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Suprise, drama and madness: UCL playoffs set stage for Round of 16

Borussia Dortmund and Juventus were among the biggest casualties. And then there was Bodø/Glimt, who did not just qualify, but announced themselves.

Injured Mbappe nearing return as Madrid plan ahead after Benfica victory

Mbappe was not included in the squad for the game at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium because of a left knee injury he has been nursing for some time

PSG start Hakimi against Monaco in UCL a day after rape case trial ruling

The 27-year-old Moroccan international has denied any wrongdoing and said on X that he "calmly awaits" a trial

Real Madrid's Vinicius nets again, thrills fans with corner-flag dance

The more than 3,000 Benfica fans at the Bernabeu had jeered nearly every time Vinicius touched the ball early on

FIFA gives green light for Scotland fans to sport sporrans at World Cup

Scotland has been drawn in Group C with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti with two games in Boston and one in Miami

Bad Bunny wearing Pele's 1966 World Cup jacket draws global attention

Cassio Brandao, the owner of the Alambrado Futebol e Cultura store, seeks historical soccer memorabilia and jerseys and has more than 7,000 of them

PSG scrape through to last 16 after Coulibaly red rocks Monaco defence

PSG captain Marquinhos equalized from the ensuing free kick and then six minutes later Kvaratskhelia put PSG 2-1 up and in command

Captain devastated as Juventus comeback bid collapses against Galatasaray

Trailing 5-2 after the first leg, Juventus went 3-0 up in the return match - despite playing almost the entire second half with 10 men following Lloyd Kelly's sending-off

UEFA dismiss Benfica appeal, keeps Prestianni ban over Vinicius Jr incident

Prestianni was provisionally suspended on Monday for one match following accusations he racially abused Vinicius Junior in the first leg last week

UCL 2026: Real Madrid qualifies for round of 16 with 3-1 win over Benfica

Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain also advanced out of the playoffs - but only after narrowly getting past Monaco

Atalanta boss celebrates unforgettable night after dramatic UCL turnaround

Atalanta advanced to the round of 16 by capping an unlikely turnaround when Lazar Samardzic curled a penalty into the top corner in the eighth minute of stoppage time

UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid vs Benfica live match time, streaming

With the first leg seeing Madrid lose 4-2 to Benfica away from home, the 2nd leg presents another thrilling tie at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real look to produce another comeback.

Will FIFA take 2026 WC host rights away from Guadalajara amid cartel chaos?

FIFA regulations for the 2026 World Cup allow the governing body to "cancel, reschedule or relocate one or more matches, or the entire tournament, at its discretion" due to safety, health, or security

Premier League: Can Tottenham Hotspur actually face relegation this season?

Tottenham Hotspur seem trapped in reverse. Igor Tudor was appointed to spark improvement after Thomas Frank's tenure, but there was little evidence of a turnaround in this performance.

PL: Mac Allister scores late winner as Liverpool beat Nottingham Forest 1-0

The dramatic end at the City Ground centered completely on Mac Allister, who thought he'd scored without knowing anything about it after turning his back on a clearance by Nottingham Forest.

ISL 25/26: Chhangte's strike helps Mumbai City beat Kerala Blasters 1-0

Lallianzuala Chhangte's early second-half strike proved decisive as Mumbai City FC edged past Kerala Blasters FC 10 in an Indian Super League match here on Sunday.

Denis Bouanga leads LAFC to dominant 3-0 win over Messi's Inter Miami side

Son Heung-min set up Martinez's opening goal for LAFC, which emphasized its status as a primary threat to Miami's crown during a lively MLS season opener between two of the league's marquee clubs

Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal live match time, streaming

Across North London, Mikel Arteta is under pressure after Arsenal's frustrating 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers. The result dented their title momentum, especially with Man City close behind.

Michael Carrick backs Man United culture following Ratcliffe comments

Carrick, who was hired as interim head coach, faced the media on Friday for the first time since Ratcliffe's remarks and he was asked for his response

Infantino under Olympic review after involvement in Trump peace board

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Infantino has aligned FIFA closely with the United States government including attending Trump's inauguration last year and making a series of visits to the White House