On March 9, 2025, Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior delivered a rapid brace for Real Madrid as they beat Rayo Vallecano 2‑1 at the Bernabéu. The victory tied the club with Barcelona on points and kept the LaLiga title race within a single point. Coach Carlo Ancelotti rested key players ahead of a Champions League clash, yet the squad still dominated. Rayo’s lone goal came via VAR‑confirmed stoppage‑time effort.
The 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony unfolded in Paris with Ousmane Dembélé and teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal locked in a tight race for football's top honor. Yamal also secured the Men’s Kopa Trophy, while Aitana Bonmati lifted the Women’s Ballon d’Or. Hosts Kate Scott and Ruud Gullit guided a star‑studded night that saw PSG and Barcelona dominate the wins. The event highlighted a generational shift as youthful flair challenged established talent.
Thirteen Juventus players are on international duty, with 11 involved in UEFA World Cup qualifiers. Kenan Yildiz leads the action for Turkey, while Italy call up Cambiaso, Gatti and Locatelli. Serbia turn to Kostic and Vlahovic, and others represent Belgium, France, Montenegro, the Netherlands and Portugal. Jonathan David plays friendlies for Canada, and Jonas Rouhi joins Sweden U21s.
Antony scored a stunning first-time volley and set up another as Real Betis beat Real Sociedad 3-0 in La Liga. Marc Roca added a second-half brace, while Sociedad finished with nine men after Igor Zubeldia and Sheraldo Becker were sent off. The Manchester United loanee now has 3 goals and 1 assist in 4 games, hinting at a real revival in Spain.
Leicester City will have six of their Championship games broadcast live on U.S. television this season. Featuring high-profile clashes like the East Midlands derby against Coventry City, the Foxes are generating global buzz as favorites for promotion. Key matches will air on CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, and other NBC networks.
Fluminense pulled off a stunning late comeback to beat Internacional 2-1 in Porto Alegre, earning their first Copa Libertadores final appearance since 2008. After falling behind to a Gabriel Mercado goal, late strikes from John Kennedy and Germán Cano flipped the match. This dramatic win paved Fluminense’s way to an historic final victory.
Marcus Smart signed with the Lakers in July 2025, turning down the Suns after Luka Dončić's push for his defensive skills. Smart faces changes and fan pressure, filling a key gap with his gritty play and experience. The Lakers reshaped the roster for Smart, hopeful his leadership and physicality boost their playoff push.
Inter Miami fought back from a two-goal deficit to draw 3-3 with Philadelphia Union, thanks to Lionel Messi's late heroics. Coach Javier Mascherano celebrated the team's renewed spirit and resilience, marking a turnaround in their MLS campaign and raising hopes ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.
PAS edged out NMB in a nail-biting battle during Match 13 of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League 2025. Key figures included Daga, Meshram, Sanjay, and Sharma, with bowlers Singh and Tiwari stealing the spotlight. Fantasy picks should focus on reliable all-rounders and spinners due to the pitch conditions.
Montreal face Inter Miami in an intriguing MLS clash, as the hosts, despite recent struggles, hold a strong record in the matchup. With Messi leading Miami’s attack and Montreal relying on defense and counterattacks, the game is expected to offer tactical battles and major stakes for both teams’ seasons.
Naivas hammered SS Assad 4-0 in the National Super League, jumping to third and into a promotion position. SS Assad remain second-from-bottom. Meanwhile, Kibera Black Stars and Luanda Villa played out a draw as Naivas' surge shakes up the race for promotion.
Manchester City's 2-0 win against Chelsea in their UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final was highlighted by Vivianne Miedema's decisive performance, ending Chelsea's 29-game unbeaten streak under Sonia Bompastor. This first-leg victory showcased Miedema's crucial contributions as she scored twice off the bench in the second half, amidst City dealing with several absences in their squad.