6 h. ago Arsenal ‘here to win’ Women’s Champions League after rollercoaster road to final

Visit from 2007 winners comes ahead of facing Barcelona in the club’s first Champions League final in 18 years

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8 h. ago Arsenal’s comeback queens face ultimate Barcelona test in Champions League final

New chapter in Arsenal’s storied history awaits as they aim to end continental drought in a sold-out Lisbon finalAfter 18 years, Arsenal are back in the biggest game in women’s European football with a dream to end their long wait for continental glory. They face the holders, the favourites and the much-revered Barcelona, who are aiming to win the Champions League for a third consecutive season on a picture-perfect weekend in Lisbon.Strolling along tree-lined paths through the Portuguese capital’s sun-kissed Parque Eduardo VII, as a group of Barcelona fans cross paths with two Arsenal supporters wearing full red-and-white kit and exchange a few friendly quips about Saturday’s final, it is hard not to feel a pang of sympathy for the 3,467 attendees who saw Arsenal lift the Uefa Women’s Cup – as it was known in 2007 – in the somewhat less glamorous surroundings of Boreham Wood FC’s Meadow Park. In those days, the competition concluded with a two-legged home-and-away final. Arsenal fol...

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11 h. ago Carlo Ancelotti bows out at Real Madrid: ‘I don’t regret a thing. I’ve had a good time’

Winner of four Champions Leagues over two spells, club’s most successful manager will for ever be adored by fansSometimes things don’t go the way they were planned, they go better. The call that ended with Carlo Ancelotti back at Real Madrid started as something completely different. It was August 2021, he was manager at Everton and he had phoned to ask Madrid’s chief executive José Ángel Sánchez about borrowing players but talk turned to their search for a coach. Zinedine Zidane had walked out again, dropping a letter bomb on the way, and Ancelotti wondered whether they had found anyone yet. Madrid were struggling and Sánchez said no, we’re still looking. Which is when the Italian replied that they needed the best and luckily they were already talking to him. “Or have you forgotten about 2014?” he said.It was classic Carlo. Gently done, an idea cleverly slipped in as if it were not an idea at all, just a throwaway line, another true word said in jest. And like so much of what he do...

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19 h. ago How Scott McTominay became Napoli’s X factor in quest for Serie A glory

The former Manchester United midfielder has flourished under the tutelage of Antonio Conte, with Napoli on the brink of winning the scudetto in a nail-biting title race with Champions League finalists Inter Milan

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20 h. ago How Scott McTominay became Napoli’s X factor on road to Serie A glory

The former Manchester United midfielder has flourished under the tutelage of Antonio Conte, with Napoli on the brink of winning the scudetto in a nail-biting title race with Champions League finalists Inter Milan

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35 h. ago Luka Modric announces Real Madrid exit weeks after taking up new role with Championship club

Luka Modric joined Real Madrid from Tottenham in 2012, going on to win a staggering 28 trophies including being a vital part of six Champions League-winning squads

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36 h. ago Alessia Russo exclusive: Winning the Champions League alongside Arsenal 'sisters' would mean so much

Russo says Gunners are on a ‘mission’ to upset the odds against ‘probably the best team in the world’ Barcelona

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38 h. ago Europa League final defeat exposed Manchester United's biggest problem

Man United blew the chance to win European silverware and secure Champions League qualification for next season after losing 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.

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40 h. ago 'Are you ready for us?’: Tottenham celebrate Champions League return with funny dressing room video

Ange Postecoglou’s trophy-winners lined up for iconic Champions League anthem in amusing scenes after beating Manchester United in Bilbao

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41 h. ago Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou shows he is no clown with victory over Man Utd circus

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is vindicated with scrappy Europa League final win over Man Utd in Bilbao to seal a £100million Champions League place for next season

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41 h. ago AD FEATURE: Arsenal legend makes huge Champions League prediction

Former Gunners player and NetBet main man Ray Parlour says PSG have what it takes to win the club’s first Champions League title when they take on Inter Milan on 31 May

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53 h. ago Manchester United got the season they deserved after their ridiculous decisions

Man United had the chance to win European silverware and qualify for the Champions League despite a dreadful domestic campaign, but they blew it.

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57 h. ago Man United Europa League medal rules and will Marcus Rashford get one?

Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final tonight with the winners qualifying for next season's Champions League

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63 h. ago Man United Champions League ban latest as Europa League win impact explained

The latest Manchester United news as the team can grab a place in the Champions League next season with a win in the Europa League final against Tottenham.

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66 h. ago Leah Williamson exclusive: Arsenal's 'unwavering belief' can win us the Champions League

Lionesses captain insists Gunners are confident as they prepare for tough challenge of facing Barcelona

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2 d. ago Tottenham Hotspur vs Man United Europa League Final prediction, betting preview, odds and tips

The stage is set with Champions League football guaranteed for the winner as the two worst Premier League sides (beyond those relegated) go head-to-head in Bilbao in the Europa League final

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3 d. ago 'King' Kevin De Bruyne shows there's more glory days to come as Man City icon bows out

MANCHESTER CITY 3-1 BOURNEMOUTH: Kevin De Bruyne said goodbye to the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City earned the win which made Champions League qualification almost secure

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3 d. ago How Man City's win over Bournemouth affects top five race ahead of dramatic final day

Manchester City put themselves in control of the Champions League race on the final day as their win over Bournemouth sent them third with Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa in close proximity

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3 d. ago Bruno Fernandes outlines Man Utd's next objective after Europa League final vs Tottenham

Manchester United could end a dismal season on a high by winning a trophy and sealing their Champions League return- which captain Bruno Fernandes believes can be their catalyst to greater things

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3 d. ago Gary Neville gives huge Man United vs Tottenham final prediction

Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final with the winner qualifying for the Champions League

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