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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

Rice rallies Gabriel and Eze after Arsenal lose Champions League final on penalties to PSG

Arsenal's Champions League dream ended in a penalty shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at the Puskas Arena, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel both missing their spot kicks. Declan Rice offered public support to the pair, crediting them as essential to Arsenal's Premier League title win.

Football May 30

Tear gas and 39 arrests in Paris as PSG fans clash with police during Champions League final

French riot police deployed tear gas and made 39 arrests in central Paris as thousands of PSG supporters clashed with officers while the Champions League final against Arsenal was played in Budapest.

Football May 30

PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to win back-to-back Champions League titles in Budapest

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final in Budapest, with Gabriel Magalhaes and Eberechi Eze both missing spot kicks. Gabriel blazed the decisive penalty over the bar as PSG claimed back-to-back European titles.

Football May 30

Iraola faces four-way race as Crystal Palace set 24-hour deadline for Liverpool target

Andoni Iraola is Liverpool's frontrunner to replace the sacked Arne Slot, but Crystal Palace, AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen have all held talks with the former Bournemouth manager, with Palace pressing for a response by the end of the weekend.

Football May 30

Saka handball appeal waved away as Arsenal lead PSG at half-time in Champions League

Referee Daniel Siebert rejected PSG's penalty appeals after the ball struck Bukayo Saka on the arm inside his own area during Arsenal's Champions League tie. Pundits Ally McCoist, Martin Keown, Steven Gerrard, and Jack Wilshere all agreed the decision was correct.

Football May 30

Prates targets Morales if welterweight title shot is delayed after UFC Perth win

Carlos Prates says he expects to wait for a title shot against the winner of Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry, but would choose undefeated contender Michael Morales (19-0) as his next opponent if forced to fight before then.

MMA May 30

Strickland treats shoulder tear at Austin clinic after Rogan's recommendation

Newly crowned UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is receiving treatment for a minor right shoulder muscle tear at Ways2Well in Austin, Texas — the same facility Jon Jones used earlier this year for hip arthritis, both on Joe Rogan's recommendation.

MMA May 30

Dvalishvili dismisses Nurmagomedov rematch talk, insists Yan trilogy is next

Merab Dvalishvili has flatly ruled out a rematch with Umar Nurmagomedov, declaring his sole focus is a trilogy fight with Petr Yan after losing the UFC bantamweight title to the Russian at UFC 323 in December.

MMA May 30

Fiji thrash New Zealand 40-0 to reach SVNS Valladolid semi-finals

Fiji dismantled the All Blacks Sevens 40-0 in Valladolid on Saturday, securing a semi-final berth at the HSBC SVNS World Championship with a dominant second-half display that included tries from George Bose, Terio Veilawa, and Tomasi Vuluma.

Rugby May 30

Covington retires from UFC to pursue wrestling in RAF: 'I'm much happier now'

Colby Covington has officially notified the UFC of his retirement, but the former title contender insists he is not done competing. The move is primarily a procedural step to unlock wrestling matchups against UFC fighters — including Arman Tsarukyan and Kamaru Usman — inside Real America Freestyle.

MMA May 30

Tsarukyan rules out UFC White House weigh-in due to wrestling commitment on same day

Arman Tsarukyan has indicated he will not weigh in as the official backup for the UFC Freedom 250 lightweight title fight on June 14, citing a prior wrestling match against Tony Ferguson at RAF 10 on June 13 — the same day as the UFC event's weigh-ins.

MMA May 30

Jean Silva confronts Melquizael Costa backstage at LFA 234 in São Paulo

Jean Silva took his rivalry with Melquizael Costa public at LFA 234 in Cajamar, São Paulo, confronting the featherweight contender backstage. Costa had called Silva out in September, but a recent loss to Arnold Allen has complicated any potential matchup.

MMA May 30

UFC White House invitees must meet military fitness standards to attend June 14 event

Military personnel invited to the UFC's White House event on June 14 must satisfy Department of Defense waist-to-height ratio and physical fitness test requirements. The invitation screenshot circulating on social media also confirms tickets are non-transferable, even to family members.

MMA May 30

Liverpool sack Arne Slot with £6.9m payout as Iraola emerges as top target

Liverpool have parted ways with Arne Slot, who will receive around £6.9m in compensation after just two seasons at Anfield. Former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is the frontrunner to succeed him, though AC Milan, Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen are also in pursuit.

Football May 30

Furbank's 79th-minute try rescues Northampton in 36-32 thriller against Gloucester

George Furbank crossed in the 79th minute to seal a nervy 36-32 Premiership win for Northampton Saints over Gloucester, securing the Saints a home semi-final in the play-offs after a match that swung repeatedly between the two sides.

Rugby May 30

Vince Morales released by UFC for second time after 0-4 second stint

Bantamweight veteran Vince Morales has been cut from the UFC roster after going winless in four bouts during his second stint with the promotion. The 35-year-old acknowledged the decision on social media while hinting at news to come.

MMA May 30

Konate tells Liverpool team-mates he will leave as a free agent this summer

Ibrahima Konate has informed his Liverpool team-mates he will not sign a new contract and will depart Anfield when his deal expires at the end of June, with Real Madrid among the early frontrunners for the France international.

Football May 30

Franco Smith targets home advantage as Glasgow face Bulls in URC semi-final at Murrayfield

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith is determined to maximise every home advantage available when his side host the Bulls in next Saturday's United Rugby Championship semi-final at Murrayfield, with the South Africans facing a long-haul travel week.

Rugby May 30

Rashford posts 'keep it moving' message as Barcelona permanent deal grows uncertain

Marcus Rashford has responded to mounting uncertainty over his future with a cryptic Instagram post, after Barcelona's £69m signing of Anthony Gordon cast doubt on whether the club will exercise their £26m option to sign the Manchester United forward permanently.

Football May 30