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Arsenal vs. Aston Villa Closes 2025 in Premier League Thriller
First-placed Arsenal faces third-placed Aston Villa on December 30 at 3:15 p.m. ET on NBCSN, saving one of the biggest matches for the year's end. This Premier League clash caps a festive period packed with action alongside Serie A and AFCON games.
AFCON Group Stage in Full Swing with Key Matches Today
Today's AFCON fixtures include Tanzania vs. Tunisia and Uganda vs. Nigeria at 11 a.m. ET on beIN Sports, followed by Benin vs. Senegal and Botswana vs. DR Congo at 2 p.m. ET. The tournament has been heating up alongside European leagues during the holidays.
Chelsea vs. Bournemouth Headlines Premier League Tuesday Slate
Chelsea hosts AFC Bournemouth at 2:30 p.m. ET on USA, part of a packed schedule closing out 2025. Other matches include Motherwell vs. Celtic in the Premiership at 3 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Worst Red Card Controversies Dominate 2025 Football Talk
Xavi Simons received a straight red in a Tottenham vs. Liverpool Premier League match after VAR review, sparking debates on inconsistency. Indonesia vs. Iraq World Cup qualifier saw post-whistle reds for three Indonesian players and staff.
VAR Drama and Inconsistent Calls Plague 2025 Season
Criticism mounted over VAR's harshness in some cases and leniency in others, affecting title races and qualifiers. Coaches and federations question protocols in high-stakes international matches.
FIFA President Defends High 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices
Gianni Infantino cited over 150 million ticket requests since December 11, justifying prices from $140 to $8,680 for the final. Proceeds will fund global soccer development across 150 countries.
Arshad Nadeem Wins Global Breakthrough Athlete Award
Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem received the award in UAE, hailed as national pride by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar. Dubai will host FIFA Best Awards next year.
Air Force Hosts Wyoming in Final Basketball Game of 2025
Air Force (3-9) faces Wyoming (9-3) on December 30 at 2 p.m. MT in Clune Arena, broadcast on Altitude/MWN. Air Force seeks to snap a five-game losing streak.
USF Dons Edge Redhawks in WCC Opener with Strong Defense
University of San Francisco defeated Seattle U 67-59, led by Vukasin Masic's 15 points, holding opponents to 27.4% shooting. Next up: at Oregon State on December 30.
Tennessee Football vs. Illinois on December 30
University of Tennessee faces Illinois at 5:30 p.m. ET in a key matchup. Men's basketball also plays South Carolina State on the same day.