Athletic Club – Latest News & Highlights

Welcome to the Athletic Club hub – your one‑stop spot for everything happening with clubs around Africa and beyond. Whether you follow rugby, football, basketball or MMA, we pull together the biggest stories so you don’t have to chase them down on different sites.

Top Stories from Across the Continent

The Stormers made history when they hosted their first Heineken Champions Cup playoff at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium. The win showed South Africa can compete with Europe’s elite and gave local fans a night to remember. In football, Grêmio shocked Palmeiras with an epic comeback in the Copa Libertadores semi‑final, turning a 1‑0 deficit into a 2‑1 victory that sent their supporters into a frenzy.

Meanwhile, the NBA playoffs are heating up. The Warriors survived an early Stephen Curry injury to take a 1‑0 lead over the Timberwolves, while the Pacers and Knicks battle it out in the Eastern Conference Finals with the Knicks trying to cover the spread as underdogs. Over at UFC, Khamzat Chimaev dismantled Dricus du Plessis for the middleweight title at UFC 319, and a Paris Fight Night is set for September 2025 at the Accor Arena.

What to Watch Next

If you’re looking for upcoming action, mark your calendar for the Pakistan vs West Indies T20I in Florida on August 3 – a key series that could decide who advances in the World Cup qualifiers. In rugby, keep an eye on the Stormers as they aim to build on their Champions Cup debut and push deeper into European competition.

Football fans shouldn’t miss the Club World Cup where Manchester City thrashed Juventus 5‑2, showcasing Rodri’s midfield dominance and Doku’s attacking flair. The next big showdown comes when Barcelona meets Real Madrid in a Copa del Rey final that could decide a potential treble for Barça.

For those who love basketball drama, the Lakers are eyeing a blockbuster trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis – a move that would reshape the Western Conference. And if you’re into women’s sport, the Chelsea Women vs Manchester City Women's League Cup final promises high‑octane action with both teams fighting for their first trophy of the season.

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