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PSG’s Ligue 1 home opener moved to Rennes after pitch damaged by heat
Paris Saint-Germain will face Rennes in Brittany because the Parc des Princes playing surface is a risk to ‘the safety and wellbeing of the players’

Double-elimination, reseeding and 20 teams: MLS plans potential overhaul of playoffs
The format would resemble that of Australian rules football, and the changes would pair with a structural move from two conferences to five divisions

Can a managerial merry-go-round in Serie A stop Inter’s dominance?
Milan, Napoli and Atalanta all have new head coaches as Italian football hopes to return to the spotlight

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 18: Nottingham Forest
After a chaotic season under four different coaches, Forest fans will be hoping Oliver Glasner can bring some stability

Frank Lampard urges Coventry to play without fear in Premier League
Promoted Coventry need to play without fear and be physical according to their manager, Frank Lampard, starting at Arsenal on Friday

Opening half-hour of TNT Sports’ Premier League broadcasts to be shown on YouTube
The Early Kick Off show will be on before the Hull-Manchester United game on Saturday, with the match previews available free-to-air for the first time

Football transfer rumours: Newcastle to sign Manchester City’s Nico González?
Arsenal to sign young Manchester United duo? | Aston Villa eye Adarabioyo deal? | Lukas Nmecha to Wrexham?

Women’s Super League finances: club-by-club breakdown and verdict
Detailed accounts highlight the growing financial might of the elite clubs, and the challenges that the rest of the WSL face

Frugal or foolish? Manchester United may regret not backing Carrick
Another left-back has been a priority Manchester United all summer, but there seems to be no sign of one coming to Old Trafford