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    Real Madrid “forget” Mastantuono as Argentina grows uneasy over vanishing minutes

    Franco Mastantuono
    February 2026

    Franco Mastantuono has not played a minute in Real Madrid’s last three matches, triggering criticism and concern in Argentina ahead of key national-team dates. Despite arriving for €45m and strong expectations, he has fallen out of the rotation under both Alonso and Arbeloa, including being unused while Madrid chased a late equaliser vs Osasuna. Argentina staff are reportedly worried he will lose match rhythm ahead of March’s Finalissima vs Spain and the 2026 World Cup build-up.

    Slot expects Wirtz back soon after late warm-up withdrawal in Liverpool win at Forest

    Florian Wirtz
    February 2026

    Florian Wirtz was pulled from Liverpool’s starting XI during warm-ups due to a back issue, but Arne Slot said it does not look serious and hopes he returns next week. Wirtz felt his back “too much” to be close to full fitness, so Slot replaced him with Curtis Jones. Liverpool still won 1-0 through Mac Allister’s 96th-minute goal, and Slot stressed that in the Premier League you must be at 100 percent to play, even if you are elite on the ball.

    Gabriel mocks Spurs online after Arsenal’s 4-1 derby win restores title momentum

    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.

    Loftus-Cheek to undergo surgery after jaw collision causes tooth loss and rare bone fracture

    Ruben Loftus-Cheek
    February 2026

    Ruben Loftus-Cheek suffered a fracture of the alveolar bone after a collision with Parma goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi and is set for surgery, with a lengthy lay-off expected. Loftus-Cheek jumped for a header and was struck in the jaw by Corvi’s attempt to punch the ball. He was stretchered off, did not lose consciousness, but lost teeth and was diagnosed with an alveolar bone fracture that supports the tooth sockets, which could sideline him for months and damage his England World Cup hopes.

    Tudor fumes after Spurs derby humiliation, warns players to “look in the mirror” as relegation fear grows

    Igor Tudor
    February 2026

    Tottenham were thrashed 4-1 by Arsenal in Igor Tudor’s first match in charge, leaving Spurs 16th and only four points above the relegation zone. Arsenal overwhelmed Spurs, with Eze and Gyökeres scoring two each and Kolo Muani’s goal only a consolation. Tudor said the gap between the teams was too big, called out Spurs’ confidence issues, and demanded a mindset reset through work, telling players to “look in the mirror” instead of using Arsenal’s quality as an excuse.

    Ronaldo shuts down exit noise after strike saga, says goals and wins matter at Al-Nassr

    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.

    Kompany stays vague on Nicolas Jackson future as Bayern loan exit talk grows

    Vincent Kompany
    February 2026

    Vincent Kompany said Bayern are “very happy” with Nicolas Jackson but would not confirm any summer decision, with reports suggesting he is unlikely to be signed permanently and may return to Chelsea. Jackson is on a season-long loan with conditions tied to appearances and minutes, but his usage has been limited and he did not feature in the 3-2 win over Frankfurt. Kompany pushed any decision to end-of-season talks between player and clubs.

    Guardiola hails Nico O’Reilly after brace fires Man City within two points of Arsenal

    Nico O’Reilly
    February 2026

    Manchester City beat Newcastle with Nico O’Reilly scoring twice, closing to within two points of league leaders Arsenal. City struck early in a high-tempo first half where all goals arrived inside 27 minutes. O’Reilly scored either side of Hall’s equaliser. Guardiola credited his physicality and completeness in midfield, while Lescott said the manager’s trust to play him in his best role is accelerating his confidence and making him hard to drop.

    Tammy Abraham insists Aston Villa can still hunt down Arsenal in title race after late Leeds draw

    Aston Villa
    February 2026

    Tammy Abraham said Villa must keep pushing in the title race after his late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw against Leeds, leaving Villa seven points off top spot with 11 games left. Leeds led through Stach, then Abraham came off the bench to score in the 88th minute. He argued the race remains open given Arsenal’s recent dropped points and Villa’s proximity to Manchester City, despite Villa’s patchy form in recent weeks.

    Cristiano Ronaldo double powers Al-Nassr to 4-0 win and back to top of Saudi Pro League

    Cristiano Ronaldo
    February 2026

    Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr beat Al-Hazem 4-0, extending their winning streak to 10 and moving back to the top of the Saudi Pro League table. Ronaldo opened the scoring after an overturned offside, missed a one-on-one after rounding the keeper, then Coman finished a Félix through-ball. Ângelo ran through multiple defenders for a solo third, and Ronaldo added a late fourth from the edge of the box despite Zaied making numerous saves.

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