Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Champions League Drama
Bodø/Glimt espn.com pulled off one of the Champions League's biggest upsets by eliminating Inter Milan, proving their success wasn't a fluke after similar progress last season. Inter Milan espn.com were stunned by the Norwegian side, who knocked out the Italian giants 5-2 on aggregate. Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid espn.com secured their place in the last 16 with Alexander Sørloth scoring a hat trick in their 4-1 victory over Club Brugge, while Johnny Cardoso espn.com also found the net in that match. The Champions League last 16 picture skysports.com is becoming clearer ahead of Friday's draw, with Newcastle bbc.com expressing confidence about whoever they face after progressing via the play-offs.
FIFA and International Matters
FIFA president espn.com Gianni Infantino faces criticism from Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin, who called on him to visit Ukraine and witness the destruction caused by war espn.com. This comes as Infantino enters his tenth year as FIFA president, having clashed with players' unions and European football. World Cup host cities espn.com have warned Congress that security concerns, coordination problems, and inadequate federal funding are risking catastrophe with the tournament approaching. Mexico coach Javier Aguirre espn.com has assured everyone will be safe at their friendly against Iceland this Wednesday amid security concerns across the country.
Premier League Developments
John Terry bbc.com has expressed frustration at being overlooked for a caretaker role at Chelsea following Enzo Maresca's departure as head coach. In transfer news, Alisson espn.com is on the radar of Juventus, while Manchester United bbc.com and Manchester City are both reportedly interested in Nottingham Forest players Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson. West Brom skysports.com have sacked Eric Ramsay just 44 days after appointing him as head coach. Tottenham's situation bbc.com is precarious after their heavy north London derby defeat against Arsenal, while as many as seven Premier League