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‎Portugal have won the UEFA Nations League for a second time, defeating European champions Spain 5-3 on penalties after an exhilarating 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena. In a high-octane clash filled with drama, goals, and standout performances, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered once again on the big stage, while left-back Nuno Mendes was exceptional at both ends. Diogo Costa capped off the night with a vital penalty save to hand Portugal the title. ‎ ‎ Cristiano Ronaldo scores, Nuno Mendes dazzles, and Diogo Costa seals it as Portugal beat Spain on penalties in Nations League final thriller. ‎ Getty/GOAL ‎ ‎Spain started strong, slicing through Portugal’s defence with intricate passing. Their early pressure paid off in the 21st minute when a miscleared cross by Joao Neves fell to Martin Zubimendi, who calmly slotted home. But Portugal responded swiftly, with Ronaldo’s intelligent hold-up play allowing Pedro Neto to pick out Mendes. The Paris Saint-Germain defender blasted a low eff...

In one of the most memorable days in Crystal Palace's history, the Eagles soared to their first-ever major trophy with a stunning 1-0 win over Manchester City in the 2025 FA Cup Final at Wembley. A magical goal from Eberechi Eze and an inspired performance from goalkeeper Dean Henderson etched this date – May 17, 2025 – into south London legend. ‎ Crystal Palace beat Man City 1-0 to win the 2025 FA Cup. Eberechi Eze scores, Dean Henderson saves. First-ever trophy for the Eagles! ‎Getty Images Sport (3) ‎ ‎History Made Under the Wembley Arch ‎ ‎This was more than just a cup final – it was the crowning moment of Crystal Palace’s 119-year journey, a triumph over one of football's greatest modern dynasties. Facing heavy favourites Manchester City, Oliver Glasner’s men defied the odds and delivered a masterclass in grit, unity, and tactical discipline. ‎ ‎Eberechi Eze: The Man, The Moment ‎ ‎The decisive moment came just after the quarter-hour mark. A composed build-up f...

‎Barcelona’s explosive wide men turned Sunday’s Clasico on its head, as Raphinha and Lamine Yamal lit up a pulsating 4-3 comeback win over Real Madrid. The result leaves Hansi Flick’s side seven points clear atop La Liga with just three games remaining, bringing a potential league title tantalizingly close. ‎ ‎' Lamine Yamine. ' ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎What began as a disaster for the Catalans—conceding twice to Kylian Mbappe inside the first 15 minutes—was transformed into a showcase of offensive brilliance. Despite their rocky start, Barcelona responded with fire. Eric Garcia headed home to halve the deficit, before Yamal curled in a stunning equalizer and Raphinha capped a sensational 25-minute blitz with a relentless double. ‎ ‎Madrid struck first when Wojciech Szczesny clumsily brought down Mbappe in the area, who then converted from the spot. The Frenchman added another shortly after via a rapid counterattack, capitalizing on defensive lapses. Barca’s fortunes...

‎In a spectacular Copa del Rey final under the lights in Seville, Barcelona claimed a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory over Real Madrid, with Jules Koundé transforming from scapegoat to saviour in a chaotic and emotional finale. ‎ ‎Jules Koundé the Hero as Barcelona Beat Real Madrid 3-2 in Thrilling Copa del Rey Final. ‎ Getty Images  ‎ ‎Barcelona, aggressive and composed from the opening whistle, dominated the early exchanges. Hansi Flick’s side set the tone with relentless pressing and sharp transitions, suffocating Real Madrid’s build-up and establishing early control over possession. ‎ ‎The breakthrough came just before the half-hour mark, and it was a thing of beauty. Lamine Yamal, electric on the right flank, stood up Fran García and waited patiently before laying the ball back to Pedri in acres of space. The midfielder struck first-time from outside the area, curling a sensational effort into the top-left corner to give Barcelona a deserved 1-0 lead. ‎ ‎Madrid fa...

‎Manchester City edged a dramatic 2-1 victory over Aston Villa thanks to a last-gasp goal from converted right-back Matheus Nunes, keeping their Champions League ambitions firmly alive while dealing a blow to Villa’s hopes. ‎ Matheus Nunes' stoppage-time winner lifts Man City over Aston Villa in crucial UCL clash. ‎Getty Images Sport (3) ‎ ‎The match, held at the Etihad Stadium, exploded into life within seconds as Marcus Rashford rattled the post just 18 seconds after kickoff, sending an early warning to the hosts. However, City responded in style, taking the lead in the seventh minute when Omar Marmoush carved through the Villa defence to tee up Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese playmaker's shot, though not perfectly struck, evaded Emiliano Martinez and nestled into the back of the net. ‎ ‎Villa drew level 11 minutes later under controversial circumstances. A clumsy challenge by Ruben Dias on Jacob Ramsey was penalized after a prolonged VAR review. Despite City’s pro...

Real Madrid left the Estadio de Mendizorrotza with all three points on Saturday night, but not without scars. In a disjointed, ill-tempered affair, Carlo Ancelotti’s side ground out a 1-0 win over Alaves thanks to a brilliant strike from Eduardo Camavinga—despite playing with 10 men for over 50 minutes after Kylian Mbappe’s shocking dismissal. Real Madrid survive Alaves scare as Mbappe sees red. Getty Images Sport  The French forward was shown a straight red card late in the first half for a reckless two-footed stamp on Antonio Blanco, leaving Real Madrid on the back foot in a game they never quite controlled. But Alaves failed to capitalize on their man advantage, and Los Blancos held firm, keeping pace in the La Liga title race—still four points behind leaders Barcelona. Madrid’s first-half performance was nervy and uneven. They never asserted themselves in midfield, and the hosts showed early attacking ambition. Raul Asencio thought he'd headed home the opener from a...

Manchester City staged a stirring comeback to claim a potentially season-defining 5-2 win over Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium, climbing into fourth in the Premier League and reviving their push for Champions League qualification. De Bruyne shines as Manchester City storm back to overcome Crystal Palace in 5-2 thriller. Getty Images (3) ‎ ‎Veteran playmaker Kevin De Bruyne was at the heart of the turnaround, delivering a vintage display that saw him score, assist, and dominate the midfield. With City trailing by two goals inside 21 minutes, the Belgian’s leadership and flair proved decisive in swinging the momentum. ‎ ‎Palace stunned the home crowd early when Ismaila Sarr broke free down the right and squared for Eberechi Eze to convert with ease after just six minutes. The visitors doubled their lead midway through the first half via USMNT international Chris Richards, who headed in a corner as goalkeeper Ederson misjudged his punch — marking Palace’s 14th set-piece g...

‎Arsenal have taken a giant step toward the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, pulling off what could arguably be the most remarkable result in the history of the Emirates Stadium. On Tuesday night, the Gunners delivered a nearly flawless performance, thrashing holders Real Madrid 3-0 in a thrilling encounter that leaves Mikel Arteta’s men on the cusp of European glory. ' Arsenal 's ' Rice. ' Getty Images  ‎ ‎A Fast-Paced First Half with Early Drama ‎ ‎The match started at a frenetic pace, with both sides displaying their attacking intent early on. Arsenal almost found themselves ahead inside the opening five minutes when Antonio Rudiger’s clearance deflected off Eduardo Camavinga and narrowly missed Thibaut Courtois’ post. The Gunners were left wondering if that was a missed opportunity as a VAR review also cleared a possible handball by Raul Asencio in the penalty area. ‎ ‎Real Madrid responded with their own chances. Vinicius Junior flashed a shot ...

‎Manchester United squandered a prime opportunity to secure a derby win over a lacklustre Manchester City, with the match ending in a disappointing 0-0 draw at Old Trafford. Despite being the more dominant side throughout, United lacked the clinical edge needed to break down their neighbours and complete a crucial double over them this season. ‎ ‎ Manchester United fail to capitalize on Manchester City's weakness in goalless derby. ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎United looked the more positive team, displaying better attacking intent and creating more opportunities, but their finishing left much to be desired. Striker Rasmus Hojlund, in particular, was ineffective in the final third, failing to make his presence felt in key areas. His display was yet another example of missed potential, as the Danish forward remained anonymous in a game that demanded a decisive touch. ‎ ‎Wing-back Patrick Dorgu also had a frustrating evening. On several occasions, he found himself in promising...

‎Chelsea secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, regaining a spot in the Premier League's top four in an ill-tempered affair at Stamford Bridge. The win lifted Chelsea above Manchester City and Newcastle United, while Spurs' disappointing record at the venue persisted, with only one win there since 1990. ‎ ‎' Cole Palmer. ' ‎Getty Images Sport  ‎ ‎For Tottenham, the loss left them struggling in 14th place, with 34 points from 30 games, intensifying the pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou. The match saw Postecoglou involved in a heated exchange with supporters, further exacerbating the team's woes. ‎ ‎Chelsea nearly went ahead within the first minute when Trevoh Chalobah's long ball found Nicolas Jackson, whose collision with goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario resulted in a shot that struck the post. Shortly afterward, Malo Gusto's powerful strike had the half of Stamford Bridge fooled as it narrowly missed the upright. ‎ ‎As ...

‎Barcelona booked their place in the Copa del Rey final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate win. Ferran Torres' first-half strike was the difference, as the Blaugrana now prepare for a highly anticipated final against Real Madrid. ‎ Barcelona triumph at Atletico Madrid to reach Copa del Rey final. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎The match began in a similar vein to the thrilling 4-4 draw in the first leg, with both teams attacking freely. Early drama saw Atletico’s Cesar Azpilicueta undergo a VAR review for a possible red card after fouling Barcelona’s Raphinha in the opening minutes. However, the referee opted for just a yellow card. ‎ ‎Barcelona’s breakthrough came just before the half-hour mark when Lamine Yamal delivered a perfectly timed pass to Ferran Torres. The stand-in striker, replacing the injured Robert Lewandowski, coolly slotted the ball into the bottom corner to give Barcelona a crucial ...

‎Barcelona have successfully reclaimed their two-point lead atop La Liga, securing a resounding 4-1 victory over Girona. Under the guidance of Hansi Flick, Barcelona produced a clinical performance, highlighted by Robert Lewandowski’s brace and Lamine Yamal’s deflected free-kick. ‎ ‎Barcelona player ratings vs Girona. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎The match began with Barcelona exerting pressure early on. They dominated the opening 10 minutes, testing Girona's defense with several attempts on goal. Fermin Lopez, who was involved in the action early, thought he had won a penalty after being fouled in the area. However, a VAR review overturned the decision, awarding Girona a free-kick instead. ‎ ‎The first half saw Barcelona come close on numerous occasions. Ronald Araujo nearly opened the scoring with a header from a corner, but Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga made a remarkable save to deny him. Despite their efforts, Barcelona’s attack was frustrated by Girona’s resolute defense, ...

Arsenal are nearly assured of a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals after a resounding 7-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta's side delivered a commanding performance, with only a late penalty from PSV marring their otherwise perfect display. Arsenal 's dominant 7-1 win over PSV puts them on the brink of Champions League quarter-finals. Getty Images  PSV initially threatened when Ismael Saibari’s shot rattled the crossbar during a quick counter-attack. However, Arsenal swiftly responded, with Declan Rice threading a ball into the box for Jurrien Timber, who converted with a close-range header. The Gunners quickly made it 2-0 as Myles Lewis-Skelly's precise delivery set up Ethan Nwaneri for a powerful strike into the net. Arsenal were gifted a third goal when Ryan Flamingo was penalized, allowing Mikel Merino to calmly finish past PSV’s goalkeeper, Walter Benitez. PSV pulled one back after Thomas Par...

The France captain scored three goals to lead Carlo Ancelotti's team to a resounding victory at the Bernabeu. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick, while the rest of Real Madrid's assault hummed, leading Los Blancos to a 3-1 victory against Manchester City, securing their Champions League qualification. Kylian Mbappe ft. ' Real Madrid vs Manchester City. ' Getty Images Sport  The summer signing was at his harsh and direct best, finishing off slick movements on three consecutive occasions as Madrid demonstrated their ability to be dominant in Europe. Los Blancos took the lead after four minutes, thanks to Raul Asencio's wonde...

For the first time in 63 years, the Red Devils suffered their fourth successive defeat in all competitions after a disastrous first half performance. Joshua Zirkzee and Casemiro disgraced themselves in Manchester United's genuinely shambolic defeat against Newcastle, bringing the team's current low point into closer perspective. The final score was only 2-0, but it was humiliating since the Red Devils had one of their worst first-half performances in the Premier League. ' Casemiro. ' Getty Images Sport Alexander Isak headed a high-flying Newcastle ahead in just the fourth minute following the hosts' poor defending, and Joelinton made it even easy to score the second. United looked very pathetic, and Ruben Amorim humiliated Zirkzee by removing him after only 33 minutes. Kobbie Mainoo changed things, and in the second half, United looked at least a little like themselves, and they should have pulled one back. But nothing can erase the team's disastrous...