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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.

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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.

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'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.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	アーセナル	31	21	7	3	61	22	39	70	W W W W D
2	マンチェスター・シティ	30	18	7	5	60	28	32	61	D D W W W
3	マンチェスター・ユナイテッド	31	15	10	6	56	43	13	55	D W L W W
4	アストン・ヴィラ	30	15	6	9	40	37	3	51	L L L D W
5	リヴァプール	30	14	7	9	49	40	9	49	D L W W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

アーセナル

W
W
W
W
D

マンチェスター・シティ

D
D
W
W
W

マンチェスター・ユナイテッド

D
W
L
W
W

アストン・ヴィラ

L
L
L
D
W

リヴァプール

D
L
W
W
W

Frequently asked questions

What is the NWSL rule of 4?

The NWSL's rule of 4 is where each club is allowed a maximum of four players under the age of 18, between their private entry list and roster.

What is the average salary of an NWSL player?

The average wage an NWSL player is $65,000 a year. The minimum salary is reported at $36,400, with the top players earning up to $400,000 annually.

What does SEI mean in soccer?

In soccer, often used within the WNSL, the acronyom SEI stands for Season Ending Injury.

Who is the 15 year old that signed to the NWSL?

In March 2023, Chloe Ricketts signed a three-year deal to play, when she was just 15 years and 283 days old. This made her the youngest ever player to sign an NWSL contract.