7 h. ago Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea on alert as Joao Pedro decision made after bust

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has refused to select Joao Pedro for their final match of the season against Tottenham on Sunday despite the Seagulls' European hopes hanging in the balance

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21 h. ago Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the final day of the season

Chelsea braced for City Ground cauldron, Rodri back on the scene and party vibes all round at Anfield• Golden Boot: how the leading scorers standBournemouth’s hopes of European football were vanquished after defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday but the Cherries, 11th on 53 points, could still achieve ninth spot and match their best finish in the Premier League (under Eddie Howe in 2016-17, although that was achieved with only 46 points). A home game against relegated Leicester looks to offer the perfect opportunity but the closing stretch has been tough for Andoni Iraola’s side, with the past 12 league games producing only two victories. Remarkably, a three-game league form table puts Leicester in fourth after home wins over Southampton and Ipswich either side of a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest. Perhaps this won’t be the walkover most are expecting, and there could be a wistful feeling in the air at the Vitality on Sunday afternoon. No one can deny it has been a strong season but wh...

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53 h. ago European unity against Putin in peril if Trump moves to ease sanctions

EU’s hopes of US increasing pressure on Kremlin have been dashed, and Hungary could yet make situation worseEuropean leaders – who have promised to impose “massive” new sanctions on Russia after Vladimir Putin’s rejection of a ceasefire in Ukraine – face the prospect of having to introduce their planned expansion of economic restrictions on the Russian war economy without the United States.European hopes that Donald Trump might increase the pressure on the Kremlin were dashed after the US president’s two-hour inconclusive phone call with Putin on Monday. Trump did not follow through on previous threats to introduce “large-scale” sanctions on Russia if there was no ceasefire, but instead extolled the prospect of restarting trade with Moscow. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Crystal Palace hopeful of Europa League participation despite Textor concerns

John Textor-owned Lyon could also reach competitionUefa’s club financial control body set to look into caseCrystal Palace are confident they will be cleared to play in next season’s Europa League even if French club Lyon also qualify despite concerns that they could contravene Uefa’s rules about multi-club ownership.No individual is permitted to control two clubs that are competing in the same Uefa-run competition, with Lyon owner John Textor also listed as Palace’s largest shareholder at 45% through his company Eagle Football Holdings. Victory for Paris St-Germain against Reims in the French Cup final this weekend would confirm that Lyon qualify for the Europa League after finishing sixth in Ligue 1. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Crystal Palace keep party going as Eze’s glorious goal wraps up win over Wolves

Afterparty at the Palace, a gala night at Selhurst Park. If the 2024-25 Premier League season has faced accusations of featuring far too little jeopardy, the result here mattered little but will be remembered for ever as the night Crystal Palace brought the FA Cup home to south London.For the record, Palace celebrated a win via two goals from Eddie Nketiah, a deflected free-kick and a late, glorious Eberechi Eze strike. In truth, the main event did not arrive until after full time with the end of Selhurst Park’s 101-year wait to show off a major trophy to fans. Eagles supporters can now dream of next season’s European tour, with the hope and expectation the precise but emotionally charged leadership of Oliver Glasner will lead them into that promised land. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 2025 Soudal Open key headlines as Francesco Molinari excited by cool Euro Swing

The 2018 Open champion is back on European soil after a sojourn in the States and hopes it will help his form improve

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3 d. ago Hinshelwood caps Brighton comeback against Liverpool to boost Europe hopes

Arne Slot spent the week partying in Ibiza after guiding Liverpool to their 20th league title with four games to spare. But against a Brighton team still desperate to qualify for Europe next season, the Dutchman and his team were brought back down to earth as Jack Hinshelwood’s late winner with his first touch off the bench sealed a memorable comeback for Fabian Hürzeler’s side.It was no more than the hosts deserved after twice falling behind to goals from Harvey Elliott and Dominic Szoboszlai, with Yasin Ayari and then another substitute – Kaoru Mitoma – equalising to spark a frantic finale. Slot could surely have had no complaints as Mohamed Salah endured a night to forget in front of goal and Trent Alexander-Arnold didn’t even get on the pitch. Brighton can now travel to Tottenham on the final day knowing that their fate is in their own hands having edged ahead of Brentford into eighth in the table. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago How would a youth mobility scheme between the UK and EU work?

As hopes grow for a youth mobility scheme with the European Union, The Independent looks at how it would work in practice

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8 d. ago Bruce Springsteen 2025 tour setlist for Manchester and Liverpool dates

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are on Land of Hope and Dreams tour in 2025 across UK and Europe

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9 d. ago What would a youth visa scheme with the European Union look like?

As hopes grow for a youth mobility scheme with the European Union, The Independent looks at how it would work in practice

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1 week ago Impossible for Tottenham fans to be reassured over Dejan Kulusevski injury assessment

Ange Postecoglou is ‘hopeful’ Kulusevski will be fit for the Europa League final but his knee problem is a concern

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1 week ago Tottenham: Kevin Danso ready for any Europa League final role as he hopes to emulate 'great' Spurs teammates

Spurs’ January signing is unlikely to start in Bilbao, but is ready if called upon by Ange Postecoglou

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1 week ago What UEFA has said about Man United Champions League ban amid Europa League win hopes

Latest Uefa news as Manchester United could not be allowed to play in the Champions League next season

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1 week ago St Mirren chalk up another huge milestone as Dundee United's slump explained after major defeat

Buddies keep European hopes alive with win at Tannadice

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1 week ago Quickfire double earns Everton victory at European hopefuls Fulham

Two goals in three minutes from Michael Keane and Beto earned the Toffees a 3-1 win.

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2 w. ago Stephen Robinson cranks Dundee United pressure up as St Mirren gaffer confirms star will be leaving

Robinson isn't giving up hope of catching the Tangerines and nabbing a European place from under Jim Goodwin's nose

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2 w. ago Injured Manchester United players 'pushing' to return for Europa League final

Man United hope to have a fuller squad for the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao on May 21.

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2 w. ago Putin pal's WW3 threat as he 'can't wait' for troops to march through Europe

A close Putin ally and TV presenter said he was hopeful Russia would one day march through Europe alongside troops from China and North Korea in a chilling on-air message

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2 w. ago Premier League promise over FA Cup final broken due to Man Utd and Tottenham

A promise was made for no Premier League games to be scheduled the night before this season's FA Cup final but that has now been broken owing to Manchester United and Tottenham's European hopes

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2 w. ago Premier League intervene to end Man Utd's hopes of advantage in Europa League final

Manchester United were scheduled to have 42 hours and 15 minutes more recovery time than Tottenham if both English clubs make it to the Europa League final on May 21

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