Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
Sunday, final home game of the season
Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed by sections of the Anfield crowd during his first appearance since confirming he will leave Liverpool this summer, with others applauding him.
Subbed on in the 67th minute, the academy graduate received a mixed reception after revealing he won’t renew his contract; Conor Bradley, seen as his successor, started and drew strong support.
Rúben Dias (Manchester City)
Saturday, Premier League Matchday
Rúben Dias slammed Southampton’s defensive approach in their 0-0 draw, claiming they “didn’t even try to play.” City dominated with 26 shots but couldn’t break through the league’s bottom side.
While Dias expressed frustration at Southampton’s time-wasting and deep defending, Pep Guardiola countered by insisting it was City’s responsibility to break down such teams, not criticize their tactics.
Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich)
May 2025
Bayern Munich fans gave club legend Thomas Müller a rousing send-off in his final home game, marking the end of a storied career at the Allianz Arena.
Though Müller wanted to extend his contract, Bayern chose not to renew it to manage finances. His farewell comes after years of loyal service, sparking emotional tributes from fans and teammates.
Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski, Vladimir Coufal, Danny Ings
End of 2024/25 season
West Ham have announced that four experienced players will depart the club upon contract expiry this summer.
Head coach Graham Potter praised the departing quartet for their professionalism and Premier League experience. The club confirmed the news early to allow fans to show appreciation at the final home game.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
May 2025
Erling Haaland has acknowledged Manchester City’s underwhelming season, conceding the team lacked hunger and performance levels dropped following years of success. He stated there are “no excuses” and that even his own contributions weren’t good enough.
Despite injuries like Rodri’s and Haaland’s own recent ankle issue, the Norwegian striker emphasized that the squad’s mentality has dipped. City lost the Premier League title to Liverpool and were eliminated early from the Champions League. Haaland has returned to training and is likely to play against Southampton ahead of the FA Cup final.
Diego Maradona
Overnight raid, into Thursday morning
Authorities seized Diego Maradona’s missing medical files during a court-ordered raid at the Los Olivos clinic. The operation is linked to the ongoing trial of seven health professionals accused of negligence in Maradona’s death.
The records, dated Nov. 3–11, 2020, were missing from official case files. Around 275 pages of documentation and 547 emails between staff were retrieved. Maradona had undergone brain surgery at the clinic days before dying at age 60.
Tom Cleverley (Watford)
May 2025
Watford have sacked head coach Tom Cleverley after finishing 14th in the Championship despite a strong early record. He becomes the club’s 10th managerial casualty in five years.
Appointed full-time after a promising start in 2024, Cleverley’s side won only five league games in 2025. Sporting director Gian Luca Nani cited the need for a fresh direction to develop the club’s young squad.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Besiktas), Manchester United
May 2025
Ex-Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says it’s painful to see his former club struggling in 15th place under Ruben Amorim, adding that watching the team “is never easy” as it still feels like “family.”
Now managing Turkish side Besiktas, Solskjaer spoke ahead of his clash with José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, reflecting on his affection for United and how Besiktas’ values reminded him of his Old Trafford days.
Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)
May 2025
Jamie Vardy momentarily halted a Premier League match by blowing the referee’s whistle himself, allowing injured debutant referee David Webb to receive treatment after pulling up just 20 minutes into the game.
With Webb unable to continue and play ongoing, Vardy took charge in a light-hearted but vital moment to stop the game, showcasing sportsmanship in what could be one of his final top-flight appearances.
Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
May 2025
Pep Guardiola has clarified he will take a break from football once he eventually leaves Manchester City, but he has no plans to retire. The Spaniard remains contracted with the club until June 2027 and emphasized he isn’t planning to leave imminently.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Guardiola explained his previous comments, stating that after his time at City ends—whenever that may be—he intends to rest for an undetermined period. He ruled out retiring and reaffirmed his current commitment to City.
