La Federación Inglesa de Fútbol ha anunciado un cambio significativo en el calendario futbolístico nacional, revelando que la FA Community Shield de 2026 no se disputará en el estadio de Wembley. Debido a conflictos de calendario con conciertos de verano ya programados, el partido inaugural de la temporada, que enfrenta al campeón de la Premier League y al ganador de la FA Cup, se celebrará en el Principality Stadium de Gales.
Virgil van Dijk estaba furioso cuando el aire de solemnidad de Wembley se rompió el domingo, cuando un pequeño grupo de seguidores del Crystal Palace interrumpió un minuto de silencio por y su hermano, Andre Silva.
El entrenador del Liverpool, Arne Slot, compartió sus pensamientos después de ver cómo se interrumpía un homenaje a Diogo Jota antes del inicio de la Community Shield.
Los equipos de Arne Slot y Oliver Glasner solo pudieron ser separados por penales en Wembley, con los ganadores de la FA Cup superando a los campeones de la Premier League.
Columbus Crew, Cruz Azul, Leon, and Inter Miami are the most successful sides in the Leagues Cup, having won one title each.
How many teams are in the Leagues Cup?
As of 2024, there are 45 teams in the Leagues Cup, from both the MLS and the Liga MX. They are divided into 15 groups of three teams each. The inaugural edition in 2019, in contrast, featured just 16 teams.
Who has made the most Leagues Cup appearances ever?
Andre Blake, Jack Elliott, Jacob Glesnes, Kai Wagner, and Mikael Uhre – all of them players of Philadelphia Union – share the record for most appearances in Leagues Cup, making 14 appearances each.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the Leagues Cup?
Gabonese forward Denis Bouanga is the all-time topscorer in Leagues Cup history, scoring 12 goals in 10 games for Los Angeles FC. Lionel Messi is close in second place with 10 goals.
Who is the oldest player ever in the Leagues Cup and how old was he?
Tijuana goalkeeper Jesus Corona is the oldest player to ever feature in a Leagues Cup game. Corona was 43 years and 191 days old when he played against Vancouver Whitecaps in August 2024.
Who is the youngest player ever in the Leagues Cup and how old was he?
Axel Kei is the youngest player to feature in Leagues Cup. Kei was just 14 years and 267 days when he achieved the feat during Real Salt Lake City's 2-1 loss against Atlas Guadalajara in 2022.
Which famous players have played in the Leagues Cup?
Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Andre-Pierre Gignac, and Hector Herrera are among the most famous players to have featured in the Leagues Cup.
Which famous managers have managed in the Leagues Cup?
Caleb Porter, Tata Martino, Phil Neville, Martin Demichelis, and Fernando Gago are among the most famous managers in Leagues Cup history.