Bayern Munich open talks over Gordon move

Bayern Munich have opened talks with Newcastle over a potential summer move for Anthony Gordon.

Buendía and McGinn the heroes as Villa fire past Forest to reach Europa League final

In the end, it was a rout, Aston Villa sailing into their first major European final since 1982. There were fist pumps from Prince William high in the Trinity Road Stand after Emiliano Buendía’s penalty approaching the hour put Villa in command of the tie and then pure delirium as John McGinn buried two near-identical first-time finishes inside five minutes to kill the game. In between serenading Unai Emery, who is hunting a record fifth Europa League title, and drinking in the celebrations, Villa supporters could think about booking flights to Istanbul, where Villa will face Freiburg in searc

Crystal Palace ease past Shakhtar to set up final against Rayo Vallecano

As the song that has accompanied them on their maiden European adventure promised all along, Crystal Palace are on their way to Leipzig. Sixteen years after rescuing the club he supported as a child from administration, Steve Parish watched on from the stands with pride as Oliver Glasner’s side held off a spirited challenge from Shakhtar Donestsk to book a showdown with Rayo Vallecano in eastern Germany on 27 May. The Austrian manager may be set to leave Palace after what will be the 60th game of a marathon season but whatever happens after this, he will always have a special place in the club

Man City monitor Vinicius Jr - Friday's gossip

Manchester City are keen on Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr, Bayern Munich make contact with Newcastle United over Anthony Gordon, France forward Bradley Barcola could leave PSG in the summer, plus more.

Southampton face EFL probe for spying on Middlesbrough

The EFL launches an investigation into an alleged case of spying by a member of Southampton's staff at Middlesbrough before they meet in the Championship play-offs.

Middlesbrough suspect Southampton analyst of spying on training in runup to playoffs

Individual seen in bushes was confronted on Thursday Echoes of Marcelo Bielsa’s 2019 ‘spygate’ affair Middlesbrough believe they caught a Southampton analyst hiding in the bushes and allegedly recording their training session on Thursday morning, in a remarkable repeat of the 2019 Marcelo Bielsa “spygate” affair . Boro are understood to have reported the incident to the English Football League given spying on opposition training is in breach of their regulations. Continue reading...

Middlesbrough accuse Southampton of spying ahead of play-offs

Middlesbrough have made a formal complaint to the EFL alleging a man they believe to be a Southampton member of staff was spying on their training session on Thursday, ahead of the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-final between the two teams, Sky Sports News understands.

Valverde taken to hospital after alleged incident with Tchouameni

An incident involving team-mates Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni threatens to overshadow one of Real Madrid's biggest matches of the season.

'I wouldn't pay it' - Trump on USA ticket price

US President Donald Trump says he "wouldn't pay it either" when asked about the potential ticket price to watch his country play Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener.

Former boss Kerr joins call for FAI to boycott Israel games

Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is one of 39 signatories of an open letter calling on the Football Association of Ireland to boycott Nations League fixtures against Israel.

Real Madrid’s Valverde has stitches after fight with teammate Tchouaméni

Valverde accused Frenchman of leaking earlier argument Real play Barcelona on Sunday with title on the line Real Madrid’s Fede Valverde was taken to hospital to have stitches after a second confrontation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni in two days, as the club’s collapse into chaos continues. Players held an an emergency meeting and Real have opened disciplinary proceedings after a punch was thrown, blood was spilled and Valverde was taken for treatment, initially in a wheelchair. It is the latest episode in a catalogue of problems at the club; they will almost certainly end a second success

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