Premier League pre-season fixtures: Who are your club playing this summer?

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While the World Cup is still going on, many Premier League clubs are already returning to pre-season training and friendly matches.

The Premier League officially returns on 21 August but some clubs are in pre-season match action before the World Cup final.

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Harry Wilson: Wales skipper delighted boss Craig Bellamy staying after Burnley move collapsed

Wales captain Harry Wilson is delighted head coach Craig Bellamy is staying with Wales, after talks about taking over at Burnley fell through.

Wilson, 29, has also said that his own move to Leeds United was influenced by the strong Wales contingent at Elland Road.

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Japan v Ireland: Four set for debuts as Andy Farrell rings changes

Four players are set to make their debuts for a much-changed Ireland side in Saturday's Nations Championship game against Japan in Australia.

Having beaten Australia 33-31 in a dramatic opener on Saturday, Ireland boss Andy Farrell has made nine alterations to his starting line-up before next week's blockbuster Auckland meeting with the All Blacks.

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Wimbledon 2026: How Gauff, Kostyuk, Muchova and Noskova have found their feet on grass

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Coco Gauff is the only Wimbledon women's semi-finalist to have won a Grand Slam singles title

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BBC Sport tennis news reporter at Wimbledon

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Chelsea announce £40m deal for Sporting's Geovany Quenda

Chelsea have announced the signing of Sporting winger Geovany Quenda in a deal worth £40m.

The 19-year-old has signed an eight-year contract and becomes the second arrival announced under new manager Xabi Alonso, following the £42m signing of Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra.

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Ben Stokes: ICC contacts ECB over retirement video announcement

Ben Stokes has reacted after the International Cricket Council contacted the England and Wales Cricket Board over a potential rule breach linked to his retirement announcement.

News of the end of the former England captain's international career was made public during the fourth day of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

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