Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 8:45 AM ET
Champions League Disappointments
English clubs endured a difficult week skysports.com in the Champions League, with no team securing a first-leg victory in the last-16 ties. Trent Alexander-Arnold admitted there was an expectation that Real Madrid would "get battered" espn.com by Manchester City, but instead, Fede Valverde's hat trick led to a dominant performance. Pep Guardiola conceded that City has "not much" chance of overturning the 3-0 deficit espn.com in the second leg. Manchester City's Jérémy Doku, however, warned Real Madrid espn.com that the tie is not over, despite the scoreline.
Champions League Match Analysis
Real Madrid's performance against Manchester City was highlighted by Valverde's "masterclass," making him a "true Galactico" according to one analysis skysports.com. Elsewhere, Chelsea suffered a damaging 5-2 defeat skysports.com to Paris Saint-Germain, with Jamie Carragher claiming that Chelsea won't compete until they fix goalkeeping issues skysports.com. Pedro Neto of Chelsea apologized for shoving a ball boy espn.com, adding to the woes of the night. In the PSG match, Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior defended his goalkeeper choice espn.com despite a costly error.
Premier League and Transfers
Arsenal are reportedly considering a summer move espn.com for Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento. Meanwhile, Manchester United are also eyeing Nottingham Forest's Murillo bbc.com. BBC Sport examines whether Everton's away form bbc.com can throw open the title race. In the FPL team of the week, the captain's armband goes to one of the most trusty assets in the game, while Erling Haaland is still absent bbc.com.
NWSL Preview and MLS Coaching Changes
The NWSL season is underway, with previews and predictions for all 16 teams available for fans espn.com. In other news, Orlando City made a coaching change espn.com, announcing the departure of head coach Oscar Pareja.
Formula 1 and Other Sports
Mercedes driver George Russell accused Ferrari of being "selfish and silly" skysports.com regarding the FIA's starting procedure changes for the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton is proud that Ferrari are "pushing and chasing" for upgrades so early in the season, according to reports skysports.com. Max Verstappen is engaged in talks skysports.com with F1 and the FIA over rule changes.
More Football News
The town of Foxborough, the Kraft Group, and host committee Boston Soccer 2026 reached a deal espn.com to allow for the approval of a license necessary to play seven World Cup games. Javier Mascherano took over Inter Miami espn.com with no senior coaching experience, but learned on the job. Inter Miami CF drew 0-0 with Nashville SC espn.com in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup round-of-16 match. Mexico national team goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón will miss the World Cup espn.com after an Achilles tear.
Other Football News and Gossip
Aberdeen is set to announce a new manager, with Stephen Robinson potentially taking the role bbc.co.uk. Micky Van de Ven said Tottenham found themselves in a "doomsday scenario" against Atletico Madrid after the defeat bbc.com. Police chief Jo Farrell criticised Celtic and Rangers bbc.com after Old Firm disorder.
Tennis and Boxing
Britain's Jack Draper stunned Novak Djokovic skysports.com to reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals. Cam Norrie is playing "best tennis" skysports.com as he makes Indian Wells quarter-finals.
Cheltenham Festival
The Sky Sports Racing cameras headed to Hexham and Newcastle skysports.com on Thursday for the races. Kitzbuhel roared back to top form skysports.com with an exhibition of jumping at the Cheltenham Festival.
Financial News and Betting
Jonny Clayton has vowed to “attack” skysports.com to keep his lead at the top of the Premier League standings.
Additional News
The ongoing conflict in Iran has put their participation espn.com in the 2026 World Cup in doubt, and Iraq's ability to get to the intercontinental playoff is also in doubt.