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Last updated: May 23, 2026, 2:39 PM ET

Champions League & European Transfer News

Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged TNT Sports to broadcast the match free-to-air, putting pressure on rights holders as fans and broadcasters negotiate access terms free-to-air push. Meanwhile, Arsenal centre-back William Saliba declared that winning the Premier League title should serve as a springboard for further success, reflecting the club's ambitions beyond a single campaign Saliba targets more glory. Across Serie A, AC Milan unveiled their 2026-27 home kit with United States international Christian Pulisic as the face of the campaign as the club gears up for a Champions League push next season.

Spanish Football & Player Recognition

Álvaro Arbeloa confirmed he will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, marking the end of an era at the Bernabéu as the former defender wraps up his tenure. On the earnings front, Cristiano Ronaldo retained his position as the world's highest-paid athlete on Forbes' latest list, with boxing star Canelo Alvarez coming in second, while Lionel Messi placed third Ronaldo tops earnings list. In Saudi Arabia, João Félix claimed the Saudi Pro League player of the season award, edging out Ronaldo, who plays for arch-rivals Al Nassr, in a result that underscores the Portuguese winger's rapid impact since joining the league.

Premier League & Cup Results

Celtic clinched the Scottish Cup in fine Hampden sunshine to complete a domestic double under manager Martin O'Neill, with Daizen Maeda signing off with a goal in the final — likely his last for the club as he prepares to depart this summer. Pep Guardiola, on the eve of his final season at Manchester City, named his biggest regret as not giving former goalkeeper Joe Hart a fair opportunity to prove himself, adding a personal note to an otherwise celebratory week for the club. Sophie Whitehouse starred with a penalty masterclass that propelled Charlton Athletic into the Women's Super League for the first time, while in the SWPL, the title race comes down to Sunday's final round with Eva Olid potentially departing Hearts as a league winner and Rangers' Leanne Crichton seeking a first title in her debut campaign.