Bukayo Saka has fired Arsenal into the Champions League final, scoring the only goal of the game in their 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in this morning’s semifinal second-leg.

The Gunners advance 2-1 on aggregate into what is their first final in the tournament in 20 years.

Arsenal - who’ve never won the Champions League before – will next take on either holders PSG or six-time winners Bayern Munich.

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FIFA has invited the Iranian football federation for urgent talks about the country’s participation in the upcoming World Cup amid the ongoing US-Iran war.

The federation had earlier said it wants certain guarantees from the governing body before taking part…including protection for players and officials during their matches in America. 

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In other developments, 

Former Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez is reportedly one of the candidates being considered for the Chelsea manager’s job, following the recent sacking of Liam Rosenior.

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Napoli is reportedly ready to make Rasmus Hojlund’s loan move from Man United permanent, with the Serie A side preparing a 38 million pounds bid for the striker.

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And, a record 1.3 million people have sent in their applications via public balloting, to participate in next year’s edition of the prestigious London Marathon.