Al‑Nassr FC’s new partnership with BMW Saudi Arabia delivers custom BMW XM Red Label SUVs to stars Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane and the coaching staff. Valued at €155,000 each, the hybrid SUVs boast 550 kW power and a 0‑100 km/h run in 3.8 seconds. The agreement, running to 2027, also sees charging stations installed at the club’s facilities, echoing BMW’s deals with Real Madrid and AC Milan.
A dramatic quarter‑final at La Plata saw Estudiantes level the tie with a last‑minute volley from Gastón Benedetti, only for Flamengo to survive a 4‑2 penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Agustín Rossi turned hero, while the Argentine side earned praise for its resolve. Flamengo now prepares for a semifinal clash with Racing Club.
Osasuna hosts Elche on September 25, 2025, in a La Liga clash that pits a six‑game home winning streak against a newly‑confident Elche side. The Pamplona club seeks redemption after a 2‑1 loss, while Andre Silva's goal surge fuels the visitors. Historical head‑to‑heads heavily favor the hosts, but Elche’s recent momentum could keep things interesting.
Bangladesh Women edged Ireland by 14 runs in the final T20I at Sylhet on Dec 9, 2024, sealing a 3‑0 series whitewash. Chasing 124, Ireland faltered at 109/5 with six balls left. Spin duo Nahida Akter (4‑0‑26‑1) and Shorna Akter (2‑0‑9‑0) kept the run rate in check. The win caps a tour that featured three ODIs and three T20Is. Bangladesh’s composure under pressure signals growing depth in their women's side.
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.