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Union Saint‑Gilloise defended the Belgian Super Cup, beating Club Brugge 2‑1 at Stade Joseph Marien. The win extends their unbeaten run and spotlights shifting power in Belgian football.

Ipswich Town broke a 15‑year East Anglian derby curse with a 3‑1 win at Portman Road, ending a 19‑year away drought and sparking promotion hopes.

Hull City beat Sheffield United 1‑0 at the MKM Stadium on Oct 4, 2025, with Babajide David Akintola's first Tigers goal sparking a vital three‑point win and boosting playoff hopes.

Spurs and Wolves settled for a 1‑1 stalemate at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 27, 2025. João Palhinha's stoppage‑time header rescued a point for Tottenham after Santiago Bueno had put Wolves ahead. Injuries forced Thomas Frank to reshuffle his XI, while Wolves fielded a near‑full strength side. Both clubs stuck to a 4‑2‑3‑1 shape, and the result left Spurs on 11 points and Wolves still searching for their first win.

A tense 0-0 stalemate at Stade Louis-II left AS Monaco and RC Strasbourg still in the mix for European spots. Both coaches stuck to their game plans, while VAR erased two potential winners for off‑side. The point maintains Monaco’s second‑place hold and Strasbourg’s push from sixth as the final run‑in begins.

The 2025‑26 La Liga season kicks off on August 15, 2025, with Barcelona defending their crown under new boss Hansi Flick. The Catalan giants will open Camp Nou's new chapter on September 14, hosting Valencia in a highly anticipated clash. Fans are eager to see Flick's tactics against a resilient Valencia side. The fixture could shape the early title race. Details on the broader schedule and team preparations add to the buzz.

India clinched the 2025 U19 Women's T20 World Cup with a nine‑wicket win over South Africa in Kuala Lumpur. South Africa were bundled out for 82, letting India chase 83 in just 11.2 overs. Opener Gongadi Trisha scored an unbeaten 44 and was named Player of the Tournament. The victory marks India's second consecutive title, underscoring the depth of its women's youth program.

Espanyol host Mallorca at RCDE Stadium with home form, history and the odds on their side. The Catalans have three straight home wins with two clean sheets, while Mallorca arrive winless in six and struggling away. Models point to a tight game under 2.5 goals, with 1-0 or 1-1 the likeliest scores. Team news is light: Javi Hernández out for Espanyol; Javi Llabrés doubtful for Mallorca.

Tunisia opened their AFCON Group J campaign with a 4-0 win over Equatorial Guinea in Rades, powered by a goal and two assists from Naim Sliti. Seifeddine Jaziri scored a header, while substitute Youssef Msakni added a late brace. Equatorial Guinea finished with 10 men after Joan Lopez Elo's second yellow. The result doubles as preparation for Tunisia’s World Cup plans.

Arsenal are pushing ahead with a £52m move for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapié, elbowing ahead of Tottenham in a deal both clubs have chased all summer. The Ecuadorian international prefers the Emirates, according to multiple reports, with Arsenal now working on fee structure and exits to balance spending. Spurs, who led talks earlier, are weighing alternatives if they miss out again.

Italy's new coach, Gennaro Gattuso, is building his squad around Inter Milan stars Federico Dimarco, Nicolo Barella, and Alessandro Bastoni. This bold move signals a fresh direction for the Azzurri, blending club chemistry with national ambition.

Kaizer Chiefs will start the 2025/26 Betway Premiership without their head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, after a family emergency forced him to leave for Tunisia. Nabi's assistants, Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, will step in for the opening match. The coach’s return is uncertain as his focus remains on his wife's recovery.