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Aryna Sabalenka delivered a dominant third-set display to eliminate defending champion Iga Swiatek from the French Open on Thursday, securing a place in the final at Roland Garros for the first time. The Belarusian overcame the world number one with a 7-6 (7-1), 4-6, 6-0 victory, ending Swiatek’s 26-match unbeaten streak at the tournament. Swiatek, who was aiming to become …

Manchester United has officially completed its first transfer of the summer window by securing Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 26-year-old attacker has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League club, with the deal reportedly valued at $84 million. The announcement was made on Sunday, June 1, through the club’s official social media channels. United had shown …

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has issued a formal clarification on the laws governing penalty kicks, prompted by a controversial incident involving Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez during a UEFA Champions League knockout match. The updated guidance is intended to address rare occurrences of accidental double touches during penalty attempts. Álvarez was at the center of a disputed moment during …

Supporters of Paris Saint-Germain filled the streets of the French capital on Saturday evening following the club’s decisive 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final held in Munich. The win, marking PSG’s first-ever European title, sparked massive gatherings across Paris, particularly around iconic locations such as the Champs-Élysées and the Parc des Princes stadium, where around …

Chelsea secured their first title in three years with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final, signaling a potential turning point after a period of underachievement. The victory in Wroclaw provided a long-awaited reward for a squad assembled at significant cost and offered manager Enzo Maresca a promising foundation in his debut season. Despite …

Kylian Mbappe has secured the European Golden Shoe for the first time in his career following an outstanding performance in Real Madrid’s final league fixture of the season. The 25-year-old forward scored twice in a 2-0 away victory against Real Sociedad on May 24, concluding the La Liga campaign with 31 goals. The match took place at the Anoeta Stadium …

Real Madrid has officially appointed Xabi Alonso as the club’s new head coach, commencing his tenure on June 1, 2025. The 43-year-old Spaniard, a former midfielder for Los Blancos, has signed a contract extending through June 2028. Alonso succeeds Carlo Ancelotti, who departs to manage the Brazilian national team after a six-year stint that yielded 15 major trophies, including three …

Napoli secured their fourth Serie A title on Friday, concluding the 2024–25 season with a 2–0 victory over Cagliari at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The win ensured they finished one point ahead of Inter Milan, who simultaneously defeated Como 2–0. Scott McTominay opened the scoring just before halftime with an acrobatic volley, marking his 12th league goal of the …