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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick continues to support the signing of Marcus Rashford and has expressed his satisfaction with his performance in Catalonia. However, according to Spanish outlet Cadena SER, Flick has made it clear to the loanee that the final decision does not rest solely with him.The Catalan giants have a £26m buy option to sign him on loan with United. This financial commitment means there is considerable speculation as to whether Barça are ready to activate it.Rashford is said to be “exploring options” to facilitate a move, with either his intention to take a significant pay cut to sign…

Southampton appeal against expulsion from Championship play-off final Because of spy crimes He was fired on Wednesday.An arbitration panel has upheld the English Football League’s decision to exclude Southampton from Saturday’s final, meaning Middlesbrough will instead play Hull at Wembley Stadium for a chance to gain promotion to the Premier League.Decisions are final.Southampton was sent off on Tuesday after repeatedly admitting spying on opponents.He was charged earlier this month with filming Middlesbrough’s practice session ahead of the semi-final without permission. They won with the score tied at two, and were one game away from promotion to the top league.The south…

Marcus Rashford remains in limbo, with Barcelona and Manchester United unable to agree terms for the 28-year-old forward’s permanent transfer this summerMarcus Rashford is still awaiting a move to Barcelona (Image: Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Barcelona have agreed personal terms with Marcus Rashford, but negotiations with Manchester United to sign the forward at a bargain price are still stalled. Rashford wants to make his summer loan move permanent and is willing to make concessions, but United are adamantly refusing to negotiate.Rashford made a huge impact during his loan spell, scoring 14 goals and providing 14 assists in 48 appearances for Hansi…

Southampton issue statement (Image: Simon Dael/Shutterstock)Southampton expressed disappointment that their Spygate appeal had been rejected and reiterated their belief that the punishment was disproportionate to their indiscretions. Saints will not play in this weekend’s Championship play-off final after spying charges were brought against them by the EFL, but the final decision will be taken by an independent panel.The club also received a four-point deduction from next season’s Championship after admitting breaching EFL rules by spying on an opposing team. That included Middlesbrough after a Southampton employee was caught in the act before the semi-final match.The south coast club admitted it…

GENEVA (AP) — UEFA is proposing to revamp qualifying for the 2030 World Cup and 2032 European Championship, which would eliminate mismatches between the strongest and weakest teams. champions league.UEFA President Alexander Ceferin revealed last year The reform was designed to revive interest from fans and broadcasters, as many of the traditional men’s qualifying groups have become predictable.Recent biased results that have raised concerns include: France defeats Gibraltar 14-0 Euro 2024 qualifying matches, and Austria beat San Marino 10-0 Last year was the 2026 World Cup qualifier.On Wednesday, UEFA proposed creating a top tier of 36 teams to play in…

The referee caused an uproar after he stuck to his original decision to concede Manchester United’s goal against Nottingham Forest despite a handball.amy wilson sports writer Jamie Gardner and Jonathan Veal Press AssociationMay 20, 2026, 12:21Updated May 20, 2026 13:02Michael Salisbury stood by his decision to award Manchester United a goal despite a VAR review. (Image: DARREN STAPLES, AFP, Getty Images)The referee who awarded Manchester United a controversial goal last weekend despite an obvious handball has been ruled out of this Sunday’s final Premier League match. Michael Salisbury conceded Matheus Cunha’s goal – United’s second in last Sunday’s 3-2 win…

Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul (Image: Getty Images)Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 to win the Europa League final after two outstanding first-half goals sent the Royals into a frenzy. Villa’s success means they have ended their 30-year wait for a major trophy. After a tense first 40 minutes, Youri Tielemans broke Istanbul’s deadlock with a superb volley, and Emiliano Buendia converted a superb effort two minutes into stoppage time. Replays showed Prince William celebrating enthusiastically in the stands at Besiktas Stadium.Morgan Rogers put the Villains up 3-0 in the 58th minute when he slotted Buendia’s cross into the…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — arsenal Soccer fans from southern African countries botswana They thought they had another reason to rejoice: a holiday to celebrate. their team’s first Premier League title 22 years later.Unfortunately for them, the Botswana government has announced that it has issued a notice saying they can take leave on Wednesday to celebrate. It was fake news.The government posted a so-called official statement on X with the word “FAKE” written in red letters. The government posted: “No, there are no public holidays for Arsenal fans.”A fake statement circulating online, featuring the Republic of Botswana’s coat of…

Arsenal players and staff celebrated all night after Manchester City’s failure at Bournemouth ensured the Gunners’ Premier League winMay 20, 2026 10:00Updated May 20, 2026 10:03Mikel Arteta is a Premier League title-winning manager and a great party planner.Gunners manager Arteta was the brains behind his team’s celebrations after Arsenal won their first title in 22 years. Arteta sent a WhatsApp message just after 11pm on Monday night after Arsenal’s win over Burnley, allowing his players to watch the game together and then party together afterwards.They did not even take for granted that they would beat Burnley, so the plan was…

GENEVA (AP) — Joy has flowed into north London. Arsenal win the Premier League title It capped a trend in European soccer this season that started in a fishing village in Sweden.from great first champion To a team that ended a decades-long run without winning a league title.It was a season like no other in modern European football, sparking euphoric celebrations by fans who few believed their success would ever happen, or feared it would never happen again.Arsenal fans’ 22-year wait for a nearly elusive Premier League title ended late on Tuesday when second-placed Manchester City drew a must-win game…