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Real Madrid defeated Real Oviedo 3–0 in their second La Liga match of the season. Mbappé scored twice, and Vinícius added a late goal, as Xabi Alonso’s tactical blend of youth and experience delivered another strong performance.

The town of Isonyin came alive for the 2025 MASA Marathon, where Musa James Francis and debutant Esther Affigbo emerged champions. With rising turnout, generous philanthropists, and government pledges, the race is growing into one of Nigeria’s most celebrated community sporting events.

Atlético Madrid’s winless start to the La Liga season continued with a 1–1 draw against newly promoted Elche. Despite early goals from Sørloth and Mir, the match settled into a tactical battle. Elche’s disciplined defense and counter-attacks earned them a historic point.

Barcelona staged a stunning 3–2 comeback against Levante in La Liga, overturning a two-goal deficit through Pedri, Ferran Torres, and a stoppage-time own goal. The victory extended their unbeaten run over Levante and kept alive their perfect start to the season.

Arsenal produced a dominant 5–0 win over Leeds United in their first home game of the Premier League season. Goals from Timber, Saka, and Gyökeres lit up the Emirates, but injuries to Saka and Ødegaard cast a shadow ahead of tougher fixtures.

Tottenham Hotspur shocked Manchester City with a 2–0 win at the Etihad Stadium. Johnson and Palhinha struck as Spurs defended with discipline and attacked with precision. The result lifted Tottenham to the top of the Premier League under new boss Thomas Frank.

Eric Chelle says he joined the Super Eagles for the challenge, not the money. With Nigeria struggling in World Cup qualifiers, the coach faces mounting pressure ahead of key matches against Rwanda and South Africa.

Nigeria’s AfroBasket 2025 run ended in Luanda as Senegal powered to a 91–75 quarterfinal win. Despite a strong start, D’Tigers couldn’t match Senegal’s rebounding and scoring depth. The loss means another wait for Nigeria to reclaim their 2015 title.

Ademola Lookman is back at Atalanta training after skipping sessions to push for a move to Inter Milan. The Nigerian winger accused Atalanta of betrayal, but Inter have now withdrawn interest, leaving him to face possible disciplinary action ahead of Serie A kickoff.

Neymar left the pitch in tears after Santos suffered a crushing 6-0 defeat to Vasco da Gama. The loss marked the worst of his career. Coach Cleber Xavier was sacked hours later, as Santos now sit dangerously close to the relegation zone.

Chelsea are planning a late-window clearout, with Raheem Sterling among nine players set to leave. The club hopes to raise £300 million in sales. Sterling, who struggled during a loan at Arsenal, has been told he won’t feature this season under new manager Enzo Maresca.

Mohamed Salah has become the first player to win the PFA Men’s Player of the Year award three times. With 29 goals and 18 assists, he led Liverpool to the Premier League title and was joined by four teammates in the PFA Team of the Year.