Opinion & analysis
Opinion and deeper analysis.
Thursday, 9 July 2026
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![Manchester United new stadium site revealed in Wharfside masterplan]()
Manchester United new stadium site revealed in Wharfside masterplan
Manchester United have revealed a new stadium site 350 metres from Old Trafford as the Wharfside Masterplan pushes a wider Trafford vision.
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![Villa Park violence: eight men admit offences after police release footage]()
Villa Park violence: eight men admit offences after police release footage
Villa Park violence: West Midlands Police released footage as eight men admitted offences linked to the disorder after Aston Villa's match with Legia Warszawa.
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
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![Legia Warsaw disorder footage released after guilty pleas]()
Legia Warsaw disorder footage released after guilty pleas
West Midlands Police have released footage of the 2023 Villa Park disorder after eight Legia Warsaw fans admitted violent disorder and one officer was set
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![Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United mistakes as AC Milan start again]()
Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United mistakes as AC Milan start again
Ruben Amorim admitted mistakes from his Manchester United spell, apologised to fans and began at AC Milan with a clear reset.
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![Jurgen Klopp Germany doubts as Wenger raises warning]()
Jurgen Klopp Germany doubts as Wenger raises warning
Arsene Wenger says Jurgen Klopp may not fix Germany alone, while John Barnes and Alan Shearer argue the move could still work.
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
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![Andoni Iraola’s aggressive Liverpool blueprint is already taking shape]()
Andoni Iraola’s aggressive Liverpool blueprint is already taking shape
Andoni Iraola has arrived at Liverpool with an aggressive pre-season message, new coaches from Bournemouth and a tight schedule before Newcastle.
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![The New Saints back themselves at Park Hall, but can they end their goal drought?]()
The New Saints back themselves at Park Hall, but can they end their goal drought?
Craig Harrison's New Saints back themselves at Park Hall against Sabah. But can they overcome recent poor form and a scoring drought?
Sunday, 5 July 2026
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![Newport County vs Roma at Rodney Parade on 4 August]()
Newport County vs Roma at Rodney Parade on 4 August
Newport County will host Roma at Rodney Parade on 4 August, with the Serie A club also playing Cardiff City during an eight-day Wales camp.
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![Thomas Tuchel from Mainz to England manager]()
Thomas Tuchel from Mainz to England manager
Thomas Tuchel's route from Mainz to England manager is built on 1.41 points per game, a seven-win start and later European milestones.
Thursday, 2 July 2026
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![Oliver Glasner Nottingham Forest move revives Palace anger]()
Oliver Glasner Nottingham Forest move revives Palace anger
Oliver Glasner's planned move to Nottingham Forest has reopened Crystal Palace resentment over Uefa's Europa League demotion.
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![England Mexico tickets climb to £2,622 on FIFA resale site]()
England Mexico tickets climb to £2,622 on FIFA resale site
England Mexico tickets start at £2,622 on FIFA’s resale site, with the most expensive seat listed above £24,000 and supply rising fast.
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
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![Laporta turns Real Madrid feud into Barcelona's 2026/27 opening act]()
Laporta turns Real Madrid feud into Barcelona's 2026/27 opening act
Laporta called Real Madrid’s UEFA move a tantrum as Barcelona’s 2026/27 Clasico dates were confirmed, including matchday 10 and 35.
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![Legia Warsaw fans admit violence before Aston Villa match]()
Legia Warsaw fans admit violence before Aston Villa match
Eight Legia Warsaw fans admitted violent disorder before Aston Villa's Europa Conference League match, with four police officers hurt and sentencing set
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![John Clark statue planned for Chapelhall as tribute moves forward]()
John Clark statue planned for Chapelhall as tribute moves forward
A bronze John Clark statue is being planned for Chapelhall, with fundraising under way and organisers targeting a spot beside the Welcome to Chapelhall
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![Real Madrid 2026-27 fixtures confirmed with early tests for Mourinho]()
Real Madrid 2026-27 fixtures confirmed with early tests for Mourinho
Real Madrid's 2026-27 fixtures are set: a home opener against Real Sociedad, a September 20 derby at Atletico Madrid and October 25 at Barcelona.
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![Newcastle United stadium investment tops £30m]()
Newcastle United stadium investment tops £30m
Newcastle United are investing more than £30m this summer, including a £10m pitch overhaul at St James' Park and The KNOX.
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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![Barcelona 2026-27 La Liga fixtures turn on the Clásico dates]()
Barcelona 2026-27 La Liga fixtures turn on the Clásico dates
Barcelona’s 2026-27 La Liga fixtures start with Athletic Club, then a home Clásico in October and a return at the Bernabéu in May.
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![UEFA fines four Premier League clubs]()
UEFA fines four Premier League clubs
UEFA has fined Aston Villa, Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Newcastle for sustainability breaches, with Villa also facing a Champions League registration
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![UEFA fines four Premier League clubs with Villa and Newcastle hit hardest]()
UEFA fines four Premier League clubs with Villa and Newcastle hit hardest
UEFA fined four Premier League clubs, with Aston Villa facing €22.5m and Champions League limits, while Newcastle entered a long settlement.
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![Chelsea and Aston Villa hit again as Uefa raises squad-cost stakes]()
Chelsea and Aston Villa hit again as Uefa raises squad-cost stakes
Chelsea were fined €3m by Uefa, but Aston Villa's €22.5m penalty and Champions League registration restriction are the bigger hit.
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![SV Elversberg begin Bundesliga debut against Bayer Leverkusen]()
SV Elversberg begin Bundesliga debut against Bayer Leverkusen
SV Elversberg begin their Bundesliga debut at home to Bayer Leverkusen after rising from the fourth tier in 2022 to the top flight in 2026/27.
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![England's World Cup heat plan is about to face its first real test]()
England's World Cup heat plan is about to face its first real test
England face a 43.3°C heat index threat before Congo DR, with Thomas Tuchel's digital capsules, heated tents and cooling plans now under pressure.
Monday, 29 June 2026
Sunday, 28 June 2026
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![Bundesliga 2026/27 fixture release teased by City Challenge]()
Bundesliga 2026/27 fixture release teased by City Challenge
The Bundesliga is teasing its 2026/27 fixture release through a City Challenge scavenger hunt, with clues pointing to Bayern München, SV Elversberg and
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![Kevin Sheedy relives Italia '90 against England]()
Kevin Sheedy relives Italia '90 against England
Kevin Sheedy recalls Ireland's Italia '90 opener against England, his 73rd-minute equaliser and why he asked for the first penalty.
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![Rangers administrators prosecution row deepens after leaked Mulholland email]()
Rangers administrators prosecution row deepens after leaked Mulholland email
Lord Mulholland says there was clear evidence to prosecute the Rangers administrators and rejects the malicious prosecution settlement.
Saturday, 27 June 2026
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![England Three Lions badge and the World Cup kit details behind it]()
England Three Lions badge and the World Cup kit details behind it
England's Three Lions badge dates to royal heraldry and first appeared on shirts in 1872. This World Cup brings a gold star after 13 years.
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![Manchester United new stadium canopy faces rethink]()
Manchester United new stadium canopy faces rethink
Manchester United have secured land for a new Old Trafford, but the canopy design may be cut as the club weighs a £2 billion stadium bill.
Thursday, 25 June 2026
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![West Brom vs Wolves returns to the Championship after 19 years]()
West Brom vs Wolves returns to the Championship after 19 years
West Brom vs Wolves returns to the Championship after 19 years, with the first derby at Molineux on 19 September and the return at The Hawthorns on 20 February.
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![Championship fixtures: Wolves open against Blackburn and West Ham get Millwall date]()
Championship fixtures: Wolves open against Blackburn and West Ham get Millwall date
The 2026/27 Championship fixtures are out, with Wolves opening against Blackburn, West Ham facing Millwall on September 19 and no Easter games.
