Southampton have lost their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final following the recent spying scandal. An EFL arbitration panel upheld the initial decision to remove the club from the play-offs, meaning Middlesbrough will now replace them to face Hull City at Wembley this Saturday, with a lucrative spot in the Premier League at stake...Full Story »

According to the British newspaper *Daily Mail*, FC Bayern Munich are eyeing a move for Manchester City defender John Stones. ...Full Story »

• German Bundesliga

Enrique Riquelme has suggested that the upcoming presidential elections could be the final time members have a say in the club's future. The businessman warned that a transition toward privatisation looms over the Spanish giants unless a viable alternative to the current board's direction is established...Full Story »

• La Liga
• Real Madrid CF

SC Freiburg may not have impressed the international press on the pitch, but they certainly did so in the stands. Moreover, a new king was crowned on that final night in Istanbul...Full Story »

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is reportedly eager to join Juventus this summer, even if the Italian giants fail to qualify for next season's Champions League. The Brazilian shot-stopper remains fully committed to the Turin club's rebuilding project and is prepared to accept Europa League football as he seeks a Serie A return from Anfield...Full Story »

• Liverpool F.C.

Barcelona star Gavi has sparked a fresh row between Spain's two biggest clubs by questioning how Real Madrid handled a physical altercation between Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde. The Spain international suggested that Los Blancos failed to uphold proper discipline by allowing the players to feature immediately after the incident...Full Story »

Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers all scored great goals as Aston Villa claimed their first major honour in three decades by defeating Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday night. Unai Emery's men had gone into the game in Istanbul as heavy favourites - not least because their Spanish coach had already lifted the trophy four times - and, towards the tail end of ...Full Story »

Pau Cubarsi has outlined his ultimate goal to become the main leader of Barcelona's defence. The 19-year-old insists the squad firmly back Hansi Flick's high-risk tactics, despite a costly red card contributing to a quarter-final exit. As the domestic season concludes, the teenager is eager to secure a starting spot with the Spain national team for the upcoming World Cup...Full Story »

• FC Barcelona

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has sensationally called for his club to be granted automatic promotion to the Premier League following the disqualification of Southampton from the Championship play-off final. The Tigers were originally scheduled to face the Saints at Wembley, but a spying scandal has thrown the post-season into unprecedented chaos, resulting in a showdown against Middlesbrough be...Full Story »

Bayern Munich are reportedly plotting a sensational summer swoop for Manchester City defender John Stones. The experienced centre-back is poised to leave the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer after 10 successful years. A move to the Bundesliga champions would see him reunite with former team-mate Vincent Kompany and link up with England captain Harry Kane in Bavaria...Full Story »

• Manchester City F.C.