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Revealed: Man Utd set to miss out on £10m due to 2026 World Cup

Manchester United are reportedly staring at a major financial headache ahead of next summer, with the club set to miss out on around £10 million ($13m) due to the scheduling of the 2026 World Cup in North America. The global showpiece event, kicking off on June 11, 2026, just 18 days after the Premier League season concludes, has thrown United's pre-season blueprint into disarray.

Saudi Arabia to build World Cup stadium on top of skyscraper

Saudi Arabia's efforts to make waves in the sporting world look set to continue when the wealthy Gulf nation hosts the 2034 World Cup. But a football stadium 350 metres off the ground seems ambitious even for them following the viral emergence of concept designs for a brand new venue dubbed the NEOM Stadium. A list of 15 host stadia complete with concept art was first revealed in the summer of 2024.

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Gomez warns USMNT that they risk squandering their potential

The former USMNT star has issued a warning to the USMNT squad that they risk squandering their potential if they fail to make an impact

Pogba's sad demise: From world record fee to doping ban

GOAL tracks the Frenchman's fall from grace since becoming the most expensive player in history when he moved to Old Trafford in 2016

Palacios' angry ex-wife threatens to sell World Cup medal

The ex-wife of Argentina international Exequiel Palacios is threatening to auction off his winners’ medal from the 2022 World Cup.

Richarlison admits he 'searched about death on Google'

Tottenham star Richarlison has opened up on his mental health struggles after Brazil's exit from World Cup 2022.

‘Watching Messi at Inter Miami like Jordan on the golf course’

Jason Kelce has been urged by brother Travis not to “sh*t on MLS” after likening Lionel Messi at Inter Miami to Michael Jordan on the golf course.

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‘Got stuck’ - Messi’s nervy first team talk as Argentina captain

Juan Sebastian Veron has lifted the lid on Lionel Messi’s first team talk as Argentina captain, with the all-time great getting “stuck” at one point.

Messi 2026 World Cup hint? ‘Last tournament’ message delivered

Lisandro Martinez appears to have hinted at Lionel Messi gracing the 2026 World Cup, with the Argentina defender sending a “last tournament” message.

Nerves of steel! Messi reveals how he prepared for World Cup final

Lionel Messi has lifted the lid on his nerveless preparations for the 2022 World Cup final, which included a card game and chat with wife Antonela.

Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup stadium concepts

📽️ | Saudi unveil futuristic 2034 WC stadium concepts

The futuristic stadium designs that feature in Saudi Arabia’s bid for the 2034 World Cup have been revealed, with endorsement from Cristiano Ronaldo.

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‘Gobsmacked’ – Ronaldo retirement date revealed by Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand has revealed when former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, who is still going at 39, will start to think about retirement.

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Record-breaking Kane told CR7-inspired dream is ‘pushing it’

Harry Kane has been told his dream of matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s longevity is “pushing it”, with Alan Shearer predicting how many years he has left.

'I almost died' - Enciso reveals terrifying plane ordeal

Brighton star Julio Enciso has claimed that he "almost died" after fainting on the plane taking him to international duty with Paraguay.

Portugal advised on how to end Ronaldo’s ‘untouchable status’

The Portugal national team has been advised on how to end Cristiano Ronaldo’s “untouchable status” with a “different kind of approach” required.

Pep, Tuchel or Potter? England's manager candidates - ranked

There are some huge names being linked with football's 'impossible job', but who stands out as the best fit for the Three Lions?

Ballon d'Or chief suggests CR7 'very upset' with award ruling

Ballon d’Or chief Vincent Garcia has suggested that Cristiano Ronaldo, who now abstains from voting, is among those “very upset” with award rulings.

Ronaldo will 'of course be at 2026 World Cup'

Portugal star Vitinha says team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo will be at the 2026 World Cup as he is "not going to give up" despite widespread criticism.

‘Many things you don’t know’ - Ronaldo's secrets revealed

Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva say there are “many things you don’t know” about Cristiano Ronaldo, with certain secrets being revealed.

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Neymar given ‘perfect World Cup preparation’ transfer advice

Neymar has been given “perfect preparation” transfer advice ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as he generates Al-Hilal, Inter Miami and Santos rumours.

‘Like if Argentina turned on Messi’ – Could Mbappe retire?

The “strange” saga surrounding Kylian Mbappe and the France squad is, according to Louis Saha, “like if Argentina turned on Lionel Messi”.

Is 1,000 goals realistic? Ex-CR7 rival says he’ll ‘get there’

John Terry, a former Premier League rival of Cristiano Ronaldo, says the Portuguese GOAT is “going to get there” in his pursuit of 1,000 career goals.

Kane has no plans to retire from England duty after World Cup

Harry Kane says he has no plans to retire from England duty after the 2026 World Cup and insists he's playing at his "highest ever level".

Carsley backs Tuchel to win World Cup with England

Lee Carsley believes England have "all the tools" to win the 2026 World Cup under incoming manager Thomas Tuchel.

108-goal star 'happy' that Ronaldo broke incredible record

Ali Daei, the first man to register 100 international goals, is “happy” that Cristiano Ronaldo was the player to break his incredible record.

Blatter slams FIFA and says football is being 'sold out'

Sepp Blatter admitted that he has "created a monster" in FIFA and regretted that football is being sold-out and is "going in the wrong direction".

Frequently asked questions

: Current title holders Real Madrid are miles ahead of any other club in Europe's most prestigious competition, having gone all the way whopping 15 times – more than twice the number of titles lifted by any other club.
: The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format. The competition was known as the European Cup at the time of its inception in 1955 before being rebranded to the UEFA Champions League ahead of the 1992-93 season. In its inaugural edition in 1955-56, only 16 teams contested.
: Cristiano Ronaldo sits at the top of the appearance-making charts, having played in 183 Champions League games, representing Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
: No surprises here! It's Mr. Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is the leading goalscorer in the Champions League with an astonishing 141 goals to his name!
: Cristiano Ronaldo is not just a prolific goalscorer, but also has a keen eye for his team-mates as his record 42 assists in the Champions League prove.
: Former Italian goalkeeper Marco Ballotta holds the distinction of being the oldest player ever in the Champions League. Playing for Lazio against Real Madrid in the 2007-08 season, Ballotta was aged 43 years and 252 days.
: Borussia Dortmund prodigy Youssoufa Moukoko is the youngest player ever to feature in a Champions League game. He set the record on December 8 2020, in Dortmund's group stage fixture against Zenit St. Petersburg, aged 16 years and 18 days.
: Gianluigi Buffon, Raul, Robert Lewandowski, Ronaldinho, Clarence Seedorf, Arjen Robben, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Toni Kroos, Zinedine Zidane, Paolo Maldini, Lionel Messi, and Mo Salah, to name a few, are some of the greatest and most famous footballing faces to have graced the Champions League over the decades.
: Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, Jurgen Klopp, Carlo Ancelotti, Rafael Benitez, Frank Rijkaard, Unai Emery, Thomas Tuchel, Zinedine Zidane, Sir Alex Ferguson, and Arsene Wenger are some of the most famous managers to have coached a club in the Champions League.

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