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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been crowned NBA MVP for the second consecutive season after leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the league’s best regular-season record and another standout campaign.
Real Madrid left the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan with a 1-0 win over Sevilla after Vinicius Junior struck in the first half. The margin stayed slim throughout, with Courtois making several key saves as Sevilla pushed for an equaliser.
Corentin Tolisso admitted Lyon’s 4-0 loss to Lens was a major disappointment after results elsewhere left the door open for a bigger reward. The OL midfielder also reflected on being left out of France’s 26-man World Cup squad, insisting he has no regrets over a season he believes was the best of his career.
The 2025-26 Ligue 1 season ended with nine matches played at once and the European places swinging throughout the evening. Lille lost at home but still secured Champions League football, Marseille finished strongly, Lyon slipped out of the top three, and Monaco emerged as the night’s biggest casualty.
Three major storylines are moving across Europe: Barcelona are yet to submit a formal offer for Alessandro Bastoni, Antoine Griezmann is preparing to leave Atlético Madrid after a defining era, and Chelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso on a four-year deal in a bid to reset the club’s direction.
New York City’s idea to honour football greats before the 2026 World Cup has triggered a sharp reaction from parts of the Irish community, with Thierry Henry’s proposed inclusion reviving memories of the handball that helped end Ireland’s 2010 qualification hopes.
Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in the 2026 FA Cup final at Wembley, with Antoine Semenyo scoring the only goal after Erling Haaland had an earlier effort ruled out.
Arjan Wijngaard’s collection is more than a display of retro kits. It is a carefully catalogued archive built through travel, community, and a deep attachment to football’s local identities.
The 2026 World Cup is framed by expansion, expense and politics, but the football remains compelling. From debut nations to potential last dances for Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, this guide sets out why the tournament still matters.
Chelsea’s interest in Xabi Alonso has gathered pace after a chaotic season at Stamford Bridge. If the former Liverpool midfielder takes the job, it would not end talk of Anfield one day, but it would change the emotional and professional route back.
Michael Carrick has responded to growing questions over his Manchester United future after guiding the club back into the Champions League, insisting the focus remains on the work still to be done.
Sevilla’s improved run has created breathing room above the bottom three, but they still need points. Real Madrid arrive in second place with injuries, selection questions and little margin for error in the mood around the club.
Anthony Gordon has reportedly agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich, leaving Newcastle United to decide whether to cash in if the Bundesliga giants meet their valuation.
Bobby Robson built Ipswich Town into one of England’s most compelling sides, and in 1980-81 they went after the league title, the FA Cup and the UEFA Cup all at once. They won one, nearly won more, and left behind one of the great modern seasons outside the traditional giants.
Adrien Thomasson is nearing the end of his Lens career, with reports in France indicating the midfielder will join Rennes on a free transfer after four seasons at the club.
Florentino Perez has dismissed speculation that he is preparing to step down as Real Madrid president, telling reporters he will not resign and will instead run again in the club’s next elections.
Kylian Mbappe has insisted that fame and wealth do not place footballers outside the realities facing their country, responding firmly to Jordan Bardella and speaking out against the far right. Former France international Christophe Dugarry has not challenged Mbappe’s right to express himself, but he has criticised the timing and warned that the debate could bring tension into the squad environment.
Barcelona visit Alaves tonight with the title already secured, while the hosts are deep in the relegation fight. Here is the key broadcast information, the state of play for both teams and the standout numbers before kick-off.
Barcelona’s hopes of finishing the league campaign on 100 points ended in Vitoria, where a heavily rotated side lacked sharpness and fell to a deserved 1-0 loss against a far more urgent Alaves team.
Roony Bardghji has been omitted from Sweden’s latest squad, and reports in the country suggest the decision may stem from tensions inside the camp after the team qualified for the World Cup.
