Donald Trump and G7 leaders damage soccer fields with helicopters, forcing Brighton to change pre-season plans

Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion was forced to relocate its pre-season training camp from Evian-les-Bains, France, to Austria after soccer pitches were damaged by helicopters used by world leaders attending the 52nd G7 Summit in June 2026. Among the leaders who landed on the fields were former U.S. President Donald Trump, former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and French President Emmanuel Macron. The turf did not recover in time for Brighton's scheduled use. The club reviewed the pitches and decided to move their European camp to Austria. Brighton's 2026/27 Premier League season begins on August 23 against Aston Villa.

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