FOOTBALL: Inter Milan Stuns Napoli with Hakan Calhanoglu's Late Winner
In a thrilling Serie A match on Friday, Inter Milan scored a dramatic late goal to stun Napoli 2-1 at San Siro in Milan. Hakan Calhanoglu's 90th-minute strike proved to be the decisive blow for the Nerazzurri, leaving Napoli frustrated with a bitter defeat.
Calhanoglu capitalized on Alex Meret's inability to keep the ball out of the net with a shot that flew past the Croatian goalkeeper and into the bottom corner. The Inter Milan midfielder had come off the bench in the 68th minute, providing a renewed burst of creative energy for his team.
Meanwhile, across the world, Chinese forward Zhang Yuning celebrated his goal in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Group C match against Bahrain on Thursday. Zhang's strike in the 65th minute secured China's victory with a 1-0 win over the Bahraini side.
In another sports news, Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl used his towering frame to intimidate opponents during Tuesday's 2024-2025 NBA Cup group match against Detroit Pistons. The dominant matchup saw Jalen Duren, the Pistons' young center, struggle to cope with Poeltl's relentless pressure in a 105-98 loss for Detroit.