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Lazio vs Sassuolo Prediction: Can the Romans Secure a Win at MAPEI Stadium?
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.
MoreReal Madrid’s Perfect Start: Xabi Alonso on the 2-1 Mallorca Win
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.
MoreValencia Coach Corberán Calls for Better Away Form Ahead of Espanyol Clash
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.
MoreBallon d'Or 2025: Ousmane Dembélé Wins After PSG's Champions League Triumph
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.
MoreSASSA October 2025 Grant Dates: When Will You Get Paid?
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.
MoreAlejandro Garnacho faces Old Trafford test as Maresca urges defensive growth
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.
MoreEngland vs Andorra player ratings: Tuchel's flat Three Lions win 2-0 but spark is missing
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.
MorePeacock September 2025: Originals, game shows, and movies worth your time
Peacock packs September with a new workplace comedy The Paper (Sept 4), daily Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune episodes (Sept 9), the docuseries Epic Ride (Sept 29), and horror exclusive Screamboat (Sept 12). Love Island Games returns Sept 16, while AGT wraps Sept 25 and Law & Order premieres Sept 26. The movie shelf adds 21 Jump Street, Psycho, Shrek, and more.
MoreNico Gonzalez calms injury scare as £50m Man City signing returns to training after FA Cup knock
Manchester City’s £50m January arrival Nico Gonzalez returned to training just days after a rib scare cut short his debut at Leyton Orient. The quick comeback eases fears of a lengthy absence and boosts Pep Guardiola’s plans amid a packed schedule and a tight title defense. Guardiola was unhappy with the officiating in a VAR-free tie, but City now expect Gonzalez to push for minutes again.
MoreVfB Stuttgart Denies Formal Bayern Munich Approach Over Executive Move Rumors
VfB Stuttgart says there’s been no official approach from Bayern Munich over executive staff, despite talk that marketing director Rouven Kasper wants to join Bayern. The club wouldn’t find such a move surprising given Bayern’s history, but nothing formal has happened yet, Stuttgart insists.
MoreLiverpool to Face Crystal Palace at Wembley: Key Stats and Surprises Ahead of Community Shield Showdown
Liverpool and Crystal Palace square off in the 2025 FA Community Shield at Wembley, marking Palace's first time in the fixture after their historic FA Cup win. Liverpool, aiming for a record-equalling 17th Shield triumph, have a dominant record over Palace but a mixed recent history in this competition.
MorePakistan Hold Upper Hand Ahead of Second T20I Against West Indies in Florida
Pakistan leads the 3-match T20I series 1-0 after a solid batting effort and disciplined bowling saw them edge West Indies by 14 runs. With the second match in Florida, all eyes are on whether West Indies can bounce back or if Pakistan will seal the series.
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