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LaLiga has confirmed its plan for Barcelona’s league fixture against Villarreal to be played on Dec. 20 in Miami after UEFA cleared the way for the match to be moved to the United States earlier this week.LaLiga president Javier Tebas told ESPN’s Fernando Palomo at the World Soccer Summit on Wednesday in Miami that the plans are “practically finalized” for Villarreal and Barcelona to face each other at Hard Rock Stadium.The Spanish league must now submit an application to U.S. Soccer and Concacaf for final approval on playing the game in the U.S. FIFA will play no role in the…
Bank of England, the Royal Exchange and the statue of the Duke of Wellington in the City of London on 19th February 2025 in London, United Kingdom.Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty ImagesThe Bank of England on Wednesday warned that the risk of a “sharp market correction” has increased, noting that valuations appear stretched, particularly for artificial intelligence-focused tech firms. The central bank becomes the latest in a long list of banks and investors to weigh in on whether an AI bubble is forming as markets tick into the fourth quarter. Heightened geopolitical tensions, fragmented trade and financial markets and pressures…
Arsenal are in ongoing discussions about how they can improve the Emirates Stadium – including a potential expansion. The Telegraph reported on Tuesday that the club are making “detailed plans” that could include increasing the capacity to 70,000 with a potential stay at Wembley while the work is carried out. Talk of a decision on any redevelopment is premature, Sky Sports News understands, and Islington Council insists no formal discussions are taking place.But, for over a year, the club have been exploring how to increase their attendances beyond the current maximum of 60,700 as part of a general desire to constantly…
Watford have sacked head coach Paulo Pezzolano after just five months in charge and replaced him with former boss Javi Gracia.Crunch talks were being held on Tuesday and the club hierarchy have now parted ways with Pezzolano, who becomes the 12th manager Watford have sacked in just five years. Gracia, who was previously in charge for 66 games at Watford between January 2018 and September 2019, was the number one target to replace Pezzolano and has now agreed to return to Vicarage Road. Image: Javi Gracia returns for a second spell at Vicarage Road On Gracia’s return, chairman and chief…
England captain Harry Kane is a major doubt to face Wales on Thursday. Kane is struggling with a knock to his ankle and is not training with Thomas Tuchel’s squad on Wednesday. The Bayern Munich striker is following his own routine indoors along with Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jarell Quansah. Monterosa This content is provided by Monterosa, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable Monterosa cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change…
Bill ConnellyCloseBill ConnellyESPN Staff WriterBill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019.Tom HamiltonCloseTom HamiltonSenior Writer• Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018Oct 8, 2025, 07:15 AM ETGathered around the TV at Jamie Vardy’s house in Melton Mowbray, all Christian Fuchs and his teammates could do was watch.It was May 2016, and after 36 matches, Leicester City’s unlikely heroes were finally admitting to themselves they might achieve the unthinkable:…
James TylerOct 8, 2025, 07:15 AM ETCloseJames Tyler is an ESPN editor for soccer.A decade ago, Leicester City were about to become the most improbable Premier League title winners of all time. Led by inimitable manager Claudio Ranieri, the Foxes ultimately sealed the trophy with weeks to spare, finishing 10 points clear of second-place Arsenal.Leicester’s remarkable achievement will live on, but what became of the players who made it possible? From stars Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez to role players such as Shinji Okazaki and Jeffrey Schlupp, here’s where each of that team’s key contributors is today.Goalkeeper: KASPER SCHMEICHELAge: 38Leicester…
Rangers are set to hold talks with Steven Gerrard this week about a potential return to Ibrox. The club’s American owners are believed to be leading the search for Russell Martin’s successor and Gerrard is one they are particularly keen on.Sky Sports News revealed yesterday that Gerrard is open to discussions and those have now been scheduled to take place before the weekend.It will not be a straightforward conversation, however, despite the Liverpool and England great being out of work. They were unable to agree a deal in the summer before Martin was appointed boss. Gerrard, who won the Scottish…
What has been unfolding in the Gaza Strip for nearly two years is not merely a humanitarian disaster; it is a political crime with profound historical and geopolitical consequences. It has exposed the weaknesses of international rhetoric on human rights, peace and security, as such talk has done nothing to halt Israel’s ongoing massacres, nor to curb its policies aimed at forcibly displacing Palestinians from Gaza – now one of the world’s largest open-air cemeteries. Yet the genocide has also awakened free consciences around the globe, inspiring a collective defence of humanity, justice and the right of all peoples to…
Published 45 minutes ago By Chris ShawOn the 10th anniversary of Jürgen Klopp becoming Liverpool FC manager, look back at 10 of our favourite videos featuring the former boss.A spell in the Reds dugout that would go on to last nine years and involve seven major honours – including the Champions League and Premier League – began back on October 8, 2015.There were iconic moments on the pitch, special occasions off it, and Klopp’s infectious personality running through both.Relive some of the best in our selection of clips well worth rewatching from his reign below…The Reds’ greatest comebacks under Klopp…You…