Football Leagues & Cups

League leaders Inter Milan travel to Udine on 17 January to face Udinese in a critical Serie A 2025-26 fixture.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr are set to host Al-Shabab on 17 January, in a high-stakes Saudi Pro League 2025-26 match. The encounter is a critical must-win for Al-Nassr, who currently sit second in the table but are trailing league leaders Al-Hilal by seven points.

Real Madrid return to La Liga action on 17 January, as they host 19th-placed Levante at the Santiago Bernabeu. The La Liga 2025-26 marks a significant tactical shift for the Spanish giants, with club legend Álvaro Arbeloa taking charge of his first league game as head coach following the departure of Xabi Alonso.

Liverpool return to Anfield on 17 January, as they host Burnley in a vital Premier League 2025-26 encounter.

Chelsea host local rivals Brentford at Stamford Bridge on 17 January, in a high-stakes West London derby in Premier League 2025-26.

Al-Nassr hosts Al-Shabab on 17 January in a high-stakes Saudi Pro League 2025-26 fixture. Fans who are eager to know whether Cristiano Ronaldo is fit and if he will feature in the Al-Nassr vs Al-Shabab match, will get the entire information here.

Old Trafford prepares to host the 198th Manchester Derby on 17 January, as Manchester United welcome rivals Manchester City for a high-stakes Premier League 2025-26 encounter.

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Craig Guildford, the chief constable of West Midlands Police, will step down with immediate effect as the head of the force following mounting pressure for him to quit over the controversy.

FIFA has announced an overwhelming response to the initial ticket application phase for the 2026 World Cup, with over 500 million requests received, highlighting the global anticipation for the expanded tournament across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal scored to secure Barcelona's passage to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, overcoming a spirited Racing Santander side in a hard-fought encounter.

AC Milan travel to the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on 16 January to face a resilient Como side in a crucial Serie A 2025-26 fixture.

As Barcelona prepares to face Segunda Division leaders Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey 2025-26, the primary question for fans is whether teenage sensation Lamine Yamal will feature in the starting line-up. Lamine Yamal has been a central figure in Barcelona’s recent success, However, the winger has navigated a demanding schedule and a recent bout of illness.

Fresh from their Spanish Super Cup triumph in Saudi Arabia, FC Barcelona travel to the north of Spain to face Segunda Division leaders Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey 2025-26 Round of 16.

Former Brazilian footballer Ricardo Kaka has become the latest high-profile victim of a viral death hoax. Reports circulating on social media platforms for the past few days claimed the 43-year-old former AC Milan and Real Madrid star had passed away due to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

Real Madrid suffered a shocking exit from the Copa del Rey 2025-26, losing 3-2 to second-division side Albacete in Álvaro Arbeloa's debut as head coach. The defeat marks a tumultuous start for the new manager and a historic upset for Albacete.

The 2025–26 Premier League season has entered the new year with an unprecedented wave of managerial casualties. Check list of English Premier League managers sacked in the 2025-26 season below.

Kerala Blasters has confirmed its participation in the Indian Super League (ISL), starting in February. The club issued an official statement on their social media account (X), thanking the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for its timely intervention and mediation.