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LONDON (AP) – Atletico Madrid’s hopes of winning their first Champions League title have ended in a crushing defeat. Lost to Arsenal in the semi-finals Two penalty kicks in the second half went awry on Tuesday.Arsenal won 1-0, advancing to their first final in 20 years with a 2-1 aggregate victory. Atletico were aiming to reach the final for the first time since 2016.Atlético were looking for an equalizer, but in the 51st minute Giuliano Simeone felt he was fouled inside the area. The Atlético player fired a shot past goalkeeper David Raya, but defender Gabriel reversed his shot to…
Brentford and Bournemouth have both enjoyed stellar performances in the Premier League since joining and could well deserve a backdoor entry into the Champions League.Andoni Iraola is challenging the status quo (Image: Steve Bardens, Getty Images)The path to obtaining a European qualification is a bit more complicated. But the very simple thing is how great it would be to see another club like Brentford or Bournemouth in the Champions League.And it can happen. It’s easier than you think. It’s a huge breath of fresh air and a huge reward for what these clubs have done and are doing and they…
Arsenal advance to Champions League final for the first time in 20 years (Image: Getty)Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years after an exciting 1-0 home victory over Atletico Madrid. The second leg was less than pretty on a rain-soaked night in North London, but it didn’t need to be as Arsenal qualified for the Champions League final for the first time since 2006.As in the first leg, the opening goal came just before half-time, with Victor Gokeres once again at the heart of the match. His run stretched Atlético’s compact defense…
Marcus Rashford has four games left to convince Barcelona to sign him on a permanent switch from Manchester United, but two of his team-mates are speaking glowingly of him.Marcus Rashford’s future is in doubt (Image: Denis Doyle/Getty Images)Barcelona stars Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski have both praised Marcus Rashford as the club consider signing him on a permanent transfer. Rashford, 28, is in the final month of his loan spell with Barça, who could keep him by paying Manchester United a fee of £26 million.The England international has scored 13 goals despite being a starter. Manager Hansi Flick prefers…
Arsenal have reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years and Mikel Arteta deserves a flower. The Spanish manager secured a place in the set-up and starting XI as the Gunners won the second leg 1-0 against Atletico Madrid and booked a trip to Budapest later this month. Arsenal are aiming to win the European Cup for the first time in their history. They will face either holders Paris Saint-Germain or six-time champions Bayern Munich at the Puskas Arena.And Arteta’s decision to stick with the same team that beat Fulham in the Premier League last weekend…
After more than half a year in power, Sheffield Wednesday are finally under new ownership and held the biggest party in English football on Saturday.May 4, 2026, 11:00Updated May 4, 2026 11:01New Sheffield Wednesday owner and chairman David Storch (Image: Eleanor Hoad/Every Second Media/Shutterstock)”I promise you more water. I promise you hot water.”These were the words of incoming Sheffield Wednesday chairman David Storch after Arise Capital Partners Group completed the acquisition of the Owls ahead of Saturday’s final-day win over West Brom.Storch was quick to expose the disrepair that Wednesday had been left in after the disastrous reign of its…
There has been a major change of direction in the Premier League relegation battle this weekend, and emotions are running high.West Ham’s 3-0 win over Brentford on Saturday opened the door for Tottenham, who accepted the invitation. Roberto De Zerbi’s side raced to a 2-0 lead against Aston Villa on Sunday before conceding a late goal.With two consecutive wins, Spurs have moved up to 17th place, one point ahead of the Hammers with three games remaining. Tottenham were full of energy and the win was well deserved, but Villa’s flat performance and three straight defeats raised eyebrows.Unai Emery has made…
BBC Sport presenter Natalie Pikes has revealed she quit broadcasting after a message from her four-year-old daughter became “burned” into her memory. For 13 years, Pikes was one of the leading figures on national television sports, but he has decided to step down to spend more time with his loved ones.Pikes has covered four World Cups and as many Olympics in his role with the company. The presenters’ social media profiles are interspersed with interviews with star players and camera footage from sports stadiums and nearby major landmarks, with idyllic backdrops. But a drawing by her 4-year-old daughter stopped her…
Rio Ferdinand has responded to Jamie Carragher by bringing up their shared history with England internationals as part of their feud following Manchester United’s win over Liverpool.Rio Ferdinand hits back at Jamie Carragher (Image: Rio Ferdinand Presents)Rio Ferdinand reminded Jamie Carragher that he “used to carry my boots” as his feud with the England international escalated after Manchester United’s win over Liverpool. Two high-profile former players clashed on social media after United’s 3-2 win in the Premier League on Sunday.Koby Mainu’s goal at Old Trafford secured bragging rights for United as they completed their first league double against their rivals…
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have increased their summer transfer budget (Image: Getty)Napoli have announced the signing of Rasmus Hojlund, who was released by Manchester United this summer, on a permanent contract. The Italian champions are set to trigger a £38m release clause in the striker’s contract. It is believed that the Denmark international has already reached an agreement with Napoli on an improved long-term contract.Hodgill, 23, failed to make a mark at Old Trafford and moved to the Italian club on a season-long loan last summer. The 23-year-old joined United from Atalanta in 2023 for £76m, and has gone…