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Fifteen Premier League clubs raise season ticket prices by up to 16% for 2025-26
Arsenal's cheapest season ticket now costs £978, while Coventry City, Ipswich Town and Sunderland fans face the steepest hikes — up to 16% — as only five top-flight clubs freeze their prices for next season.
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Manchester City open 2026/27 Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on August 23
Manchester City's 2026/27 Premier League fixtures have been confirmed, with the Blues hosting Bournemouth on August 23 to open the campaign. The first Manchester derby falls on September 12 at Old Trafford, while the season concludes at Sunderland on May 30.
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Manchester United face Arsenal away before hosting Forest and Sunderland in festive run
The Premier League has released its 2026/27 fixture list, handing Manchester United a trip to the Emirates on December 19 before back-to-back home games against Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day and Sunderland on December 30.
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Manchester United host City in September as 2026/27 derby dates confirmed
The Premier League fixture release has confirmed the two Manchester derby dates for 2026/27. United welcome City to Old Trafford on the weekend of September 12-13, with the return at the Etihad scheduled for March 20-21.
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Manchester United open 2026/27 Premier League season away at Hull City
Manchester United's full Premier League fixture list for 2026/27 has been released, with the club opening the campaign at Hull City on August 22 before hosting Manchester City in the fourth weekend of the season.
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Premier League 2026/27 fixtures confirmed as Arsenal begin title defence against Coventry
The Premier League has released its 2026/27 season fixtures, with champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City on the opening weekend of August 22. Other standout early matches include Hull City vs Manchester United and Newcastle United vs Liverpool.
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Derek Cornelius Named Best Defender on Opening Day of 2026 World Cup
FIFA released its first power rankings for the 2026 World Cup after the opening day of group play. Canadian defender Derek Cornelius of Olympique de Marseille topped the defensive rankings with 17 balls recovered and 13 clearances.
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Arsenal open title defence against promoted Coventry as 2026/27 Premier League fixtures land
Arsenal will host newly-promoted Coventry City on Friday 21 August in the opening fixture of the 2026/27 Premier League season. Coventry, back in the top flight after 25 years, then face a trip to Manchester City in their third game.
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Five Premier League clubs set for Champions League as 2026/27 draw date confirmed
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw is scheduled for August 27, with Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool among the 36 clubs to learn their opponents. The final will be held at Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano on June 5, 2027.
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FIFA Modifies Photographer Rules After Tuchel's 2026 World Cup Complaint
Thomas Tuchel complained about being unable to see his players during the national anthem against Croatia. FIFA responded the next day by allowing coaching staff to move around the photographers.
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Pique slams La Masia graduate Cucurella over £52m Real Madrid move from Chelsea
Gerard Pique has publicly criticised Marc Cucurella after the Chelsea left-back completed a £52m transfer to Real Madrid, arguing that a player raised in Barcelona's La Masia academy should never join the club's fiercest rivals.
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Sarpreet Singh becomes first Sikh World Cup player and hopes to inspire South Asian footballers
New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh made history at the 2026 World Cup by becoming the first Sikh player to appear at the tournament, featuring in the All Whites' 2-2 draw with Iran in Los Angeles on Monday.
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Crushed by Messi and Argentina, Algeria raises deep concerns
Dominated in every aspect against Argentina in their World Cup opener, the Fennecs delivered a performance judged too passive by observers, with Luca Zidane singled out for his involvement in Messi's first two goals.
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Versailles Court of Appeal Confirms Hakimi's Referral to Trial for Rape
The Versailles Court of Appeal rejected on Friday Achraf Hakimi's appeal against his committal order, confirming his referral to the departmental criminal court for rape. The judges found the charges sufficient to justify the trial, dismissing the no-case submission filed by the Paris Saint-Germain defender's lawyer.
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Ronaldo's sister targets Fernandes as Portugal stumble to draw with DR Congo
Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup 2026 opener on Wednesday, with Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro liking a social media post mocking Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes' performance.
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Joao Neves harassed online after downplaying Ronaldo's role against Congo
PSG midfielder Joao Neves, who scored Portugal's goal in their 1-1 draw with Congo, is facing a wave of online harassment after stating that Cristiano Ronaldo is now "just another player".
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Manchester United join race to sign Croatia's Baturina after Como reject £43m bid
Manchester United are targeting Como midfielder Martin Baturina, 23, as Michael Carrick looks to deepen his squad for Champions League football. The Italian club have already turned down a £43m offer, with Bayern Munich also registering interest.
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Iran lodge FIFA complaint after travel restrictions deny two-day pre-match preparation window
Iran have confirmed they will file a formal complaint with FIFA after organisers rejected their request to arrive in Los Angeles two days before their World Cup group match against Belgium, citing the need to adapt to noon kick-off conditions.
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Premier League 2026/27 fixtures revealed as champions Arsenal lead 20-club schedule release
The full Premier League fixture list for 2026/27 has been released, with title-holders Arsenal headlining a schedule that also marks the top-flight returns of Coventry City, Ipswich Town and Hull City.
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Liverpool seal Victor Munoz signing and close in on £86.7m Yan Diomande as Iraola era begins
Liverpool have confirmed Victor Munoz as Andoni Iraola's first signing after the Osasuna winger completed his medical and signed a six-year deal. The club are now closing in on RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, signalling their intent to spend heavily this summer.
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