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MUNICH (AP) — Manuel Neuer has extended his contract with Bayern Munich for another year, allowing the 40-year-old goalkeeper to continue his excellent play with the German champions while mentoring his long-term successor.Neuer enters a new season at Bayern, celebrating his 15th year at the club, and remains captain and first-choice goalkeeper after his impressive performances for the club. champions league Despite fitness issues this season.Neuer has made 597 appearances for Bayern and will become the fifth player in the club’s history to reach 600 appearances.Substitute Jonas Urbig is seen as Neuer’s long-term successor and has been playing more often…
Real Madrid are set to appoint Jose Mourinho as their next manager, with the final details appearing to be finalized.May 12, 2026, 14:56Updated May 12, 2026 15:26Jose Mourinho is set to return as permanent manager of Real Madrid (Image: (Photo by Joao Rico/Icon Sport via Getty Images))Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid are in “final negotiations” for the Portuguese icon to return as head coach.According to BBC Sport, Benfica’s current manager is the clear frontrunner for the role and is the only manager in discussions to take over the Spanish capital permanently.Alvaro Arbeloa has been in charge of the first team…
The battle for the Premier League title between Arsenal and Manchester City unfolded against the backdrop of one of the challengers awaiting the verdict of an important investigation. Citi is accused of breaching Financial Fair Play regulations between 2009 and 2018.Initially, 115 violations were alleged, but that number has reportedly increased to 130 now. The lawsuit began in September 2024, and almost two years later, no conclusion has been reached. Some wondered if the Gunners’ name would be left with an asterisk in the verdict this season if their main rivals received a points deduction or other sporting sanction.A source…
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA finally world cup A broadcast rights deal with China was signed on Friday, just 27 days before the opening game, and the price is reportedly much lower than the soccer body had hoped for.overall Agreement with Chinese media group FIFA said in a statement that it will cover the next four World Cups (two each for men and women) until 2031. This includes a 48-team, 104-game men’s tournament in North America starting June 11th. China was not eligible to participate..Chinese state media reported on Friday that the value of a spot in the 2026 World Cup…
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will clash in the Champions League final in just under three weeks, but it looks like the French giants are already preparing for the matchLuis Enrique is already preparing for the Champions League final (Image: Getty Images)Paris Saint-Germain’s preparations for the Champions League final are in full swing, with the French side already practicing set pieces. Arsenal will face the Ligue 1 giants in the final in Budapest on May 30th.But before that game, Luis Enrique’s side still have a lot to consider. They have not yet been officially crowned as French champions. They are six…
Chelsea are looking for a fifth permanent manager after Bruco and supporters will air their frustrations ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.May 12, 2026, 16:06Updated May 12, 2026 20:08Chelsea fans plan to protest this weekend (Image: James Gill/Getty Images)Angry Chelsea fans first staged a protest at Wembley for the FA Cup final.Supporter group Not A Project CFC plans to peacefully march down Wembley Way ahead of Saturday’s high-profile final against Manchester City. This is the first time ever, as no fans have ever protested against the club’s ownership even after reaching the FA Cup final.But it shows…
The Scottish FA’s Important Match Incidents Committee admitted Hearts should have been awarded a penalty in the draw with Motherwell earlier this month. Derek McInnes was furious after Alexandros Kyzyridis went down in the area following a challenge from Tawanda Maswanhise.Kziridis appeared to be tripped by a Motherwell forward and referee Stephen McLean was directed by Greg Aitken in the VAR room to monitor the incident. However, the referee maintained his original decision and believes the KMI team should have awarded the decisive spot-kick to a player in the middle after considering the flashpoint in the match, which ended 1-1.The…
MIDDLESBURGH, England (AP) — Middlesbrough hope to expel Southampton from the Championship play-off final as the English Football League prepares to hold a hearing into spying allegations.southampton win over middlesbrough During the play-off semi-final, he was accused of unauthorized filming of training for the match against semi-final opponents Middlesbrough.The league has Warning to fans There may be “changes” to the playoff final on May 23rd.As a result, it is unclear who Hull, who won the other semi-final, will face for a favorable spot. premier league.”The conduct in question – the observation and recording of training sessions in the run-up to…
FIFA chiefs are keen to crack down on players fighting over set-pieces, potentially giving referees powers to take action before the ball is in play.FIFA wants referees to be able to crack down on wrestling in the penalty box at the World Cup (Image: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)At the World Cup, referees may be given special powers to control grappling in the penalty box. And FIFA bosses are also discussing how fouls can be awarded before a corner kick is actually taken.They are determined to ensure that World Cup matches do not end in ugly penalty box scrambles for corners and…
Southampton and Middlesbrough are embroiled in the Spygate scandal. (Image: Getty)Middlesbrough have released a bombshell statement against Spygate calling for Southampton to be kicked out of the Championship play-off final. Both clubs are embroiled in scandal after the EFL accused Saints of breaching rules by observing Boro’s training session ahead of the semi-final first leg.Southampton won the draw and booked a place in the final against Hull. However, the high-profile match may not go ahead as the EFL investigates the controversy, with an independent hearing expected to be held by Tuesday 19 May. Boro has learned that they will not…