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Real Madrid CF joined tributes to Martin, 44, who had been appointed coach of Valencia’s women’s B team earlier this year. — Picture via X/TribunaVCF

Valencia coach Fernando Martin and three children die in Indonesia boat accident

Unai Emery returns to Arsenal with Villa flying — and a chance to strike another blow to his former club’s title hopes. — AFP pic

The one Arsenal let go: Villa boss Emery returns to haunt former club as title race heats up

Van Dijk warned Liverpool cannot keep conceding from corners if their upturn in form is to last. — Reuters pic

‘We’ve conceded too many’: Van Dijk sounds alarm over Liverpool’s set-piece mess

Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins scores past Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sanchez during their Premier League match at Stamford Bridge in London December 27, 2025. — AFP pic

Premier League weekend wrap: Watkins keeps Villa dreaming, Maresca feels heat, West Ham slide

Selangor FC player Norr Al Rawabdeh (right) attempts a shot at the Melaka FC goal during the Malaysia Super League match at the Petaling Jaya City Council Stadium in Petaling Jaya December 28, 2025. — Bernama pic

Three goals in 13 minutes! Selangor blitz Melaka to leapfrog KL City in Super League

Aryna Sabalenka, her goddaughter Nicole and Nick Kyrgios celebrate at the end of the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition tennis match in Dubai December 28, 2025. — AFP pic

Not Billie Jean vs Riggs: Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ that left tennis arguing

Tottenham Hotspur’s Archie Gray scores during the Premier League match with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in London December 28, 2025. — Reuters pic

No shots, no style — but Spurs still win as Gray’s header keeps Frank in a job

Liverpool's German midfielder Florian Wirtz celebrates after scoring their second goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers. — AFP pic

Slot says Wirtz finding his feet at Liverpool after first league goal

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins came off the bench to maintain the momentum of Villa’s surprise Premier League title challenge by scoring twice in a 2-1 win at Chelsea yesterday. — AFP pic

Watkins eyes Arsenal heartbreak in front of his Gunners-supporting family

Nigeria's forward Victor Osimhen celebrates after the Africa Cup of Nations Group C football match against Tunisia. — AFP pic

Osimhen and Mane strike as Nigeria reach Afcon last 16 and Senegal stay on course

Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard applauds at the end of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton. — AFP pic

Arsenal retake Premier League top spot with 2-1 win over Brighton as Villa and City keep pressure on

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios pose with the trophy ahead of their Battle of the Sexes exhibition in Dubai, December 27, 2025. — AFP pic

‘It’s just not the same’: Billie Jean King plays down Sabalenka–Kyrgios ‘Battle of the Sexes’

 Ruben Amorim conceded Manchester United were fortunate to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but said his under-strength squad showed impressive spirit to withstand a second-half onslaught. — AFP pic

Amorim admits Man United had to ‘suffer’ to edge past Newcastle

The match was a tale of two spot-kicks, with Brahim Diaz giving Morocco the lead from a penalty deep in first-half injury time and Lassine Sinayoko replying on 64 minutes. — AFP pic

Afcon: Morocco’s record run ends as Mali penalty snatches 1‑1 draw in Rabat

Patrick Dorgu’s first Manchester United goal earned the depleted Red Devils a 1-0 win over Newcastle to propel Ruben Amorim’s men up to fifth in the Premier League. — AFP pic

Dorgu delivers first United goal as depleted Red Devils edge Newcastle at Old Trafford

Mohamed Salah scored as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Friday to become the first qualifiers for the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. — AFP pic

Salah penalty sends 10‑man Egypt into Afcon knockouts after tense win over South Africa