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Chelsea secured a domestic Treble  They achieved this with a composed and clinical display to beat Manchester United in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley. Author - Olivia T Sandy Baltimore struck twice, while substitute Catarina Macario added a third, capping off a remarkable first season in charge for Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor. Pre match scenes Among those watching from the stands was Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, newly appointed to the club’s board. He attended the final alongside his wife, Serena Williams, following the announcement of a £20 million investment. Baltimore opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Erin Cuthbert was caught by a high boot from Celin Bizet. The goal came as Chelsea began to take control, with Mayra Ramirez and Aggie Beever-Jones having already threatened the United defence. READ MORE | Latest news and match reports from European Super Football Macario, introduced in the second half, made sure of the result with a powerful header....

Women's FA Cup final preview Chelsea and Manchester United face off in the Women’s FA Cup final. Author - Liam C youtu.be/U98BEN-swPs?... Women's FA Cup Final preview from @stretfordpaddck.bsky.social This is a good watch. [image or embed] — Super News Affiliate ( @eurosuperfootball.bsky.social ) 17 May 2025 at 10:17 United are looking to retain the trophy after last season’s triumph, while WSL champions Chelsea aim to complete a domestic treble, having finished their league campaign unbeaten last weekend. A closee look at what's on the line? United will go for a second consecutive FA Cup trophy against a Chelsea side in hot pursuit of their third piece of English silverware this season in Sunday's FA Cup final at Wembley. Sonia Bompastor's side have already added the Women's Super League title to their League Cup triumph and only the FA Cup remains to make it a memorable first season for the French manager. Chelsea want to make more history  Bompastor...

I love The Simpsons. You love The Simpsons. Let’s face it, everyone used to love The Simpsons. But at some point, that affection began to fade.  Author - Amy W Most fans agree that the golden age ended somewhere around the twelfth or thirteenth season. It is hard to say exactly when things started to go wrong, but many critics refer to the episodes that followed as part of the ‘Zombie Simpsons’ era. The show, while still on air, is often described as a lifeless version of what it once was. So now, the popular verdict seems to be that The Simpsons is a show people no longer enjoy. Worst. Show. Ever. Let’s take a breath. Let’s look again. There have still been moments of brilliance since 2005, and some episodes are every bit as sharp, funny and moving as the classics. Here are some of the best episodes from the later years that prove The Simpsons still has something to offer. Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind (Season 19, Episode 9) This inventive episode plays with memory and s...

St Helens cruised past Catalans Dragons Teenager George Whitby delivered a standout performance as his side secured a dominant Super League victory. Author - Jamie P Whitby, who turns 19 this weekend, scored a hat-trick of tries and landed six conversions from seven attempts to finish with 24 points. His composed display helped Saints to only their third win in eight league matches, reigniting hopes of a strong second half to the season. Tries from Alex Walmsley, Deon Cross, Tristan Sailor and Lewis Murphy added to the one-sided scoreline at the Totally Wicked Stadium, in a match that brought back memories of the club’s 2022 Grand Final-winning campaign. The result intensifies scrutiny on Catalans Dragons boss Steve McNamara, whose side has now suffered three consecutive defeats. The former England coach is also facing an RFL investigation following critical remarks made after last weekend’s Challenge Cup semi-final defeat to Hull KR. Both clubs began the season with top-two ambit...

A confidence boosting win for the home side Arsenal secured second place in the Women's Super League after a frenetic 4-3 victory over Manchester United, who finish the season in third. Author - DJ Chloe Kelly put the Gunners ahead early on after a mistake by United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Ella Toone swiftly equalised, but Arsenal took control after the break with a flurry of goals in a 16-minute spell. Mariona Caldentey converted a penalty, Frida Maanum marked her 150th appearance for the club by slotting in following Katie McCabe's incisive pass, and Kim Little added a fourth with a powerful low strike. United mounted a late fightback. Elisabeth Terland pulled one back with a deflected effort and Maya Le Tissier scored from the spot after McCabe brought down Celin Bizet, setting up a tense finish. Arsenal conclude their league campaign with 48 points from 22 matches, four clear of United. The result secures a place in next season’s Champions League final qualifyi...

Mbappé brace keeps Madrid in title hunt ahead of El Clásico The French striker struck twice as Real Madrid edged a nervy 3-2 win over Celta Vigo, ensuring they remain within four points of La Liga leaders Barcelona ahead of next weekend’s El Clásico. Author - Ed Carlo Ancelotti’s side went ahead in the 33rd minute, with a short corner routine culminating in Arda Güler curling a deflected effort into the top corner.  The lead was then doubled shortly after, when Mbappé finished emphatically at the end of a swift Madrid counterattack. The Frenchman added a second early in the second half, coolly slotting left-footed past Vicente Guaita after being picked out by an incisive Güler through ball. READ MORE | News from across Spain Madrid appeared to be cruising, but Celta rallied. Javi Rodríguez halved the deficit with just over 20 minutes remaining, pouncing after the hosts failed to deal with a corner. Iago Aspas then rolled back the years with a superb assist, threading a pinpoint...

For fans of football gaming, the FIFA series (now known as EA FC) has long set the standard.  From retro glory to next-gen realism, each release has left a lasting impression. But which entries stand out as true legends? Here is personal ranking of Super News author Josh D and his top 5 favourite FIFA games ever, starting with the very best and working down. 1. FIFA 07 (PS2, GameCube, Xbox) – EA delivers a comeback 2006/2007 was the year of established organisations in football coming back to the top of their game. Manchester United won the title back from a Jose Mourinho inspired Chelsea and FIFA became the best football again after years of PES being top dog.  FIFA 07 offered the perfect mix of accessible gameplay, immersive career mode and a soundtrack that defined an era. Released during a golden period for sports gaming, this edition thrived on the PlayStation 2 and original Xbox. It introduced smarter AI and more realistic ball physics, creating a smoother, more lifelik...

Let's have a look at how Harry Kane helped Bayern Munich regain their Bundesliga crown  This was the first major honour of Kane’s career. Author - Jack L For all his goals and personal accolades, Harry Kane has long been dogged by one persistent criticism: he had never won a major trophy with club or country. That narrative shifted this weekend, albeit in somewhat ironic circumstances. Suspended due to a fifth yellow card of the season, Kane watched from the stands as Bayern Munich faced RB Leipzig on Saturday. He was even on the touchline, ready to join the celebrations, until a late equaliser for Leipzig delayed any title confirmation. READ MORE: News and stories from across Germany via European Super Football. Instead, the decisive moment came the following day. Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw at Freiburg ensured Bayern were crowned German champions, clinching the Bundesliga title and finally allowing Kane to lift the first major trophy of his senior career. It marks a signific...

A look at this weekend's Super League action Magic Weekend makes its return this early May bank holiday weekend as all the sides feature in a feast of Rugby League on Saturday and Sunday. Author - Peter Grainger   The event also returns to Newcastle United's St James' Park after a year's absence when Leeds' Elland Road played host in 2024. Why this stadium for the Magic Weekend? It is almost 20 years since the first Magic Weekend event was held in 2007 at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium and it has been a staple on the Super League calendar ever since. But now the event has settled on Newcastle as its most logical and loved home, can that inspire the game to break out of its heartlands? Check out some of the best Magic Weekend moments Source | Super League YouTube St. James' Park first hosted it in 2015 and it quickly became a favourite on the calendar for fans and players alike. One of the perks of St James' Park is the fact it's centrally locat...

Arsenal’s Women's Super League title hopes were extinguished as they suffered a 5-2 defeat at Aston Villa This was just hours before Chelsea sealed the championship. Author - DJ Arsenal arrived at Villa Park still mathematically in the race, trailing Chelsea by six points with three matches remaining. Their hopes, already faint, were quickly dismantled. Fresh from the elation of reaching their first Women’s Champions League final in nearly two decades after beating Lyon on Sunday, the Gunners were stunned by a dominant Villa display.  First-half goals from Jordan Nobbs and Kirsty Hanson set the tone before Chastity Grant added a third just after half-time. Rachel Daly then tapped in a fourth to leave Arsenal reeling. READ MORE: Football news from Super News Affiliate Brief resistance came as Stina Blackstenius and Alessia Russo netted in quick succession to reduce the deficit, but Grant struck again almost immediately to put the result beyond doubt. For Villa, it marked a third...