Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×Last updated: May 24, 2026, 5:43 PM ET
Liverpool Era Ends
Golden era concludes at Liverpool as Mohamed Salah and Roberto Robertson depart the club, with Salah revealing he "cried more than in his whole life" during his final appearance at Anfield. Despite narrowly missing what would have been a spectacular goal in his farewell match, Salah provided an assist in the 1-1 draw against Brentford that secured Champions League qualification for the Reds.
Manager Changes
Antonio Conte exits Napoli just one year after guiding the Italian club to Serie A glory, while Andoni Iraola departs Bournemouth after successfully leading the Cherries into European competition. Manchester City's Pep Guardiola showed emotion during his final match in charge, with the magnitude of his decade-long tenure gripping him on the hour mark of his last game.
End of Season Review
Tottenham survived relegation on the final day of the Premier League season, though their celebrations cannot mask what BBC Sport describes as "a season of embarrassment". Elsewhere, Erling Haaland claimed his third Premier League Golden Boot award, adding to his individual honors despite Manchester City's European ban.
European Qualification
Sunderland completed their return to the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea, securing Europa League qualification in the process. The Black Cats have defied the odds since being in League One four years ago, with Trai Hume scoring to help send the club into European competition just four years after their lowest point.
Transfer & Kit News
Rangers have agreed a deal for Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland, subject to a medical, as they look for a leader to guide the Ibrox side. AC Milan unveiled their new home kit for the 2026-27 season, with Christian Pulisic prominently featured as the Serie A giants prepare for their Champions League push.
Other Football News
Iran has moved their World Cup training base from the United States to Mexico after receiving approval from FIFA. Meanwhile, a rare Cristiano Ronaldo card fetched $1.35 million at a private sale, with the 1-of-1 numbered 2018 Panini Kaboom card becoming one of the most expensive soccer collectibles.