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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Rodolfo Rotondi played the villain in 2024 by conceding a penalty. Cruz Azul championship match. On Sunday, the Argentine midfielder found himself again.Rotondi scored in stoppage time for Cruz Azul They rallied and defeated Pumas 2-1 and were crowned champions. mexican Clausura tournament.The home side took the lead in the 30th minute with a shot from outside the box by Paraguayan midfielder Roberto Morales, but an own goal in the 53rd minute tied the game. Rotondi scored the winning goal in the final moments of a tense game.”The championship feels like revenge, like liberation,” said Rotondi,…
Manchester City played their final game under legendary manager Josep Guardiola, as he bid a tearful farewell to the club’s supporters as he ended a 10-year spell at the trophy-laden Etihad Stadium.Pep Guardiola after his last game as Manchester City manager (Image: 2026 James Gill – Danehouse)Josep Guardiola has told his successor as Manchester City manager to be himself and not try to imitate him.Guardiola leaves City after a glittering reign at the Etihad that saw him win 20 trophies in 10 years. Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is considered the likely candidate to replace Guardiola this summer. And Guardiola…
Marcus Rashford was on loan from Manchester United to Barcelona this season. (Image: Getty Images)Manchester United are preparing for a busy transfer window as they continue their early preparations for next season. Michael Carrick’s side will be looking to strengthen their position in the table and build on their third-place finish in the Premier League. With Casemiro leaving, strengthening the midfield has become a top priority and United are keen to bring in several new players in that area. Atalanta star Ederson is inching closer to a move to Old Trafford as the club’s reinforcement strategy begins to take shape.Coby…
BBC Football Focus presenter Alex Scott struggled to hold back tears after being presented with a present in the closing moments of the show’s final episode.May 24, 2026 13:10Updated May 24, 2026 13:37Alex Scott fights back tears after receiving a special gift during the final episode of BBC Football Focus (Image: BBC Football Focus)Alex Scott was left in tears after being shown a photo of him with Bob Wilson on the final episode of Football Focus. Pundit Garth Crooks handed her a photo in the show’s final moments, and Scott became visibly emotional when he saw the photo of her…
Bruno Fernandes has proven to be Manchester United’s most important player. (Image: Getty Images)Manchester United are poised to completely revamp their squad in the summer transfer window. Michael Carrick’s side have qualified for the Champions League, but the head coach will be aware the team needs reinforcements to achieve their ultimate ambitions.The 44-year-old has penned a two-year deal as United manager after an excellent interim period. After the Premier League season concludes on Sunday, his focus will turn to the transfer market. Signing the midfielder has become the club’s top priority after Casemiro confirmed his intention to leave the club…
RABAT, Morocco (AP) – Mamelodi Sundowns defeated FAR Rabat 2-1 on aggregate on Sunday to win their second African Champions League title after a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the final.The South African team, nicknamed the “Brazilians” because of the color of their uniforms, last won the trophy in 2016, but lost in the final last year to Egyptian team Pyramid FC.Sundowns entered Sunday’s match at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium with a 1-0 advantage in the first leg, but hosts FAR equalized just before half-time when Mohamed Hulimat converted a penalty after Reda Slim was brought down by…
Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal: A much-changed Gunners side end their title-winning campaign with a win, with both teams now turning their attention to the upcoming European finalsMay 24, 2026 19:09Updated May 24, 2026 19:44Arsenal lift Premier League title at Selhurst ParkAfter a grueling 22 years of waiting for Premier League glory, the sweltering weather didn’t stop Arsenal’s title party.As chants of “We can’t stand it” rang out from a red sea of jubilant celebrations in the shade of Selhurst Park, the often-rotated Gunners did what they had done for most of the season and finally secured the trophy they had…
NAPLES, Italy (AP) – Coach Antonio Conte admitted on Sunday: he will leave Napoli He was in charge for two years, during which time he led the Southern team to the Serie A title.Conte, 56, is one of the favorites to coach Italy and could return to the Azzurri after first managing from 2014 to 2016.After Napoli’s final game of the season, a 1-0 win against Udinese on Sunday, Conte held a press conference alongside club president Aurelio De Laurentiis.”A month ago, I called the president and told him that I felt that our project was coming to an end,”…
The 2025/26 Premier League season has finally come to an end, with the division now deciding which clubs will be represented in the three European competitions.May 24, 2026 18:08Updated May 24, 2026 18:08Nine clubs could join the Premier League in Europe next season (Image: Getty Images)The 2025/26 Premier League season has ended, but many teams secured their European spots on the final day and are already excited about next season.On the final day of the campaign, qualification to the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League were all at stake. There could be up to nine European representatives in the…
Manchester United’s stars celebrate their victory over Brighton. (Image: Getty)Manchester United have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with their new midfielder on a five-year contract. The Premier League season ended just hours ago, with Michael Carrick’s side ending the season on a high with a 3-0 away win at Brighton, but INEOS are already in business.With Casemiro officially leaving the club and Manuel Ugarte potentially joining him at Old Trafford, there is huge pressure to strengthen the midfield. The only other senior options in central midfield are Koby Mainu and Mason Mount, with player of the year Bruno Fernandes almost…