Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×World Cup Updates
Five-second countdowns espn.com for throw-ins and goal kicks are set to feature at this summer's FIFA World Cup in a bid to speed up play. The BBC explores security concerns bbc.com in Mexico and the potential impact on the tournament amid cartel violence.
Champions League News
Benfica's Prestianni bbc.com receives a provisional one-match UEFA suspension after Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr reported alleged racist abuse during last week's Champions League meeting. UEFA has provisionally suspended espn.com the player for Wednesday's Champions League match against Real Madrid following allegations that he used racist language directed at Vinícius Junior.
Premier League Developments
Leeds United bbc.com would be ninth in the Premier League if games ended after 85 minutes, after conceding another late goal on Saturday. Police Scotland bbc.com is investigating after Rangers players Emmanuel Fernandez and Djeidi Gassama shared screenshots of racist abuse aimed at them on their social media accounts after Sunday's match.
Player Updates
Real Madrid espn.com are confident that star man Jude Bellingham and centre-back Éder Militão will return to the first team by the start of April, sources told ESPN. Meanwhile, Viktor Gyökeres espn.com believes Arsenal's statement derby win against Tottenham was the "perfect response" to silence the club's critics.
Other Sports News
Zimbabwe's Tashinga Musekiwa skysports.com drops West Indies' Shimron Hetmyer twice, which didn't impress captain Sikandar Raza! American skier Lindsey Vonn skysports.com has described how she nearly lost her leg following her crash in the women's downhill at the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina after having already ruptured her ACL. Ronnie O'Sullivan skysports.com will be making his debut on the senior world stage in May at the 2026 World Seniors Snooker Championship after a record-equalling seven world titles.