Paris Saint-Germain lifted the Super Cup after coming from two goals down to beat Tottenham on penalties.
However, Lee Kang-in pulled one back with a powerful strike five minutes from time, before substitute Goncalo Ramos equalised in stoppage time to force a shootout.
PSG held their nerve from the spot to deny Tottenham a long-awaited trophy, beating them 4-3.
Cristiano Ronaldo has proposed to his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez, ending years of speculation about their marital plans.
She captioned the image: “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.”
The couple, together for nine years, had faced constant questions over when they would marry.
In April, Georgina fuelled speculation by posting a picture wearing a different ring.
Last December, Ronaldo raised eyebrows at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai by referring to her as his “wife.”
Speaking previously about the delay, the 40-year-old Portuguese star explained: “I always tell her, ‘when we get that click.’ Like everything in our life, and she knows what I’m talking about.
“It could be in a year, in six months, or in a month. I’m 1,000 per cent sure it’ll happen.”
The engagement marks a new chapter for the couple, who share two children together and co-parent Ronaldo’s three other children.
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Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronaldo has engaged his longtime girlfriend, Georgina Rodríguez.
The post was accompanied by a photo of the duo holding hands, showcasing Georgina’s diamond engagement ring.
The caption reads, “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives”.
Meanwhile, the post’s comment section has been flooded with congratulatory messages, with fans eagerly anticipating upcoming nuptials.
It’s worth noting that Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have two children, Alana Martina, born on November 12, 2017, and Bella Esmeralda, born on April 18, 2022.
Recall that the duo met in 2016 at a Gucci store in Madrid.
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Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi has publicly addressed the rape allegations against him for the first time, insisting he is innocent and confident the truth will prevail.
He adds, “I am calm. Being falsely accused is horrible, unfair. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
“I know the truth will come out. I have nothing to blame myself for, and those who know me are aware of that.”
Hakimi is accused of raping a 24-year-old woman in March 2023. French prosecutors have called for the case to go to trial, alleging he invited the woman to his Boulogne-Billancourt home while his wife and children were away.
The 25-year-old says he remains focused on his family and football, reiterating that he expects full exoneration once proceedings conclude.
The Nigerian football space is in shock following the sudden death of Akin Olowokere, who had just been named Assistant Coach at Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC).
Eyewitnesses recounted how Olowokere “slumped on the pitch during the team’s Monday morning training session and was rushed to the hospital,” where he was later pronounced dead
Another account confirmed: “He slumped on the pitch and was rushed to the hospital. Sadly, he was confirmed dead on arrival”
Olowokere was part of the freshly unveiled technical crew at 3SC, stepping in following the departure of the Gbenga Ogunbote-led coaching staff.
His reputation as a “soft-spoken” figure earned respect over years—first as a standout player with Sunshine Stars of Akure, and later as an assistant coach under Edith Agoye at the same club.
At the time of writing, the club has not released an official statement regarding the cause of death.
Chelsea wrapped up their pre-season with a 4-1 win over AC Milan at Stamford Bridge to claim the VisitMalta Weekender trophy.
Joao Pedro quickly doubled the advantage, continuing his strong start since joining the club.
The Brazilian now has a total of five goals in five games for the Blues.
Coubis’ night deteriorated further as he received a straight red card in the 18th minute for denying Pedro a clear goalscoring opportunity.
Liam Delap extended Chelsea’s lead from the penalty spot just past the hour mark before Youssouf Fofana pulled one back for Milan.
In stoppage time, Delap struck again to complete his brace and seal a convincing win for Enzo Maresca’s side ahead of new season opener against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Arne Slot has confirmed that Jeremie Frimpong could fill in for Mohamed Salah when the Egyptian captain departs for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON) in Morocco.
Speaking to reporters, the Liverpool manager explained that Frimpong, signed from Bayer Leverkusen, was recruited partly with this scenario in mind.
“We brought in Frimpong as he can play right-back and right-winger,” Slot said.
“We thought about the fact we are going to miss Mo for six Premier League games maximum during AFCON, which is quite a lot when you consider how well he did last season.”
Salah played a crucial role in Liverpool’s recent title triumph, scoring 28 goals and providing 18 assists in 37 league appearances.
WWE legend John Cena has opened up about how fans played a major role in his decision to get a hair transplant.
The 48-year-old underwent a hair transplant last November and is pleased with the results.
Speaking to People Magazine, Cena said: ‘When I’m trying to hide my hair loss the audience is just bringing it to light, like ‘you’re going bald’. I used it as a thing of the point of the story we were in just because I also want the audience to know I see your signs, the one that says ‘Bald John Cena’, I get it but I also know it’s something I’m going through.
‘I want to be genuine with that audience letting me know, either do some work or shave your head. They pushed me into going to see what my options were. I ended up getting a transplant last November and the crazy thing I came back I came back for the retirement tour starting in January.
‘So I’m like alright successful surgery but I’ve got to get out there and go. It was not easy.’
The final nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or have been officially announced ahead of the award ceremony scheduled for Monday, September 22, in Paris.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele leads the race following a standout campaign that saw him guide PSG to a historic treble, including their maiden UEFA Champions League title.
However, strong internal competition comes from teammates Vitinha and Achraf Hakimi, both enjoying exceptional seasons.
Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal also made the shortlist after a breakout year, while Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Barça’s Raphinha were recognised for their impressive contributions in title-winning campaigns.
Here is the full list of 2025 nominees:
1. Gianluigi Donnarumma
2. Serhou Guirassy
3. Denzel Dumfries
4. Desire Doue
5. Erling Haaland
6. Jude Bellingham
7. Viktor Gyokeres
8. Achraf Hakimi
9. Harry Kane
10. Robert Lewandowski
11. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
12. Lautaro Martinez
13. Alexis Mac Allister
14. Ousmane Dembele
15. Kylian Mbappe
16. Scott McTominay
17. Joao Neves
18. Nuno Mendes
19. Michael Olise
20. Cole Palmer
21. Pedri
22. Fabian Ruiz
23. Declan Rice
24. Raphinha
25. Vinicius Jr
26. Virgil van Dijk
27. Mohamed Salah
28. Vitinha
29. Florian Wirtz
30. Lamine Yamal
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