6 h. ago EA Sports FC 26 preview – new play styles aim to tackle Fifa challenge

After a lacklustre response to the 2025 edition, the game has gone all out to engage players and respond to user feedbackIn an open office space somewhere inside the vast Electronic Arts campus in Vancouver, dozens of people are gathered around multiple monitors playing EA Sports FC 26. Around them, as well as rows of football shirts from leagues all over the world, are PCs and monitors with staff watching feeds of the matches. The people playing are from EA’s Design Council, a group of pro players, influencers and fans who regularly come in to play new builds, ask questions and make suggestions. These councils have been running for years, but for this third addition to the EA Sports FC series, the successor to EA’s Fifa games, their input is apparently being treated more seriously than ever.The message to journalists, invited here to get a sneak look at the game, is that a lacklustre response to EA Sports FC 25 has meant that addressing user feedback is the main focus. EA has set u...

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17 h. ago 'Misconstrued': Ange Postecoglou defends style of play ahead of first Nottingham Forest game against Arsenal

Former Spurs boss takes on familiar opposition in his first game

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55 h. ago Canelo vs Crawford: Don’t let the hype and glam distract you from the truth

Two icons of the sport clash over undisputed status in Las Vegas, in a strange but special fight

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5 d. ago The key Carlos Alcaraz difference that could define historic Jannik Sinner trilogy

Alcaraz and Sinner face each other in a third grand slam final in a row, but the 22-year-old has looked a different player in marching into the US Open final

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7 d. ago Novak Djokovic’s historic US Open run now faces a problem he created

Alcaraz was taught a hard lesson when he last faced Djokovic, and now stands between the 38-year-old on his path to a record grand slam title

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2 w. ago Early missteps show Guardiola’s rebuild of City remains a work in progress

Questions around goalkeeping and style of play raise questions about whether Man City can regain the aura of invincibility that once surrounded themThe truly great sides always come with an aura. One of the elements that makes them so hard to beat is that beating them seems so inconceivable. Even when they hit a bad run, the expectation is always that at some point they will rediscover their form. To some extent, Manchester City did that last season. As miserable as much of the campaign was, after losing to Nottingham Forest at the beginning of March, they put together a run of 10 games unbeaten and ended up third – even if defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final demonstrated the shortcomings that remain.That game showcased City’s flatness at times going forward but also a strange openness at the back that was apparent again in the 4-3 defeat to Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup. Pep Guardiola sides, given how high their line is, will always be susceptible to direct balls played i...

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3 w. ago Why the Red Roses are ready to finally crown their dominance with Rugby World Cup success

Unbeaten in their last 27 matches, the Red Roses must handle the pressure of being overwhelming favourites on home soil

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3 w. ago Gary Neville caught out in Leeds United comment as Sky Sports pundit issues apology

Manchester United legend Gary Neville was in the Sky Sports studio alongside Jamie Carragher to preview Leeds United's Premier League opener against Everton

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3 w. ago Chris Wood allays attacking concerns as Nottingham Forest rout Brentford

If it is any consolation for Keith Andrews, things can only get better after Brentford were brushed aside by Nottingham Forest in his first game in charge. It was an eye-opening lesson for the new head coach, as Nuno Espírito Santo and his players showed they are not one-season wonders.Chris Wood scored twice and Dan Ndoye netted on his debut to finish the match as a contest before 45 minutes had elapsed. Brentford could not cope with the hosts, who dictated the match from the start, while the visitors offered little indication of what style they plan to play under Andrews, who could take little enjoyment from Igor Thiago’s late penalty. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Chris Wood allays attacking concerns as Nottingham Forest overwhelm Brentford

If it is any consolation for Keith Andrews, things should only get better after Brentford were brushed aside by Nottingham Forest in his first game in charge. It was an eye-opening lesson for the new head coach, as Nuno Espírito Santo and his players showed they are not one-season wonders.Chris Wood scored twice and Dan Ndoye netted on his debut to finish the match as a contest before 45 minutes had elapsed. Brentford could not cope with the hosts, who dictated the game from the start, while the visitors offered little indication of what style they plan to play under Andrews, who could take no enjoyment from Igor Thiago’s late penalty. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Chelsea must build on Club World Cup glory to thrive in new Premier League campaign

The Blues have played well in pre-season, but Enzo Maresca is again begging supporters to temper their expectations

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3 w. ago Why an uncertain future could set up a thrilling Rugby Championship

The southern hemisphere competition reaches the end of an era with change on the way – but there is optimism for a strong campaign for each competing nation

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3 w. ago The empires strike back as Premier League enters uncertain new era

The Premier League’s remarkable capacity for storylines continues and the new season sees the old big six having raided the ‘middle class’ for their best talent

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4 w. ago Forget everything else, Du Plessis vs Chimaev is the true fight of the year

At UFC 319, the awkward yet seemingly insurmountable Dricus Du Plessis defends the middleweight belt against the frightening force of Khamzat Chimaev

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4 w. ago AD FEATURE: Man City 2025/26 season preview: odds, prediction and transfers so far

Explore bet365's season odds, confirmed transfers and our writer's prediction for Manchester City's 2025/26 campaign as Pep Guardiola's side look to reclaim the Premier League title

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4 w. ago AD FEATURE: Manchester United 2025/26 season preview: odds, prediction and transfers so far

Explore bet365's season odds, confirmed transfers and our Manchester United writer's prediction for the 2025/26 campaign following Ruben Amorim's first pre-season

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4 w. ago How Arne Slot aims to turn Liverpool into Europe’s footballing superpower

Liverpool could end up spending £400m this summer as they look to build on Premier League glory

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4 w. ago After Manchester United hit rock bottom, are the good times finally coming?

A disastrous season left Ruben Amorim under pressure after just months in the job - but a productive summer gives hope of brighter times ahead

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