Several European heavyweights delivered commanding performances as the Round of 16 first-leg matches of the UEFA Champions League produced high-scoring contests and dramatic finishes across Europe this week.
The financial terms of the transaction done via the legendary footballer's CR7 Sports Investments company have not been disclosed, but is considered to be a long-term investment for Ronaldo, who has turned 41 this year and is in the twilight of his career, which has seen him turn up for club
Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) narrowly avoided a shock exit from the UEFA Champions League, securing their place in the Round of 16 after a tense 2-2 draw with Monaco, as the result saw the Parisians advance 5-4 on aggregate, according to the UEFA Champions League website. Rea
Raphinha hit the crossbar late in the first half, and moments later, Yamal's penalty, awarded after a foul on Dani Olmo, was missed. The miss adds to Barcelona's tally of three penalties squandered this season, the joint-most in La Liga.
Siraj made a triumphant return to the Indian T20I squad for the first time since mid-2024, taking three wickets in helping India restrict USA to 132/8 in 20 overs in a chase of moderate 162 runs, which Team India could make on the back of a fine 84* from skipper Suryakumar Yadav.
16 teams will battle it out in the knockout phase play-offs for the remaining eight places in the Round of 16. Those confirmed in the play-offs include Atalanta, Atletico de Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Benfica, Bodø/Glimt, Club Brugge, Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen, Mon
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) played out a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United at Parc des Princes in Paris. PSG currently stand at the 11th place with four wins and two draws in eight matches.
Conscient Sports hosted the second edition of Conscient Sports Real Madrid Foundation India Challenge 2026, a three-day friendly football tournament that saw participation from over 600 young players and their families.
City suffered a shock loss to Bodo/Glimt, a Norwegian club, by 3-1, while PSG endured a 2-1 defeat to Sporting CP. However, Arsenal secured a brilliant 3-1 win over last year's UEFA Champions League finalists Inter Milan, while multi-time champions Real Madrid thrashed Monaco 6-1.
Real Madrid have announced the departure of coach Xabi Alonso, with Alvaro Arbeloa being named as his replacement. The announcement comes a day after the team's 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Barcelona lifted a record-extending 16th Spanish Super Cup title after edging past arch-rivals Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling El Clasico final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia