UEFA has reluctantly approved a historic proposal to stage a LaLiga match between Barcelona and Villarreal at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on December 20, 2025. The decision comes after extensive consultation and follows approvals from LaLiga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), with FIFA now responsible…

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Rangers Football Club confirmed the departure of head coach Russell Martin on Sunday following a disappointing run of results that left the club struggling in the Scottish Premiership. Chairman Andrew Cavenagh acknowledged responsibility for the appointment but emphasized that a "rigorous, thoughtful recruitment process" is underway to identify…

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Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny said he had to put his ego aside and take risks to adapt to Barcelona’s tactical system, which he admitted did not initially suit his style of play. “I knew when I took on this challenge that I didn’t fit in with Barcelona’s style,” Szczesny told reporters. “I knew I was the best backup option at the time, but I’m…

Chelsea defender Reece James has withdrawn from the England squad after sustaining an injury during Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League win over Liverpool, the Football Association said on Monday. James, who completed the full match, left the camp following medical assessment by England’s team doctors. The FA did not specify the nature or severity of…

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said defenders Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez are nearing returns from injury ahead of the Premier League trip to Liverpool on Oct. 19. Mazraoui, who has been sidelined with a thigh injury, missed United’s recent matches against Sunderland and Brentford. Amorim said the Moroccan full-back was…

UEFA has approved the Villarreal-Barcelona LaLiga fixture to be played in Miami, the organisation said on Monday, calling the decision exceptional and not a precedent for future matches. The European football governing body said it had accepted the request from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to stage the match, part of LaLiga’s…