Nicolas Garcia Hemme, La Liga’s head of strategy in North America, backed the Spanish top flight’s controversial Miami-based fixture for success, despite criticism over its scheduling. The executive admitted that the December game could ruffle some feathers, but claimed that it is a crucial way for Spanish football to differentiate itself in the U.S. Source…
The Premier League has used the international break to celebrate the incredible goalscoring exploits of Erling Haaland. Over the weekend, the league’s official website ran a feature asking fans to consider whether Haaland is the Premier League’s greatest ever goalscorer? This comes after the Norwegian’s blistering start to 2025-26 campaign which has seen him score…
La Liga president Javier Tebas has defended the decision to stage the Villarreal vs Barcelona clash in Miami in December, calling it a move driven by fans, clubs, and players. Amid criticism from Real Madrid and others, Tebas dismissed opposition, arguing global exposure is vital for Spanish football, while insisting the match preserves competition integrity…
LaLiga has confirmed that Villarreal’s home match against Barcelona will take place in Miami on December 20, marking the first time a top-flight Spanish league fixture will be played outside Spain. The announcement follows UEFA’s reluctant approval earlier this week, allowing LaLiga to realize a long-pursued plan. The match will be hosted at the 65,000-capacity…
La Liga announced plans for an unprecedented regular-season match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona on Dec. 20 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Pending final approval, the groundbreaking event would represent the first time a major European league stages an official match with points at stake outside its home country. Source link
Villarreal have unveiled plans to fly fans to Miami for their La Liga clash against Barcelona, offering free travel for supporters attending the December 20 fixture. CEO Fernando Roig Negueroles defended the controversial move, insisting the game is “about image and the future, not business,” as UEFA reluctantly approved Spain’s first-ever domestic match staged abroad….
Uefa said on Monday it had “reluctantly” approved the staging of a Spanish La Liga and an Italian Serie A match in the United States and Australia respectively, despite fan protests. “While it is regrettable to have to let these two games go ahead, this decision is exceptional and shall not be seen as setting…
By Andrew Chung and John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court kicks off its new nine-month term on Monday with major cases in store concerning presidential powers as Donald Trump probes the limits of his authority under the U.S. Constitution and federal law. The nine justices are scheduled to hear arguments in two cases…
Erling Haaland had never scored at the Gtech Stadium in the Premier League. The Manchester City striker ended that barren run with the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over Brentford on Sunday (5 Oct). It took just nine minutes for the prolific Norwegian to get on the scoresheet as he raced…
Estevao Willian struck in the fifth minute of stoppage time as Chelsea stunned Liverpool 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday (4 Oct). The late winner, Estevao’s first for the Blues, sent a jubilant Enzo Maresca sprinting down the touchline to join his players in celebration. And left Arne Slot to contemplate…