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November International Break: Five Astonishing Moments You Can't Miss.

The November 2025 International Break unfolded as a festival of drama, raw emotion, and footballing miracles. Against the backdrop of World Cup qualification, perennial giants stumbled while underdogs soared, new heroes were crowned, and narratives shifted. From legendary goals to record-breaking feats and historic heartbreak, the latest set of global fixtures provided unforgettable moments poised to be retold for generations. This blog chronicles five astonishing moments that shaped this international window: epic late victories, record scorers, the birth of new icons, and seismic upsets in world football. These stories go far beyond match reports, deep into their context, impact, and what they mean for the beautiful game. Parrott Becomes Irish Icon No nation embodies gritty underdog spirit quite like the Republic of Ireland, but this November took their legend to new heights. Heading into the international break, Ireland’s hopes of making the 2026 World Cup were razor-thin, with must...

Colombia survived a furious semi-final against Uruguay, revealing three key takeaways.

Colombia defeated Uruguay 1-0 on Wednesday, securing a spot in the Copa América 2024.

This is what we created from the action.

Colombian dark horses are no more.


The only statistic you need to appreciate how powerful this Colombia team is is that they have extended their unbeaten record to an incredible 28 games.

Néstor Lorenzo's crew have refined their recipe and show no signs of slowing down.

Colombia were brave throughout the match against a strong Uruguay team that carried the always-heavy favourites tag into the tournament, despite being a man down for the entire second half.

Colombia has established a new record for the longest unbeaten streak in the national team's history:

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Los Cafeteros will defend their 28-game winning streak against Argentina in the 2024 Copa América final.

This is their first final in 23 years.
  

Their success is partly down to James Rodriguez, who has turned the Copa América into his personal stage to showcase his talents. With his help, other talents have evolved to shine and produce when it counts the most.

Colombia is presently in their third Copa América final, having last won the competition in 2001. Daniel Muñoz's absence in defense will be a significant loss, but the club has demonstrated exceptional teamwork.

A night to forget for Núñez.


Darwin Núñez, a regular goal-scorer in the Premier League, did not contribute to Uruguay's victory over Colombia.

The Liverpool star demonstrated his ability to strike the ball wonderfully and with blistering power, but none of his three first-half tries found the net.

Unfortunately for him, none of his attacking partners, including Federico Valverde, Facundo Pellistri, or Luis Suárez, could motivate him to provide a spectacular performance.

Darwin Núñez has tried the most shots in the Copa America. What is the verdict?  


Following the game, Núñez was caught striking Colombian fans in the stands, escalating the situation.

The scene will almost certainly frustrate both manager Marcelo Bielsa and Liverpool manager Arne Slot.

International football reigns supreme.


This summer of football has definitely delivered for fans all across the world, and Wednesday night's performance was especially impressive.

A semi-final featuring two South American heavyweights with lethal attacks, midfield wizards, and dominant defensive lines that pull out all the stops.

In truth, the presentation on exhibit was worthy of a final. It was an electrifying start from the off, with both teams hustling and opportunities keeping supporters on the edge of their seats.

Uruguay 0-1 Colombia (FT)
Long live James Rodríguez's left foot
Long live defending a lead with 10 men
Long live Colombia's unbeaten streak
Long live Copa nights.



Goalkeepers Sergio Rochet and Camilo Vargas were kept on their toes, occasionally pushing last-ditch efforts against the woodwork as emotion spilled out onto every inch of the pitch. A red card for an elbow to the breast added to the excitement before the subsequent mob scenes.

Another great example of how international football reigns supreme. Bring on Sunday's finale!

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