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Community Shield moves away from Wembley

The Football Association has announced a significant change to the domestic football calendar, revealing that the 2026 FA Community Shield will be moved away from Wembley Stadium. Due to scheduling conflicts with pre-planned summer concerts, the annual season opener between the Premier League champions and FA Cup winners will take place at Principality Stadium in Wales.

Crystal Palace v Liverpool - 2025 FA Community Shield

Why Crystal Palace fans booed minute's silence for Jota at Wembley

The minute's silence for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva was cut short at Wembley on Sunday after being disrupted by some supporters at Wembley.

Van Dijk opens up on Liverpool's defensive struggles

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk addressed the club's defensive woes as Crystal Palace twice came from behind to beat the Reds and lift the Community Shield on Sunday. Van Dijk admitted there have been problems in the backline that need to be resolved and urged his colleagues to regain last season's defensive form, where the champions conceded 41 league goals.

Dean Henderson Crystal Palace Community Shield 2025

Henderson pays £1k for fans’ drinks after Palace penalty heroics

Dean Henderson paid £1,000 to cover the bar tab of Crystal Palace supporters after delivering penalty shootout heroics in the Community Shield.

Van Dijk sends scathing message to fans after Jota silence disrupted

Virgil van Dijk was furious as Wembley’s air of solemnity was broken on Sunday as a small group of Crystal Palace supporters disrupted a minute’s silence for Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, ahead of the Community Shield. The two brothers tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Spain last month, and both sets of players had gathered at the centre circle to honour their memory.

Liverpool FC v AC Milan Pre-Season Friendly

Van Dijk sends transfer message to Liverpool amid Isak talk

Virgil van Dijk has called on Liverpool to strengthen in attacking areas yet further, despite their already huge summer outlay.

'We need to do better' - Slot highlights Liverpool's weaknesses

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has admitted that his side have to improve on their Community Shield performance after losing to Crystal Palace.

Slot speaks out after minute's silence to Jota cut short by boos

Liverpool manager Arne Slot shared his thoughts after seeing a tribute to Diogo Jota cut short before kick-off at Wembley in the Community Shield.

Sergino Dest, Damion Downs, Chris Richards

Americans Abroad: Richards lifts trophy, Dest, Sargent score

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Crystal Palace winning the Community Shield

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Carragher reveals Liverpool fears despite big-spending summer

Jamie Carragher has admitted he is unconvinced by Liverpool's defence ahead of the new season as the Reds lose on penalties in the Community Shield.

Leverkusen send Liverpool message after Frimpong's bizarre goal

Bayer Leverkusen have reacted to Jeremie Frimpong's first goal for Liverpool after the Dutchman's floated cross found the back of the net.

What's up with Van Dijk? New boys shine but skipper struggles

Arne Slot and Oliver Glasner's sides could only be separated by spot kicks at Wembley, with the FA Cup winners trumping the Premier League champions

Liverpool v Athletic Club Bilbao - Pre-Season Friendly

Slot explains why Gravenberch was left out of Community Shield squad

Ryan Gravenberch was left out of the Liverpool squad for the Community Shield clash against Crystal Palace after becoming a father.

Minute's silence cut short after fans boo during Jota tribute

The minute's silence tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva had to be cut short at Wembley following disruption from the crowd.

'Ridiculous footballer' - Ekitike leaves Liverpool fans in dreamland

Hugo Ekitike has made a blistering start to his Liverpool career and excited the Reds faithful with a curling effort into the bottom corner on his debut.

Liverpool to hold fresh Guehi talks after Community Shield

Liverpool are set to hold fresh talks with Marc Guehi after the England man leads out Crystal Palace to face the Reds in the Community Shield at Wembley.

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Guehi to Liverpool? Reds in pole position to sign Palace ace

Liverpool are in pole position to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi should he decide to push for an exit from Selhurst Park this summer.

Chris Richards, Josh Sargent, Damion Downs

Americans Abroad: Richards seeks trophy, Championship kicks off

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad as multiple European leagues kick off the season

Slot 'extremely proud' of Liverpool's reaction to Jota's passing

Arne Slot has hailed his players' courage in dealing with Diogo Jota's tragic death ahead of the start of the Premier League season.

'Not what we want' - Why Slot's worried about Palace Community Shield clash

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has praised his side’s defensive discipline following back-to-back friendly wins over Athletic Club at Anfield on Monday, but admitted there's still a major issue that needs fixing ahead of their Community Shield clash with Crystal Palace. The Reds secured a 4-1 win with a largely rotated squad in the first game against Athletic Club and followed that up with a 3-2 victory in the second, where a more senior line-up was deployed.