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Champions League play-offs set: What they mean for Bayern and the last 16
The playoff round for the Champions League was drawn today, Friday. This means the matchups for the first knockout phase of this year are set. However, the draw also had implications for the subsequent round of 16.
Although the next round will only be drawn on February 27, once it is finally determined which teams have qualified, it is already clear, similar to the playoffs, which teams the seeded teams (the top 8 from the league phase) could face in the round of 16. Here, we give you an overview.

CAN 2025: Ethiopia submits its bid!
Ethiopia enters the race for AFCON 2028

CAN 2025: Ethiopia submits its bid!
According to journalist Micky Jnr, Ethiopia has officially submitted its application to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, joining what is already shaping up to be an intensely competitive race across the continent.
This move marks a formal milestone in a process where several African federations are ramping up their efforts as the deadline set by the Confederation of African Football approaches, each looking to showcase their sporting and infrastructure credentials.

‘America 250’ is off to a HOT start. And by that, I mean insufferable Lib fans are already pissed off about it. 
I saw this one coming from a mile away. We’ve actually had a couple meetings about America 250, and how we would cover it this year. Everyone in the room (virtual room) was brainstorming ideas. My only thought? 
“The Libs will hate everything about this. That will be our angle for the next eight months.

US’ Lindsey Vonn reacts after crashing as she competes in the women’s downhill race part of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2025-2026, in Crans Montana, Switzerland, on January 30, 2026. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
Wearing the red jersey as the overall standings leader in the women’s downhill competition this winter, Lindsey Vonn was unable to finish the last race before the Winter Olympics. The 41-year-old crashed around 20 seconds into her run on the Crans-Montana course in Switzerland.

Real out for revenge v Benfica, French clash lights up UCL on socials
The big highlight of the 2025/26 Champions League playoff draw was, naturally, the reunion of Real Madrid and Benfica, right after Trubin’s goal, which put the Eagles in the competition!
On social media, fans went wild over the Merengues’ revenge against Mourinho, as well as the French clash, PSG vs Monaco.
Check out all the playoff matchups at this link.

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Frimpong signed for Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in May 2025 [Getty Images]
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says Jeremie Frimpong will miss “a few weeks” with a groin injury – a better outcome than the club had feared.
The versatile defender had to be substituted after four minutes of the 6-0 win over Qarabag on Wednesday.
The injury means the Reds have no recognised right-backs available to face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday.
“He [Frimpong] will definitely not be in the squad tomorrow,” Slot said.

Dybala to be out for 10-15 days with knee inflammation
Roma fans and Gasperini himself can breathe a sigh of relief.
Paulo Dybala, who missed yesterday’s Europa League draw against Panathinaikos, underwent tests this morning after suffering a severe knee contusion in the match against AC Milan.
Tests revealed mild inflammation of the lateral capsule and no lesions. The goal is to have him back within two weeks.

Journalist: Liverpool duo set to stay as deadline day approaches
Liverpool Duo Set to Stay as Deadline Day Approaches

As the January transfer window draws to a close, all eyes have been on potential outgoings from Liverpool’s midfield development pool. Speaking on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, journalist David Lynch revealed that both James McConnell and Trey Nyoni are set to remain at Anfield – a move that caught many off guard.

Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner on Sportsound
It was very much a satisfying night. Four goals against Utrecht, I don’t think you could ask much more from an attacking perspective.
I think Celtic were very poor defensively at times, they switched off at times. I don’t think they’ll get away with that when they make the next step up. They’ve got to be a lot more secure when they have the ball.
If they didn’t get the fourth goal at the time they did I think they would have bene under a lot more pressure.

Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday and was left limping and keeping weight off her left knee.