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Borussia Dortmund’s vigour is no match for the will, skill and execution of the now 15 times European champions You didn’t think it would happen this time, did you? That old white mischief, the magic of the Meringues, those ghostly hands losing their grip on the day? I find your lack of faith disturbing. For 72 minutes at Wembley Stadium this Champions League final churned and simmered. Perhaps to the untrained eye it might have looked like the team in yellow and black was dominating. Jude Bellingham played like a man trying to remember what Jude Bellingham does. Borussia Dortmund had vigour and drive. Continue reading...

* Questions for officials after final delayed following kick-off * Police make 53 arrests over ‘attempts to breach security’ Wembley officials were left embarrassed after three pitch invaders caused a delay to the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund despite the presence of more than 2,500 stewards as part of increased security measures. An 18-month operation had been put in place in an attempt to avoid a repeat of violent scenes that marred the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy, with a large police presence at Wembley and throughout London. Continue reading...

Former England captain will become ambassador for foundation that was embroiled in controversy when Charles was Prince of Wales King Charles has turned to brand Beckham to help him rebuild the reputation of his main charitable foundation after a cash-for-honours scandal. Former England footballer David Beckham is to become an ambassador for the King’s Foundation, formerly the Prince’s Foundation, to help promote its work. Beckham met the monarch at his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire last month, where he was given a personal tour. The 49-year-old said he was looking forward to exploring a newly discovered shared interest with the monarch in rural skills, nature and the British countryside. They had also swapped beekeeping tips, said Beckham. Continue reading...

* Victory and Phoenix locked on 0-0 after first leg at AAMI Park * Hosts had 20 shots to the Nix’s six but could not break deadlock Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix have it all to play for after a cagey 0-0 draw in the first leg of their A-League Men semi-final at AAMI Park. In a clash of two styles, the Victory were allowed to control the tempo and territory for much of the contest but were unable to create enough clear-cut chances to unlock a determined Phoenix defence on Sunday. The hosts were the more positive throughout with 20 to six attempts, and five shots on target, while the Nix were content to sit back and play on the counter without managing a single shot on goal. The Victory pushed hard in the dying stages to find a goal to take to Sky Stadium as the Phoenix all but settled for a stalemate from halfway through the second half, with the return leg to be played in New Zealand on Saturday 18 May. Continue reading...

* Brawl follows New York City FC’s 3-2 win over Toronto FC * Matt Freese makes nine saves as hosts hang on for victory Rookie Malachi Jones and Andrés Perea scored second-half goals and Matt Freese made nine saves as New York City FC held on for a 3-2 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night with a brawl taking place after the final whistle at BMO Field. A melee ensued after the match involving players from both sides. Toronto goalkeeper Sean Johnson, a former New York player, was in the middle of it – seemingly trying to play peacekeeper. Continue reading...

* Manager insists team spirit among his squad remains strong * Dutchman has no regrets in taking job after difficult season Erik ten Hag insists he has supporters’ backing and does not regret taking the Manchester United job despite the team’s underwhelming season. Eighth-placed United host Arsenal on Sunday having won once in their past seven league matches, including Monday’s 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace, putting them at risk of missing out on European qualification. Continue reading...

* FA Trophy final: Gateshead 2-2 Solihull (aet; 5-4 on pens) * Solihull lost playoff final on penalties to Bromley last week Solihull Moors and Gateshead knew their Wembley trip was only ever going to be double or quits. Tears and deja vu were guaranteed either way – it was merely a matter of dishing out the joy and despair. In the end, it was Gateshead who, courtesy of Dajaune Brown’s penalty – the 16th and coolest of an enthralling shootout – who avenged their defeat on this very occasion 12 months back. Continue reading...