In a stunning semi‑final, Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr 3‑2 to book their maiden AFC Champions League final. Early goals from Tatsuya Ito and Yuto Ozeki set the tone, while veteran Akihiro Ienaga capped the upset. A late strike by Aiman Yahya almost changed the outcome, but the underdogs held on. The Japanese side now faces another Saudi club, Al Ahli, in the championship match.
Real Sociedad host Espanyol on August 24, 2025, in a La Liga clash that pits the Basque side's historic dominance against the Catalans' recent giant‑killing form. With both teams unbeaten, the match could set the tone for the season, especially as Sociedad struggles to find the net at home and Espanyol fights to end a poor away run.
Sabrina Idukpaye, a 32‑year‑old housemate on BBNaija Season 10, walked out of the Big Brother house after a week of severe water‑retention symptoms. The on‑site medical team advised her to leave for urgent care, giving her just 20 minutes to pack. Her departure sparked tears among fellow contestants and added fresh drama to a season already marked by high stakes and big prize money.
Cagliari came from behind to beat Lecce 2-1 at Via del Mare as Andrea Belotti scored twice, including a second-half penalty. Tiago Gabriel put Lecce ahead inside five minutes, but Cagliari steadied and turned the game around. The win moves Cagliari into double digits early in the season, while Lecce stay stuck on one point and still chasing their first victory.
From Lambeau’s frozen mystique to SoFi’s futuristic shine, here’s a deep dive into the 10 most iconic NFL stadiums ever. We weigh history, architecture, atmosphere, and big-game moments—why these places feel different the second you walk in. Expect noise records, Super Bowl memories, and design details that shaped modern football.
Naomi Osaka powered into the US Open semifinals, beating Karolina Muchova with crisp, clinical tennis and a calm that’s been missing in recent years. It’s her first Grand Slam semifinal since winning the 2021 Australian Open. On her favorite court, Arthur Ashe Stadium, she paired on-court dominance with an off-court statement—sticking to a purple Nike kit out of superstition during her winning run.