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Leading Manchester City by goal difference, Chelsea knew a big win was crucial, and they delivered with ruthless efficiency. Mayra Ramirez, the British record signing, shone with two goals and two assists, propelling Chelsea to a commanding 4-0 lead at halftime. Despite Maya Le Tissier's near miss with a header and Lucia Garcia's late opportunity, Marc Skinner's United struggled to pose a threat. As Hayes departs to manage the United States women's national team, she leaves with the echo of 3,000 traveling fans chanting "Chelsea, champions" and a 14th major trophy for the club.
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Eleven minutes later, Murphy scored again, slotting the ball past Nathan Baxter at the near post after a precise pass from Ruben Rodrigues. Josh Dacres-Cogley tried to stop Murphy's run into the penalty area, tugging on his shirt, but Murphy created space and took his shot. Bolton's captain, Ricardo Santos, managed to get his head on the ball, but only enough to deflect it past the diving Baxter. Murphy had two more chances to secure a hat-trick, but Wanderers managed to hold on.
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Chelsea is set to sign 17-year-old Estevao Willian from Palmeiras, agreeing on an first fee of €34m (£29m) for the highly-rated winger. The deal includes performance-related add-ons, reflecting Estevao's potential. This signing aligns with Chelsea's strategy of acquiring top young talent globally.
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The team is now just two wins away from securing a remarkable treble. Leverkusen has surpassed Portuguese giants Benfica's 49-game unbeaten run from 1963 to 1965. Their last league defeat was a 3-0 loss to Bochum at the end of the earlier season. If they stay unbeaten in their upcoming matches, they will extend their streak to 53 games without defeat.
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Manchester City's Phil Foden has been named Premier League Player of the Season. Foden has achieved a career-best with 17 goals and 8 assists in the Premier League this season, ahead of City's final game on Sunday. "To win this award is an achievement that I am extremely proud of," said Foden. Only Erling Haaland (27) has scored more league goals for City than Phil Foden.
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Armstrong sealed the deal by scoring a penalty after Ryan Manning was fouled, making it 3-0. But, it wasn't until Smallbone's goal that the game truly came alive. Saints fans were outraged when a penalty appeal was denied after Brooks was scissor tackled by Kipre in the box. Armstrong eased the tension with a low shot into the net, celebrating with the Northam stand. Kipre's late header for West Brom was merely a consolation as Southampton secured the win.
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On Friday, FIFA announced its proposal for a "crossed hands" gesture to be used by players to alert referees to incidents of racist abuse, aiming to combat discrimination within the game. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior has been vocal about the racial insults he faces in LaLiga, expressing how such treatment diminishes his enjoyment of the sport. Racial abuse against players of color has been reported in various countries in recent months, prompting FIFA to introduce a comprehensive strategy based on five key pillars.
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Speaking at FIFA's 74th congress, Infantino expressed his want for Fifpro and the WLA to stop what he called a "fruitless debate." "Even with FIFA's new Club World Cup featuring 32 teams and 63 matches every four years, FIFA is only organizing around 1% of the total matches played by top clubs worldwide," he stated. Manchester City and Chelsea are among the 12 European teams participating in the expanded Club World Cup, set to take place in the USA from June 13 to July 15, 2025. "The revenues generated by FIFA's events do not solely help a select few clubs in one country. "These revenues are crucial for the survival of football in many countries.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that the matter would be determined by the FIFA Council following a legal review. The conflict in Gaza arose from a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, resulting in casualties and ongoing hostilities. The toll on both sides has been significant, prompting calls for FIFA's intervention. An extraordinary congress is slated for late July to discuss the issue.
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West Ham have conceded in all 17 of their Premier League games at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City are the only side yet to lose a home Premier League match this season (W13 D5). West Ham have lost 5-2 at Crystal Palace and 5-0 at Chelsea in their last two Premier League away games. Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne has six assists in Premier League final games, the most of any current player. This will be David Moyes’ 198th and final Premier League game in charge of West Ham.
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