Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: May 24, 2026, 11:42 PM ET

Player Departures & Emotional Goodbyes

Mohamed Salah departed Liverpool with tears, admitting he "cried more than in his whole life" during his final appearance at Anfield while expressing pride at "winning it all" during his nine-year tenure. The Egyptian legend's departure signals the end of an era at Liverpool, along with fellow longtime captain Andy Robertson who also leaves after becoming "a legend" at the club. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi left the field prematurely during Inter Miami's 6-4 win over Philadelphia, grabbing his left thigh in the 72nd minute as concerns grow about his fitness amid his final season in the United States.

League Results & Standings

Liverpool clinched a Champions League spot despite Mohamed Salah coming within "the width of a post" of scoring a spectacular goal in his final appearance, securing top-four football with a 1-1 draw against Brentford. In Serie A, an improbable season unfolded as Como secured Champions League qualification with Cesc Fabregas playing a key role, while AC Milan missed out despite their offseason acquisition of Christian Pulisic. In Portugal, second division Torreense stunned holders Sporting to win the Portuguese Cup with a penalty in extra time, while South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns clinched their second African Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Moroccan club AS FAR.

Managerial Changes & Club Developments

Antonio Conte confirmed his exit from Napoli after two years in charge, just one year after leading the team to the Serie A title, with the Italian manager playing down links to the national team job. Pep Guardiola delivered an emotional farewell to Manchester City players, stressing they must not let standards drop after his departure, with the moment "a decade of glory ended" proving too much for the manager to maintain his composure. Across the Atlantic, AC Milan unveiled their new home kit with U.S. star Christian Pulisic prominently featured as the club prepares for their Champions League campaign after an unexpected season.

Historic Moments & Records

A rare Cristiano Ronaldo card fetched $1.35 million at a private sale via Fanatics Collect, with the green, 1-of-1 numbered 2018 Panini Kaboom card becoming one of the most valuable soccer collectibles in recent memory. At the other end of the spectrum, Mallory Swanson scored her first goal since 2024 for Chicago Stars FC following an 18-month maternity leave, marking a significant return to form. In England, Tottenham staved off relegation on the final day of the Premier League season, escaping the humiliation of dropping to the Championship after a season that required "soul-searching" for next year's campaign.