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With the European football season now wrapped up, festival season is officially underway — that magical time of year when the soundtrack shifts from stadium chants to live music anthems, and fans around the world gather to see their favorite artists perform at iconic festivals.

And few festivals are bigger — or more beloved — than Glastonbury. This year, the legendary British mud-fest has teamed up with adidas to keep football in the frame with the release of a stunning, limited-edition Glastonbury-themed football shirt.

The shirt reimagines adidas’ classic 1980s ‘Ipswich’ template — most famously worn by the Netherlands at Euro ‘88 — and features a striking triangular graphic across the front as a tribute to the Pyramid Stage, filled with colours inspired by Glastonbury’s iconic Ribbon Tower.

Signature adidas three stripes run down the sleeves, while a monochrome v-neck collar, the adidas Trefoil, and a Glastonbury crest reimagined as a football badge complete the retro-inspired look.

The shirt is available now via the Glastonbury online store, adidas LDN, adidas Carnaby Street, and select retail partners.

Customisation will be offered at adidas LDN and through a special collaboration with Oxfam at their shop in The Park during the festival. At least £10 from every shirt sold, along with all proceeds from personalisation, will go directly to support Oxfam’s charitable work.

Whether you’re dancing in the fields at Worthy Farm or tuning in from your sofa, this shirt is the perfect crossover of music and football culture — and a true collector’s item.

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Real Madrid wrapped up their 2024/25 campaign with a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad on May 24, bringing an end to a season that – while not especially historic for the club – was certainly a long one for Jude Bellingham, who played 51 matches across all competitions.

Since the final whistle, the England international has been enjoying some well-earned downtime, traveling outside the Spanish capital and making the most of his summer break.

As seen in a series of Instagram photos, Bellingham jetted off to Ibiza, where he kicked things off at the iconic Ocean Beach Club alongside his brother Jobe – fresh off earning promotion to the Premier League with Sunderland – and a group of close friends.

While on the island, the Bellingham brothers also visited [UNVRS], the world’s first “hyperclub,” where Jude crossed paths with Hollywood royalty: Will Smith. The pair posed for photos together, which were later shared to their respective Instagram accounts. Smith captioned his post: “Last night in the UNVRS.”

The midfielder also watched DJ Calvin Harris perform at the famous open-air venue Ushuaïa Ibiza and took some time to relax on a boat before heading to Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix.

At the F1 event, Bellingham was spotted signing autographs and posing next to a Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team car. Unfortunately for the team, his appearance didn’t bring much luck – George Russell finished fourth, and Kimi Antonelli retired due to a power failure. The race was ultimately won by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.

After that result, Mercedes might think twice before handing Bellingham a paddock pass next year.

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For the past decade, the UEFA Champions League final has kicked off not just with footballing fireworks, but musical ones too. In a tradition that increasingly mirrors the Super Bowl halftime show, each year UEFA invites a globally recognised artist or band to perform just before the biggest club match in world football.

In previous years, the likes of Alicia Keys, Imagine Dragons, Black Eyed Peas, and Lenny Kravitz have taken the stage. This time around, it was Linkin Park’s turn to shine.

Fronted by founding member Mike Shinoda and vocalist Emily Armstrong — who stepped in following Chester Bennington’s tragic passing in 2017 — the group delivered a dramatic four-song medley at the Allianz Arena. Their set included “The Emptiness Machine,” “In the End,” “Numb,” and “Heavy Is The Crown.”

Complete with pyrotechnics, moody visuals, and a massive standing ovation, it looked like the nu-metal legends had hit all the right notes with the crowd.

But while Linkin Park tried so hard and got so far, in the end, it still wasn’t enough for Marco van Basten.

The Dutch football legend didn’t hold back in his brutal review of the pre-match show, tellingZiggo Sport: “The Linkin Park performance was garbage — absolutely garbage. It’s a disgrace that UEFA allows this.”

Though he name-checked the band, Van Basten’s frustration was clearly aimed more at the concept than the performers themselves. The former Ballon d’Or winner argued that the spectacle distracts players right before kickoff, at a time when they should be focused and warming up on the pitch.

“I find it absolutely idiotic,” he added, slamming the whole production as “worthless — totally worthless.”

Clearly, for Van Basten, the pre-match show feels like one step closer to ruining the beautiful game.

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Before every Formula One race, celebrities and VIPs from around the world are invited onto the grid in the moments leading up to lights out – a time-honoured tradition that’s become a key part of race day spectacle.

But with that privilege comes one unwritten (but sacred) rule: if you’re on the grid, you’re expected to speak to reporters when approached.

Not everyone follows that rule – and Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka was the latest to unintentionally step out of line.

Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, Saka was spotted on the grid alongside England teammates Eberechi Eze and Trevoh Chalobah when Sky Sports F1 presenter Simon Lazenby approached him with a simple question: “Who are you supporting today?”

Saka’s response? “Not much to say.” Lazenby quickly moved on.

But standing nearby was 2016 F1 World Champion Nico Rosberg, who appeared less than impressed by Saka’s reluctance to engage.

“That was not very friendly,” Rosberg said, before turning his attention to Newcastle defender Dan Burn, who proved much more talkative.

It’s a good thing Saka didn’t snub Martin Brundle, who usually leads the grid walk and is well known for his witty comebacks. Just ask Pep Guardiola, who gave Brundle the cold shoulder at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, saying he’d already spoken to Sky twice that day.

As security gently escorted Brundle away, he quipped: “It’s okay. I’ve been thrown out of better places than this.”

Classic Brundle – and a reminder that if you’re going to stroll the grid, you better be ready for the mic.

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Raheem Sterling spent the 2024–25 season on loan at Arsenal, hoping to resurrect his career after being deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea.

But the 30-year-old managed just one goal in 28 appearances across all competitions and failed to establish himself as a regular in Arsenal’s team.

To complicate matters further, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has already confirmed Sterling is not part of his future squad at Stamford Bridge, leaving the Englishman in limbo heading into the summer.

But while things remain unclear for the 82-cap England international, there’s already a new Sterling making strides in north London. Raheem’s eight-year-old son, Thiago, has officially joined Arsenal’s prestigious Hale End academy, signing with the Under-9 side and taking his first big step in the world of football.

Sterling’s partner, Paige Milian, shared the news in a touching Instagram post, celebrating her son’s achievement with photos of Thiago holding up an Arsenal shirt and signing his contract with both parents proudly by his side.

“Beyond proud of my firstborn son Thiago for signing with @officialarsenalacademy U9’s,” she wrote. “The growth, dedication, and hard work you’ve shown over the past year have been incredible to watch; you’ve earned this,” he added. “This is just the beginning, so keep your feet on the ground, stay humble, and keep grinding, the journey doesn’t stop here.”

For now, Sterling’s own career may be at a crossroads — but his son’s journey at Arsenal is just getting started.

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