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Tanner Tessmann was kicking field goals five years ago, now he’s scoring Europa League bangers

An incredible Tanner Tessmann Europa League goal proved to be the winner during Lyon’s opening game in the competition vs. FC Utrecht. It was a spectacular strike from the American midfielder.

The 24-year-old came off the bench for Lyon in the 65th minute and had an immediate impact with a fantastic goal 10 minutes later.

Tanner Tessmann Europa League goal vs. Utrecht

With the news of Sergio Busquets retiring, enjoy 7 minutes of him being a baller in midfield

Iconic Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets announced that he will retire following the conclusion of Inter Miami’s 2025 MLS season. The 37-year-old will undoubtedly go down as one of the greatest midfielders we’ve ever seen.

Following the news of his retirement, fans have fondly looked back at Busquets highlights over his decorated career. There will arguably never be a more cool and collected defensive midfielder in the world.

Here are seven minutes of Busquets bossing the midfield as if his life depended on it.

Watch: Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García thinks he’s Neuer… and immediately gets scored on

The art of the sweeper keeper has been nearly perfected by Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, but on Thursday Barcelona's Joan García proved that the role is harder than it looks.

In the 33rd minute García came way out of his box to stop a Real Oviedo attack. The 24-year-old did well to intercept and control the ball… but then he passed it right to an Oviedo player.

Joan García error vs. Oviedo

Lamine Yamal’s father calls 2025 Ballon d’Or ‘biggest moral damage done to a human being’

Ousmane Dembélé winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or didn’t sit right with everyone with the father of runner-up Lamine Yamal being one of the most vocal.

Mounir Nasraou, Yamal’s father, was irate that his 18-year-old son didn’t become the award’s youngest winner in history on Monday. Nasraou went as far as to say that Yamal not winning the award was incredibly disrespectful.

Lamine Yamal father reaction to Ballon d’Or

Nasraou didn’t want to say that Dembélé’s triumph was a robbery, but he may as well have said it with his fiery tirade about the 2025 award.

Marcus Rashford now has equal the number of goals vs. EPL clubs as Manchester United

Marcus Rashford’s renaissance performance for Barcelona vs. Newcastle on Thursday stunned fans and has continued to raise eyebrows due to the statistics that followed.

Rashford bagged a beautiful brace for Barcelona with a precise header and then a GOLAZO from distance.

HISTORY: Tim Weah becomes first American to score UCL goal at Santiago Bernabéu

A Tim Weah goal vs Real Madrid made history on Tuesday as the Marseille forward became the first American to score a Champions League goal at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid went on to win the game 2-1.

Weah opened the scoring in the 22nd minute for the French club following a quick counter attack. Real Madrid were dispossessed near midfield and Mason Greenwood found Weah for the goal.

Tim Weah goal vs Real Madrid

Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí might’ve just scored goal of the season after just three games

The two-time reigning Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí proved her brilliance once again on Friday with a sensational back-heel volley in Barcelona’s 4-0 league victory.

Bonmatí scored twice in the span of three minutes against Logroño with her first being an absolute beauty.

Aitana Bonmatí scorpion goal

In the 21st minute Bonmatí received a cross that was slightly behind her and improvised brilliantly to score a volley with her heel.

Watch: All Jack Grealish assists for Everton that won him his first EPL POTM award

Jack Grealish has rediscovered his old form with Everton and earned himself an award that previously evaded him in his career. Grealish was named the Premier League Player of the Month for August.

After struggling for minutes on Manchester City’s bench for the past few years, Grealish has sprung to life on loan with the Toffies. In two league starts he recorded FOUR assists.

Let’s take a look at the four assists that earned Grealish his Player of the Month award.

Jack Grealish Everton assists

Cristiano Ronaldo earns ‘Best of All Time’ award from Liga Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has a new piece of silverware to add to his gargantuan trophy cabinet as Liga Portugal named him the “Best of All Time” on Wednesday.

The GOAT debate between Ronaldo and Lionel Messi continues to rage on as the two superstars show no signs of slowing, however Liga Portugal have made their decision on the greatest.

Ronaldo’s home country unsurprisingly backed their greatest-ever play and highest international goal scorer in history as the “Best of All Time.”

Cristiano Ronaldo Best of All Time award

Iconic broadcaster Ray Hudson announces his retirement, a look back at some of his best calls

One of the world’s most unique and outgoing soccer broadcasters is hanging up the headset. The incredible Ray Hudson announced on Tuesday that he will retire from calling games.

Hudson’s passion for the game was unmatched when in the broadcast booth. If you even say the word “magisterial” to a soccer fan, their brain will go immediately to Hudson calling a Lionel Messi goal.

At 70 years old Hudson has decided it’s time for him to call it a career. And what a 23-year broadcasting career it was.

Ray Hudson retires

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