Writer Q&A, fan views, plus the latest news and previewsToday’s fixtures | Latest tables | And email matchday live De Bruyne sinks Wolves to move City up to third Five teams fighting for Championship survival Government to back plan for ban on games abroad Negative Spurs narrative can change, says Postecoglou Hello and welcome to live coverage of another super soccer-filled Saturday. This is our home for all the latest news and previews ahead of today’s action, which begins at 12.30pm with Aston Villa v Fulham and the last day of the regular Championship season. Then we have the final round of fixtures in Leagues One and Two, plus Bayern Munich’s chance to win back the Bundesliga after a shocking one-season drought. Aston Villa v Fulham (12.30pm) Everton v Ipswich (3pm) Leicester v Southampton (3pm) Arsenal v Bournemouth (5.30pm) Bristol City v Preston North End Burnley v Millwall Coventry v Middlesbrough Derby v Stoke Norwich v Cardiff Plymouth v Leeds Portsmouth v Hull Sheff Utd v Blackburn Sunderland v QPR Swansea v Oxford Utd Watford v Sheff Wed West Brom v Luton RB Leipzig v Bayern (2.30pm) Huddersfield v Leyton Orient Reading v Barnsley Accrington v Chesterfield Bradford City v Fleetwood Carlisle v Salford Colchester v Barrow Crewe v Walsall Grimsby v AFC Wimbledon Notts County v Doncaster Port Vale v Gillingham Continue reading...

Dino Toppmöller’s side looked spent after they sold their top scorer but have a fine replacement, as Leipzig found out If they were on the verge of something special, the man in charge was hiding it well. It was not, insisted Dino Toppmöller, a final. Nor a playoff. Nor was it even the most important match of the season. All it was, according to the Eintracht Frankfurt coach when he spoke at his press conference the day before the game, was quite simply: “Matchday 31.” By the end, as Saturday night drew in, it was definitely Saturday night. It turned out that Toppmöller’s less-is-more approach suited his team perfectly. They had thrashed RB Leipzig, their significantly more moneyed rivals for a Champions League spot, and were now six points clear of their fifth-placed opposition with just three games left, staring a return to the promised land square in the eyes. Eintracht’s jubilant players celebrated as they deserved to after such an effort, though Toppmöller told Sky that “they had to turn [the music] off for a minute so I could say a few things.” Even he, though, was prepared to admit it is now close. “We’ve taken a huge step,” he continued, “[though] the job isn’t finished yet.” Continue reading...

Man Utd and Liverpool have learned how much they must pay RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons this summer.

Liverpool are set to holds talks about the futures of Luis Diaz, Ibrahima Konate and Diogo Jota, Liverpool and Manchester United keen on RB Leipzig winger Xavi Simons, Moise Kean could stay at Fiorentina despite interest from Premier League clubs, plus more.

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RB Leipzig sack head coach Marco Rose three days before their German Cup semi-final against Stuttgart.

Leipzig sixth in table after early Champions League exitClub thought to be interested in Palace’s Oliver Glasner RB Leipzig have confirmed the sacking of manager Marco Rose amid a disappointing season in the Bundesliga and in Europe. “Marco Rose has been relieved of his duties as RB Leipzig head coach with immediate effect,” said a club statement. “The club will announce who will take over the head coach role on an interim basis in due course.” Continue reading...

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has recalled Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka to the national team for their two-legged UEFA Nations League quarterfinal against Italy.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has recalled Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka to the national team for their two-legged UEFA Nations League quarterfinal against Italy.

A Legend Jersey paying tribute to Bundesliga cult legend and Werder Bremen icon Diego has been created by kit brand hummel.

The details of Benjamin Sesko's release clause with RB Leipzig have been revealed.

Cannes also sprung an upset on an evening of cup action around Europe.

Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have all joined Real Madrid in pursuit of RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba.

Scottish side welcome ‘football royalty’ on WednesdayHosts boosted by Daizen Maeda return after ban appeal Brendan Rodgers wants Bayern Munich to experience “hurt” at Celtic Park after taking pride in his team’s European improvement this season. Bayern’s visit to Glasgow marks the first time since 2013 that Celtic will play knockout Champions League football, with Rodgers contemplating his most significant scalp yet. Celtic are the heavy underdogs to see off the German giants over two legs but Rodgers has challenged his players to keep the tie competitive before they head to the Allianz Arena next week. Slovan Bratislava, RB Leipzig and Young Boys have already been defeated at Celtic Park this season, with the hosts unbeaten in their last half-dozen home European games. Continue reading...