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Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Major football tournament to be shown on Disney+ with 75 games aired as streaming platform agrees five-year deal
Coverage will be produced by a huge sports broadcasting network LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN Major football tournament to be shown on Disney+ with 75 games aired as streaming platform agrees five-year deal Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STREAMING giant Disney+ has won the broadcast rights for a huge European football competition. The subscription service will broadcast the Women's Champions League from the 2025-26 campaign, having agreed a five-year deal. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Disney+ has won the rights to the Women's Champions League Credit: Getty 2 Barcelona are the current holders Credit: AFP DAZN has kept the rights for the last four seasons, making coverage free-to-air on its app and YouTube channel. A few select fixtures have also been available to watch on TNT Sports in the United Kingdom. But the new deal, which is set to see every match broadcast live, marks the start of a new era. Disney+ EMEA general manager Karl Holmes said: "The UEFA Women's Champions League is the very best in football performance, dedication and passion. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL TUCH DECISION England squad revealed with recall for Toney and first cap for Chelsea star "Bringing this incredible tournament to our customers speaks to our commitment of delivering a huge range of bold and dynamic entertainment. "As women's football continues to grow with audiences worldwide, we're proud to offer the thrill and excitement of every single match to Disney+ customers across Europe, at no extra cost." Uefa marketing director Guy-Laurent Epstein added: "The UEFA Women's Champions League has seen exceptional growth in recent years, with record-breaking attendance, rising standards, and increasing global interest. "These new broadcast deals not only reflect this but are important milestones in the continued development of women's football in Europe, underscoring its growing importance and appeal to fans worldwide." CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Disney+ will show all 75 matches from the competition across Europe, starting from October. Coverage will be produced by ESPN - Disney's multi-platform sports brand. Arsenal reveal new home kit for 2025/26 season with major change to badge and eye-watering price From next season the format of the Women's Champions League is set to change. The group stage will be replaced with a league table format - much like the men's competition. As things stand, 18 teams will enter the league with each side playing six games. At the end of the league phase, the top four teams will automatically qualify for the quarter-finals. The clubs ranked fifth to 12th will compete in a two-legged knockout phase play-off, with the winner of each fixture progressing to the last-eight. And those placed 13th to 18th will be eliminated from the competition. The final of the 2024-25 Women's Champions League will take place on Saturday. Arsenal face current holders Barcelona for the trophy at Estadio José Alvalade in Lisbon.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Top places to retire in Scotland revealed as two locations named among best in UK
The research looks at a number of factors including affordability and entertainment LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN Top places to retire in Scotland revealed as two locations named among best in UK Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TWO locations in Scotland have been recognised as some of the best places for retiring pensioners, according to new data. The over-50s members' site, Rest Less, investigated which destinations are best suited for an ageing population. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Glasgow is one of the best places to retire according to new data Credit: Getty 3 Edinburgh was also ranked on the list Credit: Getty The research, conducted by the estate agent comparison site analysed areas with the highest proportion of retirement properties for sale, as well as the ratio of homes sold to available stock. Various factors were considered, including property prices, crime rates, amenities, and entertainment options. Out of the entire UK, Glasgow and Edinburgh were the only Scottish cities featured in the top 14 list compiled by the website. Edinburgh ranked eleventh overall across the UK for retirees. The Scottish capital has consistently been regarded as one of the most desirable retirement locations in the country and even secured the top spot in 2019. Both cities in Scotland's central belt were commended for their cultural significance. With dozens of historic sites, museums, and attractions, as well as the world's largest arts festival, "cosmopolitan" Edinburgh has plenty for those looking to be kept busy in their golden era. But "attractive points" meant house prices in Auld Reekie are way higher than the Scottish average, at around £338,307. Glasgow was celebrated as a cheaper alternative, coming in number 13 on the top list. The city is home to the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and National Theatre of Scotland, with plenty to see and do for the older generation. Scottish State Pensioners to Receive Winter Fuel Payment Boost in 2025 Last year, Glasgow was named one of the best cities to retire to because of "key factors" like its cost of living and the amenities on offer. But punters were warned that Glasgow is the "least peaceful" of all the major cities listed. Instead, villages were also recommended to retire to, like Bishopton, Bridge of Weir, Lochwinnoch, or Houston - all within an hour of Scotland's largest city. Elsewhere, topping the overall UK-wide list as the number one city to retire is Plymouth in England's south Devon coast. Here, you'll find harbour side cafes and restaurants, historic pubs, with 50 parks and churches, and plenty of cinemas and sports clubs. York, Swansea and Sussex also got a mention in the top five.
