Liverpool kicked off their pre-season with a 3-1 win over Preston at Deepdale, where heartfelt tributes were paid to Diogo Jota. Manager Arne Slot mixed lineups and showcased both seasoned stars and new faces, underlining tactical versatility. Goals from Bradley, Nunez, and Gakpo highlighted Liverpool's potent attack.
Top seed Iga Swiatek meets Liudmila Samsonova in the Wimbledon 2025 quarterfinals. Swiatek is seen as the clear favorite, boasting a perfect 4-0 record against Samsonova. Experts and oddsmakers both expect Swiatek's tactical play and experience to prevail against Samsonova's powerful game.
Maria Sharapova celebrated her son Theodore's third birthday with a sweet Instagram post featuring a close embrace. The former tennis champion reflected on how quickly time has passed since his birth. The celebration comes after their recent Wimbledon outing, where Sharapova shared her tennis legacy with her young son.
In a moving moment during the 2025 Gold Cup Final, Mexico’s Raúl Jiménez honored the late Diogo Jota after scoring against the U.S. He revealed a No. 20 shirt with Jota's name and mimicked Jota’s iconic ‘gaming controller’ celebration, blending the match’s intensity with a personal tribute.
Thomas Partey, formerly of Arsenal and Ghana’s national team, has been charged with five counts of rape and one of sexual assault in the UK following claims from three women. He denies all charges and will appear in court in August 2025, while authorities continue their investigation.
Alex de Minaur is shaking off a rocky clay season and heading into Wimbledon 2025 with fresh determination, promising 'no excuses' and focusing on smarter preparation to avoid burnout. He advances after a bounce-back first-round win, looking to push deeper in the tournament with new mental grit.
Al Hilal pulled off a 4-3 extra-time win over Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Cup, thanks to Marcos Leonardo's heroics and strategic brilliance from Simone Inzaghi. Despite early goals from Haaland and Silva, City struggled to maintain control, falling victim to set-pieces and quick Al Hilal counterattacks.
Manchester City meets Al-Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 on July 1, 2025, at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. Al-Hilal took the last head-to-head, but Man City comes in with an explosive scoring record. The clash features top talents like Haaland, Foden, and Malcom, with live broadcast on DAZN.
Freddie Woodman’s time at Preston North End looks shaky after a season-ending injury and speculation over his next move. Preston’s 2-0 win at Cardiff showed the team’s depth, but with Woodman set for Liverpool and key contracts expiring, a big summer shake-up is brewing at Deepdale.
Kylian Mbappé is sidelined from Real Madrid’s Club World Cup campaign after acute gastroenteritis led to hospitalization and drastic weight loss. Manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed his ongoing recovery, and the club’s attack now leans on Gonzalo García. Madrid maintains a narrow lead in their group as fans worry about Mbappé’s return.
