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Top Headlines
Inter 1-3 Arsenal: Jesus and Gyokeres strike to seal last-16 spot for Gunners
Gabriel Jesus scored twice and Viktor Gyokeres was also on target as Arsenal romped to a 3-1 win over Inter to book their place in the Champions League's last 16.
Bodo Glimt 3-1 Man City: 10-men City stunned by hosts as Høgh and Hauge score
Bodo Glimt produced one of the UEFA Champions League's most famous results as they beat English opposition for the first time ever by downing Manchester City 3-1.
Match Reports
Real Madrid 6-1 Monaco: Mbappe, Vini and Bellingham score in a 7-goal thriller
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, and Vinicius Junior also played a starring role as Real Madrid trounced Monaco 6-1 in their first Champions League game under Alvaro Arbeloa.
Sporting CP 2-1 PSG: Suarez's late winner sees Sporting stun UCL holders PSG
Sporting CP moved into the top eight of the UCL league phase after a late brace from Luis Suárez secured a shock 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, extending the Leões’ impressive home record against French opposition to eight wins in 10 matches.
Tottenham 2-0 Dortmund: Frank eases pressure as patched-up Spurs earn victory
Patched-up Spurs' best 45 minutes of the season relieved some of the mounting pressure on Thomas Frank with a 2-0 win over 10-man Borussia Dortmund.
These Things Happen
Here we go! Romano: Ethan Nwaneri joins Olympique Marseille on loan
On 20 January, according to Romano, Ethan Nwaneri joins Olympique Marseille on loan.
OFFICIAL: Morocco win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Fair Play Award
On January 19, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially announced that the Moroccan national team has won the Fair Play Award for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Moroccan player Saibari apologized to Mendy for the towel-stealing incident
Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari visited the Senegalese team’s hotel on Monday to personally speak with Édouard Mendy and apologize for taking Mendy’s towel during the Africa Cup final.
IFFHS list the strongest national league in 2025: EPL 1st, Brazilian Serie A 3rd
On 16 January, the IFFHS has released its 2025 league standings, with the top three being the Premier League, La Liga, and the Brazilian Serie A.
Calls for England & Scotland to boycott the WC over Trump's Greenland obsession
MPs have called for the home nations to boycott the men's football World Cup this summer in response to US President Donald Trump's plans to annex Greenland.
Konate leaves Liverpool squad before UCL tie as he returns to France
Under pressure Liverpool head coach Arne Slot faces fresh selection problems after Ibrahima Konate missed their open training session before Wednesday night's clash against Marseille
EPL Round 22 Player of the Matchweek nominees: Bruno Fernandes, Mainoo included
On January 20, the Premier League officially announced the shortlist of nominees for Player of the Matchweek for Round 22.
Alonso 'makes Liverpool call' as stance on replacing Slot emerges after RM sack
Liverpool face a crucial period with head coach Arne Slot under pressure, and reports from Spain suggest Xabi Alonso could be waiting for his next role after his sacking at Real Madrid
A Saudi club offered £200m for Vinícius, Real Madrid has rejected it
On January 20th, according to exclusive reports from blogger Indykaila News, a Saudi club has made a £200 million offer for Vinícius.
<a href="allfootball:///news/4293900" target="_self" style=">Romano: Bailey returns to Villa from Roma; He's available for Emery this weekend
According to Fabrizio Romano, Leon Bailey will return to England. He can play for Villa this weekend.
What They Say
Brahim Díaz reveals why he missed penalty against Senegal
Morocco star Brahim Díaz has issued a heartfelt apology following his missed penalty in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Senegal.
'I don't regret leaving Arsenal – but I felt like a caged animal at Inter Milan'
Alexis Sanchez doesn't regret leaving Arsenal for Manchester United, but felt like a "caged animal" at Inter Milan.
Nuno Mendes: I have a bit of emotion against Sporting CP; Hope PSG will win
In the 7th round of the UEFA Champions League league phase, Sporting CP will face Paris Saint-Germain. Ahead of the match, PSG player Nuno Mendes spoke to PSG TV.
Chivu: Not surprised by Arsenal; UCL still depends on the knockout stage
In the 7th matchday of the Champions League league phase, Inter Milan lost 1-3 at home to Arsenal. After the match, Inter head coach Chivu spoke to Amazon Prime Video.
'It's EMBARRASSING': Haaland admits City 'deserved' their humiliating defeat
Erling Haaland has hit out at he and his Manchester City team-mates for the nature of their 'embarrassing' 3-1 Champions League defeat at Bodo/Glimt.
Fixtures of the Day
Saudi PL
Damac VS Al Nassr FC 2026/01/22 17:30UTC
UCL
Galatasaray VS Atletico Madrid 2026/01/22 17:45UTC
Qarabag FK VS Eintracht Frankfurt 2026/01/22 17:45UTC
Atalanta VS Athletic Club 2026/01/22 20:00UTC
Bayern Munich VS Union Saint-Gilloise 2026/01/22 20:00UTC
Chelsea VS Pafos FC 2026/01/22 20:00UTC
Juventus VS Benfica 2026/01/22 20:00UTC
Olympique Marseille VS Liverpool 2026/01/22 20:00UTC
Newcastle United VS PSV 2026/01/22 20:00UTC
Slavia Praha VS Barcelona 2026/01/22 20:00UTC
