Welcome to the weekend!
Trophies are being awarded all across Europe, and there’s more to come from Italy and England, where prestigious prizes await. Below is a preview of this weekend’s events.
📺 Footy fix
Friday, May 23
🇮🇹 Serie A: Napoli vs. Cagliari, 2:45 PM ➡️ Paramount+
🇮🇹 Serie A: Como vs. Inter, 2:45 PM ➡️ Paramount+
Saturday, May 24
🏴 Championship Playoff Final: Sheffield United vs. Sunderland, 10 AM ➡️ Paramount+
🇪🇸 La Liga: Real Madrid vs. Leganes, 10:15 AM ➡️ ESPN Deportes
🇮🇹 Serie A: Milan vs. Monza, 2:45 PM ➡️ Paramount+
🇺🇸 NWSL: Houston Dash vs. Bay FC, 8 PM ➡️ Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network
🇺🇸 MLS: Philadelphia Union vs. Inter Miami, 7:30 PM ➡️ MLS Season Pass
Sunday, May 25
🏴 EPL: Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea, 11 AM ➡️ USA Network
🏴 EPL: Manchester United vs. Aston Villa, 11 AM ➡️ CNBC
🇪🇸 La Liga: Athletic Club vs. Barcelona, 3 PM ➡️ ESPN Deportes
🇺🇸 NWSL: San Diego Wave vs. North Carolina Courage, 10 PM ➡️ CBS Sports Network
⚽ The Forward Line
🇮🇹 One final chapter in Serie A’s title race?
Europe’s most thrilling title race is slated to wrap up on Friday in Italy, where Napoli and Inter are in a top-side contest. Napoli leads by one point and they face Cagliari as they aim for a home victory, all signs point towards a strong finish for the club. However, Coach Conte underscores that their championship is not guaranteed.
Conte:
“I might be a specialist in victories, but also in defeats. My career is a testament to this. If you review my history: three Champions League Finals, one World Cup Final, and more importantly, I help my players strive for greatness without ignoring the importance of hard work.”
Should Napoli fail against Cagliari, Inter could reclaim the crown as they face Como. A draw for Napoli coupled with a win for Inter ensures a repeat of the title for them. A potential one-match playoff looms should Napoli drop the match and Inter ends in a draw.
World’s richest game
Sheffield United meets Sunderland in a coliseum showdown for a Premier League spot this Saturday, promising a financial windfall of approximately $300 million to the victor.
Acquiring a seat in the top flight aligns with the financial perks available in the Premier League’s lucrative broadcast deals set to eclipse prior seasons, making this an enticing encounter. Sheffield United, fresh from relegation, strives for a swift return, whereas Sunderland has experienced a grueling road to this moment.
Saturday’s Championship promotion playoffs kick off a series of matches set in Wembley Stadium, followed by other playoff clashes this weekend.
🔗 Top Stories
🏆 Spurs win UEL: Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United in an unexciting Europa League Final that marked the end of their trophy drought.
🇺🇸 USMNT roster: Christian Pulisic was excluded from the USMNT for upcoming friendlies amidst a demanding season.
🔚 Modric’s exit: Luka Modric is leaving Real Madrid after a storied career.
⚽ Messi’s favorite goal: Lionel Messi cites his 2009 UCL final goal against Real Madrid as his favorite of all time.
