Barcelona Edge Real Sociedad 1-0 in LaLiga Showdown
Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 1‑0 at the Estadi Olímpic, with Jules Koundé scoring. Hansi Flick’s squad rotation pays off, extending Barça’s perfect start.
Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 1‑0 at the Estadi Olímpic, with Jules Koundé scoring. Hansi Flick’s squad rotation pays off, extending Barça’s perfect start.
Arsenal opened their 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win at Old Trafford, thanks to a 13‑minute header from Riccardo Calafiori. United dominated possession and showcased a fresh attacking line‑up, but a goalkeeper slip proved costly. The result gives the Gunners a perfect start while United’s defensive frailties are exposed.
Bologna host AS Monaco in a pivotal Champions League clash on 5 November 2024. The Italians pride themselves on an unbeaten 28‑match home record in Europe yet have yet to score in this campaign. Monaco, among the tournament’s top scorers, still struggle against Italian sides. Riccardo Orsolini is Bologna’s key threat. Betting markets point to a tight, low‑scoring encounter.
Lanús stole a 1‑0 win over Fluminense in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarter‑finals, thanks to an 89th‑minute strike by Marcelino Moreno. Missing five starters, the Argentine side relied on a blend of veterans and youth to clinch the victory before a crowd of 35,000. The result gives them a slim but vital lead heading to the return match at the Maracanã.
A recent Sevilla recruit has reportedly spurned approaches from both Villarreal and Getafe, according to insider sources. No official name or details have been released, but the rumor highlights the competitive nature of Spain's summer market. Meanwhile, Getafe is said to be close to signing an unattached player, as reported by journalist Matteo Moretto.
England wrapped up a 2‑0 win in the three‑match T20 series against Ireland, clinching the triumph with a six‑wicket chase at Dublin’s Malahide ground. A rain‑abandoned second match left the series to be decided by the first and third games. Phil Salt’s 89 anchored the opening victory, while Jordan Cox’s 55 and Tom Banton’s unbeaten 37 powered the final chase. Ireland posted 154‑8, highlighted by Gareth Delany’s 48. The result reinforces England’s depth in the short format.
Suspended Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unexpectedly appeared in Poland in club gear before a Conference League match, catching manager Enzo Maresca off guard. Mudryk has been provisionally banned since November 2024 after an adverse test while on international duty, with a B sample pending. Reports claim Chelsea may have terminated his deal as he explores a switch to sprinting. Shakhtar could pursue losses tied to add-ons.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarterfinals are set for July 4–5 across four U.S. stadiums, with Palmeiras, Chelsea, PSG, Bayern Munich, Fluminense, Al-Hilal, Real Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund in action. Single-elimination rules apply with extra time and penalties if needed. The expanded 32-team tournament ends July 13 at MetLife Stadium.
Egypt and Tunisia kept their perfect starts at the FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket in Pretoria, while Nigeria bounced back with a 107-30 rout of debutants Zimbabwe. Nigeria’s Idubamo Beggi posted 20 points and 10 steals, with strong support from Momoluwa Ayomide Tewogbade. The 12-team tournament doubles as qualification for the 2025 U19 World Cup in the Czech Republic.
Napoli left it late to beat Cagliari 1-0 at the Maradona, with Frank Anguissa scoring in the 90+5 minute. New signings Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay started, but the champions had to grind through a stubborn defense. Alessandro Buongiorno set up the winner with a precise cross. The result keeps Napoli perfect to start the 2025-26 Serie A season.
The EFL has confirmed TV selections for the Sky Bet Championship through September 2025, with five months’ notice replacing the old five-week window. Charlton Athletic feature twice: away at QPR on August 30 (12:30pm) and at home to Millwall on September 13 (12:30pm). All opening weekend EFL games and every Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy tie will be live on Sky Sports, while ITV will show 20 matches across the season.
UFC 319 lit up Chicago with a middleweight title showdown, a hyped UFC debut, and intense betting across the board. Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev squared off amid electric energy, while Aaron Pico’s first UFC fight kept fans guessing. Experts weighed in, and outcomes proved tough to predict on a reduced but star-packed fight card.