News from November 2, 2025

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Laura Wolvaardt becomes top-scorer in a Women's World Cup edition
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Laura Wolvaardt becomes top-scorer in a Women's World Cup edition

South Africa Women captain Laura Wolvaardt has added another feather to her cap. She is now the highest run-scorer in an ICC Women's ODI World Cup edition. Wolvaardt reached the landmark in the 2025 World Cup final against India in Navi Mumbai with her 40th run. The South African great surpassed Australia's Alyssa Healy, who slammed 509 runs in the 2022 edition. Here's more. Before the final, Wolvaardt had the third-most runs in a Women's World Cup. She was behind Healy (509) and Rachael Haynes (497). Wolvaardt overtook them in her ninth and final appearance of the 2025 World Cup. The star batter hammered 101 runs in the final against India. Wolvaardt finished the 2025 World Cup campaign with a tally of 571 runs. Before this, Wolvaardt hit a record 169-run knock versus England Women in the semis. It was her maiden World Cup ton. Earlier in the contest, the 26-year-old also completed 5,000 runs in WODIs. Wolvaardt hammered her 2nd World Cup ton (50s: 12). This is her 14th fifty-plus score in the global event (24 innings). She steered clear of India legend Mithali Raj (13) for the most fifty-plus scores in this regard. Meanwhile, Wolvaardt also went past Mithali to become the 2nd-highest run-scorer in World Cup history. This was Wolvaardt's 8th century in Women's ODIs as captain. She has now equaled Suzie Bates in terms of hundreds as captain in WODIs. Meg Lanning (11) is the only player with most tons as captain. The star batter hammered her 11th hundred in WODIs. She also owns 38 fifties. This was her 2nd century against India (50s: 8).

Šta Crna Gora postiže ukidanjem bezviznog režima za Turke
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Šta Crna Gora postiže ukidanjem bezviznog režima za Turke

Privremeno ukidanje viza za građane Turske ne sme biti mera kojom bi se donekle ublažio opravdani bes građana već bi u tom periodu trebalo doneti mere kojima bi se trajno sprečio ulazak ekstremista u Crnu Goru, uz očuvanje dobrih odnosa sa Turskom, kaže za Sputnjik lider Ujedinjene Crne Gore Goran Danilović. Odluka Vlade Crne Gore o privremenom ukidanju bezviznog režima za državljane Turske stupila je na snagu u četvrtak, 30. oktobra. Ukidanje viza otvorilo vrata ekstremistima Danilović smatra da prethodno ukidanje viza građanima Turske nije bilo sporno jer je Crna Gora turistička destinacija i moglo bi se reći da živi od građana drugih zemalja koji je posećuju. Problem je na koji su način ranije rađene bezbednosne provere tako da se moglo desiti da „uz pristojne ljude dobijemo neke „organizovane grupe“ koje su sklone ekscesnima i ne poštuju pravila i zakone države u kojoj borave“, dodaje Danilović. „U svakom slučaju, revolt naših građana zbog toga što se u kontinuitetu dešavaju sitni pa onda i krupni prekršaji migranata je bio opravdan i verujem da je probudio državnu vlast kad su shvatili da se odmah mora nešto uraditi. Prosto, niko od nas ne može garantovati, a verujem ni izvršna vlast da sličnih situacija neće biti. Imamo iskustvo iz Zapadne Evrope gde su u problemu zemlje mnogo organizovanije, veće, stabilnije i demokratičnije, makar i pod znacima navoda, i to je prosto neka vrsta strategije koja nije namenjena samo Crnoj Gori nego svim zemljama Zapadnog Balkana, pošto je posao završen u Zapadnoj Evropi ili, kako to kažemo, u zemljama stare demokratije.“ Rigorozne kontrole za ulazak, drastične kazne za nasilnike Danilović najavljuje da će Ujedinjena Crna Gora promeniti svoj osnivački akt i tražiti mnogo odgovorniju politiku prema migracijama jer se Crna Gora mora zaštititi i povesti računa o unutrašnjoj slozi naroda koji je čine i građana koji su suvereni. A to je neophodno učiniti, sprovesti u delo i staviti u akta, naglašava Danilović. „Privremeno suspendovanje bezviznog režima između Crne Gore i Turske je kao što mu i ime kaže – privremeno. Nadam se da niko iz državne vlasti ne misli da time samo umiri bes građana nego da prosto dobije neko vreme u kojem će jasno i precizno saopštiti šta su dalje namere. Moraju biti rigorozne kontrole za sve one koji dolaze da rade u Crnu Goru, bezbednosne pre svega. Premala smo država da bismo tako nehajno tretirali ovaj evropski problem. Građani imaju strah i on je opravdan i izazvan, a sad svi skupa i pored svih strahova za koje nismo krivi sami, nego su nam nametnuti, ne smemo dopustiti da i mi postanemo slični pojedinim migrantskim grupama.“ Video možete pogledati OVDE. Pritom, upozorava Danilović, građani Crne Gore ne smeju uzimati zakon u svoje ruke i primenjivati ga na ulicama već moraju biti mnogo oprezni zbog toga što Crna Gora sebi tu stvar ne sme dopustiti. Odgovorni za nasilje moraju biti drastično kažnjeni, doslovno najureni iz Crne Gore, pa će to biti znak i onima koji dolaze sa namerom da izazivaju incidente da im to neće proći, dodaje naš sagovornik. „Ovde je na ispitu i EU jer morao bi Brisel razumeti strah koji ima Crna Gora zbog toga što ćemo već sutra, bar tako kažu, biti još jedna članica EU. U našem slučaju, jedna od najmanjih i u Uniji i u zajednici evropskih naroda.“ Turska neće uzvratiti jer je veliki investitor Danilović smatra da Turska neće uvesti drastične i recipročne mere prema Crnoj Gori, pošto su Turci veliki investitori u Crnoj Gori. „Trebalo bi da razumemo da je Crna Gora idealna u trenutku kad očekuje priključenje u EU da se operu i biografije, i profit, i biznis bilo koje vrste, te stoga koliko god neko nekog pritiskao i koliko god neko bio važan Crnoj Gori, mora nam biti najvažnija Crna Gora. Mi nemamo privilegiju da imamo ni mnogo ljudi, ni mnogo prostora ali držim da je Crna Gora kao zemlja jedna od najlepših na ovom našem kontinentu i zbog toga je, po mišljenju pojedinih stratega međunarodnih politika lak plen. U svakom slučaju ovde moramo pokazati i čvrstinu i hrabrost i uvesti pravila koja važe jednako za sve.“ I za građane Turske, ali i za ostale koji hoće da se bave biznisom i zapošljavaju radnike iz inostranstva u Crnoj Gori i ako se tu uzmakne – Crna Gora će biti na gubitku, zaključio je Danilović. Ukidanje bezviznog režima za Turke Premijer Crne Gore Milojko Spajić istakao da je odluka o privremenom ukidanju bezviznog režima donesena u cilju očuvanja stabilnosti i bezbednosti, uz napomenu da će Vlada nastaviti da radi na očuvanju dobrih odnosa s Ankarom. Ova privremena mera doneta je sa ciljem da se preispitaju i unaprede mehanizmi kontrole kretanja i boravka turskih državljana. Ukidanje bezviznog režima prethodno je najavio Spajić, nakon što je u Podgorici privedeno gotovo 50 turskih i azerbejdžanskih državljana u cilju provere zakonitosti njihovog boravka.

"ACL, he's done, and so are Packers": NFL fans react as Tucker Kraft gets carted off the field after knee injury vs Panthers
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"ACL, he's done, and so are Packers": NFL fans react as Tucker Kraft gets carted off the field after knee injury vs Panthers

Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft suffered a knee injury during the team's Week 9 clash against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Kraft needed to be helped off the field in the third quarter, and he was then carted to the locker room.When fans saw Kraft injure his knee, they had some wild reactions on social media."ACL. hes done. And so are the Packers," one tweeted.Michael Ostermeyer @MichaelOstermeyLINK@RapSheet ACL. hes done. And so are the Packers"If he’s out long-term, that playcalling department has questions to answer," another added."Not good for Tucker," a third commented.Here are a few more reactions."Hopes he good we need him," one wrote."Kraft limping off hope its minor," another added."ARE YOU F*CKING KIDDING ME," a user tweeted.Kraft suffered his knee injury while he was blocking for his teammate, running back Josh Jacobs, on a carry. Replays showed that Kraft's right knee made awkward contact with a teammate as he was pulling for a block.Kraft had 20 yards on two receptions before leaving the field. At the time of writing, the Panthers are leading 13-6 with just over two minutes remaining in the third quarter.The Packers announced that Kraft was questionable to return.Tucker Kraft has been one of the best offensive players for the Packers this seasonNFL: Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft - Source: ImagnTucker Kraft has been one of the best offensive players for the Packers this season. Heading into the clash against the Panthers, the TE recorded 469 yards and six touchdowns on 30 receptions across seven games.Kraft has forged an excellent partnership with his quarterback, Jordan Love.The Packers will hope that Kraft's injury isn't serious since he is a critical part of the team's offense.The Packers are currently leading the NFC North, and will want their best players available as they aim to win their division.

"Our next plan is to make it a habit" - Harmanpreet Kaur's massive promise after Team India lift Women's World Cup 2025 title 
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"Our next plan is to make it a habit" - Harmanpreet Kaur's massive promise after Team India lift Women's World Cup 2025 title 

Team India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur assured that the historic Women's ODI World Cup 2025 triumph is far from a one-off as the Women in Blue aim to establish a dynasty, building from their win in the final against South Africa. The side secured the silverware after a 52-run win at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2. Team India recovered from a three-match losing run in the group stage to register a massive win over New Zealand to secure qualification. In the semi-final, Harmapreet Kaur and co. knocked out defending champions Australia, against all odds, after a record run chase. In the final, the Women in Blue were largely dominant after posting 298 upon being put into bat first. They then followed it up with a clinical display with the ball, holding off Laura Wolvaardt's charge in the run chase, and bowled out the opposition. Prior to their recent triumph, India had reached the Women's World Cup final twice, losing both times and continuing their trophy drought. However, Harmanpreet Kaur and co have unfurled a new era in women's cricket with their historic effort, and the skipper assures that there is more to come. "We need to give a lot of credit to out support staff. This team has been there from the last 2 years, we have not made a lot of changes which shows they really invested in us and today because of everyone we are standing here. This is the start, we wanted to break the barrier and now our next plan is to make it a habit. We were waiting for this moment, now the moment has come. Next year also there is a World Cup and then the Champions Trophy, so many big events coming up and we just want to keep improving every day, just want to keep giving our best." Harmanpreet Kaur said during the post-match presentation. India had narrowly missed out on making it to the semi-finals of the 2022 ODI World Cup and the 2024 T20 World Cup, and lost in the semi-finals and the finals of the 2023 and 2020 T20 World Cup, respectively. The Women in Blue become only the fourth nation to win the coveted title after Australia, England, and New Zealand. "I knew it was her day" - Harmanpreet Kaur on Shafali Verma's bowling display in IND vs SA Women's World Cup 2025 Final A major turning point in the final was Shafali Verma's double strike in the middle overs to dismiss both Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp in the space of a couple of overs to dent South Africa's run chase. Harmanpreet Kaur had brought in the part-timer in the 21st over, and the youngster responded with a double strike. Verma was not originally part of the squad and was drafted in after Pratika Rawal's unfortunate injury in the final league-stage clash against Bangladesh. The explosive opening batter slammed a brilliant 78-ball 87 with the bat, and ended with figures of 2-36 off seven overs in the summit clash. "When Laura and Sune were batting, they were looking really good. I saw Shafali standing there and I knew it was her day and she would do something special today. I felt I should go with my gut and my heart said that I should at least give her one over today. I asked her and she is always ready to bowl for the team. That was the turning point for her. When she came to the team, we spoke to her about needing her 2-3 overs. She said that she could bowl 10 for the team in required. That shows how confident she was, credit goes to her," Harmanpreet added. Shafali Verma was adjudged player of the match, making her the youngest ever candidate to be awarded the prize in the finals of the Women's ODI World Cup.

Charlton Athletic vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction and Betting Tips | November 4th 2025
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Charlton Athletic vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction and Betting Tips | November 4th 2025

Charlton Athletic will host West Bromwich Albion at The Valley on Tuesday in another round of the 2025-26 EFL Championship campaign. The home side have enjoyed a remarkable campaign upon returning to the English second tier this season and now sit eighth in the league table, just two points behind the promotion playoff spots.They played out a 1-1 draw with Swansea City on Saturday, with summer arrival Charlie Kelman opening the scoring immediately after the restart to finally open his account for the club before their opponents leveled things up midway through the half.West Bromwich Albion kicked off their league season with three wins and a draw from their first four games, but have since run out of steam and are now in danger of dropping into the bottom half of the pile early in the campaign.They played out a goalless draw with last-placed Sheffield Wednesday last time out, failing to create much from open play - a result that leaves the side 12th in the table with 18 points.Charlton Athletic vs West Bromwich Albion Head-to-Head and Key NumbersThere have been 62 meetings between Charlton and West Brom. The home side have won 21 of those games while the visitors have won one more, with their other 19 contests ending in draws.The two teams last faced off in a Championship clash back in January 2020, which ended 2-2.The visitors are undefeated in their last eight games in this fixture, a run dating back to 2005.Charlton have conceded 11 goals in the English second tier this term. Only Stoke City (9) have shipped fewer.The Baggies are the joint-second-lowest-scoring side in the Championship this season with 12 goals in 13 matches.Charlton Athletic vs West Bromwich Albion PredictionThe Addicks have picked up two wins and two draws from their last four games. They have lost just once on home turf all season and will fancy their chances ahead of the midweek clash.West Brom, meanwhile, have lost two of their last three games and have won just two of their last eight. They have lost their last three away games and could see their struggles continue on Tuesday.Prediction: Charlton Athletic 1-0 West Bromwich AlbionCharlton Athletic vs West Bromwich Albion Betting TipsTip 1 - Result: Charlton Athletic to winTip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Under 2.5 goals (Four of the hosts' last six matches have produced fewer than 2.5 goals)Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No (Both sides have found the back of the net in just two of the visitors' last six matches)

Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs prediction and fantasy outlook for Week 9 feat. Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and more
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Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs prediction and fantasy outlook for Week 9 feat. Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and more

Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen always make the Bills vs. Chiefs duels high-flying matchups between two of the best teams in the league. These two squads clashed in the 2024 AFC championship game, with the Chiefs taking the win again, leaving the Bills without the chance to play the Super Bowl. This matchup shouldn't be less exciting, as both teams are on a positive trajectory and have a lot at stake against a direct opponent to win the conference.Week 9 Bills vs. Chiefs predictionAfter a 1-2 start to the season, the Chiefs have lost just one of their last six games. The defending AFC champions beat dangerous opponents such as the Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders, demonstrating that they aren't done yet.The Bills snapped a two-game losing streak in Week 8 with a commanding 40-8 win over the Carolina Panthers, seemingly waking up after scoring just 34 points in their prior two games.Fans have gotten used to seeing these two teams battle it out until the final second of games, and there are many reasons to believe this game won't be different. Josh Allen and James Cook are playing at a high level again and are eager to make life hard for the Chiefs.On the other end, Patrick Mahomes has all of his weapons available, and that makes the Chiefs dangerous for the Bills and the rest of the leaguePrediction: Chiefs 31 - Bills 27Bills vs. Chiefs Week 9 fantasy outlookPatrick Mahomes, QB, ChiefsPatrick Mahomes enters this week's matchup as the league's fifth-best player, per ESPN, projected to score 23.24 fantasy points. The quarterback has always shone against the Bills, and seeing how well he is playing in recent weeks, it's hard not to start him against one of his favorite victims.Josh Allen, QB, BillsJosh Allen hasn't had a spectacular season, but he's still shining and leading his team to five wins. The 2024 NFL MVP is the 11th-best player in the league this week, projected to score 21.46 points against the Chiefs, a team he has beaten in four of their last regular-season matchups.Rashee Rice, WR, ChiefsRashee Rice returned to the field after serving a six-game suspension, and he's done it in a terrific way. The third-year wide receiver has taken over the Chiefs' offense despite sharing touches with Xavier Worthy, Marquise Brown and Travis Kelce. Rice is projected to score 18.44 fantasy points this week, making him an attractive target for fantasy managers.

Sofia Gabay celebrates Drake London’s TD vs. Patriots while showing off Falcon WR inspired black crop-top for Week 9 game
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Sofia Gabay celebrates Drake London’s TD vs. Patriots while showing off Falcon WR inspired black crop-top for Week 9 game

Wide receiver Drake London and the Atlanta Falcons are taking on the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon. Ahead of the game, London's girlfriend, Sofia Gabay showed off her gameday look. She wore a cropped black sweatshirt that read "LONDON" on the front, showing her support for the Falcons wide receiver. "IT'S GAME DAY!!" Sofia captioned the Instagram post.She shared a snapshot of ever gameday look. (Photo via sofia.gabay on Instagram)Sofia Gabay then shared a look at Drake London's touchdown, in a post on her Instagram Story. "TOUCHDOWNNNNN," she celebrated.A look at Drake London catching a touchdown pass. (Photo via sofia.gabay on Instagram)London's touchdown came with just 24 seconds remaining in the first quarter. The wide receiver tied the game at seven as he caught the pass from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix in the end zone. London has been dealing with a hip injury which kept in sidelined in Week 8. Earlier in the week the Atlanta Falcons signaled the wide receiver would return to the offense when he was a full participant in practice. Drake London's girlfriend Sofia Gabay showed off preppy look ahead of Week 6 MNF matchupWide receiver Drake London is in his fourth season with the Atlanta Falcons. In 2024, he had a career-high 1,271 receiving yards and is looking to build off that momentum this season. The Atlanta Falcons have struggled this season and are just 3-4 on the season as they deal with injuries across the roster. London has had the support from girlfriend Sofia Gabay as he takes the field. After the Atlanta Falcons shocked the Buffalo Bills with a 24-14 win on Monday Night Football in Week 6, Gabay shared a glimpse of her gameday look.Gabay went for a preppy look, wearing black glasses, a black cropped top and balck pants for the game. In the caption, she expressed an admiration for primetime games. "Monday is my new favorite day of the week," Gabay captioned the post. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostLondon and Gabay have been together since at least October 2023 when they first launched their relationship on social media.

CM Punk's RAW status revealed following major title win
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CM Punk's RAW status revealed following major title win

CM Punk's status for tomorrow night's episode of WWE RAW has been revealed. The Second City Saint picked up a massive win last night at Saturday Night's Main Event in Salt Lake City, Utah.Seth Rollins was forced to relinquish the World Heavyweight Championship due to injury earlier this month. CM Punk and Jey Uso squared off for the title at Saturday Night's Main Event, and the former AEW star emerged victorious. Punk defeated Uso via pinfall after connecting with his second GTS in a row.The promotion shared a video today featuring RAW General Manager Adam Pearce, and he revealed that the 47-year-old would be on tomorrow night's edition of the red brand."History was made on Saturday, you got an extra hour to sleep on Sunday, and Monday Night RAW comes to you live tomorrow night from suburban Albuquerque, New Mexico, and we have a ton going on. You have a brand new World Heavyweight Champion, the Best in the World, CM Punk, and Punk will be live tomorrow night on the flagship," said Pearce.Punk defeated Gunther earlier this year at SummerSlam 2025 to become the World Heavyweight Champion. However, Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract minutes later to capture the title. Rollins' injury reportedly occurred during his victory over Cody Rhodes at WWE Crown Jewel 2025.AJ Lee reacts to CM Punk's major WWE victoryAJ Lee reacted to her husband, CM Punk, winning the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night's Main Event.Lee teamed up with Punk to defeat Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch in a mixed tag team match last month at WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025. The former Divas Champion took to her Instagram story following SNME to share that she was proud of her husband."proud mama and larry @cmpunk," Lee wrote.John @johndauria6LINKOk where is AJ Lee actually did they really have ZERO plans for her after Wrestlepalooza 😭😭 #WWERawPunk returned to the promotion at WWE Survivor Series 2023 after being let go by All Elite Wrestling. It will be fascinating to see who challenges The Voice of the Voiceless first for the World Heavyweight Championship in the weeks ahead on RAW.If you use the quote from the first half of this article, please credit Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.

Oxford United vs Stoke City Prediction and Betting Tips | November 4th 2025
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Oxford United vs Stoke City Prediction and Betting Tips | November 4th 2025

Oxford United will host Stoke City at the Kassam Stadium on Tuesday in another round of the 2025-26 EFL Championship campaign. The home side have had their struggles this season, but have picked up important points in recent games and have climbed up to 18th place in the table, four points above the drop zone.They played out a 2-2 draw with Millwall on Saturday, with Cameron Brannagan and Przemyslaw Placheta netting brilliant goals late in either half to ensure the Yellows picked up a point in front of their home fans.Stoke City are also playing well at the moment after a rocky run of form in September. They carried out a 5-1 demolition of in-form Bristol City last time out, featuring goals from three different players, including Manchester City loanee Divin Mubama, who netted a brilliant hat-trick to snap a 10-game goal drought.The visitors sit third in the table with 24 points from 13 games. They are just four points behind league leaders Coventry City and will be keen to cut the gap with a win on Tuesday.Oxford United vs Stoke City Head-to-Head and Key NumbersThere have been 21 meetings between Oxford and Stoke. The hosts have won nine of those games while the visitors have won five times.There have been seven draws between the two teams, including their most recent matchup, which ended goalless.The visitors have won just one of their last eight games in this fixture.Stoke have the best defensive record in the English second tier this term with nine goals conceded in 13 games.Oxford have managed just one clean sheet in their last five games.Oxford United vs Stoke City PredictionThe Yellows have lost just one of their last four games after losing two of their previous three. They are, however, underdogs heading into the midweek clash, having won just two of their eight games at the Kassam Stadium this season.Similarly, the Potters have won three of their last four games after winning just one of their previous seven. They have struggled for results on the road of late, but should have enough to avoid defeat here.Prediction: Oxford United 1-1 Stoke CityOxford United vs Stoke City Betting TipsTip 1 - Result: Draw Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Under 2.5 goals (Nine of the visitors' last 10 matches have produced fewer than 2.5 goals)Tip 3 - Stoke City to score first: YES (The visitors have opened the scoring in four of their last five games)

Al-Sadd vs Al-Ahli Prediction and Betting Tips | November 4th 2025
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Al-Sadd vs Al-Ahli Prediction and Betting Tips | November 4th 2025

Al-Sadd will host Al-Ahli at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday in the fourth round of their 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite campaign. The home side have endured a difficult campaign so far and sit ninth in Western Region with just two points from an obtainable nine.The Qatari club suffered a 3-1 defeat to Al-Hilal in their last continental outing, going into the break two goals down before former Liverpool man Roberto Firmino reduced the deficit in the second half. They have lost two more games since then but picked up a dominant 5-1 victory over Al-Rayyan last time out and will be looking to build on that momentum this week.Al-Ahli, meanwhile, are playing well at the moment as they continue their push for a successful title defense in the Champions League Elite. They thrashed Al-Gharafa 4-0 last time out in the tournament, with goals from three different players including Franck Kessie, who netted a first-half double.The visitors sit second in the West with seven points from three games and could leapfrog Al-Hilal at the top with a win on Tuesday.Al-Sadd vs Al-Ahli Head-to-Head and Key NumbersThere have been seven meetings between the two teams. Al-Sadd hold the upper hand in this fixture with three wins compared to Al-Ahli's two, while their other two contests have ended in draws.The two teams last faced off in last season's Champions League Elite, with the visitors winning the league-phase clash 3-1.Al-Sadd are without a clean sheet in all seven of their games in this fixture.Al-Ahli are the highest-scoring side in the continental showpiece this term with 10 goals in just three matches.Al-Sadd vs Al-Ahli PredictionAl Zaeem's latest result ended a wretched five-game losing streak and they will be looking to kick on from that this week. They have, however, won just one of their last eight home games and could struggle here.The Royals, on the other hand, are undefeated in their last seven games across all competitions, picking up four wins in that period. They are the stronger side ahead of the midweek clash and should win this one.Prediction: Al-Sadd 1-2 Al-AhliAl-Sadd vs Al-Ahli Betting TipsTip 1 - Result: Al-Ahli to winTip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Six of the last seven matches between the two teams have produced more than 2.5 goals)Tip 3 - Both teams to score: YES (Both sides have found the back of the net in six of their last seven matchups)

"There for your redemption", "We saved his life" - Fans hail Barcelona star as he shines in 3-1 win against Elche
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"There for your redemption", "We saved his life" - Fans hail Barcelona star as he shines in 3-1 win against Elche

Barcelona fans online showered praise on Marcus Rashford after his performance in their 3-1 win over Elche in LaLiga on November 2. Rashford was one of the best players on the pitch, also making it to the scoresheet. Barcelona delivered a solid performance, with Lamine Yamal (9'), Ferran Torres (11') and Marcus Rashford (61') making it to the scoresheet. Elche's Rafa Mir scored their only goal of the night (42'). In 74 minutes of gameplay, Marcus Rashford scored once and delivered a key pass, while maintaining a 70% passing accuracy. He was also named Man of the Match for his performance. Fans were left impressed by Rashford's performance, with many considering it a part of his redemption. The Englishman is on loan at Barcelona, amid reports of the Catalans planning to buy him permanently at the end of this season. One X user praised Rashford's showing and wrote:"Marcus Rashford MVP! I'm there for your redemption 😝💙❤️"Ọlámidé @lamihonchoLINKMarcus Rashford MVP! I'm there for your redemption 😝💙❤️Barcelona fans agreed and shared their takes: innocent__ @AhmeenIssahLINK@godwinehiz @SpotifyUSA @trvisXX @edsheeran Rashford has been instrumental to them this seasonEssel @thatEsselguyLINKWe saved his life, Marcus RashfordJustin 🗿 @MoaiticulerLINKNot the best game but a win is a win and I did see some things I liked, Rashford MOTM so I'm very moved. We keep pushing. 💙❤️Fans continued to share their thoughts on Marcus Rashford's performance:Anita 💙⚽️ @_anitaebube1LINK@brfootball Rashford is on 🔥! Loving his form at Barça 😍⚽. He’s really settling in well! Excited to see more magic from him this season ✨.JEY🥇 @MmonkoaaLINKBarcelona will bring the best out of Rashford.⚡ @UTDCJ_LINKmarcus rashford more g/a than vini jr and rodrygo combined this seasonMarcus Rashford has maintained an impressive form this season, recording five goals and seven assists in 13 outings across competitions for Barcelona. He has been a regular starter since Raphinha has been unavailable due to injury. It remains to be seen if the Englishman can continue with his stellar performances throughout the season. Marcus Rashford opens up after starring in Barcelona's 3-1 win over Elche in LaLigaMarcus Rashford - Source: GettyIn the post-match press conference (h/t Barca Universal), Marcus Rashford shared his thoughts after scoring the final goal for his side. The Englishman addressed the multiple injuries at the club and said:"It's true that we have numerous injuries, but this is football, and the same 11 players won't win every match. We must continue to play as one team, and show fighting spirit and unity."Speaking about his form, Rashford added:"In my opinion, if I do the right things on the pitch and with the team, I'll always be able to score and create goals. My focus is on connecting with my teammates and feeling in sync with them, and that's exactly how I feel now."With three points secured, Barca are currently second in LaLiga with 25 points off 11 games. The Catalans are five points clear of first-placed Real Madrid. They will be desperate to win their remaining games to give their archrivals competition for the league title once again.

Machida Zelvia vs Melbourne City Prediction and Betting Tips | November 4th 2025
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Machida Zelvia vs Melbourne City Prediction and Betting Tips | November 4th 2025

Machida Zelvia will host Melbourne City at the Machida Stadium on Tuesday in the fourth round of the league phase of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League campaign. The hosts will be hoping to continue their unbeaten continental form this midweek and push higher up the table.Zelvia recorded their first-ever continental win last time out as they secured a comfortable 2-0 victory away to Chinese outfit Shanghai Port in the last round after drawing their previous two games against South Korean side FC Seoul and Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta’zim. The Japanese side are appearing in a continental competition for the first time in their history after qualifying in their debut top-flight season and will hope to continue their fairytale run this midweek.Melbourne, on the other hand, are appearing in the competition for the third time in their history but have failed to get past the group stages in their previous two appearances and will be hoping to get a result on Tuesday to better their chances of qualifying to the next stage.The Australian giants lost to Vissel Kobe and Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their opening two games before earning all three points via a late comeback in a 2-1 win against Thai side Buriram United last time out.Machida Zelvia vs Melbourne City Head-to-Head and Key NumbersTuesday's match will mark the first-ever meeting between these two sides.The visitors are winless in four meetings against Japanese sides, drawing two and losing the other two.Machida Zelvia have the joint best defensive record in the AFC Champions League Elite this season, having conceded only one goal after three games played.Neither team have ever won a continental title in their history.Machida Zelvia vs Melbourne City PredictionMachida Z will consider themselves favorites to get a win thanks to their home advantage and much better defensive record, but will need to be at their best to get a comfortable win.City will fancy their chances of getting a result when they travel to Japan, but will have their work cut out for them to avoid defeat. We expect the home side to secure a narrow win.Prediction: Machida Zelvia 1-0 Melbourne CityMachida Zelvia vs Melbourne City Betting TipsTip 1 - Result: Machida Zelvia to winTip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Under 2.5 goals (Seven of the visitors’ last nine games have featured fewer than 2.5 goals)Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No (Both sides have found the back of the net in just one of the hosts' last six games)

'Nation Swells With Pride'! Nita Ambani Heaps Praise On History Making Indian Women's Cricket Team
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'Nation Swells With Pride'! Nita Ambani Heaps Praise On History Making Indian Women's Cricket Team

The Indian women’s team scripted history on Sunday by securing their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup crown with their win over South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai as the hosts registered a 52-run win over the Protea women. Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, Mrs. Nita Ambani, who was in attendance for the historic moment expressed her pride with the unprecedented achievement and added that the performance of the side had filled the nation with pride. “At the stroke of midnight, our girls have won the first ever ICC World Championship,” Mrs. Ambani said. “I think you have made the whole nation swell with pride, the way you have played with courage, conviction and confidence,” she added. “We are all so proud of you and I want to say thank you, thank you, dhanyavad and Jai Hind,” the philanthropist added. Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma excelled with both bat and ball, each scoring a half-century in the first innings and later contributing crucial wickets to trouble South Africa. After a prolonged rain delay, South Africa opted to field first. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma opened for India, putting up a 106-run partnership before Mandhana was caught by Sinalo Jafta off Chloe Tryon for 45. Jemimah Rodrigues replaced Mandhana and added some runs. Verma top-scored for India with 87 before being caught by Sune Luus off Ayabonga Khaka. Khaka also dismissed Rodrigues, who could only manage 24 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur contributed 20 runs from 29 balls before being bowled by Nonkululeko Mlaba. Amanjot Kaur was dismissed for 12 runs by Nadine de Klerk, who caught her off her own bowling. Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh put up a strong partnership towards the end of the innings. Deepti scored a run-a-ball 58 before being run out by Tryon, while Ghosh scored 34 off 24 balls before falling to Khaka. India set a target of 299 for South Africa. Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits opened the innings with a 51-run stand before Amanjot Kaur ran out Brits for 23. Sree Charani dismissed Anneke Bosch for a duck after six deliveries. Sune Luus and Wolvaardt pushed South Africa’s chase forward, but Shafali Verma took quick wickets, dismissing Luus for 25 and Marizanne Kapp for 4. Jafta was caught by Radha Yadav off Deepti, adding 16 runs. Annerie Dercksen joined her captain to try and stabilize the innings before Deepti dismissed Dercksen for 35. Wolvaardt completed her century in the 40th over, leaving South Africa needing 88 runs in the final 10 overs. However, India gained the upper hand when Amanjot caught Wolvaardt on the third attempt, giving Deepti her third wicket. Tryon became Deepti’s fourth victim, and Deepti ran out Khaka for 1 before sealing the win with her fifth wicket, dismissing de Klerk. This victory crowned India as the champions of the world.

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