Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Premier League Highlights
The S&P 500 skysports.com dropped 1.2% in its worst week since June. Entrata skysports.com is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO. Manchester United secured a crucial 1-0 win over Everton, with goalkeeper Senne Lammens earning high praise from Michael Carrick for his performance. Lammens espn.com mitigated "chaos" to keep United in the top four race. Substitute Benjamin Sesko scored the winning goal, as highlighted in BBC Sport Football bbc.com. The victory was also covered in Sky Sports Champions League skysports.com.
International News
Mexico plans to proceed with its friendly match against Iceland on Wednesday at the Corregidora Stadium in Queretaro amid unrest and violence in the country, sources told ESPN. Mexico game espn.com remains on despite cartel violence concerns. Argentina's professional clubs have agreed to strike from March 5-8 in protest against what they consider judicial persecution of Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia, as reported by ESPN Soccer espn.com. Argentina strike bbc.com impacts World Cup preparations.
Transfer Rumours
Orlando City SC is in talks to sign Atlético Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann, a source told ESPN. Griezmann espn.com transfer talks with Orlando City are underway. Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are interested in a move for Darwin Nunez, according to Sky Sports Champions League. Nunez skysports.com transfer speculation continues. Luka Modric is reportedly open to returning home to Croatia, as noted in ESPN Soccer espn.com. Modric espn.com Croatia homecoming possibility.
Women's Football
Chelsea will face Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup quarterfinals, while Manchester City are poised for a test against Birmingham City, as reported by ESPN Soccer espn.com. Chelsea vs Tottenham espn.com FA Cup quarterfinal set. Holders Chelsea and Arsenal learned their Women's FA Cup last-8 fate.
World Cup Concerns
BBC Sport explores the unfolding security situation in Mexico and the potential impact on this summer's World Cup, following reports that Mexico plans to proceed with its friendly against Iceland. Mexico cartel violence espn.com World Cup implications examined. Scotland have lost midfield duo Kirsty Maclean and Chelsea Cornet to injury for their opening World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg, as noted in BBC Sport Football bbc.com. Scotland World Cup bbc.com qualifiers impacted by injuries.
Other Highlights
Conor Benn will target a "mega-fight" with Ryan Garcia after signing with new promoter Zuffa Boxing, as reported by Sky Sports Champions League. Benn skysports.com targets mega-fight. Real Madrid's Dean Huijsen apologised for sharing offensive content on social media, according to an EFE report. Huijsen espn.com Real Madrid apology. Barcelona signed 16-year-old Norwich prospect Ajay Tavares, as reported by BBC Sport European Football. Barcelona Tavares bbc.com signing. The T20 World Cup saw West Indies thrash Zimbabwe by 107 runs, posting the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history. West Indies skysports.com T20 World Cup victory. The Premier League title race remains tight, with Arsenal back on track after a derby win and Manchester City suffering a shock loss, as noted in ESPN Soccer espn.com. Arsenal title race espn.com boost. FIFA proposes players receiving injury treatment must stay off for one minute. FIFA injury rule bbc.com change. England will face South Africa in a three-Test series over Christmas and New Year, as reported by Sky Sports Champions League. England vs South Africa skysports.com Test series set. Rangers labelled racist abuse towards Djeidi Gassama and Emmanuel Fernandez as "unacceptable", as reported by Sky Sports Champions League. Rangers abuse skysports.com condemned. Manchester United consider Scott Mc Tominay's return as Real Madrid and Brighton target Micky van de Ven, according to BBC Sport Football. Mc Tominay bbc.com United return considered. Manchester City's Erling Haaland sank to the floor after a title-defining victory over Newcastle, with Rodri helping him up, as reported by Sky Sports Champions League. Haaland skysports.com title race impact. Everton manager David Moyes stated his side were "worth more than a defeat" after losing 1-0 to Manchester United, as reported by BBC Sport Football. Moyes Everton bbc.com post-match comments. Manchester United's successful summer signings provide hope for Champions League qualification, as reported by ESPN Soccer. United signings espn.com Champions League hope. The National League is investigating the postponement of a South Shields fixture due to a waterlogged pitch, as reported by BBC Sport Football. National League bbc.com investigation. Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni was suspended for one match by UEFA after allegedly making a racist comment to Vinicius Junior, as reported by Sky Sports Champions League. Prestianni skysports.com Benfica suspension. Police are investigating online abuse directed at four Premier League footballers over the weekend, as reported by ESPN Soccer. PL abuse espn.com police probe. Curacao will have a new head coach for their World Cup warm-up friendly against Scotland after Dick Advocaat steps down, as reported by BBC Sport Football. Curacao coach bbc.com change. Sky Sports Champions League reported on the best of Scottish Championship and Leagues 1 & 2 action. Scottish leagues espn.com highlights. Cheltenham Festival hopeful Mondo Man struck at Plumpton, as reported by Sky Sports Champions League. Mondo Man skysports.com Plumpton performance. ESPN reported on the latest transfer rumours and news, including Luka Modric's potential Croatia homecoming. Modric espn.com Croatia possibility. Ref Watch covered Manchester City avoiding another red card following Bernardo Silva's challenge, as reported by Sky Sports Champions League. Silva skysports.com City red card escape. Tottenham Hotspur's league position is a "big concern", according to Wayne Rooney, as reported by BBC Sport Football. Rooney Spurs bbc.com relegation concern. Manchester City's driving force remains Erling Haaland, but not in the usual way, as reported by Sky Sports Champions League. Haaland espn.com City impact. Conor Benn targets a "mega fight" after splitting with Hearn, as reported by Sky Sports Champions League. Benn skysports.com mega-fight target. Unlicensed betting firms face a ban on sponsoring British sports teams, as reported by BBC Sport Football. Betting firms bbc.com sponsorship ban. Man United fan Frank Ilett's viral challenge to not cut his hair until five wins remains ongoing, as reported by ESPN Soccer. Ilett hair espn.com challenge. Gary Neville stated Manchester United have a real chance to finish third in the Premier League table, as reported by Sky Sports Champions League. Neville United skysports.com third-place claim. Arsenal back on track after a big derby win, while