Chinese Mainland Reach First U23 Asian Cup Final with 3-0 Win
The Chinese mainland U23 side reached their first AFC U23 Asian Cup final with a 3-0 win over Vietnam, setting up a title showdown with Japan this Saturday.
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China reaches first-ever AFC U23 Asian Cup semifinal spot
China reached the AFC U23 Asian Cup semifinals for the first time after a tense 4-2 penalty shootout win over Uzbekistan.
Alvaro Arbeloa Replaces Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid
Real Madrid have sacked Xabi Alonso after eight tumultuous months and appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as their new coach, just days after the Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona.
Nail-Biting 0-0 Draw: China and Iraq Kick Off AFC U23 Cup
China’s U23 team battled to a 0-0 draw with Iraq in their AFC Under-23 Asian Cup opener in Riyadh, with Li Hao’s late saves and Wang Yudong’s near-miss stealing the spotlight.
AFCON Quarterfinals Set: Mali vs Senegal Kicks Off Showdown
AFCON quarterfinals kick off Jan 9-10 with Mali vs Senegal, Cameroon vs Morocco, Algeria vs Nigeria, and Egypt vs Cote d’Ivoire. Semis follow Jan 14, final on Jan 18 in Rabat.
Gonzalo Garcia’s Hat-Trick Fires Real Madrid to 5-1 Win over Real Betis
Gonzalo Garcia smashes a hat-trick as Real Madrid crush Real Betis 5-1, cutting Barcelona’s LaLiga lead to four points and easing the heat on Xabi Alonso.
4th Village Super League Kicks Off in Guizhou with Record 137 Teams
The 4th Village Super League kicked off in Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province, in the Chinese mainland, with a record 137 teams, 98 matches, and vibrant Miao & Dong culture.
Rice’s Brace Fires Arsenal to 3-2 Win at Bournemouth
Declan Rice scored twice as Arsenal overcame a rocky start to beat Bournemouth 3-2 away, extending their Premier League lead to six points.
Man City Held 0-0 at Sunderland as Arsenal Move Four Points Clear
Manchester City and Liverpool were held to 0-0 draws as Arsenal extended their lead to four points at the midway mark of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
AFCON 2025 Round of 16 Fixtures Confirmed: Key Knockout Ties Set for Jan 3–6
AFCON 2025’s Round of 16 fixtures are confirmed! From January 3–6, iconic clashes like Côte d’Ivoire vs Burkina Faso and Morocco vs Tanzania promise epic knockout drama.