Moataz Bellah El Hadedy

German football icons Lothar Matthaus, Didi Hamann, and Michael Ballack have weighed in on the polarising debate surrounding Manuel Neuer’s potential World Cup return. While Matthaus acknowledges Neuer is still the nation’s best, he labelled the lack of communication with current No. 1 Oliver Baumann a "slap in the face" as the countdown to Julian Nagelsmann’s final squad announcement on Thursday begins.

Manchester City midfield anchor Rodri has insisted he is in no rush to sign a new deal at the Etihad Stadium despite his current contract situation. The Spain international is choosing to focus entirely on the pitch as Pep Guardiola’s side looks to stave off the challenge of Arsenal in a gruelling Premier League title race.

Hearts have released a scathing statement condemning the "shameful" events that unfolded at Celtic Park following the conclusion of their match against Celtic. Citing serious physical and verbal abuse directed at players and staff, the club confirmed they were forced to abandon post-match media duties due to a "menacing and threatening atmosphere" caused by a chaotic pitch invasion during Celtic’s title celebrations.

Pep Guardiola has once again fuelled speculation regarding his Manchester City tenure after refusing to discuss his future following a 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea. Despite securing his 20th trophy in English football and keeping City's hopes of a domestic treble alive, the Spaniard maintained his "silent operator" approach when asked if this decade-long stint at the Etihad is nearing its conclusion.

Pep Guardiola has revealed that his Manchester City squad will be denied even a single beer to celebrate their FA Cup triumph. Despite clinching their second trophy of the season by beating Chelsea at Wembley, the manager is demanding total focus as the Premier League title race enters its final, decisive week.

The iconic Manuel Neuer is set to pull on the Germany jersey once again after agreeing to come out of international retirement for the 2026 World Cup. Despite stepping away from the national team in 2024, the Bayern Munich veteran has been convinced by Julian Nagelsmann to reclaim his spot as the number one.

Chelsea have secured their top managerial target, reaching a full agreement with former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso. The 44-year-old Spaniard, who famously led Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga title, has signed a four-year contract to become manager at Stamford Bridge – a title shift suggesting a broader remit than his predecessors.

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has opened up about his deep connection with Pep Guardiola after confirming that the 2025-26 campaign will be his final season at the Etihad. Speaking after City’s 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea - secured by an Antoine Semenyo strike - the Portuguese playmaker revealed that Guardiola "changed the way he sees football," while maintaining a professional stance on the manager's decision to let him depart this summer.

Manchester City have once again asserted their dominance over the English game, securing the domestic cup double with a hard-fought victory at Wembley. Pep Guardiola's men edged past Chelsea 1-0 to ensure another trophy heads to the Etihad cabinet this season, with the coach writing his name in the history books once again.

Martin O'Neill has admitted the physical and emotional demands of management are taking their toll after he stepped out of retirement to lead Celtic to a sensational Scottish Premiership title. Following the clinching victory against Hearts, the legendary coach remained coy on whether he will remain in the Parkhead dugout beyond the upcoming Scottish Cup final, citing his age.

From Alaska to Austin, MLS stars are opening up about the surreal experience of evolving from childhood fans to on-field rivals of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami’s "Barcelona quartet". USMNT forward Brandon Vazquez and Atlético Madrid’s Obed Vargas shared how lining up against their idols felt like a "FIFA console dream" come to life - and how they had to overcome the "out-of-body experience" to actually beat them.

Celtic have secured the Scottish Premiership title in breathtaking fashion, defeating Hearts on a pulsating final day of the season. The Hoops survived an afternoon of incredible tension to get over the line, eventually sparking scenes of unbridled joy across the green half of Glasgow.

Tensions reached a breaking point at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday night as Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was captured in a heated exchange with supporters. The incident occurred during a hostile home match against Real Oviedo, where fans voiced their frustrations following a disastrous, trophyless season and internal squad turmoil.

Manchester City have been crowned FA Youth Cup champions for 2026 following a pulsating 2-1 derby victory over rivals Manchester United. Reigan Heskey proved to be the hero, skinning the United defence to find the net in the dying stages and spark wild celebrations at the Joie Stadium.

Arsenal has confirmed that Katie McCabe will leave the club at the conclusion of the season following the expiry of her contract. The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland captain departs north London as a decorated legend, having made over 300 appearances and won every available club trophy, including the historic 2025 Women’s Champions League and the 2026 FIFA Champions Cup.

Outgoing Rangers captain James Tavernier has revealed the depth of his frustration following a breakdown in communication with manager Danny Rohl. The long-serving defender was a shock omission from the matchday squad during the 2-1 defeat to Hibernian, a game intended to be his final appearance at Ibrox after 11 years of service.

Bayern Munich legend Manuel Neuer is edging closer to a sensational international comeback after being included in Germany's 55-man preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup. Despite retiring from international duty following Euro 2024, the 40-year-old goalkeeper has held concrete talks with Julian Nagelsmann regarding a return as the national team’s number one, with a final decision expected ahead of the official squad announcement on May 21.

The English Football League (EFL) has issued an urgent update regarding the disciplinary case against Southampton, confirming that an Independent Disciplinary Commission will meet by Tuesday, May 19. While the Championship play-off final remains scheduled for May 23 at Wembley, the EFL has warned supporters of "exceptional circumstances".