Chelsea lift Conference League in Wroclaw to complete European set
May 29 – Chelsea lifted the UEFA Conference League title after defeating Real Betis 4-1 following a second-half comeback in Wroclaw.
Author: Andy Elliott
Xaud targets state championships as new CBF President gets to work
May 29 – New Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) President Samir Xaud has promised to reduce the state championships to 11 match days, targeting reform of what were Brazil’s first professional competitions.
Turkish FA brews up ‘valuable’ Arabica Coffee House partnership
May 29 – The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has signed another sponsorship deal, this time brewing up a partnership agreement with one of Turkey’s largest coffee companies, Arabica Coffee House.
Howe flexes his muscle as Mitchell leaves Newcastle
May 29 – Newcastle United Sporting Director Paul Mitchell will leave his role by mutual consent at the end of June, ending a turbulent 11-month tenure marked by tensions with manager Eddie Howe.
Zaniolo slammed by former club Roma after youth match fiasco
May 29 – Former AS Roma midfielder Nicolò Zaniolo, currently on loan at Fiorentina from Galatasaray, has been accused by his former club of assaulting two youth players and urinating in their facilities following a heated Primavera play–off match.
Fox puts Women’s EURO 2025 on the big stage in United States
May 29 – Fox is putting women’s football front and centre on American television like never before, after the broadcaster announced that 19 matches from UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 will air on the main Fox broadcast channel. This isn‘t just news – it‘s a statement.
CBF elects Samir Xaud as President despite major club boycott
May 27 – Samir Xaud has been elected the new president of the Brazilian FA (CBF), but numerous clubs boycotted the vote because of discontent over the electoral process.
Union Saint-Gilloise end 90-year wait for Belgian league title
May 27 – Substitute Promise David led Union Saint-Gilloise to their first Belgian league title in 90 years on Sunday in a 3-1 victory against AA Gent, the culmination of a years-long renaissance and another stellar season.
Fresh redundancies underway as Manchester United cut costs
May 27 – Manchester United staff were informed on Friday that a fresh wave of redundancies is under way, with up to 200 further jobs set to be cut across the organisation — including within the football department — as part of an ongoing cost-reduction strategy under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS-led regime.
Bonmatí scoops latest award as UEFA crown Barcelona star for third time
May 27 – UEFA has crowned Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí as the 2024/25 UEFA Women’s Champions League Player of the Season, recognising the midfielder’s consistent brilliance despite her side falling short in their bid for a third successive European crown. The award, decided by UEFA’s Technical Observer Group, marks Bonmatí’s third consecutive win — a reflection of her dominance at the elite level of the women’s game.
Liverpool title parade marred by violent incident
May 27 – A serious incident in central Liverpool cast a sombre tone over the city’s Premier League title celebrations, after a vehicle collided with pedestrians on Water Street shortly after the conclusion of Liverpool FC’s official victory parade on Monday evening. While nearly 50 people were injured — including four children — authorities have confirmed the incident took place after roads had reopened and that the club’s involvement in the day’s events had formally ended.
Ronaldo ends volatile spell as Valladolid owner, selling up to US group
May 27 – Real Valladolid’s volatile ownership era under Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário has come to an end following the sale of his majority stake to a North American investment group, the club confirmed late Friday. The deal concludes a six-year tenure that promised commercial transformation but ultimately delivered sporting instability, fan unrest, and diminishing returns both on and off the pitch.
LA 2026 reaches out countywide to build World Cup participation
May 27 – The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee gathered leaders from 88 cities and communities at the GRAMMY Museum last week to outline countywide participation opportunities for the tournament. Los Angeles will host eight matches at SoFi Stadium, including the U.S. Men’s National Team opener and a quarterfinal.
Lineker signs off 25-year Match of the Day stint, mulls ITV switch
May 27 – Sunday marked the end of an era as Gary Lineker hosted Match of the Day for the final time, concluding a remarkable 25-year tenure as the face of the BBC’s flagship Premier League highlights show. The departure of England’s often-beloved football presenter comes after a series of controversies that made his position at the corporation untenable.
Recent MLS fan violence raises World Cup fears
May 27 – Violence erupted between LA Galaxy and San Diego FC supporters following their Major League Soccer (MLS) match this weekend, raising uncomfortable parallels to England’s notorious football hooliganism of the 1970s and 80s. The incident at Snapdragon Stadium has prompted questions about whether American soccer is importing more than just tactical innovations from abroad.