Kick Off: Rodri named UCL player of the year; Haaland in UCL Team of the Season

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Top Headlines

Man City match-winner Rodri named Champions League player of the year

Manchester City’s match-winner Rodri has been named Champions League player of the year by UEFA as seven City players made the team of the season and Erling Haaland took goal of the season honours.

UCL Team of the Season: Haaland leads attack as Salah & Onana in

UCL Team of the Season: Haaland leads attack as Salah & Onana in, 4 Man City players among XI

These Things Happen

Manchester City's WAGs share their celebrations online after win

Last night Manchester City clinched a 1-0 victory against Inter Milan to be crowned champions of Europe for the first time in the club's 143-year history.

Messi STILL the bookies' favourite to win his eight Ballon d'Or ahead of Haaland

Lionel Messi is still the favourite to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or ahead of Erling Haaland despite Manchester City's historic treble success.

Man City overtake Chelsea as England's fourth most successful club after UCL win

Manchester City have overtaken Chelsea as England's fourth most successful team following their Champions League win.

Zinchenko leaves Arsenal fans FUMING after congratulations message to Man City

Arsenal fans have been left fuming with Oleksandr Zinchenko after the defender congratulated Manchester City on his Instagram account.

Tottenham 'are considering a £50million move for Man United winger Jadon Sancho'

Tottenham are considering a £50million move for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, according to reports.

Real Madrid considering move for €100m-rated Bundesliga forward as Karim Benzema replacement

Following Karim Benzema’s move to Al-Ittihad earlier this week, Real Madrid are now on the lookout for a new starting striker, and there have been several names linked with making the switch to the Spanish capital.

Arsenal to avoid Real Madrid as Champions League group stage pots confirmed after Man City win

Arsenal will discover their 2023/24 Champions League group phase fate when the draw is made in August, but we already know a few teams they won't be facing

Mount continues to enjoy his holiday in Spain as move to Man United moves closer

Mason Mount is continuing to make the most of his holidays before the future of his footballing career is settled.

Uruguay dominate Italy to win first Under-20 World Cup

Uruguay beat Italy 1-0 on Sunday to win their first Under-20 World Cup title. The Celeste's victory ends a streak of four consecutive wins by European teams in the tournament.

Al-Hilal 'switch attention to Neymar' as they fly in for talks with Brazilian

Neymar is the latest target for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal after they missed out on signing Lionel Messi.

Former Arsenal and Spurs target Houssem Aouar signs for Roma as Jose Mourinho strengthens his squad

Roma have confirmed that Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar will sign for the Serie A club on July 1, sealing the future of a previous target for a number of Premier League sides.

Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes considering number changes at Real Madrid next season

This summer, Real Madrid players will have the choice of taking over some of the most famous numbers in the club’s history, following the departures of several first team stars.

Barcelona slap €80m asking price on forward attracting interest from Newcastle United

The next few weeks are expected to be very busy for Barcelona, as they prepare to make at least two sales before the end of June.

Ben Chilwell in major Man Utd admission after Chelsea decision taken to stop Man City transfer

Chelsea news: Ben Chilwell has given an honest account of his childhood activities within football that could worry some.

Mauricio Pochettino makes 11 player decision ahead of Chelsea start with major formation hint

Chelsea news: Mauricio Pochettino has been getting busy at work for the Blues despite not starting officially until next month.

Manchester United make Mason Mount decision amid Chelsea transfer demands

Mason Mount is heavily linked with a move to Manchester United this summer amid an ongoing Chelsea contract stand-off

What they Say

SHERINGHAM: A pleasure for Utd Treble winners to be ranked alongside City team

There is Treble talk around March most seasons if Liverpool, Chelsea or Manchester City are going well and I’ve always thought, ‘Nah, I don’t really want them to do it’.

He played like Maradona – Manuel Akanji hails ‘unbelievable’ John Stones

Manuel Akanji claimed John Stones played like Diego Maradona after Manchester City won the Champions League and completed the treble.

Bolt pulls out Rashford's celebration after opening the scoring in Soccer Aid

Usain bolt bagged another Soccer Aid goal for the World XI as he opened the scoring on Sunday night and proceeded to do Marcus Rashford's celebration at the Englishman's ground.