Football Leagues & Cups

Recently, Lionel Messi sustained the muscle issue during a pre-season fixture in Ecuador, missing a subsequent friendly in Puerto Rico.

Al-Nassr enter the fixture in formidable home form, having won nine of their ten matches in Riyadh this season. However, all eyes will be on the availability of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Morocco is facing mounting international scrutiny after animal welfare organisations alleged a large scale cull of stray dogs as the country prepares to co host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Domestic football returns to the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on 20 February, as Mohammedan SC host FC Goa in the opening fixture of Matchweek 2 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26.

Real Madrid has formally submitted a comprehensive dossier of evidence to UEFA regarding the racist abuse suffered by forward Vinicius Jr., urging European football's governing body to take decisive action against discrimination.

Former Arsenal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil has escaped serious injury after a vehicle in his convoy was involved in a road accident during his humanitarian tour in Bangladesh. The incident, which occurred in Cox's Bazar, saw a police escort vehicle collide with an auto-rickshaw, injuring the rickshaw driver.

Brazil to play Egypt in a friendly, a week before FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, in June as both teams finalise their preparations for the mega event, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said.

The 2025–26 Indian Super League (ISL) season continues as two-time champions Mumbai City FC host Chennaiyin FC at the Mumbai Football Arena.

Bayer Leverkusen, Newcastle United and Bodo/Glimt all picked up wins in the first legs of their UEFA Champions League 2025-26 knockout phase play-offs.

Arsenal travel to Molineux on 19 February 2026, looking to tighten their grip on the Premier League 2025-26 title race.

Italian league leaders Inter Milan face a daunting journey to the Arctic Circle on 19 February 2026, as they take on Norwegian champions FK Bodo/Glimt at the Aspmyra Stadion.

Al-Nassr are prepared to secure their place in the AFC Champions League Two quarter-finals as they host Turkmenistan’s FK Arkadag on 18 February 2026.

Al-Nassr are set to host Turkmenistan’s FK Arkadag on 18 February 2026, in the decisive second leg of their AFC Champions League Two Round of 16 tie.

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has once again spoken out against racism in football, following alleged abuse during a recent match against Benfica. His strong statement, "Racists are cowards," underscores the ongoing battle against discrimination in the sport.

Brazilian football giants Santos FC return to the Estádio Urbano Caldeira on 16 February, to face AE Velo Clube in a Round 8 fixture of the 2026 Campeonato Paulista (Paulista A1).

Premier League leaders Arsenal welcome League One side Wigan Athletic to the Emirates Stadium on 15 February for a fourth-round FA Cup 2025-26 tie.

Jamshedpur FC are set to host Mohammedan SC on 15 February, as both sides kick off their 2025–26 Indian Super League (ISL) campaigns at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.

EPL giants Liverpool, Manchester City, and Newcastle United all advanced to the fifth round of FA Cup 2025-26 with wins over Brighton, Salford City and Aston Villa, respectively.

Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return to the Al-Nassr captaincy after a three-game absence by scoring in a crucial Saudi Pro League 2025-26 league fixture.

Real Madrid have ascended to the top of the La Liga standings after a convincing 4-1 win against Real Sociedad, putting them two points clear in the title race.