Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Premier League Crisis
Tottenham skysports.com remains in relegation danger despite Igor Tudor's "no comment" on his future as his belief in survival grows after a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace. The Van de Ven skysports.com sending off helped Palace hand Spurs their fifth straight defeat, leaving the north London club facing potential relegation costs exceeding £250m skysports.com. Palace manager Oliver Glasner praised his team's reaction bbc.com after they fought back from a goal down to secure the victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Coaching Changes
Morocco coach espn.com Walid Regragui has quit just months before the World Cup, with Mohamed Ouahbi appointed as his replacement bbc.com. The surprise departure comes as the African nation prepares for a major tournament. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest bbc.com has told global head of football Edu to stay away from the training ground amid ongoing restructuring at the club.
International Scene
Lionel Messi espn.com and Inter Miami attended a White House reception Thursday to celebrate their MLS Cup victory. In other international news, Wales bbc.com will host Ghana in a World Cup warm-up friendly in June, while the Women's Africa Cup bbc.com has been postponed just 12 days before its scheduled kick-off in Morocco.
Transfer News
Samuel Amissah bbc.com is being chased by several Premier League clubs, while Elliot Anderson is closing in on a move to Manchester City over Manchester United. Liverpool are also monitoring RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande espn.com as they plan for the summer transfer window.
Player Updates
Harry Kane espn.com will miss Bayern Munich's game against Borussia Monchengladbach with a calf injury, jeopardizing his Bundesliga record chase. In other player news, Gareth Bale bbc.com has revealed a secret back injury ended his career, while Sophia Wilson espn.com has returned from maternity leave and is available for selection for Portland Thorns. Chloe Kelly bbc.com was honored with a Barbie doll in recognition of her achievements with Arsenal and England.
Competitions
The Saudi Pro League espn.com continues its schedule amid regional security concerns, with the Jeddah derby still set to go ahead. In the FA Cup, Wrexham espn.com is drawing on cup history as they prepare to face Chelsea, while Chris Sutton bbc.com has made his predictions for this weekend's fifth-round ties. The Championship bbc.com will extend its play-offs from four teams to six from next season.