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Richarlison thought he had clinched a victory for Tottenham in the first minute of stoppage time, but the drama was far from over. Five minutes later, in the penultimate minute of the match, Matthijs de Ligt silenced the home fans with a stunning header to earn Manchester United a well-deserved point. The Red Devils drew 2-2 with Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. The visitors took the lead when Bryan Mbeumo, who was named Premier League Player of the Month on Friday, came back to haunt his former manager Thomas Frank, guiding in Amad Diallo’s cross in the 32nd minute. That was the only shot on target for either side in the first half, although the hosts dominated possession with 55 percent. After the break, Tottenham piled pressure on the United defence, creating chances one after another. However, Ruben Amorim’s men stayed well-organised, denying all attacks and looking for a second goal whenever they regained possession. But it was Mathys Tel who found the equaliser for Tottenham six minutes before time. Richarlison then thought he had won it for the hosts with a clever flicked header a minute into stoppage time, but de Ligt ensured the Red side of Manchester would return with at least a point from north London. With the result, United stretched their unbeaten run to five matches, while Tottenham have now gone eight games without defeat against United. The draw saw Tottenham move up to third place with 18 points from 11 matches, seven points behind leaders Arsenal ahead of the rest of the weekend fixtures. United also have 18 points but sit seventh due to an inferior goal difference. The Premier League will pause for the international break over the next fortnight. When it returns, Tottenham will face leaders Arsenal on Sunday, November 23, while United will host Everton the following evening.

Nicolás Fernández scored twice in stoppage time while Alonso Martínez added another as New York City FC defeated Charlotte FC 3-1 on Friday night, winning the decisive third match of their best-of-three first-round MLS Cup playoff series. With the victory, fifth-seeded NYCFC advanced to face top-seeded Philadelphia Union away in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The date and time for the match are yet to be announced. Fernández, a 25-year-old midfielder in his debut season, broke the deadlock with an unassisted goal in first-half stoppage time to give New York a 1-0 lead at the break. Just five minutes into the second half, Martínez doubled the advantage, converting a pass from Maxi Moralez. It was Martínez’s second goal of this postseason and his third in seven playoff appearances, while the assist marked Moralez’s first in 21 playoff outings — all with NYCFC. Charlotte FC, seeded fourth, pulled one back in the 81st minute through first-year forward Idan Toklomati, who netted his maiden postseason goal off assists from Archie Goodwin and Harry Toffolo. Fernández sealed the victory with his second goal of the night in the 10th minute of stoppage time, assisted by Hannes Wolf, who recorded his first playoff assist in seven appearances.   NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese, making his seventh postseason start, did not face a shot on target. Charlotte’s Kristijan Kahlina made four saves in his seventh playoff start, but his team struggled to recover momentum after losing Pep Biel to a season-ending injury during the Leagues Cup. Source: AP

World champions Argentina have announced their final squad of 2025 ahead of a friendly against Angola, with coach Lionel Scaloni opting for a mix of experience and youth as part of his long-term World Cup preparations. The 24-man roster, unveiled Thursday, includes captain Lionel Messi and introduces two newcomers — Gianluca Prestianni and Joaquín Panichelli — both earning their first senior call-ups. Young talents Máximo Perrone and Valentín Barco also retain their spots as Scaloni continues to broaden his player pool. Panichelli, 23, who plays for French side Racing Strasbourg, has been in outstanding form this season with nine goals in 11 Ligue 1 appearances, making him the league’s top scorer. The 6’2” forward, a River Plate academy graduate, also netted on his Europa Conference League debut. Goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez has been rested, while no players from Argentina’s domestic league were included — a decision reflecting Scaloni’s strategy to test new combinations and rest key regulars ahead of a busy international calendar leading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The upcoming friendly carries symbolic value for hosts Angola, marking the country’s 50th year of independence. According to reports, the Angolan government paid around €12 million to bring the World Cup winners to Luanda for the match on November 14. Foden shines, Haaland’s form continues as City beat Dortmud 4-1 Argentina squad: Goalkeepers: Gerónimo Rulli (Marseille), Walter Benítez (Crystal Palace) Defenders: Nahuel Molina (Atlético Madrid), Juan Foyth (Villarreal), Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur), Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica), Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth), Nicolás Tagliafico (Lyon), Valentín Barco (Racing Strasbourg) Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernández (Chelsea), Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami), Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis), Thiago Almada (Atlético Madrid), Máximo Perrone (Como), Nicolás Paz (Como) Forwards: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan), Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid), Nicolás González (Atlético Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atlético Madrid), José Manuel López (Palmeiras), Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica), Joaquín Panichelli (Racing Strasbourg).

China’s appointment of former international Shao Jiayi as the national coach has been welcomed at home and abroad. Shao, aged 45, played at the 2002 World Cup — China’s only appearance at the tournament — and is considered one of the nation’s most successful exports after spending nine years in Germany. As a coach, Shao previously served as an assistant with the national side and took over Qingdao West Coast in 2024. The club is ninth in the Chinese Super League. “I support the decision,” former China international Mao Jianqing said. “Shao Jiayi is capable, and his personality and other aspects are suitable. The national team can’t be changed by one coach immediately, it takes time.” China has been without a permanent coach since June when Branko Ivankovic of Croatia departed following the team’s elimination from 2026 World Cup qualifying. As a player, Shao made nearly 200 appearances for German clubs 1860 Munich, Energie Cottbus and MSV Duisburg from 2002-11 then returned to his original club Beijing Guoan, where he ended his playing career in 2015. The German Football Association congratulated Shao on the appointment: “We look forward to seeing China’s national team reach new heights under his leadership, and the Bundesliga remains committed to long-term cooperation and supporting the sustainable development of Chinese football.” Shao is the third member of China’s 2002 World Cup squad to coach the national team following Li Tie, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence on corruption charges, and Li Xiaopeng. His first task is to prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Manchester City continued their impressive run in the Champions League as Pep Guardiola’s men defeated Borussia Dortmund 4-1 at the Etihad on Wednesday. Phil Foden rediscovered his rhythm, scoring a brace, while Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki contributed the other two of City’s four goals. On the other hand, Waldemar Anton scored Dortmund’s only goal in the 72nd minute. With the victory, Manchester City extended their unbeaten run in the competition, while Dortmund suffered their first defeat of the campaign. After four rounds, City climbed to fourth place with 10 points from three wins and a draw. Bayern Munich lead the standings with maximum points (12), while the next two sides, Arsenal and Inter Milan, also have 12 points each. City dominate from the start Guardiola’s men put Dortmund on the back foot from the opening whistle with a series of well-coordinated attacks. City took control of the match inside the first 30 minutes with two goals. They nearly went ahead in the 10th minute, but Foden’s powerful low strike went straight to Gregor Kobel. Six minutes later, the Dortmund goalkeeper denied him again, this time saving a shot from outside the penalty area. In the 22nd minute, Foden finally found the breakthrough. Receiving a pass from Tijjani Reijnders, the England midfielder advanced a few steps and fired a low diagonal drive that sneaked inside the far post. Five minutes later, Haaland almost made it 2-0 as he set up Nico O’Reilly, but Kobel produced a superb reflex save, tipping the fierce attempt over the crossbar with one hand.

Barcelona dominated possession by 76 percent and produced 23 attempts, but spent almost the entire match chasing equalizers as a defensive nightmare sank the Catalans in Belgium. Hansi Flick’s men dropped points again, this time in a 3-3 draw against a promising Club Brugge side. It was a match where the Blaugrana could easily have returned home with a big win, but their recurring defensive woes haunted them from the opening whistle to the last minute. In fact, they could have lost the match 4-3 had Brugge’s stoppage-time goal not been ruled out. The home side started brightly, taking the lead in the 6th minute after creating a couple of early chances. On their third attempt, Carlos Forbs initiated a counter-attack and squared the ball to Nicolo Tresoldi in front of Barca’s box. The 21-year-old Italy-born German international slotted the ball under Wojciech Szczęsny to give Brugge the opening goal. However, the visitors wasted no time in responding, as Ferran Torres equalised just two minutes later. Fermín López carried the attack through the right channel and delivered a delicious low cross across the six-yard box. The Spanish forward made no mistake in connecting and finding the net. After the quick exchange of goals, Barca took complete control of the match and began to pile pressure on the Brugge defence. Fermín nearly put the visitors ahead in the 11th minute, but his long-range shot struck the outside of the left post and bounced away. Despite Barcelona’s dominance, it was the home team who struck again, capitalising on another counter-attack in the 17th minute. Barcelona’s defensive line was pushed too high, allowing Christos Tzolis to break from midfield on a solo run. The winger squared the ball to Forbs, who beat Szczęsny without facing any challenge to restore Brugge’s lead.

FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award at the World Cup draw on December 5 in Washington. The award, named the FIFA Peace Prize, will “recognize exceptional actions for peace,” the governing body of soccer said on Wednesday. “In an increasingly unsettled and divided world, it is essential to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of those who work to end conflicts and bring people together in a spirit of peace,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said. FIFA added that the award, which Infantino will present this year, will be given annually “on behalf of fans from all around the world.” The announcement comes shortly after President Donald Trump, who shares a close relationship with Infantino, was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize last month despite lobbying efforts by fellow Republicans, world leaders, and Trump himself. Infantino and Trump were both scheduled to speak at an unrelated event in Miami on Wednesday. FIFA has also strengthened its links to Trump by appointing his daughter, Ivanka, to the board of a $100 million education project partly funded by 2026 World Cup ticket sales.

Kylian Mbappe’s dazzling form this season met a firm halt at Anfield on Tuesday night as Liverpool defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League, leaving the French forward struggling to make an impact once again on Merseyside. For the second consecutive year, Mbappe endured a frustrating night at the iconic venue, unable to replicate the explosive performances that have defined his campaign so far. “We were lacking that threat in the final third,” Madrid coach Xabi Alonso admitted after the match, though he avoided mentioning Mbappe by name. Arriving in England with 21 goals in 17 games this season, Mbappe was widely expected to be the difference-maker. Instead, he managed just three off-target attempts, while his attacking partner Vinicius Junior also found himself effectively contained by a disciplined Liverpool defense. Liverpool coach Arne Slot credited his side’s preparation and focus on neutralizing Madrid’s attacking duo. “I told the players before the game that Madrid had scored 26 goals in La Liga and Mbappe and Vinicius contributed to 24 of them. You can’t stop them completely, but you can do some things right,” he said. Mbappe’s best chance came in the second half after Alexis Mac Allister’s 61st-minute header put Liverpool ahead. The French star shaped to curl a shot into the top corner but sent it wide of the post. It was a familiar disappointment for Mbappe, who also struggled at Anfield last season — missing a penalty in a 2-0 defeat during the same competition. Madrid’s failure to score marked the first time this season the Spanish giants were held goalless and only their second defeat across all competitions. Anfield’s electric atmosphere played its part once again. “I was impressed by the atmosphere throughout the 90 minutes,” Slot said, as the home crowd roared Liverpool to a hard-fought victory. Alonso, meanwhile, reflected on what went wrong: “We competed well. What was lacking today was perhaps the ability to hurt them in the final third and be a real threat.” Source: AP

Ultimately, it was not about who returned to Anfield but what returned. An in-form Real Madrid team came to the Reds’ home after a year, but left with a similar outcome due to the same man—Alexis Mac Allister. Mac Allister had opened the scoring last November in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over the Spanish giants. This time, his goal was again the only difference, although Xabi Alonso’s team entered the pitch in strong recent form against a Liverpool side experiencing a turbulent period. With this, the Reds handed the Madrid giants their first defeat in the UCL this season. Liverpool defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League at Anfield on Tuesday night. Alexis Mac Allister scored the decisive goal in the 61st minute, sending the stadium into euphoria. Although Liverpool were behind in possession for most of the match, they outclassed Los Blancos in attacking play. Out of 17 shots, they managed nine on target, while Real Madrid registered only two shots on goal from eight attempts. Luis Diaz both hero and villain against PSG as Bayern extend winning streak to 16 Despite suffering six defeats in their last eight matches across all competitions, Liverpool saw a dramatic shift in momentum right after kickoff. Xabi Alonso’s team were a distant second. Star players such as Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Júnior were largely confined to the margins throughout the game. Only Thibaut Courtois’ commanding display prevented the home side from securing a more emphatic victory. For almost an hour, it seemed that Liverpool’s ghost from the 2022 Champions League final, Courtois, would haunt them again. The Belgian goalkeeper appeared to be a wall in front of the goal, denying Liverpool’s chances one after another like a superhuman. Courtois’ resistance was finally broken after Bellingham picked up a yellow card for fouling Ryan Gravenberch on the right. Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso termed that incident after the match “Real’s biggest failing on the night,” as it proved costly for the 15-time UCL holders. In the 61st minute, Szoboszlai delivered a powerful set piece into the box that connected perfectly with Mac Allister. The Argentine midfielder finally broke through the wall, his powerful header slipping between Courtois’ gloves and into the net, sending the packed Anfield crowd into celebration.

Bayern Munich maintained their flawless start to the season with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), with Luis Diaz having a bittersweet experience. The Colombian winger scored a brace, Bayern’s only goals of the night, before seeing a red card that left the Bavarians struggling throughout the entire second half. In an exciting clash at Parc des Princes on Tuesday night, Vincent Kompany’s side won the tie 2-1. The hosts’ only goal came from João Neves in the 74th minute. With the victory, the German giants have now won all 16 of their matches this season. Bayern had previously suffered a 2-0 defeat to PSG in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup held in the United States last July. Since then, they have not experienced such a setback. PSG, on the other hand, tasted their first defeat after three consecutive wins in the UCL this season. Mikel Merino’s brace helps Arsenal maintain perfect UCL run Bayern started the game brightly and went ahead by capitalizing on their first notable chance of the match in the fourth minute. Diaz entered the box and fired past goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier after Michael Olise’s initial shot was blocked, giving Bayern an early lead. PSG responded in the 22nd minute, but Ousmane Dembélé’s effort was ruled offside after a VAR check. Moments later, Dembélé was substituted due to discomfort in his leg and replaced by Lee Kang-in. In the 31st minute, Serge Gnabry’s shot from outside the box struck the post, and Bayern capitalized a minute later to double their advantage. PSG defender Marquinhos lost control of the ball outside the box, allowing Diaz to carry it forward and beat the goalkeeper for his second goal of the night. The hosts tried hard to reduce the deficit before the break, but it was Bayern who could have extended the lead to 4-0 as they narrowly missed a couple of opportunities. However, just before halftime, the visitors were reduced to ten men as Diaz was shown a direct red card after a lengthy VAR review for a foul on PSG midfielder Achraf Hakimi. With a man advantage, PSG became dominant after the break. It was an all-PSG show in the second half, as they controlled 87 percent of possession and produced 19 shots, eight of which on target. Despite being a man down, Bayern held their composure, relying on key interventions from goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. In the 68th minute, Neuer made a crucial save to deny a long-range effort from Vitinha. But the German goalkeeper had to surrender in the 74th minute, when João Neves expertly converted a cross from outside the six-yard box, giving the home side hope of a comeback. That was all for the hosts, as PSG could not find an equalizer despite continued pressure in front of Bayern’s box. Liverpool hand Real Madrid first UCL defeate despite Courtois’ resistance With the hard-fought victory, Bayern sit top of the table with 12 points from four matches. Arsenal sit second with the same tally. In other contests of the night, the Gunners put three past Slavia Prague, thanks to a brace from Mikel Merino and a successful penalty by Bukayo Saka. Liverpool handed Real Madrid their first defeat in the Champions League, while nine-man Tottenham Hotspur continued their unbeaten run in the UCL by demolishing FC Copenhagen 4-0. Atletico Madrid returned to winning ways by beating Union Saint-Gilloise 3-1 after a heavy defeat at the Emirates Stadium last month, while two Italian sides — Napoli and Juventus — were held at home to a goalless draw against Eintracht Frankfurt and a 1-1 draw with Sporting CP respectively.