Journalism of Courage
Football News
Manchester United stun Manchester City 2-0 in Michael Carrick’s first game in charge
January 17, 2026 23:20 IST
In his first game in charge, Michael Carrick saw his team pull off a stunning 2-0 win against Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday to lift the gloom hanging over Old Trafford.
Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC, Premier League Football: Mbeumo, Dorgu help United win 2-0
January 18, 2026 00:43 IST
Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC: This is new United coach Michael Carrick's first game in charge at the club. And Harry Maguire almost gave Carrick the perfect start with a goal early on.
FIFPro urges ISL clubs to ‘respect players’ contractual entitlements’ amid salary cuts
January 17, 2026 15:02 IST
Multiple clubs have now asked the players to take a salary cut of up to 25 per cent as the owners find ways to cut costs ahead of a truncated season.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Live Streaming, Premier League Match: When and where to watch MUN vs MCI live?
January 17, 2026 17:22 IST
Manchester United vs Manchester City Live Streaming, Premier League 2025 Football Today Match Streaming Online: The Indian Express gives all the livestreaming details of the match between MUN vs MCI at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Arne Slot ends Mo Salah Cold War as Liverpool star prepares for dramatic Anfield return after AFCON
January 16, 2026 23:00 IST
Before he had left for AFCON, Salah had accused the club of “throwing him under the bus" before revealing that his relationship with Slot had broken down.
‘Selfless act’: FC Goa players, staff agree to salary cut ahead of truncated Indian Super League season
January 16, 2026 17:13 IST
In a statement posted on X, the Goan club said it held “honest and difficult conversations” with the squad and staff amid the ongoing turmoil in Indian football and the uncertainty surrounding the league.
From Punjab to Peru: Indian footballer Manisha Kalyan breaks new ground, joins Alianza Lima Femenino
January 16, 2026 18:09 IST
Alianza Lima will be the third overseas club of Manisha’s career. She began her professional journey in India with Sethu FC and Gokulam Kerala before moving abroad in 2022.
Wayne Rooney names his next Manchester United manager after Michael Carrick: ‘He knows the Premier League’
January 16, 2026 15:09 IST
Wayne Rooney agreed with Michael Carrick’s appointment as the interim manager, saying that the club was not in the right place currently, despite sitting in seventh place on the points table and one point off Champions League places.
Why Brazilian fans may not be able to attend 2026 FIFA World Cup
January 16, 2026 14:59 IST
Donald Trump's administration has halted visa applications from 75 countries – including many that will participate in this summer’s tournament
Thomas Tuchel says social skills could influence England’s 2026 World Cup squad: ‘We don’t select just for talent’
January 16, 2026 12:03 IST
Thomas Tuchel reiterated the importance of social skills among players, acknowledging that the World Cup would be a demanding period for all of them, and emphasised the team's tight-knit nature during the tournament’s duration.
AIFF says truncated ISL gets AFC recognition; ISL, Super Cup champions to get indirect slots
January 16, 2026 01:20 IST
Due to a delayed start to the season, the clubs will not be able to play the mandatory 24 matches in the season -- including top division league and domestic cup -- to be eligible to feature in the AFC Champions League 2.
‘We’ve hit rock bottom’: Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal apologises to fans after Copa del Rey exit to 2nd-tier Albacete
January 15, 2026 10:14 IST
Not holding his punches, Real Madrid captain Carvajal said: "We all have to give a lot more and that is the reality. We also apologise to the fans and we are not, myself first, at the level and expectations of this club."
‘At Real Madrid, a draw is a tragedy’: Arbeloa takes full blame after shock Copa del Rey exit to 2nd-tier Albacete in nightmare debut
January 15, 2026 10:27 IST
Albacete are currently fighting to stay afloat in the second division of the LaLiga. They find themselves in 17th position.
Michael Carrick takes over as Manchester United manager for remainder of 2025-26 season
January 14, 2026 08:10 IST
Michael Carrick and his coaching staff of his choice will take over the Manchester United side with immediate effect ahead of Saturday's derby against Manchester City.
Xabi Alonso grateful to Real Madrid despite failed coaching stint
January 14, 2026 01:19 IST
Real Madrid named another former club mainstay Alvaro Arbeloa as Xabi Alonso's replacement.
Morocco coach Walid Regragui slams refereeing conspiracy theorists
January 14, 2026 00:05 IST
Regragui said he believed referees at the tournament were seeking to do their best, but also gave example of incidents in matches where he felt the whistle did not favour Morocco.
Alvaro Arbeloa vows to ‘fight for everything’ as Real Madrid manager
January 13, 2026 23:26 IST
The 42-year-old Arbeloa stepped up in his place from reserve team Real Madrid Castilla and inherits a side trailing Barcelona by four points in LaLiga and reeling from a 3-2 defeat in Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final.
‘The club has lost its identity, family feel’: Wayne Rooney open to Manchester United return if Carrick named manager
January 13, 2026 14:17 IST
Manchester United's record goal-scorer Wayne Rooney said he was all-in to join the coaching set-up should Carrick take over as the interim manager.
CAF to investigate post-match violence at Africa Cup of Nations
January 13, 2026 00:13 IST
Video on social media showed the referee being pursued down the tunnel by Algerian players after their 2-0 defeat, and altercations among journalists from the two countries in the mixed zone, an area where reporters can interview players after the match.
Xabi Alonso quits as Real Madrid coach; Álvaro Arbeloa named new boss by La Liga club
January 12, 2026 23:42 IST
Minutes after confirming the departure of Alonso, the club confirmed that former players Alvaro Arbeloa will be taking over as the new coach of the club.
All 14 clubs confirm participation in truncated ISL season, end to limbo in sight
January 12, 2026 23:30 IST
Only 10 clubs had earlier given verbal confirmation but now, all clubs have given it in writing.
Dark art or tactics, why time wasting is getting ugly in footballSubscriber Only
January 12, 2026 09:36 IST
The recent episode between Gabriel Martinelli and Conor Bradley shows why the officials need to act tough against time wasting.
Manchester United crash out of the FA Cup after 2-1 loss to Brighton
January 12, 2026 00:30 IST
At the end of a week that saw the Premier League team fire head coach Ruben Amorim, the loss at Old Trafford has likely consigned United to another trophyless season and was greeted with loud jeers from the home crowd.
Arsenal routs Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup as Gabriel Martinelli scores a hat trick
January 12, 2026 00:14 IST
Martinelli's treble helped the Premier League leader come back from going a goal down to the second-tier Championship team inside three minutes.
What Mo Salah said after guiding Egypt into AFCON semis post a 3-2 win over Ivory Coast
January 11, 2026 14:59 IST
Egypt had a fine night when Omar Marmoush opened the scoring after four minutes and Ramy Rabia headed in a corner assist from Salah to go 2-0 up midway through the first half
Advertisement
More Sports
SportsWhy does Delhi monopolise major sporting events even as pollution and player welfare are always genuine concerns?
SportsBehind U-19 star Abhigyan Kundu’s rise: unorthodox coach who made him sleep at railway station and parents who didn’t interfere
Advertisement
PHOTOS
Advertisement
Best of Express
CitiesBefore inspection, Al Falah hired docs, arranged patients, set up clinics: ED in probe after Red Fort Blast
EntertainmentAR Rahman's 'Tu Hi Re' singer Hariharan agrees there's a power shift in Hindi music industry: 'You have to think about creativity first and money later'
Trending‘2026 is the new 2016’: From Snapchat filters to glossy makeup, why everyone is suddenly posting decade-old pictures
SportsWhy does Delhi monopolise major sporting events even as pollution and player welfare are always genuine concerns?
Advertisement
