South African football news

Twelve years ago Arsenal keeper David Raya made his debut for non-league Southport; on Saturday he plays in the Champions League final - this is how he got there.

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Defender will depart Anfield on a free transfer France international linked with Paris Saint-Germain Ibrahima Konaté looks set to leave Liverpool after failing to agree a contract extension. The 27-year-old’s representatives have been in extensive talks with the club about extending his five-year stay at Anfield but…

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Arsenal striker scored the winner in the final five years ago and is determined to make up for being ‘in a bad place’ when injured this season When Kai Havertz thinks back to the 2021 Champions League final, he can’t help smiling. Chelsea’s surprise victory over Manchester City in Porto still feels like yesterday fo…

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Barcelona weigh up move for Piero Hincapie, Ruben Dias instructs agents to explore move away from Manchester City, Liverpool pushing for quick agreement with Yan Diomande, plus more.

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Tottenham are close to signing Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi on a free transfer.

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Burnley striker Lyle Foster is named in South Africa's World Cup squad as the country prepare to play in the tournament finals for the first time since they hosted the 2010 competition.

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Josh Kroenke says there will be no ‘standing still’ Extending Mikel Arteta’s contract the ‘utmost priority’ Josh Kroenke has promised that ­Arsenal will strengthen their squad even if they are crowned European champions for the first time and said rewarding Mikel Arteta with a new contract is an “utmost priority”. A…

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Hull City are charged by the Football Association over discriminatory chanting in their FA Cup defeat by Chelsea.

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Some Newcastle fans are pleased to cash in, but the winger’s pedigree in the Champions League is unquestionable José Mourinho was a man on a mission. Once the final whistle blew, he made a beeline for Anthony Gordon and not only embraced the England winger, but whispered four words in his ear. “You are too much,” wa…

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Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Described as “a feel-good final” at kick-off by commentator Adam Summerton, last night’s Tin Pot decider between Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano could scarcely have been more gloopy. It was a match contested by two clubs that serve as the beating hearts of their…

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With Oliver Glasner departing and key players coveted by big clubs, Conference League winners’ future is unclear After everything Steve Parish has been through over the past 12 months, he was just about able to compose himself. The man who fell in love with Crystal Palace as an 11-year-old schoolboy when they reache…

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Jurriën Timber’s likely unavailability means a reshuffle that will affect selections in all areas of the side It would be easy to look at Saturday’s Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal and see it as a battle of attack versus defence, of beauty against pragmatism, of French elan against Eng…

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Anthony Gordon's goal return in Europe coupled with his speed, aggression and work ethic suggests there is a lot more to come from the England international.

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Southampton must be "very careful" over their debts and fiscal position, says football finance expert Kieran Maguire.

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Mark Langdon, Paul Watson and Ed Aarons as Crystal Palace win the Europa Conference League Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email . On today’s podcast: another trophy for Crystal Palace. At the start of last season they had only ever won…

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The Premier League sides will face off at the home of Scottish rugby this summer as part of their pre-season preparations.

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Portuguese club come from a city of 19,000 people and their stadium holds 2,400 – next season they’ll be up against the best in Europe, and they can’t wait For the first time ever, the blue-and-garnet colours of SCU Torreense will be worn in a continental tournament. Based in the city of Torres Vedras, about 30 mile…

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The mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani takes his Arsenal super-fandom up a notch by attending Eid al-Adha prayers in the Bronx wearing an Arsenal-themed tunic.

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Crystal Palace are waiting on an answer from Andoni Iraola but Coventry boss Frank Lampard could be a plan B for the Conference League winners.

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Club ready to resist offers for trio amid mounting interest Bournemouth hope to agree new contract with Alex Scott Bournemouth are determined to resist any summer offers for Eli Junior Kroupi, Rayan and Alex Scott with mounting interest in the trio. The club are confident Scott will sign a new long-term contract des…

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How does the current Arsenal side measure up against the 2006 team who were last in a Champions League final? Take your pick.

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