Paul Merson has urged Arsenal to sign at least two new players this summer after being crowned Premier League champions. Merson believes the majority of Arsenal’s reported £200m transfer budget should be splashed on Julian Alvarez. Merson has suggested Alvarez would be worth every penny.
Emma Navarro has returned to the tour after an absence, entering the French Open as the champion in Strasbourg. She has been working on physical and mental difficulties that affected her on-court results. Navarro opened up about her struggles and her recovery during a pre-tournament press conference at the French Open.
Mexico has agreed to host Iran during the World Cup after the US was reportedly unwilling to do so. FIFA later confirmed Iran’s training base will be in Tijuana, Mexico. Iran’s participation had faced uncertainty due to the ongoing war in the Middle East and related security concerns.
Alex Eala is set to face Iva Jovic in the first round of the French Open 2026. Eala believes she is more prepared for this year’s tournament compared to her previous Grand Slam debut. The match is scheduled for Tuesday.
Manchester United are yet to finalise the signing of Ederson from Atalanta, despite agreeing personal terms. Fabrizio Romano reports that Man Utd are internally debating whether to proceed with the deal. Atalanta are also undergoing structural changes with a new manager and sporting director arriving.
Rhys Williams will leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of June. Williams, who has been with the club since he was a U10 player, made 19 appearances for the senior team. He also had loan spells at several clubs including Swansea City and Blackpool.
Sunderland beat Chelsea to qualify for the Europa League, marking their first time in 53 years that they have qualified for European competition. Trai Hume opened the scoring, and Malo Gusto’s own goal doubled Sunderland’s lead. Cole Palmer scored for Chelsea, but Wesley Fofana was sent off, ensuring Sunderland’s victory.
Tottenham Hotspur endured a shambolic 2025-26 Premier League season, narrowly avoiding relegation. The club celebrated Premier League survival on the season’s final day with a victory over Everton. Managerial changes, including the brief and unsuccessful tenure of Igor Tudor, added to the dysfunction.
Ella Toone is preparing for her wedding this summer. The England and Manchester United midfielder is opening up about grief in a new BBC documentary. Toone dedicates every goal to her dad, Nick, who she credits as the ‘main reason’ for her career.
The Turkish Beach Volleyball Men’s National Team, consisting of Yusuf Özdemir and Batuhan Kuru, competed at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge in Nuvali. They won against the USA team but lost to Germany and Poland.