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The Namibian
Aston Villa secured Champions League football with a 4-2 win over Liverpool on Friday that leaves the Reds still at risk of missing out on Europe’s elite competition next season. …
Aston Villa humble Liverpool to secure Champions League qualificationThe Namibian
… Flick’s team were disappointed to be knocked out in the Champions League quarter-finals by Atletico Madrid in April, but were still determined to celebrate in style. …
Barca claim La Liga title with Clasico win over Real MadridThe Namibian
… Fresh from sealing their place in the Champions League final with victory over Atletico Madrid in midweek, Mikel Arteta’s men burst out of the blocks. …
Arsenal on brink of Premier League title, Villa slip up in Champions League chaseThe Namibian
With the sting of Champions League disappointment fading but not forgotten, Barcelona are aiming to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles on Sunday when they host bitter rivals Real Madrid. …
History chasing Barca eye title party in Liga ClasicoThe Namibian
Coach Vincent Kompany said he was “already motivated” for a tilt at next season’s Champions League as he digested Bayern Munich’s narrow semi-final elimination at the hands of holders Paris Saint-Germain. …
Bruised Bayern ‘already motivated’ for next Champions League tiltThe Namibian
Holders Paris Saint-Germain set up a Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 second-leg draw at Bayern Munich secured a 6-5 aggregate victory on Wednesday. …
Holders PSG edge Bayern Munich to reach Champions League finalThe Namibian
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has promised to stick with his high-octane, high-risk approach in Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg against holders Paris Saint-Germain. …
Bayern’s Kompany promises repeat fireworks in PSG Champions League semiThe Namibian
Mikel Arteta expects Arsenal to play like “beasts” against Atletico Madrid as they aim to reach the Champions League final for the first time since 2006. …
Arteta warns Atletico will face Arsenal ‘beasts’ in Champions LeagueThe Namibian
… Less than a year after losing the 2025 title race by a point and collapsing to a 5-0 humiliation by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, Inter are back at the top. …
Inter Milan win Italian title for third time in six seasonsThe Namibian
… English clubs dominated the European Cup, now known as the Champions League, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with two triumphs for Forest and one for Villa. …
Villa, Forest revive European glory days in semi final showdownParis Saint-Germain players were welcomed home after winning their second straight Champions League title with a 4-3 penalty victory over Arsenal, but hundreds were arrested and dozens of police injured in clashes across France during the celebrations.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain players were welcomed home after winning their second straight Champions League title with a 4-3 penalty victory over Arsenal, but hundreds were arrested and dozens of police injured in clashes across France during the celebrations.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal fans gathered in north London for a bus parade celebrating the club's first Premier League title since 2004. The celebration came after the team won the league on 19 May, though their hopes for a Champions League double were ended by a loss to Paris St Germain.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
French authorities arrested 780 people across the country during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal, with violent clashes between mobs and police, injuries to 57 security forces and 219 other people, a death in a motorbike crash, and incidents in 71 municipalities.
31 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal have never won the trophy but aim to add it to their first Premier League title in 22 years.
30 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal are attempting to win their first Champions League trophy by facing defending champion Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday. PSG, who won the trophy 14 years after Qatar Sports Investments took over the club, are favourites to defend after Luis Enrique rebuilt the side following the departures of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe, while Arsenal are returning to Europe's biggest stage for the first time since their 2006 final loss to Barcelona.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final to secure the club's first European trophy, with departing manager Oliver Glasner claiming his third trophy in two and a half years at the club.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain, after winning their maiden Champions League title last year by defeating Inter Milan 5-0, face Arsenal in Budapest aiming to retain the trophy. Manager Luis Enrique's side are favourites and have proven difficult to stop, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia describing the team as capable of beating any opponent when they play their way.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain meet in Saturday's Champions League final in a clash of styles—PSG with continental attacking prowess against Mikel Arteta's pragmatic, defensive Arsenal, who have conceded only six goals in 14 matches while PSG have let in 22.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday in a 1-1 draw with Brentford, leaving as the club's third-highest goalscorer of all-time with 257 goals after nine years at Anfield. The 33-year-old Egyptian winger provided an assist for Curtis Jones before being substituted.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Como qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history after a 4-1 win at Cremonese on the final day of Serie A, joining Roma in the top four. AC Milan's 2-1 defeat by Cagliari and Juventus's loss in a delayed derby left both clubs outside the Champions League positions.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Villarreal claimed third place in La Liga with an emphatic 5-1 victory over fourth-placed Atletico Madrid in the final match of the Spanish season, marking the club's highest La Liga placement in 13 years. It was manager Marcelino Garcia Toral's last match in charge and captain Dani Parejo's final game for the club.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Bruno Fernandes set a new outright Premier League record with 21 assists in a single season when he provided the ball for Patrick Dorgu's goal against Brighton on the final day of the campaign. The Portuguese midfielder also scored in the match and was named Premier League Player of the Season.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20. The 31-year-old scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure third place and Champions League qualification.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Pep Guardiola announced Friday he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after winning 20 trophies over a decade, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League trophy. He will continue as a global ambassador for the City Football Group.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final, ending a 30-year trophy drought and securing their first major European prize in 44 years. The victory in Istanbul featured goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia, and Morgan Rodgers under manager Unai Emery.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal won their 14th English title after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, ending a drought since Arsene Wenger's unbeaten 2003/04 season. Manager Mikel Arteta, a former City assistant under Pep Guardiola, has restored the club to title contention after it finished 24 points behind City just four years ago.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth, ending a 22-year drought. Mikel Arteta's side held off City's challenge to seal the title with one game to spare, with goalkeeper David Raya's performances and set-piece dominance identified as key factors in their success.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
SC Freiburg will face Aston Villa in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday, aiming for both their first European trophy and first major title. The German club's success marks their most successful period in history, built on community connection and coaching loyalty.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Pep Guardiola is reportedly in his final days as Manchester City manager after a decade in charge, during which he won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League. The 55-year-old Catalan has reshaped English football with City's unprecedented run of success, though the club has made no official announcement.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, despite his three Europa League wins with Sevilla and one with Villarreal, insists he is not the "king" of the competition ahead of Wednesday's final against Freiburg in Istanbul. Emery has revived Villa's fortunes since 2022, and the club seeks its first major trophy in 30 years.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Aston Villa defeated Liverpool 4–2 on Friday to secure Champions League qualification, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice. Liverpool slip to fifth place, four points ahead of Bournemouth with two games remaining, raising questions about manager Arne Slot's future.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after defeating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday, clinching La Liga in consecutive years and moving 14 points clear of second-place Madrid with three matches remaining.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 to move five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race, with a controversial VAR decision ruling out West Ham's late equaliser. Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Burnley, slipping further behind in the Champions League chase.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona, leading by 11 points, host Real Madrid on Sunday needing only a draw to clinch a second consecutive La Liga title. A victory could help them set records with a potential 100 points and 33 victories if they win their final four matches.
8 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich lost 1-1 at home to PSG in the Champions League semi-final second leg, eliminating them 6-5 on aggregate. Coach Vincent Kompany said he was already motivated to return to the competition next season.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate with a 1-1 second-leg draw to advance to the Champions League final, where they will face Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has promised to maintain his team's high-octane, high-risk attacking approach in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against PSG, despite criticism for defensive vulnerability. Bayern hold a 21-goal tally in their past six games but have conceded 16 goals in the same span, trailing PSG by one goal from the 5-4 first leg.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will play like "beasts" against Atletico Madrid in a Champions League semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, with the Gunners seeking to reach the final for the first time since 2006 after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
5 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons with a 2-0 victory over Parma on Sunday, with goals from Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The victory comes under first-season coach Cristian Chivu, who replaced Simone Inzaghi after Inter's collapse last season.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, both former European champions from the late 1970s and early 1980s, face off in the Europa League semi-final. Villa are on course for a Premier League return to Europe's top competition, while Forest remain at relegation risk but are unbeaten in eight games under manager Vitor Pereira.
29 April 2026 · The Namibian →