Four-time winners Germany cruised past 10-man Luxembourg and Kylian Mbappe helped France see off Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifying on Friday. Captain Joshua Kimmich's double inspired Germany to a 4-0 win over Luxembourg and to the top of Group A on goal difference with Slovakia and Northern Ireland, who await them in Belfast on Monday.Germany showed the poise and swagger that had abandoned them so far in their World Cup qualifying campaign, losing away in Slovakia for the first time and edging past Northern Ireland at home.&nbsp;Germany captain Kimmich converted a first-half penalty and tapped in from close range just after the break.&nbsp;David Raum's first-half free kick and a Serge Gnabry goal early in the second half secured the Germans an important victory.&nbsp;Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann praised his team's "aggression and greed"."We could have scored one or two more, but it was a deserved win, one we absolutely wanted and needed," he added.&nbsp;Germany were eliminated at the group stage of the World Cup in 2018 and 2022.&nbsp;Lowly Luxembourg's task was made even harder when after only 20 minutes Dirk Carlson saw red and gave away a penalty for handball in the box.&nbsp;Northern Ireland kept alive their dream of appearing at their fourth World Cup and first since 1986 with a 2-0 home win over Slovakia courtesy of Patrik Hrosovsky's own goal and Trai Hume's stunning volley nine minutes from time to ignite the fans at Windsor Park.&nbsp;"It was a great night, good performance and the most important thing is the three points. I think we deserved it" said the Sunderland defender.&nbsp;Over in Paris, Mbappe's fine form continued at the Parc des Princes when the France captain struck on the stroke of half-time for his 10th goal in successive games for Real Madrid and his country.&nbsp;Adrien Rabiot and the returning Florian Thauvin were also on the scoresheet as Didier Deschamps's men eased past Azerbaijan 3-0 to remain unbeaten after three games and top of Group D.&nbsp;Les Bleus will book their passage to the United States, Canada and Mexico next year if they win in Iceland on Monday and Ukraine fail to beat Azerbaijan.&nbsp;Despite making it three from three Deschamps was keeping his feet firmly on terra firma.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>Another context</h2>"I'm not going to jump for joy, we won, we scored three, but we could have got more," said Deschamps who was part of the side that put 10 past Azerbaijan the last time the teams met in 1995.&nbsp;"It's three points more but perhaps not in the way we wanted to. We got the job done. Monday will be another game, another context."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;Ukraine sit second in the group, five points adrift, after a captivating 5-3 win in Iceland.Switzerland maintained their perfect record to keep control of Group B with a 2-0 defeat of a Sweden side featuring Liverpool's new British transfer record signing Alexander Isak.&nbsp;Kosovo and Slovenia slogged it out for a goalless draw in the group's other game.&nbsp;Belgium, seeking a 13th appearance at the World Cup, were held to a goalless draw at home to North Macedonia, who famously downed Germany in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup and now sit top of Group J, tantalisingly close to a first ever seat at football's high table next year.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Germany captain Kimmich converted a first-half penalty and tapped in from close range just after the break.

Four-time winners Germany cruised past 10-man Luxembourg and Kylian Mbappe helped France see off Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifying on Friday. Captain Joshua Kimmich's double inspired Germany to a 4-0 win over Luxembourg and to the top of Group A on goal difference with Slovakia and Northern Ireland, who await them in Belfast on Monday. Germany showed the poise and swagger that had abandoned them so far in their World Cup qualifying campaign, losing away in Slovakia for the first time and edging past Northern Ireland at home. Germany captain Kimmich converted a first-half penalty and tapped in from close range just after the break. David Raum's first-half free kick and a Serge Gnabry goal early in the second half secured the Germans an important victory. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann praised his team's "aggression and greed". "We could have scored one or two more, but it was a deserved win, one we absolutely wanted and needed," he added. Germany were eliminated at the group stage of the World Cup in 2018 and 2022. Lowly Luxembourg's task was made even harder when after only 20 minutes Dirk Carlson saw red and gave away a penalty for handball in the box. Northern Ireland kept alive their dream of appearing at their fourth World Cup and first since 1986 with a 2-0 home win over Slovakia courtesy of Patrik Hrosovsky's own goal and Trai Hume's stunning volley nine minutes from time to ignite the fans at Windsor Park. "It was a great night, good performance and the most important thing is the three points. I think we deserved it" said the Sunderland defender. Over in Paris, Mbappe's fine form continued at the Parc des Princes when the France captain struck on the stroke of half-time for his 10th goal in successive games for Real Madrid and his country. Adrien Rabiot and the returning Florian Thauvin were also on the scoresheet as Didier Deschamps's men eased past Azerbaijan 3-0 to remain unbeaten after three games and top of Group D. Les Bleus will book their passage to the United States, Canada and Mexico next year if they win in Iceland on Monday and Ukraine fail to beat Azerbaijan. Despite making it three from three Deschamps was keeping his feet firmly on terra firma. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Another context "I'm not going to jump for joy, we won, we scored three, but we could have got more," said Deschamps who was part of the side that put 10 past Azerbaijan the last time the teams met in 1995. "It's three points more but perhaps not in the way we wanted to. We got the job done. Monday will be another game, another context." ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Ukraine sit second in the group, five points adrift, after a captivating 5-3 win in Iceland. Switzerland maintained their perfect record to keep control of Group B with a 2-0 defeat of a Sweden side featuring Liverpool's new British transfer record signing Alexander Isak. Kosovo and Slovenia slogged it out for a goalless draw in the group's other game. Belgium, seeking a 13th appearance at the World Cup, were held to a goalless draw at home to North Macedonia, who famously downed Germany in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup and now sit top of Group J, tantalisingly close to a first ever seat at football's high table next year. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Germany captain Kimmich converted a first-half penalty and tapped in from close range just after the break.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Germany cruise, Mbappe on the mark for France

The Phoenix Suns beat the Brooklyn Nets 132-127 in overtime in a sold-out pre-season game in Macau on Friday as fans cheered the NBA's return to China after a six-year absence sparked by a pro-democracy tweet. The first of two matches in Macau capped the NBA's bid to mend fences with China, a lucrative market where an estimated 125 million people play basketball."The atmosphere is amazing. I've been a Suns fan for a long time," said David Jin, 26, who took a day trip from the nearby Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/carl-lewis-if-life-was-easy-everybody-would-be-good-at-it-legendary-american-track-and-field-athlete-says-i-am-a-homebody-1760112358001">Carl Lewis: If life was easy, everybody would be good at it</a>"The NBA should come to mainland China more often. If it's on my doorstep I'll show up to give my support," Jin said, adding that he spent about 5,000 yuan ($700) for tickets and travel.Fans in the packed Venetian Arena gave four-time NBA All-Star Devin Booker a roaring reception, while China's 22-year-old Nets forward Zeng Fanbo made his NBA debut.NBA commissioner Adam Silver told AFP on Thursday that "there's tremendous interest in the NBA throughout China".Building on the charm offensive, Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez said the China trip was in part an opportunity to visit and learn about a new culture."We are told that we get support from China, a lot of fans watching our games. But the reality is you don't know until you come here, and it's been an amazing experience," he said.Also speaking before the game, Suns head coach Jordan Ott said many of his players were travelling to China for the first time."Just that excitement when they walk out tonight -- we know it's a packed house -- would be really cool experience for all of us to remember," Ott said.The Chinese Basketball Association announced a strategic partnership with the NBA on Friday which includes providing opportunities for Chinese teams to take part in the NBA Summer League and WNBA preseason games in the United States, according to state media.<h2>Rush for tickets</h2>The NBA's popularity in China took off during the 2000s with the Yao Ming craze, with 28 pre-season games played in the country between 2004 and 2019.The relationship soured in 2019 after NBA executives stood behind a team official who tweeted his support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.Qin Junhong, a 19-year-old studying in Macau, said he remembered little about the row and was just "excited" to attend the game with his friends."There were so many people rushing for tickets," Qin told AFP.Friday's game is part of a multimillion-dollar deal to stage NBA pre-season matches at the Venetian Arena, part of the Las Vegas Sands conglomerate controlled by the Adelson family, who are the majority ownership group in the Dallas Mavericks.Macau, the only place in China where casino gambling is legal, is a special administrative region of China close to Hong Kong.Ahead of the game, crowds took selfies at NBA-themed booths and shops in a convention hall, with large signs showing the logos of the league's Chinese brand partners.The Venetian Arena is part of Macau's upscale hotel-casinos district known as the Cotai Strip, home to a replica Big Ben and Eiffel Tower.

Fans in the packed Venetian Arena gave four-time NBA All-Star Devin Booker a roaring reception, while China's 22-year-old Nets forward Zeng Fanbo made his NBA debut.

The Phoenix Suns beat the Brooklyn Nets 132-127 in overtime in a sold-out pre-season game in Macau on Friday as fans cheered the NBA's return to China after a six-year absence sparked by a pro-democracy tweet. The first of two matches in Macau capped the NBA's bid to mend fences with China, a lucrative market where an estimated 125 million people play basketball. "The atmosphere is amazing. I've been a Suns fan for a long time," said David Jin, 26, who took a day trip from the nearby Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen. Also Read - Carl Lewis: If life was easy, everybody would be good at it "The NBA should come to mainland China more often. If it's on my doorstep I'll show up to give my support," Jin said, adding that he spent about 5,000 yuan ($700) for tickets and travel. Fans in the packed Venetian Arena gave four-time NBA All-Star Devin Booker a roaring reception, while China's 22-year-old Nets forward Zeng Fanbo made his NBA debut. NBA commissioner Adam Silver told AFP on Thursday that "there's tremendous interest in the NBA throughout China". Building on the charm offensive, Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez said the China trip was in part an opportunity to visit and learn about a new culture. "We are told that we get support from China, a lot of fans watching our games. But the reality is you don't know until you come here, and it's been an amazing experience," he said. Also speaking before the game, Suns head coach Jordan Ott said many of his players were travelling to China for the first time. "Just that excitement when they walk out tonight -- we know it's a packed house -- would be really cool experience for all of us to remember," Ott said. The Chinese Basketball Association announced a strategic partnership with the NBA on Friday which includes providing opportunities for Chinese teams to take part in the NBA Summer League and WNBA preseason games in the United States, according to state media. Rush for tickets The NBA's popularity in China took off during the 2000s with the Yao Ming craze, with 28 pre-season games played in the country between 2004 and 2019. The relationship soured in 2019 after NBA executives stood behind a team official who tweeted his support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. Qin Junhong, a 19-year-old studying in Macau, said he remembered little about the row and was just "excited" to attend the game with his friends. "There were so many people rushing for tickets," Qin told AFP. Friday's game is part of a multimillion-dollar deal to stage NBA pre-season matches at the Venetian Arena, part of the Las Vegas Sands conglomerate controlled by the Adelson family, who are the majority ownership group in the Dallas Mavericks. Macau, the only place in China where casino gambling is legal, is a special administrative region of China close to Hong Kong. Ahead of the game, crowds took selfies at NBA-themed booths and shops in a convention hall, with large signs showing the logos of the league's Chinese brand partners. The Venetian Arena is part of Macau's upscale hotel-casinos district known as the Cotai Strip, home to a replica Big Ben and Eiffel Tower.

Fans in the packed Venetian Arena gave four-time NBA All-Star Devin Booker a roaring reception, while China's 22-year-old Nets forward Zeng Fanbo made his NBA debut.

Suns beat Nets in pre-season as NBA returns to China after six-year hiatus

Aryna Sabalenka powered into her 11th semi-final of the year and a clash with Jessica Pegula after a 6-3, 6-3 win over Elena Rybakina at the Wuhan Open on Friday. The world number one remains unbeaten in four tournament appearances at the event and will take a 20-0 record into her showdown with Pegula on Saturday.&nbsp;American third seed Coco Gauff was also victorious, 6-3, 6-0 against Laura Siegemund to reach the last four in Wuhan for a second straight year.&nbsp;Defending champion Sabalenka improved to 8-5 head-to-head against Kazakhstan's Rybakina, whose bid for a WTA Finals berth has taken a hit.&nbsp;"Elena is a great player, very nice girl and always tough to play against," said Sabalenka, the US Open champion.&nbsp;"We have a really huge history against each other, always great battles. She always pushes me to the limit to get the win.&nbsp;"I’m super happy with the performance today."&nbsp;A rock-solid Sabalenka claimed a timely break of serve in game eight on her way to forging a one-set lead in 43 minutes in temperatures above 30C.&nbsp;Continuing to showcase some impressive all-court prowess, Sabalenka broke twice in the second frame to build a 4-1 advantage.&nbsp;Rybakina, the eighth seed, narrowed the deficit by getting one of the breaks back but couldn’t stop Sabalenka from marching into the final four and extending her winning streak to 10 matches.&nbsp;Sixth-seeded Pegula recorded her 50th win of the season with a 2-6, 6-0, 6-3 victory over Katerina Siniakova to reach a third consecutive semi-final, following Beijing and the US Open.&nbsp;Pegula's last seven matches were all three-setters, contested within a 16-day period, and the American was successful in six of them.&nbsp;"I guess I’m in really good shape," said the 31-year-old.&nbsp;"I definitely don’t think I need to play any more matches or work on any physical stuff because I’ve been able to battle through these matches and play very well."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;She added: "Obviously I wish maybe it was more straightforward for my mental and physical state.&nbsp;"But if I win every match for the rest of my life in three sets I think I’ll be pretty happy."Pegula’s left thigh was taped during her quarter-final but she told reporters it was just a precautionary measure and she felt “just a niggle” from playing too many long matches.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;Unlike Pegula, Gauff has been breezing through her matches, and has dropped a mere nine games across three rounds so far in Wuhan.&nbsp;The 21-year-old from Florida converted five of eight break points against Siegemund and completed the victory in 85 minutes.&nbsp;“I think I had chances in the first set to even have a greater lead, so I think I just capitalised more on those chances in the second set,” said Gauff, who awaits Iga Swiatek or Jasmine Paolini in the final four.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka improved to 8-5 head-to-head against Kazakhstan Rybakina, whose bid for a WTA Finals berth has taken a hit.

Aryna Sabalenka powered into her 11th semi-final of the year and a clash with Jessica Pegula after a 6-3, 6-3 win over Elena Rybakina at the Wuhan Open on Friday. The world number one remains unbeaten in four tournament appearances at the event and will take a 20-0 record into her showdown with Pegula on Saturday. American third seed Coco Gauff was also victorious, 6-3, 6-0 against Laura Siegemund to reach the last four in Wuhan for a second straight year. Defending champion Sabalenka improved to 8-5 head-to-head against Kazakhstan's Rybakina, whose bid for a WTA Finals berth has taken a hit. "Elena is a great player, very nice girl and always tough to play against," said Sabalenka, the US Open champion. "We have a really huge history against each other, always great battles. She always pushes me to the limit to get the win. "I’m super happy with the performance today." A rock-solid Sabalenka claimed a timely break of serve in game eight on her way to forging a one-set lead in 43 minutes in temperatures above 30C. Continuing to showcase some impressive all-court prowess, Sabalenka broke twice in the second frame to build a 4-1 advantage. Rybakina, the eighth seed, narrowed the deficit by getting one of the breaks back but couldn’t stop Sabalenka from marching into the final four and extending her winning streak to 10 matches. Sixth-seeded Pegula recorded her 50th win of the season with a 2-6, 6-0, 6-3 victory over Katerina Siniakova to reach a third consecutive semi-final, following Beijing and the US Open. Pegula's last seven matches were all three-setters, contested within a 16-day period, and the American was successful in six of them. "I guess I’m in really good shape," said the 31-year-old. "I definitely don’t think I need to play any more matches or work on any physical stuff because I’ve been able to battle through these matches and play very well." ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more She added: "Obviously I wish maybe it was more straightforward for my mental and physical state. "But if I win every match for the rest of my life in three sets I think I’ll be pretty happy." Pegula’s left thigh was taped during her quarter-final but she told reporters it was just a precautionary measure and she felt “just a niggle” from playing too many long matches. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Unlike Pegula, Gauff has been breezing through her matches, and has dropped a mere nine games across three rounds so far in Wuhan. The 21-year-old from Florida converted five of eight break points against Siegemund and completed the victory in 85 minutes. “I think I had chances in the first set to even have a greater lead, so I think I just capitalised more on those chances in the second set,” said Gauff, who awaits Iga Swiatek or Jasmine Paolini in the final four. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka improved to 8-5 head-to-head against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, whose bid for a WTA Finals berth has taken a hit.

Aryna Sabalenka marches Wuhan semi-finals, Coco Gauff makes light work of Laura Siegemund

France's Arthur Rinderknech joined his cousin in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters on Friday as he claimed the scalp of another seed in Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, 6-3, 6-4.&nbsp;Rinderknech, ranked 54th at the beginning of the tournament, has had a dream run in Shanghai, including beating world number three Alexander Zverev.&nbsp;The 30-year-old's success has been matched by his cousin, Monaco's Valentin Vacherot, who booked his place in the last four on Thursday by eliminating Denmark's Holger Rune.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;Rinderknech will face the winner of Friday's later match between Daniil Medvedev and Alex de Minaur in the semi-finals.&nbsp;"Sometimes you like to win ugly, and today I thought it was a pretty good-looking win," he joked.&nbsp;"It was good conditions today... with some family in the box, (I'm) following Val again today," he said.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;Rinderknech made easy work of 13th-ranked Auger-Aliassime, breaking in the sixth game with a down-the-line winner.&nbsp;He started the second set with intention, breaking in the first game with a forehand to ensure the Canadian was never able to really get going.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Arthur Rinderknech, ranked 54th at the beginning of the tournament, has had a dream run in Shanghai, including beating world number three Alexander Zverev.

France's Arthur Rinderknech joined his cousin in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters on Friday as he claimed the scalp of another seed in Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, 6-3, 6-4. Rinderknech, ranked 54th at the beginning of the tournament, has had a dream run in Shanghai, including beating world number three Alexander Zverev. The 30-year-old's success has been matched by his cousin, Monaco's Valentin Vacherot, who booked his place in the last four on Thursday by eliminating Denmark's Holger Rune. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Rinderknech will face the winner of Friday's later match between Daniil Medvedev and Alex de Minaur in the semi-finals. "Sometimes you like to win ugly, and today I thought it was a pretty good-looking win," he joked. "It was good conditions today... with some family in the box, (I'm) following Val again today," he said. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Rinderknech made easy work of 13th-ranked Auger-Aliassime, breaking in the sixth game with a down-the-line winner. He started the second set with intention, breaking in the first game with a forehand to ensure the Canadian was never able to really get going. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Arthur Rinderknech, ranked 54th at the beginning of the tournament, has had a dream run in Shanghai, including beating world number three Alexander Zverev.

Shanghai Masters: Unseeded Arthur Rinderknech ousts Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach semis

Lawmakers in Peru voted on Friday (October 10) to remove president Dina Boluarte, whose term has been marked by protests and accusations of failing to stem crime. Boluarte refused to appear before Congress for an overnight hearing, after a majority of lawmakers including some once loyal to her voted to initiate impeachment proceedings. They summoned Boluarte to appear before Congress at 11:30 pm (0430 GMT Friday), but she skipped the proceedings, which ended with 118 lawmakers voting for her impeachment.&nbsp;"The president's impeachment has been approved," announced Congress leader Jose Jeri, who could take over as interim president until elections in April 2026. Protests have marked Boluarte's presidency, along with various scandals, investigations and a surge in gang violence. She had already faced down multiple attempts to remove her from office.The latest effort cited her "permanent moral incapacity" to carry out her duties since assuming office in December 2022.&nbsp;Peru has had six presidents in about nine years. Boluarte, who took office after her predecessor Pedro Castillo was impeached over a crackdown on protests that killed at least 50 people, had seen her approval rating plummet.She is the subject of multiple probes, including one for her alleged failure to declare gifts of luxury jewels and watches, a scandal dubbed “Rolexgate.” She also gave herself a large pay increase in July. Anti-government protests have mounted in recent weeks after the government passed a law on September 5 requiring young people to contribute to private pension funds, despite job insecurity and an unofficial employment rate of more than 70 percent. Protests have also escalated over the past six months in the wake of a wave of extortion and murders by organized crime groups.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Peru lawmakers impeach president Dina Boluarte

Lawmakers in Peru voted on Friday (October 10) to remove president Dina Boluarte, whose term has been marked by protests and accusations of failing to stem crime. Boluarte refused to appear before Congress for an overnight hearing, after a majority of lawmakers including some once loyal to her voted to initiate impeachment proceedings. They summoned Boluarte to appear before Congress at 11:30 pm (0430 GMT Friday), but she skipped the proceedings, which ended with 118 lawmakers voting for her impeachment. "The president's impeachment has been approved," announced Congress leader Jose Jeri, who could take over as interim president until elections in April 2026. Protests have marked Boluarte's presidency, along with various scandals, investigations and a surge in gang violence. She had already faced down multiple attempts to remove her from office. The latest effort cited her "permanent moral incapacity" to carry out her duties since assuming office in December 2022. Peru has had six presidents in about nine years. Boluarte, who took office after her predecessor Pedro Castillo was impeached over a crackdown on protests that killed at least 50 people, had seen her approval rating plummet. She is the subject of multiple probes, including one for her alleged failure to declare gifts of luxury jewels and watches, a scandal dubbed “Rolexgate.” She also gave herself a large pay increase in July. Anti-government protests have mounted in recent weeks after the government passed a law on September 5 requiring young people to contribute to private pension funds, despite job insecurity and an unofficial employment rate of more than 70 percent. Protests have also escalated over the past six months in the wake of a wave of extortion and murders by organized crime groups. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

n overwhelming majority of 118 out of 122 lawmakers voted for her impeachment, removing her from the presidency, Congress leader Jose Jeri announced

The French players' union (UNFP) on Thursday backed footballer Adrien Rabiot for speaking out about his concerns at UEFA's decision to allow AC Milan to play a league fixture in Australia.&nbsp;AC Milan midfielder Rabiot branded the decision by European football's governing body to allow a 'home' match against Como to be played in Perth on February 8 as "totally crazy".&nbsp;Milan's San Siro stadium is out of commission on that date because it is hosting the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics on February 6.&nbsp;Rabiot's criticism incurred the wrath of the CEO of Serie A Luigi De Siervo, who on Wednesday told the player to count his money and be quiet about the decision.&nbsp;"Rabiot forgets, like all players earning millions of euros, that they are paid to do something, and that is play football," said De Siervo.&nbsp;"He should have more respect for the money he earns and offer more support to his employer, Milan, who accepted and pushed for this match being played abroad."&nbsp;However, the UNFP backed Rabiot for voicing his concerns which they said are "shared by the vast majority of players".&nbsp;Not all footballers "are able to access the media and express themselves in this way," the UNFP continued.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;"However, they should know that as the primary players in the game, they have the right, and even the duty, to make their voices heard.&nbsp;"Freedom of expression for footballers is a fundamental principle that the UNFP will always defend, like FIFPRO, the world players' union," it added.&nbsp;UEFA this week said it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of Milan's home match with Como in Perth, as well as a Spanish La Liga fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, Florida, on December 20.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;European supporters' groups branded the moves "absurd, unaffordable, and environmentally irresponsible", and Rabiot made clear his feelings.&nbsp;"It's totally crazy. There are financial agreements in order for the championship to have a certain visibility. All of this is beyond us (the players)," he said in an interview with French newspaper Le Figaro.&nbsp;"It's crazy to travel so far to play a match between two Italian teams in Australia."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.&nbsp;&nbsp;

UEFA this week said it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of Milan's home match with Como in Perth, as well as a Spanish La Liga fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, Florida, on December 20.

The French players' union (UNFP) on Thursday backed footballer Adrien Rabiot for speaking out about his concerns at UEFA's decision to allow AC Milan to play a league fixture in Australia. AC Milan midfielder Rabiot branded the decision by European football's governing body to allow a 'home' match against Como to be played in Perth on February 8 as "totally crazy". Milan's San Siro stadium is out of commission on that date because it is hosting the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics on February 6. Rabiot's criticism incurred the wrath of the CEO of Serie A Luigi De Siervo, who on Wednesday told the player to count his money and be quiet about the decision. "Rabiot forgets, like all players earning millions of euros, that they are paid to do something, and that is play football," said De Siervo. "He should have more respect for the money he earns and offer more support to his employer, Milan, who accepted and pushed for this match being played abroad." However, the UNFP backed Rabiot for voicing his concerns which they said are "shared by the vast majority of players". Not all footballers "are able to access the media and express themselves in this way," the UNFP continued. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history "However, they should know that as the primary players in the game, they have the right, and even the duty, to make their voices heard. "Freedom of expression for footballers is a fundamental principle that the UNFP will always defend, like FIFPRO, the world players' union," it added. UEFA this week said it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of Milan's home match with Como in Perth, as well as a Spanish La Liga fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, Florida, on December 20. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more European supporters' groups branded the moves "absurd, unaffordable, and environmentally irresponsible", and Rabiot made clear his feelings. "It's totally crazy. There are financial agreements in order for the championship to have a certain visibility. All of this is beyond us (the players)," he said in an interview with French newspaper Le Figaro. "It's crazy to travel so far to play a match between two Italian teams in Australia." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

UEFA this week said it had "reluctantly" approved the staging of Milan's home match with Como in Perth, as well as a Spanish La Liga fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, Florida, on December 20.

Adrien Rabiot backed by French players' union in row over Serie A match abroad

Monaco sacked their Austrian coach Adi Hutter on Thursday and are set to replace him with Belgian Sebastien Pocognoli, sources told AFP. The 55-year-old Hutter's assistants Christian Peintinger and Klaus Schmidt will also leave the club.&nbsp;The trio, who were hired just over two years ago, told players about their departure after training on Thursday.&nbsp;Monaco are fifth in Ligue 1 after winning four and drawing one of their first seven matches, sitting just three points off leaders Paris Saint-Germain.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;They lost their opening Champions League match against Club Brugge but then held Manchester City to a 2-2 draw last week.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;Sources claim that Monaco tried unsuccessfully to reach an agreement with German coach Edin Terzic, 42, who was previously in charge of Borussia Dortmund.&nbsp;Instead, they are said to be turning to Union Saint-Gilloise's Pocognoli, 38, a former Belgian international who last season -- his only one as a first team head coach -- led his club to a first league title in 90 years.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Monaco are fifth in Ligue 1 after winning four and drawing one of their first seven matches, sitting just three points off leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

Monaco sacked their Austrian coach Adi Hutter on Thursday and are set to replace him with Belgian Sebastien Pocognoli, sources told AFP. The 55-year-old Hutter's assistants Christian Peintinger and Klaus Schmidt will also leave the club. The trio, who were hired just over two years ago, told players about their departure after training on Thursday. Monaco are fifth in Ligue 1 after winning four and drawing one of their first seven matches, sitting just three points off leaders Paris Saint-Germain. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history They lost their opening Champions League match against Club Brugge but then held Manchester City to a 2-2 draw last week. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Sources claim that Monaco tried unsuccessfully to reach an agreement with German coach Edin Terzic, 42, who was previously in charge of Borussia Dortmund. Instead, they are said to be turning to Union Saint-Gilloise's Pocognoli, 38, a former Belgian international who last season -- his only one as a first team head coach -- led his club to a first league title in 90 years. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Monaco are fifth in Ligue 1 after winning four and drawing one of their first seven matches, sitting just three points off leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

Ligue 1: Monaco sack coach Adi Hutter, line up Sebastien Pocognoli - Reports

World number one Aryna Sabalenka raced into a fourth consecutive Wuhan Open quarter-final on Thursday (Oct 9), having revealed she spent time on holiday last month practising with Novak Djokovic. Sabalenka, in contrast to her rusty start against Rebecca Sramkova the day before, came out firing from the get-go to blow away Russia's world number 20 Liudmila Samsonova 6-3, 6-2 at the WTA 1000 tournament. The match was played under a closed centre court roof on another hot day in China, where the start of play on outside courts was delayed to 2:30 pm from 11:00 am.&nbsp;Sabalenka, whose unbeaten match run in Wuhan extended to 19-0 as she seeks a fourth straight title in the central Chinese city, took a month off after winning her fourth Grand Slam title at the US Open in early September.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/boca-juniors-coach-miguel-angel-russo-passes-away-at-69-argentine-football-association-confirms-1759982369038">Boca Juniors coach Miguel Angel Russo passes away at 69: Argentine Football Association</a>&nbsp;She went on holiday to Greece, where she spent time hitting with former number one Djokovic, who is a resident there.&nbsp;"I won a lot of points against him for the record," Sabalenka told reporters. "I hope he's going to confirm that. We went for dinner. We practised a couple times.&nbsp;"I hope I was a great hitting partner. So far, he's winning in Shanghai," she added. "So I guess I was, it was a good one. I really hope he's going to go all the way.”&nbsp;Sabalenka did not face a break point against Samsonova and was impressive on her second serve, dropping just three points from 16.&nbsp;The Belarusian top seed wrapped up the win in 75 minutes and awaits Elena Rybakina or Linda Noskova in the final eight.&nbsp;Earlier, Jessica Pegula was made to battle through three sets for the second day running as she also reached the quarter-finals.&nbsp;The American sixth seed, who had spent almost three hours on court against Hailey Baptiste on Wednesday, needed more than two hours a day later to move past Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5, 3-6, 6-3.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sabalenka went on holiday to Greece, where she spent time hitting with former number one Djokovic, who is a resident there.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka raced into a fourth consecutive Wuhan Open quarter-final on Thursday (Oct 9), having revealed she spent time on holiday last month practising with Novak Djokovic. Sabalenka, in contrast to her rusty start against Rebecca Sramkova the day before, came out firing from the get-go to blow away Russia's world number 20 Liudmila Samsonova 6-3, 6-2 at the WTA 1000 tournament. The match was played under a closed centre court roof on another hot day in China, where the start of play on outside courts was delayed to 2:30 pm from 11:00 am. Sabalenka, whose unbeaten match run in Wuhan extended to 19-0 as she seeks a fourth straight title in the central Chinese city, took a month off after winning her fourth Grand Slam title at the US Open in early September. Also read | Boca Juniors coach Miguel Angel Russo passes away at 69: Argentine Football Association She went on holiday to Greece, where she spent time hitting with former number one Djokovic, who is a resident there. "I won a lot of points against him for the record," Sabalenka told reporters. "I hope he's going to confirm that. We went for dinner. We practised a couple times. "I hope I was a great hitting partner. So far, he's winning in Shanghai," she added. "So I guess I was, it was a good one. I really hope he's going to go all the way.” Sabalenka did not face a break point against Samsonova and was impressive on her second serve, dropping just three points from 16. The Belarusian top seed wrapped up the win in 75 minutes and awaits Elena Rybakina or Linda Noskova in the final eight. Earlier, Jessica Pegula was made to battle through three sets for the second day running as she also reached the quarter-finals. The American sixth seed, who had spent almost three hours on court against Hailey Baptiste on Wednesday, needed more than two hours a day later to move past Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5, 3-6, 6-3. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sabalenka went on holiday to Greece, where she spent time hitting with former number one Djokovic, who is a resident there.

Aryna Sabalenka races to fourth-straight Wuhan quarters after Djokovic boost

Former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian was gunned down in a "brazen" shooting while on an early evening walk in Sydney, police said, months after surviving an attempt on his life. The 33-year-old was shot dead in a "targeted" attack in Riverstone, a suburb in Sydney's northwest, on Wednesday evening, New South Wales Police said. A short time after the shooting two cars were found on fire in different locations, a hallmark of recent organised crime hits that have rattled the city.&nbsp;"It's very brazen and it's a shame that this is happening in our community," NSW Police superintendent Jason Joyce said. "You'd want to think that in a residential area that people could wander the streets at that time of (early) night and be safe, but we do believe it's a targeted attack," he said.&nbsp;Local media reported that Mokhtarian had survived an attempt on his life last February, when a gunman fired on him outside a gym in Sydney's west.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/boca-juniors-coach-miguel-angel-russo-passes-away-at-69-argentine-football-association-confirms-1759982369038">Boca Juniors coach Miguel Angel Russo passes away at 69: Argentine Football Association</a>&nbsp;He fought twice in the UFC, in 2018 and 2019, losing both times, before moving into coaching, according to ESPN.&nbsp;He helped develop some of Australia's top mixed martial arts prospects, the website said.&nbsp;A local who only identified himself by his first name, Ben, said he was walking with his wife when he heard a gunshot.&nbsp;"It was around then when we heard a bang as well and a lot of smoke went up in the air... that would have been the car," he told The Sydney Morning Herald. "There was a large commotion, a lot of people were just shocked because they've never witnessed anything like this."&nbsp;"The shooting happened with children literally riding bikes around the park."&nbsp;Neighbour Natalie, who also did not provide her last name, said she was out the front of her home with her children when the incident took place.&nbsp;"I called the police straight away," she told the national broadcaster ABC.&nbsp;Natalie said she ran over to see if Mokhtarian was alive, but "he clearly wasn't".&nbsp;"I could immediately tell he wasn't alive, otherwise I would've tried to help him," she said.&nbsp;The killing came a day after police foiled a "kill team" bearing firearms, balaclavas, body-worn cameras and jerrycans on the way to a daycare centre.&nbsp;Police are investigating if the two incidents are linked.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The 33-year-old was shot dead in a "targeted" attack in Riverstone, a suburb in Sydney's northwest, on Wednesday evening, New South Wales Police said.

Former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian was gunned down in a "brazen" shooting while on an early evening walk in Sydney, police said, months after surviving an attempt on his life. The 33-year-old was shot dead in a "targeted" attack in Riverstone, a suburb in Sydney's northwest, on Wednesday evening, New South Wales Police said. A short time after the shooting two cars were found on fire in different locations, a hallmark of recent organised crime hits that have rattled the city. "It's very brazen and it's a shame that this is happening in our community," NSW Police superintendent Jason Joyce said. "You'd want to think that in a residential area that people could wander the streets at that time of (early) night and be safe, but we do believe it's a targeted attack," he said. Local media reported that Mokhtarian had survived an attempt on his life last February, when a gunman fired on him outside a gym in Sydney's west. Also read | Boca Juniors coach Miguel Angel Russo passes away at 69: Argentine Football Association He fought twice in the UFC, in 2018 and 2019, losing both times, before moving into coaching, according to ESPN. He helped develop some of Australia's top mixed martial arts prospects, the website said. A local who only identified himself by his first name, Ben, said he was walking with his wife when he heard a gunshot. "It was around then when we heard a bang as well and a lot of smoke went up in the air... that would have been the car," he told The Sydney Morning Herald. "There was a large commotion, a lot of people were just shocked because they've never witnessed anything like this." "The shooting happened with children literally riding bikes around the park." Neighbour Natalie, who also did not provide her last name, said she was out the front of her home with her children when the incident took place. "I called the police straight away," she told the national broadcaster ABC. Natalie said she ran over to see if Mokhtarian was alive, but "he clearly wasn't". "I could immediately tell he wasn't alive, otherwise I would've tried to help him," she said. The killing came a day after police foiled a "kill team" bearing firearms, balaclavas, body-worn cameras and jerrycans on the way to a daycare centre. Police are investigating if the two incidents are linked. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The 33-year-old was shot dead in a "targeted" attack in Riverstone, a suburb in Sydney's northwest, on Wednesday evening, New South Wales Police said.

Suman Mokhtarian, former Australian UFC fighter, shot dead in Sydney

The coach of Argentine football club Boca Juniors, Miguel Angel Russo, has died at the age of 69, the Argentine Football Association announced on Wednesday (Oct 8). Russo's health had deteriorated in recent weeks. The last Boca Juniors game he attended was on September 21, when his team drew 2-2 with Central Cordoba in a league match at Boca's home ground. Boca Juniors never gave details of his health, but Argentine media reported that the coach, diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, had contracted a urinary tract infection.&nbsp;Boca Juniors, in a statement, expressed "profound sadness" at Russo's death.&nbsp;"Miguel leaves an indelible mark on our club and will always be an example of joy, warmth, and dedication," it said.&nbsp;In his absence, his assistant Claudio Ubeda had been managing the club.&nbsp;A man of few words, Russo was a coach for more than half his life and was talked up at one point as a potential manager for the national side after significant stints with Boca Juniors, Rosario Central and Estudiantes de la Plata.&nbsp;He spent his own playing career entirely at Estudiantes, from 1975 to 1988, forming part of one of the most memorable midfields in Argentine football, along with Alejandro Sabella, Marcelo Trobbiani, and Jose Daniel "Bocha" Ponce.&nbsp;He made the national team but wasn't selected for the 1986 World Cup in which Diego Maradona famously captained Argentina to victory.&nbsp;Years later, Russo admitted he was angry at being sidelined but said iconic coach Carlos Bilardo explained: "'The day you become a coach, you'll understand, like never before.' And later, I understood."&nbsp;Russo's trophy cabinet was not extensive, but he had a knack for reviving the fortunes of top teams.&nbsp;His first first-division title came with Velez Sarsfield in 2005. Later, at Maradona's request, he was called on to manage Boca Juniors, which he led to victory in the 2007 Copa Libertadores, his greatest achievement as a manager.&nbsp;He sealed an eternal love affair with Rosario Central, which he twice saved from relegation, by winning the League Cup in December 2023.&nbsp;In 2017, he led Colombian side Millonarios to a championship title just one day after undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, earning himself undying affection in Bogota.&nbsp;In June, he agreed to coach Boca Juniors for a third time, four years after being sacked by the giants just six games into a new season.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Boca Juniors never gave details of his health, but Argentine media reported that the coach, diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, had contracted a urinary tract infection.

The coach of Argentine football club Boca Juniors, Miguel Angel Russo, has died at the age of 69, the Argentine Football Association announced on Wednesday (Oct 8). Russo's health had deteriorated in recent weeks. The last Boca Juniors game he attended was on September 21, when his team drew 2-2 with Central Cordoba in a league match at Boca's home ground. Boca Juniors never gave details of his health, but Argentine media reported that the coach, diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, had contracted a urinary tract infection. Boca Juniors, in a statement, expressed "profound sadness" at Russo's death. "Miguel leaves an indelible mark on our club and will always be an example of joy, warmth, and dedication," it said. In his absence, his assistant Claudio Ubeda had been managing the club. A man of few words, Russo was a coach for more than half his life and was talked up at one point as a potential manager for the national side after significant stints with Boca Juniors, Rosario Central and Estudiantes de la Plata. He spent his own playing career entirely at Estudiantes, from 1975 to 1988, forming part of one of the most memorable midfields in Argentine football, along with Alejandro Sabella, Marcelo Trobbiani, and Jose Daniel "Bocha" Ponce. He made the national team but wasn't selected for the 1986 World Cup in which Diego Maradona famously captained Argentina to victory. Years later, Russo admitted he was angry at being sidelined but said iconic coach Carlos Bilardo explained: "'The day you become a coach, you'll understand, like never before.' And later, I understood." Russo's trophy cabinet was not extensive, but he had a knack for reviving the fortunes of top teams. His first first-division title came with Velez Sarsfield in 2005. Later, at Maradona's request, he was called on to manage Boca Juniors, which he led to victory in the 2007 Copa Libertadores, his greatest achievement as a manager. He sealed an eternal love affair with Rosario Central, which he twice saved from relegation, by winning the League Cup in December 2023. In 2017, he led Colombian side Millonarios to a championship title just one day after undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, earning himself undying affection in Bogota. In June, he agreed to coach Boca Juniors for a third time, four years after being sacked by the giants just six games into a new season. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Boca Juniors never gave details of his health, but Argentine media reported that the coach, diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, had contracted a urinary tract infection.

Boca Juniors coach Miguel Angel Russo passes away at 69: Argentine Football Association

Barcelona will face Villarreal in Miami in a La Liga match on December 20, the Spanish top flight said Wednesday, making it the first European league fixture to be played abroad. Earlier this week, European football governing body UEFA said they opposed the idea of games being played overseas but would permit it on an exceptional basis, along with a Serie A match in Australia in February between AC Milan and Como."With this match we take a historic step that projects La Liga and Spanish football into a new dimension," said La Liga president Javier Tebas in a statement."We understand and respect the concerns that this decision may generate, but it is important to put it into context -- it is a single match out of the 380 that make up the season."The game was due to be played at Villarreal's home stadium but will now take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in the United States, in Florida.Villarreal will take measures to compensate season ticket holders after the game was moved."Villarreal season ticket holders will be able to travel for free to the match, and those who choose not to travel to Miami will enjoy a 30 percent discount on their season ticket price as part of the measures designed to reward their support and loyalty," said La Liga.In September a total of 18 fan groups from both teams involved expressed their "complete opposition" to the match taking place abroad.La Liga have attempted to play matches overseas dating back to 2017 but the Spanish football federation (RFEF) frequently resisted, despite hosting the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia themselves.Barcelona's rivals Real Madrid have also expressed their disapproval at the decision to take a La Liga game abroad.They said in August hosting the game in Miami would "alter the competitive balance" of the league and set an "unacceptable precedent".

The game was due to be played at Villarreal's home stadium but will now take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in the United States, in Florida. Villarreal will take measures to compensate season ticket holders after the game was moved.

Barcelona will face Villarreal in Miami in a La Liga match on December 20, the Spanish top flight said Wednesday, making it the first European league fixture to be played abroad. Earlier this week, European football governing body UEFA said they opposed the idea of games being played overseas but would permit it on an exceptional basis, along with a Serie A match in Australia in February between AC Milan and Como. "With this match we take a historic step that projects La Liga and Spanish football into a new dimension," said La Liga president Javier Tebas in a statement. "We understand and respect the concerns that this decision may generate, but it is important to put it into context -- it is a single match out of the 380 that make up the season." The game was due to be played at Villarreal's home stadium but will now take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in the United States, in Florida. Villarreal will take measures to compensate season ticket holders after the game was moved. "Villarreal season ticket holders will be able to travel for free to the match, and those who choose not to travel to Miami will enjoy a 30 percent discount on their season ticket price as part of the measures designed to reward their support and loyalty," said La Liga. In September a total of 18 fan groups from both teams involved expressed their "complete opposition" to the match taking place abroad. La Liga have attempted to play matches overseas dating back to 2017 but the Spanish football federation (RFEF) frequently resisted, despite hosting the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia themselves. Barcelona's rivals Real Madrid have also expressed their disapproval at the decision to take a La Liga game abroad. They said in August hosting the game in Miami would "alter the competitive balance" of the league and set an "unacceptable precedent".

The game was due to be played at Villarreal's home stadium but will now take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in the United States, in Florida. Villarreal will take measures to compensate season ticket holders after the game was moved.

La Liga: Barcelona to play Villarreal in Miami in first European league fixture abroad

Police said they had arrested a second man in a probe into suspected arson at a mosque in southern England, which is being treated as a "hate crime"."Sussex police takes a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime," Superintendent Rachel Swinney said in a statement late Tuesday.No one was injured in Saturday's blaze in the seaside town of Peacehaven, which damaged the mosque's front entrance and a vehicle parked outside.The force announced that a 25-year-old man had been arrested Tuesday on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, and was in custody.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-church-with-people-inside-set-ablaze-in-a-suspected-hate-crime-1759659528263">UK mosque with people inside set ablaze in a suspected hate crime</a>The first man, 46, who was arrested on Monday, has been released on conditional bail while the investigation continues.The fire followed an attack on Thursday on a synagogue in the northern city of Manchester in which two people died and three others were seriously injured, with officers drawing a potential link to Islamist extremism.The police have renewed a plea for information about the Peacehaven incident."We believe there are people in the community who know who is responsible for this appalling and reckless attack," said Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cullimore.Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.&nbsp;

The fire followed an attack on Thursday on a synagogue in the northern city of Manchester in which two people died and three others were seriously injured, with officers drawing a potential link to Islamist extremism.

Police said they had arrested a second man in a probe into suspected arson at a mosque in southern England, which is being treated as a "hate crime". "Sussex police takes a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime," Superintendent Rachel Swinney said in a statement late Tuesday. No one was injured in Saturday's blaze in the seaside town of Peacehaven, which damaged the mosque's front entrance and a vehicle parked outside. The force announced that a 25-year-old man had been arrested Tuesday on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, and was in custody. Also read | UK mosque with people inside set ablaze in a suspected hate crime The first man, 46, who was arrested on Monday, has been released on conditional bail while the investigation continues. The fire followed an attack on Thursday on a synagogue in the northern city of Manchester in which two people died and three others were seriously injured, with officers drawing a potential link to Islamist extremism. The police have renewed a plea for information about the Peacehaven incident. "We believe there are people in the community who know who is responsible for this appalling and reckless attack," said Detective Chief Inspector Mark Cullimore. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The fire followed an attack on Thursday on a synagogue in the northern city of Manchester in which two people died and three others were seriously injured, with officers drawing a potential link to Islamist extremism.

UK police arrests second man in connection with mosque blaze

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