Overview
- La Liga confirmed the Dec. 20 Villarreal–Barcelona game in Miami is canceled, citing “great uncertainty” following player protests and domestic backlash.
- UEFA has restated its opposition to moving league matches abroad, while Serie A’s proposed Milan–Como game in Perth still requires AFC and FIFA sign-offs that reporters say may face new resistance.
- Juventus lost 1-0 at Real Madrid on Jude Bellingham’s goal, leaving them on two Champions League points with a seven-match winless run and a third straight game without scoring.
- Yildiz, Vlahovic and Openda missed major chances and a Brahim Diaz sliding challenge on Khephren Thuram drew only a yellow card from referee Slavko Vincic, prompting debate over the decision.
- Igor Tudor’s job remains under evaluation despite a more solid display, as criticism of summer recruitment grows and attention turns to Sunday’s trip to Lazio for much-needed league points.