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European football

'Right place at the right time': Abraham strikes late as Villa edge Sunderland

Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Sunderland - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - April 19, 2026 Aston Villa's Tammy Abraham scores their fourth goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Sunderland - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - April 19, 2026 Aston Villa's Tammy Abraham scores their fourth goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

‘Pure joy’ for Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo after Copa del Rey triumph

Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Final - Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad - Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville, Spain - April 18, 2026 Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal and teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning the Copa del Rey REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo
Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Final - Atletico Madrid v Real Sociedad - Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville, Spain - April 18, 2026 Real Sociedad's Mikel Oyarzabal and teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning the Copa del Rey REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo

Roberto de Zerbi says Tottenham Hotspur can win last five games in EPL survival battle

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi applauds fans on the pitch after the 2-2 Premier League draw with his former club Brighton & Hove Albion.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi applauds fans on the pitch after the 2-2 Premier League draw with his former club Brighton & Hove Albion.

Matheus Cunha strike earns Manchester United crucial EPL win at Chelsea

Manchester United's Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring what turned out to be the winning goal against Chelsea.
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring what turned out to be the winning goal against Chelsea.

Bournemouth boost European chances with 2-1 win at Newcastle

Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v AFC Bournemouth - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - April 18, 2026  AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, Ben Gannon-Doak, Adam Smith and Marcos Senesi celebrate after the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell
Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v AFC Bournemouth - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - April 18, 2026  AFC Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, Ben Gannon-Doak, Adam Smith and Marcos Senesi celebrate after the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell

Frank Lampard restores reputation by leading Coventry City to English Premier League after 25 years

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard celebrates after winning promotion to the Premier League.
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard celebrates after winning promotion to the Premier League.

Michael Carrick urges Manchester United to ‘keep building’ ahead of EPL clash with Chelsea

Michael Carrick's Manchester United are third in the Premier League standings and chasing a Champions League spot.
Michael Carrick's Manchester United are third in the Premier League standings and chasing a Champions League spot.

Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest set up all-English showdown in Europa League semis

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery during the Europa League quarter-finals against Bologna.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery during the Europa League quarter-finals against Bologna.

Nottingham Forest edge 10-man Porto to secure Aston Villa showdown

Soccer Football - UEFA Europa League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Nottingham Forest v FC Porto - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - April 16, 2026 FC Porto's Seko Fofana in action with Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Soccer Football - UEFA Europa League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Nottingham Forest v FC Porto - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - April 16, 2026 FC Porto's Seko Fofana in action with Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Declan Rice ‘doesn’t care’ about Arsenal critics after reaching Champions League semis

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after the match.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after the match.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.