7 October 2025
Inter Miami CF gave Sergio Busquets a heartfelt send-off after their 4-1 home win over the New England Revolution on Saturday. The club honored the legendary Spanish midfielder, who announced that the 2025 MLS season will be his last, with a video tribute on the Chase Stadium scoreboard featuring messages from Pep Guardiola, Xavi Hernández, and Lionel Messi, his longtime Barcelona teammates.…
7 October 2025
Chicago Fire FC confirmed Thursday that midfielder André Franco will miss the rest of the 2025 MLS season with a torn ACL. The 25-year-old was injured during Chicago’s 5-3 win at Inter Miami CF midweek — a result that clinched the Fire’s first playoff berth since 2017. Franco, on loan from FC Porto, made an immediate impact with four assists in six games since joining in the summer window. With…
7 October 2025
Many doubted the Portland Timbers before the 2025 season. MLS pundits Bradley Wright-Phillips (11th) and Sacha Kljestan (12th) predicted they’d miss the playoffs, while Kaylyn Kyle had them just sneaking in at eighth. Now, with Portland close to clinching a second straight postseason berth under head coach Phil Neville, the Englishman is having the last laugh. “I’ve got a post ready for when we…
7 October 2025
Toluca FC lifted the 2025 Michelob Ultra Campeones Cup on Wednesday night, beating the LA Galaxy 3-2 in a dramatic finish at Dignity Health Sports Park. The Galaxy twice went ahead in the back-and-forth clash of the MLS and LIGA MX champions, but Toluca came from behind both times before Federico Pereira scored the decisive winner in the 94th minute. Diego Fagúndezput LA ahead from the penalty…
2 October 2025
Inter Milan moved level on points with Serie A’s top four after a gritty 2-0 victory at Cagliari. Lautaro Martínez opened the scoring with his 12th goal in 12 games against the Sardinian side. Inter showed their intent early. Hakan Calhanoglu’s elbow in a second-minute aerial challenge set the tone as the visitors pressed high and denied Cagliari space. Martínez struck in the ninth minute,…
2 October 2025
AC Milan beat Napoli 2-1 despite playing the final half-hour with 10 men. The victory moves them level on 12 points with Napoli and Roma at the top of Serie A. Christian Pulisic was key again. The American burst past Luca Marianucci and crossed for Alexis Saelemaekers to score at the back post just three minutes in. Napoli responded. Mike Maignan denied a Miguel Gutierrez header and a curling…
2 October 2025
Barcelona came from behind to beat Real Oviedo 3-1 at the Carlos Tartiere, sealing the champions’ first win over the newly promoted side in 24 years. Oviedo have now lost five of their six La Liga matches this season. The hosts started brightly, winning four early corners and pressing high. Barça controlled possession but were sloppy with their passing. Marcus Rashford twice tested keeper Aarón…
2 October 2025
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso urged his unbeaten side to stay sharp before Saturday’s Madrid derby at the Metropolitano. Los Blancos top La Liga after six straight wins but sit just two points ahead of Barcelona. Alonso, who played five seasons for Real, said his team cannot rely on their badge or early form. “Some games were a real struggle, so we can’t get overconfident,” he told reporters. “We…
2 October 2025
Atletico Madrid ended Real Madrid’s perfect start to the season in stunning fashion thanks to Alvarez. Real, unbeaten in seven matches across all competitions, hoped to stretch their La Liga lead but instead endured a nightmare evening. Diego Simeone’s men overwhelmed the visitors early on, and Robin Le Normand’s 14th-minute header from Giuliano Simeone’s cross gave Atleti a deserved lead. Real’s…
2 October 2025
Robert Lewandowski late strike earned Barcelona a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad, sending the Catalans to the top of La Liga. Barca dominated early, enjoying nearly 90% possession in the opening 20 minutes, but Sergio Francisco’s men held firm. Marcus Rashford forced a brilliant save from Alex Remiro, while Ronald Araujo fired narrowly wide. Against the run of play, Real Sociedad struck first on the…
2 October 2025
Aston Villa skipper John McGinn praised Ollie Watkins after the striker netted a goal. His first goal of the season in a 3-1 comeback victory over Fulham on Sunday. Villa had been struggling in front of goal, scoring just once in their first five Premier League games. When Raul Jimenez headed Fulham in front early on, the pressure mounted. Relief came in the 37th minute as Lucas Digne slid a…
2 October 2025
Arsenal came from behind to earn a deserved win at St. James’ Park on Sunday, cutting Liverpool’s lead at the top to just two points. The Gunners had lost their previous three visits to Newcastle without scoring, but Mikel Arteta’s men started brightly this time. They fired three shots – two on target – in the opening six minutes, with Bukayo Saka captaining the side in Martin Ødegaard’s absence.…