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Xabi Alonso was officially unveiled as Real Madrid’s new head coach on Monday, promising energy, ambition, and success as he begins a three-year tenure. The 43-year-old replaces Carlo Ancelotti, who has departed to take charge of Brazil, and will lead Madrid into

Erik ten Hag has been appointed as Bayer Leverkusen’s new head coach, signing a contract until June 2027. The Dutchman replaces Xabi Alonso, who departed for Real Madrid. Ten Hag, 55, returns to management after being sacked by Manchester United in October

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has named his squad for next month’s UEFA Nations League semi-final against France, with notable recalls for midfielders Gavi and Isco. Gavi, 20, returns after recovering from a long-term knee injury that kept him out since

Enzo Maresca fired back at Chelsea’s critics after guiding the youngest team in Premier League history to a top-four finish and a return to the Champions League. A 1-0 win away to Nottingham Forest on Sunday, secured by a second-half strike from

Paris Saint-Germain completed a domestic treble after easing past Stade de Reims 3-0 in the Coupe de France final at the Stade de France, securing their 16th title in the competition. Bradley Barcola starred with two first-half goals and an assist, finishing

Sunderland sealed a dramatic return to the Premier League for the first time in eight years with a 2-1 comeback win over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley, thanks to a last-gasp winner from departing youngster Tom Watson. Trailing

Stuttgart claimed their first DFB-Pokal title in 27 years and secured a Europa League place with a 4-2 win over third-tier surprise package Arminia Bielefeld in Berlin. Bielefeld, who had stunned four Bundesliga sides en route to the final, saw a third

Aberdeen ended a 35-year wait for Scottish Cup glory by beating Celtic 4-3 on penalties at Hampden Park, with Dimitar Mitov the shoot-out hero after a dramatic 1-1 draw. Mitov saved from Callum McGregor and Alistair Johnston, capping a defiant display that

As the Premier League season reaches its crescendo, three Champions League places remain unclaimed heading into the final day. With Liverpool crowned champions and Arsenal secure in second, the race for third, fourth, and fifth has ignited into a five-way battle that

Date: May 24, 2025 Location: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon  Final Score: Arsenal 1 – 0 Barcelona In a stunning display of resilience and tactical brilliance, Arsenal emerged victorious against three-time champions Barcelona, clinching their first UEFA Women’s Champions League title in 18

Pyramids made a dramatic late equalizer during stoppage time, disrupting the celebration for Mamelodi Sundowns and leaving the African Champions League final delicately balanced at 1-1 following the first leg in Pretoria. The home team took the lead at a packed Loftus

The NBA unveiled its 2024-2025 All-NBA teams on Friday night, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and Jayson Tatum earning unanimous First Team selections. Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell completed the elite five. Shai, Giannis, and Jokic, this season’s MVP finalists, all led

Napoli sealed their second Serie A title in three years with a 2-0 win over Cagliari on Friday, edging out Inter Milan on a dramatic final day of the season. Goals from Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay secured the victory that ensured

Liverpool have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a potential move for German star Florian Wirtz, as Arne Slot begins shaping his squad for the Premier League champions’ title defence. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is now considered a top target at Anfield,

Juergen Klopp says he “couldn’t have been more disappointed” after hearing boos directed at Trent Alexander-Arnold during Liverpool’s recent 2-2 draw with Arsenal. The former Liverpool manager revealed he turned off his television in disbelief when sections of the Anfield crowd jeered