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A fantastic match at the MetLife Stadium Fluminense produced a stirring second-half comeback to defeat Ulsan HD 4-2 in a thrilling encounter at MetLife Stadium, a result that ends the South Korean side’s hopes of progressing in the tournament. Author | Josh D Already beaten in their opener by Mamelodi Sundowns, Ulsan needed a result to stay in contention. Instead, they were undone by a dominant Fluminense display, with the Brazilian side scoring three goals after the break to secure all three points. Fluminense took control from the outset, monopolising possession as Ulsan sat deep and absorbed pressure. The breakthrough came in the 27th minute when Jhon Arias bent a free-kick into the top right corner from 24 yards, giving goalkeeper Jo Hyeonwoo little chance. It was the tournament’s third direct free-kick goal, adding Arias to a list that includes CF Pachuca’s Bryan Gonzalez and Lionel Messi of Inter Miami. Ulsan responded in dramatic fashion. Their equaliser came from their firs...

Inter Milan kept their hopes of winning the Club World Cup alive  They came from behind to snatch victory against Urawa Red Diamonds Author | Peter Grainger Inter still have hope. Urawa are out. Supernewsaffiliate.blogspot.com [image or embed] — Super News Affiliate ( @eurosuperfootball.bsky.social ) 22 June 2025 at 09:22 Ryoma Watanabe's 11th-minute strike looked to have earned the Japanese side a shock victory, but Lautaro Martinez's spectacular overhead kick and Valentin Carboni's stoppage-time strike eliminated the Japanese side from the competition. Inter, playing under Cristian Chivu for the second time after Simone Inzaghi's departure this month, dominated the first half but paid the price for failing to track Watanabe's run when the winger rounded off a slick counter-attack with a low finish. READ MORE | Latest Club World Cup news READ MORE | Inter Milan's previous match Inter captain Martinez was unfortunate to see his header crash off the crossba...

Britpop nostalgia in Birmingham Pulp’s live return to Birmingham's Utilita Arena was nothing short of a triumph.  Author | Josh T Far from trading solely on nostalgia, the Sheffield band proved they remain a vital, creative force with something urgent to say.  Touring in support of their first new album in 27 years, More, they delivered a show that was sharp, theatrical and surprisingly poignant. The evening opened with the pounding intensity of "Spike Island", a new track that set the tone for a set that was both musically tight and emotionally charged. There was a wonderful atmosphere by the point. Everyone was there to enjoy themselves. READ MORE |  Music news and gig reviews Jarvis Cocker remains a magnetic presence on stage, his wiry frame constantly in motion, his voice rich with wry charm and understated emotion. Beside him, Candida Doyle, Mark Webber and Nick Banks brought depth and texture to a sound that felt anything but retro. What stood out was h...

A comfortable home win for St Helens They capitalised on a disjointed Leeds Rhinos display to secure a well-earned Super League win at the Totally Wicked Stadium. Author | Oliver W Kyle Feldt kicked two early penalties to edge the hosts in front, before Deon Cross crossed just before the break to give Saints a deserved half-time lead. Leeds showed more purpose in the second half and gave themselves hope when Riley Lumb finished neatly in the corner, his 10th try of the campaign, after a searing break from Lachie Miller. But the visitors struggled to build any sustained pressure, undone by a series of handling errors in sweltering conditions. Further tries from Owen Dagnall and Tristan Sailor sealed the points for a depleted St Helens side. The Rhinos, who had won their previous five games, remain third on 20 points, while Saints sit two behind in fifth. The result also avenged last month's defeat at Headingley, where Leeds came out on top 17-4. From the outset, the visitor...

Inter Milan start the club's new era with a draw A familiar face to European football fans helped Monterrey earn a point  Author | Jack L Sergio Ramos rolled back the years with a trademark header as Monterrey earned a 1-1 draw against Inter Milan in their Club World Cup opener in California. The 39-year-old defender, who lifted a previous iteration of the Club World Cup four times with Real Madrid, rose highest at a corner to nod the Mexican side in front after 25 minutes. Inter, still reeling from their 5-0 defeat by Paris St-Germain in last month’s Champions League final, found a response just before the interval when Lautaro Martínez turned in from close range. READ MORE | Match Reports from across the Club World Cup READ MORE |  Boca Juniors 2 - 2 Benfica  Monterrey almost snatched victory in stoppage time, but Nelson Deossa could only find the side netting with his effort. The match marked a new era for Inter, with Cristian Chivu taking charge for the first time...

Boca and Benfica shared the spoils in a breathless encounter Boca Juniors and Benfica began their Club World Cup campaigns with a pulsating contest  Author | Peter Grainger Despite a bright start from the Portuguese side, it was Boca who struck first. Midfielder Carlos Palacios beat his man to a long goal kick and picked out Lautaro Blanco in space on the left. The full-back glided past Florentino with a sharp nutmeg before delivering a pinpoint low cross to the near post, where Miguel Merentiel deftly flicked in the opener. The travelling Boca support had barely finished celebrating when their side doubled the lead. A corner to the back post found centre-back Ayrton Costa, who nodded it back across goal for Rodrigo Battaglia to rise highest and head home from close range. READ MORE | Bayern Munich 10 - 0 Auckland City  READ MORE | PSG 4 - 0 Atletico Madrid The tempo showed no signs of letting up, with chances and challenges flying in at both ends. On the stroke of half-ti...

A record breaking win for the Bundesliga champions Vincent Kompany's side started the tournament with a sensational performance  Author | Ed  Bayern Munich began their Club World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing Auckland City 10-0 in Cincinnati to set a new record for the biggest win in the tournament’s history. Vincent Kompany’s side were in complete control from the outset against the part-time New Zealand outfit, with Jamal Musiala netting a second-half hat-trick and Thomas Müller scoring twice as he edges towards the end of his Bayern career. READ MORE |  Al Ahly 0 - 0 Inter Miami READ MORE |  Club World Cup news and stories Kingsley Coman opened the scoring with a sixth-minute header, setting the tone for a relentless first-half display. Sacha Boey volleyed in the second from Coman’s knockdown before Michael Olise, making his Club World Cup debut, arrived at the back post to tap in Müller’s low cross. Coman struck again moments later with a c...

An amazing night at Anfield as The Boss entertained The Kop Bruce Springsteen brought a slice of the American East Coast to Liverpool, performing to a packed Anfield stadium in a characteristically sprawling and energetic show. Author | Amy W The home of Liverpool FC has, in recent years, found itself increasingly on the map as a destination for international touring giants. Taylor Swift brought her juggernaut Eras Tour to the stadium in 2024, and now it’s The Boss's turn to take centre stage. Liverpool is one of only a handful of UK stops on Springsteen’s current tour. Notably, London was left off the schedule this time, despite a string of sold-out shows at Wembley last year, with the singer seemingly turning his focus further north. READ MORE |  Music news and gig reviews READ MORE |  Sam Fender at London Stadium At 75, Springsteen remains an electrifying presence. His set stretched close to the three-hour mark and ranged from timeworn classics to lesser-performed deep ...

The Club World Cup is underway Messi made his presence felt as the tournament begun in Miami Author | Jamie P Lionel Messi took centre stage as the revamped Club World Cup got underway in the United States, with Inter Miami and Al Ahly playing out an entertaining goalless draw in the tournament’s opening match. The hosts, backed by a vocal home crowd and led by the Argentine icon, relied heavily on their goalkeeper Oscar Ustari, who was named man of the match after producing a string of crucial saves, including a penalty stop, to deny the Egyptian champions. READ MORE | Club World Cup Preview Messi, predictably the focal point, came closest to breaking the deadlock with a trademark free-kick in the second half and almost delivered a dramatic winner in the dying moments. His audacious long-range effort was acrobatically tipped onto the crossbar by Mohamed El Shenawy, who also had a fine evening between the posts. While the much-criticised tournament began without a goal, there was a...

It's turning into a memorable month for Hull KR Can they add the Super League to their Challenge Cup title? Author | Amy W Tom Davies, fresh from his Challenge Cup heroics, helped Hull KR extend their celebrations with the opening try in a dominant 12-try Super League rout of Catalans Dragons, whose evening unravelled following a first-half red card for captain Benjamin Garcia. Davies, who scored the late winner that secured Hull KR’s first Challenge Cup triumph in 45 years just six days earlier, wasted little time in finding the line again at a jubilant Craven Park, where the French side crashed to a record defeat. James Batchelor and Sauaso Sue also crossed before Catalans were briefly reduced to 11 men, Garcia dismissed just moments after Franck Maria had been shown a yellow card. READ MORE | How Hull KR won the Challenge Cup READ MORE | Rugby League news from the 2025 season Batchelor grabbed a second try as Hull KR turned the screw, with Kelepi Tanginoa, Jack Broadbent and...

Who's excited for another summer of football? Let's have a closer look at those involved in this summer's Club World Cup. Author | Jamie P The Club World Cup returns this summer, and this year's edition is set to be the biggest yet, with a wealth of global footballing talent on show. Thirty-two teams from across the world will compete in the expanded tournament, which will be staged in 11 cities across the United States. The month-long event begins at 01:00 BST on Sunday and concludes on 13 July. There will be little delay before some of the sport's most recognisable names take to the pitch, with squads now finalised ahead of the opening matches. Inter Miami, somewhat fortuitous in their inclusion after winning Major League Soccer’s Supporters’ Shield for the best regular-season record, kick off proceedings on day one. LA Galaxy, who went on to lift the MLS Cup in the play-offs, were notably omitted. The superstars returning to the spotlight to face the European...

A memorable day for Hull KR fans and players They underlined their title credentials with a dramatic late victory over Warrington Wolves at Wembley Author | Amy W The Super League leaders left it late, with Davies diving superbly to touch down Tyrone May’s clever grubber kick. Mikey Lewis added the conversion to confirm a famous win in the capital. Warrington had edged ahead just before half-time, as Josh Thewlis finished acrobatically in the corner to give his side a four-point advantage at the break. READ MORE | Latest Rugby League news from the 2025 season READ MORE | News from Hull KR as they look for success on multiple fronts Played out in persistent rain and swirling winds on a chilly June afternoon, the match was a bruising contest short on attacking flair but rich in intensity.  Warrington failed to build on their lead, and were punished late on when Davies struck with just three minutes remaining to bring an end to Hull KR’s 44-year wait for silverware. KR finally win...

Hull KR face Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley The Super League leaders go into the game as heavy favourites. Hull KR will look to inflict a second successive cup final defeat on Warrington. Author | Amy W Could this finally be Hull KR’s moment? After decades of disappointment, near misses and painful defeats in major finals, the chance to end 40 years of hurt feels closer than ever. This time, surely? On paper, it seems straightforward. A side in form, with momentum and a settled squad, up against an opponent struggling and potentially missing a key playmaker. It ought to point towards a comfortable afternoon at Wembley. But this is Hull KR in a major final, and nothing is ever quite that simple. READ MORE | The sides recently faced each other in the Super League   READ MORE | Latest Rugby League news from across our network That said, their performances this season, coupled with the way they’ve handled the build-up from the semi-final to now, suggest th...

All gaming fans love the launch of a new console We’re days away from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, and excitement is starting to set in.  There will be midnight launches across the UK and people will be booking the day off work so they can play the latest titles in their favourite series.  Author |  Josh D Are you still on the fence about buying the new console? The Nintendo Switch 2 offers backwards compatibility, which means you can keep playing your collection of Switch 1 games. However, you’re likely more excited to explore the new features and titles for the console. Currently, the launch lineup for the Switch 2 is impressive. While there may be only a few first-party Nintendo games available, the excitement surrounding Mario Kart World alone makes it a worthy purchase on day one. A closer look at some of the launch titles Mario Kart World is the first major exclusive title for the Switch 2 and the first completely new Mario Kart game since 2014, ex...

This was a concerning match for St Helens Hull Kingston Rovers maintained their grip on the Super League summit with a commanding victory over St Helens, sending them into next Saturday’s Challenge Cup final at Wembley full of confidence. Author | Josh D Pre match at Craven Park The home side led 28-4 at the break, thanks to two tries by Jack Broadbent and strong finishes from Peta Hiku, Mikey Lewis and Elliot Minchella. Saints’ sole first-half try came from Lewis Murphy, who later almost reduced the deficit with an acrobatic effort ruled out just before Lewis added his second of the evening at the opposite end. Rovers’ dominant performance against the long-time Super League powerhouse, which lifted a record tenth title only three years ago, gives them ideal momentum ahead of their London showdown with Warrington Wolves. READ MORE |  Rugby League news and stories from the 2025 season READ MORE |  Wigan keep up pressure at the top of Super League Saints arrived in east Hull...

Chelsea v Real Betis Preview Former Premier League winner Manuel Pellegrini has guided Betis to the 2024-25 final, having overseen the renaissances of Isco and Antony over the past several months, and the former was the star of the semi-finals. Author | Peter Grainger A closer look at that semi-final Real Betis traveled to Italy with a 2-1 lead from the first leg against Fiorentina. They found themselves 2-1 down and facing the possibility of penalties. However, Antony, who had scored with a free kick earlier, provided a crucial assist to Abde Ezzalzouli in the 97th minute, allowing Betis to progress under dramatic circumstances with a 2-2 draw. There are plenty of other familiar names in the Betis squad, this includes goalkeeper Adrian, former Barcelona defender Marc Barta and Switzerland stalwart Ricardo Rodriguez. Who can forget their legend Isco.  READ MORE |  Chelsea's Conference League final preview Unfortunately, that draw marked the beginning of a challenging perio...

A dramatic Saturday afternoon at Hampden Park Aberdeen beat Celtic 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw Author | Sean M Aberdeen claimed their first Scottish Cup triumph in 35 years in dramatic fashion, as Dimitar Mitov's heroics in a penalty shootout denied Celtic a domestic treble at Hampden Park. Brendan Rodgers’ side, heavy favourites going into the final, looked to be cruising after Alfie Dorrington inadvertently turned the ball into his own net shortly before the break, giving the holders a slender lead and a sense of control. But Aberdeen, resolute and undeterred, stayed in the contest and found their breakthrough on 83 minutes. A dangerous cross from substitute Shayden Morris caused chaos in the Celtic box, with goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel turning the ball into his own net under minimal pressure — a bizarre moment that shifted the momentum entirely. READ MORE | Sporting stories from Super News Affiliate READ MORE | News from across Scotland on European Super Football From...

Xabi Alonso announced as Real Madrid manager The announcement follows Alonso’s decision earlier this month to step down from his role at Bayer Leverkusen, having guided the German club to an unbeaten Bundesliga title and a domestic cup double in his first full season.  Author - Ajay The former Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder returns to the Bernabeu on a three-year contract, succeeding Carlo Ancelotti. It brings to a close Ancelotti’s second spell in charge. Though expected, the departure of the club’s most successful manager is still tinged with melancholy. The transition is complete. Ancelotti, one of the game's most respected figures, now turns his attention to Brazil, while Alonso, the heir apparent, steps into one of football’s most demanding roles. This is more than a change in personnel. It marks the end of one era and the start of another, a quiet passing of the baton from the seasoned elder to the ambitious newcomer. That it happened so seamlessly owes much to Leve...

A recap of the Saturday of Neighbourhood Weekender Festival season is here Author | Josh T The start of the festival Starting the summer festival season in the right way Neighbourhood Weekender Festival in Warrington’s Victoria Park  Becoming increasingly popular, masses of people travel to the park to hear their favourite alternative and indie rock artists. With several  different stages across the park, there’s something for everyone and this hits you straight away as you queue to have your ticket scanned.  Let's explore some of the best moments. If you were in attendance, let us know what you thought of a slightly rainy Saturday. James were a worthy headliner  Who doesn't love James? They're a fantastic live band who have fans across the generations. This environment at Neighbourhood is perfect for them and they proved this once again. Sally told us: "There was some great bands throughout the day but James were just special. A fantastic day and evening." ...

Arsenal beat Barcelona to clinch historic Champions League title Stina Blackstenius fired Arsenal to victory over Barcelona in Lisbon, sealing the club’s first UEFA Women’s Champions League title in 18 years. Author |  DJ The Swedish striker latched onto a pinpoint pass from Beth Mead before finishing with clinical precision past Barcelona goalkeeper Cata Coll from close range. It proved to be the decisive moment in a fiercely contested final, one that will live long in the memory of Arsenal fans. Few had tipped Arsenal to emerge victorious. Barcelona came into the final as reigning champions, having lifted three of the past four Champions League trophies and fielding two Ballon d’Or winners in Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas. Yet the Spanish side failed to find their rhythm against a disciplined and defiant Arsenal performance. The Gunners thought they had taken the lead in the first half when defender Irene Paredes turned the ball into her own net, only for the goal to be ...

Hull KR tighten grip at Super League summit with a dominant win Hull KR extended their lead at the top of Super League to four points with a commanding victory over fellow Challenge Cup finalists Warrington Wolves, securing their 11th league win of the season. Author | Amy W Jack Broadbent opened the scoring for the Robins following a lapse in Warrington’s defence, but Dan Russell responded quickly with a try for the visitors. From there, Hull KR began to assert control. Tom Davies and Mikey Lewis crossed the line before half-time, while Joe Burgess added another try after the break to strengthen the home side’s position. Tyrone May’s score took the Robins 18 points clear and, although Josh Thewlis replied for Warrington to briefly narrow the margin, Davies’ second of the evening and a bold last-minute drop goal from Lewis confirmed a comfortable victory. The result maintains Hull KR’s impressive momentum in the 2025 campaign and gives them breathing space at the top of the table,...

He's one of two Scottish players that helped Napoli win Serie A Scott McTominay was already a hero at Napoli after some defining goals. However, as he collapsed to the ground in tears of joy after helping them to the Serie A title, he cemented his place as a legend of the club. Author | Jamie P McTominay hooked in a fine acrobatic volley - his 12th goal of the season - to give Napoli the lead against Cagliari, before former Manchester United team-mate Romelu Lukaku made the game safe with a second. That home win ensured they held off Champions League finalists Inter Milan to claim their fourth Serie A title. As soon after the final whistle went, the 28-year-old Scotland midfielder was named Serie A's Most Valuable Player for 2024-25. READ MORE | The day McTominay moved from Manchester United to Napoli READ MORE | The match report from European Super Football   READ MORE | Napoli news and stories from European Super Football  Leaving United, the club where he had spent near...

Arsenal and Barcelona meet in the final of the 2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League  Lisbon’s Estádio José Alvalade playing host to a fixture that pits Europe’s reigning giants against one of its most compelling comeback stories. Author - Lauren W As expected, Barcelona return to defend their crown. The Spanish champions, winners on three previous occasions, are now seasoned contenders on this stage. Their opponents, however, are a rather more unexpected presence. Arsenal are appearing in the final for the first time in 18 years, having failed to progress beyond the first round of qualifying only a year ago. It is a classic contest between the perennial powerhouse and the resurgent underdogs. Arsenal have shown extraordinary resilience to reach this point, coming from behind in both the quarter-final and semi-final to underline the grit and belief behind their remarkable run. Barcelona, in contrast, have marched through with clinical precision, dispatching Chelsea 8–2 on aggregat...

There has been an interesting new addition to the women's game  Smoke cannons erupted behind the goal, live music pumped from a DJ booth during corners, and free shirts were hurled into the crowd at half-time.  This wasa all a far cry from the typical matchday experience for Europe’s elite women footballers. Author - Amy W "Carnage. Just chaos," were the words from Manchester United manager Marc Skinner, fresh from his side's 3-2 win over Roma in Portugal. The Women's World Sevens kicked off in Estoril on Wednesday with Manchester United and Manchester City among the eight clubs involved. The new seven-a-side competition has a huge prize money pool and is reportedly more than what the Women's Champions League winners will earn three days later in Lisbon. With rolling substitutes, no offsides and 15-minute halves, it's a format that brings out flair and creativity, as well as loads od attacking intent. England international Jess Park began lighting thin...

Abdoulaye Doucouré to leave Everton at end of season as contract expires The player confirmed he will leave Everton this summer when his contract expires, bringing an end to a four-year spell at Goodison Park. Author - Sarah W The 32-year-old Mali international joined the Toffees from Watford for £20 million in September 2020 and has made 165 appearances for the club, scoring 21 goals.  Doucouré battling against Newcastle United in 2021 Source | Football Pictures Flickr Among his most significant contributions was the decisive strike in Everton’s 1-0 win over Bournemouth on the final day of the 2022–23 season, a goal that secured the club’s Premier League survival. Doucouré is one of several senior players departing Merseyside at the end of the campaign. Ashley Young, Asmir Begovic and Joao Virginia are also set to leave, while the futures of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Idrissa Gueye, Michael Keane and Seamus Coleman remain uncertain, with all out of contract this summer. READ MORE ...

A fantastic win and performance for Hull KR The home side moved back to the top of Super League with a comfortable victory over a struggling Huddersfield side Author - Amy W After Wigan Warriors had overtaken them on Friday by beating Leigh Leopards, the Robins did what was required, and in emphatic fashion. The game started off slowly before Hull KR displayed their class Joe Burgess scored the only points of the first half. Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May, Kalepi Tanginoa, Jack Brown and Burgess again all picked up points in the second half. The Giants were unable to breach the league's meanest defence as they stay 11th with a 10th defeat out of 11 games. What was alarming from a neutral perspective was the clear gulf in class between a side at the top and a side at the bottom. Is that something that the organisers of the Super League should be concerned about? A closer look at what happened and why it happened With the Challenge Cup final on the horizon at Wembley on 7 June, the moo...

There has been some interesting changes to the next edition of the Six Nations England host Wales for the Anglo-Welsh clash that will conclude the opening weekend of the Championship Author - Peter Grainger French influence on the schedule Ireland will travel to defending champions France in the first-ever Thursday night fixture in Six Nations' history when the 2026 tournament begins on 5 February. Ireland and France have won the past four titles between them and their blockbuster encounter has been brought forward to avoid a clash with the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan the following day. The shift has reportedly been designed to maximise audiences in France. The finale of last year's tournament, when France beat Scotland to secure the title, returned record Six Nations audiences in France. The 2025 tournament recorded a 6.3% increase in audience in domestic markets overall. It has also been confirmed there will be only one rest weekend, rather than the p...