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South Africa's World Cup departure delayed as visa problems strand squad in Johannesburg

South Africa's charter flight to their Mexican training base in Pachuca has been delayed indefinitely after some players and officials failed to receive visas in time, prompting a public rebuke from Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie.

Football May 31

Arsenal parade Premier League title after Champions League final penalty heartbreak against PSG

Thousands of Arsenal fans lined the streets of north London on Sunday as the club celebrated their first Premier League title in 22 years, a day after losing the Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain 4-3 on penalties in Budapest.

Football May 31

Barcelona want Rashford at half-price as United eye Lille winger Fernandez-Pardo

Barcelona are pushing to re-sign Marcus Rashford for £13 million — half his £26 million purchase clause — but Manchester United are holding firm on the full fee. Meanwhile, United are reportedly targeting Lille winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo ahead of their Champions League return.

Football May 31

Liverpool sack Arne Slot after fifth-place finish as Van Dijk calls for accountability

Fenway Sports Group have dismissed Arne Slot following a fifth-place Premier League finish, with reports citing a lack of identity and intensity in Liverpool's play. Captain Virgil van Dijk has called on players to step up and take responsibility.

Football May 31

Maresca faces early Man City squad call that could define his debut season

Enzo Maresca must decide how to handle Manchester City's World Cup players during the club's summer tour of Hong Kong, a logistical and man-management challenge that could set the tone for his entire first season in charge.

Football May 31

Barcelona plan half-price Rashford bid as United eye Lille winger Fernandez-Pardo

Barcelona want to sign Marcus Rashford for £13 million — half his £26 million buy option — but Manchester United are resisting a discount. Meanwhile, United and Manchester City are both tracking Lille winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo, 21.

Football May 31

Walcott urges Arsenal to spend £200m on Rogers and Alvarez as Nelson returns from Brentford

Former Gunners striker Theo Walcott has called on Arsenal to sign both Morgan Rogers and Julian Alvarez this summer, with each valued at around £100m. Meanwhile, Reiss Nelson has returned to the club after Brentford declined to make his loan move permanent.

Football May 31

PSG president backs Luis Enrique to stay as Liverpool search for Slot's successor

Nasser Al-Khelaifi declared himself "really confident" Luis Enrique will remain at PSG, hours after Liverpool parted ways with Arne Slot. The Spaniard had been linked with Anfield following his side's Champions League final victory over Arsenal.

Football May 30

Joao Neves claims PSG were 'the only team that wanted to play' after Champions League final win over Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain retained the Champions League title with a penalty shootout victory over Arsenal in Budapest, finishing 1-1 after extra time. Midfielder Joao Neves sparked controversy by suggesting PSG alone showed the desire to play attacking football.

Football May 30

Chelsea mock Arsenal with Champions League trophy post after PSG penalty final defeat

Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final in Budapest, retaining their title. Chelsea immediately seized on the result, posting an image of their own Champions League trophy to promote a Stamford Bridge stadium tour.

Football May 30

Billy Gilmour ruled out of World Cup after knee injury against Curacao

Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has been confirmed out of the World Cup after sustaining a knee injury during his side's friendly win over Curacao. Manager Steve Clarke must now choose a replacement from a four-man standby group that includes Tyler Fletcher and Lennon Miller.

Football May 30

Marquinhos comforts tearful Gabriel after decisive penalty miss in Champions League final

PSG captain Marquinhos was praised for immediately consoling Arsenal defender Gabriel, who missed the decisive spot-kick as the Gunners lost the Champions League final shootout 4-3. The match had ended 1-1 after extra time, with Kai Havertz and Ousmane Dembélé scoring the goals.

Football May 30

Arteta says Arsenal 'could easily' have had extra-time penalty in Champions League final defeat to PSG

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal were denied a clear penalty when Noni Madueke went down under a Nuno Mendes challenge in the 103rd minute of their Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain, which ended 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

Football May 30

Gerrard calls Eze's penalty technique 'nonsense' as Arsenal lose Champions League final shootout to PSG

Steven Gerrard criticised Eberechi Eze's stuttering run-up after the England midfielder sent his penalty wide, as Arsenal lost the Champions League final to PSG on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

Football May 30

United teammates mock Ayden Heaven's holiday Instagram post in good spirits

Ayden Heaven's holiday Instagram post drew playful responses from several Manchester United teammates, including Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire and Diogo Dalot, as the squad enjoyed their post-season break.

Football May 30

Billy Gilmour ruled out of World Cup 2026 with knee injury sustained against Curacao

Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after sustaining a knee injury during Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Curacao at Hampden Park. The 24-year-old Napoli player will now return to his club for rehabilitation.

Football May 30

Rice insists Champions League final defeat on penalties will not define Arsenal

Declan Rice called Arsenal's 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest 'devastating' but said the defeat would not define Mikel Arteta's side after a season in which they also won the Premier League.

Football May 30

Pundits split over penalty snub that haunts Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to PSG

Arsenal lost the Champions League final to PSG on penalties in Budapest, going down 4-3 in the shootout after a 1-1 draw. A contentious extra-time incident in which Noni Madueke went to ground under a challenge from Nuno Mendes, with no penalty awarded, divided opinion among pundits.

Football May 30

Arteta questions referee after Arsenal lose Champions League final to PSG on penalties

Arsenal were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in the Champions League final, with manager Mikel Arteta publicly questioning referee Daniel Siebert's decision not to award a late extra-time penalty for a foul on Noni Madueke.

Football May 30

Rice compares disallowed Arsenal penalty to Leverkusen spot-kick in Champions League final defeat

Declan Rice says the penalty Arsenal were denied against PSG in the Champions League final was 'very, very similar' to one the club received against Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16, with manager Mikel Arteta also insisting replays clearly show a foul on Noni Madueke.

Football May 30