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    Van Dijk flags Szoboszlai as future Liverpool captain option amid leadership questions

    Dominik Szoboszlai
    February 2026

    irgil van Dijk said Dominik Szoboszlai could develop into a leadership figure capable of captaining Liverpool, with the midfielder’s form and versatility standing out during an inconsistent season. Szoboszlai has reached 10 goals this season, scoring again in Liverpool’s 3-0 FA Cup win over Brighton, and has filled multiple roles including a stint at right-back. With uncertainty around Robertson’s long-term future, Van Dijk said Szoboszlai is “leading by example” but still has steps to make as a leader.

    Hoddle questions Saka’s leadership after Arsenal’s late collapse at Wolves

    Bukayo Saka
    February 2026

    Glenn Hoddle criticised Bukayo Saka’s leadership and “flat” demeanour after Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with bottom-side Wolves, denting their title push. Saka admitted the dressing-room mood was “very flat” and called the second-half level below Arsenal’s standards. Arsenal controlled the first hour and held a two-goal cushion before conceding to Bueno and Edozie, dropping points from a winning position. The result boosts Manchester City’s chase, with City five points back and holding a game in hand.

    Kyrie Irving ACL tear ends season as Mavericks pivot to Cooper Flagg era

    Kyrie Irving
    February 2026

    Kyrie Irving tore his left ACL and will miss the season, the first full-season absence of his 15-year career. Dallas is set to build around No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg with Irving expected to stay engaged as a mentor during rehab. The injury landed amid major roster upheaval after the Doncic trade, a brief and disrupted Davis stint, and a further pivot away from that move. Dallas plans to re-center the project on Flagg, with team leadership highlighting Irving’s influence and ongoing involvement while he recovers.

    Marseille appoint Habib Beye on deal to 2027 after De Zerbi exit

    Habib Beye
    February 2026

    Marseille confirmed Habib Beye as head coach on a contract running until summer 2027, replacing Roberto De Zerbi. He returns to the club he represented as a player and is tasked with stabilising the season. The club statement positioned Beye as a demanding, identity-driven coach focused on discipline, intensity, and accountability, pointing to his coaching work after retirement and framing the appointment as a leadership reset after a turbulent period.

    Ronaldo misses again as Al-Nassr edge Arkadag and reach AFC Champions League Two quarters

    Cristiano Ronaldo
    February 2026

    Cristiano Ronaldo was left out again as Al-Nassr won 1-0 against Arkadag to advance to the quarter-finals, completing a 2-0 aggregate win. The story remains framed by his recent protest over transfer backing and league governance. Jorge Jesus rotated heavily and still got the result to progress. Ronaldo’s absence follows a spell of missed games tied to complaints about support and perceived preferential treatment for rivals, with the league issuing a public warning that recruitment decisions sit with clubs under a shared financial framework.

    Arteta demands Arsenal “stand up” after Wolves collapse ruins two-goal lead

    Mikel Arteta
    February 2026

    Arteta criticised the second-half performance and said the team must “stand up” during a difficult spell. Saka ended his goal drought with an early header from Rice’s cross after being used centrally, and Hincapie doubled the lead early in the second half. Wolves responded through a long-range Bueno strike and then a late equaliser, punishing Arsenal for a flat second half and poor game management.

    Son dismantles Real Espana with goal and three assists in LAFC 6-1 Champions Cup rout

    Son Heung-min
    February 2026

    Son Heung-min scored and delivered three assists in the first half as LAFC crushed Real Espana 6-1. Denis Bouanga scored a hat-trick in a dominant away performance. LAFC struck early via Bouanga’s penalty, then Son created and finished chances repeatedly before the break, including a penalty and three key final passes. Bouanga completed his treble after halftime as LAFC finished the tie’s first leg with a five-goal margin.

    Vinicius accuses Prestianni of racial slur as Benfica clash halted under FIFA protocol

    Vinicius Junior
    February 2026

    Vinicius Junior issued a statement alleging Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni directed a racial slur at him. The match was stopped for around 10 minutes after Vinicius reported the alleged abuse to referee Francois Letexier and FIFA’s racism protocol was activated. After scoring the winner and being booked for his celebration, Vinicius argued with Prestianni, then reported the alleged slur. Players briefly left the pitch during the protocol pause before play resumed. Vinicius later criticised the process as ineffective, while the CBF publicly backed him and reiterated that racism is a crime.

    Bastoni apologises for Kalulu red-card celebration as he says threats followed diving backlash

    Alessandro Bastoni
    February 2026

    Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni apologised for celebrating Pierre Kalulu’s red card and said he has received death threats after replays showed him going down deceptively in the incident that led to the second booking. Kalulu was dismissed for a second yellow after Bastoni fell in anticipation of contact. The controversy intensified because Bastoni celebrated the decision and the moment became a wider flashpoint about refereeing standards.

    Mourinho denies Benfica racism claim after Vinicius incident triggers FIFA protocol in Lisbon

    Jose Mourinho
    February 2026

    Jose Mourinho said Benfica “cannot be a racist club” after Vinicius Junior alleged abuse involving a Benfica player, prompting activation of FIFA’s racism protocol and a 10-minute stoppage. Mourinho also suggested Vinicius escalated the situation after scoring. Following Vinicius’ goal and celebration, an exchange with Prestianni led to protests and the protocol being initiated. Mourinho was later sent off for dissent, then defended Benfica post-match and argued incidents follow Vinicius across stadiums.

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