Kick Off: Barcelona suffer a crushing defeat; Arsenal's lead in EPL race narrows

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Atletico 4-0 Barcelona: Atletico thrash 10-men visitors as Lookman & Alvarez net

Atlético Madrid fired in all the goals before HT in a stunning 4-0 thrashing of Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, putting them on the verge of a place in the final thanks to just a second win in 11 H2Hs.

Brentford 1-1 Arsenal: Gunners drop points as Madueke and Lewis-Potter score

Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes were dented after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by an impressive Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, as Mikel Arteta’s side missed the chance to regain their six point lead.

These Things Happen

Nasser was thanked by Infantino and Ceferin for defusing a conflict in the ESL

According to Le Parisien, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA President Ceferin thanked Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi for his important role in resolving conflicts related to the European Super League.

Jim Ratcliffe immigration comments leave Man United hierarchy horrified

Club distance themselves from co-owner after he said Britain was ‘colonised by immigrants’, with statement saying United has ‘embedded equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do'.

Diego Simeone brutally mocks Lamine Yamal as Atletico Madrid crush Barcelona

Diego Simeone ridiculed Lamine Yamal as his Atletico Madrid side blitzed Barcelona 4-0 at home in their Copa del Rey semi-final first leg.

Man United Women's players mock United Strand fan with haircut celebration

Players from Manchester United's women's team have poked fun at Red Devils fan Frank Ilett, whose wait for a haircut continues afer the men's side failed to beat West Ham on Tuesday.

All controversies of Atlético Madrid 4-0 Barcelona: VAR, penalty, and red cards

With the Copa del Rey final on the horizon, the first leg of the semi final between Atlético and Barcelona began with goals and also controversy.

One Premier League club emerges as potential destination for Christian Pulisic

Despite the world trudging through the grind of the football season that is February, thoughts have already turned to the transfer window this summer.

The 2026/27 UEFA Nations League league phase draw in FULL: Spain to play England

Match dates, groups and how it works – all you need to know about the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League.

Odobert suffers ACL tear to add to Tottenham's woes

Tottenham have been dealt another injury blow, with Wilson Odobert missing the rest of the season with a serious knee injury.

Thomas Partey: Former Arsenal midfielder charged with two more counts of rape

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with another two counts of rape.

10 G/A in 5 games! OFFICIAL: Michael Olise crowned Bundesliga POTM for January

Bayern Munich's Michael Olise won the Bundesliga January 2026 Player of the Month prize, finishing ahead of Muheim, Vušković, Luis Díaz, Schlotterbeck and Bell in the vote.

OFFICIAL: Raheem Sterling joins Feyenoord until the end of this season

The England international, who has represented his country on 82 occasions, signed an agreement with Feyenoord this afternoon until the end of the 25/26 season.

Kylian Mbappé injury sparks Real Madrid concern

Without a midweek fixture, Real Madrid head coach Álvaro Arbeloa would have hoped to get the chance to work with his team on the training ground ahead of Saturday’s game against Real Sociedad.

Vitor Pereira agrees to replace Sean Dyche as new head coach at the City Ground

Vitor Pereira has agreed to become the next Nottingham Forest head coach.

Kai Havertz: Arsenal forward set to miss four matches with muscular injury

Kai Havertz has picked up a muscular injury and is set to miss Arsenal's next four games at least, ruling him out of the north London derby at Tottenham later this month. 

Specialist: if Liverpool not qualify for UCL, they might miss out £200m

Liverpool could miss out on as much as £200million if they were to fail to qualify for the Champions League next season.

PSG injury update: Fabian Luiz, Ndjantou, and Mayulu are under recovery

As PSG is preparing for their next league match against Rennes, the club released an injury update, which Ndjantou underwent a successful surgery and will soon enter his recovery cycle, Fabian Luiz and Mayulu continues their recovery treatment.

OFFICIAL: Thomas Tuchel extends England stay to EURO 2028

On February 12, the England national team officially announced that the Three Lions boss has signed a new contract to remain as England head coach.

Team reporter: Inter Milan have no intention of bringing Pavard back to the team

On February 12, Inter Milan's beat reporter Pasquale Guaro reported that the Nerazzurri have no intention of bringing back Benjamin Pavard, who is currently on loan at Marseille.

MD: Lewandowski has received five offers, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid included

According to the latest report from Mundo Deportivo, Lewandowski has received five offers, with AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Fenerbahce, Saudi Arabia, and MLS's Chicago Fire all on his shortlist.

What They Say

Kelly: I put chicken in pasta on my first Italy move and teammate glared at me

Juventus player Lloyd Kelly gave an interview to CBS Sports, discussing life in Italy.

Mainz clash will be no walkover for Dortmund, insists Kovac

Despite 12 places and 27 points separating Borussia Dortmund and Mainz in the Bundesliga, Niko Kovac said his team's upcoming clash was far from a foregone conclusion. 

Raya: Arsenal 'have to stick together' after Brentford draw

David Raya insisted Arsenal "have to stick together" in the Premier League title race after they dropped points in a 1-1 draw at Brentford.

Neuer insists Germany retirement is permanent ahead of World Cup

Manuel Neuer has ruled out the possibility of overturning his international retirement to feature for Germany at the 2026 World Cup.

Max Eberl fires back at Díaz doubters: “Maybe some people will now take it back”

Nineteen goals and 14 assists in 31 games. Those are the numbers that underline Luis Díaz’s outstanding season at Bayern Munich. 

Van Dijk wants 'world-class' Konate to stay at Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk has expressed his desire to have the "world-class" Ibrahima Konate partnering him in Liverpool's defence next season. 

Ange Postecoglou brutally claims Tottenham are NOT a big club

Ange Postecoglou has brutally stated that Tottenham are not a 'big' club after weighing in on Thomas Frank becoming the latest managerial casualty at Spurs.

Fixtures of the Day

Ligue 1

Rennes VS Paris Saint-Germain 2026/2/13 18:00 UTC

Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund VS Mainz 05 2026/2/13 19:30 UTC

Serie A

Pisa VS Milan 2026/2/13 19:45 UTC

FA Cup

Hull City VS Chelsea 2026/2/13 19:45 UTC