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Athletic Bilbao keeps successful coach on board
Athletic Bilbao has extended the contract of coach Ernesto Valverde. The 61-year-old Spaniard will remain with the club until 2026.

Top clubs chasing ‘shaken-up’ Cherki: ‘You shouldn’t go easy on him’
There is a strong chance that Rayan Cherki will leave Olympique Lyon this summer. According to L'Équipe, Aston Villa is the latest top club to join the list of suitors hoping to lure the 21-year-old into a move. The Lyon playmaker could make his debut for the national team next month.

Arteta praises recovering Timber: 'Not just a player, but a leader'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Wednesday that Jurriën Timber will miss the final match of the season. Speaking ahead of the season finale against Southampton, the Spaniard was full of praise for the Dutch international, who underwent surgery on Tuesday.

Real Madrid bids farewell to Ancelotti: 'Gracias, Carlo'
Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid will part ways after this season, as confirmed by Los Blancos. The disappointing results this season led to the departure of the successful coach, who won the Champions League three times with the club. His contract in Madrid was set to run until mid-2026.

UEFA regulations hinder Crystal Palace's participation in the Europa League
Crystal Palace recently caused a sensation by winning the FA Cup final at the expense of Manchester City, but it is still highly uncertain whether that will actually lead to a Europa League adventure. The London club is entitled to a spot in the tournament, but UEFA regulations are creating complications.

Front pages full of tension: Italian newspapers fuel Scudetto fever
The Italian newspapers are heavily hyping up the potential conclusion of Serie A on Friday evening. Napoli and Inter Milan will play their final matches of the Italian league at the same time, with both teams still in contention for the title.

Bayern fears Liverpool in battle for top transfer
Bayern Munich fears competition from Liverpool in the race for Florian Wirtz, according to reports from Germany. The Bundesliga champions have made the Bayer Leverkusen star their top priority, but they are aware that Liverpool also has a strong position.

Rodri back with City after 240 days: 'He still needs months and months'
In the shadow of Kevin De Bruyne’s farewell, Rodri made his long-awaited return on Tuesday evening during Manchester City’s final home match against Bournemouth. City manager Pep Guardiola is very pleased with the return of the Ballon d'Or winner.

Special day for Liverpool and Slot: 'Fans have waited 35 years for this'
Arne Slot hopes that the supporters will enjoy the final home match against Crystal Palace this coming Sunday. Liverpool will receive the Premier League trophy, something that last happened five years ago under subdued circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will also bid farewell to Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Arteta aims for major trophy with Arsenal: 'Then we also have to be the best on the market'
Arsenal want to make a push for the league title next season. Summer reinforcements will be needed for that. One of the names on the list in London: Rodrygo.