The France and Real Madrid legend watched proudly from the stands as his son, Luca Zidane, stood between the posts for Algeria, turning a routine group-stage win into a moment steeped in legacy.

Among the spectators in the Moroccan capital was France legend Zinedine Zidane, whose parents came from Algeria and whose son Luca was starting in goal for the Desert Foxes.

From a landmark debut of the FIFA Club World Cup that sent shockwaves through the sport, to a packed calendar of top-tier tournaments, 2024 delivered drama, passion, and spectacle.

In the four previous times they have led at Christmas in the Premier League era, they have not gone on to win the title.

Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury, aim to see off stiff competition to claim continental glory.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said his side have to learn to kill games off while they are winning after reclaiming top spot in the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Everton.

"To do like Cristiano did, my idol, the best player in Real Madrid's history and a world great, it's an honour for me," said Mbappe, who turned 27 on Saturday.

Apart from the fifth day’s action of the third Ashes Test, the English Premier League match and the New Zealand–West Indies Test, spectators can also watch India take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup final at the ICC Academy in Dubai today.

Safonov saved four penalties in the shootout to hand the European champions the Intercontinental Cup title after a 1-1 draw with Flamengo in the final on Wednesday.

Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United can win the Premier League far sooner than the 10 or 11 years that Alex Ferguson fears it could take.

Bangladesh fans will get a chance to witness the FIFA World Cup trophy close up front as the most coveted silverware in the world of football will make a stop in Dhaka on January 14, 2026, as part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola.

The Women's Bangladesh Cricket League T20 tournament (WBCL) is set to begin on Monday, with national team skipper Nigar Sultana Joty and pacer Marufa Akter returning to the domestic fold after sitting out the Women's National Cricket League.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta let rip at his players following their 2-1 Premier League home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, saying their "horrible defensive habits" made the margin of victory narrower than it should have been.

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick praised his club’s famed academy after a 2-0 LaLiga victory over Osasuna at the Camp Nou, highlighting the impact of several young players in the defence.

Scenes of chaos unfolded at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Friday as Lionel Messi was forced to leave the venue barely 20 minutes after arriving, following crowd unrest and a breakdown in security arrangements.

Lionel Messi’s India visit began in Kolkata on Friday, where the Argentine legend met Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan in a crossover moment that lit up social media and thrilled fans across fandoms.

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is reportedly set to retire from professional football after doctors discovered a heart-related issue following a collapse during training with Brazilian club Sao Paulo, according to multiple media reports.

For the popular Black and Whites, the match is more than just three points -- it is an opportunity to turn the tables on the dominant Kings and close the six-point gap separating them from the summit.

Within South Asia, Bangladesh remain third behind India and Nepal.

Madueke, who joined the club from Chelsea in July, has netted three times in two Champions League matches - the first in a 3-1 win over Bayern Munich last month following his return from a knee injury.