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Hart holds no grudge against Guardiola after Manchester City exit, calling him 'superb manager'
Joe Hart has responded graciously to Pep Guardiola's admission that he regrets not giving the goalkeeper a fair chance at Manchester City, saying he holds no grudges and still admires the Spaniard as a manager and person.
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Real Madrid have two weeks to trigger €9m Nico Paz buy-back clause
Real Madrid must activate their buy-back clause for Como midfielder Nico Paz within two weeks or wait another year to sign him for €10m. The Argentina international has already agreed personal terms with the club.
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Man Utd lead £43m midfield race as Liverpool target Diomande to replace Salah
Manchester United are frontrunners to sign a midfielder for £43m as the summer window accelerates, while Liverpool are pursuing RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande as a replacement for Mohamed Salah. Cole Palmer's future at Chelsea is also attracting interest from Man City and United.
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Pep Guardiola bids farewell to Manchester City on Premier League's final day
The 2025/26 Premier League season concludes this Sunday, with Pep Guardiola taking charge of Manchester City for the last time against Europa League winners Aston Villa, while Fulham host Newcastle and relegated Burnley face Wolves at Turf Moor.
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Chelsea's Palmer could cost £80m as United and City weigh summer move
Cole Palmer is reportedly available for at least £80 million this summer after Chelsea finished 10th and missed European football entirely. Both Manchester United and Manchester City are said to be monitoring the England midfielder.
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Michael Carrick signs two-year deal as Manchester United head coach after third-place finish
Manchester United have confirmed Michael Carrick as permanent head coach on a two-year contract through to summer 2028, following his transformation of the club from Rúben Amorim's struggling side to a third-place Premier League finish.
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Charlton host Leicester in first-ever WSL play-off to decide final top-flight place
The Women's Super League's inaugural play-off takes place at The Valley on Saturday, 23 May 2026, with Charlton Athletic and Leicester City contesting a single-leg match to claim the 14th and final spot in next season's expanded top flight.
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Pochettino open to Spurs return but sets conditions ahead of World Cup with USA
Mauricio Pochettino has admitted he would consider returning to Tottenham Hotspur if the timing and circumstances were right, describing the club as feeling 'like home' while also expressing ambitions to win the Premier League and Champions League.
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Guardiola bids farewell to Manchester City fans at emotional Co-op Live send-off
Pep Guardiola closed out his ten-year tenure at Manchester City with a heartfelt speech at Co-op Live on Monday, telling supporters they would 'always be in my heart' as the club's men's, women's and academy teams paraded through the city.
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Enzo Fernandez keen on Real Madrid move but Chelsea reluctant to sell
Enzo Fernandez has confirmed interest in joining Real Madrid this summer, with the Argentina midfielder eager to play Champions League football. Chelsea, however, are resisting a sale, pointing to the 25-year-old's six-year contract as leverage in any negotiation.
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Real Madrid face doubled Mourinho fee as Benfica exit clause expires Tuesday
Real Madrid's pursuit of José Mourinho has stalled due to a presidential election at the club, and the delay is set to cost them dearly. Mourinho's €7m exit clause at Benfica expires Tuesday, after which the Portuguese club will demand €15m for their head coach.
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Piers Morgan defends pitch access during Arsenal's Premier League trophy lift at Selhurst Park
Piers Morgan has responded to criticism after appearing on the Selhurst Park pitch during Arsenal's Premier League title celebrations following their 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. The broadcaster says he paid £750 per hospitality ticket and was subsequently invited pitchside by the club.
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McTominay set to sign new Napoli contract despite Conte's 'poison' warning on exit
Scott McTominay is closing in on a new contract at Napoli after the club rejected multiple Premier League and Saudi Pro League approaches this summer. The 29-year-old finished the Serie A season with 10 goals as Napoli ended second behind champions Inter Milan.
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United in talks with Atalanta's Ederson as Anderson and Dorgu shape summer plans
Manchester United have made progress in talks to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson, though negotiations are less advanced than Italian reports suggest. Elliot Anderson remains the club's top midfield target, while Patrick Dorgu's shift to the left wing could reduce the need for a wide signing.
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Roma lead race for Greenwood as Marseille's financial pressure forces sale
Mason Greenwood is set to leave Marseille this summer after the club missed out on Champions League qualification, with Roma emerging as frontrunners following contact with the striker's father. Manchester United stand to receive up to 50 per cent of any transfer fee through a sell-on clause.
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Leclerc calls Canadian GP weekend a disaster as Hamilton outqualifies him twice
Charles Leclerc has described the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix as the trickiest weekend of his career, citing brake problems and persistent tyre temperature issues. Team-mate Lewis Hamilton has outqualified the Monegasque in both sessions, and cold, wet race-day conditions threaten to deepen Leclerc's struggles.
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Tzolis tells Manchester United he would welcome Old Trafford move this summer
Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis has publicly stated he would find it hard to turn down Manchester United, after a season in which the 24-year-old Greece international scored 22 goals and registered 29 assists across all competitions.
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Russell snatches Canadian GP pole from Antonelli with final-lap surge
George Russell denied team-mate Kimi Antonelli pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix with a last-gasp lap of 1:12.578 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, edging the teenager by 0.068 seconds. Pundit Jamie Chadwick believes Antonelli will feel the sting of the result despite showing stronger pace across the session.
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Verstappen reveals Red Bull ignored his set-up advice before Canadian GP qualifying struggle
Max Verstappen qualified sixth at the Canadian Grand Prix after Red Bull overruled his set-up preferences, with the four-time world champion admitting he accepted the team's direction partly to prove it would not work.
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Canadian GP qualifying head-to-head: Norris leads Piastri 5-3 as Verstappen extends advantage over Hadjar
The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix qualifying session has updated the season-long teammate battle standings. Lando Norris holds a 5-3 edge over Oscar Piastri, while Max Verstappen leads rookie Isack Hadjar 6-2 across all sessions including sprints.
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