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FC Cincinnati look for sixth straight win in clash vs. NYCFC

FC Cincinnati will be the healthiest they've been all season when they try to extend a five-match winning streak on Sunday at New York City FC. Cincinnati (7-2-1, 22 points) has assembled that streak despite absences of key players like defenders Miles Robinson and Matt Miazga, and midfielders Yuya Kubo and Teenage Hadebe.

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Poor PL record rules former Tottenham man out of contention for N-17 hotseat

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou finds himself entering a critical juncture in his tenure at N17. With mounting pressure and a growing sense of unrest, the Australian tactician is staring down a defining week, one that could determine his future at the club.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 3

Why Lecce vs. Napoli play halted for over 5 minutes by angry fans

The match between Lecce and Napoli was suspended for over five minutes after home fans threw fireworks and hurled insults in protest at the Lega Serie A.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / The Cult of Calcio / May 3

Roma Star Credits Ranieri for Breakout Season Ahead of Permanent Move

Roma ace thanked manager Claudio Ranieri for helping him establish himself as one of the best midfielders in Serie A this season. Speaking to Sky Sport via Calciomercato, the Borussia Monchengladbach loanee hailed the veteran coach’s influence on his rise to prominence at the Stadio Olimpico.

Liverpool FC News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'English Premier League champions since 1992-93' quiz

How many of the clubs to finish top of the English Premier League table since the 1992-93 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'UEFA Europa League champions' quiz

The 'Ballon d'Or winners' quiz

The 'UEFA Champions League all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / May 3

Former Juve star surprised at how the season has turned out

Most people who support and follow Juventus expected them to have a strong season after the club invested in their squad and made changes in management during the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / May 3

'Some learning to do'- James Maddison sees a bright future in North London for rising Tottenham talent

Lucas Bergvall has committed his long-term future to Tottenham Hotspur, signing a new six-year contract extension with the club. The Swedish midfielder, who joined Spurs from Djurgårdens IF last summer, has quickly established himself as a pivotal figure under Ange Postecoglou.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / May 3

Bournemouth Boss Breaks Silence on Future of £50M-Rated PSG Target Tracked by Arsenal, Liverpool

Amid the rumors surrounding Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez, Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola addressed their potential summer exits. “We don’t really know what’s going to happen this summer, but right now all the players are ours, and if nothing changes, they’ll still be ours next season,” Iraola said (h/t Diario AS).

Soccer News / Football Espana / May 3

7 Barcelona and Real Madrid players at risk of El Clasico suspension

Barcelona and Real Madrid will both feel that victories this weekend against Real Valladolid and Celta Vigo respectively are a necessity ahead of El Clasico next week.

AC Milan News / Football Italia / May 3

Milan star Rafael Leao unveils surprising new haircut

Milan star Rafael Leao has unveiled a surprising new haircut on Instagram, chopping off his iconic locks. The Portugal international showed off the new look on his Instagram Stories, noting it was a ‘new haircut unlock’ post.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / May 3

TTLB Opinion: Should Tottenham be serious about signing Johan Cruyff-like midfielder?

Tottenham Hotspur have been looking to bring in a creative midfielder at Hotspur Way when the summer transfer window comes around, and Daniel Levy has been vouching to sign Crystal Palace maestro Eberechi Eze.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 3

How Liverpool closed out their previous title-winning season as Reds begin victory tour on Sunday

Liverpool fans, just sit back and enjoy the final three weeks of the Premier League season! The Reds still have four matches to play before the campaign

Hellas Verona News / Football Italia / May 3

Italian paper claims Inzaghi and Calhanoglu bans are not fair on Juventus

Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport suggests that Juventus have a right to be annoyed by the one-match bans handed to Inter’s Simone Inzaghi and Hakan Calhanoglu

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / May 3

Real Madrid Weigh Up ‘Bargain’ Deal for Milan Superstar

Milan star Theo Hernandez could return to Real Madrid this summer after Los Blancos identified him as a concrete target. According to Spanish outlet AS via Calciomercato, the reigning La Liga holders are keen to re-sign the French left-back at a ‘bargain price.’ Hernandez’s deal at Stadio San Siro is due to expire in 2026.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / May 3

Celtic dithering could be costly as Bundesliga side eyes Kvistgaarden

Celtic set for a summer transfer tussle over Mathias Kvistgaarden, as Eintracht Frankfurt have reportedly joined the chase for the Brondby striker… Brendan Rodgers has had his eye on the striker during the past two transfer windows, but Celtic couldn’t finalise a move for the Denmark U21 star in January.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 3

‘Conte work made McTominay a complete player’ at Napoli

Napoli director Giovanni Manna credits Antonio Conte with helping to make Scott McTominay ‘a complete player’ with tactical work in training, building on his Manchester United promise.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 3

Lecce pay tribute to beloved physio ahead of big Napoli match

There is a strange atmosphere ahead of Lecce’s match against Napoli, with no music played during the warm-ups, and multiple tributes to physio Graziano Fiorita.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / May 3

Confirmed Arsenal team to face Bournemouth – Arteta goes strong

With Champions League qualification nearly secured, Arsenal aim to take another decisive step today as they host Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium, and this is the team that Mikel Arteta has gone with.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / May 3

Arsenal, Newcastle Plot Move for £34M-Rated Roma Star PSG Eye as Marquinhos Replacement

PSG might look to a familiar name in French football as a possible replacement for Marquinhos. According to a recent report from Il Corriere dello Sport, the club have a strong interest in Evan Ndicka, the former AJ Auxerre standout now playing for AS Roma.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / May 3

'I don’t like it' – Ferdinand and Crouch up in arms over ’embarrassing’ gesture towards Liverpool

Newly-crowned champions Liverpool will be granted a guard of honour prior to their remaining Premier League matches this season, much to the chagrin of Rio Ferdinand and Peter Crouch.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / May 3

Tottenham among five clubs eyeing summer deal for former Manchester City defender

Tottenham Hotspur have started putting plans in place to enjoy a productive summer transfer window. The Lilywhites have struggled to get going and have already faced 19 Premier League defeats this season.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / May 3

Phone calls and photos: What Arne Slot did in first 48 hours after Liverpool won Premier League

Less than 11 months after officially beginning his role as Liverpool head coach, Arne Slot became a Premier League champion last weekend. His team secured

Aston Villa News / To The Lane And Back / May 3

TTLB Opinion: Is Manchester United outcast the right fit for Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur?

The North Londoners have been looking to build on the roster’s quality when the summer transfer window comes around, and Daniel Levy has been pushing to bring in a high-end, ceiling-raising forward this offseason, with Manchester United academy graduate Marcus Rashford again making appearances in the rumour mill surrounding a move to N17.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / May 3

Will Ousmane Dembele be fit enough to face Arsenal in Paris next week?

Ousmane Dembélé was the decisive figure in Paris Saint-Germain’s recent Champions League clash with Arsenal, scoring the only goal of the match to hand the French champions a valuable away victory.

Soccer News / Stretty News / May 3

Major claims from Brazil: Arsenal ‘have been inquiring’ over £86m Utd flop INEOS want to sell

Manchester United may have just found the most unlikely suitor for on-loan Antony, who’s expected to be sold in the coming months. As it stands, fans can only speculate over where the forward will be spending the 2025/2026 campaign.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 3

Transfer insider’s claim about £100m midfield ’emissary’ could now put Liverpool on high alert

While Liverpool are free to enjoy the rest of their season now that the Premier League title has been secured, other clubs don’t have the same luxury. One such team who still have everything on the line are Nottingham Forest, who are embroiled in a frantic battle for Champions League qualification as the finish line to 2024/25 draws ever closer.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / May 3

Interest continues to grow in Arsenal player from Italy and England

Nuno Tavares, currently on loan at Lazio from Arsenal, is drawing significant attention in Italy following a series of standout performances in Rome. His displays have not only impressed Lazio, who are keen to retain him beyond the current campaign, but have also sparked interest from several other clubs, according to Just Arsenal sources.

Rennes News / Esteemed Kompany / May 3

There was a lesson to be learned for Nico O’Reilly during Manchester City’s win over Wolves

Nico O’Reilly has become an important part of Pep Guardiola’s lineup in recent weeks. The young midfielder has made the left-back position his own during City’s nine-game unbeaten run.