Football

Real Madrid have appointed club legend Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a three-year deal. The former midfielder, who won the Champions League with the club in 2014, returns to Madrid after an impressive spell at Bayer Leverkusen, where he led them to a historic unbeaten Bundesliga title.

Paris Saint-Germain added yet another trophy to their bulging cabinet on Saturday night, easing past Reims 3-0 in the Coupe de France final at a packed Stade de France. In a match that was all but over by half-time, Luis Enrique’s side showcased their class, control, and clinical edge, setting themselves up perfectly ahead of next weekend’s Champions League final.

Aston Villa's star goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez appears poised for a summer exit after an emotional farewell at Villa Park, with interest mounting from Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, and Saudi clubs. Villa may be forced to sell to comply with Premier League financial rules.

Barcelona’s pursuit of Jeremie Frimpong is over, with the Dutch star heading to Liverpool in a €35 million (approx. KSh 5.1 billion) deal. The move leaves Barca scrambling for alternatives as Liverpool continue their bold summer business.

Crystal Palace made history at Wembley, stunning Manchester City 1-0 to lift the FA Cup—their first major trophy in 119 years. Eberechi Eze’s early volley and Dean Henderson’s heroics defined a legendary performance.

Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyökeres as they aim to reinforce their attack ahead of next season. The Gunners are preparing a lucrative contract offer for the prolific Swede, though an official bid is yet to be made. With a new centre-forward topping Mikel Arteta’s summer wishlist, Gyökeres has emerged as a prime target following a sensational goalscoring run in Portugal.

Arsenal's pursuit of Riccardo Calafiori could be complicated by competition and concerns over playing time, while Liverpool see Dean Huijsen as a potential solution to their depth issues in central defense. Both clubs face challenges in convincing these rising stars of a clear path to first-team football.

Arsenal have completed a deal for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, with more signings on the way as Mikel Arteta prepares for a busy summer transfer window.

Xabi Alonso is set to become Real Madrid's next manager following Carlo Ancelotti’s move to Brazil, marking a historic return to the club where he starred as a player and began his coaching journey.

Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly preparing to take charge of Brazil’s national team, departing Real Madrid after a disappointing season, with his appointment expected ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Manchester City booked their spot in another FA Cup final with a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest at Wembley. Goals from Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol sealed the victory, though City had to survive a late Forest onslaught that saw the underdogs hit the woodwork three times.

In a fiercely contested El Clasico final packed with drama, goals, red cards, and VAR controversy, Barcelona outlasted Real Madrid 3-2 after extra-time in Sevilla. Jules Kounde’s stunning late strike sealed victory for the Blaugrana in one of the most entertaining Copa del Rey finals in recent memory.

Crystal Palace booked their place in the 2025 FA Cup final with a stunning 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Wembley, powered by a moment of magic from Eberechi Eze and a clinical brace from Ismaila Sarr.

AC Milan delivered a commanding 3-0 win over rivals Inter at San Siro, sealing a 4-1 aggregate triumph to reach the Coppa Italia final. Luka Jovic starred with a clinical brace, while Tijjani Reijnders capped the night late on, ending Inter’s treble dreams and reviving Milan’s season.

Liverpool’s defensive rock Virgil van Dijk has shut down transfer rumors, rejecting advances from Chelsea and PSG to sign a new contract at Anfield. The Dutch star’s loyalty keeps him at the heart of the Reds’ future.