3 h. ago Liverpool chiefs 'left baffled' after Sky Sports questioned decision over Premier League winners

Premier League champions Liverpool rounded off their season with a draw at home to Crystal Palace in a game shown on Sky Sports, but now details of discussions have come to light

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10 h. ago The goals kept coming but no title – so what now for Cristiano Ronaldo?

The Portuguese’s Al-Nassr chapter could end without silverware but whispers of a Club World Cup cameo means his Saudi Pro League story is far from overFor a social media post described around the world as “cryptic”, it doesn’t seem all that hard to decipher. Minutes after Al-Nassr’s last game of a disappointing season ended in defeat on Monday, Cristiano Ronaldo – who had previously said that he was happy to finish his career in Saudi Arabia – posted on social media. “This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.”The biggest star in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) looks to be on his way out of Riyadh after two and a half years of personal milestones but no major trophy with Al-Nassr. With the Yellows no closer to a first title since 2019 than when he joined in December 2022 and no place in Asia’s Champions League next season, the 40-year-old may not, as the club had long expected, extend his contract – which ends on 30 June – for another year. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Pellegrini and Betis familiar pawns in Maresca’s search for winning move

Chelsea can become the first English team to win all four European trophies – and much of their manager’s strategy is rooted in chessNow for the bonus prize. After the joy of achieving their main goal for the season by securing a return to the Champions League with victory against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, a triumph that led Enzo Maresca to narrow his eyes, dial down the charm and tell critics of his young side to “eff off”, there is little pressure on Chelsea’s men before they attempt to lift the first piece of silverware of the BlueCo era by beating Real Betis in the Uefa Conference League final on Wednesday night.The stakes are low. The opponents look awkward but vulnerable. For Chelsea, the sense is that this is one to tick off before they rejoin Europe’s elite. After all, they are aware they have been a strange presence in the Conference League. This is not a place for a squad built at a cost of over £1bn. The financial reward is minimal an...

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25 h. ago Is Chelsea vs Real Betis on TV? How to watch Conference League final for free

Chelsea could end their season with silverware after securing Champions League qualification

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29 h. ago Why Tottenham could get MORE money than Arsenal for being in next season's Champions League

Arsenal and Tottenham will both compete in the Champions League next season, but Spurs could pocket slightly more cash than their rivals despite finishing well below them in the Premier League

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38 h. ago Levi Colwill sums up Chelsea squad's feelings over Enzo Maresca style after rant at critics

Levi Colwill has said Enzo Maresca was entirely justified for hitting back at Chelsea's critics after they secured return to the Champions League next season

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46 h. ago Nottingham Forest star names next season's ambitious target after missing Champions League

Ryan Yates wants Nottingham Forest to target going all the way in next season's Conference League once Nuno's team have shaken off the disappointment of missing out on a top five finish because of last-day defeat to Chelsea

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54 h. ago Aston Villa’s Champions League miss wasn’t just about one bad call | Jonathan Wilson

Unai Emery’s team will have to make do with the Europa League next season but they were culpable for many of the steps that led them thereSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereA season reduced to a single moment – in Aston Villa’s case, perhaps even more than a season. The Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir slid out to gather the ball. He fumbled, slightly, allowing Morgan Rogers to poke the ball away from him. The referee Thomas Bramall thought Bayindir had had the ball under control and blew for a free-kick just before Rogers knocked the ball into the empty net. Replays showed decisively that Bayindir never had the ball under control. But because Bramall had stopped the game before Rogers put the ball over the line, the goal could not be given by the video assistant referee.Three minutes later, Amad Diallo put United ahead, his team went on to win, and Villa finished sixth in the Premier League, meaning they are out of next season’s Champions League. Given how close...

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56 h. ago The hard decisions Aston Villa now face after transfer gamble backfires

Unai Emery’s side were one point short of qualifying for next season’s Champions League, but there is now an uncertain future for Morgan Rogers, Emi Martinez, Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio and more

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56 h. ago Pep Guardiola: I cannot guarantee Man City will challenge for title next season

City will play in the Champions League for a 15th-successive season after they salvaged a disappointing campaign with a final-day victory over Fulham.

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56 h. ago Levi Colwill a symbol of Chelsea season as key role in Champions League return helps shift narrative

Colwill one of few academy stars not to be sold in recent seasons and he has justified the club’s faith

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59 h. ago Chelsea identify top striker target after Champions League boost

The Blues will target a forward after clinching Champions League football next season by finishing fourth in the Premier League following victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday

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59 h. ago Levi Colwill a symbol of Chelsea season as key role in Champions League returns helps shift narrative

Colwill one of few academy stars not to be sold in recent seasons and he has justified the club’s faith

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62 h. ago Man City land instant major windfall that could become £100m jackpot

City have secured qualification to next season's Champions League on the final day of the Premier League season

Economics

62 h. ago Eddie Howe verdict on Newcastle transfer plans after qualifying for Champions League

Newcastle United were beaten at home by Everton on Sunday in their final Premier League game of the season, but still qualified for the Champions League after Aston Villa's controversial loss at Manchester United

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64 h. ago What Pep Guardiola did before Erling Haaland penalty confirms Man City doubts

The moments you might have missed as Manchester City secured Champions League qualification on the final game of the season at Fulham.

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65 h. ago Pep Guardiola makes Man City summer transfer confession in fiery press conference

Pep Guardiola was in a spiky mood when asked about Jack Grealish after Manchester City beat Fulham to secure Champions League football next season.

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2 d. ago Aston Villa were architects of their own downfall despite referee controversy

Man Utd 2-0 Aston Villa: Morgan Rogers’ opener was controversially ruled out before Amad Diallo and Christian Erisken secured victory for the hosts, costing Unai Emery’s side qualification for next season’s Champions League

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2 d. ago Juventus ensure Champions League action next season with victory at Venezia

Roma were edged into fifth place in Serie A and will be playing in the Europa League next season.

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3 d. ago Will Man City play in Champions League qualifiers? Path explained after top five finish

Man City are back in the Champions League next season after securing a top five finish

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