Wayne Rooney, Jordan Pickford
17 May 2026

Wayne Rooney revealed he may need surgery after injuring his wrist while saving a Jordan Pickford shot during a BBC recording. The former Manchester United and Everton forward appeared on FA Cup final coverage wearing a cast.

Rooney said he hurt his hand after diving to stop Pickford’s effort during filming at Everton. He is due to see a surgeon to determine whether surgery is required, although he played down the seriousness of the injury.

William Osula, Enzo Le Fee, Adam Wharton
17 May 2026

Premier League goal celebrations grabbed attention after William Osula and Enzo Le Fee marked goals with unusual tributes. Osula copied Michael Jackson after scoring for Newcastle, while Le Fee wore a Spider-Man mask after scoring for Sunderland.

Osula used a white glove during Newcastle’s win over West Ham, while Le Fee celebrated Sunderland’s victory against Everton with a superhero pose. Adam Wharton also caught attention with a backflip after scoring for Crystal Palace.

Brandon Vazquez, Lionel Messi, Inter Miami
17 May 2026

Brandon Vazquez described the surreal experience of playing against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, admitting moments on the pitch felt like childhood FIFA video game dreams becoming reality. Several MLS players also reflected on the pressure of facing Messi’s star-studded squad.

Vazquez recalled facing Messi and Luis Suárez during Monterrey’s Champions Cup clash, while Obed Vargas detailed confronting Messi during a Leagues Cup match. Players explained balancing admiration with competitiveness became necessary to avoid being overwhelmed during major fixtures.