Infantino’s visit to Trump leads to Fifa walkouts; FA Cup finals and more: football – live

May 16, 2025

Celtic’s Maeda Wins Scottish Premiership Player of the Season

Celtic forward Daizen Maeda has been named the player of the season in the Scottish Premiership. With an impressive tally of 33 goals across 49 matches—including 16 in the league—he has played a key role in leading the team toward a potential treble, as they prepare to face Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup final next Saturday. Additionally, Maeda boasts 12 assists and has previously earned Celtic’s own player of the year award, as well as the PFA Scotland player of the year.

Before that, tomorrow is marked as Trophy Day at Celtic Park (12:30 PM kickoff), where fans will celebrate the team’s latest Premiership title against St Mirren.

Exciting FA Cup Action Ahead

Tomorrow promises to be thrilling at Wembley as the FA Cup kicks off. Crystal Palace hopes to break their losing streak in finals after two defeats by Manchester United, facing another formidable opponent in Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side, still feeling the sting of last year’s final loss, will be eager to redeem themselves following a less-than-stellar performance in both the league and Europe this season.

The Women’s FA Cup will unfold on Sunday, with Manchester United looking to defend their title against Chelsea, who have maintained an unbeaten record in the Women’s Super League this season.

Meanwhile, we’ll also see some aftermath from the surprising events at a FIFA congress in Paraguay, where Gianni Infantino faced a walkout from delegates after arriving late due to a meeting with Donald Trump.

The weekend is set to start tonight, brimming with Premier League playoff excitement and the last men’s match at Goodison, where Jamie Vardy will bid farewell.

Controversies at FIFA Congress

In a particularly bizarre turn of events, several delegates, including UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, left the FIFA Congress in Paraguay after Gianni Infantino’s late arrival. Infantino had been with Donald Trump during a tour of Gulf nations, and despite his apologies, the decision to walk out was made by attendees who chose to leave as originally scheduled. UEFA criticized this move, expressing concerns over prioritizing private political interests over the integrity of the game.

Barcelona Celebrates La Liga Win

In Spain, Barcelona finalized their La Liga title against a struggling Espanyol. Rafinha praised young talent Raminyamal for his stunning opener that helped secure a 2-0 victory. Meanwhile, Real Madrid kept their finals hopes alive with a late win against Mallorca.

Ah, Everton Fans Face Goodbye

Emotions are running high for Everton fans as they prepare to say farewell to Goodison Park, a historic venue now shifting towards a new role. This transitional phase brings nostalgia and memories, and the photo essays capturing the essence of the stadium remind everyone of its rich history.

Fantasy Premier League Continues

As the Fantasy Premier League progresses, many players are feeling the familiar stress and excitement over their team choices. It’s like a second job, always balancing decisions and hoping for those green arrows next to team names.

Upcoming Premier League Matches

This weekend’s fixtures bring further anticipation across the board. Tonight, Aston Villa takes on Tottenham and Chelsea faces Manchester United. There’s plenty of action to keep fans engaged before Everton’s final goodbye at Goodison.