Leeds United pre-season fixtures and opening 2026-27 Premier League date:Leeds United have announced five pre-season friendlies, including matches against Sunderland, Liverpool, RB Leipzig, Manchester United, and FC Augsburg, before their Premier League opener at Nottingham Forest on August 22.
Just in: Real Madrid rule out Vinicius sale amid Arsenal interest; confident of renewal agreement:Real Madrid confirms Vinicius Jr. will not be sold to Arsenal. Jose Mourinho insists on keeping his star players. The club is confident of finalizing a new long-term contract with the Brazilian winger soon.
Police seize fake World Cup shirts worth £18.5m in major crackdown:Police seized over 220,000 counterfeit football shirts worth £18.5m during the World Cup, arresting six. They warn fakes fund organized crime and pose safety risks, urging fans to buy from official sources.
LOTS of love for Zizou from France fans:Leeds United delivered a stunning 4-0 victory over Chelsea at Elland Road. Patrick Bamford scored twice, with goals from Rodrigo and Jack Harrison completing the dominant Premier League win.
Premier League to curb controversial goalkeeper tactic, what Sunderland fans need to know:New refereeing measures for the 2026/27 season include a trial where a coach must remove an outfield player for a minute if their goalkeeper receives treatment, plus stricter rules on delays, hair-pulling, and holding.
Leeds attacker leaves as Ipswich sign Ao Tanaka’s £10m Japan teammate: all Premier League deals:Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk joins Brighton for £20m. Multiple Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Aston Villa, complete major signings as the transfer window heats up.
Which Premier League Clubs Have The Toughest Opening Fixtures?:Bournemouth, Fulham, Coventry, and Arsenal face brutal opening schedules. New managers Rose and Arbeloa meet top rivals early, while promoted Coventry debuts at Arsenal and City.
Bookmakers’ latest odds map Leeds United’s finish after Wrexham friendly:Leeds United lost 3-2 to Wrexham in a pre-season friendly. Wrexham scored after 31 seconds and a late winner after Leeds missed a penalty and fought back to 2-2.
Sergio Ramos's reaction to the possible fight against Leandro Paredes at La Velada del Año:Sergio Ramos liked a viral AI image proposing a boxing match with Leandro Paredes, fueling online buzz from their World Cup final tension. The fight is not confirmed.
Arsenal discover 2026/27 Premier League title verdict as supercomputer predicts full table:A supercomputer forecasts Arsenal (45% chance) to win the Premier League again, edging Manchester City by three points. Liverpool and Chelsea are tipped for third and fourth, with Aston Villa fifth.
Manchester United Identify This Bournemouth Midfielder As A Target: Should Carrick Go For Him?:Manchester United are interested in signing Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams this summer. The 27-year-old US international has a contract until 2028.
Is a World Cup boycott brewing? Europe against Infantino's plans:European nations may boycott the World Cup over FIFA's plan to sell a stake in its commercial assets. UEFA is holding an emergency meeting to coordinate a response against the $20 billion deal.
Manuel Neuer signals retirement after 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign:Manuel Neuer, 40, strongly indicated the 2026/27 Bundesliga season will be his last. The Bayern Munich captain cited the current squad's quality and environment as reasons for continuing one final campaign.
Racist and homophobic abuse on the rise in English football as shocking new figures released:Kick It Out reports a 25% rise in discrimination incidents in English football, with 1,744 reports last season. Islamophobia soared 88%, while mass chanting incidents hit a record high.
Liverpool star confirms Mo Salah contact as true impact of star's exit made clear:Liverpool's Milos Kerkez says he speaks often with Mo Salah, but not about his next club. Salah, a free agent, has been linked with moves to Sporting KC and Besiktas, but the Turkish club's sporting director says their offer is final.