The Guardian3 hours agoBarcelona bring out fans to bear witness to A-League Men talentverified_publisherThe Guardian - Khaled Al Khawaldeh at Accor StadiumWhen Barcelona took the stage to face the A-League All Stars on Wednesday night they were met with a spectacle worthy of a grand final. Flames and fireworks ignited as Barça chants echoed around Accor Stadium. For a moment, as the players lined up, the Catalans in their signature blue and maroon …
The Guardian8 hours agoRoma end 60-year wait as Zaniolo seals Europa Conference League crownverified_publisherThe Guardian - AgenciesNicolò Zaniolo’s goal earned Roma a first major European title in more than 60 years after a 1-0 win over Feyenoord in the Europa Conference League final in Albania, completing a unique European trophy haul for José Mourinho. The Roma coach, who has also won the Champions League, Europa League and …
The Guardian8 hours agoSecurity operation to seize 880 England fan passports before Germany tripverified_publisherThe Guardian - David HytnerPolice will confiscate the passports of 880 England fans before the Nations League tie against Germany in Munich on 7 June as part of an extensive security operation. The fixture comes the day after the D-day anniversary and the authorities will take no chances with regard to potential trouble. The …
The Guardian11 hours agoReal Madrid’s Rodrygo: ‘I was 100% sure we’d be in the final and it all worked out’verified_publisherThe Guardian - Josué SeixasRodrygo played probably the game of his life when Real Madrid eliminated Manchester City in their Champions League semi-final. His two dramatic late goals forced extra time at the Bernabéu when all hope appeared lost, but the Brazilian still ended the night a loser as well as a winner. Rodrygo had …
The Guardian14 hours agoChelsea target Koundé and Gvardiol after government clears takeoververified_publisherThe Guardian - Jacob SteinbergChelsea’s new owners will hand Thomas Tuchel significant funds for signings after the government finally approved the £4.25bn takeover of the club. A new era at Stamford Bridge can officially begin after Roman Abramovich agreed to the terms for the sale to a consortium led by Todd Boehly, …
The Guardian11 hours agoMohamed Salah pledges he will not leave Liverpool this summerverified_publisherThe Guardian - Andy HunterMohamed Salah has allayed concerns the Champions League final could be his last game for Liverpool by insisting he will not leave this summer. Liverpool’s leading goalscorer is out of contract in 2023 and talks over an extension that would make him the highest-paid player in the club’s history have …