Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Major League Results
Montreal espn.com handed Bradley his first loss with a dominant 3-0 victory over Red Bulls, as Carmona scored twice against his former team. LAFC espn.com continued their perfect start with Lloris recording his fourth clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Dallas. Middlesbrough skysports.com emphatically boosted their promotion hopes by thrashing QPR 4-0 at Loftus Road.
European Football
AC Milan espn.com completed a derby double over Inter Milan, cutting their lead at the top of Serie A to seven points with a 1-0 victory at San Siro. Celtic bbc.com will face St Mirren in the Scottish Cup semi-finals after St Mirren defeated Partick Thistle 2-1, with goals from Nlundulu and Young securing their place. Leeds skysports.com reached their first FA Cup quarter-final since 2003 with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Norwich at Elland Road.
FA Cup Drama
Southampton skysports.com upset Fulham 1-0 in a controversial FA Cup match overshadowed by referee Gillett's performance. AFC Wimbledon skysports.com deepened Northampton's relegation woes with a 1-0 victory, leaving them six League One games without a win. Port Vale bbc.com reached the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the second time in their history despite being bottom of League One.
Manager Moves & Contracts
Andy Robertson espn.com insisted he was "never not committed" to Liverpool despite January interest from Tottenham. Pep Guardiola skysports.com will serve a two-match touchline ban after his sixth booking of the season during the FA Cup win over Newcastle. Bernardo Silva espn.com is expected to leave Manchester City this summer, while Real Madrid has shown interest in Newcastle's Sandro Tonali.
VAR Controversy
A masked fan bbc.com unplugged a VAR monitor during a German second division match as the referee went to the pitchside screen to check a penalty award. The incident occurred during a match between Hamburger SV and Karlsruher SC, causing significant disruption to the game.
Women's Football
FIFPRO espn.com has called on FIFA to ensure the safety of Iran's women's national team players, expecting FIFA, the AFC, and the Australian government to exert leverage. The organization is particularly concerned about the safety of players who have been critical of Iran's government.
International Football
Iraq coach Graham Arnold espn.com is asking FIFA to reschedule his team's World Cup playoff as the conflict between neighboring Iran and the United States threatens to derail their plans to reach their first World Cup in 40 years. The rescheduling request comes amid growing regional tensions.
Player Performances
Erling Haaland espn.com was given the night off against Newcastle by Pep Guardiola to allow the striker to rediscover his "pace" before the Champions League trip to Real Madrid. The decision highlights City's rotation strategy ahead of crucial fixtures.
Off-Field Issues
Liverpool and Manchester United skysports.com have made complaints to social media platform X over posts generated by the Grok AI tool about Hillsborough, Munich, and Diogo Jota's death, calling the content "sickening." The clubs are demanding the removal of the controversial posts.
Youth Football Tragedy
A 15-year-old Oxford United academy player bbc.com died during an academy match against Fulham after collapsing on the field. The club has launched an investigation into the tragic incident that occurred during what was supposed to be a routine youth fixture.
Scottish Football
Aberdeen's interim manager bbc.com expressed concern about relegation trouble following their Scottish Cup exit, while Old Firm cup build-up continues. Hearts' manager has also spoken about next season's budget constraints affecting the club's planning.
Other Sports
Emma Raducanu skysports.com suffered a quick exit to Amanda Anisimova at Indian Wells, losing a third-round clash 6-1, 6-1 in just 52 minutes. The British star's struggles continue as she searches for form on the WTA tour.
Upcoming Fixtures
Celtic will face St Mirren in a repeat of this season's League Cup final in the Scottish Cup semi-finals. Falkirk and Dunfermline Athletic will meet in a Scottish Cup semi-final derby at Hampden next month, setting up an exciting local rivalry match.