Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Champions League Previews
Barça espn.com faces what Hansi Flick calls the "best league in the world" test against Newcastle. Newcastle skysports.com believes it can handle the Premier League's might according to Flick's assessment. Spurs skysports.com prepare to face Atletico Madrid with Richarlison starting alongside returning Romero and Spence. Liverpool espn.com braces for hostile Galatasaray atmosphere as Slot admits being taken aback by previous Champions League noise at the Turkish club.
Player Updates & Injuries
Harry Kane espn.com trained following a calf injury and travels with Bayern Munich to Atalanta. Alisson bbc.com misses Liverpool's Galatasaray Champions League tie through injury but could return for the Tottenham match. Sergiño Dest espn.com insists his season isn't over after a hamstring injury that threatens USMNT World Cup hopes. Rodri skysports.com escaped a ban after raging at officials following the draw at Spurs.
FA Cup Developments
Manchester City espn.com hosts Liverpool in the pick of the FA Cup quarterfinals from Monday's draw. West Ham skysports.com prepares for Brentford with FA Cup quarter-final draw updates. Questions arise about whether lower-ranked teams bbc.com should always play at home in the FA Cup. Millwall bbc.com faces a £45,000 FA fine for abusive disability chanting during their Carabao Cup tie with Crystal Palace.
Managerial Moves & Controversies
Paul Scholes bbc.com says his Instagram post about Michael Carrick was "in no way intended to be offensive." Jose Mourinho espn.com was sent off after accusing FC Porto assistant Luis Gonzalez of calling him "a traitor" 50 times during Sunday's 2-2 draw. Kevin Nolan bbc.com was sacked as Northampton manager after one win in 16 games with the club in League One relegation places. Michael McArdle bbc.com appointed Northern Ireland women's boss after serving as Scottish FA's head of elite women's football.
International Football News
Trump espn.com urges Australia to grant asylum to the Iranian women's soccer team, offering U.S. assistance if Australia declines. Five Iranian footballers bbc.com received Australian visas after anthem protest. FIFPRO espn.com calls on FIFA to ensure Iran's women's national team players' safety. Iraq coach espn.com asks FIFA to reschedule World Cup playoffs as U.S.-Iran conflict threatens qualification plans.
Domestic League Updates
Tottenham bbc.com prioritizes Premier League survival over Champions League progress says interim manager Igor Tudor. Wolves bbc.com face the Premier League's greatest escape attempt after consecutive wins while sitting 12 points from safety. Aberdeen bbc.com questions arise after holders dumped out of Scottish Cup by second-tier Dunfermline Athletic. Celtic bbc.com talisman not on pitch as club seeks to salvage silverware.
Transfer & Contract News
Real Madrid espn.com has Mauricio Pochettino on coaching shortlist to replace Álvaro Arbeloa. Fulham espn.com plans to accelerate efforts to sign USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi. Xavi espn.com reveals Joan Laporta blocked Lionel Messi's return to Barcelona fearing war and power struggle.
Match Results & Brawls
Cruzeiro espn.com won 1-0 over Atlético-MG in Brazil's Mineiro Championship final overshadowed by a mass brawl resulting in 23 red cards. Montreal espn.com handed Bradley his first loss with Red Bulls, winning 3-0 with Carmona scoring twice against his former team. Milan espn.com derby win over Inter opened Serie A title race, while Arsenal nearly found out in FA Cup.
Other Football News
Wayne Rooney espn.com urges Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to ignore "very unfair" criticism of Premier League leaders' playing style. João Pedro espn.com hails his "special" first season at Chelsea after firing himself into Brazil World Cup contention. Eddie Howe bbc.com challenges Newcastle players to follow 1997 Barcelona conquerors' footsteps. Bradford City bbc.com plants 154 trees - one for each goal scored by men's and women's teams last season.
Disciplinary Actions
MLS espn.com issued lifetime suspensions to Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for betting on own games. Masked fan bbc.com unplugged VAR monitor in German second division match as referee checked penalty award. Two charged bbc.com after brick thrown at supporters' bus following Queen of the South's home clash.
Women's Football
Barry McGuigan skysports.com says Ellie Scotney is "on the edge of greatness" in boxing. Sabrina Wittmann skysports.com becomes first woman to manage men's team in Germany's top three divisions with Ingolstadt appointment.