Toni Kroos announces retirement at the end of the season

The 34-year-old has spoken openly of his retirement over the past two years, and has said that he would not play for another club that is not Real Madrid. He also mentioned the desire to go out on top, and with a potential La Liga and Champions League double in the offing, he certainly has the chance to do so.

Burnley's Kompany surprise candidate for Bayern job

Kompany and Bayern have had initial talks though it is not known how far they have progressed and how close the parties are to making a decision.

Southgate to give England defensive injury doubts chance in Euros squad

The England manager is pleased that Uefa have given the go-ahead to a continuation of 26-man squads for the finals rather than reverting to 23; he offered his backing to the move at a coaches meeting in April largely because of the uncertainty he has over a number of players.

Slot: 'Liverpool job difficult to ignore'

The Reds agreed a compensation deal worth £9.4m with Feyenoord in April after the 45-year-old was identified as the man to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

Brighton pushing to seal deal for Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna

McKenna, who has emerged as one of the brightest young managers in the country after masterminding Ipswich’s promotion to the Premier League, is in line to move to the Amex Stadium if all the pieces fall in place.

Genoa announce new Gilardino contract

The news had already been known, as Gila told reporters he had put pen to paper on the agreement on Sunday morning before their 1-0 Serie A defeat to Roma.

Fresh candidate emerges for Sevilla job as top choice slips away

Osasuna’s Jagoba Arrasate was the top choice for Sporting Director Victor Orta, and they tried to hijack RCD Mallorca’s signing of the Basque coach for next season.

Haaland claims 2nd successive Golden Boot

Watkins wins Playmaker of the Season award

Foden wins EA SPORTS Player of the Season award

Klopp signs off with home win against Wolves

Jurgen Klopp brought his remarkable Liverpool reign to an end with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield, capping a memorable Premier League tenure with the Reds.

Spurs beat Sheff Utd to secure Europa League spot

Dejan Kulusevski scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur claimed fifth place in the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Sheffield United and sealed a UEFA Europa League place for next season.

Newcastle beat Brentford to give hope of European football

Newcastle United kept their European hopes alive as they ended the 2023/2024 Premier League season with a thrilling 4-2 victory at Brentford.

Caicedo strike earns Chelsea European place

Goals from Moises Caicedo and Raheem Sterling secured a 2-1 victory for Chelsea over AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, ensuring the Blues will play European football next season.

Man City secure 2023/24 Premier League title

The reigning champions showed no signs of nerves early on as Phil Foden's brace fired them into a dominant position inside 20 minutes. Mohammed Kudus scored an outrageous overhead kick to make things interesting before Rodri reestablished the two-goal in the second half.

Premier League: D-Day

Pep Guardiola’s side have the chance to become the first team in top-flight history to win four English titles in a row, while it would be the sixth overall for the Spaniard – only behind Alex Ferguson’s 13 in the league’s history. (Source: The Analyst)

Man City vs. West Ham: Preview

Manchester City are on the brink of Premier League glory once again as a final-day victory over West Ham at Etihad Stadium on Sunday would mark a record-breaking feat in English history.

Premier League: D-Day

The final-day omens are positive for Arteta, who enjoyed a distinguished six-year spell with Everton during his playing career. He has overseen four final-day victories in his four seasons as a Premier League manager, all at home, giving him the joint-best 100% win rate on matchday 38 of any manager in the competition’s history alongside Chris Coleman. (Source: The Analyst)

Arsenal vs. Everton: Preview

Much to the delight of some Tottenham fans, Arsenal did not get the favour they craved from their north London rivals in midweek, keeping Manchester City in control of the Premier League title race going into Sunday’s final slate of fixtures.

Premier League: Race for Europe

Final-day permutations: What does each club need?

With plenty to play for, and a number of clubs relying on other teams to do them a favour, see what's needed on the final day of the 2023/24 Premier League season.

Can Leverkusen close the season unbeaten?

Ninety minutes away from completing an unprecedented unbeaten Bundesliga season, Bayer Leverkusen host Augsburg at the BayArena in Saturday's closing act.

Xabi Alonso's men put in a five-star display against VfL Bochum last weekend to rack up 50 games without defeat, while their visitors can still gatecrash the European party.

Arsenal are in pole position to sign RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško

According to the report, the Premier League outfit is looking to add further reinforcement to their frontline, an area that is considered to be a priority this summer. As well as this, compared to the other players in Mikel Arteta’s squad, Šeško’s 6’5″ frame would offer the Spaniard a different option in the attack.

An Italian double on the menu

Man City linked Camarda on verge of new Milan deal

The teenage sensation emerged as one of the most exciting talents in Italian youth systems this term when he broke into the Under-19 squad aged just 15, shining despite playing with peers who were multiple years his senior.

Premier League closing weekend

Here are all the talkning points ahead of the final weekend of the Premier League 23/24.

Who'll face Leeds in the Wembley final?

Southampton and West Bromwich Albion square off on Friday evening with their Championship playoff semi-final locked at 0-0 after the first leg.

However, both teams head into the second fixture at St Mary's having each avoided defeat in their last two matches.

Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara to leave Liverpool this summer

The FA Cup winner with the Reds has been hit by injuries over the past two seasons, making just one appearance this term.

Ten Hag reveals Luke Shaw injury setback before FA Cup final and Euros

Shaw has not featured for United for three months, after coming off with a muscle problem during their victory against Luton in February.

Ederson to miss last league game and FA Cup final with eye socket fracture

The Brazilian was forced off during the victory at Spurs on Tuesday which put the club on the verge of an unprecedented fourth successive title.

Leeds hammer Norwich to reach play-off final

After a drab stalemate in the first leg on Sunday, the home side, who finished three places and 17 points above the Canaries, took a deserved early lead when Ilia Gruev's long-range free-kick beat Angus Gunn at his near post.

Zirkzee omitted from Netherlands EURO 2024 squad

Several international sides, including recent World Cup winners France and Germany, as well as the aforementioned Netherlands, released their provisional squads on Thursday.

Fermin Lopez inspires Barcelona to unconvincing victory over already-relegated Almeria

They made it back-to-win victories on Thursday, securing a far from convincing victory over already-relegated Almeria at the Power Horse Stadium.

Manchester United interested in signing Michael Olise from Crystal Palace

One of the clubs interested in the Frenchman is Manchester United who are big admirers of Olise.

Deschamps includes Kanté in Euro squad

Kanté's return was not expected following the former Chelsea player's departure to the lucrative Saudi league last summer after he struggled with injuries. The 2018 World Cup winner has not played for France since June 2022.

Who'll reach Wembley?

A place in the Championship playoff final is up for grabs when Leeds United welcome Norwich City to Elland Road for the second leg of their semi-final showdown on Thursday night.

The tie is delicately poised after both teams could not be separated in a goalless stalemate in last weekend's first leg at Carrow Road.

United ‘absolutely’ want Bruno Fernandes to stay, claims Ten Hag

In an on-pitch interview after the win, Fernandes said: “I will be here until – the club needs to want me. I feel that the club wants me to be part of the future. As I always said, I don’t want to be a player the club doesn’t want to have. If for some reason the club doesn’t want me, I will go.”

Chelsea boost European hopes with win at Brighton despite Reece James’ red

Pochettino’s side now find themselves within touching distance of securing some kind of European football for next season, with there even being a possibility of beating Tottenham to fifth spot if they can claim victory in their final match of the season against Bournemouth on Sunday.

Bradley Barcola steals the show and dashes Nice’s Champions League hopes

After Friday’s victory over Le Havre AC, Le Gym were already guaranteed to compete in Europe next season, however, with a final-day fixture against Lille OSC looming, they had their destiny in their own hands – win both games and Nice would overtake Lille and steal the fourth place at the death.

Hojlund seals thrilling Man Utd win over Newcastle

Anything other than a win for Erik ten Hag’s side would have condemned them to their lowest league finish in 34 years.

Celtic clinch Scottish Premiership title by thrashing Kilmarnock

A third derby triumph of the campaign on Saturday had left Brendan Rodgers’ side needing just a point from their final two games to see off Rangers’ challenge and they made quick work of their first attempt.

Allegri: ‘If I leave Juventus, it is with a strong team’

The Bianconeri had been arguably the underdogs going into this Final, having drawn each of their last five Serie A games, but an early Dusan Vlahovic goal from Andrea Cambiaso’s pass proved the difference.

Vlahovic sends Juventus past Atalanta in Coppa Italia final

Juve, who hold both the record for most Italian Cup finals played (22) and won (15), had not lifted any silverware since they won the competition in 2020-21, when they also beat Atalanta in the final.

Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR

VAR has been used in the English top-flight since 2019, helping improve decision making but also generating persistent controversy.

Liverpool assistant Lijnders named RB Salzburg boss

The 41-year-old, who joined Liverpool in 2014, will go to the Austrian club this summer on a three-year deal.

Premier League action

Ten Hag hits back at Rooney’s claim that United players are faking injuries

Rooney, a former United captain and the club’s record goalscorer, made his assertion after the 1-0 defeat by Arsenal on Sunday while ­working as a Sky Sports pundit, ­saying he was “100% sure” that ­players were ­declaring themselves unfit without being so and that this had left Ten Hag to “take all the stick”.

Coppa Italia Final

Contesting the Coppa Italia final for the second time in four years, Atalanta BC and Juventus meet at Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday.

Two members of Serie A's top six convene in the capital, where La Dea will seek a first major trophy since the 1960s and Juve aim to get back in the winners' circle after a rare lean spell.

Danilo: ‘Beating Atalanta changes the definition of Juventus’ season’

Danilo and his coach conducted their pre-match press conference from the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday evening, ahead of the cup final that is due to kick off at 20.00 BST on Wednesday night.

Man City move close to history - thanks to an unlikely hero

Pep Guardiola rightly acted with caution when he removed keeper Ederson, with City leading 1-0, after he suffered a nasty blow to the head in a heavy collision at the foot of his post with Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.

Aston Villa secure Champions League spot to end 41-year wait after Spurs’ loss

The result confirms that Villa will finish fourth and take the final place on offer to an English club.

Zaniolo ruled out of Euro 2024 after Liverpool injury

Corriere dello Sport and TMW report that the 24-year-old has suffered a microfracture in his foot during a 14-minute appearance against Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Five-star Real Madrid blitz Alaves to add another victory in dominant La Liga campaign

They took another step towards that on Tuesday, having blown away Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Jeremie Frimpong edges closer to Bayer Leverkusen exit

The Dutch international has always been one of the leading candidates to leave B04 this season due to his €40m release cause. Frimpong has always refused to comment on his future, but if he is to move, it’ll be early on in the summer window.

Manchester United consider Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna for next manager

Since being fired from Manchester United’s coaching staff in November 2021, McKenna was appointed as the manager of Ipswich Town where he has overseen back-to-back promotions, a feat which will return the East Anglian side to the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.