European Super Football

Paris St-Germain 1-1 Arsenal (PSG won 4-3 on penalties) PSG have won the Champions League for the second year in a row. Author | DJ Stadium | Puskás Aréna It was heartbreak for Arsenal as they miss two penalties in the shootout - Eberechi Eze fired wide and Gabriel shot over. David Raya had managed to save from Nuno Mendes, but it was not enough for Arteta’s side. By lifting the trophy once again, PSG have become the first team to successfully defend the Champions League since Real Madrid's remarkable run of three consecutive titles between 2016 and 2018, and only the second club to achieve the feat in the Champions League era, which began in 1993. Across the competition's 71-year history, PSG are just the 10th club to win back-to-back European titles. Notably, all 10 outfield players who started PSG's victory over Arsenal also began last season's final triumph against Inter Milan, underlining the continuity at the heart of their success. The only change since last seas...

There’s going to be a managerial change at Anfield Head coach Arne Slot has been sacked by Liverpool after two seasons in charge. Author | William G The 47-year-old Dutchman guided the Reds to a record-equalling 20th league title in his first season at Anfield, but a disappointing second campaign saw Liverpool finish fifth in the Premier League The decision was taken by Fenway Sports Group chief executive Michael Edwards and sporting director Richard Hughes. For much of the season, Liverpool maintained that a managerial change was not under consideration. However, following a review at the end of the campaign, the club's hierarchy concluded that the next stage of the project requires a more proactive, aggressive and high-intensity style of football. Slot succeeded Jurgen Klopp in 2024 after the German brought an end to his nine-year spell as Liverpool manager. Premier League champions to barely qualifying for the Champions League... Liverpool fans William G reflects on a strange...

From sleeping giant to Champions League powerhouse Let 's explore PSG's long road to the top Author | Jack L Back in 2011, Qatar Sports Investments were deep in negotiations to acquire the sleeping giant that was Paris Saint-Germain. PSG had finished 13th in Ligue 1 the previous season and Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who was leading talks on behalf of QSI, regularly checked the results amid concerns the club could end up being relegated and become a second division side before the takeover was completed. The Parisians stayed up and the deal went through, though the club bore little resemblance to the European heavyweight recognised today. Should they win this Champions League final against Arsenal, they will become one of only two sides to defend the Champions League in the modern era. Arsenal v PSG Champions League final preview eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com/2026/05/arse... [image or embed] — European Super Football ( @eurosuperfootball.bsky.social ) 29 May 2026 at 20:56 The jou...

Arsenal v PSG | Champions League final preview  The 2026 UEFA Champions League final sees Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest Author | DJ Stadium | Puskás Aréna Only nine clubs have completed an unbeaten Champions League campaign and Arsenal are now one match away from joining them. Standing in their path are reigning champions PSG, the first holders to return to the final since Real Madrid defended the trophy in 2016/17 and 2017/18. How PSG won last season's Champions League. eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com/2025/05/psg-... [image or embed] — European Super Football ( @eurosuperfootball.bsky.social ) 29 May 2026 at 09:18 The showpiece occasion revisits last season’s semi-final, when Luis Enrique’s side won both legs to overcome Arsenal 3-1 on aggregate before dismantling Inter Milan 5-0 in the final to secure the trophy for the first time. Across the clubs’ five meetings in this competition, however, those remain PSG’s only victories. Arsenal won during last seaso...

Very few people would have seem this coming a few weeks ago Jose Mourinho has signed a three-year deal to become Real Madrid's new head coach. Author | Jack L Mourinho will not be officially unveiled until after the club's presidential election, which is due to take place on 7 June. However, the 63-year-old's contract will only come into effect if current president Florentino Perez retains his position. Perez announced the election during an extraordinary news conference earlier this month, in which he criticised journalists and La Liga while claiming there had been an "organised campaign" against him. The 79-year-old has been in office since 2009, having previously served as president between 2000 and 2006, but has overseen two successive trophyless seasons. Jose Mourinho's first spell at Real Madrid was certainly very interesting... youtu.be/3aL2dSU_mO0?... [image or embed] — Super News Affiliate ( @supernews1.bsky.social ) 29 May 2026 at 19:56 Renewabl...

Crystal Palace 1 - 0 Rayo Vallecano Jean-Philippe Mateta fired Crystal Palace to their first European trophy as the Eagles edged past Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final. Author | Ajay Stadium | Red Bull Arena The French striker turned in the rebound from an Adam Wharton effort early in the second half in Leipzig to seal a famous victory. Outgoing Palace manager Oliver Glasner departs having guided the club to the FA Cup, Community Shield and now the Conference League during a remarkable two-and-a-half-year spell at Selhurst Park. Before the game, inside and outside the stadium, both sets of fans created an incredible atmosphere. This only added to what was going to be a historic occasion. With both sides contesting their first European final, a cautious opening at Red Bull Arena, home of RB Leipzig, felt understandable. Alemao dragged a decent opportunity wide before Unai Lopez curled an effort just past the post in the Spanish side’s best moments of the first half. The clea...

Torino 2 - 2 Juventus  Juventus threw away a two-goal lead and results elsewhere saw them miss out on a place in next season's Champions League  Author | Jack L Stadium | Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino The first clear opening fell to Juve as a deep corner dropped kindly for Federico Gatti, but with little time to adjust and the ball bouncing awkwardly, he could only steer his effort over the bar from close range. Despite the miss, the moment appeared to inject some urgency into the visitors and they moved ahead midway through the first half. The move began with a surging run from Khephren Thuram and, after reaching the edge of the area, he found Dusan Vlahovic, who took a touch to compose himself before drilling a deflected strike beyond Alberto Paleari. The home side were much better in the second-half Torino failed to register a shot on target before the break but emerged with greater purpose after half-time against a Juventus side who had learned during the interval that res...

Bayern Munich 3 - 0 Stuttgart Harry Kane scored a second-half hat-trick as Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart in the German Cup final to complete a league and cup double. Author | Ed Stadium | Olympiastadion After a goalless first half in Berlin, the England captain stooped to head home Michael Olise's cross at the back post to put Vincent Kompany's side ahead in the 55th minute. The former Tottenham Hotspur striker added his second 10 minutes from time, turning smartly onto Luis Diaz's pass before finishing calmly. He then converted a stoppage-time penalty to seal victory and complete his second hat-trick in as many matches. Kane's goals in the final cap a remarkable season with Bayern The striker ends the campaign on an extraordinary 61 goals in 51 appearances. After Bayern retained the Bundesliga title earlier in May and lifted the German Supercup last August, Kane has now collected four trophies since joining the German champions in the summer of 2023. What ultimately pro...

West Ham United 3 - 0 Leeds United West Ham’s 14-year stay in the Premier League came to an end despite a final-day victory over Leeds United Author | Jamie Pugh Stadium | London Stadium The Hammers needed to beat Leeds and rely on Tottenham losing to Everton if they were to preserve their top-flight status. A closer analysis of how West Ham were relegated For long periods, it appeared they would not even manage the first part of that equation. In sweltering conditions, West Ham produced a sluggish display, with the mood darkened further by Tottenham taking a first-half lead against Everton. The breakthrough the home support had been waiting for finally arrived in the 67th minute when Taty Castellanos rose at the back post to head home Jarrod Bowen’s corner. West Ham found a second with 11 minutes remaining as Bowen drilled a composed angled finish into the far corner. Substitute Callum Wilson added a third in stoppage time, ensuring Graham Potter’s side had done all they could, but at...

Crystal Palace v Rayo Vallecano preview After a long and historic season for both clubs, Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano meet in the final of the Conference League  Author | Ajay Stadium | Red Bull Arena The sides are preparing for their first major European final and, for Rayo, their first major showpiece in any senior competition.  Both clubs are taking part in only their second European campaigns and neither possesses a wealth of experience at this level, yet the competition’s two highest-scoring teams this season have still found a way to go deep into the tournament. The final represents another great away trip for Palace fans . Some key lines from Glasner’s press conference Adam Wharton and Chris Richards were both "available in training" on Tuesday, however Glasner didn't reveal if they will make the starting eleven.  He said: "Our final training session was 36 hours before the game. Our medical department will be working hard, but we will only name a startin...

Hull City 1 - 0 Middlesbrough Late drama at Wembley sends Hull City back to the Premier Author | Lewis Whatley Stadium | Wembley Stadium Oli McBurnie's stoppage-time goal gave Hull City a dramatic victory in the Championship play-off final over the recently reinstated Middlesbrough. Boro were given a place in the final after Southampton, who beat them over two legs in the semi-final, were expelled on Tuesday for the Spygate scandal. READ MORE from Super Local Sports News | Why Southampton were kicked out of the play-offs In sweltering conditions at Wembley, the game looked destined for extra time before goalkeeper Sol Brynn spilt Yu Hirakawa's cross and McBurnie buried the loose ball from six yards out. Watch | Highlights from the Hull City YouTube channel An eventful for journey for Hull City and their fans It ended Hull's nine-year wait for top-flight football - a year after they avoided relegation to League One on goal difference. Former Bosnia international Sergej Jakir...