Sean Kearns

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Freelance Football Journalist at Freelance

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Champions League: How Paris St-Germain & Inter Milan reached final

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Sean Kearns

Media caption, PSG beat Arsenal go through to finalsWhen Paris St-Germain and Inter Milan step out at the Allianz Arena in Munich on 31 May, it will mark the first Champions League final in 21 years without a Premier League, Bundesliga or La Liga club involved. At least one English, German or Spanish club has appeared in the Champions League final since Jose Mourinho's Porto beat Monaco in the 2004 showpiece.
Champions League: How Paris St-Germain & Inter Milan reached final

6 days ago | bbc.com | Sean Kearns

Media caption, PSG beat Arsenal go through to finalsWhen Paris St-Germain and Inter Milan step out at the Allianz Arena in Munich on 31 May, it will mark the first Champions League final in 21 years without a Premier League, Bundesliga or La Liga club involved. At least one English, German or Spanish club has appeared in the Champions League final since Jose Mourinho's Porto beat Monaco in the 2004 showpiece.
Ukraine war: Donald Trump says 2026 World Cup could be 'incentive' for Russia to end conflict

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sean Kearns

US vice-president JD Vance said the US is looking forward to welcoming fans from across the globe for the tournament but says supporters must "go home" afterwards. The US will host 78 of the 104 matches, including the final. The World Tourism Forum Institute has warned that strict immigration policies in the US and global political tensions could "significantly" disrupt international arrivals. "I know we'll have visitors, probably from close to 100 countries," said Vance. "We want them to come.
'World Cup can be incentive for Russia to end war'

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sean Kearns

US President Donald Trump says the opportunity for Russia to play at the 2026 World Cup could be an "incentive" to end the war in Ukraine. The Russian national football team has been banned from international competition by Fifa and Uefa since the country's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Trump campaigned on ending the war in Ukraine on "day one" of office if he was elected for a second time in November 2024.
NBA play-offs: Stephen Curry injured as Golden State beat Minnesota

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sean Kearns

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Stephen Curry will have a MRI scan on his injured hamstring The Golden State Warriors' win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA play-offs was soured by a hamstring injury to Stephen Curry. The 37-year-old came off before half-time in game one of the series after pulling up during the Warriors' 99-88 win in Minneapolis.
Arsene Wenger: Europa League winners should not get Champions League football

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sean Kearns

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Arsene Wenger left Arsenal in 2018Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says it is "not right" that the Europa League winners qualify for the Champions League. Manchester United and Tottenham are vying for a position in the Europa League final in Bilbao on 21 May, with both sides holding aggregate advantages heading into the semi-final second legs.
Brentford boost European hopes with 4-3 win against Manchester United

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sean Kearns

Brentford kept their European hopes alive with a thrilling 4-3 win against Manchester United at the Gtech Community Stadium. A Luke Shaw own goal, Kevin Schade brace and a late Yoanna Wissa effort gave the Bees a 4-1 lead. United scored two late goals through Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo to ensure a nervy finish. But the Bees hung on to make it three wins on the bounce. The victory leaves Thomas Frank's side in ninth, one point behind eighth-placed Bournemouth.
Man Utd collapse to 16th Premier League loss

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sean Kearns

Manchester United lost for the 16th time in the Premier League this season with a 4-3 defeat by Brentford in north-west London. Midfielder Mason Mount gave the visitors the lead with his second goal for the club, finishing off a fine cross from winger Alejandro Garnacho. But Brentford scored four without reply, levelling through an own goal by defender Luke Shaw before taking the lead through Kevin Schade.
Inter end losing run with nervy win over Verona

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Sean Kearns

Inter Milan moved back to within three points of Serie A leaders Napoli after a slender 1-0 win against Verona at the San Siro. Simone Inzaghi made 10 changes to his starting line-up from the team that drew 3-3 with Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals in midweek, with the Italian clearly keeping one eye on next week's second leg.
Eric Dier to leave Bayern Munich after rejecting chance to stay at club

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sean Kearns

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Eric Dier has made 25 appearances for Bayern Munich this seasonBayern Munich defender Eric Dier will leave the club at the end of the season after rejecting the chance to stay at the Allianz Arena. The 31-year-old joined the Bundesliga club from Tottenham in January 2024, initially on a six-month loan deal. The Germans signed the England centre-back permanently that summer, with Dier going on to make 45 appearances for the six-time Champions League winners.