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Football

Jamie Braidwoodat Stamford Bridge

Barcelona wreck Chelsea’s dream to leave Hayes with one regret

Chelsea 0-2 Barcelona (Barcelona win 2-1 on agg.): The reigning champions advance to the final in Bilbao after goals from Aitana Bonmati and Fridolina Rolfo

<p>Chelsea were beaten in Emma Hayes’s final match at Stamford Bridge as Barcelona reached the Champions League final </p>
<p>Casemiro reacts after Manchester United concede a late equaliser against Burnley</p>
Richard JollyFootball

Man Utd self-destruct again as recurring theme leaves Ten Hag doomed

Manchester United 1-1 Burnley: Erik Ten Hag’s side slumped to a draw against the relegation-threatened side

<p>Salah and Klopp were involved in a heated exchange </p>
Premier LeagueFootball

Salah and Klopp in heated exchange as Liverpool drop out of title race

<p>Players and staff of Sheffield United applaud the fans after the team's defeat, which confirms their relegation from the Premier League</p>
Football

Sheffield Utd relegated to Championship after heavy Newcastle defeat

<p>Carlton Morris of Luton Town is consoled by Toti Gomes </p>
Football

Luton’s hopes of avoiding relegation further hit following Wolves loss

Everton’s Idrissa Gueye celebrates his goal against Brentford (Peter Byrne/PA).
Football

Everton secure Premier League survival with victory over Brentford

Jeffrey Schlupp celebrated Crystal Palace’s late leveller (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Football

Schlupp celebrates late wondergoal as Palace earn point at Fulham

<p>Liverpool have targeted Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield</p>
Football

Slot to become next Liverpool manager after Feyenoord deal agreed

Abdul Fatawu was a vital player for the Foxes (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Five key players that inspired Leicester’s return to Premier League

Football

Premier League chief issues update on Man City’s financial charges

<p>Gareth Southgate has plenty of options in midfield and attack going into the Euros</p>
Football

England’s Euro 2024 squad: Who’s on the plane and who has work to do?

Football

Premier League title race: Who has the best fixtures in the run-in?

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<p>Clockwise from top-left: Portugal, Germany, France and England are in contention</p>
Football

Euro 2024 power rankings: Rating every team’s chances in Germany

<p>Germany, France, England and Spain on show during the international break</p>
Football

Euro 2024 kits: Every shirt ranked and rated

<p>Marcus Rashford has responded after suffering abuse from fans</p>
Football

Rashford hits out at ‘months of abuse’ in late-night post

<p>Feyenoord manager Arne Slot has emerged as the leading contender for the Liverpool job (Andrew Milligan/PA)</p>
Football

Klopp gives verdict as favourite for Liverpool job emerges

<p>Hemp has scored 65 goals for City in 157 appearances</p>
Football

Hemp rejects Barcelona speculation to sign new Man City deal

<p>Shaw picked up the foot injury in the 5-0 win over West Ham </p>
Football

Man City dealt major WSL title blow as Bunny Shaw injury confirmed

<p>Feyenoord manager Arne Slot has emerged as the leading contender for the Liverpool job (Andrew Milligan/PA)</p>
Football

Klopp gives verdict as favourite for Liverpool job emerges

<p>Hemp has scored 65 goals for City in 157 appearances</p>
Football

Hemp rejects Barcelona speculation to sign new Man City deal

<p>Shaw picked up the foot injury in the 5-0 win over West Ham </p>
Football

Man City dealt major WSL title blow as Bunny Shaw injury confirmed

Premier League

Everton manager Sean Dyche saw his side secure Premier League survival (Peter Byrne/PA).
Football

My biggest achievement – Sean Dyche ‘super proud’ as Everton secure survival

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is pleading for patience from the fans (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Ten Hag reveals two reasons behind dire Manchester United form

Sheffield United suffered relegation at St James’ Park (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Football

Sheffield United relegated from Premier League following heavy loss at Newcastle

Rob Edwards insists Luton will keep fighting after losing to Wolves (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Rob Edwards insists Luton will keep fighting after losing to Wolves

Jeffrey Schlupp netted a late equaliser for Crystal Palace (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Football

Oliver Glasner hails ‘amazing’ Jeffrey Schlupp leveller as Palace draw at Fulham

Mo Salah was a substitute on Saturday as Liverpool drew at West Ham (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Salah breaks silence over Klopp row in Liverpool draw at West Ham

LiveFootball

West Ham vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League result and final score

Football

Premier League title race: Who has the best fixtures in the run-in?

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is aiming for a first Premier League title as a manager (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Football

We have to look after ourselves – Mikel Arteta not concerned by Arsenal’s rivals

Tottenham forward Richarlison is fit again and ready to make his first start since February 17 (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Postecoglou issues Richarlison injury update ahead of Arsenal clash

Football

Premier League title race: Who has the best fixtures in the run-in?

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is aiming for a first Premier League title as a manager (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Football

We have to look after ourselves – Mikel Arteta not concerned by Arsenal’s rivals

Tottenham forward Richarlison is fit again and ready to make his first start since February 17 (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Postecoglou issues Richarlison injury update ahead of Arsenal clash

Women’s football

<p>Emma Hayes said ‘everything’ went again Chelsea </p>
Football

‘Robbed’ Hayes slams ‘worst decision in Champions League history’

Football

‘Robbed’ Hayes slams ‘worst decision in Champions League history’

<p>Emma Hayes said ‘everything’ went again Chelsea </p>
Football

Chelsea can claim crowning victory in the house that Hayes built

<p>Sue Day will become the FA’s director of women’s football in December 2024</p>
Football

FA appoint rugby great Day as new director of women’s football

Khadija Shaw helped Manchester City move three points clear at the top of the WSL (Ian Hodgson/PA)
Football

Shaw brace helps Man City move three points clear at top of WSL table

<p>Lyon’s Damaris Egurrola and Vanessa Gilles celebrate the comeback</p>
Football

Lyon stun PSG with late comeback in Women’s Champions League thriller

<p>Lyon’s Damaris Egurrola and Vanessa Gilles celebrate the comeback</p>
Football

Lyon stun PSG with late comeback in Women’s Champions League thriller

<p>Erin Cuthbert celebrates her winning goal as Chelsea stunned Barcelona </p>
Football

Chelsea’s unthinkable win adds famous chapter into Hayes’s story

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes left Barcelona with mixed feelings (Jose Breton/AP/PA)
Football

Hayes calls for sold-out Stamford Bridge for Barcelona second leg

European football

<p>Xavi Hernandez will remain at Barcelona for another season. </p>
Football

Xavi reverses decision to leave and will continue as Barcelona manager

<p>Inter celebrate winning a 20th Serie A title after beating rivals Milan </p>
Football

Inter Milan win 20th Serie A title with derby victory over AC Milan

Football

Xavi decries ‘maximum injustice’ after disallowed goal in El Clasico

Transfers

<p>Jamal Musiala is a shining light for Bayern Munich and Germany </p>
Football

Man City a step ahead of rivals in chase for Musiala

<p>Endrick, who will join Real Madrid this summer, is Brazil’s next top talent</p>
Football

How Brazil is feeding Europe and the Premier League with young talent

<p>Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the new co-owner of Manchester United</p>
Football

Ratcliffe explains Manchester United’s transfer strategy

<p>Victor Osimhen is being heavily linked with a move to Manchester United </p>
Football

Man Utd eye Osimhen but face major competition from one European giant

<p>Mason Greenwood is currently on loan at Getafe in Spain </p>
Football

Greenwood could make shock Manchester United return, hints Ratcliffe

<p>Kylian Mbappe’s future remains unclear</p>
Football

Mbappe’s next club: Real Madrid and five options for PSG superstar

<p>Kylian Mbappe is set to leave PSG in the summer </p>
Football

Arteta reveals Arsenal stance over Mbappe availability

<p>Kylian Mbappe is leaving Paris Saint-Germain after seven seasons </p>
Football

Mbappe tells PSG he is leaving the club

International football

Luke Shaw could be a key beneficiary if Euro 2024 squads increase (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Who could benefit if Euro 2024 squad sizes are increased to 26?

<p>The calls for Israel to be kicked out of Fifa are growing </p>
Football

Palestine FA demands Israel be kicked out of Fifa

Eric Dier believes he should be in the England squad (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Dier playing ‘best football of career’ and wants spot at Euro 2024

Football League

<p>Ipswich and Leeds are among those fighting for automatic promotion </p>
Football

What every Championship team needs to win promotion to Premier League

Football

Leeds show ‘great mentality’ to remain in promotion hunt

<p>Haji Wright was Coventry’s hero against Wolves </p>
Football

Who is Haji Wright? The USA star lighting up the FA Cup at Coventry

More news

Eddie Howe heaped praise on Alexander Isak (Richard Sellers/PA)
Football

I would not swap Alexander Isak for anybody else – Newcastle boss Eddie Howe

Football

I would not swap Alexander Isak for anybody else – Newcastle boss Eddie Howe

Eddie Howe heaped praise on Alexander Isak (Richard Sellers/PA)
<p>Jurgen Klopp struggles to hide his disappointment after Liverpool’s draw at the London Stadium </p>
Football

Liverpool drop more points as Klopp’s farewell threatens to turn sour

Pep Guardiola is chasing a Premier League and FA Cup double with Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Pep Guardiola in dreamland as Manchester City chase fourth straight title

<p>Klopp’s side go to West Ham in the early kick-off on Saturday </p>
Football

Klopp has lost Liverpool’s greatest strength – just as time runs out

Erik ten Hag has backed under-fire Marcus Rashford (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Erik ten Hag expresses ‘a lot of sympathy’ for misfiring Marcus Rashford

Erik ten Hag has backed under-fire Marcus Rashford (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Erik ten Hag expresses ‘a lot of sympathy’ for misfiring Marcus Rashford

Ange Postecoglou is no stranger to a derby match between bitter rivals after his time in charge of Celtic (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Arsenal ‘demise’ not motivating Ange Postecoglou as Spurs chase own achievements

Mauricio Pochettino insisted he is enjoying life at Chelsea despite recent setbacks (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Football

I enjoy it – Mauricio Pochettino happy with life at Chelsea despite poor results

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