Category Archives: Competitions

The unexpected stories behind the strangest Premier League nicknames

By 11v11 Site Editor , 14th May 2026 at 3:49 PM (11v11 blog)

Every football club has a nickname, and many are easy enough to work out. Some come from shirt colours, like Chelsea as ‘The Blues’, while others are just shortened names, like Wolves and Spurs, names that fans encounter everywhere from matchday programmes to football betting online. But dig a little deeper, and you will find nicknames with real historical stories behind them – ones you'd never guess from the badge or kit alone. Bournemouth – The Cherries There are two…

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World Cup 2026: FIFA showpiece will be a landmark tournament

By 11v11 Site Editor , 13th May 2026 at 1:46 PM (11v11 blog)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico – the first time three nations have staged the prestigious tournament. That is just one of several intriguing ‘firsts’ for what is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly anticipated editions in World Cup history. Read on as we look at some of the ways the World Cup will set new benchmarks this summer, starting with the lucrative betting industry. Betting sites braced for a surge…

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Preview: Chelsea vs Manchester City – stats, team news, line-ups

By 11v11 Site Editor , 13th May 2026 at 12:26 PM (11v11 blog)

Chelsea and Manchester City are preparing to lock horns in their first-ever FA Cup final meeting at Wembley Stadium on May 16. These two sides will hope to get their hands on the coveted trophy for different reasons. For Chelsea, this is a chance to end a miserable campaign on a high, as clinching silverware could lift the mood around the club heading into an all-important summer. It could also be their final shot at securing European football next season,…

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The best bets & tips for Champions League and Europa League

By 11v11 Site Editor , 12th May 2026 at 3:35 PM (11v11 blog)

Sports bettors will be in their element later this month as the three finals of UEFA’s club competitions are staged in the space of 11 days. English teams have reached the finals of three different European competitions in the same season for the first time, but only two of them are the bookmakers’ favourites to lift a trophy. Arsenal will have their work cut out against Paris-Saint-Germain in the Champions League, but it should be a different story elsewhere. Aston…

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The Most Successful World Cup Nations in History — Ahead of 2026

By 11v11 Site Editor , 12th May 2026 at 3:33 PM (11v11 blog)

The 23rd FIFA World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026, the first edition to be hosted across three nations (the United States, Mexico and Canada) and the first to feature 48 teams across 12 groups of four. In the 22 editions stretching back to Uruguay 1930, only eight countries have ever lifted the trophy. The honours list is one of football's most exclusive ledgers, and just one new name has joined it this century: Spain in 2010.…

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Crystal Palace & Rayo Vallecano Set for Historic UEFA Conference League Showdown

By 11v11 Site Editor , 09th May 2026 at 6:51 AM (11v11 blog)

UEFA Conference League glory is up for grabs as Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano are set to lock horns in the 2025/26 final on 27 May 2026. Palace will look to uphold the proud tradition of English clubs in this competition and become the third Premier League side to lift the trophy after West Ham United and Chelsea. Meanwhile, Vallecano will try to avenge Real Betis’ defeat in last season’s final and become the first La Liga team to secure…

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Europa League final preview: Aston Villa boss Emery seeks history against debutants Freiburg

By 11v11 Site Editor , 09th May 2026 at 6:50 AM (11v11 blog)

A battle for the heaviest piece of UEFA silverware takes place at Besiktas Park on 20 May 2026 as Freiburg and Aston Villa go head-to-head in the 2025/26 Europa League final. Weighing 15kg, this trophy would represent the first major European honour for the German side, as they gear up for their maiden appearance in a continental final. Meanwhile, no strangers to winning a top European competition, the Premier League giants return to a continental decider for the first time…

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PSG & Arsenal Set for Champions League Final Clash as History Beckons in Budapest

By 11v11 Site Editor , 07th May 2026 at 2:36 PM (11v11 blog)

Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal will clash in Budapest with European glory on the line as both sides bid to etch their names into Champions League history. The Puskas Arena will stage the 2025/26 final, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm BST on May 30. Looking to become the only team alongside Real Madrid to defend their Champions League crown, PSG proved their continental credentials in the semi-finals. Luis Enrique’s side squeezed past perennial Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate to…

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Promotion Joy & Relegation Heartbreak: How Championship, League One & League Two Were Decided

By 11v11 Site Editor , 03rd May 2026 at 12:34 PM (11v11 blog)

The Football League served up a thrilling finale on Saturday, packed with promotion celebrations, heartbreaking near misses, and relegation despair. Coventry City, Lincoln City and Bromley sealed silverware, several clubs booked their places in the post-season showdown, while others saw their Football League dreams shattered on a dramatic final day. Championship Automatic promotion In addition to Coventry City, who had secured a long-awaited return to the Premier League with a couple of games to spare, Ipswich Town earned automatic promotion…

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Chelsea vs Man City Preview: Guardiola Eyes FA Cup Glory as Blues Seek to Salvage Season

By 11v11 Site Editor , 01st May 2026 at 3:21 PM (11v11 blog)

Wembley Stadium is the venue as Chelsea and Manchester City go head-to-head in the 2025/26 FA Cup final on May 15. For the Blues, this is a chance to avoid a trophyless season and soften the blow of another dreadful Premier League campaign, given that they’re on the verge of finishing outside the top five. For the Cityzens, it’s an opportunity to win their first domestic cup double since the 2018/19 season after beating Arsenal in March’s League Cup showpiece…

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