Moataz Elgammal

Pep Guardiola explicitly showed a clip of Bruno Fernandes complaining to his Manchester City squad to clearly demonstrate unacceptable on-pitch behaviour. As the manager prepares to depart after a historic decade, this strict demand for unity explains the elite culture that secured 20 trophies and successfully prevented toxic friction within the team.

Pep Guardiola admitted he was "so tired" and broke down in tears after his legendary 10-year tenure as Manchester City manager ended with a 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa on Sunday. The iconic Spanish tactician, who won 20 trophies during a historic decade at the Etihad Stadium, insisted that walking away now is the "right decision" for both the club and their players.

Micky van de Ven has expressed his immense frustration at Tottenham's disastrous campaign after the club narrowly avoided Premier League relegation on the final day. Despite Roberto De Zerbi masterminding a miraculous survival, the stand-in captain branded their domestic season as entirely "unacceptable" and "embarrassing" for a squad packed with talent.

Mohamed Salah bid a highly emotional farewell to Liverpool on Sunday, breaking down in tears in front of the Kop alongside his two daughters. The Egyptian superstar received a guard of honour from his team-mates and a standing ovation from the Anfield faithful, bringing down the curtain on a legendary nine-year era filled with goals and trophies.

West Ham United star Jarrod Bowen and manager Nuno Espirito Santo have addressed the media following the club's heartbreaking relegation from the Premier League on Sunday. Despite rumoured transfer interest, Bowen insisted his vision is to help the Hammers secure instant promotion next season, while Nuno apologised to supporters but refused to commit his future to the club.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland secured his third Premier League Golden Boot in four seasons on Sunday. Despite missing Pep Guardiola's final game as City closed out their campaign with a 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa, the Norwegian scored 27 goals in 35 appearances this term, joining Alan Shearer and Harry Kane as a three-time Golden Boot winner.

Gary Neville was left furious after technical difficulties caused a delay to the second half of the final day Premier League clash between Tottenham and Everton. With Spurs' relegation rivals West Ham finishing their clash against Leeds United on time, the lack of synchronisation due to VAR technical issues sparked outrage, leading Neville to brand the situation "absolutely ridiculous".

Mohamed Salah officially cemented his legendary status at Liverpool by surpassing Steven Gerrard to become the outright top assist provider for the Reds in Premier League history. In Sunday's game against Brentford, the Egyptian winger produced a magnificent assist for Curtis Jones before being substituted to a standing ovation in the 74th minute, marking his 93rd assist in the English top flight.

Leicester City Women have been relegated from the Women's Super League after suffering a heartbreaking penalty shootout play-off defeat to Charlton Athletic. The crushing loss, played without injured forward Alisha Lehmann, ends the Foxes' five-year stay in the top flight and raises major questions about the Swiss international's future.

Ex-Barcelona winger Pedro has disclosed that he actively tried to persuade former team-mates, including Lionel Messi and David de Gea, to join Lazio. Following an emotional final match for the Serie A club on Saturday, the 38-year-old Spanish winger reflected on his efforts to reunite with star names in the Italian capital, highlighting a desire to share the fans' passion with them.

Luka Modric is reportedly ready to extend his AC Milan contract, but the 40-year-old's continuation at San Siro hinges on two crucial conditions being met. The midfielder has enjoyed a stellar campaign under Massimiliano Allegri, but his future depends on Champions League qualification and the manager staying before he heads to the World Cup with Croatia.

Southampton have lost their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final following the recent spying scandal. An EFL arbitration panel upheld the initial decision to remove the club from the play-offs, meaning Middlesbrough will now replace them to face Hull City at Wembley this Saturday, with a lucrative spot in the Premier League at stake.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is reportedly eager to join Juventus this summer, even if the Italian giants fail to qualify for next season's Champions League. The Brazilian shot-stopper remains fully committed to the Turin club's rebuilding project and is prepared to accept Europa League football as he seeks a Serie A return from Anfield.

Pau Cubarsi has outlined his ultimate goal to become the main leader of Barcelona's defence. The 19-year-old insists the squad firmly back Hansi Flick's high-risk tactics, despite a costly red card contributing to a quarter-final exit. As the domestic season concludes, the teenager is eager to secure a starting spot with the Spain national team for the upcoming World Cup.

Bayern Munich are reportedly plotting a sensational summer swoop for Manchester City defender John Stones. The experienced centre-back is poised to leave the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer after 10 successful years. A move to the Bundesliga champions would see him reunite with former team-mate Vincent Kompany and link up with England captain Harry Kane in Bavaria.

Birmingham City forward Marvin Ducksch has been told by a magistrate that he is "lucky to be alive" after pleading guilty to drink-driving following a serious three-car collision. The German international, who joined the club last summer, was handed a 14-month driving ban and ordered to pay over £20,000 in fines and compensation after an incident on Easter Monday.

Rafael Leao's future at AC Milan is increasingly uncertain after European giants Arsenal, Manchester United, and Barcelona reportedly rejected the chance to sign him. With his form dipping and fans voicing their frustrations, the Serie A club are struggling to find suitors willing to meet their hefty valuation for the Portuguese forward ahead of a crucial summer.

Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi has praised the immense impact of Luis Enrique ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal. The defender highlighted how the manager transformed the squad into a united family. Furthermore, the club have received a major fitness boost as the manager confirmed the star is completely ready for the ultimate European showdown.