Football/Soccer 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 8:55 PM ET
Europa League Action
Unai Emery became Aston Villa's quickest manager to reach 100 victories, securing the record with a victory over Lille in the Europa League last. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest fell to a disappointing 1-0 defeat against FC Midtjylland at the City Ground in treacherous conditions, with Forest's profligacy in front of goal being punished late on as they were booed off by their frustrated supporters.
Managerial Appointments
Rwanda has reappointed Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men's national team on a two-year contract, bringing back the globetrotting manager for another stint. In club news, former Atlético Madrid forward David Villa joined the club's new-look board following Apollo Sports Capital's majority acquisition, bringing immediate star