Premier League

The Premier League is the top tier of professional football in England, featuring 20 clubs competing annually from August to May. Established in 1992, it is renowned for its high-quality matches, global fanbase, and competitive intensity. Each team plays 38 matches, with the champion determined by points earned. The league also determines qualification for European competitions and relegation to the EFL Championship. Known for its unpredictability and star players, it’s one of the most-watched sports leagues worldwide.

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'No excuses' – Diogo Dalot insists Man Utd must show improvement after Red Devils complete £50m Carrington makeover

Manchester United’s revamped £50 million ($67.2m) Carrington training centre has officially reopened after a year-long transformation, with Diogo Dalot declaring there are now 'no excuses' for underperformance. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who led the overhaul, labelled the previous facility 'a hospital'. Dalot says it’s now up to the players to deliver results that match their surroundings.

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August 8, 2025

Harry Sherlock

Legendary Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson enjoys catch-up with David de Gea as Spanish goalkeeper prepares for Old Trafford return with Fiorentina

Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was spotted catching up with David de Gea ahead of the new season.

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August 8, 2025

Ryan Tolmich

Americans Abroad: Chris Richards and Crystal Palace kick off another trophy quest, USMNT stars kickstart Championship season

BALLGM looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad as multiple European leagues kick off the season

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August 8, 2025

Aditya Gokhale

Estevao Marks Maiden Chelsea Goal with Badge Kiss in Pre-Season Opener Against Bayer Leverkusen

Estevão Willian, the 17-year-old Brazilian sensation, celebrated his Stamford Bridge debut by scoring his maiden goal for Chelsea against Bayer Leverkusen. The electrifying winger, a recent high-profile signing, coolly converted a second chance and followed it with a jubilant badge kiss, igniting the home faithful

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August 8, 2025

Harry Sherlock

Estevao has arrived! Chelsea new boy makes immediate impression on Stamford Bridge debut against Bayer Leverkusen with first-half strike as Joao Pedro puts Liam Delap to shame with goalscoring cameo in comfortable win

Chelsea beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in a pre-season friendly on Friday, as Estevao Willian and Joao Pedro impressed at Stamford Bridge.

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August 8, 2025

Harry Sherlock

Liverpool 'don't need' Alexander Isak! Former Reds star joins Jamie Carragher in questioning move for £150m-rated striker

Former Liverpool star David James doubts the club "need" to sign Alexander Isak this summer to defend their Premier League title.

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August 8, 2025

Richard Martin

Inside Man Utd's new state-of-the-art £50m training ground: Smart urinals to test hydration, a padel court requested by players and underwater treadmills

The Red Devils have finally caught up with their rivals after a year of upheaval at Carrington and BALLGM has taken a look inside the revamped facility.

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August 8, 2025

Jacob Schneider

'His legacy in MLS is undeniable' – Former league MVP Lucho Acosta transferred to Fluminense from FC Dallas

The Argentine was a standout performer in MLS, but is returning to South America to join the Brazilian giants

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August 8, 2025

Aditya Gokhale

Nicolas Jackson left out of Chelsea's squad for pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen amid exit links with Newcastle and Bayern Munich

Nicolas Jackson has been left out from Chelsea's squad for their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge, fuelling speculation over his future. The 24-year-old trained alone earlier on Friday, with Newcastle and Bayern Munich keen on a summer move. The striker has also now reportedly asked officially to leave the west London side.

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August 8, 2025