The Google Doodle is celebrating the start of the English Premier League season 2025-2026, which is one of the highest-level professional football leagues in England. World-class players from around the world participate in this league, which includes 20 of the most prestigious and competitive football clubs.
Each club will play a total of 38 games throughout the season, in race to clinch points to stay a top the game in the season. The season will feature Mohamed Salah-led defending champions Liverpool playing against Bournemouth in the opening game at Anfield Stadium.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City have made significant investments ahead of what's expected to be a three-team title race. Tottenham rope-in new coach Son Heung-Min.
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Lesser-known fact: Did you know that the very first Doodle was launched as an out-of-office message of shorts when company founders Larry and Sergey went on vacation?
Meanwhile, earlier on Friday, Google Doodle celebrated India's 79th Independence Day with an attractive digital Doodle blinking and telling stories of the country's rich culture, pride, artistic heritage, and milestones in science, sports, and cinema.
From Jaipur's Blue Pottery and Goa's Azulejo tiles to Tamil Nadu's Athangudi and Agra's inlay tiles, each design reflects the craftsmanship and beauty of Indian artistry.