And there we have it. The 2025-26 European football season is in the books, capped by Paris Saint-Germain beating Arsenal in the Champions League final to defend their continental crown. Soon the past nine months or so will become distant memories, such is the speed at which the footballing world moves on, especially when major tournaments on the horizon.
In the age of PSR and UEFA's financial regulations, the free agent market has probably never been more significant as clubs look to pick up a potentially key player without having to spend a penny. We're now into June, and there are a whole host of big names who will be out of contract at the end of the month - undoubtedly sparking a scramble for their signatures in the coming weeks.
Bayer Leverkusen has not yet officially parted ways with Kasper Hjulmand. Nevertheless, it is widely believed that the club will be looking for a new manager. However, the search for a suitable coach could well turn into a fiasco at the moment.
Crystal Palace have initiated formal discussions with former Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Dino Toppmoller as they search for a successor to Oliver Glasner. The South London club look set to repeat history by turning to another former Frankfurt boss to guide them forward following Glasner's decision to step down at the end of the campaign.
Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton has insisted he will not "sit and cry" after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the upcoming World Cup. Despite a fine individual campaign at Selhurst Park, the 22-year-old midfielder was the high-profile absentee from the 26-man travelling party announced last week.
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle has launched a fierce critique against Thomas Tuchel following the omission of Adam Wharton from the World Cup squad. The teenage maestro inspired Crystal Palace to their historic continental victory just days after being overlooked in favour of veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson for the tournament in the United States.
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has revealed his frustration at missing the initial dressing-room celebrations following the Eagles' historic Conference League triumph. The England international was immediately pulled away for a random UEFA doping test after the final whistle, temporarily delaying his plans to celebrate their continental silverware with team-mates.
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has hailed his club's monumental achievement after the Eagles secured their first European trophy in the Conference League final. A narrow second-half victory over Spanish side Rayo Vallecano has not only delivered historic silverware but also guaranteed the South London club an immediate passage to the Europa League next season.
Jean-Philippe Mateta was buzzing after his decisive goal secured Crystal Palace's first-ever European title with a 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano. The Frenchman struck in the second half to cap off a historic night for the South London club at the Red Bull Arena.
Adam Wharton was the star of the show as Oliver Glasner gave Crystal Palace fans the perfect parting gift by leading the Londoners to a fully deserved 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday night. Right from the first whistle, Wharton had the look of a man determined to make a mockery of Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave him out of the England squad for this summer's World Cup in North America.
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Crystal Palace supporters were caught up in violent scenes in Leipzig just 24 hours before the Conference League final. As travelling fans gathered in the city centre to celebrate the highly anticipated match against Rayo Vallecano, an organised group suddenly launched a targeted ambush that required immediate police intervention.
Declan Rice has revealed how watching Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard shaped his transformation into the "lighthouse" of Arsenal's midfield. As the Gunners prepare for a historic Champions League final showdown against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest, the England international is aiming to follow in the footsteps of the greats by leading his side to European glory.
Celebrity broadcaster Piers Morgan has playfully dismissed mounting online criticism regarding his presence on the pitch during Arsenal's historic Premier League title celebrations. The vocal supporter and his three sons faced immediate scrutiny from football fans after joining the first-team squad at Selhurst Park following the club's long-awaited trophy presentation.
Two Arsenal supporters were arrested on Sunday afternoon for impersonating matchday stewards during the Gunners' trophy-lifting fixture at Selhurst Park. The north London side concluded their historic campaign with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, prompting desperate ticketless fans to orchestrate illicit entry methods to witness the post-match silverware presentation.
The 2025-26 Premier League season is over, with top-flight players around England making their plans for the summer, whether they involve holidays or, for the lucky few, a chance to put on a show at the World Cup. Even those internationals will get the chance to switch off at some stage, but for their managers, the work never stops, with plans likely already being drawn up for the transfer window and next season.
Outgoing Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has emerged as a primary target for Serie A heavyweights AC Milan following an initial approach to his representatives. The highly-rated Spanish tactician features on a prestigious San Siro shortlist alongside Barcelona legend Xavi, though Premier League rivals Crystal Palace remain firmly in the running.
Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano prepare for their historic Conference League final this week. We suggest three data-led picks for a savvy three-leg Bet Builder.
And there you have it - the 2025-26 Premier League season is over. Arsenal are the champions while West Ham have been relegated alongside Wolves and Burnley as Tottenham secured survival on the final day. While the football hasn't always been the most scintillating, it's been a campaign full of twists and turns at both ends of the table, making it difficult to predict any result given the increased parity among the teams in the English top-flight.
Spike Lee, Jason Sudeikis, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani were among the Arsenal fans celebrating in a packed Brooklyn bar as the Gunners beat Crystal Palace and lifted their first Premier League trophy since 2004.
Martin Odegaard lifted the Premier League trophy as Arsenal celebrated their first title in 22 years at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners wrapped up their campaign with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, ultimately finishing seven points clear of Manchester City, who lost their last game against Aston Villa.
Arsenal's teenage sensation Max Dowman has etched his name into the history books once again by becoming the youngest player to ever start a Premier League match. The 16-year-old was named in Mikel Arteta's starting XI for the final day showdown against Crystal Palace, surpassing a record that had stood for nearly two decades.