Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: March 26, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

European Competition & Transfer Speculation

Despite suffering a narrow defeat in the home leg of their UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final, Manchester United manager Marc Skinner expressed confidence that the 1-0 deficit against Bayern Munich can be overturned in next week's return fixture, emphasizing the team's spirit despite the disappointing result on the night Manchester United's big night was disappointing. Meanwhile, off-field developments suggest Liverpool is already planning for potential departures, with reports indicating the club eyes Bayern's Olise as a contingency replacement should star forward Mohamed Salah decide to pursue a future move. That possibility was fueled by comments from MLS commissioner Don Garber, who stated he would "love" to welcome the Egyptian international to Major League Soccer should he ultimately choose to leave Anfield.

North American Soccer Front Office Moves

In a significant administrative shift within American soccer, Atlanta United FC owner Arthur Blank appointed Mauricio Culebro as the new president of soccer operations, overseeing both the MLS franchise and the yet-to-debut NWSL club scheduled to launch in 2028. This executive hiring brings in a seasoned operator, as Culebro previously served in an executive role at Tigres UANL. Separately, off-field injury management drew attention as French superstar Kylian Mbappé publicly denied allegations that the medical team at Real Madrid mistakenly performed an MRI scan on the wrong knee while assessing his current injury issue.