Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Premier League
Man City espn.com showcased depth in a 3‑1 FA Cup win over Newcastle, while Pep espn.com warned he could face a two‑game touchline ban after his heated rant at the officials.
International
USWNT espn.com clinched the She Believes Cup when Alyssa Thompson struck in the 82nd minute to give the United States a 1‑0 victory over Colombia.
Cup Competitions
Wrexham espn.com set sights on Premier League fixtures after a 4‑2 loss to Chelsea, and Chelsea espn.com admitted they were lucky, citing two crucial VAR decisions that helped secure the win. The VAR call that sent Wrexham’s Dobson to the bench was later reviewed in VAR espn.com.
Transfers & Management
Northern Ireland bbc.com interim boss Kris Lindsay left his future to the FA, while Manchester United bbc.com eyed Bournemouth’s Tavernier. Meanwhile, Brandt espn.com will depart Dortmund at season’s end, and Borthwick skysports.com faces scrutiny after England’s Six Nations setbacks.
Miscellaneous
Yamal espn.com struck Barça’s lone goal against Athletic Bilbao, and a pigeon briefly halted play in the Atletico espn.com match. In Scotland, Aberdeen skysports.com were knocked out of the Cup by Dunfermline.
Chelsea Strategy
Chelsea bbc.com defended its heavy squad rotation after a 4‑2 extra‑time win over 10‑man Wrexham.