Arsenal's Timber fit to start Champions League final

BBC Sport Friday 29 May 2026, 18:17 UTC 1 min read

Key Points

The article reports that Arsenal's Dutch defender Jurrien Timber is fit to start the Champions League final after being out for over two months due to a groin injury. Mikel Arteta, the team's manager, has confirmed Timber's fitness and readiness to play in the final.

Mikel Arteta says that Dutch defender Jurrien Timber is fit to start the Champions League final after more than two months out with a groin injury.

Mikel Arteta (PERSON) Jurrien Timber (PERSON)

Originally published by BBC Sport Read original →

The NHLPA expects a full NHL investigation of coach Mike Babcock before the Edmonton Oilers can hire him, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. The investigation would cover Babcock's time with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023, when he was hired but never coached a game for the team. Hired in July 2023, Babcock resigned that September after an NHLPA investigation into claims that he violated players' privacy when he asked to see photos on their cellphones.

ESPN 38m ago

Rest? Play? All options open for Itoje's summer

BBC Sport 46m ago

Arsenal's Timber fit to start Champions League final

Related Stories

Senesi signs for Tottenham on free transfer from Bournemouth

Which rookies will drive in Barcelona practice as Hamilton, Antonelli sit out?

Sources: NHLPA eyes Babcock inquiry on '23 case

Rest? Play? All options open for Itoje's summer