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Real Madrid named a 23‑man squad for its September 20, 2025 La Liga match against Espanyol. The list features a mix of seasoned starters and fresh faces, highlighted by the return of academy prodigy Luka Romero after a brief injury lay‑off. Goals from Éder Militão and Kylian Mbappé secured a 2‑0 win. Details of the lineup show how the club balances experience with youth.

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has reportedly passed a lie detector test as part of his defense after testing positive for meldonium during Ukraine duty in November 2024. He maintains he unknowingly ingested the substance and faces up to a four-year ban. A stem cell injection with the national team has been suggested as a possible source. Chelsea’s financial exposure is estimated around €30m while the case drags on.

Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Palmeiras at Hard Rock Stadium to clinch a place in the Club World Cup Round of 16, the first MLS team to reach the knockouts. Tado Allende and Luis Suárez scored before late goals from Paulinho and Mauricio set up a tense finish. Miami finished Group A with five points, unbeaten, and will face a Group B opponent on June 28 or 29.

Everton breezed past Mansfield Town 2-0 in the Carabao Cup second round, with 18-year-old Harrison Armstrong starring and Carlos Alcaraz curling in a brilliant opener. Beto sealed it late. James Tarkowski led a calm defensive display, while Vitalii Mykolenko made a promising return. It’s back-to-back wins for Moyes’ team and a sign of growing depth and composure.

Brazilian superstar Adriano played his final match at Maracanã, officially retiring at 42. The emotional farewell saw former teammates and fans celebrating a career marked by dazzling highs and personal challenges, bringing an end to the cycle of a once unstoppable striker.

Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund kicked off Group F in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with a tight 0-0 draw at MetLife Stadium. Both sides showed flashes of quality but couldn't find the net, with Fluminense displaying sturdy defense and Dortmund pressing high. This result keeps Brazil's unbeaten tournament streak alive, ramping up the pressure for their next matches.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off its new 32-team format across America from June 14 to July 13. On June 19, fans can catch Palmeiras vs. Al Ahly and Inter Miami vs. Porto, with games airing on major sports networks. Top international clubs play at U.S. stadiums, as North America cements its role in global soccer.

ICC Chair Jay Shah kicked off the 2025 World Test Championship Final at Lord’s by ringing the bell, calling it a 'privilege.' South Africa chose to bowl first in a high-stakes clash with Australia. Both teams featured bold lineup changes, and Day 1 ended with Australia on top after a strong bowling display.

Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Haiti locked in their places at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar. Canada shattered scoring records, Costa Rica impressed with both offense and defense, and all four teams join the U.S., Panama, El Salvador, and Qatar to represent CONCACAF.

Al-Hilal have parted ways with coach Jorge Jesus after a dip in form left them trailing Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League title race. Despite last season's successes, the club fell out of the AFC Champions League and now must regroup under interim boss Mohammed Al-Shalhoub.

Boston Celtics trounced the New York Knicks 127-102 in Game 5, cutting their playoff deficit to 3-2. Derrick White exploded for 34 points, while Jaylen Brown nearly triple-doubled. The Celtics rallied without Jayson Tatum, and the series heads back to New York for Game 6.

Arsene Wenger backs Arsenal to overcome PSG in the Champions League semis, highlighting their mental edge and questioning PSG's ability to handle pressure. He points to Arsenal's clarity of purpose and PSG's struggle between attack and defense as decisive factors.