Fernando Forestieri seeks FA Cup upset for Oxford City against Leicester
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 6:42 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Fernando Forestieri aims to inspire Oxford City in the FA Cup as they prepare to face Leicester City on Friday at 19:45 GMT. Forestieri, who has played alongside legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, recently joined the non-league side after a varied career in top-tier soccer. He expressed ambition to help his new club in a significant upset, referencing Leicester's past Premier League triumph and the current gap between their levels. Oxford City is currently positioned third in National League North, contending for recognition against League One opponents.
- •Forestieri joined Oxford City after spells in Italy and other leagues.
- •Oxford City sits third in National League North.
- •The FA Cup match against Leicester City is scheduled for Friday.
- •Leicester City won the Premier League ten years ago.
- 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — From playing against Messi & Ronaldo to non-league
- 6:42 AMBBC Sport — From playing against Messi & Ronaldo to non-league
"Fernando Forestieri, whose career has seen him play against Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, is looking to inspire non-league Oxford City to a memorable FA Cup win over Leicester City.
"Fernando Forestieri, whose career has seen him play against Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, is looking to inspire non-league Oxford City to a memorable FA Cup win over Leicester City.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 6:42 AMFrom playing against Messi & Ronaldo to non-league
Fernando Forestieri, whose career has seen him play against Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, is looking to inspire non-league Oxford City to a memorable FA Cup win over Leicester City.
- BBC SportNov 6, 2026, 6:42 AMFrom playing against Messi & Ronaldo to non-league
Fernando Forestieri, whose career has seen him play against Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, is looking to inspire non-league Oxford City to a memorable FA Cup win over Leicester City.
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