Why Sunderland's Win Over Chelsea Earns Europa League Spot
Sunderland stunned Chelsea at the Stadium of Light to clinch seventh place and a Europa League berth, capping a remarkable rise under Régis Le Bris.
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Sunderland stunned Chelsea at the Stadium of Light to clinch seventh place and a Europa League berth, capping a remarkable rise under Régis Le Bris.
Sunderland spent €180M on 13 signings, yet ranks 22nd in squad cost. Ghisolfi credits collective identity and youth-experience blend for historic European push.
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Laval secured Ligue 2 survival with a nervy 1-0 home win over 10-man Rouen, sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory in the promotion/relegation playoff.
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Parma's 1-0 win over Sassuolo prompts both Carlos Cuesta and Fabio Grosso to announce imminent talks about their coaching futures, with transparency pledged.
Fernandes delivered his 21st assist on final day vs Brighton, surpassing Henry and De Bruyne (20) for single-season PL record, capping a historic campaign.
Arsenal received a guard of honor at Crystal Palace after clinching the Premier League title. They now prepare for the Champions League final against PSG.
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Juventus must beat Torino on the final Serie A matchday to keep Champions League hopes alive, missing Yildiz to injury and Bremer to suspension, while relying
Alexia Putellas wins 2025-26 UWCL Best Player with 7 goals and 7 assists. Barcelona's dominance reflected in Team of the Tournament, while Lyon, Arsenal, and
Warrington beat Bradford 26-12 to go second in Super League, level on points with leaders Leeds. Thewlis, Thomas and Hopoate tries sealed the win.
Mohamed Salah reveals he 'cried more than his whole life' in his last Liverpool game, proud of 'winning it all' at Anfield before his expected departure.
Bolton sealed Championship return with a 4-1 playoff final win over Stockport, powered by Rúben Rodrigues' double and Sam Dalby's overhead stunner.
Sam Dalby's 81st-minute overhead kick sent Bolton back to the Championship with a 4-1 play-off final victory over Stockport at Wembley.
Tottenham Hotspur beat the drop on the final day of the 2025-26 Premier League season, condemning West Ham United to relegation in a dramatic decider.