Raphinha Calls Hansi Flick ‘Like a Father’ After Clasico Title Win

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Raphinha Calls Hansi Flick ‘Like a Father’ After Clasico Title Win

Raphinha returned from injury off the bench as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 at Camp Nou to seal a second straight league title under Flick. “For me, Flick is like a father,” he said after the coach lost his father hours before the game. Raphinha added Flick “made me believe in myself again” after Barcelona’s historic Clasico clincher.

By Nischay Rathore

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Alvaro Arbeloa Vows to End Dismal Season on a High After Clasico Defeat

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Alvaro Arbeloa Vows to End Dismal Season on a High After Clasico Defeat

Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres scored to give Barcelona a 2-0 win to seal their 29th La Liga title. The Catalans have an unassailable 14-point lead with three games remaining. "Our season ends today. But we are here defending our badge. We have to play well until the end," Arbeloa said. Real ended their second consecutive season trophyless.

By Ankit Sharma

Pep Guardiola Hints at Omar Marmoush Start for Manchester City

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Pep Guardiola Hints at Omar Marmoush Start for Manchester City

Guardiola said Marmoush could feature against Crystal Palace after scoring off the bench in City’s 3-0 win over Brentford. “I want to rotate the team,” he said, citing the FA Cup Final and Bournemouth trip inside seven days. Guardiola praised Marmoush’s “really good” goal rate, but noted City “normally play with just one striker.”

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Anthony Gordon Fee Set for Bayern Munich Summer Planning Talks

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Anthony Gordon Fee Set for Bayern Munich Summer Planning Talks

Bayern will discuss Gordon at a major Säbener Straße planning meeting, with Christian Falk reporting the club offered him a five-year deal pending a Newcastle fee agreement. Gordon’s English agent has visited Munich, and Bayern see him as needed attacking depth after PSG exposed their bench gap. The issue remains price, with Newcastle potentially demanding around £80M ($109M).

By Nischay Rathore

Crystal Palace Consider Filipe Luís as Surprise Manager Option

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Crystal Palace Consider Filipe Luís as Surprise Manager Option

Palace are considering Luís as a shock managerial candidate while Iraola remains their top target, according to talkSPORT’s Alex Crook. Glasner will leave after guiding Palace to their first European final. Luís, a former Chelsea title-winning defender, won seven trophies in 18 months at Flamengo with a 70% win rate before his March 2026 exit.

By Nischay Rathore

Chelsea Hope Three Injured Stars Return for FA Cup Final

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Chelsea Hope Three Injured Stars Return for FA Cup Final

Robert Sanchez missed Liverpool after a head clash with Morgan Gibbs-White but could return May 18 against Man City if cleared. Pedro Neto remains out with a training knock, while Alejandro Garnacho is managing another minor knock; both target Wembley. Jesse Derry’s head injury, Estevao’s hamstring issue and Jamie Gittens’ hamstring setback leave their return dates unknown.

By Nischay Rathore

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