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Every Champions League final, ranked from worst to best

The Champions League final. It's the biggest match on the club calendar in football, always featuring historic clubs and so often the best players on the planet at that moment. Sometimes, it lives up to expectation in the most extraordinary fashion. Sometimes, sadly, it just doesn't. Either way, there is usually drama, as was the case in Saturday's final as Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal on penalties.

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Enrique's 'military' methods revealed by Rafinha

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.

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Gordon targets Champions League glory with Barca

Anthony Gordon has wasted no time in making his lofty ambitions known after completing his move to Barcelona, insisting the club must secure its sixth European crown. The England international expressed his excitement at joining the Catalan giants, describing the move as a dream come true following his arrival from Newcastle United.

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'Keep moving' - Rashford fights for Barca future despite Gordon move

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.

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📽️ | Anthony Gordon speaks fluent Spanish at Barca unveiling

Anthony Gordon has completed a sensational £69.3 million (€80m) move from Newcastle United to Barcelona, signing a five-year contract with the Catalan giants. The 25-year-old England international, who finished as the Magpies' top goalscorer last season, shocked the presentation crowd by conducting part of his first official press conference in fluent Spanish.

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World’s best right winger? Why Olise is a ‘step below’ Yamal

Michael Olise and Lamine Yamal are two of the best right wingers in world football, but Marcel Desailly has told GOAL when Bayern Munich’s superstar Frenchman remains a “step below” Barcelona’s teenage wonderkid. Both forwards continue to post remarkable numbers for club and country, with their awe-inspiring skill sets about to illuminate the 2026 World Cup.

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Barca eye Gvardiol but Bayern already asking about Man City defender

Barcelona are reportedly plotting an ambitious summer swoop for Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol alongside ongoing negotiations for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. However, the Catalan giants face fierce European competition from Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich, who have already initiated formal inquiries to lure the versatile Croatian international back to Germany.

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Atletico 'tired' of Alvarez transfer 'lies' as Barcelona move shut down

Atletico Madrid have forcefully hit back at mounting speculation linking stellar forward Julian Alvarez with a blockbuster summer move to domestic rivals Barcelona. The hierarchy at the Metropolitano have expressed deep frustration over persistent transfer rumours, firmly shutting down any possibility of a departure by declaring the player strictly not for sale.

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Barcelona progressing in Bernardo Silva transfer talks

Barcelona are making significant strides in their long-standing pursuit of Manchester City star Bernardo Silva, with the Portuguese international reportedly ready to drop his salary to secure a move to Catalunya. The midfielder has decided to call time on his Premier League career and has supposedly prioritised a switch to the Spotify Camp Nou over other European suitors.

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Pedri expresses desire to stay at Barcelona for his entire career

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.

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Arteta sees Luis Enrique as 'an example for everyone'

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opened up about his deep admiration for Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique, labelling his former Barcelona team-mate an "example for everyone" in the coaching world. The Gunners chief took a moment to reflect on their shared history at Camp Nou as he prepares to lead his Premier League champions into a massive Champions League final showdown against the French giants.

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UEFA confirms Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held in London for first time

The footballing world is set to descend on England after UEFA officially confirmed that the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held in London. This marks the first time in the history of the prestigious award that the gala will take place on English soil, setting the stage for a historic night in the capital, with Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal among those aiming to dethrone 2025 winner Ousmane Dembele.

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Inter chief dismisses Bastoni to Barcelona talk

Inter president Giuseppe Marotta has firmly shut down speculation linking star defender Alessandro Bastoni with a move to Barcelona. The Nerazzurri chief insisted that the Italian international remains a fundamental part of the club's long-term project and has shown no desire to seek a new challenge elsewhere.

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RANKED: Top 50 players of the European season

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.

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Gordon to undergo Barca medical & set to DOUBLE his wages

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.