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Inigo Perez urges Rayo Vallecano to carry Vallecas into Conference League final against Crystal Palace
Rayo Vallecano manager Inigo Perez has called on his players to embody the spirit of their Madrid neighbourhood ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final against Crystal Palace at the Leipzig Arena.
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Robertson reveals Liverpool squad flew to Jota's funeral after title celebrations
Andy Robertson has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of Diogo Jota's death on Liverpool's 2025/26 season, revealing the squad's first reunion after winning the Premier League title was on a flight to their teammate's funeral.
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Glasner eyes Europa League future for Palace after Conference League final farewell
Oliver Glasner has urged Crystal Palace to win tonight's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, while also revealing that defenders Adam Wharton and Chris Richards remain doubts due to ankle problems.
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Gundogan eyes future coaching role at Manchester City after playing career ends
Ilkay Gundogan, currently contracted to Galatasaray for one more season, says he has begun working towards his coaching badges and believes there is a genuine chance of returning to Manchester City in a backroom capacity once he retires.
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World Cup 2026 squads: Every confirmed player heading to the USA, Canada and Mexico
All 48 nations must submit their final 23-to-26-man squads to FIFA by 2 June, with England, Brazil, Spain, France and Germany among the sides already confirmed. The tournament kicks off on 11 June.
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Ten Real Madrid academy players ready to follow Arbeloa to his next club
Alvaro Arbeloa's departure from Real Madrid this summer has opened an unexpected opportunity: up to ten academy players he promoted during the 2025-26 season are monitoring where the 43-year-old lands next, with the club open to selling them permanently.
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Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 years with WSL move to London City Lionesses expected
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has confirmed she is leaving Barcelona after 14 years, 38 trophies and a record 232 goals. The 32-year-old Spain international is strongly linked with a move to Women's Super League side London City Lionesses.
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Glasner urges Palace to win Conference League final as his perfect farewell
Oliver Glasner has told Crystal Palace's players that lifting the Conference League trophy against Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig on Wednesday would be the ideal send-off — opening the door to Europa League football he hopes to watch from afar next season.
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Ibrahimovic, Henry and Dempsey headline Fox Sports' star-studded 2026 World Cup punditry panel
Fox Sports has unveiled its broadcast team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thierry Henry, Clint Dempsey and Thiago Alcantara among the pundits joining presenter Rebecca Lowe for a tournament spanning 104 games across the host nation.
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Glasner relaxed before Crystal Palace's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano
Oliver Glasner says Crystal Palace are fully prepared and in good spirits ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano in what will be his last match as manager. Doubts over Adam Wharton and Chris Richards appear to have eased after both trained normally on Tuesday.
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PFA chief says Phil Foden is a 'victim' of football's relentless schedule
PFA chief executive Maheta Molango has attributed Phil Foden's decline and World Cup omission to fixture congestion, warning that the 2025 tournament in North America could be decided by fitness rather than talent.
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Barcelona can re-sign Jan Virgili for €7m after Mallorca's La Liga relegation
Mallorca's relegation from La Liga has dropped Jan Virgili's release clause from €30m to €12m, allowing Barcelona to exercise a 40% sell-on clause and re-sign the winger they sold last summer for as little as €7m.
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Glasner urges Palace to win Conference League final as his parting gift in Leipzig
Oliver Glasner has told his Crystal Palace players that winning Wednesday's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano would be the best farewell gift they could give him, with a place in next season's Europa League on the line.
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Bardsley backs Fernandes as 'elite' amid ongoing feud with Roy Keane
Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has praised Bruno Fernandes as 'elite' and 'a joy to watch', defending the captain's work rate and leadership as his public dispute with Roy Keane continues.
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Saudi billionaire Alalshikh in Derby County talks after Man United takeover claim
Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi government official and billionaire who claimed last October that Manchester United were close to a sale, is now in advanced discussions about backing Championship club Derby County, according to reports.
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Slovenia manager criticises Man United over Benjamin Sesko's fitness management
Slovenia head coach Bostjan Cesar has publicly questioned Manchester United's handling of Benjamin Sesko, after the striker missed the club's final three matches of the season with a shin injury and will now miss upcoming internationals against Cyprus and Croatia.
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Gundogan open to future City coaching role as he urges fans to back Guardiola's successor
Ilkay Gundogan has said he cannot rule out returning to Manchester City in a coaching capacity and asked supporters to give Pep Guardiola's replacement the space to do things their own way.
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Bowen vows to fire West Ham back up after Hammers' relegation confirmed
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has publicly committed to staying at the club and helping them return to the Premier League, despite being linked with Manchester United following the Hammers' relegation on the final day of the season.
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Roma lead race for Greenwood as United's sell-on clause nears a £21m windfall
Mason Greenwood is closing in on a summer exit from Marseille, with Roma emerging as frontrunners after making contact with the forward's father. Manchester United hold a sell-on clause worth up to 50 per cent of any transfer fee, potentially netting them around £21m from a £43m deal.
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Arteta vows Arsenal will be champions of Europe ahead of PSG Champions League final
Mikel Arteta told Arsenal players and fans at a Mayfair celebration dinner that the club will win the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday, days after lifting the Premier League title for the first time since 2004.
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