Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×FA Cup Drama
Port Vale bbc.com secured a historic FA Cup fifth-round spot by beating Championship side Bristol City 1-0 in extra-time at Vale Park, marking their first appearance in this stage since 1994.
Premier League Results
Sunderland bbc.com reached the 40-point mark with a 1-0 victory at Leeds, effectively ensuring Premier League survival by early March. Everton bbc.com secured their first home win of 2026 with a 2-0 victory over Burnley. Liverpool espn.com suffered a 2-1 defeat to Wolves, extending their season to nine losses.
Manager Reactions
Wolves manager Rob Edwards bbc.com praised his team's commitment after the victory over Liverpool, while Arne Slot described the loss as "the same old story" after his team dominated possession but conceded late. Daniel Farke bbc.com felt it was "written in the stars" that Leeds would lose to Sunderland.
Transfer Talk
Barcelona bbc.com are set to step up their interest in Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven as they look to strengthen their backline.
International Football
Caroline Weir bbc.com scored a hat-trick as Scotland comfortably beat Luxembourg in World Cup qualifying. Donald Trump bbc.com stated he doesn't care if Iran participate in this summer's tournament, while tickets for the playoffs espn.com in Mexico are being sold for less than $17.