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Wrexham confirm promotion hero to leave Rob & Ryan's side

Wrexham have confirmed that promotion hero Elliot Lee will leave the club in the January transfer window on loan. Lee is on his way back to full fitness after knee surgery but will move on in search of regular game time. Manager Phil Parkinson has also offered an update on Paul Mullin's future after his loan spell with Wigan was cut short and he returned to the Welsh side.

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Ferguson backed for shock Wrexham transfer

Evan Ferguson has been urged to consider a sensational switch to Wrexham to reignite his stalling career. Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes the ambitious Welsh club could provide the perfect platform for the Roma striker to rediscover his goalscoring touch and fall back in love with the game after a difficult period in Italy.

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Wrexham draw with Liverpool in secret match featuring Mullin

Wrexham took a trip to Liverpool on Tuesday afternoon for a friendly clash at the Premier League champions' AXA Training Centre. Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's side faced an Under-21 Liverpool team and returned home after a 1-1 draw. Club legend Paul Mullin, who has been recalled to Wrexham after a loan spell with Wigan Athletic, featured along with former Red Conor Coady and ex-Burnley man Jay Rodriguez.

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Toronto reportedly bid $18 million for USMNT, Norwich's Sargent

Toronto FC have reportedly submitted an $18 million bid for USMNT striker Josh Sargent, but Norwich manager Philippe Clement has insisted the forward is not for sale amid growing MLS interest. Sargent missed the Canaries’ FA Cup match this weekend after informing the club he was focused on a potential transfer, with Clement saying there would be consequences.

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Explained: Why Reynolds picked grass before Wrexham FA Cup win

Ryan Reynolds was once again spotted picking grass from the Racecourse Ground pitch prior to Wrexham claiming a Premier League scalp in the 2025-26 FA Cup. The Red Dragons prevailed on penalties at the end of an epic third-round clash with Nottingham Forest, and one of their Hollywood co-owners made sure that he had a memento to take back to the United States.

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Lingard tipped for ‘last rodeo’ at Wrexham

Jesse Lingard is being tipped for a “last rodeo” in British football alongside Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac at Wrexham, with the former Manchester United star dropping into the free agent pool after reaching the end of his contract in South Korea with FC Seoul. The ex-England international could be added to an ambitious Premier League promotion-chasing project in North Wales.

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Revealed: Wrexham's January transfer budget

Wrexham are expected to have a transfer budget of ÂŁ3 million ($4m) in the January window, according to Professor Rob Wilson, Director of Executive Education at University Campus of Football Business in London, as the club attempts to strengthen in their bid to reach the Premier League with a fourth successive promotion.

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Mullin returns! Club legend back at Wrexham as Wigan loan cut short

Wrexham have officially confirmed the return of club legend Paul Mullin after his season-long loan spell at Wigan Athletic was cut short. The 31-year-old striker, who became a global icon during the club’s rise under Hollywood ownership, is available for selection immediately as Phil Parkinson looks to bolster his attacking options for the crucial run-in.

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Four in a row! James stunner keeps Wrexham in promotion hunt

A spectacular strike from Matty James helped Wrexham to a 2-1 victory at Derby, with Sam Smith also among the goals. The Red Dragons have now won four in a row, as they look to achieve a similar feat in the promotion department. Phil Parkinson’s side sit just outside the Championship play-off places, with Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac continuing to take aim at the Premier League.

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Outrageous volley from Rathbone keeps Wrexham in play-off hunt

A rocket from Ollie Rathbone and an impressive finish from Sam Smith saw Wrexham to a 2-0 victory away at Blackburn. It proved to be a happy New Year for the Red Dragons at Ewood Park as they opened 2026 in style. Phil Parkinson’s side have taken maximum points from their last three fixtures in the Championship and remain within sight of the play-off places.

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Wrexham move into top half but lose Moore to suspected injury

Wrexham made it back-to-back Championship victories with a 2-1 win over Preston North End on Monday, but Phil Parkinson's side will be sweating on the fitness of talisman Kieffer Moore after the striker limped off with a suspected injury at the SToK Cae Ras. Goals in either half from Nathan Broadhead and Oliver Rathbone saw the Red Dragons build on their eight-goal thriller against Sheffield United by inflicting the Lilywhites' first defeat since late November.

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Liverpool set to terminate young starlet’s loan with Ajax

Liverpool are all set to terminate young starlet James McConnell’s loan with Ajax as Championship clubs circle ahead of the January transfer window. The Liverpool academy graduate made his senior debut in 2024 and left for Dutch giants Ajax on a season-long loan after penning a five-year deal with his boyhood club in the summer.

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Terry comments on links to Oxford manager's job

John Terry has moved quickly to shut down speculation linking him with a surprise return to frontline management after reports claimed the Chelsea legend was being lined up for the Oxford United job. The former Blues captain has now spoken out publicly, distancing himself from the Championship strugglers and clarifying his current priorities.

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Wrexham's Moore 'delighted' with brace against former club

Kieffer Moore admitted there was a particular satisfaction in his Boxing Day heroics as his brace powered Wrexham to a remarkable comeback against Sheffield United. The Wales international struck twice as Wrexham overturned a two-goal deficit to claim a breathless 5-3 Championship win at the Stok Cae Ras, a contest that swung wildly before settling firmly in the hosts’ favour.

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Wrexham stars revel in comeback win over Sheffield United

Wrexham’s players could barely contain their pride after producing one of the comebacks of the Championship season, roaring back from two goals down to beat Sheffield United in an eight-goal Boxing Day thriller. From James McClean’s blunt verdict to emotional post-match reactions, the Red Dragons’ belief and unity were on full display at a raucous Stok Cae Ras.

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Moore overcomes error with vital brace in Wrexham comeback win

Kieffer Moore was the match-winner for Wrexham as the striker scored twice to sink former club Sheffield United in a thrilling Boxing Day bonanza at the Racecourse. The Blades led 3-1 in the first half following a Moore error in his own box but a stunning comeback saw Phil Parkinson's side steal all three points in a 5-3 victory, which begun with an audacious Patrick Bamford backheel flick for the visitors and ended with Josh Windass powering home a penalty to complete the turnaround.

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PL and EFL to hold talks on finally ending 3PM television blackout

For the first time in English football history, Saturday 3PM kick-offs could reportedly be broadcast live on domestic television, with the Premier League and the English Football League set to open formal discussions early next year about lifting the long-standing blackout. England is now the only major footballing nation in Europe to maintain the restriction, which prevents live broadcasts between 2.45PM and 5.15PM on Saturdays.

Frequently asked questions

Apart from the UEFA Champions League final, you cannot buy tickets for the Champions League directly through UEFA itself. 

Instead, they are sold club-by-club among the teams competing in this year's edition. You must visit the individual club’s website for the fixture you want to attend and buy your seat from there. 

Capacity is always limited for these Champions League knockout matches, and demand often exceeds available allocation. 

In addition, fans can purchase seats on the secondary market. StubHub is one of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels. 

The Puskás Aréna in Budapest is staging this year’s Champions League Final on Saturday, May 30 at 8 pm (GMT).

It was opened in 2019 and has a 67,215-seat capacity for international matches. It is the largest stadium in Hungary, built on the site of the former Ferenc Puskås Stadium. 

As well as being the home of the Hungarian national team, the Budapest venue hosted a number of games during Euro 2020 and the 2023 UEFA Europa League Final. 

This is the first time a UEFA Champions League Final will be played at the PuskĂĄs ArĂŠna.Â