Kylian Mbappé scores brace as Real Madrid gets back to winning ways.
New Real Madrid star, Kylian Mbappé marked his LaLiga debut with a decisive performance, scoring twice in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Real Betis. After a slow start to the season, with no goals in the first three league matches and a draw against Mallorca and Las Palmas, Mbappé finally delivered. Despite Madrid’s dominance in the first half, they couldn’t break through. Vinicius came close with a shot that hit the post, and Mbappé missed the rebound, though an offside flag spared him. The breakthrough came in the 67th minute when Mbappé, assisted by Federico Valverde, calmly finished past Rui Silva, securing a much-needed victory for the champions. This win is a significant boost for Madrid as they look to stabilize their domestic form.
FT: Real Madrid 2-0 Real Betis.
3 POINTS THANKS TO A BRACE BY KYLIAN MBAPPÉ! 🇫🇷🌟 pic.twitter.com/avaHEzVyZB
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) September 1, 2024
Mohamed Salah drops hint on his Liverpool future after Man United win.
After Liverpool’s 3-0 triumph over Manchester United on Sunday, Mohamed Salah hinted that he might leave the club at the end of the season, as he is in the final year of his contract. Salah, who scored and assisted two goals for Luis Diaz, suggested this game could have been his last appearance at Old Trafford. Speaking to Sky Sports, he mentioned having used the summer to reflect positively and emphasized his desire to enjoy the remainder of his time with Liverpool. He noted that no contract discussions have occurred and clarified that any decision about his future is up to the club. Salah reiterated that while he remains focused on playing well, the ultimate choice about his stay or departure lies with Liverpool’s management.
🚨🇪🇬 Mo Salah: “As you know it’s my last year in the club… I just wanna enjoy it, I don’t wanna think about it”.
“No one in the club has talked to me yet about a contract, so I say it’s my last season”.
“New deal? It’s not up to me… but no one has spoken to me at the club”. pic.twitter.com/C8dNVJ4q62
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2024
Ex-BBNaija star, Mike Edwards comes out victorious in boxing debut.
Former Big Brother Naija star and two-time Nigerian high jump champion, Mike Edwards, won his debut professional boxing match against Jake Cornish at Dublin Arena on Saturday. The bout, which went the full distance, ended with Edwards securing a unanimous decision victory. Edwards, who announced his switch from athletics to boxing in April, competed in the Misfits Boxing Cruiserweight division, managed by KSI, an English Social Media personality and Nigerian-born professional boxer. Edwards, who previously represented Britain before switching to Nigeria in 2018, boasts a high jump personal best of 2.25m. He won Nigerian national championships in 2021 and 2022, and reached the finals of the African Athletics Championships and Commonwealth Games in 2022. Fans are keen to see how he fares in his boxing career.
𝐄𝐱-𝐁𝐁𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐣𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐭
pic.twitter.com/hLdvK08myV— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) September 1, 2024
Willian flies to Athens to facilitate Olympiacos free agency move.
Former Fulham winger Willian is set to travel to Athens tonight to discuss a potential move to Olympiacos, according to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Brazilian, who left Fulham this summer, is exploring options as a free agent after a strong season with the London club. At 36, Willian scored ten goals and provided seven assists in 67 appearances for Fulham over two seasons following his transfer from Corinthians in September 2022. Despite Fulham’s interest in extending his stay, Willian opted not to renew his contract. Fulham has since signed Ryan Sessegnon, Emile Smith Rowe, Jorge Cuenca, Sander Berge, and Joachim Andersen, with Reiss Nelson joining on loan. The team has started the 2024-25 season with a win, a draw, and a loss, and advanced to the Carabao Cup third round.
🚨🔴⚪️ EXCL: Willian travels to Athens tonight in order to visit Olympiacos and discuss potential free move.
Willian, assessing options as free agent with several possibilities on the table after good season at Fulham. pic.twitter.com/qjWW4G42Ia
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2024
Luiz Dias’ brace helps Liverpool dismantle Manchester United.
Liverpool surged to the top of the Premier League with a dominant 3-0 victory over Manchester United, thanks to a Luis Diaz brace and a stylish Mohamed Salah finish. The match started controversially when a seventh-minute goal by Trent Alexander-Arnold was disallowed due to Salah’s offside position. However, Diaz scored twice in quick succession, in the 35th and 42nd minutes, with both goals assisted by Salah, giving Liverpool a commanding lead at halftime. Salah further punished Manchester United by finishing Dominik Szoboszlai’s pass in the 56th minute. Liverpool could have won by a larger margin, and now stand level on points with Manchester City, having secured three wins from three matches under Arne Slot.
LIVERPOOL 𝑫𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑶𝒀 MAN UNITED IN THEIR OWN HOUSE 🐦🔥🏹 pic.twitter.com/nFE1wEfzPE
— 433 (@433) September 1, 2024