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‘He’s not Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp’: Wayne Rooney on Ruben Amorim ahead of Manchester United sack
January 5, 2026 16:39 IST
After United's draw with Leeds, Amorim had taken part in a press conference and made comments stating that he came to Manchester United as a manager with full authority and not merely a coach taking orders.
Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim as head coach, Darren Fletcher to take over on interim basis
January 5, 2026 16:37 IST
Manchester United said in its statement that the club felt it is the right time to make the decision to "give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish."
Gabriel’s footballing journey: From a shy homesick Brazilian boy to Arsenal’s defensive heartbeat along with William SalibaSubscriber Only
January 5, 2026 08:13 IST
Football: Gabriel's father did not have the means to enrol at an academy, but he somehow knew his son’s football was the route out of poverty. But hurdles abound.
‘I’m not going to quit, will do my job until…’: Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim
January 5, 2026 00:38 IST
Amorim had looked downbeat on Friday when discussing potential transfers and the Portuguese coach grew visibly irritated when pressed about whether he still had the board's confidence.
Africa Cup of Nations: Brahim Diaz scores as Morocco advance to quarterfinals, to meet winner of South Africa vs Cameroon
January 5, 2026 00:29 IST
Brahim Diaz scored in Morocco's 1-0 win over Tanzania in Round-of-16 match of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick credits Joan Garcia for win against Espanyol: ‘We didn’t deserve it…’
January 4, 2026 16:19 IST
García made superb saves to frustrate an Espanyol attack that dominated all but the final period
‘There are not many chances of Liverpool retaining the title’: Alexis Mac Allister
January 4, 2026 14:52 IST
"Arsenal is in a really good moment, Manchester City is quite close, but we are not close in terms of performances or results, so I do not see us becoming champions again," said Alexis Mac Allister
John McGinn on the double as Villa go second with 3-1 win over Forest
January 3, 2026 22:50 IST
The hosts, who have not lost at Villa Park since August, shook off Tuesday's loss to leaders Arsenal that ended an 11-match winning streak by clinching their 11th straight home win in all competitions to go a point above third-placed Manchester City, who host Chelsea on Sunday.
AIFF confirms India Super League start, to announce dates next week
January 3, 2026 21:32 IST
The AIFF will conduct the league and confirmed that the date of commencement of the ISL will be announced next week.
‘Let’s break it’: Mikel Arteta on Arsenal’s New Year’s curse at top of Premier League
January 2, 2026 21:57 IST
In the past, Arsenal have always come up short in the second half of the Premier League season after finishing the Christmas window on top.
‘We are now staring at a permanent paralysis’: Indian Super League players, domestic and international, urge FIFA to step in to solve crisis
January 2, 2026 22:38 IST
In joint statement on Instagram, India and Bengaluru FC keeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, FC Goa and Indian defender Sandesh Jhingan and former India skipper and Bengaluru FC's Sunil Chhetri were among a host of players who urged the top footballing body of the world to intervene in the current Indian football crisis.
‘He has got some things wrong at times’ : John Terry reacts to Chelsea’s decision to part ways with Enzo Maresca
January 2, 2026 16:47 IST
John Terry felt that the decision to part ways with Maresca was an even bigger shock as it came a few weeks after Chelsea had defeated Barcelona in the Champions League.
African Cup of Nations: Nigeria are ‘Super Eagles’ but do you know which country is nicknamed ‘Coelacanths’ after an ancient fish that was once thought to be extinct?
January 1, 2026 23:51 IST
Here's a look at the nicknames and how the teams lived up to them in the group stage which ended Wednesday.
Former player says Chelsea need a puppet as a manager after parting ways with Enzo Maresca
January 1, 2026 23:06 IST
Maresca, who was appointed by Chelsea in 2024, parted ways with the club days after he had said on December 13 that many people in the club did not support him or the team in a press conference after a 2-0 win vs Everton.
No participation fee, financial responsibility by AIFF among conditions from clubs for ISL restart
January 1, 2026 21:38 IST
The ISL clubs also urged the AIFF to actively seek commercial or institutional support from the Government of India to minimise costs and help make the 2025-26 season sustainable.
Gabon government suspends national team, sack captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and coach after dismal AFCON showing
January 1, 2026 19:33 IST
After losing their opening two encounters against Cameroon and Mozambique, Gabon, who were already out of the Round of 16 contention for the AFCON, played the last Group stage match against Ivory Coast without Aubameyang as well as Manga.
Chelsea and manager Enzo Maresca part ways
January 1, 2026 18:02 IST
Appointed in 2024, Maresca guided Chelsea to 2 trophies - the UEFA Conference League and the Club World Cup- with the Blues absolutely demolishing Champions League winners Paris Saint Germain 4-0 in the final of the latter tournament
Brazil great Roberto Carlos ‘recovering well’ after undergoing heart procedure
January 1, 2026 13:51 IST
It had been rumoured on social media that the 52-year-old had suffered from a heart attack. However, the Real Madrid great clarified that this was not the reason for his hospitalisation.
AIFF asks clubs to confirm participation in delayed ISL
December 31, 2025 23:35 IST
With the ISL 2025-26 yet to start, it is certain that 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.
‘It’s cold outside’: Unai Emery jokingly downplays missed handshake with Mikel Arteta after Arsenal vs Villa
December 31, 2025 22:20 IST
Arsenal closed out 2025 in emphatic fashion, smashing third-placed Aston Villa 4-1 on Tuesday to surge five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Brazil legend Roberto Carlos hospitalized for emergency heart surgery, stable now: Report
December 31, 2025 19:52 IST
Renowned for his powerful and curling free-kicks, the ‘Galactico’ won the UEFA Champions League, La Liga, Copa America, Confederations Cup, Super Cup and was widely regarded as one of the greatest left-back to have played the game.
WATCH: DR Congo fan stands motionless for full 90 mins in country’s AFCON matches
January 1, 2026 17:15 IST
The fan had done the same thing in Congo's opening match against Senegal as well.
‘Sometimes you can attack better with less strikers’: Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on curious decision to sub Joshua Zirkzee off vs Wolves
December 31, 2025 18:34 IST
United suffered a frustrating end to 2025 as they were held to a 1-1 home draw by Wolves as the Premier League's bottom side collected their third point of the season.
Morocco coach puts criticism down to passion after Cup of Nations win
December 31, 2025 00:09 IST
Morocco has been swept up by Cup of Nations fever with the streets full of people wearing team jerseys or scarves as they go about their business.
Nigeria complete perfect group campaign with 3-1 win over Uganda
December 31, 2025 00:01 IST
Nigeria finished top of the pool with nine points followed by Tunisia and Tanzania, who reached the round of 16 as one of the four best third-placed sides following their 1-1 draw with Tunisia on Tuesday.
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