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Paulo Fonseca suspended for 9 months following a heated clash with referee in a Ligue 1 game

Olympique Lyonnais manager Paulo Fonseca has been suspended by the LFP for 9 months, following a clash with the referee during a heated Ligue 1 match against Brest on Sunday.

Mar 6, 2025, 10:38 AM4 min read

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Olympique Lyonnais manager Paulo Fonseca has been suspended with a nine-month ban from football after his furious argument with match referee Benoit Millot, during Lyon's 2-1 victory against Brest on Sunday, March 2nd.

Fonseca's side was winning that match with a 2-1 lead over Brest on Sunday. Despite Lyon being the winner of the match, Paulo Fonseca left fuming with the match official in the last stages of the game and was sent off for his shocking outburst on the officials.

As a result of his action, Fonseca has been slammed with a nine-month ban and will be prohibited from accessing the bench, the dressing rooms, the officials, and participating in any official event before, during, or after matches until November 30th.

The French Professional Football League (LFP) declared an official statement on Wednesday, stating, "Fonseca will be barred from accessing the bench, the officials' dressing rooms, and participating in any official functions before, during, or after matches until November 30."

This unprecedented and shocking punishment will see the club forced to play without their manager on the touchline for the rest of this season and until several months into the 2025-26 campaign as well.

The official LFP statement is as stated as the following:

24th day of Ligue 1 McDonald's: Olympique Lyonnais – Stade Brestois 29 of Sunday March 2, 2025
Behavior of Mr. Paulo FONSECA, coach of Olympique Lyonnais. 

Firm suspension before, during and after the match of access to the bench, the officials' locker rooms and all official functions, until November 30, 2025 inclusive. 

In addition, until September 15, 2025 inclusive, this suspension will be accompanied before, during and after the match, by a ban on access to the players' locker rooms, the pitch, the tunnel and all corridors leading to the aforementioned areas.

The sanction takes effect immediately.

What happened?

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After coming from 1-0 down to take a 2-1 lead, it looked like Lyon would surrender a share of points when Millot awarded a penalty to Brest in the last minutes of the game due to a handball.

After a VAR check, the decision was overturned, but that did not stop Paulo Fonseca, who had furiously confronted the referee and received a red card for his troubles.

He did not stop fuming after the card and appeared to push his head into that of the Millot's and he was dragged away by some of his players.

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Most Goals in a Europa League Knockout Tie

Manchester United edged out Lyon 5-4 in a thrilling Europa League 2024-25 Quarter-final second leg, advancing to the semifinals. Check out the ties with the most goals in a Europa League knockout round.

Apr 18, 2025, 1:45 PM5 min read

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Manchester United have stormed into the headlines after beating Olympique Lyonnais 5-4 in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League 2024-25 Quarter-finals last night, advancing to the semi-finals with a breathtaking 7-6 aggregate

The Red Devils also became the first-ever European team to score two goals in the 120th minute of a major European match, which completed a supernatural comeback for them at the Theatre of Dreams.

A total of 13 goals from both sides defined their destiny, as Manchester United have sealed their passage to the semis, whereas Lyon's continental journey has come to an end.

In this article, we explore the list of Europa League knockout ties for the most goals scored.

Read Also | Manchester United shortlist Lyon star Rayan Cherki as new transfer target

Most Goals in a Europa League Knockout Tie

14 Goals | Rangers 9-5 Royal Antwerp (2020/21)

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Rangers earned a gloriously chaotic 9-5 aggregate win over Royal Antwerp in the Round of 32, which is still the highest-scoring two-legged tie in the UEFA Cup/Europa League knockout round.

Rangers defeated Antwerp 4-3 in the first leg encounter at the Bosulistadion in Belgium, securing a slender lead in the tie. The second leg turned out to be an absolute rampage as the Scottish side netted four second-half goals at the Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, winning 5-2 and securing their qualification to the next round of the competition.

13 Goals | Porto 10-3 Spartak Moskva (2010/11)

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FC Porto displayed absolute domination over Spartak Moskva in the 2010-11 Europa League quarter-finals, beating them 10-3 on aggregate

Porto, who also became the eventual champions of the edition, crushed Spartak in the very first leg at home, beating them 5-1 at Estádio do Dragão in Portugal. The second leg also saw the André Villas-Boas-coached Porto side dominating the Russian team, beating them 5-2 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

13 Goals | Lyon 11-2 AZ Alkmaar (2016/17)

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Olympique Lyonnais ran riot over AZ Alkmaar in the 2016-17 Europa League Round of 32, beating the Dutch side 11-2 over two legs.

Lyon defeated AZ 4-1 in the first leg, played away at the AFAS Stadion in the Netherlands. In the return leg at OL Stadium, the French outfit went ruthless against AZ, earning a massive 7-1 victory at home.

13 Goals | Manchester United 8-5 Roma (2020/21)

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Last night was not the first time that Manchester United took part in a goals galore, as they thrashed AS Roma 8-5 on aggregate in the 2020-21 UEL semi-finals.

Man United practically secured their passage to the final with a magnificent 6-2 win in the first leg, scoring five goals in the second half at Old Trafford. The next game at the Olimpico Stadium in Rome ended in a 3-2 win for Roma. However, United entered the final.

This was also the last time the Red Devils qualified for a European competition final, though they lost to Villareal in a gut-wrenching penalty shoot-out.

13 Goals | Liverpool 11-2 Sparta Praha (2023/24)

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Liverpool had a resounding victory over Sparta Praha, beating them 11-2 over two legs in last season's UEL Round of 16.

In the first leg at Stadion Letná in Prague, the Reds earned a brilliant 5-1 victory, securing a massive four-goal cushion in the tie. In the second leg at Anfield, Liverpool dismantled the Czech side, thrashing them 6-1 at home to qualify for the quarter-finals.

However, the English side's campaign ended after losing to eventual champions Atalanta in the quarters.

13 Goals | Manchester United 7-6 Lyon (2024/25)

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Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais have gifted us one of the most memorable Europa League knockout ties this season, as the Red Devils were through to the semi-finals after a knife-edge 7-6 victory over two legs in the quarter-finals.

Rayan Cherki's last-minute strike salvaged a 2-2 draw at home for Lyon against United in the first leg played at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in France. The return leg was absolute cinema, as Manchester United's 2-0 lead at the break was overcome by Lyon as they scored four until the break of the added extra time.

However, Kobie Mainoo and Harry Maguire netted two goals after the 120th minute to fire Manchester United into the Europa League semi-finals, winning the game by 5-4.

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Manchester United shortlist Lyon star Rayan Cherki as new transfer target

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Lyon forward Rayan Cherki to strengthen their attack in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Apr 16, 2025, 8:01 AM3 min read

Manchester United shortlist Lyon star Rayan Cherki as new transfer target-sportzpoint.com

Manchester United are reportedly preparing for a massive summer signing as they eye the services of star Olympique Lyonnais forward Rayan Cherki.

The Red Devils are interested in strengthening their squad, and they have now joined the race to sign the gifted French under-21 forward, after it was reported that Lyon is willing to sell the player for approximately £20 million.

Read Also | Olympique Lyonnais faces provisional relegation and transfer ban

Manchester United are adamant to turn things around

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In a difficult ongoing campaign this season, Manchester United have registered a record low point total in the Premier League, sitting on 38 points.

With only 6 games remaining to play for, the call for new talent has never been greater inside the club. Cherki, widely considered one of the most talented players in the world at this moment, has been identified as a top target for the club's Portuguese manager, Ruben Amorim.

Read Also | Ruben Amorim has handed Manchester United owners his wish-list of three players

The various reports point out Cherki's great talent and his undeniable potential to shape games at the highest level. He has performed marvelously on the field in this season alone, achieving great statistics that would upgrade any team.

Cherki's display has attracted United's scouting department, particularly with the Red Devils' own challenges in creativity and attacking potency.

Cherki draws interest from Red Devils' management

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At only the age of 21, Rayan Cherki has already become a familiar name in French and world football, and this season was his coming-out party.

His record of 13 goals from 23 appearances for France's U-21 team says volumes about his talent. Although Manchester United is still keen on signing him, the negotiating table will have to wait until the next summer transfer window, especially after facing Lyon in the Europa League.

By the way, Cherki's last-minute equalizer in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarter-final matchup saved Lyon a 2-2 draw at home against United last week.

With Cherki catching headlines in Ligue 1, only time will tell how Lyon will deal with a possible transfer. United's desire is obvious, and if properly negotiated, Cherki's signing at Old Trafford may commence a new era for the club's attacking prowess.

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Title Race in Top Five European Leagues: What are the equations?

What are the equations in the title race for the top five European leagues? How many points do the leaders need to secure the title? Sportz Point explores this scenario.

Apr 6, 2025, 11:22 AM12 min read

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European football has gifted us numerous memorable moments and matches this season, and we can expect more to come in the upcoming months.

The top five European Leagues – Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 have different title chase scenarios as the leagues are entering the final lap, leading the clubs to their fate in the 2024-25 season.

England, Germany, and France have witnessed a one-sided battle for the league title this season, except for Spain and Italy, where the champions might be decided even in the closing matchday this season.

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In this article, we will examine the league table scenarios, possible equations for the league leaders to secure the title, and the contention for the continental competitions such as UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League for next season.

Premier League 

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Liverpool are currently atop the Premier League 2024-25 table, having bagged 73 points in 30 matches. The Reds are edging closer to the title as Arsenal, the second-placed side, dropped points against Everton in a 1-1 stalemate yesterday.

Liverpool have a chance to extend their lead at the top with a win against Fulham this evening, which will see them going 14 points ahead of the Gunners.

The Mikel Arteta-led side has earned 62 points in 31 games so far. As of now, Liverpool only need 11 points from their last eight games to secure the Premier League title for the 20th time in their history.

Nottingham Forest have been a surprise entrant for a top-four finish in the Premier League, charging for a UEFA Champions League berth next season. The Forest are now third with 57 points in 31 games – five points clear of the fourth-placed Chelsea.

Fifth-placed Manchester City (51 points in 30 games) and Aston Villa (51 points in 31 games), now sixth, will throw a tough challenge for the Champions League and Europa League berth, whereas seventh-placed Newcastle United (50 points in 29 games) might surpass City and Villa in the race.

Premier League 2024-25 Table

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 30 22 7 1 70 27 43 73
2 Arsenal 31 17 11 3 56 26 30 62
3 Nottm Forest 31 17 6 8 51 37 14 57
4 Chelsea 30 15 7 8 54 37 17 52
5 Man City 30 15 6 9 57 40 17 51
6 Aston Villa 31 14 9 8 46 46 0 51
7 Newcastle 29 15 5 9 49 39 10 50
8 Brighton 31 12 11 8 49 47 2 47
9 Bournemouth 31 12 9 10 51 40 11 45
10 Fulham 30 12 9 9 44 40 4 45
11 Crystal Palace 30 11 10 9 39 35 4 43
12 Brentford 30 12 5 13 51 47 4 41
13 Man United 30 10 7 13 37 41 -4 37
14 Everton 31 7 14 10 33 38 -5 35
15 West Ham 31 9 8 14 35 52 -17 35
16 Tottenham 30 10 4 16 55 44 11 34
17 Wolves 31 9 5 17 43 59 -16 32
18 Ipswich Town 31 4 8 19 31 65 -34 20
19 Leicester City 30 4 5 21 25 67 -42 17
20 Southampton 30 2 4 24 22 71 -49 10

LaLiga

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The title race in LaLiga 2024-25 has intensified dramatically after the league leaders FC Barcelona and nearest challengers Real Madrid dropped points in the same day yesterday. Los Blancos faced a shocking 1-2 defeat against Valencia at home, whereas Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw against Real Betis at home.

Barcelona are currently atop the table with 67 points in 30 matches, four points clear of Real Madrid with 63 points in the same number of games. The title race might go down to the last matchday as these two teams will meet in the fierce El Clasico, scheduled for May 11th, which could decide the potential champions. 

Fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao (53 points in 29 games) are already five points ahead of Real Betis, now fifth (48 points in 30 games) with one game in hand. Sixth-placed Villareal (47 points in 28 games) could pose a challenge for both of them for UCL and UEL qualification, with two games in hand to match Betis' tally.

LaLiga 2024-25 Table

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Barcelona 30 21 4 5 83 29 54 67
2 Real Madrid 30 19 6 5 63 31 32 63
3 Atlético Madrid 29 16 9 4 47 23 24 57
4 Athletic Club 29 14 11 4 46 24 22 53
5 Real Betis 30 13 9 8 41 37 4 48
6 Villarreal 28 13 8 7 51 39 12 47
7 Celta Vigo 30 12 7 11 44 43 1 43
8 Rayo Vallecano 30 10 10 10 33 35 -2 40
9 Mallorca 30 11 7 12 29 37 -8 40
10 Real Sociedad 29 11 5 13 27 31 -4 38
11 Sevilla 29 9 9 11 33 39 -6 36
12 Getafe 29 9 9 11 26 25 1 36
13 Girona 30 9 7 14 37 46 -9 34
14 Osasuna 29 7 13 9 33 42 -9 34
15 Valencia 30 8 10 12 34 47 -13 34
16 Espanyol 29 8 8 13 31 40 -9 32
17 Alavés 30 7 9 14 33 44 -11 30
18 Leganes 29 6 9 14 28 46 -18 27
19 Las Palmas 29 6 8 15 33 48 -15 26
20 Valladolid 29 4 4 21 19 65 -46 16

Serie A

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Serie A 2024-25 might witness one of the greatest showdowns in the title charge in the league's history, as league leaders Inter Milan dropped points in a 2-2 draw against Parma last night.

Defending champions Inter Milan are currently topping the table with 68 points across 31 games, having played one game more than second-placed Napoli, who have accumulated 64 points in 30 games. If Napoli ends this week with a win, the gap between these two teams will be just one, leading the teams to walk the wire in the final matchdays.

The pressure to finish in the top four have also intensified in Italy. With Inter and Napoli confirmed to finish in the top four, third-placed Atalanta (58 points in 30 games), fourth-placed Bologna (56 points in 30 games), fifth-placed Juventus (55 points in 30 games), and sixth-placed AS Roma (52 points in 30 games) will battle it out for the last two UCL berths.

Serie A 2024-25 Table

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Inter 31 20 8 3 69 30 39 68
2 Napoli 30 19 7 4 47 24 23 64
3 Atalanta 30 17 7 6 63 29 34 58
4 Bologna 30 15 11 4 50 34 16 56
5 Juventus 30 14 13 3 46 28 18 55
6 Roma 30 15 7 8 45 30 15 52
7 Lazio 30 15 7 8 51 42 9 52
8 Fiorentina 31 15 7 9 49 32 17 52
9 Milan 31 13 9 9 47 37 10 48
10 Udinese 31 11 7 13 36 42 -6 40
11 Torino 30 9 12 9 35 35 0 39
12 Genoa 31 9 11 11 29 38 -9 38
13 Como 31 8 9 14 39 48 -9 33
14 Verona 30 9 3 18 29 58 -29 30
15 Cagliari 30 7 8 15 31 44 -13 29
16 Parma 31 5 12 14 37 51 -14 27
17 Lecce 31 6 8 17 21 49 -28 26
18 Empoli 30 4 11 15 24 47 -23 23
19 Venezia 31 3 12 16 23 43 -20 21
20 Monza 31 2 9 20 25 55 -30 15

Bundesliga

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As of now, only six points separate league leaders Bayern Munich and second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, though Bayern might attain the Bundesliga 2024-25 title and a first trophy for Harry Kane if they manage to accumulate 13 from the 18 points available.

Bayern Munich are now ahead with 68 points in 28 games, whereas reigning Champions Bayer Leverkusen have managed 62 in the same number of matches, practically confirming their participation in next season's Champions League.

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However, the race for two other UCL berths will draw Eintracht Frankfurt (third, 48 points in 28 games), FSV Mainz (fourth, 46 points in 28 games), RB Leipzig (fifth, 45 points in 28 games), and Borussia Monchengladbach (sixth, 43 points in 27 games) into a battle, looking for places in continental competitions.

Bundesliga 2024-25 Table

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayern 28 21 5 2 81 27 54 68
2 Leverkusen 28 18 8 2 63 34 29 62
3 Eintracht Frankfurt 28 14 6 8 55 42 13 48
4 Mainz 28 13 7 8 46 32 14 46
5 RB Leipzig 28 12 9 7 44 35 9 45
6 Mönchengladbach 27 13 4 10 44 40 4 43
7 SC Freiburg 28 12 6 10 38 44 -6 42
8 Dortmund 28 12 5 11 52 43 9 41
9 VfB Stuttgart 28 11 7 10 51 44 7 40
10 Werder 28 11 6 11 45 53 -8 39
11 Augsburg 28 10 9 9 31 39 -8 39
12 Wolfsburg 27 10 8 9 49 41 8 38
13 Union Berlin 27 8 6 13 25 40 -15 30
14 Hoffenheim 28 6 9 13 34 52 -18 27
15 FC St. Pauli 27 7 4 16 22 33 -11 25
16 Heidenheim 28 6 4 18 32 53 -21 22
17 VfL Bochum 28 5 5 18 28 59 -31 20
18 Holstein Kiel 28 4 6 18 39 68 -29 18

Ligue 1

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Paris Saint-Germain have claimed the 2024-25 Ligue 1 title after beating Angers 1-0 last night, ensuring their fourth successive title with 74 points in 28 games. The Luis Enrique-managed side have been crowned champions with six matches remaining and are now 24 points ahead of the second-placed AS Monaco (50 points in 28 matches). 

PSG have clinched another milestone, winning the league title without losing a single game so far, and with six matches remaining, they will look to embrace the 'invincible' tag by ending the season without a single defeat.

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PSG have won the 2024-25 Ligue 1. (Image Credit | Getty Images)

If Les Parisiens complete an unbeaten league season, they will join a special group of clubs from Europe's top five leagues that have achieved this feat. This group includes Bayer Leverkusen in 2024, Juventus in 2012, Arsenal in 2004, AC Milan in 1992, Perugia in 1979, and Preston North End in 1889.

However, the race to qualify for next season's UCL will go down to the wire between six teams who are differentiated by only four points – AS Monaco (50), Olympique de Marseille (49), Olympique Lyonnais (48), OGC Nice (47), Lille OSC (47), and RC Strasbourg (46).

Ligue 1 2024-25 Table

Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 PSG 28 23 5 0 80 26 54 74
2 Monaco 28 15 5 8 54 35 19 50
3 Marseille 27 15 4 8 54 36 18 49
4 Lyon 28 14 6 8 54 38 16 48
5 Nice 28 13 8 7 52 35 17 47
6 LOSC 28 13 8 7 42 30 12 47
7 Strasbourg 27 13 7 7 45 35 10 46
8 Brest 28 13 4 11 44 43 1 43
9 Lens 27 11 6 10 31 30 1 39
10 Auxerre 27 9 8 10 38 39 -1 35
11 Toulouse 27 9 7 11 35 33 2 34
12 Rennes 27 10 2 15 38 37 1 32
13 Nantes 28 7 9 12 33 47 -14 30
14 Angers 28 7 6 15 26 46 -20 27
15 Reims 27 6 8 13 29 41 -12 26
16 Le Havre 27 7 3 17 29 57 -28 24
17 St-Étienne 27 6 5 16 28 63 -35 23
18 Montpellier 27 4 3 20 21 62 -41 15

(*all stats are accurate as of the time of publishing this article.)

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Football Calendar in 2025: Here are the Dates of Biggest Football Matches in 2025

Football in 2024 includes creating milestones, late dramas, superb goals, and glorious comebacks; however, a thrilling 2025 is waiting ahead for all the Football Fanatics in the world as the "Biggest Football Matches" are concerned. So, mark down the key dates of the Biggest and most popular Football Matches of 2025 in your calendar.

Jan 7, 2025, 2:35 PM11 min read

Football Calendar in 2025: Here are the Dates of Biggest Football Matches in 2025 | sportzpoint.com

Football in 2024 includes creating milestones, late dramas, superb goals, and glorious comebacks. It was a year to remember for football fans around the world. But the excitement doesn't stop here, as there are more to come in 2025 in terms of the biggest and most popular football matches are concerned. So, hurry up! Mark down the key dates in your calendar.

Here are the key dates of the biggest and most popular matches in 2025, including fierce derbies and the games that could change the respective league table entirely or result in promotions in the coming months are as follows:

Biggest Football Matches in January 2025: 

Liverpool 2-2 Manchester United, a thrilling contest!!

Biggest Football Matches in January 2025: Liverpool vs Manchester United | Sportz Point
Liverpool Vs. Man United ended in a 2-2 draw. Image | Goal.Com India

Nottingham Forest are looking sharp! And they are definitely aiming to beat Liverpool fc at home on 14th January, to remain active in the title challenge race. Elsewhere, in Champions League top European Clubs will battle for the ultimate European glory. Manchester City and PSG are odds to be relegated, and Atletico Madrid could overtake Bayer Leverkusen and confirm their place in the next round.

Read Also | Liverpool vs Manchester United Highlights | An improved United take a point away from Liverpool in a record night for Salah

UEFA Europa League could also provide shocks as Rangers might surpass struggling Man United and confirm their berth for the next round if they manage to beat Red Devils, and Galatasaray could find themselves below Ajax in the table if Ajax manages to beat them.

From the Cup's point of view, Arsenal will face Manchester United in an F.A. Cup encounter and again the Gunners will go face to face with mighty New Castle United at the Carabao Cup Semi-final 1st leg on 8th January, and Tottenham will go head-to-head against Liverpool on 9th January. On 15th January, Tottenham will face Arsenal, in a high-voltage North-London Derby.

Key Dates of the Biggest Football Matches in January 2025

Date Match Competition Venue
05 January Liverpool vs. Manchester United English Premier League; Northwest Derby Anfield
05 January Monaco vs. Paris St. Germain French Ligue 1; Trophee des Champions Parc des Princes
08 January Atalanta vs. Napoli Italian Serie A; Match Gewiss Stadium
08 January Arsenal vs. Newcastle United Carabao Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg; Match Emirates Stadium
09 January Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool Carabao Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg; Match Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
10 January Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen German Bundesliga; Match Signal Iduna Park
11 January Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Bayern Munich German Bundesliga; The Original Klassiker Borussia-Park
12 January Arsenal vs. Manchester United F.A Cup; Match Emirates Stadium
14 January Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool English Premier League; Match The City Ground
15 January Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur English Premier League; North London Derby Emirates Stadium
19 January Juventus vs. AC Milan Italian Serie A; Match Allianz Stadium
21 January Atlético Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen Match Wanda Metropolitano
21 January SL Benfica vs. FC Barcelona Match Estádio da Luz
22 January Paris St. Germain vs. Manchester City Match Parc des Princes
23 January Manchester United vs. Rangers Match Old Trafford
25 January RB Leipzig vs. Bayer Leverkusen German Bundesliga; Match Red Bull Arena Leipzig
25 January Manchester City vs. Chelsea English Premier League; Match Etihad Stadium
26 January Napoli vs. Juventus Italian Serie A; Match Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
30 January AS Roma vs. Eintracht Frankfurt Match Stadio Olimpico
30 January Ajax vs. Galatasaray Match Johan Cruyff Arena

Biggest Football Matches in February 2025:

A Month of Fierce Rivalries!!

Biggest Football Matches in February 2025: AC Milan vs. Inter Milan Preview and Prediction | Sportz Point
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Top Derbies that are included in February are Marseille vs. Lyon, AC Milan vs. Inter Milan, Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid, Paris St. Germain vs. Monaco and Juventus vs. Inter Milan. Atletico has the chance to surpass Real Madrid and could find themselves at the top of the La Liga table.

In Carabao Cup, Newcastle will face Arsenal at home and Tottenham will be going Anfield to face one of their toughest matches of the season against Liverpool.

Key Dates of the Biggest Football Matches in February 2025

Date Match Competition Venue
01 February Arsenal vs. Manchester City English Premier League; Match Emirates Stadium
02 February AS Roma vs. Napoli Italian Serie A; Match Stadio Olimpico
02 February Marseille vs. Lyon French Ligue 1; Choc des Olympiques Stade Vélodrome
02 February AC Milan vs. Inter Milan Italian Serie A; Derby della Madonnina San Siro
06 February Newcastle United vs. Arsenal Carabao Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg; Match St. James' Park Stadium
07 February Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur Carabao Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg; Match Anfield Stadium
09 February Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid Spanish LaLiga; Madrid Derby Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
09 February Paris St. Germain vs. Monaco French Ligue 1; Match Parc des Princes
15 February Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich German Bundesliga; Match BayArena
16 February Juventus vs. Inter Milan Italian Serie A; Derby d’Italia Allianz Stadium
16 February Lazio vs. Napoli Italian Serie A; Match Stadio Olimpico
22 February Manchester City vs. Liverpool English Premier League; Match Etihad Stadium
23 February Bayern Munich vs. Eintracht Frankfurt German Bundesliga; Match Allianz Arena
23 February Lyon vs. Paris St. Germain French Ligue 1; Match Groupama Stadium
25 February Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal English Premier League; Match The City Ground

Biggest Football Matches in March 2025:

Teams can turn the League Table in their favour! Last UEFA Nations League for Ronaldo and Modric??

Biggest Matches in March 2025: Luka Modrić i Cristiano Ronaldo predvode listu od 622 nogometaša koji su  prijavljeni za Euro | Sportz Point
Possibly The Last Nations League for Modric and Ronaldo. Image | Novi List

Inter could overtake Napoli, Dortmund could surpass Leipzig and move into the Champions League spot; Barcelona could overtake Atletico Madrid and move into 2nd spot; Inter has the chance to surpass Atlanta and could find themselves at the top of Serie A. Chelsea will face Arsenal on 15th March at Emirates Stadium, popularly known as " The London Derby".

Some of the biggest international matches scheduled for March are the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals between European Football Super Giants. This could be possibly the last Nations League for Ronaldo and Modric

Key Dates of the Biggest Football Matches in March 2025

Date Match Competition Venue
01 March Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Bayer Leverkusen German Bundesliga; Match Deutsche Bank Park
02 March Atlético Madrid vs. Athletic Club Bilbao Spanish LaLiga; Match Wanda Metropolitano
02 March Napoli vs. Inter Milan Italian Serie A; Match Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
08 March Manchester United vs. Arsenal English Premier League; Match Old Trafford
15 March RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund German Bundesliga; Match Red Bull Arena Leipzig
15 March Arsenal vs. Chelsea English Premier League; London Derby Emirates Stadium
16 March Atlético Madrid vs. FC Barcelona Spanish LaLiga; Match Wanda Metropolitano
16 March Paris St. Germain vs. Marseille French Ligue 1; Le Classique Parc des Princes
16 March Atalanta vs. Inter Milan Italian Serie A; Match Gewiss Stadium
23 March Spain vs. Netherlands Quarter-Finals TBD
23 March France vs. Croatia Quarter-Finals TBD
23 March Portugal vs. Denmark Quarter-Finals TBD
23 March Germany vs. Italy Quarter-Finals TBD
30 March Monaco vs. Nice French Ligue 1; Derby de la Côte D’Azur Stade Louis II
30 March Lille vs. Lens French Ligue 1; Derby du Nord Decathlon Arena Pierre Mauroy Stadium
30 March Real Betis vs. Sevilla Spanish LaLiga; Seville Derby Estadio Benito Villamarin
30 March Napoli vs. AC Milan Italian Serie A; Match Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

Biggest Football Matches in April 2025:

A month of Fierce and Local Derbies!!!

Biggest Football Matches in April 2025: Manchester United vs Man City | Sportz Point
Manchester will face Manchester United at Old Trafford. Image | Manchester Evening News

Manchester City has a chance to avenge home defeat at Old Trafford against their arch-rival in Manchester Derby. Other local derbies include Merseyside Derby, Bavarian Derby, London Derby, Der Klassiker, Derby della Capitale, West London Derby, Derby Rhone-Alpine and Derby Breton.

Key Dates of the Biggest Football Matches in April 2025

Date Match Competition Venue
02 April Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur English Premier League; Match Stamford Bridge
02 April Liverpool vs. Everton English Premier League; Merseyside Derby Anfield, Liverpool
05 April FC Augsburg vs. Bayern Munich German Bundesliga; Bavarian Derby WWK Arena
05 April Manchester United vs. Manchester City English Premier League; Manchester Derby Old Trafford
06 April Atalanta vs. Lazio Italian Serie A; Match Gewiss Stadium
06 April AS Roma vs. Juventus Italian Serie A; Match Stadio Olimpico
12 April Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund German Bundesliga; Der Klassiker Allianz Arena
13 April Lazio vs. AS Roma Italian Serie A; Derby della Capitale Stadio Olimpico
13 April Monaco vs. Marseille French Ligue 1; Match Stade Louis II
19 April Fulham vs. Chelsea English Premier League; West London Derby Craven Cottage
20 April Real Madrid vs. Athletic Club Bilbao Spanish LaLiga; Match Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
20 April Saint-Étienne vs. Lyon French Ligue 1; Derby Rhone-Alpine Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
20 April Rennes vs. Nantes French Ligue 1; Derby Breton Roazhon Park
26 April Eintracht Frankfurt vs. RB Leipzig German Bundesliga; Match Deutsche Bank Park
27 April Inter Milan vs. AS Roma Italian Serie A; Match Stadio Giuseppe Meazza

Biggest Football Matches in May 2025:

Arsenal Vs. Liverpool- "League Decider"! EL Clasico!! Champions League Final!!!

Biggest football matches in May 2025: Champions League Final | Sportz Point
Allianz Arena in Munich will host the Champions League Final on 31st May. Image | FC Bayern Munich

The match between Liverpool Vs. Arsenal on 10th May has already been considered a " League Decider" by several pundits. "El Clasico", is also scheduled on 11th May, which is going to be played at Bernabeu, as Real Madrid are aiming to avenge their home defeat against Barcelona. The month will be ending with the UEFA Champions League Final.

Key Dates of the Biggest Football Matches in May 2025

Date Match Competition Venue
03 May Chelsea vs. Liverpool English Premier League; Match Stamford Bridge
03 May RB Leipzig vs. Bayern Munich German Bundesliga; Match Red Bull Arena Leipzig
04 May Real Sociedad vs. Athletic Club Bilbao Spanish LaLiga; Basque Derby Estadio Anoeta
10 May Liverpool vs. Arsenal English Premier League; Match Anfield
10 May Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Dortmund German Bundesliga; Match BayArena
10 May Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach German Bundesliga; The Original Klassiker Allianz Arena
11 May FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Spanish LaLiga; El Clásico Estadio Olímpico Lluís Companys
11 May Monaco vs. Lyon French Ligue 1; Match Stade Louis II
14 May Espanyol vs. FC Barcelona Spanish LaLiga; Catalan Derby Stage Front Stadium
18 May Chelsea vs. Manchester United English Premier League; Match Stamford Bridge
18 May AS Roma vs. AC Milan Italian Serie A; Match Stadio Olimpico
18 May Inter Milan vs. Lazio Italian Serie A; Match Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
21 May Final Match San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao
25 May Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea English Premier League; Match The City Ground
25 May Athletic Club Bilbao vs. FC Barcelona Spanish LaLiga; Match San Mamés
31 May Final Match Munich

Biggest Football Matches in June 2025:

A month dedicated to the FIFA Club World Cup!

Biggest Football Matches June 2025: FIFA Club World Cup | Sportz Point
The FIFA Club World Cup will be starting from 14th June. Image | Yahoo Sports

Top Clubs from all over the world will battle for the greatest glory of World Club Football. Legendary European Club Teams like Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Juventus, Porto, Benfica and Top South American Club Teams like Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense and Major Asian Club Team like Al-Hilal and many more will battle for the ultimate glory.

Key Dates of the Biggest Football Matches in June 2025

Date Match Competition Venue
16 June Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atletico de Madrid Match Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles
25 June SL Benfica vs. FC Bayern Munchen Match Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
27 June Juventus F.C vs. Manchester City Match Camping World Stadium, Orlando
14 July Final Match Metlife Stadium, New York

So, that concludes the key dates of the Biggest Matches in 2025. Go ahead! Mark the dates on your calendar so that you don't miss any of the thrilling games from the list mentioned above. And let me know what your favourite club or International Team is in the comment box. For more updates and accurate pieces of information, kindly follow Sportz Point!

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January Transfer Window: All you need to know

As the new year begins, football clubs are preparing for the upcoming January transfer window. Here is all about the deadlines, rumours, and speculated deals you need to know.

Jan 1, 2025, 11:37 AM7 min read

January Transfer Window: All you need to know-sportzpoint.com

Football clubs across the globe will be back in business in the transfer market as the January Transfer Window draws near. Players will be listed for transfers as the clubs will look for potential reinforcements to chase the coveted success in the ongoing season. 

The 2024-25 January transfer window is officially open in England, Germany, and France from today, whereas clubs from Spain and Italy will engage in the market from tomorrow. The window will also conclude by adhering to different deadlines. 

Here are the timeframes of the January transfer window for the clubs from different European countries:

Country League Opens on Closes on
England Premier League 1 January 2025 3 February 2025
France Ligue 1 1 January 2025 3 February 2025
Germany Bundesliga 1 January 2025 3 February 2025
Italy Serie A 2 January 2025 3 February 2025
Spain LaLiga 2 January 2025 3 February 2025
Portugal Liga Portugal 2 January 2025 4 February 2025
Netherlands Eredivisie 2 January 2025 4 February 2025

Negotiating transfers during the January window has its pros and cons, yet the thrill and intensity are just as significant as those in the summer transfer period.

Although the summer transfer window concludes typically in August, clubs keep their off-screen business running to shortlist, evaluate, and monitor players to acquire their services in the January window.

There have been many exciting speculations ahead of January that could take shape and rumours that could take unexpected turns in the coming days. 

We have shortlisted the most speculated transfers, extensions, and rumours regarding some big names as well as youngsters across the European football circuit.

January Transfer Window: Players to watch

Mohamed Salah: Contract extension with Liverpool?

Mo Salah Liverpool contract saga continues with more cryptic comments

Mohamed Salah confirmed on 30 December that he is "far away" from signing a new deal at Liverpool. The Egyptian maestro will be a free agent after June 2025 if Liverpool fails to pen down a contract extension with the talisman. 

The 32-year-old forward is flying high with The Reds, enjoying one of the best seasons in the Premier League. However, Liverpool has been negotiating with the player for sometimes but no solution has been facilitated. Earlier this season, Salah also said that he was "disappointed by the club's failure" to offer him a new deal.

If Liverpool fails to negotiate with Salah while meeting the personal terms and financial expectations, there might be a chance that Salah can sign pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs, which has come into force from 1 January 2025; along with captain Virgil Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold who all are running out of contract this summer.

It is not clear yet if Salah wants to leave or stay with the club, as he has refused to discuss this matter in public. He clearly refused to "put anything on media"

Dani Olmo: The registration fiasco

Update: Dani Olmo wants to stay at FC Barcelona despite ongoing  registration issues and interest from Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen,  Manchester City, others - Bavarian Football Works

After moving to FC Barcelona for a €55m transfer fee from RB Leipzig last summer, Dani Olmo has become a free agent ahead of the January window. The Catalan club's appeal to register the Spanish international has reportedly been blocked by the Spanish Football Federation on 31 December, the deadline day.

LaLiga has now said in an official statement that Barcelona has failed to adhere to the Financial Fair Play rules, quoting that Barcelona "did not present any alternative" on meeting to the regulations, which was required for the club to "register any player beginning on January 2."

Barcelona injected some financial boost after reportedly reaching a deal to sell the VIP boxes to generate €100m to register Dani Olmo, along with Pau Victor. But the LaLiga committee continues to block the appeals made by Barcelona. 

Olmo has clearly shown his intentions to continue with Barcelona, but everything depends on the series of events in the upcoming days. 

The potential availability of the Euro 2024 winner on a free transfer in January has alerted some Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Manchester City, and Manchester United. 

Trent Alexander-Arnold: Linked with Real Madrid 

Trent Alexander-Arnold withdraws from England squad - Liverpool FC

Real Madrid have reportedly been monitoring Trent Alexander-Arnold for some time now, and the Spanish club has made their intentions clear about signing the Liverpool full-back.

As per the most recent report from Sky Sports today, Real Madrid did not make a formal offer but approached Liverpool about the player, but the current Premier League leaders have turned down the proposal. 

Trent's contract at Liverpool ends in June 2025, ahead of the summer transfer window. Back in September, the 26-year-old England international hinted at his contract extension, saying that his negotiations with Liverpool will not be 'played out' in public.

It will be interesting to see how this speculation goes down as Liverpool is well-shaped this season, leading the table both in the Premier League and the Champions League.

Viktor Gyökeres: Comeback to the Premier League?

Report: Bayern Munich monitoring Sporting CP star striker Viktor Gyökeres  closely - Bavarian Football Works

After a stellar 2024, the Swedish striker has drawn interest from many big European outfits. However, Viktor Gyökeres is currently on a contract with Sporting CP that runs until June 2028. With a current market value of €75m and a release clause of over €100m, very few clubs will be able to afford the transfer fees Sporting will demand.

Following the departure of Ruben Amorim as head coach and also his successor Joao Pereira, Rui Borges has taken the helm at Sporting but the club has slipped in the Champions League and also domestically. Although Borges won his first game against Benfica on 30 December 2024, other clubs can take advantage of the situation in the upcoming days. 

Both Arsenal and Manchester United have been in a race to sign the 27-year-old prospect. A January move seems unlikely, but no one can really predict the aspects of the transfer window. 

Marcus Rashford: Move to Saudi imminent?

Marcus Rashford returns to Manchester United squad for Premier League match  v Newcastle after being selected by Ruben Amorim

Marcus Rashford is seeking to leave Manchester United after being dropped completely in recent matches. Under the new manager Ruben Amorim, the 27-year-old forward has got a handful of minutes and he reportedly does not want to play under the Portuguese, although he has a contract until June 2028.

Rashford is now eyeing to facilitate his exit from Manchester United but the player may have to battle hardships to convince any other European outfit to sign him. Reports suggested that Barcelona can make a move for the English forward, but there has been no recent development.

However, Saudi clubs such as Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Qadsiah have reportedly shown interest in signing Rashford. 

Randal Kolo Muani: Linked with Chelsea

Latest transfer news: Arsenal chase goalkeeper, Chelsea rival Man Utd for  PSG forward | Transfermarkt

The French striker has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea in January, as reports suggested that Chelsea are officially preparing a bid. The Paris Saint-Germain striker is currently valued at €80m, but Chelsea are reportedly looking to splash cash to reinforce their attacking options. 

However, Kolo Muani was linked with Manchester United as well, but the Red Devils are now out of the race. The insiders from Old Trafford have confirmed that the club have a limited budget for the January window. 

Other players linked with reported possible moves

  • Matheus Cunha, who currently plays for Wolves, is reportedly shortlisted by Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Newcastle after his electrifying performances in recent matches. 
  • Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has been regularly linked with Arsenal.
  • Galatasaray has approached PSG to discuss a loan deal for defender Milan Skriniar.
  • Both Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen and Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle have been linked to Manchester City.
  • Martin Zubimendi, the Real Sociedad midfielder, has attracted interest from top Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester City. Real Madrid is reportedly preparing for a bid as well.
  • Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, has been linked with a January move to clubs like Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
  • Manchester United are keen on signing Victor Osimhen.
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