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Lookman has been named Player of the Match after his hat-trick won the UEFA Europa League final in Dublin for Atalanta
- Lookman has been named Hankook Player of the Match after his hat-trick won the UEFA Europa League final in Dublin for Atalanta
Super Eagles’ Lookman Ademola scored an hat trick on Wednesday evening to win Atlanta FC the Europa cup against the hitherto unbeaten Bayern Leverkusen side.
Ademola scored a brace in the first half of the pulsating final before grabbing a hat trick in the second half to win the Italian side the first major trophy in its history.
As soon as the final whistle was blown, players and technical crew members of the Atlanta side ran to lift the Nigerian-born super star afloat in a dramatic frenetic victory dance.
The UEFA Technical Observer panel’s assessment of the Nigerian’s performance said it all: “For obvious reasons and his all-round enthusiasm and energy. Really sharp and his execution was spot on.”

“I’ve always had the confidence in my ability to create, to score goals, to help my team-mates,” the 26-year-old said in the post-match press conference. “In the past two years I’ve been able to take my game to a whole new level. Maybe [my best form] could have come earlier, but it’s come now. This is just the beginning. I hope for more nights like this and to just keep getting better and better.”
Lookman is only the third Nigerian player to find the net in a UEFA Cup or Europa League final, after Alex Iwobi in Arsenal’s 4-1 loss to Chelsea in 2019 and Joe Aribo, who scored Rangers’ goal as they lost on penalties to Eintracht Frankfurt two years ago. He is also only the third Nigerian to appear in a final win in the competition, after Taribo West (Inter Milan, 1998) and Chidi Odiah (CSKA Moskva, 2005).
After the game, he said that playing international football for Nigeria had helped him to raise his game. “It’s incredible [to play for Nigeria],” he explained. “The support and the love I get back home from the people is unbelievable. It gives me the motivation to evolve in different areas – as a person, not just in my game.”
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Tottenham 1–2 Aston Villa: Buendia Strikes Late as Villa Climb into Premier League Top Half

Tottenham Hotspur’s miserable home form in 2025 continued on Sunday as Aston Villa came from behind to claim a 2–1 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Emiliano Buendia struck a superb curling effort late on to seal all three points for Unai Emery’s side, who moved into the top half of the Premier League table with the win.
Spurs had made the perfect start when Rodrigo Bentancur pounced on a loose ball inside the box to fire home after just five minutes. But Villa hit back before the interval, with Morgan Rogers producing a composed finish to level the score.
Despite periods of pressure in the second half, Tottenham failed to regain control, and Buendia’s winner punished their defensive lapses.
The defeat leaves Spurs with only three home league wins in 2025, continuing a poor run that began under former manager Ange Postecoglou and has persisted under Thomas Frank.
Adding to their woes, captain Cristian Romero was withdrawn during the warm-up due to injury, disrupting the team’s defensive setup just before kick-off.
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Mason Greenwood Nets Four Goals in Marseille’s 6-2 Ligue 1 Triumph Over Le Havre

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 Reclaims Premier League Lead with 1-0 Win Over Fulham

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’s Stunning Equalizer Powers Al Nassr’s 5-1 Win Over Al-Fateh

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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Nottingham Forest Sack Ange Postecoglou after losing 3-0 to Chelsea.

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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