Estevao Willian, Joao Pedro (Chelsea)
August 2025
Chelsea defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in a pre-season friendly, with teenager Estevao Willian scoring on his first start and Joao Pedro sealing the win with a late strike. Estevao impressed with fearless dribbling and attacking runs, while Pedro’s low finish capped a dominant display. The game featured feisty moments, including a brief melee after a foul on Cole Palmer.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)
August 2025
Ronaldo scored three goals in a 4-0 pre-season win over Rio Ave, with new signing Joao Felix assisting one. Goals came via a one-two with Felix, a header after a failed clearance, and a penalty. Mohamed Simakan also scored for Al-Nassr.
Dastan Satpaev (Chelsea)
August 2025
Chelsea wonderkid Dastan Satpaev has made history as the youngest-ever Champions League goalscorer, scoring in the second qualifying round at just 16 years old. Signed from Kairat Almaty for £3.5m, Satpaev has drawn comparisons to Sergio Aguero. He’ll sign a five-year deal upon turning 18, similar to how Chelsea managed Estevao Willian’s transfer from Palmeiras.
Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
August 2025
Manchester United drew 2-2 with Everton in Atlanta to win the Summer Series title, with goals from Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes capping an exciting but defensively inconsistent performance. Fernandes scored from the spot and assisted Mount’s classy strike, while new signings Mbeumo and Cunha added attacking flair. Everton hit back with goals from Iliman Ndiaye and a bizarre own goal off Ayden Heaven.
Chelsea vs Liverpool
May 2025
Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Liverpool showcased the long-awaited synergy of their £279m midfield trio — Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, and Romeo Lavia — who started together for only the sixth time but dominated a weakened Liverpool midfield.
Enzo opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, Lavia commanded the middle until subbed, and Caicedo’s late surge earned a penalty for Palmer’s third. With Champions League qualification and a possible Conference League final ahead, Chelsea’s midfield resurgence may yet salvage their season.
Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
April 2025 (ahead of Tuesday’s Premier League clash)
Pep Guardiola has described Manchester City’s upcoming match against Aston Villa as a “final” in the battle for Champions League qualification, with only one point separating the two sides.
Guardiola urged City fans to bring energy from the first minute, highlighting Villa’s strong form under Unai Emery and warning of their threat after an emphatic 4-1 win over Newcastle.
Newcastle United v Manchester United
April 2025
Manchester United slumped to their 14th Premier League loss of the season, a joint-record since 1989–90 after a 4–1 thrashing by Newcastle. The Magpies, without manager Eddie Howe, moved into the top four.
Goals from Tonali, Barnes (2), and Guimarães punished a poor United side that has now conceded first in 19 league games. Garnacho scored a brief equalizer, but debutant keeper Bayindir’s late error capped another defensive collapse.
Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
April 2025
Kylian Mbappé was shown a straight red card in Real Madrid’s 1–0 win at Alavés after a reckless challenge on Antonio Blanco. The dismissal came just minutes after Eduardo Camavinga scored the game’s only goal.
The red card, confirmed after VAR review, marked Mbappé’s first since joining Madrid. Assistant coach Davide Ancelotti said the forward apologized and recognized his mistake. Madrid, chasing Barcelona in LaLiga, now await his suspension length.
