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Nigeria’s U-19 women’s basketball team wrapped up the group stage of the 2025 World Cup with an 18-point defeat to Portugal. Despite setbacks, including a blowout loss to Canada, the Junior D’Tigresses made history with a debut win and reached the knockout stage.

Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday party has triggered outrage in Spain over claims of exploitation. Rights groups and the Spanish government say the Barcelona star used people with dwarfism and hired women based on breast size. A formal investigation and fine may follow.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons topped Group B at WAFCON 2025 with a 0–0 draw against Algeria in Casablanca. Despite resting key players and dominating the game, the Falcons couldn’t find a goal but showed strong squad depth ahead of their clash with Zambia in the quarterfinals.

Chelsea are Club World Cup champions for the second time after a 3–0 win over PSG. Cole Palmer scored twice and assisted João Pedro in a dominant first half. New boss Enzo Maresca secured his first title in his debut season.

Iga Swiatek defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in one of the most dominant Wimbledon women’s finals ever. The Polish star took just 57 minutes to win her sixth Grand Slam title, becoming the second player in the Open Era to win a major final without dropping a game.

Chinwendu Ihezuo’s 88th-minute goal helped Nigeria's Super Falcons edge Botswana 1-0 in their second WAFCON 2025 group match. The win secured Nigeria a spot in the quarterfinals and continued their unbeaten run as they chase their 11th WAFCON title.

Portuguese football star Diogo Jota tragically died in a crash, leaving behind his wife and three children. The Liverpool forward’s estimated £35 million legacy includes football wages, endorsements, real estate, and a thriving Esports business—securing his family’s financial future.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons began their 2025 WAFCON campaign with a 3–0 win over Tunisia. Rinsola Babajide starred with a goal and assist, while Oshoala and Ihezuo also found the net. The Falcons now top their group ahead of their next match against Botswana.

Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 3–2 in a thrilling FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal, with Kylian Mbappé’s sensational overhead kick sealing the win. The match had it all—early Madrid dominance, a late Dortmund fightback, a red card, and Courtois' heroics.

Paris Saint-Germain powered into the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semifinals after a dramatic 2-0 win over Bayern Munich. Goals from Desire Doué and Ousmane Dembélé, plus solid defending despite two red cards, sealed the victory in a heated encounter in Jeddah.

Chelsea edged Palmeiras 2‑1 in a thrilling FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final in Philadelphia. Cole Palmer opened the scoring, Palmeiras equalised through Estêvão, but a late own goal from Agustín Giay sealed the win. Chelsea now face Fluminense in the semi-final.

Peter Rufai, affectionately known as "Dodo Mayana", has died at age 61. A trailblazer in Nigerian football, he was Nigeria’s first World Cup goalkeeper, a 1994 AFCON champion, and an inspiration to generations of players both at home and abroad.