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Ireland hosts reigning champions South Africa at Aviva Stadium on November 22, 2025, in a pivotal Autumn Nations Series clash. Can Andy Farrell's team end South Africa's Dublin drought? Live on RTÉ, TNT Sports, Peacock, and SuperSport.
Scotland and Denmark face off at Hampden Park on November 18, 2025, in a World Cup 2026 qualifier where a win secures automatic qualification. Scotland needs victory to overtake Denmark, who only require a draw.
Arsenal beat Brighton 2-0 in the Carabao Cup, extending their winning streak to eight games and sixth clean sheet, as 15-year-old Maxwell Dowman became their youngest-ever starter and Ethan Nwaneri scored his first senior goal.
South Africa face Pakistan in a must‑win World Cup clash at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium on Oct 21, 2025. A win keeps Pakistan alive, while SA already secures a semifinal spot.
AC Milan crushed Lecce 3-0 in the Coppa Italia round of 32 at San Siro, thanks to goals from Santiago Giménez, Christopher Nkunku and Christian Pulisic. A red card for Lecce early on tilted the balance. The win hands Milan a round‑of‑16 tie with Lazio and extends their unbeaten streak against Lecce to 13 games.
A last‑minute reshuffle of a Ligue 1 fixture put Paris Saint‑Germain in a bind, as the game with Marseille now sat on the same night as the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony. Coach Luis Enrique and star Ousmane Dembélé faced a tough call between honoring individual accolades and meeting club duties. PSG ultimately travelled to Marseille, lost 1‑0, and missed the glittering awards show. The episode underscores how crowded the football calendar has become, forcing clubs to juggle prestige and competition.
I recently looked into how the host for the 2022 World Cup was chosen, and it's quite an interesting process! FIFA, the international governing body for football, oversees the bidding and selection process. Countries interested in hosting the event submit their proposals, showcasing their infrastructure and plans for the tournament. FIFA then evaluates these bids, considering factors like stadiums, transportation, accommodation, and the overall experience for fans. After a thorough review, FIFA members vote on the host country, and in this case, Qatar was chosen to host the 2022 World Cup.