In a closely fought match, Austria and Slovenia ended their Nations League group stage with a 1-1 draw. Schmid put Austria ahead in the first half, but Cerin equalised for Slovenia in the second half. Both teams made some changes to their lineups, with Austria bringing on Wimmer and Grillitsch, and Slovenia replacing Vipotnik with Drkusic. Despite some close chances from both sides, neither team was able to find a winning goal. Gnezda Cerin received a yellow card for a strong foul, and Slovenia made two substitutions, bringing on Sporar and Lovric. In the end, the match finished in a draw, with Seiwald coming closest to a late winner for Austria.
Star forward Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 in a Nations League match, securing their place in the quarter-finals. With this result, Portugal have wrapped up the top spot in Group A1 with a game to spare. Despite Poland starting strongly, it was Portugal who dominated in the second half, scoring four goals in the last 20 minutes. Ronaldo, who had a quiet first half, came alive after the break and played a crucial role in his team's victory.
Flamengo claimed their fifth Copa do Brasil title with a 1-0 away win against Atletico Mineiro, making it a comprehensive 4-1 victory on aggregate. The game was closely contested, with both teams creating chances in the first half. However, it was Flamengo's Gonzalo Plata who scored the game's only goal with a stunning lob in the second half, sealing the victory for his team. This win, which marks their first triumph in this competition since 2022, solidifies Flamengo's position as one of the top teams in South America, with manager Filipe Luis praising the team's quality and machine-like performances.
Ederson put in a strong performance for City, making a crucial save in the second half and coming off his line quickly to prevent Brighton from scoring. However, the team's overall performance was lackluster, allowing Brighton to capitalize on their mistakes. With this loss, City's title hopes are looking grim as they struggle to get back to their winning ways.
In an action-packed Premier League match, Brentford came from behind twice to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bournemouth. Yoane Wissa showed his scoring prowess by netting twice, including the winner in the second half. Despite Bournemouth's impressive run, they were unable to hold on to their lead as Brentford's Mikkel Damsgaard scored the equaliser just 21 seconds after the visitors took the lead. This match also brought attention to Bournemouth's goalkeeper issues, with Kepa Arrizabalaga struggling in the post and questions being raised about the decision to drop Mark Travers.
Fans of Kerala Blasters FC were left fuming after two handball decisions by the referee caused their team to suffer a 2-1 loss against Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League. Despite clear evidence of a handball in the penalty box, the referee chose not to award a penalty to Kerala, leading to widespread outrage among supporters. The controversial call in the second half further added to the Blasters' woes, with the loss extending their streak of three consecutive defeats in the league.
Manchester United secured their first victory in the UEFA Europa League group stage with a 2-0 win over PAOK at Old Trafford. Interim head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy's decision to start exciting winger Amad Diallo paid off as he headed in Bruno Fernandes' cross early in the second half. Diallo then sealed the win with a brilliant individual effort, while PAOK's Tarik Tissoudali missed a chance to equalize. A well-deserved win for United, who saw Diallo receive a standing ovation as he was substituted in the 81st minute. Stay tuned for live updates.
Despite a strong start from the Celtics, the Warriors were able to rally in the second half and come out with a win in an intense game at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum led the way for Boston with 32 points, but it was not enough to overcome Golden State's strong defense and key contributions from Stephen Curry (27 points) and Kevon Looney (game-saving outbacks). The Celtics will look to bounce back against the Brooklyn Nets in their next game at home.
After suffering two consecutive defeats in the Champions League, Bayern Munich redeemed themselves with a 1-0 victory over Benfica. Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala stepped up with a powerful header in the second half to secure the crucial victory for the hosts. Despite dominating the match and creating multiple scoring opportunities, Bayern had to wait until the 67th minute to break the deadlock. Fans of the German club can now breathe a sigh of relief and celebrate their team's triumphant comeback in the Champions League.
Tottenham staged a stunning second half comeback to beat local rivals West Ham in the Premier League. After a slow start, the Hammers took the lead but were unable to maintain their advantage as Dejan Kulusevski leveled the game for Spurs. The second half saw a dominant performance from Spurs, with goals from Yves Bissouma and Son Heung-min securing the win. Despite a red card for West Ham's Mohammed Kudus, the victory was well-deserved for Tottenham, who bounced back from a disappointing result before the international break.