Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Premier League Action
Manchester United espn.com secured a crucial 1-0 victory at Everton thanks to substitute Benjamin Sesko's late winner, with goalkeeper Senne Lammens earning high praise from head coach Michael Carrick. The win keeps United's Champions League qualification hopes alive as they climb into the top four. Sesko bbc.com proved the matchwinner off the bench, continuing United's strong form under Carrick.
Transfer News
Orlando City SC espn.com is in advanced talks to sign Atlético Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann, according to sources. Meanwhile, Manchester United are weighing a return for Scott Mc Tominay as multiple clubs pursue Andy Robertson. AC Milan's Luka Modric espn.com is reportedly considering a homecoming to Croatia as his future remains uncertain.
Controversies & Discipline
Real Madrid's Dean Huijsen espn.com has apologized for offensive social media content targeting Asians. UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni for one match following alleged racist abuse toward Vinicius Jr. Rangers skysports.com have condemned "unacceptable" racist abuse directed at Djeidi Gassama and Emmanuel Fernandez, while police investigate similar incidents involving four Premier League players.
International Football
Mexico espn.com plans to proceed with its friendly against Iceland at Corregidora Stadium in Querétaro despite ongoing cartel violence and unrest in the country. Professional clubs in Argentina will strike from March 5-8 in protest against what they consider judicial persecution of AFA president Claudio Tapia. Curacao bbc.com will have a new head coach for their World Cup warm-up against Scotland after Dick Advocaat stepped down for personal reasons.
Women's Football
Holders Chelsea espn.com will face Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup quarterfinals, while Manchester City prepare for a test against former winners Birmingham City. Scotland have lost midfielders Kirsty Maclean and Chelsea Cornet to injury for their opening World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg.
Rule Changes & Technology
FIFA is proposing that injured players stay off the field for one minute after receiving treatment. Five-second countdowns for throw-ins and goal kicks are set to feature at this summer's World Cup to speed up play. Former referee Dermot Gallagher analyzed key incidents including Manchester City avoiding another red card after Bernardo Silva's challenge.
Other Developments
Celtic bbc.com plan to appeal against the red card shown to Auston Trusty during Sunday's defeat to Hibernian. Barcelona bbc.com have signed 16-year-old Norwich City prospect Ajay Tavares. West Indies skysports.com thrashed Zimbabwe by 107 runs in the T20 World Cup Super Eights, posting the tournament's second-highest total. Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could face bans on sponsoring British sports teams including Premier League clubs.