49 h. ago Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League final – as it happened

Alvaro Morata missed the decisive spot kick as Portugal triumphed on penalties in MunichWe’re under way.OK, OK, so there’s another biggish sporting event going on elsewhere in Europe today catch the final moments with Daniel Harris here: Continue reading...

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1 week ago Matchday live: PSG v Inter Champions League final buildup – as it happened

Our writers brought you all the build-up ahead of a mouthwatering final in MunichInter: Simone Inzaghi’s talent-packed team will be underdogs against PSG but believe they have learned from 2023 agony, writes Nicky Bandini.Ousmane Dembele: “This has been a dream of mine since I was a child,” said the PSG striker, whose form this season has been revelatory. “I am very concentrated. This will be an unforgettable moment. I just hope tomorrow will be history in the making. Tomorrow will be a tense game. We know Paris will be vibrating with excitement. You need to keep a cool head. We are very excited but, as has been mentioned, we need to be calm, cool, collected, serious but smiling, because this is an incredible moment for us.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Liverpool bid £109m for Wirtz and sign Frimpong, plus Champions League final buildup – as it happened

Trent Alexander-Arnold sealed an early move to Real Madrid while Liverpool unveiled Jeremie FrimpongManagers Luis Enrique and Simone Inzaghi are yet to confirm team news for their sides, but PSG’s dilemma will be how to balance their front three in Munich. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been struggling with a slight knock but is still expected to start. For Enrique, it will be whether Bradley Barcola or Desire Doue start alongside the Georgian and Ousmane Dembele in the front three.Inter have enjoyed some serious highs of their own en route to the final. Continue reading...

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1 week ago A different kind of Champions League final is something to be cherished | Philipp Lahm

It’s good to know that all five major leagues have a chance of winning the title, and not just Spain or EnglandThe Champions League should be varied, otherwise it’s no fun. Recently, however, two clubs have dominated the competition. There hasn’t been a final without Real Madrid or Manchester City for four years, and there hasn’t been another winner for three. And since 2014, Spain or England have always won. The only exception was Bayern Munich, but they benefited from the circumstances of the pandemic in 2020.On Saturday there will be a different winner in Munich, one from a different country. Paris St-Germain take on Inter. France against Italy in the final, that rarely happens. Serie A, once the best league in the world, has not won the title for 15 years and Ligue 1 last had a winner in 1993. In the inaugural season of the Champions League Marseille defeated Milan. Since then there have only been two finals with a French club, Monaco losing in 2004 and PSG in 2020. Continue rea...

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2 w. ago Ange Postecoglou dials up the defiance but his fate is the only predictable thing about final

Ange Postecoglou will take charge of Tottenham for the 100th time in the Europa league final, but whatever happens it will be a surprise is his 101st isn't his last

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3 w. ago Ruben Amorim explains why he is safe as Manchester United manager whatever happens in Europa League final

Sixteenth in the Premier League with 18 defeats and a -12 goal difference would usually spell the end for a Man United manager.

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3 w. ago Women’s FA Cup final, Premier League, La Liga and more – matchday live

All the buildup to Sunday’s live football actionWomen’s FA Cup final | Everton v SouthamptonShare your thoughts with matchday live or post BTLJamie Vardy will be having a goodbye party when he bids farewell to Leicester this afternoon. The 39-year-old wanted to end his Foxes career on 500 appearances and at the King Power Stadium, meaning he will not feature on the final day of the Premier League season next weekend. Today also happens to be the 13th anniversary of Vardy’s move to Leicester, marking what is set to be a full-circle occasion.Be sure to also message me with any thoughts, feelings or score predictions for any of today’s games. I want to know what you’re up to, where you’re off to and what you’ll be watching this afternoon. Also, let me know if you have any stand-out memories of Goodison or any favourite Jamie Vardy moments. I want to hear from you! Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Women’s FA Cup final, last Premier League game at Goodison Park and more – matchday live

All the buildup to the Women’s FA Cup final, 1.30pm KOShare your thoughts with matchday live or post BTLJamie Vardy will be having a goodbye party when he bids farewell to Leicester this afternoon. The 39-year-old wanted to end his Foxes career on 500 appearances and at the King Power Stadium, meaning he will not feature on the final day of the Premier League season next weekend. Today also happens to be the 13th anniversary of Vardy’s move to Leicester, marking what is set to be a full-circle occasion.Be sure to also message me with any thoughts, feelings or score predictions for any of today’s games. I want to know what you’re up to, where you’re off to and what you’ll be watching this afternoon. Also, let me know if you have any stand-out memories of Goodison or any favourite Jamie Vardy moments. I want to hear from you! Continue reading...

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