Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, Manchester City
19 May 2026

Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth. The result gave Mikel Arteta’s side an unassailable four-point lead with one league match remaining.

City needed to win at the Vitality Stadium to keep the title race alive, but Junior Kroupi’s goal and Erling Haaland’s late equaliser were not enough. Arsenal players and supporters celebrated after years of near misses under Arteta.

Vitinha, Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal
19 May 2026

Vitinha said Portugal’s players are motivated to win the World Cup with Cristiano Ronaldo and for him. The midfielder praised Ronaldo’s leadership, professionalism and continued influence inside the national team dressing room.

Speaking ahead of the tournament, Vitinha said Ronaldo’s preparation still sets a standard for Portugal’s squad. He believes the captain’s presence can help drive the team toward the one major trophy missing from Ronaldo’s career.

Khadija Shaw, Manchester City
19 May 2026

Khadija Shaw was named Women’s Super League Player of the Season after leading Manchester City to their first league title in a decade. The striker also won the Golden Boot with 21 goals in 22 appearances.

Shaw finished as the league’s top scorer for a third straight year and beat several rivals to the main award. Her future remains uncertain, with contract talks stalled and Chelsea linked ahead of the summer window.

Neymar, Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti
18 May 2026

Neymar was named in Brazil’s 26-man World Cup squad despite doubts over his fitness and recent injury history. Carlo Ancelotti also selected key stars including Vinícius Junior and Raphinha, while João Pedro missed out.

Ancelotti said Neymar was chosen for his experience, influence and ability to help Brazil in different roles. The squad also included fresh World Cup call-ups for Endrick and Rayan, while injuries ruled out several attacking options.

Chelsea, Tottenham, Roberto De Zerbi
Ahead of 19 May 2026

Chelsea can deepen Tottenham’s relegation pressure by beating their London rivals at Stamford Bridge. Spurs need only a point to all but secure Premier League survival, while Chelsea supporters are eager to extend their rival’s anxiety.

Tottenham’s poor Stamford Bridge record and the clubs’ long rivalry add extra tension to the fixture. Chelsea still have faint European hopes, but many supporters see the chance to hurt Spurs’ survival bid as a major motivator.

Scotland, Ross Stewart, Findlay Curtis, Steve Clarke
19 May 2026

Scotland named Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis in their 26-man World Cup squad, with Steve Clarke rewarding Stewart’s return from injury and Curtis’ rise at club level. Lennon Miller missed out despite previous involvement with the national team.

Clarke praised Stewart’s recent scoring form and Curtis’ ability to offer something different in attack. Scotland will face Haiti, Morocco and Brazil in Group C, with warm-up matches against Curacao and Bolivia before the tournament.

Thomas Tuchel, Luke Shaw, Morgan Gibbs-White, Adam Wharton, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Ollie Watkins
22 May 2026

Several England hopefuls made late pushes for World Cup selection before Thomas Tuchel names his 26-man squad on Friday. Luke Shaw, Morgan Gibbs-White, Adam Wharton, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ollie Watkins all strengthened their cases.

Shaw scored for Manchester United, Gibbs-White continued his strong scoring run, Wharton netted for Crystal Palace, Calvert-Lewin hit a late Leeds winner, and Watkins improved his form after previously being left out of Tuchel’s squad.

Liverpool, Bournemouth, Brighton, Brentford, Sunderland, Chelsea, Newcastle, Everton, Fulham
24 May 2026

The Premier League’s European qualification race will be decided on the final day, with nine clubs still chasing four available places across UEFA competitions. Liverpool remain favourites for the last Champions League spot, but several clubs can still shift the final order.

Bournemouth, Brighton, Brentford, Sunderland, Chelsea, Newcastle, Everton and Fulham all remain involved in different qualification routes. Wins, goal difference and Aston Villa’s Europa League outcome could decide Champions League, Europa League and Conference League places.

José Mourinho, Benfica, Real Madrid
17 May 2026

José Mourinho completed an unbeaten Primeira Liga season with Benfica after victory against Estoril, although the club still finished third in the standings. The experienced manager is now in advanced negotiations over a potential return to Real Madrid.

Benfica ended the campaign without a league defeat but dropped too many draws to challenge Porto for the title. Mourinho’s future remains uncertain as Real Madrid continue discussions over replacing Álvaro Arbeloa before next season.

Celtic, Hearts, Daizen Maeda
17 May 2026

Celtic secured the Scottish Premiership title after defeating Hearts 3-1 in a dramatic final-day showdown at Celtic Park. Late goals from Daizen Maeda and Callum Osmand denied Hearts a historic championship and triggered a chaotic pitch invasion.

Hearts were minutes away from ending decades of Celtic and Rangers dominance before Maeda scored following a VAR review. Thousands of supporters then entered the pitch after Osmand’s stoppage-time goal, causing disorder and forcing Hearts players to leave immediately.