Ashley Cole is set to take over Cesena for his first job as a head coach, according to Sky Sport ...

Ashley Cole is set to take over Cesena for his first job as a head coach, according to <a href="https://www.gianlucadimarzio.com/news-calcio/clamoroso-cesena-il-nuovo-allenatore-sara-ashley-cole-490273">Sky Sport Italia's Gianluca Di Marzio</a>.The former Arsenal and Chelsea left-back will succeed Michele Mignani at the Serie B club. Mignani was dismissed following Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Frosinone.Cesena are eighth in Italy's second tier but could drop to ninth by the end of the weekend.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Cole, 45, was part of Frank Lampard's coaching staff at Derby County, Chelsea, and Everton, and he's worked with England's Under-21 and senior teams. He also served as a first-team coach at Birmingham City.The 107-time England international won three Premier League titles, the Champions League, and many other major honors over his spells with Arsenal and Chelsea. He represented Roma, the LA Galaxy, and Derby later in his playing career.

DERBY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Ashley Cole, assistant head coach / manager of England during the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier at Pride Park between England U21 and Andorra U21 on October 13, 2025 in Derby, England.

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Federico Valverde single-handedly dominated Manchester City in Real Madrid's 3-0 win in the opening leg of the teams' last-16 meeting.The reliable Uruguayan midfielder scored a devastating hat-trick in the first half at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, quickly putting the visitors at serious risk of Champions League elimination with three-quarters of the tie left to play.Valverde completed his treble in stunning fashion. In such tight quarters, he seemed to have all the time in the world, flicking the ball over Marc Guehi's head before poking the ball into the bottom corner.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>(Available to view in U.S. only)<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
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Real Madrid's Uruguayan midfielder #08 Federico Valverde (2L) celebrates his third goal during the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Manchester City at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on March 11, 2026.

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Alphonso Davies is dealing with another worrisome injury in the lead-up to the World Cup.The Canadian full-back "suffered a muscle strain in his right hamstring" during Tuesday's 6-1 Champions League rout of Atalanta, Bayern Munich <a href="https://fcbayern.com/en/news/2026/03/alphonso-davies-jonas-urbig-jamal-musiala-injury-update">said</a> in a statement Wednesday. The club offered no timeline for his absence.Davies was brought on as a halftime substitute, but his appearance was cut short after around 25 minutes due to the issue. The 25-year-old was visibly distraught, and Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany and substitute Tom Bischof consoled Davies as he left the pitch.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Davies provided an assist for Michael Olise before he exited the game.The former Vancouver Whitecaps player has dealt with numerous injury setbacks over the past two seasons. He returned to Bayern's squad in December after tearing his ACL on Canada duty in March 2025. The trip to Atalanta marked another comeback for Davies after he suffered a hamstring problem in a Bundesliga match in February, but he now faces another spell on the sidelines.Davies made his Canada debut at 16 and has since gone on to earn 58 caps and captain his country. Canada is a co-host of the 2026 World Cup with the United States and Mexico.

Alphonso Davies of FC Bayern Munchen in action during the serie UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 match between Atalanta BC and FC Bayern Munchen at Gewiss Stadium on March 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy

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Things couldn't have gone much worse for Tottenham Hotspur and Antonin Kinsky in Tuesday's 5-2 defeat at Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.The tie quickly appeared unsalvageable when Spurs conceded four goals within the opening 22 minutes of the first half. And unfortunately for Kinsky, who was surprisingly picked ahead of usual first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, it could be a match that defines his career for all the wrong reasons.Kinsky lasted just 17 minutes before he was substituted and headed straight down the tunnel. The 22-year-old had already conceded three times in his first Champions League start - and two of those goals were entirely his fault.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
14:59 - Atlético de Madrid's three goals against Tottenham Hotspur is the earliest a side has ever been three goals ahead in a UEFA Champions League knockout stage match. Demoralised. <a href="https://t.co/ZUN4s5tqjO">pic.twitter.com/ZUN4s5tqjO</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/2031466425689178223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Tottenham attempted to play it out of the back just after five minutes and it backfired spectacularly when Kinsky's unfortunate slip gifted possession to Ademola Lookman in his own area. Julian Alvarez received a pass and played it on to Marcos Llorente to finish.Atletico's second goal was generously assisted by Micky van de Ven's slip under a bouncing back pass from Pape Sarr. Antoine Griezmann latched onto the loose ball before sliding it past Kinsky.Kinsky's night was over after Atleti's third. Just over 90 seconds after Griezmann's finish, Van de Ven played a harmless pass back to Kinsky. However, the young Czech goalkeeper's attempted first-time ball to Kevin Danso was a mess. He kicked it against his standing foot, presenting it to Alvarez in front of an open goal.Interim manager Igor Tudor didn't acknowledge Kinsky as he came off the pitch upon being replaced by Vicario."It was necessary to preserve the guy, preserve the team," Tudor <a href="https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/2031502530195169777">explained</a> of Kinsky's substitution post-match.It didn't take long for Atletico Madrid to score past Vicario when he took Kinsky's place, either. The Italian made a good save to prevent an own goal, but Robin Le Normand pounced on the rebound to make it 4-0.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825653/cropped_GettyImages-2265835440.jpg?ts=1773183469" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825653/w220xh124_GettyImages-2265835440.jpg?ts=1773183469 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825653/w320xh180_GettyImages-2265835440.jpg?ts=1773183469 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825653/w640xh360_GettyImages-2265835440.jpg?ts=1773183469 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825653/w768xh432_GettyImages-2265835440.jpg?ts=1773183469 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825653/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2265835440.jpg?ts=1773183469 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Quality Sport Images / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Pedro Porro found the bottom corner in the 26th minute for Spurs.Richarlison forced an excellent save from Jan Oblak in the 55th minute to almost put Tottenham within two goals of the hosts, but Atletico immediately unleashed a devastating counter-attack after the Brazilian's chance. Griezmann initiated the surge upfield with a gorgeous touch to Alvarez, and the Argentine attacker sprinted almost three-quarters the length of the pitch before netting with a cool finish.Oblak, playing at the same end of the ground where Kinsky endured his miserable evening, made his own mistake to give Spurs the faintest sliver of hope. His wayward pass rolled to Porro around 30 yards from goal, and he passed forward to Dominic Solanke in space. Solanke turned and smashed a shot into the roof of the net.The result marked the first-ever time Spurs have ever lost six consecutive matches in all competitions. They travel to Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday before the return leg against Atletico Madrid in north London next Wednesday."We apologize to the fans and to everyone," Tudor told TNT Sports, according to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/cj4z5vpj7q2t?post=asset%3A324cc71b-258b-47c0-9e7c-9b26ca4ea751#post">BBC Sport</a>. "It's a difficult moment. Everything looks like (it's) going wrong. Small mistakes, we pay. Everything, unbelievable."

Tottenham Hotspur's Argentinian defender #17 Cristian Romero conforts Tottenham Hotspur's Czech goalkeeper #31 Antonin Kinsky after his substitution during the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on March 10, 2026.

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Manchester City will host Liverpool in the indisputable standout tie of the FA Cup quarterfinals....

Manchester City will host Liverpool in the indisputable standout tie of the FA Cup quarterfinals.Pep Guardiola's side has already beaten Liverpool twice in the Premier League this season - a 3-0 home win and a fiercely contested 2-1 away victory - but lost 3-2 to the Merseyside club in the FA Cup semifinals in 2022.Bottom-place League One outfit Port Vale, the lowest-ranked team left in the competition, was handed a trip to Chelsea in Monday's draw after dismissing Sunderland in the previous round. Chelsea narrowly beat Wrexham on Saturday to reach this stage and will play Port Vale for the first time since they met in the Second Division in April 1929.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Second-tier Southampton will welcome record 14-time winners Arsenal to the south coast after beating Fulham with a late penalty Sunday. Arsenal had to dig deep to beat Mansfield Town in the fifth round.West Ham United will take on Leeds United after the Hammers outlasted Brentford on penalties in Monday's final match. Leeds will feature in the FA Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2003.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
3 - Arsenal have gone on to win the FA Cup in three of the previous five seasons they have faced Southampton (1978-79, 2002-03 and 2016-17). Positives. <a href="https://t.co/WOH0Jcp8Vh">pic.twitter.com/WOH0Jcp8Vh</a>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/2031086159003013592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2026</a>
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<li>Southampton vs. Arsenal</li>
<li>Chelsea vs. Port Vale</li>
<li>Manchester City vs. Liverpool</li>
<li>West Ham United vs. Leeds United</li>
</ul>The matches will be played the weekend of April 4-5.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Mohamed Salah of Liverpool controls the ball whilst under pressure from Marc Guehi of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on February 08, 2026 in Liverpool, England.

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Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas revealed this week that Lionel Messi earns between $70 million and $80 million a year from the MLS franchise through his regular salary and ownership stake in the team.Mas credited lucrative sponsorship deals as crucial to bankrolling Inter Miami's sizeable wage bill, saying they account for 55% of total club revenue. By comparison, media rights, usually a major income stream for large sports franchises, contribute just 2% to Inter Miami's revenue."The reason that I need to have sponsors and for them to be world class is because players are expensive," Mas told <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-06/messi-is-paid-up-to-80-million-a-year-by-inter-miami-mas-says">Bloomberg's Daniel Cancel</a>. "I pay Messi - worth every penny - but it's $70 to $80 million a year. Across everything."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The MLS Players Association's salary guide released last fall noted that Messi earned an annual base salary of $12 million and guaranteed compensation of almost $20.5 million as of Oct. 1, 2025.However, the 38-year-old signed a contract later that month that extended his stay with Inter Miami until the end of the 2028-29 MLS season. The new terms included an ownership stake in the club, but the percentage handed to the Argentine attacker remains undisclosed.In addition to funding Messi's wages, Inter Miami also paid Spanish duo Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba handsomely before the pair retired following the club's win in the 2025 MLS Cup final in December. Veteran Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, Messi's Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul, and Mexican international German Berterame are part of Inter Miami's 2026 roster.Messi is expected to be a partial club owner at Inter Miami once he stops playing. The current owners are Mas, his brother Jose Mas, and English soccer icon David Beckham.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 06: José Mas, Jorge Mas and Sir David Beckham, co-owners of Inter Miami CF pose with the Champion's trophy next to Lionel Messi #10 after winning the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Final match between Inter Miami CF and Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Chase Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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World Cup broadcasters have been granted permission to cut away to show commercials during in-gam...

World Cup broadcasters have been granted permission to cut away to show commercials during in-game hydration breaks this summer, sources told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7081341/2026/03/05/world-cup-hydration-breaks-tv-commercials-ads/">The Athletic's Henry Bushnell</a>.FIFA <a href="https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/news/hydration-breaks-world-cup-2026-player-welfare">announced</a> in December that that every World Cup match would feature three-minute breaks midway through each half as part of the organization's "commitment to player welfare."Broadcasters have now been allowed two minutes and 10 seconds of this window to potentially show commercials, which can begin 20 seconds after the referee has blown his whistle to signal the hydration break, according to guidelines shared with Bushnell. The match feed must return more than 30 seconds before play resumes.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Broadcasters aren't obliged to flip to commercials, so they could instead use the time for in-studio analysis or just stick with the match feed. The latter could still involve advertisements on part of the screen, but these spots can only be sold to FIFA sponsors. The major global partners for the tournament include Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil and gas company Aramco and other companies long associated with major soccer events like Adidas, Coca-Cola, and Visa.The sale of cut-away commercials will reportedly be an open process.FIFA will control the in-stadium branding of the breaks. At last summer's Club World Cup in the United States, they were called "Powerade hydration breaks" on the video boards. Powerade is a Coca-Cola product.South American confederation CONMEBOL added mandatory 90-second hydration breaks to the Copa Libertadores, its flagship continental club competition, in February. The coverage doesn't cut to advertisements during this time.

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 4: Xavi Simons of the Netherlands, Denzel Dumfries of the Netherlands, Frenkie de Jong of the Netherlands during a drinking break, Head Coach Ronald Koeman of the Netherlands gestures during the UEFA World Cup Qualification match between Netherlands and Poland at Stadion Feijenoord on September 4, 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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Rodrygo is expected to miss Brazil's upcoming World Cup campaign after he suffered a serious knee injury during Real Madrid's surprise 1-0 home defeat to Getafe on Monday."Following tests carried out today on our player Rodrygo by the Real Madrid medical services, he has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a torn lateral meniscus in his right leg," Real Madrid <a href="https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/football/first-team/latest-news/parte-medico-de-rodrygo-03-03-2026">said</a> in a statement Tuesday.The injury will sideline Rodrygo for around eight months, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48089822/real-madrid-rodrygo-torn-acl-season-miss-world-cup">ESPN</a>. Brazil's opening match at the World Cup is against Morocco on June 13.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Brazilian federation <a href="https://x.com/CBF_Futebol/status/2028858590757265434?s=20">wished</a> the 25-year-old winger "a speedy recovery and that he returns to the pitch as soon as possible."Rodrygo has scored nine goals in 37 caps for Brazil. He appeared in all five of his country's matches at the 2022 World Cup, starting once.

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 02: Rodrygo Goes of Real Madrid gestures during the La Liga week 26 football match between Real Madrid and Getafe at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain on March 02, 2026.

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Toronto FC signed American striker Josh Sargent on Friday after a drawn-out transfer saga with Norwich City.The cost of the deal is approximately $22 million and could climb to $27 million with add-ons, sources told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7036805/2026/02/20/josh-sargent-transfer-toronto-fc-norwich-city-usmnt/">Tom Bogert of The Athletic</a>. Sargent joins as a Designated Player on a contract until 2031.The reported fee makes Sargent the most expensive recruit in Toronto's history. The previous club-record arrival was attacking midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo, who joined for just under $11 million USD (€9.1 million) from Genk in 2019, according to <a href="https://www.transfermarkt.us/toronto-fc/transferrekorde/verein/11141">Transfermarkt</a>. South Korea star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mls/players/12696" href="https://thescore.com/mls/players/12696">Son Heung-min</a> currently holds the league record from when he switched Tottenham Hotspur for Los Angeles FC last August for a reported $26.5-million fee, meaning the amount of Sargent's transfer could eventually surpass that sum.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Sargent moved to Norwich in August 2021 ahead of the club's return to the Premier League. The forward scored four times in 29 appearances across all competitions that season, but the club was relegated back to the Championship following a last-place finish.Over four seasons in England's second tier, Sargent's netted 51 goals with 12 assists across 121 Championship matches. However, the 26-year-old missed Norwich's last 10 matches after asking to be left out of an FA Cup third-round visit from Walsall amid Toronto's reported interest. He was subsequently banished to train with the club's under-21 squad while the club dug in its heels over a transfer. Eventually, the Canaries approved the $27-million overall package offered by the MLS franchise."I get the fans' frustration completely," Norwich captain Kenny McLean told <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0n2j7qk">BBC Radio Norfolk</a> last Saturday about Sargent's situation with the club. "A couple of months ago, we were talking about having the best player in the Championship."Norwich City have risen from 22nd to 17th place in the Championship since Sargent was frozen out. Former Toronto FC player Ali Ahmed has been among the key figures behind Norwich's upturn in fortunes.As part of Sargent's move to Toronto FC, his new club has sent $500,000 in general allocation money to St. Louis City SC, who owned the right of first refusal for Sargent. St. Louis could receive another $225,000 in GAM depending on add-ons.Sargent has scored five times in 29 appearances for the United States men's national team, but he's never played in the country's top domestic league. The Missouri native joined Germany's Werder Bremen as a youth player in January 2018 before making his first senior appearance in December of that year. He was relegated with Werder Bremen in 2021 after notching 11 goals in 70 Bundesliga appearances."He is a proven goalscorer, with a winning mentality and the intelligence that will lead our attack for years to come," Toronto FC general manager Jason Hernandez said in a statement.Toronto FC were in search of an experienced attacker after cutting ties with Italian duo Federico Bernardeschi and Lorenzo Insigne in July. Robin Fraser's incoming transfers since those high-profile departures include a host of experienced MLS players, such as Djordje Mihailovic and Walker Zimmerman, who have a combined 56 caps for the USMNT; former Sporting Kansas City winger Daniel Salloi; and Raheem Edwards.

Josh Sargent of Norwich City applauds after the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Queens Park Rangers at Carrow Road in Norwich, England, on November 29, 2025.

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Vitor Pereira is making a swift return to the Premier League as Sean Dyche's successor at Nottingham Forest.The nomadic Portuguese coach, who was sacked by Wolverhampton Wanderers last November, was officially appointed as the new Forest boss Sunday on an 18-month contract.The East Midlands outfit is the first club in Premier League history to have four different permanent head coaches in the same season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3477152" href="https://thescore.com/news/3477152">axed</a> Dyche on Wednesday shortly after his team drew 0-0 with Wolves despite having 35 shots at the City Ground. Dyche lasted less than four months and his predecessor, Ange Postecoglou, spent only 39 days at the helm. Nuno Espirito Santo secured a place in the Europa League last season, but he was sacked just three matches into the 2025-26 campaign due to a fallout with Marinakis over the club's transfer activity.Pereira worked under Marinakis when he was in charge of Olympiacos in 2015. He'll be tasked with keeping relegation-threatened Forest in the Premier League this season.The bottom eight<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>GD</th>
<th>Points</th>
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<td>13</td>
<td>Crystal Palace</td>
<td>-4</td>
<td>32</td>
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<td>14</td>
<td>Brighton</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>31</td>
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<td>15</td>
<td>Leeds United</td>
<td>-9</td>
<td>30</td>
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<td>16</td>
<td>Tottenham Hotspur</td>
<td>-1</td>
<td>29</td>
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<td>17</td>
<td>Nottingham Forest</td>
<td>-13</td>
<td>27</td>
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<td>West Ham United</td>
<td>-17</td>
<td>24</td>
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<td>⬇️</td>
<td>Burnley</td>
<td>-23</td>
<td>18</td>
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<tr>
<td>⬇️</td>
<td>Wolves</td>
<td>-32</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure>Since the turn of the year, Nottingham Forest have beaten West Ham United and Brentford and also earned a respectable draw against Arsenal. However, a wretched festive spell of four straight defeats and their recent run of one point from matches against Crystal Palace, Leeds United, and Wolves have put Forest at serious risk of dropping into the Championship.Forest return to action for the opening leg of their Europa League knockout-round playoff with Fenerbahce on Feb. 19. The team then turns its attention back to Premier League survival with a visit from Liverpool on Feb. 22.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Vitor Pereira, Manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, reacts on the touchline during the Premier League match between Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Craven Cottage on November 01, 2025 in London, England.

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Chelsea's push for Champions League qualification took a hit Tuesday after Liam Rosenior's side surrendered a two-goal advantage in a 2-2 home draw with Leeds United.Joao Pedro's cool finish and a Cole Palmer penalty gave the Blues a considerable advantage at Stamford Bridge, but they couldn't secure a fifth-straight Premier League win under head coach Rosenior.Moises Caicedo conceded a penalty when he brought down Jayden Bogle, and Lukas Nmecha sent Robert Sanchez the wrong way from 12 yards. Noah Okafor equalized in the 73rd minute for Leeds after an error-strewn passage of play from Chelsea's defense.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Chelsea should've won the match right at the death. Malo Gusto deftly flicked the ball down the flank for Caicedo and the Ecuadorian pinged an inviting cross across the face of goal. Palmer met the ball from around three yards out, but somehow lifted his effort high over the bar.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
📸 | COLE PALMER WITH A LAST MINUTE 0.91(xG) MISS! <a href="https://t.co/ZUzTBOr4AB">pic.twitter.com/ZUzTBOr4AB</a>— The xG Philosophy (@xGPhilosophy) <a href="https://twitter.com/xGPhilosophy/status/2021336991502303604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2026</a>
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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Cole Palmer of Chelsea misses a chance at an open goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on February 10, 2026 in London, England.

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The vice president of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mls/players/1126" href="https://thescore.com/mls/players/1126">Lionel Messi</a>'s boyhood club Newell's Old Boys has revealed a plan to bring the superstar back home."We are working on Leo playing for Newell's in the first half of 2027," Juan Manuel Medina told Argentine publication <a href="https://tn.com.ar/deportes/futbol/2026/02/03/bomba-en-el-futbol-argentino-revelaron-el-proyecto-para-que-lionel-messi-juegue-en-newells-en-2027/">TN</a> on Tuesday, as reported by <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7020697/2026/02/04/lionel-messi-newells-old-boys-return/">The Athletic's Jessica Hopkins</a>.He confirmed that nothing has been finalized over Messi's potential return, but said the idea originated in 2024. Newell's have held informal talks with Messi's representatives, <a href="https://as.com/futbol/internacional/newells-ofrece-un-megaproyecto-a-messi-f202602-n/">AS' Hector Perez</a> reports.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It's a project that goes beyond Newell's. It's a project for the city of Rosario, the province, and Argentine football," Medina explained. "It all depends on what we can offer in terms of infrastructure and a competitive sports program."Messi joined Inter Miami in July 2023 and renewed his contract last October until the end of the 2028 MLS season. Messi played for Newell's youth teams before he famously moved to Barcelona at 13, but his affection for the Rosario-based club remains. The iconic attacker told TyC Sports in 2017 - while still playing for Barca - that it was his "dream to play at Newell's," according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2017/12/06/5a2848d6468aeb741f8b45b3.html">Marca</a>.The Argentine club's stadium, the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, has a stand named after Messi.Messi, who turns 39 in June, is expected to captain reigning champion Argentina at this summer's World Cup, though he hasn't yet confirmed his participation in the tournament.He's carried his success from Europe into his stint in North America with Inter Miami, winning the 2023 Leagues Cup, the 2024 Supporters' Shield, and the 2025 MLS Cup, while becoming the first player in Major League Soccer history to collect back-to-back MVP awards.

Inter Miami F.C's Argentinian soccer player Lionel Messi at the Atanasio Girardot stadium moments prior to the Inter Miami F.C friendly match against Atletico Nacional in Medellin Colombia, January 31, 2026. (Photo by: Camilo Moreno/Long Visual Press/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

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The clubs from Europe's top leagues wrapped up their business for the 2025-26 season as the January transfer window closed Monday. We're picking out the biggest winners and losers from the winter signing period.👉 <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3461026" href="https://thescore.com/news/3461026">Deadline day analysis</a><h3>Winners: Manchester City</h3>The latest incarnation of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City still feels like a work in progress. Their ongoing defensive frailties and failure to see out wins over Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur within the past month attest to that. Right now, they don't feel like genuine Premier League title challengers.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Still, City can build toward their next era with victories in the transfer market - and they certainly did that in January. Marc Guehi's introduction to the backline has brought brawn, confidence, and elite decision-making that was sorely missed during crucial junctures of the campaign. He could've joined for nothing when his Crystal Palace contract expired in the summer, but City were proactive to acquire an elite defender for just £20 million, beating out numerous European rivals in the process. It's excellent business.Antoine Semenyo also turned up at just the right time. His four goals in five appearances have helped offset Erling Haaland's unexpected struggles and Jeremy Doku's injury problems. Semenyo's versatility and single-mindedness have instantly enhanced City's attack.<h3>Losers: Crystal Palace</h3>There's been an exodus of Crystal Palace's 2025 FA Cup winners. Eberechi Eze, who scored the only goal against Manchester City in the FA Cup final, joined Arsenal last summer, and long-serving defender Joel Ward also left following the expiration of his contract. In mid-January, manager Oliver Glasner revealed he would call it quits at Selhurst Park in the summer, and days later Guehi relinquished the captaincy to move to Manchester City.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820194/cropped_GettyImages-2215595779.jpg?ts=1770065453" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820194/w220xh124_GettyImages-2215595779.jpg?ts=1770065453 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820194/w320xh180_GettyImages-2215595779.jpg?ts=1770065453 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820194/w640xh360_GettyImages-2215595779.jpg?ts=1770065453 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820194/w768xh432_GettyImages-2215595779.jpg?ts=1770065453 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820194/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2215595779.jpg?ts=1770065453 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Jan Kruger - The FA / The FA Collection / Getty</figcaption></figure>Jean-Philippe Mateta stuck around after his deadline-day transfer to AC Milan <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3469942" href="https://thescore.com/news/3469942">fell through</a>, but whether that's a good thing or not remains to be seen. He's scored just once in his past 12 outings, with Palace winning only the first two matches of Mateta's miserable run, and a troublesome knee issue was apparently flagged in his failed medical with Milan.Perhaps concern over Mateta's fitness and form encouraged Palace to rubber-stamp the signing of Jorgen Strand Larsen. But how much impact can a striker with one goal in 22 Premier League appearances this season be expected to have on a team completely drained of confidence? There's incentive for Strand Larsen to prove himself at Palace, especially with Norway's World Cup campaign on the horizon, but he's only scored against West Ham United, Burnley, and Shrewsbury Town this season. He's broken. And yet, Palace paid almost £50 million to acquire him.Brennan Johnson signed for Crystal Palace earlier in January. The Welsh international carefully built his reputation at Nottingham Forest before his 2023 transfer to Tottenham, but, at £35 million, his signing marks another expensive gamble for the Eagles.<h3>Winners: Chelsea</h3>The relationship between Chelsea and Strasbourg under the BlueCo investment group works just fine for the Premier League club. Rather than take risks in west London, Chelsea use the smaller Ligue 1 side as a testing ground for young talent and simply take their pick of the best Strasbourg players in each transfer window.The one-sided arrangement appeared to reach its nadir for Strasbourg when Emmanuel Emegha was unveiled as a Chelsea player in September 2025, despite the move not going through until the following summer. Chelsea announcing yet another transfer seemingly took priority over everything else, including Strasbourg's preparations for a match two days later and their fans' increasing frustration with their club being geared toward fostering Chelsea's success.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820159/cropped_GettyImages-2152118674.jpg?ts=1770050676" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820159/w220xh124_GettyImages-2152118674.jpg?ts=1770050676 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820159/w320xh180_GettyImages-2152118674.jpg?ts=1770050676 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820159/w640xh360_GettyImages-2152118674.jpg?ts=1770050676 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820159/w768xh432_GettyImages-2152118674.jpg?ts=1770050676 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820159/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2152118674.jpg?ts=1770050676 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> ABDESSLAM MIRDASS / AFP / Getty</figcaption></figure>The unfair alliance got even worse this winter. Chelsea pinched Liam Rosenior from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca as head coach. Then, in the final hours of the transfer window, Chelsea turned to Strasbourg yet again after missing out on other defensive targets. Highly-rated defender Mamadou Sarr was recalled from his loan deal in France after captaining Strasbourg against Paris Saint-Germain the previous day, and Aaron Anselmino - who started just four league matches while he spent the first half of the season with Borussia Dortmund - was apologetically sent the other way.The way BlueCo treats Strasbourg is deeply unsavoury, but Chelsea aren't complaining.<h3>Losers: Napoli</h3>Napoli's Serie A title defense is on life support - and their transfer dealings over the past two windows must take some of the blame.The injuries to Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, Frank Anguissa, and David Neres - among others - are unfortunate and have contributed to the nine-point gap behind league leaders Inter Milan. Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo was also ruled out after suffering a knee sprain over the weekend.But there's been so little quality in reserve.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/806893/cropped_GettyImages-2242076381.jpg?ts=1761237040" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/806893/w220xh124_GettyImages-2242076381.jpg?ts=1761237040 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/806893/w320xh180_GettyImages-2242076381.jpg?ts=1761237040 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/806893/w640xh360_GettyImages-2242076381.jpg?ts=1761237040 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/806893/w768xh432_GettyImages-2242076381.jpg?ts=1761237040 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/806893/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2242076381.jpg?ts=1761237040 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> BSR Agency / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Noa Lang, Lorenzo Lucca, and Luca Marianucci were all signed over the summer before being offloaded in January after making minimal impact in Campania. And the incoming winter deals for Alisson Santos (Sporting CP) and Giovane (Hellas Verona) - basically gambles on raw, young talent - aren't going to be much use to Antonio Conte right now.Napoli crashed out of the opening phase of the Champions League. They're at serious risk of elimination from the Coppa Italia quarterfinals against in-form Como next week. A season that promised so much could turn into nothing more than a desperate cling to a top-four finish in Serie A.<h3>Winner: Christian Norgaard (maybe)</h3>Christian Norgaard has played 33 minutes of Premier League football since he joined Arsenal from Brentford last summer. Mikel Arteta recently <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp37rdx13nro">suggested</a> England's top flight should allow for bigger squads so there's room for Norgaard on his bench, which isn't the greatest endorsement for the former Brentford captain.But Mikel Merino's foot operation could finally open the door for Norgaard. Arteta <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3470004" href="https://thescore.com/news/3470004">stated</a> the club was "actively looking" to find a replacement for Merino during his absence but nothing materialized, leaving Martin Zubimendi as the only regular starter who plays at the base of midfield. Declan Rice can also fill the Merino void, but most of his success at Arsenal has been in a more marauding role."He is a leader, and a player with high tactical intelligence and versatility who will have a very positive impact to the squad," Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berti <a href="https://www.arsenal.com/news/christian-norgaard-signs-arsenal">said</a> when Norgaard was unveiled last July.Well, it might just be time for the Dane to shine.<h3>Loser: The loan market</h3>So many teams rely on their on-loan players for the full season, but parent clubs seem more willing than ever to break agreements for short-term fixes or to help them conduct business elsewhere. Trust in the system must be eroding.Chelsea recalling Anselmino and using him as a pawn to swipe Sarr from Strasbourg is just one of many examples. Watford have slipped six places down the Championship table and been eliminated from the FA Cup since Manchester City ended Max Alleyne's loan to cover an injury crisis. Alleyne has already lost his spot in Guardiola's starting lineup following Guehi's arrival, and he'll disappear completely from view when Ruben Dias, John Stones, and Josko Gvardiol are fit again.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820165/cropped_GettyImages-2256290794.jpg?ts=1770054984" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820165/w220xh124_GettyImages-2256290794.jpg?ts=1770054984 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820165/w320xh180_GettyImages-2256290794.jpg?ts=1770054984 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820165/w640xh360_GettyImages-2256290794.jpg?ts=1770054984 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820165/w768xh432_GettyImages-2256290794.jpg?ts=1770054984 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/820165/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2256290794.jpg?ts=1770054984 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Simon Stacpoole/Offside / Offside / Getty</figcaption></figure>West Bromwich Albion are at risk of being relegated from the Championship, but weakening them further didn't matter to Manchester United. They took Toby Collyer back from the Baggies before sending him to Hull City, who are in much better shape in third place of England's second tier.Sunderland almost lost Lutsharel Geertruida when Liverpool had the audacity to ask RB Leipzig to cancel his loan so he could join them instead. Liverpool only opted out of the deal because it was too complicated to broker with so little time left in the transfer window, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7013309/2026/02/01/liverpool-transfer-news-geertruida/">The Athletic's David Ornstein</a>.There's already evidence that smaller clubs are moving on from the insecurity of the loan market. Lincoln City, one of the better-run clubs in the EFL, helped improve the likes of Morgan Rogers and then-Forest youngster Brennan Johnson on loan deals in recent years, but they're now surpassing expectations with a strong bid for promotion to the Championship. The difference? They predominantly lean on players on long-term contracts rather than run the risk of borrowing from bigger clubs.<h3>Other winners and losers</h3>Winners: Schalke fans are starting to believe there are brighter times ahead for their club. Miron Muslic's side is in first place in the Bundesliga 2 and should improve after a strong winter recruitment drive. Edin Dzeko, Adil Aouchiche, and Dejan Ljubicic joined the promotion push.Losers: Leading figures at Barcelona were furious after losing one of their top prospects to Paris Saint-Germain for just €8 million. Dro Fernandez, 18, was being carefully integrated into the first team and already had a big fan in head coach Hansi Flick, but PSG triggered his release clause - while paying a little extra to maintain a good relationship with Barca - to bring him to the French capital. This transfer could sting Barcelona for years.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819221/cropped_GettyImages-2247985145.jpg?ts=1769468664" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819221/w220xh124_GettyImages-2247985145.jpg?ts=1769468664 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819221/w320xh180_GettyImages-2247985145.jpg?ts=1769468664 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819221/w640xh360_GettyImages-2247985145.jpg?ts=1769468664 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819221/w768xh432_GettyImages-2247985145.jpg?ts=1769468664 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/819221/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2247985145.jpg?ts=1769468664 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Pedro Salado / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Winners: Fans of throwbacks and reclamation projects should have a soft spot for Sheffield United in the Championship. Kalvin Phillips moved to Bramall Lane on loan from Manchester City on deadline day, joining a sizeable group of fallen stars and Premier League veterans playing under Chris Wilder, including Danny Ings, Patrick Bamford, Tom Davies, Ben Mee, Jairo Riedewald, and Japhet Tanganga.Losers: Al-Nassr. The Saudi Pro League club's relationship with its prized asset, Cristiano Ronaldo, has apparently soured due to his anger over the club's lack of transfer activity. Portuguese reports cited by <a href="https://apnews.com/article/ronaldo-na-nassr-soccer-transfers-d583d1300ea32184a792a72711720c85">The Associated Press</a> claimed Ronaldo missed Monday's match against Al-Riyadh because he was on strike. This isn't a good look for a country that's aggressively pursuing a place at soccer's top table.

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Crystal Palace moved ahead with their signing of Jorgen Strand Larsen on transfer deadline day despite Jean-Philippe Mateta's transfer to AC Milan <a href="https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/crystal-palace-sign-jorgen-strand-larsen/">reportedly</a> collapsing earlier Monday.Strand Larsen, 25, joins from Wolverhampton Wanderers for an initial £43 million plus £5 million in add-ons, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015234/2026/02/02/jean-philippe-mateta-ac-milan-deal/">The Athletic's David Ornstein</a>. He's the most expensive signing in Crystal Palace's history.The Norwegian striker, who was heavily linked with Newcastle United last summer, has scored one goal in 22 Premier League appearances this season. His prior campaign with Wolves was more successful, with 14 goals over 35 top-flight outings.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I'm here to bring energy and goals and to try to do my best for the club," Strand Larsen said in a statement.Mateta, who now appears to be staying at Crystal Palace for a few more months, is the club's top Premier League scorer this term with eight goals, but only one of those has come in his last 12 outings.Crystal Palace are on a 12-game winless streak across all competitions and currently sit 15th in the Premier League table.

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Jorgen Strand Larsen of Wolverhampton Wanderers in action during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United at Molineux on January 18, 2026 in Wolverhampton, England.

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Jean-Philippe Mateta's switch to AC Milan from Crystal Palace reportedly collapsed during the final hours of the January transfer window Monday.The failure to complete the transfer stemmed from an issue that was uncovered during the French striker's medical with Milan, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7015234/2026/02/02/jean-philippe-mateta-ac-milan-deal/">The Athletic's David Ornstein, Matt Woosnam, and James Horncastle</a>. The 28-year-old has been dealing with a knee problem.Mateta's move, which was expected to exceed the €30-million mark, was granted after Palace agreed to terms to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers' Jorgen Strand Larsen.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Strand Larsen's transfer still went ahead, with Palace announcing the deal for the Norwegian striker minutes before Monday's 2 p.m. ET deadline.After pulling out of the Mateta move, AC Milan now face the prospect of relying on Christopher Nkunku, Rafael Leao, and Christian Pulisic as their main sources of goals for the rest of the season. Santiago Gimenez, who has endured a difficult time with the club, is currently sidelined with a significant ankle injury, while Niclas Fullkrug has started once and made five substitute appearances since arriving on loan from West Ham United early in January.Crystal Palace, meanwhile, may be spared losing another important figure from their 2025 FA Cup-winning squad following the exits of Eberechi Eze, Joel Ward, and Marc Guehi over the past six months. In mid-January, manager Oliver Glasner revealed he would also leave Selhurst Park in the summer.Mateta has struck just once in his last 12 appearances but remains the club's top Premier League scorer over the past two-and-a-half seasons. Overall, he's tallied 46 goals over 153 top-flight appearances since joining the Eagles from Bundesliga side Mainz on an initial loan deal in January 2021.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace holds the match ball after his hat-trick but reacts possibly with thoughts of a late missed chance - during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Bournemouth at Selhurst Park on October 18, 2025 in London, England.

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Dominic Solanke spearheaded Tottenham Hotspur's recovery from a wretched first-half display to draw 2-2 with Manchester City on Sunday.Solanke's second goal, which brought Spurs level, was an incredible piece of improvisation and skill. Conor Gallagher played a cross a little behind Solanke, but the forward managed to hook his foot back to produce a scorpion kick that steered the ball into the far corner.(Available to view in U.S. only)<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
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</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Solanke admitted he found it hard to resist watching in-stadium replays of his goal."I was trying to stay focused on the game," Solanke <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3469464" href="https://thescore.com/news/3469464">said</a> post-match, "but I heard the crowd cheering every time it was on the screen, so I had a few looks."Though Manchester City held a two-goal advantage at the interval through finishes from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo, it could've been much more. Erling Haaland, who has just one goal from open play in his last 11 matches across all competitions, was guilty of wastefully lobbing one effort over the crossbar.Spurs retook the pitch in the second half with a renewed sense of purpose and earned a commendable point through Solanke's brace. After attempting three shots throughout the opening period, Solanke scored with Tottenham's fourth effort of the second stanza in the 53rd minute.Solanke's superb equalizer was followed by Spurs pushing for a third goal, until City gradually shifted focus to attack, forcing the hosts to defend their box.However, there was no dramatic winning goal in north London at the end of a Premier League weekend that featured eight strikes scored in the 85th minute or later."It was a game of two halves," Solanke told Sky Sports, according to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/ckgljennkd2t?post=asset%3A6a503210-571a-4d2f-82ab-b1235de1b78b#post">BBC Sport</a>. "The first half was difficult; we could not get near them at times."The second half was a different story. In the second half, we were great and grew with confidence and belief and could have gone on to win it. We know we need to start games quicker."Manchester City are six points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, who beat Leeds United on Saturday, after 24 matches. Tottenham are in 14th place following a result that should relieve pressure on head coach Thomas Frank.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Dominic Solanke of Tottenham Hotspur scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 01, 2026 in London, England.

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Timo Werner joined Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes on Thursday after winning major honors with RB Leipzig, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur in Europe.The German forward, 29, will occupy a Designated Player spot following his move from Leipzig. He's under contract until June 2028.To complete the deal, San Jose bought discovery priority from the New York Red Bulls for $50,000 in 2026 general allocation money.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Every club I've joined, I've wanted to win a trophy. In the end, I've always delivered. That's why I want to come to San Jose - to win," Werner said in a statement.Chelsea paid RB Leipzig <a href="https://www.thescore.com/epl/news/1977906">around</a> €53 million to sign Werner in 2020. He won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and Club World Cup with the Blues, but his scoring record of 10 goals in 56 Premier League appearances fell below expectations.He played for RB Leipzig again after his Chelsea stint and won the DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup in 2023. He was also on loan at Tottenham when the club won the Europa League in 2025.Werner has 57 caps for Germany, scoring 24 goals."To have a player of Timo's caliber coming in is simply outstanding for the club and the community," Quakes head coach and sporting director Bruce Arena said. "I believe he'll offer us quality on the field, experience, and leadership."

LEIPZIG, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 20: Timo Werner of RB Leipzig acknowledges the fans during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Köln at Red Bull Arena on September 20, 2025 in Leipzig, Germany.

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What's better than soccer? More soccer, of course! You can now follow your favorite clubs in Belgium, Portugal, and the Netherlands with theScore. Tap on the flags to subscribe: <a href="thescore:///blg_fed/events">🇧🇪</a> | <a href="thescore:///por_fed/events">🇵🇹</a> | <a href="thescore:///ned_fed/events">🇳🇱</a>The opening phase of the 2025-26 Champions League season concluded Wednesday some 132 days after the first round of fixtures kicked off.Eighteen concurrent matches created an at times overwhelming yet entertaining finale, with 61 goals scored and only the dour draw between Monaco and Juventus offering nothing to the overall count.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Here's how the league phase unfolded and what comes next in Europe's premier competition.<h3>Who's in?</h3>Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting CP, and Manchester City finished with the best eight records in the opening phase, earning byes to the Champions League round of 16.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-UyAmX" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/UyAmX/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="486" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}});</script></figure>But the story of the night was Benfica's 4-2 win over Real Madrid. The Portuguese side's goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin joined the attack for a late free-kick and scored a miraculous 98th-minute header, sending Jose Mourinho's Benfica above Marseille and into the final spot for the knockout playoffs (more on that below) on goal difference.The shock defeat had huge implications for Real Madrid. That result, along with Sporting CP's 95th-minute winner at Athletic Bilbao, meant the Spanish club fell outside the top eight and must now go through the playoffs.Arsenal finished atop the opening phase with a perfect record of eight wins from eight matches, including notable victories over Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich and Serie A table toppers Inter Milan, plus a 4-0 rout of Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid. Statement made.Bayern only dropped points to Arsenal, firmly establishing themselves among the favorites to win the trophy. Liverpool and Tottenham found respite from their frustrating domestic campaigns with an impressive set of results in Europe.Knockout playoffsThe next 16 teams in the league phase table enter the knockout playoffs, where they'll battle for the remaining spots in the round of 16. Two-legged affairs will determine which eight clubs advance and join the eight teams that earned byes to the last 16.The eight teams in the upper half of the playoff positions - highlighted by Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Italian giants Inter Milan and Juventus - will be seeded and therefore drawn against the teams in the lower half, which includes Borussia Dortmund, Galatasaray, and Benfica.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-ImQN5" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/ImQN5/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="898" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}});</script></figure>The seeded teams have the (theoretical) advantage of playing their respective second legs at home.<h3>Who's out?</h3>Little-known Kazakh side Kairat Almaty were the first team officially eliminated from knockout contention when they lost 4-1 to Club Brugge earlier this month on Matchday 7. But smaller clubs weren't the only ones to fall at this hurdle.La Liga high-flyers Villarreal, who won the Europa League in 2021, were surprisingly lackluster with an abysmal record of one draw and seven defeats. The Spanish team was eliminated with Ajax, Marseille, and, all the way down in 30th place, reigning Italian champions Napoli.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe title="" aria-label="Table" id="datawrapper-chart-j7K5u" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/j7K5u/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="673" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">window.addEventListener("message",function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}});</script></figure>Napoli were in 19th spot and headed for the knockout playoffs at halftime Wednesday, but a second-half brace from Chelsea's Joao Pedro gave the Blues a 3-2 win and ended Napoli's European adventure.And remember: There's no soft landing in the Europa League for these teams since UEFA removed that safety net when the Champions League format was rejigged ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.<h3>What's next?</h3>The top eight sides won't compete in Europe until the round of 16 kicks off on March 10.The teams that finished ninth to 16th will take on those that finished 17th to 24th in two-legged clashes that begin Feb. 17. The draw for the knockout playoffs is Friday.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://editorial.uefa.com/resources/02a1-1fcb0d3e1a27-00cdcfb24960-1000/format/free1/full_bracket_graphic_20260128233953.png?imwidth=2048" srcset="https://editorial.uefa.com/resources/02a1-1fcb0d3e1a27-00cdcfb24960-1000/format/free1/full_bracket_graphic_20260128233953.png?imwidth=2048 220w, https://editorial.uefa.com/resources/02a1-1fcb0d3e1a27-00cdcfb24960-1000/format/free1/full_bracket_graphic_20260128233953.png?imwidth=2048 320w, https://editorial.uefa.com/resources/02a1-1fcb0d3e1a27-00cdcfb24960-1000/format/free1/full_bracket_graphic_20260128233953.png?imwidth=2048 640w, https://editorial.uefa.com/resources/02a1-1fcb0d3e1a27-00cdcfb24960-1000/format/free1/full_bracket_graphic_20260128233953.png?imwidth=2048 768w, https://editorial.uefa.com/resources/02a1-1fcb0d3e1a27-00cdcfb24960-1000/format/free1/full_bracket_graphic_20260128233953.png?imwidth=2048 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> </figcaption></figure>(Courtesy: <a href="https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/029a-1de997d047d3-6764f63d69c6-1000--uefa-champions-league-knockout-phase-play-off-draw-where-is/">UEFA</a>)The playoff bracket pairs clubs by their final position in the league phase, so fans know their team will face one of two potential opponents before the draw. For example, ninth-placed Real Madrid or 10th-placed Inter Milan could face 23rd-placed Bodo/Glimt or 24th-placed Benfica.Another big showdown in the playoffs will be Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray taking on either Juventus or Atletico Madrid.

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 10: A detailed view of the UEFA Champions League Trophy inside the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 10, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.

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The start of Michael Carrick's Manchester United reign couldn't have gone any better.Brought in to steady the ship after Ruben Amorim was sacked, Carrick has immediately surpassed expectations by following last week's win over Manchester City with Sunday's huge 3-2 triumph at Arsenal.Bryan Mbeumo's goal preceded excellent strikes by Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha to earn United a victory that lifts them into the Premier League's top four. It was the club's first away win at Arsenal since 2017.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Arsenal scored courtesy of a Lisandro Martinez own goal and a scrappy close-range finish by Mikel Merino, but succumbed to their first top-flight defeat at the Emirates Stadium since May 2025. They failed to win a game in which they opened the scoring for the first time this season.Including his United caretaker stint in 2021, Carrick has now beaten Mikel Arteta twice, masterminded wins over Pep Guardiola and Unai Emery, and overseen a draw with Thomas Tuchel. Carrick and his players lapped up the adulation of the away supporters after the final whistle."It's a fantastic position to be in," Carrick told Sky Sports when asked if he wanted the job beyond this season, according to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cr7jlmdg323t?post=asset%3Ac7f0655f-a925-49f9-8264-afe2e2e85275#post">BBC Sport</a>.He added, "I'm enjoying it, and I'll continue to do what I can."<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Michael Carrick has as many points in his two games since being appointed Man Utd manager (6) as Ruben Amorim managed in his last five games. Amorim faced Burnley, Leeds, Wolves, Newcastle and Villa. Carrick had City and Arsenal. Something special is happening. 👀 <a href="https://t.co/SJul1jbg9x">pic.twitter.com/SJul1jbg9x</a>— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) <a href="https://twitter.com/StatmanDave/status/2015496270400328116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Manchester United were unchanged from the team that impressively dismissed Manchester City the previous weekend. Dorgu was again selected to the left of the attack, therefore keeping Cunha on the bench.Arsenal started strongly but only Martin Zubimendi forced a good save from Senne Lammens before Manchester United started to get a foothold in the game.Neither of the first-half goals were pretty. Martin Odegaard sliced a volley toward the six-yard box which hit Martinez's standing leg and rolled into the goal while he attempted to clear the ball. Mbeumo did well to round David Raya for United's equalizer but he was gifted possession thanks to an ugly pass from the usually faultless Zubimendi.Dorgu's finish was much easier on the eye. The wideman played a pair of one-twos with Bruno Fernandes to circumnavigate Zubimendi and Declan Rice before slamming a shot from outside the box in off the underside of the crossbar.Arsenal made it 2-2 in the 84th minute when Merino bundled home following a corner, but Cunha - who replaced Mbeumo earlier in the second half - decided the entertaining affair with a monstrous effort with three minutes of normal time remaining. Kobbie Mainoo slid a pass through two Arsenal bodies to Cunha, who turned and strode purposefully toward the penalty area before unleashing an unstoppable strike into the bottom corner from around 25 yards."We're just starting off, and it's a good starting point, but we need to start putting some layers on top, and we'll try to do that in the coming weeks," Carrick said.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Matheus Cunha of Manchester United celebrates scoring a goal to make the score 2-3 during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 25, 2026 in London, United Kingdom.

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