The GuardianEuropean roundup: Barça close in on La Liga title after late win against Osasunaverified_publisherThe GuardianBarcelona are one win away from winning La Liga after their 1-0 victory over Osasuna was followed by Real Madrid losing 2-0 away to Real Sociedad. The results mean they can claim their 27th Spanish title in their next league game on 14 May at the home of their city rivals Espanyol. The Barça defender …
The GuardianReal Madrid close on deal to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmundverified_publisherThe Guardian - Fabrizio Romano• Negotiations for England midfielder progressing • Manchester City were in chase for 19-year-old Real Madrid are close to securing a deal to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund. The England midfielder has been a target for Premier League clubs including Manchester City but negotiations with the …
The Guardian‘There’s nobody ahead of me’: Sam Allardyce makes bold Leeds arrivalverified_publisherThe Guardian - Will UnwinSam Allardyce claims there is no better manager in world football after taking over at Leeds with the aim of keeping them in the Premier League. The 68-year-old is starting in bold fashion in an attempt to bring back confidence to a team sorely lacking it at the wrong time of the season after …
The GuardianFor most female players, choosing football means betting on yourselfverified_publisherThe Guardian - Júlia Belas TrindadeUps and downs – as well as sacrifices – are a big part of the lives of those who want to play football professionally. In the women’s game, prejudice and low pay are additional hurdles to overcome in order to fulfil that dream. It is a lot of work – and for the players who are not quite good enough …
The GuardianLa Remontada, Agüero and 1966: football fans on leaving games earlyverified_publisherThe Guardian - Guardian readers, Paul CampbellI have never left a game early, but my grandfather apparently left the 1966 World Cup final before West Germany equalised in the 89th minute to beat the traffic. That was unwise. I was four at the time and he died when I was still young, so I never had the chance to ask if it was true or was an …
The Guardian‘We have to push it’: Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to fight for title to the endverified_publisherThe Guardian - Nick AmesMikel Arteta believes Arsenal have kept the title race alive after returning to the Premier League summit with a 3-1 win against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium and urged his players to take their battle with Manchester City to the wire over the next month. Arsenal swatted their hapless London …
