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  • Emma Hayes arrives in the US after a successful career as Chelsea manager

    Emma Hayes’ USA in-tray
    From tactics to a wildly talented teenager

    There is plenty to address before the Olympics as the new coach takes charge
  • Lucas Bergvall, Kylian Mbappé, Endrick.

    Men's transfer interactive
    All the deals from Europe’s top leagues

  • (clockwise from top left) Morgan Whittaker, Jaden Philogene, Crysencio Summerville, Sorba Thomas, Jack Clarke.

    Levelling up
    Championship players who are ready for top flight

  • Germany
    Hummels left ‘bitter’ over Euro 2024 snub

  • Wildcards and wingers
    Australia’s Olympic selection questions to answer against China

  • The Knowledge
    Is Leverkusen’s 40-point increase a record?

  • Women's transfer interactive
    Track all the latest summer moves

  • Liverpool
    Klopp drops City charges hint in Anfield farewell

  • Socceroos
    Bayern-bound prodigy Irankunda to debut in World Cup qualifiers

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In depth

  • Sápmi pictured after winning Sápmi celebrate with the trophy after winning the first Conifa Women's World Cup in 2022.the first edition of the Women's Conifa World Cup in 2022.

    Moving the Goalposts
    Sámi side aims to shine at Conifa World Cup

    FA Sápmi take lead in unique tournament that unites non-Fifa affiliated teams
  • David Squires on ... Manchester United's FA Cup win and what the future holds

    David Squires on …
    United’s FA Cup glory and what the future holds

    Our cartoonist on Erik ten Hag’s Wembley redemption and a summer of leadership symposiums at Old Trafford
    • Olympique Lyonnais v Paris Saint-Germain - French Cup Final<br>LILLE, FRANCE - MAY 25: Kylian Mbappe of PSG celebrates the victory with teammates following the French Cup Final between Olympique Lyonnais (OL, Lyon) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade Pierre Mauroy, Decathlon Arena on May 25, 2024 in Villeneuve d'Ascq near Lille, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

      PSG
      Can Luis Enrique make them better without Mbappé?

    • Ayoub El Kaabi and his Olympiakos teammates celebrate their Europa Conference League semi-final victory over Aston Villa in Piraeus.

      Ayoub El Kaabi
      From earthquake grief to a European final

    • Emma Hayes Trophy Shoot<br>LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been digitally altered) Emma Hayes, Manager of Chelsea poses for a photograph with the 16 trophies which she has won at Chelsea FC Women during her tenure, ahead of her departure from the club at Stamford Bridge on May 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

      ‘She's an inspiration’
      Guardian readers on Hayes leaving Chelsea

    • A general view of Wembley before the Championship playoff final between Leeds and Southampton

      Wembley is a corporate nirvana missing its soul

      Jonathan Liew
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Moving the Goalposts

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  • 'Forever? No'
    Guardiola laughs off idea of indefinite stay at City

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola took to the streets with his players to celebrate their fourth consecutive Premier League title
  • Williamson has signed a new contract to extend her 19-year association with Arsenal, during which time she has won one league title, two FA Cups and four League Cups

    1:35

    Leah Williamson
    England captain reflects on 19 years with Arsenal

  • Erik ten Hag refused to give any answers on his future as Manchester United manager after his side beat Manchester City 2-1 to win the FA Cup

    2:30

    'When they don't want me I will hear it'
    Ten Hag tight-lipped on future after FA Cup win

  • Julen Lopetegui is looking to put his own 'stamp and style' on the team

    1:19

    West Ham
    Lopetegui looks to create 'a new shape of football' at club

  • Jacob Steinberg explains the division between manager and club with Pochettino unconvinced 'about the project and the players'

    Mauricio Pochettino
    Why did Chelsea and manager go their separate ways?

  • Manchester City have won their fourth Premier League title in a row – how did they achieve it and what comes next, asks Jamie Jackson

    2:50

    Premier League
    How Man City won four in a row and what comes next

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World football

  • M'Baye Niang, scorer of Empoli’s winning goal against Roma, celebrates after the final whistle.

    Serie A
    Italy's Houdini pulls off another escape act with Empoli

    Davide Nicola produced another dramatic relegation escape
  • Fermín López celebrates with Xavi Hernández after scoring Barcelona’s second goal.

    European roundup
    Barcelona beat Sevilla in Xavi's last game

  • Vincent Kompany is set to join Bayern Munich as head coach

    Bayern Munich
    Kompany agrees deal to become head coach

  • European roundup
    Leverkusen clinch double, PSG win Coupe de France

  • David Squires on …
    The A-League Men grand final and a fleeting visit from St Ange

  • A-League Men
    Central Coast seal historic treble against Melbourne

  • Inter
    US firm seizes control after owners miss payment

  • A-League Men
    Victory assume antagonist role in bid to spoil Mariners’ treble

  • Serie A
    Ranieri leaves Cagliari amid reports of retirement

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Premier League 2023-24 review

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The top 100

  • trail football 100 mens 2023 day 4

    Men's edition
    Our picks for the best male players in the world 2023

  • Sam Kerr, Aitana Bonmatí and Salma Paralluelo

    Women's edition
    The 100 best female players in the world 2023

  • Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Fulham.

    Haaland voted the world’s best – and he’s just getting started

    Niall McVeigh
  • Spain v England: Final - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023<br>SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Aitana Bonmati and Spain players celebrate after the team's victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia &amp; New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney / Gadigal, Australia. (Photo by Alex Pantling - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

    Spain and Barcelona lead way after year of success

    Rich Laverty

Opinion

  • Left to right: Roberto De Zerbi, Thomas Tuchel and Kieran McKenna.

    Premier League
    Lack of old heads thrusts callow coaches into top jobs

  • Xabi Alonso lifts the DFB Pokal trophy after Bayer Leverkusen beat Kaiserslautern on 25 May 2024.

    Bayer Leverkusen
    Double is just the start of the journey

    Die Werkself lost the Europa League final but ended season with two trophies and belief things will only get better
  • A billboard near Old Trafford shows a picture of Sir Jim Ratcliffe

    Old Trafford problem should not be fixed with public cash

    Barney Ronay
    Getting the taxpayer to increase the value of stadium is hopefully beyond part owner

    Regulars

    • Fans of Olympiakos and Fiorentina mingle in Athens before tonight’s game.

      Football Daily
      Not so Tin Pot? It's the Uefa idea that actually works

    • Mats Hummels gives the thumbs-up

      Football Weekly
      Dortmund off to Wembley, Kompany heads for Bayern

      • Soccer with Jonathan Wilson
        United’s win made FA Cup final matter again

        Jonathan Wilson

      • Football Weekly Extra
        Atalanta’s huge night and Pochettino’s exit

      • The Knowledge
        Who has won most domestic cups in a row?

      • Women's Football Weekly
        Chelsea's fifth straight title

      • Moving the Goalposts
        Why did Arsenal let Miedema leave?

      • The Knowledge
        Has Xhaka set a record by going 47 games unbeaten?

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    Catch up

    • Barcelona fans cheer their team at Bilbao’s San Mamés stadium during the 2024 Women’s Champions League final against Lyon.

      Barcelona to Bilbao
      Women’s Champions League final – photo essay

    • Nuno Valente of hugs the Porto manager José Mourinho

      Cold cash has whittled Europe's elite down to rich few

      Jonathan Wilson
    • Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount embrace at the full-time whistle after the FA Cup final

      Man Utd rediscover identity in Wembley redemption

      Jonathan Liew
    • Oussama Idrissi (right) with Arne Slot in 2019, during their time together at AZ.

      I played under Slot – here is why he is great for Liverpool

      Oussama Idrissi

    The big picture

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    Next generation

    • Next Generation 2023: 60 of the best young talents in world football image

      2023 edition
      Picking 60 of the best young talents in world football

    • Next Generation 2023: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs image

      Premier League
      20 of the top talents at English top-flight clubs in 2023

    • Brommapojkarna’s Kevin Ackermann, Bukayo Saka of Arsenal and Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

      Class of 2018
      From Saka to Ackermann: what happened next

    • Joel Ndala of Manchester City, Ben Doak of Liverpool, Ishé Samuels-Smith of Everton, David Obou of Crystal Palace and Jimmy Jay Morgan of Southampton

      'Relative age effect’
      Why scouts select players based on this element of talent ID

    The top 100

    The Guardian’s annual guide to the world’s top players

    See who made the lists

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