After defeating France in the semifinals of Women’s Euro 2025, Anne-Katrin Berger saved on Saturday, making it the top of the world.
After a grueling match that ended 1-1 after extra time, Berger saved Alice Sombath’s penalty to win the shootout 6-5 in Germany’s favor.
The 34-year-old also prevented France’s first penalty from Amel Majri and ensured that Janina Minge’s incredible stop in extra time prevented Germany from drawing an own goal.
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“I’m glad I’m here and glad that I have the team I have, even though I don’t feel particularly emotional.” Berger told reporters, “Obviously, the time here just makes me proud to be here.”
“I look forward to what has happened in 2022, and I look forward to it.” I’m in the semi-finals and living my best life right now.
After Daniel Dubois was crushed by the Ukrainian, Tyson Fury claims to be the only fighter who can defeat him in the two-time undisputed heavyweight title match.
In the fifth round, Usyk won the IBF title against his British foe on Saturday, further cementing his position as one of boxing’s all-time greats.
Before being forced to resign from his IBF title, the undefeated 38-year-old added the title to his WBC, WBA, and WBO belts when he defeated Fury in Riyadh in May of last year by split decision.
On July 19, 2025, Oleksandr Usyk and his team from Ukraine celebrate their undisputed world heavyweight title victory over British boxer Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London. Adrian Dennis/AFP photo
The British boxer made a unanimous decision in December after falling to Usyk, who was once more in Saudi Arabia, but he already made it known that he wanted to fight once more in the ring earlier this month.
The “Gypsy King” has grittly questioned the two defeats and is confident in defeating Usyk.
Fury, 36, uploaded a video of himself to Instagram while on a run that was rife with expletives.
Oleksandr Usyk deserves a loud shout-out, he declared.
Congratulations to both men, but Oleksandr Usyk is aware that there is only one man who can beat him because he gave a fantastic performance tonight over Daniel Dubois, a talented, young game lad who came for a good tear-up.
The world is aware of it because I once did it. I accepted it as a man’s. ”
I won those fights, he continued, “No matter what anyone wants to say.” 100% guaranteed, guaranteed. One man is all there is. GK (Gypsy King) throughout the day and night. Get up, folks! ”
Fury’s promoter Frank Warren acknowledged that a third fight with Usyk would be “big,” but reaffirmed that Joseph Parker must take the WBO.
Tyson has made it very clear to me that he would love to compete at Wembley. And I’m confident that it will be a significant fight, Warren said.
I would like to watch the Joe Parker fight, as a fan. Joe deserves it because he is running on his own like Daniel, and that is the plan for the fight.
With a fight that was ruled a majority draw on Saturday, Miguel Barrios fought off a battling Manny Pacquiao to retain his WBC world welterweight title.
Barrio, 30, held onto his belt despite being dominated by Filipino icon Pacquiao, 46, for several rounds before making his first appearance in the ring after a four-year break.
One judge gave Barrios the fight 115-113, and the other two cards, 114-114, gave him the victory.
The MGM Grand Garden Arena crowd, who had roared on Pacquiao as he attempted to make a spectacular return to boxing, drew a subdued response from the outcome.
As he used all of his guile and experience to deceive Barrios, it seemed like Pacquiao was about to start a new chapter in his 30-year professional career.
On July 19, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao (R) fights Mario Barrios in the 11th round of their WBC welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena. (Photo by Ethan Miller/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP)
However, Barrios rallied fiercely over the final three rounds, being declared the winner of each of those three cards, to do just enough to keep his title.
Pacquiao later said, “I thought I won the fight. It was a close fight, I mean. My adversary was very tough. But the fight was fantastic.
I was trying to finish the fight, but my opponent was so tough. It was difficult because he used defense and combined punches. ”
In the meantime, Barrio argued that the draw was sufficient for him.
On July 19, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao (R) fights Mario Barrios in the first round of their WBC welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena. (Photo by Ethan Miller/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP)
Barrios remarked, “I thought I pulled it out.” But Manny is still in my top hat. He had a lot of experience and accomplishments in this sport, so it was a pleasure to share the ring with him. Nothing but love and respect was left in the ring, leaving us with nothing. ”
Barros acknowledged how incredible Pacquiao’s extraordinary reserves of energy and endurance were.
His strength, strength, and endurance are beyond reproach. His rhythm, timing, and everything else. He fought a lot to figure out, but he was still a very awkward fighter. ”
The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final is taking place in South Africa. Their reward A date at Casablanca’s St. Larbi Zaouli, Morocco’s rival, Nigeria.  ,
In Saturday’s quarter-final matchup, the Banyana Banyana fought hard to defeat Senegal 4-1 on penalties after the rule, and extra time made things impossible.
Nigeria’s unbeaten run in the tournament was extended by a day’s defeat of Zambia’s Copper Queens, 5-0.  ,
With the semi-finalee’s final eight games under way, Nigeria and South Africa are now the focus of the spotlight.
The 2022 edition, which took place in Morocco, was the last time the two parties had spoken. The South Africans then defeated the 2018 champions 1-0 to claim victory. Three years after the heartbreaking loss of the WAFCON final to Nigeria, Banyana Banyana won.  ,
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Following a remarkable performance in Morroco, the Super Falcons will take the field for Tuesday’s game. In four games thus far, they have managed eight goals and haven’t conceded, which is evidence of their unquestionable defensive prowess.
Ghana’s Black Queens will face hosts Morroco in the other semi-final game of the WAFCON. The Nigerian team will play South Africa on the same day.  ,
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With two goals, Lionel Messi rediscovered his scoring prowess as Inter Miami came out of a draw to defeat New York 5-1 on Saturday.
Miami fell to FC Cincinnati 3-0 on Wednesday, ending Messi’s hot season with a 3-0 blowout.
However, the Argentinian superstar’s best form came back as Miami dominated in Harrison, New Jersey, to end the match decisively.
On July 19, 2025, Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami FC intercepts the ball at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP)
After Alexander Hack bundled home a 14th-minute opener to give the hosts a commanding lead, the Red Bulls had threatened to bring about another setback.
However, Messi quickly orchestrated Inter Miami’s recovery from that setback by sending off Jordi Alba’s sublime pass in the 24th minute.
The Spaniard crossed for Telasco Segovia to score the second goal on 27 minutes before Messi and Alba combined for the second goal.
Then, Segovia snuck in his second of the night deep into stoppage time to give Miami a clear lead.
As Miami blew up in the second half, Messi took over.
The Argentine World Cup winner was headed onto the goal in the 60th minute thanks to a majestic through ball from Sergio Busquets, a former Barcelona teammate.
Before tucking away the goalkeeper Carlos Coronel’s goal, Messi took his time and coolly feinted to the wrong foot for a 4-1 lead.
Messi’s second goal came from another Barcelona old boys pairing. When Luis Suarez crossed from the left, Messi sprinted past Coronel with a thumping finish as he controlled on the edge of the six-yard box.
With a fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday, Oleksandr Usyk defeated Daniel Dubois to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion.
As a result of Victory, Ukraine’s Usyk, the WBA, WBC, and WBO champion, added his British opponent’s IBF belt to his collection by extending his unbeaten professional record to 24 fights.
When his trademark left hook prevented his British rival from beating the count, Usyk dropped his opponent to the canvas and finished the fight in emphatic fashion one minute and 52 seconds into the fifth round.
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On July 19, 2025, Oleksandr Usyk and his team from Ukraine celebrate their undisputed world heavyweight title victory over British boxer Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London. Adrian Dennis/AFP photo
Usyk remarked in the ring after coming to his knees in celebration, “38 is a young guy, remember”!
