Happy Friday one and all! With Lionel Messi (potentially) in MLS action, a host of intriguing games in Spain and Italy and the small matter of the last gasps of the transfer window, this is shaping up to be a cracking weekend. And then there is the shocking news that Luis Rubiales has decided not to resign from his perch atop Spain’s FA. I’m James Benge, here to bring you the latest from across the global game.
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📺 Footy fix
All times U.S./Eastern
Friday, Aug. 25
🇩🇪 Bundesliga: RB Leipzig vs. Stuttgart, 2:30 p.m. ➡️ ESPN+
🏴 EPL: Chelsea vs. Luton Town, 3 p.m. ➡️ USA
🇪🇸 La Liga: Celta Vigo vs. Real Madrid, 3:30 p.m. ➡️ ESPN+
🇺🇸 NWSL: Orlando Pride vs. San Diego Wave, 7 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
Saturday, Aug. 26
🏴 Premiership: Ross County vs. Rangers, 7:30 a.m. ➡️ CBS Sports Network
🏴 EPL: Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest, 10 a.m. ➡️ Peacock
🇮🇹 Serie A: AC Milan vs. Torino, 2:45 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+
🇫🇷 Ligue 1: PSG vs. Lens, 3 p.m….
