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Botafogo have secured a spot in the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup 2025 after finishing second in Group B. In a group that featured two European giants, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Atletico Madrid (ATM), few expected the Brazilian side to progress. But they have proved their critics wrong. Despite losing their final group game 1-0 to Atletico Madrid, Botafogo qualified for the next round based on a better goal difference. They now advance along with the group winners, PSG. After the match, Botafogo captain Marlon Freitas reflected on the defeat and spoke with pride about…

Atletico Madrid have been knocked out of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup 2025, despite winning their last Group B match against Botafogo 1-0. Antoine Griezmann scored the winner for Atletico in the 87th minute as Julian Alvarez bagged the assist. PSG also defeated Seattle Sounders 2-0, finishing at the top of the group with six points and a goal difference of +5. Both Botafogo and Atletico Madrid also ended with six points after three games each. However, the Brazilian side had a better goal difference of +1, while Atletico Madrid finished with -1. As a result, Botafogo became the…

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami have sealed qualification for the Round of 16 in the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup, following a 2-2 draw against Brazil’s Palmeiras. The MLS side took an early lead in the 16th minute when Tadeo Allende scored, assisted by Luis Suárez. Suárez then doubled the lead in the 65th minute. But Palmeiras stunned Messi and Co. with a late comeback, scoring in the 80th and 87th minutes. The match ended in a draw. With this result, Inter Miami missed the chance to top Group A. They finished second with five points from three games. Palmeiras also…

Leeds, UK – UYARE, the city’s finest rooftop South Indian restaurant and bar, had the absolute honour of hosting none other than international film icon Mads Mikkelsen this weekend. The acclaimed actor, known for his roles in Hannibal, Casino Royale, and Another Round, visited UYARE alongside Lee Smith, the Oscar-winning editor turned director, and renowned film producer Pascal Degove to discuss their upcoming project, Sirus – a gripping new thriller set to take the international cinema scene by storm. While the film world eagerly awaits more details on Sirus, the UYARE team was busy making sure Mads and his crew…

Australia Women’s team captain, Alyssa Healy, has opened up about her retirement plans and her wish to bring the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title back to Australia. Healy is set to be part of the Australia A squad that will face India A in Queensland in August. Fitness-wise, the Aussie skipper has faced several setbacks recently. First, she suffered a foot injury and missed matches in the T20 World Cup 2024. Then, her WBBL season was cut short due to a knee issue. During the Ashes, she also missed games because of a stress fracture in the same…

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has expressed his desire to play alongside Spanish teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old has emerged as one of the brightest young talents in world football, playing a key role in Barcelona’s La Liga-winning campaign and Spain’s recent UEFA Nations League run to the final. He was also part of Spain’s UEFA EURO 2024-winning squad. Yamal was also named the Young Player of the Tournament and became the youngest player ever to win that prestigious tournament. During an interview on the Spanish YouTube channel xBuyer, Rashford was asked if he would like to play…

With Rugby Sevens gaining traction globally since its Olympic debut in 2016, India is finally stepping into the fast-paced format—and making waves. The ongoing GMR Rugby Premier League (RPL) has not only introduced elite-level sevens rugby to Indian players but has also caught the attention of global stars. International Olympians participating in the league see immense potential in India. Kenyan star Kevin Wekesa, playing for Hyderabad Heroes, praised the Indian talent and predicted Olympic appearances in the near future. “Leagues like GMR RPL are the future of sevens,” he said. Uganda’s Philip Wokorach, now with Bengaluru Bravehearts, lauded the league’s…

Xabi Alonso secured his first win as Real Madrid manager as the Spanish giants defeated Pachuca 3-1 in their second group game of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup 2025. After a disappointing draw in their opening match against Al-Hilal, Madrid bounced back strongly and now sit at the top of Group H with four points from two matches. However, despite the win, Alonso appeared visibly upset in the post-match interview after defender Antonio Rudiger reported that he was racially abused during the match. As quoted in the club’s official website, Alonso said: “We support Toni and we’ll see what…

Borussia Dortmund’s new signing, Jobe Bellingham, made an instant impact in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 as he scored his first goal for the club in a thrilling 4-3 win over South African side Mamelodi Sundowns. Bellingham’s performance earned him the Player of the Match award, helping Dortmund climb to second place in Group F with four points from two games. Speaking after the match to DAZN, Bellingham admitted it was a challenging encounter and praised the opposition. “It was a tough game and an important win against a really good opposition. They can be proud of themselves, especially…

Inter Milan secured their first victory in the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds. The Italian club found themselves in early trouble after conceding in the 11th minute and trailed for much of the match. However, a late resurgence saw Lisandro Martínez equalise in the 78th minute before Valentin Carboni netted a dramatic winner in stoppage time to complete the comeback. With this victory, Inter now sit second in Group E with four points from two matches. The win also marked Cristian Chivu’s first competitive victory as Inter Milan’s…