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Brendan Rodgers admitted he regrets the “hurt” he caused Celtic supporters when he walked out for Leicester as he “guaranteed” he will see out the duration of his three-year contract this time round – unless he is sacked first. The Northern Irishman returned to take charge of the Parkhead club on Monday, almost four and a half years after leaving for the Foxes in a move that sparked a backlash from a significant number of Hoops fans who felt betrayed that he left midway through a season when the team were chasing a treble-treble. While many supporters have accepted Rodgers’ return to the club, the manager is hopeful he can win over those who still hold lingering resentment.

Gareth Southgate was full of praise for Bukayo Saka after the Arsenal forward scored his first career hat-trick in a 7-0 victory against North Macedonia in Monday’s (19 June) Euro 2024 qualifier. Despite nursing a sore ankle, Saka was instrumental in carrying England to the halfway point of qualification with four wins from their four Group C games. “He’s such a popular member of the team and so humble, works incredibly hard... it was an outstanding performance,” the England boss said.

Thunderstorms and heavy rain have caused flooding in Wrexham, leading to some “structural damage” to the Racecourse Ground, home of Wrexham AFC. A hospitality suite on Sunday 18 June was cleared of diners enjoying a Father’s Day meal due to the flooding. “Wrexham AFC can confirm the 1864 Suite was evacuated during the third sitting of today’s Father’s Day meals at the Racecourse Ground,” the statement read. “In the wake of the torrential rain that hit the region late this afternoon, some structural damage has resulted in a large leak inside the Macron Stand reception area.” The statement added that all diners were safely evacuated. Read More Moment Rob Burrow and his children cross finish line of Father’s Day fun run Wyndham Clark knows he made late mother ‘proud’ with US Open win Dias ‘threw up’ in Grealish’s mother’s bag during treble celebrations, Ederson says

Ederson has claimed Ruben Dias “threw up” into Jack Grealish’s mother’s bag during Manchester City’s press conference. The goalkeeper struggled to hold in his laughter as he revealed the story during a press conference ahead of Brazil’s friendly against Guinea. He explained that some players who do not normally drink alcohol made an exception during the treble celebrations. “Ruben Dias made this exception, but it didn’t work out for him,” Ederson said, chuckling. “Two shots and he threw up everything. And you might not believe it, but it all went into Jack Grealish’s mother’s bag.” Read More US Open: Why LACC’s 15th hole at the prestigious golf tournament just made history Watch: Usman Khawaja’s adorable daughter steals the show in Ashes press conference Rugby legend Jason Robinson creates pitch art to celebrate iconic World Cup moments

Eberechi Eze warmly greeted England staff and asked each person for their name as he arrived for training after call-up. The Crystal Palace star, 24, could make his international debut against Malta on Friday 16 June, or could feature against North Macedonia at Wembley next Monday. Eze was previously denied a spot in England’s Euro 2020 squad after picking up an anchilles injury ahead of the tournament. “I know without setbacks and difficult moments it’s hard to grow and be the person I am today,” he said of previous injuries, after his call-up. “I look back at those memories fondly because I know it has helped shape who I am.” Read More Watch: Lionel Messi and Argentina team bus pulls up alongside delighted driver Grealish says he hasn’t slept for 24 hours as he revels in Man City victory parade Manchester City players take top off during Champions League victory parade

A driver and his girlfriend were surprised when a bus carrying Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates drove alongside them in Beijing. Mr He said that while they were travelling down the road his girlfriend remarked that it would be nice to see the World Cup winner, who is in the country for a promotional football match. Amazingly, the bus carrying Messi pulled alongside them. The motorist claimed that when he rolled down the car window and called out to the 35-year-old, the former Barcelona and PSG man waved at him. Argentina take on Australia in a friendly in Beijing on 15 June. Read More Grealish says he hasn’t slept for 24 hours as he revels in Man City victory parade Manchester City players take top off during Champions League victory parade Golfer Adam Hadwin rugby tackled by security while celebrating at Canadian Open

Watch the moment the World XI lifted the Soccer Aid trophy after beating England 4-2 at Old Trafford. The charity football match returned on Sunday (11 June), raising an incredible £14,619,005 for Unicef by full-time. Kem Cetinay made Soccer Aid history by becoming top scorer - he now has five goals over the years - as the World XI won 4-2 on the night. Cetinay rounded off the scoring after his captain and Olympian Usain Bolt scored the first goal before half-time. Sex Education star Asa Butterfield got England level after the break and Paul Scholes then put the Three Lions ahead. However, Robbie Keane stole the spotlight, scoring a double to put the World XI back in front, before Cetinay confirmed the team’s fifth consecutive win. Read More Soccer Aid: Who are the celebrities playing in charity football match Novak Djokovic lays down on French Open tennis court after historic win Champions League: Manchester City leave hotel after historic treble

Manchester City players left their hotel in Istanbul on Sunday, 11 June, after securing an historic treble with their Champions League win. City only the second English team to win the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup in the same season, after Manchester United in 1999. City had a glorious night at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium as they beat Inter Milan 1-0 with a 68th-minute Rodri strike. “There are teams who win the Champions League and disappear. We have to avoid that,” Pep Guardiola told a post-match press conference.

Inter Milan players can hold their heads high after losing the Champions League final to Manchester City, boss Simone Inzaghi has said. City had a glorious night at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium as they beat Inter 1-0 with a 68th-minute Rodri strike. Inzaghi admitted that his side does have regrets but he had to congratulate his players. “They are very sad, disappointed, but they must be proud of their campaign and the final they played. We didn’t deserve to lose but we played against a top team,” he added.

Manchester City fans were jubilant on the streets of Istanbul on Friday night (9 June) ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Inter Milan. Pep Guardiola’s side are favourites for the game that could see them crowned European champions for the first time and complete the treble. "It’s absolutely a dream, yes. To achieve things you always have to have the correct proportion of obsession and desire," Guardiola, who won the competition twice managing Barcelona, told reporters ahead of the final.

West Ham enjoyed a heroes’ welcome as fans lined the streets of east London to celebrate their Europa Conference League glory. The Hammers won their first major trophy since the 1980 FA Cup, and a first European title since 1965, when they beat Italian side Fiorentina 2-1 in Prague on Wednesday night. And their jubilant supporters, decked out in the famous claret and blue on a warm and sunny evening in the capital, packed the pavements as the players paraded the silverware on an open-top bus.

Sunday night marked the end of an era at FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou, with the club set to play away from the iconic stadium as it undergoes renovation. The work is set to be completed in late 2026 and the La Liga side will host home games at Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium next season. Before moving away from Camp Nou, Barca president Joan Laporta was joined by a number of club legends to bury a time capsule under the pitch. Xavi added a shirt to the capsule, while Sergio Busquets - who is leaving Catalonia this summer - put one of his captain’s armbands in.