Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: May 16, 2026, 2:44 PM ET

WSL Title Race & Final Day Drama

Manchester City signed off their league campaign in style with a 4-1 victory over West Ham, securing the Women's Super League title in commanding fashion. Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw bagged two goals to take her remarkable tally to 21 for the season, before delivering a cryptic message when asked about her future: "my home is in Manchester." The result ensured City finished as champions, celebrating with a performance worthy of champions in their final league match. Meanwhile, Arsenal secured second place with a 3-1 win at Liverpool, as Alessia Russo scored twice on the final day to cement the Gunners' runner-up position.

Elsewhere, Sam Kerr produced the perfect farewell with a stunning winner in her final game for Chelsea, beating Manchester United 1-0. Despite the victory, Chelsea finished third in the final standings. The final day marked an end of an era for the WSL, with multiple high-profile players including Kerr, Bright, McCabe, and Mead moving on from their respective clubs.

Celtic's Dramatic Scottish Premiership Triumph

Celtic completed an eight-month chase to win the Scottish Premiership title, catching Hearts in "the season's dying embers" after 32 games and 2,880 on-field minutes of relentless pressure. The title win saved Celtic's season and sparked questions about whether Scottish football's landscape has changed forever despite their triumph. Veteran manager Martin O'Neill, who returned to steer the club to glory at 74 years old, said Celtic have given him "reasons to live" and declared himself "rejuvenated," though he remains unsure whether he will stay beyond this season while keeping the door open to continuing.

In other Scottish action, Motherwell secured European football with a victory at Hibernian despite playing with ten men, while Rangers demolished Falkirk 5-2 on the final day, with Youssef Chermiti grabbing a hat-trick in a consolation win to end their fruitless campaign.

FA Cup Final & Managerial Moves

Manchester City edged Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley to win the FA Cup, with January signings Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi making the difference in a tense final. Pep Guardiola insisted the FA Cup final will not be his last visit to Wembley as speculation surrounding his future continues to grow. At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have their blueprint to beat City according to interim head coach Calum McFarlane, who believes his side can replicate their strong January showing at the Etihad.

The managerial carousel continues spinning, with Xabi Alonso agreeing to become Chelsea's next permanent head coach on a four-year deal, while Michael Carrick has committed to Manchester United with a two-year deal to remain as head coach. At Real Madrid, Álvaro Arbeloa said he would be "very happy" to see José Mourinho return to the club, describing the Portuguese manager as "one of us."

Elsewhere in European Football

Mohamed Salah has demanded Liverpool return to being a "heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear" after a trophyless season for the Reds. Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the World Cup after undergoing back surgery that will sideline him until the start of the 2026-27 season. Meanwhile, Robert Lewandowski announced he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season when his contract expires, bringing an end to his La Liga chapter.

In the NWSL, Mallory Swanson has been activated by Chicago Stars ahead of Saturday's match against North Carolina Courage, positioning her to make her first appearance since 2024 after returning from maternity leave.