Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Managerial Changes
Interim head coach James Morrison bbc.com will remain in charge of West Bromwich Albion until the end of the season. Filipe Luís's time as Flamengo coach came to an abrupt end espn.com after a successful run. Tranmere Rovers have sacked manager Andy Crosby bbc.com after just ten months. Sandro Schwarz is in talks with Aberdeen about their vacant manager's position bbc.com.
Match Results & Performances
Everton defeated Burnley 2-0, securing their first home win bbc.com of 2026. Sunderland won against Leeds 1-0 after a controversial penalty skysports.com was awarded. Bournemouth and Brentford played to a frustrating goalless draw bbc.com. Port Vale caused a cup upset, knocking out Bristol City bbc.com in the FA Cup.
Player News & Injuries
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire's sentence reduced bbc.com following an incident in Greece. Manchester United youngster Jack Fletcher is charged espn.com for using an anti-gay slur. Cristiano Ronaldo has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury espn.com. Trinity Rodman is fully training espn.com with the USWNT.
Team News & Analysis
Virgil van Dijk said Arne Slot has "every right" to be angry espn.com with Liverpool after their loss to Wolves. Jamie O'Hara slams skysports.com Liverpool's style of play. Scotland's Caroline Weir scored a hat-trick bbc.com.
World Cup & International Football
With the World Cup approaching, host cities still need to secure critical funding espn.com. The official 2026 World Cup poster espn.com has been revealed. Tickets for the World Cup playoffs are on sale espn.com for less than $17. US President Donald Trump says he does not care bbc.com if Iran take part in the World Cup.
Financial Implications
Failure to qualify for the Champions League could cost Liverpool £120m bbc.com. Boston World Cup organizers said they would pay for about $8 million espn.com in security costs.
Other News
Inter Miami CF has signed a stadium naming-rights deal espn.com with Nu. The class-action lawsuit against MLS and the Vancouver Whitecaps has been approved by the court espn.com. KSI has invested in Dagenham & Redbridge skysports.com.
FA Cup & League Action
The FA Cup fifth round's coverage is detailed by BBC Sport bbc.com. Oxford boss Matt Bloomfield is optimistic about picking up points skysports.com.
Women's Football
The Women's Super League promotion play-off will be held at the second-tier side's home bbc.com. Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe speaks bbc.com after the loss to France. England delivered Wiegman's "clear win" bbc.com against Ukraine.
Formula 1
Sky Sports unveils its new F1 opening titles skysports.com and theme song. Alpine driver Pierre Gasly says F1 will make the “right decision” on Middle East races skysports.com.
Ryder Cup & Golf
Luke Donald will captain Team Europe again skysports.com for the 2027 Ryder Cup. Watch the moment Europe won the Ryder Cup skysports.com.
Other Sports
Tennis' Sunshine Double begins, with Draper bidding to defend title skysports.com.