Kick Off: Saka signs a new long-term contract; RM submits evidences to UEFA

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OFFICIAL: Saka signs a new long-term contract with Arsenal

Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal.

Real Madrid submits evidence to UEFA after Vinicius racism allegation in Benfica clash

Real Madrid has announced that it has submitted all findings from its internal investigation to UEFA regarding the events that unfolded last Tuesday during the first leg of its Champions League playoff against Benfica. The match saw the activation of UEFA’s anti-racism protocol following alleged racist abuse directed at Vinicius Junior by Benfica’s Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni.

Match Reports

Fenerbahçe 0-3 Forest: Pereira makes perfect start with Europa League victory

Nottingham Forest took a huge step towards the last 16 of the Europa League after they defeated Fenerbahce 3-0 in the first leg of their play-off tie.

Hsk Zrinjski Mostar 1-1 Crystal Palace: A draw kept the qualification race alive

Game is over and the final score is Hsk Zrinjski Mostar 1-1 Crystal Palace. Here is the match report.

Lille 0-1 Red Star: Tebo's goal brings an upper hand for the Serbian giant

Game is over and the final score is Lille 0-1 Red Star. Here is the match report.

Celtic FC 1-4 Stuttgart: Khannouss's brace brings decisive advantage

Game is over and the final score is Celtic FC 1-4 Stuttgart. Here is the match report.

These Things Happen

Amid Vinícius racism storm, Benfica’s Prestianni is suspended

With the Gianluca Prestianni-Vinícius Júnior case still simmering, the competition doesn’t stop. On Saturday at Estádio da Luz, Benfica hosts AVS in a key Portuguese league match - and they’ll do so without the Argentine.

Prestianni set to be available for Benfica's UCL game at Real Madrid

Gianluca Prestianni is likely to be available to face Real Madrid on Wednesday, one week after Vinicius Junior accused him of racist abuse.

€100m too much: Clubs value Diomande at €60-70m

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, multiple clubs value a deal for Yan Diomande at between €60 million and €70 million.

Man United told to sign 'two monsters' as Casemiro replacements identified

Former Manchester United forward Louis Saha has told his old club to consider two players as replacements for Casemiro this summer

Top 10 free agents by Transfermarkt value: Konaté (€50m) leads, DV9 ranks 2

Transfermarkt’s Top 10 Most Valuable Players with Contracts Expiring This Summer

Who are the top scorers in the Champions League 2025-26?

There are some familiar names among the top goalscorers in the 2025-26 Champions League, although one less expected player has shot up the leaderboard thanks to his performance in the first leg of the knockout phase playoffs.

Arsenal's collapse against Wolves leaves questions for Mikel Arteta over mentality, selection and Premier League title bid

Arsenal's title charge is faltering following their second-half collapse against the Premier League's bottom side Wolves. It's two wins from seven Premier League games for Mikel Arteta's side.

TAA's latest Diogo Jota gesture spotted months on from tragic death

Real Madrid and England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has paid another tribute to the late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.

Real Madrid receive huge boost as key defender returns to top form

Writing Antonio Rüdiger off is like writing Real Madrid off. Bold, reckless, and wrong. 

Alexander Isak injury update: Arne Slot reveals when Liverpool striker could return

Aleksander Isak’s transfer to Liverpool hasn’t gone according to plan, but the former Newcastle striker could still end the 2025-26 season on a high, according to manager Arne Slot.

What They Say

Cunha credits 'incredible' Amorim for MU's turnaround under Michael Carrick

Matheus Cunha has expressed his gratitude for former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, crediting their recent upturn in form in part to the 'incredible' Portuguese manager.

Igor Tudor: How will new Tottenham boss line-up against Arsenal on Sunday amid absentee crisis?

“We have a lot of injured players, so we need to first find the best system that suits the players that are available at this moment, so a very particular moment.”

Ancelotti reveals his Brazil plans and delivers telling verdict on Vinicius

Carlo Ancelotti is living a new reality in Brazil. From the white of Real Madrid to the yellow of the canarinha, and from the frenetic life of Spain’s capital to the festive atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro’s carnivals.

Fixtures of Today

Bundesliga

Mainz 05 VS Hamburger SV  2026/02/20  19:30UTC

Serie A

Sassuolo VS Hellas Verona  2026/02/20  19:45UTC

Ligue 1

Stade Brestois 29 VS Olympique Marseille  2026/02/20  19:45UTC

La Liga

Athletic Club VS Elche  2026/02/20  20:00UTC