Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×Managerial Moves
West Brom bbc.com have confirmed James Morrison will remain interim head coach until season's end. Flamengo espn.com made headlines by sacking Filipe Luís despite winning four trophies in his first year.
World Cup Concerns
Host cities espn.com are still waiting for $625 million in critical World Cup funding with less than 100 days to go. Security and fan zone preparations remain in limbo.
Legal Developments
Harry Maguire bbc.com saw his suspended sentence reduced to 15 months following a retrial over the 2020 Greece incident. The Manchester United defender had initially received a 21-month suspended sentence.
Premier League TV
Manchester City's skysports.com clash with Arsenal headlines Sky Sports' April schedule alongside the Merseyside derby. Manchester United's fixture against Leeds United is also featured.
Stadium News
Inter Miami espn.com has secured a naming rights deal with Brazilian financial services company Nu for their new stadium near Miami International Airport.
Barcelona Injury Woes
Barcelona coach espn.com Hansi Flick expressed frustration over hamstring injuries to Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde during their win against Atlético Madrid.
Player Welfare
Victims bbc.com of a coach who secretly filmed women players in changing rooms are demanding a global lifetime ban despite his avoiding prison time.
Pressure Perspectives
Tottenham's skysports.com Igor Tudor downplayed relegation fears, claiming it's "not real pressure" as his team faces crucial weeks ahead.
League Changes
Tranmere Rovers bbc.com have sacked manager Andy Crosby after a poor run of results, just 10 months into his permanent appointment.
WSL Promotion
The Women's Super League bbc.com promotion play-off will take place on May 23 at 12:30 BST at the home of the second-tier side.
Disciplinary Actions
Manchester United's espn.com Jack Fletcher has been charged by the FA for using an anti-gay slur during a recent match.