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Two dead, hundreds arrested during PSG Champions League celebrations

Around 200 people were injured, 21 of whom were policemen. One officer is in an induced coma after being hit in the face by fireworks.

Germany

Paris Saint-Germain beat Inter Milan 5-0 in Champions League final

The 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the final match marks the first-ever Champions League title for France's Paris Saint-Germain.

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Driver charged for ramming car into crowd amid Liverpool FC title fete

The city had been celebrating Liverpool's record-tying 20th Premier League title when the driver turned down a street full of fans and joy quickly turned to tragedy.

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2025 Champions League Final: Can PSG finally break through against Inter?

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Paris Saint-Germain meet Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich for the 2025 UEFA Champions League final.

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How Liverpool secured their historic 2024/25 Premier League title

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Liverpool will be officially crowned 2024/25 Premier League champions on the final day of the season.

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Prince William joins kickabout at Edinburgh community centre

Prince William laced up his boots in Edinburgh on Wednesday, joining a kickabout during a visit to Leith Community Centre with Street Soccer Scotland.

Spain

Five guilty of racist abuse of footballer Vinicius in landmark ruling

The case involving Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr is the first in Spain to classify racist abuse in a football stadium as a hate crime, according to LaLiga.

Culture news

Former football and BBC TV presenter to step down after Zionism post

The BBC has lost something of a national treasure. Gary Lineker has become almost as well known a broadcaster as he was a football player.

Spain

Car ploughs into a crowd of people outside Barcelona v Espanyol game

Catalan police called the incident an accident, adding that none of the victims sustained serious injuries.

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UEFA Women’s Champions League Final: Can Arsenal upset title-holders Barcelona?

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Barcelona are seeking a historic fourth title in five years, while Arsenal push through to the final after thrilling comebacks in the knockout stages.

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Real Madrid: Champions of Europe but the worst example to follow

Real Madrid go into Sunday's Clasico desperately needing to beat Barcelona. Not only is the La Liga title still to play for, Carlo Ancelotti's side desperately needs to rebuild their fortunes on and off the pitch in a season that's been marked by their protests about players, rules and referees.

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Exceeding expectations: Europe’s 2024/25 overachievers

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As the 2024/25 football season comes to a close across Europe, three teams have surpassed pre-season predictions.

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2026 FIFA World Cup: First four nations book their spot

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The identity of the 48 teams taking part at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are beginning to emerge, with four teams already qualifying for next year’s tournament.

United Kingdom

FA to ban transgender women from women's football in England

The decision comes in response to the Supreme Court's ruling last month that the term 'woman' in equality law refers to a 'biological woman'.

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2025 AFC Champions League Elite: Who will win Asian football’s biggest prize?

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The final stages of the inaugural AFC Champions League Elite will be contested in Jeddah, with eight teams vying for the title of Asia’s best club.

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San Lorenzo fans honour Pope Francis with memorial mass

Fans of Argentine football club San Lorenzo gathered at a chapel in Buenos Aires to honour the memory of Pope Francis, a lifelong supporter of the team.

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In pictures: Pope Francis and his love for 'the beautiful game'

Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to inviting legends like Messi and Maradona to the Vatican.

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The Basque Country's influence on Spanish football

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With its unique culture and regional pride, the Basque Country holds an important place in the history of Spanish football.

Italy

'Urban warfare': Rome derby violence leaves 24 police officers injured

One arrest was made, and at least €40,000 worth of garbage dumpsters were damaged following clashes involving fans of Roma and Lazio.

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When should football managers adapt their coaching philosophies?

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Clubs hire football managers based on their style of play. But when results go badly, should coaches change their principles for a short-term gain?