The road to Wembley has officially received a vibrant makeover as Mitre pulls back the curtain on the match balls for 2026-27 FA Cup campaign. Combining decades of heritage with cutting-edge flight technology, the new designs aim to capture the unique spirit of the world's most famous domestic cup competition.
Russell Martin remains manager of Leicester City for now, but has the end of that story become inevitable? Ex-Foxes frontman Jermaine Beckford has told GOAL that the former Southampton and Rangers boss needs to change his ways, altering his coaching “DNA” in the process, in order to get a disgruntled fan base back on side and keep himself in a demanding job.
The FA Cup first-round draw has set the stage for a dramatic weekend of football, featuring a highly anticipated family showdown and tricky ties for former champions. As Football League clubs join the remaining non-league hopefuls, fans can look forward to compelling narratives, including Peterborough United taking on Reading and non-league minnows seeking massive upsets.
Danny Mills has explained to GOAL why stripping Manchester City of titles and taking away medals in their 115-charge Financial Fair Play (FFP) case would be “pointless”. The former Blues star believes that trophy-related punishments, as appeals are lodged against initial guilty verdicts, would be “irrelevant” as memories of league and cup triumphs have already been made.
Manchester City full-back Nico O'Reilly has revealed how he's determined to win all four trophies on offer with Enzo Maresca's side this season. Speaking exclusively to Adebayo Akinfenwa on a special episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast after he received his PFA Young Player of the Year award, the England defender opened up on his goals for the 2026-27 campaign and has agreed to perform a 'Beast Mode' celebration when he next finds the net.
