Kick Off: Mourinho returns to Real Madrid; Neymar leads Brazil World Cup squad

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Top Headlines

Here We Go! Romano: Jose Mourinho is back to Real Madrid

According to Romano's latest report, Jose Mourinho, the 63-year-old Portuguese head coach, is heading back to Real Madrid. All verbal agreements have been reached, the rest is to put terms on the paper. 

Brazil World Cup squad: Neymar leads, Vinicius, Raphinha, Cunha & Casemiro in

Carlo Ancelotti has announced the Brazil national football team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Match Reports

Arsenal 1-0 Burnley: Havertz winner leaves Gunners one step away from the title

Arsenal are on the brink of becoming Premier League champions after Kai Havertz's first-half header proved enough to clinch a nervy 1-0 win at home to already-relegated Burnley.

These Things Happen

AF World Cup Poster Series: Chapter C--Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is within grasps! To celebrate this epic quadrennial football carnival, we’ve crafted a special poster series spotlighting all competing teams. Today, let’s dive deep into Group C!

Croatia announce 33-men preliminary World Cup squad: Modric and Perisic lead

Croatia announce 33-men preliminary World Cup squad: Modric and Perisic lead

Austria unveil the World Cup squad list: Alaba & Laimer lead as Arnautovic and Sabitzer in

Austria unveil the World Cup squad list: Alaba and Laimer lead as Arnautovic, Danso and Sabitzer in

Romano: Pep Guardiola to leave Man City THIS summer with Maresca been the ONLY replacement

According to Romano, Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at the end of the season.

Bruno opens up on PL assist record - after he drew level with Henry and De Bruyne

Bruno Fernandes vowed not to change the way in which he plays as the Manchester United captain has just 90 minutes left this season to surpass Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne in the Premier League record books.

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid confirm Carvajal will leave the club at end of the season

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid announce 34-year-old captain Carvajal will leave the club on a free transfer at end of the season

Barca's Fermin suffers fracture to fifth metatarsal in right foot & will undergo surgery

OFFICIAL: Barca confirm Fermin suffers fracture to fifth metatarsal in right foot and will undergo surgery

Carvajal's Real Madrid Career Honors: 6 UCL, 6 Club World Cups, 4 La Liga titles

May 18, Real Madrid officially announced that captain Carvajal will leave the team after the end of the season.

OFFICIAL: Barcelona complete contract extension with head coach Flick

OFFICIAL: Barcelona complete contract extension with head coach Flick

Carvajal to leave, all Real Madrid players from UCL triple crown have departed

May 18, Real Madrid officially announced that captain Carvajal will leave the team after the end of the season.

Man Utd annoyed by Rashford's public desire to stay at Barcelona

According to French journalist Sebastien Vidal, Manchester United insiders are annoyed by Rashford's public overtures to Barcelona.

Gary Neville names the SIX quality signings Man Utd must make to back Michael Carrick

Michael Carrick is poised to be become Manchester United's permanent head coach - and Gary Neville wants to see his squad strengthened significantly this summer

Holt: Salah's vindictive, bitter & petulant attack on Slot made him look like a bully

Mohamed Salah is a giant of a player who has trailed joy and triumph in his wake for almost a decade at Anfield. He deserves a place in Liverpool’s pantheon of legends alongside the greatest players to have represented the club.

MD: Bernal and Gerard Martín also make spain's provisional World Cup squad

According to the latest report from Mundo Deportivo, Bernal and Gerard Martin are also on Spain's preliminary World Cup squad list.

Arsenal news: Crystal Palace's big plan that will impact title race as Man City star stirs the pot

Crystal Palace are set to throw the cat among the pigeons

What They Say

Rooney: If I was Slot, I wouldn't let Salah near Anfield

Wayne Rooney has hit out at Mohamed Salah, suggesting Arne Slot should not include the winger in Liverpool's final game of the season.

Yan Diomande: I'm staying with leipzig next season, not thinking about the future

In an interview with Kicker, Diomande talked about his future, stating that he will continue to play for RB Leipzig next season.

'I don't see Dortmund challenging Bayern next year', admits Kovac

Niko Kovac admits he does not expect his Borussia Dortmund side to challenge Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title next season.

Fixtures of the Day

EPL

AFC Bournemouth VS Manchester City  2026/05/19 18:30 UTC

Chelsea VS Tottenham Hotspur 2026/05/19 19:15 UTC