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Messi injured; Inter Miami reaches CONCACAF quarters
Lionel Messi assisted on a goal and conceded an assist prior to departing the pitch with a leg injury as Inter Miami defeated Nashville 3-1 in the round-of-16 second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Luis Suarez, a former Barcelona colleague that Messi assisted in the eighth minute, scored the game-opening goal. Wednesday night, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner gave Inter Miami an early 2-0 advantage with a goal in the first half.
Champions League squad of the week: pepe at risk of love?
The Champions League was at its signature enthralling this week, as two matches reached the wire with penalty shootouts, and two others had outcomes that were anything but certain until the final seconds. The 4-3-3 squad below performs poorly during a week when fullbacks and wingers excelled.
Southgate: Going public on White’s England snub necessary
While Southgate endeavored to select White for the forthcoming friendlies at Wembley against Belgium and Brazil, the Football Association inquired about his inclusion on the lengthy list released before squad announcements. White, who was exceptional for Arsenal during their run to the quarterfinals of the Champions League and to the top of the Premier League, returned home early from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which was his final appearance with England.
Champions League draw computerized for new complex format
Next season will feature a 36-team competition, with a table constructed based on the outcomes of eight rounds of league-phase matches (each team will encounter eight opponents, four at home and four away). The best eight teams advance to the round of 16, while the remaining sixteen teams compete in a knockout round to complete the lineup. The governing body is confident that this system will produce more high-profile matches with increased danger compared to the existing Champions League structure. However, elucidating its complexities might present a difficulty.
Arsenal survive a difficult rite of passage to beat Porto’s tenacity
This was ultimately the ideal strategy for Arsenal to earn a stalemate victory. Penalties against a Portuguese team. This experience evokes thoughts of a gruesome rite of passage akin to scaling a frozen Munro while carrying a sack of bricks on your back for the sole purpose of enhancing the experience's uniqueness.
Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 4-0 to get closer to La Liga title
On Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu, Vinicius Junior converted a rebound from Antonio Rudiger's second-timed header midway through the first half. However, a Celta side coached by former Madrid manager Rafa Benitez collapsed late. Rudiger scored an own goal with eleven minutes remaining when his second header collided with the bar, deflected off Celta custodian Vicente Guaita, and crossed the line. This secured the victory for the hosts.
Borthwick seeks improvement, eyes unlikely Six Nations title
England will travel to France the following weekend "within arm's reach" of an improbable Six Nations championship, as Steve Borthwick urges his squad to build on their extraordinary victory over Ireland. Marcus Smith's last-gasp drop goal on Saturday ignited the type of wild celebrations at Twickenham that have become all too uncommon in recent times. It also secured the most significant victory of Borthwick's tenure.
Borthwick’s England initiative ultimately wins over fans
After that crucial second half against Scotland at Murrayfield, he must have returned to his former field, believing England's supporters could benefit from the positive news. "We are certain that we have faith," he shouted. Today, we have faith. The young people in wax jackets and flat headwear forming a queue at the pastry stand across the street appeared less than convinced.
Pulsating promotion push: Championship top shaping up
Promotion, due to its financial ramifications, appears indispensable in light of the dismal financial outlook. For the 2023-24 season, Leicester is in grave danger of violating the profit and sustainability regulations of the English Football League. Furthermore, there is concern that their financial statements for the three years preceding their relegation last May may also violate the financial regulations of the Premier League.
FIA addresses Ben Sulayem’s F1 race meddling claims
A report "detailing potential allegations involving certain members of its governing body" has surfaced, the Formula One governing body FIA, acknowledging the existence of such allegations concerning its president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. In doing so, the FIA has broken its silence on the matter.
Tennis doping suspension eased, Simona Halep free to play
Following a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) that Simona Halep did not commit intentional doping, her four-year doping suspension was reduced to nine months. She will be granted permission to resume her professional tennis career promptly.
Constitution Hill ruled out of Cheltenham Festival Champion Hurdle defence
On the first day of the Cheltenham Festival the following week, Constitution Hill, the outstanding and unbeaten victor of the Champion Hurdle in the previous year, will not be able to defend his title. His trainer, Nicky Henderson, was compelled to concede defeat on Monday while attempting to prepare the seven-year-old for the event.