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Mikel Arteta has challenged his Arsenal players to immortalise themselves by completing a historic double following their Premier League title triumph. The Gunners boss insists his side are carrying "incredible energy" and irresistible momentum ahead of their Champions League final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.

Lionel Messi has sparked major injury fears just weeks before the 2026 World Cup after asking to come off during Inter Miami's chaotic 10-goal thriller against Philadelphia Union. The Argentina captain headed straight for the tunnel with a suspected muscle issue, prompting the Herons boss to deliver a crucial update on his star player's fitness.

The 2025-26 Premier League campaign drew to a tense conclusion on Sunday, as Tottenham scraped past Everton to consign West Ham to relegation in spite of a 3-0 victory over Leeds United. Meanwhile, in the north-east of England, Sunderland sensationally defeated Chelsea to secure a place in the Europa League, while simultaneously preventing the Club World Cup winners from qualifying for any form of continental competition next term.

Roberto De Zerbi has wasted no time in beginning a ruthless post-mortem of Tottenham’s disastrous campaign, despite securing Premier League survival on the final day. The Italian tactician delivered a stinging assessment of his current squad, suggesting that only a small core of players are actually at the level required for the club.

Mikel Arteta has delivered the Premier League title to Arsenal, following a 22-year wait, but is there any fear in north London that the Spanish tactician could be lured back to his homeland by Barcelona? Arteta is a product of the fabled La Masia academy system and was schooled in coaching circles by Pep Guardiola. Ray Parlour has likened the debate regarding the 44-year-old’s future to one that Arsene Wenger previously generated.

Michael Carrick has expressed total confidence that Bruno Fernandes will remain at Manchester United following a record-breaking campaign for the Portuguese playmaker. The Red Devils captain provided a goal and an assist in a 3-0 victory over Brighton on the final day, having driven their run to a third-place Premier League finish and a return to the Champions League.

Lionel Messi exited Inter Miami's MLS match against the Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute of the Herons' 6-4 win after grabbing the back of his leg while walking down the tunnel. The Argentina captain appeared to signal for a substitution moments earlier and was replaced by Mateo Silvetti with 20 minutes remaining. Argentina's World Cup camp begins June 1.

Inter Miami came from behind in a frenetic 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Union but suffered a major injury scare when Lionel Messi exited in the second half. Luis Suarez scored three as Miami showed resilience in the second-highest scoring match in MLS history. Attention now turns to Messi’s health with fewer than three weeks until the World Cup.

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.

Weston McKennie soared at Juventus, Christian Pulisic faded late at AC Milan and Gio Reyna endured another frustrating club season as GOAL ranks the USMNT’s top European-based players.

Cesc Fabregas has etched his name into Como history after guiding the club to a historic first-ever Champions League qualification on a dramatic final day in Serie A. While the lakeside club celebrated an unprecedented European adventure, Jamie Vardy and Cremonese were condemned to relegation following a clinical 4-1 defeat.

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.

Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas has officially been named the 2025-26 UEFA Women's Champions League Player of the Season. The Spanish midfielder reclaimed her status as the finest player on the continent following a sensational knockout campaign that saw the Blaugrana secure their fourth European title.

Wilfried Zaha has left Charlotte FC and will return to parent club Galatasaray during Major League Soccer’s World Cup break, he announced Sunday. The forward’s yearlong loan had been extended through June 30, but with Charlotte out of action until mid-July, the Ivorian departs immediately. He was not named to Ivory Coast’s World Cup squad.

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.

The final day of the Serie A season was marred by ugly scenes in Turin as the Derby della Mole between Juventus and Torino was delayed by over an hour due to violent clashes between rival ultras. Public safety concerns took centre stage after a supporter was rushed to hospital, leaving the game in temporary limbo.

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.

Antonio Conte has officially confirmed his departure from Napoli, bringing an end to a high-octane two-year tenure at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The Italian tactician revealed that his decision to step down was made a month ago, citing a fractured atmosphere and a lack of internal harmony as primary reasons for his exit.

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.

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.

Alvaro Arbeloa has issued a heartfelt farewell to Kylian Mbappe and the Real Madrid squad after stepping down from his role as head coach. The former Blancos defender’s departure comes following a final-day victory over Athletic Club, marking the end of a whirlwind six-month tenure in the Santiago Bernabeu dugout.

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".

Carlo Ancelotti is already feeling the heat as Brazil manager before a ball has even been kicked at the 2026 World Cup. The Italian's decision to include veteran star Neymar in his final squad has been labelled "absurd" by a former Selecao international, who has called the Santos star's recent performance levels into question.

Tottenham ensured that they avoided relegation from the Premier League as they edged out Everton 1-0 on a nervy Sunday in north London. Joao Palhinha proved to be the hero as he netted the only goal of the game shortly before half-time, with Spurs then able to see the game out and condemn West Ham to the Championship despite their own victory over Leeds United across the capital.

A teary-eyed Mohamed Salah bid an emotional farewell to Anfield after taking outright possession of Liverpool's Premier League assist record in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Brentford at Anfield. Despite speculation around whether Arne Slot would drop 'The Egyptian King' after copping more indirect criticism from Salah after last week's loss at Aston Villa, the 33-year-old started in the right wing role he's made his own since first arriving from Roma in 2017.

Chelsea's miserable season reached a fitting conclusion on Sunday as a dire 2-1 defeat at Sunderland confirmed a 10th-placed Premier League finish and failure to qualify for any form of European football. Having hauled themselves back into the game, the Blues' cause wasn't helped by Wesley Fofana's second-half red card, which snuffed out any hopes of a comeback.

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.

Former Real Madrid head coach Fabio Capello has delivered a blunt assessment of the current squad, identifying a crucial lack of quality in the middle of the park. As the Spanish giants prepare for a summer of upheaval and the anticipated return of Jose Mourinho, the legendary Italian believes recruitment must focus on technical intelligence.