We only have a few days to go until AC Milan’s 2025/26 season begins in earnest. Monday 7 July will be a busy day for fans, the media and the Club’s partners. After a round of initial medical testing to be undertaken today and tomorrow, on Monday morning, the team will have their first full training session of the season, which will be closed to the public.

At 13:00 CEST, we then move to Casa Milan for Massimiliano Allegri’s presentation press conference before returning to Milanello. At 18:00 CEST, fans watch the team train in an open session. For those who wish to attend the session in person, there are two options for carparks in the local area: P1 is close to the left-hand turn for the sports centre, while P2 is located at the Palasport on Via Leopardi (CLICK HERE for a map of the carparks)

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The Club also wishes for those who are unable to attend the session in person to be able to watch the day’s action live. As such, the following events will have live coverage on our channels:

13:00 CEST: head coach Massimiliano Allegri’s press conference will be available on Milan TV, the Official AC Milan App, and our YouTube channel.

From 17:30 CEST: Romina Minadeo and Mauro Sumo, with the support of Milan TV’s journalists, will talk you through the evening session at Milanello, also on our TV channel, the App and YouTube, with exclusive footage and first impressions.

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Cricket Australia has announced the fixtures and venues for the upcoming Big Bash League.

The 15th edition of the T20 tournament gets underway on December 14, with every match to be shown live on Fox Cricket, including 10 exclusively.

On Thursday morning, CA confirmed there would be Big Bash matches on every evening during the regular season apart from Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, wrapping up with the decider on January 25.

Perth Stadium will once again host the season opener when the Perth Scorchers take on the Sydney Sixers, while the Sydney Thunder will travel to Hobart for a grand final rematch against reigning champions the Hobart Hurricanes on December 16.

The blockbuster MCG derby has been scheduled for January 4 before the Stars and Renegades lock horns once again the following week at Marvel Stadium on January 10. Elsewhere, the Sydney derbies will take place at Sydney Showground on December 20 and at the SCG on January 16.

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The New Year’s Eve clash returns to Adelaide Oval with the Strikers facing the Brisbane Heat, while the Sixers and Scorchers will each host Boxing Day contests.

Marvel Stadium, which drew criticism last summer for its poor playing surface, will only host three BBL matches this season, with Geelong’s Kardinia Park receiving two of the Melbourne-based club’s home games on December 15 and December 21.

Australia’s Test stars haven’t been available for Big Bash finals during the last couple of summers due to international commitments, specifically February’s tour of Sri Lanka and last year’s Frank Worrell Trophy campaign.

However, with no Australian fixtures scheduled between the New Year’s Ashes Test in early January and next February’s T20 World Cup in the subcontinent, the likes of Pat Cummins and Steve Smith should be available for BBL finals pending fitness and workload management.

Fans celebrate during the BBL Final. Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images Source: Getty Images

“We’ve earmarked this season from a while back,” Alistair Dobson, CA’s general manager of Big Bash Leagues, told reporters this week.

“There is a window post the Ashes where those players that are available and contracted and fit and healthy can play some games.

“It will ultimately come down to an individual case-by-case basis for the players, with how they’ve gone through the summer and their recovery.

“But certainly we see a great opportunity for a number of them to come and play the back-end of the season and through the finals.”

2025/26 Big Bash League Fixtures

All times AEDT

Sunday, December 14 – Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, Optus Stadium, 7:15pm

Monday, December 15 – Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat, GMHBA Stadium, 7:15pm

Tuesday, December 16 – Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, Ninja Stadium, 7:15pm

Wednesday, December 17 – Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers, SCG, 7:15pm

Thursday, December 18 – Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes, MCG, 7:15pm

Friday, December 19 – Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, Gabba, 7:15pm

Saturday, December 20 – Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers, ENGIE Stadium, 7:15pm

Sunday, December 21 – Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes, GMHBA Stadium, 7:15pm

Monday, December 22- Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat, Manuka Oval, 7:15pm

Tuesday, December 23 – Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Oval, 7:15pm

Friday, December 26 – Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, SCG, 6:05pm

Friday, December 26 – Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes, Optus Stadium, 9:15pm

Saturday, December 27 – Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers, Gabba, 7:15pm

Sunday, December 28 – Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, Manuka Oval, 7:15pm

Monday, December 29 – Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, Ninja Stadium, 7:15pm

Tuesday, December 30 – Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, ENGIE Stadium, 7:15pm

Wednesday, December 31 – Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat, Adelaide Oval, 7:15pm

Thursday, January 1 – Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers, Marvel Stadium, 4pm

Thursday, January 1 – Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers, Ninja Stadium, 7:15pm

Friday, January 2 -Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars, Gabba, 7:15pm

Saturday, January 3 – Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, ENGIE Stadium, 7:15pm

Sunday, January 4 – Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, MCG, 6:05pm

Sunday, January 4- Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, Optus Stadium, 9:15pm

Monday, January 5 – Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, Coffs Harbour, 7:15pm

Tuesday, January 6 – Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder, Adelaide Oval, 7:15pm

Wednesday, January 7 – Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades, Optus Stadium, 7:15pm

Thursday, January 8 – Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers, MCG, 7:15pm

Friday, January 9 -Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, Ninja Stadium, 7:15pm

Saturday, January 10 – Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, Gabba, 4pm

Saturday, January 10 – Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, Marvel Stadium, 7:15pm

Sunday, January 11 – Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes, SCG, 2:05pm

Sunday, January 11 – Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers, Adelaide Oval, 7:15pm

Monday, January 12 – Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, ENGIE Stadium, 7:15pm

Tuesday, January 13 – Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers, MCG, 7:15pm

Wednesday, January 14 – Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat, Ninja Stadium, 7:15pm

Thursday, January 15 -Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, Marvel Stadium, 7:15pm

Friday, January 16 – Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, SCG, 7:15pm

Saturday, January 17 – Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades, Adelaide Oval, 5pm

Saturday, January 17 – Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars, Optus Stadium, 8:15pm

Sunday, January 18 – Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers, Gabba, 7:15pm

Tuesday, January 20 – The Qualifier

Wednesday, January 21 – The Knockout

Friday, January 23- The Challenger

Sunday, January 25 – The Final

RANGERS’ stars have been getting put through their paces by new boss Russell Martin on the training ground.

But the real stuff on the pitch is just right around the corner.

3 The Russell Martin era is about to get underway at Rangers Credit: Willie Vass

3 Joe Rothwell is one of the new faces in Rangers’ squad Credit: Getty

It’s been all change off the park for Rangers this summer, with the blockbuster US takeover led by Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises going through.

With major new appointments at boardroom level, there’s also a new head coach at the helm in the form of Martin.

He’ll be looking to inspire his new team to a title challenge as the Gers look to end Celtic’s dominance.

While the Scottish Premiership season is still a month away, the Gers will be back on the pitch at Ibrox THIS weekend.

Rangers’ pre-season schedule 2025

The league season is still several weeks away, but Rangers will be in competitive action later this month when the Champions League qualifiers begin.

That means Martin and his players have just ONE friendly out on the pitch before the real thing kicks-off.

The Gers will also head to St George’s Park this month for an intensive pre-season camp.

Sunday, July 6: Rangers vs Club Brugge – Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow (2pm)

Rangers vs Club Brugge – Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow (2pm) Saturday, July 26: Rangers vs Middlesbrough – Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow (2pm)

Rangers vs Middlesbrough – Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow (2pm) July: Pre-season camp at St George’s Park, England

How can I watch Rangers’ pre-season matches 2025?

Rangers’ pre-season matches will be streamed live on the club’s own channel, Rangers TV.

You’ll also be able to follow the action with SunSport.

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How can I buy tickets for Rangers’ pre-season matches?

Tickets for the games can purchased directly from Rangers via the club website.

Which Rangers players will be featuring in the matches?

The Brugge clash will offer Gers fans the chance to see some new faces for the first time.

Lyall Cameron, Max Aarons and Joe Rothwell have all joined the Light Blues this summer.

A number of players will also be looking to prove themselves to the new manager.

When does Rangers’ competitive 2025/26 season begin?

Rangers’ first competitive match takes place IN BETWEEN their two friendly matches.

The Gers will take on Panathinaikos in the first leg of their Champions League second qualifying round tie at Ibrox on July 21.

A week later, they’ll head to Greece for the second leg.

Rangers will then travel to face Motherwell in their opening Scottish Premiership clash of the season on Saturday, August 2 with a 5.30pm kick-off.

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EFL Analysis has the latest on Sheffield Wednesday’s ongoing financial problems, with wages once again going unpaid in June.

The Owls are facing plenty of off-the-field problems ahead of the 2025/26 season getting underway.

Sheffield Wednesday have been hit with a double embargo amid failure to pay wages.

Manager Danny Rohl has told players he will leave the club this summer, further adding to the turmoil behind the scenes.

Sheffield Wednesday have been handed a worrying prediction by one financial expert as well, and right now, things do not seem to be improving.

Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images

Sheffield Wednesday players could terminate contracts

A number of Wednesday players could leave the club on free transfers now that their contracts have expired on June 30.

Meanwhile, via our transfer correspondent Graeme Bailey, we understand that Sheffield Wednesday wages once again went unpaid during the month of June.

EFL Analysis has learned that players went unpaid. We have spoken to players within the squad, who can’t be named, but confirmed no payment has been made.

We are told some are considering termination, whilst possible strike action could also be considered, EFL Analysis is told.

The ongoing financial problems come as the Owls are receiving interest regarding a potential takeover.

A possible sale of Sheffield Wednesday to Adam Shaw has been mooted in recent weeks.

Dejphon Chansiri commented on selling the Owls last week, confirming offers had been rejected.

He stated: “You will be aware that an initial offer from the consortium based in Florida, together with one member from the UK, was declined.

“A second offer was made, which was also declined; however, I was willing to negotiate to accelerate the process, despite my best intentions to conclude a deal.

“To avoid any misunderstanding, the first offer was submitted in US dollars and the second in UK pounds. The first offer was $40m plus limited future payments based upon promotion to the Premier League – not $65m as was said at the forum.

“The second offer was £40m plus limited future Premier League promotion payments – far from a guaranteed $75m which was reported in the second media interview.”

Sheffield Wednesday fans hit out at Chansiri for his comments regarding a potential sale.

Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Monday’s Club World Cup last-16 clash with Al-Hilal.

Unblemished in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Manchester City’s pursuit of global glory continues on Monday, when they face Al-Hilal in the last 16 of the competition.

The Sky Blues were the only team to end the group phase with a 100% record, taking nine points from a possible nine in clashes with Juventus, Al-Ain and Wydad AC in Group G.

Pep Guardiola’s merciless men slaughtered Juve 5-2 in their most recent battle to make absolutely sure of a first-placed finish, thus condemning Juventus to a daunting affair with Real Madrid next up.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man City’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of the last-16 battle with Al-Hilal, who wound up in second place in Group H behind Los Blancos.

Status: Out

Type of injury: Achilles

Possible return date: Unknown

Mateo Kovacic did not make the trip for the Club World Cup due to a serious Achilles problem, which he has now undergone surgery for, and the Croatian is not expected to return before the 2025-26 season gets underway.

Status: Out

Type of injury: Ankle

Possible return date: July 13 (TBD)

Claudio Echeverri sustained an ankle injury in training ahead of the win over Juventus, and Guardiola has confirmed that he faces between two and three weeks on the sidelines.

The South American youngster could therefore miss the remainder of the Club World Cup, but if he recovers well and Man City reach the July 13 final, there is a slim chance he could be involved.

MAN CITY SUSPENSION LIST

Possible return date: July 4 (vs. Inter Milan/Fluminense)

Young defender Rico Lewis will complete a three-game ban for his matchday one red card on Monday, meaning that he will be eligible to make his return against Inter Milan or Fluminense in the quarter-finals if City get that far.

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