Mason Greenwood produced a sensational performance as Olympique de Marseille crushed Le Havre 6-2 at the Orange Vélodrome on Saturday, with the English forward scoring four times to propel his side to the top of the Ligue 1 table.

The 24-year-old attacker was in unstoppable form, equalizing from the penalty spot before adding a spectacular curling effort to give Marseille control of the match. Greenwood completed his hat-trick with a precise finish and capped off his night with a composed strike to make it four goals, becoming the first Marseille player to achieve such a feat in Ligue 1 since 1991.

His four-goal display also ended a 22-month drought for any player scoring four times in a single French top-flight game.

The victory lifted Marseille to 18 points from eight matches, keeping them firmly in the title race and showcasing the attacking potency of manager Roberto De Zerbi’s side.

Greenwood’s outstanding form continues to turn heads across Europe he now boasts seven goals and four assists in all competitions this season, underlining his resurgence since joining Marseille.

Le Havre managed two consolation goals but were ultimately overwhelmed by Marseille’s relentless attacking play and clinical finishing.

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Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League table with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday, thanks to Leandro Trossard’s second-half strike from a well-worked set piece.

Leandro Trossard scored the decisive goal in the 58th minute, converting a clever corner routine initiated by Bukayo Saka and flicked on by Gabriel Magalhães. The goal secured three vital points for Mikel Arteta’s side, who now sit three points clear at the top of the table.

The win also extended Arsenal’s remarkable defensive record — the Gunners have now gone two consecutive matches without conceding a shot on target, a feat they last achieved during their 2003–04 “Invincibles” season.

Arsenal’s dominance from set pieces continues to pay dividends, with 10 of their 15 league goals this season coming from dead-ball situations.

Bukayo Saka delivered another standout performance, winning 14 duels and creating six chances, underlining his growing influence in Arsenal’s title charge.

Fulham, meanwhile, struggled to find attacking rhythm throughout the contest, as Arsenal’s high press and disciplined backline restricted them to speculative efforts from distance.

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Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a vintage performance as Al Nassr cruised to a dominant 5-1 victory over Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Al Awwal Park.

The Portuguese superstar scored twice including a thunderous 25-yard equalizer to inspire Al Nassr’s comeback after an early setback, bringing his career tally to 949 goals.

João Félix was the night’s standout performer with a brilliant hat-trick, ensuring Al Nassr’s emphatic win and maintaining their chase at the top of the Saudi Pro League table.

Ronaldo, who missed a penalty in the 60th minute, quickly redeemed himself with a powerful long-range strike that swung the game’s momentum in Al Nassr’s favor.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner later celebrated the victory with American streamer IShowSpeed, who was in attendance at the stadium. The pair were seen sharing smiles post-match, with Ronaldo even following Speed on Instagram a moment that set social media abuzz.

Al Nassr’s latest triumph further solidifies their attacking form this season, with Félix and Ronaldo forming a potent partnership in front of goal.

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Chelsea cruised to a convincing 3–0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday, extending their Premier League winning streak to two matches.

Goals from Pedro Neto, Josh Acheampong, and Reece James sealed the Blues’ dominance, piling pressure on Forest, who remain in the relegation zone after yet another disappointing display.

Just 19 minutes after the final whistle, Nottingham Forest announced the sacking of head coach Ange Postecoglou, ending his brief 39-day spell in charge. The Australian manager oversaw eight winless games since his appointment, with the club citing “disappointing results and performances” in its official statement.

“Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect. The club will make no further comment at this time,”the statement read.

Forest have yet to name a successor, but interim management is expected to be announced in the coming days.

The result lifts Chelsea to 6th place in the Premier League standings, with confidence visibly growing under Mauricio Pochettino’s leadership.

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the nominees for the 2025 CAF Women’s Awards, celebrating Africa’s finest female football talents, coaches, and teams.

Nigeria leads the nominations list with several standout contenders, including Rasheedat Ajibade and Esther Okoronkwo, both shortlisted for the prestigious Player of the Year (Women) award following their impressive performances at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

Super Falcons’ goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie also earned a nod for Goalkeeper of the Year, cementing her reputation as one of Africa’s top shot-stoppers.

In the coaching categories, Justin Madugu, head coach of the Super Falcons, and Bankole Olowookere, coach of the U-17 women’s team (the Flamingos), were both nominated for Women’s Coach of the Year.

Nigeria’s dominance continues with both the Super Falcons and the Flamingos nominated for National Team of the Year, showcasing the nation’s growing depth in women’s football.

Other notable contenders include Ghana’s Portia Boakye, Malawi’s Chawinga sisters (Tabitha and Temwa), and South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies, who were nominated for Club of the Year after another stellar season on the continent.

The CAF Women’s Awards 2025 ceremony will be held in December in Rabat, Morocco, where Africa’s best female footballers and coaches will be honored for their achievements.

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