20 Years Later: Pires Still Haunted by 2006 CL Final Sub
Robert Pires recalls his 17-minute nightmare in the 2006 UCL final, the substitution he never accepted, and his strained relationship with Arsène Wenger.
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Robert Pires recalls his 17-minute nightmare in the 2006 UCL final, the substitution he never accepted, and his strained relationship with Arsène Wenger.
Havertz starts over Gyökeres in Arsenal's Champions League final XI vs PSG, with Timber and Calafiori benched and Mosquera given a role in a reshaped defence.
PSG won their second consecutive Champions League title, edging Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the 2026 final at Budapest's Puskás Aréna.
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USMNT will play two pre-World Cup friendlies to sharpen tactics and build cohesion, balancing a busy summer schedule before the tournament starts.
Mauricio Pochettino names veteran defender Tim Ream as USMNT captain for the 2026 World Cup on home soil, highlighting his leadership and experience.
Liverpool have sacked manager Arne Slot, whose touchline demeanor went from 'effusive hotelier' to 'bloodshot and fretful.' The Reds now face a pivotal rebuild.
Liverpool have sacked Arne Slot after a fifth-place finish and failed title defense, just a year after he led the club to a record-equalling 20th league title.
Liverpool sack Slot after 5th-place PL finish, just one year after title. Iraola leads race to replace him, FSG calls it 'difficult decision'.
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Deniz Aytekin claims his fourth DFB Referee of the Year award, while Fabienne Michel earns her first, in voting by the German football base.
Max Burda and Timo Hempel join the Bundesliga officiating team for 2025-26, while Franziska Wildfeuer moves to 3. Liga, as German refereeing evolves.
UPN complained to Competition Committee over Athletic Club kit with Euskal Herria map, IFAB neutrality breach. Informative file opened. Athletic remains calm.
Arne Slot's immediate exit as Liverpool head coach is confirmed, ending his tenure with sudden effect. The club faces a search for a new manager.
Andoni Iraola is the frontrunner to succeed Arne Slot as Liverpool head coach, sources confirm, signaling a potential shift in the club's tactical approach.
Ex-Republic of Ireland midfielder Glenn Whelan takes charge at Livingston following relegation, tasked with Scottish Championship promotion push.
Domenico Tedesco is close to taking over at Bologna, while Nicolás Otamendi declares he hasn't had enough at Benfica. Transfer updates from Kicker.
Adi Hütter is close to signing as Eintracht Frankfurt's new head coach, with the main task being to improve the team's counter-attacking efficiency.
Milan advance for Pochettino as coach, with Planes as director, after Xavi and Iraola rejections. Ibrahimovic blocks Rangnick, clearing path.
Kenan Yildiz aims to overcome an injury-hit 2026 with Turkey’s World Cup opener against Australia, backed by a Juventus contract to 2030 and club reassurances.