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Montpellier HSC, struggling near the bottom of Ligue 1, host high-flying AS Monaco on January 17, 2025. While Montpellier grapples with poor form, Monaco looks to extend their strong away record. Key lineup decisions could sway a match many expect Monaco to win comfortably.

Fans in the USA looking to watch Benfica vs Sporting CP in the 2024/2025 Primeira Liga can use DirecTV Stream's 7-day free trial for on-demand access. While live streams are scarce, temporary free access is possible through official broadcasters and trial-based services. This rivalry game is crucial for Portuguese league standings.

Maro Itoje has been picked as the youngest British & Irish Lions captain in a century as Andy Farrell announces a 38-man squad for the 2025 Australia tour. The selection includes rising talents, key veterans, and eight Scottish players, with Owen Farrell’s potential late inclusion keeping fans buzzing.

Brighton's clash with Newcastle ended 1-1, but penalty drama dominated the talk. The Premier League stepped in to explain two crucial penalty calls that VAR overturned—one for a foul outside the box, the other for a simulation. These hotly debated decisions shaped Newcastle’s vital point in their Champions League chase.

Real Madrid faces Celta Vigo in a crucial La Liga clash, looking to extend their nine-match winning streak in this high-stakes rivalry. Memorable victories, including a 6-0 thrashing in 2018 and a 5-2 shootout in 2021, underline Madrid's dominance as both clubs chase pivotal season goals.

Stuttgart's Deniz Undav is out with an infection before the key Bundesliga match against Wolfsburg, joining Nikolas Nartey and Jakob Bruun Larsen in the sick bay. Head coach Sebastian Hoeness battles a mounting injury list as the club scrambles for solutions amid critical absences.

Rasmus Højlund grabbed a stoppage-time equalizer for Manchester United against Bournemouth after a heated VAR red card for Evanilson. Antoine Semenyo put Bournemouth ahead, but United came back late in a game packed with controversy and high stakes for both teams.

Jamie Vardy, Leicester City's iconic striker, is set to leave after 13 legendary seasons as the team faces relegation from the Premier League. Vardy played a huge role in the club's greatest successes, including the 2016 Premier League title, and scored 198 goals in over 400 appearances. His career at Leicester comes to a close with one final match against Ipswich Town.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru broke their losing streak at home by beating Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs in a high-pressure IPL 2025 face-off. Key performances from Kohli, Padikkal, David, and Hazlewood pushed RCB up to third spot, while RR slid to their fifth loss in a row, putting playoff hopes in jeopardy.

Manchester City grabbed a crucial 2-0 win over Everton in what became an emotional last stand at Goodison Park. Tactical tweaks and a dominant second half powered City, while Everton fought hard but couldn't spoil their own farewell party.