Arsenal Women drew 0-0 with Manchester United at Leigh Sports Village, controlling most of the ball but failing to breach a disciplined defence. Katie Reid shone defensively, while the attack struggled for bite. The match exposed tactical strengths and gaps in Renée Slegers' side as they prepare for a pivotal clash with Aston Villa in the title race.
Manchester United delivered a 4-1 win over AFC Bournemouth at Chicago's Soldier Field in the Premier League Summer Series. Goals from Højlund, Dorgu, Amad Diallo and teen striker Ethan Williams highlighted United's depth. Rain‑soaked conditions didn’t stop a strong showing from goalkeeper Tom Heaton, who filled in for an injured André Onana. Manager Ruben Amorim rotated his squad after the 70‑minute mark, underlining the team's talent pool. The victory puts United at the top of the preseason tournament and boosts confidence ahead of the league start.
Jacob Ramsey praised Lucas Digne’s celebratory message after Villa’s 1-0 win over Bologna, while both players face mounting transfer speculation. Digne’s future is linked to an £8m Atletico Madrid bid, and Ramsey is a reported Tottenham target. Financial pressure from UEFA adds urgency to any potential departures.
Strasbourg clinched a 4-2 win over Marseille in Ligue 1 on September 26, 2025, with goals from Ouattara, Aubameyang and Murillo. Both clubs entered with identical 12‑point tallies, but the home side leveraged its stadium advantage. US fans could catch the clash on Fubo TV or beIN Sports. The match featured a dramatic second‑half surge and highlighted key lineup choices. Detailed viewing options and stats were available across multiple platforms.
Aston Villa opened their 2025/26 Europa League campaign with a 1-0 win over Bologna at Villa Park, thanks to a first‑half strike from John McGinn. The victory came after a bleak start to the Premier League season, giving the club its first win across all competitions. Bologna’s record against English sides remains winless, adding pressure to their European hopes. The result could boost Villa’s confidence in both Europe and domestic play.
Bangladesh secured the second berth for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in a nail‑biting qualifier at Lahore. Despite a loss to Pakistan, a razor‑thin net‑run‑rate edge over the West Indies kept their dream alive. Pakistan finished unbeaten, while the final line‑up now features eight teams headed to India. The showdown highlighted the growing depth of Asian women's cricket.
River Plate flies into Seattle for their first ever Club World Cup appearance, taking on Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds in the opening game. The Argentine side has added only one senior recruit and a handful of youth prospects, so the focus stays on integration and chemistry. Training will be at the Seattle Sounders' elite centre, with media allowed inside. Urawa arrives in patchy form but boasts a potent attack led by Ryoma Watanabe. The group also pits River against Monterrey and Inter Milan, turning the Pacific coast into a battlefield.
Villarreal wrapped up a spectacular LaLiga season with a 4‑2 triumph over Sevilla, finishing on 70 points and smashing a club record with 71 league goals. Yeremy Pino, Pape Gueye (brace) and Álex Baena found the net, while the night also marked a moving farewell for captain Raúl Albiol. With Champions League qualification already locked in, the win served as a perfect celebratory finale.
A deep dive into September 2025 Belgian Pro League betting opportunities. We break down the big games – Anderlecht vs Antwerp, Club Brugge vs St Truiden, Mechelen vs Cercle Brugge – and highlight statistical trends that shape odds, from home‑goal spikes to under‑2.5 markets. Get the data you need to bet smarter.
Three down at halftime, level by stoppage time. Al-Ahli roared back to draw 3-3 with Al-Hilal in Jeddah, with Ivan Toney scoring twice late and Merih Demiral grabbing a 90+1 equalizer. Theo Hernández and a Malcom brace had put Al-Hilal 3-0 up. Riyad Mahrez and Enzo Millot drove Al-Ahli’s surge. Both teams stay unbeaten in Round 3 of the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League.
F1 is heading for a full reset in 2026, with bigger MGU-K power, the end of the MGU-H, active aero on both wings, and a step change in fuel rules. Teams must rethink car design, energy management, and strategy from the ground up. The shift could reshuffle the grid and change how drivers race, while a tight timeline raises big reliability and development risks.
Palmeiras reached the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals after a controlled 0-0 against Universitario at Allianz Parque, sealing a 4-0 win on aggregate. Weverton was named Player of the Match for his calm night in goal. Both sides rotated heavily, but Palmeiras managed the tempo and protected their first-leg lead. They’ll face the winner of River Plate vs Libertad in the next round.
