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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.

Two years ago, as her Manchester City contract prepared to expire, the possibility of Lauren Hemp leaving the club appeared very real. Barcelona were heavily-linked with the England star, and time was running out for City to keep hold of a player they had watched blossom into one of the best wingers in Europe, after joining as a 17-year-old. But in the end, Hemp would stay, and as she speaks to GOAL as a first-time Women's Super League champion, she's extremely happy she did.

The European football season is almost over. Just one game remains - the Champions League final, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to do battle in Budapest on Saturday. Both sides come into the game having won their own domestic titles, with PSG looking to defend the crown they won for the first time last season, while the Gunners are aiming to secure their first European Cup.

During a recent episode of the Kroos brothers' podcast, 'Einfach mal Luppen', Felix revealed that while making notes during the second leg of Bayern Munich's Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, he jotted down the words "Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ballon d'Or." Toni admitted that he was just as big a fan of the Georgian, but added there was just one problem: "He won't be a world champion."

Anthony Gordon is on the verge of completing a sensational move to Barcelona, with the Newcastle winger scheduled to undergo a medical in Spain on Thursday. The England international is set to see his financial status skyrocket, with a massive contract offer on the table that will see his weekly earnings double.

Arsenal have been warned that Paris Saint-Germain will “destroy” them if they do not “play better football” in the Champions League final, with it possible that the French giants will score five goals in back-to-back European showpieces. Inter were crushed in 2025, with newly-crowned Premier League kings Arsenal now preparing to take on the toughest of continental challenges.

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.

Triple Espresso is reunited at a key moment for Emma Hayes’ USWNT, but Riley Jackson’s rise and an open goalkeeper race headline GOAL's key takeaways from the June call-ups.

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.

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr has heaped massive praise on Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal ahead of the upcoming World Cup. The Brazil international believes the young Spanish winger possesses such extraordinary talent that he is capable of winning the prestigious international tournament entirely on his own, despite the fierce rivalry between their respective clubs.

Arsenal have reportedly informed interested parties of the valuation required to prised Gabriel Jesus away from the Emirates Stadium this summer. The Brazilian forward has seen his role in Mikel Arteta’s squad diminish recently following a series of injury setbacks and increased competition for places, but he coul be set to stay in the Premier League.

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.

Sergio Ramos' proposed takeover of Sevilla has completely collapsed after the Real Madrid legend drastically altered the terms of his bid. Negotiations were abruptly terminated on Wednesday when the former defender returned to the table with a heavily reduced offer, prompting the selling party to walk away from what was supposed to be a historic deal for the Andalusian club.

Bayer Leverkusen have identified former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis as their top target to take over the managerial reins at the BayArena. The Brazilian has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Kasper Hjulmand following a disappointing campaign for the Bundesliga side.

Tottenham have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign left-back Andy Robertson when his Liverpool contract expires ahead of next season. The Scotland captain departs Anfield after nine highly successful years, choosing to remain in the Premier League with Spurs after Roberto De Zerbi saved them from relegation to the Championship.

Romelu Lukaku has sensationally revealed that the Belgium squad lobbied for Thierry Henry to take over as head coach following the departure of Roberto Martinez. The Napoli striker did not hold back in his assessment of the previous regime, suggesting that the tactical approach under former head coach Domenico Tedesco was destined for failure from the start.

Bradley Carnell, recipient of the 2025 MLS Coach of the Year award, has been fired by the Philadelphia Union as part of a major revamp following the club's historically poor first half of the season. In addition, Jon Scheer has been promoted from interim to full-time Sporting Director of the club. It is unclear if former Director Ernst Tanner is still a part of the Union.

Fulham manager Marco Silva is on the verge of leaving the Premier League side to take over at Benfica. The Portuguese tactician has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to succeed Jose Mourinho, despite Fulham offering him a significantly more lucrative contract to stay at Craven Cottage. Silva's imminent departure marks the end of a successful spell in London.

Samir Nasri has withdrawn from his punditry duties for the upcoming Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in Budapest to avoid further abuse. The retired midfielder was heavily targeted by PSG ultras during the semi-final in Munich, prompting him to step down from the pitch-side broadcasting team for the highly anticipated clash.

FIFA has been hit with legal subpoenas by authorities in the United States as an investigation is launched into the ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup. Officials in New York and New Jersey are demanding answers over allegations of "artificially inflating prices" and "misleading fans" ahead of the tournament in North America.

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has revealed his ultimate Red Devils forward, combining the elite attributes of club legends such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Following a productive debut season at Old Trafford, the Slovenian star has now pieced together the ultimate attacking machine, whilst jokingly insisting his own goal celebration remains the very best.

Cesc Fabregas has insisted he is already looking toward the future after leading Como to a historic Champions League qualification at the end of a remarkable Serie A campaign. While the city celebrates an achievement that seemed impossible just a few years ago, the Spanish tactician is focused on the work required to compete with Europe's elite.

Chelsea have been hit with a misconduct charge by the Football Association following their FA Cup clash against Charlton Athletic earlier this season. The governing body has officially opened disciplinary proceedings regarding the behavior of the visiting supporters during the trip to The Valley in January.

Atletico Madrid are preparing for a massive summer overhaul under director of football Mateu Alemany. The Spanish giants are open to selling star forward Julian Alvarez if a record bid arrives, aiming to fund ambitious moves for high-profile targets like Bernardo Silva and Cristian Romero as they look to rebuild Diego Simeone's struggling squad following Antoine Griezmann's departure.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson has confirmed that the club are preparing to bolster their ranks with new signings as they look to build on a record-breaking period of success. Following a season that saw the Red Dragons narrowly miss out on the Championship play-offs, Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are once again expected to provide the financial backing necessary to take the club to the next level.

The USMNT officially unveiled a roster that had already leaked on Tuesday afternoon, and a touch of World Cup fever might just be here

Manchester City have initiated contact to re-sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro. As City prepare for a new era under Enzo Maresca following Pep Guardiola's departure, they are eager to strengthen their right-back position. Spurs face a massive battle to keep the Spanish international after a gruelling season where they narrowly avoided Premier League relegation.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez is reportedly seeking a summer exit after the club finished 10th in the Premier League and missed out on European qualification. Although the Blues prefer to retain the World Cup winner, they placed a massive £120 million price tag on him. With his agent already contacting Real Madrid, the Argentine is exploring his options following a turbulent season.

Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon by launching a formal opening bid for the winger, according to reports. Hansi Flick is keen to bolster his attacking options at Camp Nou and has identified the England international as a priority target for the summer window.