Middlesbrough have urged the English Football League to expel Southampton from the Championship playoffs over the spying allegations that cast a shadow over their semi-final clash. Southampton were charged by the EFL last week after Middlesbrough caught an unauthorised man filming a session at their training ground prior to the play-off semi-final first leg. Middlesbrough…
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said Thursday coach Alvaro Arbeloa told him he was the “fourth forward” in the squad before benching him against Real Oviedo. The France captain returned from a thigh problem in a 2-0 win over Oviedo but his appearance as a 69th-minute substitute was greeted by whistles from Madrid’s own disgruntled…
Manchester United have opened talks with Michael Carrick over continuing as head coach beyond the end of the season. The club’s hierarchy, director of football Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada, believe he is the right man to continue leading Man Utd after an impressive 15 games having secured Champions League football and earning wins…
Gabriel Gudmundsson could return for Leeds after a two-match absence with a thigh injury. Pascal Struijk is a doubt after hobbling off during Monday’s 1‑1 draw at Spurs. Full Leeds’ team news will be provided by the manager, Daniel Farke, in his press conference later on Friday. Kaoru Mitoma is set to miss the final…
Unai Emery says he can be happy about Aston Villa’s season as he does not see his team as a top-seven side, and there were even concerns from the Spaniard that the club could be in the relegation fight this season. Emery’s Villa face a crucial final week of the season – facing Liverpool and…
The 2026 NFL season will kick off with a Super Bowl rematch on September 9 when champions Seattle Seahawks open up against the New England Patriots. The Seahawks dominated the Patriots in a 29-13 victory in February that secured the franchise’s second NFL title, with the 2026 season-opener – taking place on a Wednesday night…
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe kicks the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Real Oviedo in Madrid, Spain, May 14, 2026. (PHOTO / AP) MADRID – Kylian Mbappe was greeted with a chorus of boos and whistles from Real Madrid’s own fans as he returned from a hamstring injury during…
France, one of the favourites to win the World Cup this summer, have announced their star-studded squad for the tournament. Manager Didier Deschamps named a squad filled with an eye-catching array of attacking talent on Thursday. In the forward positions, Deschamps can choose from an illustrious list comprising of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise,…
May 14, 2026, 12:21 PM ET BARCELONA, Spain — Israel’s defence minister has criticised Barcelona’s teenage star Lamine Yamal for his waving of a Palestinian flag during celebrations of the Spanish league title win, saying the act “incites hate.” “Lamine Yamal chose to incite hate against Israel while our soldiers combat the terrorist organisation Hamas,…
PSG’s players celebrate after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, unseen, scored the opening goal during the French League One soccer match between Lens and Paris Saint Germain, in Lens, northern France, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias) PARIS— Paris Saint-Germain ended up with the title again, but at least it had a rival for most of the…