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Real Madrid will finish the Champions League group stage at home to Benfica. A year ago, a win on the final day at Stade Brest would have put them out of the top eight, but now it’s up to them to avoid the play-ins.Arbeloa’s side are third in the table with 15 points after seven games and know that a win against Da Luz would put them in the top eight and at the mercy of the draw for the round of 16 on February 27. The question for Madrid is where they will sit in the top eight if…

Michael Carrick is enjoying a dream start to Manchester United after replacing Ruben Amorim, but much has changed at Old Trafford since taking over the reins.Michael Carrick is enjoying a dream start to life at Man United (Image: Getty Images)Manager Michael Carrick has scrapped Ruben Amorim’s plans for manager Brian Mbeumo, just days after replacing the former Manchester United manager. The former midfielder was appointed as his replacement until the end of the season earlier this month.Carrick got off to a dream start, winning his opening two games against Manchester City and Arsenal. One of his main success stories was…

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) – Tottenham forward Randal Kolo Muani is set to feature in Wednesday’s Champions League match at Eintracht Frankfurt despite being involved in a “minor” car accident, according to manager Thomas Frank.On Tuesday, a photo of France international Kolo Muani and Tottenham teammate Wilson Odbert standing next to a damaged black Ferrari went viral on social media. They had participated in an open training session at the club’s practice facility earlier in the day.Odbert was in his car, but reportedly stopped to help Kolo Muani and drove with him to Germany.Frank said at a news conference Tuesday night…

Premier League clubs are in the final round of the Champions League group phase, waiting to find their opponents for the knockout stages with draw rules determining the draw.All 36 teams will take part in the Champions League on Wednesday night, aiming to advance to the final round.The Champions League phase table remains in a delicate balance ahead of Wednesday’s chaotic match. All 36 teams have one game remaining to qualify for the final round.All 18 games will kick off at the same time on Wednesday at 8pm. Six Premier League teams are taking part, five of which currently hold…

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) – The entire executive committee of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) resigned on Wednesday following a scandal involving the naturalization of seven foreign-born players. FIFA sanctionscourt appeals and increased oversight of the country’s football governance.All committee members elected 11 months ago for the 2025-2029 term have resigned with immediate effect by a unanimous and voluntary decision to protect the integrity of the association.The mass resignations followed FIFA’s decision last September to fine the federation about $450,000 and suspend seven players for one year after determining that they had submitted false documents to support their naturalization.…

aFollowing his success in Europe, Angel Di Mara returned to Argentine club Rosario Central for the 2025 season, where he began his professional career. Although he played with Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid and was briefly aligned with Lionel Messi (with whom he also played with the Argentina national team for several years) at Paris Saint-Germain, he was unbiased when it came to choosing the best player in the world. Dimara passes Messi and CR7The 37-year-old veteran striker played alongside Portuguese star Ronaldo at the Santiago Bernabé between 2010 and 2014. Based on his work ethic, Ángel praised the current…

Cole Palmer has been linked with a surprising move to Manchester United, the club he has supported since he was a child, and Chelsea’s new manager Liam Rosenior has given a firm response.January 27, 2026, 19:41Updated January 27, 2026, 19:42Cole Palmer’s departure from Chelsea has become a hot topic (Image: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)Manager Liam Rosenior has tried to hide reports linking Cole Palmer with an “unrealistic” move to Manchester United. Chelsea’s new manager insists Palmer, 23, is “untouchable” and will not leave Stamford Bridge anytime soon.On Monday, it was reported that Palmer, who supported United as a child, is open…

Chelsea’s early return to form under Liam Rosenior suggests the team is moving in the right direction, even if the final product is not yet taking shape. Daddy Yankee in action for Chelsea during Champions League matchSince taking over after Enzo Maresca was sacked on January 1, Rosenior has guided the Blues to four wins in five games in all competitions and has found a way to deliver results while continuing to shape the team’s image.That theme was evident again in Chelsea’s recent wins, mirroring last weekend’s 2-0 victory over Brentford. Their performances weren’t always fluid, especially in the early…

Roberto Carlos has shared the dressing room with some of the greatest players in the history of football at Real Madrid for more than a decade, but when asked which of his former team-mates surprised him the most, the legendary left-back didn’t hesitate. The former Real Madrid player who surprised Roberto Carlos the mostAs a Brazilian icon, the credit goes to Portuguese midfielder Luis Figo. “In my opinion he was a great player and I was really surprised,” Roberto Carlos said of his time with Los Blancos. The praise from a defender who has played alongside players such as Lal,…

Michael Carrick has won his first two games as Manchester United’s new head coach, but Paul Scholes still doesn’t think the former Red Devils midfielder will be the manager long-term.January 26, 2026 21:59Updated January 26, 2026 22:13Michael Carrick has made an immediate impact as Manchester United’s new head coach (Image: Zohaib Alam – MUFC, Manchester United via Getty Images)Paul Scholes believes Manchester United’s past experience with Ole Gunnar Solskjær will make the club reluctant to hire Michael Carrick as their long-term head coach despite his strong start in the hot seat.Carrick, previously a member of Solskjaer’s coaching team, returned to…