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John McGinn warns Aston Villa they must prove they are not 'nearly men' in the Europa League final against Freiburg in Istanbul after a dominant 4-0 semi-final win over Nottingham Forest.
Freiburg and Aston Villa advance to the Europa League final after dramatic semi-final victories. The winner earns a spot in next season's Champions League. The final is set for May 21 in Leipzig.
The Premier League will have representatives in all three major European cup finals this season, with Arsenal in the Champions League, Aston Villa in the Europa League, and Crystal Palace in the Conference League.
SC Freiburg fans stormed the pitch in jubilation after the club secured a place in a European final, with players declaring their intent to win the trophy. The victory marks a significant achievement for the Bundesliga side.
Spain earns a fifth automatic group stage entry for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, thanks to Rayo Vallecano's victory in the Conference League semi-finals.
The English Football League investigates Southampton after Middlesbrough lodged a complaint alleging the club filmed a training session ahead of their Championship play-off semi-final encounter.
Crystal Palace secures a historic first-ever European final berth after defeating Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 at Selhurst Park, winning 5-2 on aggregate. They will face Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig on May 27.
The 2026 Europa League final between Freiburg and Aston Villa is set for May 20 in Istanbul. Find out the kickoff time, stadium, and where to watch the live stream.
German side Freiburg and English club Aston Villa will contest the 2025/2026 Europa League final at Istanbul's Tupras Stadium on May 20, 2026. Discover their paths to the final and the defending champion.
Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano have secured their places in the 2025/2026 Europa Conference League final after dominant semi-final victories. The decisive match will take place at Leipzig's Red Bull Arena on May 27.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 971st career goal as Al Nassr defeated Al Shabab 3-2, moving five points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League with two games left.
Thursday's decisive second-leg matches see Aston Villa, Freiburg, Strasbourg, and Shakhtar Donetsk needing to overturn first-leg deficits to reach the Europa League and Conference League finals.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice visited McLaren's headquarters in Woking, gifting driver Lando Norris an official club jersey. The visit was part of filming for Arsenal's 'Raising The Bar' series.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice visited McLaren's headquarters in Woking for a special tour with driver Lando Norris, an experience set to feature in the club's 'Raising The Bar' series.
Bayern Munich and Newcastle United have held discussions over a potential €90 million transfer for forward Anthony Gordon, with several top European clubs also monitoring the situation.
US President Donald Trump says he wouldn't pay the $1,000 price tag for the USA's 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay, joining fans in criticizing FIFA's controversial ticket strategy for the tournament.
Three decades later, former Scotland captain Gary McAllister admits the memory of his crucial penalty miss against England at Euro 96 continues to affect him. He reflects on the moment that defined a tournament.
Manchester United have decided against a transfer move for Chelsea's Cole Palmer as the club prepares for a significant squad reshaping at Old Trafford this summer.
Paul Scholes remains unconvinced by Arsenal's Premier League title credentials, defending his skeptical stance after Ian Wright laughed off his comments. The former Manchester United midfielder points to the Gunners' progress but maintains his position.
The 2026 Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal marks a historic clash between two capital cities, a first since 1971. The match will be held at Budapest's Puskas Arena on May 30.