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Egypt Today
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Egypt Today
Botafogo and Inter Miami end European dominance at Club World Cup
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) kicks the ball during the second half during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images (Reuters) - Thirteen years of European dominance in intercontinental club football came to an end on Thursday as U.S. side Inter Miami defeated Porto 2-1 and Brazilians Botafogo beat Champions League winners Paris St Germain 1-0 at the revamped Club World Cup. Lionel Messi's stunning free kick secured victory for Inter Miami after they came back from a goal down against the Portuguese side, while South American champions Botafogo delivered a disciplined display to outmanoeuvre PSG. The results marked a seismic shift in a competition historically dominated by European sides, with the last non-European victory coming in 2012 when Brazil's Corinthians defeated Chelsea in the Club World Cup final. Botafogo's triumph was particularly striking. The Brazilian champions entered the tournament with ample preparation time, arriving in the United States weeks in advance and conducting an intensive training camp in Los Angeles. This stood in stark contrast to their gruelling schedule in December, when they had to play the final round of the Brazilian league before travelling to Qatar at the Intercontinental Cup with less than 72 hours to recover. Against PSG, Botafogo delivered a tactical masterclass. Their compact defensive formation frustrated the French champions, who enjoyed the lion's share of possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances. "The football graveyard is full of so-called favourites," said Botafogo's Portuguese coach Renato Paiva. His side's discipline and composure were evident throughout as they nullified PSG's attacking threats and capitalised on a rare opportunity to secure the win, netting the winner in a quick counter led by forward Igor Jesus in the first half. Earlier in the day, Inter Miami showcased resilience against Porto. After falling behind they rallied through Messi's brilliance, with the Argentinian forward curling a sensational free kick into the top corner to seal the comeback. Despite Porto enduring one of their poorest seasons in years, the victory was a significant statement by the MLS side on the global stage. The results appear to underline a shift in the competitive balance at the Club World Cup, with non-European teams benefiting from improved preparation and better scheduling. Brazil's Flamengo and Argentina's Boca Juniors will get the next chance to inflict defeats on European opposition on Friday when they face Chelsea and Bayern Munich. A victory for either of the South American clubs would further weaken Europe's grip on the tournament and show other teams from around the world they have nothing to fear from UEFA's elite.
The Star
15 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Botafogo and Inter Miami end European dominance at Club World Cup
Jun 19, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) kicks the ball during the second half during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) -Thirteen years of European dominance in intercontinental club football came to an end on Thursday as U.S. side Inter Miami defeated Porto 2-1 and Brazilians Botafogo beat Champions League winners Paris St Germain 1-0 at the revamped Club World Cup. Lionel Messi's stunning free kick secured victory for Inter Miami after they came back from a goal down against the Portuguese side, while South American champions Botafogo delivered a disciplined display to outmanoeuvre PSG. The results marked a seismic shift in a competition historically dominated by European sides, with the last non-European victory coming in 2012 when Brazil's Corinthians defeated Chelsea in the Club World Cup final. Botafogo's triumph was particularly striking. The Brazilian champions entered the tournament with ample preparation time, arriving in the United States weeks in advance and conducting an intensive training camp in Los Angeles. This stood in stark contrast to their gruelling schedule in December, when they had to play the final round of the Brazilian league before travelling to Qatar at the Intercontinental Cup with less than 72 hours to recover. Against PSG, Botafogo delivered a tactical masterclass. Their compact defensive formation frustrated the French champions, who enjoyed the lion's share of possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances. "The football graveyard is full of so-called favourites," said Botafogo's Portuguese coach Renato Paiva. His side's discipline and composure were evident throughout as they nullified PSG's attacking threats and capitalised on a rare opportunity to secure the win, netting the winner in a quick counter led by forward Igor Jesus in the first half. Earlier in the day, Inter Miami showcased resilience against Porto. After falling behind they rallied through Messi's brilliance, with the Argentinian forward curling a sensational free kick into the top corner to seal the comeback. Despite Porto enduring one of their poorest seasons in years, the victory was a significant statement by the MLS side on the global stage. The results appear to underline a shift in the competitive balance at the Club World Cup, with non-European teams benefiting from improved preparation and better scheduling. Brazil's Flamengo and Argentina's Boca Juniors will get the next chance to inflict defeats on European opposition on Friday when they face Chelsea and Bayern Munich. A victory for either of the South American clubs would further weaken Europe's grip on the tournament and show other teams from around the world they have nothing to fear from UEFA's elite. (Reporting by Fernando Kallas; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LSU Softball in Baton Rouge Regional: How to watch, live scores for 2025 NCAA Tournament
LSU softball will host a regional in the 2025 NCAA Softball Tournament, with the 10th-overall Tigers taking on the Nebraska Cornhuskers, UConn Huskies and Southeastern Louisiana Lions. With a potential for seven games spread across three days, here's how you can watch the Baton Rouge Regional: How to watch NCAA Softball Baton Rouge Regional Dates: Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18 Location: Tiger Park Streaming: ESPN+ TV: SEC Network Advertisement The Regional will run from Friday to Sunday, with all games played at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge. The Regional will not be aired on traditional TV — with the exception of one game on SEC Network — but every game can be streamed through ESPN+. NCAA Softball Baton Rouge Regional Results This will be updated throughout the Regional with final scores Game 1: No. 2 Nebraska 10, No. 3 UConn 2 (6 innings) Game 2: No. 4 Southeastern Louisiana 4, No. 1 LSU 3 Game 3: No. 2 Nebraska 14, No. 4 Southeastern Louisiana 1 Game 4*: No. 1 LSU 3, No. 3 UConn 0 (UConn eliminated) Game 5*: No. 4 Southeastern Louisiana 8, No. 1 LSU 7 (LSU eliminated) Advertisement Game 6*: No. 2 Nebraska 8, No. 4 Southeastern Louisiana 0 (Southeastern Louisiana eliminated) *denotes elimination game More LSU Sports: LSU baseball at South Carolina score today: LSU implodes in ninth to lose to Gamecocks May 8, 2025; Athens, GA, USA; LSU players react in the dugout against Oklahoma at Jack Turner Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images More LSU Sports: LSU football-Clemson kickoff time, TV channel has been set This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: LSU Softball: How to watch, live scores for 2025 NCAA Tournament
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ranking the top five portal LB classes
© Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Teams around the country solidified the foundation of their roster during the winter transfer window. This week we're highlighting the best transfer classes by position. Today the linebackers are under the microscope. THIS SERIES: Ranking the top five portal QB classes | Top portal RB classes | Top portal WR classes | Top portal TE classes | Top portal OL classes | Top portal LB classes MORE TRANSFER PORTAL: Latest news | Transfer search | Transfer Team Ranking | Football Player Ranking Missouri dominated the linebacker position this transfer portal cycle reeling in two of the best at the position. Damon Wilson is a former five-star who couldn't quite find his footing at Georgia but his talent is undeniable. Josiah Trotter, son of former NFL star Jeremiah Trotter, is coming off a season in which he won Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year. The Tigers also added a pair of linebackers who have tallied more than 60 tackles over the past two seasons in Mikai Gbayor from Nebraska and Nate Johnson from Appalachian State. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH MISSOURI FANS AT © Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images Ole Miss sits at the top of the transfer team rankings for a reason - the Rebels loaded up with impressive talent across the board and linebacker is no exception. They just lost standout Princely Umanmielen to the NFL but they have signed his younger brother Princewill after an impressive start to his career at Nebraska. Lane Kiffin's defense will also benefit from the hard fault recruiting win for former Grambling State star linebacker Andrew Jones. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH OLE MISS FANS AT © Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Nebraska saw a lot of turnover on its roster during the winter transfer window but they restocked at multiple key positions, including linebacker. Dasan McCullough comes to Lincoln after an up-and-down career at Indiana and most recently Oklahoma. He has a chance to finish out his career on a high note since he has the inside track to start this coming season. Marques Watson-Trent also brings plenty of experience to the linebacker corps and should be a difference maker for the Cornhuskers. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH NEBRASKA FANS AT © Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Jedd Fisch and company took over a depleted Washington roster at the beginning of last season but things are looking up for the Huskies after a strong high school recruiting class and now a strong transfer class. At linebacker, former Arizona standout Jacob Manu is reuniting with his former head coach in Seattle in hopes of finishing his career out on a strong note. Xe'ree Alexander comes to Washington after a strong season at UCF and is primed to draw serious NFL Draft buzz if he continues to improve at the same rate. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH WASHINGTON FANS AT © Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Wildcats restocked their linebacker corps with two impressive prospects in Jayshawn Ross and Gabe Powers. This is a bit of a homecoming for Ross after he couldn't quite make it work at Alabama to start off his collegiate career. Powers is an Ohio native who signed with Ohio State but his style of play made it difficult to find consistent playing time. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH KANSAS STATE FANS AT
