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Barcelona announce new contract for manager Hansi FlickBarcelona have announced that manager Hansi Flick has put pen to paper on a new contract at the club. The German manager has extended his deal by a year, after a successful second season at Camp Nou, securing the La Liga title and the Spanish Supercup.The Blaugrana, who played their final home game of the season on Sunday night against Real Betis, announced that Flick had extended his deal until 2028. Interim President Rafa Yuste and Sportin

Dybala celebrates Roma’s derby win with cheeky dig at GuendouziPaulo Dybala celebrated Roma’s victory against Lazio, taunting ex-Biancocelesti star Mattéo Guendouzi, now at Fenerbahce: ‘Even though my friend wasn’t there, I still had fun.’Roma secured a massive 2-0 win in the Rome Derby on Sunday, breaking into the top four thanks to Juventus’ 2-0 home loss against Fiorentina.Dybala celebrated Roma’s crucial victory on Instagram with a cheeky dig at ex-Lazio star Guendouzi.“Even though my friend

Roma season over for Ndicka, World Cup with Ivory Coast now at riskReports in Italy confirm that centre-back Evan Ndicka has suffered an injury that will end his season with Roma and has also put his place at the 2026 World Cup with the Ivory Coast at risk.Roma season over for NdickaAccording to reports from Sport Mediaset, Ndicka suffered a second-degree lesion of his right hamstring during the Derby della Capitale between rivals Roma and Lazio in Serie A on Sunday.The injury will definitely ru

Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill says there has been "a lot of hyperbole" surrounding the scenes following the club's Premiership title win on Saturday.O'Neill's side scored two late goals to snatch the league from Hearts, after which Celtic fans invaded the Parkhead pitch.Hearts players left the stadium immediately while still in their kits due to what the Tynecastle club say was a "menacing and threatening atmosphere inside the stadium".When it was put

Report – Unnamed former player set to join Mourinho’s staff at Real MadridAccording to journalist Miguel Serrano in Ok Diario, it has come to light that Jose Mourinho wants a former Real Madrid player working closely alongside the squad once he officially returns to the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season.The identity of the former player has not yet been revealed, but the intention behind the appointment appears very clear.Following a season filled with dressing room tension, public disa

Derek McInnes believes Heart of Midlothian can use this season as a springboard once they recover from the hurt of the final day. The Edinburgh side needed to avoid defeat at Celtic Park on Saturday to become champions of Scotland for the first time since 1960 but conceded two late goals in a 3-1 defeat.Having been top of the table since September, Hearts finished second on 80 points, two behind Celtic."In the cold light of day, when we look back, there's been so much positivity from wh

Jose Mourinho is reportedly set to make a sensational return to Real Madrid as head coach, 13 years after his initial departure from the Spanish giants. The 63-year-old Portuguese manager is poised to take over from Alvaro Arbeloa, who stepped in after Xabi Alonso was sacked in January. Alonso was appointed the new Chelsea manager on Sunday, and now Mourinho is set to be named as his long-term replacement at Real Madrid.Real Madrid, despite securing a guaranteed second-place finish in La Liga, c

Carvajal is the second-most decorated player in Real Madrid history, winning one trophy fewer than Luka Modric [Getty Images]Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club at the end of this season after two spells at the Santiago Bernabeu covering 23 years.Carvajal, 34, who has made 450 appearances for Madrid, scoring 14 goals, will be out of contract when his current deal expires at the end of June.The Madrid-born right-back is a club legend and one of the most decorated players in hist

Lamine Yamal will miss Spain’s first World Cup game, doubt for the secondBarcelona forward Lamine Yamal is set to miss the start of Spain’s World Cup campaign in what would be a major setback for the Spanish national team.According to information revealed by The Athletic, the teenage winger is still recovering from the hamstring injury he suffered during Barcelona’s La Liga victory against Celta Vigo last month.Notably, the current expectation is that he will not be ready in time for Spain’s ope

Report: Xabi Alonso’s response to Liverpool played huge part in FSG’s decisionFSG Hold Their Nerve Amid Growing PressureThere is a stubbornness about Liverpool FC under Fenway Sports Group that has often delivered success when rivals lost their heads. It is part of the club’s modern identity. Data-driven recruitment, patience in the market and faith in long-term planning rebuilt Liverpool into serial contenders again. Yet this latest test surrounding Arne Slot may be the most volatile of all.The

Barcelona star ruled out of World Cup due to shock foot surgeryBarcelona star Fermin Lopez will not be part of Spain’s squad this summer that heads to the United States, Canada and Mexico for the 2026 World Cup. The 23-year-old suffered a surprise injury against Real Betis which has turned out to be much more serious than first thought.Lopez participated in Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Real Betis on Sunday night, but was taken off at half-time with pain in his foot. It was not believed to be serious

Official: Hansi Flick renews contract with Barcelona until 2028FC Barcelona have officially announced that manager Hansi Flick has signed a new contract with the club until the summer of 2028.The German tactician’s previous deal stood to expire in the summer of 2027, but Barça have now added another year to it, securing the manager’s commitment until 2028.On top of that, the new deal is expected to contain an option to further extend Flick’s stay at the club for an additional twelve months until

Report: Aston Villa may rival La Liga giants for Manchester United starMarcus Rashford’s Barcelona Future Enters Crucial PhaseBarça Weigh Rashford Cost Against Sporting ValueWith the LaLiga title secured, Barcelona’s focus has shifted towards squad planning for 2026-2027, and Marcus Rashford’s future has become one of the club’s most delicate decisions.According to Mundo Deportivo, Hansi Flick has approved Rashford staying at Barça, while the club’s sporting department also favours keeping him.

🚨Official: Hansi Flick signs new deal with BarçaThe German coach has signed an extension to remain in charge of the Blaugrana side until 2028.He had already confirmed it in the press room, but today the club has officially announced it. Hansi Flick will remain Barcelona coach until 2028.With a new league title under his belt in his two years as head of the dressing room, the German has earned the trust of a board that continues to back him.He now faces a rebuild with possible departures and a nu

🚨 Official: Flick signs a new deal at Barcelona!The adventure continues.Hansi Flick and FC Barcelona, the love story goes on!Barça officially announced on Monday afternoon that their coach has extended his contract until 2028, just a few days after winning a second straight Liga title.This decision will no doubt be unanimously welcomed by the socios, given how much Flick has impressed with his style of play and communication.In addition to strengthening Barça’s dominance on the domestic stage, t

Manchester City simply must win at Bournemouth on Tuesday to keep the pressure on Arsenal in the title race heading into the final game of the season on Sunday. WATCH — Bournemouth vs Manchester CityPep Guardiola's side have taken the title race to the final week of the season, which is a big achievement given where they were at a few months ago. They beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final on Saturday to secure a domestic cup double and even if they know their chances of winning the title are

Ndicka ruled out for Verona, Pellegrini and Kone doubtfulIt seemed impossible, but Roma will enter the final matchday against Verona with their fate in their hands. The Giallorossi, after their derby victory and Juventus’ simultaneous defeat in Turin against Fiorentina, are finally in fourth place in the table and “only” need to win their final match to return to Europe’s top club competition. In yesterday’s derby, however, Ndicka was injured. The Ivorian center-back was forced off during the fi

Roma’s Summer Rebuild Could Reshape The Club Before The New Serie A SeasonRoma’s next transfer window will be a test of how far Gian Piero Gasperini’s project can move in one summer. The league table may suggest the team is close to Champions League level, but the underlying shape of the squad says the rebuild still has hard choices attached.Roma enter the closing stretch of 2025/26 in fifth place, on 64 points from 35 games, with a win rate of four-in-seven; that compares with 82 points and a w

Betfred Super LeagueBradford (6) 16Tries: Blake, Ryan Goals: Atkin 4Hull FC (4) 14Tries: Batchelor, Litten Goals: Hardaker 3Bradford Bulls ended their five-match winless run with a narrow victory over 12-man Hull FC.There were no tries in the first 40 minutes as home side led 6-4 thanks to three Chris Atkin penalties, in reply to two from Zak Hardaker.The game moved further in to the Bulls' favour when Yusuf Aydin was sent off for the Black and Whites for a tip tackle on Caleb Aekins and Waq

Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane has issued a stark challenge to his squad, insisting they must prove their consistency to incoming manager Xabi Alonso as the club’s underwhelming season draws to a close.Alonso’s appointment on a four-year deal, which was confirmed on Sunday, has ignited optimism that Chelsea are ready to learn from past missteps and emerge from a prolonged period of underachievement. The 44-year-old, a favoured candidate throughout the selection process, is internally