Azarenka’s 48-minute ‘double bagel’ sets records

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French Open 2025

Location: Roland Garros, May 25 – June

Victoria Azarenka defeated Belgium’s Yanina Wickmayer in the final round of the French Open, moving into the second round with a 48-minute “double bagel” victory.

The Belarusian won a Grand Slam main-draw match with a score of 6-0 6-0, making him the 35th player in the Open era.

She also becomes the first woman to win a Grand Slam double bagel in three different eras without losing a game.

Wickmayer, who is currently ranked outside the top 1,000 in the world and has declared she will retire this summer, only managed one game point in the contest.

Wickmayer was undone by 26 errors that were unforced, while Azarenka, a two-time major winner, won 15 of the 66 points on offer.

Since 2000, only Maria Sharapova and Kim Clijsters have won more Grand Slam matches than Azarenka’s five with a score of 6-0 6-0.

Since the 2016 Australian Open, she has won one double bagel at a major.

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Who made Opta’s team of the season?

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Based on data collected throughout the campaign, statisticians Opta have created a Premier League team of the year.

Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest)

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Nottingham Forest’s defense’s performance was a significant factor in their debut European football since the 1995-96 campaign.

Goalkeeper Sels only kept one clean sheet in 16 games in 23-24 but this season he’s been had 13, the joint most by a Forest goalkeeper in a Premier League season, level with Mark Crossley in 94-95.

The only other goalkeeper to have kept 13 clean sheets was David Raya of Arsenal, who also received the trophy of the Premier League’s Golden Glove.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)

Alexander-Arnold became a Premier League champion in his final season at Liverpool before making a likely move to Real Madrid. He contributed to nine of Liverpool’s 86 goals in 24-25 (three goals, six assists), with only two defenders involved in more over the course of the season.

His outstanding passing ability was once more evident throughout the season. He placed in the top three among defenders in each of the following:

William Saliba (Arsenal)

Another second-place finish for Arsenal was achieved by the French international, his third consecutive appearance since Saliba’s debut in August 2022.

The Gunners conceded one goal for every 113 minutes he was on the pitch, which is the best ratio of any central defender in the Premier League, while only three central defenders, Saliba (12), did so.

Saliba was also second across all players for successful passes with 2, 409 and he completed an incredible 94.6% of his pass attempts, the third best ratio on record by a player to attempt at least 2, 000 in a season since 03-04 and the best by an Arsenal player in a single season in that time.

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

Van Dijk was so close to becoming the first player in Premier League history to play every single minute of two different title-winning seasons until he was given a rest for the 3-2 defeat to Brighton on 19 May.

The Dutchman led all Liverpool players in the Premier League in completion for the fourth consecutive season, with 2, 680 passes completed this year.

Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City)

The performances of Gvardiol were one of the best in Manchester City, despite the trophyless season.

Gvardiol finished the season with five goals, surpassing Steve Howey, who had five goals in the Premier League against City in the previous six years.

Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch

Operating in a deeper lying role under manager Arne Slot, Gravenberch enjoyed a superb season and was an integral part of Liverpool’s 24-25 title win, starting 37 of 38 games and featuring in all 25 victories.

The Dutchman finished with a total of 60 interceptions, which was better than Emre Can’s record of 16-16 (62).

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

His 59 chances created and 16 big chances created for Arsenal this season are his best personal totals in a league season, surpassing Rice and Martin Odegaard, who both had more Premier League assists this year (seven).

Rice’s role in setting up 26 chances from set plays and Rice’s skill at it are both unavoidable; he also contributed 3,2, and his expected assists total from set plays was the best among all players (3. 2).

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)

With 20 goals and seven assists, Mbeumo enjoyed a superb individual campaign, breaking the record for goals and assists combined by a Brentford player in a Premier League season. He only once made three consecutive appearances without scoring or assisting.

Only four players improved in 24-25, and the Cameroon forward’s expected assists total of 9.3 was the joint best of any player, which is also a record for a Bees player in one season.

Mbeumo was also deadly in front of goal, finding the net with 23.5% of his shots (20/85), the best figure of any player to attempt at least 70 shots. His expected goal (xG) total was over seven goals (22 goals, 12.3 xG), which is the division’s best overperformance total.

The Wolves’ Matheus Cunha

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Cunha is in danger of making a move to Manchester United based on his outstanding Wolves season performances.

Despite Wolves not once entering the top half all season, the Brazilian contributed to 15 goals and six assists which helped them move clear of relegation. Only Raul Jimenez has ever scored more goals for Wolves in a Premier League campaign, scoring 17 goals and adding six assists.

Cunha is the first player to score 20 or more goals and assists in a season where they have never played a minute in the top half of the table since Charlie Austin for Queen’s Park Rangers in 14-15.

Among players to play 2, 500 minutes in the Premier League this season, Cunha ranked top – per 90 minutes – for shots attempted (3.8), third for shots on target (1.5) and second for fouls won (2.5).

Newcastle’s Alexander Isak

The records have tumbled for Isak in 24-25. Isak had 31 goals in the first half of the season, but he had 54 when he won the title of leading Swedish Premier League scorer, overtaking Freddie Ljungberg with 48 in the second-half of Nottingham Forest’s double.

Isak’s two goals in the same game set Alan Shearer’s record of 87 goals, breaking any other Newcastle player’s record of 87 goals in just 76 appearances.

The Sweden forward also achieved something else Shearer never managed – scoring in eight consecutive Premier League appearances, doing so between 4 December and 15 January.

After Ruud van Nistelrooy, Daniel Sturridge, and Jamie Vardy, Isak was the only other player to surpass them. Isak won the Player of the Month award in December, scoring eight goals for more than seven clubs in that month.

Isak ended the season on 23 Premier League goals, the most by a Magpies player since Shearer’s 23 in 01-02, and only Mohamed Salah scored more in 24-25.

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah

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Possibly the easiest choice of all time for a player’s inclusion in a statistical team of the season, Salah enjoyed one of the finest individual seasons in Premier League history. Many of his astonishing 24 to 25 records may not be overmatched for many years.

The Egyptian recorded a record-setting 47 Premier League goals (29 goals, 18 assists) during his 38-game campaign, surpassing the 44 goals and assists that Thierry Henry had in 2002-03 and Erling Haaland had in 2022-23.

Including 42-game seasons, Andrew Cole and Alan Shearer had 34 goals and 13 assists in 93-94 and 94-95 respectively, which Salah matched with his equaliser against Crystal Palace on the final day.

With these goals and assists totals, it shouldn’t surprise Salah, who was the only player to achieve that feat before Cole, Cole, Cole, and Harry Kane, who both had goals and assists totals of 24-25. That was only their third consecutive top-scoring performance.

This season, Salah scored and assisted in 11 different Premier League games, four more than any other player. Across Europe’s big five leagues, it was the most since Lionel Messi did so 11 times in 14-15 for Barcelona.

Salah added 11 away assists, another all-time record, and 16 of his 29 Premier League goals came from away, a joint total.

Salah has the most goals and assists scored away from home in a single season with 27.

Although Salah did not beat topple the all-time assist record in a season of 20, all 18 of his assists came from open play – that’s the second most behind Thierry Henry in 02-03 (20).

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The season of the underdog – and the underachiever

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The underdog and, in some cases, the underachiever have been at odds with each other this year.

Three of the four English men’s teams that have won significant medals this year, with Chelsea still a way away from the Uefa Conference League final, put an end to long waits for silverware.

Arsenal shocked Barcelona to win the women’s champions league title, while Aberdeen defeated Celtic in the Scottish Cup final in Scotland.

And there have also been unexpected winners throughout Europe.

Arsenal (Women’s Champions League)

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The winner came from Stina Blackstenius’ stunning win over European giants Barcelona, who won their first women’s champions league title in 18 years.

Prior to the match, Barcelona, who had won three of their previous four European titles, were viewed as a shrewd underdogs.

Both Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas, who have won the Ballon d’Or twice, made up Barca’s lineup, who have dominated club football in recent years.

Newcastle (Caraboo Cup)

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1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup was the most recent trophy winner.

Newcastle, who will play Champions League football for the second time in three years starting next year, could not exactly be called an underdog, but they have undoubtedly been an underdog.

A 56-year wait for a trophy was finally over with their deserved 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Wembley on March 16.

The Magpies won the 1955 FA Cup title, but those who don’t consider the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup to be significant silverware claim that the trophy drought has lasted for 70 years.

This time around, Dan Burn and Alexander Isak were the Magpies’ heroes.

Crystal Palace (FA Cup)

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When Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City 1-0 to win the FA Cup final on May 17, Crystal Palace won one more game than Newcastle.

Dean Henderson saved an Omar Marmoush penalty while Eberechi Eze had the only goal.

The first significant award Palace has ever received came from that accomplishment.

The 1991 Zenith Data Systems Cup, which was introduced when English teams were barred from Europe and lasted for seven seasons, is no longer required for Palace fans to try to count them.

For the first time in their history, it also guarantees them a place in the Europa League.

Tottenham (Europa League)

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Most recent trophy won: the 2008 League Cup.

Tottenham is yet another underachieving team that has attempted major victories before failing to quite cross the finish line.

However, when Spurs defeated Manchester United 1-0 to win the Europa League in Bilbao, the team with the ninth-highest turnover in the world, put an end to their 17-year search for a trophy. Brennan Johnson’s goal was undoubtedly remembered in folklore.

Additionally, it meant that Ange Postecoglou made admirable progress in his long-awaited promise to always win a trophy in his final season at a club.

Spurs won their first trophy in Europe since the Uefa Cup of 1984, and it was only their second since the Millennium’s turn.

Aberdeen (Scottish Cup)

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2014 Scottish League Cup is the most recent trophy to be won.

Aberdeen defeated Celtic on penalties to win the first Scottish Cup title in 35 years, which was a sensational first for Aberdeen.

Celtic’s hopes of a domestic treble were ended by the shock victory, as well as Aberdeen’s run of four straight defeats thus far this season. In their final 30 meetings, they also lost to Celtic.

Sunderland (Championship champions)

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After beating Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley, Sunderland will play in the Premier League next season.

In a one-sided first half, Chris Wilder’s Blades outperformed the Black Cats by 14 points in the regular season.

Bologna (Coppa Italia)

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Most recent award: the 1974 Coppa Italia.

Bologna won the Coppa Italia with a 1-0 win over AC Milan, their first win in 51 years.

In a team led by Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson, Dan Ndoye scored the only goal in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico.

Stuttgart (German Cup)

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Most recent trophy won: the 2007 Bundesliga.

Stuttgart’s victory in the German Cup, which ended an 18-year trophy drought, may have been a big deal to them.

Third-tier Arminia Bielefeld was their opponent in Saturday’s final.

Irish Cup Dungannon Swifts

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2018 Northern Ireland League Cup is the most recent trophy to be won.

The Dungannon Swifts’ seven-year wait for a trophy was only the second trophy in their 76-year history, despite their penalty win victory over Cliftonville.

Go Eagles (KNVB Cup)!

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Most recently won trophy: the 1933 Dutch champions.

Between trophies, the Go Ahead Eagles had a remarkable 92-year wait.

The Dutch title was their final silverware in 1933, before there was a legitimate national league for amateur football. The regional champions went through a play-off system that Go Ahead, who had their full name at the time, won.

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Earps announces shock England retirement after losing place

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Just five weeks before the Lionesses begin their European Championship defense in Switzerland, England goalkeeper Mary Earps announced her shock retirement from international football.

The 32-year-old, who was recently replaced by Chelsea keeper Hannah Hampton, had a significant impact on the Lionesses’ Euro 2022 victory.

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In response to the news, England manager Sarina Wiegman said, “I had hoped that Mary [Earps] would play an important role in the squad this summer, so of course I am disappointed.”

Earps remarked, “This is the right time to step aside and give the younger generation a chance to thrive.”

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Earps, who left Manchester United to join Paris St-Germain last summer, also posted the following on social media: “To wear this badge and represent my country has been the greatest honor and privilege of my life.

“I wish I could do it everlasting, but sadly, all good things must end,” he said.

Earps won the Golden Glove for the best goalkeeper at the 2023 World Cup, which was held in Australia and New Zealand, to become a BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2023.

In 2022 and 2023, she also received the Best Fifa Goalkeeper award.

This isn’t a simple goodbye, she said, “right before a major tournament,” because my journey has never been the simplest.

“I am aware that this is the wise course of action.” This decision has so many aspects, none of which are particularly important at this time.

I’m looking forward to watching them this summer because this is a new era and a new England team.

You can trust that I would not be doing this unless I thought it was the right thing to do, even if it hurts, as I know, some of you may not understand.

Earps has called for change in women’s football on numerous occasions.

She sued Nike in 2023 after the kit manufacturer failed to produce any replica England goalkeeper shirts prior to the World Cup that year, which she referred to as “hugely hurtful.”

Analysis: “No one saw the coming decision.”

This announcement has shocked the women’s football world because Euro 2025 is taking place in five weeks.

Nobody expected it to happen, and Wiegman’s quotes suggest that she might have been surprised by it.

Earps and Chelsea’s Hampton have been competing for the top spot in the England squad this year, and it appeared as though the England manager had lost.

Hampton has received the nod in goal in the past three England games, including a crucial 1-0 win over Spain at Wembley in February, which is unquestionably the main reason for Earps’ sudden decision.

She has a history of being Wiegman’s main woman, having played every match of England’s previous two major competitions and previously served as vice-captain in 2023.

Earps must have known that her role was changing because this is a new one for the Lionesses right now.

She will be missed because of her significant contributions to raising the profile of the women’s game in England, both through her performances over the past three years in particular and through her contributions to raising the profile of the game.

Earps is one of the most well-known female footballers in the country, having won numerous awards for her achievements, including challenging Nike to produce shirts with her name on the back and highlighting mental health at the Fifa Best Awards in her victory speech.

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Long list of honors

Since joining Leicester City in 2009-2010, Earps has enjoyed a trophy-filled career.

The goalkeeper won a German league and cup double with Wolfsburg in 2018-19 before lifting the FA Women’s Cup with Manchester United from 2023-24, in addition to her significant honors with England.

Earps defeated cricketer Stuart Broad and heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson to become the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year and BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2022-23, winning the latter with the Golden Glove.

In 2023 and 2024, Earps was also named a member of the Fifpro women’s World XI team.

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‘Chapter over’- is Ronaldo set for Club World Cup?

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Cristiano Ronaldo made the cryptic comment that Al-Nassr is leaving with.

The 40-year-old, who signed for the Saudi Arabian club in January 2023, will leave the contract next month.

Ronaldo’s 800th career club goal came in as Al Nassr wrapped up their season with a 3-2 defeat by Al-Fateh to finish third in the Saudi Pro League.

Ronaldo declared, “This chapter is over,” on his X account following the defeat. The narrative ? Still being written. grateful to everyone.

What does the legendary Manchester United player’s future hold, and could he participate in the Club World Cup in the coming months?

Discussions about the World Cup Club?

Following Al-Nassr’s failure to qualify, Fifa president Gianni Infantino suggested Ronaldo join a team playing at the Club World Cup last week.

Infantino told YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed that “Ronaldo might play for one of the teams at the Club World Cup as well.”

Who knows, who knows, because there are discussions with some clubs about hiring Ronaldo for the Club World Cup.

Fifa is in great need of this summer’s Club World Cup, which is taking place in the United States.

It has 32 teams and is the first time it has taken place in the summer.

Ronaldo might be a part of.

Only a few professional football teams have the funds to pay Ronaldo’s wages.

He signed for Al-Nassr in 2023, making him the highest-paid player in the history of football, reportedly for a £177 million-a-year deal.

Before reevaluating his future, Ronaldo may be willing to agree to a short-term deal with a club to participate in the Club World Cup.

A Brazilian club had made an offer to sign Ronaldo, according to the Spanish newspaper Marca last week.

The forward has been linked to Botafogo, one of the four Brazilian clubs competing at the tournament.

Manager Renato Paiva responded to a question about potential signing Ronaldo, saying: “Christmas is only in December. You can’t, however, reject a star like that if he arrived.

I’m just responding to the question, not saying that I know anything. However, as I previously stated, coaches always strive for perfection. Even at his old age, Ronaldo still has a goal-scoring machine. He would make a good team for creating chance after chance, according to him.

Move is made possible thanks to the amended rules.

The transfer window for England opens on June 16 and ends on September 1.

The 32 clubs competing in the Club World Cup have a 10-day window open from June 1 through June 10th.

The Club World Cup will begin when?

The tournament, which will take place in 12 American stadiums, will begin on June 15.

Overall, 63 matches will be played, with the MetLife Stadium’s 13-July final behind.

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‘Chapter over’ – is Ronaldo set for Club World Cup?

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Cristiano Ronaldo made the cryptic comment that Al-Nassr is leaving with.

The 40-year-old, who signed for the Saudi Arabian club in January 2023, will leave the contract next month.

Ronaldo’s 800th career club goal came in as Al Nassr wrapped up their season with a 3-2 defeat by Al-Fateh to finish third in the Saudi Pro League.

Ronaldo declared, “This chapter is over,” on his X account following the defeat. The narrative ? Still being written. grateful to everyone.

What does the legendary Manchester United player’s future hold, and could he participate in the Club World Cup in the coming months?

Discussions about the World Cup Club?

Following Al-Nassr’s failure to qualify, Fifa president Gianni Infantino suggested Ronaldo join a team playing at the Club World Cup last week.

Infantino told YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed that “Ronaldo might play for one of the teams at the Club World Cup as well.”

Who knows, who knows, because there are discussions with some clubs about hiring Ronaldo for the Club World Cup.

Fifa is in great need of this summer’s Club World Cup, which is taking place in the United States.

It has 32 teams and is the first time it has taken place in the summer.

Ronaldo might be a part of.

Only a few professional football teams have the funds to pay Ronaldo’s wages.

He signed for Al-Nassr in 2023, making him the highest-paid player in the history of football, reportedly for a £177 million-a-year deal.

Before reevaluating his future, Ronaldo may be willing to agree to a short-term deal with a club to participate in the Club World Cup.

A Brazilian club had made an offer to sign Ronaldo, according to the Spanish newspaper Marca last week.

The forward has been linked to Botafogo, one of the four Brazilian clubs competing at the tournament.

Manager Renato Paiva responded to a question about potential signing Ronaldo, saying: “Christmas is only in December. You can’t, however, reject a star like that if he arrived.

I’m just responding to the question, not saying that I know anything. However, as I previously stated, coaches always strive for perfection. Even at his old age, Ronaldo still has a goal-scoring machine. He would make a good team for creating chance after chance, according to him.

Move is made possible thanks to the amended rules.

The transfer window for England opens on June 16 and ends on September 1.

The 32 clubs competing in the Club World Cup have a 10-day window open from June 1 through June 10th.

The Club World Cup will begin when?

The tournament, which will take place in 12 American stadiums, will begin on June 15.

Overall, 63 matches will be played, with the MetLife Stadium’s 13-July final behind.

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