News https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/sport/ Mon, 25 May 2026 13:12:37 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Arsenal Premier League title complete following Palace victory https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/arsenal-premier-league-title-complete-following-palace-victory https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/arsenal-premier-league-title-complete-following-palace-victory

Arsenal celebrated being crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years with a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

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Barcelona forwards Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo both netted two second-half ​goals as their side cruised to a ‌4-0 win over OL Lyonnes to win the women's Champions League final in Oslo, in Norway, and secure a fourth UEFA Women’s Champions League crown for the Spanish giants.

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Reigning world and Diamond League champions Nicola Olyslagers (AUS) and Cordell Tinch (USA) will compete at the Novuna London Athletics Meet for the first time on Saturday 18 July.

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After 44 years Aston Villa last lifted a European trophy, the celebrations were just wild in Birmingham, after the Europa League winners celebrated ending their 30-year silverware drought with their supporters.

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The Chicago Bears have returned to the Midlands in 2026, strengthening their commitment to growing American football participation across the region through an expanded NFL Girls Flag programme.

]]> Sport Wed, 20 May 2026 18:46:19 +0100 Villa outclass chasten Freiburg in stunning Europa League glory night https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/london-calling-for-world-champions-olyslagers-and-tinch https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/london-calling-for-world-champions-olyslagers-and-tinch

Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia scored stunning goals as Aston Villa ​outclassed Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final to end a 30-year wait for silverware and ‌earn their coach Unai Emery a record-extending fifth win in the competition.

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