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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.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	8	8	0	0	23	4	19	24	W W W W W
2	Bayern Munich	8	7	0	1	22	8	14	21	W W W L W
3	Liverpool	8	6	0	2	20	8	12	18	W W W L W
4	Tottenham	8	5	2	1	17	7	10	17	W W W L W
5	Barcelona	8	5	1	2	22	14	8	16	W W W L D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Arsenal

W
W
W
W
W

Bayern Munich

W
W
W
L
W

Liverpool

W
W
W
L
W

Tottenham

W
W
W
L
W

Barcelona

W
W
W
L
D

Frequently asked questions

Is Munich good for a day trip?

Yes, Munich is a great location for a day trip. Most landmarks and attractions are close to each other, but just make sure you have an airtight itinerary to make the most of it.

Is Munich a walkable city?

This is a definite yes, because it has been crowned the most friendly city to explore on foot in Europe. Most places in within walking distance of each other, which makes it so good for a day trip and saves you money on travel.

How much money do you need per day in Munich?

Factoring in activities and food, you can set your budget anywhere starting from €60 to upwards of €200+. Of course, this all depends on what sort of activities you do in Munich and where you dine. But, if you're looking to visit Munich on a budget, then this is doable with the lower end of the numbers. Especially if you stick to free admission attractions or budget-friendly ones. In terms of food, there will be plenty of options from quick bite restaurants to the fancier options, so there is something out there for everyone.