Arsenal boss Arteta delighted to see his players respond on training field after dropping points vs Wolves; says they are raring to go against bitter rivals Tottenham
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he “couldn’t care less” about Arsenal’s recent stumble in the title race, insisting his focus remains solely on the upcoming clash against Newcastle United F.C.. City trail Arsenal F.C. by five points with a game in hand, but Guardiola refused to speculate on the standings with 12 matches still to play
Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu admitted his side failed to cope with the intensity and counter-attacking threat of Bodo/Glimt following their 3-1 defeat in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoffs. Despite the setback, Chivu remains confident that Inter Milan can overturn the deficit in the return leg at home
Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal FC deserved criticism after surrendering a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux. Despite goals from Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie, late strikes from Hugo Bueno and Tom Edozie handed Manchester City fresh hope in the Premier League
Mumbai City FC kicked off their Indian Super League campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC at the Mumbai Football Arena. The decisive moment came early in the second half when Pritam Kotal turned the ball into his own net, as the Islanders held firm despite Chennaiyin’s late pressure and 15 corner kicks
Real Madrid have submitted “all available evidence” to UEFA following Vinicius Junior’s complaint of alleged racist abuse during their Champions League playoff clash against Benfica. UEFA has opened an investigation into the incident, while Benfica and their player Gianluca Prestianni have denied the allegation
Kylian Mbappé has backed teammate Vinícius Júnior’s allegation of racial abuse during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Benfica in their UEFA Champions League first-leg playoff. Mbappé claimed that Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni directed racist remarks at the Brazilian winger, alleging he called him a “monkey” five times
Mexico is preparing to counter potential drone threats during this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup, which it is co-hosting with the United States and Canada. At military base in Mexico City, soldiers demonstrated anti-drone systems that will be deployed at stadiums and fan zones. The three host cities in Mexico; Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey
Mikel Arteta has backed Bukayo Saka to deliver against Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., praising the healthy competition between Saka and Noni Madueke at Arsenal F.C.. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the friendly rivalry between Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke is benefitting both club and country as the Gunners prepare for Wednesdays Premier League
Defending champions FC Barcelona fell to a damaging 2-1 defeat against Girona FC, slipping two points behind Real Madrid in the La Liga title race. Barcelona’s title defence suffered a setback on Monday as Girona staged a stirring comeback to win 2-1 in an enthralling Catalan derby
Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa has urged caution ahead of the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg against Benfica. Still hurting from a recent 2-1 defeat, Madrid aim to avoid history repeating itself in the crucial 180-minute tie
Mikel Arteta expressed satisfaction with Arsenal F.C.’s performance after their 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic F.C. in the FA Cup fourth round. Arteta rotated his squad and rested several key players for the tie but was impressed by the team’s cohesion and attitude
Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa has urged caution ahead of the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg against Benfica. Still hurting from a recent 2-1 defeat, Madrid aim to avoid history repeating itself in the crucial 180-minute tie
17 February,2026 09:54 AM IST | Lisbon | AgenciesMikel Arteta expressed satisfaction with Arsenal F.C.’s performance after their 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic F.C. in the FA Cup fourth round. Arteta rotated his squad and rested several key players for the tie but was impressed by the team’s cohesion and attitude
17 February,2026 08:44 AM IST | London | AgenciesLiverpool manager Arne Slot lauded Mohamed Salah not just for his goal and assist in the 3-0 FA Cup fourth-round win over Brighton, but for his improved defensive work. Salah set up Dominik Szoboszlai’s goal and converted a penalty, while also contributing significantly off the ball — an aspect Slot described as vital for the team’s success
16 February,2026 08:43 AM IST | Liverpool | AgenciesInjured Jude Bellingham spent Valentine’s Day in the VIP box at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, cheering on Real Madrid alongside girlfriend Ashlyn Castro. The couple witnessed a dominant 4-1 La Liga victory over Real Sociedad, making it a perfect blend of football and romance for the special day
16 February,2026 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentCole Palmer celebrated Valentine’s Day with girlfriend Olivia Holder on a luxury trip to Dubai. The couple reportedly flew first class, enjoyed dinner at upscale restaurant GAL, and exchanged lavish gifts including bouquets and a Chanel goodie bag. Meanwhile, Palmer’s club Chelsea F.C. were in FA Cup action against Hull City A.F.C.
16 February,2026 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentADVERTISEMENT
FC Barcelona surrendered top spot in La Liga after a 2-1 derby defeat to Girona FC. Pau Cubarsi’s header gave Barcelona the lead, but goals from Thomas Lemar and Fran Beltran sealed a comeback victory for Girona (Pics/AFP)
Harry Kane struck twice — including his 100th career penalty — to reach the 500-goal milestone in Bayern Munich’s 3-0 Bundesliga win over Werder Bremen. The England captain achieved the feat in 743 games for club and country, helping Bayern maintain their six-point lead at the top. Leon Goretzka added the third as Bayern strengthened their position
Chelsea boss Liam hails winger Pedro after his hat-trick in 4-0 rout of Hull City helps Blues advance to Round Five; says he was pleased with team’s mental application
15 February,2026 10:19 AM IST | Hull | AFP
Tottenham's official website stated "his mandate is straightforward -- bring organisation, intensity and competitive edge to the squad at a decisive stage of the campaign"
15 February,2026 10:17 AM IST | London | ANI
Barcelona suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday. Diego Simeone’s side dominated the first half, scoring all four goals through an Eric Garcia own goal (7’), Antoine Griezmann (14’), Ademola Lookman (33’) and Julian Alvarez (45+2’)
14 February,2026 09:35 AM IST | Madrid | Agencies
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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.
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