Igor Tudor has been sacked by Tottenham after just seven games across 44 days at the helm, with his forgettable spell as interim boss being brought to a close. The former Juventus and Marseille manager was appointed by Spurs on February 13 as successor to Thomas Frank, but has been moved on with the threat of Premier League relegation continuing to loom over the north London outfit.
Barcelona and Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo has moved to clear the air following a controversial challenge on England's Phil Foden during Friday's international friendly at Wembley. The incident, which left England manager Thomas Tuchel and his staff incensed on the touchline, became the primary talking point of a competitive 1-1 draw.
Manchester United’s pre-season plans for teenage wonderkid JJ Gabriel have been revealed, with the 15-year-old preparing to make his senior breakthrough at Old Trafford. The highly-rated youngster has been prevented from doing that in 2025-26 by Premier League rules, but a springboard that launches him towards superstardom could be found this summer.
Barcelona are reportedly preparing to take formal action against FIFA following a significant injury to star winger Raphinha during the international break. The Brazilian attacker is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, leaving the Catalan giants fuming as they enter the business end of the season.
Alvaro Arbeloa has wasted no time in making his mark at Real Madrid by implementing a stricter training regime during the current international break. The head coach has opted to significantly reduce the squad's time off, signalling a clear departure from the more lenient approach favoured by his predecessor, Xabi Alonso. The decision to "cut the hair" on the team's holidays is a strategic move to ensure those remaining in Madrid do not lose their competitive edge.
Barcelona and Brazil legend Romario has made his pick between Vinicius Junior and Lamine Yamal, with two superstar wingers continuing to wow audiences around the world. Both Vinicius and Yamal have become contenders for Ballon d’Or recognition, while remaining talismanic figures on opposing sides of the fierce Clasico divide that separates Real Madrid and Barca.
Mikel Arteta is facing yet another injury headache as Piero Hincapie has become the latest Arsenal star to withdraw from international duty. The versatile defender sustained a knock during a friendly clash with Ecuador against Morocco and has been sent back to London for medical assessments.
His calf has been causing him problems time and again recently, but the all-clear has now been given ahead of the eagerly awaited Champions League clash.
Scott McTominay is not believed to be in talks over a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League as he wishes to remain with Napoli. The Scotland international has been a revelation since leaving Manchester United in 2024, becoming a cornerstone of Antonio Conte's side as they won the Serie A title last season.
Lucy Bronze endured a nightmare outing for Chelsea in their WSL clash with Aston Villa, but the legendary Lionesses defender saw her blushes spared by Sjoeke Nusken in a chaotic seven-goal thriller that ended 4-3. Sam Kerr, Naomi Girma and Lauren James were also on target for the Blues in a topsy-turvy encounter that means their title defence is not yet officially over.
Marc Albrighton has opened the door for a sensational return to Leicester City as the club battles to avoid a catastrophic relegation to League One. The Foxes legend, who was a cornerstone of the 2016 Premier League-winning side, believes the current squad is lacking the "fearless" DNA that once embodied the King Power Stadium.
Trent Alexander-Arnold experienced an unexpected tense moment after leaving Real Madrid's training facilities in Valdebebas. The full-back was driving away from the grounds when he decided to pull over to engage with a group of fans waiting by the roadside, but videos online showed he ended up being pulled over by police.
A fan died after falling from the VIP stand into the car park at the Mexican stadium, which had reopened for the Mexico v Portugal match after being closed for years.