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“Hard not to feel scammed.” By now, the word is out - World Cup tickets are eye-wateringly expensive. But some buyers have noticed an extra sting. Despite purchasing Category 1 tickets, a redrawing of multiple stadium seating maps has led to confusion and frustration that they didn't get what they paid for. Henry Bushnell investigates ⤵️ 🔗

“Hard not to feel scammed.” By now, the word is out - World Cup tickets are eye-wateringly expensive. But some buyers have noticed an extra sting. Despite purchasing Category 1 tickets, a redrawing of multiple stadium seating maps has led to confusion and frustration that they didn't get what they paid for. Henry Bushnell investigates ⤵️ 🔗

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Jurgen Klopp sprints to the fourth official in the midst of the Liverpool celebrations — then appears to pull his hamstring... #LFC | #LIVTOT 🎬 Football Daily

Jurgen Klopp sprints to the fourth official in the midst of the Liverpool celebrations — then appears to pull his hamstring... #LFC | #LIVTOT 🎬 Football Daily

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Having left the stadium before extra time, a group of West Ham United fans watched the FA Cup penalty shootout against Leeds United outside the stadium on FaceTime from a fellow supporter. 🎥 Dan Sheldon

Having left the stadium before extra time, a group of West Ham United fans watched the FA Cup penalty shootout against Leeds United outside the stadium on FaceTime from a fellow supporter. 🎥 Dan Sheldon

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𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 🥇 Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United Some words from the man himself... 🔴 #MUFC | #PL | #TAFCAwards26

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 🥇 Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United Some words from the man himself... 🔴 #MUFC | #PL | #TAFCAwards26

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Ederson, Sandro Tonali and... ? Luke Littler lists the three players he would like Manchester United to sign this summer 🔴

Ederson, Sandro Tonali and... ? Luke Littler lists the three players he would like Manchester United to sign this summer 🔴

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Thunder roars through the sky around Estadio Azteca. Mexico and England are due to kick off in less than three hours for a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup...

Thunder roars through the sky around Estadio Azteca. Mexico and England are due to kick off in less than three hours for a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup...

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"An unexpected encounter with royalty on the way to Ecuador vs Curacao. Not sporting royalty this time, but actual royalty. "King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are ready to cheer on Curacao, which has remained part of the Dutch kingdom since its independence in 2010. "The queen is wearing a Curacao jersey and the king a scarf, making their allegiance clear and shaking hands with a small number of fans who were able to greet them." 📼 Oliver Kay Ecuador vs Curacao live blog:

"An unexpected encounter with royalty on the way to Ecuador vs Curacao. Not sporting royalty this time, but actual royalty. "King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands are ready to cheer on Curacao, which has remained part of the Dutch kingdom since its independence in 2010. "The queen is wearing a Curacao jersey and the king a scarf, making their allegiance clear and shaking hands with a small number of fans who were able to greet them." 📼 Oliver Kay Ecuador vs Curacao live blog:

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Mexican supporters did gather for a ‘serenade’ near the England team hotel overnight. It sounds romantic. Much more romantic than a load of people gathering outside the team hotel in the dead of night, and making a racket in an attempt to prevent Mexico’s next opponents from sleeping. The scenes in Mexico City were on a much smaller scale than those ahead of the Ecuador game last week. This time, the police were prepared. There were two perimeters set up, one preventing vehicles from passing, the other stopping anyone on foot. Even the inner ring was 200 metres from England’s hotel. Crowds gathered, but the police eventually moved them on, as they did when a second wave - a group of fans played music and let off fireworks - later mustered on a footbridge. Jack Lang investigates ⤵️ 🔗

Mexican supporters did gather for a ‘serenade’ near the England team hotel overnight. It sounds romantic. Much more romantic than a load of people gathering outside the team hotel in the dead of night, and making a racket in an attempt to prevent Mexico’s next opponents from sleeping. The scenes in Mexico City were on a much smaller scale than those ahead of the Ecuador game last week. This time, the police were prepared. There were two perimeters set up, one preventing vehicles from passing, the other stopping anyone on foot. Even the inner ring was 200 metres from England’s hotel. Crowds gathered, but the police eventually moved them on, as they did when a second wave - a group of fans played music and let off fireworks - later mustered on a footbridge. Jack Lang investigates ⤵️ 🔗

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$Ismael Kone, who had surgery after he suffered a fractured tibia and fibula against Qatar in Canada's second match, is in attendance against Switzerland. The Canada midfielder received a rapturous reception in Vancouver. 🎥 Joshua Kloke 🔗$

Ismael Kone, who had surgery after he suffered a fractured tibia and fibula against Qatar in Canada's second match, is in attendance against Switzerland. The Canada midfielder received a rapturous reception in Vancouver. 🎥 Joshua Kloke 🔗

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An incredible moment for Antonio Arena. The 16-year-old scored for Roma with his first touch in their Coppa Italia match against Torino. 🎥 Lega Serie A

An incredible moment for Antonio Arena. The 16-year-old scored for Roma with his first touch in their Coppa Italia match against Torino. 🎥 Lega Serie A

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“We are very devastated. It is so tragic to see your own stadium burning.” Police say a child was involved in the shocking fire that destroyed FC Haka's stadium in Finland. As they continue to investigate, rival teams have rallied around the club giving them hope they can try and rebuild it. Jessica Hopkins reports. 🎥 Mikko Aaltonen 🔗

“We are very devastated. It is so tragic to see your own stadium burning.” Police say a child was involved in the shocking fire that destroyed FC Haka's stadium in Finland. As they continue to investigate, rival teams have rallied around the club giving them hope they can try and rebuild it. Jessica Hopkins reports. 🎥 Mikko Aaltonen 🔗

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They will be partying for many hours in north London tonight... 🔴🏆🎉

They will be partying for many hours in north London tonight... 🔴🏆🎉

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The mural of Trent Alexander-Arnold on Sybil Road, a short walk from Anfield, has been cleaned after being defaced overnight.

The mural of Trent Alexander-Arnold on Sybil Road, a short walk from Anfield, has been cleaned after being defaced overnight.

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Reyes Cleary with the best goal you'll see this weekend. It might even be the best goal you'll see this season. 🎥 Barnsley FC

Reyes Cleary with the best goal you'll see this weekend. It might even be the best goal you'll see this season. 🎥 Barnsley FC

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Real Madrid played You'll Never Walk Alone at the end of their game with Liverpool. It's in response to #LFC laying flowers in tribute to Amancio at Anfield. 🎥 @GuillerRai

Real Madrid played You'll Never Walk Alone at the end of their game with Liverpool. It's in response to #LFC laying flowers in tribute to Amancio at Anfield. 🎥 @GuillerRai

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𝐖𝐞'𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝 Wolves paid tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva before their game against Manchester City. 🎥 Jordan Campbell

𝐖𝐞'𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝 Wolves paid tribute to Diogo Jota and Andre Silva before their game against Manchester City. 🎥 Jordan Campbell

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We're delighted to welcome Tom Bogert to The Athletic. He'll be bringing you breaking news, insight into the world of MLS, the USMNT and transfers. Read his first column here... 👇

We're delighted to welcome Tom Bogert to The Athletic. He'll be bringing you breaking news, insight into the world of MLS, the USMNT and transfers. Read his first column here... 👇

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Let the celebrations begin for Michael Skubala & Lincoln City 🎊 🎥 Eduardo Tansley

Let the celebrations begin for Michael Skubala & Lincoln City 🎊 🎥 Eduardo Tansley

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“I always wanted to break records and (make sure) that people remembered my name. “But I have to be honest, I didn’t expect to be the top scorer of all time at the World Cup, at 27." Daniel Taylor's exclusive interview with Kylian Mbappe. ▪️ Making World Cup history ▪️ Asking for a ‘Zidane’ haircut ▪️ Mid-air transfer talks with Liverpool ▪️ Why this could be his year for Ballon d’Or ▪️ The lure of being a ‘ghost’ ▪️Why he will never be silenced 🔗

“I always wanted to break records and (make sure) that people remembered my name. “But I have to be honest, I didn’t expect to be the top scorer of all time at the World Cup, at 27." Daniel Taylor's exclusive interview with Kylian Mbappe. ▪️ Making World Cup history ▪️ Asking for a ‘Zidane’ haircut ▪️ Mid-air transfer talks with Liverpool ▪️ Why this could be his year for Ballon d’Or ▪️ The lure of being a ‘ghost’ ▪️Why he will never be silenced 🔗

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Fabian Hurzeler is thriving at Brighton. So is Keith Andrews at Brentford. How do both clubs continuously get managerial appointments right? David Ornstein | Emma Paton 🎙️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗖 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

Fabian Hurzeler is thriving at Brighton. So is Keith Andrews at Brentford. How do both clubs continuously get managerial appointments right? David Ornstein | Emma Paton 🎙️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗖 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

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Is Declan Rice a centre-back again? 🎙️ JJ Bull

Is Declan Rice a centre-back again? 🎙️ JJ Bull

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Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur's £1bn stadium and it’s unnervingly quiet. There is a buzz around the ground as thousands of people rush to make kick-off, but no chanting, no shouting, no singing, no anticipation. A lone man in his thirties with bloodshot eyes yells, “Come on you Spurs”. He is drunk and an anomaly. The boos are what generate the headlines but what hits you harder is the silence. What has happened to Spurs? Tim Spiers heads to Tottenham for the latest instalment of Our League. 🔗

Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur's £1bn stadium and it’s unnervingly quiet. There is a buzz around the ground as thousands of people rush to make kick-off, but no chanting, no shouting, no singing, no anticipation. A lone man in his thirties with bloodshot eyes yells, “Come on you Spurs”. He is drunk and an anomaly. The boos are what generate the headlines but what hits you harder is the silence. What has happened to Spurs? Tim Spiers heads to Tottenham for the latest instalment of Our League. 🔗

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“It’s clear from the work they were doing on those big names that they knew that they needed to do something. “They’ve decided to keep their powder dry, whether it be for January or next summer.” David Ornstein discusses Arsenal’s summer transfer window, with Mikel Arteta’s side unsuccessful in their attempts to sign Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez.

“It’s clear from the work they were doing on those big names that they knew that they needed to do something. “They’ve decided to keep their powder dry, whether it be for January or next summer.” David Ornstein discusses Arsenal’s summer transfer window, with Mikel Arteta’s side unsuccessful in their attempts to sign Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez.

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Chelsea can't build any higher — and it has something to do with St. Paul's Cathedral... 🏟️

Chelsea can't build any higher — and it has something to do with St. Paul's Cathedral... 🏟️

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Granit Xhaka has admitted to forging a Covid-19 vaccination certificate. Reports from Switzerland state the forgery took place in 2022 — Dan Kilpatrick looks at the potential ramifications for the Sunderland midfielder.

Granit Xhaka has admitted to forging a Covid-19 vaccination certificate. Reports from Switzerland state the forgery took place in 2022 — Dan Kilpatrick looks at the potential ramifications for the Sunderland midfielder.

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"Utter madness. That was just extraordinary." David Ornstein explains the collapse of Folarin Balogun's move from Monaco to Everton — and the effect it had on Lamine Camara's supposed switch to Chelsea from the Ligue 1 side...

"Utter madness. That was just extraordinary." David Ornstein explains the collapse of Folarin Balogun's move from Monaco to Everton — and the effect it had on Lamine Camara's supposed switch to Chelsea from the Ligue 1 side...

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“I did see parallels with the defeat that Arsenal suffered [on the opening weekend to Brentford in 2021-22]. “Arsenal went on to lose their first three games that season — they ended up finishing fifth. I wonder if that's exactly what's going to happen to Spurs.” Despite starting the new season with a 3-0 defeat away at Brentford, Jay Harris sees no reason for Tottenham to panic.

“I did see parallels with the defeat that Arsenal suffered [on the opening weekend to Brentford in 2021-22]. “Arsenal went on to lose their first three games that season — they ended up finishing fifth. I wonder if that's exactly what's going to happen to Spurs.” Despite starting the new season with a 3-0 defeat away at Brentford, Jay Harris sees no reason for Tottenham to panic.

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New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani wants answers from FIFA after the World Cup organizer reversed a policy at the last minute, meaning fans are no longer permitted to bring plastic water bottles into venues this summer. 🎙️ Adam Crafton 🔗

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani wants answers from FIFA after the World Cup organizer reversed a policy at the last minute, meaning fans are no longer permitted to bring plastic water bottles into venues this summer. 🎙️ Adam Crafton 🔗

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Why are people talking about the baseball cap that Jurgen Klopp wore during a press conference on Thursday? 🎙️ Seb Stafford-Bloor

Why are people talking about the baseball cap that Jurgen Klopp wore during a press conference on Thursday? 🎙️ Seb Stafford-Bloor

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We’re hosting our latest talent ID day on Wednesday October 21 to help identify the next generation of sports journalists. If that’s you, you’re 18+ & UK based: send us 200 words on your experience & contact details. 📧 talentid@theathletic.com Deadline: Wednesday September 9, 5pm BST.

We’re hosting our latest talent ID day on Wednesday October 21 to help identify the next generation of sports journalists. If that’s you, you’re 18+ & UK based: send us 200 words on your experience & contact details. 📧 [email protected] Deadline: Wednesday September 9, 5pm BST.

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“It was all about seeking deals abroad because you didn't want to strengthen your rival — that's just gone out of the window now.” - David Ornstein “It does feel like it's a league unto itself.” - James Horncastle OSI 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗖 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 on how Premier League clubs now seem comfortable selling to their domestic rivals.

“It was all about seeking deals abroad because you didn't want to strengthen your rival — that's just gone out of the window now.” - David Ornstein “It does feel like it's a league unto itself.” - James Horncastle OSI 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗖 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 on how Premier League clubs now seem comfortable selling to their domestic rivals.

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“At the end of last season, all parties agreed to continue together into the 2026-27 campaign. “As I understand it, Howe experienced a change of mind in recent weeks, and communicated to the club hierarchy that he wanted to take a break.” David Ornstein on the news that Eddie Howe is set to leave Newcastle United, with Matthias Jaissle poised to replace him at St James' Park...

“At the end of last season, all parties agreed to continue together into the 2026-27 campaign. “As I understand it, Howe experienced a change of mind in recent weeks, and communicated to the club hierarchy that he wanted to take a break.” David Ornstein on the news that Eddie Howe is set to leave Newcastle United, with Matthias Jaissle poised to replace him at St James' Park...

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Did you notice the trick Christos Tzolis used to help set-up Arsenal's winner against Chelsea? 🎙️ Jon Mackenzie

Did you notice the trick Christos Tzolis used to help set-up Arsenal's winner against Chelsea? 🎙️ Jon Mackenzie

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Which striker should Barcelona sign whose name isn't Julian Alvarez? Alex takes a look...

Which striker should Barcelona sign whose name isn't Julian Alvarez? Alex takes a look...

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Mohamed Salah leads the Premier League for goals and assists this season. But does that automatically make him the league's most influential player? 🎙️ Jon Mackenzie

Mohamed Salah leads the Premier League for goals and assists this season. But does that automatically make him the league's most influential player? 🎙️ Jon Mackenzie

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Sunday at Hill Dickinson Stadium and it is Everton against themselves, Everton against the world. In this thoroughly modern setting – red brick, dockland steel, food carts hawking wood-fired pizza and Brazilian barbecue – an old-school story is played out. It is a blue wall of blocking and clearing until the wall crumbles and the muttering starts. It is disjointed beyond belief, a wrestling match between dismay and elation. Finally, it is a whip-crack of defiance. George Caulkin heads to Everton for the latest instalment of Our League. 🔗

Sunday at Hill Dickinson Stadium and it is Everton against themselves, Everton against the world. In this thoroughly modern setting – red brick, dockland steel, food carts hawking wood-fired pizza and Brazilian barbecue – an old-school story is played out. It is a blue wall of blocking and clearing until the wall crumbles and the muttering starts. It is disjointed beyond belief, a wrestling match between dismay and elation. Finally, it is a whip-crack of defiance. George Caulkin heads to Everton for the latest instalment of Our League. 🔗

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“Mikel Arteta wanted him to reinforce Arsenal’s midfield, backed by the sporting director Andrea Berta. “The Kroenke family are putting their money where their mouth is to win now.” David Ornstein has the details on Bruno Guimaraes' move to Arsenal from Newcastle United, which is set to be completed for a fixed fee of £75m. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗖 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 🎙️

“Mikel Arteta wanted him to reinforce Arsenal’s midfield, backed by the sporting director Andrea Berta. “The Kroenke family are putting their money where their mouth is to win now.” David Ornstein has the details on Bruno Guimaraes' move to Arsenal from Newcastle United, which is set to be completed for a fixed fee of £75m. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗖 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 🎙️

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If Vinicius Junior joins Arsenal, it might prove to be one of the most exciting Premier League transfers of all time. But would Mikel Arteta have to adjust how his team press in order to accommodate the Brazil international?

If Vinicius Junior joins Arsenal, it might prove to be one of the most exciting Premier League transfers of all time. But would Mikel Arteta have to adjust how his team press in order to accommodate the Brazil international?

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