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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) – Seemingly out of nowhere, Argentina’s soccer federation on Thursday declared Rosario Central the 2025 “League Champions” with the newly created title.Star forward Angel Di Maria was on hand to receive the new trophy, a surprise for Argentina as the championship traditionally only has two competitions: the Apertura and the Clausura, both of which decide the winner in a play-off.However, the Professional League, which is under the jurisdiction of the Football Association, announced on Thursday that its executive committee had “unanimously decided to award the title of ‘league champion’ to the team that scores the most…
POP superstar Dua Lipa became part of the legendary Maracan spectacle after Fluminense’s stunning 2-1 victory over Flamengo in the latest chapter of Brazil’s classic rivalry. A viral video shows her covering her face, completely caught up in the intensity of the moment, as the stadium erupts.Dua Lipa cheers as Fluminense surprises Flamengo with a fierce Maracan momentFluminense’s late push and electric vibe hit her all at once, and her immediate, unfiltered reaction became one of the most shared images of the night.A celebration she didn’t plan onShe tried to suppress a smile, but the energy of the crowd made…
Manchester United star Casemiro is enjoying a late career resurgence at Old Trafford despite scathing comments from Jamie Carragher that threatened to retire.Jamie Carragher infamously lashed out at Casemiro(Image: Getty Images)Just 18 months after Jamie Carragher announced his retirement, veteran Manchester United star Casemiro has been hailed as a “perfect player” by his Premier League rivals.The Brazilian has endured a rollercoaster ride at Old Trafford since his £60m move from Real Madrid. Although he performed well in his debut season, he struggled in subsequent seasons, with reports at the time suggesting the Red Devils were keen to cut their losses.…
When the Washington Spirit take to the field in the National Women’s Soccer League championship game on Saturday, it may be the last league appearance for one of its most dynamic players, at least for now.Spirit forward Trinity Rodman will be a free agent after the season and is attracting interest from deep-pocketed European teams. The do-or-die drama surrounding Rodman’s potential move overseas has fueled questions about whether the league’s salary cap is hampering the league’s ability to retain quality players. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman defended the salary cap Thursday, but left no doubt about her thoughts on Rodman. “We…
DOnald Trump is in the news again, but this time it has nothing to do with politics. The former US president posted a digitally created soccer clip that instantly captivated the internet. In the video, President Trump shows off his incredibly smooth footwork next to Cristiano Ronaldo in what appears to be the White House practice range.Trump is in the spotlight – and in numbers.The video was released just one day after Ronaldo’s high-profile visit to Washington, where he attended a private dinner with President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The video showed Trump receiving a pass…
Nacho Monreal, a three-time FA Cup winner with Arsenal, has revealed he played a key role in the Gunners’ deal to sign Martin Zvimendi from Real Sociedad.November 20, 2025, 11:45Updated November 20, 2025 14:45Martin Zvimendi has bounced back to life at Arsenal like a duck to water.Martin Zvimendi’s move to Arsenal was not only years in the making, but also orchestrated by one of Mikel Arteta’s former Gunners team-mates.Three-time FA Cup winner Nacho Monreal shared the Real Sociedad dressing room with the technically gifted 26-year-old maestro and quickly realized he had all the tools to prove himself ready for the…
Sky Sports has secured the rights to broadcast UEFA Europa League and Conference League matches in the UK from the start of the 2027/2028 campaign. TNT Sports currently holds the television rights to two European competitions and the Champions League.However, the broadcaster plans to relinquish the rights to all three tournaments after 2027. Other companies are now seizing the opportunity.Sky Sports has announced that it will cover all 342 games of the Europa League and Conference League for four years from summer 2027. Meanwhile, English clubs have had strong representation in both tournaments this season.Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are…
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea and Barcelona traded first-half goals Thursday for a 1-1 draw as both teams remained unbeaten in the Women’s Champions League.Chelsea looked set for a winning goal in the 83rd minute with a header from substitute Catarina Macario, but she was ruled offside and Sonia Bompastre’s side ended the night in sixth place with eight points from four games.Ellie Carpenter scored in the 16th minute at Stamford Bridge, but Chelsea’s lead did not last long. Eight minutes later, Eva Pajor equalized for the visitors.Barcelona take the lead 18 team standingslevel with points (10) OL Lyons. The draw…
Wales are set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup qualifying play-off semi-finals, giving Craig Bellamy’s nation a huge advantage.November 20, 2025, 13:02Updated November 20, 2025 13:33Great contribution to Wales’ bid to qualify for the World Cup(Image: PA)If Wales defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina in March, they will face either Italy or Northern Ireland at home in the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off final. The Red Dragons finished second in Group J after eight games, missing out on automatic qualification to next summer’s tournament against Belgium by just two points.As a result, they will face Group H runners-up Bosnia…
The final line-up of the 48 teams that will make up the most exciting World Cup in history will be finalized over the next March period.But the die has already been cast, and the 22 teams who earned a second chance in the European and intercontinental play-offs already know what path they will have to take to win one of the six tickets still up for grabs.England captain Harry Kane never tires and dreams of a World Cupeuropean playoffsThe four teams will be divided among the 16 teams that have qualified for the European play-offs, which will be divided into…