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Manager Marcelino García Toral reveals the core reason for his departure from Villarreal was a fundamental disagreement over contract length, not financial terms or power struggles.
UK health authorities confirm two more British citizens infected with hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship, bringing total WHO-confirmed cases to five. Three passengers have died, and repatriation plans are underway.
Belgian international Diego Moreira tried to soothe frustrated Strasbourg supporters after their Conference League semi-final elimination by Rayo Vallecano, but was escorted away by his captain.
Iñigo Pérez praises Rayo Vallecano's supporters as the most dedicated in football after their Conference League final qualification. The team faces Crystal Palace in Leipzig on May 27.
Le Parisien reveals PSG goalkeeper Safonov intentionally cleared the ball out of play during the UCL semi-final against Bayern as part of a tactical plan to neutralize Olise.
Real Madrid confirms Federico Valverde suffered a concussion and must rest for 10-14 days following a training ground incident involving teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Oliver Solberg leads Rally Portugal after day one in his Toyota, holding a 3.4-second advantage over Hyundai's Adrien Fourmaux. The competitive field features top WRC drivers separated by tight margins.
Bayern Munich has shown interest in Hertha BSC's 16-year-old talent Kennet Eichhorn, but a move to the Bavarian giants is currently considered unlikely. The young defender is regarded as one of Germany's top prospects.
World No. 8 Jasmine Paolini overcame a tough opening set to defeat France's Léolia Jeanjean in three sets at the WTA 1000 Rome tournament, advancing to face Elise Mertens next.
The World Health Organization confirms five hantavirus cases on the MV Hondius cruise ship, with three fatalities. Suspected cases are now under investigation in France, the Netherlands, and Singapore among people who were not on the ship.
Renowned American tennis coach Rick Macci has made a bold prediction about world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, forecasting the Italian star will accumulate over 20 Grand Slam titles in the next 10 years.
The Premier League may see up to six clubs in the UEFA Champions League and ten in European competitions next season, depending on final match results.
Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Celantes, 36, will retire from professional football following the conclusion of the Meiji Yasuda J2/J3 Hyakunen Koso League. He reflects on a cherished seven-year career in Japan.
German defender Niklas Süle has decided to end his professional football career at the end of the season after suffering another serious knee injury. The 30-year-old cited concerns about his long-term health as the primary reason.
Mathias Gidsel breaks Mikkel Hansen's 10-year goal record, propelling Füchse Berlin to the Final4 after a dramatic penalty shootout victory in the quarterfinal.
German defender Niklas Süle announces retirement from professional football at age 30 following a knee injury sustained while playing for Borussia Dortmund.
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and challenger Justin Gaethje engaged in their first staredown before their June 14 bout at the UFC event at the White House. The Georgian champion remains undefeated in the organization.
PSG goalkeeper Matvei Safonov received the lowest player rating from Footmercato for his performance in the 1-1 Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich.
PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov received a 7/10 rating from L'Equipe for his performance in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich, which ended 1-1.
Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship killed 3 passengers and hospitalized 2 others. Two tested positive for the virus in South Africa and Switzerland.