Category: Football

The 2025 Copa Libertadores Round of 16 is set after the draw in Luque, Paraguay. Palmeiras meet Universitario, Racing face Peñarol, and River Plate take on Libertad. Defending champions Botafogo draw LDU Quito, while Flamengo clash with Internacional. First legs are Aug 12–14, with second legs Aug 19–21. Group winners host the return matches.

Chivas Guadalajara advanced to the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League final after narrowly defeating the New York Red Bulls 1-0 on aggregate. Alan Pulido’s goal in Mexico proved decisive, with Red Bulls failing to score despite a barrage of opportunities in the second leg.

The new PSL season kicks off in August with big matchups. Sundowns, Pirates, and Chiefs's opening games are now out, spotlighting early key clashes and Chiefs' busy five-game start. Official dates may still shift, but fans can start getting excited for another high-stakes football season.

Nico Williams won’t be joining Barcelona after complicated La Liga registration rules forced the club to pull out. The Spanish winger has renewed with Athletic Club until 2035, with a much larger release clause. Barcelona’s financial limits and Williams’ loyalty swayed the deal.

Chelsea have cruised through the Europa Conference League, but Fiorentina’s experience and Real Betis’s attacking power threaten their title ambitions. Young stars and recent struggles paint a dramatic picture as the knockout rounds heat up.