2 d. ago Plans for Milan’s Serie A match in Perth thrown into serious doubt

Asian Football Confederation under pressure not to sanction gameBarcelona v Villarreal in Miami has already been called offSerie A’s plan to host a match in Australia could be the next attempt at staging a domestic fixture abroad to be scrapped, following the abandonment of La Liga’s efforts to move Barcelona’s game against Villarreal to Miami.The Guardian understands there are serious doubts over whether Milan and Como will face each other in Perth, rather than their home country, in a game scheduled for February. This month Uefa approved both switches, emphasising permission had been granted on an exceptional basis. Now senior figures within European football’s governing body feel that the probability of Serie A breaking precedent and playing a game 8,500 miles from home is also receding. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Iconic American rock band announces huge show at London's Wembley Stadium

Iconic American rock band announces huge show at London's Wembley Stadium  Newham Recorder

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9 d. ago Incinerator in Welsh town at the centre of major planning row set for demolition People argued for years about building this in a Welsh town, now it's set to be ripped down

Vale of Glamorgan Council was locked in a long running planning dispute with the company behind the incinerator in Barry over the way the site had been built

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2 w. ago UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin says moving games abroad risks ‘breaking’ football

Approval has been granted by UEFA for one LaLiga and one Serie A match to be played overseas.

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3 w. ago Kansas Football to Play in 1st Ever College Football Game at Iconic Wembley Stadium in London

Kansas Football to Play in 1st Ever College Football Game at Iconic Wembley Stadium in London  kuathletics.com

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3 w. ago Iconic stadium set for demolition after £172m sale approval granted

One of Europe's most iconic football stadiums is set for demolition, as Inter and AC Milan have reached a deal to acquire the San Siro area with plans to build a new stadium on the site

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4 w. ago Manchester United's new stadium plans change as ‘controversial feature scrapped'

The controversial canopy caused a storm when plans were revealed by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and architect Sir Norman Foster for a new stadium to replace the club's iconic Old Trafford home

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4 w. ago England seek World Cup redemption in Twickenham finale against Canada

Defeat to New Zealand three years ago still hurts but Ellie Kildunne can inspire Red Roses to glory in sellout finalThe unmistakable earworm of ­Dappy’s 2011 hit No Regrets boomed out of the speakers as England stepped on to the turf to train at Twickenham on the eve of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final. It’s fair to say, though, that the Red Roses do have a few regrets, six of them stemming from World Cup final losses.The most recent was three years ago when they fell to defeat at the hands of New Zealand at Eden Park. This time they are hosting the final against Canada at their own iconic stadium and the question remains: can they finally do away with their World Cup demons or will they once again crumble on the biggest stage? Continue reading...

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