Osimhen shines as Galatasaray and Kasımpaşa Play out thrilling 3-3 draw.
Super Eagles’ striker, Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray and Kasımpaşa battled to an exciting 3-3 draw in the Istanbul derby on Sunday. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 11th minute, maintaining his perfect record from 12 yards. Despite Galatasaray leading at halftime, Kasımpaşa turned the game around with quick goals from Ben Quanes and Brekalo in the 52nd and 61st minutes. Galatasaray responded as Davinson Sánchez equalized in the 68th minute before Osimhen struck again four minutes later, taking his season tally to 22 across all competitions. However, Kasımpaşa had the final say, with Hajradinović converting a late penalty to ensure both teams shared the points. The draw keeps Galatasaray seven points clear at the top, but Fenerbahçe could close the gap to four with a win in their next match. With just 11 games remaining, the title race remains wide open.
Victor Osimhen BRACE against Kasımpaşa ⚽⚽
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) March 2, 2025
Galatasaray’s top finisher 🚀 pic.twitter.com/e2OKCVJmAg
Barcelona crushes Real Sociedad 4-0 to reclaim top spot in LaLiga.
Hansi Flick’s men returned to the summit of LaLiga with a commanding 4-0 victory over 10-man Real Sociedad on Sunday. The win, their sixth consecutive in the league, lifted them to 57 points from 26 matches, one ahead of Atletico Madrid, while Real Madrid remain third with 54 after losing to Real Betis. Real Sociedad had a bright start and even saw an early goal ruled out for offside. However, their momentum crumbled in the 17th minute when Aritz Elustondo was sent off for bringing down Dani Olmo. Shortly after, Olmo’s shot deflected off Casadó and into the net for the opener. Barcelona kept up the pressure, with Ronald Araújo and Robert Lewandowski sealing the victory in the second half. Hansi Flick’s men now shift focus to their Champions League last-16 tie against Benfica on Wednesday as they continue their pursuit of silverware on multiple fronts.
Barcelona regains the top spot in LALIGA and open a three point gap with Real Madrid 👀
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) March 2, 2025
This race 📈 pic.twitter.com/Yj9dlXJRYK
Fulham crashes Manchester United out of FA Cup after penalty shootout win.
Manchester United’s season took another hit as they were eliminated from the FA Cup following a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Fulham after a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Victor Lindelöf and Joshua Zirkzee missed their spot-kicks, despite United kicking first in front of the Stretford End. Calvin Bassey headed Fulham into the lead just before halftime, exposing United’s ongoing struggles with set-pieces—they have now conceded 13 goals from corners this season, the most in the Premier League. Bruno Fernandes equalized in the second half, finishing calmly after a pass from Diogo Dalot, who was set up by substitute Alejandro Garnacho. Despite late chances for both sides and key saves from André Onana, the match remained level. In the shootout, Bernd Leno denied Lindelöf and Zirkzee, sealing United’s fate. Now, their only route to European qualification is through the Europa League—an increasingly daunting challenge.
Fulham knock Manchester United OUT of the FA Cup! ⚪️⚫️ pic.twitter.com/TqKvkJqXMD
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 2, 2025
Davis Retains WBA Lightweight Title in Controversial Draw Against Lamont Roach.
WBA Lightweight champion, Gervonta “Tank” Davis retained his WBA lightweight title after a controversial majority draw against Lamont Roach Jr. in New York. Davis, who had won all 30 of his previous fights, struggled throughout the bout, with Roach out landing him over 12 rounds. However, the defining moment came in the ninth round when Davis took a knee after a Roach jab. Despite the punch landing, the referee did not call it a knockdown—a decision that proved decisive. Two judges scored the fight 114-114, while a third awarded Davis a narrow 115-113 victory. Roach, a heavy underdog, kept pace with Davis, landing the more effective power punches in their exchanges. Davis later claimed he took a knee due to grease in his eye, but by boxing rules, it should have been a knockdown. Had it been called correctly; Roach would have won. Instead, the fight ended in a frustrating draw, leaving Roach’s next move uncertain.
TANK VS. ROACH ENDS IN A DRAW pic.twitter.com/JPWeZE9g9q
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) March 2, 2025
Messi-less Inter Miami dominates Houston Dnamo 4-1 Behind Segovia and Suárez.
Inter Miami secured their first win of the season with a commanding 4-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Sunday night. Making his first MLS start, 21-year-old Telasco Segovia starred with two goals and an assist, while veteran Luis Suárez contributed a goal and three assists. Miami struck early as Suárez set up Segovia for a clinical finish in the sixth minute. In the 37th, Suárez played a perfect through ball to Tadeo Allende, who outpaced defenders before scoring to double the lead. Segovia struck again before halftime, finishing near the penalty spot to make it 3-0. Suárez added a fourth in the 79th minute, weaving through defenders before firing past goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell. Houston’s Nicolás Lodeiro netted a consolation goal in the 85th. Lionel Messi did not travel with Miami, and in his absence, Houston offered fans free tickets for a future match. Miami now stands at 1-0-1 on the season.
No Messi, No problem – Inter Miami have their first win of the 2025 MLS season with a resounding victory over Houston Dynamo 💥 pic.twitter.com/PjGmxO3aMm
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) March 3, 2025