Football/Soccer 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 14, 2026, 1:41 PM ET
Premier League & Championship
Manchester United are reportedly considering espn.com five managers to replace interim boss Michael Carrick, while co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe praised Carrick's interim work skysports.com but stopped short of guaranteeing him the full-time role. Marcus Rashford could return to Man Utd bbc.com in the summer, according to reports. Elsewhere, Sunderland, who won the Championship play-offs bbc.com last season, look set for Premier League survival this campaign.
La Liga & European Football
Barcelona midfielder Gavi is set to return espn.com against Sevilla on Sunday in LaLiga after recovering from a knee injury. Pep Guardiola defended his lineup choices espn.com after Manchester City's Champions League defeat at Real Madrid, and admitted the title race is "over" if they don't beat West Ham in their next match skysports.com. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone slammed speculation espn.com surrounding Julián Álvarez's future.
NWSL & Women's Football
The NWSL is relying on its stars espn.com to drive quality and entertainment, as Sophia Wilson returned for the Thorns espn.com in their season opener, which saw Olivia Moultrie's winning strike. Two-time reigning MVP Temwa Chawinga will miss espn.com the Kansas City Current's opening game.
Wrexham & Scottish Premiership
Wrexham strengthened their playoff grip espn.com with a 2-0 derby win over Swansea City, with co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney commentating on the match espn.com. In the Scottish Premiership, Celtic will host Motherwell in a live match skysports.com.
Tottenham & Liverpool
Igor Tudor has hinted that Tottenham will stick with a back-three espn.com for Sunday's trip to Liverpool, potentially with Archie Gray playing centre-back. Liverpool head coach Arne Slot urged his players espn.com to "get the maximum" out of the remainder of their season, while admitting uncertainty about the outcome.
Injuries & Absences
Mexico's Marcel Ruiz has been ruled out espn.com of the upcoming World Cup due to a torn ACL, and USMNT's James Sands will miss the rest of the season espn.com with a left ankle injury, casting doubt on his World Cup participation. Brobbey returned for Sunderland skysports.com, but Brighton’s Mitoma was absent.
Transfer News & Rumors
Napoli's sporting director has stated that Scott McTominay has no desire to leave bbc.com the Serie A club.
Other Sports
Lewis Hamilton focused on a 'different tactic' skysports.com for the Mercedes fight after Kimi Antonelli's pole position. Max Verstappen described his Red Bull experience skysports.com as "awful," with every lap being survival. Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will renew their rivalry skysports.com in the Indian Wells final, a rematch of their Australian Open clash.
Other Sports News
Chantelle Cameron aims to set up bouts skysports.com with Mikaela Mayer and Lauren Price. Oleksandr Usyk expects a final fight skysports.com against Tyson Fury. Keegan Bradley is still heartbroken skysports.com from the Ryder Cup loss. Spectators were delayed entering skysports.com The Players due to a fatal shooting near the course. Ludvig Åberg raced into the lead skysports.com at the Players, while Rory McIlroy just made the cut.
Chelsea
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has "no issues" espn.com with his goalkeeping options, and Lauren James signed a new Chelsea deal skysports.com until 2030.
EFL & FA Cup
The Scottish Cup semi-final between Dunfermline and Falkirk will be shown live bbc.com on the BBC. In EFL action, Coventry trail Saints, Boro lead, and a red card was shown skysports.com for throwing a boot.