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Perez vs Sumudaerji ends in no-contest after groin kick forces lengthy stoppage at UFC Macau

Alex Perez's flyweight bout against Sumudaerji at UFC Macau on Saturday was ruled a no-contest after an accidental groin kick left Perez retching over a bucket at 1:45 of the second round, denying Sumudaerji a potential top-15 ranking win.

Asakura stops Smotherman in 110 seconds to claim first UFC bantamweight win

Kai Asakura rebounded from an 0-2 flyweight skid in the UFC by returning to bantamweight at UFC Macau on Saturday, finishing Cameron Smotherman with a right hand and follow-up left hook just 1:50 into the first round.

Champions League final referee once told 'should've been put in jail' by Cavani

Daniel Siebert, the German official appointed to referee Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG, was famously condemned by Edinson Cavani after Uruguay's group-stage elimination at the 2022 World Cup.

UEFA moves Champions League final to 5pm as Arsenal face PSG in Budapest

The 2025 Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG in Budapest will kick off at 5pm UK time — 6pm CEST — marking one of the most significant scheduling changes in the competition's history. UEFA cited fan logistics, family inclusivity, and global broadcast reach as the key drivers behind the break from nearly 30 years of 8pm tradition.

Every Arsenal player eligible for a Champions League medal if they beat PSG

Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest today. Under UEFA regulations, both clubs receive 50 medals each to distribute, with no minimum appearance requirement for eligibility.

Former Arsenal midfielder Hayden may miss Champions League final due to Jamaica duty

Isaac Hayden, who made his Arsenal debut alongside Mikel Arteta in 2013, faces a scheduling clash between Jamaica's Unity Cup final at The Valley and Arsenal's Champions League final against PSG on the same evening.

Timber fit to start as White ruled out of PSG vs Arsenal Champions League final in Budapest

Jurrien Timber has been cleared to start Saturday's Champions League final in Budapest after returning from a lengthy injury absence, while Ben White is ruled out with a knee problem. PSG's Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes have all been passed fit by Luis Enrique.

Jack Whitehall's 'never win a trophy' jibe to Declan Rice finally laid to rest

Comedian Jack Whitehall, a lifelong Arsenal fan, once told Declan Rice to his face that he would never win silverware. Rice answered that prediction by lifting the Premier League title with Arsenal, with Whitehall celebrating on the Selhurst Park pitch alongside the squad.

Ferdinand backs Arsenal to exploit PSG's set-piece weakness in Champions League final

Rio Ferdinand believes Arsenal hold a decisive advantage over PSG heading into the Champions League final in Budapest, arguing that Luis Enrique's side are vulnerable at set-pieces despite being the superior team overall.

From broken nose to Champions League final: David Raya's remarkable journey to Budapest

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya faces Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on Saturday, nearly eight years after a collision with Jay Rodriguez left him hospitalised and requiring reconstructive facial surgery during his time at Blackburn Rovers.

Virgin Media offers free Champions League final access as Arsenal face PSG in Budapest

Manchester United join Liverpool and Chelsea in race for relegated West Ham captain Bowen

Jarrod Bowen is attracting interest from Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea after West Ham's relegation from the Premier League. The 29-year-old is under contract until 2030 but the Hammers' financial pressures could force a cut-price sale.

Muller backs Olise over Kane for Ballon d'Or despite England captain's 61-goal season

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has predicted Michael Olise will beat Harry Kane to the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing the Frenchman's 'artistic' quality — even as Kane remains the bookmakers' favourite after scoring 61 goals this season.

Barcelona's reluctance to pay £26m option leaves Rashford's future unresolved

Marcus Rashford's loan spell at Barcelona has produced 28 goal involvements and an England World Cup call-up, yet the Spanish club appear increasingly unlikely to trigger their £26m option to buy before it expires in two weeks, leaving Manchester United to weigh alternative options in the forward market.

CBS Sports Golazo not available in UK as TNT Sports holds Champions League final rights

UK fans hoping to watch Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards on CBS Sports Golazo during the Champions League final will be unable to do so, as Paramount+ is geo-blocked outside the United States and UK rights belong to TNT Sports.

Manchester United ranked third most valuable club at £5.35bn despite European absence

Forbes has valued Manchester United at £5.35 billion in its 2025 annual ranking, placing the club third globally behind Real Madrid (£7.06bn) and Barcelona (£5.57bn), despite United finishing 15th in the Premier League and missing European football entirely.

Savinho, Trafford and Gonzalez among City players weighing summer exits

Manchester City face a complex summer transfer window shaped not only by incoming targets but by uncertainty over a clutch of fringe players. Savinho, James Trafford and Nico Gonzalez are among those weighing their futures at the Etihad under new manager Enzo Maresca.

Two arrested as Arsenal and PSG fans clash on Budapest streets before Champions League final

Violent scenes erupted on Kiraly Street in Budapest's 7th district in the early hours of Friday, with Arsenal and PSG supporters throwing punches and flares. Two British nationals were separately arrested for disorderly conduct and vehicle damage ahead of Saturday's final at the Puskas Arena.

Liverpool sack Arne Slot after fifth-place finish with Iraola as top target

Liverpool have dismissed head coach Arne Slot following a sharp decline in his second season, with the club finishing fifth in the Premier League. Bournemouth's recently-departed Andoni Iraola is their primary target to take charge.

Liverpool sack Arne Slot after two seasons, citing need for fresh direction

Liverpool have parted ways with head coach Arne Slot with immediate effect, the club confirmed on Saturday. Slot, who won the Premier League title in his debut season and secured back-to-back Champions League qualification, responded briefly, calling his time at the club "an amazing ride".