Victor Osimhen’s stunning hat-trick fires Galatasaray to victory.
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen showcased his brilliance with a remarkable 52-minute hat-trick, cementing his place as Turkey’s top scorer. His clinical display propelled Galatasaray to a commanding 4-0 win over Antalyaspor in the Super Lig. Osimhen opened the scoring by latching onto Álvaro Morata’s precise cross at the far post, giving Galatasaray an early lead. Morata then converted a penalty in the 45th minute to make it 2-0. Just before halftime, Osimhen doubled his tally, expertly finishing a delivery from Barış Alper Yılmaz. The Nigerian striker completed his hat-trick in style, sprinting onto Yunus Akgün’s perfectly weighted pass before driving a low shot past the goalkeeper. His heroics saw him surge to the top of the Super Lig scoring charts with 20 goals, surpassing Krzysztof Piątek. Osimhen’s electrifying form continues to terrorize defenders, solidifying his status as Galatasaray’s talisman and a dominant force in Turkish football.
🟡🔴 Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick tonight means 31 G/A in 30 games as Galatasaray player.
26 goals, 5 assists for the Nigerian striker since joining in September. 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/dfLsN9fDrl
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 14, 2025
Neymar not included in Brazil’s squad for World Cup qualifiers.
Santos’ star, Neymar’s much-anticipated return to Brazil’s national team has been delayed yet again, as the forward was ruled out of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to a thigh injury. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since October 2023 after tearing his ACL and meniscus but had been named in Brazil’s squad for matches against Colombia and Argentina later this month. However, Neymar suffered a muscular setback during Santos’ 2-0 victory over Bragantino on March 2, forcing the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to remove him from the squad. He is joined on the injury list by Manchester City goalkeeper Éderson and Flamengo’s Danilo. In response, Brazil has called up Real Madrid’s rising star Endrick, Lyon’s Lucas Perri, and Flamengo’s Alex Sandro. Brazil, currently fifth in the South American qualifying table, will face Colombia at home on Thursday before traveling to Argentina on March 25 as they push for a 2026 World Cup spot.
🚨🚨 Neymar has been left out of Brazil squad for the upcoming games and he won’t play against Argentina.
Éderson, Danilo and Neymar leave their place with Lucas Perri (Lyon), Alex Sandro (Flamengo) and Endrick (Real Madrid) called up. pic.twitter.com/0qqZQDFjkG
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 14, 2025
AC Milan uncertain over João Félix’s future amid mixed form.
João Félix’s Loan spell at AC Milan has delivered mixed results, prompting uncertainty over a permanent transfer. The Portuguese forward made an immediate impact after arriving from Chelsea in January, scoring a stunning goal on his debut against Roma in the Coppa Italia quarterfinals. His performance generated excitement among fans and club advisor Zlatan Ibrahimović. However, Félix has struggled since, managing just one assist in eight appearances. According to Calciomercato, Milan is hesitant to pursue a permanent deal and has decided against opening negotiations with Chelsea. Despite this, the club could reconsider if his form improves before the season ends. A potential permanent move would cost around €45 million, while an extended loan with an obligation to buy in 2026 could be priced at €30-35 million. Financial constraints may force Milan to offload key players, with Rafael Leão rumoured to be a possible departure to fund Félix’s transfer.
🚨 AC Milan have already decided to send João Felix back to Chelsea when his loan ends this summer.
(Source: Gazzetta dello Sport) pic.twitter.com/JvLGKRjUbC
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) March 14, 2025
Mason Mount set for potential Manchester United return against Leicester.
England midfielder, Mason Mount could make his long-awaited return for Manchester United this weekend, with manager Ruben Amorim confirming he may be on the bench for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Leicester City. The 26-year-old midfielder has been sidelined since December after suffering a hamstring injury in the Manchester derby but recently returned to first-team training. Amorim expressed his confidence in Mount, emphasizing his importance to the squad. “We need players like Mason Mount. Even five minutes of him is perfect,” the United boss stated. Despite struggling with injuries since his £55 million move from Chelsea in 2023, Mount has Amorim’s full support. “I love Mason Mount. He does everything right—his diet, his physical preparation. Maybe he’s overthinking things,” Amorim added. He remains optimistic that Mount can regain full fitness, citing past examples of injury-prone players overcoming setbacks. United will carefully manage his workload as he looks to make a successful comeback.
🚨 Rúben Amorim: “I think Mason Mount can go on the bench this weekend”.
“If he's fit, I'm going to take him. He cannot play too many minutes, but just five minutes of Mason Mount is perfect”. pic.twitter.com/ILvSvaW6Iz
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 14, 2025
Shorthanded Lakers fall to Nuggets despite Austin Reaves’ stellar performance.
The Los Angeles Lakers, missing key players including Luka Dončić, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes, suffered a 131-126 defeat to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Also, without bench contributors Gabe Vincent and Dorian Finney-Smith, the depleted Lakers relied heavily on their depth but fell short against the Western Conference’s No. 2 team. Jamal Murray, a persistent thorn in L.A.’s side, sealed the win with 26 points, while Nikola Jokić bolstered his MVP case with 28 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Austin Reaves, the only healthy Lakers starter, delivered a stellar performance with 37 points, 13 assists, eight rebounds, and four steals. Dončić was ruled out pregame due to left calf injury management and a right ankle sprain. The Lakers have now lost four straight games after previously winning eight in a row. James remains sidelined with a groin strain, further complicating their playoff push.
JAMAL MURRAY & RUSS COME UP CLUTCH AGAINST LAKERS 😤🔥 pic.twitter.com/l4xfcOWlzd
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 15, 2025