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WorldTottenham Hotspur Pre-Season Friendly Against Sydney FC
Tottenham Hotspur played Sydney FC in a pre-season friendly as part of the Sydney Super Cup. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with several players hoping to make their mark.
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WorldLiverpool to play Wrexham in New York
Liverpool will face Wrexham in a pre-season friendly in New York on July 30, 2026. The match marks the beginning of the Andoni Iraola era for Liverpool and will be available to watch on the club's streaming platform.
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Local News · FinchleyFernandes Absent from Tottenham Squad Amidst Injury Concerns
Mateus Fernandes was absent from Tottenham's pre-season friendly squad against Sydney FC, sparking injury worries. However, reports suggest his omission is part of a strategy to manage player minutes during the tour, aiming to prevent a repeat of last season's injury crisis.
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WorldTom Holland Regrets Tottenham Hotspur Fandom
Actor Tom Holland has stated that choosing to support Tottenham Hotspur is among the worst decisions he has made. He explained on The Dish podcast that family history and a desire not to be a 'glory hunter' led him to the club.
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WorldLiverpool to face Wrexham in US friendly
Liverpool will play Wrexham in a pre-season friendly in the United States on July 30, 2026. The match is scheduled to take place at Yankee Stadium in New York City.
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WorldTed Lasso Season 4 Trailer Released
The trailer for the fourth season of Ted Lasso has been released, revealing that Jason Sudeikis' character will coach a women's football team. The series returns to Apple TV Plus on August 5, after previous seasons were thought to be the last.
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Fifa Plans $20bn World Cup Commercial Rights Sale
Fifa intends to sell commercial rights for its tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors through a new entity, Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE). The venture is valued at $20bn, with Thrive Capital seeking investors. Uefa has strongly criticised the plan, accusing Fifa of compromising the sport's integrity.
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Fifa Plans Private Investment in World Cup
Fifa is proposing to seek private investment for its competitions, including the World Cup, and expand football development funding to over $10bn. The plans have faced significant criticism from Uefa and Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who labelled the move 'selling out'.
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Zinedine Zidane Confirmed as France Head Coach
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed head coach of the France national team. He succeeds Didier Deschamps, who concluded his 14-year spell following France's 2026 World Cup semi-final exit. Zidane aims to lead the team through upcoming qualifiers.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC Suffer Pre-Season Friendly Defeat
Barnet FC experienced a pre-season friendly loss to Oxford United at The Hive. Gatlin O’Donkor scored the decisive late goal for the visitors, after Adam Senior had equalised for Barnet. The team's next match is against Cambridge United in the Carabao Cup.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC Draw 2-2 Against Luton Town
Barnet FC played out a 2-2 draw with League One side Luton Town on Saturday. Goals from Nnamdi Ofoborh and Kabongo Tshimanga secured the result for the home side in their pre-season preparations.
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WorldKevin Keegan, football legend, dies aged 75
Former England manager and Ballon d'Or winner Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75. His family announced his death on 20 July 2026, following a battle with stage four cancer, which he revealed in January 2026.
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Local News · BarnetBoreham Wood FC Announce Pre-Season Fixtures
Boreham Wood FC has revealed its pre-season friendly schedule, including matches against Championship side Watford and Premier League clubs Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. The team aims to build on last season's play-off final appearance.
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