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Serie A 2025-26 awards: our goals, team and culinary scandal of the season | Nicky Bandini

Inter bounced back under Cristian Chivu, Como made a splash, and Scott McTominay kept Napoli ticking

Nicky Bandini·28 May 2026

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‘Our unity defined our team’: how tiny Torreense made the Women’s Champions League

Portuguese club come from a city of 19,000 people and their stadium holds 2,400 – next season they’ll be up against the best in Europe, and they can’t wait

Júlia Belas Trindade·28 May 2026

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Budapest is perfect for the Champions League final – but tournament remains a closed shop

Hungary’s rich footballing heritage is unlikely to make an impact on Europe’s premier club competition as clubs from small countries stand no chance

Philipp Lahm·28 May 2026

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Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup 2026 team guide

After finally getting his chance to manage his country, Sergej Barbarez has conjured the passion and energy that could make his team an interesting watch

Sasa Ibrulj·28 May 2026

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Bournemouth determined to hold on to Kroupi, Rayan and Scott this summer

Bournemouth are determined to resist any summer offers for Eli Junior Kroupi, Rayan and Alex Scott amid mounting interest in them

Ben Fisher·28 May 2026

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Sol Campbell: ‘PSG are favourites but sometimes you need a little luck’

The former England defender tells Donald McRae why he walked out on Arsenal, their chances in the Champions League final and Tuchel wielding the axe

Donald McRae·28 May 2026

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‘I took a deep breath’: Oliver Glasner emotional after perfect Crystal Palace send-off

Oliver Glasner paid tribute to Crystal Palace’s players as he signed off as manager and insisted he has no regrets about his decision to depart

Ed Aarons at Leipzig Stadium·27 May 2026

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Crystal Palace 1-0 Rayo Vallecano: Conference League final – as it happened

Join Dominic Booth for reaction after Crystal Palace secured a maiden European title in Leipzig thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta’s instinctive finish

Dominic Booth·27 May 2026

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Crystal Palace win Conference League after Mateta strike sinks Rayo Vallecano

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal early in the second half saw Crystal Palace win the Conference League final 1-0 against Rayo Vallecano

Ed Aarons at Leipzig Stadium·27 May 2026

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Anthony Gordon to undergo Barcelona medical before £69.3m move from Newcastle

Anthony Gordon is flying out for a medical on Thursday ahead of a deal that could see him double his wages to around £300,000 a week

Louise Taylor·27 May 2026

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Uefa drags its heels over action against Russia’s fake Ukrainian clubs

Imitation versions of Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya Luhansk remain in Russian league, despite the real teams playing in Ukrainian competition

Nick Ames, European sports correspondent·27 May 2026

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Football Daily | To all USMNT rejects, Mauricio Pochettino hopes this email finds you well

In today’s Football Daily: USMNT and a personal touch, plus Andrea Pirlo’s ill-advised trip to Moscow

Barry Glendenning·27 May 2026

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Manchester United agree £37m deal for Éderson as midfield rebuild starts

United have agreed a £37m deal with Atalanta to bring in the Brazilian, who is one of several midfield targets after the departure of Casemiro

Will Unwin·27 May 2026

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Arteta ready to take final step on Arsenal’s 20-year journey to redemption

Two decades of disappointment followed Parisian nightmare of Lehmann, Eto’o and all that, but now a first Champions League title is in sight

Rob Draper·27 May 2026

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New York and New Jersey subpoena Fifa over ‘manipulated’ World Cup ticketing

Subpoenas issued by the New York and New Jersey attorneys general seek information about Fifa’s World Cup ticket practices

Alexander Abnos·27 May 2026

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Cristiano Ronaldo steps up again but Martínez will be wary over World Cup role | John Duerden

The face of the Saudi Pro League was vital as Al-Nassr won the title but will need to be a team player for Portugal

John Duerden·27 May 2026

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Manchester United take £22m hit from sacking of Ruben Amorim

On-pitch performance and cost-cutting help to halve pre-tax losses to £18m in the first nine months of the year

Rob Davies·27 May 2026

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‘Triple Espresso’ returns: Swanson, Wilson and Rodman reunite for USWNT friendlies against Brazil

The attacking trio, who scored 10 of the USWNT’s 12 goals at the Paris Olympics, are back on the same roster for the first time since 2024 for friendlies at Brazil

Ella Brockway·27 May 2026

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USMNT midfield makeup takes center stage as World Cup training camp opens

After a glitzy roster reveal event in New York, the US begin their World Cup journey in the suburbs of Atlanta

Jeff Rueter·27 May 2026

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‘Moral bankrupts’: Pirlo and Materazzi provoke fury by attending ‘Football Day’ in Russia

The presence of the Italian World Cup winners Andrea Pirlo and Marco Materazzi in Russia for a sports event has sparked outrage

Lorenzo Tondo and Pjotr Sauer·27 May 2026

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A sense of stagnation is setting in around MLS. The league needs a World Cup bump

The 1994 World Cup transformed the domestic game in the US. MLS will hope a similar change can give the league a much-needed jolt

Leander Schaerlaeckens·27 May 2026

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West Ham announce Nuno is staying as head coach with goal of Premier League return

West Ham have said Nuno Espírito Santo is to continue as their head coach after relegation to the Championship

John Brewin·27 May 2026

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Rayo Vallecano take pride from the barrio into their fight for place in history

Madrid’s third club thrive on underdog mentality and still play in the daring style of former coach Andoni Iraola

Sid Lowe in Madrid·27 May 2026

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Which football club has had the fewest sponsor logos on their shirt? | The Knowledge

Plus: biggest points deficit before a shock, worst-performing managers that helped win a title and keepers on corners

Guardian sport·27 May 2026

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