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.
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.
Leny Yoro
February 2026
Leny Yoro was banned from driving for six months and fined after being caught at 72mph in a 30mph zone, pleading guilty. The court issued a £666 fine plus costs and surcharge, with his lawyer saying he was rushing to take a friend to a railway station and apologising.
Viktor Gyökeres
February 2026
Arsenal players held a heated group meeting after blowing a two-goal lead vs Wolves, then responded by hammering Spurs 4-1 to go five points clear at the top. Gyokeres said the squad spoke openly to “let it all out,” understand each other’s emotions, and rebuild unity. Arsenal then delivered a statement performance with braces from Gyokeres and Eze, and are now targeting another response with Chelsea next weekend.
Kylian Mbappé
February 2026
PSG will pay Mbappé €61m after choosing not to appeal a court ruling tied to withheld wages and bonuses from his final months at the club. The dispute hinged on PSG refusing certain payments after Mbappé left on a free, with PSG citing a verbal agreement, but the French legal system ruled against them. PSG said it is ending the matter to stop a prolonged process and refocus on its sporting project.
Gabriel Magalhães
February 2026
Gabriel Magalhães posted a mocking message after Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Tottenham, a result that reasserted Arsenal’s five-point lead at the top. Arsenal controlled the game with a heavy shot advantage and repeated their earlier 4-1 win in the fixture. The derby win also steadied the mood after a draw with Wolves, keeping City at arm’s length despite Arsenal having played a game more.
Cristiano Ronaldo
February 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo played down speculation about leaving the Saudi Pro League, saying he is happy at Al-Nassr after returning from a short protest period and scoring twice in a 4-0 win that put them top. After missing three games amid frustration over league transfer dynamics and reported contract clauses, Ronaldo returned and delivered a brace. Post-match, he focused on chance creation, a clean sheet, and the importance of winning, while continuing his chase for major silverware and the 1,000-goal milestone.
Arne Slot
February 2026
Arne Slot responded to Wayne Rooney’s claim that he lacks “aura,” arguing that trophies create perception and pointing out he has already won the league, while Liverpool now fight to secure Champions League qualification. Rooney questioned Slot’s presence after a drop-off in Liverpool’s second season, comparing the backdrop of Klopp’s reign. Slot countered that managers are different, Klopp clearly had aura, and winning increases it.
Oliver Glasner
February 2026
Crystal Palace will retain Oliver Glasner until the end of the season despite away-fan chants calling for his dismissal following a disappointing draw with Zrinjski Mostar. With Palace on a poor run and Glasner already expected to leave in the summer when his contract expires, the club has decided against an early change, keeping him in place to finish the campaign.
