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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Just a small neighbourhood in London': Flamengo brutally troll Chelsea; beat them 3-1 at FIFA Club World Cup
Flamengo trolled Chelsea on social media before their game at the FIFA Club World Cup. (AP) Flamengo secured a 3-1 victory against Chelsea in a Group D match in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, following which the Brazilian club's social media team took aim at the Premier League side with a series of taunting posts. The match saw Chelsea take an early lead through Pedro Neto in the 13th minute before Flamengo mounted a second-half comeback, with Nicolas Jackson getting a red card and Wallace Yan sealing the win in the final minutes. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Following the match, Flamengo's official X account posted "Easy win against London Blue!" - referencing Chelsea's name from the Pro Evolution Soccer video game series, where Japanese publisher Konami lacked Premier League licensing rights and used alternative names for clubs and players. Flamengo referenced Chelsea as London Blue from a video game. The Brazilian side continued their social media campaign with additional posts targeting Chelsea, stating that "Chelsea is just a small neighbourhood in London" and making weather-related remarks about the Philadelphia heat while referencing Chelsea's Cole Palmer. Flamengo's social media posts caught attend ahead of FIFA Club World Cup game against Chelsea. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca acknowledged the defeat and the red card incident involving Nicolas Jackson. "It was a red card. So nothing to say. Congratulations to them, they deserved to win. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo We tried to do something different, also for next season, for the future, but congratulations to them. I think they deserved it," Maresca told DAZN. Jackson, who received the red card on his 24th birthday just four minutes after entering as a substitute, issued an apology for his actions. Flamengo's X account referencing Chelsea before they played at the FIFA Club World Cup. "I want to say sorry. To the club, the staff, my team-mates, and all the fans watching, I let you down. Another red card... and honestly, I'm so angry at myself. I work hard every day to help the team not to put us in this kind of situation. I still don't fully understand how it happened. But one thing is clear: it wasn't intentional. Just a football moment that went the wrong way. No excuses. I take full responsibility. I'll reflect, I'll grow, and I'll come back stronger for the badge and for everyone who believes in me. Sorry. Sorry," Jackson stated. The match turned in Flamengo's favour during the second half when they scored two quick goals to take the lead. Wallace Yan's goal in the 83rd minute confirmed the victory for the Brazilian side. The social media exchange prompted various responses from fans, with one commenting "World class cooking honestly," while another remarked "London Blue!!!!! LMAO." A third fan noted "Oi they're calling them by their PES identity," and another added "Redefined the overrated league in the world." Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rematch release date and timings for every region
Sloc'ap's Rematch is around the corner. The gaming world is right now highly anticipating this 5v5 soccer simulation title because it's not going to be any other contemporary soccer simulation titles like EA Sports FC or Pro Evolution Soccer. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This new approach to a soccer game will give a breather of fresh air to fans who always wanted something different, something new in this genre. The USP of this title is that players featured in this game are more focused towards skills rather than stats. Rematch: Release date and timings for all region Rematch release time has been revealed. | Image via Sloclap. Sloclap has announced that Rematch is going to be released on June 19, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. However, those who have pre-ordered the Pro or Elite edition of the game will be able to dive into the game on June 16. Since the announcement of this title, anticipation has been growing up gradually, and a huge concurrent playerbase of 159,000 in the latest beta test is proof of that. Now this anticipation is going to reach a whole new level as Sloclap has announced the exact release timings of every region of the game on its : Region Time Zone Release Date Local Time Los Angeles PDT (UTC −7) Thu, June 19, 2025 03:00 New York EDT (UTC −4) Thu, June 19, 2025 06:00 London BST (UTC +1) Thu, June 19, 2025 11:00 Berlin CEST (UTC +2) Thu, June 19, 2025 12:00 Mumbai IST (UTC +5:30) Thu, June 19, 2025 15:30 Tokyo JST (UTC +9) Thu, June 19, 2025 19:00 Sydney AEST (UTC +10) Thu, June 19, 2025 20:00 Those who are thinking about pre-ordering the superior versions of the game, can rest assured that their early-access period will start from the exact timings same as the original release date, just three days prior. This game is also going to be a treat for the Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as Rematch is confirmed to be a day-one release on both Xbox and PC Game Pass. As a soccer simulation title, the core aspect of the game is going to be the same. Despite saying that, it's going to be a lot different than the already existing soccer titles in the market. Instead of having real-world soccer players with realistic art styles and visuals, Rematch will have made up players, with fast-paced soccer action, where matches will last around 7-8 minutes, without any complications of fouls, penalties, offsides, or halftimes. Read More:
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo named global ambassador for Esports World Cup 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo is stepping into a new arena, but this time not on a football pitch. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has announced that he will be the global ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2025. The Portuguese forward shared the update on his official social media pages, saying he's proud to stand beside esports athletes who are inspiring the next generation. The news has created a huge buzz across both football and gaming circles, with fans excited to see the Al Nassr star championing the world of esports. The upcoming Esports World Cup will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 8 to August 24. With a massive $70 million prize pool and 25 competitive games on show, it is set to be one of the biggest esports tournaments in history. Ronaldo's involvement only adds more star power and global attention to the event. Cristiano Ronaldo continues pushing esports into the spotlight View this post on Instagram In his post, Ronaldo praised the drive and intensity shown by esports athletes and called it no different from what he has seen in traditional sports. He has been connected to gaming for years, having worked with Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer, and supported UFL, a Japanese football game that launched last year. Earlier in 2025, he even became a playable character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, which will also feature in the Esports World Cup. Ronaldo, who turns 40 this year, is still going strong in football. He helped Portugal win the UEFA Nations League earlier this year by scoring in the final against Spain. His club form with Al Nassr has kept him in the spotlight as he balances football and now a bigger role in esports. The Esports World Cup is more than just a tournament, rather it's a celebration of global gaming. With Ronaldo now leading the charge as its ambassador, the event is expected to draw attention from fans around the world who might be watching competitive gaming for the very first time.
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Cristiano Ronaldo joins Esports World Cup as global ambassador
Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Friday that he will join the Esports World Cup as its Global Ambassador. The Portugal footballer took to social media to share the information. 'I'm proud to join the Esports World Cup as Global Ambassador - standing with esports athletes who rise above and inspire the next generation.' The 2025 edition of the Esports World Cup is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 8 to 21. I'm proud to join the Esports World Cup as Global Ambassador - standing with esports athletes who rise above and inspire the next generation.@EWC_EN# — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) June 13, 2025 Ronaldo's involvement in Esports is not new. He previously served as an ambassador for Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer and has also backed the Japanese football game UFL, which launched late last year. In March 2025, he also announced that he will be a playable character in the popular Japanese fighting game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, one among the titles featured at the World Cup. Ronaldo, 40, was part of the Portugal squad which won the UEFA Nations League — the forward scored in the final against Spain. He is currently playing club football in Saudi Arabia with first-division side Al Nassr.
Scotsman
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Celtic transfer situation becomes swift and significant after first new arrival as key date looms
This has been successful season - but evolution is Rodgers' aim of the game now Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The collateral damage of a final defeat is not something Celtic have dealt with of late. For manager Brendan Rodgers and captain Callum McGregor, the searing pain of losing the Scottish Cup to Aberdeen is uncharted territory, so impeccable had their Hampden showpiece record been prior to last weekend. Rodgers and McGregor won't find much sympathy from supporters outside of Celtic Park given the vice-like grip they've had on Scottish football. Both men spoke very well just moments after a Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad gut-wrenching penalty shoot-out loss, in which McGregor missed the first kick. The captain called it his hardest moment in football and predicted it would take some time to get over. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers. | SNS Group Rodgers was seen comforting a tearful McGregor at the end of a momentous Scottish Cup final. The midfielder was one of a poor game's better players, one of the few in green-and-white who played anywhere close to their peak level. As the Celtic manager admitted afterwards, their play was ponderous and lacked quality. Too many men just simply had an off-day. The biggest blooper came from goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, whose error in punching a Shayden Morris cross into his own let to draw Aberdeen level was the sort of computer-game glitch you only see in Pro Evolution Soccer. The Dane was impressive for Celtic when he first arrived but since a chastening experience on international duty in March, when he lost to Portugal, injured his shoulder and was slated by his home press, he has not been the same since. Celtic, bluntly, haven't been the same team since exiting the Champions League to Bayern Munich in February. Since then, Hibs, St Johnstone, Rangers and now Aberdeen have given them a bloody nose. They drew at home to St Mirren the week before the cup final. All the good work of the first half of the season, as they romped clear in the Premiership and won the Premier Sports Cup, gave them breathing space, room for error. The mistake they could not afford to make was losing at Hampden last week. It was the most costly of slip-ups. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rodgers right to point out Celtic success Trebles have become an expectation for Celtic. Beating the Dons would have landed a sixth in nine years. Five in that timespan is still a remarkable achievement. Rodgers was right to point out that this has been a successful season: the league title, a cup and progressing to the knock-out stages of the Champions League. Celtic have gone further than last term, when they landed a domestic double but could not make progress in Europe. This summer was always going to be important for Celtic, but losing the Scottish Cup puts the next couple of months into even sharper focus. While Celtic remain the best team in Scotland by a distance, Rodgers knows all too well that his squad needs replenished. He has stated as much on multiple occasions in the past month. Celtic did not manage to sign a direct replacement for striker Kyogo Furuhashi in the winter window after the Japanese was sold to Rennes. They got away with it because his compatriot Daizen Maeda – voted player of the year – filled the goalscoring void. While he missed a good chance in stoppage time to win the cup, his exploits this term have been incredible. His fellow forwards need to step up more. Jota's unfortunate cruciate knee injury left them short of X-factor in the final third against Aberdeen. Nicolas Kuhn's early-season form is a distant memory, with the German wide-man not as prolific as before. Age will eventually catch James Forrest and Yang Hjun-jun's end product is meagre. Adam Idah, the £9 million signing from Norwich, continues to underwhelm at times. Are Celtic getting bang for the buck with the Irishman? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Arne Engels and Celtic The same will be asked of record signing Arne Engels. The 22-year-old Belgian really impressed when he first arrived in September but recent months have led to questions over a man who cost £11m. Given this is his first season in Scottish football and his tender years, some patience needs to be afforded to the former Augsburg player. Celtic clearly missed the injured Reo Hatate's dynamism, forward-thinking play and creativity against Aberdeen. Paulo Bernardo, another young-ish midfielder, and Luke McCowan don't carry the same impact. Hatate is one of Celtic's most prized assets and has been on the radar of bigger clubs for some years now. Eventually one will pull the trigger and test Celtic's resolve. Behind the midfield, the right side of defence remains secure. Alistair Johnston and Cameron Carter-Vickers are consistent performers, while Kieran Tierney is clearly a significant upgrade at left-back, coming back to Parkhead on a free transfer after six years at Arsenal. Who partners Carter-Vickers at centre-half is a big debate, as neither Liam Scales or Auston Trusty have been able to nail down that place. A growing number of Celtic fans want an upgrade. Ross Doohan will be Celtic's third-choice keeper next season. | SNS Group Schmeichel is contracted for another year and his back-up, Finland's Viljami Sinisalo, has done well when called upon. Third-choice goalkeeper Scott Bain is expected to leave in the summer, with Ross Doohan coming in from Aberdeen on a free. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With Rangers expected to improve with a new manager and new owners, and the European bar already set at the Champions League last-16 play-offs, the pressure is on Celtic to deliver. At board level, the funds need to be released to Rodgers, and he and the recruitment team must get the signings right. There is little time to waste either – Celtic have to be ready for their Champions League play-off qualifier in mid-August. While some comfort can be taken from being seeded, this is not a tie they can afford to lose.
