claret and blue is mixed with violet as the europa conference league final brings together two of thee nostalgic clubs. the last taste that both west ham and fiorentina had of european success was in the 19605. but even as each sit on the outside of their domestic elite, this competition has given them a chance to make history. and don't underestimate its importance to those involved, because west ham boss david moyes says it's the biggest moment of his long managerial career. it's a big achievement to get to the european final. there is lots of teams, it's not easy to get through the season playing the permit league and also having to be competitive in this competition. and we have been. so i think it's a great achievement for all the players to be sitting here, being here today. the next part is to see if we can go on and when it now. let's head to prague and speak to our correspondent andy swiss. andy, the europa conference league was envisioned by uefa to set up nights like this for teams like this. and that's why it's such a big deal for west ham tonight. that's right here. welco

and party time in prague as west ham's footballers win the europa conference league. and in sport on bbc news, liverpool will confirm the signing of argentina's world cup winner alexis mac allister from brighton. the midfielder has described moving to anfield as a dream come true. hello. ukraine's president zelensky has visited flood hit parts of the south of the country following the destruction of a huge dam in the war with russia. a massive area, around 230 square miles, is thought to be underwater. the president praised rescue efforts, but also hit out at what he says is a lack of international aid following the flooding, describing the situation as catastrophic. the red cross has raised concerns that landmines may have been dislodged in the waters. from the capital kyiv, here's paul adams. it has been three days since the dam was blown _ it has been three days since the dam was blown up and three days in which the true _ was blown up and three days in which the true scale of this man—made disaster— the true scale of this man—made disaster has become horribly appa

they're in prague for the europa conference league final. can they win a first trophy in 43 years?elps manage concussions in grassroots sport has been launched in a two—year government—backed trial. in the last few hours, tottenham have confirmed that ange postocoglou is their new manger. he'll become the first australian to manage in the premier league after signing a four—year contract with the london club. postecoglou lifted all three domestic trophies with celtic — this is the league cup trophy, but he helped them win the scottish cup on saturday. celtic had wanted him to stay, but postecoglou said, while he was respectful and understanding of their position, a new opportunity had been presented and it was one which he had wanted to explore. spurs chairman daniel levy said: postecoglou managed australia from 2013—17, and his former employer has congratulated him on his appointment. this is australian broadcaster simon hill. this is a job that he has probably waited for all his life. he grew up watching english football, he was a liverpool fan as a child, and loves english footb

since 1980, west ham face a defining night in their history as they play fiorentino in the europa conference league retirement and into the ashes, moeen ali is called into the england squad to replace the injured jack leach. and intense and heated, players call for the pga tour head to resign after shock merger with the dp world tour and liv golf. hello and thanks forjoining us, here's your latest sports news. 43 years after their last trophy, west ham united can make history tonight as they face fiorentina in the final of the europa conference league. it's manager david moyes�* first european final in 25 years as a manager, and he says the best is still to come from the club. there will be just under 5000 west ham fans in the stadium in prague for the final but many more have travelled to be in the city for its. and a former west ham player is in the city and we spoke to him earlier. ~ , ., ., ., , , earlier. west ham have only been in the eumpean _ earlier. west ham have only been in the european final— earlier. west ham have only been in the european final twice _ earlier. west ham have only bee

west ham lift the europa league conference league, but their chairman confirms captain declan rice isummer. 0ne sale already confirmed, world cup winner alexis mac allister joins liverpool from brighton. steve smith strikes a century as australia stay in control of the world test championship final. thanks for your company. the latest on from the world test championship and french open to come too but less than 24 hours after becoming only the third west ham captain to lift a major trophy — declan rice looks to have played his final game for the club. his chairman david sullivan this morning confirming he's promised the england midfielder he can leave this summer. we'll have more on that in a second but first — let's remind you how west ham won the europa conference league last night. jarrod bowen was the hero — scoring the 90th minute winner as they beat fiorentina 2—1 in prague. their last success came in the 1980 fa cup final — their last european triumph was the 1965 cup winners cup. i am proud to do it for my team—mates, the coaching staff, but i think for the fans as well, you s

and celebrations after west ham wins the europa conference league ringing home theirfirst major trophyn four decades. hello. i'm sally bundock. we have a packed programme so let's get started. ukraine's president says he is shocked by the lack of help from international aid agencies, a day after the kakhovka dam was destroyed. he singled out the un and the red cross. vlodymyr zelensky said it was impossible to tell how many would die without outside assistance. translation: every person that dies there is _ translation: every person that dies there is an _ translation: every person that dies there is an indictment - translation: every person that dies there is an indictment of - dies there is an indictment of the international structure and international organisations that have forgotten to save lives. if an organisation is not in this disaster area now than they do not exist. they are incapable of functioning. we have made all relevant appeals. president zelensky sa s appeals. president zelensky says hundreds _ appeals. president zelensky says hundreds of _ appeals. president zelensky

they have just been presented with the europa conference league trophy in front of their jubilant fanshey will now have a victory parade in london tomorrow but you suspect the celebrations here in prague are only just beginning. well done to them and thank you for the latest from prague. time for a look at the weather. here's sarah keith—lucas. a hint of a change in the weather on the cards in the next few days, it had been a case of deja vu for the last couple of weeks, largely dry and settled weather, the best of ascension in the west but a bit of a change in the end of the week. a beautiful end to the day in orkney and over the next few days, still a lot of blue sky and sunshine but temperatures will be building and the humidity as well and that will spark off the chance of some showers

west ham fans descend on prague ahead of their club's europa conference league final against fiorentinaagainst fiorentina tonight. up on bbc news. moee comes coming up on bbc news. moeen ali comes out of test retirement to join the england squad for the first two tests of the ashes series against australia. mps are warning that a generation of disadvantaged children will fall further behind with their education if the government doesn't do more to help them catch up after the pandemic. it comes as it emerged that 13% of schools failed to take up the department for education's national tutoring programme which offers subsidised tuition. 0ur education correspondent elaine dunkley has the details. could you draw that as a bar model for me and show me what that would look like? this is bellfield junior school in birmingham, a school at the heart of its community. it is in an area which has high levels of deprivation. how well children do at school is often linked to their home life. poverty has made catching up after the pandemic even more challenging. unfortunately some of our children, a

they beat italy's fiorentina 2—1 in the final of the europa conference league.art in about half an hour. we are expecting the streets to be closed to traffic, as yet they are not. i have met a few people who will remember when west ham won the cup final in 1980 but lots of people don't and i think it has a deeper significance when you have success after decades of waiting. the goal in the dying minutes, the skill and drama of it should be remembered as a great sporting moment. everybody around me here and the club would also condemn the actions of supporters who threw the objects on. the club though is trying to embrace the atmosphere and i have spoken to fans who were in prague last night who would remind us to praise the behaviour of the majority of west ham fans in the town. what is going to happen? in theory at about eight o'clock in a town hall in east london, declan rice, the captain, just like bobby moore in 1965, will lift aloft a european trophy for these fans. sophie, letsjust hope we get there! joe, thank you. it's 90 years since the first recorded si

, and therefore missed a big london story — the victory of west ham united in football's europa conference leaguer liam mccarthy, former bbc local radio station managing editor, thought that was appalling. in response, a bbc spokesperson told us... as for bulletins designed for one region being shown in other parts of the country, that left some viewers confused. and wilson wondered... and on the wider issue of the dispute, dave barnes begged... last week, bbc news got something of a scoop, an interview by lucy williamson with the controversial social media influencer andrew tate. she's been reporting on his activities in romania for several months. tate is being investigated by prosecutors there over allegations of rape, human trafficking and exploiting women, which he denies. in the interview, he dismissed the testimony of individual women who have made accusations against him, claiming that one woman interviewed anonymously by the bbc earlier this year was imaginary and had been invented by the bbc. i've presented you with case after case after case with quote after quote after quote of people

west ham fans with a victory parade in east london and a chance to see their team with the europa conference leaguet major european success since 1965. joel wilson was with them. tracing the route of west ham history, from upton park, the site of their treasured former ground, towards old stratford. the bus did not rush, why would it? there has not been a trophy since 1980. i was watching it with my dad, my kids, my wife and then coming here today and watching it, where i grew up ten minutes down the road, it's pretty special. amazing, best feeling ever stop a long time coming, l it's very special to i be here with the kids as well, it's amazing. to be honest, never felt nothing like it in my life. what a proud, proud moment for my son to watch this, to be in this with us. we are used to the idea of sport being run by the richest, most powerful regimes. well, football began in communities and this here is in east london now. west ham fans know their captain will most certainly believing. here was declan rice holding aloft a european trophy on a town hall balcony. just like bobby moore in 1965, thos

thousands of west ham fans have travelled to prague for their europa conference league final againstrst european final in his 25 years as a manager. wingerjarrod bowen admits it's a big occasion. i have been here three years and if you told me we would be in the european final three years later, i would have bitten your hand. last year, it was so disappointing to lose in the semifinals and that probably gave us that extra bit of motivation to do it this year and i of motivation to do it this yearand i think of motivation to do it this year and i think with the season we have had haswell, i think it adds to wanting to make it even more special. ——as well. i do not know how many numbers of fans are travelling by the fan base here is incredible.— by the fan base here is incredible. ., ., , incredible. more of that big uolf incredible. more of that big golf story _ incredible. more of that big golf story on _ incredible. more of that big golf story on the _ incredible. more of that big golf story on the website. | at our website — that's bbc.com/sport from me and the rest of the team at

david moyes will stay as manager of west ham, following the club's success in winning the europa conference leagues future was the source of speculation during the season, with west ham towards the bottom end of the table. but ultimately — they secured their top flight status with two games to spare. the hammers ended their 15—year wait for a trophy by beating fiorentina in prague last week, giving them european football for the third successive season for the first time in their history. after winning a record 23rd men's grand slam title at the french open — novak djokovic is still motivated to win more — according to his coach goran ivanisevic. djokovic beat casper ruud in straight sets in the final at roland garros and has now won more majors than any other male player in history — one more than rafael nadal — and has also become the first men's player to win each of the grand slams three or more times. djokovic now moves back into the world number one spot. of course the journey is still not over. ifeel if of course the journey is still not over. i feel if i am winning slams, why think about e

but first, celebrations are taking place at east london tonight after west ham won the europa conference league open—top bus going from a former park ground to a reception at stratford town hall. think i'm dreaming, ijust can't believe west ham have won something! ijust can't believe this! west ham are the best club in the world — i'm saying it, west ham are the best club in the world! some other stories now. four toddlers have been stabbed in a park in the southeast of france. police overpowered and investigated the attacker. at least two of the toddlers are in a critical condition, though. the nhs can't provide effective care for cancer patients because of staff shortages, radiologists say. half of cancer units are now reporting frequent delays for radiotherapy and chemo. the government says it's drawing up a 15—year plan for how to deal with these shortages. as we prepare for more hot weather here in the uk, lifeboat crews are warning about the dangers of taking inflatables out to sea. this comes after three people drifted away from the coast on a giant duck in devon on tuesday night. they a

staying with opel, west ham united have won the europa conference league, beating the italian side fiorentinairfirst trophy fiorentina 2—1 in prague to claim their first trophy since claiming the fa cup 43 years ago, and theirfirst european trophy since winning the cup winners' cup back in 1965. what a night it has been for the fans of west ham united. their first major trophy for some 43 years secured in dramatic fashion. the first half itself, there wasn't too much goalmouth incident in that, in fact it was rather overshadowed when some west ham supporters through caps and missiles onto the pitch. one missiles onto the pitch. one missile struck cristiano biraghi, the captain of your and tina. he was bleeding from and tina. he was bleeding from a wound, he had to be bandaged up. the west ham players had to go and urge their fans to stop throwing missiles, but after the break, west ham struck first, a penalty from saeed benrahma. so west ham were 1—0 up benrahma. so west ham were 1—0 up butjust minutes later shearer and tina struck back a goalfrom gia camo bonaventura making it 1—1 goalfrom g

david moyes will stay as manager of west ham following the club's success in winning the europa conference leagueuring the season, with west ham towards the bottom end of the table. but ultimately, they secured their top flight status with two games to spare. the hammers ended their a3—year wait for a trophy by beating fiorentina in prague last week, giving them european football for the third successive season for the first time in their history. ac milan has paid tribute to their former owner silvio berlusconi who has died at the age of 86. the site said on social media, deeply saddened at the passing of the unforgettable silvio berlusconi and said they shared their sympathies with his family and friends. berlusconi bought the club back in 1986 and won five european cups and eight italian league titles. silvio berlusconi who has died at the age of 86. kate cross has been named in england's squad for the ashes test with australia after recovering from illness. pace bowler cross needed multiple rounds of antibiotics to treat a parasite infection but has been included in a 15—player squad for the

david moyes will stay as manager of west ham, following the club�*s success in winning the europa conference leagueof speculation during the season, with west ham towards the bottom end of the table. but ultimately — they secured their top flight status with two games to spare. the hammers ended their 15—year wait for a trophy by beating fiorentina in prague last week, giving them european football for the third successive season for the first time in their history. ac milan have paid tribute to their former owner silvio berlusconi who has died at the age of 86. they said they were deeply saddened at the passing of the unforgettable silvio berlusconi and said they shed their sympathies with his family and friends. berlusconi bought the club in 1986 and they won five european cups and eight italian league titles. after winning a record 23rd men�*s grand slam title at the french open — novak djokovic is still motivated to win more — according to his coach goran ivanisevic. djokovic beat casper ruud in straight sets in the final at roland garros and has now won more majors than any other male player i

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staying with football, west ham united have won the europa conference league.rague to claim theirfirst trophy since winning the fa cup 43 years ago, and it's their first european trophy since winning the cup winners cup back in 1965. andy swiss reports from the czech capital. what a night it has been for the fans of west ham united. their first major trophy for some 43 years secured in dramatic fashion. the first half itself wasn't too much goals, rather overshadowed when some supporters through cups and missiles onto the pitch. one missile struck cristiano garage eat, the captain, who was bleeding from a wound. he had to be bandaged up. the players had to urge their fans to stop throwing missiles, but after the break, west ham struck first. a pitifulfrom the side, securing tina struck back a goalfrom the side, securing tina struck back a goal from ventura, making 1—1, that is how it stayed until the very final minute of the 90. jarrod bowen brilliantly pushed west ham backin brilliantly pushed west ham back in front, and they held on until the final whistle. w

david moyes will stay on as manager of west ham following the club's success winning the europa conference leaguee was the source of speculation during the season but they avoided relegation and ended their 43 year wait for a trophy beating fiorentino in prague giving them european football for the third successive season and the first time in the club's history. i see milan have paid tribute to theirformer see milan have paid tribute to their former owner who, as we have been hearing, has died at the age of 86. they said on social media they are deeply saddened at the passing of the gettable berlusconi and say they share their sympathies with his family and friends. under his leadership they won five european cups and eight italian league titles. england captain ben stokes said the key to england's success this summer will be all about making sure the team don't focus on results. the ashes begins with the first test on friday the 16th ofjune with stokes, england attempting to win back the urn for the first time since 2015. england kicked off their summer of test cricket with a comprehensive ten

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west ham fans are celebrating after winning the europa conference league final.since 1980. earlier, czech police detained 16 people after west ham fans were attacked in a bar in the old town area of the city. three people were injured in the incident. security staff at heathrow airport have announced a fresh wave of strikes this summer. the unite union will stage 31 days of action in what it's called a "major escalation" of its pay dispute. the strikes coincide with school holidays and affect every weekend in august. a heat health alert has been issued for parts of england, as temperatures are predicted to hit 30 celsius over the weekend. the alert is in place from 9am on friday morning in london, the midlands, eastern and southern england. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. bbc news, bringing you different stories from across the uk. nearly 5500 miles of road in kent, a network and state of decline. here in deal, residents say the roads are so bad, there are no longer safe. is just horrendous stuff they don't give to hoots about what happens t

tonight that could finally change as they take on the italian side fiorentina in the europa conference leagueent. # i'm forever blowing bubbles... hoping for history. west ham fans in fine voice as they descended on prague in their thousands. after decades without a trophy, could this finally be their night? irons! we are going to win. it's not if, they are going to win, the boys will do it. my missus said to me when she dropped me off at the airport, i'm going to cry at some point this weekend and i think i will do if we win. i think i will probably cry if we lose but it would be unbelievable. it has been some wait. you have to go back to 1980 for the hammers' last major trophy, the fa cup, and their last major european trophy, well, that was in 1955 when bobby moore led them to triumph. winners of the european cup winners' cup. - steve was there that day, some 58 years ago. how old were you? 13, 1a, something like that. i was enjoying it with my father and things like that and i'm still enjoying it now with my son so it's just great. west ham have struggled in the premier league this season

now — and west ham are celebrating their first major trophy for 43 years after winning the europa conference leaguem fiorentina 2—1 in the final in prague last night with thousands of fans making the trip. jarrod bowen scored the last—minute goal to seal the win and there'll be a victory parade through the streets of east london later today. there was some controversy during the match — fiorentina's cristiano biraghi was injured by an object thrown from the west ham stands. and there was trouble off the pitch too — west ham fans clashed with riot police after setting off flares following their team's win. while 16 italian fans were arrested for attacking west ham supporters outside a bar. for many west ham supporters, it's a night they're likely to rememberfor a long time to come — including this sweet young fan who spoke to the bbc after the game. absolutely amazing. this is the best night of my life ever, i can't believe i'm here, i think i am dreaming. i can't believe west ham have won something. west ham are the best club in the world. come on you irons! , one of the most active volcanoes in th

, and therefore missed a big london story — the victory of west ham united in football's europa conference leaguepalling. in response, a bbc spokesperson told us... as for bulletins designed for one region being shown in other parts of the country, that left some viewers confused, and wilson wondered... and on the wider issue of the dispute, dave barnes begged... last week, bbc news got something of a scoop, an interview by lucy williamson with the controversial social media influencer andrew tate. she's been reporting on his activities in romania for several months. tate is being investigated by prosecutors there over allegations of rape, human trafficking and exploiting women, which he denies. in the interview, he dismissed the testimony of individual women who have made accusations against him, claiming that one woman interviewed anonymously by the bbc earlier this year was "imaginary" and had been invented by the bbc. i've presented you with case after case after case with quote after quote after quote of people who are genuinely concerned about the impact you're having and you brush it off a

staying with football, the final of the europa conference league is well under way in prague where fiorentinaest ham are looking to win their first european trophy since 1965, and fiorentina theirfirst since 1961 — both were in the old european cup winners�* cup. we are 31 minutes in and not worth telling you much more that it is 0-0. the winners will qualify for the group phase of the europa league next season. top seed and defending champion iga wiatek is through to the semi—finals of the french open. the world number one remains on course to retain the title she won last year after a straight sets win over the number six seed coca gauff — the woman she beat in last year's final. wiatek won this one 6—4, 6—2 — injust under an hour and a half. wiatek will now face beatrice haddad maia — the number 1a seed from brazil who came from a set down to beat 0ns jabeur, the tunisian who reached two grand slam finals last year. haddad maia raced through the deciding set 6—1 — to become the first brazilian woman to reach the last four of a major since 1968. in the mens singles, alexander zverev is thro

their team gets ready to face fiorentina in the europe — ready to face fiorentina in the europa conference leagues they look— europa conference league final as they look to win their first trophy in 43 _ they look to win their first trophy in 43 years _ in 43 years. good morning, another cloudy an 43 years. — good morning, another cloudy start today. like the last few days it will burn back towards the east coast and many of us will see some sunshine. if you are fed up with this weather, it is changing at the end of this week. # you can leave your hat on...# we catch up with the stars of the full monty good morning. it's wednesday, the 7th ofjune. thousands of people have fled their homes in southern ukraine, after a huge dam on the dnipro river collapsed and flooded towns and villages downstream. the un described it as one of the most significant attacks on civilian infrastructure since the start of the russian invasion, and said the consequences would be far—reaching. russia and ukraine have blamed each other for damaging the dam, as our correspondent jon donnison reports. breached, the nova ka

west ham fans with a victory parade in east london and a chance to see their team with the europa conference leagueoute of west ham history. from upton park, the site of their treasured former ground, towards stratford. the bus did not rush. why would it? there's not been a trophy since 1980. to be out watching it with my dad, my kids, my wife and then come here today and watch it where i grew up, ten minutes down the road, is pretty special. amazing. best feeling ever. long time coming. and it's very special to be here with the kids as well. it's amazing. to be honest, never felt| nothing like it in my life. what a proud, proud moment to have my son to watch this i and be in this with us. we're used to the idea of sport being run by the richest, most powerful regimes. well, football began in communities and this here is an east london night. west ham fans know their captain will almost certainly be leaving. well, here was declan rice holding aloft the european trophy on a town hall balcony. cheering. just like bobby moore in 1965. those were the very best days. what's west ham's ambition now? yeah

european glory is theirs, west ham are the 2023 europa conference league winners!otter, more humid by day and by night, and the chance of some heavy, thundery downpours. all of the details later in the programme. it's thursday 8th june. our main story. west ham fans have been celebrating into the night after the club won its first major trophy for more than a0 years. a 90th minute goal by jarrod bowen saw the hammers beat italian side fiorentina 2—1 in the europa conference league final in the czech capital prague. mike is there for us this morning. you don't have to be a football fan, do you, to appreciate a sweet victory after so long with nothing. absolutely, west i'm not a club used to this kind of success, that's why there was so much a sense of disbelief among the fans last night. and indeed they are still pinching themselves as they wake up and come to the old town square this morning including the fans with that flag which has been signed by hundreds of fans, there were considerably more fans, there were considerably more fans on the hill above prague in th

players and fans turn out after the hammers won their second—ever major european trophy in the europa conference league' cup back in 1965. let's take a look at the tubes now. there's a good service on the tubes this morning. now onto the weather with elizabeth rizzini. hello again, good morning. temperatures are set to climb across the capital as we head through the next few days. we will start to draw in some more humid feeling air. there will be a lot of sunshine around but do watch out for the possibility of some heavy, thundery downpours developing at times over the weekend. for today, though, it is looking dry. we've got some areas of cloud around again this morning but the cloud is set to break up a lot more readily than it has done in recent mornings. so there will be plenty of blue sky and sunshine emerging really quite quickly. it's still quite breezy out there with a noticeably brisk north—easterly wind. temperatures are a little higher than they have been, 23 or 2a celsius. the uv levels are high, the pollen levels today are very high. as we head through this evening and overnight, it could

up on bbc news: david moyes will remain as manager of west ham following their win in the europa conference league european football for a third successive season. the former prime minister of italy, silvio berlusconi, has died. he was 86, a flamboyant billionaire media tycoon who bounced back from sex scandals and corruption allegations while leading four governments from the mid—1990s to 2011. our diplomatic correspondent, paul adams, looks back at a colourful and controversial life. silvio berlusconi was a populist showman who used his business empire and immense wealth to reshape italian politics. born into a wealthy middle—class milanese family, he began his career as a nightclub crooner while studying for a law degree. he made a fortune in construction and built a powerful media empire. although few knew where he got the money to finance it, he bought ac milan, then bankrupt, turning it into a top european club. then staged a takeover of italian politics, forming a new movement, forza italia. berlusconi promised lower taxes, fewer controls on business, and used his tv stations to ram home hi

coming up on bbc news: west ham are training in prague for their europa conference league final.an trophy for the london club since 1965. the international council of nurses says the recruitment of staff by richer nations from poorer ones is "out of control." the bbc has seen evidence that ghana's hospitals have been left perilously short of nurses. the authorities there say lives are being put at risk because too many trained staff are taking up higher paid positions in places like the uk. our global health correspondent, naomi grimley, has that story. this is ghana's best equipped hospital in the capital, accra. the staff here are highly trained but there is a fundamental problem, according to the head of nursing. where have you brought me? i have brought you to the second floor of the greater accra regional hospital. there is a main icu. and what is the effect? are you noticing nurses are leaving? yes. the icu nurses are leaving. they are our main resource. they are those who take care of the seriously ill. they are experienced. in fact, they are training now, a lot of things.

west ham will tonight face—off against italian side fiorentina in the europa conference league finals to end the premiero league club's a3—year wait for silverware. well, our sports correspondent, andy swiss, has more. the prague party is under way. thousands of west ham flocking to the city hoping their long wait for silverware it could soon be over.— wait for silverware it could soon be over. i'm never been able to see — soon be over. i'm never been able to see the _ soon be over. i'm never been able to see the glory - soon be over. i'm never been able to see the glory days - soon be over. i'm never been able to see the glory days of| able to see the glory days of west ham the thought of being in the final and being underwent a major trophy is massive. it underwent a ma'or trophy is messiah massive. it will mean everything! _ massive. it will mean everything! the - massive. it will mean | everything! the whole massive. it will mean - everything! the whole town massive. it will mean _ everything! the whole town will be buzzing. i party for the month, _ be buzzing. i party for the mo

this time with a victory parade in east london, and a chance to see their team with the europa conference league wilson was watching. tracing the route of west ham history. from upton park, the site of their treasured former ground, towards stratford. the bus did not rush. why would it? there's not been a trophy since 1980. to be out watching it with my dad, my kids, my wife and then come here today and watch it where i grew up, ten minutes down the road, is pretty special. amazing. best feeling ever. long time coming. and it's very special to be here with the kids as well. it's amazing. to be honest, never felt| nothing like it in my life. what a proud, proud moment to have my son to watch i this and be in this with us. we're used to the idea of sport being run by the richest, most powerful regimes. well, football began in communities and this here is an east london night. west ham fans know their captain will almost certainly be leaving. well, here was declan rice holding aloft the european trophy on a town hall balcony. cheering. just like bobby moore in 1965. those were the very best days. w

thousands of west ham fans have travelled to prague for their europa conference league final against told me i would be in the european final three years later, i would've been your hand off. also disappointed to lose the semifinals that probably gave us that extra bit of motivation to do it this year and i think with the season we've had as well, i think they're wanting to make it even more to make it even more specialfor us but make it even more to make it even more special for us but the fans are travelling out here and i don't know how many numbers but the fan base here is incredible. one final football story to tell you about — karim benzema — has agreed terms with saudi arabian champions al—ittihad. after leaving real madrid. 35 year old benzema is the latest big name recruit to the saudi pro league. the current ballon d'0r winner won five champions leagues — and four la liga titles at the bernabeu, having spent 14 years at the club. benzema's had a medical in madrid, and is set to sign a three year contract. and that's all the sport for now. hello. some parts of the uk have se

now, and west ham are celebrating their first major trophy for 43 years after winning the europa conference league team fiorentina 2—1 in the final in prague last night with thousands of fans making the trip. jarrod bowen scored the last—minute goal to seal the win and there'll be a victory parade through the streets of east london later today. there was some controversy during the match — fiorentina's cristiano biraghi was injured by an object thrown from the west ham stands. and there was trouble off the pitch too — west ham fans clashed with riot police after setting off flares following their team's win. sixteen italian fans were arrested for attacking west ham supporters outside a bar. for many west ham supporters, it's a night they're likely to rememberfor a long time to come — inlcuding this young fan who spoke to us after the game. absolutely amazing. this is the best night of my life ever. ijust can't believe i'm here. i think i am dreaming! i just can't believe west ham have won something! ijust can't believe it! west ham are the best club in the world! come on! club in the world! what c

after criticism of the venue in prague for the recent europa conference league final only having a capacity20,000 the governing body's selection for the next two finals was being awaited with interest. the stadiums in athens and wroclaw are much bigger, with 32 and 16,000 seats respectively. they'll host the matches in 2024 and 2025. american gymnast simone biles has entered an event in indianapolis, which would mark her return to the sport after nearly two yea rs. the four—time olympic gold medallist decided to take a mental health break after her struggles at the tokyo games, where she pulled out of one disclpiline mid—event. and that's all the sport for now. the british government's climate watchdog has said the country has "lost its leadership" in the fight against global warming. in a highly critical report, the committee said, new oil, coal and airport expansion plans, meant there was far less confidence, of meeting its 2050 net zero targets. ministers have responded to that criticism, saying they are committed to their green targets. live now to alok sharma, who is the president of c

it's a big moment for west ham tonight in the europa conference league final in prague.n before the game kicks off, there's been trouble. hammers fans have been attacked by fiorentina supporters in the city. three people were injured in a bar. police also confirmed an officer had also been attacked during the incident. czech police released this image of the supporters from the italian club who had been detained. they said in all 16 people were held after the incident. live now to bbc sport centre in salford, where i am joined by marc edwards. we will talk about the significance of the game, but first of we will talk about the significance of the game, but first of all, we will talk about the significance of the game, but first of all, what can you tell us about this trouble, particularly problematic after the semifinal as well. . particularly problematic after the semifinal as well.— semifinal as well. , and it was a lot of fans _ semifinal as well. , and it was a lot of fans congregating - semifinal as well. , and it was a lot of fans congregating in - semifinal as wel

huge crowds lined the streets to celebrate winning the europa conference league final — after the cluburopean football for the third year running for the first time in the club's history. next to the wildfires in canada in quebec to the east. take a look at this. 400 fires, 236 are still out of control. the impact is huge. this is 500 miles away, new york's times square, struggling with air quality. they are attempting to give out a million masks. this is to try to help people. just take a look at this time lapse. absolutely extraordinary. that was the smog yesterday in new york. millions of people are being advised to stay inside or if they have to go outside then they should wear a mask. let's hear from some new yorkers. the apocalypse. that's what it feels like. it's very scary and dangerous. i haven't had a mask on since coronavirus. no, haven't seen anything like this at all. it's bonkers. i was completely shocked by the haze and this horrible, horrible smell. - it feels like a video game, it doesn't feel real. itjust smells weird. it's just crazy. like, my lungs feel weird right

less than 2a hours after rice won the europa conference league with west ham, david sullivan told talksport a player that doesn't want to be there. he set his heart on going." rice — who has up to two years left on his current deal — wouldn't be drawn on his future on wednesday after the victory over fiorentina. who knows what's going to happen. it's flattering — who knows what's going to happen. it's flattering to _ who knows what's going to happen. it's flattering to be _ who knows what's going to happen. it's flattering to be wanted - who knows what's going to happen. it's flattering to be wanted by - who knows what's going to happen. it's flattering to be wanted by a - it's flattering to be wanted by a lot of— it's flattering to be wanted by a lot of clubs _ it's flattering to be wanted by a lot of clubs but _ it's flattering to be wanted by a lot of clubs but like _ it's flattering to be wanted by a lot of clubs but like i _ it's flattering to be wanted by a lot of clubs but like i said, - it's flattering to be wanted by a lot of clubs but like i said, the. lot of clubs but like i said

staying with football, west ham are playing fiorentina in the final of the europa conference league inrs and. he suffered a cut to the back of his head and wes them took the lead just after the hour mark after an handball in the box. the telling site hits in back to make it 1—1. we are now in the 80th minute and is still 1—1 and it looks at this point we will be headed into extra time. lionel messi has agreed to join mls side inter miami, following his departure from the french champions paris saint—germain. argentina's world cup—winning captain is said to have rejected a more lucrative offer from the saudi arabian side al—hilal — to move to major league soccer. it's thought messi wanted to stay in europe — but there were no satista ctory offers. messi already owns a house in florida — and his contract with inter miami includes sponsorship deals with adidas and apple. elsewhere, real madrid have agreed a deal with borussia dortmund to sign the england midfielder jude bellingham for $ $107 million dollars — or £86 million pounds. 19—year—old bellingham, who joined dortmund only three ye

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david moyes will stay as manager of west ham, following the club's success in winning the europa conference leaguehis future was the source of speculation during the season, with west ham towards the bottom end of the table. but ultimately — they secured their top flight status with two games to spare. the hammers ended their its—year wait for a trophy by beating fiorentina in prague last week, giving them european football for the third successive season for the first time in their history. wigan athletic have had a winding—up petition lodged against them by uk tax authorities. they have been relegated to league 1 from the championship and it is understood that money outstanding than salaries last month. they won the fa cup ten years ago but they will begin the season in september and —£10 for not paying their players on time. ac milan have paid tribute to theirformer owner silvio berlusconi who has died at the age of 86. they said they were deeply saddened at the passing of the "unforgettable" silvio berlusconi and said they shared their sympathies with his family and friends. berlusconi bought