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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...

Jules Koundé struck a sensational extra-time winner as Barcelona edged past Real Madrid to lift the Copa del Rey. This brought an enthralling Clásico in Seville to a dramatic conclusion. Author - Peter Grainger With the match finely poised at 2-2 after 120 minutes and the prospect of penalties looming, the French defender collected the ball 22 yards from goal and rifled a low drive into the bottom corner. The calm before the storm... Barcelona had dominated the first half and took a deserved lead through Pedri, who swept in a superb first-time effort from outside the area after a clever cut-back by Lamine Yamal. Real Madrid, however, were transformed following the introduction of Kylian Mbappé. The France international, brought on from the bench, won a free-kick and bent it into the bottom corner via the inside of the post. Aurélien Tchouaméni then put Madrid ahead, rising highest to nod in from Arda Güler’s corner. Barcelona responded with composure. Ferran Torres latched onto a l...

One of our writers, Liam C , takes aim at the so-called football experts and their intense criticism of Marcus Rashford. Where do the media and pundits focus their attention in the football world? Is it ticket prices and generations of fans being priced out of supporting their clubs?  Is it dodgy owners? Is it the fact that teams promoted from the Championship are being relegated straight away, highlighting the huge gap between the first and second tiers of English football? No. It is Marcus Rashford attending a boxing match, on a day when his temporary side were playing nearby and he was unavailable. The wider context Between 2020 and 2021, Marcus Rashford led a campaign to help feed children and young people during a national emergency. He was criticised by many for doing this. "PRashford", they claimed. These people have been out to get him ever since. At this point, Rashford was still performing well at a Manchester United side struggling for consistency, yet still fi...

Rangers are without a win in five matches. They drew with St Mirren on the day that Celtic officially clinched the Scottish Premiership title. Author - Mark Lee St.Mirren v Rangers highlights from the SPFL youtu.be/iG54uk-eK7M?... [image or embed] — Super News Affiliate ( @sup3rnew5affiliate.bsky.social ) 28 April 2025 at 18:48 The Rangers' interim head coach had urged his side to respond to the hurt of failing to mount a title challenge by winning their final five games. Despite Cyriel Dessers and Nicolas Raskin putting Rangers ahead in each half, they were quickly pegged back twice by Mark O'Hara and Conor McMenamin. A closer look at what happened St Mirren made just one enforced change to their starting line-up following the sale of Toyosi Olusanya to MLS side Houston Dynamo, with Mikael Mandron brought in to lead the attack. Rangers, meanwhile, made four changes after their Europa League defeat to Athletic Bilbao. Leon Balogun, Ridvan Yilmaz, Vaclav Cerny and Ianis Hag...

Kevin Nisbet's superb strike handed former club Hibernian their first defeat in 18 Scottish Premiership matches This drew Aberdeen level with the Easter Road side as the race for third place took another turn. Author - Ed Check out some of the post match celebrations  In a match that had struggled for quality, Nisbet provided a moment of real class in the closing stages, cushioning Graeme Shinnie's cross on his chest before sending a dipping volley over goalkeeper Jordan Smith and into the net. The goal earned Scottish Cup finalists Aberdeen their first victory over Hibs this season and brought them level on points with David Gray’s side, with four games remaining. Hibs still hold a significant advantage in goal difference and showed attacking threat at Pittodrie. Martin Boyle came close early on after Aberdeen’s defence faltered, while Josh Campbell and Rocky Bushiri also had opportunities. Bushiri was involved at the other end too, making vital blocks to deny Pape Habib G...

What's your favourite movie tie-in? The world of movie-based video games doesn’t have the best reputation. We think that's unfair. Author- Josh D These games are often said to be rushed, poorly made and released to coincide with a film's marketing cycle. Throughout history though, many titles have broken this stereotype and delivered a genuinely enjoyable experience that does justice to both the game and the film it’s based on. GoldenEye 007  It’s rare that a film tie-in game ends up being more iconic than the film itself, but GoldenEye 007 is that rare gem. Released in 1997, two years after the Bond film, this first-person shooter by Rare turned the N64 into a must-have console. Its single-player campaign cleverly expanded on the film, but it was the four-player split-screen multiplayer that truly cemented its legacy. In a pre-online era, this game transformed living rooms into competitive battlegrounds and set the benchmark for future console shooters. Source | TURBO TE...

What’s your favourite track? Ahead of the upcoming release of Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2 , we thought we'd explore some of our favourite tracks from the iconic series. Author - Josh D 5. Waluigi Pinball (Nintendo DS) Before the release of this title, we had no idea that Waluigi was a pinball aficionado either. This is a colourful track with narrow, curved paths that resemble lanes inside a pinball machine. Our favourite section is the wide open area filled with round bumpers that racers fight desperately to avoid. 4. Rainbow Road (Nintendo 64) Throughout the entire series, gamers have grown to both love and loathe Rainbow Road and its many adaptations. Our favourite version is from Mario Kart 64. Like all the others, it feels like something of an endurance race. However, the reward for finishing first (especially on 150cc) definitely gives you a sense of accomplishment. READ MORE: The past, present and future of Nintendo READ MORE: Gaming news and reviews from Su...

Bayern Munich stumble slightly in title race Bayern Munich missed the opportunity to open up an eight-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga after being held to a breathless 2-2 draw by Borussia Dortmund. Author - Ed The hosts dominated large spells of the first half but failed to convert their control into goals. They were made to pay for their wastefulness when Maximilian Beier ghosted past his marker to nod home between the legs of Jonas Urbig, remarkably the visitors' first shot on target. Bayern almost responded immediately, with Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton inadvertently turning a cross onto the underside of his own bar. But it wasn’t until Serge Gnabry’s introduction that the tide truly began to turn. The former Arsenal winger’s sharp movement opened space for Raphael Guerreiro to level against his former club, and within minutes, Bayern were in front. Gnabry danced past two defenders before curling a fine finish past Gregor Kobel to cap an inspired cameo. Yet Dortm...

Manchester United see off City to reach third straight Women's FA Cup final Holders Manchester United booked their place in a third consecutive FA Cup final with a composed and clinical win over local rivals Manchester City at the Joie Stadium. Author - Josh D The result brings a bitter end to City's hopes of silverware this season, capping off a campaign that never quite caught fire. United, who lifted the trophy for the first time last year, took control in the first half with goals from Celin Bizet and Grace Clinton giving them a deserved 2-0 lead at the interval. READ MORE: Football stories and match reports from Super News Affiliate READ MORE: European Super Football is the place for football news from across Europe City, hampered by a string of injuries to key players, struggled to muster a response despite the efforts of Brazilian forward Kerolin. Their best opportunity came in the second half when Phallon Tullis-Joyce produced a superb double save, first tipping Yui...

 Scotland suffer second-half collapse against Germany Scotland shipped six goals in a punishing 25-minute spell as Germany stormed back to inflict another bruising Nations League defeat on Michael McArdle’s side. Author - Jamie P After a composed and encouraging first-half performance in Wolfsburg, Caroline Weir gave Scotland a surprise lead five minutes before the break, calmly finishing to silence the home crowd. But any hopes of a famous result quickly unraveled. Germany, ranked third in the world, emerged from the interval with renewed intent and immediately set about dismantling a fragile Scottish defence, just as they had in Dundee four days earlier in a 4-0 rout. Selina Cerci levelled with a straightforward header from a corner, the first of her hat-trick, before lashing home her second five minutes later. Scotland never recovered. Giovanna Hoffmann came off the bench to add two more, her second arriving almost instantly after the restart, and Laura Freigang’s audacious ...

Will you be buying this console at launch? Nintendo has officially unveiled the Switch 2, the long-anticipated follow-up to one of the most successful gaming consoles of all time, confirming a release date of 5th June. Author - Jamie P Enthusiasts have been eager for updates since January, when the Japanese gaming firm finally broke its silence after months of speculation, offering the first hints about its next-generation device. During a widely viewed Nintendo Direct presentation, which was streamed by over a million viewers, the company shared fresh details about the console’s capabilities and confirmed it would launch alongside Mario Kart World, a new entry in the hugely popular franchise. See the launch trailer for the console below Source | Nintendo of America Several other major titles were also announced for the platform, including Elden Ring and Street Fighter 6, indicating strong third-party support from day one. Nintendo said the Switch 2 will offer improved graphics and...

Warrington edge St Helens in thriller to book semi-final spot They sealed their place in the Challenge Cup semi-finals with a thrilling 20-12 win over St Helens at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. Author - Michael Haldsworth Matt Dufty and Ben Currie both touched down to give the hosts the upper hand, before George Williams, who was named Player of the Match, produced a brilliant solo try to settle a fiercely contested tie. Saints responded with scores from Tristan Sailor and Daryl Clark, but Warrington’s sharper attacking edge proved crucial as they set up a semi-final clash with Leigh Leopards. Hull KR will face Catalans Dragons in the other last-four encounter. Despite making a strong start, Saints were caught out when Warrington struck against the run of play. James Harrison’s desperate offload kept the move alive and Williams put Dufty through a gap to score. Marc Sneyd added the conversion to make it 6-0. READ MORE: Sports news from Super News Affiliate St Helens thought they had...

It was a bad night for Scotland against Germany Their hopes of a Nations League turnaround were dashed once more as they slumped to a third straight defeat. This time at the hands of Germany, who struck four times in a commanding display in Dundee. Author - Jamie P The visitors wasted no time asserting their authority, finding the net with less than a minute played. Elisa Senss opened the scoring in emphatic fashion, rifling the ball into the top corner before goalkeeper Lee Gibson had time to react. Despite such a nightmare start, Michael McArdle’s side regrouped well and enjoyed a strong spell in the first half, controlling much of the play. But any momentum was swiftly undone by a cruel second goal. READ MORE: News and stories from across Germany via European Super Football READ MORE: Other football news from Super News Affiliate Just moments after Hibernian’s Eilidh Adams missed a gilt-edged chance with a close-range header, Germany surged forward. Jule Brand’s low cross caused...

Third-tier Arminia Bielefeld stunned holders Bayer Leverkusen to reach the final of the German Cup. Bielefeld fought back from a goal down to triumph 2-1 Author - Oliver W In doing so, they become the first team outside the top two divisions to knock four Bundesliga sides out of the German Cup in one season. The club, who are fourth in Germany's third division, had already beaten Union Berlin, Freiburg and Werder Bremen before their victory over the reigning Bundesliga champions. A closer look at what happened Leverkusen opened the scoring in the 17th minute through Jonathan Tah, but their lead lasted for just three minutes as Marius Worl beat keeper Lukas Hradecky with a low strike. A close-range volley from Maximilian Grosser before the break completed Bielefeld's comeback and condemned Leverkusen to their first German Cup defeat under manager Xabi Alonso. The home fans created a remarkable atmosphere This achievement in context Bielefeld returned to the Bundesliga in 2020 ...

Mikey Lewis stars with hat-trick as Hull KR crush Huddersfield Mikey Lewis ran the show with a hat-trick as Super League leaders Hull KR ran in nine tries to dismantle a struggling Huddersfield Giants side. Author - Josh D   The dynamic half-back set the tone early, bouncing out of a tackle to release Oliver Gildart for the opening try in the sixth minute. Huddersfield briefly hit back with a superb solo effort from George Flanagan Jr, but that was as good as it got for the hosts. Lewis responded immediately, crossing for Rovers' second before bursting 70 metres downfield to tee up new signing Arthur Mourgue for his first try in club colours. The visitors showed no mercy after the break, running in six unanswered tries. Lewis completed his treble, while Jai Whitbread, Jez Litten, Sauaso Sue and Tom Davies also got on the scoresheet. The emphatic win maintains Hull KR’s perfect start to the season, moving them three points clear at the top. Huddersfield, still winless, remain ro...

Athletic Club had to settle for a point against a very defensive CA Osasuna. The goalless draw means Athletic are no closer to third-placed Atletico, but keeps them firmly in fourth place, six points clear of Villarreal CF, who they visit next Sunday. Author - Peter Grainger The Rojillos' three-centre-back system made life difficult for the Lions, who were also hampered by goalkeeper Aitor Fernandez who made several fine saves. Osasuna barely threatened, only having a couple of chances between their attacking players. They would have almost certainly taken a point before the match.  The rest of the attacking play was done by Ernesto Valverde's men. Nico Williams went close when he collected a long ball from Unai Núñez before Aitor Fernández turned his low drive behind for a corner. This was proving to be a frustrating afternoon. READ MORE:  Barcelona restore three point lead at top of La Liga That save and a Yuri Berchiche effort were Athletic's only major opportunities...

Lomax’s heroics seal a thrilling Super League victory St Helens reignited their Betfred Super League campaign with a hard-fought victory over Catalans Dragons in Perpignan, showing no sentiment for former favourite Tommy Makinson in his first match against his old club. Author - Jamie P youtu.be/xveK5osByaE?... Catalans v St Helens. More reaction coming soon. [image or embed] — Super News Affiliate ( @sup3rnew5affiliate.bsky.social ) 1 April 2025 at 10:02 Both sides battled against fierce winds that made kicking a challenge, but it was Saints who adapted better to the punishing conditions. Despite a tight first half, they emerged victorious with a dramatic 14-13 win, thanks to Jonny Lomax’s last-minute drop goal. The triumph marked Saints’ first league win at Stade Gilbert Brutus since 2018 and could prove to be a turning point for coach Paul Wellens, whose side has struggled for consistency this season. Catalans were forced into a late reshuffle as Sam Tomkins took over the ...

Hull FC maintained their strong start to the season with a win over Castleford It was a hard-fought victory over a struggling Castleford side. Author - Josh D Herman Ese'ese powered over early on to put the visitors ahead, but Rowan Milnes soon levelled the scores for the Tigers. youtu.be/9u6XR_lTUlQ?... [image or embed] — Super News Affiliate ( @sup3rnew5affiliate.bsky.social ) 28 March 2025 at 21:47 Aidan Sezer crossed under the posts, and Tom Briscoe finished smartly in the corner to give the Black and Whites an 18-6 lead at the break. Castleford’s Innes Senior was shown a yellow card for a high tackle on Cade Cust, who was forced off with an injury. Hull FC immediately capitalised, with Lewis Martin going over in the resulting play. Sezer added a penalty to put the game beyond reach, though the hosts hit back late on. Former Hull FC player Tex Hoy produced a superb solo try before Josh Simm touched down, but it was little more than a consolation. The win means Hull FC have ...

We are approaching the time when many students are expected to start choosing their next steps. With so many options and factors to consider, many of these (and their families) can feel overwhelming.   Author - Liam C What types of college courses are out there? Although there are lots of college courses to choose from, this can mean choosing the right course for you can be overwhelming and confusing! We recently examined one of the newest qualifications, known as T Levels, and the interesting opportunities that they can provide you with, The most traditional post-16 qualifications are A Levels. This is a study programme that will appeal to students who have enjoyed academic teaching and learning in schools and are comfortable and successful with examinations as the main form of assessment. READ MORE:  What are T Levels? Then there's Vocational courses. For those on this type of programme, they will find that they need to use practical and theoretical learning to help...

This is the Netflix miniseries that has got everyone talking  For us, it's the best TV series in years. Author - Amy W Source | Netflix The story begins with police storming into 14-year-old Jamie Miller’s home, arresting him on suspicion of murdering his classmate Katie the previous night.  The first two episodes take us deep into the police station, focusing on procedural details and the detectives’ efforts to build a case against Jamie (Owen Cooper), despite his insistence that he had no involvement. Jamie chooses his father, Eddie (Stephen Graham), as his appropriate adult. Over the course of 13 months, we witness Eddie’s initial disbelief transform into an unbearable grief. It’s no spoiler to reveal that Jamie killed Katie, the evidence is presented early and is indisputable.  The real question the drama explores is why. It pulls us into a teenage world that exists largely online, beyond the full comprehension or control of adults, no matter how much they believe...

Scotland will take a first leg lead back to Hampden Scott McTominay's penalty moved Scotland closer to retaining their Nations League A status as they edged past Greece in the first leg of their play-off.  Author - Sean M Steve Clarke's side dominated the first half and made the breakthrough when McTominay side-footed home from the spot. The Napoli midfielder collided with Lazaros Rota in the box. However, the visitors had to survive a second-half onslaught. They were given a late scare when Greece were awarded a penalty of their own after Grant Hanley felled Taxiarchis Fountas, only for it to be overturned by the video assistant referee because it was deemed that the contact was outside the area. Scotland display grit and determination Scotland’s performance was a tale of two halves, controlled and classy in the first, then resilient and dogged in the second. Steve Clarke handed Bologna’s Lewis Ferguson a rare start alongside John McGinn and Scott McTominay, with Kenny McL...

A superb four-part series that leaves you angry and proud at the same time You can watch this series on Netflix Author - Sophie T Source | Netflix YouTube channel Toxic Town explores a local council’s negligence and greed, as well as the hard-charging efforts of the affected mothers for justice and their eventually successful lawsuit.  The fantastic cast is led by Jodie Whittaker, who plays real-life Corby mother Susan McIntyre. Already a mother to a son, Susan discovers she is pregnant, which cheers her and her husband Peter (Michael Socha).  Their joy fizzles when their son, Connor, is born without fingers on his left hand.  At the maternity ward, alongside Susan, there is Tracey Taylor (played by Aimee Lou Wood). This character is inspired by a real-life resident. Tracey gives birth to Shelby Ann, who is born with a deformed ear, no kidneys, and a heart with only two chambers instead of four. One of the series’ most heartbreaking moments occurs when Shelby pas...