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Wild Rift to add Worlds 2025 content celebrating esports history

Riot Games will bring new in-game content to Wild Rift during the 2025 League of Legends (LoL) World Championship, which will take place in China. You can expect rewards and content that honour massive moments and key players in League esports.

The Wild Rift team said they wanted to do ‘something extra special’ for fans and players. They have been inspired by iconic players like Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok, Heo ‘ShowMaker’ Su, Jian ‘Uzi’ Zihao, and Kim ‘Deft’ Hyuk-kyu, and have enjoyed the 2025 season so far. Full details about the in-game content will be shared later this fall.

This is not the first time Wild Rift has worked with LoL PC. Back in April, Faker helped new players learn Ryze through a special event in the mobile game.

Since its launch in 2020, Wild Rift has changed its esports focus. After first trying to build a global scene, the game now puts more effort into the Asian market. China’s Wild Rift Super League leads the way in pro play.

In 2025, Wild Rift will hold 18 regional events through its Wild Rounds programme in places like Brazil, Korea, and the Philippines. In Europe, Riot partners with The Purge Tournament to run the Wild Circuit series.

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July 23, 2025
Liverpool finalises £79m deal for Eintracht Frankfurt star Ekitiké

Liverpool has agreed a £79 million deal to sign Hugo Ekitiké from Eintracht Frankfurt, making him their seventh signing this summer. The club will pay £69 million upfront, with an additional £10 million based on performance goals.

Ekitiké, 23, scored 22 goals and provided 12 assists in his first Bundesliga season. His strong form helped Frankfurt qualify for the Champions League. While Newcastle also made a £70 million offer for the French forward, Ekitiké chose Liverpool.

He has agreed to a six-year deal and is set to join the team during their pre-season tour of Hong Kong and Japan. Liverpool arrived in Hong Kong on Monday ahead of their match against Milan. Ekitiké will complete his medical in the UK before flying to Asia to meet the squad.

Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot, wants a sharper, more dynamic front line. Ekitiké’s speed and finishing make him a strong fit. The club targeted him after failing to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle. Talks with Frankfurt moved quickly once Liverpool got the green light to discuss terms with the striker.

He joins new signings Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Armin Pecsi, and Freddie Woodman.

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July 22, 2025
Fnatic finds a new mid laner with former T1 Academy star Poby

After standing out at T1 Esports Academy, Yoon ‘Poby’ Sung-won is making a major move ahead of the LEC Summer Split 2025. He is joining the European side Fnatic as their latest import. He replaced Marek ‘Humanoid’ Bráda, who is now on the team’s inactive roster.

Fnatic enters the Summer Split with low expectations after they struggled during the Spring Split. During that time, they placed fourth and could not reach the Mid-Season Invitational. With Poby joining, this could be the boost they need to return to being Europe’s best.

Fnatic feels Poby perfectly matches their goals

Poby is not lacking in confidence, which is a good sign for a mid laner. The position needs players to be bold and confident, so Fnatic will have a risk-taker from the mid-lane. Fnatic’s head coach Fabian ‘GrabbZ’ Lohmann is pleased to see Poby fitting in well with the rest of the team.

GrabbZ said, ‘The first thing that stood out of Poby was his enthusiasm. Someone who can really brighten the mood of the team, and I think he’s someone who can also lead his team.’

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July 22, 2025
Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq joins Yorkshire after Ruturaj Gaikwad withdraws

Pakistan opening batter Imam-ul-Haq has joined Yorkshire as an overseas player for the rest of the season after India’s Ruturaj Gaikwad withdrew for personal reasons. Imam will be available for the Championship match against Surrey, the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, and the culmination in September.

In a statement, Yorkshire’s general manager, Gavin Hamilton, said, ‘We’re delighted that Imam has joined us and will be available immediately.’ The manager also said they were ‘naturally disappointed’ about Ruturaj’s withdrawal; however, he and the team understood his decision.

Despite the upset, Yorkshire also looks forward to working with Imam-ul-Haq due to his impressive feats as a cricket player. ‘Imam has an impressive record and is already familiar with domestic cricket in this country which will stand us in good stead for a crucial block of fixtures.’ Hamilton stated.

Imam-ul-Haq as a cricket player

Imam-ul-Haq is the nephew of Pakistan legend Inzamam-ul-Haq. Because of this, he started taking an interest in the sport and wanted to follow in the footsteps of his legendary uncle.

Now, he has scored three centuries in 24 Tests and nine in 75 ODIs. He also played for Somerset in the 2022 County Championship and was part of Pakistan Television’s win in the President’s Cup last March.

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July 22, 2025
Timothy Weah to join Ligue 1 Marseille for €15 million

Breakout star right-winger Timothy Weah is joining Olympique de Marseille, officially entering Ligue 1 ahead of the 2025/26 season. His fee is reported to be €15 million, with add‑ons likely to push the total higher. Weah is moving from Juventus on loan, with a conditional obligation to buy in 2026.

Who is Timothy Weah?

Timothy Weah is an American right-winger who is also capable of playing as a right-back or striker. He plays for the US Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT) in international competitions. Weah took part in the US teams that won the CONCACAF Nations League in 2021, 2023, and 2024.

Before moving to Marseille, Weah played for Juventus, where he made 78 appearances, scored 7 goals, and made 6 assists across competitions. He was part of the squad that won the Coppa Italia in 2023/24.

Nottingham Forest lost bid

Before Marseille agreed to sign Weah, he was expected to move to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest had reached an agreement with Juventus for a total of €22–23 million, €15 million of which was for Weah and the rest for Samuel Mbangula. However, Weah personally declined to finalise the move, leading to the collapse of the deal.

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July 22, 2025
Arsenal, United, and Liverpool tackle transfers ahead of 2025/26

The 2025 summer transfer window is heating up as top Premier League clubs rush to bring in new players before the new season begins. Arsenal have moved forward in their chase for Sporting striker Viktor Gyökeres. Earlier, talks ended because they couldn’t agree on the price.

Eberechi Eze is still on their list, but the Gunners will likely fly to Asia for their pre-season trip without finishing a deal for a new striker. Meanwhile, Noni Madueke officially joined Arsenal on July 18, 2025, signing a five-year deal worth up to £52 million. He was also confirmed as Arsenal’s no. 20 for the upcoming season.

Manchester United is getting closer to signing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo with a £71 million deal. They’ll pay £65 million now and another £6 million later. The 25-year-old scored 20 goals in the Premier League last season and is set to be head coach Ruben Amorim’s biggest signing so far.

There shouldn’t be any problems with Mbeumo’s contract. He might join United’s pre-season trip to the US. United is also trying to let some players go. Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Jadon Sancho have all been linked with possible moves. Talks with Barcelona are still going on about sending Rashford on loan. The deal could later turn into a full transfer.

Liverpool is deep in talks with German club Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Hugo Ekitike. The 23-year-old striker has a €100 million buy-out clause and wants to move to Anfield. His contract details should be agreed on soon.

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July 21, 2025
Pune League Kabaddi Spardha 2025: Top teams clash in thrilling matches

The Pune League Kabaddi Spardha 2025 and the Swa Shankarrao Urf Buwa Salvi Chashak Kabaddi Spardha wrapped up on July 20 in Belawadi, Pune. The five-day event gathered top teams from different regions to compete and showcase their skill, strengths, and team spirit.

In the girls’ group, Raj Mata Jijau started strong by defeating Dr. Shirodkar with a score of 36-25. Mahesh Dada showed top form, beating M Gandhi Sports 39-18 and later taking down Kala Krida Vikas 41-23. Balladya Baramati also stood out, edging past Chhaava Purandar in a close 33-27 match.

Meanwhile, in boys’ matches, Midline won a nail-biter, just slipping past Chiplun 36-35. Satej followed with a hard-fought 40-34 win against PTP. Pune’s squad made a bold mark, rolling past Mulshi 56-36. Midline closed the day strong with another win over Chandu Kaka Jagtap Pune with 42-24.

This year’s kabaddi event gave fans top-class play, teamwork, and real grit. From the first match to the final whistle, the matches were filled with sharp moves and smart plays. As the crowd cheered on, each team gave it their all, showing why kabaddi keeps growing in love and reach.

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July 21, 2025
Team Spirit sweeps Falcons 3-0 to win EWC 2025’s Dota 2 tournament

Team Spirit crushed Team Falcons 3-0 in the Grand Final to win the Dota 2 crown at the Esports World Cup 2025. The win marks Team Spirit’s first EWC title, and they did it in full force, not dropping a single game from the playoffs to the final.

The CIS squad went near-perfect all tourney. They drew 1-1 with Xtreme Gaming in the group stage but bounced back hard. They beat Talon Esports and Navus Vincere 2-0, then swept Gaimin Gladiators and PARIVISION in the next rounds. Yaroslav ‘Miposhka’ Naidenov, team captain, said, ‘There is not really much emotions as the Grand Final was not that hard.’

Magomed ‘Collapse’ Khalilov stood out as the MVP and took home an extra $10,000. The team won $1 million and 1,000 Club Championship points. Aleksandr ‘rue’ Filin said, ‘It feels amazing of course, I’m very happy.’ With full trust in their skill, Illya ‘Yatoro’ Mulyarchuk claimed, ‘I truly think we are the greatest Dota 2 team of all time.’

Team Falcons, though cheered by the home crowd, had no answer for Spirit’s pace.

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July 21, 2025
Team India faces injury setbacks ahead of the Manchester Test

Adding to India’s previously two injured players, cricket star Nitish Kumar Reddy, is now also suffering from an injury. Reddy injured his knee during a training session at the gym. After a trip to the hospital, the injury was revealed to be a torn ligament.

Due to the gravity of the situation, he cannot play the rest of the matches. This is a massive blow against his team as they prepare for the Manchester Test on July 23, 2025.

Two more players are injured during training, namely Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep. Both players are also doubtful whether they’ll be able to play in the Test.

On Sunday, the team met with the Manchester United football players at their training facility for a friendly visit. India’s vice-captain and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant presented a signed bat to Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. Also, Mohammed Siraj was spotted bowling to defender Harry Maguire. Reddy, however, was notably absent.

However, Anshul Kamboj was with the team, and it was later confirmed that he would be the replacement for the injured star.

With the series on the line, India now faces selection challenges and fitness concerns ahead of the Manchester clash.

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July 21, 2025
Red Sea Global is T1’s new official partner in a three-year deal

Top Korean esports team T1 Entertainment & Sports (T1) has signed a new three-year deal with Red Sea Global (RSG), a leading tourism firm based in Saudi Arabia. The news broke during the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, with RSG posting on their site and T1 on their social media channels.

As part of the deal, RSG’s logo will now be seen on T1’s team jerseys, YouTube content, and brand promos. This move is part of Saudi Arabia’s growing role as a global hub for sports, entertainment, and innovation.

The partnership also marks the first-ever tie-up between an esports team and a tourism company. It was made possible with the help of CAA Sports, T1’s exclusive commercial agent.

T1’s Chief Operating Officer, Josh Ahn, said that they look forward to working with RSG to create unique experiences for their global fans. ‘We will seek to bring to life a shared ethos of excellence, precision, and performance,’ he noted.

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July 18, 2025