Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×Premier League News
Chelsea's bbc.com record £355m loss marks the highest in English football history, raising questions about the club's financial sustainability. Brentford bbc.com secured long-term stability by extending head coach Keith Andrews' contract through 2032. Arsenal bbc.com faces challenges as forward Olivia Smith withdraws from the Canada squad due to concussion.
International Football
Inter Miami espn.com head coach Javier Mascherano plans to use Thursday's friendly against Independiente del Valle to give all players minutes. Michail Antonio bbc.com nears a short-term move to Qatari club Al-Sailiya following his recovery from a near-fatal car crash.
Football Business
Fans of Premier League's wealthiest clubs now pay an average of £74 per match ticket, with revenues soaring according to new data. The Premier League faces criticism over the delayed verdict in Manchester City's case, with La Liga president Javier Tebas claiming the handling has damaged the league's reputation.
Other Football News
Leicester's bbc.com Gary Rowett says he hasn't needed to address criticism he made of the club's hierarchy before his appointment. Walsall bbc.com struggles continue with a split fanbase and no home win since Boxing Day. St Totteringham's Day bbc.com approaches as fans anticipate Arsenal finishing above Tottenham.
T20 World Cup Update
India skysports.com smashed the second-highest score in T20 World Cup history (256-4) to defeat Zimbabwe by 72 runs, keeping their semi-final hopes alive. England skysports.com and South Africa have already secured semi-final berths, with two remaining spots still up for grabs as the tournament reaches its crucial stages.