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Osasuna host Elche at Estadio El Sadar on Sept 25, 2025. The hosts sit unbeaten in five league games and have a six‑match home winning run, while the newcomers are riding strong away form. Historical head‑to‑head, betting markets and key player profiles are broken down, plus value bets for punters.

Palmeiras and FC Porto left fans buzzing after a 0‑0 draw at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage in New York. Both keepers pulled off stunning saves, with Porto's Cladio Ramos delivering a triple‑save sequence. The match packed chances from Fabio Vieira, Rodrigo Mora and Picarez, yet the deadlock held. Each side walked away with a crucial point as the tournament heats up.

Fluminense's run in the Copa Sudamericana ended at the Maracanã when Argentine side CA Lanús edged them 2-1 on aggregate. A 1-1 draw on September 23, 2025, saw Agustín Canobbio spark hope before Dylan Aquino's late equaliser sealed the Brazilian club's fate. The match was marred by fan‑police clashes that halted play briefly.

The third‑round Carabao Cup tie between Barnsley and Brighton was shown live on Sky Sports+ at 7:45 pm, with Paramount+ streaming for overseas fans. Brighton ran out 6‑0 winners, highlighting the gap between Premier League and lower‑league sides. CBS Sports Golazo offered extended highlights. The match fed into the competition’s route to a UEFA Conference League spot.

Wicketkeeper‑batter Quinton de Kock has scrapped his ODI retirement to rejoin the Proteas for the upcoming Pakistan tour. The 32‑year‑old brings 6,770 runs and 21 centuries to a side coping with captain Bavuma's injury. Coach Shukri Conrad welcomes the boost, while the itinerary features Tests, T20Is and ODIs across October‑November.

Morocco and Madagascar meet at Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium on Saturday for the CHAN 2024 final. Morocco chase a record third title after edging Senegal on penalties, while debutants Madagascar stunned Sudan in extra time. The game caps a tri-nation tournament hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda and will be broadcast across Africa.

Palmeiras hammered Universitario 4-0 in Lima in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 first leg, helped by a 7th-minute red card to William Riveros. Gómez scored a penalty, López netted twice, and Vitor Roque added a third. Universitario will miss Riveros (suspended) and Rodrigo Ureña (injured) for the return leg in São Paulo, where Palmeiras are heavy favorites to reach the quarter-finals.

Football fans can now instantly sync the full 2025/26 Premier League schedule—and even youth and Fantasy fixture deadlines—directly to their digital calendars. The service, available via pl.ecal.com, updates instantly with any changes and works for iOS, Android, Outlook, and Office 365 users. Fans can pick their club or grab every league match.

West Indies will host Pakistan in the first T20I of their three-match series on August 1, 2025, in Florida. Both teams are aiming to bounce back after tough recent defeats. Indian fans can catch the action live via FanCode, while viewers in the US can watch on ESPN+. The series sets the stage for upcoming ODIs in Trinidad.

Djordje Mihailovic lit up the CONCACAF Champions Cup first leg, striking twice to help Colorado Rapids edge LAFC 2-1. His clinical penalty and stunning free kick put the Rapids ahead, while Aaron Long’s late header gave LAFC a lifeline. Colorado holds a slim advantage heading into the second leg.

Chelsea have landed Brazilian forward Joao Pedro from Brighton in a deal that could reach £60 million. The 23-year-old arrives after an impressive goal-scoring season and signs a lengthy contract, boosting Chelsea's attacking options ahead of a busy schedule.

Kylian Mbappé rejoined Real Madrid's training after losing 5kg to a severe bout of gastroenteritis that kept him out of two critical Club World Cup matches. With a group-deciding clash against Salzburg looming, his return could sway Madrid's push for tournament advancement.