Florentino Perez slams referees after Real Madrid’s defeat to Barcelona
Following his side's loss to arch-rivals Barcelona, which helped the Blaugrana defend their La Liga title, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez went on an angry rant against referees in the competition, accusing them of stealing "18 points" during this season.
13 May,2026 02:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRio Ferdinand reveals he ‘hated’ Liverpool's Steven Gerrard
The defender said it all emerged from playing for rival clubs. Gerrard plied his trade at Liverpool.
13 May,2026 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentPalace are tough, pressure is on us: Pep Guardiola
“The pressure has not changed. We are still fighting [for the title],” said Guardiola before adding that the Gunners’s result has not dampened their morale.
13 May,2026 09:46 AM IST | Manchester | Agencies‘Smart stadiums, fan engagement will drive FIFA World Cup in USA’
David Steele, Director, Plug and Play Center in Texas, speaks about sports tech innovations in the US; explains how exchange prospects and collaboration can benefit Indian start-ups
13 May,2026 09:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroOusmane Dembele wins Ligue 1's best player for 2nd straight year
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has won Ligue 1's player of the season award for the second straight year. Dembele won the award late Monday night as a PSG player claimed it for the 10th straight time
12 May,2026 05:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAn El Clasico to remember for pop star Olivia Rodrigo!
She even got a chance to meet Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal before the match, who engaged in a brief chat with her on the sidelines.
12 May,2026 09:59 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentA day I’ll never forget: Hansi Flick
Emotional Barcelona boss says clinching title with 2-0 win over Real Madrid helped him overcome grief of losing his father hours earlier
12 May,2026 09:52 AM IST | Barcelona | AFPCan’t praise the team’s desire and attitude enough: Arteta
Arsenal required an 83rd-minute goal from Leandro Trossard to breach the Hammers’s defence.
12 May,2026 09:50 AM IST | London | AgenciesThe 'clear and obvious' case of VAR ruining football
Callum Wilson's last-gasp equaliser was ruled out for a foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, as the Gunners held on for a 1-0 win that took them closer to their first league title since 2004.
11 May,2026 08:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Atharva UpasaniVAR takes center stage as Arsenal beat West Ham to inch closer to the title
A late strike from Leandro Trossard helped Arsenal's Premier League hopes massively as they defeated West Ham United 1-0 to stay five points clear of second-placed Manchester City
11 May,2026 03:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWatched by its grieving coach, Barcelona retains Spanish league title by beating
There was a brief scuffle between players in the 51st minute after Olmo confronted a Madrid player. Olmo was shown a yellow card. Madrid's Jude Bellingham had a goal disallowed for offside in the 63rd.
11 May,2026 10:03 AM IST | Barcelona | AP | PTIArsenal star Leandro Trossard’s marriage on thin ice!
Arsenal star Leandro’s wife Laura Hilven deletes all pictures with him from her social media, indicating a serious rift in relationship after seven years of wedlock
11 May,2026 09:59 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentDoku is now the finished product: City coach Pep Guardiola
City’s failure to beat Everton on Monday took the destiny of the title race out of their hands, but Doku ensured they kept the pressure on leaders Arsenal.
11 May,2026 09:33 AM IST | Manchester | AFPUEFA 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.