-
)
Bundesl
12 Dec 21:30
)
UnionBerli
)
RBLeipzig
- - -
)
Serie A
12 Dec 21:45
)
Lecce
)
Pisa
- - -
)
Ligue 1
12 Dec 21:45
)
Angers
)
Nantes
- - -
)
LaLiga
12 Dec 22:00
)
RealSocied
)
Girona
- - -
LaLiga
13 Dec 15:00
)
AtleticoMa
)
Valencia
- - -
Serie A
13 Dec 16:00
)
Torino
)
Cremonese
- - -
Bundesl
13 Dec 16:30
)
BorussiaMo
)
Wolfsburg
- - -
Bundesl
13 Dec 16:30
)
EintrachtF
)
Augsburg
- - -
Bundesl
13 Dec 16:30
)
St.Pauli
)
FCHeidenhe
- - -
Bundesl
13 Dec 16:30
)
Hoffenheim
)
HamburgerS
- - -
)
Premier
13 Dec 17:00
)
Liverpool
)
Brighton&a
- - -
Premier
13 Dec 17:00
)
Chelsea
)
Everton
- - -
LaLiga
13 Dec 17:15
)
Mallorca
)
Elche
- - -
Ligue 1
13 Dec 18:00
)
Rennes
)
Brest
- - -
Serie A
13 Dec 19:00
)
ParmaCalci
)
Lazio
- - -
Bundesl
13 Dec 19:30
)
BayerLever
)
FCKoeln
- - -
Premier
13 Dec 19:30
)
Burnley
)
Fulham
- - -
LaLiga
13 Dec 19:30
)
Barcelona
)
Osasuna
- - -
Ligue 1
13 Dec 20:00
)
Metz
)
ParisSaint
- - -
Serie A
13 Dec 21:45
)
Atalanta
)
Cagliari
- -
DAVID BECKHAM'S DREAM: INTER MIAMI COMPLETES ASCENT, WINS FIRST MLS CUP
David Beckham's dream is realised as Miami wins the MLS Cup. The title seals a perfect farewell for retiring legends Busquets and Alba.
Inter Miami, with two assists from Lionel Messi, clinched its first MLS Cup title, defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps at Chase Stadium.
Miami started strong, taking the lead in the eighth minute when Edier Ocampo, in an attempt to defend Tadeo Allende, scored an own goal.
Vancouver gained momentum toward the end of the first half, creating two good chances to tie the score.
Their first real shot came in the 38th minute, but goalkeeper Rocco Rios stopped Emmanuel Sabbi's close-range attempt.
Not long after that, Thomas Müller's header landed on the roof of the net.
Vancouver started the second half with energy, and Ali Ahmed's shot slipped under Rios' arm, levelling the score.
Vancouver almost took the lead when Sabbi's shot hit both posts, and his rebound was deflected off the woodwork.
But their joy was short-lived. Just 11 minutes later, Rodrigo de Paul met Messi's pass and coolly finished, putting Miami back ahead.
As Vancouver pushed for an equaliser in the final minutes, Miami hit them on the counterattack.
Messi chested down a long ball and flicked it to Allende, who slotted it through the legs of Vancouver keeper Yohei Takaoka.
We promised our fans we would deliver.
Inter Miami co-owner Sir David Beckham had dreamed of this day ever since he bought the team for $20 million from MLS, part of his deal when he joined the LA Galaxy in 2007.
Inter Miami joined MLS in 2020 but really got rolling as a team in 2018 and can now say they achieved the league's top honour.
All the emotion came out, Beckham said.
There were a lot of sleepless nights, but I always believed in Miami. I found the right partners, and I knew anything was possible.
It says "freedom to dream" on our shirts, and we promised our fans we would deliver. Next year is a new year, but tonight we celebrate.
The arrival of eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi in 2023 changed everything.
Miami invested to support Messi, signing former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba in 2023 and Luis Suarez in 2024.
It took just seven games for Messi and company to win silverware. They beat Nashville to take the Leagues Cup in August 2023, Miami's first trophy.
In 2024, they won the Supporters' Shield and Eastern Conference title but fell short in the first round of the playoffs.
They made the playoffs again this season after finishing third in the Eastern Conference, winning each of the three rounds by at least four goals on aggregate.
In October, Messi committed to Miami until 2028 as the team aims to use this momentum.
Busquets and Alba have played their final game, and head coach Javier Mascherano, who picked up his first trophy as a manager, was happy to see them go out on top.
They deserve to finish their career this way, Mascherano said.
They won everything with different clubs, but they came here and changed the mentality at Inter Miami, along with Lionel Messi.
This goodbye is fantastic for them.
WILFRIED NANCY: CELTIC BOSS BLOCKS OUT ALL "NOISE" AND CRITICISM AFTER HEARTS LOSS
After the heat following the Hearts' loss, Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy stated he has "blocked everything out," including social media criticism, to focus solely on the team's performance.
Celtic's head coach, Wilfried Nancy, said he tunes out all the noise when making decisions as a manager.
This comes after the Frenchman faced some heat after a 2-1 loss to Heart of Midlothian in his first game with the Glasgow team.
Before the Europa League match against AS Roma, Nancy said he doesn't pay attention to what others think.
When asked if those opinions bother him, he told a press conference, "That's a good question."
I'll be honest.
Every team I've coached—when I decided to become a coach—well, when I had the chance to become a coach, I'd been an assistant for seven years, working with many coaches.
I always told myself that when I became a coach, I'd block everything out. And that's exactly what I did.
He said he's built a wall between himself and any outside opinions, even online criticism.
I've blocked anything on Twitter that mentions my name, the club, or what people are saying.
People can say what they want. It's part of the job, and that's what we prepare for. I'm not here to comment on everything.
The manager explained that ignoring public opinion helps him focus on what he can control to improve how the team plays.
He used an analogy about how everyone has different tastes, like when people have different experiences with the same food.
We could visit a restaurant together, and you might love the food, while I don't.
Get what I mean? You like it, and I don't.
Nancy made his goals clear: he's focused on his players and the club and wants to do his best to give good performances.
He wrapped up by saying, At the end of the day, it's part of the job. I control what I can to be good with my players, my club, and the people I work with and to make sure we have the best chance of winning by playing well.
His team will play AS Roma in the Europa League tomorrow.
PEACE PRIZE SCRUTINY: FIFA FACES FORMAL COMPLAINT ABOUT UNILATERAL DONALD TRUMP AWARD
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is accused of four breaches of the ethics code by FairSquare, including awarding the first FIFA Peace Prize to Donald Trump at the World Cup draw.
_1765306901.webp)
After the World Cup draw last week, FIFA is facing a formal complaint about political neutrality. FairSquare, a nonprofit, sent FIFA’s Ethics Committee a detailed letter pointing out four possible violations by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the event, one of which was giving out the FIFA Peace Prize.
Calls for FIFA to Look Into It
FairSquare's complaint follows the World Cup draw. At the event, the awarding of the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize was part of several mentions of President Donald Trump. FIFA said the award recognised Trump’s work in promoting peace and unity around the world.
FairSquare believes that giving the prize, along with other things that happened during the event, might have gone against FIFA’s policy of being politically neutral. They've requested the ethics committee to look into the decision to create and give out the FIFA Peace Prize and whether it followed FIFA’s rules.
Infantino and Trump
Infantino and Trump have met a few times over the years, which isn't unusual, as FIFA presidents often meet with leaders from different countries. During the draw, Infantino made some comments about Trump.
He said he was surprised by negative comments about Trump. He stated that, regardless of not being American, Trump was elected in the United States, and one should respect the results of a democratic election.
FairSquare's complaint argues that these statements show a political stance, breaking FIFA’s neutrality rules.
FIFA's Ethics Code
FIFA's ethics code says that the organisation should stay neutral when it comes to politics. It specifically says FIFA remains neutral in matters of politics and religion, also requiring everyone bound by the code to remain politically neutral when dealing with government groups.
Infantino has met with Trump a few times, including an invitation to the presidential inauguration and visits to the Oval Office.
Acting Alone
The Peace Prize given to Trump has been questioned, as it seems it was decided on and awarded without talking to senior FIFA officials. High-ranking FIFA officials were unaware of the award before its announcement. The award was revealed on the same day Infantino spoke at an event in the United States.
Premier League Standings
Must Read
Read More News