Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Transfer Activity
Real Madrid espn.com have joined Arsenal in the race for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali, while Julian Brandt espn.com is set to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. Manchester United are reportedly targeting Bournemouth's Tavernier bbc.com as they continue their summer transfer planning.
Match Results
Lamine Yamal espn.com scored a stunning goal to help Barcelona extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points. Lionel Messi espn.com netted his 899th career goal in Inter Miami's 2-1 win over D.C. United, while Alyssa Thompson espn.com scored in the 82nd minute to give the USWNT a 1-0 victory over Colombia in the She Believes Cup final.
FA Cup Drama
Chelsea espn.com twice came from behind to beat Wrexham 4-2 in extra time and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals, but Liam Rosenior espn.com admitted his side were "lucky" to win. The match was marred by VAR controversy espn.com after Wrexham's George Dobson had his red card initially rescinded before being overturned.
Meanwhile, Arsenal bbc.com avoided a major FA Cup upset as Eberechi Eze scored a late winner to secure a 2-1 victory over Mansfield Town. Max Dowman bbc.com made history by becoming the youngest player in Arsenal's history to start a FA Cup match.
Manager News
Pep Guardiola skysports.com will serve a two-match touchline ban after being booked for the sixth time this season during Manchester City's FA Cup win over Newcastle. Eddie Howe bbc.com admitted his side were taught a "tough lesson" in the 3-1 defeat, highlighting the gap to the Premier League's top teams.
International Matters
USMNT espn.com faces an injury concern as Sergiño Dest limped off with an apparent hamstring injury during PSV's match. Evan Ferguson bbc.com will miss the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off after being ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury.
League Standings
Barcelona moved four points clear at the top of La Liga following their 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao. In Scotland, Dunfermline skysports.com dumped holders Aberdeen out of the Scottish Cup with a stunning 3-0 victory, while Motherwell skysports.com suffered a blow in their title race hopes with a 2-1 defeat at Dundee.