On February 19th Beijing time, the 12th day of the Milan Winter Olympics concluded with nine gold medals awarded, causing another major shakeup in the gold medal rankings. On the same day, Asian countries China, Japan, and South Korea together claimed four golds. The latest medal table shows Norway maintaining a clear lead with 15 golds, Italy overtaking the USA to take second place, France, the Netherlands, and Sweden tied with six golds each, while Germany, Austria, Japan, and Switzerland fiercely compete with five golds apiece. China

The year 2025 concluded with numerous historic milestones spanning from club level to national teams, across Europe and Asia.

In 2025, Lionel Messi not only claimed titles but also carved an everlasting legacy in football history with his brilliant final performance.

The 2026 World Cup could be the last time fans witness many legends on football's biggest stage. As age gradually becomes a barrier, players like Messi, Ronaldo, and Modrić enter the tournament with the desire to conclude their journeys with a lasting legacy.

Manchester United’s Under-18 team has reached the quarterfinals of this season's FA Youth Cup, with 15-year-old "Little Messi" Gabriel (JJ Gabriel) and Chido Obi, who once rose to fame scoring 10 goals in a single match against Liverpool while at Arsenal, both finding the net. United’s first-team coach Carrick also made a long journey to watch the match away from home.

The ultimate giant-killer in the Champions League has emerged—not from the big five leagues, but from Norway. Bodø/Glimt has transformed from a Champions League underdog into a formidable opponent this season, gaining significant recognition.

Manchester United has informed 25-year-old English winger Jadon Sancho that he does not need to return this summer and is allowed to transfer for free. This confirms that the £73 million transfer fee paid for him originally has yielded no return. Moreover, Sancho was loaned to Aston Villa this season, who cover 80% of his wages. Since Sancho’s performance did not trigger bonus clauses, Manchester United still pays the remaining 20%, amounting to about £3.75 million.

FIFA’s annual report on the absolute success rate of appeals at CAS has dashed the final hopes of Malaysian football, opening the door for Vietnam’s national team to advance directly to the 2027 Asian Cup finals.

Mateus Mane's last-minute play contributed to the equalizing goal against Arsenal and intensified the rumors that Manchester United is interested in signing the 18-year-old talent.

Real Madrid has been cautioned against being overly confident in the Rodri deal, as the midfielder is believed to have a special connection with Barcelona and his future depends on Pep Guardiola.