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Euro 2028 hosts must qualify but two places reserved for them
AFP · one year ago
Euro 2028 hosts England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales will compete in qualifying for the tournament, UEFA said Wednesday.
Man Utd and Spurs face season-defining Europa League duel
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United and Tottenham face off in the Europa League final in Bilbao on Wednesday with both clubs eyeing a golden ticket into the Champions League after historically poor seasons.
Pepe Reina to play final match in Como's clash with Inter
AFP · one year ago
Pepe Reina will hang up his gloves after he plays his final match on Friday, against Inter Milan for Como where he will finish his career at the age of 42.
Guardiola warns he'll quit if Man City squad too large
AFP · one year ago
Pep Guardiola has said he could quit his position as Manchester City manager if he is given too large a squad next season as he can no longer bear to leave out large numbers of fit players from his team.
'We had a lot of fun' - De Bruyne proud of Man City legacy
AFP · one year ago
Kevin De Bruyne said he was proud of his part in making Manchester City the dominant force of English football over the past decade after playing in his final home match at the Etihad on Tuesday.
De Bruyne departs, Rodri returns as Man City close in on Champions League
AFP · one year ago
Manchester City gave Kevin De Bruyne a fond farewell in a vital 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday to boost their chances of Champions League football next season.
Wing wizard Maguire makes case for Man Utd defence in Europa League final
AFP · one year ago
Surprise wing wizard Harry Maguire says he hopes he can stay in his defensive comfort zone for Manchester United in the Europa League final against Tottenham on Wednesday despite his attacking cameos earlier in the competition.
Man Utd's Amorim 'can't explain' why fans back him despite dismal season
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim said he cannot explain why the club's fans and board are backing him despite the team's dismal domestic form ahead of Wednesday's all-English Europa League final.
Women's Champions League trophy recovered by police after theft
AFP · one year ago
Portuguese police announced Tuesday the recovery of the Women's Champions League trophy after it was stolen from the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, which will host the upcoming final between holders Barcelona and Arsenal.
Man City unveil De Bruyne tribute as star prepares to say farewell
AFP · one year ago
Manchester City have established a permanent tribute to Kevin De Bruyne after unveiling a mosaic and dedicating a road at the club's academy to the departing midfielder.
Son dreaming of making history after 'unacceptable' Spurs season
AFP · one year ago
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min said he wants to make history in the Europa League final against Manchester United on Wednesday, after an "unacceptable" domestic season.
Chelsea's Maresca fumes over Betis fixture change ahead of Conference League final
AFP · one year ago
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is "not happy" that Real Betis have been given an extra 48 hours to prepare for the UEFA Conference League final.
'I'm not a clown': Spurs boss Postecoglou hits out ahead of Europa League final
AFP · one year ago
Ange Postecoglou angrily defended his record at Tottenham ahead of Wednesday's Europa League final after a terrible Premier League season, stating: "I'm not a clown".
Doucoure to leave Everton at end of season
AFP · one year ago
Mali midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure said on Tuesday he will leave Everton at the end of the season after five years with the Premier League club.
Postecoglou fights to avoid sack as Spurs face Man Utd in Europa final
AFP · one year ago
Ange Postecoglou can end Tottenham's 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League final against Manchester United, but even victory in Bilbao on Wednesday might not be enough to save him from the sack.
Europa League final offers financial lifeline for Man Utd, Spurs
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United and Tottenham will aim to salvage disastrous domestic seasons in Wednesday's Europa League final, with the prize of a lucrative place in next season's Champions League as treasured as the trophy.
Man Utd 'nowhere near good enough' admits Maguire
AFP · one year ago
Harry Maguire admits Manchester United have been "nowhere near good enough" as his troubled side look to salvage their season by winning the Europa League final against Tottenham.
Man Utd trio back training before Europa League final
AFP · one year ago
Manchester United received a fitness boost on the eve of the Europa League final as Joshua Zirkzee, Diogo Dalot and Leny Yoro all returned to training on Tuesday.
Leicester charged over alleged financial breaches
AFP · one year ago
Relegated Premier League club Leicester have been charged with alleged financial breaches during their Championship campaign in 2023-24.
Liverpool rocked by Brighton's late fightback
AFP · one year ago
Brighton's Jack Hinshelwood sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory against Liverpool on Monday to leave the Premier League champions without a win since clinching the title.
