Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: March 29, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Premier League & Managerial Turmoil

Tottenham Hotspur is urgently seeking a new manager following the swift departure of Igor Tudor after only seven matches, a move described as the club's "final roll of the dice" to secure Premier League survival 11. Amidst the search, reports indicate that Spurs bosses are aggressively trying to convince Roberto De Zerbi 3 to take the role immediately, though this pursuit faces opposition, as one women's fans group has publicly stated Tottenham should not appoint De Zerbi 72 due to his past comments regarding Mason Greenwood. Meanwhile, in the women's game, Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor lamented her side's defensive showing 16 despite securing a dramatic 4-3 Women's Super League victory over Aston Villa, which saw Sjoeke Nusken fire Chelsea back up to second place 17.

International Fixtures & Fan Sentiment

The international break provided mixed results for European nations, with France showcasing their strength in a 3-1 friendly win over Colombia 2 where Désiré Doué netted his first senior goals. Conversely, Scotland faced disappointment, with manager Steve Clarke expressing surprise and disappointment after hearing some boos 57 from Tartan Army supporters following their narrow 1-0 home defeat by Japan at Hampden Park, 63. Adding to the mounting off-field issues in the English game, a Football Supporters' Association survey revealed 1 that 75% of fans oppose the Video Assistant Referee system, claiming it has ruined goal celebrations and failed to improve the sport since its introduction.

USMNT Friendlies & Squad Assessments

The United States men's national team suffered a heavy defeat against Belgium in their friendly, with reports suggesting that Tim Weah struggled to make a positive impact 41 during the difficult match where similarly colored jerseys caused confusion for players like Christian Pulisic. Matt Turner was given the starting opportunity in goal against Belgium, raising the possibility that he has a chance to regain the top spot 51 ahead of the World Cup. Elsewhere, Argentina secured a 2-1 warm-up victory over Mauritania, featuring a second-half appearance from Lionel Messi, though their World Cup preparations suffered a blow as forward Joaquín Panichelli was ruled out with a ruptured ACL 103.

English Football Management & Transfers

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe has embarked on his first full-time management role, taking the head coach position 5 at National League side Woking. Transfer speculation continues to swirl around major clubs, with reports suggesting Cole Palmer is becoming increasingly disillusioned at Chelsea 27 and may be ready to consider a move to Manchester United, while Manchester United must soon decide whether to back Michael Carrick 25 permanently or hire a new candidate. In the gossip columns, Bayern Munich remains wary of potential Saudi interest targeting Harry Kane 6, and Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah is reportedly considering a return to Roma when he departs Anfield in the summer 75.

WSL Title Race Intensifies

The Women's Super League title race tightened considerably as Manchester City delivered a comprehensive performance, thrashing second-place Manchester United 3-0 to move 11 points clear 59 and demonstrate why they are the deserving champions-elect. Arsenal remains in the hunt after Alessia Russo delivered a quickfire first-half hat-trick 54 in the north London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur, a result that kept their WSL title hopes alive. Meanwhile, Liverpool managed a tense 3-2 Merseyside derby win against Everton, with a stunning goal from Holland 67 helping the ten-player side edge the contest and move eight points clear of the relegation zone.

Super League Action & Coaching Changes

Betfred Super League action saw Leeds Rhinos edge past Warrington Wolves 26-22 8 in a tightly contested match celebrating the league's 30th birthday, while Hull FC secured back-to-back victories 13 by holding off a late Catalans fightback for a 24-20 win. In coaching news, Willie Peters announced he will end his historic tenure 30 as Hull KR head coach upon the conclusion of the Super League season. Elsewhere in the league, Wakefield solidified their position by moving third after an away win over York, with Tom Johnstone running in two tries 100 in the second half.

Player Health & National Team Selections

England manager Thomas Tuchel appears to have further complicated Harry Maguire's World Cup prospects, indicating the defender is still at least the fifth-choice centre-back 50 in his current pecking order. The recent international break saw mixed results for England players in their audition fixtures, with Maguire shining in the Uruguay friendly 106, while Phil Foden and Dominic Calvert-Lewin stumbled. In a difficult personal revelation, England international Missy Bo Kearns confirmed that she has had a miscarriage 7 during the preceding weeks.

Transfer Rumours & Club Finances

The transfer market remains active with several high-profile names linked to moves: Manchester City's James Trafford is still a potential target 43 for Newcastle, and there are reports that Julián Álvarez is being courted by Atlético Madrid with a bumper new contract 149 to ward off interest from Arsenal and Barcelona. On the financial side, Hibernian chief executive Dan Barnett warned that the club's recent losses are "not sustainable" 83 and detailed plans for achieving long-term stability. In contrast, Wrexham’s latest financial accounts revealed record revenue and bumper wages 124 following their promotion push.

Other Sports Notes: Golf, F1, and Boxing

While football dominates headlines, developments elsewhere included Alex Fitzpatrick clinched his first DP World Tour title 24 just one week after his brother Matt won on the PGA Tour, setting up a remarkable sibling double. In Formula, the FIA has confirmed meetings will occur in April to assess new regulations 23 following Oliver Bearman's heavy crash during the Japanese Grand Prix, though Bearman himself confirmed he was "absolutely fine" 32 despite the frightening incident. Meanwhile, former UFC champion Israel Adesanya brushed off retirement talk 21 following his fourth consecutive defeat, insisting "I'm not leaving."