Catalan "Barcelona" defeated Madrid's "Real" with a score of 3:2 in the Spanish Super Cup final. Raphinha scored a brace, and Lewandowski added another goal.
Real Madrid may involve Kylian Mbappé in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, despite his incomplete recovery from a knee injury. Coach Xabi Alonso called it a "controlled risk" for the sake of the trophy.
Sixth-tier football club Macclesfield sensationally defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup. This victory was historic, as the club knocked out the current cup holders.
The international community is discussing a boycott of the 2026 World Cup due to Trump's statements about military operations in Mexico. This caused outrage, as Mexico is a partner in organizing the tournament.
Ukrainian luger Andriy Mandziy won the Nations Cup in Winterberg, taking gold in the singles luge. This victory was Mandziy's second award this season.
Yehor Yarmoliuk scored his debut goal for Brentford in the 21st round of the Premier League match against Sunderland. This is his third goal contribution of the season.
Lionel Messi stated that he does not see himself as a coach after retirement, but would prefer to be the owner of his own club. He has already teamed up with Luis Suarez to create the Uruguayan fourth-division team "Deportivo LSM".
Dmytro Kotovskyi won the third stage of the Freestyle Skiing World Cup in Lac-Beauport, performing the "Hurricane" jump. This victory allowed him to lead the overall World Cup standings.
Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk of Italian club Roma helped his team secure a victory over Lecce. However, at the end of the match, the Ukrainian sustained an injury and was forced to leave the field.
English club Manchester United sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, who had been in charge of the team since November 2024. Darren Fletcher will prepare the team for the next Premier League round.
Tyson Fury officially announced the resumption of his professional career in 2026 after a year-long break caused by defeats to Oleksandr Usyk. This is not the first return for the 37-year-old boxer, who has 34 wins, two losses, and one draw.
A fan died at Elland Road stadium before the Leeds vs Manchester United match on January 4. Medics were unable to save the man, despite emergency assistance.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on adaptive badminton as a fast racket sport that is ideal for veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war. This sport is recommended for physical recovery, especially for injuries to limbs, spinal cord, and PTSD.
Ukrainian footballer Roman Yaremchuk won the Greek Super Cup with Greek club Olympiacos. This trophy is Yaremchuk's third during his time with the club.
Former world champion Anthony Joshua has returned to the UK after a car crash in Nigeria that killed his trainer Sina Gami and personal coach Latif Ayodele. Joshua sustained minor injuries, and the driver has been charged.
A new quarter of the "Veteran Sports" program has started in Ukraine, providing veterans with UAH 1,500 to pay for gyms. Applications are accepted until January 20, said Mykhailo Fedorov.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry said that Russian athletes will not be able to represent their country at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. They will only participate as individual athletes without a national flag or anthem.
The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation has canceled the Skeleton World Cup stage in Winterberg, Germany. The reason was unfavorable weather conditions.
The Ukrainian Football Association has named the best goal of the Ukrainian national team in 2025. It was Ruslan Malinovskyi's second goal against Iceland.
The 2026 European Fencing Championships in Tallinn are under threat of cancellation, as Estonia refuses to guarantee the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus. The International Fencing Federation demands written confirmation of the admission of all athletes, but the Estonian authorities do not issue visas to citizens of these countries.
The Argentine Football Association is under investigation for alleged money laundering and financial irregularities following statements by former footballer Carlos Tevez. The investigation is examining the connection between the AFA leadership and a mysterious villa in Pilar, where a helipad, stables, and a collection of 54 luxury cars were discovered.
Former football player Roberto Carlos denied rumors of deteriorating health after a planned medical procedure. The 52-year-old former Real Madrid defender announced the successful completion of the examination, denying information about a heart attack.
Oleksandr Usyk congratulated Ukrainians on the New Year 2026 on Instagram, emphasizing that victory is possible only through unity. The boxer thanked soldiers, teachers, and doctors for their work.
Football club Chelsea announced the dismissal of head coach Enzo Maresca. The club believes that a change of coach will give the team the best chances of success in future competitions.
Boxing superstar Anthony Joshua has been discharged from a Nigerian hospital following a car crash that killed two of his trainers. The boxer will continue his recovery at home after the fatal accident on Monday.
Football club "Karpaty" terminated cooperation with head coach Vladyslav Lupashko by mutual agreement. Under his leadership, the team played 50 matches, winning 19.
Oleh Blokhin, a Soviet and Ukrainian athlete, former Dynamo Kyiv footballer and ex-coach of the Ukrainian national team, won the European Player of the Year award - the "Ballon d'Or" - in 1975.
The future of Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk at "Roma" is uncertain. He may leave the Roman club after January, according to Italian publication Gianluca Dimarzio.
British boxer Anthony Joshua is in stable condition after a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people. The accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway when Joshua's car collided with a truck.
Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in the 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match in Dubai. The match was played under modified rules, with Kyrgios adapting to a smaller court and securing the victory.
