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Dmitry Bivol triumphed over Artur Beterbiev with a majority decision win, taking all four light heavyweight titles. Showing tactical brilliance, Bivol dominated the early rounds. Judges scored the fight 114-114, 116-112, 115-113. Beterbiev hinted at a trilogy fight. Held in Saudi Arabia, Bivol's win marked a key moment in his career.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers voiced his frustration at a disputed VAR decision that disallowed Daizen Maeda's critical goal during their defeat against Hibernian. The lack of conclusive evidence and limited camera angles fueled Rodgers' concerns about fairness in officiating, emphasizing the decision's impact on the match's momentum and highlighting the need for consistency.

Hull City scored a crucial win against Sunderland, 1-0, due to a goalkeeping mishap by Anthony Patterson. This victory snapped Sunderland's unbeaten streak and boosted Hull's survival hopes, moving them out of the relegation zone.

Australia achieved an unforgettable win against England in the opening match of the Champions Trophy 2025, chasing down a record 352 runs. Key contributions came from Josh Inglis and Alex Carey, with the former hitting a spectacular 120 not out. England set a formidable total with Ben Duckett's 165, yet Australia's performance proved invincible.

Rangers were unexpectedly defeated 0-2 at home by St Mirren in a Scottish Premiership clash on February 22, 2025. St Mirren's first away victory against Rangers since 2013 was secured by second-half goals, including one by Tony Weston. The result underscores Ranger's inconsistency while St Mirren continues a positive streak.

Arsenal's hopes for a Premier League title were dashed by a 1-0 defeat to West Ham at the Emirates. Jarrod Bowen's decisive 44th-minute goal marked a milestone for him, while Arsenal's inability to score, despite bringing on high-profile subs, left them eight points behind Liverpool. West Ham secured a vital win under Graham Potter.

Tottenham Hotspur delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town, driven by Brennan Johnson's double and two assists from Son Heung-min. Despite Ipswich's early efforts, the Spurs maintained control, adding late goals from Djed Spence and Dejan Kulusevski to secure their third consecutive Premier League win. Ipswich struggles near the relegation zone, while Tottenham gears up with heightened confidence.

Aston Villa secured a thrilling 2-1 win over Chelsea, overturning an early setback with standout performances by Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford. Chelsea initially led after Enzo Fernández's goal, but Villa rallied with two Asensio goals, both assisted by Rashford, to snatch the victory. This result propels Villa up the table while extending Chelsea's winless streak.

Wales will clash with Ireland in the 2025 Six Nations on February 22 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Ireland hopes to maintain their streak after decisive victories from 2022 to 2024, while Wales looks to regain dominance. Key players include Wales’ Jac Morgan and Ireland’s Dan Sheehan, with a packed stadium and live BBC broadcast.

Jamie Carragher stirred a debate by hinting that Erling Haaland might have skipped Manchester City's match against Real Madrid to avoid Antonio Rudiger. Haaland's injury absence raised questions, but Pep Guardiola asserted it was due to a genuine knee issue. While Carragher speculated on the situation, his claim was largely dismissed by other pundits.