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Brighton hand Chelsea humiliating 3-1 defeat

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2 months ago

September 28, 2025

Brighton hand Chelsea humiliating 3-1 defeat

Brighton came from behind to defeat an ill-disciplined Chelsea side that saw a player sent off for the second Saturday in a row.

Substitutes Danny Welbeck and Maxim de Cuyper scored within 11 minutes of added time as the visitors capitalized on Trevoh Chalobah’s 53rd-minute red card.

The Blues had been coasting to victory in the first half when Enzo Fernandez headed in Reece James’s cross, following a deflection from Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma.

However, Mitoma played a key role in the game’s big turning point, as he won possession from Chelsea’s Andrey Santos on his first Premier League start, leading to Chalobah’s desperate challenge on Georginio Rutter.

Chalobah was ejected following a long video assistant referee review, just seven days after goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was sent off early in their 2-1 loss to Manchester United.

And Welbeck capitalized by scoring twice, his first coming shortly after coming in to head in the equalizer at the far post in the 77th minute.

De Cuyper then headed Brighton ahead from a corner in the second minute of stoppage time, before Welbeck scored from close range in the ninth to win the victory.

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Chelsea, who dropped to sixth position, exited the field to boos. They haven’t won a Premier League match since the international break, and Liverpool is the next team to visit west London.

Meanwhile, Brighton moves up to the 10th spot following another strong performance against big six opponents.

Midfielder Santos was the primary perpetrator, with Chalobah paying the price for attempting and failing to correct his teammate’s mistake.

The Brazilian midfielder lacks experience, and Chelsea is taking a risk by fielding the Premier League’s youngest squad.

Regardless, head coach Enzo Maresca will need to assist his players in eliminating mistakes and ill-discipline, as well as improving results following only one win in five games across all competitions.

That one win came in the Carabao Cup against League One club Lincoln City, which was an uninspiring 2-1 success.

Aside from the encounter, Chelsea conceded a last-minute equalizer at Brentford due to poor marking.

The Blues played well at Bayern Munich, but they conceded cheap goals against an experienced Champions League side. Sendings-off have lost them points in the last two league games, against Manchester United and Brighton.

The problems at Stamford Bridge are exacerbated by a selection crisis, with Maresca missing his four preferred center-backs, as well as top attacker Cole Palmer, for the following match against champions Liverpool.

Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Levi Colwill are all out injured until after the international break, and Chalobah has been suspended.

Marc Cucurella is regarded as one of the league’s greatest defensive left-backs, but Yankuba Minteh caused him numerous headaches over the course of 90 minutes.

His power, pace, and technique cause Cucurella all sorts of problems, eventually leading to Welbeck’s equalizer.

Minteh’s whipped cross for Welbeck broke down Chelsea in the 77th minute, after Maresca attempted to shore up his 10-man side by bringing on defenders Benoit Badiashile, Malo Gusto, and Josh Acheampong, as well as defensive midfielder Romeo Lavia.

It began a wonderful return for Brighton, who have sold around £260 million in players and staff to Chelsea since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital purchased the London club in 2022.

Seagulls owner Tony Bloom’s recruitment strategy continues to produce players capable of competing with rivals like Chelsea. Even when Chelsea keeps signing their top players.

When asked if the results will lead to Chelsea signing more of his players, Hurzeler answered, “I need to talk to Tony. We should avoid these changes!

“It’s football. You have to accept it. That’s the normal business—so it’s more about finding solutions and getting results.”

The Austrian manager deserves credit for his replacements, which included not only Welbeck and De Cuyper scoring but also Mats Wieffer and Brajan Gruda assisting.

Brighton hand Chelsea humiliating 3-1 defeat

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Lionel Messi Leads Inter Miami to First MLS Cup Title with 3-1 Win Over Vancouver Whitecaps

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December 7, 2025

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Lionel Messi Leads Inter Miami to First MLS Cup Title with 3-1 Win Over Vancouver Whitecaps

Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to their maiden Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup triumph, delivering a masterclass in a 3-1 victory against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The Argentina superstar orchestrated Miami’s attack, providing two assists and creating another goal to secure the historic win, sparking wild celebrations among the home fans.

Miami opened the scoring via an early own goal by Edier Ocampo, but Vancouver quickly fought back when Ali Ahmed equalised in the 60th minute. With the Whitecaps looking dominant, Messi struck again, assisting teammate Rodrigo De Paul to restore Miami’s lead. He then supplied the final pass to Tadeo Allende in injury time, sealing a 3-1 victory.

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The win fulfilled the dream of co-owner David Beckham, who had long envisioned bringing soccer success to Miami. Beckham praised the club’s journey: “We always promised our fans that we would bring success, and bring the best players, and today we’ve achieved that.”

Vancouver, led by Thomas Mueller, had seemed poised to snatch the trophy after leveling the match and nearly taking the lead when Emmanuel Sabbi’s shot struck both posts in the 62nd minute. However, Messi’s quick thinking and precision passing proved decisive, capitalising on a midfield error by Andres Cubas.

The victory marks a historic milestone for Inter Miami, which joined the league as an expansion team in 2020 and successfully attracted Messi in 2023. The MLS Cup triumph also coincides with the retirement of former Spanish internationals Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, key contributors to Miami’s rise.

Lionel Messi Leads Inter Miami to First MLS Cup Title with 3-1 Win Over Vancouver Whitecaps

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Mohamed Salah Slams Liverpool Boss Arne Slot, Hints at Anfield Exit Ahead of AFCON Departure

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December 7, 2025

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Mohamed Salah Slams Liverpool Boss Arne Slot, Hints at Anfield Exit Ahead of AFCON Departure

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has launched a stunning attack on manager Arne Slot, accusing the club of “throwing him under the bus” after being benched for three consecutive matches. The outburst has sparked major speculation that the Anfield legend could be playing his final game for the club next weekend before departing for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Salah, Liverpool’s third-highest goalscorer with 250 goals in 420 games, was left out of the starting XI in Saturday’s 3–3 draw against Leeds and was not brought on at any point — a decision he said left him “very, very disappointed.”

Speaking in the mixed zone at Elland Road, the 32-year-old expressed shock at losing his place during Liverpool’s poor run, which has seen Slot’s side win just two of their last 10 Premier League matches and drop to eighth.

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“I have done so much for this club down the years… now I’m sitting on the bench and I don’t know why,” Salah said. “It seems like the club has thrown me under the bus. Someone wants me to get all of the blame.”

The Egyptian star claimed he was given assurances last summer about his role, promises he believes have since been broken.
“I had a good relationship with the manager, and all of a sudden we don’t have any relationship,” he added. “It seems to me someone doesn’t want me at the club.”

Salah revealed he has already told his family to attend next weekend’s match against Brighton, suggesting it may be his farewell appearance at Anfield.
“I will be at Anfield to say goodbye to the fans before I go to the Africa Cup. I don’t know what will happen when I’m there,” he said.

Despite enduring a difficult season, Salah remains one of Liverpool’s greatest-ever players. His rare public criticism marks a dramatic escalation in tensions ahead of his departure for international duty with Egypt.

Mohamed Salah Slams Liverpool Boss Arne Slot, Hints at Anfield Exit Ahead of AFCON Departure

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Ferran Torres Hat-Trick Leads Barcelona to 5-3 Thrilling Win Over Real Betis

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December 6, 2025

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Ferran Torres Hat-Trick Leads Barcelona to 5-3 Thrilling Win Over Real Betis

Barcelona moved four points clear at the top of La Liga after a thrilling 5-3 victory over Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja, courtesy of a first-half hat-trick by Ferran Torres.

Betis took an early lead in just the sixth minute through former Manchester United winger Antony, who scored his fifth goal of the season. However, Barcelona responded quickly, with Torres equalizing from close range before putting his team ahead with a sublime volley two minutes later.

Swedish youngster Roony Bardghji then scored his first La Liga goal, converting Pedri’s assist to extend the Catalan side’s lead to 3-1 after 30 minutes. Torres completed his third goal of the match just five minutes before halftime with a spectacular long-range strike, making it 4-1.

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In the second half, Barcelona were awarded a controversial penalty after VAR ruled that Marc Bartra handled the ball. Lamine Yamal converted calmly, marking his sixth goal of the season. Betis fought back with goals from Diego Llorente and a penalty converted by Cucho Hernandez following a foul by Jules Kounde, but it wasn’t enough to stop Barcelona’s triumph.

The win strengthens Hansi Flick’s side’s position atop La Liga, keeping them ahead of Real Madrid and maintaining momentum in their title challenge.