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Rice vows Arsenal 'coming back for more' after losing voice at Premier League title parade
Declan Rice led hundreds of thousands of fans through north London streets as Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years, days after losing the Champions League final to PSG on penalties in Budapest.
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Ferguson's leaked text mocks Arsenal's defensive display in Champions League final defeat
Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly sent PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi a congratulatory text after the Champions League final in Budapest, in which he described Arsenal as a "boring team that did nothing but defend" during their penalty shoot-out loss.
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Morgan Cross's goal earns 10-woman Celtic a 1-0 Scottish Cup final win over Rangers
Morgan Cross scored the only goal of the game as Celtic held on with ten players to beat rivals Rangers 1-0 in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park, ending an 11-game winless run against the Light Blues.
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Soccer Aid 2025: Rooney, Defoe and Scott lead England against World XI at London Stadium
Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe and Jill Scott headline the England squad for Soccer Aid 2025 at London Stadium, joined by celebrities including Olly Murs and Tom Hiddleston as the charity match marks its 20th anniversary.
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Yamal admits World Cup fear after hamstring injury: 'I was praying it was nothing serious'
Lamine Yamal has revealed he feared missing the 2026 World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury against Espanyol in April. The 18-year-old Barcelona winger is expected to miss Spain's opening group game against Cape Verde as he continues his recovery.
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Ferguson reportedly called Arsenal 'boring' in private text to PSG president after Champions League final
Sir Alex Ferguson allegedly sent a text to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi after Paris Saint-Germain's penalty shoot-out victory over Arsenal in Budapest, labelling the Gunners a 'boring team that did nothing but defend' — though a separate report disputes the exact wording.
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Barcelona trigger pre-agreed wage clause to improve Dani Olmo's contract
Barcelona have activated a clause built into Dani Olmo's original deal that raises his wages, rewarding the Spain international for accepting a reduced salary when he joined from RB Leipzig in 2024. The 28-year-old remains under contract at the club until 2030.
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Chelsea ready to sell Garnacho after one season, handing United a £4m windfall
Chelsea are willing to sanction Alejandro Garnacho's permanent departure this summer after a disappointing debut campaign that yielded just one Premier League goal. A 10 per cent sell-on clause in his £40m move from Manchester United would net the Old Trafford club around £4m.
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Chelsea open to selling Garnacho after one season, with United's 10% clause in play
Chelsea are willing to sell Alejandro Garnacho this summer for a reported £40 million, just 12 months after signing him from Manchester United. A 10 per cent sell-on clause in the original deal means United could receive £4 million from any transfer.
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Merino relishes prospect of facing Rice and Odegaard at World Cup this summer
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has praised club team-mate Declan Rice as 'a beast' and says he would love the chance to face Rice, Martin Odegaard, and other Gunners colleagues at the 2025 World Cup in North America.
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Real Madrid revive interest in Konate as Liverpool defender leaves on free transfer
Ibrahima Konate will depart Liverpool as a free agent this summer after contract negotiations broke down, with Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Al-Ittihad all weighing moves for the France international centre-back.
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Liverpool players pay tribute to Arne Slot after sacking ends two-year reign
Arne Slot has been dismissed as Liverpool head coach after nearly two years at Anfield, with captain Virgil van Dijk leading a wave of tributes from players including Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Rio Ngumoha, and Ryan Gravenberch.
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PSG withdraw from Julian Alvarez pursuit after doubts over player's interest
Paris Saint-Germain have pulled out of the race to sign Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez following initial talks, with the club unconvinced the Argentine was keen to join them. Barcelona remain his reported preferred destination, while Arsenal are also being monitored as a potential suitor.
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Hackett backs Arsenal's penalty claim after Rice and Arteta condemn Siebert's call in UCL final
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett has sided with Arsenal's view that Noni Madueke should have been awarded a penalty during extra-time of their Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, with Declan Rice and Mikel Arteta both questioning referee Daniel Siebert's decision.
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Florentino Perez pledges immediate ownership referendum if re-elected as Real Madrid president
Florentino Perez has confirmed he will call a referendum on Real Madrid's ownership model should he win next Sunday's club elections, proposing to convert members into shareholders and sell a 5% stake while keeping the club majority member-owned.
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Arteta urges Arsenal board to show ambition as Rogers emerges as summer target
Mikel Arteta has called on Arsenal's hierarchy to make 'important decisions' this summer following their Champions League final defeat to PSG, with Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers identified as a key transfer target.
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Arsenal leave Budapest heartbroken after Champions League final penalty defeat to PSG
Arsenal's players departed their Budapest hotel on Sunday morning visibly dejected after losing the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties, following a 1-1 draw. The squad faces an immediate emotional shift as they return to London for an open-top bus parade celebrating their Premier League title.
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US police make 1,300 arrests and seize 280 guns ahead of England's World Cup opener in Dallas
A pre-tournament crackdown called Operation Red Card has resulted in more than 1,300 arrests on felony warrants, the seizure of 280 firearms, 800 kilos of methamphetamine, and £4m in cash across the Dallas area ahead of England's June 18 clash with Croatia.
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Arteta reveals Gabriel volunteered for fatal fifth penalty in Champions League final loss
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Magalhaes personally asked to take Arsenal's fifth penalty in their Champions League final shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, after the centre-back blazed his effort over the bar to hand PSG the trophy.
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Hojlund's permanent Napoli move leaves United's No.9 shirt vacant for Sesko
Rasmus Hojlund's £38m permanent transfer to Napoli has freed up Manchester United's No.9 shirt. Benjamin Sesko, currently wearing No.30, is the most likely candidate to claim the number next season.
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