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As the Hearts end emptied at Hampden, Robbie Neilson’s devastated players dropped to the turf after an extra-time defeat by Rangers denied them a Scottish Cup triumph to cap a successful season. Just over 12 months ago, the Tynecastle club won the Scottish Championship. Now, they have finished their first campaign back in the top …

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Sunderland’s huge support were able to cheer Alex Neil’s side to victory at Wembley Boss Alex Neil says ending Sunderland’s four-year wait for promotion to the Championship with Saturday’s League One play-off final win over Wycombe makes him the “proudest person”. The Black Cats arrived at Wembley having lost their previous three play-off finals, the …

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Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor refused to rule out staying on at Ibrox after a late cameo appearance in his side’s Scottish Cup win over Hearts. The 40-year-old, whose contract expires this summer, was introduced for the final minute of extra time at Hampden with Rangers 2-0 up. But the veteran custodian gave nothing away on …

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For the second time in four years, the Premier League title race between Manchester City and Liverpool is going to the final day Premier League final day Venue: Numerous Date: Sunday, 22 May Time: 16:00 BST Coverage: Goals and action from seven games on Final Score, listen on BBC Radio 5 Live and follow TV, …

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Two goals in three extra-time minutes by substitutes Ryan Jack and Scott Wright won Rangers the Scottish Cup against Hearts and eased the pain of their Europa League final defeat. The Ibrox side claimed the trophy for the first time since in 13 years after Jack crashed a shot in off the bar from the …

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So finally the decision has been made – Kylian Mbappe will will stay at Paris St-Germain for another three years. Up until only a couple of days before, neither his current club nor suitors Real Madrid knew exactly what was going to happen. He had reached agreements with both of them some time ago, something …

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I am ready to be myself – Daniels Olympic diving champion Tom Daley says Blackpool footballer Jake Daniels coming out as gay is “incredibly brave” and “powerful”. Earlier this week, 17-year-old Daniels became the first professional in UK men’s football for more than 30 years to come out while still playing. He said he was …

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Cafu was the last Brazil captain to lift the World Cup, 20 years ago World Cup-winning captain Cafu has described Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold as “one of the best right-backs in the world” and says the Englishman’s style of play reminds him of his own. Alexander-Arnold, 23, has had another stellar season with the Reds as …

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Everton and England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 25, expects to leave the club in the summer, with Arsenal and Newcastle United both interested. (Football Insider)external-link Real Madrid are reportedly interested in Manchester City and Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 31. (Marca)external-link Newcastle United are ruling out a move for Manchester United’s out-of-contract England midfielder Jesse Lingard unless …

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Abraham has scored 26 goals in all competitions this season for Roma Tammy Abraham became the highest scoring English player in a Serie A season as he scored twice for Roma in a 3-0 win at Torino. The former Chelsea and Aston Villa forward, 24, claimed his 16th and 17th league goals for Jose Mourinho’s …

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