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Another new era starts at Anfield  Andoni Iraola has been confirmed by Liverpool as their new head coach. Author | William G Iraola, 43, has signed a two-year deal to replace Arne Slot, who was sacked on Saturday - a year after guiding the club to the Premier League title. Watch | Iraola's first interview as Liverpool boss | From Liverpool's YouTube channel Former Bournemouth manager Iraola joins after delivering the Cherries' finest top-flight season to date, finishing in sixth place. That was only one position and three points behind Liverpool and gave Bournemouth a place in next season's Europa League. The Spaniard announced in April that he would leave Bournemouth this summer and he had been linked with Crystal Palace and AC Milan. Now he moves to Merseyside, with Liverpool having qualified for next season's Champions League despite finishing the Premier League season with 60 points - their lowest tally since 2015-16 and a distant 25 points behind winners Arse...

A proud moment coming up for Alex Scott This is despite him missing out on a spot in England's World Cup squad Author | George B The Bournemouth midfielder is in line to make his England debut during the forthcoming World Cup warm-up fixtures in the United States. Scott, Rio Ngumoha, Josh King, Jason Steele and Ethan Nwaneri have travelled as additional members of the England squad for the preparation camp in Florida. They have joined up with the group while awaiting the arrival of Arsenal quartet Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke, along with Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson, following their involvement in European finals. Henderson is expected to arrive within the next 24 hours, while the remaining four players are due to report over the weekend. Why are these players involved if not in the main squad? It is understood that all five supplementary squad members, despite not being included in Thomas Tuchel's final World Cup squad, are eligible to fe...

From Fulham to Benfica for Marco Silva The former Hull City, Watford and Everton boss has confirmed he will leave the Cottagers after five years in charge and is close to agreeing a deal to take over at Benfica. Author | Ajay Marco Silva departs Fulham. Check out this tribute published by the club. youtube.com/shorts/cVXrv... [image or embed] — European Super Football ( @eurosuperfootball.bsky.social ) 2 June 2026 at 18:58 Silva's contract expires at the end of June and uncertainty surrounded his future during the final months of the season. The Portuguese had been offered a new three-year deal with the club keen to keep him. However, it now looks like he will be heading to Lisbon to manage Benfica and replacing José Mourinho who is expected to be officially named as Real Madrid manager. Silva was appointed in 2021 when Fulham were in the Championship.  He steered the London club to promotion in his first season and has since established them as a Premier League side....

"Pain." The word from Mikel Arteta in his post-match news conference when asked to sum up the Champions League final defeat to Paris St-Germain in Budapest. Author | DJ Today, Arsenal will board an open-top bus parade to celebrate their Premier League title, less than 24 hours after the agony of their Champions League final defeat. The Gunners, who arrived at Saturday's showpiece unbeaten in Europe this season, missed out on the chance to become European Invincibles after losing to Paris St-Germain in a penalty shootout. There is no doubt Arsenal will be hurting, but they will return from Hungary before joining supporters in marking a campaign that has delivered plenty to celebrate. Before the final, Mikel Arteta spoke of using the club's Premier League triumph as a springboard towards even greater achievements and further silverware. Instead, his side fell just short in their pursuit of a first European crown, in what was their first final in the competition since 20...

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...

It's been an amazing journey for Aston Villa and their fans Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - a date for the ages for anyone with an affinity for the club Author | Peter Grainger Around 20,000 fans flocked from Birmingham and across the globe, descending on Istanbul to witness a historical night for the club, as European glory was brought back to B6 for the first time since 1982. Emotions in Turkey, and among those watching from afar, were a mixture of euphoria and relief - fans finally had a tangible reason to celebrate after many years and several decades of waiting. Watch | Villa trophy parade posted by ITV News A look at the player who's experienced so much for the club There could scarcely be a more fitting figurehead for Aston Villa’s resurgence than captain John McGinn. Now an established international and one of the Premier League’s most respected captains, McGinn arrived at Villa Park aged 23 in a £3m move sanctioned by Steve Bruce, at a time when the club were still fighting t...

Manchester City’s 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth means that Arsenal have won the Premier League for the first time since 2004 Their season could get even better as they face PSG in a Champions League final soon... Author | DJ  That 1-1 draw for Guardiola’s side means Arsenal go into the last game of the season four points clear of their closest challengers.  We asked several Arsenal fans how they were feeling... Darren summed up the mood in simple terms: “Come on you Gunners. What a season. A fantastic achievement.” After years of near misses and frustration, the overwhelming feeling was one of happiness and release. For Elaine, it was “pure joy”, even if Arsenal had tested supporters’ nerves along the way. “They put us through hell at times,” she said, “but I never doubted it was our time.” James said: "The scenes outside the ground last night were amazing. Imagine what it's gonna be like if we win the Champions League." Lesley’s emotions were more complicated. Her elder b...

Marseca in? Guardiola Out? Are Manchester City taking a risk with their replacement for Pep Guardiola? Author | Macca Enzo Maresca’s anticipated succession to Guardiola would bring a far lower-profile figure to the club, albeit one deeply immersed in its methods and philosophy. Having guided Leicester back to the Premier League before winning the Conference League and Club World Cup with Chelsea, Maresca is another product of Guardiola’s coaching school How GM Super News and The Athletic have reported on Guardiola’s imminent departure GM Super News has also responded to the imminent departure of Pep Guardiola... gmancsupernews.blogspot.com/2026/05/pep-... [image or embed] — European Super Football ( @eurosuperfootball.bsky.social ) 19 May 2026 at 07:26 The Italian previously worked as Guardiola’s assistant at City before moving into8 management himself, following a similar path to Mikel Arteta, who now stands on the verge of Premier League and Champions League success with Arse...

Arsenal 1 - 0 Burnley Arsenal moved closer to their first Premier League title since 2004 after a tense and nervy night in North London Author | DJ Stadium | Emirates Stadium Watch | full-time scenes The only thing that mattered for Arsenal here was the result. By beating Burnley here, Arsenal have now left Manchester City with virtually no margin for error. A closer look at a potentially pivotal night for Mikel Arteta and his players Before kick-off, Arsenal supporters unveiled a banner reading "three games to make history" in reference to their two remaining Premier League fixtures and the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on 30 May. Fans also created a fantastic atmosphere outside the stadium As Arsenal have navigated the pressure of the title race in recent weeks, manager Mikel Arteta has spoken about relying on intuition when making some of his major selection calls. He trusted those instincts again here, naming an attack-minded line-up fe...

Newcastle United 3 - 1 West Ham United West Ham’s survival hopes are hanging by a thread after a deeply damaging defeat by Newcastle. Author | Jamie Pugh Stadium | St. James' Park Nuno Espirito Santo’s side had the opportunity to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone and heap the pressure back on Tottenham Hotspur with victory at St James’ Park before the Hammers’ rivals face Chelsea on Tuesday evening. Instead, with their vastly inferior goal difference leaving little margin for error, West Ham now require Chelsea to win at Stamford Bridge if they are to retain any realistic hope of survival heading into the final day after this 3-1 defeat on Tyneside. The visitors never truly recovered after conceding twice in quick succession during the first half on Sunday. Watch | Post match reaction from Jarrod Bowen A closer analysis of what happened and why West Ham were the architects of their own downfall for Newcastle’s opener when goalkeeper Mads Hermansen overhit a pass towar...