Norway Women secured their second straight win at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 after thrashing Finland 2-1 on Sunday, July 6. Star winger Caroline Graham Hansen scored a dramatic late goal during the game’s 84th minute.

Hansen's smart cross turned into a goal that directly went into the net. The goal sealed a vital three points for Norway that kept them sitting atop of Group A with six points.

Norway had gone ahead in the first half, thanks to Eva Nyström's own goal in the third minute. However, Finland was able to equalise 30 minutes after. The game was evenly matched for much of the second half. The latter was firm in keeping the former at bay, as Ada Hegerberg’s attempt was blocked by goalkeeper Anna Koivunen.

This win just placed them a step closer to the quarter-finals. With stars like Hansen and Hegerberg leading Norway’s bid for the title, the team is set to flourish in the league. The team is set to face Iceland next on Thursday, July 10.

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The football world is in deep shock following the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, who was killed in a car crash at just 28 years old. Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, a 25-year-old professional footballer for Penafiel, died when their Lamborghini had a tyre blowout while overtaking in Zamora, Spain.

Jota was on his way back to Liverpool for pre-season training, travelling by car and ferry after minor surgery had disallowed him from flying. Just 11 days earlier, he had married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso, with whom he shared three children.

Liverpool described Jota’s death as ‘a tragedy that transcends�the club. Manager Arne Slot paid tribute, calling him ‘the essence of what a Liverpool player should be.�Fans gathered outside Anfield, laying flowers, scarves, shirts, and flags at the Hillsborough memorial.

Steve Rotheram, metro mayor of Liverpool City Region, said, 'The success that he has helped bring to this city will never be forgotten.�nbsp;

A wake for Jota and his brother is scheduled for Friday in Porto, followed by their funeral on Saturday. Liverpool has opened books of condolence at Anfield for supporters to pay their respects.

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In front of a modest crowd at Stockhorn Arena in Thun, Finland kicked off their UEFA Women's Euro Group Stage campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Iceland. The opening match saw both sides struggle to create clear chances in a messy first half; however, it changed during the second half.

The turning point came just after the hour mark when Iceland’s Hildur Antonsdottir received a second yellow card for a reckless move against Finland’s Eveliina Summanen. This left her team down to 10 players. Finland took full advantage of this, and twelve minutes later, Katariina Kosola hit a magnificent strike past goalkeeper Cecilia Runarsdottir into the top corner.

In a massive effort to retaliate, Iceland nearly found an equaliser moments later when Sveindis Jonsdottir, but her shot went wide. Adding to Iceland’s concerns, Captain Glodis Viggosdottir was forced off at halftime after earlier treatment for an injury.

Despite some empty seats in the 8,100-capacity stadium, Finland celebrated an important win, breaking an eight-match winless streak in the Euro 2009.

Up next, Finland will face Norway on Sunday at the Stade de Tourbillon in Sion, while Iceland look to bounce back against hosts Switzerland later that day in Bern.

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Real Madrid advanced to the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals with a 1â€? win over Juventus in the round of 16 at Hard Rock Stadium. Gonzalo García scored with a header from a cross by Trent Alexander-Arnold in the 54th minute. It was his third goal in the tournament. The win sets up a match against either Borussia Dortmund or Monterrey in the next round. 

Juventus got off to a good start. Kenan Yildiz helped create early chances. Randal Kolo Muani nearly scored with a soft shot over Thibaut Courtois. Yildiz later took a long shot that bounced off Aurélien Tchouaméni. However, Madrid slowly gained control of the game.

Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde both tested Juve’s goalkeeper, Michele Di Gregorio. Juventus tried to fight back with shots from Francisco Conceição and Nicolás González, but Thibaut Courtois stayed strong. Valverde nearly scored again, and Arda Güler forced another save. 

Kylian Mbappé made his first appearance for Real Madrid since recovering from gastrointestinal illness, coming on in the 68th minute to a loud ovation from the crowd of 62,149. Real Madrid remained composed and kept their 1â€? lead, advancing to the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals. 

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Star defender Jonny Evans has officially retired from football after a career that spanned 19 years and over 500 club appearances. He ends his journey on the pitch and takes on a new role behind the scenes as Manchester United’s Head of Loan and Pathways.

In his new job, Evans will work closely with director of football Jason Wilcox alongside the club’s academy director. His focus is aimed at helping young players grow through well-planned loan moves. ‘I am looking forward to working with the next generation of talented players to support them to reach their potential,�he noted.

Evans shared his feelings about this new milestone, saying that he’s retiring with ‘pride, gratitude, and excitement for the next chapter ahead.�He thanked everyone who shaped his journey, from staff to players and his fans.

Evans�football legacy

Evans first joined Man Utd’s academy as a teen and went on to play 241 matches for the club between 2006 and 2025. With Man Utd, Evans won three Premier League titles, two League Cups, an FA Cup, and the 2008 Champions League trophy.

His return to the club last year marked a full-circle moment. Now, he begins a new chapter to help shape its future stars.

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Everton are set to sign Fulham right-back Kenny Tete on a free transfer after 39-year-old Ashley Young’s contract was not renewed. Manager David Moyes wants to bolster his team to prepare for the upcoming English Premier League season.

Moyes wants to fix the right side of his team’s defence, and Tete, 29, has become his top choice since his contract with Fulham ends this month. The London club wanted to keep him, but Everton moved quickly. Talks over a three-year deal are already at an advanced stage.

Tete has played 14 times for the Netherlands and has nearly five years of Premier League experience. 

Moyes has considered several high-profile options, including Kyle Walker of Manchester City, Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton, and Vladimir Coufal, a player Moyes managed at West Ham. However, Tete, who also played for Ajax and Lyon, looks likely to join Everton’s roster soon.

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Manchester City has been fined £1.08 million for delaying kick-offs and restarts in nine Premier League games during the 2024-25 season. The club has 14 days to pay the fine, which is less than the £2.09 million fine they received last 2023-24 season.

The Premier League confirmed that City broke the League’s Rule L.33, which states that any club that delays matches without good reasons shall be dealt with disciplinary action. The club’s biggest delay was during the Manchester derby, where they held up play for two minutes and 24 seconds.

Another notable delay happened in November 2024 when City started their match against Tottenham late to hold a short Ballon d’Or ceremony for midfielder Rodri. That moment caused a delay of one minute and 38 seconds.

The League said these delays affect match broadcasts and scheduling. City accepted the ruling and issued an apology, adding they’ve reminded players and staff to follow time rules more carefully.

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Kyle Walker could be on his way out of Manchester City, with Everton eyeing the 35-year-old right-back as one of four choices to boost their backline. David Moyes likes Walker’s 'trophy-winning' edge and thinks his age and know-how would help the team, which ended last season strongly. 

Walker, who has one year left on his City deal, may go for free or at a small cost. He spent the last part of the season on loan at Milan, but the club chose not to keep him. Kenny Tete, who leaves Fulham this month, is also on the list, as well as free agents Vladimír Coufal and Kyle Walker-Peters. Turkish clubs Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray are said to be keen, though Galatasaray prefers Bayern Munich's Sacha Boey.

On the other end, City's new signing Tijjani Reijnders wants to match Ilkay Gündogan's game. 'Gündogan is someone I can learn a lot from,' said Reijnders, who joined for �5m from Milan. 'It’s very important to score goals as a midfielder.' He hit 15 goals last season, up from just four the year before. Now, he hopes to step up as City face Wydad AC in their FIFA Club World Cup opener on Wednesday.

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Despite the almost 50,000 empty seats in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Chelsea proved their experience as they defeated the Los Angeles FC 2-0 in an intense Group Stage match for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. 

Coincidentally, this game is also Liam Delap’s debut match as Chelsea’s forward. He displayed impressive moves in his first 30 minutes by being a team player and setting up his seniors, even getting an assist when Enzo Fernandez scored a goal after his pass. 

Even though Los Angeles FC lost the game, they still have a strong roster that can intimidate their next opponents. World Cup-winning French duo Olivier Giroud and Hugo Lloris are playing for the team. This caused Chelsea some problems, but they ultimately won in the end.

The next fixture for the two teams is already prepared. Chelsea will face the Brazilian team Flamengo, while Los Angeles FC go against ES Tunis this Friday. 

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Football’s nonstop push for more games is driving pro players toward burnout, warned the global players' group International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO). The report came out before the FIFA Club World Cup began, as it shows how the packed schedule puts player health, financials, and the future of the sport at risk.

Tim Bridge, a top sports business partner at Deloitte, said that there's a never-ending hunger for growth and fame. 'Everybody wants to be the biggest and the best. But there’s only so much “best�to go around', he added. Bridge warned that players can get caught in a bad cycle without caution.

FIFPRO says only 13% of players in games like Euro 2024 or Copa América had the suggested 28-day break before the season. In response, they are asking for 12 proposed safeguards to protect players. Among the highlights are the following:

• A 4-week break after the season
• Rest between matches
• Four-week reconditioning period
• A limit on the number of games for players under 18

These ideas are backed by a study with 70 health and training experts. Over 75% of them agreed with each rule. FIFPRO and player groups in England and France have already gone to court against FIFA in the EU. With the ongoing tournament, FIFPRO is urging action before football loses its biggest stars.

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