Dumfries attended the opening of Smitshoek's new canteen funded by his transfer to PSV Eindhoven. Courtesy of VV Smitshoek BARENDRECHT, Netherlands -- It's a warm Saturday in May, the day before the final round of the Eredivisie, and the seven pitches at VV Smitshoek, south of Rotterdam, are packed. Children of all ages are playing soccer, at varying levels of competitiveness. Indoors, on...Full Story »

Real Betis Balompie v Chelsea FC - UEFA Conference League Final 2025 Manchester United outcast Antony faced the brunt of criticism again after performing terribly in Real Betis' Conference League final loss to Chelsea. WHAT HAPPENED? Betis began the final with confidence and control, taking a deserved 1-0 lead into half-time. However, what followed was a second-half collapse that left fans st...Full Story »

Chelsea players celebrate Chelsea have lived up to their billing as favourites for the UEFA Conference League by beating Real Betis in Wednesday’s final 4-1 in Wroclaw to lift their first piece of silverware under manager Enzo Maresca. The Blues have been the dominant force in the competition all season, losing just once from the league phase onwards and for much of the European campaign...Full Story »

The Premier League is in a weird spot, and it's a particular kind of weirdness that could make this one of the most active summers of transfers in a long time. Let's take the season's major success story: Liverpool won the league but also have a bunch of money to spend and a team full of peak-age players whom they'd be happy to move on for the right offer. They also need to replace arguably the...Full Story »

Colwill on Chelsea's Conference League final: It would make us the most complete club! Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has revealed how much winning the Conference League would mean to him as a lifelong fan of the club. It has been almost 20 years since Betis and Chelsea last met in a competitive setting, and now the two sides will meet on Wednesday night to fight for a European trophy and a pla...Full Story »

The best domestic league in the world didn't exactly enjoy its most thrilling season in 2024-25. The Premier League title and all three relegation spots were locked up before May, and while the race for UEFA Champions League berths went all the way to the end of the season, the only final-day drama we got revolved around a controversial refereeing decision. Hell, with Mohamed Salah's steady hero...Full Story »

Newcastle will miss out on millions (Image: GETTY) Sunderland set to reignite their fierce rivalry with Newcastle United in the Premier League after triumphing over Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium in a gripping Championship play-off final. The squad managed by Regis Le Bris staged an incredible comeback, with VAR stepping in to prevent them falling further behind. Eliezer Mayenda's thund...Full Story »

ARSENAL hero Chloe Kelly enjoyed a Bank Holiday to remember after winning the Champions League - but isn't sure where she'll be playing next season. The 27-year-old hit the town following Arsenal's parade to celebrate their shock triumph over Barcelona. Arsenal's Chloe Kelly headed straight to her local after beating Barcelona in the Champions League Stina Blackstenius scored the only goal of...Full Story »

Arne Slot (Image: Getty) Liverpool chief Arne Slot has hailed Michael Jordan as the epitome of success and is urging his squad to draw inspiration from the basketball titan as he aims to carve out a legacy at Anfield. The Reds are poised to hoist the Premier League silverware at Anfield for the second occasion in five years, despite many players experiencing both triumph and near misses under...Full Story »

Serie A champions Napoli confirm interest in De Bruyne Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis has confirmed that the new Serie A champions are interested in signing former Manchester City star, Kevin De Bruyne. Since the Belgium international announced his departure from the Citizens after not receiving a new contract, speculation about his next move has grown.0 Following transfer rumours lin...Full Story »

Raya & Sels share Premier League Golden Glove award Arsenal's David Raya and Nottingham Forest's Matz Sels shared the Premier League Golden Glove, each keeping 13 clean sheets. Before the final Premier League games on Sunday, both goalkeepers had 13 clean sheets.0 0 However, they both conceded on the final day. While Sels conceded in the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, Raya leaked a goal despite ...Full Story »

Manuel Locatelli celebrates vital winning goal Juventus will play in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) for a second successive season after beating Venezia 3-2 at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo. The result officially confirms the hosts’ relegation to Serie B. A win for Venezia, coupled with defeats for US Lecce and Empoli, would secure top-flight football for the Leoni Alati next season, with...Full Story »

Even though the title had been secured weeks ago, Liverpool finally got to celebrate after their 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday. Carl Recine/Getty Images The 2024-25 Premier League season is over! Though Liverpool were crowned champions almost a month ago and the respective relegations of Southampton, Ipswich Town and Leicester City looked on the cards for even longer...Full Story »

Salah claims Premier League Golden Boot and Playmaker award Mohamed Salah won both the Premier League Golden Boot and Playmaker of the Season awards, leading Liverpool to the title. The Egyptian international and former Chelsea star led the league in goals and assists, scoring 29 times and providing 18 assists. He was on target as the Reds settled for a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace in the fin...Full Story »

Venezia v Juventus - Serie A The Bianconeri secured three points in a must-win game against the Venetian club, confirming their berth in the UCL next season WHAT HAPPENED? U.S. internationals Weston McKennie and Tim Weah helped Juventus to a stunning 3-2 victory over Venezia on Sunday as the Bianconeri clinched a top-sour spot in Serie A and confirmed their spot in the UEFA Champions League n...Full Story »

Bonnie Blue was kicked out of the away end Adult star Bonnie Blue was kicked out the City Ground on Sunday afternoon during Nottingham Forest's clash with Chelsea. Videos, that emerged on social media, showed Bonnie, 25, wearing a Chelsea shirt, being removed by security from the City Ground away end. And as she's led out of the exit, Bonnie, real name Tia Emma Billinger, appears to perform a...Full Story »

The football presenter sipped champagne with singer Glynne in the Lisbon stands as they wore retro tops and cheered the Gunners to glory in the Women's Champions League final. Jess Glynne and partner Alex Scott chose 1980s' Arsenal tops Scott watched her old team win the Women’s Champions League Sub Stina Blackstenius's brilliant 74th-minute strike edged out favourites and holders Barce...Full Story »

Gravenberch, left, has been one of the revelations under Slot this season, anchoring the midfield and allowing the rest of the team to function and flourish. Barrington Coombs/Getty Images The signs were ominous. One by one, the executives responsible for Liverpool's only Premier League title in 2020 were leaving the club. They weren't leaving for better jobs, or even for other jobs at all...Full Story »

The past six teams to come up to the Premier League have gone straight back down. How can Leeds, Burnley and playoff winners Sunderland break that cycle next season? Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Every iteration of the Premier League has included Arsenal, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. Manchester City, last promoted in 2002, bought its way into the ...Full Story »

Sheffield United v Sunderland - Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final Jordan Henderson celebrated Sunderland's promotion back to the Premier League at Wembley along with Jobe Bellingham. Sheffield United v Sunderland - Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final WHAT HAPPENED? Henderson, one of Sunderland’s most distinguished academy graduates, was among the jubilant crowd at Wembley Stadium as ...Full Story »