In the German Cup (DFB-Pokal) final, Bayern Munich defeated VfB Stuttgart 3-0 at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. With the match in which Harry Kane scored a hat-trick, Bayern won the cup for the first time since 2020 — that is, after six years — and completed the domestic double following the Bundesliga.
On the Premier League's final matchday, Manchester City host Aston Villa at home on Sunday at 16:00 local time. This encounter will be Pep Guardiola's final match as Manchester City manager at the Etihad, after it was announced he will leave the club following a decade. Visitors Aston Villa, meanwhile, aim to confirm their right to compete in the Champions League by maintaining their fourth-place position.
On La Liga's final matchday, Villarreal host Atlético Madrid at home on Sunday at 21:00 Spanish local time. Both teams are level on 69 points and face each other directly to finish the league in third place. Both sides have secured participation in the Champions League; this match will determine who finishes third and who finishes fourth.
On the Premier League's final matchday, Liverpool host Brentford at home on Sunday at 16:00 local time. Mohamed Salah, who was announced to be leaving the club at the end of the season after nine years, is expected to play his final match at Anfield if manager Arne Slot gives him a place. This possibility adds an emotional farewell atmosphere to the encounter.
An unfortunate development occurred during training conducted under manager Vincenzo Montella at the Turkey National Team, which is continuing its 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations at Riva. In a practice match played on half the pitch, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, whose foot caught the ground, was left on the ground in pain. The player, with a bandage applied to his right knee, could not continue training and was taken to the facility. The extent of the injury will become clear after the checks to be conducted.
The EFL Championship playoff final was played at Wembley Stadium between Hull City and Middlesbrough. Hull City, owned by Turkish media mogul Acun Ilıcalı, defeated their opponents 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Oliver McBurnie and became the third and last team promoted to the Premier League. The Tigers returned to England's top flight for the first time since the 2016/17 season.
Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness made statements regarding the German national team's goalkeeper debate ahead of the 2026 World Cup. While stating he would welcome the possible return of Manuel Neuer, who retired from the national team in 2024, Hoeness also expressed that he felt sorry for current goalkeeper Oliver Baumann. Hoeness, meanwhile, refrained from criticizing national team manager Julian Nagelsmann.
Galatasaray Sports Club's ordinary elective general assembly was held at Galatasaray High School. Incumbent president Dursun Özbek, who entered the election as the sole candidate, was elected president for the 4th time with 1,780 valid votes. In the general assembly where the club's 105th-term board was determined, around 10,000 members had the right to vote; a total of 2,079 members voted across 12 ballot boxes. Özbek will become the club's second-longest-serving president if he completes his term.
According to a report by La Gazzetta dello Sport from the Italian press, Galatasaray have added Juventus' French midfielder Khéphren Thuram to their transfer list to strengthen their midfield rotation for next season. The report stated that the yellow-reds are preparing an offer at the level of around €35-40 million for the star player. It was relayed that the transfer depends on the scenario of Juventus failing to qualify for the Champions League. The development, still at the claim stage, will clarify in the coming days.
A notable development occurred at Fenerbahçe ahead of the extraordinary elective general assembly to be held on June 6-7. At the invitation of presidential candidate Hakan Safi, it was reported that AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini arrived in Istanbul on Saturday evening, May 23, and will attend a press conference together with Safi on Sunday, May 24. Safi stated that Maldini will not take an official role at the club but will provide support as a "football mind."
Trabzonspor's young Ivorian player Christ Inao Oulai made a controversial post on his social media account after a presumed problem he experienced at Istanbul Airport. While the post, which quickly spread on social media, created great debate, the player rapidly deleted it. Oulai later apologized, stating that his account had been compromised.
Manchester United have come very close to an agreement with Atalanta's Brazilian midfielder Ederson for a midfield reinforcement. A ~€50 million deal and a verbal agreement on a five-year contract have been reported for the 26-year-old, expected to be Michael Carrick's first summer signing. United aim to fill the void left by the departures of Casemiro and Ugarte.
