Lens need only a point against FC Nantes to secure their place in the Champions League. Their coach, Pierre Sage, stated the team has an “absolute duty to win” to ensure they finish second. A win for Nantes would result in them being mathematically relegated.
Bayern Munich are reportedly not interested in signing Kai Havertz from Arsenal this summer. This contradicts earlier reports linking the German international with a move to the Bundesliga champions. Havertz has been with Arsenal since 2023 and is under contract until 2028.
The first half of the Ligue 1 match between Lens and Nantes concludes with the score level at 0-0. The match saw missed attempts from both sides, including a header from Ignatius Ganago of Nantes. Several free kicks were awarded, and Andrija Bulatovic of Lens received a yellow card.
Oli McBurnie, a centre-forward with a passion for travel, took a leap of faith to join Hull City. Now, McBurnie feels his hunch has been “vindicated” as Hull regained their momentum to sneak back into the play-offs. The club are the underdogs in the play-offs but are embracing it.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning is among the favourites for the Heisman Trophy. Manning will be on the shortlist of betting favourites heading into the season after his strong finish to 2025. Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr is the modest favourite.
Hull City and Millwall meet in the Championship play-offs after an electric atmosphere greeted the teams. Millwall have reached the final in each of their past four play-off appearances, albeit they were all in League One. The two previous occasions Hull City reached the Championship play-offs they were promoted.
Breece Hall was franchise-tagged by the New York Jets. The team has until July 15 to agree a multi-year deal with Hall, or he will play on a one-year tender. A look at the pros and cons of a long-term deal for Hall.
Gary Rowett is being considered to continue as Leicester City boss, following the end of his short-term contract. Christian Fuchs, who recently helped Newport avoid relegation, is another popular choice among fans. Nigel Pearson, a former Foxes boss, is also in the mix.
Borussia Dortmund are set to play Eintracht Frankfurt. The match is important for Frankfurt’s chances of qualifying for the Europa League. Eintracht Frankfurt’s coach, Albert Riera, is under scrutiny.
Arbroath FC’s co-manager David Gold believes the club would continue to field part-time players if they were to gain promotion to the Scottish Premiership. Gold suggests an evolution to a ‘hybrid’ model, with some additional full-time and loan players. Arbroath faced Dunfermline Athletic in a Scottish Premiership play-off quarter-final second leg.
