News Focus
- Paris Saint-Germain defeat Arsenal 5-4 on penalties to lift the Champions League trophy and seal a historic domestic and European double
- Liverpool sack manager Arne Slot after finishing fifth in the Premier League, just one season after winning the title
- The Anfield club identify former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola as the leading candidate to take over
- Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne criticises Antonio Conte’s management at Napoli, stating he is ‘happy’ the Italian is leaving
- Luka Modric announces his departure from Real Madrid, seeking a new challenge in a different league after a bitter exit
Paris Saint-Germain have crowned a remarkable campaign by winning the Champions League for the first time in their history. The French champions clinched the trophy in Budapest after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Arsenal. The match ended level following regular time, with Kai Havertz putting the Gunners ahead early in the contest before Ousmane Dembélé restored parity for PSG after the interval. The final was decided from the spot when misses from Eberechi Eze and Gabriel handed the advantage to the Parisians. This triumph marks Luis Enrique’s third European crown, placing him alongside Pep Guardiola, Bob Paisley and Zinedine Zidane in the record books.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have parted company with head coach Arne Slot following a disappointing fifth-place finish in the Premier League. The Dutchman leaves Anfield just twelve months after delivering the league title, with the club’s hierarchy acting swiftly after failing to secure Champions League qualification. The Reds are now pursuing Andoni Iraola to fill the vacancy. The Basque tactician, who recently departed Bournemouth, had also attracted strong interest from AC Milan. Liverpool are also considering Oliver Glasner, though the appointment of a new technical director, reportedly Ralf Rangnick, remains a priority before confirming the new manager.
Across Europe, several high-profile players are making headlines. Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne has launched a scathing attack on Antonio Conte, declaring he is ‘happy’ the manager is leaving Napoli. The Belgian claimed Conte never deployed him in his correct position during their time together. Adrien Rabiot is reportedly eager to reunite with Conte at the Italian club. In Spain, Luka Modric has confirmed he will exit Real Madrid this summer, expressing frustration that his tenure ‘didn’t end how we’d wanted’ despite giving ‘everything’ to the club. Juventus are also planning significant changes, with manager Luciano Spalletti requesting five reinforcements, including an 18-year-old Bosnian forward currently owned by Bayer Leverkusen.