Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Premier League & European Football
AC Milan espn.com closed the gap on Inter Milan to seven points after a 1-0 derby victory at San Siro. Pep Guardiola espn.com gave Erling Haaland the night off against Newcastle to help the striker rediscover his "pace" before the Real Madrid Champions League clash. Andy Robertson espn.com insisted he was "never not committed" to Liverpool despite January interest from Tottenham. Bernardo Silva espn.com is expected to leave Manchester City this summer, while Real Madrid have shown interest in Newcastle's Sandro Tonali.
MLS & North American Soccer
David Martínez espn.com scored as Hugo Lloris made it three straight clean sheets to begin the season, helping LAFC beat FC Dallas 1-0. Wiki Carmona espn.com scored twice against his former team as CF Montreal handed Bradley his first loss with Red Bulls, winning 3-0. Lionel Messi espn.com earns between $70 million and $80 million annually, including ownership shares, according to Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas.
Scottish Football
Celtic bbc.com will face St Mirren in a repeat of this season's League Cup final in the Scottish Cup semi-finals, while Falkirk meets Dunfermlish Athletic in a derby at Hampden next month. St Mirren skysports.com defeated Partick Thistle 2-1, with goals from Dan Nlundulu and Jake Young securing their semi-final spot. Celtic bbc.co.uk beat Rangers in an Old Firm quarter-final that ended with disgraceful scenes as fans invaded the pitch at Ibrox.
International Soccer
Graham Arnold espn.com is asking FIFA to reschedule Iraq's World Cup playoff as the conflict between neighboring Iran and the United States threatens to derail his team's plans to reach its first World Cup in 40 years. India skysports.com added to their white-ball dynasty by defeating New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final, breaking New Zealand's hearts once again.
FA Cup & Lower League Action
Leeds skysports.com reached their first FA Cup quarter-final since 2003 with a 3-0 victory over Championship side Norwich at Elland Road. Middlesbrough skysports.com emphatically boosted their automatic promotion hopes by thrashing QPR 4-0 at Loftus Road. AFC Wimbledon skysports.com secured a 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Northampton, with Callum Maycock's first-half finish leaving the Cobblers without a win in six League One games.
Women's Soccer & Other Sports
Alyssa Healy skysports.com led Australia for the last time as she retired from international cricket after a crushing ten-wicket win over India. Mi Hyang Lee skysports.com rallied from two front-nine double bogeys to win the Blue Bay LPGA by one stroke, claiming her first Tour title in over eight years. Luke Littler skysports.com pulled off a tough 11-7 win over James Wade to be crowned back-to-back UK Open champion.