Football Leagues & Cups

Tottenham Hotspur will host local rivals Arsenal on 22 February 2026, in a highly anticipated North London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Barcelona will welcome struggling Levante to the Spotify Camp Nou on 22 February 2026, for a crucial Matchday 25 clash in La Liga 2025-26.

Nottingham Forest are set to host Liverpool at the City Ground on 22 February 2026, in a pivotal Premier League 2025-26 clash with major implications at both ends of the table.

Kerala Blasters FC will welcome Mumbai City FC to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on 22 February 2026, for a highly anticipated Matchweek 2 clash in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 season.

Bengaluru FC are set to host NorthEast United FC on 22 February 2026, in Matchweek 2 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 season.

Premier League 2025-26 leaders Manchester City face a formidable test on 21 February, as they welcome Newcastle United to the Etihad Stadium.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr continue their pursuit of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 title as they host Al-Hazem at the Al-Awwal Park.

Serie A 2025-26 leaders Inter Milan face a challenging away fixture against Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare on 21 February.

La Liga 2025-26 leaders Real Madrid travel to El Sadar on 21 February, to face a resilient Osasuna side in a crucial 2025–26 La Liga encounter.

Chelsea welcome relegation-threatened Burnley to Stamford Bridge on 21 February, for a Premier League 2025-26 Matchweek 27 fixture with significant implications at both ends of the table.

SC East Bengal aim to maintain their perfect start to the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 season as they host newcomers Sporting Club Delhi.

The 34-year-old, who returned to his roots with Santos after spells at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, is enjoying football again following surgery on a long-standing knee issue in December 2025.

Recently, Lionel Messi sustained the muscle issue during a pre-season fixture in Ecuador, missing a subsequent friendly in Puerto Rico.

Al-Nassr enter the fixture in formidable home form, having won nine of their ten matches in Riyadh this season. However, all eyes will be on the availability of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Morocco is facing mounting international scrutiny after animal welfare organisations alleged a large scale cull of stray dogs as the country prepares to co host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Domestic football returns to the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on 20 February, as Mohammedan SC host FC Goa in the opening fixture of Matchweek 2 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26.

Real Madrid has formally submitted a comprehensive dossier of evidence to UEFA regarding the racist abuse suffered by forward Vinicius Jr., urging European football's governing body to take decisive action against discrimination.

Former Arsenal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil has escaped serious injury after a vehicle in his convoy was involved in a road accident during his humanitarian tour in Bangladesh. The incident, which occurred in Cox's Bazar, saw a police escort vehicle collide with an auto-rickshaw, injuring the rickshaw driver.

Brazil to play Egypt in a friendly, a week before FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, in June as both teams finalise their preparations for the mega event, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said.

The 2025–26 Indian Super League (ISL) season continues as two-time champions Mumbai City FC host Chennaiyin FC at the Mumbai Football Arena.