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The global football scene is experiencing a frantic day on January 14, 2026. Attention is divided between the benches of European giants and the resolution of critical knockout stages in national cups.
After a week of maximum turmoil in Valdebebas, the change of command marks the beginning of a new era that promises strong emotions for Real Madrid fans.
Meanwhile, in Barcelona and the Premier League, market movements and goal-scoring debuts are reshaping the balance of power.
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Report: Newcastle seek defensive reinforcements following Schar injury blow
Newcastle United injuries, transfer caution and a season stretched thin
Credit to The Athletic for the original reporting that frames a familiar Newcastle United story, momentum on the pitch, attrition everywhere else, and a January defined by restraint rather than reaction.
Fixture success brings physical cost
Newcastle keep winning, and with each victory the calendar tightens. Progress in cup competitions should feel like opportunity, yet it has carried a visible toll.
Report: Chelsea hold talks over January move for AFCON star with 10 g/a this season
Chelsea have held talks over a move for Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj-Moussa who impressed for Algeria at the African Cup of Nations according to reports.
The Blues heavily invested in the squad last summer, and revamped their front line with five new attacking signings.
The January window is in full swing, and whilst Chelsea have been linked with a number of players, it’s believed the Blues will be quiet this month.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James needed only one more rebound late in the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over Atlanta to become the oldest NBA player to record a triple-double.
But when the Lakers finally pushed their lead into insurmountable territory, the 41-year-old James gladly stopped just short of history.
After playing in back-to-back games for the first time in his unprecedented 23rd season, James needs every possible minute of rest far more than he needs another career superlative.
UFC legend lashes out at Real Madrid players for Alonso’s sacking – ‘Change the players, not the coach’
Xabi Alonso’s dismissal from Real Madrid continues to send shockwaves far beyond the football world.
While former players, managers, and pundits have already weighed in, the debate has now crossed into another sporting arena altogether.
This time, criticism has come from an unexpected but powerful voice – UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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Journalist: Carrick appointment won’t change Man United’s mega midfield overhaul plans
Manchester United Drift Through an Interim Moment
Credit must go to The Athletic for laying out, in forensic detail, a week that somehow managed to feel both decisive and static at Manchester United. Change has arrived in name, but not yet in substance. The decision to appoint Michael Carrick as interim head coach offers familiarity rather than disruption, continuity rather than catharsis.
Journalist: Liverpool ‘urgently’ working on deal to sign defender
Liverpool Forced Into January Action After Bradley Blow
Liverpool’s January plans have been jolted into life by misfortune rather than ambition. Conor Bradley’s serious knee injury, sustained against Arsenal, has left Arne Slot confronting a problem that cannot be parked until the summer. As first reported by Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool are now “urgently” working to source a replacement, an unexpected but increasingly unavoidable development.
LUBBOCK, Texas — Bailey Maupin scored 12 of her 19 points in the second half, Jalynn Bristow added 14 points and No. 17 Texas Tech beat Houston 71-59 on Tuesday night to tie the program single-season win streak record at 19.
Texas Tech (19-0, 6-0 Big 12) is the third Big 12 team all-time to start a season 19-0, joining Baylor in 2011-12 (40-0) and Nebraska in 2009-10 (30-0). The Lady Raiders have started conference play at 6-0 for the first time since the 2000-01 season.
The Oklahoma City Thunder finally got one in a 119-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. That’s one way to get over three straight losses to the same squad.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with an efficient 34 points and five assists. Jalen Williams had 20 points. Chet Holmgren tallied eight points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. Alex Caruso scored 13 points and Jaylin Williams had an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double off the bench.
Meanwhile, Victor Wembanyama struggled with 17 points and seven rebounds. Stephon Castle had 20 points and eight assists.