Gordon Brunt

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Luis Enrique becomes 2nd coach to win treble with 2 different teams

3 weeks ago | thescore.com | Gordon Brunt

Luis Enrique sealed his place in history as one of football's most revered coaches after winning another treble Saturday. The Spaniard became the second coach to win the treble with two different teams after Paris Saint-Germain's 5-0 victory in the Champions League final against Inter Milan in Munich. Luis Enrique joins compatriot Pep Guardiola as the only coaches to achieve the feat in football history.
Chelsea make history after beating Real Betis to win Conference League

1 month ago | thescore.com | Gordon Brunt

Chelsea won the Conference League after beating Real Betis 4-1 in the final Wednesday, becoming the first team to capture all four of the major UEFA club competition trophies that have existed. Nicolas Jackson scored in the 70th minute to win the game for Chelsea after Enzo Fernandez's second-half header canceled out Abde Ezzalzouli opening goal for Real Betis. Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo added late insurance goals for the Blues.
Salah wins Golden Boot, equals EPL record for goal involvements in single season

1 month ago | thescore.com | Gordon Brunt

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah won the Golden Boot award Sunday as the Premier League's top scorer and etched his name in history with his 47th goal contribution of the season. The rejuvenated Egypt international ended the 2024-25 season with a league-leading 29 goals and 18 assists to help Liverpool win the Premier League, matching the all-time record for most goal involvements in a campaign in England's top division.
Sunderland promoted to EPL after late winner dooms Sheffield United

1 month ago | thescore.com | Gordon Brunt

Tom Watson scored late to seal Sunderland's dramatic return to the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Sheffield United on Saturday in the Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium. Tyrese Campbell gave Sheffield United the lead 25 minutes into what is widely billed as "the richest match in football." But Eliezer Mayenda's 76th-minute equalizer gave Sunderland life and Watson won it in the 95th minute. Sunderland haven't played in the Premier League since the 2016-17 campaign.
Beckham tells Minnesota to 'show a little respect' after beating Miami

1 month ago | thescore.com | Gordon Brunt

David Beckham thinks Minnesota United crossed the line after handing Inter Miami their biggest loss with Lionel Messi in the squad. Following Minnesota's 4-1 win Saturday, the club posted a series of Instagram posts mocking Miami, including one that referred to the team as the "Pink Phony Club."Beckham, who has co-owned Inter Miami since 2018, took exception to the insult and responded: "Show a little respect, be elegant in triumph," per ESPN.
All 3 promoted teams go straight back down as Ipswich get relegated

2 months ago | thescore.com | Gordon Brunt

Ipswich Town became the third and final club to get relegated from the Premier League after losing 3-0 at Newcastle United on Saturday. The Blues were reduced to 10 players before Newcastle striker Alexander Isak scored right before halftime to put the hosts ahead. Ipswich's fate was further cemented after second-half goals from Dan Burn and William Osula. The defeat confirmed the club's immediate return to the Championship with Leicester City and Southampton.
Serie A games rescheduled after Pope Francis dies at 88

2 months ago | thescore.com | Gordon Brunt

All Serie A matches scheduled for Monday have been postponed after the death of Pope Francis. Francis died at 88 on Easter Monday. "Following the passing of His Holiness, Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie A can confirm that today's league games in Serie A and Primavera 1 have been postponed," the league said in a statement. Four matches were set to take place Monday. Torino were scheduled to host Udinese, Cagliari against Fiorentina, Genoa against Lazio, and Parma against Juventus.
Lyon force extra time as Man United blow 2-goal lead in UEL quarterfinal

2 months ago | thescore.com | Gordon Brunt

Manchester United threw away a two-goal lead late in Thursday's Europa League quarterfinal as Lyon stormed back to tie the Red Devils 4-4 on aggregate and force extra time. With United leading the second leg 2-0, Corentin Tolisso got the comeback started with a goal in the 71st minute before Nicolas Tagliafico silenced Old Trafford six minutes later by making it 2-2 on the night.
Arsenal knock out holders Real Madrid to reach UCL semifinals

2 months ago | thescore.com | Gordon Brunt

Arsenal were too much for Real Madrid, as the Gunners secured a 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu to reach the Champions League semifinals with a 5-1 aggregate win. Wednesday's quarterfinal burst into action after a pair of first-half penalty decisions. Bukayo Saka's "Panenka" penalty was easily saved by Thibaut Courtois, while Madrid’s renewed optimism was dented minutes later after a penalty call of their own was overturned by the referee after a long VAR review.
PSG avoid Aston Villa scare to reach Champions League semifinals

2 months ago | thescore.com | Gordon Brunt

Paris Saint-Germain are moving into the Champions League semifinals after surviving Aston Villa's comeback efforts to win Tuesday's quarterfinal affair 5-4 on aggregate. The newly crowned Ligue 1 champions padded their 3-1 lead from the first leg with two early goals from Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes. Villa responded with three goals from Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, and Ezri Konsa to win the second leg 3-2, but the deficit was too much for Unai Emery's squad in the end.