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French striker Olivier Giroud intends to retire from international football after next month’s European Championship, saying he wants to make sure he does not play ‘One season too many’. Olivier Giroud, who left AC Milan to join Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC earlier this month has made 131 appearances for France and was a key part of their World Cup winning squad in 2018.

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Atalanta BC achieved a monumental victory on May 22, 2024, by winning the UEFA Europa League final, a landmark moment in the club's history. The Italian side triumphed over FC Bayer Leverkusen with a thrilling 3-0 victory in a match held at the Dublin Arena also known as Aviva Stadium in Ireland.

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West Ham and Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been charged with alleged breaches of Football Association of betting rules after a probe into claims that he deliberately earned yellow cards. Paqueta has been charged with four breaches of FA rules in relation to his conduct in West Ham’s Premier League matches against Leicester in November 2022, Aston Villa in March 2023, Leeds in May 2023 and Bournemouth in August 2023.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is most likely to set a Euro record after he was named in Portugal’s 26 man 2024 squad which was unveiled on Tuesday by Coach Roberto Martinez. The 39-year old, five time Ballon d’Or winner will be appearing in his 11^th major international tournament.

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The Red Devil’s manager, Eric Ten Hag is hoping to avoid being given the boot by ruining Manchester City’s history chasing a double in the second season in a row. For the second successive season, Wembley stadium will host a Manchester derby in the form of an FA Cup final. Last |year, Manchester City beat United 2-1 in the final in a journey in which they completed the season with an impressive treble consisting of a Champion’s League and the Premier League.

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Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Arne slot as their new head coach. The Feynoord boss will arrive at Anfield in place of Jurgen Klopp, who took charge of his final game against Wolves on Sunday at the end of a successful nine year stint. Arne, who signed a three-year contract, will start work at Liverpool on June 1^st after a compensation deal worth around 9.4 million Euros was reached with the Dutch side.

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Thiago Motta, the former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) midfielder and current Bologna manager, is rumored to be on the verge of taking over as Juventus manager. This potential appointment is generating buzz in the football world, with many pundits suggesting that Motta could be an ideal fit for the Bianconeri.

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Real Madrid’s German international Toni Kroos announced on Tuesday that he will retire from all football after Euro 2024. He went to Instagram and said “My career as an active footballer will end this summer after the Euro championship.” Before the Euro 2024 championship, 34 year old Toni Kroos has the chance to win the Champions League with Real Madrid for the fifth time when they face Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on June 1^st.