Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Premier League Action
Dele Alli espn.com has returned to train at Tottenham's facilities, four years after departing the north London club. Arsenal espn.com took an early lead against Brighton through Bukayo Saka, while Manchester City skysports.com struggled for fluency against Nottingham Forest. Aston Villa skysports.com grabbed an early advantage over Chelsea, and West Ham skysports.com had penalty appeals rejected at Fulham.
Match Results & Controversies
Sunderland skysports.com secured a 1-0 victory at Leeds after a contentious penalty decision, with Habib Diarra scoring the decisive spot-kick. Everton skysports.com ended their home winless run with a 2-0 victory over Burnley, thanks to goals from James Tarkowski and Keirnan Dewsbury-Hall. Bournemouth bbc.com were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Brentford, with manager Andoni Iraola fuming after his side were denied a clear penalty. Wolves bbc.com claimed a 2-1 victory over Liverpool, with manager Rob Edwards praising his team's commitment to improvement.
International Football
England bbc.com delivered a "clear win" in their World Cup qualifying campaign, defeating Ukraine in a poignant victory. Scotland bbc.com made a strong start to their World Cup qualification with a 5-0 win over Luxembourg, with Caroline Weir scoring a hat-trick. Wales skysports.com made three changes for their game against Ireland as they bid to end their 14-game losing streak in the Six Nations.
Transfer News & Rumors
Manchester United bbc.com are likely to target a left winger this summer despite former manager Ruben Amorim's efforts to move away from that position. Barcelona bbc.com are stepping up their interest in Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven. Manchester United espn.com, Chelsea, and Liverpool are monitoring the situation of Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams.
Player Updates & Injuries
Harry Maguire bbc.com has had his suspended sentence reduced to 15 months following a retrial of an incident in Greece in 2020. Barcelona espn.com head coach Hansi Flick expressed disappointment after Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde suffered hamstring injuries against Atlético Madrid. Jack Fletcher espn.com has been charged by the Football Association for using an anti-gay slur.
Club Management Changes
Tranmere Rovers bbc.com have sacked manager Andy Crosby, 10 months after his permanent appointment. West Bromwich Albion bbc.com have confirmed interim head coach James Morrison will remain in charge until the end of the season. Flamengo espn.com made the surprising decision to sack coach Filipe Luís just days after an 8-0 victory and winning four titles in a year.
World Cup Updates
Tickets espn.com for the World Cup 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 improve public transportation systems. Iran's espn.com players cannot get visas for the World Cup playoff tournament in Mexico, with the team's coach stranded in the UAE amid the ongoing conflict.
Other Football News
Galatasaray bbc.com fans have been banned from their Champions League visit to Liverpool following disturbances during their game with Juventus. Wrexham espn.com will face Liverpool in a preseason match at Yankee Stadium in July as the Welsh club continues its efforts to reach the U.S. market. Inter Miami CF espn.com has signed a stadium naming-rights deal with Brazilian financial services company Nu.
Manager Reactions
David Moyes bbc.com praised his Everton side for ending their winless home run with a 2-0 victory over Burnley and expressed his desire for the team to aim for European qualification. Daniel Farke bbc.com admitted it felt like it was "written in the stars" that Leeds would lose to Sunderland after being denied a first-half penalty. Keith Andrews bbc.com acknowledged Brentford had some fortune on their side after holding Bournemouth to a 0-0 draw.