Archive: 2025/11

Five Teams Fight for Three Spots as UCL 2025-26 Round of 16 Race Hits Climax

Five teams tied at 10 points battle for three automatic UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16 spots, with Manchester City vs. Real Madrid and Chelsea vs. Atalanta set to decide fates in December.

Derby County Star's 'Shock' Admission Sparks Club-Wide Reflection

Pulisic's Winner Exposes Inter's Left-Flank Flaw in AC Milan's 1-0 Derby Victory

AC Milan beat Inter Milan 1-0 in the Serie A derby on November 23, 2025, as Christian Pulisic scored the winner and Mike Maignan starred, exposing Inter's left-flank defensive flaw and extending Milan's unbeaten derby streak to two matches.

Pogba returns after 811-day ban in Monaco's 4-1 loss to Rennes

Paul Pogba returned to competitive football after 811 days banned for doping, making a brief substitute appearance for AS Monaco FC in their 4-1 Ligue 1 loss to Stade Rennais FC at Stade Louis II on November 22, 2025.

Curacao Makes History as Smallest Nation Ever to Qualify for Men's World Cup

Curacao became the smallest nation ever to qualify for the men's World Cup after finishing top of their CONCACAF group with 12 points, defeating Jamaica 2-0 on October 10, 2025. With just 160,000 people, their historic breakthrough redefines what's possible in global football.

Advocaat: Sunderland may need to be relegated to rebuild like Newcastle United

Former Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat says the club may need to follow Newcastle United’s path of relegation and rebuilding to achieve long-term success, citing financial strain and failed promotion attempts since 2017.

South Korea's National Team Draws Fewer Than 10,000 Fans Despite Star Lineup in Shocking Attendance Collapse

South Korea's national team drew fewer than 10,000 fans despite star players Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, and Kim Min-jae starting, highlighting a crisis of trust in coach Hong Myung-bo and the Korea Football Association ahead of the 2026 World Cup.