SOUTHAMPTON INTO CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFF FINAL after beating West Brom 3-1.

Led by an Adam Armstrong brace—and fueled by the passion of some puppet-and-prosthetic-leg-wielding fans—Saints to face Leeds at Wembley on May 26, both sides out to return to PL at 1st attempt. 🔴⚪️

MICHAIL ANTONIO revealed that therapy changed his life after changes in his personal life impacted his mental health.

Incredibly courageous for the West Ham forward to speak out on a topic that can impact anyone. ❤️

Southampton fans celebrate their 2nd half lead over West Brom with Puppets & Prosthetic Legs. As one does. 🙃 #KeepTheChampionshipPlayoffsWeird

MASSIMO ALLEGRI makes quick getaway after being sacked by JUVENTUS. Follows behavior in Coppa Italia final win over Atalanta that club said was “incompatible” with its values. 🚗

Leaves Weston McKennie & Timothy Weah with new head coach to win over. 🇮🇹🇺🇸

Southampton fans welcome team bus with a sea of red ahead of their Championship playoff semi-final second leg against West Brom.

Winner will play Leeds in final at Wembley with fans looking to setup incredible atmosphere at St Mary’s. 🔴⚪️🔥

🗣️'That's probably the worst experience I've had as a football manager in a game.'

Ange Postecoglou explains the emotions he felt during the game against Manchester City earlier this week. Candid insight into the human side of football management.

Roger Bennett is on his way to Valhalla (on South Church Street), per CLTFC and Men in Blazers coverage.

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BRILLIANT MOMENT as Slavia Prague used sign language to introduce their starting line-up against Viktoria Plzen earlier this week for deaf and mute fans.

Using the power of social media to make everyone feel included. 👏

CHARLOTTE, COME HANG WITH ROG TONIGHT AT 7PM ET AT VALHALLA ON SOUTH CHURCH STREET. IT’S HAPPENING. ❤️❤️❤️

🗣️”We had a great time. It was always clear that it will be tough. And I know it will be tough.”

JURGEN KLOPP has earned legendary status, yet saying goodbye is likely to be his toughest challenge. Is why he’s expecting plenty of emotions on Sunday.

ROG in Friday's Raven, on Championship Sunday, and why any golfers in your life could be converted to Chelsea ultras by Sunday afternoon. 🔵🏌️‍♂️

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JÜRGEN KLOPP says goodbye to staff at Liverpool, taking last photograph along with the silverware won during his tenure at the club.

This comes ahead of an emotional weekend with German's final home game at Anfield on Sunday. ❤️

Sao Paulo defender Alan Franco carries Barcelona SC opponent Joao Rojas off the pitch in Copa Libertadores match after making tackle that caused the injury. CONMEBOL getting a little CONCACAF-y. Perhaps in preparation for this summer’s Copa America. 🤔

Leeds march to Wembley 🤍
PL final day preview 👀
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The post-game celebrations at Elland Road look even more unruly—in the best way—from pitchside. 💛