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What's at stake on the final weekend: Titles, cup finals, UCL, relegation

As Europe's soccer season winds down, a bunch of teams got relegated or qualified for European competition on Saturday. Here's a rundown of all the results.

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Find out how the European places work in the Premier League

How can Premier League clubs qualify for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League?

TOP HEADLINES

ALONSO HANDED MADRID REINS

How Xabi Alonso made his rapid rise from rookie coach to Real Madrid

Less than three years into his career as a top-level coach, Alonso is returning to Real Madrid, the most pressurized job in football. He's earned it.

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Madrid appoint Alonso as Ancelotti's successor

Real Madrid have confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the club's new head coach until 2028.

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Gunners shift their sights toward Leão

Could AC Milan star Rafael Leão be headed to Arsenal this summer? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

ARSENAL REIGN SUPREME

After 18-year wait, Arsenal are European champs again, ushering in thrilling new UWCL era

Arsenal are shock winners of the UEFA Women's Champions League, the first time the trophy went to a club other than Barcelona or Lyon in a decade.

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How Arsenal made Women's Champions League history

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FOLLOWING MESSI

Messi scores on free kick, helps Miami rally to earn draw vs. Philadelphia

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Messi tracker: All goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami in 2025

With Lionel Messi in the final year of his contract with Inter Miami, see analysis of his game performances.

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Congratulations, you've been promoted to the Premier League! Now what?

The past six teams to come up to the Premier League have gone straight back down. How can Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland break that cycle next season?

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How Liverpool said goodbye to a club legend and somehow won the Premier League

From the end of one historic era under Jürgen Klopp, Liverpool immediately began another under Arne Slot.

END OF AN ERA

Ancelotti bids emotional farewell to take place among Real Madrid greats

Even legends get fired at Real Madrid after a trophyless season, but Ancelotti leaves as the club's most successful coach, and a tough act to follow.

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Moreno: Fans around the world appreciate Luka Modrić

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