By the standards of conventional takeover processes, the Chelsea auction has moved at breakneck speed, with executives at other major investment banks suggesting that such a complex sale would typically have taken at least six months. The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant disruptions to the football calendar over the last two years, with strict testing rules now in place to try and limit the spread of the illness. In a statement on the club website, Burnley confirmed that the release clause had been met. Running to 70 words in total, it was a terse farewell to a player who has spent the last four and a half seasons at Turf Moor. Winger Nathan Redmond is back in training and could come into contention, while goalkeeper Alex McCarthy and defender Lyanco are longer-term absentees. Flick back through Dale's highlights so far and it is easy to see where he gets his inspiration. I watch Harry Kane and his technique now and try and base mine upon that. During the Ballon d'Or ceremony in 2019, Messi briefly discussed how he approaches retirement. Messi was 32 at the time, but stated that he hopefully plans to play for as long as he feels physically able to: “I'm aware of how old I am. And I enjoy these moments so much because I know that retirement is approaching. Time flies.” Incidents following the scenes at the Allianz Riviera had, until now, been comparatively less serious, but given the LFP’s relatively weak president, they had handcuffed themselves to modest punishments. Traore loves the idea of playing again for Barcelona. It's extremely surprising due to Barcelona's financial situation. VriendenLoterij Eredivisie | Broadcasters De wedstrijden in de VriendenLoterij Eredivisie zijn momenteel in meer dan honderd landen te bekijken. Ben jij benieuwd waar jij onze competitie kan… Eredivisie programma 2025/26 - Voetbal Sparta Rotterdam - SC Heerenveen. Datum, zondag 14 december 2025. Tijd, 12.15. Zender, ESPN. FC Twente - Go Ahead Eagles. Datum, zondag 14 december 2025. Tijd The Chelsea goalkeeper was able to get the attention of the referee, with medics soon rushing to help a spectator behind Kepa's goal. Sparta - Heerenveen (Samenvatting) (12/14/25) - Stream live Kijk de Dutch Eredivisie wedstrijd Sparta - Heerenveen (Samenvatting) live op ESPN3 op Watch ESPN. Livestream op zondag, december 14, 2025. Wales 0-4 Denmark - Match reportHow the teams lined upKasper Dolberg was the outstanding performer against Wales, seizing his opportunity in Yussuf Poulsen's absence with two goals, but wing-back Joakim Maehle was just as impressive, scoring for the second consecutive game, and then there is Mikkel Damsgaard. Tuchel confirmed Chelsea are still looking into the possibility of recalling Emerson Palmieri, who is on loan at Lyon. Later on I will enjoy watching it because I know the result, that helps it. I had moments tonight that I enjoyed a lot. I liked what I saw. Manager Rangnick, however, deserves credit for the changes that restored Manchester United's equilibrium, Fred coming on to put them back in front and another substitute, Elanga, snuffing out any hope Leeds had of a point with the fourth. Roberto always gave the absolute maximum in every minute of the match or training session, he writes. He gave the best possible interpretation of my concept of hard work and sense of duty. For this reason, his team-mates called him 'Bone'. He never gave in. And the England skipper took full advantage of the opportunity against European minnows San Marino, hitting four first-half goals to draw level with Gary Lineker on 48 career England goals and behind just Bobby Charlton (49) and Wayne Rooney (53). That exceptional golden generation failed to win the championship title, though, only lifting the German Cup three times and the Uefa Cup in 1980. There have been talks and offers of a new contract but at the moment my aim is to play football and play regularly, he told United are seventh in the Premier League after nine games, eight points behind leaders Chelsea, while Spurs are one point and one place above them in the table. But substitute Sarr's late goal wrapped up a huge victory for the hosts as the Luton defence failed to pick up the defender as he worked his way into the box. It was Rashford's first goal since October, ending an 11-game barren run, and Rangnick immediately turned to a disconsolate Ronaldo - the man whom he replaced to explain the reasoning behind the alteration. Much has been made of the playing style the former RB Leipzig and Hoffenheim coach is expected to introduce at Old Trafford, with the team expected to press teams high up the pitch. In Paraguayan football, Santa Cruz's legendary status is assured - he played an important role in their qualification for four successive World Cups between 1998 and 2010, reaching their first quarter-final in the latter, as well as the final of the 2011 Copa America. Whether he retires now or carries on towards his 41st birthday, his legacy is assured. United States goalkeeper Zack Steffen has signed a new contract with Manchester City which runs until the summer of 2025. https://www.espn.nl/watch/player/_/id/27a940c7-cb2... It's just impressive, the confidence they showed. West Ham threatened then, but we did well defending the set-pieces. Demarai Gray made a superb solo run from midfield, but his shot went straight at Vicente Guaita. As the clock ticked towards half-time, Palace made a deserved breakthrough. Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen: live stream 14 Sparta Rotterdam - Heerenveen. Eredivisie, 14.12.2025 5:15. Live game, news, stats, videos, lineups, bets. Barcelona have confirmed that Sergio Aguero will give a press conference on Wednesday, in which he is expected to announce his retirement from football. He made his senior Nigeria debut in October, and believes has an outside chance of making their squad for January’s Africa Cup of Nations. Were he to get there, he could come up against Salah’s Egypt in the group stage. “We have a lot of space for improvement, to be a team with aspirations to win. Then for sure, we’ll do everything to reach the final of this trophy. But I repeat: to use this verb ‘to win’ is more simple than winning. It may not have been the most exciting appointment but, in the space of a few months, Ancelotti has turned Madrid into the strongest side in Spain and unlocked mercurial starlet Vinicius Junior, another figure whose campaign had begun shrouded in doubt. It was released on Saturday, the same day the 30-year-old Mexico international scored Wolves' winner against West Ham at Molineux and was saluted by the whole stadium singing his song, Si Senor. Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has refused to rule out the possibility of Joao Felix leaving the club in January. Sparta Rotterdam tegen SC Heerenveen live score De live score van Sparta Rotterdam - SC Heerenveen begint op 14 dec 2025 om 11:15 (UTC-tijd) in het Het Kasteel-stadion in Rotterdam, Netherlands tijdens Sparta Rotterdam Jong Sparta en Katwijk sluiten de eerste seizoenshelft af met gelijkspel · Mike Kleijn: “Wij gaan uit van onze eigen krachten” · Sparta in laatste thuiswedstrijd Elleray retired in 2003, having refereed over 1,500 matches including 64 international fixtures. He later became a referee assessor for FIFA and UEFA. Hibs went close in the 10th minute when Kevin Nisbet headed a Joe Newell corner back into the danger area and it was glanced beyond goalkeeper Max Stryjek by Murphy, but Livingston's Andrew Shinnie was perfectly placed to head the ball away from his goalmouth. Viktor Gyokeres struck with a minute left to give Coventry a 2-1 win at Bristol City, edging them to within two points of the top six. However, the captaincy is something that gives me great satisfaction and joy. Leading your hometown club is something that not many people have managed to do.