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Chelsea Held to Chaotic 2-2 Draw by Bournemouth
Chelsea conceded twice from long throw-ins in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Bournemouth, falling behind early to David Brooks before Cole Palmer's penalty and Enzo Fernandez's strike leveled it, only for Justin Kluivert to equalize on poor defending. Coach Enzo Maresca faced boos for substituting Palmer and missed the press conference due to illness, with deputy Willy Caballero defending the decision amid a yellow card to Moises Caicedo suspending him for the Man City game.
Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola praised his team post a prior loss, denying rumors of winger Antoine Semenyo's imminent departure to Man City.
Manchester United Frustrated by 1-1 Draw Against Bottom-Placed Wolves
Man United drew 1-1 at home with relegation-threatened Wolves, who earned their third point after 11 straight league defeats, with Joshua Zirkzee scoring first via deflection before Ladislav Krejci equalized before halftime. United's Patrick Dorgu had a late goal disallowed by VAR offside, leaving them sixth with 30 points as coach Ruben Amorim lamented poor offensive fluidity.
Wolves showed resilience, nearly scoring own goals but holding firm against a top-four chasing side.
Japan's 'King Kazu' Miura Signs for Third-Division Team at Age 58
Legendary Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura, known as 'King Kazu,' signed with a third-division team at 58, stating his passion for soccer remains as strong as ever. Miura continues to defy age in his remarkable career.
The signing underscores his enduring commitment to the sport.
Harry Kane Ends Trophy Drought as Bayern Reclaim Bundesliga
Harry Kane was a major winner of 2025, scoring 26 goals in 31 games to help Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga from Bayer Leverkusen, boosting his confidence ahead of Champions League and World Cup hopes. Bayern started their title defense strongly under Vincent Kompany, positioning Kane for more honors.
Kane's form silenced past critics over his lack of silverware.
Lionel Messi Masters MLS in Triumphant 2025
Lionel Messi ended 2025 on a high, mastering MLS with stellar performances highlighted in the year's biggest soccer winners. His success contributed to a standout year alongside other global achievements.
Messi's dominance affirmed his elite status post-Barcelona.
Crystal Palace Stuns Manchester City in Epic Upset
Crystal Palace shocked Manchester City with a solitary Eberechi Eze goal at Wembley, one of 2025's memorable moments amid various domestic triumphs. Palace celebrated ending years of near-misses against top sides.
The win highlighted underdog stories in league cups.
New Zealand Qualifies for Third FIFA Men's World Cup
New Zealand secured their third FIFA World Cup spot by defeating New Caledonia 3-0 in the second half before 25,000 fans at Eden Park in March 2025. This marked the first automatic OFC qualification for the senior men's tournament ahead of 2026.
The All Whites' victory was a historic milestone for Oceania football.
Auckland City FC Draws Boca Juniors at Club World Cup
Part-time Auckland City FC stunned world football with a 1-1 draw against Boca Juniors at the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, thanks to Christian Gray's header and heroic defending. After losses to Bayern and Benfica, the Navy Blues' result echoed their 2014 third-place finish.
The achievement ranked among OFC's greatest international feats.
American Samoa Wins First-Ever International Women's Match
American Samoa made history with their first women's international win en route to Brazil qualifiers, part of standout 2025 OFC moments. Their epic run highlighted emerging talents in Oceania.
The victory kicked off the road to future tournaments.
New Caledonia Qualifies for Maiden FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup
New Caledonia earned their first FIFA women's tournament spot via second place at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship, beating Fiji 2-0 in semis before losing the final to New Zealand. They'll compete in Poland 2026, following recent men's youth successes.
The qualification marked a breakthrough for women's football in the region.
Inter Milan Tops Serie A After Narrow Win Over Atalanta
Inter Milan stayed atop Serie A with a 1-0 win at Atalanta via Lautaro Martinez's goal, leading AC Milan by one point after Milan's 3-0 over Verona. Martinez scored in four straight league games to end a tough year positively.
Napoli remained in the hunt two points back.
Union Saint-Gilloise Ends 90-Year Title Drought in Belgium
Union Saint-Gilloise won their 12th domestic title and first in 90 years under Brighton owner Tony Bloom's revival, part of 2025's underdog successes. Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles claimed their first KNVB Cup via penalty heroics.
These triumphs highlighted smaller clubs' rises.