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The ground will undergo extensive improvement works after gaining Government funding which aim to be completed for the Men's T20 World Cup in 2020 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2JPT7kk

Antonio Conte has officially been appointed as Inter's new head coach following the departure of Luciano Spalletti. Spalletti produced two top four finishes for I Nerazzurri but they crashed out of the Champions League in the group stage earlier this season and Conte has now stepped in to fill the former Roma manager's shoes at San Siro. 📃 | OFFICIAL Antonio Conte will be Inter's new Coach!#WelcomeAntonio pic.twitter.com/kFk8tktl7z — Inter (@Inter_en) May 31, 2019 It is Conte's first job since... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/30Y8sVi

Schalke forward Rabbi Matondo was escorted off an Easyjet flight by three police officers on Tuesday night, after 'behaving disruptively on board'. The winger was flying from Faro, Portugal – where he had been a part of Wales' training camp for their upcoming European Championship qualifiers – to Bristol, where was met by three officers upon landing. As reported by BBC Sport,  the Football Association of Wales has been notified of the incident, with a spokesperson releasing a statement which... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2IbmNVw

​It's safe to say it hasn't been the best of seasons for Real Madrid.  Scratch that, it's been awful.  The club are set for a big overhaul this summer and are keen to move on many of their high profile loanees to raise transfer funds. With a big off-season ahead, we've analysed Real's loan players to see who may or may not make the cut. Here's how Real Madrid's loanees performed in 2018/19. Andriy Lunin The young Ukrainian keeper spent the season at Leganes but made just five La Liga... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2WgMQEM

​Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has hinted that the club will look to extend Jurgen Klopp's contract in the near future.  It's been an outstanding season for Liverpool under the German, having come within a whisker of the Premier League title. Klopp, whose current contract runs until 2022, has also led the Reds to the Champions League final for the second season in a row, and will hope to secure Liverpool's sixth European Cup by beating Tottenham on Saturday.  Speaking to the ​Liverpool Echo,... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2I4XcOc

​Former Liverpool midfielder Paul Ince has claimed that, even if his former side win this season's Champions League, it will not make up for them missing out on the Premier League title. The Reds have gone 29 years without being crowned English champions and everyone associated with the club is desperate to end that drought, with this campaign the closest they have come to being victorious since last lifting the trophy. Despite picking up an incredible 97 points this year, they still finished... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2WsUH1t

​The Champions League is a competition that is absolutely dripping with renown and prestige. Whilst many people still champion domestic glory over European – a view that varies depending on your nationality, club's history, and more often than not which competition your team happens to be doing better in at that particular time – for the bulk of European fans, the Champions League is the absolute pinnacle of club football.  As befits a competition that is so coveted and possesses such a rich... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2JOzn0y

​Former AC Milan manager Gennaro Gattuso has refused to accept a £4.8m contract payout, instead insisting that the money should go towards paying the salaries of the backroom staff who lost their jobs following the Italian's resignation.  Gattuso was promoted to first team manager at Milan after just seven months at the helm of the club's Under-19 side. He finished the 2017/18 campaign in sixth position; improving to fifth place this season, and missing out on Champions League qualification by... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2EKDKWh

​Next week, in a 'country' that doesn't quite exist, Szilárd Magyari will lead the line for his national team – a national team of sorts – at the age of just 21.  Artsakh hosts the CONIFA ​Sportsbet.io European Football Cup 2019 this summer, a tournament for de facto nations, breakaway states and other groups of people who can't get into FIFA. Magyari will head up the attack for a Székely Land team who come into the tournament among the favourites, after reaching the semi-finals of the World... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2KetSrh

At the highest level, players should be picked on merit; transformation should be trialled at the grassroots, says the South Africa fast bowler from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2Xozsex

South Africa determined to learn from opening loss and move on, captain says from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2I51wgo

'They are human beings. They made a mistake. They have paid the price for it' - Langer from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2W1pNsA

Justin Langer says decision on glute injury won't be left until match day to be fair to player missing out from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/30Sr60R

All the buzz about that incredible dismissal from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2W2uJNR

With two power-packed line-ups in West Indies and England first up at a high-scoring Trent Bridge, Pakistan's top order might need to look at their scoring rates from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2WwLhBP

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The hosts began their World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, with four half-centuries, an astonishing boundary catch, and the birth of a new superstar from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/30THlKX

No stopping Gary Ballance as he brings up another ton to knock on England selectors' door from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2YR9Jvs

Surrey's title defence looks unlikely as Warwickshire break losing streak with 130-run win from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2KcJQ5a

Nick Selman falls one short of century as Glamorgan withstand Luke Wells five-for from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2MjvWB0

Veteran seamer helps run through Worcestershire as Middlesex wrap up 127-run victory on final day from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2HJ8uIS

​Jack Butland could be given another opportunity in the Premier League, with Bournemouth seemingly keen on a swap deal for the Englishman; a deal which would see Asmir Begovic going the other way.  Butland was relegated with Stoke City back in 2018 and has since had to ply his trade down in the Championship. However, the England international has made it clear that he intends to play in the Premier League again.  ​The Times report that ​Stoke City have put a £30m price tag on the shot-stopper,... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2WxXkyT

Manchester City have reject Bayern Munich's opening bid of £70.7m for winger Leroy Sane, with the German champions expected to return with a follow-up offer.  Sane has been a hot topic in Bavaria in recent times, with several players and members of staff backing his potential arrival, so it was hardly a shock when the team submitted their €80m bid for the forward last week. Nor was it a shock that the domestic treble winners rejected this opening approach, with Pep Guardiola keen to keep the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2HMYVZK

Tottenham Hotspur are set to land a hefty windfall for reaching the Champions League final, and Mauricio Pochettino is keen​ to use some of those funds to strengthen his squad, with a priority being Leicester City playmaker James Maddison. Pochettino is said to think very highly of the Leicester man, with the belief that he will only get better after an exciting debut season in the Premier League. According to ​The Mirror, Spurs are among a number of clubs interested in signing the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2XbBZZm

 Norwich City have confirmed that Manchester City forward Patrick Roberts will join the club on a one-year loan deal from July 1st.   Roberts, who has enjoyed two loan seasons at Celtic and one at Girona in La Liga since joining Man City in a £6.5m deal from Fulham in 2015, will join the Canaries for his first ever full season in the ​Premier League - five years on from his league debut with the Cottagers back in March 2014. A very, very warm welcome to Patrick Roberts who is set to join us... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2KaI1pr

Daniel Bell-Drummond fifty in vain as off-spinner becomes leading Championship wicket-taker from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2WuK9yR

As per a report from reliable Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the agent of Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri will today begin negotiations with the Blues’ board to facilitate a move to Juventus. Chelsea 4-1 Arsenal Sarri’s men travelled to Baku, Azerbaijan last night, for a Europa League final clash with London rivals Arsenal. While the Gunners required a victory to book their spot in next season’s Champions League, Chelsea had already done so, courtesy of a 3rd-placed Premier League finish. Both sides, though, were looking for their first silverware of the campaign, with Maurizio Sarri in search of the first title of his career. BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – MAY 28: Maurizio Sarri, Manager of Chelsea kicks his cap in frustration during the Chelsea FC training session on the eve of the UEFA Europa League Final against Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadion on May 28, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) And, when all was said and done, clinch his first-ever trophy

​Another day, another raft of fresh* transfer rumours coming right your way.  This time, we've got the Manchester clubs doing battle over yet another player, Aston Villa spending big, and a man called Llorente (no, not that one) being linked with a move to Goodison Park.  *denotes probably not actually that fresh. Bruno Fernandes Speaks Out on Future Amid Interest From Manchester Clubs Would it be a 90min transfer rumours roundup without the Manchester clubs going 'head to head' to sign a... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2VYxXC9

Taylor claims career-best figures after middle two days lost to weather from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2Wgz7xK

ence ​Sergio Ramos has confirmed he will remain at Real Madrid this summer, and hopefully for the rest of his career, after the defender called a press conference to put bed to rumours of an exit from the Santiago Bernabeu. The club's fifth most capped player with 606 appearances has been the centre of speculation about his future, with suggestions he may seek a lucrative multi-million pound move to the Chinese Super League. Sergio Ramos: "I don't want the fans to be left in any doubt. I'm a... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2Kgvkt5

More ​England's Group D opponents kick off their 2019 Women's World Cup campaign in just over a week's time. This is everything you need to know about the Lionesses' rivals ahead of the tournament... Squad ​ Just two of Japan's World Cup squad play their football outside of their home nation, with two of their defensive players playing in France and the United States respectively. Therefore, many of these players know each other very well and are well aware of their own team's strengths and... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2Wz3Mpw

Indian legend hopes the long gap Virat Kohli's team has between the warm-ups and the tournament opener won't affect preparations from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2QBrr2Z

​In just over a month's time, the Secondary Transfer window will open up for MLS clubs to add to their rosters from 7 July to 7 August, and there are many interesting players linked with a move to the United States' first division.  With the European leagues coming to a close in the last few weeks, clubs around the country will mainly be looking for players whose contracts are up overseas or have previously shown some interest in playing in the US.  Obviously not every player signed in the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2XhEvNB

ward ​Barcelona have expressed an interest in Valencia'a Rodrigo as well as Girona frontman Cristhian Stuani as the club search for adequate solutions to their troubles in attack, according to a report. Luis Suarez is currently the club's only recognised number nine, and his presence was sorely missed in the Copa del Rey final as La Blaugrana slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Valencia.  Season 2018/19  ⚽️ 138 goals 9️⃣0️⃣ League 2️⃣6️⃣ Champions League 2️⃣0️⃣ Copa del Rey 2️⃣ Spanish Super Cup... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2MlPN2g

With England ready to play in the inaugural UEFA Nations League finals in less than a week, it's easy to get caught up in the hype and forget about all the other teams taking part in this inaugural competition.  The first game semi-final between Portugal and Switzerland kicks off on Wednesday the 5 June, before England face the Netherlands the following day. Here's a rundown of the some of the stars to keep an eye on out in Portugal... Joao Felix - Portugal Joao Felix has unquestionably been... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2KcmOeF

​Marcus Rashford has branded Manchester United's season as 'rubbish' after the club fell to a dismal sixth-place finish in the Premier League. Jose Mourinho was relieved of his duties late last year before Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took temporary, then permanent, charge, yet he was unable to inspire the club's ascent up the Premier League table. 🥋 pic.twitter.com/vCqyMDNI15 — Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) May 24, 2019 England striker ​Rashford finished the season with 13 goals, but he too was... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2MhAIPf

c Impact ​Madrid plays host to the Champions League final this Saturday, the biggest event in European club football.  Liverpool and Tottenham are the finalists, two English teams with sizeable traveling fanbases that will head for the Spanish capital in big numbers, providing sizeable revenues for the city.  UEFA's initial forecasts speculated that more than 100,000 English fans could arrive in Madrid, although, that number has since been revised to 80,000 visitors - 34,000 with tickets. The... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2YXvSYS

As per a report from Spanish outlet Marca , Barcelona have pulled out of their proposed deal to sign Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid. Atleti exit On the back of 5 hugely-successful years on the books of the Rojiblancos, Griezmann announced his intention to depart the Wanda Metropolitano 2 weeks ago. After Atletico released a surprise statement, revealing that their star man had informed the club’s board that he would seek pastures new this summer, Griezmann himself provided a full explanation for his decision in a parting video: . @AntoGriezmann ha comunicado al club que no seguirá como rojiblanco la próxima temporada. — Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) May 14, 2019 ‘It’s been an incredible five years. Thank you very much for everything. I will take you in my heart.’ . @AntoGriezmann : “Han sido cinco años increíbles; muchas gracias por todo, os llevo en el corazón”. pic.twitter.com/9XorY05u1T — Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) May 14, 2019 Barca bound? As such, Griezma

Every World Cup could be the last that any player gets to play in, but the possibility becomes even greater when they reach the twilight of their career. For these nine veteran superstars, 2019 could be their last time on the biggest global stage. If that is to be the case, they will all hope that they can go out on a high... ​Lena Goeßling (Germany) Age: 33 Position: Midfielder International Debut: 2008 Previous World Cups: 2011, 2015 A star with a dominant Wolfsburg side at club level, Lena... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2EINIHw

Appointment comes at a time when the league finds itself at the crossroads from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2HKEA7l

​A team's route to the Champions League final is always going to be special. But then there's Tottenham Hotspur's route to the Champions League final. Which is a different kettle of fish altogether. They have appeared to be on the verge of elimination at virtually every stage of this year's competition and it still seems to be a miracle that they made it to the knockout stages, let alone all the way to the final. No club's fans have experienced an emotional rollercoaster more than Spurs' have... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/30WAAIc

​Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fàbregas claims that midfielder Mesut Özil doesn't 'have it in him to be a leader' for Unai Emery's side, adding that the German playmaker needs a Cristiano Ronaldo-type of player next to him in order to thrive.  The 30-year-old started in Arsenal's Europa League final defeat to Chelsea on Wednesday and struggled to make a significant impact on the game, eventually being replaced by teenager Joe Willock who turned out to be one of the better performers. After the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2HL0neZ

feat Lee Dixon has criticised both the Arsenal squad and Unai Emery following their humiliating defeat in the Europa League final to Chelsea.  Arsenal legend Dixon has made bold claims about the current Arsenal side, suggesting that they are no better now than when Emery first took over and that they lack any real leadership. pic.twitter.com/EzWMUFRYQl — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) May 29, 2019 Speaking to Radio 5 (as quoted by ​The Daily Express), the former defender suggested that the Gunners were... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2YYeOSu

​For the second year running, Liverpool will contest the Champions League final, and it hasn't happened by accident.  Along the way, the Reds have had to call upon everything available to them in order to make it all the way to Madrid. Clinical finishing, world class goalkeeping, iron-forged determination, good fortune and, of course, VAR have all played their part in booking their passage to Madrid, and they will likely need to lean into all of those factors yet again to emerge victorious on... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2QyMcwp

​Jurgen Klopp has stated that should Liverpool lift the Champions League title it would be 'deserved', while equally going someway to banishing memories of six consecutive final defeats. The Reds take on Tottenham in Madrid on Saturday looking to bounce back from their heartbreak of losing last year's final in Kiev and lift their first piece of silverware since 2012. Madrid, here we come!  UP THE REDS.  pic.twitter.com/6eivNOfJ0b — Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 30, 2019 Liverpool's German boss... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2MiISXT

​In the wake of Chelsea's Europa League final win over Arsenal on Wednesday, Eden Hazard confirmed that he believes it was his last ever game for the Blues, claiming: "I think it's goodbye," ahead of a rumoured move to Real Madrid. The Belgium international will leave as the talisman at Stamford Bridge over the last seven years, but a stats package from Opta has shown that Hazard actually deserves to have a much higher status in Chelsea's history books. The 28-year-old will call time on his... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2WrUFXC

Arsenal are rumoured to be considering a bid for RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano this summer in order to help fix their defensive problems. The 20 year-old was part of the tightest defence in the Bundesliga last season, as he kept five clean sheets in his 15 league appearances before missing the majority of the second half of the season with a knee injury. As reported by ​ESPN, the German club have not yet received an official bid, but are aware of the north London club's interest in... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2WuXYgv

Bowler adds two wickets to first-innings five-for in 65-run victory from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2EIGyDb

​Serie A finds itself in a rather unusual predicament at present.  While managers tend to find themselves victims of the dreaded sack at an alarming rate in Italy, very rarely do we see so many vacancies occur all at once. The division's top side have seen their leading man leave his post in favour of pastures new, while the other giants of Italian football also head into the summer period without a permanent face in the dugout. Interesting times await for fans of a whole host of​ ​Serie... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2JMMYW5

Such violations will not be tolerated in the future, and strict action will be taken, says the BCCI in a statement from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/30PT8Kl

Australia keeper, currently in England for the World Cup, will be available for full Blast campaign from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2WaMT50

At a ground where England made 481 not too long ago, their task will be cut out against West Indies from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2WbiXWt

As football fans, we all pretend to possess a sincere moral compass about what is right and what is wrong in the game. But beneath all that posturing, we also want to win, and sometimes the lines between right and wrong can get blurred in the pursuit of victory. These lines are usually blurred by those not-so-purest of souls who can lay claim to an unmatched mastering of the dark arts. Here are seven of the best operators of this much-maligned but much-needed art form. Sergio Ramos Where else... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2K9YWs4

​Cesc Fabregas blasted former club Chelsea prior to their Europa League final victory, pointing the blame at the club's executives for the negativity surrounding the Blues.  Fabregas spent five years in west London and admitted that during his time there were numerous occasions in which he felt that there was an unnecessary hostility that seemed to engulf the place.  In an interview with BT Sport (as quoted by ​Goal), the Spanish international mentioned a series of incidents that... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2Wg4TuM

​Some 13 years after their last European final, Arsenal fans will be drudging away from Baku with a perpetual cloud hanging over their heads. While melancholy in the stands at Emirates Stadium is nothing new, there's something about Arsenal's implosion during their Europa League final against Chelsea - as well as the final few weeks of the domestic season - that has piled the pressure onto the club this summer. Unai Emery won't be given freedom to throw money at the squad, and it's believed... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2VWbsO8

​The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) played their final World Cup warm-up game on home soil last weekend and have now touched down in Europe ahead of the 2019 tournament in France, where they will be looking to defend their 2015 title. The first stop in Europe for Alex Morgan, Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe and co. is southern England, with the squad visiting an alpaca farm for a team bonding session as preparations for the World Cup reach the final stages, before the competition... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2YXlj8o

​Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has spoken about Loris Karius' nightmare performance in last year's Champions League final, admitting it was 'sad' to see one of his goalkeeping colleagues endure such a difficult night.  The Brazilian prepares to help the Reds make amends and take the trophy home 12 months on, as they prepare for a second successive final against Tottenham on Saturday.  Even with preparations in full swing, however, many in the Reds camp will be cursed with flashbacks to a... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2WAi1Kw

​Atletico Madrid are lining up a move for Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell for a reported £71m, as they look to bolster their squad ahead next season. Both Filipe Luis and Lucas Hernandez are set to leave Atleti this summer, and Chilwell is seen as the ideal replacement on the left side of the defence. They face competition for the Englishman's signature, as AS report (via ​The Sun) that ​Manchester City are prepared to go toe to toe with the Spanish club in their efforts to sign him.... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/30TFJRg

​"Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away, now it looks as though they're here to stay" Across the continent, 2,800 miles from Azerbaijan, the crushing reality that has finally set in following Arsenal's Europa League loss is that all of the Gunners' woes and deficiencies are still plain to see - regardless of whether they had been played on the hallowed turf of Highbury or the heat-stroked pitches of Baku. If only it were still Highbury, a stadium that still fills Gunners' supporters... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2QvGprg

​Real Madrid have emerged as the latest potential threat to Barcelona in their ongoing pursuit of Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt, who has become Europe's most talked about player. Barça have long been considered 'favourites' to sign De Ligt. But the 19-year-old was linked with Juventus, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the season, while there was a sudden wave of speculation regarding a possible Manchester United transfer just last week. But the Catalans, who have already... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2WwCKPu

​Bayern Munich are reported to have made Paulo Dybala a central figure to their forthcoming summer rebuild, with the Bavarian side 'serious' about tabling a bid in the region of €80m in the weeks to come.  The Argentine seems to be linked with an exit every year, but a move seems particularly likely this summer after a difficult season at the Allianz Stadium. Stranded out on the right wing in order to accommodate Cristiano Ronaldo and Mario Mandzukic, he netted just five Serie A goals on... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2YWVPb0

After months of negativity surrounding 'Sarriball' and the state of the club, Chelsea have stepped up when it mattered most and brought a European trophy to west London for the first time since 2013.  Since the 6-0 thrashing by Manchester City back in February, Blues fans haven't had much to celebrate what with the up and down results on the field, the Eden Hazard saga and the impending transfer ban. However, somehow at the conclusion of the season, the club finished third in the Premier... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2MiHoNg

News ​Liverpool face Tottenham on 1 June at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid in the first all-English Champions League final since 2008. Both sides have had extraordinary European campaigns this season, with each club overcoming massive odds to reach this summer's showpiece event. The Reds overturned a three goal deficit to progress to the final at Barcelona's expense, while Spurs went through on away goals thanks to Lucas Moura's hat-trick in Amsterdam, having been 3-0 down on... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2HhdcNW

​Barcelona have reportedly warned Ousmane Dembele that he will be sold if he cannot fix the problems which are stunting his progress at the Nou Camp. The Frenchman signed for the Catalan club in the summer of 2017 from Borussia Dortmund for a fee reported to exceed £100m. The forward has not made the desired progress in his two years at the club and, as reported by ​Spanish Radio, Barca have informed ​Dembele that he will be sold next year if he does not improve.  Signed shortly after his 20th... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2WvJ3D2

Impact of Arsenal’s Europa League final loss Had Arsenal beaten Chelsea in the Europa League final, the Gunners would have been in pot 1 for the 2019-20 Champions League group phase. After losing, Arsenal face another year of Europa League matches. Moreover, Arsenal’s defeat to Chelsea has had far-reaching consequences for next year’s Champions League. To begin with, Lyon have benefitted from Arsenal’s loss to Chelsea as the Ligue 1 side has now qualified for the Champions League group phase. Coucou @ChampionsLeague , compte encore sur nous l’an prochain ! 😉 pic.twitter.com/3eHs8RmBWP — Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) May 29, 2019 PSV & Ajax profit too Ajax, who lost to Spurs in this season’s Champions League semi-final, won the Dutch title ahead of PSV. As a result, Ajax will enter the 2019-20 Champions League in the third round of qualifiers. Arsenal’s loss on Wednesday has also affected the Amsterdam giants as, provided they win their qualifier, Ajax will be placed in pot

The season is over, the Europa League has been won and Champions League qualification has been sealed, so the attention of many at Chelsea has now turned to matters off the pitch rather than on it. Despite the fantastic season the Blues have just enjoyed, nothing is certain at Stamford Bridge going into next season. At the time of writing Chelsea will be unable to sign any new players ahead of the 2019/20 campaign due to the club being handed a two-window transfer ban handed down by FIFA for... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2ECPDNR

Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli was pictured at the same hotel as Maurizio Sarri and his team prior to Chelsea's Europa League final victory over Arsenal and is believed to have 'briefly' met with the Italian, amid speculation he could be on his way to Turin this summer.  Uncertainty looms over Sarri's future after his first season with the London club despite a reasonably successful campaign. The Blues finished third in the Premier League and lifted a European trophy, but the former Napoli... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2WuOli1

​Inter have confirmed that head coach Luciano Spalletti has left the club just days after steering the Nerazzurri to fourth place in Serie A and into the Champions League next season. Spalletti arrived at San Siro in the summer of 2017 following the end of his second spell in charge of Roma. The end of that first season yielded a fourth place finish and the club's return to the Champions League for the first time in six long years. He achieved the feat again in 2018/19 after a final day... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2wrXs4j

​It's fair to say that Ajax have had a terrific season. They achieved the impossible with their progression to the Champions League semi-finals, beating holders Real Madrid and Juventus along the way, whilst also regaining the Eredivisie title, all with a team full of exciting young players bursting with talent. It's no surprise that one of these star performers, centre-back and captain Matthijs de Ligt is the subject of interest from the biggest clubs in Europe. The 19-year-old has been... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2QxjWtR

After Borussia Dortmund announced their own 'intimate' upcoming ​four-part documentary detailing their rollercoaster (in that they were good, but not good enough) 2018/19 season, to add to an already burgeoning collection of fairly interesting yet carefully manufactured fly-on-the-dressing-room-wall docu-series, now seems as good a time as any to go through the ones that are dearly missing from the collection.  Forget the never-ending success of Man City and Juventus, every series worth its... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2MfEj0j

Wolves & Manchester United Following Chelsea’s victory over Arsenal in the Europa League final, Wolves and Man United have had their 2019-20 Europa League standing confirmed . Wolves finished the 2018-19 Premier League in seventh place. Due to the fact that Man City won the League Cup and FA Cup as well as the league, Wolves have won entry into next year’s UEL. Now that Chelsea beat Arsenal, Wolves have learned that they’ll start their Europa League qualification process in the second round. That means Wolves are likely to start next season on July 25 – which is less than eight weeks away. As for Man United, they’ll also play Europa League football next term after they finished sixth in the league. Man United will enter the Europa League in the group. Arsenal will also start their 2019-20 Europa League campaign in the group phase. 2019-20 Champions League & Europa League Wrapping up the Premier League sides in Europa next year, Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenh

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​Real Madrid were given a major boost in the transfer market when Eden Hazard admitted that Wednesday night's Europa League final was a 'goodbye' to Chelsea, but Los Blancos also appear to be decisively moving towards the capture of Lyon full-back Ferland Mendy. Mendy has emerged as one of the most promising young left-backs in Europe and news of Real's interest appeared earlier this month as the club looks to provide stiffer competition to an ageing Marcelo than existing understudy Sergio... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2KiqM5H

rica ​Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are rumoured to be the clubs still keeping an eye on Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho, with this summer's Copa America now set to be a potentially defining few weeks in the Brazilian's future. Coutinho has failed to justify the €160m transfer from Liverpool that made him the third most expensive player in history in January 2018 and Barça have been increasingly rumoured in recent weeks to be ready to cut their losses and sell him... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2QyHXRB

South Africa to also host emerging teams' series against Bangladesh in July from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2W0p6jd

ours ​Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is alleged to have been informed by the club that he can leave Old Trafford this summer, with Inter in particular linked with a move for the Belgian. Lukaku scored 27 goals in his debut season for United in 2017/18 after joining in a deal worth £75m plus add-ons, but a disappointing second year has brought serious doubt about his future. The player himself has semi-regularly flirted with the idea of moving to Italy and playing in Serie A, while... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/30Va5D6

Live Report of the World Cup 2019 opener between England and South Africa from The Oval, London from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2VZipOj

​Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has admitted that he is 'jealous' of the current Reds team because he never got the chance to play for manager Jurgen Klopp, with the former Anfield captain revealing his regret that their paths never crossed. After 26 years with his boyhood club, Gerrard left Liverpool in the summer of 2015 to finish his career with LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer, with Klopp arriving on Merseyside to replace the sacked Brendan Rodgers as manager just five months later.... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2KfElmb

'80 ​West Ham have introduced their new home and away kit for next season, inspired by the Hammers’ historic 1980 FA Cup-winning team that included Billy Bonds and Trevor Brooking. West Ham extended their deal with Umbro earlier this month, meaning their contract with the sport manufacturers is to run through until 2023, and the company has gone about offering a vastly differing design to that of the previous campaign. The home strip in particular features a striking sky blue upper section to... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2JNDs58

​Arsenal manager Unai Emery has claimed that the club can still attract high-quality players for next season despite missing out on the Champions League. The Gunners were thrashed 4-1 by London rivals Chelsea in the Europa League final on Wednesday evening in Baku, after a disastrous second half. The result meant that Arsenal will play in the Europa League next season for the third consecutive year, but the Spaniard wasn't overly concerned by the implications of Wednesday's result on their... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2KbMfgw

​Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri will speak to the club this week regarding his future after leading his side to the Europa League title, claiming after the game that he's done enough to merit his stay at helm of the Blues next season. The Blues comfortably beat London rivals Arsenal 4-1 in Baku thanks to second half goals from Olivier Giroud and Pedro, as well as a brace for Eden Hazard. The trophy is the Italian's first in his managerial career, and following a week of intense speculation... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2QuxJkU

Chelsea 4-Arsenal 1 Chelsea and Arsenal clashed in Baku on Wednesday evening for the right to lift the Europa League trophy. Prior to 2019’s final, Arsenal had never won the Europa League while Chelsea had won it back in 2013, seeing off Benfica. The final certainly attracted headlines in the build-up to Wednesday, largely because Henrikh Mkhitaryan chose not to travel over safety concerns. But despite the politics heading into the game, the final was very entertaining, at least the second half was anyway. Here are three of the key talking points from the 2019 Europa League final. A general view of UEFA Europa League logo prior to the UEFA Europa League final at The Olympic Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images) 1. Has Hazard played his final game for Chelsea? One of the biggest talking points coming out of the final will likely be if it was Eden Hazard’s last game for Chelsea. The Belgian has had an excellent 2018/19 season, scoring

Liverpool vs Tottenham Liverpool have a chance to win their first trophy under Jurgen Klopp this coming Saturday. The Reds are without any trophy since 2012 when they won the League Cup. They have also not won the Champions League since 2005 when they beat AC Milan. Liverpool are favourites heading into Saturday’s game against Tottenham. Jurgen Klopp’s side beat Tottenham twice in the Premier League this past season and finished 26 points above them. Liverpool have a largely fit squad to face Tottenham but Klopp has confirmed that Naby Keita will miss the final due to injury. Keita will not be fit to face Tottenham. “[There is] no chance for Naby,” revealed Klopp. “He is really progressing well, we will see how it will work out for him for the Africa Cup of Nations. We don’t know that yet.” #LFC — Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) May 28, 2019 LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 29: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool scores his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Liverpoo

Aurier’s poor 2018/19 season Serge Aurier arrived at Tottenham in August of 2017 from Ligue 1 outfit PSG for a fee in the region of £22.5m. Aurier had an ok debut season in England, managing 17 Premier League appearances, in which he scored two and assisted two. However, the 2018/19 campaign has been one to forget for Aurier. Even with Kieran Trippier in such awful form, the Ivorian has still struggled for game time and has amassed a dismal eight PL appearances this past season. Aurier has travelled with Tottenham to Madrid for the Champions League final but it is unlikely he will start. Our confirmed travelling squad for the #UCLfinal #MarchToMadrid #COYS pic.twitter.com/ScBwhYL3u5 — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 29, 2019 BURNLEY, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 23: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on February 23, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive B

​From Baku - Just three months ago, swathes of the Chelsea fans sang it with vigour, disgust and impatience: 'F*ck Sarriball' - it was the response to losing 2-0 at home to Manchester United in the FA Cup. He's had a rough first year in England, Maurizio Sarri. He wasn't brought to Chelsea because of a storied history of lifting trophies, like most who fell before him, but a style of play. An identity. His philosophy. We've spent most of his first year in London waiting to see what all that... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2wqxu18

Isn’t it strange how a one off game has the power to define a whole season? During the 2018/19 campaign, Arsenal weren’t much worse than Tottenham Hotspur or Chelsea - who both finished a few points above them in the Premier League - however, it almost felt ominous that Arsenal would find a way on to Europe’s top table via an unpopular backdoor, in the back-end of Baku, Azerbaijan. Given the distance travelled, given the slightly eerie atmosphere in the stadium, given the amount of empty seats... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2EGXsC1

lory ​Chelsea have won the 2019 Europa League after four goals in 23 minutes sealed a convincing win over London rivals Arsenal in Baku. In a first half containing little quality, Granit Xhaka's long range effort clipped the bar on its way over, before Olivier Giroud had the best opportunity of the first period following an excellent counter-attack, but his low driven effort was brilliantly saved by Petr Cech. The Blues took the lead in the 49th minute when Emerson's teasing low cross was met... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2X9wxWK

tory Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard has announced that he believes he has played his last ever game for the club. The Belgium international was the star of the show in Chelsea Europa League final success over Arsenal, scoring two goals while also picking up an assist for the match-winning strike. But all the talk of the final has centred around Hazard's future in west London, having been heavily linked with Real Madrid, and the 28-year-old confirmed after Chelsea's win in Baku that the Europa... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2KdOWOK

ions ​It was all to play for between London rivals in Baku. A place in next season's Champions League. A European trophy. A place in history, for either Unai Emery or Maurizio Sarri. Arsenal were the side most under pressure ahead of kick-off, with their opponents Chelsea having already booked their place in the Champions League next year, but some nerves for Kepa Arrizabalaga nearly presented Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with an early opening goal. What’s that all about from Kepa, easy catch and... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2QwIqU3

​Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson insists that he hasn't paid any attention to the Champions League runners-up medal he picked up last year, adding that he wants to make their defeat in Kyiv 'irrelevant' by beating Tottenham on Saturday. The Scotland international has been one of Liverpool's star players over the last two seasons and he's been key in securing back-to-back Champions League finals for the club, with just Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham standing in their way from European... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2Qw4xdr

Be it a cup final triumph, a victory in a bitter rivalry game, or an unlikely comeback win, a football supporter's memory of a season can often come down to one single game. For some teams, this one game will be obvious. For others, trying to whittle it down to one game is too difficult. For a few, trying to recall any game from this season causes more pain than it's worth. But every supporter, no matter how pessimistic they may be, will have that one moment where they truly believed. They had... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/30PlFQh

​EA Sports' FIFA 19 has dropped its latest update which includes a free downloadable mode to play at the 2019 Women's World Cup. The tournament itself kicks off in less than two weeks time, with reigning champions the USWNT expecting to face tough competition from England, Germany and hosts France. To celebrate this year's Women's World Cup, the latest instalment in the popular video game series FIFA has provided a free update for all its players to download a playable version of the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/30U229p

​Arsenal and Chelsea head to Azerbaijan to face off in the Europa League final in Baku on Wednesday night, as both clubs look to clinch their first piece of silverware this season. The midweek affair presents ​Chelsea with the opportunity to win their first major competition since the arrival of manager Maurizio Sarri last summer. The Italian boss has never won a major trophy before, and will be hoping to put that right against ​Arsenal. The Gunners on the other hand can, not only win a first... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2QtcSi4

​Arsenal will take on Chelsea on Wednesday evening in the Europa League final, a game which has been somewhat overshadowed by the controversy surrounding where it is to be played.  The Baku showpiece is not only the Gunners' chance at a first European trophy in 25 years, but also their final opportunity to play Champions League football next season. ​Chelsea meanwhile could win their third major European title since 2012, but may be the farewell match for manager Maurizio Sarri and star... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2MnCX3Q

Pattinson also met with Australia coach Justin Langer in Southampton last week to map out a plan over the coming months, which is likely to include more four-day games from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2HIS1Vc

The opener struck her maiden T20I century to help West Indies clinch the series 3-0 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2EEubba

India believe they have reason to not aim too high because of their bowling attack. England think they need to aim higher because they don't have the out-and-out wicket-takers from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2IbvYFQ

Former England opener falls for 90 before arrival of rain gives the visitors a glimmer of hope from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2YYCVkm

Middlesex extend lead to 352 in pursuit of first win after much of the day lost to rain from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2QvXHVj

Another 50-plus score in a season in which he currently averages more than 100 kept Yorkshire afloat from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2JHiKDG

Australia international scores third ton of the season as Sussex bowlers continue to be repelled from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2YY5gXF

Regular breakthroughs on rain-interrupted day leave Leicestershire needing something special from their No. 3 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://es.pn/2JMzQQS

​The big transfer story this week has revolved around Real Madrid centre-back Sergio Ramos and his future at the Bernabeu. Club president Florentino Perez revealed his captain has asked to leave the 13-time European champions this summer, with rumours circulating that the 33-year-old could settle in China for the remainder of his playing days. But why? Sergio Ramos has asked to leave Real Madrid C.F. this summer! 😳 Where will he be playing next season? pic.twitter.com/ZgfgrifwlV — 90min... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2wt5Kca

Monaco are interested in Serge Aurier and have already entered negotiations with Tottenham in an effort to sign the Ivory Coast full back this summer. Two years after the north London club swooped in for the then PSG right back as a replacement for Manchester City bound Kyle Walker, Spurs are willing to sell the 26-year-old for the right price, believed to be around £15m, considerably less than the £23m they initially forked out. According to ​France Football, Monaco are interested in bringing... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://bit.ly/2YRB8xl