Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Premier League Drama
Tottenham bbc.com face serious relegation concerns after their north London derby defeat to Arsenal. The Premier League overreactions espn.com continue as teams navigate what could be an epic season. Up to seven Premier League bbc.com clubs could qualify for next season's Champions League, adding extra importance to every match.
Champions League Action
Inter Milan espn.com suffered a shocking Champions League elimination at the hands of Bodo/Glimt, with Norwegian dumping out last year's finalists. Alexander Sørloth espn.com scored a hat trick as Atlético Madrid secured their place in the last. Meanwhile, Newcastle bbc.com have progressed and are ready to face whoever they get in the draw, sending a "bring it on" message to potential opponents like Chelsea and Barcelona.
Transfer Gossip
Alisson espn.com is on the radar of Juventus as Liverpool faces potential goalkeeper uncertainty. Benjamin Nygren bbc.com has attracted Premier League interest while Celtic awaits injury updates. Manchester United and Manchester City are both eyeing Forest bbc.com duo Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson according to reports. Barcelona has completed the signing of Norwich winger espn.com Ajay Tavares.
International & Continental
Mexico espn.com coach Javier Aguirre assured everyone will be safe for their friendly against Iceland amid security concerns. Shakhtar Donetsk espn.com continue signing Brazilian players despite the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Portugal espn.com is monitoring unrest ahead of their friendly against Mexico in March. Achraf Hakimi espn.com of PSG will stand trial over a rape allegation.
League Updates
Wrexham espn.com continued their push for promotion with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Portsmouth in the Sky Bet Championship. Dundee United skysports.com and Aberdeen played out a goalless draw in the Scottish Premiership. West Brom skysports.com have sacked Eric Ramsay just 44 days after appointing him head coach.
Technology & Controversy
VAR bbc.co.uk faces scrutiny in Scotland with questions about its implementation. Celtic bbc.com called for a VAR review after an unsuccessful appeal against Auston Trusty's red card. Spanish referees admitted VAR missed espn.com a foul on Koundé in Barcelona's loss to Girona.