Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Managerial Moves
Aberdeen bbc.com chairman Dave Cormack confirmed talks with former Mainz, Hertha Berlin, Dinamo Moscow and New York Red Bulls boss Sandro Schwarz about the vacant manager's position. The Scottish club is also considering other options as negotiations with Eirik Horneland have stalled.
Player Updates
Cristiano Ronaldo espn.com has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury and will be sidelined, Al Nassr confirmed. Meanwhile, Trinity Rodman espn.com is "fine" and fully training with the USWNT, easing concerns about a potential back injury.
Women's Football
England kicked off their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign in perfect style with an emphatic 6-1 win against Ukraine in Turkey, with Georgia Stanway skysports.com shining in the victory. Utah Royals have signed Mexico international forward Kiana Palacios espn.com from Club América.
Injury Concerns
Real Madrid confirmed that forward Rodrygo espn.com has a torn ACL and lateral meniscus rupture on his right knee, likely ruling him out of this summer's World Cup with Brazil. The Brazilian forward's absence is a significant blow to both club and country.
Club Business
Barcelona's squad spending limit has risen by almost €100 million to €433 million, La Liga announced, increasing the Spanish champions' chances of investing in the squad this summer. Meanwhile, KSI skysports.com has bought a stake in Dagenham & Redbridge and vowed to take the sixth-tier club to the Premier League.
Set-Piece Debate
Mikel Arteta expressed frustration that Arsenal don't score more goals from corners, responding to criticism from rival managers about the Gunners' set-piece tactics. The Arsenal boss doubled down on his approach despite ongoing debate about set-pieces in modern football.
Premier League Action
Tottenham have written to PGMOL chief Howard Webb to raise concerns over key refereeing decisions, sources told BBC Sport. Meanwhile, Michael Carrick espn.com promised his Manchester United players will stay grounded despite their strong recent form as they push for a Champions League return.
International Football
With 100 days until the 2026 World Cup, ESPN ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's tournament. England's players are worried about being turned into "political spokespeople" at the World Cup, according to the PFA chief.
Other Developments
Leicester have appointed James McCarron from the City Group as their new sporting director as part of a restructure. Danny Welbeck has triggered a 12-month extension on his Brighton deal, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026-27 season.
European Action
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. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his team will need more than just Lamine Yamal to make the "impossible possible" in Tuesday's Copa del Rey semifinal against Atlético Madrid.
Transfer Rumors
Bruno Fernandes has shown no signs of wanting to leave Manchester United, while Casemiro has urged the club to sign Bruno Guimarães. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is a target for both Inter Milan and Juventus, according to Tuesday's gossip.
Non-League News
Non-league Kettering Town are hoping to finally play their first home game of 2026 following a series of postponements caused by a waterlogged pitch. The club has been waiting 73 days for a home fixture.
Former Player Sacking
Ex-Chelsea defender Filipe Luis was sacked by Flamengo just hours after the club recorded an 8-0 win to reach this weekend's Campeonato Carioca final, in what has been described as one of the harshest managerial sackings ever.
Other Sports
Lewis Hamilton promised "no holding back" as he embarks on his 20th season of Formula, "still standing, still hungry, still focused on the dream." Pakistan's players have reportedly each been fined $18,000 for an underwhelming T20 World Cup campaign in which they failed to reach the semi-finals."