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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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Czechia World Cup 2026 team guide

Two penalty shootout triumphs in the playoffs sent the Czechs to a first World Cup in 20 years and an experienced side look capable of progress

David Čermák·26 May 2026

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Missing a World Cup, over email? Pochettino defends communication style with tough decisions behind him

The US head coach said there was no point in speaking to players directly, as some former US World Cup cuts voiced disagreement

Pablo Iglesias Maurer in New York·26 May 2026

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USMNT World Cup roster confirmed: Zendejas in as Luna, Tessmann and Morris miss out

The United States’ 26-man squad for this summer’s World Cup is official, with Mauricio Pochettino making the announcement in New York

Alexander Abnos in New York·26 May 2026

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Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 years amid link to London City Lionesses

Barcelona have announced the exit of their talismanic captain, Alèxia Putellas after the expiration of the two-time Ballon d’Or winner’s contract

Suzanne Wrack·26 May 2026

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Glasner urges Crystal Palace to win final and take up rightful Europa League place

Oliver Glasner has urged Crystal Palace to win the Conference League final so they can take up the Europa League place denied them this season after they fell foul of Uefa’s multi-club ownership rules

Ed Aarons in Leipzig·26 May 2026

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Bundesliga 2025-26 awards: our players, goal, coach and head loss of the season

Who was the best player, and why is it not Harry Kane? Which loanee is already a superstar? And who bottled it?

Andy Brassell·26 May 2026

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PFA calls out ‘crazy calendar’ as responsible for Cole Palmer and Phil Foden burnout

Maheta Molango, the chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association, said it’s ‘not the version of Phil Foden we saw two years ago’

Paul MacInnes and Matt Hughes·26 May 2026

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‘I had loser stamped on my head’: how Porto’s Francesco Farioli bounced back

Italian’s reputation was bruised at Ajax but he has turned Porto back into title winners. He tells Miguel Dantas how the club’s faith restored his belief

Miguel Dantas in Porto·26 May 2026

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Premier League 2025-26 season review: our predictions v reality

We picked Liverpool as champions, Chelsea as challengers and tipped Brentford and Sunderland to go down. Oh dear

Guardian sport·26 May 2026

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Crystal Palace and Oliver Glasner head to Leipzig with fairytale ending in sight

In game No 60 of an unrelenting season the manager can sign off in style if he adds the Conference League trophy to last year’s FA Cup

Ed Aarons in Leipzig·26 May 2026

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Football Daily | West Ham pay the price … and a lot more still has to be paid

In today’s Football Daily: West Ham slump to into the Championship

Barry Glendenning·26 May 2026

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Kang’s spending fuels resentment but Barcelona are far from a model club

Billionaire investor uses her wealth to pursue glory but the Women’s Champions League winners cannot take the moral high ground

Suzanne Wrack·26 May 2026

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Is 3v3 the future of football? Why FA thinks ‘playground feel’ is the way ahead

New format is coming in for under-sevens next season, aimed at giving children more chance to express themselves

Paul MacInnes·26 May 2026

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West Ham board split on Nuno’s future, with Kretinsky said to be backing manager

West Ham’s board are split on Nuno Espírito Santo’s future, which is expected to be clarified this week in the aftermath of relegation to the Championship

Jacob Steinberg·26 May 2026

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Is Pep Guardiola the man to replace Lionel Messi as MLS’s crown jewel?

The former Manchester City manager is always interested in fresh challenges. Taking on another continent could be tempting as he embarks on a new chapter

James Nalton·26 May 2026

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João Palhinha wants to stay at Tottenham after helping club avoid relegation

João Palhinha says he wants to stay at Tottenham after scoring the goal that ensured the club secured their Premier League status on the final day

David Hytner·26 May 2026

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Sardar Azmoun’s World Cup absence for political reasons divides opinion in Iran

Few would believe the forward’s omission is unconnected to his actions protesting against the Iranian regime on social media

John Duerden·26 May 2026

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Premier League 2025-26 review: our writers’ best and worst of the season

The Premier League season is over, but what did Guardian football writers enjoy, dislike or marvel at over the last nine months?

Guardian sport·26 May 2026

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Injured Riley McGree out of World Cup as Tony Popovic springs late Socceroos surprise

The Socceroos have been rocked by a hamstring injury to key midfielder Riley McGree on the eve of the World Cup

Jack Snape·26 May 2026

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Khadija Shaw makes shock U-turn and signs record deal to stay at Manchester City

Khadija Shaw, who had been expected to leave Manchester City, has signed a new four-year contract at the club making her the world’s highest-paid women’s footballer

Tom Garry·25 May 2026

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Guardiola’s farewell bash: old faces, rock stars and a surprise from Khadija Shaw

Former players and Noel Gallagher saluted the departing manager while Khadija Shaw revealed she is staying with Manchester City

Jamie Jackson·25 May 2026

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The story of the Premier League 2025-26 season in 100 photos

A century of our favourite images from the season including wild celebrations, protesting fans and goalmouth scrambles

Jonny Weeks·25 May 2026

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