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“Juan Mata Joins San Diego FC Ownership, Aims to Create Something Special in MLS”

is set to make his mark in (MLS) as he joins the ownership group of San Diego FC, following in the footsteps of David Beckham. The former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder, who currently plays for Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia’s A-League Men, has become the first active player to invest in a U.S. franchise. San Diego FC is scheduled to join the Western Conference in 2025. The announcement of the expansion team was made in May 2023, with San Diego selected over Las Vegas, which had the backing of Aston Villa's owners. will not be able to participate as a player in the new franchise, having signed with Sydney after being released by in January, he has secured a small ownership stake while continuing his professional career. This contrasts with Beckham's situation, where his ownership of Inter Miami was included in his contract with MLS when he joined LA Galaxy, but was only revealed after his retirement. Mata expressed his excitement about the opportunity, hoping to "build something special" with San Diego FC.

Question 1: What was the final outcome of the match between Tottenham and Aston Villa?

Tottenham secured an emphatic win against Aston Villa, with a final score that reflected their dominant second-half performance.

Question 2: Who scored the goals for Tottenham in the match?

Dominic Solanke scored two goals, while Brennan Johnson added the equaliser and James Maddison scored the fourth goal in added time.

Question 3: How did Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglou, adapt his tactics during the match?

Postecoglou opted for more powerful runs from Pape Matar Sarr in midfield and made effective substitutions that contributed to the team's success in the second half.

Question 4: What was the situation at half-time, and how did it change in the second half?

At half-time, Aston Villa had a lead through Morgan Rogers, but Tottenham turned the game around in the second half, overwhelming Villa with a strong performance.

Question 5: How did Unai Emery, the Aston Villa manager, react to the match's outcome?

Unai Emery watched in disbelief as his team, which had successfully contained Spurs in the first half, fell apart in the second half, leading to a heavy defeat.