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Irish Daily Mirror
38 minutes ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
What time and TV channel is Leeds United v Everton in the Premier League today
Leeds United make their return to the Premier League after finishing top of the Championship under manager Daniel Farke last season. Everton will have to wait for the opening game at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium as they enter a new era for the club under David Moyes. Moyes will be hoping to bring in some new faces towards the end of the transfer window with a handful of players coming in so far including striker Thierno Barry, from Villareal, for €30m. READ MORE: Heimir Hallgrimsson will be thrilled with Troy Parrott's comments as Ireland striker's sensational scoring run continues READ MORE: WATCH as red card howler has opposition fans labelling decision against brother of James McClean as 'shocking' The Peacocks have brought in Anton Stach from Hoffenheim, while Jack Harrison returns from his loan to Goodison Park last season. Where is the game? The game is at Elland Road. What time is kick-off? The game gets underway at 8pm tonight. What TV channel is it on? The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League. Will the game be streamed? You can stream the game live on the Sky Go App. Betting odds Leeds 29/20 Draw 11/5 Everton 15/8 Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email .
See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Sport
- See - Sada Elbalad
2025/2026 La Liga Kicks off
Rana Atef The 2025/2026 La Liga 2025/26 season commenced on Friday, with two fixtures setting the stage for another highly anticipated campaign in Spanish football. The opening match saw Villarreal face newly promoted Real Oviedo, marking the Asturian side's return to the top flight after more than two decades. Villareal defeated Oviedo 2-0. Etta Eyong of Villareal scored the first goal of the new season. In the second game of the evening, Girona hosted Rayo Vallecano in a competitive encounter at Montilivi. Rayo Vallecano defeated Girona 3-1. Both games witness the declaration of red cards. Reigning champions Barcelona will begin their title defense on Saturday, while rivals Real Madrid will begin their La Liga campaign on Tuesday, and Atlético Madrid are set for their first matches of the campaign on Sunday. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News The Jessica Radcliffe Orca Attack? 100% Fake and AI-Generated
Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Why La Liga May Come To Regret Playing Games In The United States
La Liga president Javier Tebas is getting closer than ever to his long-held wish of staging a regular season match on American soil after the Royal Spanish Football Federation approved his league's most recent proposal this week. There are still several hurdles to clear before the fixture between Villareal and FC Barcelon – currently scheduled for Dec. 21 at Villareal's Estadio Ceramica – is officially moved to Miami Gardens, Florida. And as the soccer world frets over whether the relocation will ultimately get the go-ahead, and whether it represents a net positive or negative for the sport around the world, there's one question that is curiously absent: What evidence does Tebas have that playing Stateside will do La Liga more good than harm? While there is imbalance in wealth, power and competitive history in nearly every elite European soccer league, the imbalance in La Liga is more severe than most. And when you look closely at the implications of taking matches to the U.S, it's pretty clear that doing so will only increase the leverage of La Liga's two elite clubs, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, at the league's expense. Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Everyone Else Real Madrid and Barcelona are No. 1 and No. 3 in Forbes' list of top 30 most-valuable soccer clubs for 2025. Only one other La Liga club makes the cut, Atletico Madrid at No. 13. Those three top 30 clubs are fewer than England's Premier League, Italy's Serie A and even the United States' own MLS. On the field, Real Madrid (36) and Barcelona (28) have won 64 of the 94 contested Spanish league championships, or 68% all time. And historically, one of La Liga's biggest impediments to keeping pace with the Premier League in particular has been a failure to combat that imbalance more aggressively. While the creation of the Premier League as a business entity in the early 1990s widened the gap between England's first and second tiers, the even distribution of TV revenue among clubs undeniably lifted the profile of all the clubs who have managed to play the majority of their seasons in the EPL since. Take Chelsea and Manchester City, for example. All but one of Chelsea's six league titles have come in the Premier League era, as have all but two of City's 10 league-winning campaigns. Off the field, they've become nearly as recognizable globally as more historic giants like Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal, and other teams in the EPL with less on-field success have also succeeded at growing considerable global followings. Meanwhile, La Liga remains captive to its two dominant clubs even as it tries to take baby steps toward a more equitable dynamic. Until a decade ago, every La Liga club negotiated its own TV agreement, leading to enormous revenue disparities. And even now that the league sells its rights collectively, it still funnels the most revenue to its biggest teams as a concession. Yet Tebas' desire to play games on American soil is exactly the kind of endeavor that makes two-club domination harder to escape. Giving Away Leverage La Liga isn't as popular on U.S. TV as the Premier League, Liga MX, the Champions League or even MLS. And the only way La Liga games are commercially viable at the box office in the U.S. is if Real Madrid or Barcelona are playing. There simply aren't significant fanbases of other La Liga teams in North America – even among Spanish speaking fans – like there are of lesser-accomplished English teams like Crystal Palace, Fulham, Aston Villa, Everton, Newcastle and so on. And if the idea of playing games on U.S. soil becomes a bigger part of La Liga's strategy, you can bet Barca and Real Madrid will demand far greater concessions than they currently receive. Already, media reports suggest it's Barcelona who will earn the majority of the revenue from a match in the U.S. that was a scheduled away fixture, estimated between $5.8 and $7 million. Then there's the likelihood La Liga's move becomes a watershed event, making it easier for other leagues to justify taking their games global. If the Premier League or Liga MX – the leagues with the most robust U.S. fan presence – follow such an example, they'll probably have more success than La Liga in the endeavor. The end result could be the gap between the EPL and La Liga actually widening. What the FIFA Club World Cup should've made clear is that American fans will no longer attend major soccer events simply out of curiosity. They have more choices than ever on TV, and what they want to see in person will mirror their viewing habits. In trying to stage games on American soil, La Liga is trying to run before it can walk. If it doesn't solve its competitive and financial balance problems first, the Land of Opportunity is likely to become its Land of Disappointment.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Full List of Supreme Court Cases to Be Heard This Coming Fall Term
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Supreme Court has released its October and November oral argument calendars for the 2025 term. Why It Matters The Supreme Court will begin its 2025 term on October 6. The justices are expected to hear several cases about issues that have drawn public interest, including redistricting and conversion therapy bans. A general overall exterior view of the Supreme Court, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Washington. A general overall exterior view of the Supreme Court, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Washington. Aaron M. Sprecher via AP Villareal v. Texas Oral arguments in Villareal v. Texas are scheduled for October 6. The case presents the question of whether a court violates a defendant's right to counsel by prohibiting the defendant and counsel from discussing the defendant's testimony during an overnight recess. The petitioner, David Asa Villareal, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 60 years in prison. Villareal testified during the trial. On the first day of his testimony, the court declared a recess and dismissed the jury due to a previously scheduled administrative commitment. The court instructed Villarreal and his attorneys not to discuss his testimony during the 24-hour recess. "When a defendant confers with his attorney, the defendant's testimony permeates every aspect of counsel's advice," attorneys for Villareal wrote in a petition for a writ of certiorari. "There is no way to separate discussions of testimony from discussions of trial strategy. Prohibiting counsel from discussing the defendant's testimony during an overnight recess is tantamount to preventing counsel from doing his or her job." Berk v. Choy The justices will also hear oral arguments in Berk v. Choy on October 6. The question presented in this case is whether a state law requiring the dismissal of a complaint if it is not accompanied by an expert affidavit may apply in federal court. Chiles v. Salazar The Court will hear arguments in Chiles v. Salazar on October 7. The justices will consider whether a Colorado state law banning conversion therapy for minors by mental health counselors violates free speech rights. The petitioner, Kaley Chiles, is a licensed counselor. "A practicing Christian, Chiles believes that people flourish when they live consistently with God's design, including their biological sex," attorneys for Chiles wrote in a petition for a writ of certiorari. "Many of her clients seek her counsel precisely because they believe that their faith and their relationship with God establishes the foundation upon which to understand their identity and desires. But Colorado bans these consensual conversations based on the viewpoints they express." Attorneys for the respondents said legal precedent holds that the First Amendment permits states to regulate the practice of conversion therapy, "like other unsafe and ineffective health care treatments, even when those treatments involve speech." Barrett v. United States Oral arguments in Barrett v. United States are scheduled for October 7. The petitioner, Dwayne Barrett, was convicted of aiding a robbery by driving the codefendant to the scene, aiding the use of a gun during that robbery, a "crime of violence," and aiding the use of a gun used to kill during a "crime of violence." The justices will consider whether Barrett's sentencing on two charges violated the double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment. Bost v. Illinois Board of Elections The justices are scheduled to hear oral arguments in Bost v. Illinois Board of Elections on October 8. One petitioner in this case is Representative Mike Bost, a Republican from Illinois. The Court will consider whether the petitioners have presented sufficient factual allegations to challenge state time, place and manner regulations concerning federal elections. Postal Service v. Konan Oral arguments in Postal Service v. Konan are scheduled for October 8. The case centers around an exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act barring lawsuits for claims arising out of the "loss" or "miscarriage" of "letters or postal matter." The justices will consider whether the exception applies to claims that arise from a USPS employee's intentional failure to deliver mail to a designated address. Bowe v. United States The Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in Bowe v. United States on October 14. The case centers around procedural questions related to the application of the federal laws governing post-conviction relief for federal prisoners. Ellingburg v. United States Oral arguments in Ellingburg v. United States are scheduled for October 14. The Court will consider whether a restitution order, imposed as part of a criminal sentence, violates a clause of the Constitution barring laws that retroactively increase the punishment for a crime or criminalize conduct that was legal when it occurred. Louisiana v. Callais Louisiana v. Callais, a case challenging Louisiana's congressional map, is set for reargument on October 15. The justices first heard arguments in the redistricting case earlier this year. The Court will consider whether the map is racially gerrymandered to create majority-minority districts and whether the new districts violate the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. The case was consolidated with Robinson v. Callais. Case v. Montana The Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in Case v. Montana on October 15. The justices will consider whether law enforcement can enter a home without a search warrant based on less than probable cause that an emergency is occurring. Petitioner William Trevor Case alleges that law enforcement entered his home without a warrant and seized evidence used to prosecute Case for a felony. Case's ex-girlfriend had previously called law enforcement and said Case had threatened suicide during an argument over the phone. Rico v. United States Oral arguments in Rico v. United States are scheduled for November 3. The Court will consider whether the fugitive-tolling doctrine applies in the context of supervised release. Petitioner Isabel Rico had her supervised release revoked by a court because she had been deemed a fugitive by a probation office in 2018. Hencely v. Fluor Corporation The Court is scheduled to hear arguments in Hencely v. Fluor Corporation on November 3. The justices will consider whether a member of the U.S. armed forces who was injured in a military base bombing can sue the government contractor who employed the bomber. Hamm v. Smith The Court will hear arguments in Hamm v. Smith on November 4. The question presented is whether and how courts should assess a claim by a defendant that he cannot be executed because he is intellectually disabled. The Alabama Department of Corrections argues that Joseph Smith is not intellectually disabled, citing multiple IQ tests where he scored higher than the level required to prove intellectual disability under the law. The Department of Corrections is asking the Court to reverse a lower court's decision overturning Smith's sentence. Hain Celestial Group, Inc. v. Palmquist Oral arguments in Hain Celestial Group, Inc. v. Palmquist are scheduled for November 4. The case asks whether a district court's final judgment must be vacated when an appeals court later determines that it erroneously dismissed a party from the case when it was transferred to federal court. Coney Island Auto Parts, Inc. v. Burton The justices will hear oral arguments in Coney Island Auto Parts, Inc. v. Burton on November 5. Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety Oral arguments in Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety are set for November 10. The Court will consider whether an inmate can file a lawsuit against a government official for violations of a federal law that protects the religious rights of prisoners, rather than the government entity that employs the official. Damon Landor, the petitioner, is a practicing Rastafarian. He alleges that he was held down by two prison guards while his head was shaved. Landor sued several officials and the Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety. A district court found that the law does not allow for damages against individual state officials. The GEO Group, Inc. v. Menocal The Court is expected to hear arguments in The GEO Group, Inc. v. Menocal on November 10. Fernandez v. United States The justices will hear arguments in Fernandez v. United States on November 12. The Court will consider whether "extraordinary and compelling reasons" that may justify a lower sentence can also be cited as reasons to vacate a sentence in a motion for post-conviction relief. Rutherford v. United States Oral arguments in Rutherford v. United States are scheduled for November 12. The case has been consolidated with Carter v. United States. The case also relates to "extraordinary and compelling reasons" allowing for a reduced sentence. The justices will consider whether a district court can address disparities created by the First Step Act's prospective changes in sentencing law when deciding if "extraordinary and compelling reasons" warrant a sentencing reduction. Do you have a story that Newsweek should be covering? Do you have any questions about this story? Contact LiveNews@
Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Villareal and Barcelona set to play La Liga game in the USA
Villareal and Barcelona look set to hold a La Liga match outside of Europe for the first time in history. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed they received a request, from both club's, for Villareal's La Liga meeting with Barcelona, scheduled for December, to change venue to Miami at The Hard Rock Stadium. The RFEF released a statement saying: "At its meeting on 11 August 2025, the RFEF board of directors received a request from Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona to play their match on matchday 17 of the first division in the United States.' READ MORE: This is the Gavin Bazunu save that even had Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson gushing with praise READ MORE: Shels boss Joey O'Brien tells RTE 'doesn't bother me' as national broadcaster snubs big Uefa night "The Royal Spanish Football Federation will submit the request to UEFA to begin the process for subsequent authorisation by Fifa for the match to be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 20 December 2025." The proposition will now be decided by FIFA and UEFA, as well as the US Soccer Federation, and CONCACAF. The Spanish football supporters' association (FASFE) has condemned the decision, alongside Spanish football fans, saying 'We want to express our absolute, total, and firm opposition to the relocation of the #VillarrealCF - #FCBarcelona match to Miami.' They also urged RFEF to 'Stop the madness'. There have been rumours of some European leagues wanting to play games abroad previously. Since 2020, the Spanish Super Cup has been held in Saudi Arabia as part of a multi-year hosting agreement, except for the 2020–21 edition, which returned to Spain due to COVID-19 restrictions. The large majority of online fans have not reacted positively to the announcement with some questioning if it will open the floodgates for more league games to be played outside of Spain and if other leagues will follow. One fan posted on social media: 'I hope the Spanish football fans unite and protest this as much as I think they would here in England. 'There can be no doubt that more and more of this will happen, but taking away league games is ripping the game out at the root.' Another said: 'Saudi 'English' Premier League games just around the corner.' Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email .
