Bodø/Glimt
February 2026
Bodo/Glimt eliminated Inter 5-2 on aggregate to reach the Champions League last 16 for the first time, winning 2-1 away after a 3-1 first leg. Inter controlled possession but Bodo punished mistakes, including an Akanji giveaway that led to another Hauge goal, then added a second through Evjen; Bastoni pulled one back too late.
Kylian Mbappé
February 2026
Mbappe is expected to miss Real Madrid’s Champions League play-off second leg vs Benfica after suffering knee pain in training. Reports say tests made it “impossible” for him to play, contradicting Arbeloa’s earlier claim that Mbappe was ready, leaving Madrid to defend a 1-0 first-leg lead without their star.
Antony
February 2026
Antony was consoled after collapsing in tears when he missed a late opportunity, with Betis drawing 1-1 against Rayo Vallecano. The moment capped a high-emotion night for the winger, whose career arc has swung from an expensive Manchester United spell to a productive loan at Betis and then a permanent return, where he has been key in their push for Champions League places.
Jusuf Nurkić
February 2026
Jusuf Nurkic will have nose surgery for a long-standing deviated septum issue and will not play again this season. The Jazz said repeated hits to the face and a recent illness accelerated timing; Hardy said it was something Nurkic has needed for a while.
Dejounte Murray
February 2026
Dejounte Murray said he feels ready to return from a ruptured Achilles and wants to play despite the Pelicans’ lost season and front-office changes. Murray said he is not looking for excuses and wants to compete for teammates, family, and the city, while also helping rookie Jeremiah Fears. The coach praised his commitment but stopped short of guaranteeing minutes immediately.
Gianluca Prestianni
February 2026
Benfica president Rui Costa defended Prestianni after UEFA suspended him for one match while investigating allegations linked to an exchange with Vinicius Jr. Costa said he was not on the pitch to know what was said, insisted Benfica trust the player’s account, and argued it is wrong to label him before the process is concluded.
Michele Di Gregorio
February 2026
Juventus are reportedly planning a goalkeeping overhaul after errors from Di Gregorio, with Alisson and Vicario among shock targets. Reports say Juve view Di Gregorio as a liability and could also see Perin push to leave and Pinsoglio consider retirement, triggering a broader reset while scouting proven, elite replacements.
Lisandro Martínez
February 2026
Michael Carrick said Lisandro Martinez picked up a minor issue in training and was left out at Everton; United still won 1-0 and stayed in strong form. Carrick said it “doesn’t seem too bad,” with sources suggesting a calf problem that could sideline Martinez up to two weeks. Yoro started alongside Maguire and United kept a rare away league clean sheet, with Sesko scoring late to secure the points.
Buddy Hield
February 2026
Oklahoma retired Buddy Hield’s No. 24 jersey, honoring his 2016 All-American season that ended in a Final Four run. Hield was celebrated on court with family and members of the 2016 team present, then his banner was raised at Lloyd Noble Center.
