49 m. ago Even Bazball’s implosion can’t shake Barmy Army’s crew of Ashes veterans | Emma John

If anyone knows how to weather a whitewash, it’s the merry band of England fans marking their 30th anniversary at their spiritual homeCourage, soldier. Ben Stokes’s England team may be heading into the third Ashes Test already 2-0 down, but not everyone in English cricket is fazed. There is one group tailor-made for this scenario, a crack(pot) unit who can lay claim to be the ultimate doomsday preppers. Have your dreams been shattered? Are you crushed beneath the weight of unmet expectation? Then it’s time to join the Barmy Army, son.Already their advance guard are moving in on Adelaide, the city where they officially formed 30 years ago. England’s most famous – and per capita noisiest – travelling fans will be hoping for an anniversary win-against-the-odds, like the one they witnessed on that 1994-95 tour. And whatever happens on the pitch, off it the parties will be long and loud. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago FIFA accused of 'monumental betrayal' over latest World Cup ticket prices

Soccer fans have accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after latest prices for World Cup tickets began to circulate

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13 h. ago England fans slam 'laughable' World Cup ticket prices as a 'slap in the face'

FIFA have been urged to halt sales amid what Football Supporters Europe labelled a ‘monumental betrayal’

Sport

13 h. ago England fans slam ‘outrageous’ World Cup ticketing as ‘ruining football’ with Three Lions supporters to pay thousands

ENGLAND fans got a kick in the ballots yesterday as Fifa launched a rip-off ticket lottery with sky high prices of at least £135-a-seat. The main ticket ballot for next summer's World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico gave fans a chance to stake their claim on a seat. But only a tiny proportion...

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14 h. ago England fans FUMING as cheapest FIFA World Cup final tickets on sale for £3,120

Fury across the world as supporters from all participating countries in the FIFA World Cup Finals discover the cheapest tickets will set you back a staggering £3,120

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14 h. ago England fans could be barred from World Cup if Trump does not like their tweets

Supporters applying for visas to watch the tournament face having social media activity dating back five years checked to see if it meets presidential approval

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14 h. ago England ticket prices for World Cup in full as FIFA accused of 'monumental betrayal'

England fans heading to the 2026 World Cup in North America have learned how much it will cost them to watch Thomas Tuchel's side in the group stages and later rounds

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14 h. ago ‘Laughable’ World Cup ticket prices branded ‘slap in the face’ for England fans

Football Supporters Europe (FSE) called the pricing policy adopted by FIFA a ‘monumental betrayal’ of fans.

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15 h. ago 'Monumental betrayal': FIFA urged to halt World Cup ticket sales over 'extortionate' prices

Angry fans ‘astonished’ by pricing for next summer’s tournament in North America, where cheapest final ticket is over £3,000

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15 h. ago Barmy Army plans special tribute to Australia hero Shane Warne during The Ashes

Australia legend Shane Warne is to get a special tribute from England's iconic Barmy Army fanbase during The Ashes clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Boxing Day

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16 h. ago Fifa urged to halt World Cup ticket sales after ‘monumental betrayal’ of fans

Prices five times more than 2022 Qatar World CupFA to confirm cost for England matches on ThursdayFifa has been urged to halt World Cup ticket sales after it emerged countries’ most loyal fans faced paying “extortionate” prices for tickets, with the cheapest for the final coming in at more than £3,000.The Croatian federation published details of prices in its participant member association (PMA) allocation early on Thursday, designed to be made available to fans who attend the most matches, with tickets at fixed rather than dynamic prices. It listed the cheapest tickets for the final on 19 July as costing $4,185 (£3,120, €3,563). The Football Association subsequently confirmed those prices in emails to members of the England Supporters Travel Club. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Scotland World Cup ticket prices revealed for Brazil, Morocco and Haiti as Tartan Army go postal

Scotland fans have been hit with an outrageous bill to watch all three games and the Tartan Army chiefs aren't standing for it

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16 h. ago How much England fans will have pay for each game at the 2026 World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico

England have qualified for the World Cup and fans now know how much tickets are going to set them back

Sport

16 h. ago FIFA urged to halt World Cup ticket sales over ‘betrayal’ of fans pricing plan

Supporters could pay thousands to follow their team

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17 h. ago Fifa accused of ‘betrayal’ as England fans face £5,000 bill for World Cup tickets

Football Supporters Europe has called for an ‘immediate halt’ to ticket sales after it was found that prices are five times higher than the last World Cup

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19 h. ago What Trump's new social media checks mean for all foreign tourists

Fans can enter the ballot for World Cup tickets today - but new proposals by US Customs and Border Protection could make a holiday Stateside anything but easy.

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21 h. ago How to apply for Scotland 2026 World Cup tickets today as Fifa ballot opens

Everything you need to know about Scotland World Cup tickets

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28 h. ago Tartan Army's most faithful fans to secure tickets for World Cup showdown due to loyalty points

FIFA incorporate SFA's loyalty points system to give first dibs to foot soldiers with most tours of duty to their names

Sport

61 h. ago How to watch England World Cup game in Texas and become a cowboy for a day

Tour operators are already saddling up, offering Three Lions fans the 'ultimate match-day adventure' with packages to watch England play in the World Cup 2026 in Texas

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68 h. ago Want World Cup tickets? This new credit card offer can help you get them

Rare chance to purchase World Cup tickets without paying inflated resale prices

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