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Burnley v Manchester City - Premier League

Guardiola admits he's 'never trusted' VAR

Pep Guardiola has admitted that he has "never trusted" VAR as Manchester City face an uphill battle to catch Arsenal in the Premier League title race. The Catalan coach insists his players must take matters into their own hands rather than relying on a system he likens to a "flip of a coin" following more officiating drama involving the Gunners.

Wrexham AFC v Blackburn Rovers - Sky Bet Championship

Where to watch and live stream Wrexham soccer games

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's takeover of Wrexham in 2022 shook the world of soccer. Three promotions later, Wrexham have become one of the most popular teams to follow - particularly for soccer fans in the United States. Now just one step away from the Premier League, GOAL tells you everything you need to know about how to follow them on their journey.

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Police confirm 16 Leeds fans reported after homophobic chanting

Leeds United's FA Cup dreams ended in disappointment at Wembley, but the fallout from the semi-final defeat to Chelsea is continuing off the pitch. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that more than a dozen supporters are facing potential legal action following reports of discriminatory behaviour during the high-profile fixture.

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Chelsea aren't done yet! Enzo keeps Blues' season alive

Manager-less Chelsea earned the right to salvage something from their waning season by battling past Leeds in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley on Sunday, courtesy of Enzo Fernandez's first-half header. Interim head coach Calum McFarlane can now prepare to lead his side out against Manchester City in the showpiece in May.

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Calvert-Lewin ESCAPES red for Cucurella hair-pull

Dominic Calvert-Lewin found himself at the centre of a refereeing storm during Leeds United's FA Cup semi-final clash against Chelsea at Wembley. The striker appeared to pull the hair of Blues defender Marc Cucurella, yet escaped any formal punishment despite a lengthy VAR review. The incident comes just two weeks after Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez was sent off for the same offence on Calvert-Lewin in a Premier League clash against Leeds.

Manchester City FC v Real Madrid CF - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

'I can be one of the world's best' - Doku aims for the very top

Jeremy Doku is already one of the most feared dribblers in world football, but the Manchester City winger knows that talent alone isn't enough to reach the summit. While his explosive pace and trickery have tied Premier League defenders in knots, the Belgian international is clear about the missing ingredient required to elevate him into the bracket of the truly elite.

Man City FA Cup semi-final Southampton 2026

Gonzalez golazo ensures City survive HUGE semi-final scare

Nico Gonzalez scored a late screamer as Manchester City roared back from an almighty scare to beat Southampton 2-1 on Saturday and reach the FA Cup final for a fourth consecutive season. Finn Azaz's unstoppable curler had given the Championship side an unlikely lead, but Jeremy Doku's deflected equaliser soon restored parity before Gonzalez provided the grandstand finish.

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Why Southampton are wearing yellow against Man City

Southampton have ditched their traditional red and white stripes for a special yellow kit against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. The commemorative strip marks the 50th anniversary of the Saints' iconic 1976 victory over Manchester United - the only major trophy in the club's history. Tonda Eckert’s side hope the "lucky charm" kit can inspire another Wembley miracle against the Premier League leaders.

Frequently asked questions

Spain are the most successful side in the European Championship, having lifted the coveted title four times. Their first-ever title came in 1964. After a long wait of 44 years, La Roja won the trophy in 2008 and successfully defended it in 2012 under the-then boss Vicente del Bosque. They won the most recent edition in 2024 and set a record of winning every single game en route to glory.

There are 24 teams in the European Championships ever since the expansion in 2016. Initially there were only four teams in the Euros, before that number was doubled to eight in 1980, and then to 16 countries in 1996.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has made 30 appearances in the European Championship, having featured in six consecutive editions. He won the tournament in 2016.

No player has scored more goals in the European Championship than the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. The 39-year-old has scored 14 goals in 30 games in total, five more than any other player.

Portugal centre-back Pepe was aged 41 years and 130 days when his team took on France in the quarter-final of the 2024 edition, thus becoming the oldest player to ever feature in the European Championship.

Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal has been creating a host of records since breaking out at Barcelona in 2023. He was a crucial contributor in Spain's EURO 2024 victory, and also became the youngest player ever to feature in the European Championship finals, making his debut in the tournament at the age of 16 years and 338 days.

Paolo Maldini, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Manuel Neuer, Andres Iniesta, Iker Casillas, Eden Hazard, Michel Platini, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Gareth Bale are some of the most prominent names to have represented their nations at the European Championship.

Roberto Mancini, Ronald Koeman, Guus Hiddink, Dino Zoff, Antonio Conte, Andriy Shevchenko, Luis Enrique, Miguel Munoz, Kevin Keegan, Frank Rijkaard, Arrigo Sacchi, Julian Nagelsmann, etc are some of the most famous managers to have managed in the European Championship.