Unai Emery Joins Elite Quartet with 5th European Title
Aston Villa's Europa League final win over Freiburg handed Unai Emery his fifth major European trophy, equalling Carlo Ancelotti, Jose Mourinho, and Giovanni
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Aston Villa's Europa League final win over Freiburg handed Unai Emery his fifth major European trophy, equalling Carlo Ancelotti, Jose Mourinho, and Giovanni
Aston Villa secured their first-ever Europa League trophy with a clear victory over Friburgo in the 2026 final, ending a long English drought in the
Rodri and Stones head Man City clearout; also: Bernardo Silva to Atletico, Alisson to Juventus, Rashford staying at Barcelona.
Bernardo Silva leaves Man City after 9 years, wanting to be nearer family. Atletico Madrid and Barcelona vie for his signature, with Juventus out of contention.
Aston Villa aim to emulate their 1982 European Cup triumph as they face Freiburg in the Europa League final at 8pm BST, live from The Guardian.
Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli reveals high standards at the club, his wine passion, and family life in a candid interview on Lega Serie A YouTube.
Adriano Galliani's ironic Calciopoli remark: 'In heaven the last become first, on earth third place became first.' Capello also faulted Guardiolismo.
Juventus CEO Comolli told the squad it was 'useless to talk' after the 0-2 Fiorentina loss, fining Locatelli and Vlahovic €40k each. Internal tensions escalate
Juventus have frozen contract talks for Kalulu, Thuram, Bremer, and Vlahovic pending the final-day derby vs Torino, with Champions League qualification at
Torino defender Luca Marianucci had scans that ruled out ligament damage to his right knee, but his derby availability on Sunday remains in doubt.
Manuela Giugliano named Serie A Women 26/27 MVP as Roma dominate top XI with five selections, while Carbonell and Schatzer earn Juventus plaudits.
With one matchday left, Juventus need a miracle in the Champions League race. Milan get Modric back, Roma miss Wesley and Ndicka, Como lose Nico Paz to injury.
Pep Guardiola tells Man City players he will leave after season finale. City have 3-year deal with Enzo Maresca; Chelsea hold compensation rights.
Pep Guardiola informs Man City squad he's leaving after Villa game; club has three-year deal in principle for Enzo Maresca, with Chelsea owed compensation.
Juventus face Champions League nightmare after shock defeat. With one game left, they need a win and help or risk losing €40m and targets like Bernardo Silva.
Spalletti demands Comolli sidelined post-Fiorentina collapse, with Chiellini tipped to take charge of sporting area as Elkann weighs CEO's future.
Juventus faces a €40M revenue gap after dropping from Champions League contention, prompting urgent player sales to comply with UEFA cost controls.
Juventus target Randal Kolo Muani (€30M) and Alisson despite likely Europa League. Brahim Diaz emerges as alternative to Bernardo Silva.
Luca Marianucci limped off with a knee injury at halftime in Cagliari, leaving Torino's defense in crisis ahead of the derby. Ismajli's return becomes
Carlo Ancelotti includes Neymar and three ex-Juventus stars in Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, with Thiago Silva left out. Friendlies vs Panama and Egypt