Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×Champions League Action
Bayern Munich espn.com received a boost as Harry Kane trained following a calf injury and is traveling to Italy for Tuesday's match against Atalanta. Barcelona espn.com manager Hansi Flick expressed confidence that his team can handle the financial might of the Premier League as the Spanish champions prepare for their last-16 first leg. Liverpool espn.com manager Arne Slot said his team is prepared for the hostile atmosphere at Galatasaray after being taken aback by the ear-splitting Champions League environment earlier this season.
FA Cup Updates
Manchester City espn.com will host Liverpool in the pick of the FA Cup quarterfinals after Monday's draw. The matchup promises to be a high-profile clash between two of England's top clubs.
Domestic League News
Interim manager Igor Tudor bbc.com stated that Tottenham Hotspur will prioritize Premier League survival over Champions League progress. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid skysports.com could welcome back Richarlison, Romero, and Spence for their upcoming match.
Disciplinary Actions
MLS espn.com issued lifetime suspensions to Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for violating the league's gambling policy after an investigation into betting on their own games.
Off-Field Developments
United States President Donald Trump espn.com urged Australia to grant asylum to the Iranian women's soccer team, saying the U.S. would do so if Australia declined. In other news, Cheltenham trainer Evan Williams skysports.com was found guilty of GBH with intent after assaulting a dog walker on his land late at night.
Controversies
Paul Scholes bbc.com clarified that an Instagram post about Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick was "in no way intended to be offensive" toward his former teammate."