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Low block blues: Steven Gerrard, Arne Slot and the tactic shaping the Premier League title raceSubscriber Only
February 16, 2026 09:47 IST
Gerrard’s contention was that teams defending deep in a compact shape is not a novel tactic. It has existed as long as the game itself, even though the phraseology has changed.
‘Very easy’ to manage 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, says Portugal manager Roberto Martinez
February 14, 2026 22:34 IST
Ronaldo's remarkable standards as an athlete have made life easier for Martinez in his three-year journey with the Portugal, the 52-year-old recently revealed.
ISL 2025-26 Full Schedule: Fixtures, Complete Match List, Time Table, Match Dates, Timings, Venues
February 14, 2026 15:16 IST
ISL 2025-26 Full Match Schedule Venues, Timings, Live Streaming:
Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Kerala Blasters Live Streaming: When and where to watch ISL 2025/26 opening match
February 14, 2026 18:53 IST
ISL 2025-26, Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Kerala Blasters Live Streaming: Catch live streaming and telecast details for the 2025/26 season of the Indian Super League here.
Organizers say 2027 Africa Cup will take place as planned in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya
February 14, 2026 00:05 IST
Patrice Motsepe, speaking after a meeting of CAF’s executive committee, said the tournament will be played in June and/or July and that the organization will be announcing exact dates soon
Peter Crouch on Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze: ‘Couldn’t get on the ball’
February 13, 2026 23:55 IST
"He got a start today, but he just fell off the boil," said Crouch
ISL returns: League stripped to bare bones but fans, players find solace in end of uncertainty
February 14, 2026 09:57 IST
Squads have lost players, leave aside upgrades, and teams are fearful of relegation as 2025/26 season finally kicks off.
Craig Burley on Arsenal: ‘They just keep throwing City a bone, don’t they?’
February 13, 2026 20:12 IST
"They are the best squad in the country, best team in the country. But they just keep giving Guardiola's team something to hang on to," Burley said
Manchester United say they are ‘inclusive and welcoming’ amid storm over co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s comments on immigrants
February 13, 2026 16:43 IST
While they took care to not have any mention of Ratcliffe or his comments in their lengthy statement, United affirmed their commitment to “equality, diversity and inclusion” and described said that Manchester is “a city that anyone can call home”.
Real Madrid hopes La Liga surge boosted by team dinner paid for by Vinícius and Mbappé
February 12, 2026 23:42 IST
Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé paid the bill at the restaurant in Madrid on Tuesday, midfielder Dani Ceballos told reporters. The tab ran over 1,000 euros ($1,100), according to accounts by Spanish media
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe claims ‘UK has been colonised by immigrants’
February 12, 2026 12:13 IST
Football anti-discrimination body Kick It Out condemned the comments and said that Ratcliffe’s opinions were "disgraceful".
Real Madrid and UEFA reach agreement that formally ends divisive Super League project
February 12, 2026 00:04 IST
A short statement in dense legal language was published days after Barcelona formally pulled out of the Super League that left 15-time European champion Madrid and its president Florentino Perez looking even more isolated.
‘The whole thing is about this guy getting his haircut’: Wayne Rooney slams Manchester United super fan for viral challenge overshadowing team’s efforts
February 11, 2026 18:53 IST
Rooney, a former Manchester United player, wasn't having any of it, slamming the fan for taking the attention away from the team on the pitch.
‘You could bully them back in the day’: Wayne Rooney reveals why Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal is finally ready to outlast Man City
February 11, 2026 17:25 IST
With 13 games left in the Premier League standings, Arsenal are leading Manchester City by six points. The two teams will face off in a game on April 18 that could have massive ramifications on the Premier League title race.
Tottenham Hotspur axe Thomas Frank after Newcastle disaster: Spurs hunt for 6th manager since Pochettino as relegation fears grow
February 11, 2026 16:35 IST
A 2-1 loss to Newcastle United this Tuesday was the final nail for the management of the club. The defeat meant that Tottenham are still to win in the league in 2026.
‘I expected people to mock me’: Liam Rosenior laughs off ridicule as Chelsea surge under new head coach
February 10, 2026 17:08 IST
Chelsea’s decision to hire Liam Rosenoir was bold. He had impressed at Strasbourg, part of the same ownership group, but few expected him to leap straight into one of England’s biggest jobs.
‘It won’t go into the team talk’: Michael Carrick plays down viral haircut fan as Manchester United chase fifth win against West Ham United
February 10, 2026 14:04 IST
Supporter Frank Ilett vowed in October 2024 not to get a haircut until Manchester United secured five wins in a row, a feat they have not achieved since February 2024.
‘I just don’t see how Liverpool can make it to Champions League’: Jamie Carragher warns Arne Slot side after 2-1 defeat to Man City
February 9, 2026 19:24 IST
The 2-1 defeat to Manchester City was Liverpool's eight loss in 25 games in Premier League this season.
ISL 2025/26 fixtures announced: Mohun Bagan SG face Kerala Blasters in opening match on February 14, Kolkata derby on May 3
February 7, 2026 23:30 IST
Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant face Kerala Blasters at home at the Salt Lake Stadium in the first match of the season on February 14.
Manchester United win again to make it four wins in a row for new coach Michael Carrick
February 7, 2026 22:48 IST
Bryan Mbeumo and Fernandes scored in each half at Old Trafford in a game that saw Spurs reduced to 10 men after captain Cristian Romero was sent off in the 29th minute.
Cristiano Ronaldo misses second game in a row for Al-Nassr
February 7, 2026 10:28 IST
Ronaldo had missed the game against Al-Riyadh on Monday despite being fully fit as he demonstrated by attending a training session before the Al-Ittihad game.
‘Ask them… ask the Al-Ittihad players’: Karim Benzema’s pointed response on not saying goodbye to former team
February 6, 2026 16:40 IST
The former Real Madrid striker, 38, scored 16 goals in 21 matches for Al-Ittihad in all competitions this season.
‘There are certain etiquettes in football’: Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior explains his outburst against Arsenal
February 6, 2026 14:58 IST
Liam Rosenior explained that the outburst was triggered by the lack of respect from Arsenal's side
‘If you don’t play good football, it’s (almost) impossible to win something’: Liverpool boss Arne Slot remains adamant on his tactics of pressing high
February 6, 2026 14:25 IST
Defending champions Liverpool are now placed sixth, 14 points behind leaders Arsenal, in the Premier League points table this season.
Cristiano Ronaldo receives Saudi PL warning: ‘No individual determines decisions beyond their club’
February 6, 2026 09:49 IST
After his recent dispute over player transfers in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo was warned that "no individual – however significant – determines decisions beyond their own club."
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