Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Premier League Drama
Wolves bbc.com claimed a shock 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Molineux, with substitute Matt Doherty scoring a stoppage-time winner. Rob Edwards praised his side's commitment to improvement, though insisted they're not thinking about staying in the Premier League. Virgil van Dijk espn.com said head coach Arne Slot has "every right" to be angry with his Liverpool team after the defeat. Jamie O'Hara skysports.com claimed Liverpool are 'boring' following their loss to Wolves, calling them 'slow and predictable' in their style of play.
Sunderland skysports.com secured a controversial 1-0 win at Leeds, with Habib Diarra scoring from the penalty spot after contentious calls. Daniel Farke bbc.com said it felt like it was "written in the stars" that his side would lose, heavily criticising the officiating. Everton bbc.com ended their home winless run with a 2-0 victory over Burnley, with James Tarkowski and Keirnan Dewsbury-Hall on target. David Moyes bbc.com said he wants his players to be looking up the table and putting some of the top teams under pressure.
Bournemouth bbc.com were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Brentford, with both sides hitting the woodwork. Andoni Iraola bbc.com said it is "difficult" to explain how Bournemouth didn't score, while Keith Andrews bbc.com admitted they had a bit of fortune on their side.
Managerial Changes and Controversies
Tranmere Rovers bbc.com sacked manager Andy Crosby, just 10 months after he was appointed on a permanent basis. Aberdeen bbc.com chairman Dave Cormack confirmed former Mainz and Hertha Berlin boss Sandro Schwarz is in talks about the vacant manager's position. Dagenham & Redbridge skysports.com announced that influencer KSI has bought a stake in the club and vowed to take them to the Premier League.
European and International Football
Galatasaray bbc.com fans are banned from their Champions League visit to Liverpool after disturbances during their game with Juventus in the previous round. Harry Maguire skysports.com has been handed a 15-month suspended sentence by a Greek court over an incident in Mykonos in August 2020.
England bbc.com delivered a "clear win" against Ukraine in their World Cup qualifying campaign, with Sarina Wiegman praising her side's performance. Caroline Weir bbc.com showed her importance to Scotland again, scoring a hat-trick in their 5-0 win over Luxembourg at the start of their World Cup qualification campaign.
Transfer News and Rumors
Manchester United espn.com, Chelsea, and Liverpool are monitoring the situation of Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams. Barcelona bbc.com are stepping up efforts for Tottenham defender Micky van de Van. Manchester United bbc.com are likely to look at signing a left winger this summer despite former head coach Ruben Amorim spending three windows getting rid of them.
Utah Royals espn.com have signed Mexico international forward Kiana Palacios from Liga MX Femenil side Club América. The British Columbia Supreme Court approved a settlement in the class-action lawsuit against MLS and the Vancouver Whitecaps over misleading promotional material related to Lionel Messi's no-show.
Women's Football
WSL Football bbc.com confirmed the Women's Super League promotion play-off will be held at the home of the second-tier side on Saturday, May at 12:30 BST. Katie McCabe bbc.com said the Republic of Ireland "can't feel sorry for ourselves" after their 2-1 defeat by France at Tallaght Stadium.
Other Football News
Inter Miami CF espn.com has signed a deal with Brazilian financial services company Nu, which will have the naming rights for the team's new stadium near Miami International Airport. Hansi Flick espn.com said he will speak with the medical staff at Barcelona after Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde suffered hamstring injuries against Atlético Madrid.
Jack Fletcher espn.com has been charged by the Football Association (FA) for using an anti-gay slur. Victims of a coach who avoided prison despite secretly filming women footballers in changing rooms and showers are calling for him to receive a global lifetime ban.
World Cup Updates
FIFA espn.com has unveiled its official poster for the 2026 World Cup, due to take place in less than 100 days' time. US President Donald Trump bbc.com says he does not care if Iran take part in this summer's tournament. Tickets espn.com for the playoffs in Mexico that will determine two of the final World Cup berths are being sold by FIFA for less than $17.
The federal government announced $100.3 million in funding for World Cup host cities to better prepare their public transportation systems for the added demand. Boston World Cup organizers espn.com told Foxborough town officials they would pay for about $8 million in security costs, but the two sides remained at odds at a town meeting.
With under 100 days to go until the 2026 World Cup, ESPN Soccer is breaking down how all the major contenders look in terms of rosters and starters. The Premier League title race is set to go to the wire, with BBC Sport speaking to former winners about how players deal with the pressure.