Kickstarting 2026: Football's Top 11 Storylines to Watch Out For
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As the new year dawns, football enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the most anticipated events in the sport. Here are the top 11 storylines to keep an eye on in 2026: Will Arsenal finally claim their first Premier League title since 2004, or will Manchester City and Liverpool continue to dominate the league? The future of Mohamed Salah hangs in the balance as he weighs his options between staying with Liverpool or moving to Saudi Arabia. Will a resolution be reached soon? The inaugural Women's Champions Cup kicks off in London, featuring top teams like Arsenal, AS Far of Morocco, and Gotham City. Can Arsenal repeat their UEFA Champions League success? The Indian women's team is set to participate in the AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia, a significant milestone for the sport in the country. Coach Crispin Chhetri will be keeping a close eye on the team's preparations. India's U20 women's team has qualified for the Asian finals after a 20-year wait. The junior men's and women's teams have also qualified for the Asian finals. Stina Blackstenius's late goal against Barcelona in the Women's Champions League has sparked hopes that Arsenal can pull off an upset in the tournament. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is looking to maintain their dominance in Ligue 1, but they face stiff competition from Lens and other teams. The Serie A battle is heating up, with Napoli, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Roma, and Juventus vying for the top spot. The FIFA World Cup in 2026 promises to be an exciting tournament, with 48 teams participating and Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set to make their final appearances. India's participation in the Asian Games in 2026 will be a significant event, with the country's football team set to compete in the tournament. In other news, Enzo Maresca has left Chelsea as head coach, while Fernando Martin, a coach with Valencia women's team, has tragically passed away in a boat accident in Indonesia. Kylian Mbappé is set to undergo treatment for a knee injury, while Roberto Carlos has undergone a heart procedure. Three Indians have been added to the FIFA referee list, and Brazilian club Botafogo has been hit with a transfer ban. As we look forward to the new year, we pay tribute to Diogo Jota, who was remembered by his former teams and fans in a touching ceremony at Anfield. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on the top storylines in football as we kick off 2026.
