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Lionel Messi exits final Miami game before World Cup with possible injury

Messi requested a substitution in the 72nd minute of Miami’s 6-4 win over Philadelphia, with Argentina’s World Cup opened just 23 days away.

Alexander Abnos·25 May 2026

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De Zerbi says saving Spurs is his ‘biggest achievement’ after season of suffering

Roberto De Zerbi said guiding Tottenham away from relegation was the highlight of his career

David Hytner at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium·24 May 2026

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Relegation the inevitable outcome of West Ham’s relentless executive failure | Barney Ronay

Once-proud club has forgotten what it was trying to be after years of mismanagement in a shopping-centre annexe

Barney Ronay at the London Stadium·24 May 2026

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Roberto De Zerbi breaks Tottenham out of a jail they should never have been in | Jonathan Wilson

De Zerbi did the job he was brought in to do – now he has helped Tottenham avoid an unfathomable relegation, his task for next season is not so clear

Jonathan Wilson at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium·24 May 2026

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‘He will be for ever our boss’: Manchester City fans pay tribute to Pep Guardiola

Supporters pay their respects to the man who took them to ‘a galaxy only a handful of teams in world football ever experience’

Will Unwin at the Etihad Stadium·24 May 2026

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Nuno and Bowen refuse to commit futures to West Ham after relegation

Nuno Espírito Santo avoided questions about his future as West Ham manager following relegation from the Premier League

Jacob Steinberg at the London Stadium·24 May 2026

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West Ham relegated, European places resolved, Arsenal lift trophy and Guardiola’s goodbye: Premier League finale – as it happened

A day of joy, distress and emotional farewells saw West Ham go down, Pep Guardiola go out, and Arsenal’s Champagne go pop

Simon Burnton·24 May 2026

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Tottenham 1-0 Everton: Spurs secure Premier League survival on final day – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: João Palhinha’s goal ensured Tottenham Hotspur stayed up and banished West Ham to the Championship. Scott Murray was watching

Scott Murray·24 May 2026

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Sensational Sunderland qualify for Europa League after 10-man Chelsea fall apart

Sunderland leap into the Europa League next season after beating Chelsea 2-1 on the Premier League’s final day

Louise Taylor at the Stadium of Light·24 May 2026

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Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins spoils Guardiola’s Manchester City leaving party

Pep Guardiola’s final game in charge of Manchester City ended with a loss as Ollie Watkins cancelled out Antoine Semenyo’s goal before scoring again for a 2-1 win for Aston Villa

Jamie Jackson at the Etihad Stadium·24 May 2026

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Fernandes sets record as Manchester United win but Brighton still qualify for Europe

Bruno Fernandes’s record 21st Premier League assist of the season helped Manchester United win 3-0 at Brighton, who just made the Conference League

John Brewin at the Amex Stadium·24 May 2026

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Liverpool held by Brentford as Anfield bids Salah and Robertson farewell

Liverpool could only manage a 1-1 draw with Brentford on the day Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson made their final appearances for the club

Andy Hunter at Anfield·24 May 2026

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Arsenal celebrate Premier League in style with relaxed win at Crystal Palace

Palace have late equaliser ruled out after Gabriel Jesus and Noni Madueke put new champions Arsenal ahead

Ed Aarons at Selhurst Park·24 May 2026

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Spurs secure survival as João Palhinha sees off Everton to seal West Ham’s fate

Tottenham won 1-0 against Everton via João Palhinha’s scrappy goal just before half-time to ensure they avoided relegation from the Premier League

David Hytner at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium·24 May 2026

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West Ham relegated to Championship despite emphatic victory over toothless Leeds

West Ham beat Leeds 3-0 thanks to second-half goals from Taty Castellanos, Jarrod Bowen and Callum Wilson but Spurs’ win over Everton condemned the Hammers to the Championship

Jacob Steinberg at the London Stadium·24 May 2026

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Premier League top scorers 2025-26: the final golden boot standings

The English top flight’s goalscoring charts have wrapped up with Erling Haaland leading the way

Guardian sport·24 May 2026

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Bournemouth denied Champions League spot despite Tavernier securing point at Forest

Marcus Tavernier replied to Morgan Gibbs-White’s opener as Bournemouth drew 1-1 at Nottingham Forest to come sixth, with just a Europa League place

Ben Fisher at the City Ground·24 May 2026

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Amtrak is smashing ridership records. Is it ready to handle the World Cup?

The United States’ rail system has a dedicated customer base, but remains a niche option for most this summer

Benton Graham·24 May 2026

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Bolton Wanderers 4-1 Stockport County: League One playoff final – as it happened

Bolton secured promotion to the Championship with a huge win over Stockport in the League One play-off final at Wembley

Emillia Hawkins·24 May 2026

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Bolton promoted to Championship after Dalby’s overhead kick floors Stockport

Two goals from Rúben Rodrigues, a Kyle Wootton own goal and an acrobatic volley from Sam Dalby returned Bolton to the Championship in style in a 4-1 win over Stockport

Billy Munday at Wembley·24 May 2026

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Premier League finale with survival on line for Spurs and West Ham – matchday live, as it happened

News, discussion and buildup before the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League season

Cameron Ponsonby and Yara El-Shaboury·24 May 2026

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Arsenal’s party embodies the metropolitan swagger and angst of a divided city | Jonathan Liew

The crowd that gathered late into the night to celebrate on the streets reflected an idea of London where all are welcome

Jonathan Liew·24 May 2026

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Socceroos dealt World Cup blow as key attacker Riley McGree injured at Wembley

Riley McGree’s hopes of appearing at the World Cup are hanging in the balance after hobbling off with a hamstring injury during the Championship playoff final

Guardian sport·24 May 2026

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De Zerbi reaffirms commitment to Spurs as relegation battle comes to conclusion

Roberto De Zerbi has warned Tottenham’s players that their futures at the club are on the line against Everton on Sunday

Ed Aarons·23 May 2026

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