'Want to see the best version of my players': Barca boss Flick
The Catalan giants laid down a marker in their semi-final encounter by thrashing Athletic Bilbao 5-0, while maintaining an astounding 80 per cent possession. Flick hopes his team can put up a similarly dominating display in the first ‘El Clasico’ of the year
11 January,2026 09:12 AM IST | Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) | AgenciesFA Cup: Title-holders Crystal Palace ousted by 6th-tier side
The 117 places that separate Palace from Macclesfield of the National League North in the English football pyramid is the most ever overcome by an underdog in FA Cup history
11 January,2026 09:10 AM IST | Macclesfield | AFPChevalier the hero as PSG sink Marseille in penalty thriller
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Marseille 4-1 on penalties after a dramatic 2-2 draw to win the French Champions Trophy in Kuwait. Desire Doue converted the decisive spot-kick after Chevalier had saved efforts from Marseille’s Matt O’Riley and Hamed Traore
10 January,2026 09:03 AM IST | Kuwait City | AFPArteta says Arsenal stronger after festive run despite Liverpool draw
Mikel Arteta praised his side’s resilience and progress after Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Liverpool at the Emirates. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said the Gunners have come out of a gruelling festive schedule in a stronger position despite the disappointment of being held 0-0 at home to Liverpool on Thursday
10 January,2026 09:03 AM IST | London | AFPSemenyo joins Manchester City in big-money move
Premier League champions Manchester City have signed Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth to boost their attacking depth ahead of key domestic and European campaigns
10 January,2026 09:03 AM IST | Manchester | AP | PTIIndian football hits decade low FIFA ranking after years of decline
After achieving a decent 104 rank towards the end of 2020, Indian football oscillated between the 104th and 109th position for the next couple of years. In 2024 though things took a turn for the worse. India flopped in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 which was held in early 2024 and plummeted to 117
10 January,2026 08:07 AM IST | Doha | AgenciesFocus on development, not trophies: Hallgrimsson’s message for Indian football
Ex-Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson, who masterminded their miraculous run to the Euro 2016 QFs, tells mid-day that India’s grassroot system must focus on upskilling kids rather than results
10 January,2026 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Ronan CarvalhoLiverpool great Keegan diagnosed with cancer
“These investigations have revealed a diagnosis of cancer, for which Kevin will undergo treatment,” read a statement from Keegan’s family. Keegan is a two-time Ballon d’Or winner and also won 63 caps for England.
09 January,2026 09:11 AM IST | Newcastle | AP | PTIMan Utd’s interim boss Fletcher disappointed with 2-2 Burnley draw
Benjamin Sesko’s brace (50th and 60th min) for United was cancelled out by an own-goal from Ayden Heaven (13th min) and a wonder-strike from Jaidon Anthony (66th min)
09 January,2026 09:09 AM IST | Burnley | AgenciesLamine Yamal tops the list of most valuable football players
Barcelona’s teen superstar Lamine Yamal named world’s most valuable footballer at £297 million (approximately Rs 3591 crore)
09 January,2026 09:08 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentLionel Messi receives warm welcome at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai
14 December,2025 10:49 PM ISTEPL | ‘Can’t think of title if you don’t win games’: Pep Guardiola
After Man City play out third straight draw, a 1-1 stalemate against Brighton this time, boss Pep Guardiola admits it’s tough to challenge Arsenal for crown
09 January,2026 09:03 AM IST | Manchester | AFPEnglish Premier League | 'We’ve already beaten Arsenal at home': Slot
As Liverpool visit the Emirates on Thursday, Reds boss Arne wants team to draw confidence from their 1-0 win at Anfield over the table-toppers last August
08 January,2026 08:42 AM IST | London | AgenciesIndian Super League set to resume on February 14; will feature 91 matches
The ISL will feature all 14 clubs. The I-League, which was also on pause, will be held ‘around the same time’ The ISL will feature 91 matches on home and away basis
07 January,2026 08:52 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIUEFA Super Cup 2023: Manchester City clinches Cup with penalty victory
In UEFA Super Cup 2023, Manchester City secured their first win by defeating Sevilla 5-4 in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw. The initial nine penalties were all successful, until Nemanja Gudelj’s shot hit the crossbar, granting City the victory. Sevilla, the Europa League champions, took the lead with Youssef En-Nesyri’s commanding header in the 25th minute. However, City’s 21-year-old Cole Palmer equalized with a header in the 63rd minute. Nathan Ake, a player from last season’s Champions League-winning team, had a chance to seal the victory in added time but his close-range header was saved by Yassine Bounou.