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.
The Central Bank of Nigeria lowered its benchmark rate to 27% in September, ending a three‑year tightening spell. The move follows five months of steady disinflation and aims to make credit cheaper for expanding firms. Alongside the cut, the CBN tweaked reserve requirements and the standing facilities corridor. Experts welcome the first positive real rate in years but warn more cuts are needed for SMEs. External reserves now sit at $43 billion, bolstering confidence in the policy shift.
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.
President Trump’s blanket warning against pregnant women using Tylenol sparked a legal showdown involving Harvard epidemiologist Andrea Baccarelli. A federal judge dismissed her testimony as unreliable, pointing out selective use of studies. The case reveals how scientific uncertainty, courtroom strategy and political messaging intersect, and why medical guidance remains nuanced.
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.
A 42‑year‑old man was detained at Arizona’s State Farm Stadium after claiming to be a deputy and carrying several firearms and knives. The suspect, Joshua Runkles, was tied to private security work for a guest attending the upcoming Charlie Kirk memorial, which is set to draw over 100,000 people. Authorities stressed that the incident occurred before the venue was fully locked down and highlighted coordination failures between security teams.
Netflix has started production on 3 Body Problem Season 2 and is filming Seasons 2 and 3 back-to-back through 2027. After 388.10 million viewing hours in early 2024, the series secured a double renewal. Key cast including Jovan Adepo, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, and Marlo Kelly will return. Season 2 is targeting late 2025 or early 2026, with a shorter wait expected for the final season.
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.