Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: May 17, 2026, 2:45 AM ET

Premier League & European Football

Manchester United bid emotional farewell to Casemiro in his final appearance at Old Trafford, with the Brazilian having dramatically turned around his career at the club after a difficult start. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola confirmed his celebration restrictions after Manchester City's FA Cup triumph, stating his players wouldn't be allowed "even one beer" as he immediately shifts focus to the crucial Premier League clash. The Premier League landscape shifted dramatically with Manchester City overtaking Arsenal in the rankings, while Liverpool collapsed dramatically in their pursuit of Champions League qualification after a loss to Aston Villa. In Germany, Bundesliga drama saw St. Pauli and Heidenheim relegated while Wolfsburg secured European football, with Stuttgart's Champions League hopes hanging in the balance. Transfer speculation continues with Liverpool and United interested in Camavinga from Real Madrid, while Michael Carrick secured a two-year deal to continue as Manchester United's permanent manager.

Scottish Premiership Drama

Celtic snatched dramatic late victory in the Scottish Premiership, ending an eight-month, 32-game pursuit of Hearts. Celtic's triumph came amid controversial circumstances as Hearts reported "serious physical and verbal abuse" following a "disgraceful" pitch invasion at Celtic Park, forcing them to leave immediately after the final whistle. Martin O'Neill, who delivered the title, acknowledged Celtic had given him "reasons to live" while keeping the door open to staying on at the club despite being 74 years old. The dramatic final day unfolded with Celtic running perfectly to overtake Hearts in the dying embers of the season, ending their 250-day threat to Scottish football's natural order. Hearts, despite missing out on their first title since 1960, are determined to challenge regularly with Tony Bloom's data analytics company ensuring they remain competitive.

Women's Super League Wrap

Manchester City clinched the Women's Super League title with a dominant 4-1 victory over West Ham, featuring a double from Bunny Shaw to take her seasonal tally to 21 goals. Shaw delivered cryptic messages about