Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Injury Updates & Player News
Cristiano Ronaldo espn.com has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, his Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr confirmed on Saturday. Real Madrid confirmed espn.com that forward Rodrygo has a torn ACL and a lateral meniscus rupture on his right knee, injuries that are likely to mean he will miss this summer's World Cup with Brazil.
Transfer & Contract News
Utah Royals espn.com have signed Mexico international forward Kiana Palacios from Liga MX Femenil side Club América, the NWSL team announced on Tuesday. Striker Danny Welbeck bbc.com triggers a 12-month extension on his Brighton deal, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026-27 season.
Managerial & Club Updates
Tottenham bbc.com have written to Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) chief Howard Webb to raise their concerns over key refereeing decisions, sources have told BBC Sport. Leicester bbc.com appoint James McCarron from the City Group as their new sporting director as part of a restructure of the club's leadership. Aberdeen are looking at other options for their managerial vacancy due to the delay in finalising a deal with Eirik Horneland skysports.com.
World Cup Preparations
With just 100 days to go espn.com before the World Cup kicks off, ESPN sits down with a who's who of USMNT legends to discuss the national team's hopes in 2026. England's players are worried about being turned into "political spokespeople" at the World Cup, the chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association says. Scotland bbc.com are forced into a change of opponent for their final World Cup warm up as Rangers weigh up impact of high-profile loan signing.
Financial & League News
Barcelona's squad spending limit has risen by almost €100 million ($116m) to €433m ($501m), La Liga announced on Tuesday, increasing the Spanish champions' chances of being able to invest in the squad. The race to become the next president of Barcelona has been whittled down to three candidates, with Joan Laporta espn.com facing competition.
Match Results & Performances
Real Madrid lost more ground at the top of La Liga as a stunning first-half strike from Martín Satriano earned Getafe a shock 1-0 win at the Bernabeu. Striker Antoine Semenyo bbc.com becomes an even better FPL option given his recent goalscoring run for Manchester City.
Other Football News
Influencer KSI skysports.com has vowed to take Dagenham and Redbridge to the Premier League after buying a stake and becoming a partner of the sixth-tier club. Cesc Fabregas espn.com has urged Como fans to turn their Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium into a "little Bombonera" for Tuesday's Coppa Italia tie against Inter Milan. Exeter City bbc.com reappoint Matt Taylor as manager on an interim deal until the end of the season.
Player Developments
Harry Kane espn.com is chasing Robert Lewandowski's incredible Bundesliga goal tally, while Kylian Mbappé seeks Champions League history. Adama Traore bbc.com "carries enough weight" and only needs to be in the gym to do "prevention work", says West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Cristo Fernández espn.com, beloved by fans the world over for his role as Dani Rojas in Ted Lasso, looks set to make his soccer dreams a reality as he trials with El Paso.
Tactical & Technical Analysis
Mikel Arteta has said he is upset that Arsenal do not score more goals from corners, amid current debate about set-pieces in modern football. FIFA has no plans to introduce new measures to address the growing issue of grappling and holding at corners. On the Monday Night Club, Nedum Onuoha bbc.com breaks down why some people might find Arsenal's set-pieces boring to watch.
European Competitions
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick espn.com says his team will need more than just Lamine Yamal to make the "impossible possible" in Tuesday's Copa del Rey semifinal against Atlético Madrid. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson bbc.com is a target for Inter Milan and Juventus, Manchester United want Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes.
Non-League & Lower Divisions
Non-league Kettering Town bbc.com are hoping to finally play their first home game of 2026 following a series of postponements caused by a waterlogged pitch. Pakistan's players have reportedly each been fined $18,000 (approximately £13,530) for an underwhelming T20 World Cup campaign in which they failed to reach the semi-finals.