Category: Football

On May 24, 2025, Real Madrid wrapped up the 2024-25 La Liga season with a 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Bernabéu. Kylian Mbappé scored both goals from penalties, while Luka Modrić and Carlo Ancelotti said goodbye in an emotional final match. The win kept Los Blancos unbeaten against the Basque side and highlighted the French forward’s instant impact. The fixture drew over 73,000 fans and was broadcast worldwide.

Joe Gomez’s late heroics against Arsenal may double as a farewell, with AC Milan pushing to sign him for around £10–15m. Liverpool will only sell if they land Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, with a bid around £40m being prepared. Gomez prefers Serie A, while Palace want a replacement lined up before approving any exit for their captain. It’s a tight, domino-style deadline day.

David Healy said Linfield produced their worst display of the tie as Shelbourne ended their European run. The Linfield boss admitted he underestimated the gap between the Irish League and the League of Ireland, praising Shels’ preparation despite a mid-season coaching change. He pointed to good moments earlier in the series, including a resilient outing with 10 men, but said the gulf told in the end.

Aymeric Laporte headed Al‑Nassr level in a 1-1 draw at Al‑Taawoun, cancelling out Saad Al Nasser’s first‑half stoppage-time strike. The result stretches Al‑Taawoun’s unbeaten run against Al‑Nassr to three games and underscores how organized sides can frustrate star-studded teams. Laporte’s goal adds to a season showing his growing set‑piece threat and leadership.

Newcastle lost 3-2 to Liverpool after 16-year-old debutant Rio Ngumoha scored a 110th-minute winner. The hosts dominated early but trailed after Ryan Gravenberch scored before half-time, then saw Anthony Gordon sent off. Hugo Ekitike doubled Liverpool’s lead, before Bruno Guimaraes and Will Osula clawed Newcastle level. The game played out under the shadow of Alexander Isak’s ongoing transfer saga.

Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 at Wembley to reach a third straight FA Cup final. Rico Lewis scored inside two minutes and Josko Gvardiol headed a second after halftime. Forest rallied, hit the woodwork twice, and missed big chances, but City’s control and set-piece punch told. Pep Guardiola now targets another trophy on May 17 against Crystal Palace.

Everton’s 2025/26 Premier League fixtures are out, launching a new era at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Toffees start away at Leeds on Monday night, August 18, then host Brighton in their first competitive game at the new ground. A September derby at Anfield, a tough festive run, and a final-day trip to Spurs headline a packed calendar.

Chelsea and Newcastle are deep in negotiations over striker Nicolas Jackson, with the player eager for more minutes and Newcastle seeking to close a £10m valuation gap. With Jackson open to a move and Chelsea hinting at his possible exit, the transfer saga signals Newcastle's big summer ambitions.

Lionel Messi will sit out Inter Miami's Leagues Cup showdown with Pumas UNAM because of a minor muscle injury in his right leg. The setback happened early in the match against Necaxa, leaving fans and coaches uncertain about his return, especially with an MLS fixture against Orlando City looming.

RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko is eyeing a move to Manchester United even though Newcastle has offered more money. United's bid is being considered due to Sesko's strong interest in joining them. Discussions continue as Leipzig reviews both offers and Sesko prepares to leave, having missed pre-season games.