Not long ago, Central Scotland was home to a generational footballing talent. Scouts from across Europe descended on the coastal city of Dundee to watch teenage sensation Ryan Gauld as he slalomed past Premiership defenders and picked apart backlines with his inch-perfect passes.

Standing 5-5 (he has since grown to 5-7) with an innate quickness and a deft left foot, Gauld quickly drew comparisons to Lionel Messi — gaining him nicknames such as: "Baby Messi," "Mini Messi" and "Aberdeen Messi" (the last one a tribute to the youngster's hometown).

Ted Lasso continues to steal our hearts, even when Jason Sudeikis isn’t around. The recent exploits of Lasso’s AFC Richmond caught the eye of an oblivious reporter, and many people are actually wondering: Is Dani Rojas real? 

Rojas, the starlet who captivated as AFC Richmond’s Mexican striker last year, was spotted with his Richmond teammates outside Wembley Stadium after Saturday’s FA Cup final. Asked to do an interview by a local reporter, the entire squad joined in to promote the lad. 

On Wednesday, UEFA announced that the 2021 Champions League Final was moved from the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, to Portugal's Estádio do Dragão in Porto.

With his clinical half-volley finish against Fulham on Monday, not only did Wood ensure Burnley's Premier League status for next season, but he also confirmed his status as one of the most consistent strikers in the Premier League.

Burnley go up 2-0, and guess who tallies it?

It's Chris Wood AGAIN. pic.twitter.com/7Rm2GbOK11

— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) May 10, 2021

After 45 of 46 matchweeks had been completed in the EFL Championship, it was clear that there would be no promotion drama on the final day of the season.

Norwich secured automatic promotion in mid-April, and Watford did the same a week later. On May 1, the Canaries sealed the league title in a division they had thoroughly controlled this campaign.