Archive: 2025 / 09 - Page 2
Atalanta vs Torino: La Dea Looks to Bounce Back After Champions League Setback
Serie A hosts a showdown at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino as Atalanta seeks redemption after a 0-4 Champions League defeat to PSG, while Torino aims to cement its home resurgence. Recent form, head‑to‑head history and tactical cues suggest an open, high‑scoring encounter that could shape the early league table.
Lucas Ribeiro seals Cultural Leonesa switch after Sundowns standoff and FIFA intervention
Brazilian forward Lucas Ribeiro has joined Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa on a one-year deal after terminating his contract with Mamelodi Sundowns. His camp argued that Sundowns blocked moves to Europe and Qatar, citing a FIFA precedent to secure clearance. Fluminense had also chased him. The free transfer was finalized on Sept. 12, 2025, with any dispute now headed to the FIFA Football Tribunal.
Pešić shuts down question after Serbia beats Latvia, pushes focus back to basketball
Serbia beat Latvia for a third straight win and clinched a spot in Riga’s final stage, but the post-game moment everyone talked about came from the press room. Coach Svetislav Pešić cut off a question about alleged heated words between Ognjen Dobrić and Latvia coach Luca Banchi, insisting the conversation stay on basketball. He praised discipline, perfect free throws, and warned about player health.
