Brentford crushed Leicester City 4-0 at the King Power Stadium, marking Leicester's sixth straight home loss in the Premier League. With goals from Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbuemo, Christian Nørgaard, and Fábio Carvalho, Brentford dominated as Leicester's defensive issues continued. Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy faces challenges as Leicester drops to 19th place.
Liverpool will face PSG, Arsenal clashes with PSV, and Aston Villa meets Club Brugge in the Champions League last-16. The draw places all PL teams on the same bracket, ruling out an all-English final. First-leg matches in March. Man Utd, Tottenham, and Chelsea await opponents in Europa and Conference Leagues.
AZ Alkmaar reached the UEFA Europa League round of 16 by overcoming Galatasaray with an impressive 4-1 win in the playoffs. The team sits just below a Champions League spot in the Eredivisie and is led by former Tottenham Academy star Troy Parrott. Under manager Maarten Martens, they've shown promise despite a past defeat to Spurs in the group stage.
Bristol City achieved a thrilling 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough thanks to substitute George Earthy's impactful two-goal performance. This dramatic comeback, characterized by strategic halftime adjustments, highlighted the team's competitive spirit and fan support. Earthy celebrated his first professional goals and set his sights on building his goal-scoring record against Millwall.
Portugal and England played to a 1-1 draw in their Women's Nations League 2025 opener. Alessia Russo struck early for England, but Portugal's Kika Nazareth equalized in the second half. The match aired on ITV, with VPN options for global fans. Despite injuries, England aimed to prep for Euro 2025, while Portugal extended their unbeaten streak.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Luis Rubiales' appeal, upholding a three-year ban imposed by FIFA following his non-consensual kiss on Jenni Hermoso. This incident during the 2023 Women's World Cup celebrations has fueled protests and debates over sexism in Spanish football. Rubiales plans to challenge the decision in Spanish courts while Hermoso copes with backlash.
Bristol City, fueled by substitute George Earthy's late double, triumphed 2-1 over Middlesbrough in a thrilling Championship match. Earthy's goals reversed Middlesbrough's initial lead from Tommy Conway. As City climbed into play-off spots, manager Liam Manning applauded the young loanee’s breakthrough, while Boro's Michael Carrick lamented the team's extended winless run.
In a contentious match in Riyadh, WBC middleweight champ Carlos Adames kept his title through a split-draw against Hamzah Sheeraz. The judges' scores, heavily criticized, reflected differing views on the fighters' performances. While Adames took control with powerful body shots, Sheeraz’s less aggressive approach and claimed injury left many questioning his readiness for future elite bouts.
Joseph Parker scored a swift knockout against Martin Bakole in Saudi Arabia after Daniel Dubois withdrew, marking his sixth consecutive win. Unprepared Bakole had stepped in on short notice, while Parker efficiently ended the bout early. Parker's triumph led him to call for a title shot against Oleksandr Usyk, although he remains open to a bout with Anthony Joshua.
Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory against Las Palmas, thanks to substitute goals by Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres. Despite dominating possession, Barcelona needed substitutions to overcome a resilient Las Palmas defense. The win keeps them ahead in La Liga with 54 points, while Las Palmas remain near the bottom.
