Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Premier League Action
Manchester United espn.com earned a 1-0 victory at Everton, with goalkeeper Senne Lammens receiving praise from head coach Michael Carrick. Benjamin Sesko bbc.com scored the decisive goal after coming off the bench, helping United move into the Premier League's top four. Everton manager David Moyes bbc.com felt his side deserved more than a defeat despite the narrow loss. Real Madrid espn.com expects star Jude Bellingham to return to action by April, while Scott Mc Tominay bbc.com may be heading back to Old Trafford.
Transfer News
Orlando City espn.com is in talks to sign Atlético Madrid's Antoine Griezmann, while Barcelona bbc.com has completed the signing of 16-year-old Norwich prospect Ajay Tavares. Christian Pulisic espn.com surprised AC Milan fans with a new kit reveal before Sunday's match.
Women's Football
Chelsea espn.com will face Tottenham Hotspur in the Women's FA Cup quarterfinals, with Manchester City set to take on Birmingham City in another intriguing quarterfinal matchup.
International Football
Argentina's professional clubs espn.com have agreed to strike from March 5-8 in protest against what they consider judicial persecution of AFA president Claudio Tapia. Scotland bbc.com has lost midfield duo Kirsty Maclean and Chelsea Cornet to injury for their opening World Cup qualifiers. Curacao bbc.com will have a new head coach after Dick Advocaat stepped down for personal reasons.
Social Issues
Rangers skysports.com have labeled the racist abuse directed at players Emmanuel Fernandez and Djeidi Gassama as "unacceptable," with Police Scotland bbc.com now investigating the incident. UEFA skysports.com has provisionally suspended Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni for one match after he allegedly made a racist comment to Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior. Police espn.com are also investigating online abuse directed at four Premier League footballers over the weekend.
Tournament News
FIFA espn.com is set to introduce five-second countdowns for throw-ins and goal kicks at this summer's World Cup in an effort to speed up play. BBC Sport bbc.com examines how cartel violence in Mexico could potentially impact this summer's tournament.
Arsenal's Form
Arsenal espn.com responded to their critics with a statement derby victory against Tottenham, with Viktor Gyökeres calling it the "perfect response." The win has potentially provided a major moment espn.com in their title race against Manchester City. Wayne Rooney bbc.com has expressed concern about Tottenham's league position, calling it a "big concern" as they face the very real possibility of relegation.