Author: Andrew Rogers

Arsenal confirmed direct qualification to the last 16 with a perfect group record after a 3-1 win at Inter.Arsenal secured a seventh straight victory, showing growing ruthlessness under Mikel Arteta. Gabriel Jesus scored twice, netting early and reacting quickest to a rebound from a corner.Inter briefly responded through Petar Sucic, but Arsenal quickly regained control before halftime. Bukayo Saka was outstanding, repeatedly troubling the hosts and supplying the corner for Jesus’s second goal.Inter pushed after the break but struggled to unsettle Arsenal’s defence. Substitute Viktor Gyökeres sealed the win late with a composed finish from distance.The victory ended Arsenal’s longest…

Donyell Malen made an instant impression for Roma, scoring twice in a commanding 2-0 win away at Torino. Signed on loan from Aston Villa just days earlier, Malen combined superbly with Paulo Dybala from the opening stages. After an early warning shot, Malen broke through following a perfectly weighted Dybala pass and finished confidently. A marginal offside ruled out his first goal, but he struck again moments later from close range. Torino struggled defensively throughout, allowing Roma to dominate possession and attacking space. Dybala later sealed the victory with his own goal, capping an authoritative performance. Roma remain firmly in…

Newcastle missed the chance to go fifth after a drab 0-0 draw at Molineux.Despite dominating possession, they showed little creativity or cutting edge.Wolves defended well, looked organised, and earned a deserved clean sheet.Newcastle relied on crosses and set pieces but rarely troubled José Sá.Both sides faded late, and the stalemate reflected Newcastle’s attacking limits.

The NCAA has officially approved acrobatics and tumbling as its 93rd championship sport. Student-athletes will compete for national titles beginning in spring 2027, marking a major milestone for collegiate athletics. The decision recognizes the growing popularity of acrobatics and tumbling across U.S. colleges. Teams have long competed at regional and national levels, but NCAA championship status provides formal recognition, enhanced support, and national visibility. NCAA leaders emphasized the sport’s potential to engage new audiences and provide more opportunities for student-athletes. With this move, colleges can recruit and develop talent, offering scholarships and competitive platforms comparable to other NCAA sports. Acrobatics…

Real Madrid steadied a turbulent week with a 2-0 home win over Levante, as Kylian Mbappé struck from the spot before Raúl Asencio sealed victory. Boos greeted kick-off after recent setbacks, but Mbappé’s 58th-minute penalty calmed the Bernabéu and Asencio’s header soon after gave new coach Álvaro Arbeloa breathing room. The result leaves Real second in La Liga, one point behind Barcelona, who have a game in hand. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said a decision on Marcus Rashford’s long-term future will wait, despite the forward impressing on loan from Manchester United. In Italy, Inter stayed top of Serie A with…

Liverpool FC Women goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe has been given a six-game ban by the Football Association after being found to have made a racist remark involving reference to skin colour. Borggräfe has already served five matches of the suspension, accepted the sanction and has been ordered to complete an education programme. The comment was overheard by staff and teammates during pre-season preparations for a squad photograph. Liverpool investigated the matter internally before referring it to the FA. Further details of the case will not be made public on player-welfare grounds. Liverpool head coach Gareth Taylor confirmed the investigation has now…

West Ham United are willing to sell Lucas Paquetá this month only if the deal includes a loan back for the rest of the season, but that condition is meeting resistance from Flamengo. The Brazilian club have had a €35m bid rejected and may raise their offer to around €40m, yet believe they could sign Paquetá more cheaply in the summer without agreeing to a loan. Paquetá wants to return to Brazil after a difficult spell in England following a spot-fixing investigation that collapsed a proposed move to Manchester City. West Ham, however, fear losing him could deepen their relegation…

Conor Gallagher has vowed to deliver “special moments” after joining Tottenham Hotspur in a £34.6m transfer from Atlético Madrid. Spurs moved quickly to secure a midfielder they have long admired following a serious hamstring injury to Rodrigo Bentancur, beating competition from Aston Villa. Gallagher, 25, has signed a contract until 2031 and returns to the Premier League after a frustrating spell in Spain, where he started only four La Liga matches. The former Chelsea academy graduate is also keen to revive his England career ahead of this summer’s World Cup, having last featured under Thomas Tuchel in June. Tottenham head…

Mikel Arteta has conceded that Arsenal’s growing injury problems in defence could test their ambitions across four competitions ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea. Arteta confirmed that William Saliba is a doubt for Wednesday’s trip to Stamford Bridge, while Leandro Trossard is also struggling with an unspecified issue. Their absence from the FA Cup win over Portsmouth was initially thought to be precautionary, but Arteta revealed both could miss the semi-final. Arsenal are already without Piero Hincapié and Riccardo Calafiori due to groin and muscle injuries, while Cristhian Mosquera is not expected back until next month.…

Manchester United are expected to confirm Michael Carrick as interim manager on Tuesday, with funds available to strengthen the squad if suitable targets emerge. Carrick, 44, will take charge after pulling ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the interview process following the sacking of Ruben Amorim. Darren Fletcher, who oversaw two matches as caretaker, is expected to remain on the coaching staff, while Jonathan Woodgate is also under consideration after working with Carrick at Middlesbrough. Carrick will lead training on Wednesday and is expected to have input on transfers, with Rúben Neves of Al-Hilal among the midfield targets. He previously…