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Injury forces Boilesen to retire: 'It hurts to say goodbye'
After more than 250 matches in professional football, Nicolai Boilesen will play his final game as a professional on Sunday. The 33-year-old defender is being forced to retire due to ongoing injury problems.
Lamine Yamal modest: 'Never asked to become the highest-paid player'
Lamine Yamal took a modest approach during contract negotiations with Barcelona. That’s what sporting director Deco revealed in an interview with RAC1. He also expressed his amazement at the maturity of the 17-year-old star: "You rarely see something like this."
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.
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.
Hilarity: Maddison gives interview to get back at Roy Keane
James Maddison has humorously added a new chapter to his peculiar relationship with Roy Keane, who criticized the Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder earlier this season.
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.
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.
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.
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.