September 2025 Archive: Sports Highlights, Crypto IPO and Breaking News
Welcome to the September 2025 roundup on Crook Athletic Society. In just a few weeks we saw a stunning football performance, a crypto exchange burst onto the stock market and a heartbreaking attack that shook the Middle East. Below you’ll find quick, easy‑to‑read snapshots of each story, plus a little context so you know why they matter.
Football Flash: André Silva’s Brace Powers São Paulo
On a hot night in Lima, André Silva did exactly what you’d expect from a striker on fire – he scored two goals. His double gave São Paulo a clean 2‑0 victory over Alianza Lima at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva. The win wasn’t just three points; it gave the Brazilian side a real boost in the Copa Libertadores and snapped the Peruvian club’s unbeaten streak. Silva’s movement off the ball and clinical finishing showed why he’s a key piece in São Paulo’s attack. For fans of South American football, this match reminded us that a single player can change the odds in a continental competition.
Crypto Corner: Gemini IPO Surges Above Expectations
Switching continents and industries, the Gemini exchange—founded by the Winklevoss twins—made headlines by pricing its IPO at $28 per share, above the $25‑$27 range analysts set. The stock opened at $37.01 on Nasdaq and closed 14% higher than the offer price. Even though the company posted a loss earlier in the year, its $21 billion in assets under management gave investors confidence that the platform can grow. The $425 million raised values Gemini at roughly $3.3 billion, putting it on par with some of the biggest names in fintech. If you’ve been watching crypto’s slow‑burn entry into mainstream finance, Gemini’s move shows how traditional markets are finally giving digital assets a seat at the table.
Finally, a story that isn’t about sports or finance but has deep human impact. On a busy bus stop in northern Jerusalem, two gunmen opened fire, killing six Israeli civilians and wounding about 20 more. An off‑duty soldier and armed civilians returned fire, killing the attackers, while a third suspect was arrested later. Hamas praised the assault, whereas the Palestinian Authority condemned targeting civilians. In response, Israel imposed stricter lockdowns across the West Bank, heightening tensions already simmering from the Gaza conflict. This tragic event highlights how quickly everyday life can be shattered by violence, and it underscores the importance of staying informed about regional developments that affect global stability.
That’s the gist of what happened in September 2025 on our site. Whether you follow the latest on the football pitch, watch crypto stocks climb, or keep an eye on world news, we’ve tried to give you the core facts without the fluff. Keep checking Crook Athletic Society for more updates, deep dives, and community discussions. Got a story you think we should cover? Drop us a note and let’s keep the conversation going.
André Silva's brace powers São Paulo to 2-0 win over Alianza Lima
André Silva's double secures São Paulo a 2‑0 win over Alianza Lima in Lima, boosting the Brazilian side's Libertadores hopes and ending the Peruvian club's unbeaten run.
Gemini IPO prices above range as Winklevoss exchange raises $425 million and jumps on Nasdaq
Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, priced its IPO at $28, above the raised range, valuing the firm around $3.3 billion. The stock opened at $37.01 on Nasdaq and closed up 14% from the offer price. Despite recent losses, Gemini holds $21B in assets and plans to scale its platform as investors bet on long-term crypto growth.
Jerusalem bus stop attack kills six in deadliest assault on Israeli civilians in nearly a year
Six Israeli civilians were killed and about 20 wounded when two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a busy bus stop in northern Jerusalem. The attackers were shot dead by an off-duty soldier and armed civilians. A third suspect was arrested. Hamas praised the attack while the Palestinian Authority condemned targeting civilians. Israel imposed West Bank lockdowns as tensions linked to the Gaza war continue.
