ISL 2025-26: New managers take centrestage in Bengaluru-Blasters clash

After seven games, BFC sits fourth in the table (14 points) while Blasters are languishing in 13th place (one) in the 14-team league. It’s a no-brainer which of the two camps is happier.
Italy U-21 coach Silvio Baldini to lead senior team for upcoming friendlies

The appointment of Baldini as interim coach was announced on Friday, 10 days after Italy again failed to qualify for the World Cup.
Serie A 2025-26 news: Spalletti extends with Juventus until 2028

Spalletti was brought in by Juve in October to replace the sacked Igor Tudor and charged with ensuring qualification for the Champions League.
‘Grumpy’ Pep Guardiola wants Bernardo Silva to stay at Manchester City for life

City’s assistant manager Pep Lijnders appeared to confirm the Silva’s likely departure while carrying out media duties on behalf of manager Guardiola after last week’s 4-0 FA Cup win over Liverpool.
Al Ahli slams refereeing in Saudi Pro League, Ivan Toney alleges favouritism

Al Ahli is in third place on the Saudi Pro League table with 66 points from 28 games, four adrift of leader Al Nassr, which has played a game less.
Champions League is Barcelona’s priority, but derby remains crucial: Hansi Flick

Atletico Madrid beat Barca 2-0 at Camp Nou in the quarterfinal first leg in midweek, leaving the Catalans with an uphill struggle next Tuesday in the Spanish capital.
Bayern starlet Karl ruled out of UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Real Madrid

Bayern said Friday the 18-year-old Karl – who has been enjoying a breakout season at the Bavarian powerhouse – tore a muscle at the back of his right thigh.
ISL 2025-26: East Bengal, Bruzon face Chennaiyin with hopes of a similar turn of fortunes as last time

Bruzon led East Bengal to a 2-0 win against the Marina Machans in Chennai last year, the first away win in his reign.
ISL 2025-26: Kerala Blasters FC completes signing of Argentine winger Franchu

The 27-year-old arrives with experience across multiple European leagues, having developed through the youth systems of Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano.
I feel complete support: Arne Slot says he has backing from Liverpool bosses despite Premier League form

Liverpool’s midweek 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal followed a 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup last eight and a 2-1 loss at Brighton in the Premier League.