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Barcelona’s Complete Squad Against Girona Raphinha is set to rejoin the team after a three-game absence, following the Barcelona attacker’s second hamstring ailment of the current season. “He is a crucial asset for us, and this is not the first time I have articulated that,” head coach Hansi Flick remarked. “We have truly felt his absence, as he consistently elevates both our game quality and vigor.” Centre-back Andreas Christensen and playmakers Gavi and Pedri will be unavailable, alongside forward Marcus Rashford, who is nursing a knee problem. Barcelona initial lineup: Garcia, Cunard, Ferran, Yamal, Raphinha, Fermin, Martin, Olmo, De Jong,…

Following the balloting for the FA Cup’s round of 16, numerous intriguing matchups emerged, including Arsenal’s journey to third-tier outfit Mansfield Town. The Stags secured their coveted encounter by defeating Burnley, whereas top-flight giants Manchester City and Newcastle found themselves pitted against each other. Mansfield Receive Recompense for Burnley Shock Victory On Saturday, Mansfield achieved one of the most significant outcomes of the stage, overcoming relegation-threatened top-tier side Burnley with a 2-1 scoreline at Turf Moor. Orchestrating a remarkable second-half comeback after falling behind by halftime, the third-tier team eliminated their elite-division rivals and secured an encounter with the 14-time…

Feb 16, 2026, 02:58 PM ETTEMPE, Ariz. — Mike Trout, the celebrated power-hitter, has expressed his desire to revert to the central outfield position for the Los Angeles Angels, further stating he will forgo the World Baseball Classic due to coverage concerns.The eleven-time baseball luminary, who has been afflicted with injuries since 2021, contends that his accustomed role is less physically taxing than the peripheral outfield areas, defying conventional wisdom.Last season, Trout achieved his highest number of appearances since 2019, participating in 130 contests. The three-time American League MVP initially commenced 22 of his first 29 games in right field,…

Game Outlook: Wolves versus Arsenal Arsenal, the Premier League’s frontrunners, will journey to Molineux on Wednesday evening to confront Wolves, who sit at the foot of the table. Their objective is to extend their advantage atop the league standings. The Gunners secured a narrow 2-1 victory in the prior encounter at the Emirates in December, owing to a late self-inflicted score. They now reach the West Midlands buoyed by a convincing 4-0 FA Cup triumph against Wigan, which guaranteed their initial round-of-16 berth since 2020. They boast a formidable history when playing Wolves, having prevailed in nine out of their…

Daniel OyefusiFeb 16, 2026, 03:11 PM ETCloseDaniel Oyefusi reports on the Cleveland Browns for ESPN. Before joining ESPN, he previously reported on the Miami Dolphins for the Miami Herald, in addition to the Baltimore Ravens for The Baltimore Sun.Multiple AuthorsThe Cleveland Browns organization announced that their defensive back, Ronnie Hickman, was attacked in the reception area of a New York City hotel during the early hours of Monday.In an official declaration, the Browns stated that Hickman, aged 24, received care for slight wounds at a local medical facility following the event. He was subsequently discharged and is now recuperating at…

Remain aware with complimentary notificationsMerely subscribe to the Electric vehicles myFT Digest — sent straight to your electronic mailbox.The European capital, Brussels, intends to oblige electric-vehicle producers who receive governmental assistance to guarantee that a minimum of 70 percent of their vehicles’ parts originate within the EU, as it aims to safeguard the union’s sectors against fierce Chinese rivalry.Furthermore, the European Commission will mandate that a minimum of 25 percent of aluminum-based goods and 30 percent of polymers utilized for fenestration and entryways in the building industry must be fabricated within the EU to be eligible for state grants or…

Access the Editor’s Summary for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, curates her preferred articles in this periodic bulletin.Sir Keir Starmer has declared Britain ought to “speed up” efforts in boosting military expenditure, as he weighs hastening the schedule for dedicating 3 per cent of UK GDP to defence and contends with methods to finance an enhancement.The prime minister voiced his views after returning from the three-day Munich Security Conference, during which he articulated his aspiration for the UK to unite with its partners in a collaborative security undertaking to fund and supervise collective military rebuilding.Individuals acquainted with the situation…

  The Defence Ministry has affirmed that Britain’s aerial paratrooper capacity will be maintained, though its extent will be reduced, with upcoming provisions geared towards elite units and a solitary battalion formation. Through a written response to parliament, released on 16 February 2026, Minister Al Carns stated that the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) “examined every facet of Defence, including military airborne deployment capacities,” and determined that “aerial paratrooper capacity and provision ought to be concentrated on specialists and a solitary battalion group.” This reply came after Ben Obese-Jecty, a Conservative Member of Parliament, inquired about the evaluation conducted concerning the…

Following their triple triumph last season, Paris Saint-Germain endeavor to be the initial club since Real Madrid in 2017/18 to successfully retain the Champions League crown. Paris concluded their Ligue 1 campaign 19 points ahead of runners-up Marseille. Their league phase schedule this season encompasses trips to five-time European champions Barcelona and welcoming six-time victors Bayern Munich. Subsequently, Luis Enrique’s squad was drawn into a two-match contest facing their accustomed national competitors, Monaco, during the elimination stage play-offs. Discover PSG’s scheduled matches, outcomes, and roster for the upcoming 2025/26 Champions League campaign, along with an overview of the full timetable.…

Having failed to reach the semi-finals for the first time in five seasons last time out, Real Madrid are hoping to add to their record 15 titles in 2025/26. Madrid finished second in LaLiga during a season of struggle by their stratospheric standards and were given a date with the team they beat 1-0 in the 2021/22 final, Liverpool, in the league phase this time in Europe, as well as a meeting with Manchester City, who they ousted 6-3 on aggregate in the knockout phase play-offs in 2024/25. Following the sacking of manager Xabi Alonso, Madrid finished a point shy…