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Main Part: Teams Gear Up for 2023/24 Season
Teams around the world are eagerly preparing for the upcoming 2023/24 season in hopes of clinching prestigious silverware. Topping the list of teams to beat is Manchester City, who secured an unprecedented treble last season, including their first-ever Champions League title, under the guidance of manager Pep Guardiola. Premier League rivals Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool are determined to give City a tough fight this season.
Amidst the preparations, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) find themselves facing uncertainty with the future of star player Kylian Mbappe still in question. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will be relying on their latest signing, Jude Bellingham, to help them regain their standing at the pinnacle of European football.
The summer 2023 preseason schedule promises thrilling matchups between some of the biggest teams in the world. The most highly anticipated friendly, if not the biggest, will be the clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona on July 29. Both Spanish giants are currently touring the United States alongside other prestigious clubs like Manchester United, AC Milan, and Juventus.
In Asia, Liverpool and Bayern Munich will be embarking on tours, and their paths will cross as they face each other in Singapore. Relegated Leicester City and Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham will also participate in the Festival of Football in Singapore.
Arsenal has an exciting lineup of friendlies this year, including a showcase against the Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Stars, followed by a match against Monaco in the Emirates Cup in early August.
International Club Friendlies – Fixtures and Results
Here are some of the notable international club friendlies scheduled:
Monday, July 10
– Boreham Wood 1-4 West Ham at Meadow Park
Tuesday, July 11
– Barnet 1-0 Crystal Palace at The Hive
Wednesday, July 12
– Manchester United vs Leeds at Ullevaal Stadion
– Boreham Wood vs Brentford at Meadow Park
Thursday, July 13
– FC Nurnberg vs Arsenal at Max Morlock-Stadion
– Bournemouth vs Hibernian at Marbella Football Centre
Friday, July 14
– Nyon vs Everton –
Saturday, July 15
– West Ham vs Perth Glory at Optus Stadium
– Gateshead vs Newcastle at International Stadium
– Walsall vs Aston Villa at Bescot Stadium
– Notts County vs Nottingham Forest at Meadow Lane
…and many more fixtures to look forward to in the summer preseason schedule.
Conclusion
As teams gear up for the 2023/24 season, the intensity and anticipation are at an all-time high. Manchester City will be the team to beat after their historic treble-winning season, but Premier League rivals Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool won’t go down without a fight. PSG’s summer will be filled with uncertainties surrounding Kylian Mbappe, while Real Madrid hopes that Jude Bellingham’s arrival can propel them back to the summit of European football. With thrilling international club friendlies lined up, football enthusiasts can look forward to an action-packed preseason.
