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Guardian — FootballSun, 31 May · 15:00Arne Slot’s axe was brutal but most Liverpool supporters agree he had to go | David Usher
Fan discontent boiled over last season but the head coach wasn’t the only one who made mistakes at the club Inevitable and necessary. Despite the continual briefings coming out of the UK side of the club’s operation, the silence from Liverpool’s American ownership was deafening. No vote of confidence, no contract ex…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 15:00Football Daily
A look back at the iconic 1990 World Cup held in Italy.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 14:13Scotland set off for World Cup - in pictures
Photographs from Scotland's World Cup departure, with Steve Clarke's squad on their way to the USA.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 31 May · 14:00Brighton 0-4 Manchester City: Women’s FA Cup final – live
⚽ FA Cup final updates from Wembley, kick-off 3pm BST ⚽ Vidosic driven by family tragedy | City target the double The players walk out of the tunnel and into the sunshine of a gorgeous afternoon at Wembley. It’s time for the 2026 FA Cup final. Andree Jeglertz talks to TNT Sports [On City’s successful season] We had…
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Guardian — FootballSun, 31 May · 14:00Arsenal’s Premier League trophy parade: title celebrations in north London – live
⚽ Hundreds of thousands attend London event (2pm BST) ⚽ PSG dash Arsenal’s Champions League dream | Mail John It’s available at the top of the page, and with this link, too. Continue reading...
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 13:05Hundreds arrested and police injured after Champions League riots in France
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 12:34South Africa made to look like fools after World Cup visa issues, says minister
The country's football association says it is working to resolve the problems that have delayed the team's departure to Mexico.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 31 May · 11:57What next for Liverpool? The major challenges facing Arne Slot’s successor
We look at the fault-lines within Anfield and what is needed in the aftermath of the head coach’s sacking Maybe Mohamed Salah’s style of communication was not the slickest but he was correct that Liverpool need to redefine the style of football they play. Everything on the pitch last season under Arne Slot felt very…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 11:27Fletcher chosen to replace Gilmour in Scotland squad
Manchester United teenager Tyler Fletcher is a late replacement for the injured Billy Gilmour in Scotland's World Cup squad.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 31 May · 09:24Arsenal fans amass for parade after heartbreak; hundreds arrested in Paris during celebrations – matchday live
⚽ Pre-match news before Brighton v Manchester City ⚽ PSG dash Arsenal dreams | Read Football Daily | Mail us PSG head coach Luis Enrique told TNT Sports last night: “Arsenal are getting closer and closer. This team adds a bit more attacking power and desire. This team can have everything. It will hurt tonight. “They…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 07:23Brighton's Vidosic hopes to honour late father in FA Cup final
Brighton manager Dario Vidosic is hoping to honour his late father in Sunday's Women's FA Cup final when they take on Manchester City.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 04:04Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations
Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans - some firing flares - celebrated PSG's victory over Arsenal.
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Guardian — FootballSun, 31 May · 02:31Canada bet on health, speed and belief as Marsch names World Cup squad
Injuries forced late decisions, but Jesse Marsch remains convinced this is the strongest squad Canada has ever assembled. Now comes the harder question: can they finally deliver on home soil? The only surprise is that we were surprised. In his final moments of deliberation Jesse Marsch looked at the options in front…
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Guardian — FootballSun, 31 May · 01:01USA World Cup 2026 team guide
Optimism is not high for Mauricio Pochettino’s co-hosts, who are under pressure to justify fans’ considerable outlay on tickets This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is r…
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 00:47How Kvaratskhelia shook off Arsenal shackles in second half
Champions League analysts Nedum Onuoha and Pat Nevin look at how Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was able to beat Arsenal's plan to stifle him to become influential in the second half of the Champions League final.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 00:46Arsenal 'pain' will fuel fire after Champions League heartbreak
On Sunday, Arsenal will get on an open bus parade to celebrate their Premier League title less than 24 hours after their Champions League final heartbreak.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 00:27Glasner considered for AC Milan job - Sunday's gossip
Oliver Glasner considered for AC Milan job, while Liverpool negotiate with Inter Milan on a price for Curtis Jones, plus more.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 00:23'He wanted to take it' - Gabriel's first Arsenal penalty ends with heartbreak
Gabriel's first penalty for Arsenal ends in heartache as his shootout miss hands Paris St-Germain a second successive Champions League title.
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BBC Sport — FootballSun, 31 May · 00:17Decision not to award Arsenal penalty correct - analysis
Champions League analysts Nedum Onuoha and Pat Nevin both feel the decision to not award Arsenal a penalty in extra-time of the Champions League final against PSG was the correct one.
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Guardian — FootballSat, 30 May · 23:55Lewis-Skelly dazzles but Arsenal endure cruel ending to thrillingly intense final | Barney Ronay
Some struggle to love Mikel Arteta’s side but they went toe-to-toe with PSG in a gruelling, high-grade contest It always seemed likely, somehow, that Arsenal’s season was going to come down to Gabriel Magalhães and a set piece. Just not, ideally, like this. Football does love a note of dramatic irony. And while Arse…
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Guardian — FootballSat, 30 May · 23:35Creaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence at World Cup is more a curse than a blessing | Jonathan Wilson
Veterans such as Messi and Modric are much in evidence at the finals, but an obsession with celebrity may undermine Portugal It turns out that 2022 wasn’t Lionel Messi’s last dance after all. He will turn 39 during the World Cup, but despite concerns over the “muscular overload” that led to him limping out of Inter…
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