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Stuttgart defeat Everton 3-1 in pre-season friendly

Stuttgart defeated Everton 3-1 at the MHP Arena. The German side protected its lead despite Everton creating several dangerous moments around the penalty area. David Moyes selected a mixed Everton lineup for the friendly. Senior players shared the pitch with younger members of the travelling group. Everton used a changed starting lineup Mark Travers started […]

Yoane Wissa double gives Newcastle a 2-1 win at Valencia

Newcastle United came from behind to defeat Valencia 2-1 at Mestalla. Yoane Wissa scored both Newcastle goals after Filip Ugrinic had opened the scoring. Valencia played with ten men from the 35th minute. Captain Jose Luis Gaya was dismissed for a high challenge on Anthony Elanga. Ugrinic gave Valencia an early lead Valencia moved ahead […]

Manchester United draw 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg

Manchester United drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain at Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg. Ibrahim Mbaye scored for Paris inside two minutes before Bryan Mbeumo equalised. United created the stronger chances after the early setback. PSG introduced several players who had returned from the World Cup, but neither side found a second goal. Paris scored from its […]

Brighton beat Roma 3-0 as Yasin Ayari scores twice

Brighton defeated Roma 3-0 in their first home friendly of the summer. Georginio Rutter opened the scoring before Yasin Ayari added a goal on each side of half-time. Roma arrived after finishing third in Serie A last season. Brighton controlled long periods and prevented the Italian side from scoring at the Amex Stadium. Rutter turned […]

Bournemouth begin a new era under Marco Rose

Bournemouth are preparing for their first season under Marco Rose. The German coach replaced Andoni Iraola after a campaign of strong runs and difficult interruptions. Rose inherits a team that finished last season with clear attacking strengths. He also begins without leading scorer Eli Junior Kroupi for the opening months because of a foot injury. […]

FA Cup begins with the extra preliminary round across England

The 2026/27 FA Cup begins with the extra preliminary round. Hundreds of non-league players and supporters enter a competition that finishes at Wembley next May. These opening ties form the first step of a long national schedule. Clubs from higher divisions join during later rounds according to their league level. The first weekend belongs to […]

Preston host Huddersfield at Goodison while Deepdale receives a new pitch

Preston’s League Cup tie against Huddersfield takes place at Goodison Park instead of Deepdale. The move protects the new playing surface being installed at Preston’s home ground. The EFL approved the alternative venue for Saturday’s first-round match. Goodison now serves Everton Women after the men’s team moved to its new stadium. Deepdale is being fitted […]

Nottingham Forest play Udinese and Barcelona in a three-team tournament

Nottingham Forest travel to the Bluenergy Stadium for a three-team pre-season event. Forest first meet Udinese and then play Barcelona during the same evening. Each match in the three-team tournament lasts forty-five minutes. Udinese and Barcelona complete the programme in the third and final contest. The tournament contains three short football matches Forest begin against […]

Tottenham host Getafe in a behind-closed-doors friendly

Tottenham face Getafe in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Hotspur Way. The match starts at 15:00 local time and is available through the club’s streaming service in eligible regions. The fixture was added to an already busy summer schedule. It follows matches against opponents from England, New Zealand, Australia and Germany. The match takes place at […]

Chelsea close their pre-season tour against AC Milan in Jakarta

Chelsea end their five-match pre-season tour against AC Milan in Jakarta. The match takes place at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Saturday evening. Xabi Alonso travelled with a 29-player group that combines senior players and academy graduates. The tour has also given summer signing Marco Palestra his first extended work with the squad. The tour […]