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Crunch time for Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe-Vinicius Jr partnership

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe (left) celebrates scoring a late winner in the 2-1 La Liga triumph over Rayo Vallecano with Vinicius Jr at the Santiago Bernabeu on Feb 1, 2026.
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe (left) celebrates scoring a late winner in the 2-1 La Liga triumph over Rayo Vallecano with Vinicius Jr at the Santiago Bernabeu on Feb 1, 2026.

Napoli stay third after late goal earns 2-2 draw with Roma

Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v AS Roma - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - February 15, 2026 Napoli's Alisson Santos celebrates scoring their second goal with Giovane REUTERS/Ciro De Luca
Soccer Football - Serie A - Napoli v AS Roma - Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy - February 15, 2026 Napoli's Alisson Santos celebrates scoring their second goal with Giovane REUTERS/Ciro De Luca

Mikel Arteta concerned over Arsenal’s mounting injury list as they fight on four fronts

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta during the match, in which his team won the English FA Cup fourth round against Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta during the match, in which his team won the English FA Cup fourth round against Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium in London.

Man United beat London City, Man City stay top of WSL

Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Manchester United v London City Lionesses - Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, Britain - February 15, 2026 Manchester United's Millie Turner celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Manchester United v London City Lionesses - Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, Britain - February 15, 2026 Manchester United's Millie Turner celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

Quadruple chasing Arsenal rout Wigan to reach FA Cup fifth round

Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's fourth goal against Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium in London on Feb 15.
Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's fourth goal against Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium in London on Feb 15.

Rayo thrash second-string Atletico 3-0 in near-empty relocated LaLiga clash

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Rayo Vallecano v Atletico Madrid - Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganes, Spain - February 15, 2026 Rayo Vallecano's Fran Perez celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Ana Beltran
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Rayo Vallecano v Atletico Madrid - Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganes, Spain - February 15, 2026 Rayo Vallecano's Fran Perez celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Ana Beltran

Leeds beat Birmingham on penalties to reach FA Cup fifth round

Soccer Football -  FA Cup - Fourth Round - Birmingham City v Leeds United - St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham, Britain - February 15, 2026 Leeds United's Lucas Perri saves a penalty during the penalty shootout Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Soccer Football -  FA Cup - Fourth Round - Birmingham City v Leeds United - St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham, Britain - February 15, 2026 Leeds United's Lucas Perri saves a penalty during the penalty shootout Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Nottingham Forest appoint Pereira as manager after Dyche sacking

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - November 1, 2025 Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - November 1, 2025 Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo

Serie A referee designator apologises after controversial Kalulu sending-off

Soccer Football - Serie A - Inter Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - February 14, 2026 Juventus' Pierre Kalulu is shown a red card by referee Federico La Penna REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo
Soccer Football - Serie A - Inter Milan v Juventus - San Siro, Milan, Italy - February 14, 2026 Juventus' Pierre Kalulu is shown a red card by referee Federico La Penna REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.