November 2025 Sports News: Rugby, Football, and Major Transfers

November 2025 was packed with big moments in global sports, especially in football, a global sport played professionally across continents, with major leagues, international tournaments, and high-stakes transfers. Also known as soccer, it dominated headlines with dramatic qualifiers, record signings, and shocking on-field moments. But it wasn’t just about clubs — rugby, a physically intense team sport with deep roots in South Africa, New Zealand, and Europe, known for its scrums, lineouts, and national pride delivered a crushing win that reminded the world why the Springboks are still a force. These two sports, along with the human stories behind the players, made this month unforgettable.

On the football side, PSG, a French football club based in Paris, known for signing global superstars and competing in the UEFA Champions League shocked the market by spending $50 million on 19-year-old Désiré Doué, clearly positioning him as Kylian Mbappé’s long-term replacement. That move didn’t just signal a changing of the guard — it showed how clubs are now betting big on teenagers who can deliver immediately. Meanwhile, Italy’s World Cup qualifying campaign teetered on collapse after needing a nine-goal win over Norway. At San Siro, the pressure was unbearable. Fans weren’t just watching a game — they were watching history hang in the balance. And then there was Bukayo Saka, whose quiet proposal to Tolami Benson in London sparked a wave of fan excitement, proving that even elite athletes have personal moments that resonate far beyond the pitch.

On the rugby side, the Springboks, South Africa’s national rugby team, known for their physical dominance, strategic play, and global success in World Cups didn’t just beat Italy in Turin — they dismantled them. Morne van den Berg controlled the game like a conductor, and Handre Pollard’s boot made sure Italy couldn’t claw back. Italy’s discipline and missed chances turned what could’ve been a close match into a rout. And in Brazil, Felipe Melo’s unexpected call for a penalty against his old club Fluminense reignited the firestorm over refereeing bias in the Brasileirão. These weren’t just matches — they were turning points.

What you’ll find below is the full record of November 2025 — the wins, the scandals, the transfers, and the moments that made fans hold their breath. No fluff. Just the facts that moved the needle.