Ukraine beat Scotland in an emotional game to qualify for the World Cup play-off final, just under 100 days since Russia invaded their country. Ukraine beat Scotland 3-1 in an emotional game at Hampden Park to qualify for the World Cup play-off final to face Wales .The game was just 33 minutes old when West Ham United winger Andriy Yarmolenko scored a brilliant goal to give Ukraine a 1-0 lead. In the second half, Roman Yarimchuk boosted the visitors' lead in the 49th minute, and Callum McGregor reduced the score for Scotland by scoring the first goal in the 79th minute, then Artem Dubiak ended the hat-trick of the Ukrainian team in the fifth minute of extra time. The match was initially scheduled for March but later postponed to this June, due to the Russian military operations in Ukraine .The Ukrainian national team will face its counterpart Wales in the final of the European play-off after the latter beat Austria with two goals to one in the semi-finals. Ukraine will face Wales for a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after a 3-1 win over Scotland at Hampden Park set up Sunday's playoff clash in Cardiff, after the latter beat Austria 2-1 in the semi-finals.

Press reports revealed the absence of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Neymar Jr from the Brazilian national team rank, when Brazil will take on South Korea at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Thursday in an international friendly. Brazil will play their first international friendly since the end of 2019 on Thursday, with the South American nation taking on South Korea at the Seoul World Cup Stadium .The Brazilian newspaper, Globo Sport, reported that Neymar failed to complete the last training of the national team, before facing the South Korea friendly, as he left limping. The newspaper added that there are great doubts about the appearance of the Parisian star in the Thursday friendly, as the team's coach Titi would prefer to offer rest the player so that the injury does not worsen. The Seleção team will play another friendly match on June 6 against its host, Japan.

Welsh star Gareth Bale has announced on Wednesday that he is leaving Real Madrid after nine years at the club, joined Los Blancos from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013 for a then-world record fee of £85.3 million, lifted five Champions Leagues and three La Liga titles during a trophy-laden stay at the Bernabeu. Bale penned an emotional farewell message on social media to confirm his departure. "I write this message to say thank you to all my teammates, past and present, my managers, the backroom staff, and to the fans that supported me," he wrote. "I arrived here 9 years ago as a young man who wanted to realize my dream of playing for Real Madrid. To wear the pristine white kit, to wear the crest on my chest, to play at the Santiago Bernabéu, to win titles and to be part of what it's so famous for, to win the Champions League. "I can now look back, reflect and say with honesty that this dream became a reality and much, much more. "To be a part of this club’s history and to achieve what we achieved while I was a Real Madrid player, has been an incredible experience and one I will never forget. "I also want to thank President Florentino Perez, Jose Angel Sanchez, and the board for giving me the opportunity to play for this club. Together we were able to create some moments that will live forever in the history of this club and football.

 Javier Tebas, president of the Spanish football league La Liga, confirmed that there is no way for Barcelona to sign Polish international striker Robert Lewandowski unless Barca would have to sell at least one of their main stars to finance a transfer of Lewandowski’s caliber. Lewandowski confirmed that he will not renew his contract with Bayern Munich, which expires in 2023, and made it clear yesterday, Monday, that his time at the Bavarian club has ended, and that he wants to leave this summer, amid speculation about his approach to moving to Barcelona. Tebas indicated that Barcelona will not be able to bear the Lewandowski deal, in light of the Catalan club having to reduce its expenses as a result of the financial crisis it is experiencing.

The Italian soccer champion AC Milan has been sold to the US investment company RedBird Capital Partners.AC Milan announced on Wednesday the transfer of ownership of the club to the American company Red Bird Capital, after signing an agreement with the current owner, Elliott Fund. RedBird Capital has reached an agreement to purchase AC Milan in a deal that values the Italian soccer club at $1.2 billionMilan issued an official statement, saying: “Redbird Capital Partners and Elliott Consultants UK announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement in favor of Redbird to acquire the newly crowned Serie A club AC Milan, which will transfer to new ownership during the summer, with an expected closing date no later than September 2022."The deal, which values the club at €1.2 billion, will see Elliott retain minority financial interests in the club and seats on the board, strengthening the partnership between Red Bird and Elliott that will continue to underpin the progress made under Elliott's supervision over the past four years at the club." He continued, "Red Bird's priority is to work with the Italian champions and club management to continue Milan's journey to the pinnacle of world football in order to continue its successes, with a combination of a successful team on the field, Milan player development experience and earnings, a world-class business process, and Red's experiences. Byrd, in operating and building the global sports business, will ensure that the next chapter in Milan's hectic history will take the Rossoneri to other heights."

Erik ten Hag is being tasked by Manchester United with the mission of restoring harmony in the Manchester United dressing room upon his arrival. This season’s on-field antics have been woeful, which had led to a lot of finger-pointing and a general detachment from supporters. Ten Hag is expected to recruit a number of signings this summer.

Belgium and Real Madrid's Eden Hazard is desperate to get back to full fitness and to his best on the pitch. Hazard promised Real Madrid fans that he would regain his full fitness and reach his best condition after he had a difficult time since joining the royal team in 2019, where he spent most of his three seasons injured. In a press presentation with the Belgium team on Tuesday hazard said: "All the conditions are in place for me to play my football," Hazard said at a press conference on Tuesday while on international duty. "I don't have any more problems with my ankle or anything else. "Everything is in order. I will have a good physical and mental preparation to be ready for next year. It's up to me to show that I'm not finished, that I still have beautiful things to do." He added. Ahead of next Friday's Nations League match between Belgium and the Netherlands, Hazard mainly answered questions about his latest season at Real Madrid, where he has won LaLiga Santander and the Champions League despite hardly featuring.

The Union of European Football Associations" UEFA" announced the French Real Madrid star forward Karim Benzema has been named the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League Player of the Season, in which the Los Blancos crowned for the fourteenth time in its history. Real Madrid secured a record-extending 14th European Cup when they beat Liverpool 1-0 in a Champions League final delayed for more than half an hour after police tried to stop people trying to force their way into the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday. UEFA's Technical Observer panel has named Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior as the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season. UEFA's Technical Observer panel has chosen the best line-up in the competition during the current season, which was dominated by the stars of Liverpool and Real Madrid, with the presence of 4 players from each team.

Wydad Casablanca will face their compatriot Renaissance Berkane in the African Super Cup for the first time in the history of Moroccan football, as Wydad Casablanca defeated Egyptian outfit Al Ahly 2-0 on Monday to win the CAF Champions League and complete a Moroccan club double in Africa this season .Moroccan giants clinch third CAF Champions League title League winners after securing a win over Al Ahly at Stade Mohamed V in Morocco on Monday in the final of the African Champions League. Moroccan football is witnessing the first final football match between two Moroccan teams in its history, knowing that Moroccan teams won the Champions League title for the seventh time in its record, with three titles for Wydad, the same for Raja Sports and one title for the Royal Army. It is expected that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will set the date of CAF Super Cup match between the Red team and its orange counterpart, likely after the end of the current season. Renaissance Berkane won the second-tier CAF Confederation Cup on May 20 and will face Wydad for the CAF Super Cup after defeating Orlando Pirates of South Africa  1-0 in Nigeria.