Crystal Palace

When the World Cup ends, regardless of who wins, we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new Premier League season.

We're already working on some exciting new things for 2026-27.

As well as all the fallout and reaction to the tournament, we'll quickly shift back towards club football, with pre-season coverage and all the latest transfer gossip and stories.

BBC Sport and teams across BBC Nations and Regions cover all 20 Premier League sides and we have dedicated club reporters, who will be travelling to bring you behind-the-scenes insights from pre-season tours.

We'll also have live pages for selected pre-season matches, as well as in-depth features and storytelling, giving you the latest updates before the new campaign.

Once the World Cup ends, some of the standout players will be hot property in the transfer market, with top clubs chasing their signatures.

Our reporters, including senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel, will be breaking the big transfer stories on our website and app.

We'll also have our daily transfer gossip column, wrapping up all the rumours from across the football world.

For fans of World Cup Predictor, a new weekly game will be launching immediately after the tournament, with five fixtures a week to predict the outcomes of. You'll be able to build up your streaks and share your results with friends and family.

Our quizzes will also continue to be available to play so you can test your knowledge of the beautiful game.

Our new Shorts tab in the BBC Sport app will be the home of sport videos with content throughout the week from your club, including explainers, pundit analysis, interviews and behind-the-scenes content. We'll also be starting to include more reaction from fans so you can see the latest hot takes and debate the biggest talking points from your club.

Live pages are going to get bigger and better with more interactive elements, more conversation and improved functionality. They'll have BBC Radio 5 Live audio commentaries for the Premier League and Champions League, as well as live video for FA Cup.

Remember, the best way to get all of this content is to download the BBC Sport app and follow your favourite teams and sports using the My Sport tab.

Once you've set this up, you'll have quick access to those pages at the top of your Home tab and we'll be able to serve you better, more personalised, experiences in future.

And when following your Premier League team, from the start of the 2026-27 season you'll also get Live Notifications, which give you score updates directly on your phone's lock screen during a match.

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We asked for your views on which players you're most excited to see in action during pre-season.

Here are some of your comments:

Robert: I'm looking forward to seeing fringe players previously out on loan, such as Danny Imray, David Ozoh and Matheus Franca, to see how they've progressed and if they may become genuine first-team squad options.

Al: Ozoh and Cheick Doucoure for me. We have missed Doucoure and Ozoh is a dynamic player in the making who we cannot afford to let go. Hopefully Pierre Sage will see his potential too.

Hector: I'm going to the Bromley away game and would love to see how we set up under Sage. It will be a first glimpse of how we are going to play throughout the season. I would also love to see some youth given a chance - Romain Esse, George King and Joel Drakes-Thomas.

John: Danny Imray after very positive loan moves.

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Pre-season is just around the corner and the Premier League returns in less than 50 days.

Here is Crystal Palace's pre-season schedule - with kick-off times in BST.

• 18 July v Swindon (H - behind closed doors) - 12:30

• 25 July v Bromley (A) - 15:00

• 28 July v Lens (45-minute match, Como Cup) - 18:00

• 28 July v Famalicao (45-minute match, Como Cup) -19:30

• 31 July or 1 August v TBC (90-minute match at Como Cup) - TBC

• 15 August v Freiburg (A) - 13:00

Which players, including young prospects from the academy, are you most looking forward to seeing in action?

Let us know here

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Plenty of players have made names for themselves at this World Cup, from goalkeepers like Cape Verde's Vozinha and Paraguay's Orlando Gill to New Zealand midfielder Elijah Just.

But though they might not have been familiar to fans, the extent of modern scouting means clubs all over the world will already have known about many of them – so how have their heroics at the tournament affected their standing in the game, and their value in the transfer market?

More than the Score's Mani Djazmi is joined Ben Littlemore from Transfermarkt, one of the world's foremost football databases. Lutz Pfannenstiel, sporting director at Aberdeen, also shares his footballing knowledge in today's episode.

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Crystal Palace and Fulham might move for Southampton's Northern Ireland midfielder Shea Charles, 22, after Leeds failed with two offers. (Sky Sports, external)

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New Crystal Palace signing Oscar Mingueza says it is "an honour" to join the Eagles after his free transfer from Celta Vigo was confirmed.

The 27-year-old Spain international defender has signed a four-year deal and becomes new boss Pierre Sage's first signing.

"I'm really excited to be here," Mingueza told club media. "I can't wait to see you at Selhurst Park."

Mingueza is a versatile defender who can play across the back four and has clocked up 173 La Liga appearances, first for his boyhood club Barcelona and then for Celta Vigo since 2022.

He has also made four appearances for Spain, including starting the 2025 Nations League final against Portugal.

"We are delighted to welcome a player of Oscar's quality and character to the club," said Palace chairman Steve Parish.

"His track record speaks for itself, with experience at the highest level for both club and country. We believe he will be a fantastic fit for Crystal Palace."

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Daichi Kamada has signed a new contract with Crystal Palace until the summer of 2027.

The 29-year-old midfielder has been with Palace for the past two years, making 89 appearances for the club and playing a key role in their FA Cup and Uefa Conference League triumphs.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish said: "This is fantastic news for Crystal Palace. Over the last two years Daichi has made a great impact in the centre of midfield, as well as becoming a fans' favourite on and off the pitch.

"I am delighted that he has turned down the many options he had to extend his stay in South London.

"Daichi will now have a well-earned break after his excellent World Cup and join us later in pre-season as we enter a busy Premier League and European season."

Kamada added: "Thanks for everything. We will get another trophy.

"I will give my all, I promise you. See you soon."

Nick Godwin
BBC Radio London reporter

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Oliver Glasner is a very interesting guy. He comes across really well, speaks really well. As a journalist, I always found that he engaged with questions brilliantly and was full of insight.

He's a really interesting football person and the impact he has had at Palace in recent years really cannot be put into words - a breath-taking journey. This latest development makes him an even more fascinating figure I think.

When we read this news he was joining Forest, I was pretty flabbergasted to be honest with you. When he left , there was this real sense he had done what he needed to do at a club of that size in the Premier League and he was casting his eye further afield. There was talk of AC Milan and Liverpool. For him to appear at of all clubs, Nottingham Forest, it made my jaw hit the floor I have to say.

If you look at the players he had to sell at Palace, they are some of the outstanding figures at the World Cup. To have a club that would give him the resources to keep his best players and buy new ones, I would imagine it will be quite appealing to him.

I would imagine given this latest chapter in the Forest-Palace tale, the kind of rancour we have seen in games between these clubs in recent years is only going to continue in the new season.

• Listen to Nick on BBC Radio Nottingham

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We're now well into the knockout rounds of the biggest World Cup ever and we want to know who has grabbed your attention - especially with the summer transfer window open since 15 June.

Which player has raised your eyebrows? Who has exceeded your expectations? Has there been a player you had no knowledge of consistently impress you?

Ultimately, who would you realistically like to see lining up for your team in the Premier League next season?

This is your opportunity to show off your talent-spotting skills - the floor (pitch) is yours...

Tell us the players you want, with your reasoning, here

Enjoy the World Cup across BBC Sport

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From live TV coverage to highlights, analysis and reaction, our dedicated team will ensure you don't miss a kick of the biggest World Cup yet.

And there's more - the BBC has launched live match updates so you can see the score directly on your lock screen through the full 90 minutes and beyond.

This means you can keep track of every game wherever you are - whether you're on the move, at work, or away from a TV. With live match updates on your lock screen, the score is always just a glance away.

This feature will also extend into the 2026-27 Premier League season, so you're never out of the loop.

• Simple steps to set up live lock screen match updates from the World Cup

• How to get Premier League score updates

A new predictor game has been introduced to cover this year's World Cup, allowing users to pick what they think will be the result from every match.

The game also features streaks, so make sure to check in each day and make your predictions.

• Play World Cup Predictor here (UK users only)

Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? How about a full-pitch tactical view? Or even see the match through the eyes of a player?

Well, now you can with Fifa World Cup 3D Experience, which is a UK-first that is only available on BBC Sport.

The interactive game experience gives viewers more choice to explore the match both in real time, highlights and full-match replays.

• Head here to get started

Finally, here are some more handy links:

• How to follow the World Cup across the BBC

• All the highlights and best video

• Beat the time difference and catch up on everything without any spoilers

• Take a dive into each of the 48 squads here

• Play our World Cup quizzes

Alex Howell
Football reporter

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"Legacy ruined", "stunned" and a "soap opera".

These are just some of the thoughts on social media from Crystal Palace fans reacting to the news that the club's greatest ever manager, Oliver Glasner, is set to join newly adopted rivals Nottingham Forest.

Glasner left the Eagles once his contract expired after a historic two and half seasons at the south London club in which he led them to FA Cup glory, into Europe for the first time in the club's history, won the Community Shield, and finished that first campaign in Europe by winning the Conference League.

The Austrian was serenaded out of Selhurst Park on the final day of the Premier League season, with the three trophies he won during his time in charge the lasting reminder of the great things he achieved at the club.

Glasner's passion is what endeared him to the fans and, despite the rocky periods, there were still those occasions when his name was sung.

His man-management also kept the players engaged and midfielder Adam Wharton said "he has got to be one of the best managers Crystal Palace have ever had".

And when Glasner announced his departure, no supporter would begrudge the manager who had changed the trajectory of the club a lucrative move.

Glasner had been linked to some of the top jobs in football and could even joke with chairman Steve Parish in his final speech on the Selhurst Park pitch saying: "Now I'm leaving, I don't have to agree with the chairman."

But, with a number of the traditional big jobs not available, Glasner's options seemed to be limited and Forest made contact with him earlier this summer.

Palace did hold discussions with Glasner about extending his time at Selhurst Park, but an agreement could not be reached and now he is set to become Forest's fifth manager in less than 12 months.

Most supporters would not mind where the Austrian ended up, but going to a club which could be perceived to have actively damaged the work he was doing at the Eagles will leave some scratching their head.

Read more about the possible fallout from Glasner's Forest move

Alex Pewter
Fan writer

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With managers in football, it's often a case of "the King is dead, long live the King" as you trade one man at the helm for another. In this instance, Crystal Palace fans are shocked to find that the old King is very much alive, and to complete the questionable analogy, has popped up at a rival castle.

With Oliver Glasner set to be the latest in the succession of Nottingham Forest managers, the reaction from Palace fans has skewed negative, to say the least. Fundamentally, it is because people care deeply. When they are indifferent to exiting coaches or players, they are unlikely to be troubled by their next destination.

Forest as Glasner's next club does carry more of an edge, and it's not because Palace fans have any particular aversion to Morgan Gibbs-White or Chris Wood. It's centred entirely around their club's owner, his links and transfer dealings with former-Palace investor John Textor and the Uefa melodrama last season that saw the club demoted to the Conference League - even if that worked out fine in May.

On a personal level, I am happy to separate the most successful manager in Palace's history from whatever he does next. For some, there is likely to be anger or disappointment, which hopefully time will heal, as it often does.

Recent history suggests that, despite any fractious dealings he may have had with Steve Parish, Evangelos Marinakis is unlikely to be quite as forgiving of runs of poor form or press conference outbursts.

Forest, as they have in repeated seasons, are likely to outspend Palace. Perhaps they will be able to outperform them in the league next year, but for those who are believers in Glasner's ability as a manager, Forest does seem more of a lateral move than the next step up in his career.

After all, it is more palatable to wave goodbye to players of the calibre of Marc Guehi or Michael Olise when they are ascending to the top of the game. It is the same with managers.

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Senegal lost 3-2 to Belgium on Wednesday, as the African side were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup.

Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr scored his fourth goal of the tournament making it the joint-most by an African player in a single edition of the competition - along with Roger Milla in 1990.

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We asked for your views on ex-Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner being set to succeed Vitor Pereira at Nottingham Forest.

Here are some of your comments:

Bob: I think it's really sad. How on earth can you join a club which is on par with Crystal Palace? I can understand leaving for another top European top club, but Forest? I think I've lost all respect for him.

Kelly: I cannot believe this man has gone to Forest. All the mouth when they stole our Europa League spot and he's ended up there. Disgusting and to the Palace faithful, ultimate betrayal. Hope you get relegated.

Dan: This is arguably the one thing that could have hurt his legacy at Palace. Really disappointed if he goes to Forest, especially given everything that has happened over the past calendar year. I hope he relegates them as a goodwill gesture.

Joe: If this happens it would be extremely disappointing. From super hero to super villain.

Bill: Strange choice really. While not bigging Palace up too much, form-wise in the Premier League, we're on a par with Forest. So it would seem a sideways step to me.

John: Let down badly! Glasner was a Palace hero. What on earth is he thinking going to them after the off field antics of last season?

Paul: Why anyone would want to become a club's fifth manager in 12 months is beyond me? The financial package must be unbelievable. Marinakis will not give Glasner the time, scope or understanding he enjoyed at Palace.

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Vitor Pereira is poised to leave Nottingham Forest with the club ready to appoint former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as his successor.

BBC Sport understands a deal to appoint the Austrian is virtually done with just the formalities left to complete.

Contact with Glasner, who left the role as Palace manager at the end of last season, was first initiated earlier this summer.

How would you feel about Glasner joining Forest?

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Mohamed Moallim
BBC Sport journalist

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Crystal Palace and Sunderland are the Premier League clubs with the most goals scored by their players at the World Cup after the group stage, highlighting the remarkable depth of international talent now spread throughout England's top flight.

Players from both clubs have combined to score seven goals in North America, placing them ahead of established heavyweights Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United.

Across world football, only Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain's representatives have scored more goals during the tournament so far.

Palace's seven-goal haul has been shared between three players. Ismaila Sarr has struck three times for Senegal, while Daichi Kamada and Daniel Munoz have scored twice for Japan and Colombia respectively.

The tally underlines Palace's growing international pedigree after successive landmark campaigns. The Eagles lifted the FA Cup in 2024-25 - the first major trophy in the club's history - before following it with Conference League success a year later.

New head coach Pierre Sage now inherits a squad whose influence has extended well beyond Selhurst Park.

Premier League clubs (2025-26 season) ranked by World Cup goals:

7: Crystal Palace, Sunderland

5: Arsenal, Manchester United, Newcastle United

4: Liverpool, Manchester City

3: Wolves

2: Brighton, West Ham

1: Aston Villa, Everton, Tottenham

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