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Guardiola leaves Manchester City as one of the game’s greats – and someone who knows its dark heart | Barney Ronay

While there is no denying the magnitude of his achievements, his legacy is also tied up in politics, propaganda and hard power

Barney Ronay·20 May 2026

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No more mismatches? Uefa revamps qualifying for men’s major tournaments

The changes will apply to World Cup and European Championship qualifiers with elements of the Swiss system from the 2028-29 season

Nick Ames·20 May 2026

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How Arteta overcame setbacks, crises and boos to defy doubters at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta’s early seasons were far from plain sailing but insiders credit Arsenal’s owners for staying the course

Rob Draper·20 May 2026

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Socceroos’ African heritage offers timely reminder of Australia’s diversity | Jack Snape

Culture and community helped Mo Touré and Nestory Irankunda become the footballers they are today – and their spark may ignite this World Cup

Jack Snape·20 May 2026

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A 2026 World Cup that doesn’t rip off fans? Some cities are showing that it’s possible

Philadelphia, Kansas City and Atlanta are among the hosts showing that price-gouging at this summer’s tournament is, ultimately, a choice

Leander Schaerlaeckens·20 May 2026

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Bournemouth race to upgrade Vitality Stadium before first season in Europe

Bournemouth need permission for their proposed stadium upgrades after qualifying for European football, which they sealed with a 1-1 draw with Manchester City.

Matt Hughes·20 May 2026

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Football Daily | Fever pitch as Ian Wright gets the Arsenal party started

In today’s Football Daily: The Gunners get there in the end

Barry Glendenning·20 May 2026

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Arsenal to reward Mikel Arteta with huge pay rise and put Kroupi among transfer targets

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, will be offered a large salary increase and the club are well advanced with plans to strengthen his squad

Ed Aarons·20 May 2026

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‘He’s one of us’: Liverpool fans say goodbye to Andy Robertson

‘Robbo’ leaves the club on Sunday after nine years having won the lot and been loved by those who watched him play

Kevin Sampson, David Usher, Chris Smith, Mark Stevenson, Kev Reilly, Abigail Rudkin, Dan Clubbe and Sachin Nakrani·20 May 2026

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Back on top: the season-by-season story of Arsenal’s return to title glory

From the end of the Invincibles and the post-Wenger wilderness years to the steady rise under Mikel Arteta

Rob Smyth·20 May 2026

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Manchester City succession sheds light on Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea departure

Enzo Maresca is expected to follow Pep Guardiola and it seems the decision was made a long time ago

Jacob Steinberg·20 May 2026

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Uefa vows to take hard line on multi-club ownership in Women’s Champions League

Uefa’s head of women’s football has said rules prohibiting clubs with the same owner from playing together in the Women’s Champions League will be strictly enforced

Tom Garry·20 May 2026

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MLS lobbying Ifab to explore stopping clock for pauses in play

In the rule, soccer’s usual continuous clock would instead stop for injuries, substitutions, and other pauses in play

Pablo Iglesias Maurer and Matt Hughes·20 May 2026

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This week’s soccer questions: Manchester City’s next steps, and is Messi peaking at the perfect time?

We look at what Celtic’s title win means for Scottish soccer, Argentina’s World Cup plans and the prospect of a Premier League without Pep Guardiola

Graham Ruthven·20 May 2026

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‘A beacon of hope’: FC Chernihiv set for Ukrainian Cup final against all odds

Club are battling relegation from the second tier in a city under attack by Russian forces but are one upset away from the Europa League

Nick Ames in Chernihiv·20 May 2026

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Julian Schuster’s aggressive Freiburg aim for Europa League immortality

Departures of club legend and star players have not stopped modest German side reaching showpiece with Aston Villa

Andy Brassell·20 May 2026

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Who has won the most league titles without earning an international cap? | The Knowledge

Plus: the greatest distance between two teams in a derby (part two) and the origins of why Celtic Park is nicknamed ‘Paradise’

Guardian sport·20 May 2026

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Arsenal crowned Premier League champions for first time in 22 years – as it happened

Arsenal fans flocked to the Emirates and players partied at the training ground after the club secured their fourth Premier League title

Niall McVeigh and Rob Smyth·19 May 2026

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De Zerbi tells Spurs to play for their ‘dignity’ in final-day relegation battle

Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham’s final-day relegation showdown against Everton is a more important game than last season’s Europa League final

David Hytner at Stamford Bridge·19 May 2026

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‘We’ve done it’: euphoria as Arsenal win first Premier League in a generation

The Emirates erupted as the Gunners were crowned Premier League champions – with expats, drivers and a boy in pyjamas out to celebrate

Paul MacInnes·19 May 2026

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Pep Guardiola refuses to confirm expected departure from Manchester City

Pep Guardiola refused to publicly comment on the expectation that his 10-year reign at Manchester City will come to an end after this season finishes

John Brewin at the Vitality Stadium·19 May 2026

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Bridesmaids no more: Arsenal’s faith in Mikel Arteta rewarded with the ultimate prize

Trusting a rookie coach to rebuild the club in late 2019 was a big call but after three runners-up finishes the Spaniard has delivered a long-awaited title

Ed Aarons·19 May 2026

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Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham: Premier League survival fight goes to final day – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The battle to avoid the drop will go to Sunday’s final day after Tottenham were beaten at Chelsea to keep West Ham alive

Simon Burnton·19 May 2026

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Southampton may face legal challenge from own players after being kicked out of playoff final

Middlesbrough are to face Hull in the Championship playoff final after Southampton admitted they spied on Boro and two other opponents

Exclusive by Jacob Steinberg, Louise Taylor and Ben Fisher·19 May 2026

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