64 friendly matches in 15 countries in 26 days - England's teams are busy in the pre-season.

 64 friendly matches in 15 countries in 26 days - England's teams are busy in the pre-season.

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The 2022-23 season of European football came to an end in the second week of June. The 2023-24 season will start in August, but there will be no rest for the teams in the interim two months. Big clubs, which have grown significantly over the past few seasons in terms of preparation, revenue, and branding, will play multiple matches during this period.

Manchester United, for instance, will play six preseason matches in various cities around the world. They will play three friendly matches within a distance of nearly 20,000 miles for the Tottenham Hotspur Trophy. According to British tabloid 'The Sun,' Premier League clubs will play a total of 64 preseason matches in 26 days. All the teams together will cover a total distance of 170,758 miles, equivalent to circling the Earth seven times. Now let's see who the big European clubs will face, when, and where during the preseason.

Manchester City

The reigning Champions League winner, Manchester City, will embark on an Asia tour during the preseason. They will play in South Korea and on the grounds of Japan. Specifically, they will face Yokohama on July 23 and Bayern Munich on July 26 on Japanese soil. Later, on July 30, they will play Atletico Madrid in Seoul, South Korea.

Manchester United

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Erik ten Hag's team will travel to three countries. First, they will visit Scotland. Then, they will head to the United States. As a Premier League team that finished third and secured a place in the Champions League, Manchester United will play against Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund during the preseason. Their first match against Leeds United is scheduled for July 12 in the Premier League.

After playing in Scotland, Manchester United will head to the United States. They will face Arsenal on July 22, Real Madrid in Houston on July 26, and Borussia Dortmund in Las Vegas on July 30. After returning, they will play against Athletic Club in Dublin on August 6.

Newcastle United

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After 2003, Newcastle United returns to the Champions League once again. The club, owned by Saudi Arabia, will participate in the tournament in the United States. The team's preseason opponents include Gateshead FC (July 15), Rangers (July 18), Aston Villa (July 23), Chelsea (July 26), and Brighton (July 28). The last three matches will take place on American soil.

Arsenal

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Arsenal couldn't secure the league title despite being close to the top of the league table for almost half the season. However, they aim to make a bigger leap and satisfy their ambitions in the upcoming season. Arsenal's preseason matches include teams from the United States, Germany, and England. Their opponents are Barcelona and a team similar to Manchester United. The matches are scheduled as follows: Neuremburg (July 13), MLS All-Stars (July 20), Manchester United (July 22), Barcelona (July 26), and Monaco (August 2).

Liverpool

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Liverpool has seen the arrival of familiar faces like Roberto Firmino and young talent like Alexis MacAllister. They want to leave behind a forgettable season and start anew. Jurgen Klopp's team will travel to Germany and Singapore in the preseason. Liverpool's preseason matches are against Carlisle (July 19), Groothaar (July 24), Leicester City (July 31), and Bayern Munich (August 3).

Tottenham

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Having finished eighth in the Premier League, Tottenham does not have any European competitions to participate in the upcoming season. The team welcomes a new coach, Unge Posseggalu. In the preseason, Tottenham will play three matches, combining Thailand and Australia. Their opponents will be West Ham (July 18), Leicester City (July 23), and AS Roma (July 26).

Chelsea

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In the previous season, Chelsea's ownership was joined by American businessman Todd Boehly and his associates. In the upcoming preseason, Chelsea will play all their matches in the United States. The opponents for the matches are Rexham (July 19), Brighton (July 22), Newcastle United (July 26), Fulham (July 30), and Borussia Dortmund (August 2).

Real Madrid

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Carlo Ancelotti is moving to Real Madrid for another season, but there have been several changes in the team. Players like Karim Benzema have left, while talents like Jude Bellingham have joined the squad. In the preseason, Real Madrid will play against several rivals, including AC Milan (July 23), Manchester United (July 26), Barcelona (July 29), and Juventus (August 2). All the matches will take place in the United States.

Barcelona

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Similar to Real Madrid, Barcelona's preseason camp will also be in the United States. The club, the winner of La Liga, will face Juventus (July 22), Arsenal (July 26), Real Madrid (July 29), and AC Milan (August 1) in preparation for the upcoming season.

Bayern Munich

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In the last moments of the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich emerged victorious. In the Champions League, they reached the final eight. The German powerhouse is now preparing for the new season in Asia. They will play against Manchester City on July 26 in Japan, against Kawasaki Frontale on July 29, and against Liverpool on August 2 in Singapore.

Borussia Dortmund

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German club Borussia Dortmund will play six friendly matches, including one in the United States, in their preseason. The opponents for Dortmund in the preseason are Westfalia Rhine (July 12), FC Rot-Weiss Erfurt (July 22), SD Loyal (July 28), Manchester United (July 31), Chelsea (August 3), and Ajax (August 6).

Juventus

Juventus

Italian team Juventus will play their matches in the United States. Matches in their preseason include Barcelona (July 22), AC Milan (July 27), and Real Madrid (August 2), led by manager Massimiliano Allegri.

Inter Milan

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Inter Milan, who played in the Champions League final, will play two matches in the preseason. One match will be against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nasr. The match will be held on July 27 in Japan. On August 1, in the same country, Inter Milan will face PSG's Kylian Mbappe.

PSG

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Qatari-owned PSG will play two matches in Japan. On July 25, they will compete against Ronaldo's Al Nasr at the Yanmar Stadium, and on August 1, they will face Inter Milan at the New Japan Stadium.