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Carabao Cup 2026/27 First-Round Draw: Date, Time and Ball Numbers Confirmed
The Carabao Cup 2026/27 first-round draw takes place on Thursday, June 25 at 4:30pm BST, with 70 EFL clubs split into regionalised Northern and Southern sections. Ties are scheduled for the weekend of August 7–9, 2026.
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National League fixtures for 2026/27 season to be released on July 10
The full fixture list for the 2026/27 Enterprise National League season — covering the National League, National League North, and National League South — will be published on Friday, July 10 at 11am, with the campaign kicking off on August 8.
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Mexico sweep World Cup group stage for first time ever as Chávez and Quiñones shine
Goals from Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones in a six-minute second-half burst sealed a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic at Estadio Azteca on Wednesday, giving Mexico three wins from three group-stage matches for the first time in their World Cup history.
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Gordon's own words cast doubt on his ability to thrive in £70m Barcelona move
Anthony Gordon told the BBC that a Premier League style of football suits his strengths — a candid admission that sits awkwardly with his reported £70 million switch to Barcelona, whose possession-based approach under Hansi Flick is a world away from Eddie Howe's high-intensity Newcastle setup.
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Carabao Cup to kick off before EFL season begins in rare 2026/27 calendar shake-up
The Carabao Cup first round will be played before the EFL league season begins for the first time since the Covid pandemic, with fixtures across the Championship, League One and League Two released on Thursday. The restructuring accommodates nine Premier League clubs in European competition.
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Klopp urges England fans to stay calm after Tuchel's side draw with Ghana in World Cup qualifying
Jurgen Klopp has backed Thomas Tuchel to deliver for England despite a goalless draw against Ghana, insisting that dropped points are a normal part of any successful World Cup campaign.
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Bruno Fernandes admiration could tip £80m Mateus to Man Utd over Real Madrid and Spurs
West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, valued at over £80m, is wanted by Manchester United, Real Madrid and Tottenham this summer. A childhood story about desperately trying to impress compatriot Bruno Fernandes may give United an edge in the race.
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Wes Brown urges Manchester United to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold despite fierce rivalry
Former United defender Wes Brown believes Manchester United should pursue Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer, arguing the England international is unsettled at Real Madrid and would suit Michael Carrick's attacking style.
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Clarke storms out of interview as Scotland's World Cup exit looms after 3-0 Brazil thrashing
Scotland's hopes of reaching the World Cup round of 32 are hanging by a thread after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil in Miami. Manager Steve Clarke walked out of a post-match interview, while midfielder John McGinn admitted qualification is "unlikely".
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Newcastle target Mingueza free transfer to fill right-back void left by Trippier exit
Newcastle United are pursuing Celta Vigo's Oscar Mingueza as a free agent this summer, with Eddie Howe seeking cover at right-back after Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth near the end of their contracts.
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Camavinga's Real Madrid stay opens door for United to land Tchouameni in midfield overhaul
Eduardo Camavinga's refusal to leave Real Madrid could force the club to sell Aurelien Tchouameni, with Manchester United among the frontrunners as Michael Carrick targets a revamped midfield alongside near-certain signing Ederson.
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Freiburg's Manzambi scores third World Cup goal to intensify Manchester United interest
Johan Manzambi netted his third goal of the World Cup as Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver, sharpening transfer speculation around the 20-year-old Freiburg forward, who is valued at £43 million and has also attracted attention from Bayern Munich.
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Soucek stretchered off with knee injury as Czech Republic fall to Mexico at World Cup
Tomas Soucek was carried from the pitch on a stretcher after appearing to suffer a serious knee injury during the Czech Republic's 3-0 defeat to hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, casting doubt over his availability for West Ham.
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FIFA bans Qatar's Madibo five matches for tackle that shattered Koné's leg at World Cup
FIFA's disciplinary committee has handed Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo a five-match ban for the straight-red-card tackle that broke Canada's Ismaël Koné's tibia and fibula during Canada's 6-0 win in Vancouver. The decision is subject to appeal.
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Iraola faces depleted squad for preseason as World Cup disrupts Liverpool's July plans
Andoni Iraola is set to begin Liverpool's preseason on July 13, but up to eight first-team players could miss the opening weeks — including the US tour — due to World Cup commitments and the club's three-week rest policy for international players.
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Homegrown rules set a hard ceiling on Manchester City's summer transfer ambitions
Manchester City have room to manoeuvre in their Premier League and Champions League squads, but UEFA's homegrown regulations could quickly complicate their transfer plans — especially with James Trafford and Rico Lewis potentially leaving this summer.
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Amad silences his critics with World Cup goal and assist after dismal United season
After contributing just two goals and four assists for Manchester United last season, Amad has rediscovered his form at the World Cup, scoring the winner for Ivory Coast against Ecuador and playing a key role against Germany.
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Ronaldo scores twice to break World Cup record as Dalot salutes him in dressing room
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six successive World Cups, netting twice in Portugal's 5-0 demolition of Uzbekistan at the 2026 tournament. Former Manchester United team-mate Diogo Dalot marked the moment with an Instagram tribute.
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Wes Brown says Trent Alexander-Arnold move to Man Utd 'not out of the question' amid Real Madrid struggles
Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown has refused to rule out a shock move for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has started just 14 league games at Real Madrid and faces further competition for his place.
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Camavinga's Real Madrid loyalty clears path for United's Tchouameni pursuit
Eduardo Camavinga's refusal to leave Real Madrid could force the club to sell Aurélien Tchouameni instead, handing Manchester United a clearer route to one of their top midfield targets ahead of a Champions League return.
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