Postecoglou ‘hopeful’ Son will return against Palace

Ange Postecoglou says he is “half hopeful” that captain Son Heung-min will return on Sunday as he makes plans for Tottenham’s showdown with Manchester United in the Europa League final.

Dethroned champions Leverkusen face uncertain future

After conceding the Bundesliga title to Bayern Munich last weekend, Bayer Leverkusen host Borussia Dortmund on Sunday with rumoured big-name exits clouding the club’s immediate future.

Southampton avoid Premier League ‘worst-ever’ tag

Southampton claimed a precious point against Manchester City on Saturday to move past the Premier League record-low mark of 11 points.

Champions League race hots up as Man City held

Manchester City were held to a shock goalless draw by Premier League basement club Southampton on Saturday while Aston Villa beat Bournemouth as the race for Champions League places hots up.

Ancelotti: Alonso has ‘every door open’

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has been heavily linked with replacing Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid and the veteran manager admitted Saturday “every door” is open to the Spaniard.

Kaizer Chiefs end decade long trophy drought

Kaizer Chiefs ended a 10-year trophy drought with a 2-1 surprise victory over Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.

Comeback win keeps Milan’s European dream alive

AC Milan kept alive their hopes of European football next season by coming from behind to beat Bologna 3-1 in Serie A on Friday in a warm-up for next week’s Italian Cup final.

City boss reflects on a season of setbacks

Pep Guardiola admits this season has been the toughest of his 16-year managerial career as Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge collapsed and they exited the Champions League early.

Tottenham set for final, fear left behind

Micky van de Ven says Tottenham will show no fear when they face Premier League rivals Manchester United in the Europa League final later this month.

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A World Cup winner, European champion, and Champions League legend, Xabi Alonso has transitioned from orchestrating play on the pitch to shaping success from the dugout.