Liverpool Go All-In on Iraola After Slot Exit
Liverpool to open talks with Andoni Iraola after sacking Arne Slot Iraola free after Bournemouth exit; AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen and Crystal Palace interested Club want more urgent, aggressive football; backroom reshuffle under way Liverpool aren’t hanging about. The c... show more
Grit, Heart, and Heartbreak: Arsenal Reel From Budapest as Parade Beckons
PSG edge Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Budapest Arteta fuming over an extra-time penalty shout for Madueke Arsenal parade goes ahead today to celebrate Premier League glory That was cruel on Arsenal. In a UEFA Champions League final of razor-thin margins,... show more
Arteta Rues Extra-Time Call as Arsenal Fall to PSG on Penalties
Arteta argues Arsenal were denied a late penalty in extra time PSG retain the Champions League after a 4-3 shootout win Havertz’s early strike cancelled out by Dembélé’s spot-kick It was high drama and hard lessons for Arsenal, who were edged by PSG on penalties after a... show more
Arsenal vs PSG: Timber Fit, Dembélé Ready, Final Calls in Budapest
Jurrien Timber fit to start; Ben White ruled out PSG boosted: Ousmane Dembélé and Nuno Mendes ready, Achraf Hakimi in squad Pundits split on a tight final: fine margins expected in Budapest Here we are then — Budapest on a knife-edge. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have their d... show more
Barcelona Seal Anthony Gordon in Blockbuster Five-Year Swoop
Anthony Gordon signs a five-year contract with Barcelona in a reported £69.3m deal Newcastle bank a major profit after buying him for £45m from Everton in 2023 Move reshapes Barca’s attack and raises questions over Marcus Rashford’s future Barcelona have pinched one of ... show more
Konaté Exit Leaves Liverpool’s Back Line at a Crossroads
Konaté to leave Liverpool on a free after talks collapsed Liverpool back wage structure, turning to youth and new arrivals Jacquet due this summer; Leoni recovering after cruciate injury Ibrahima Konaté will walk away from Liverpool on a free transfer next month after c... show more
Havertz’s ‘Big Moment’: From Injury Agony to Arsenal’s European Shot
Carabao Cup final loss to Man City sparked Arsenal’s surge Havertz battled back from two surgeries to return in January Ex-Chelsea hero primed as impact sub for PSG showdown in Budapest Arsenal have rattled off statement wins this season, but ask Kai Havertz what truly ... show more
Pele, Maradona or Messi? The Definitive World Cup Top 50
World Cup’s greatest legends ranked Pele, Messi, Maradona top three Generations of icons across eras Two weeks out from the 23rd men’s FIFA World Cup in North America, The Independent’s definitive countdown of the 50 greatest World Cup performers lands with a heavyweigh... show more
Eagles Set the Tone in Leipzig: Palace Push Rayo in Cagey Conference League Opener
Wharton fit to start; Palace bright early, score 0-0 Mateta punishes a slip to win a dangerous free-kick Rayo calm on the big stage as Palazon plays down nerves Kick-off in Leipzig and we’re up and running. Crystal Palace have flown out of the traps in this UEFA Confere... show more
The World Cup’s Greatest: Nos. 11–30 Revealed
Nos. 11–30 in the all-time FIFA World Cup ranking unveiled List judged only on World Cup impact—CRISTIANO RONALDO omitted Top-10 lands Thursday ahead of the 2026 kick-off in North America With the 23rd FIFA World Cup set to start in North America on 11 June 2026, the co... show more
