Football Roundup: Stories You Might Have Missed
Matchday Results (EPL):
- Borussia Dortmund 2–0 Leicester
- Fulham 0–2 Manchester City
- Ipswich 1–3 West Ham
- Liverpool 1–1 Crystal Palace
- Man United 2–0 Aston Villa
- Newcastle 0–1 Everton
- Nottingham Forest 0–1 Chelsea
- Southampton 1–2 Arsenal
- Tottenham 1–4 Brighton
- Wolves 1–1 Brentford
Top Stories from the Past Few Days:
9 June – Lamine Yamal Accused of Snubbing Ronaldo
After Spain lost to Portugal on penalties in the Nations League final, 17-year-old Lamine Yamal was criticized for not making eye contact with Cristiano Ronaldo during a handshake. Fans online labeled him “arrogant” and “unprofessional,” though many pointed out he’s still very young.
8 June – Wirtz vs Cherki Rivalry Heats Up
In Germany’s match against France, Liverpool-bound Florian Wirtz outplayed France’s Rayan Cherki, who is rumored to be heading to Manchester City. Wirtz left Cherki behind with slick footwork, though Cherki later nutmegged him in return—signaling a fierce rivalry for future Premier League showdowns.
6 June – Shearer Blasts Spurs for Sacking Postecoglou
Tottenham fired manager Ange Postecoglou after a poor league finish, despite him winning the Europa League. Alan Shearer publicly criticized the decision, calling it “stupid.”
5 June – Wirtz Hints at Liverpool Move
Florian Wirtz nodded when asked about joining Liverpool after Germany’s defeat to Portugal. Fans took the reaction as confirmation of the transfer being likely.
3 June – Thuram’s Awkward Clap for PSG
Marcus Thuram, who lost to PSG in the Champions League final, was visibly unenthusiastic when asked to applaud PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé during France duty. Mbappé laughed it off, highlighting the tension.
2 June – Gyokeres Teases Arsenal Move
Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres dropped a big hint about joining Arsenal in a conversation with Leo Ostigard, saying “Yeah, sure” when Ostigard referenced a potential signing.
31 May – Antony Thanks Real Betis
Man United winger Antony, after a successful loan spell at Real Betis, posted an emotional farewell message, thanking the Spanish club for helping him rediscover his joy in football.
31 May – Fernandes Assures Fan of United Stay
Amid transfer rumors, Bruno Fernandes told a Man United fan he wouldn’t leave, though whether he sticks to his word remains to be seen.
30 May – Bruno’s Balotelli-Like Rabona Criticized
In a post-season friendly, Fernandes attempted a flashy rabona shot while United was losing, angering fans who compared it to Balotelli’s infamous antics.
28 May – Sancho Shines for Chelsea
Jadon Sancho ended his Chelsea loan spell on a high, scoring a stunning goal in their Europa Conference League final win over Real Betis.
26 May – Gary Lineker Bids MOTD Farewell
After 25 years, Gary Lineker made an emotional exit from BBC’s Match of the Day, thanking colleagues and fans in his final broadcast.
