Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Champions League & European Football
Johnny Cardoso espn.com had a "perfect" night, scoring his first Champions League goal in Atlético Madrid's win over Club Brugge. Alexander Sørloth's hat trick propelled Atlético espn.com to the last. Bodø/Glimt espn.com pulled off a historic win, eliminating Inter. The Champions League last-16 picture is becoming clearer skysports.com ahead of Friday's draw.
Premier League & Transfers
Manchester United skysports.com is reportedly interested in Wolverhampton's Morgan Gibbs-White. Man Utd & Chelsea bbc.com are also eyeing Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha. Manchester United's espn.com victory over Everton has boosted their Champions League hopes. Premier League clubs bbc.com could see as many as seven teams qualify for next season's Champions League.
International Football
Official representing World Cup host cities warned Congress espn.com of potential security issues. The Portuguese soccer federation is monitoring the situation espn.com in Mexico ahead of a friendly.
Other Football News
Barcelona youth international Ajay Tavares joins espn.com Barcelona. The Spanish Referee's Committee said a VAR missed foul espn.com should have disallowed a goal in Girona's win over Barcelona. Ivan Toney espn.com was involved in a bizarre altercation in a Saudi Pro League match.
Player News & Injuries
Kylian Mbappé espn.com is likely to miss the Champions League playoff game. Leah Williamson skysports.com suggested players may strike over scheduling concerns. Achraf Hakimi espn.com is set to stand trial over a rape allegation.
MLS & North American Soccer
LAFC espn.com won against Inter Miami. The Vancouver Whitecaps signed Tristan Blackmon espn.com. Orlando City SC is in talks espn.com with Antoine Griezmann.
Women's Football
Leah Williamson suggested players would be willing to go on strike if their concerns over player welfare and playing schedules aren't addressed.
EFL & Lower Leagues
Wrexham continued their promotion espn.com push with a win over Portsmouth.
Financial Aspects
Champions League qualification bbc.com would provide a big financial boost for Manchester United.