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Venger “Barselona”nın “el klasiko”dakı məğlubiyyətini şərh etdi

28 October 2025 at 14:30

“Arsenal”ın keçmiş baş məşqçisi Arsen Venger Madriddə keçirilmiş “el klasiko”da “Barselona”nın “Real”a 1:2 hesablı məğlubiyyətini şərh edib. Arena.az fransız mütəxəssisin müvafiq açıqlamasını təqdim edir: “Görünürdü ki, “Barselona”nın müdafiəsində, ən təcrübəli oyunçulardan biri olan İnyiqo Martines əskikdir… Gözə çarpırdı ki, müdafiənin Kilian Mbappe kimi bir oyunçuya qarşı yetkinliyi…

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Borderlands Boss Says Gaming Hasn’t Even Produced a Single Masterpiece Yet: ‘We’re Just Figuring This Out’

27 October 2025 at 23:00

A character from the gaming Borderlands is wielding a flaming weapon next to a person in a white tuxedo with a red bow tie.

Gearbox founder Randy Pitchford was recently interviewed by Shacknews alongside a few other colleagues to discuss the making of Borderlands 4, the studio's latest game, which was released on September 12. The video runs for 73 minutes, and right toward the end, Pitchford goes into exactly what is needed to create such a big videogame like Borderlands 4. Interestingly, he then adds that the gaming industry as a whole is just getting started and 'figuring out' videogames, which haven't yet received their 'Citizen Kane' moment yet. To make a game like Borderlands 4 takes a big investment. It's a massive, […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/borderlands-boss-gaming-hasnt-even-produced-single-masterpiece-yet/

Yesterday — 27 October 2025Main stream

Brentford wary of giant-killers Grimsby Town as they prepare for epic clash

27 October 2025 at 17:07

Premier league outfit, Brentford to travel to face Grimsby Town at Blundell Park in the fourth round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday, Softfootball reports.

The Bees, who defeated Liverpool 3-2 at the weekend must be wary of their giant-killing opponents after they eliminated Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday before reaching this round of 16.

Brentford players celebrating after scoring the third goal against Liverpool (Photo Credit: Brentford X handle)
Brentford players celebrating after scoring the third goal against Liverpool (Photo Credit: Brentford X handle)

Grimsby are unsurprisingly very excited by this fixture as they have advertised on their official X handle ahead of the match with a quarter-final place at stake.

⏭ Next Up: Brentford (H)

🏆 Our journey in the Carabao Cup continues under the Blundell Park lights! #GTFC pic.twitter.com/k1Dikoa5sM

— Grimsby Town F.C. (@officialgtfc) October 27, 2025

Head-to-Head

They have faced each other 59 times with Grimsby Town winning 30 of the matches while Brentford won 25 and four ended in a draw.

Star player

Fabio Carvalho is not a regular starter for Brentford in the premier league but he is always given the nod in Carabao Cup matches and he is the star of the show and even scored in the last round. Brentford will be banking on him to seal a quarter-final spot.

Fabio Carvalho. Photo Credit: Brentford Media.
Fabio Carvalho. Photo Credit: Brentford Media.

Grimsby Town play more as a unit and have no star players as they all work hard for each other and fight for everything because they know they have nothing to lose especially against top premier league oppositions.

Team News

Doug Tharme and Cameron Gardner are still sidelined by injuries for Grimsby Town. Jaze Kabia wand Jamie Walker are expected to be the front two for the home side.

Charles Vernam, who got on the scoresheet in their win over Manchester United and boasts five goals and five assists in league action this season is expected o start while Kieran Green and George McEachran are certain for a midfield role.

For Brentford, Keith Andrews may opt to rotations his squad with Josh Dasilva, Aaron Hickey and Antoni Milambo confined to the treatment room. Yehor Yarmolyuk is doubtful for the encounter. So, there might be starting roles in midfield for Frank Onyeka and Vitaly Janelt.

Also, Keane Lewis-Potter, Fabio Carvalho and Reiss Nelson could start against Grimsby, allowing the manager to rest key man Dango Ouattara, Igor Thiago and Kevin Schade.

Grimsby Town probable XI:

Pym; Rodgers, Warren, McJannet, Sweeney; McEachran, Green; Amaluzor, Walker, Vernam; Kabia

Brentford probable XI:

Valdimarsson; Kayode, Pinnock, Ajer, Henry; Janelt, Onyeka, Jensen; Lewis-Potter, Lewis-Potter, Carvalho

Softfootball prediction

The journey may end for Grimsby at this stage of the competition as Brentford are a very good team and with premier league experience, they are overwhelming favourites. Grimsby 1- 3 Brentford.

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Marcus Rashford Shares His Calm Pre-Match Routine as Barcelona Star Prepares for El Clásico

25 October 2025 at 14:48

Marcus Rashford has shared a glimpse into his calm and methodical pre-match routine in a video posted by Barcelona on their official X account, offering fans a more personal look at how he prepares for game day. The England international, who joined Barcelona after a turbulent Manchester United spell, has been open about his renewed focus and mindset since moving to Spain, as Softfootball reported about his revived confidence and joy for the game.

Rashford scored a brace against Newcastle (Photo Credit: FC Barcelona media)
Rashford scored a brace against Newcastle (Photo Credit: FC Barcelona media)

In the video, Rashford begins with a typical morning rhythm. He said with a grin:

I’ll probably wake up maybe 45 minutes before breakfast, open the curtains, relax for a minute, take a shower, then go for breakfast. I’ll have some porridge and eggs.

The forward explained that after team meetings and tactical briefings, he returns to his room to rest — sometimes napping, sometimes just lying back. He laughed, prompting the interviewer’s surprise:

Then I’ll probably take another shower.

Marcus Rashford (Photo Credit: Marcus Rashford via X)
Marcus Rashford (Photo Credit: Marcus Rashford via X)

That light moment quickly turned into talk of nutrition. He added:

We’ll have our pre-match meal — maybe some pasta or a bit of protein, something like that.

Rashford admitted he hadn’t eaten lunch yet, before noting that music and the team bus journey usually round off his preparation.

Watch the video below:

Rashford takes us through his pre-match routine! 🍳🚿 pic.twitter.com/4H7AAVQaRR

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 25, 2025

Rashford’s attention to detail and routine discipline reflect a mindset shaped by years under elite managers — a drive inspired partly by Cristiano Ronaldo’s professionalism, as Softfootball once reported. With Raphinha sidelined, as reported by Softfootball, Rashford’s consistency will be vital as Barcelona prepare for El Clásico.

Hungary September 2025: Dacia Duster (+238.3%), Toyota C-HR (+80.8%) stand out in market up 14.4%

25 October 2025 at 10:13

Dacia Duster sales are up 238.3% year-on-year in September.

25/10 update: Now with Top 100 YTD models (PC+LCV)

10,381 passenger cars hit Hungarian roads in September, a stunning 14.4% year-on-year improvement. The year-to-date tally is up 7.7% to 95,946. The PC+LCV tally for the month is 12,131 with a YTD volume up 5.1% to 112,976.

In the PC brands charts, Suzuki (+10.7%) keeps the passenger car brands lead, just, 24 units above Toyota (+9.5%). Leader a year ago, Skoda (-15.4%) is in great difficulty but climbs two spots on August to #3, a ranking it also holds year-to-date. Volkswagen (+10.5%) trails the market but is up three ranks on last month to #4 with Ford (-17.2%) skidding to #5. Dacia is up to #8 vs. #11 year-to-date, while Chery breaks into the Hungarian Top 20 for the first time at #16 with 1.6% share. Tesla is up one spot to #18 and BYD down three to #19.

Model-wise, the Suzuki S-Cross (+6.7%) dominates again above the Suzuki Vitara (+46.8%) repeating at #2 but stuck at #3 year-to-date below the Skoda Octavia (-21.3%), ranking #3 for the month. The Dacia Duster (+238.3%) is up three spots on last month to #3, followed by the Toyota C-HR (+80.8%) up 10 ranks to #5 and the Toyota Yaris Cross (+71.2%) down two to #6 despite a fantastic YoY lift. The Hyundai Tucson (+263.6%) and Ford Puma (+121.1%) also shine in the remainder of the Top 10.

Previous month: Hungary August 2025: Suzuki S-Cross back in charge

One year ago: Hungary September 2024: Skoda and Octavia take the lead

Full September 2025 Top 20 brands, Top 30 models and YTD Top 100 models below.

Hungary September 2025 – brands:

PosBrand PC onlySep-25%/24Aug2025 1-9%/24PosFY24
1Suzuki1,18811.4%+ 10.7%110,77311.2%– 7.8%11
2Toyota1,16411.2%+ 9.5%210,27910.7%– 4.2%22
3Skoda9278.9%– 15.4%58,2618.6%+ 6.1%33
4Volkswagen7247.0%+ 10.5%76,6707.0%– 0.3%54
5Ford6476.2%– 17.2%36,8737.2%+ 45.1%45
6BMW5995.8%+ 13.2%45,2835.5%+ 23.5%77
7Kia5935.7%+ 12.7%66,0796.3%+ 25.9%66
8Dacia5675.5%n/a103,3133.5%n/a1111
9Mercedes5064.9%+ 23.4%84,2814.5%+ 8.6%89
10Hyundai4164.0%+ 77.0%93,6553.8%– 4.8%1010
11Opel3783.6%n/a172,1812.3%n/a1412
12Renault3103.0%n/a122,8963.0%n/a1213
13Audi2322.2%n/a112,5392.6%n/a1315
14Peugeot2152.1%n/a142,0132.1%n/a1617
15MG1891.8%n/a151,4391.5%n/a1819
16Chery1631.6%n/an/an/an/an/an/an/a
17Volvo1581.5%n/a132,0242.1%n/a1514
18Tesla1411.4%n/a191,4411.5%n/a1716
19BYD1281.2%n/a161,3081.4%n/a1922
20Nissan1251.2%– 46.1%184,0094.2%+ 8.0%98

Hungary September 2025 – models (PC + LCV):

PosModel PC onlySep-25%/24Aug2025 1-9%/24PosFY24
1Suzuki S-Cross5284.4%+ 6.7%14,8324.3%+ 2.9%12
2Suzuki Vitara5054.2%+ 46.8%24,1603.7%– 22.2%31
3Skoda Octavia4403.6%– 21.3%34,2723.8%– 3.2%23
4Dacia Duster3893.2%+ 238.3%72,3142.0%+ 11.5%67
5Toyota C-HR2732.3%+ 80.8%151,7331.5%– 2.9%139
6Toyota Yaris Cross2672.2%+ 71.2%41,9541.7%+ 22.0%912
7Ford Ranger2251.9%– 5.1%101,9791.8%+ 22.2%811
8Kia Ceed2141.8%+ 3.4%82,5362.2%+ 7.9%55
9Hyundai Tucson2001.6%+ 263.6%191,2691.1%+ 1.9%1719
10Ford Puma1991.6%+ 121.1%131,3571.2%+ 27.2%1624
11Kia Sportage1761.5%– 17.0%121,7341.5%+ 22.8%1214
12Ford Transit Custom (LCV)1711.4%– 16.2%111,7441.5%– 12.4%118
13Ford Tourneo Custom1661.4%– 17.8%62,0801.8%+ 105.5%722
14Toyota Corolla1611.3%– 0.6%51,9241.7%– 12.5%106
15Suzuki Swift1531.3%– 27.1%301,5711.4%+ 22.4%1417
16MG ZS1451.2%+ 866.7%171,0951.0%+ 20.2%2131
17Skoda Kodiaq1321.1%+ 14.8%321,0300.9%+ 19.5%2226
18VW T-Roc1321.1%+ 63.0%249960.9%+ 38.5%2540
19Ford Kuga1291.1%– 52.4%91,2511.1%– 12.1%1913
20Renault Captur1241.0%+ 82.4%448000.7%+ 35.1%3444
21Skoda Superb1171.0%– 8.6%371,0180.9%+ 24.3%2428
22Renault Master1140.9%– 4.2%401,0220.9%– 32.5%2316
23Kia EV31130.9%new416160.5%new46 –
24VW Tiguan1110.9%+ 7.8%269490.8%+ 15.9%2637
25Toyota RAV41110.9%– 5.1%219120.8%– 19.5%3023
26Fiat Ducato1090.9%– 19.9%228830.8%+ 18.5%3139
27Jeep Avenger1080.9%n/a206280.6%n/a45106
28Ford Transit1030.8%– 33.5%141,2671.1%+ 24.6%1821
29Jaecoo 71000.8%new235610.5%new51n/a
30Toyota Corolla Cross990.8%– 37.7%181,2231.1%+ 9.4%2020

Hungary January-September 2025 – models (PC+LCV):

PosModel PC only2025 1-9%/24PosFY24
1Suzuki S-Cross4,8324.3%+ 2.9%12
2Skoda Octavia4,2723.8%– 3.2%23
3Suzuki Vitara4,1603.7%– 22.2%31
4Nissan Qashqai2,5722.3%+ 11.0%44
5Kia Ceed2,5362.2%+ 7.9%55
6Dacia Duster2,3142.0%+ 11.5%67
7Ford Tourneo Custom2,0801.8%+ 105.5%722
8Ford Ranger1,9791.8%+ 22.2%811
9Toyota Yaris Cross1,9541.7%+ 22.0%912
10Toyota Corolla1,9241.7%– 12.5%106
11Ford Transit Custom (LCV)1,7441.5%– 12.4%118
12Kia Sportage1,7341.5%+ 22.8%1214
13Toyota C-HR1,7331.5%– 2.9%139
14Suzuki Swift1,5711.4%+ 22.4%1417
15VW Golf1,4181.3%– 13.4%1515
16Ford Puma1,3571.2%+ 27.2%1624
17Hyundai Tucson1,2691.1%+ 1.9%1719
18Ford Transit1,2671.1%+ 24.6%1821
19Ford Kuga1,2511.1%– 12.1%1913
20Toyota Corolla Cross1,2231.1%+ 9.4%2020
21MG ZS1,0951.0%+ 20.2%2131
22Skoda Kodiaq1,0300.9%+ 19.5%2226
23Renault Master1,0220.9%– 32.5%2316
24Skoda Superb1,0180.9%+ 24.3%2428
25VW T-Roc9960.9%+ 38.5%2540
26VW Tiguan9490.8%+ 15.9%2637
27Nissan X-Trail9390.8%+ 46.7%2725
28Toyota Yaris9370.8%– 26.4%2818
29Tesla Model Y9170.8%– 2.1%2930
30Toyota RAV49120.8%– 19.5%3023
31Fiat Ducato8830.8%+ 18.5%3139
32Toyota Hilux8430.7%– 57.0%3210
33Ford Transit Custom (PC)8250.7%n/a33n/a
34Renault Captur8000.7%+ 35.1%3444
35VW Passat7890.7%– 20.9%3529
36Peugeot 30087740.7%+ 155.4%3690
37Omoda 57670.7%#DIV/0!37n/a
38Mercedes Citan7560.7%+ 228.7%3878
39Peugeot 20087010.6%+ 48.5%3966
40KGM Korando6950.6%– 16.7%4032
41Skoda Scala6860.6%+ 20.4%4133
42Volvo XC606820.6%– 10.0%4235
43Renault Clio6740.6%– 6.6%4338
44Opel Corsa6390.6%– 11.0%4434
45Jeep Avenger6280.6%n/a45106
46Kia EV36160.5%new46 –
47Volvo XC406150.5%+ 4.8%4748
48Hyundai Kona6020.5%+ 18.7%4862
49VW Crafter5730.5%+ 22.7%4952
50BMW X55700.5%– 5.8%5045
51Jaecoo 75610.5%new51n/a
52VW Caddy5440.5%+ 24.8%5259
53Opel Combo5370.5%+ 40.6%5363
54Skoda Karoq5340.5%+ 24.2%5457
55Toyota Aygo X5310.5%– 15.3%5543
56Tesla Model 35130.5%– 12.6%5646
57Mercedes Sprinter5080.4%– 29.5%5742
58Toyota Proace City 4990.4%– 2.9%5856
59Mercedes GLC4840.4%– 38.2%5936
60Opel Movano4780.4%– 32.5%6041
61VW T-Cross4760.4%+ 12.5%6170
62Hyundai i204700.4%– 22.4%6254
63BMW 5 Series4640.4%+ 45.5%6377
64BMW 3 Series4590.4%– 8.0%6461
65Mercedes V Class4550.4%+ 33.0%6673
66Ford Transit Courier4550.4%+ 92.8%65116
67Hyundai i304540.4%– 50.1%6727
68BMW X34530.4%n/a68138
69Renault Austral4380.4%+ 49.0%6987
70Opel Mokka4280.4%+ 4.6%7272
71BMW iX14280.4%n/a71n/a
72Ford Focus4280.4%– 1.6%7065
73Peugeot Boxer4210.4%+ 5.5%7369
74Lexus NX4140.4%+ 5.9%7471
75BMW X14050.4%+ 25.4%7576
76Toyota Proace Max4040.4%new76 –
77Seat Leon4000.4%+ 49.3%7789
78Ford Tourneo Courier3850.3%+ 75.0%7884
79Toyota Camry3840.3%+ 39.6%7983
80Dacia Sandero3830.3%– 6.6%8055
81Mercedes GLC Coupe3800.3%n/a81n/a
82BYD Seal U3750.3%new82 –
83BMW X63680.3%+ 15.7%8380
84Renault Trafic3570.3%+ 20.6%8488
85Opel Frontera3540.3%new85 –
86BMW 4 Series Coupe/Cabrio3530.3%+ 36.3%86117
87Kia Xceed3480.3%+ 11.2%8781
88Citroen C3 Aircross3440.3%new88 –
89VW Taigo3400.3%+ 33.9%89102
90Citroen Jumper3370.3%– 33.8%9058
91Dacia Bigster3340.3%new91n/a
92Mazda CX-603340.3%n/a92113
93Renault Trafic Tour3300.3%+ 14.6%9379
94Citroen C33260.3%n/a94139
95Nissan Juke3200.3%+ 1.6%9567
96Mercedes E Class3140.3%+ 0.6%9685
97VW Touran3120.3%n/a97114
98Fiat 6003070.3%n/a98n/a
99VW Touareg3070.3%+ 20.4%99110
100Opel Vivaro3060.3%+ 13.3%100100
101Audi Q33030.3%– 20.9%10175
102Opel Astra3000.3%– 52.9%10247

Source: Datahouse, many thanks to Csaba

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Liverpool Look to Maintain Momentum Against Brentford in Premier League Clash

24 October 2025 at 21:50

Liverpool is set for a Premier League clash with Brentford this Saturday at the Gtech Community Stadium. The Reds are looking to build on their recent boost of confidence, while Brentford aim to continue their strong home form.

For Brentford, it’s been a bit of a roller coaster season with some good times and some bad times. Softfootball reported how they pulled in a big win against West Ham, defeating them 2-0 away from home. Under Keith Andrews, the Bees aim to play a clever, tactical game to frustrate stronger opponents, while also using their pace to catch teams off-guard.

Arne Slot (Photo Credit - Liverpool Official Website)
Arne Slot (Photo Credit – Liverpool Official Website)

For Liverpool, it hasn’t been an easy run, but their electrifying 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt after a series of defeats has helped them regain confidence. Historically, Liverpool have dominated this fixture, with 15 wins compared to Brentford’s 4.

Speaking in a press conference ahead of the match between Liverpool and Brentford, Arne Slot highlighted the status of his players, Mohammed Salah’s form and the challenges of the match.

Arne Slot and Mohammed Salah (photo credit: Getty)
Arne Slot and Mohammed Salah (photo credit: Liverpool media)

Slot spoke in favor of Salah who has played a few matches without scoring, classifying the Egyptian star as one of the most reliable players in the team. He said:

The main thing is that Mo has always scored goals for our club. The last thing I worry about is Mo starting to score goals again because that’s what he’s done his whole life and what I expect him to do in the upcoming weeks and months for our club as well

When asked about the squad changes affect Salah’s form, the manager reflected on summer changes and their possible impact, saying:

It could. Not particularly maybe the right full-back, but it could [be]… for every player if you have quite a few changes in your squad during the summer then everyone needs to find new connections again… Mo is not an exception to this because he’s also a human being like all the others…

Curtis Jones (Photo Credit: Getty)
Curtis Jones (Photo Credit: Liverpool media)

Slot noted Curtis Jones’ commanding midfield display against Frankfurt, explaining the tactical setup behind his influence:

I’m not so surprised that he touched the ball a lot because I positioned him and Dom a bit lower… Curtis has played a very good game against Frankfurt.

Speaking on the challenge of selecting the best XI, Slot said:

It’s not only about new signings… It’s about a lot of very good players, so what is your best line-up? The team you face, the tactics the other team plays with, the form of the player and the connections between the players… you can also have moments in the season where things are a bit more difficult.

He added that integrating new signings in matches also plays a role:

It was maybe also the first time there was an opportunity to play with both Alex and Hugo because of Alex missing out for so long… certain players bring different characteristics.

Watch the press conference below as was shared in the club’s verified X handle:

Join Arne Slot live as he previews tomorrow’s Premier League trip to Brentford 🎙 #BRELIV https://t.co/5Jnj6funGv

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 24, 2025

Keith Andrews, the head coach of Brentford also spoke ahead of the match. As shared in the club’s verified X handle, He sounded positive on the team’s recent performance and talked about the need for improvements.

The performance levels of so many aspects on Monday were very pleasing. There’s always things you can tweak. Naturally you can become a little bit more demanding, and fine tune, when everybody is in a good place. We need to build on that

He also spoke about his team’s preparation for the match against Liverpool. He admitted that the game will be tough but his players are ready.

🎙 Keith Andrews on Liverpool gameplan

"We have to manage the game. We are well aware of the strengths that they have. We’ll see what their teamsheet brings tomorrow evening. We’ll be prepared for it and are really looking forward to it" pic.twitter.com/aqE8az4jRp

— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) October 24, 2025

Team News

For Liverpool, Alexandra Isak’s coming back is in doubt especially as he had come off at half-time in the game with Eintracht Frankfurt because of his groin injury. It is also not certain if Ryan Gravenberch will be playing in the match because of his ankle injury. Jeremie Frimpong, Alisson Becker, and Giovanni Leoni remain out.

For Brentford, Antoni Milambo and Paris Maghoma will not play because of an ACL and thigh injuries respectively. There is doubt about Aaron Hickey because of a knock to his knee.

Possible Lineups:

Brentford (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Collins, Van den Berg, Pinnock; Kayode, Henderson, Yarmolyuk, Lewis-Potter; Damsgaard; Schade, Thiago

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Bradley; Konaté; Virgil van Dijk; Robertson; Mac Allister; Jones; Salah; Szoboszlai; Gakpo; Ekitike.

Prediction:

With Liverpool’s superior quality, they could win with a 2-1 scoreline but Brentford will still make the game tough for them because of their strength at home.

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