Kick Off: Rodrygo nets brace & seals Copa Title; Blues end losing streak

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IN PIC: Real Madrid win the Copa del Rey 2022/23 trophy

Match Reports

Real Madrid 2-1 Osasuna: Rodrygo double seals Copa title for Real after 9 years

Rodrygo scored a crucial double in the Copa del Rey final as Real Madrid beat Osasuna 2-1 to clinch the cup title after nine years of waiting.

Bournemouth 1-3 Chelsea: Blues end 6-game losing streak as Felix scores

Chelsea won for the first time since March 11 and picked up their first points under interim boss Frank Lampard by beating Bournemouth 3-1 at the Vitality Stadium.

Man City 2-1 Leeds United: Gundogan nets brace to send City 4 points clear

Manchester City moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League by surviving a late scare to beat a Leeds side playing under new manager Sam Allardyce for the first time.

Liverpool 1-0 Brentford: Reds move one point behind Man Utd as Salah scores

Mohamed Salah continued his superb scoring form as Liverpool made it six Premier League wins in a row by defeating Brentford to move one point behind Manchester United in the race for the top four.

Tottenham 1-0 Crystal Palace: Kane strikes & becomes PL 2nd all-time goal scorer

Harry Kane became the outright second-highest goalscorer in Premier League history as Tottenham ended a four-game winless run with a much-needed victory over Crystal Palace.

Bremen 1-2 Bayern: Gnabry & Sane strike to send Bayern 4 points clear at top

Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane fired Bayern Munich to a 2-1 victory over Werder Bremen to extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga.

These Things Happen

Barcelona will "try and sell FIVE stars" to generate funds for Lionel Messi

Barcelona will look to sell FIVE first-team players in order to facilitate a blockbuster move for Lionel Messi this summer.

Serie A branded racist for crowning Kvaratskhelia king instead of Osimhen

Serie A decided to use Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as King ahead of Victor Osimhen and fans are not happy.

Man City's Nathan Ake injured just three days before Real Madrid clash

Nathan Ake handed Manchester City an injury scare just three days before their Champions League semi-final showdown with Real Madrid as he limped off in the second half of their league clash with Leeds.

Messi is out of the latest PSG squad list, Ramos and Mbappe lead

Messi is out of the latest PSG squad list, Ramos and Mbappe lead

Lampard deals Pochettino major Chelsea blow as hopes crumble with latest call

Chelsea news: The Blues are closing in on appointing Mauricio Pochettino as head coach but he won't be enjoying what is happening on the pitch

Hiba Abouk shares bikini snaps from luxury vacation after Hakimi split

Achraf Hakimi's ex-wife Hiba Abouk recently shared snaps of enjoying time with kids. She uploaded a host of photos in bikinis on Instagram. Abouk, a model and actress, posted a mirror selfie and a few others with her kids.

Pochettino meeting revealed as Chelsea 'blown away' amid Tottenham plea

Mauricio Pochettino is a wanted man as Chelsea close in on appointing him but Tottenham fans make themselves heard

Barcelona planning to reject any summer advances for “non-transferable” Premier League target

It’s safe to say that Andreas Christensen has been the surprise package of the season for Barcelona. Signed as a free agent from Chelsea last summer, the Danish defender was only expected to be a backup to the likes of Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde and Gerard Pique.

Real Madrid looking to beat Manchester United to signing of striker target this summer

Earlier this week, Carlo Ancelotti confirmed his desire for Real Madrid to sign a new striker this summer. Karim Benzema, who is their own senior option at the moment, has regularly struggled with injury issues this summer.

What They Say

Rivaldo: Ronaldo was fooled into joining Al-Nassr; Messi is disrespectful

Barcelona legend Rivaldo has slammed Lionel Messi over his trip to Saudi Arabia.

In Depth

Which records can Erling Haaland STILL break this season?

Erling Haaland's formidable debut in the Premier League hit new heights on Wednesday after the Norwegian behemoth shattered Alan Shearer's 28-year record with his 35th goal of the season.

Lionel Messi was a better player than Cristiano Ronaldo - but can he be the bigger man?

With a decent sense of timing, the Saudi Tourism Authority sent out an email on Wednesday. It was titled: ‘Messi’s Riyadh trip uncovers the family side of the world’s most exciting new destination’. In catchier form, it boiled down to what football’s greatest talent chose over his day job in Paris.

Will Lionel Messi follow Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia after PSG?

We now know Lionel Messi will be leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The million-dollar question is where will the Argentine star end up.

Fixtures of the Day

Serie A

Atalanta vs Juventus 2023/5/7 10:30 UTC

Napoli vs Fiorentina 2023/5/7 16:00 UTC

EPL

Newcastle United vs Arsenal 2023/5/7 15:30 UTC

West Ham United vs Manchester United 2023/5/7 18:00 UTC

Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund vs Wolfsburg 2023/5/7 15:30 UTC

Ligue 1

Troyes vs Paris Saint-Germain 2023/5/7 18:45 UTC