Enzo Maresca is firmly in Manchester City's sights if Pep Guardiola decides to leave the club at ...

Enzo Maresca is firmly in Manchester City's sights if Pep Guardiola decides to leave the club at the end of the season, according to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/23/maresca-is-top-candidate-if-guardiola-does-quit-manchester-city-this-year">The Guardian's Jacob Steinberg</a>.Guardiola's contract expires at the end of the 2026-27 season. Director of football Hugo Viana is leading contingency plans should the manager decide to leave this summer instead, and Maresca reportedly tops the list of potential replacements.Maresca discussed his candidacy to succeed Guardiola in October and December 2025 when he was still in charge of Chelsea, sources told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6933487/2026/01/01/chelsea-enzo-maresca-leaves/">The Athletic's David Ornstein and Simon Johnson</a>. The Italian coach rejected his links with City in December, calling them "100% speculation," but his Chelsea tenure ended 13 days later amid reports of a difficult relationship with the club's hierarchy.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>In December, Guardiola also called Maresca "one of the best managers in the world." The two tacticians take a similar approach - possession-based with players operating in specific zones - and Maresca was Guardiola's assistant during Manchester City's 2022-23 treble-winning season.Maresca also won the Premier League 2 with City's Elite Development Squad in 2021. Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Liam Delap, Romeo Lavia, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, and James McAtee were members of his title-winning team.Maresca appeared to leave Chelsea under acrimonious circumstances, but he still won the Conference League and Club World Cup during his 18-month spell. Chelsea have almost fallen out of contention for Champions League qualification since he departed the club. The Blues are also on the lookout for a new head coach following Wednesday's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3528275" href="https://thescore.com/news/3528275">sacking</a> of Maresca's full-time successor, Liam Rosenior, just three-and-a-half months into a contract that ran until 2032.Some Chelsea players seem to regret Maresca's departure. Left-back Marc Cucurella recently rued the "instability" that's ensued since his exit, while midfielder Enzo Fernandez said Maresca leaving "hurt us a lot," according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7221654/2026/04/23/liam-rosenior-sack-chelsea-why/?unlocked_article_code=1.dFA.g4_Q.GOs6ml-uiifs&amp;source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_reddit&amp;smid=re-share-ta">The Athletic</a>.Maresca could still have contractual obligations to Chelsea because he walked out on a contract that had three-and-a-half years remaining, plus a club option of a further year, Steinberg reports.

COLUMBUS, OHIO - AUGUST 03: Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea talks to Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City and Erling Haaland of Manchester City after the Pre-Season Friendly match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City at Ohio Stadium on August 03, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Liam Rosenior was sacked as Chelsea head coach on Wednesday as the team endures its worst run of ...

Liam Rosenior was sacked as Chelsea head coach on Wednesday as the team endures its worst run of results since 1912.Tuesday's 3-0 loss at Brighton &amp; Hove Albion marked Chelsea's fifth straight league defeat without scoring a goal. The club cited "recent results and performances" as the reason for Rosenior's dismissal."I have defended the players at times when it was the correct thing, but I can't defend that performance. It doesn't represent this football club, it doesn't represent anything I ask from the group, and that has to change," Rosenior <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3527830" href="https://thescore.com/news/3527830">said</a> after the one-sided loss at Brighton.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I feel numb, I'm so angry. I always speak on what I see, and that was unacceptable."Rosenior, 41, took control of Chelsea in January after moving from Ligue 1's Strasbourg, who are also under BlueCo ownership. He signed a contract until June 2032, indicating the club was entering a long-term project.However, the recent slump in form led Chelsea to change directions once more.Rosenior's previous spells in management included an interim stint at Derby County in 2022, followed by 18 months at Hull City, which ended with his dismissal in May 2024.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825546/cropped_GettyImages-2265279919.jpg?ts=1773148965" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825546/w220xh124_GettyImages-2265279919.jpg?ts=1773148965 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825546/w320xh180_GettyImages-2265279919.jpg?ts=1773148965 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825546/w640xh360_GettyImages-2265279919.jpg?ts=1773148965 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825546/w768xh432_GettyImages-2265279919.jpg?ts=1773148965 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/825546/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2265279919.jpg?ts=1773148965 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Chelsea Football Club / Chelsea FC / Getty</figcaption></figure>Calum McFarlane is taking interim charge of the senior squad. He oversaw a 1-1 draw at Manchester City and a 2-1 defeat at Fulham between Enzo Maresca and Rosenior's tenures early in January.The Blues are seven points behind the final Champions League qualification place with four matches left in their season. They're five points closer to Tottenham Hotspur, who are in the relegation zone, than to first-place Arsenal.Outgoing Bournemouth tactician Andoni Iraola, Fulham manager Marco Silva, and former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic are under consideration as potential successors for Rosenior, sources told <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c9d4w8032vno">BBC Sport's Bobbie Jackson</a>.Chelsea would prefer to hire a head coach with experience at the highest level after the appointments of Graham Potter, Maresca, and Rosenior failed to meet expectations, according to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/04/22/chelsea-in-talks-over-liam-rosenior-future/?WT.mc_id=tmgoff_tw_post_talks-over-liam-rosenior-future/">The Telegraph's Matt Law</a>. However, there's reportedly concern behind the scenes that the club's current circumstances may deter a manager with a glittering resume from joining.

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Liam Rosenior, Manager of Chelsea, acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea at Amex Stadium on April 21, 2026 in Brighton, England.

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Leicester City dropped into the third tier of English football on Tuesday after a 2-2 home draw a...

Leicester City dropped into the third tier of English football on Tuesday after a 2-2 home draw against Hull City, continuing a dramatic fall from when they stunned the world by winning the 2016 Premier League title.The Foxes tasted more success after winning England's top prize, reaching the Champions League quarterfinals in 2017 and beating Chelsea in the 2021 FA Cup final.But after a prolonged period of poor recruitment and regular coaching upheaval severely contributed to the club's dire financial state, Leicester will now play against the likes of Bromley and Mansfield Town in League One.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"This club won the Premier League not too many moons ago," Leicester head coach Gary Rowett said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48543246/leicester-relegated-league-one-10-years-premier-league-title">ESPN's Mark Ogden</a>. "That was an incredible high at the time for the fans, for everyone associated with the club."I think everyone saw that as an amazing achievement. I think we can be equally as disappointed with how poor this moment is."Leicester scored twice in quick succession in the second half to take a 2-1 lead over Hull. However, Oli McBurnie quickly restored parity at the King Power Stadium, and the scores remained level despite both teams' efforts.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/831590/cropped_GettyImages-2271860976.jpg?ts=1776804597" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/831590/w220xh124_GettyImages-2271860976.jpg?ts=1776804597 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/831590/w320xh180_GettyImages-2271860976.jpg?ts=1776804597 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/831590/w640xh360_GettyImages-2271860976.jpg?ts=1776804597 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/831590/w768xh432_GettyImages-2271860976.jpg?ts=1776804597 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/831590/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2271860976.jpg?ts=1776804597 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Jacob King - PA Images / PA Images / Getty</figcaption></figure>Leicester were only relegated from the Premier League in 2025. Their descent from the top flight also marked the final season at the club for Jamie Vardy, who was the last 2016 Premier League winner to depart.Marti Cifuentes, Andy King, and the incumbent Rowett have all managed Leicester this term. Only bottom-placed Sheffield Wednesday have conceded more goals than the Foxes. A host of former Premier League regulars, including ex-internationals Harry Winks (England) and Ricardo Pereira (Portugal), featured for Leicester on the day their descent was confirmed.The draw with Hull left a seven-point gap between Leicester and safety. Relegation became a distinct possibility in early February when the club was deducted six points for breaking financial rules.The East Midlands side still has to play Millwall and Blackburn Rovers before the Championship campaign is over."The bigger picture is you don't get relegated over three or four games, you get relegated over a season," Rowett reflected. "We have to learn. I think the club have to accept this is the horrible part of the journey of a football club."

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Patson Daka of Leicester City looks dejected during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leicester City and Hull City at The King Power Stadium on April 21, 2026 in Leicester, England.

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Manchester City's win over Arsenal on Sunday might have felt a bit better for Gianluigi Donnarumm...

Manchester City's win over Arsenal on Sunday might have felt a bit better for Gianluigi Donnarumma than for his teammates after his gift for Arsenal's equalizer ultimately counted for naught.The goalkeeper took too long in possession seconds after Rayan Cherki opened the scoring for Manchester City, giving Kai Havertz the opportunity to pinch his pocket for a goal.(Available to view in U.S. only)<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
AN ABSOLUTE HOWLER FROM DONNARUMMA. 😳 Gianluigi Donnarumma takes too long on the ball and Kai Havertz deflects his clearance into the net! <a href="https://t.co/vssGLW2uTC">pic.twitter.com/vssGLW2uTC</a>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/2045896967608529118?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2026</a>
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Kai Havertz SCORES!! ⚽ 1-1 Manchester City vs Arsenal FC WATCH EVERY GOAL 👉 <a href="https://t.co/2w98QqADfX">https://t.co/2w98QqADfX</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PremierLeague?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PremierLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/EK3l3EEaCy">pic.twitter.com/EK3l3EEaCy</a>— FuboCanada 🇨🇦 (@fuboTVCanada) <a href="https://twitter.com/fuboTVCanada/status/2045893433848393844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Few celebrated more enthusiastically than Donnarumma when Erling Haaland restored City's lead during the second half. The move that led to the goal was instigated by Donnarumma's quick throw to Nico O'Reilly.Haaland's strike proved to be the winner in a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3526347" href="https://thescore.com/news/3526347">huge 2-1 victory</a> for City. Donnarumma celebrated with some of the home fans after the final whistle.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
City fans 🩵 <a href="https://twitter.com/donnarumma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@donnarumma</a> 🧤 <a href="https://t.co/D80t7SxA3P">pic.twitter.com/D80t7SxA3P</a>— Manchester City (@ManCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManCity/status/2045970209945579762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2026</a>
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City looks dejected following his mistake as Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Manchester, England.

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Bayern Munich and Real Madrid kept exchanging haymakers in Wednesday's thrilling Champions League tilt.The two sides combined for five goals in the first half of the second leg, with Kylian Mbappe sliding the ball under Manuel Neuer to cap the scoring in the opening stanza in Bavaria.The Frenchman smartly slowed his run toward the box to collect Vinicius Junior's pass before scoring the fifth goal of a scarcely believable half of football.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>(Available to view in U.S. only)<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
A HEAVYWEIGHT <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> CLASSIC IN MUNICH 🤯 Bayern Munich and Real Madrid trade goals to level this tie on aggregate 😮‍💨 <a href="https://t.co/fnbX9kEzQo">pic.twitter.com/fnbX9kEzQo</a>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/2044505094381600986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2026</a>
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IT'S MBAPPE'S TURN! 😱 OH MY GOODNESS, WHAT A MATCH! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/g0RYwP92aF">pic.twitter.com/g0RYwP92aF</a>— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/DAZNFootball/status/2044503689692422554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Bayern Munich eventually went on to claim a 6-4 aggregate triumph to advance to the semifinals, with late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise deciding the enthralling tie.

MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 15: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Real Madrid CF at Football Arena Munich on April 15, 2026 in Munich, Germany.

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Arda Guler only scores bangers.The Turkish star produced two beautiful first-half tallies in Real Madrid's Champions League clash at Bayern Munich on Wednesday.Manuel Neuer, who was almost immaculate in the opening leg of the quarterfinal, made the fatal error of passing the ball straight to the feet of Guler around 30 seconds into Wednesday's return fixture. The Real Madrid playmaker was roughly 40 yards out but confidently pounced on the mistake with a superb effort that curled into the back of the net.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>After Aleksandar Pavlovic's close-range header in the sixth minute put Bayern back in the lead on aggregate, Guler stepped up for the visitors again. The 21-year-old swung a free-kick over the wall that Neuer couldn't prevent from finding the top corner.(Available to view in U.S. only)<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
WHAT A START IN MUNICH 🤯 <a href="https://t.co/02uVr5eWhu">pic.twitter.com/02uVr5eWhu</a>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/2044493658200719363?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2026</a>
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Arda Güler beautifully curls home the freekick 🇹🇷 Astonishing game between Bayern and Real Madrid 🤯 <a href="https://t.co/wF7OgHrrYj">pic.twitter.com/wF7OgHrrYj</a>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/2044500964929864062?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2026</a>
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TERRIBLE MISTAKE FROM NEUER, BUT INCREDIBLE GOAL FROM GULER 😱<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/IQ2ZPoJrwr">pic.twitter.com/IQ2ZPoJrwr</a>— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/DAZNFootball/status/2044494961446445511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2026</a>
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ARDA GULER IS HAVING A NIGHT! ⚡🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/vOx2jkGyJs">pic.twitter.com/vOx2jkGyJs</a>— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/DAZNFootball/status/2044500739490201914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Guler's heroics ultimately weren't enough for Real Madrid, though. Bayern Munich scored two late goals in the second half to eventually claim a thrilling 6-4 aggregate triumph and advance to the semifinals.

Arda Guler (Real Madrid) scores and celebrates his teams second goal during UEFA Champions league Quarter Final UEFA Champions League: Bayern Munich and Real Madrid at Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany on April 15 2026.

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Atletico Madrid and Barcelona provided some top-notch entertainment in the Spanish capital.The visitors erased Atleti's two-goal advantage from the opening leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie in under 24 minutes on Tuesday thanks to goals from Lamine Yamal (following a wretched Clement Lenglet error) and Ferran Torres. But, just when it seemed Barcelona were strolling toward a successful "remontada" mission, Ademola Lookman struck just after the half-hour mark.(Available to view in U.S. only)<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
ADEMOLA LOOKMAN FIRES ATLÉTICO BACK IN FRONT 💥🇳🇬 Atlético edge ahead 3-2 on aggregate ⚽️ <a href="https://t.co/zEW4q6IgAZ">pic.twitter.com/zEW4q6IgAZ</a>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/2044138350051742153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2026</a>
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THIS. GAME. 🤯 Lookman pulls one back for Atlético de Madrid‼️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/PST8DrBmWQ">pic.twitter.com/PST8DrBmWQ</a>— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/DAZNFootball/status/2044137706662347088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Atletico Madrid and Barcelona both had inviting chances in the second stanza but neither could score, so Diego Simeone's side advanced to the Champions League semifinals with a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3523183" href="https://thescore.com/news/3523183">3-2 aggregate victory</a>.

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 14: Ademola Lookman of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Club Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

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Javier Mascherano called time on his record-breaking spell as Inter Miami head coach in a surprise announcement Tuesday."I want to let everyone know that, for personal reasons, I have decided to end my tenure as head coach of Inter Miami CF," he said in a statement.Mascherano led Miami to its first MLS Cup triumph in his only full season at the helm. With Lionel Messi wearing the captain's armband, the team scored a record 101 goals across regular season and postseason play during the 2025 MLS campaign.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder's arrival in November 2024 added to the stardust at the club, but he also helped boost Inter Miami's profile in global soccer. Their 2025 Club World Cup run included a win over FC Porto - the first time a CONCACAF side had beaten European opposition in a competitive match - and he oversaw appearances in the 2025 Leagues Cup final and CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals."Javier will forever be part of this club's history and will always hold a special place in the Inter Miami CF family," said Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas. "Not only for being a key part of unforgettable achievements, such as winning the MLS Cup and the team's historic performance at the Club World Cup, but also for the example he set through his dedication and daily work leading the team."We respect his decision and are deeply grateful for everything he contributed, wishing him nothing but the very best in his professional and personal future."Mascherano's coaching staff also exited the club, while Guillermo Hoyos has stepped down from his role as sporting director to oversee the first team for its upcoming matches. The 62-year-old's last coaching role was with Bolivia's Oriente Petrolero in 2023.Chief soccer officer Alberto Marrero assumed the duties of sporting director.Miami is currently positioned third in the Eastern Conference with three wins and three draws from seven matches. Mascherano's final match at the helm was Saturday's 2-2 home draw against the New York Red Bulls."I will always carry with me the memory of our first star, and wherever I am, I will continue to wish the club all the best moving forward," Mascherano said. "I have no doubt that the club will continue to achieve success in the future."

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 16: Javier Mascherano, Head Coach of Inter Miami CF, talks to Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF during the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami CF at TQL Stadium on July 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Atletico Madrid scored immediately after Pau Cubarsi was sent off for Barcelona in Wednesday's opening leg of the Spanish rivals' Champions League quarterfinal scuffle.The visitors' defense started to creak under the weight of Barcelona's attacks, but the script flipped just before halftime when Cubarsi was adjudged to have hauled down Giuliano Simeone to deny him a clear scoring opportunity.(Available to view in U.S. only)<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
BARCELONA DOWN TO 10 🚨 Pau Cubarsí sees red for just the second time in his career 🟥 <a href="https://t.co/iYVu7ldjfq">pic.twitter.com/iYVu7ldjfq</a>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/2041968182550745193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2026</a>
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RED CARD FOR BARCELONA! 😱 Pau Cubarsi is sent off as Barca is left with 10 men. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/WG2diAEfPL">pic.twitter.com/WG2diAEfPL</a>— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/DAZNFootball/status/2041969023160614978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Julian Alvarez made the numerical advantage count in an instant. The forward, who's regularly the subject of reports concerning a potential transfer to Barcelona, expertly bent his effort so that the ball cleared the wall and sailed into the top corner.(Available to view in U.S. only)<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Absolute brilliance from Julián Álvarez 😮‍💨🔥 <a href="https://t.co/SeyR3AjDrg">pic.twitter.com/SeyR3AjDrg</a>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/2041968777651195980?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2026</a>
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Right after Barcelona is given a red card, Julian Alvarez buries this insane GOLAZOOO! 🔥 Atletico Madrid lead 1-0 👀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/EY5ep2bLge">pic.twitter.com/EY5ep2bLge</a>— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/DAZNFootball/status/2041969112931270864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Atletico will take a 2-0 lead to their home in the Rosas neighborhood of Madrid after Alexander Sorloth doubled their lead in the 70th minute.

Julian Alvarez centre-forward of Atletico de Madrid and Argentina celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and Club Atlético de Madrid at Estadio Spotify Camp Nou on April 8, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.

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Bayern Munich stunned the Bernabeu by taking a two-goal lead 20 seconds into the second half of Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal bout with Real Madrid.Vincent Kompany's side got its reward for a strong first-half display against Real Madrid when Luis Diaz finished an excellent team move shortly before the break. Then, almost immediately after the interval, Harry Kane swept the ball home from the edge of the area.For Bayern's second goal, Aleksandar Pavlovic robbed possession from Alvaro Carreras and played the ball forward into Michael Olise's path. Olise teased some opposing players before squaring a simple pass to Kane, who picked out the bottom corner with ease.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>(Available to view in U.S. only)<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
HARRY KANE STUNNER! 🤯 His first-ever goal at the Santiago Bernabéu doubles Bayern Munich’s lead🔥 <a href="https://t.co/5Q2Aom3plF">pic.twitter.com/5Q2Aom3plF</a>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/2041610509410021797?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2026</a>
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IT ONLY TOOK 20 SECONDS INTO THE SECOND HALF FOR HARRY KANE TO LEAVE HIS MARK! ⚡⚽🔥 Bayern now lead by 2. 🔴 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://t.co/8g99c0TCK2">pic.twitter.com/8g99c0TCK2</a>— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/DAZNFootball/status/2041610135424909499?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2026</a>
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Real Madrid CF and FC Bayern München at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 07, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

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The Canadian Soccer Association's offer for fans to swap their Italy shirts for a new Canada jersey appeared popular in Toronto on Saturday.The Canada merchandise was "gone within minutes" after "hundreds" lined up to take advantage of the initiative held at Cafe Diplomatico in the city's Little Italy neighborhood, according to <a href="https://x.com/TSNScianitti/status/2040446597469700298">TSN's Matthew Scianitti</a>.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Hundreds of people lined up for the Italy-for-Canada jersey swap at Cafe Diplomatico in Toronto! Canada Soccer didn’t actually collect the jerseys, they just handed out their 2026 kits and posters to fans 🍁<a href="https://twitter.com/CanadaSoccerEN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CanadaSoccerEN</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/CANMNT_Official?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CANMNT_Official</a> <a href="https://t.co/Yo6crN2WS9">pic.twitter.com/Yo6crN2WS9</a>— TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/2040455963405148314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Employees working on behalf of Canada Soccer reportedly didn't take the Italy jerseys from supporters.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>There are around 1.5 million Canadians with either full or partial Italian ancestry, and almost a third of them live in Toronto and its surrounding areas, according to 2021 census results relayed by <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/04/world-cup-2026-canada-offer-italy-fans-free-shirt-swap">The Guardian</a>.Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive men's World Cup after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3512009" href="https://thescore.com/news/3512009">losing</a> on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the European playoff finals Tuesday. Canada would've hosted Italy at Toronto's BMO Field on June 12, but the Azzurri's failure to beat Bosnia meant the Balkan nation instead earned a place in Group B with the tournament co-host, along with Switzerland and Qatar.Group B fixtures<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th> City</th>
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<td>June 12</td>
<td>Canada vs. Bosnia</td>
<td>Toronto</td>
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<td>June 13</td>
<td>Qatar vs. Switzerland</td>
<td>Santa Clara</td>
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<td>June 18</td>
<td> Switzerland vs. Bosnia</td>
<td>Inglewood</td>
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<td>June 18</td>
<td>Canada vs. Qatar</td>
<td>Vancouver</td>
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<td>June 24</td>
<td>Switzerland vs. Canada</td>
<td> Vancouver</td>
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<td>June 24</td>
<td>Bosnia vs. Qatar</td>
<td>Seattle</td>
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TORONTO, ON- MARCH 28 - Fans raise flags during anthems as Canada and Iceland draw 2-2- in a FIFA International Men's Friendly at BMO Field in Toronto. March 28, 2026. Steve Russell/Toronto Star (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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TORONTO - Jesse Marsch knew that Canada's friendlies during the March international window would serve as a critical fact-finding mission ahead of the World Cup. It was a time to solve the riddles in his squad, to find solutions where there were once problems. Except the draws against Iceland and Tunisia at BMO Field perhaps didn't provide as many answers as the head coach had hoped."I've got some tough decisions to make, I know that," Marsch said after Tuesday's goalless draw with Tunisia. "With a heavy heart, I'm going to make some people disappointed to not be in the World Cup, but the competition in the squad is strong as it's ever been here in Canada."Marsch says he and his staff are "zoned in" on how the 26-man group will look if everybody's fit, but there can be no doubt that the job of picking his strongest XI got much harder during the team's final camp before the World Cup roster is announced in May.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>The worries</h3>The biggest problem during these friendlies was Marsch missing what he calculated as "eight to 10 players" from his squad. Comfortably under half of the personnel in the two lineups to face Iceland and Tunisia had a clear pathway to being starters at the World Cup, and it's fanciful to think the injury bug can be fully remedied before the big kickoff against Bosnia and Herzegovina - yes, Italy <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3512009" href="https://thescore.com/news/3512009">missed another World Cup</a> - on June 12.An ACL tear and a series of hamstring injuries means it will be 434 days that captain Alphonso Davies hasn't played for Canada on the eve of its next friendly against Uzbekistan on June 1. Moise Bombito and Alistair Johnston were part of this latest camp but unavailable as they work their way back from long-term injuries. Luc de Fougerolles, who was selected in the squad, remained on the bench after he partially tore an ankle ligament in early March.Stephen Eustaquio is cruelly sidelined with a blood clot after a promising start to life at Los Angeles FC, and his club colleague Jacob Shaffelburg is dealing with a troublesome groin injury. Promise David, a revelation for Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise, was a legitimate contender for Tani Oluwaseyi's place up front alongside undisputed starter Jonathan David, but he's in a race to be fit for the tournament following hip surgery. Alfie Jones, who surely has a place in the final squad locked down, was also unavailable, along with two players who were battling to make the final roster, Zorhan Bassong and Jamie Knight-Lebel.Such a litany of injuries meant there were places in the squad and even significant minutes for players who, barring a similarly long list of absences at the end of May, are unlikely to be part of Marsch's World Cup plans. The fact that forward Aribim Pepple remains uncapped, watching both friendly matches from the bench while Canada failed to score from open play for the sixth time in the last seven games, doesn't say a lot for his prospects.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829037/cropped_GettyImages-2269126296.jpg?ts=1775065961" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829037/w220xh124_GettyImages-2269126296.jpg?ts=1775065961 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829037/w320xh180_GettyImages-2269126296.jpg?ts=1775065961 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829037/w640xh360_GettyImages-2269126296.jpg?ts=1775065961 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829037/w768xh432_GettyImages-2269126296.jpg?ts=1775065961 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829037/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2269126296.jpg?ts=1775065961 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Kamal Miller struggled in the 2-2 draw with Iceland, playing a limp back pass that created the European side's opening goal. Nevertheless, the defender - who's suffered a considerable fall since his standout displays at the 2022 World Cup - replaced the injured Ralph Priso in the 26th minute Tuesday against Tunisia. It felt like an undeserved second audition for Miller, one that was only afforded due to Priso's unfortunate setback and Derek Cornelius still working his way back to full fitness after his own muscle injury in November. Miller didn't improve his international chances, either, with a couple of misplaced passes putting his team under pressure and a clumsy challenge that only avoided red-card scrutiny because Liam Millar's heroic block (more on that later) denied Tunisia what looked like a sure goal seconds later.Junior Hoilett, a superb servant for Canada with 69 caps, was also given some minutes against Tunisia. But now 35 and barely playing at Swindon Town in England's fourth tier, the popular veteran's cumbersome cameo could be his final international outing. The injury list would need to be enormous - well, just as it is right now - for Hoilett to be in the final World Cup squad.There is also a scarcity of club minutes and form among Marsch's likeliest starters. In some cases, this won't influence the head coach's plans. Jonathan David could be pushed out of the first-team picture at Juventus for the rest of the season now that Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik are both fit again. Still, he'll feature from the first whistle against Bosnia unless he's out of commission. The confidence and fitness of Cornelius - another player with a seemingly strong grip on a starting berth - could be a growing concern given he's fallen out of favor at Rangers.The list of Canadians who are fit and performing well while playing regularly for their clubs isn't as long as you'd like with the World Cup so close. Could Marsch use their displays over the next two months to inform his final selection decisions? Jones was one of promotion-chasing Middlesbrough's most reliable players before his injury, so if he hits the ground running when he returns to duty in England's Championship, why can't he push to start over Cornelius if his status at Rangers is unchanged? Club form could also be used to make the final call on whether Dayne St. Clair (the likely favorite) or Maxime Crepeau should be Canada's starting goalkeeper, and neither has started the MLS campaign strongly."I'm not sure," Marsch admitted about his choice between St. Clair and Crepeau. "I'll be honest, I think it's as close as it's always been."I know I can't make a wrong decision - that's a beautiful thing to know."<h3>Biggest winners of the window</h3>Marsch's difficult choices were further complicated by the impressive performances from some players who went into the March camp on the fringes of a starting spot. It's a good kind of problem to have, but it doesn't make the coach's life any easier.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829038/cropped_GettyImages-2268727334.jpg?ts=1775066058" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829038/w220xh124_GettyImages-2268727334.jpg?ts=1775066058 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829038/w320xh180_GettyImages-2268727334.jpg?ts=1775066058 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829038/w640xh360_GettyImages-2268727334.jpg?ts=1775066058 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829038/w768xh432_GettyImages-2268727334.jpg?ts=1775066058 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829038/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2268727334.jpg?ts=1775066058 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Richie Laryea, for example, has now started in each of Canada's last 11 matches, but Marsch answered questions on his prospects of being a World Cup starter ahead of the Iceland and Tunisia friendlies. It wasn't overly positive. The American tactician indicated Ali Ahmed had possession of the left-wing spot, presumably leaving first-choice roles at left-back and right-back (Laryea's natural spot) to Davies and Johnston, respectively.That may have changed.Laryea often plays as if he models his game on the aphorism, "a rising tide lifts all boats." He takes it upon himself to control the ebbs and flows of Marsch's Canada. Within the first 10 minutes of Saturday's second half against Iceland, when Canada was 2-0 down, he was pushing forward from his left-back position to offer the verticality that was sorely missed before the break. He also pushed away an Icelander who was idling over a Canadian free-kick. His impact was less pronounced against Tunisia, but he still retained possession well with a 90% pass success rate despite his willingness to trigger attacks from full-back. His role as the unelected moral arbiter of Tunisian conduct, showing little sensitivity as he screamed for fallen opponents to get up, also made for entertaining viewing.When Laryea exhibits this drive and aggression, he raises his teammates around him. He should now be undroppable. He might lead by example better than anybody else in Marsch's ensemble, and he's certainly one of the players who best embodies the coach's philosophy.The outlook for Canada's wingers has changed, too. Millar and Marcelo Flores should be practically assured of a place in the squad, and perhaps even be pushing for starting contention once the friendlies against Uzbekistan and Ireland are over in early June. The pair both offered something different for Marsch.Millar was direct, and his snappy deliveries from out wide were problematic for Tunisia. He also claimed the match's finest moment. Canada lost possession in Tunisia's box and the visiting team raced upfield, bypassing the midfield and easily getting beyond center-backs Joel Waterman and Miller. In around 10 seconds, Tunisia's Sayfallah Ltaief was squaring the ball for Elias Saad to score into a gaping net.But in that time, Millar had also sprinted from the edge of Tunisia's six-yard box to the equivalent part of Canada's danger area, to slide and block a sure-fire goal. He roared at the Canadian crowd as his "adrenaline kicked in," he said after the match.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829051/cropped_GettyImages-2268719478.jpg?ts=1775068382" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829051/w220xh124_GettyImages-2268719478.jpg?ts=1775068382 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829051/w320xh180_GettyImages-2268719478.jpg?ts=1775068382 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829051/w640xh360_GettyImages-2268719478.jpg?ts=1775068382 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829051/w768xh432_GettyImages-2268719478.jpg?ts=1775068382 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/829051/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2268719478.jpg?ts=1775068382 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>"I knew Liam was fast but I didn't know he was that fast," midfielder Ismael Kone admitted following the game. "I'm super proud of him."Yet Flores is the biggest winner of all during this international window. The Ontario-born winger recently switched allegiance from Mexico to Canada and made his debut as a substitute against Iceland before facing Tunisia from the start. He made an instant impression.He has a rubberiness that allows him to bounce off players in tight areas and a technical ability that helps him continue to progress play. He sometimes intentionally decides against winning a free-kick for his team, instead maintaining the tempo with a sensible pass to a teammate in space or executing an unpredictable twist to lose his man - or men, giving the attention he was drawing from opponents - and carve out an opening. And he's very much of the Marsch ilk with his industry off the ball as he puts defenders under pressure but still displayed the awareness to drop back in coverage when Laryea was committed higher up the pitch."We have a lot of guys that are athletic and play with power, and he has a little something different. He's clever, he's quick, he moves around in the game, he can help see final plays," Marsch explained of Flores' qualities.The main challenge is getting the 22-year-old acclimated to the squad's approach and his teammates as quickly as possible."We've got to continue to work with his ability to understand how to see and play with the guys around him, and how the guys can now help him make last plays and be available," Marsch said.Marsch has an unenviable task of putting all of this together - and he can't please everybody with his selections for Canada's World Cup opener against Bosnia. But it's possible to build something that can deliver a series of historic moments for the men's team. A first World Cup win is certainly an attainable goal, and from there a roadmap could be drawn for the unchartered territory of the knockout rounds.Canada should aim to outperform its co-hosts, Mexico and the United States, this summer with its aggressive pressing, continued defensive solidity, and - with a little fine-tuning and reinstalled belief over the pre-tournament friendlies - a return to goal-scoring form."I know we have the firepower on this team, and I know that part's going to come together, and I want us to continue to be a disciplined, sound, organized, savvy, intelligent, experienced team," Marsch said of his vision. "And I think through that we can make some waves in the World Cup because we have talent and now we have a real, clear identity."

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Tottenham Hotspur want to convince Roberto de Zerbi to become their third head coach of the season, according to <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cq59wed70v5o">BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel</a>.Spurs announced Sunday that Igor Tudor had relinquished the reins after just 44 days in the role on an interim basis. The club <a href="https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2026/march/club-statement-igor-tudor/">said</a> Tudor's exit was "mutually agreed" between the two parties.Ex-Brighton &amp; Hove Albion boss De Zerbi left Marseille in February and is open to taking over at Tottenham, Mokbel understands. However, he would reportedly prefer to wait until the end of the season when he knows whether the club managed to preserve its Premier League status.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Spurs are in 17th place and just one point above the drop. The club's first relegation from England's top flight since 1977 is a distinct possibility.Relegation battle with 7 matches left<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>#</th>
<th>Club</th>
<th>GD</th>
<th>Points</th>
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</thead>
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<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Leeds United</td>
<td>-11</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Nottingham Forest</td>
<td>-12</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Tottenham Hotspur</td>
<td>-10</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>West Ham United</td>
<td>-21</td>
<td>29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>19</td>
<td>Burnley</td>
<td>-28</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>Wolves</td>
<td>-30</td>
<td>17</td>
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</tbody>
</table></div></figure>Popular former head coach Mauricio Pochettino is also on Tottenham's radar, <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48120237/tottenham-igor-tudor-part-ways-club-deep-relegation-mire">ESPN's James Olley</a> reports, but the Argentine tactician is committed to leading the United States men's national team at this summer's World Cup. Pochettino was in charge of Spurs between 2014 and 2019, guiding them to runner-up finishes in the League Cup and Champions League during that spell.Tudor's final match at the helm was last Sunday's 3-0 home defeat to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest. A 1-1 draw at Liverpool marked the only point he took from his five Premier League matches in charge.The Croatian also oversaw two Champions League games against Atletico Madrid that culminated in a 7-5 aggregate defeat and elimination from the last 16.Tottenham won the Europa League under Ange Postecoglou last season, but decided a change was needed in the dugout after a woeful 17th-placed finish in the Premier League. The club tempted Thomas Frank from Brentford, but he was sacked in February with the team in 16th spot, five points above the relegation zone following a winless run of eight matches.But the subsequent appointment of Tudor, who had forged a reputation on the continent for quickly reversing the fortunes of ailing teams, failed miserably.Tottenham sent their support to Tudor following the death of his father. He learned the news after the Forest loss.Goalkeeping coach Tomislav Rogic and physical coach Riccardo Ragnacci also left Tottenham. The club promised an update on a new head coach "in due course."

Marseille's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi gives instructions to his players during the UEFA Champions League, league phase day 8, football match between Club Brugge KV and Olympique de Marseille, at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges on January 28, 2026.

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The World Cup countdown is gathering pace, but it appears Lionel Messi is in no rush to confirm his involvement in the tournament in North America."I want him to be there. It's up to him to decide. He's earned the right to make that decision with peace of mind," Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48319761/lionel-messi-undecided-will-play-2026-world-cup-lionel-scaloni">ESPN's Adriana Garcia</a>."We're in no rush about it. We know whatever he decides will be best for the team and for him. We hope he will be there."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Messi captained Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022 and picked up the Golden Ball award as the tournament's top player, eight years after he won the same prize after La Albiceleste lost to Germany in the final. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is his country's all-time top scorer with 115 goals and has won the Copa America twice.The 38-year-old Inter Miami playmaker is expected to play in his country's friendlies against Mauritania (Friday) and Zambia (Tuesday) at Boca Juniors' La Bombonera stadium as Argentina steps up its preparations for this summer's World Cup. However, Argentina was denied another piece of its attacking weaponry for those matches after Strasbourg's Joaquin Panichelli, the top scorer in France's Ligue 1 with 16 goals, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3508940" href="https://thescore.com/news/3508940">suffered a suspected torn ACL</a>."As far as I'm concerned, you already know where I stand," Scaloni said of Messi's potential participation at the World Cup. "I'll do everything I can to make sure he's there. I believe that, for the sake of football, he has to be there. It's not me who decides. It's up to him, his state of mind, his physical condition."He added, "It's difficult because it is not just the Argentinians who want to see him, everyone wants to see him."Scaloni also indicated there's still time for players to break into his squad for Argentina's World Cup title defense. Uncapped duo Tomas Palacios of Estudiantes and Racing Club left-back Gabriel Rojas were included in the 30-man squad for this international window."We're eternally grateful to those who've helped us win, but we've got another World Cup to face, and we need players who are fit and capable, and that's what we'll be looking for when we decide on the squad," Scaloni said.

Argentina's forward Lionel Messi smiles during a training session in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires province, Argentina on March 25, 2026. Argentina will play a friendly match against Mauritania on March 27 at the La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires.

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Twenty-two teams entered European and intercontinental playoffs to determine which six nations wi...

Twenty-two teams entered European and intercontinental playoffs to determine which six nations will clinch the last remaining 2026 World Cup berths. Below, we run through all of Thursday's playoff action.Jump to: <a href="#European">European playoffs</a> | <a href="#Intercontinental">Intercontinental playoffs</a><h2><a id="European" name="European">European playoffs</a></h2>Sixteen European teams started the day with dreams of reaching this summer's World Cup. That group was trimmed down to eight remaining hopefuls following an impassioned slate of semifinal matches.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>Path A</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828159/cropped_GettyImages-2268513951.jpg?ts=1774561710" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828159/w220xh124_GettyImages-2268513951.jpg?ts=1774561710 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828159/w320xh180_GettyImages-2268513951.jpg?ts=1774561710 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828159/w640xh360_GettyImages-2268513951.jpg?ts=1774561710 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828159/w768xh432_GettyImages-2268513951.jpg?ts=1774561710 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828159/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2268513951.jpg?ts=1774561710 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Image Photo Agency / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Italy 2, Northern Ireland 0 Wales 1, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 (Bosnia wins 4-2 on penalties)It was a nervy 90 minutes in Bergamo, but Sandro Tonali's edge-of-the-box smash and Moise Kean's precise finish kept Italy's hopes of reaching its first World Cup since 2014 alive."We had to work hard because it was not easy tonight," manager Gennaro Gattuso told reporters after the tense win over Northern Ireland. "We knew this game would be tough, all we can do now is try to recharge the batteries."The Azzurri will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff final. Bosnian icon Edin Dzeko's 86th-minute header forced his team's semifinal against Wales into extra time in Cardiff. It eventually went to a shootout, where Brennan Johnson blazed his effort over the bar and Neco Williams' attempt was saved before 18-year-old Kerim Alajbegovic struck Bosnia's winner."We're lost for words. We prepared as well as we could have and I thought we played well," Wales captain Ethan Ampadu told the BBC after the crushing result. "We can hold our heads up high because we fought for everything, sometimes in life things don't go your way."Bosnia will host the Path A final on March 31.<h3>Path B</h3>Ukraine 1, Sweden 3 Poland 2, Albania 1After going goalless in his last four competitive outings for Sweden, Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres rediscovered his scoring boots at the perfect time, smashing a hat-trick past Ukraine to send his country into the playoff final."We fought together, it was great. Gyokeres was incredible," Sweden boss Graham Potter said after the match.Meanwhile, Robert Lewandowski scored the equalizer and Piotr Zielinski bagged the winner as Poland battled back to beat Albania and set up an intriguing clash with the Swedes that could very well be decided by the two star strikers on display. Gyokeres is yet to play in the World Cup, while the 37-year-old Lewandowski is trying to reach the tournament one final time.Sweden, which only qualified for the UEFA playoffs thanks to its Nations League performances, will host the Path B final on March 31.<h3>Path C</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828160/cropped_GettyImages-2267959177.jpg?ts=1774561757" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828160/w220xh124_GettyImages-2267959177.jpg?ts=1774561757 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828160/w320xh180_GettyImages-2267959177.jpg?ts=1774561757 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828160/w640xh360_GettyImages-2267959177.jpg?ts=1774561757 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828160/w768xh432_GettyImages-2267959177.jpg?ts=1774561757 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828160/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2267959177.jpg?ts=1774561757 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> JOE KLAMAR / AFP / Getty</figcaption></figure>Turkey 1, Romania 0 Slovakia 3, Kosovo 4Turkey's win over Romania wasn't awash with quality. Real Madrid's Arda Guler unsurprisingly produced the match's standout moment with a stunning, sweeping pass for Ferdi Kadioglu's decisive goal in front of a raucous crowd."We knew it would be a tough match," said Turkey captain Hakan Calhanoglu. "In the first half, we could have made better runs in behind. In the second half, Ferdi scored with a ball in behind ... From then, it was ours."Kosovo is one victory away from its first-ever World Cup appearance after roaring back to engineer a famous win in a seven-goal thriller in Slovakia. The host nation led 2-1 in Bratislava, but second-half goals from Fisnik Asllani, Florent Muslija, and Kreshnik Hajrizi turned the contest around before Kosovo held off Slovakia's late push.Kosovo, admitted to UEFA and FIFA competitions only a decade ago, will host the Path C final on March 31.<h3>Path D</h3>Denmark 4, North Macedonia 0 Czechia 2, Ireland 2 (Czechia wins 4-3 on penalties)Denmark moved closer to its third straight appearance at a World Cup - and its fifth out of the last seven editions - by thumping North Macedonia, with Lazio's Gustav Isaksen weighing in with two goals.Ladislav Krejci nodded home in the 86th minute to send Czechia's clash with Ireland into extra time, and then opened his country's scoring in the penalty shootout. Caoimhin Kelleher saved Mojmir Chytil's effort, but failed attempts from Finn Azaz and Alan Browne meant Ireland's wait to play at a World Cup extends to at least 28 years."I just feel pain," said Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson. "I feel pride for the performance of the players, they gave it all. I feel gratitude towards the supporters that showed up and supported us the whole game, even after the loss. I feel pride being a part of that group."Czechia will host the Path D final on March 31.<h2><a id="Intercontinental" name="Intercontinental">Intercontinental playoffs</a></h2><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828181/cropped_GettyImages-2268527829.jpg?ts=1774569803" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828181/w220xh124_GettyImages-2268527829.jpg?ts=1774569803 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828181/w320xh180_GettyImages-2268527829.jpg?ts=1774569803 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828181/w640xh360_GettyImages-2268527829.jpg?ts=1774569803 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828181/w768xh432_GettyImages-2268527829.jpg?ts=1774569803 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/828181/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2268527829.jpg?ts=1774569803 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Hector Vivas - FIFA / FIFA / Getty</figcaption></figure>Six teams from around the globe entered the mix for two World Cup berths via FIFA's intercontinental playoff route.Bolivia 2, Suriname 1Bolivia fought back from a goal down against Suriname - positioned 117th in FIFA's men's rankings - to remain on course for its fourth World Cup appearance. Goals from youngsters Moises Paniagua and Miguel Terceros, who have a combined age of just 39, turned the fixture around after Liam van Gelderen gave Suriname a surprise lead in Guadalupe, Mexico.Bolivia will face Graham Arnold's Iraq on Tuesday to determine which nation competes in North America.Jamaica 1, New Caledonia 0Wrexham striker Bailey Cadamarteri scored the lone goal in the 18th minute, and goalkeeper Andre Blake made a key save in the 88th minute, to send Jamaica to a playoff final against DR Congo on Tuesday. The Reggae Boyz are looking to make only their second World Cup appearance and first since 1998.Like Iraq in the other path, Sebastien Desabre's DR Congo got a bye to the final as one of the top-ranked teams involved in the intercontinental playoffs.

VALENCIA, SPAIN - MARCH 26: Viktor Gyokeres of Sweden reacts whilst holding the match ball after his hat-trick and after the team's victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Ukraine and Sweden at Ciutat de Valencia on March 26, 2026 in Valencia, Spain.

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Ashley Cole took over Cesena for his first job as a head coach Sunday.The 45-year-old's contract runs only until the end of the season, but there's an option to renew "upon the fulfillment of certain conditions," the Serie B club <a href="https://cesenafc.com/en/news/2026/3/15/welcome-ashley-cole">said</a>.The former Arsenal and Chelsea left-back succeeds Michele Mignani in northern Italy. Mignani was dismissed following Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Frosinone.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Cesena are eighth in Italy's second tier but could drop to ninth by the end of the weekend.Cole 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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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.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>
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<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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