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Chelsea, Man city, Newcastle Secure Champions League, Liverpool Lift Premie League Trophy

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Chelsea ended Nottingham Forest’s dreams of a first appearance in the Champions League since they were European champions back in 1980.

Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle secured places in next season’s Champions League as Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy after a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on a dramatic final day of the season on Sunday.

A record-equalling 20th league title for Liverpool and relegation for Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton had long since been decided, leaving the focus of attention on the battle for European places.

Liverpool and Arsenal had already secured their place in the Champions League by finishing in the top two, while Tottenham will join them after winning the Europa League on Wednesday.

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City ensured a disappointing season did not end in disastrous fashion by qualifying for Europe’s top competition for the 15th consecutive season by beating Fulham 2-0 to finish third.

Manchester City’s Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage in London on May 25, 2025.

Ilkay Gundogan’s overhead kick from close range put Pep Guardiola’s men in front before Erling Haaland secured the points for the visitors from the penalty spot.

Chelsea ended Nottingham Forest’s dreams of a first appearance in the Champions League since they were European champions back in 1980.

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Levi Colwill tapped in Pedro Neto’s cross for the Blues’ goal in a 1-0 win at the City Ground to secure fourth place for Chelsea.

Forest have to settle for seventh and a place in the UEFA Conference League.

Chelsea’s Argentinian midfielder #08 Enzo Fernandez acknowledges the fans after the English Premier League football match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on May 25, 2025. Chelsea won the match 1-0.

Newcastle narrowly avoided throwing away their place in the top five after losing 1-0 at home to Everton.

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Carlos Alcaraz’s header earned the Toffees victory on Tyneside.

However, the Magpies finished fifth after Aston Villa were controversially beaten 2-0 at Manchester United.

Newcastle United’s players as they learn their qualification for next year UEFA Champions League at the end of the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on May 25, 2025. Everton wins 1 – 0 against Newcastle United.

Villa’s hopes were dented when goalkeeper Emi Martinez was sent off just before half-time for bringing down Rasmus Hojlund outside his box.

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Yet the visitors thought they had taken the lead at Old Trafford only for Morgan Rogers’ effort to be ruled out for kicking the ball out of the hands of Altay Bayindir.

Manchester United’s Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim speaks to supporters after the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on May 25, 2025. United won the game 2-0. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)
Villa were furious at VAR’s decision not to reverse the call and were hit with a sucker punch moments later when Amad Diallo headed in Bruno Fernandes’ cross.

Christian Eriksen’s penalty sealed the win as United finished the campaign in 15th.

A place in the Europa League is Villa’s consolation for finishing sixth.

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– Palace spoil Liverpool party –

Liverpool’s Dutch defender #04 Virgil van Dijk lifts the Premier League trophy at the end of the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on May 25, 2025. Liverpool equalises 1 – 1 against Crystal Palace. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
There was a mutual guard of honour at Anfield as Palace paid homage to Liverpool before the hosts repaid the favour to mark the Eagles’ FA Cup victory over City last weekend.

Liverpool’s title celebrations in 2020 took place in front of an empty stadium due to coronavirus restrictions, meaning it was the first time in 35 years they could celebrate lifting the trophy in front of the Reds’ support.

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp made his first return to Anfield since an emotional farewell 12 months ago.

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Palace, though, spoiled the party when Ismaila Sarr slotted home the opening goal after just nine minutes.

Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch was sent off in the second half but the 10 men still secured a point thanks to Mohamed Salah’s deflected leveller.

Tottenham suffered a hangover from their Europa League celebrations as Brighton came from behind to win 4-1 and secure eighth place.

A double from Jack Hinshelwood, Matt O’Riley’s penalty and Diego Gomez condemned Spurs to a 22nd league defeat of the season and a 17th-placed finish.

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Arsenal needed an 89th-minute winner from Martin Odegaard to beat bottom-of-the-table Southampton.

West Ham were 3-1 winners at Ipswich, Leicester lost 2-0 at BournemChelsea, Man city, Newcastle Secure Champions League, Liverpool Lift Premie League Trophy

Chelsea ended Nottingham Forest’s dreams of a first appearance in the Champions League since they were European champions back in 1980.

Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle secured places in next season’s Champions League as Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy after a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on a dramatic final day of the season on Sunday.

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A record-equalling 20th league title for Liverpool and relegation for Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton had long since been decided, leaving the focus of attention on the battle for European places.

Liverpool and Arsenal had already secured their place in the Champions League by finishing in the top two, while Tottenham will join them after winning the Europa League on Wednesday.

City ensured a disappointing season did not end in disastrous fashion by qualifying for Europe’s top competition for the 15th consecutive season by beating Fulham 2-0 to finish third.

Manchester City’s Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage in London on May 25, 2025.

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Ilkay Gundogan’s overhead kick from close range put Pep Guardiola’s men in front before Erling Haaland secured the points for the visitors from the penalty spot.

Chelsea ended Nottingham Forest’s dreams of a first appearance in the Champions League since they were European champions back in 1980.

Levi Colwill tapped in Pedro Neto’s cross for the Blues’ goal in a 1-0 win at the City Ground to secure fourth place for Chelsea.

Forest have to settle for seventh and a place in the UEFA Conference League.

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Chelsea’s Argentinian midfielder #08 Enzo Fernandez acknowledges the fans after the English Premier League football match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on May 25, 2025. Chelsea won the match 1-0.

Newcastle narrowly avoided throwing away their place in the top five after losing 1-0 at home to Everton.

Carlos Alcaraz’s header earned the Toffees victory on Tyneside.

However, the Magpies finished fifth after Aston Villa were controversially beaten 2-0 at Manchester United.

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Newcastle United’s players as they learn their qualification for next year UEFA Champions League at the end of the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on May 25, 2025. Everton wins 1 – 0 against Newcastle United.

Villa’s hopes were dented when goalkeeper Emi Martinez was sent off just before half-time for bringing down Rasmus Hojlund outside his box.

Yet the visitors thought they had taken the lead at Old Trafford only for Morgan Rogers’ effort to be ruled out for kicking the ball out of the hands of Altay Bayindir.

Manchester United’s Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim speaks to supporters after the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on May 25, 2025. United won the game 2-0. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP)
Villa were furious at VAR’s decision not to reverse the call and were hit with a sucker punch moments later when Amad Diallo headed in Bruno Fernandes’ cross.

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Christian Eriksen’s penalty sealed the win as United finished the campaign in 15th.

A place in the Europa League is Villa’s consolation for finishing sixth.

– Palace spoil Liverpool party –

Liverpool’s Dutch defender #04 Virgil van Dijk lifts the Premier League trophy at the end of the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on May 25, 2025. Liverpool equalises 1 – 1 against Crystal Palace. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
There was a mutual guard of honour at Anfield as Palace paid homage to Liverpool before the hosts repaid the favour to mark the Eagles’ FA Cup victory over City last weekend.

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Liverpool’s title celebrations in 2020 took place in front of an empty stadium due to coronavirus restrictions, meaning it was the first time in 35 years they could celebrate lifting the trophy in front of the Reds’ support.

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp made his first return to Anfield since an emotional farewell 12 months ago.

Palace, though, spoiled the party when Ismaila Sarr slotted home the opening goal after just nine minutes.

Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch was sent off in the second half but the 10 men still secured a point thanks to Mohamed Salah’s deflected leveller.

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Tottenham suffered a hangover from their Europa League celebrations as Brighton came from behind to win 4-1 and secure eighth place.

A double from Jack Hinshelwood, Matt O’Riley’s penalty and Diego Gomez condemned Spurs to a 22nd league defeat of the season and a 17th-placed finish.

Arsenal needed an 89th-minute winner from Martin Odegaard to beat bottom-of-the-table Southampton.

West Ham were 3-1 winners at Ipswich, Leicester lost 2-0 at Bournemouth and honours were shared between Wolves and Brentford in a 1-1 draw.outh and honours were shared between Wolves and Brentford in a 1-1 draw.

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Transfer: Chelsea, Man Utd, six others battle for Osimhen

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Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is in contact with up to eight teams about a possible summer transfer.

These clubs include Real Madrid, Arsenal, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Manchester United, Juventus, and Galatasaray.

Osimhen is now on holiday in Nigeria and will take his time deciding on his future club.

This was revealed by Goal’s transfer insider, Valentin Furlan.

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Furlan wrote on X on Saturday: “Eight teams have contacted Victor Osimhen, per me and

@RudyGaletti, in the last few days: “Galatasaray, Juventus, PSG, Chelsea, Man Utd, Arsenal, AC Milan, and Real Madrid.

“Osimhen in no rush to decide his future.”

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Reinvented Olympic Balloon Makes Paris Comeback

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The 2024 Summer Olympics might be over, but French authorities are hoping Parisians and tourists can “relive” last year’s magic when the iconic symbol of the Games returns next week.

During the Paris Games, the Olympic cauldron tethered to a balloon flew into the Parisian sky at sunset every day, with thousands flocking to see the seven-metre (23 feet) wide ring of environmentally friendly fire.

On Thursday evening, President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo visited the Tuileries Garden near the Louvre, where workers were installing the redesigned balloon and ring.

“We are going to relive this!” a beaming Macron said in a video posted on X.

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The balloon, which will no longer carry the Olympic branding, will take to the skies on June 21 during France’s annual Fete de la Musique festival of street music.

It will be accessible to visitors every summer evening from June 21 to September 14 for the next three years, until the next edition of the Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

Its flame made up of clouds of mist lit by LED rays will remain the same.

The flame is still “100 percent electric”, according to Pierre Viriot, communications director at state-owned power utility EDF.

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But unlike last year, it will be turned off at night.

The reconstruction of the balloon and the ring has been financed by the Olympic Organising Committee and EDF.

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Manchester City Endorse AC Milan Midfielder Tijjani Reijnders for £46.5m

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Manchester City have completed the signing of AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders for an initial fee of £46.5 million, the club confirmed on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old Netherlands international joins the Premier League champions on a five-year contract, becoming Pep Guardiola’s fourth summer signing following the arrivals of Rayan Ait-Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli, and Rayan Cherki.

Reijnders joins City in time to be eligible for the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States later this month, with a potential debut lined up for June 18 against Wydad FC.

“I am ecstatic to be signing for Manchester City,” said Reijnders. “City are one of the biggest teams in the world, with the best coach, world-class players and outstanding facilities. Under Pep Guardiola, City have won so many titles and I want to help keep that going with a lot more success in the coming years.”

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Capped 23 times by the Netherlands, Reijnders was an unused substitute in his country’s 8-0 win over Malta on Tuesday night. He enjoyed a standout season with Milan, scoring 15 goals in 54 appearances and earning the Serie A Midfielder of the Season award.

His arrival comes amid the departure of Kevin De Bruyne, with Guardiola looking to bolster City’s midfield options after finishing third in the Premier League last season.

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Reijnders is expected to play a key role in City’s domestic and international campaigns as they aim to reclaim the league title and secure more silverware under Guardiola’s leadership.

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