Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Women's World Cup Qualifying
The Lionesses bbc.com delivered Sarina Wiegman's "clear win" with a strong start to their World Cup qualifying campaign against Ukraine. Meanwhile, USWNT's Rodman espn.com is "fine" and fully training with the national team, easing concerns about her back injury.
Managerial Moves
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack bbc.com confirmed former Mainz and Hertha Berlin boss Sandro Schwarz is in talks for the vacant manager's position. However, Aberdeen skysports.com is also considering other options as the deal with Eirik Horneland stalls.
Player Updates
Cristiano Ronaldo espn.com has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, his Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr confirmed. Real Madrid's Rodrygo espn.com will miss the World Cup after suffering a torn ACL and lateral meniscus rupture.
Club News
Utah Royals espn.com signed Mexico international forward Kiana Palacios from Club América. Brighton bbc.com secured striker Danny Welbeck until 2027 with a contract extension. Leicester bbc.com appointed James McCarron from the City Group as their new sporting director.
Premier League Developments
Tottenham bbc.com wrote to PGMOL chief Howard Webb to raise concerns over key refereeing decisions. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta espn.com expressed frustration that his team doesn't score more from corners, doubling down on set-piece tactics amid criticism from rivals.
Transfer Rumors
Barcelona's squad spending limit espn.com rose by almost €100 million to €433 million, improving their chances of investing in the squad this summer. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson bbc.com is reportedly a target for both Inter Milan and Juventus.
Other Football News
Influencer KSI skysports.com bought a stake in Dagenham & Redbridge with ambitions of taking the club to the Premier League. Ex-Chelsea player Filipe Luis bbc.com was sacked by Flamengo just hours after an 8-0 win that reached the Campeonato Carioca final.
International Football
With 100 days until the World Cup, ESPN examined the state of the USMNT espn.com through interviews with national team legends. BBC Sport also looked at favourites to win bbc.com and potential outside contenders as the tournament approaches.
Set-Piece Debate
The Monday Night Club featured Nedum Onuoha bbc.com breaking down why some find Arsenal's set-pieces boring to watch. Meanwhile, FIFA confirmed no plans for new measures espn.com to address grappling and holding at corners.
Championship Action
Targett's brace skysports.com helped Middlesbrough secure a vital win in the promotion race against Birmingham City. The Premier League relegation battle continues to heat up as teams fight to avoid the drop.
Other Sports
Lewis Hamilton skysports.com vowed "no holding back" for his 20th Formula 1 season. England captain Harry Brook skysports.com aims to make it "as uncomfortable as possible" for opposition batters in cricket.
American Soccer
Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernández espn.com is trialing with USL club El Paso as he pursues his soccer dreams. The NWSL continues to grow with Utah Royals' signing of Mexican international Palacios.
Scottish Football
Rangers manager Danny Rohl bbc.com needs a Scottish Cup win more than Celtic's Martin O'Neill, according to former Celtic striker Chris Sutton. Kieran Tierney believes title-winning experience bbc.com gives Celtic an edge in the four-horse race for the Scottish title.
European Football
Getafe stunned Real Madrid espn.com with a shock 1-0 win at the Bernabeu thanks to Martín Satriano's wonder-strike. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick espn.com says his team will need more than just Lamine Yamal to beat Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal.
Controversies
Ex-Chelsea defender Filipe Luis skysports.com was sacked by Flamengo at 1am after an 8-0 win, in what some are calling the harshest managerial sacking ever. The British Horseracing Authority announced Lord Allen's resignation skysports.com as chair after less than a year in the role.