Aston Villa Wins Europa League: Emery Claims 5th Title
Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 to win the Europa League, handing Unai Emery a record fifth title. Villa's first European trophy since 1982.
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Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 to win the Europa League, handing Unai Emery a record fifth title. Villa's first European trophy since 1982.
FIGC candidate Malagò blasts 'irresponsible' Conte, Ranieri talk for Italy job after Zenica debacle. Demands project-focused coach.
Giancarlo Abete, FIGC candidate, says Calciopoli veto rules still hinder reform, challenging the process, and flags Guardiola for Italy coach.
Fermín López's World Cup absence deals a major blow to Spain, with other key players like Yamal and Williams also fitness doubts.
Ezri Konsa says Prince William called him a 'Rolls-Royce' ahead of the Europa League final in Istanbul, with the royal expected to attend Villa vs Freiburg.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returns for OM vs Rennes after an internal suspension; the 36-year-old, on a two-year deal, hopes to finish his likely last match on
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Bev Priestman, who was banned for her involvement in Canada's drone spying scandal, is now one win away from her first trophy in charge of New Zealand.
Carlo Ancelotti extends Brazil contract to 2030 ahead of the 2026 World Cup, lifting pressure and committing to a full cycle through the 2030 tournament.
Inter's 2-0 Coppa Italia final win over Lazio sealed a domestic double, but Cristian Chivu's first season in charge was no procession despite the gulf in class.
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Middlesbrough prepare for playoff final against Hull as Southampton could be expelled from playoffs after an analyst was caught spying on their training
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Malagò's 54% FIGC vote share underscores Serie A disarray: Roma-Lazio derby chaos leaves five matches delayed, fan fury grows amid investigation.
Giovanni Malagò announces he will file his FIGC presidency bid tomorrow, backed by Serie B. The ex-CONI chief had waited to respect IOC President's visit.
Barcelona's Szczesny says Joan Garcia is 'much better' than himself, praising the young keeper after Clasico triumph that sealed back-to-back La Liga titles.
AEK Athens won the Greek Super League with a dramatic 93rd-minute goal by Joao Mario, securing a 14th title and Champions League return. The club beat