At Selhurst Park on 27 September 2025, Crystal Palace overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat Liverpool 2-1 thanks to a 97th‑minute strike from Eddie Nketiah. The win ended Liverpool's flawless start to the Premier League campaign and marked Palace’s first home league triumph over the Reds in 11 years. Oliver Glasner’s tactical set‑up frustrated Arne Slot’s side, while the electrified crowd witnessed a dramatic conclusion. Both managers reflected on the result, highlighting set‑piece woes for Liverpool and a confidence boost for Palace.
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The Patriotic Alliance has warned it will leave the Government of National Unity if Kenny Kunene is not returned as Johannesburg's transport MMC. Leader Gayton McKenzie gave the ANC a seven‑day deadline, citing disrespect and hinting at a possible DA partnership. The move puts the ten‑party GNU at risk as the Monday deadline looms.
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Lyon secured a dramatic late win over a ten‑man Marseille, completing their first three‑game winning streak since 1981‑82. Marseille slipped to two losses in three matches, their worst start since 2015‑16. Meanwhile, Monaco delighted fans with a five‑goal spectacle against Strasbourg, keeping their European hopes alive. The results reshaped the early table, with PSG still on top.
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World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz fell to the Tokyo court clutching his foot during the Japan Open, sparking a wave of concern. The 22‑year‑old tried to stay in the match and eventually won despite obvious pain. He later gave a brief update on his condition. The incident comes as the Asian hard‑court swing gathers momentum and future events loom.
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Lazio travel to Sassuolo on 14 September 2025 as clear favorites despite patchy recent results. Their head‑to‑head record is impressive, with four wins and a draw in the last five meetings. Sassuolo will be desperate to bounce back after back‑to‑back defeats, but injuries loom on both sides. Key attackers Castellanos, Dia, Berardi and Pinamonti could decide the match. Predictions swing between a Roman win and a possible 1‑1 draw.
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Xabi Alonso hailed Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Mallorca as a solid foundation for the season. The victory gave the Spaniards a flawless nine points after three games, but the coach admitted the team still needs to tighten its press and sharpen its attacking edge. He praised Arda Güler and Vinicius Jr while flagging a controversial disallowed goal. Looking ahead, Alonso warned that the Champions League will test the squad’s progress after the international break.
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Valencia CF manager Carlos Corberán praised Espanyol boss Manolo González while admitting his own side must step up away from Mestalla. With Espanyol riding a strong run, the Spanish coach stressed mental readiness and tactical tweaks ahead of the September 23 LaLiga showdown.
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Brazilian legend Ronaldinho handed the 2025 Ballon d'Or to PSG winger Ousmane Dembélé in Paris. Dembélé’s win caps a season that saw PSG lift their first Champions League trophy. He beat teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal and a list of world‑class rivals. The ceremony also highlighted women’s football with a special award for Ewa Pajor.
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SASSA has released its October 2025 payment schedule, confirming dates for Old Age, Disability and child grants, while SRD payments fall in the last week of the month. New biometric rules start September 1 to curb fraud. Grant amounts stay the same, and the Johannesburg office remains shut amid investigations. Find out what this means for beneficiaries.
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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says Alejandro Garnacho must tighten his defensive positioning before facing Manchester United at Old Trafford. He highlighted repeated lapses from the Brentford game and warned United will be hungry at home. Garnacho is expected to start in an emotional reunion against his former club, with focus on how he balances attacking threat and off-ball work.
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England beat Andorra 2-0 at Villa Park to stay perfect in World Cup qualifying, but the performance lacked tempo and imagination. An own goal and a Declan Rice strike did the job, yet the attack looked blunt. Marcus Rashford struggled, Harry Kane was isolated, and debutants had mixed nights. Thomas Tuchel said there were more positives than negatives, while knowing standards must rise.
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