Moataz Bellah El Hadedy

Paris Saint-Germain have cemented their status as the new kings of European football after defeating Arsenal in a tense Champions League final to retain their crown. In the aftermath of the historic victory, midfielder Joao Neves aimed for the Gunners' approach to the showpiece event.

Chelsea wasted no time in reminding Arsenal of the hierarchy in the capital following the Gunners' devastating Champions League final defeat on Saturday. As Mikel Arteta’s side fell at the final hurdle against Paris Saint-Germain, the Blues took to social media to deliver a cold-blooded reminder of their own European pedigree.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique and captain Marquinhos basked in the glory of retaining their Champions League crown after overcoming a gruelling final against newly crowned Premier League champions Arsenal. Amidst wild post-match celebrations in Budapest, the Spanish tactician labelled the triumph even more impressive than the previous year's, while his Brazilian skipper lauded the squad’s elite depth and mentality.

Scotland's World Cup preparations have been dealt a massive blow with the news that Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the tournament. The Napoli midfielder suffered a serious knee injury during the national team's final send-off victory over Curacao on Saturday.

David de Gea could be set for a sensational high-profile move as Juventus reportedly step up their interest in the Spanish goalkeeper. The former Manchester United star is being increasingly viewed as a viable option in Turin after the club hit a stalemate in their pursuit of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.

Former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez has emerged as a surprise candidate for the vacant Italy job after expressing a strong desire to lead the Azzurri. The Spanish tactician, who is currently a free agent, has publicly flirted with the idea of taking over the national team as they look to rebuild following a catastrophic period on the international stage.

Luis Enrique has long been known as one of the most demanding tactical minds in world football, but former Barcelona midfielder Rafinha has now lifted the lid on the sheer intensity of the Spaniard's regime. The Brazilian-born playmaker, who worked under Enrique at both Celta Vigo and Camp Nou, admits that the manager's approach to fitness was nothing short of extreme during his early coaching days.

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford is fully prioritising a permanent stay at Barcelona, remaining unfazed by the blockbuster arrival of international teammate Anthony Gordon. The 29-year-old forward is holding onto direct assurances from manager Hansi Flick despite the Spanish champions' reluctance to trigger their option to buy him outright.

AC Milan have opened talks with former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner as they look for a permanent successor to Massimiliano Allegri. The Austrian tactician has emerged as a serious candidate for the San Siro vacancy following a highly decorated spell in the Premier League.

Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinicius Junior has admitted that Lionel Messi's presence makes Argentina one of the favourites to win the World Cup again this summer. The Selecao winger believes Messi's unpredictable style of play can still give their arch-rivals an edge when they defend their global crown in North America.

Santos have issued an official statement to clear up a medical dispute regarding Neymar Jr.’s calf injury ahead of the 2026 World Cup. While the club initially diagnosed the problem as a minor oedema, Brazil national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar revealed a more serious grade 2 muscle strain. Consequently, the star forward will miss Brazil's upcoming warm-up friendlies against Panama and Egypt as a race against time begins for the tournament opener.

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has expressed his long-term desire to return to his boyhood club Roma, admitting he has "unfinished business" in the Italian capital. Despite establishing himself as an indispensable squad player under Mikel Arteta and fresh off clinching the Premier League title, the 23-year-old opened up about his deep connection to the Giallorossi ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

France legend Frank Leboeuf has delivered a scathing assessment of Kylian Mbappe’s leadership credentials as Les Bleus look ahead to the 2026 World Cup. The 1998 world champion believes the Real Madrid superstar is "too selfish" to captain the national side to glory in North America this summer.

Barcelona star Pedri has firmly shut down any speculation regarding a future move away from Catalonia ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Fresh off a superb individual season for the Liga champions, the Spanish midfielder detailed how his deep-rooted family history with the Blaugrana makes playing for the club a literal childhood dream come true.

Arsenal might have just ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title, but Michael Owen believes Mikel Arteta is already plotting a ruthless upgrade in attack. Despite a solid debut campaign from Viktor Gyokeres, the former England striker suggests the Gunners are eyeing a more clinical presence to lead the line next season.

Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke has declared that extending Mikel Arteta’s contract is the club's "utmost priority" this summer. The Gunners chief expressed total confidence that the Spaniard will commit his long-term future to the Emirates Stadium following a remarkable season in north London.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has emerged as a primary talking point in the upcoming Real Madrid presidential elections. Candidate Enrique Riquelme has publicly lauded the Spain international, suggesting he represents exactly what the Spanish giants need in the middle of the park.

Joao Palhinha is reportedly ready to make a significant financial sacrifice to push through a return to Sporting CP this summer. After helping Tottenham to secure Premier League survival during a challenging loan season, the Bayern Munich midfielder has clarified his priorities as he looks to head back to the club where he first made his name.