What a year this is going to be in the football world.
This summer’s World Cup headlines 2026 and we have already started our comprehensive coverage of the tournament, which is hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Before that, there is a Premier League title to decide with Arsenal in pole position. We also have the small matter of the Champions League, which is into the knockout stage.
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