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Last updated: May 23, 2026, 5:41 PM ET

European Football

Barcelona lifted the Women's Champions League trophy with a convincing 4-0 victory over OL Lyonnes, securing their fourth title in the competition. Meanwhile, Harry Kane hit a hat trick to propel Bayern Munich to a 3-0 win over Stuttgart in the German Cup final, taking his season tally to 61 goals and giving Bayern their 21st trophy in the competition. In Premier League news, Bruno Fernandes was named the Player of the Season, while Arsenal's defensive masterclass proved crucial as they secured the Premier League title by becoming the best defensive team in the league's history.

Manager Transitions

Pep Guardiola confirmed his departure from Manchester City after nearly a decade of excellence, with rival fans expressing mixed emotions about his time in the Premier League. The Manchester City manager later revealed his biggest regret was not giving England keeper Joe Hart more opportunities to prove himself. At Real Madrid, Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed his departure at the end of the season, while AC Milan unveiled their new home kit with Christian Pulisic front and center for their upcoming Champions League push.

Domestic Cups & Transitions

Lens capped a spectacular season by winning the French Cup for the first time, with Florian Thauvin scoring and creating another in a 3-1 win over Nice. Celtic eased to Scottish Cup glory to complete a domestic double under Martin O'Neill, who was only supposed to be in charge for a few weeks but has now won a double, leaving questions about his future with the club. Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss the German Cup final with a calf injury, though his place at the World Cup with Germany remains safe.

Promotion Celebrations

Hull City celebrated Wembley glory with a 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough, securing promotion to the Premier League in what has been described as the "richest game in sports" Championship playoff final. Hull striker Oli McBurnie scored the decisive goal after being omitted from Scotland's World Cup squad, sending a message to national team boss Steve Clarke. The English Championship playoff