Bilbao’s San Mames stages a blockbuster Women’s Champions League final as holders Barcelona face eight-time winners Lyon
Pope Francis appeared at Rome's Olympic Stadium on Saturday to provide a symbolic kick-off to a soccer match as part of celebrations for a Vatican-hosted "World Children's Day" festival. Francis, 87, who has suffered from bouts of poor health, stood up from his chair by the side of the pitch as the ball was presented to him by a child accompanied by former Italian national team goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. In response to a question from a child, the pope said he had been very happy when Argentina won the World Cup in 2022.
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Adam Idah's dramatic last-minute strike earned Celtic a 1-0 win over Rangers in the Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park on Saturday. Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers missed a couple of chances in a goalless first half and replacement Abdallah Sima put the ball in the net in the 59th minute, only for referee Nick Walsh to rule it out for a foul on Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart. Celtic, energized by pacy substitutes, looked the more likely to get the breakthrough and when Ranger
Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo scored for the Red Devils amid speculation over the future of United boss Erik ten Hag.