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Arne Slot overhauled Liverpool's XI for the Carabao Cup third‑round tie, debuting goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and defender Giovanni Leoni while trusting 17‑year‑old midfielder Trey Nyoni. Six regulars rested, including Van Dijk and Salah. Liverpool edged Southampton 2‑1 thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike. The match highlighted Slot’s focus on depth and youth.

The 2025 Ballon d'Or winner walks away with a golden-brass trophy worth about $3,500, not a cash payout. Yet the award fuels huge sponsorship deals, salary hikes and market‑value spikes. Learn why the trophy’s prestige outweighs any direct prize and what the upcoming ceremony could bring for the sport’s biggest stars.

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.

Jordan welcomed 2.717 million overnight tourists in the first half of 2025, up 14% year-on-year, with total visitors reaching 3.292 million. GCC travelers drove gains, with 633,000 overnight visitors led by Saudi Arabia. Petra, Mount Nebo, and Jerash all saw strong growth. Revenues rose 11.9% despite a June dip linked to regional tensions. Medical tourism and higher per-visitor spending also strengthened the rebound.

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.

Judge Frank Caprio, the Providence municipal court judge whose compassionate rulings drew millions of viewers worldwide, has died at 88. He passed away on August 20, 2025, following complications from pancreatic cancer. Caprio had shared his diagnosis in 2023 and marked the end of radiation in May 2024. A day before his death, he asked supporters for prayers in a final social media post.

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.

Téné Maimouna Zoungrana, a corrections officer with the UN in the Central African Republic, is changing the face of prison leadership at Ngaragba Central Prison. Her efforts to train rapid intervention teams and include women in top security roles have boosted safety and challenged long-standing gender gaps.

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.