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Former Barcelona defender Eric Abidal has quashed social media rumours of his death, making it clear in a post on Instagram that he is alive and well. There were claims this week that Abidal had passed away due to complications from the liver transplant he underwent in 2012. Abidal, 46, was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2011 but subsequently returned …

Newcastle United recorded their first win of the season against Wolves at the weekend Newcastle United have cancelled more than 100 season tickets and apologised to supporters for an "oversight" after seats sold to tour organisers a decade ago were "not detected until recently". The club have taken action following a further investigation into the unauthorised re-selling of tickets for …

Newcastle United recorded their first win of the season against Wolves at the weekend Newcastle United have cancelled more than 100 season tickets and apologised to supporters for an "oversight" after seats sold to tour organisers a decade ago were "not detected until recently". The club have taken action following a further investigation into the unauthorised re-selling of tickets for …

Back in the Champions League for the first time since their run to the last 16 in 2022/23, Tottenham’s reward for winning the Europa League includes a trip to reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain. Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League at the end of Ange Postecoglou’s final season in charge and will be hoping for a far stronger domestic …

The Champions League returns for its second season in the newly adopted format and in 2025-26, the Premier League will have six teams looking to become the best side in Europe. Champions Liverpool are looking to claim a historic seventh Champions League crown and will take on old foes Real Madrid – which will include a visit from Trent Alexander-Arnold …

Back in the Champions League for a third consecutive season, Arsenal are hoping to go all the way in 2025/26 after being beaten home and away by champions Paris Saint-Germain in last season’s semi-finals. The Gunners finished second by 10 points to Liverpool in the Premier League and have been handed dates with 2024/25 Champions League finalists Inter and six-time …

Back in the Champions League for the first time since 2022/23, Chelsea will aim to go all the way for the first time since they beat Manchester City 1-0 in the 2020/21 final under current England head coach Thomas Tuchel. The Blues finished fourth in the 2024/25 Premier League at the end of their first season under Enzo Maresca and …

Having sealed their place in the Champions League on the final day of last season, Manchester City will aim to improve upon their knockout stage play-off defeat to Real Madrid last season. City finished third in the Premier League during a season of struggle by their stratospheric standards and have landed another date with Madrid in the league phase this …

Reigning English champions Liverpool are hoping to improve on a run to the last 16 in their first Champions League campaign under Arne Slot, losing on penalties to champions Paris Saint-Germain. The six-time European champions finished 10 points above second-placed Arsenal at the top of the Premier League and have landed a date with Madrid – the most successful team …

Back in the Champions League after a season out of European competition, Newcastle are aiming to play continental knockout football for the first time since their run to the Europa League quarter-finals in 2012/13. The Magpies finished in the fifth and final qualifying position in the Premier League on goal difference and have landed a trip to reigning European champions …

After a treble last season, Paris Saint-Germain are aiming to become the first team since Real Madrid in 2017/18 to successfully defend the Champions League title. Paris finished 19 points clear of second-placed Marseille in Ligue 1 and will visit five-time European champions Barcelona and host six-time winners Bayern Munich among their league phase fixtures this season. Luis Enrique’s side …

The EFL has announced the initial selection of live games in the Championship, League One and League Two for the 2025/26 season. ITV and Sky Sports will broadcast games from the three divisions, including up to 10 live EFL fixtures on every regular weekend. The three relegated teams from the Premier League and the promoted sides from the National League, …

Having failed to reach the semi-finals for the first time in five seasons last time out, Real Madrid will be hoping to add to their record 15 titles in their first Champions League campaign under Xabi Alonso. Madrid finished second in LaLiga during a season of struggle by their stratospheric standards and have a date with the team they beat …

English clubs have been champions of Europe on 15 occasions, but they have only won the domestic league title in the same season five times As European competition returns this week, almost half of the Premier League clubs have continental football to look forward to this season – but will that help or hinder their Premier League campaigns? A record-breaking …

Mata made 278 Premier League appearances with Chelsea and Manchester United Former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has signed for Australian side Melbourne Victory. The 37-year-old, who was part of Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning squad, joins after spending last season at A-League rivals Western Sydney Wanderers. He made just seven starts last season and says he has joined …