Relegation
Sunderland beats Burnley 3-0 in Premier League clash
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Sunderland secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Burnley at the Stadium of Light, extending their unbeaten home record in the Premier League. The win propelled the Black Cats into eighth place, while Burnley extended their winless streak to 15 games. Burnley manager Scott Parker expressed frustration over his team's lackluster performance.
The ANFP board decided on December 30 to unanimously ratify the relegation of Unión Española and Deportes Iquique to Primera B for the 2026 season, dismissing their appeal based on an outdated regulatory article. The clubs argued for an interpretation that would allow them to stay in Primera División using averages, but the governing body stressed that the championship rules were approved by all, including themselves. The dispute may continue in Chilean courts.
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Fortaleza, the club featuring Chilean defender Benjamín Kuscevic and coached by Martín Palermo, was relegated to Serie B after a 4-2 loss to Botafogo on the final day of the 2025 Brasileirao. Meanwhile, historic Internacional de Porto Alegre avoided relegation with a 3-1 win over Bragantino, finishing with 44 points.