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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicFootball clubs

Topic: Football clubs

Manchester United have named Portuguese Ruben Amorim as head coach to replace sacked Erik ten Hag

Manchester: Manchester United have named Portuguese Ruben Amorim as head coach to replace Erik ten Hag, the Premier League club said on Friday, hoping...

Chinese firms’ football dreams marred by debt crisis — Inter Milan owner loses control to US fund

Serie A champions Inter Milan join rival A.C. Milan on the list of clubs seized by US-based investment funds, after Chinese owner defaulted on a loan of about 395 million euros.

Mohammedan football club is the toast of Bengal. How new owner, coach pulled it out of despair

For the 133-year-old football club from West Bengal, the I-League victory has come after a long wait of two decades. The resurrection of Mohammedan SC is the quintessential underdog story. It’s almost as if Ted Lasso had entered Kolkata.

Messi leads Inter Miami to final 16 of Leagues Cup, 3-1 win against Orlando

It was Messi's fifth goal in three games, after he scored against Cruz Azul and Atlanta United in the group stage of the tournament.

Inter Miami appoints Gerardo Martino as new head coach, reuniting him with Messi

The 60-year-old previously coached Lionel Messi at Barcelona and at Argentina between 2013 and 2016.

Ronaldo is world’s highest-paid athlete in 2023, Messi & Mbappe grab next two spots

According to Forbes, Ronaldo, who joined Saudi club Al-Nassr on a deal until 2025, earned $136 million. Mbappe is the youngest on the list at 24.

On Camera

US invasion of Venezuela is end of international order. India must focus on cold calculations

Trump’s action in Venezuela is likely to raise questions about the choices that US allies and partners face today, putting even greater stress on the international order.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.