Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının XXII turunun “Turan Tovuz” – “İmişli” oyunundan (0:0) sonra meydan sahibi komandanın baş məşqçisi Kurban Berdıyev jurnalistlərin suallarını cavablandırıb.

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– Qol imkanlarından yararlana bilmədik. Rəqib bir dəfə də qapımıza zərbə vura bilmədi. Ümumi baxanda, bu gün iki xal itirdik.

– Coş Ginelli və İbrahima Vadjinin CV-si yaxşıdır. Lakin meydanda sanki istəniləni verə bilmirlər. Onlara nə qədər vaxt lazımdır?
– Məşqlərdə bunun üzərində işləyirik. Fikirləşirəm ki, oyundan-oyuna problemi aradan qaldıracağıq.

– Qarşıda kubokda “Kəpəz” və çempionatda “Neftçi” ilə oyuna çıxacaqsınız. Qısa müddətdə iki ağır oyuna çıxmaq futbolçuların fiziki durumuna necə təsir edəcək?
– Futbolçuların fiziki vəziyyətləri qaneedicidir. Kubok matçına hazırlaşacağıq.

– Aleks Souzanı mövsümün sonuna qədər saxlayıb, daha sonra transferinə icazə vermək olmazdı?
– Xeyr, belə düşünmürük. Haqlı olaraq belə qərar vermişik.

Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının XXII turunun “Turan Tovuz” – “İmişli” oyunundan (0:0) sonra qonaq komandanın baş məşqçisi Jorj Kaşkilya jurnalistlərin suallarını cavablandırıb.

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– Oyunçularımı təbrik edirəm. Taktiki cəhətdən yüksək səviyyədə çıxış etdik. “Turan Tovuz” son matçlarda qalib gəlir, psixoloji durumları üstündür. Amma onlara qarşı yaxşı mübarizə apardıq. Çətin oyun alındı. “Turan Tovuz” avrokuboklarda oynamaq istəyir. Çox intensiv oyun gedirdi. Rəqibin futbolçuları fiziki cəhətdən güclüdür. Onlar bu sarıdan bizdən güclü idilər. Amma oyun quruluşunda bizim yarımmüdafə xətti rəqibin yarımmüdafiəsinin qarşısını ala bilirdi. Oyunumuzdan razıyıq. Birinci hissədə epizodlar yarada bildik. “Turan Tovuz”un mərkəz müdafiəçiləri təcrübəli və güclüdürlər. Rəqibin gücünü nəzərə alaraq, əlimizdən gələni edirdik. Biz hücumumuza daha çox diqqət yetirəcəyik. Meydana qələbə üçün çıxmışdıq. Amma oyunun gedişatından razıyıq. Heç-heçə bizim üçün pozitiv nəticədir.

– Komanda uzun müddətdir, qələbə qazana bilmir. Bu heyətlə hara qədər gedə bilərsiniz?
– Limitli resursları olan “İmişli” kimi komanda üçün çətindir. Onu da nəzərə almaq lazımdır ki, müəyyən oyunlarda bəxt amili bizə qarşı olub. “Karvan-Yevlax” və “Araz-Naxçıvan”a qarşı matçlarda qələbəni əldən verdik. Bu, bəxtdir və buna qarşı nəsə edə bilmərik. Hər oyunda qalib gəlmək istəyirik. Bizim üçün üç xal qazanmaq əsas məsələdir. Son 8 oyunun ikisində uduzmuşuq. “Qəbələ” və “Qarabağ” kimi nəhəng rəqibə qarşı. “Turan Tovuz”la görüşdə qol buraxmadıq. Güclü rəqiblərə müqavimət göstəririk. Hazırda 10-cu pillədə qərarlaşan komandadan 5 xal öndəyik. Düzdür, super mövqe deyil, amma hər oyunda qalib gəlmək, tilsimi qırmaq istəyirik. Son 11 oyun bizim üçün çox çətin olacaq. Əziyyət çəkəcəyik. Amma buna hazırıq.

Mikey Bell's two-run home run in the second inning proved to be enough for Gonzaga to beat No. 13 Oklahoma in the series finale of the teams' three-game set. Oklahoma took the opener, 14-4, in eight innings and Game 2 on Saturday, 11-1, in seven.

So Sunday's loss really wasn't much of a sweat for the Sooners.

Zags starter Karsten Sweum threw well enough to keep OU's offense off-balance. He gave up three hits and one run - a Brendan Brock solo home run in the sixth inning - while walking just one and striking out seven. Other than Brock's homer, the Sooners had just one runner get past second base all game.

OU had a chance to take the first lead of the game in the second inning when Nolan Stevens singled up the middle to move Drew Dickerson over the third after Dickerson walked. But Sweum induced a groundout from Jason Walk to get out of the inning. Bell then socked his home run the next half-inning with two outs.

The game stayed close until the eighth when Gonzaga batted around. They scored three runs off Jackson Cleveland and two off Gavyn Jones to break things open with five runs. Landon Hood then struck out the side in the bottom of the inning to end things.

The loss is just Oklahoma's second of the season. The Sooners will be back in action in Norman for a one-off game against Dallas Baptist on Tuesday then they'll host Santa Clara for a three-game series the following weekend.

This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: Gonzaga wins finale, No. 13 Oklahoma wins series

Former Red Sox Outfielder Reportedly Signs Contract With Padres originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Former Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo has reportedly signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.

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Verdugo's MLB career spans nine seasons across four teams, beginning with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017. Drafted in the second round in 2014, he debuted as a promising outfielder known for contact hitting and defensive skills.

Over 856 games, he's compiled a .270 batting average, 70 home runs, 328 RBIs, and 23 stolen bases, with an OPS of .732 and 11.6 WAR.

His strongest year came in 2020 with the Red Sox, where he batted .308, hit six homers, and finished 12th in AL MVP voting during the shortened season. Traded to the New York Yankees for 2024, he posted a .233 average with 13 homers in 149 games.

In 2025, Verdugo signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Atlanta Braves late in spring training and started in Triple-A before a call-up in mid-April amid outfield needs. He appeared in 56 games, mostly in left field, but struggled offensively with a .239/.296/.289 slash line, zero home runs, 12 RBIs, and one stolen base across 197 at-bats.

His -0.3 WAR reflected poor production and subpar defense, leading to his designation for assignment in early July and subsequent release. Verdugo remained a free agent through the offseason.

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The Brazilian Rômulo was the protagonist in Leipzig’s comeback victory over Hamburg this Sunday (1st).

The forward scored one of the goals in the match that closed out the 24th round of the Bundesliga.

With great skill, he used his heel to finish the ball and score Leipzig’s first goal, tying the game at that moment.

Check out the highlights of the match below (Rômulo’s goal at 40 seconds):

But Rômulo’s starring role in the match wasn’t just for positive moments.

In the second half, with the score already at 2-1, he took a penalty kick, but his shot was saved.

Despite this, Hamburg couldn’t find the equalizer and Leipzig left the field with all three points.

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lu Dort’s flagrant foul on Nuggets star Nikola Jokić, during Friday’s game was one thing. The response that came from the Thunder’s side in the aftermath was another, as the Nuggets are particularly displeased with Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s response following the game, a team source said.

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Ian Begley: Mike Brown commends Knicks’ weak-side defense and ability to keep the ball out of middle of floor/challenge threes after NYK’s dominant win over Spurs. Brown also notes 22 2nd chance points for NYK off of 18 offensive rebs. Karl-Anthony Towns had team-high five offense rebounds.

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Knicks Videos: "Our physicality was really encouraging tonight...I've been saying all year, we're at our best defensively when we're dictating and not reacting" - Landry Shamet

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Marc J. Spears: Magic say guard Anthony Black will not play tonight vs Detroit due to a right quad contusion.

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Law Murray: Trey Murphy III (shoulder) hasn't played since the All-Star break That changes TONIGHT as Murphy is available tonight at LA Dejounte Murray will also be available, as expected Zion Williamson (ankle) is questionable and has played in every Pelicans game since December 14.

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Law Murray: Los Angeles Lakers recalled Bronny James and Adou Thiero from South Bay and have declared LeBron James (foot) questionable on zero days rest vs Kings tonight.

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A dominant afternoon session set Barry Hawkins on the way to winning his first Welsh Open title as he beat Jack Lisowski 9-5 in the final.

Hawkins won seven of the first eight frames at Venue Cymru in Llandudno to open up a seemingly unassailable lead.

Lisowski won the first three frames of the evening session to threaten an unlikely comeback.

But Lisowski's fightback hopes took a blow in the 12th frame as a fluke-plant on a red began a break of 68 which moved Hawkins within one frame of the title.

And two frames later, Hawkins ended his three-year wait for a rankings title, as the 46-year-old lifted the Ray Reardon trophy for the first time in his career.

"It means the world," said Hawkins.

"I've came close a couple times last season. I've been knocking on the door for a little while so I feel like I deserved one.

"Playing that man [Lisowski] is so scary - he pots balls from everywhere and you can't leave them safe on the table.

"It's never over until it is over, and I'm delighted to get over the line because I was feeling it."

Hawkins, who was beaten by John Higgins in the 2018 final, took control early on, winning the opening frame with a break of 105.

And although Lisowski drew level in the second frame, Hawkins would then go on to win six in a row.

Another century break in the fourth frame came in between three half-century breaks of 67, 76 and 88.

The afternoon ended with another Hawkins frame, as he led Lisowski 7-1 going into the tournament's final session.

Lisowski, who was playing in his first Welsh Open final, showed great fight when the game restarted, putting together back-to-back century breaks to remind his opponent there was still work to do.

The 34-year-old then came out on top of a 40-minute frame which swung both ways to reduce Hawkins' lead to 7-4.

But Lisowski's momentum was ended in the following frame, as a long safety shot from Hawkins resulted in a red ball finding the bottom left pocket of the table.

And Hawkins made the most of the opportunity, putting together a break of 68 to put him on the cusp of victory.

Lisowski managed to win one more frame, with a break of 53, before Hawkins clinched the Welsh Open title in the 14th frame of the final.

"I was very poor despite trying my best," said Lisowski.

"Barry was by far the better player today and he deserves his win.

"He's been great to me my whole career, even when I was very young. He's always given me the time of day so I'm very happy for him."

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White is expected to miss three to four weeks with a right oblique strain.

“He’s a great kid. He’s handled everything very well, good head on his shoulders,” manager Clayton McCullough told MLB.com. “Unfortunate that he’s just going to miss some development time here in the early part of the season.”

McCullough said the 21-year-old White felt discomfort when he pitched Thursday against Toronto.

White is ranked as baseball's No. 17 prospect — and No. 1 among left-handed pitchers — by MLB Pipeline. He went 4-3 with a 2.31 ERA last year across three levels of the minors.

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It's been another bumper weekend in the GAA National Leagues with promotion and relegation scenarios beginning to emerge.

Donegal remain at the top of Division One, while Armagh are now fighting a relegation battle.

Derry continue to turn heads in Division Two and Down look all but promoted from Division Three.

Antrim's hurlers suffered another long afternoon against Dublin but they can still survive in Division 1B, while Down are still alive despite falling short against Kildare.

BBC Sport NI takes a look at some of the talking points from the latest round of action.

Are Donegal heading to the league final?

Last year, many wondered aloud whether Jim McGuinness was happy to coast along in the final weeks of the league and simply remain in Division One.

With a league final set for the week before Donegal's Ulster Championship opener against Derry, missing out on the extra game was not exactly a crushing blow, but this year, with four weeks between the league final on 29 March and their Ulster Championship quarter-final against Down on 26 April, perhaps the added game and shot at silverware is being viewed as more of a help than hindrance.

Certainly, there has been no sense Donegal are just happy with performances as they fought back with 14 men to snatch a draw at home to Galway with Conor O'Donnell finding the net for the third game on the spin, while Peadar Mogan nailed the late two-pointer to level which keeps them on top and on course for a place in the final.

McGuinness' stated aim of using the league to unearth fresh talent has also bore fruit while managing the veterans including Michael Murphy who sat out the win over Armagh and got minutes on Sunday.

"Paul O'Hare got 70 minutes today, Kevin Muldoon came into the game and did well, so the things we were chasing at the beginning of the league, we're still chasing, but we win another game we're probably there [in the final]," McGuinness told reporters.

While nobody in Donegal will be getting carried away at this stage of the year, it's been a very good start to 2026 for the Ulster champions. Bigger days lie ahead, but they will be happy with where they are as we enter spring.

Armagh fall short in another thriller, but Monaghan look doomed

Just as Donegal won't be booking the open-top bus just yet, Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney won't be hitting the panic button despite yet another narrow defeat which leaves them in the drop zone in Division One.

They have been competitive in each of their defeats and but for a break here or there, could be in a much healthier position on the table.

Just like their trip to Roscommon a fortnight ago, they produced a stirring revival in Mayo on Sunday which again fell just short as their whirlwind finish couldn't make up for another slow start.

McGeeney has been tasked with replacing some key figures in Stefan Campbell and Rian O'Neill, yet they have averaged 23 points per game, which is a healthy return yet they could perhaps be a little more clinical.

They have two weeks to prepare for what looks to be a pivotal game against Dublin in their quest to remain in Division One, but Ulster neighbours Monaghan already look doomed to the drop as they remain empty-handed after their five games.

Gabriel Bannigan had to contend without the Scotstown contingent in the early stages of the league and although members of the Ulster club champions have filtered back, they defeat by Kerry seems to have sealed their fate.

With games against Galway and Donegal to come, survival may be beyond them, but those games will be viewed as an opportunity to steady and look towards the Ulster Championship.

In-form Derry make a statement against Cork

At the outset of Division Two, many predicted Tyrone to be a leading contender for promotion, but Derry have confounded many predictions and are the team in red-hot form.

Having failed to win a league of championship game since 2024, that victory over the Red Hands in round two has sparked he Oak Leafers into life and it wasn't just their win over previously unbeaten Cork which caught the eye, but the manner of it as they romped to a 20-point win.

That leaves them a three-way tie at the top alongside the Rebels and Meath, but Ciaran Meenagh's side have a significant scoring advantage with games against Louth and Cavan to come.

Speaking of Cavan, their 1-22 to 1-12 defeat by Louth on Saturday leaves them in real danger of the drop, currently sitting inside the drop zone but just one point behind Kildare.

They have Offaly up next who are also fighting for survival following Saturday's defeat by Tyrone whose place in Division Two isn't quite guaranteed next year, but it's unlikely they will drop.

Malachy O'Rourke will hope their victory over the Faithful on Saturday will see them push on in their final games against Meath and Cork. Promotion is as unlikely as relegation, but they will be keen on building momentum with the championship on the horizon.

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Down maintain form, Fermanagh's woes continues and have Antrim turned a corner?

Down are not quite there in Division Three, but their victory over Fermanagh on Saturday which continued their perfect start leaves them needing just one point from their final two games against Sligo and Laois to make absolutely sure.

Conor Laverty's side were a little unlucky to suffer relegation last year and their performances in the championship were of a team on the up, and that's the direction they have been desperate to go in the league.

Tailteann Cup football this year is not what they need and they've given themselves every chance of avoiding that, while a winning habit is hard to beat and they will have designs on keeping their run going with a big test against Donegal to come in Ulster.

The outlook for Fermanagh is not so bright as their future in Division Three is out of their own hands.

Declan Bonner's side have failed to pick up a point in their five games and their only hope of surviving is by winning their final two games against Westmeath and Limerick, then hoping for a number of results to go their way - unrealistic to say the least.

They'll almost certainly be in Division Four next year and will likely have Antrim for company despite the Saffrons suddenly finding form and their victory on Saturday over Wicklow.

With games against Waterford and London to come, they will feel they can finish on eight points which will be a positive after such a poor start, Mark Doran's side will have regrets about their slow start as had they turned one of their three opening defeats into a win, they'd be right in the mix for promotion.

Antrim and Down still alive in hurling's 1B despite defeats

Once upon a time, Antrim's hurlers would have felt a game against Dublin was winnable, but a 15-point reverse at Corrigan Park on Sunday was just the latest in the run of Dubs' dominance.

The same margin separated the sides when they met in last year's Leinster Championship, so the gulf between the counties at present is clear.

The latest game leaves the teams where we thought they might be at the outset of the day with Dublin looking up and Antrim over their shoulder as Davy Fitzgerald's side seek to remain in Division 1B.

They have the bye in round six, but will be hoping for a Kildare home win over Carlow as then an Antrim win over Down on the final day would guarantee their survival.

Down will be hoping for the same as it would give them life on the final day, even should they lose to Dublin next week.

Making the step-up from Division Two to 1B was always going to be a test for Ronan Sheehan's side as it can take time to get up to speed - a feature of their defeat by Kildare on Sunday as, just like when they lost to Wexford, recovering from a slow start fell short.

They will hope to still have their destiny in their own hands when they host the Saffrons in Newry on 14 March and being competitive against the Dubs on Saturday is the minimum requirement.

James Hagens Dishes On Life At Boston College After Getting Drafted By Bruins originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Boston Bruins have surprised many folks by remaining in the thick of the playoff hunt as the 2025-26 campaign begins to come down the homestretch. And while the team is overachieving expectations in the present, it also appears there's reason to be excited for the future.

Just take a quick look at the Boston College Eagles, which features six different Bruins prospects this season. That group includes James Hagens, who was selected with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Hagens has been solidifying his status as one of the top prospects in the league, and he recently opened up on what it's been like playing for BC in the wake of getting drafted by Boston.

“Being able to have this setup here, being able to play for Boston College – it’s something that we take a lot of pride in,” Hagens said, per Belle Fraser of the team's official website. “The locker room is gorgeous, everything from top to bottom is super nice. It’s awesome, especially being here with these guys. We have a great time.”

Of course, Hagens played for the Eagles last season, too, but he didn't know he would be a part of the Bruins organization at the time. Beyond that, Hagens is also playing alongside several guys who could eventually make the jump to the pros with him in the near future.

Hagens looks like he could be a star in the making, and the B's will surely be keeping a close eye on his development, even with the team continuing its playoff push over the next few weeks. After suffering a tough loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the Bruins will look to get back in the win column when they square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.

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While Arsenal and Manchester City slug it out for the Premier League title, the contest for the remaining Champions League places is coming to the boil - with five sides battling for potentially three remaining spots.

Fifth place in the Premier League is virtually certain to bring Champions League qualification because of England's commanding lead in the Uefa coefficent table.

Manchester United have leapfrogged Aston Villa to claim third, with Liverpool and Chelsea are tucked in behind.

Surprise packages Brentford are seventh and are dreaming not just of Europe, but of the Champions League.

BBC Sport assesses the runners and riders bidding to join Arsenal and Manchester City in qualifying for European club football's most lucrative competition.

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Manchester United (3rd): P 28 Pts 51

Form WWDWW: Manchester United are desperate to return to the Champions League after a two-season absence and are flying under caretaker boss Michael Carrick. He has six wins and a draw from his seven games, taking 19 points from 21.

What Carrick says: [On going third] "It doesn't mean an awful lot at the moment. It's nice, of course it is. We want to keep progressing and moving up the table as much as we can and in that respect, it's a step today."

Run-in: Newcastle (A), Aston Villa (H), Bournemouth (A), Leeds (H), Chelsea (A), Brentford (H), Liverpool (H), Sunderland (A), Nottingham Forest (H), Brighton (A).

Chances: United are the form horse, without Europe or the FA Cup to distract them, and they are looking favourites to make it back to the Champions League.

Aston Villa (4th): P 28 Pts 51

Form LDWDL: Injury-hit Villa have hit the buffers after their tremendous eight-game winning run at the end of 2025 - they have just two victories from their past seven league games. Defeat by bottom club Wolves on Friday was a new low - Unai Emery's side look as if they're running on empty.

What Emery says: "I know it will be very difficult to compete for the position in the Champions League because we have United and Liverpool near us. They are very good. They challenge and they have the power to challenge us."

Run in: Chelsea (H), Manchester United (A), West Ham (H), Nottingham Forest (A), Sunderland (H), Fulham (A), Tottenham (H), Burnley (A), Liverpool (H), Manchester City (A).

Chances: After looking so good for so long, Villa have been caught by Manchester United and are in danger of slipping further down the table.

Liverpool (5th): P 28 Pts 48

Form WWWLW: Liverpool are finally finding some consistent form in a difficult season. Champions League football is the least Arne Slot needs to deliver after splashing out £450m on last season's Premier League winners.

What Slot says: "We know how important it is to qualify for the Champions League for the club and us as a team. The goal is there and we are going to do everything to qualify and be closer to the teams on top."

Run in: Wolves (A), Tottenham (H), Brighton (A), Fulham (H), Everton (A), Crystal Palace (H), Manchester United (A), Chelsea (H), Aston Villa (A), Brentford (H).

Chances: Liverpool - who have not finished outside the top five since 2016 - look like they're timing their run to perfection.

Chelsea (6th): P 28 Pts 45

Form LDDWW: Liam Rosenior would love to deliver Champions League football to show he is making progress in what has been a turbulent season for Chelsea. Rosenior's blue bandwagon has lost momentum after he made a winning start and they have taken just two points from their past three league games.

What Rosenior says: "The great thing is we have to play them [the teams around Chelsea]. If the level of performance is there and we solve our problems, we have a great chance. But we have to solve the problems yesterday to have a chance."

Run in: Aston Villa (A), Newcastle (H), Everton (A), Manchester City (H), Manchester United (H), Brighton (A), Nottingham Forest (H), Liverpool (A), Tottenham (H), Sunderland (A).

Chances: Rosenior needs to reboot his off-colour Blues, but Villa's slide gives them a chance.

Brentford (7th): P 28 Pts 43

Form WLDWW: Keith Andrews is a worthy contender for the manager of the season award - as many pundits tipped Brentford to struggle after so many big-name departures in the summer. They are hitting form - only Erling Haaland can top Igor Thiago's tally of 18 Premier League goals.

What Andrews says: "I've not looked at the table. I don't think we have changed position. Yeah, we just keep going and we have a tough one on Tuesday against Bournemouth."

Run in: Bournemouth (A), Wolves (H), Leeds (A), Everton (H), Fulham (H), Manchester United (A), West Ham (H), Manchester City (A), Crystal Palace (H), Liverpool (A).

Chances: The Champions League is a long shot, but qualifying for Europe for the first time would still be the club's greatest achievement.

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Elche vs Espanyol match stopped after racism complaint from Omar El Hilali

Racism allegation stops Elche–Espanyol match in final minutes

The La Liga match between Elche & Espanyol was briefly stopped after Omar El Hilali reported racist abuse late in the game.

Game stopped after serious claim

The La Liga match between Elche and Espanyol which ended in 2-2 draw on Sunday was interrupted after racism complaint from Moroccan defender Omar El Hilali.

According to Spanish newspaper Marca, tension rose in the final minutes. In the 80 minute, the referee activated La Liga’s anti-racism protocol, temporarily stopping the match after El Hilali accused Elche striker Rafa Mir of making racist comment.

What happened on the pitch

The incident started after clash between El Hilali and Rafa Mir. The Espanyol defender immediately turned toward the referee showing clear anger and claimed that the Elche forward had insulted him in racist way.

Rafa Mir denied the accusation with hand gesture and appeared to downplay the situation. Despite this, the referee decided to stop the match and informed the stadium officials leading to the formal activation of the anti-racism procedure.

Play resumed few minutes later but the atmosphere remained tense until the final whistle.

Referee report and possible sanction

Agence France-Presse reported that the referee’s official report stated that Rafa Mir allegedly told El Hilali:

However, the referee also confirmed that none of the match officials directly heard the insult.

Even so Rafa Mir could face serious disciplinary action if the investigation confirms the allegation.

Mir Already Under Investigation

Rafa Mir under investigation in a separate sexual assault case linked to incidents involving woman he met at nightclub.

At the time, his club did not terminate his contract but suspended him for two matches and fined him.

Roma drew with Juventus 3-3 this evening as the Bianconeri fought back from two goals down to secure a vital point.

The first forty minutes were largely uneventful before Wesley broke the deadlock in the 39th minute. The goals came thick and fast in the second half, with Francisco Conceicao scoring a lovely long range goal before Roma scored twice in the next twenty minutes.

Roma looked home and dry before two goals for the visitors in the last 15 minutes sealed the draw.

Football Italia’s Man of the Match was Roma midfielder Niccolo Pisilli, for his assist and dominant performance in the middle of the park.

ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Niccolo Pisilli of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the team’s third goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Cremonese at Stadio Olimpico on February 22, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Roma 3-3 Juventus – Player Ratings

Roma: Svilar 6; Celik 6, Mancini 6.5, N’Dicka 7; Rensch 6.5 (Ghilardi 6), Kone 6.5, Cristante 5.5 (El Aynaoui 6),  Wesley 7; Pisilli 7.5, Pellegrini 6; Malen 7

Best Roma player: Niccolo Pisilli – The 21-year-old put in a mature performance in midfield tonight, controlling much of the home side’s tempo. Picked up an assist and worked hard both offensively and defensively.

Lowest Roma rating: Bryan Cristante – Lacklustre before his substitution: was all over the pitch but did not really have any impact. His passes were poor and he struggled defensively too.

Coach: Gian Piero Gasperini 6.5 – A lack of substitutes before it was too late disrupted Roma’s rhythm, especially after such a strong display throughout the ninety. The coach did well but failed to react and allowed Juventus back into the match.

ROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Francisco Conceicao of Juventus celebrates their first goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Juventus: Perin 5.5; Kalulu 6, Bremer 5.5 (Gatti 6.5), Kelly 5; McKennie 5.5, Thuram 6 (Miretti 6), Koopmeiners 5.5, Cambiaso 5; Conceicao 6.5 (Zhegrova 6), Yildiz 5.5; David 5.5 (Boga 7)

Best Juventus player: Jeremie Boga – Came off the bench to score, keeping up his good start to life in Bianconeri colours. Couldn’t help snatch a late equaliser but looked dangerous in his half an hour on the pitch.

Lowest Juventus rating: Lloyd Kelly – Beaten far too easily, far too often. Looked out of his depth on more than one occasion, but was sold by Wesley’s deft touch for the opener.

Coach: Luciano Spalletti 7 – Saved by his substitutions, Spalletti deserves credit for succeeding where his counterpart failed. His set-up struggled in the first half but the coach reacted well to help inspire his side’s comeback.

You can relive all the action, as it happened, on our Live Blog.

Ava Heiden notched another double-double onto her belt with a 16 point, 14 rebound performance and Chit-Chat Wright returned to form with 14 points on 4-7 shots from deep, as the Iowa Hawkeyes used a 3rd quarter surge to end the regular season with an 81-52 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers.

Iowa ends the regular season with a second-place finish in the Big Ten with a 24-5 (15-3 B1G) record, while Wisconsin finishes 13-16 (5-13 B1G) and will head into the conference tournament on a 9 game losing streak. The win also secure’s Iowa’s position as the No. 2 overall seed of the year’s Big Ten Tournament, where they’ll have a double-bye, playing their first game of the postseason on Friday. Iowa’s opponents will be finalized tonight at the conclusion of the day’s games.

It was Iowa’s second game of the season without Hannah Stuelke, who missed today’s game to nurse an elbow injury. In the team’s only other game of the season without Stuelke, the Hawkeyes saw a 20+ point lead dip in the second half of their matchup at Purdue. Against Wisconsin, after entering the second half clinging to a 4-point lead, Iowa used a 26-9 third quarter performance to put the game out of reach for the Badgers.

The Hawkeyes got contributions up and down the roster. Taylor Stremlow continued to shine in the starting lineup, logging 12 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds. Kylie Feuerbach and Journey Houston rounded out the starting lineup with 8 points apiece, while Teagan Mallegni and Layla Hays each scored 10 points off the bench.

Heiden, freshly removed from her career-high 28 point game against Illinois picked up right where she left off on Thursday, scoring all of Iowa’s first 6 points as her teammate’s jumpers didn’t fall, resulting in an early 9-6 lead for the Badgers.

The Hawkeyes took the lead on a 3-pointer from Wright but the Badgers took back the lead, jumping out to a 13-10 lead as Iowa went on a more than two minute scoring drought. Things were possibly looking dicey until Teagan Mallegni found Heiden underneath the basket for a layup that began a 9-0 run for the Hawkeyes that should have ended the quarter…except that Wisconsin guard Nikki Kerstein hit a 3/4 court heave at the buzzer to keep Iowa from completely running away from the game.

Entering the second quarter up 19-16, both teams struggled to score. It took more than two minutes of gameplay for either team to increase the scoring column, as Iowa played well defensively against the Badgers and fought to grab defensive rebounds, but couldn’t find the bottom of the net on the other end of the court.

It took until the 7:21 mark of the second quarter before any points were scored, as Wisconsin hit a pair of free throws after Feuerbach was sent to the bench with her second foul. That re-opened the gate for both teams, as Stremlow followed it up with a basket to get the lead back to 3, bringing on a ‘Let’s go Hawks!‘ chant throughout the Kohl Center (a truly beautiful thing to hear).

Basketball, they always say, is a game of runs, and after Iowa went on a small run of their own to get out to a 5-point lead, the Badgers responded with a run of their own, taking back a 24-23 lead halfway through the second quarter. Tied at 28 with just over a minute left in the quarter, Wright hit a huge 3-pointer to not only give her team back the lead, but took the lid off for Wright, who had struggled scoring in previous games, and the Hawkeyes entered the half leading 33-29.

Iowa started the second half with a steal from Wright that led to an immediate 3 from Feuerbach. A miss from the Badgers led to an initial miss on the other end, but an offensive rebound from Houston was kicked out to Wright, who hit another shot from deep, and just like that, the Hawkeye lead was up to 10 after barely a minute of the second half had elapsed.

The Badgers wilted from there, as Iowa’s lead continued to grow. Wright, finally looking comfortable again, went supernova from beyond the arc (a much needed occurrence) while Heiden continued to dominate and received assistance from Stremlow and Houston to boot. Wisconsin, meanwhile, could barely manage to string together multiple scoring possessions, and it showed. Iowa’s lead just kept growing, getting out to a 57-36 lead with just under 2 minutes to play in the 3rd quarter.

Wisconsin couldn’t come close to a comeback, and Iowa used the 4th quarter to get more reps for the bench ahead of the postseason. It was a strong performance up and down the roster, and really gives the team good momentum heading into March, as they end the regular season on a 6-game win streak.

I don’t know about you, but I want to see this team make a run in the postseason, and I certainly think it’s possible if this team continues to play like it has in late February.

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As NFL free agency inches closer, so to it will clarity.

Clarity as to what and who teams will target with the hopes of making their respective teams better for the coming regular season. One player that teams may look into is veteran running back Kenneth Gainwell.

The five-year veteran, who has played his career in Pennsylvania with the Philadelphia Eagles and, most recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers, brings an experienced and reliable No. 2 running back as both a runner and receiver.

Given the current state of the Denver Broncos’ roster, there probably isn’t a fit for Gainwell, but let’s dive in to see what they could get if there was.

Player Profile

Height: 5-9

Weight: 200 pounds

Experience: 5 NFL seasons

Age: 26

2025 stats: 114 carries, 537 yards, five touchdowns; 73 receptions, 486 yards, three touchdowns

Why the Broncos should sign running back Kenneth Gainwell

One thing we know about a Sean Payton offense is dual-threat running backs. The ability to consistently make plays in the running and receiving game is the best way to get plays and the ball.

Gainwell is coming off his best season in the NFL with the Steelers. As noted above, he had 114 carries for 537 yards and five touchdowns as the second running back in Pittsburgh. He also had 73 catches for 486 yards and three touchdowns.

While not eye-popping numbers, they are great stats for a No. 2 back. That’s exactly what you want from a No. 2 back in any offense, let alone Denver. A consistent runner and catcher at running back could fit in nicely for the Broncos.

On top of that, Gainwell stays on the field. In his five-year career, he’s missed only a few games.

So Gainwell is reliable in multiple ways.

The problem is that the Broncos have multiple Gainwells currently on the roster.

Why the Broncos shouldn’t sign running back Kenneth Gainwell

If Denver had a true No. 1 running back, I could see George Paton and Payton really kick the tires on Gainwell.

But they don’t, hence why they more than likely won’t even look into him.

The Broncos must focus on getting that true No. 1 running back figured out, especially if Breece Hall hits the market. It was reported last week that the New York Jets back will have “serious interest” in Denver if he becomes a free agent. I would venture a guess that the feeling would be mutual.

When and if the Broncos make a move at running back, it will be for a top-notch game changer like Hall. With a multitude of Gainwells on the roster, it doesn’t make sense to target another one.

Final thoughts

Gainwell is a reliable and durable secondary running back. For teams with an established No. 1 running back and in need of a No. 2, he’s at the top of the free agent list.

Denver is not one of those teams. Instead, they’ll be on the hunt for a game-changer lead back like Hall.

John Daly has long been one of the most recognisable figures in golf, while Tiger Woods is often seen as the sport’s greatest player.

The two are actually good friends, and Daly spent a fair bit of time with Woods during his early years on the PGA Tour in the mid-1990s.

Back in 1994, Daly actually beat Woods by six shots while still drunk at Sherwood Country Club in California. He later spoke about how surprised Woods was that day.

Tiger even admitted that Daly had more natural talent than him, and it’s hard to disagree with that assessment.

Daly wasn’t anywhere near as successful as Tiger on the course, but his natural talent has always been respected by the 15-time major champion.

When it comes to advice for amateur players looking to improve, both men tend to highlight the same aspect of the game.

Tiger Woods learned a lesson from John Daly that every amateur should focus on

John Daly and Tiger Woods are two of the best short-game players we’ve seen, and although Daly’s approach is more natural, both have always been exceptional around the greens.

During an appearance on the Full Send Podcast, Daly was asked which part of the game amateurs should prioritise to see quick improvements in their scores. He didn’t hesitate with his response.

“Chipping and putting, for all the amateurs out there,” Daly said. “Chipping, putting.”

It was mentioned during the conversation that Earl Woods had passed down a similar philosophy to his son when he was young, teaching him from a young age to build his game from the green backwards.

Daly agreed and explained how Tiger’s development followed that very path.

“He started putting when he was very young. Then he went to chipping, then he went to 100 yards, then 150 yards or whatever,” Daly replied.

“The drivers, everybody in golf who plays can hit a driver, they can hit a five iron, they can hit a six iron. But it’s 125, 150 yards in, that means a lot”, he added.

How Earl Woods Helped Shape Tiger’s Approach to Scoring

Tiger Woods often spoke about how much his father, Earl, shaped not just his swing but the entire way he thought about the game.

One lesson in particular stood out. Earl never wanted Tiger to feel satisfied with a good score — he always pushed for better.

If Tiger made a five on a par-five, that hole would become a par four next time and the same applied to par-fours and par-threes.

“It taught me never be afraid to go low,” said Woods.

That lesson stuck with him throughout his career and is something plenty of young players could learn from today.

Bryson DeChambeau has taken a similar approach. He sometimes plays courses from forward tees to get used to staying aggressive when deep under par.

It’s another example of how mindset training can be as important as technical skill in golf.

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WWE stopped in Chicago, IL last night for the company's first PLE in the United Center since the 1994 edition of SummerSlam. There was a Men's Elimination Chamber, there was a Women's Elimination Chamber, there were title matches, and a guy came out of a box with a bunch of go-go dancers in leather bodysuits. If you want to read more about what happened, the results page is here. If you want to read what the staff loved and hated from the show, you can find that here.

Now, it's time to discuss who looked "good" and who decidedly did not. As always, this will not be a literal recounting of winners and losers, as that's already done on the results page, and also a really boring way to approach this topic. Sure, Randy Orton came out a winner in both result and appearance, but sometimes winners like CM Punk look like losers, and sometimes losers like Je'Von Evans and Trick Williams have the night dreams are made of.

Enough of my bloviating though, without further ado, let me present the winners and losers from the 2026 edition of WWE Elimination Chamber.

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Winner: Randy Orton

John Cena has retired. AJ Styles has retired. Batista has retired. Randy Orton remains.

A lot of people had Cody Rhodes pegged to win Saturday's Men's Elimination Chamber Match, and while "The American Nightmare" has plenty of wiggle room to get back into the WrestleMania WWE Title Match, the official Chamber winner and WrestleMania main eventer will be Randall Keith Orton.

Orton is no spring chicken. The years are clearly starting to show, and like his contemporaries, the sun has begun to set on his career, but in the photography world, that specific time of day is known as "Golden Hour," and Orton was wrestling in that amber glow all throughout the Chamber match. WWE will simply not have any other chance to give Randy Orton his final WrestleMania, so it's now or never, and WWE has firmly chosen "now."

It wouldn't have worked with anyone else. Had an other star been wrestling Rhodes in those closing moments, Drew McIntyre's interference would've felt a bit overbooked. But Orton played off his connection with Rhodes perfectly, letting Rhodes take care of McIntyre, and then swooping in with an RKO like only "The Viper" can. He might be a safe choice, but one last Randy Orton victory lap is not something I'm gonna complain about.

Loser: Jade Cargill

The Women's Elimination Chamber Match felt like a tense round of callbacks. The WWE Women's Division had been auditioning to replace Women's Champion Jade Cargill, and these were the six women who made the final cut.

The match was an embarrassment of riches and full of incredible talent, but it did make me feel a little bad for the champion. Cargill has had a very stop-start run in WWE, and it feels like the full stop could be coming any day now. With Rhea Ripley set to face the former AEW TBS Champion, it feels like there is very little in Cargill's arsenal, both in-ring and politically, that can counterbalance the sheer star-power of her opponent. Cargill has not generated the fan interest that the Women's World Title scene over on "Raw" has, and it feels like WrestleMania could be the spot where the Jade Experiment ends, especially considering Ripley will be her opponent.

Winners: Je'Von Evans, Trick Williams, and Kiana James

Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans, and Kiana James are all relatively new names to the main roster. While I'm sure no one expected them to win their Elimination Chamber matches, the three former-NXT talent proved they deserved the spots in the first place.

Williams has been greeted by the main roster crowd with tremendous energy, same with Evans, and James has been a solid utility player on "SmackDown," but that doesn't change the fact that the Elimination Chamber could've exposed them at any point, as being the rookies they are, and yet all three competitors came out of their matches looking like ready, able members of the main roster. The transition from NXT to main roster isn't always as smooth as this, and as long as Evans is ok after a nasty head bump from Logan Paul, the future should be bright.

Loser: Becky Lynch

We have a little over a month until WrestleMania and I've already seen AJ Lee overcome the Big, Bad Becky Lynch. We're about to get over a month of bad Donald Trump riffs from "The Man," as WWE tries to find a way to do a big blow-off moment for the second time in a row.

There is no doubt in my mind that Lee and Lynch are going to have to find a way to turn s*** into Shinola, because the WrestleMania match is definitely going to be a rematch, but I've already seen AJ Lee win the title. Lee hasn't wrestled more than a few matches over the last decade, so everything about her act is still fresh, but Lynch is running out of steam on this Trump parody, and she's stuck with it for the foreseeable future, and so are we.

Maybe there's a way to pivot here, but considering CM Punk is already tied up with the, you know, main event, it doesn't seem likely that it'll be any kind of mixed-tag pivot. It's looking like we're stuck finding some kind of fragrant stipulation to cover up the stink of leftovers.

Winner: CM Punk

I don't think WWE actually knows how WrestleMania will end, but I think myself and CM Punk are both assuming Roman Reigns is winning the World Heavyweight Championship. Everything about Punk's current run feels like a man who knows his days are numbered, living it up through as many fantasy moments as possible. Essentially, a slightly more dignified version of Kash Patel's recent sojourn with the US Men's Hockey Team.

Take his entrance on Saturday. En route to what everyone assumed would be an easy victory over Finn Balor, Punk got the announcer for the Chicago Bulls and the iconic song "Sirius" by the Alan Parsons Project, so that he could live out his dream of making a big, Michael Jordan-esque entrance into a world title match in Chicago. Sure it was merely a house show match, but still, it's more about being able to say he did it, than anything else. A lot of his matches have felt that way during this World Title run, as if he's a man who knows he's just killing time until Reigns shows back up to work, and you know what? Good for him.

Loser: Danhausen

You'll notice that I had to use an AEW picture of Danhausen. That's because WWE did not bother to upload any pictures of his WWE debut to the website.

It feels like Danhausen's WWE debut was the definition of a half-measure. Sure, he got a full entrance and an army of go-go dancers, but he was given so little to do that the United Center crowd booed the segment in bewilderment. 

And who can blame them? The whole segment was him pointing. Sometimes pyro would go off, but mostly he was just pointing as an ironic Scooby Doo song played in the background. It was the comedy wrestling equivalent of feeding a guy to the lions and then being surprised there's no hand left to shake afterwards.

Danhausen is perfect for WWE, and the glimmers of promise in his debut leave me excited for what they can come up with, but it's impossible to deny that his debut fell flat.

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Liverpool's first-team squad is undoubtedly full to the brim with talent.

Players such as Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alisson are just a few of the names that spring to mind when thinking of the Anfield outfit.

However, despite having all of this world class talent at their disposal, Richard Hughes and Arne Slot are always looking for ways to improve their ranks and ensure that they get the best out of their team.

This was clearly the case during the 2025-26 summer transfer window as over £450 million was spent on new players.

And, even though we're nowhere near the 2026-27 summer transfer window, rumours have already started to emerge regarding the Anfield outfit and what lies ahead for them.

However, it seems like some people believe that they already have some of the best players in the world.

Miguel Almiron believes that Liverpool have a better player among their ranks than Jude Bellingham

Before Jude Bellingham chose to join Real Madrid, most Liverpool fans thought that he'd be making the switch to Anfield.

Trent Alexander-Arnold's connection with him was one of the main reasons why the fanbase believed this but, in reality, the Englishman was enticing Liverpool's academy graduate to make the switch.

Since then, rumours about Bellingham becoming one of the best midfielders in the world have been persistent however, former Newcastle ace Miguel Almiron still believes that Liverpool have a player who's even better than the former Borussia Dortmund ace.

In an interview with GOAL, Almiron was asked to choose a winner between two players to stay on.

The video starts with Erling Haaland and Salah being the two choices and, the Paraguayan chooses the Egyptian King.

Vinicius Junior, Bellingham, Pedri, Florian Wirtz, Lamine Yamal are the next players put up against the 33-year-old with none of them being dubbed better than Salah.

It's only when Luis Diaz is brought into the mix that Almiron goes against Salah which proves that the former Premier League star believes Salah is better than some of the best players in the world.

Mohamed Salah must get back to his best before it's too late

The 2025-26 hasn't been the best of Salah's career by any stretch of the imagination.

Salah has failed to score in his last 10 Premier League games which is one of the longest droughts he's ever gone through during his time with Liverpool.

This has caused questions to be asked about his future with teams from theSaudi Pro League and the MLS eager to acquire his services.

The winger's contract is set to expire in June 2027 but, if he wants to see out his Liverpool contract, he's going to have to step things up soon.

That's because, over the last couple of years, the Anfield outfit have been burned too many times by free transfers with Alexander-Arnold the biggest example of this.

And, unless Salah gets back to his best soon, Hughes and Slot could look into moving him on during the summer which would be a sad way for things to end between both parties, especially after everything that he's done for the club already.

Watch as Francisco Conceicao hits a scorching finish on the volley into the far top corner, allowing Juventus to cancel out Roma’s opener.

You can follow all the action as it happens from tonight’s big Serie A match on the Liveblog.

This is a showdown for a top four slot and the importance of the fixture has been reflected in the sheer quality of the goals.

Wesley had already curled a sensational effort into the far top corner to give Roma the lead, but Francisco Conceicao responded with sheer power from a similar position after the restart.

Conceicao turns on the style for Juventus

A Teun Koopmeiners free kick was cleared to the edge of the box, where Gleison Bremer laid it off for the Portuguese winger, who let it bounce and smashed the strike with his left foot.

The 23-year-old is not known for his prowess in finding the net, as this was only his fourth goal of the season in 32 competitive matches.

Bizarrely, the last goal was also against Roma, during a 2-1 win in Turin on December 20.

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Roma had been in control at 3-1 with spectacular Wesley and Donyell Malen goals, only to let Juventus catch them at 3-3 in stoppages for a thrilling comeback.

This was a pure showdown for the top four, as the Giallorossi welcomed back Paulo Dybala and Stephan El Shaarawy, but were still missing Matias Soulé, Mario Hermoso, Artem Dovbyk and Evan Ferguson. Juve were in crisis after one draw in five competitive games, then on Wednesday beat Galatasaray 3-2 in extra time, only to be eliminated from the Champions League 7-5 on aggregate. Manuel Locatelli sat out a ban, with Dusan Vlahovic, Emil Holm and Arek Milik out, but Pierre Kalulu and Bremer returned.

See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog.

ROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: General view inside the stadium as players of both side’s line up prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

There was a double chance in the third minute, as Niccolò Pisilli intercepted a wayward pass out from the back and forced a tricky Mattia Perin save, then Lorenzo Pellegrini fired the rebound over.

Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Conceicao fired over from promising positions, but Perin showed brave goalkeeping when parrying a Donyell Malen effort from point-blank range with his face on the Gianluca Mancini knock-down.

Bryan Cristante charged down a Conceicao curler after good work from Yildiz, while Weston McKennie’s glancing header was inches wide of the far post on a Kalulu cross.

ROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Wesley of AS Roma celebrates scoring their first goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Roma took the lead when Pisilli won a tackle in midfield and threaded through for Wesley, who cut inside to bend a fantastic right-foot finish into the far top corner from the edge of the area, as Perin could only graze his fingertips to it.

David fired over from the edge of the area, but within moments of the restart it was 1-1 with another sensational strike. A Teun Koopmeiners free kick was cleared to the edge of the box, where Bremer laid it off for Francisco Conceicao’s ferocious left-foot half-volley into the far top corner.

Yildiz drilled wide, but Roma restored their advantage when a Lorenzo Pellegrini corner was taken short, the captain’s cross went over Mancini, but found Evan Ndicka to volley in from six yards. It was the second Serie A game in a row on target for the defender.

ROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Lorenzo Pellegrini of AS Roma celebrates scoring their second goal with team mates during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

The Giallorossi added another when Malen sprung the offside trap on the Manu Kone through ball and dinked the finish over the on-rushing Perin with the outside of the right boot.

Svilar was right behind a deflected Koopmeiners strike, but it still wasn’t over, as the Edon Zhegrova cross from the right was flicked on for Jeremie Boga to volley at the back post.

ROME, ITALY – MARCH 01: Jeremie Boga of Juventus scores their second goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on March 01, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Boga’s cross was deflected just over by Ndicka, but Juventus completed the epic comeback from 3-1 down to 3-3 in stoppages. McKennie nodded on the free kick, which grazed Ndicka’s arm, landing kindly for substitute Federico Gatti to fire in from close range.

Roma 3-3 Juventus

Wesley 39 (R), Conceicao 47 (J), Ndicka 53 (R), Malen 65 (R), Boga 78 (J), Gatti 93 (J)

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Incidents: The story of the match

3':

Opportunity wasted. Lorenzo Pellegrini from Roma took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went over the goal and to the left.

3':

Missed opportunity. Lorenzo Pellegrini from Roma took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went over the bar and to the left.

3':

Opportunity wasted. Lorenzo Pellegrini from Roma took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it sailed high and to the left.

11':

Opportunity wasted. Francisco Conceição from Juventus attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

11':

Opportunity wasted. Francisco Conceição of Juventus attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left. The assist came from Pierre Kalulu.

12':

Opportunity wasted. Kenan Yildiz of Juventus attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area after a quick counterattack.

12':

Missed opportunity! Kenan Yildiz from Juventus took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The chance was set up by Khéphren Thuram during a quick counterattack.

12':

Opportunity wasted! Kenan Yildiz from Juventus took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The assist came from Khéphren Thuram after a quick counterattack.

33':

Missed opportunity. Weston McKennie from Juventus attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area.

33':

Opportunity wasted. Weston McKennie of Juventus attempted a header from the center of the box, but it narrowly missed to the left. The cross was delivered by Pierre Kalulu.

36':

Missed opportunity. Bryan Cristante from Roma attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area.

36':

Missed opportunity. Bryan Cristante from Roma attempted a header from the center of the box, but it narrowly missed the upper right corner.

Roma takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Juventus. Wesley scores with a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, finding the top right corner of the net. The assist comes from Niccolò Pisilli.It's now Roma 1, Juventus 1. Francisco Conceição scores for Juventus with a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist comes from Bremer.Roma takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against Juventus. Evan Ndicka finds the back of the net with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the right corner. The assist comes from Lorenzo Pellegrini, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

62':

Opportunity wasted. Donyell Malen of Roma attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist was provided by Bryan Cristante.

Roma leads 3-1 against Juventus. Donyell Malen scores with a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, finding the center of the net. The assist comes from Manu Koné, who delivered a perfectly timed through ball.Roma leads 3-2 against Juventus. Jérémie Boga from Juventus fires a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner.It's now 3-3 between Roma and Juventus. Federico Gatti scores for Juventus with a right-footed shot from close range!It's now Roma 3, Juventus 3. Federico Gatti from Juventus scores with a right-footed shot from close range, sending the ball into the top left corner!

Aston Villa midfielder Missy Bo Kearns has revealed the news that she is pregnant and expecting her first child.

The 24-year-old Liverpudlian took to her social media accounts to make her personal announcement this evening.

Kearns is expecting to give birth in September and she will therefore not be available for selection for Aston Villa for the remainder of this season and will remain sidelined in the early stages of the 2026/2027 campaign. The midfielder is likely to remain in light ‘non-contact’ training in the coming weeks and will be supported by Aston Villa throughout her pregnancy.

Aston Villa signed Kearns in summer 2024 after the player opted to leave Liverpool. The midfielder has made 11 appearances for The Villans in the Barclays Women’s Super League this season, helping the club to continue their progress under head coach Natalia Arroyo. She has not featured for the Midlands side since mid-January.

On the international stage, Kearns has been capped by England on three occasions. She will miss the Lionesses’ qualifying campaign for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. She will have time to play herself into contention for tournament finals should England secure their qualification.

Aston Villa continue the season without Kearns when they play host to Manchester City on Sunday 15 March 2026.

William Saliba, one of Arsenal’s goalscorers, has admitted that the 2-1 victory over Chelsea was far from straightforward. Although the Gunners secured all three points, the defender acknowledged that the contest posed a significant challenge.

This Arsenal side has faltered in certain matches this season, and those moments will have given Chelsea encouragement that a positive result was achievable. With both clubs pursuing important objectives before the end of the campaign, the fixture carried considerable weight and demanded maximum focus from the outset.

A Testing Encounter at the Emirates

Arsenal have developed a reputation for delivering in high-profile home fixtures, particularly against fellow London sides. Their strong record at the Emirates meant Chelsea were fully aware of the calibre of opposition they faced, especially given Arsenal’s standing as one of the strongest teams in the world at present.

Chelsea demonstrated their quality, much as they did when the sides met twice in the Carabao Cup semi-final. On this occasion, however, their efforts were insufficient to halt an Arsenal team determined to maintain momentum. The match showcased two evenly matched sides capable of troubling one another, yet Arsenal’s overall performance ultimately proved decisive.

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Saliba Reflects on a Hard-Fought Win

Despite emerging victorious, Saliba was candid about the difficulties his team encountered. He said on Sky Sports:

“Today was not an easy game against a top team. We should not concede the goal before half-time. But we did well after half-time and scored a good goal with set-pieces.”

While Arsenal celebrated an important win, the defender’s assessment reflects a squad mindful of the fine margins that can influence results at this decisive stage of the season.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey is going to have another operation on his ailing left ankle.

The 7-foot-3 Edey has been sidelined since Dec. 7 because of a stress reaction in his ankle. He is averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks over 11 games in his second season.

Edey's operation is expected to address ongoing discomfort and bone stress, according to the team. He also had surgery on his left ankle in June after he was voted to the All-Rookie first team.

The 23-year-old Edey, a two-time AP National Player of the Year at Purdue, missed 12 games early in his rookie season because of a sprained left ankle.

Edey is expected to make a full recovery, the Grizzlies said, and a timeline will be provided following his surgery.

The team also said forward Brandon Clarke will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks. The 29-year-old Clarke has been out since Dec. 20 because of a strained right calf.

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Browns WR Combine stock tracker: 3 NFL Draft risers and fallers after workouts originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The NFL Combine is where "draft crushes" are either validated or evaporated in a matter of seconds. For the Cleveland Browns, who are hunting for explosive playmakers to rebuild a dead offense, Saturday’s wide receiver workouts provided plenty of fireworks. 

Draft stocks were definitely affected, and we’ll certainly see a shift in mock draft narratives this upcoming week. Carnell Tate did nothing to diminish his status as the No. 1 wide receiver prospect, but after the Ohio State product, the pecking order at wide receiver is wide open.

Here are the three risers and fallers GM Andrew Berry should be paying close attention to.

More: Browns to pass on Ty Simpson? Grossi reveals the ‘real’ QB target

1. RISER: Ja’Kobi Lane (USC)- 6’4”, 200-lbs

It was the “other” USC receiver that did the most to raise their NFL Draft stock at the Combine. Makai Lemon was adequate at Lucas Oil Stadium, but it was Lane who popped off the screen with his size-speed combination.

At a shade over 6'4", Lane wowed scouts by blazing an official 4.47-second 40-yard dash. Add in a massive 40-inch vertical, plus 10.5” hand size, and you have a vertical threat that fits the Browns' X-receiver profile perfectly. His unique cheerleader/dance background gives him the ability to make acrobatic catches and in-bound toe taps as well. In the gauntlet drill Lane showed natural hands, ran through the catch and an impressive burst.

The Trojan alum came into Indianapolis with a third-round draft grade, and leaves as a possible second rounder. If the Browns punt on a receiver in round-one, then snagging Lane on Day 2 would be a fantastic pick up.

2. FALLER: Denzel Boston (Washington)- 6’4”, 212-lbs

Boston arrived with a first round buzz, but his Saturday was underwhelming. While his ball skills are undeniable, he lacked the "second gear" in Combine drills that talent evaluators were looking for. Critics noted he struggled with explosive cuts during route-running drills, looking a bit "linear" and stiff. Boston decided not to run the 40-yard dash, and delivered a disappointing 35” vertical (five inches less than Ja’Kobi Lane).

He’ll need to hope that NFL front offices focus on his impressive in-game displays of contested catches and sure hands, instead of this Combine clunker.

3. RISER: KC Concepcion (Texas A&M)- 6’0”, 196-lbs

Concepcion skipped the 40-yard dash, which is usually a red flag—until he stepped onto the field for drills. He was a human highlight reel in the gauntlet, hitting 18.5 MPH (per Next Gen Stats) while looking completely effortless. His "suddenness" at the break point makes him a nightmare for man coverage.

For a Browns team looking for a versatile "Z" or slot weapon who can also return punts, Concepcion’s stock is officially at an all-time high. After this weekend’s performance, Concepcion has likely cemented himself as a late Day 1 selection.

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Roman Anthony will take an unanticipated spring detour when competing in the World Baseball Classic.

The Boston Red Sox received another WBC representative when Anthony accepted an invite to replace injured Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll on the United States' WBC roster. Former Red Sox teammate Alex Bregman recommended the 21-year-old to Team USA manager Mark DeRosa.

Anthony reflected on the events that led to him participating in the WBC during an interview with MLB Network's Chris Young.

"Came back in the clubhouse one day and saw the unfortunate news about Corbin, so I hope he's doing all right," Anthony said. "And then, at that point, (Alex Cora) had mentioned something to me, and Bregman was texting me a bit. Then that night, I got to speak with DeRo, which was unbelievable."

Team USA's youngest player was born two years before the inaugural WBC took place in 2006. The Florida native is excited to play in the tournament.

"Growing up, it's been a dream of mine," Anthony said. "Coming into the spring, I didn't really expect it. I thought they had the roster set already. So for me, it was about coming in and getting ready for my first full year. And then got that call, got the approval from the team, all the guys.

"For me, it was a no-brainer. It's a blessing, for sure."

Anthony is one of four outfielders on the U.S. roster alongside Aaron Judge, Byron Buxton and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Team USA plays Brazil at the Houston Astros' Daikin Park on Friday night.

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Jon Jones may still get his wish of fighting at the UFC’s White House event before all is said and done.

During a plagued by arthritis to a point where he has qualified for hip replacement surgery. However, “Bones” added that those issues wouldn’t prevent him from fighting at the White House if presented with the opportunity.

‘Bones’ vs. ‘Poatan?’

Jones’ statement regarding ongoing negotiations comes on the heels of the announcement that Alex Pereira has vacated the UFC light heavyweight belt. Both Jones and Pereira have lobbied to fight each other in recent months, a possibility that could be more likely now that “Poatan” appears to be ready to move up a weight class. No bouts have been confirmed for UFC White House, but White recently stated that he was ready to reveal the card in the near future.

“This week I should announce the White House fight,” White said during an Instagram live video on Friday. “This week I should be announcing it.”

Notre Dame men’s basketball is coming off a Senior Day victory over NC State, which was led by some of its young stars.

That trend could continue into next season, as the Irish signed a solid class of three. The highest ranked signee is Jonathan Sanderson, whose father is currently the strength and conditioning coach for Notre Dame. He earned his scholarship by merit, not the family connection, as the 6-foot, 2-inch and 170-pounder is ranked as the No. 71 overall player by the 247Sports Composite.

On Saturday, Sanderson threw down an impressive dunk, as his La Lumiere team defeated No. 1 Spire Academy. You can see the highlights below, as the jam is clearly the most impressive part of the package. Sanderson beats his defender past midcourt, shows elite speed to get to the line, and bounce to finish off the breakaway.

Recruits like him typically don’t sit on the bench during their freshman seasons, so expect to see Sanderson in come compacity on the court for Notre Dame next season.

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Among Texas A&M's 13 players who participated, four of the Aggies' 2025 starters along the offensive line made their way to Indianapolis (IN) with a great opportunity to improve their draft stock, especially for three-year starter Chase Bisontis, who is currently predicted as a late first-round or high second-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Starting his Aggie career as the team's starting right tackle as a freshman during former head coach Jimbo Fisher's final season at the helm, Chase Bisontis switched to left guard during the 2024 offseason under current coach Mike Elko and has thrived ever since.

One of the strongest players in college football, Bisontis finished his final season allowing just one sack and 12 pressures, while earning an impressive 70.7 pass protection grade, per Pro Football Focus. Bisontis was officially measured at 6'5" and 315 pounds, and was highly impressive during the various offensive line drills on Saturday afternoon, led by the New Jersey native's impressive 5.02 40-yard dash.

Combined with a 1.76 10-yard split, Bisontis looked in control and moved well during the lateral drill, while his size and position versatility, similar to his 2025 teammate Trey Zuhn, make him a candidate to play at tackle, guard, and center, and he is on track to become an immediate starter for any O-line-needy franchise next season.

Here are Bistontis's official measurements:

• 40-yard dash: 5.02
• 10-yard split: 1.76
• Vertical: 32"
• Broad Jump: 8' 9"
• 3-Cone Drill: 7.53
• 20-yard Shuttle: 4.78
• Bench Press; N/A

Texas A&M's Chase Bisontis comes in with a 5.03u on his first attempt

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Tennessee is recruiting toward its 2027 football signing class.

Four-star linebacker Roman Igwebuike named Tennessee in his top 12 schools, along with Miami, USC, Clemson, Indiana, Missouri, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Ole Miss and Florida, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.

The 6-foot-3, 220-pound prospect is from Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, Illinois. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 6 linebacker in the class and No. 4 player in Illinois.

Tennessee offered Igwebuike a scholarship on March 13, 2025 and has not visited the Vols.

Illinois was the first school to offer him a scholarship on Jan. 10, 2025. Other Power Four schools to offer Igwebuike scholarships include Iowa State, Syracuse, Purdue, Louisville, Minnesota, Kansas State, Wisconsin, Vanderbilt, Michigan State, Arizona State, Oregon, Kansas, Iowa, Boston College, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, Florida State, North Carolina State, Maryland, Arkansas, West Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, Baylor, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Oklahoma State.

Tennessee has four commitments in its 2027 football recruiting class: linebacker JP Peace, offensive tackle Princeton Uwaifo, defensive lineman Kadin Fife and quarterback Derrick Baker.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanessa Gilles, Janine Sonis, Sydney Collins and Nichelle Prince scored and Canada beat Colombia 4-1 on Sunday in the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup.

Canada ended a five-game losing streak in international play. It will face the United States on Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio.

Gilles opened the scoring in the 31st minute, heading in a corner from Sonis. Sonis was awarded a penalty kick in the 67th minute and scored on an arcing shot that beat goalkeeper Katerin Tapia to the left corner.

Collins connected in the 73rd, and Leicy Santos beat Kailee Sheridan on a penalty kick for Colombia in the 81st. Prince scored in the 90th minute.

It was chippy throughout, with seven yellow cards issued, two to Colombia’s Gisela Robledo, which culminated in a red card.

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NEW YORK — Which New York Knicks were going to show up to Madison Square Garden on Sunday?

It was the question of the hour as a mixed bag of Knicks chock full of inconsistencies on both ends of the floor hosted the Western Conference’s No. 2-seeded San Antonio Spurs in a matinee matchup serving equal parts barometer and way-too-early NBA Championship preview coming out of their three-game road trip.

The Knicks hadn’t acquitted themselves particularly well in any of their higher-leverage games leading into Victor Wembanyama’s arrival at The Garden on Sunday. Coming out of the All-Star break, they’d lost to both the Detroit Pistons (0-3 against the East’s No. 1 seed this season) and Cleveland Cavaliers by 15. They had also beaten the Houston Rockets by two and the Milwaukee Bucks (without Giannis Antetokounmpo) by nearly 30.

The swing was a microcosm of the Knicks’ season. They look like world beaters on some nights and a team on the brink of an epic collapse on others. And for the second time this season, in a 114-89 victory on Sunday, the Knicks looked like world beaters against a team they very well could face in the NBA Finals.

They looked like a team that could win it all.

Time will tell which rendition of themselves the Knicks put on the floor for the remainder of the season. There might not be another team whose ebbs and flows have been so volatile. Yet Sunday’s victory embodied many of the staples Mike Brown has tried to install on both ends of the floor in his first year on the job.

Case in point: The Knicks were disorganized offensively, to say the least, to start the first quarter but hung tough with their defense long enough for Jalen Brunson to erupt for one of his signature early outbursts. Brunson scored 11 points in the first quarter against the Spurs on Sunday. He scored 22 game-opening points against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday and ranks second behind only his former teammate Luka Doncic in first-quarter points per game (9.6) on the season.

The defensive effort wasn’t new. The Spurs and Knicks ranked second and third, respectively, in defensive rating over the eight games walking into Sunday’s meeting at MSG. Yet the sustained defense in minutes with Karl-Anthony Towns on the floor was a refreshing sight. The Knicks held the Spurs scoreless for nearly the first four minutes of the second quarter behind a lineup of Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Mohamed Diawara and Jose Alvarado. That lineup had only played nine minutes over two games prior to Sunday but owned a net rating of nearly 60 in those minutes — and on Sunday, it was the lineup that gave the Knicks a double-digit lead.

From the 10:57 mark of the second quarter on, the Spurs never cut New York’s lead to less than eight. A rare appearance from an aggressive Mikal Bridges blew the game wide-open.

Bridges scored a team-high 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting from the field and five-of-nine shooting from three-point range to go with five steals and five rebounds for his first game with 20 or more points since the All-Star break. Brunson finished with 24 points and converted on four of his seven 3-point attempts, and all five Knicks starters scored in double figures for the second game in a row. Towns added 12 points and 14 rebounds, and Diawara seized his opportunity with 14 points in 15 minutes.

Jeremy Sochan played in two minutes of garbage time at the end of the game.

Wembanyama finished with 25 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks but turned the ball over seven times. The Knicks held De’Aaron Fox, Brown’s old point guard, to seven points on 3-of-10 shooting, and allowed just 23 points to San Antonio’s bench. Seven of them came in garbage time.

Next up, the Knicks travel to Toronto to face the Raptors before returning to The Garden for another test: Their first game of the season against the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the second leg of a back-to-back.

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The president of Iran's soccer federation has cast doubt on his country's participation in the 2026 World Cup following the U.S. bombing of Iran on Saturday, Feb 28.

The missile attacks, which were also carried out by Israel, killed a number of top Iranian officials including the country's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran’s state broadcaster reported the death toll from the strikes has reached 201 with 747 people injured as of Sunday, March 1.

"What is certain is that after this attack, we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope," Mehdi Taj told Iran state television.

Iran has retaliated with attacks on countries such as Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, all of which host U.S. military bases.

The conflict broke out only months before Iran is scheduled to travel to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, which will also be co-hosted by Canada and Mexico.

Iran was drawn into Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand. Team Melli is scheduled to play two group-stage games in Los Angeles (June 15 and 21) and one in Seattle (June 26).

Visitors from Iran are already set to be barred from entering the United States for the World Cup. Iran was among 19 countries included in a travel ban that the Trump administration announced in June.

In the immediate aftermath of the attacks on Saturday, FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom said his organization was focused on "all the teams participating" in the World Cup as planned.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Iran unsure of 2026 World Cup status after US bombing, missile strikes

LEXINGTON, Ky (AP) — Madina Okot had 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead No. 3 South Carolina to a 60-56 win over No. 16 Kentucky on Sunday.

The Gamecocks (29-2, 15-1 Southeastern Conference) took a 54-43 lead with 8:28 left in the game, but only got baskets from Okot and Tessa Johnson the rest of the game as the Wildcats (21-9, 8-8 Southeastern Conference) mounted a late rally.

Clara Strack had 24 points and nine rebounds, scoring eight points down the stretch, to lead the rally. The Wildcats had the ball down two at 58-56, but Teonni Key missed a layup and a tie-up on the rebound gave South Carolina the ball. Okot put in a layup for the final basket.

Johnson had 12 points and Raven Johnson added 11 for the Gamecocks.

Strack was 11 of 19 for the game, but the rest of the Wildcats shot 13 of 44.

South Carolina led 33-27 at the half, but a quick 10-4 run by Kentucky sparked by a pair of 3-pointers from Asia Boone tied the game at 37.

Okot quickly put the Gamecocks ahead with consecutive layups and they took a 54-43 lead and held on for the win.

Boone was the only other Wildcat in double figures with 11 points.

Up next

South Carolina: Friday in SEC tournament as top seed.

Kentucky: TBD in SEC tournament.

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Led by Milton Williams and Christian Barmore, the interior defensive line was one of the strengths of the New England Patriots’ roster in 2025. Both remain under contract, as do multiple backups such as Cory Durden, Joshua Farmer and Eric Gregory. And yet, the Patriots making some offseason investments at the position could very well happen.

One candidate for such a move is exclusive rights free agent Isaiah Iton. Let’s assess his situation.

Hard facts

Name: Isaiah Iton

Position: Defensive tackle/Interior defensive line

Jersey number: 68

Opening day age: 25 (8/23/2001)

Measurements: 6’2 5/8”, 277 lbs, 34” arm length, 10 1/8” hand size, 4.84s short shuttle, 32 1/2” vertical jump, 9’3” broad jump, 29 bench press reps, 6.22 Relative Athletic Score

Experience

NFL teams: Tennessee Titans (2024), New England Patriots (2025-) | College: Northern Colorado (2019), Hutchinson CC (2020), Ole Miss (2021-22), Rutgers (2023)

Typically, the term “journeyman” is used to describe NFL players bouncing between teams on a fairly regular basis. Iton, however, was a journeyman back in college.

Initially a no-star recruit out of Pearland High School in Pearland, TX, he began his career at Northern Colorado but after playing in 12 games with three starts transferred to Hutchinson in 2020. While Covid-19 prevented him from appearing in any games for the Blue Dragons, his stint at the Juco level allowed him to meet his academic requirements and find a spot at Ole Miss.

In two seasons with the Rebels, Iton played 23 games with two starts. He entered the transfer portal following his junior campaign, moving to Rutgers to close out his college career. He spent only one season with the Scarlet Knights, but it was the best of his career: Iton started all 13 games in 2023, registering 38 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks and a fumble recovery — production good enough to secure him a spot with the Titans after he went undrafted the following spring.

After one season on Tennessee’s practice squad, he joined the Patriots in the spring of 2025.

2025 review

Stats: N/A

Season recap: Following the conclusion of the Titans’ 2024 season, Iton signed a futures contract with the team for 2025. However, he was let go by the organization in mid-April and had to spend the next month without a team. During that time, the Patriots brought him in to their rookie minicamp on a tryout basis and apparently liked what they saw: in mid-May, they signed Iton to their 90-man roster.

The Rutgers product remained there through the early stages of training camp and preseason. However, his 44th preseason snap — 42 on defense, 2 on special teams — proved to be his last of the year: Iton suffered a hip injury against the Vikings in the second exhibition contest that led to him getting waived with an injury designation two days later. He went unclaimed, reverting to season-ending injured reserve.

Moving to IR was a disappointing end to what had been a solid summer for Iton. Steadily increasing the quality of his reps and showing some promise against the run in particular, he appeared to be a dark-horse candidate for a spot on the practice squad if not the 53-man team.

Iton ended his 2025 season with those two preseason appearances as well as three tackles, including one for a loss of yards.

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Free agency status: Exclusive fights free agent (ERFA)

What is his contract history? Iton has signed multiple contracts since turning pro, but his compensation through two years reflects his career so far. In total, he has earned $755,000, according to Over the Cap, with his year-long stint on the Patriots’ injured reserve in 2025 actually his most lucrative stretch so far.

Which teams might be in the running? Teams such as the Ravens, Chargers, Bears, Panthers or Saints are in need for defensive line help, and therefore could take a look at Iton if he makes it to the open market. That said, realistically the entire league might be a possible landing spot: all 32 teams are trying to fill out their offseason rosters, and developmental depth players like Iton in some demand between now and the draft.

Why should he be expected back? Iton showed some promise during his limited practice and preseason opportunities in 2025, and if building on those could compete for a roster spot this summer. He also would provide cheap depth at a position facing some uncertainty due to Khyiris Tonga’s own free agency status as well as the legal issues surrounding Christian Barmore.

Why should he be expected to leave? Promise alone won’t keep you on an NFL roster for long, and if the Patriots feel they already know what Iton can and cannot be, they won’t go out of their way to tender or re-sign him. The fact that they waived him rather than immediately sending him to injured reserve — thus risking losing him on waivers — already suggests a certain willingness to move on.

What is his projected free agency outcome? Considering their present situation along the interior defensive line, the Patriots will be using the ERFA tender to keep Iton in the fold. Of course, the nature of that tender — it is a non-guaranteed one-year contract that is worth $885,000 in his case — shows that his spot on the roster is still anything but safe.

Now it’s your turn to play GM: What would you do with Isaiah Iton? Tender him? Let him go? Please head down to the comment section to share your plan.

Chicago White Sox fans can’t be too upset with how spring training has kicked off in 2026. The Sox have gotten breakout performances from a handful of young players, and as a team they’re currently 6–4 with a +19 run differential — tied for the best mark in the Cactus League.

Of course, spring training stats are never the end-all, be-all — especially when it comes to breakout performances from players fighting to earn a roster spot. These games can be about as predictive as a coin flip.

Still, it’s hard not to get excited when a young player or reclamation project with upside is thriving in the early weeks of camp. And on the flip side of that metaphorical coin is the familiar dread: seeing a player who departed your organization suddenly look revitalized in a new uniform.

White Sox fans, unfortunately, have plenty of experience in this department.

Just last year, first baseman Andrew Vaughn was batting .198 with a .531 OPS through 48 games in Chicago. After being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers, the 27-year-old hit .308 with an .869 OPS the rest of the way and fully revived his MLB career.

In three seasons with the White Sox, infielder Romy Gonzalez appeared in 86 MLB games and posted a .222 batting average with a .600 OPS. The talent was always there — it simply never translated consistently at the big league level in Chicago.

Over the last two seasons in Boston, though, Gonzalez has developed into a meaningful contributor. In 2025, he played in 96 games, hit .305 with 53 RBIs and an .826 OPS, all while providing tremendous defensive versatility for the Red Sox.

Gavin Sheets also found new life, hitting a career-high 19 home runs with the San Diego Padres in 2025 and extending his MLB career with a bounce-back season.

It has happened often in recent years. So who might it be next in 2026? Which former White Sox player could land elsewhere and suddenly thrive?

A handful of candidates are already flashing signs during the early stages of spring training. Let’s take a look.

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Eloy Jimenez – Blue Jays

It has been mostly downhill for Eloy Jimenez since he was traded by the White Sox in 2024. He appeared in 33 games for the Baltimore Orioles and hit just one home run with a .586 OPS following the deal.

Jimenez spent time in the Tampa Bay Rays organization at the beginning of 2025 on a minor league contract before being released and eventually joining the Toronto Blue Jays in the final weeks of the season. After playing in the Dominican Winter League, he arrived at Blue Jays camp this spring and is off to a surprisingly strong start.

In six games, Jimenez has six hits, including two doubles and a home run. He leads all Blue Jays hitters in total bases during spring training and owns a 1.171 OPS in the Grapefruit League.

Eloy Jimenez in his #BlueJays Spring Training debut:

2-for-3, double, home run, 2 RBIs#WhiteSoxpic.twitter.com/dgYQJW2XI8

— White Sox Roundtable (@WhiteSoxRTB) February 22, 2026

At the end of the day, this is still the reigning American League champion we’re talking about, and even with Anthony Santander dealing with injury, it may be difficult for Jimenez to crack the Opening Day roster. But if he keeps swinging it like this, Toronto could give him another MLB opportunity.

He’s still only 29 years old and possesses effortless power that can make him a force in any lineup when healthy. That’s a significant “if,” but it’s been an impressive start to the spring — and White Sox fans are quietly bracing for the possibility that Jimenez could finally realize his full potential elsewhere.

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Mike Tauchman – Mets

I was openly critical of the White Sox when they chose to non-tender outfielder Mike Tauchman earlier this offseason.

Yes, there were legitimate concerns about his health at 35 years old. But it’s undeniable that Tauchman was one of the more polished and professional hitters in the White Sox lineup last season.

He posted a .756 OPS, consistently put together quality at-bats, and served as a respected veteran presence in the clubhouse.

Ultimately, Chicago decided it couldn’t justify rostering both Tauchman and Andrew Benintendi — two aging corner outfielders with limited defensive value at this stage. With Benintendi owed $17.1 million this season, the financial commitment made the decision fairly straightforward.

Tauchman signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets and has wasted no time making noise. In three spring games, he’s 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, three RBIs, and a 1.771 OPS.

Roster spots won’t be easy to come by, but injuries happen — and teams always need steady veterans who can grind at-bats. If an opportunity opens, Tauchman feels like the obvious choice. His early success only reinforces the feeling that the White Sox may have let a dependable piece walk away.

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Cam Booser – Rays

Another non-tendered player this offseason was left-handed pitcher Cam Booser, who spent just one year with the White Sox after being acquired in a regrettable trade with the Boston Red Sox.

Chicago sent right-hander Yhoiker Fajardo to Boston. Fajardo went on to post a 2.25 ERA over 19 minor league outings, reached Low-A as an 18-year-old, and was later traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. He was considered a top-10 prospect in both farm systems along the way.

Booser, meanwhile, struggled to a 5.52 ERA in 2025. He was an easy player to root for and flashed legitimate dominance at times, but the walk rate proved problematic. Despite multiple years of team control remaining, the White Sox opted not to bring him back.

Booser signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays and has thrown three hitless innings this spring. He has walked two and struck out two.

Given Tampa Bay’s bullpen construction, he stands a real chance of making the Opening Day roster. The Rays’ track record of revitalizing pitchers makes this one particularly intriguing — and potentially painful for White Sox fans if it works out.

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Jesse Scholtens – Rays

Another former White Sox arm generating buzz in Rays camp is right-hander Jesse Scholtens.

The Rays claimed Scholtens off waivers in August 2025 after the White Sox designated him for assignment. He last pitched extensively in the majors for Chicago in 2023, posting a 5.29 ERA over 85 innings. He missed the entire 2024 season recovering from Tommy John surgery and was still working his way back for much of 2025.

After being claimed, Scholtens made two appearances out of Tampa Bay’s bullpen and logged a 5.40 ERA over 8.1 innings.

This spring, however, he has thrown three scoreless innings with four strikeouts and just two hits allowed. That’s 12 strikeouts per nine innings, and reports out of camp suggest noticeable improvements in the shape and vertical movement of his off-speed pitches.

The underlying metrics from his small MLB sample in 2025 were encouraging, and the early 2026 returns are even better. This has all the makings of a classic Rays pitching lab success story — where a 32-year-old suddenly becomes a meaningful contributor.

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Bryan Ramos – Orioles

It has been a chaotic offseason for 23-year-old infielder Bryan Ramos.

Roster math forced the White Sox to designate Ramos for assignment at the end of January. He was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for cash on February 1, designated for assignment again less than a week later, claimed by the St. Louis Cardinals, DFA’d once more, and ultimately landed back in Baltimore on the 40-man roster before the start of spring training.

Despite the instability, Ramos has gone 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in three spring games. He ripped a double earlier this week off Pirates starter Mitch Keller.

Even in camp, though, playing time has been scarce. With Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg dealing with injuries, there is at least a path — but Blaze Alexander, Coby Mayo, and Jeremiah Jackson present stiff competition.

The wrinkle here is that Ramos has no minor league options remaining. To send him down would require exposing him to waivers again, and there’s a real chance another club would claim him. Mayo and Jackson still have options, which could make roster flexibility the deciding factor.

However it shakes out, Ramos simply needs a consistent opportunity. It became clear that opportunity wasn’t going to come in Chicago given the organization’s infield depth.

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It’s always bittersweet watching a former White Sox player thrive elsewhere — especially when the departure wasn’t acrimonious.

Part of you roots for their success. Another part cringes at the thought of unrealized potential finally clicking in a different uniform.

Ultimately, it’s a case-by-case situation. But if we’re searching for a 2026 breakout candidate who could rediscover himself outside of Chicago, these are the names worth monitoring closely.

Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva has expressed his gratitude to Pep Guardiola for all he has learnt working with the Catalan at the Etihad Stadium.

Silva has established himself as one of City’s greatest ever players since his £43 million arrival to England from AS Monaco in the summer of 2017.

The 31-year-old has helped the Blues lift six Premier League titles, a maiden UEFA Champions League en route to a historic treble and a plethora of cup titles over the course of an illustrious, trophy-laden career in Manchester.

Guardiola and the Manchester City board will be dreading Silva’s upcoming departure should the Portuguese midfielder decide to leave when his contract expires in June, with no indications as yet of talks over a renewal.

However, a final decision on Silva’s intentions is not expected to be made public till the end of the season as Manchester City remain in the running for an unprecedented quadruple.

This term more so than ever, Guardiola has hailed Silva as one of the best players he has ever had the fortune of working with as the Benfica academy graduate looks to spearhead a new-look, young Manchester City dressing room back to winning titles after a subpar 2024-25 season.

In an interview for the March issue of Manchester City’s official magazine, Silva has responded to the ultimate compliment from his manager.

“It’s a huge honour for a manager like Pep (Guardiola), probably the best ever, to say the things he does because when you hear that from him, it makes you realise that he really enjoys working with you – so it’s a huge privilege,” Silva said.

“I think in football, you have a mix of two things. One is the intuition of that comes from the streets – when you’re a kid and how you played back then. It’s because at the end, football will always be about feeling about emotions, about intuition, about these kind of things.

“And then there’s the part of and understanding the game and trying to learn. And I think the part of being competitive, the part of intuition, the part of loving the game, of passion.

“It’s always been there for me, and then when I joined City, and when I joined Pep, even though that I felt like I was already a player that understood really well the game, it took me to another level.”

Should this be his final season at the Etihad Stadium, Silva will be given the sendoff of all sendoffs when the time comes and club bosses will no doubt go on to honour the first-team skipper with a statue – in similar fashion to the likes of Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany, David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne.

Former Bayern Munich head coach and current Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovač is someone who often likes to point out the financial disparity and operational methods between BVB and the Bavarians.

After his team absorbed a painful 3-2 loss in the Bundesliga on Saturday, Kovač, again, talked about those differences.

“I’m disappointed about the result but pleased with the effort. We need to take the progress into account. Last year, we were 25 points (behind Bayern). This year, it’s 11. Bayern can buy top players for €70m or €80m. We sign players with development potential with whom we’re largely satisfied. we’re not doing so badly at all,” Kovač said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).

It is true, Borussia Dortmund has shown improvements this season, but this week — with a Champions League elimination at the hands of Atalanta and a loss to Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker — is probably not going to make BVB fans feel better.

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WWE talent Trick Williams is officially a main roster star, and in time he'll get to step into the ring with the biggest names in the promotion in order to prove himself. While Williams might be enjoying the bigger arenas, there's one life-change that's come with his main roster jump that he's far more excited about.

"I feel like, you know, I cracked the cheat code in life," Williams said during an interview on "107.7 The Bone," referencing how both he and his fiancée – WWE talent Lash Legend – were called up to the main roster at the same time. "Me and my fiancée travel the world every single week, and they pay for it. Like, we on honey moon every single week! ... And we just enjoy each other; we enjoy being together at this exciting time in life."

Williams briefly opened up about the plans he and Lash Legend have in place, revealing that not only do the couple plan to get married soon, they've already got a house together. "It's good to be with someone who understands you as a person and you as a performer as well, you know? So, we can always support each other," he pointed out.

The work schedule of pro wrestlers has infamously led to many divorces, especially in decades past. Veterans like Ric Flair, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, and Hulk Hogan have all cited the intense travel schedule as one of the (often many) reasons they got divorced. Luckily for Williams and Lash Legend, this won't be something the couple will have to tackle at this rate.

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Things definitely didn’t go as planned where Sunday mornings scheduled sailing of the Carnival Sunshine was concerned. A power-related issue on the previous sailing’s final morning resulted in delays where both on-board cruisers and waiting-to-sail guests were concerned.

What Caused the Carnival Sunshine Delay?

Social media accounts of those on board the vessel reported that in the early morning hours of March 1, Carnival Sunshine lost power for an as-yet-unexplained reason. The stricken vessel then awaited the arrival of tugboats to assist its return to her current homeport of Norfolk, Virginia. A letter delivered to guests waiting to board offered more details as to what was unfolding.

“Earlier this morning, Carnival Sunshine experienced a brief power outage, which was quickly resolved by the ship’s engineers,” began the alert.

“To comply with U.S. Coast Guard requirements to enter Norfolk, the ship must be assisted by tugboats, and this will result in an unplanned delayed arrival, by early afternoon. Consequently, your embarkation has been revised.”

The missive offered embarking guests a new timetable. Whereas they were originally given terminal arrival appointments ranging from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the new times began at 3 p.m. with boarding expected to conclude around 6:30 Sunday evening.” 

What Happens Next?

Passengers on board were told they could remain in their staterooms until 1:30 p.m. as the ship made its way toward Norfolk.

As of late afternoon, embarkation had indeed begun on Carnival Sunshine. Among those posting to Facebook and other social media outlets, talk turned to Funfetti Cheesecake (a much-loved embarkation day treat among the line’s cruisers) and how this delay might impact the ports on their itinerary.

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The ship’s original itinerary saw it departing Norfolk before paying visits to Nassau, Celebration Key and Bimini. A letter to guests indicated that schedule changes might be made, leading to speculation among passengers as to which port would be skipped.

The letter indicated that the ship’s “Captain, Antonio Gargiulo, and our Fleet Operations Center rare reviewing the alternatives and will have an update for you later this evening.” 

While many on board speculated that Celebration Key would be skipped, it’s more likely that the ship would skip Nassau as opposed to Carnival’s private destination.

New Delhi, India & Washington, United States, North America | World’s Top 10 Tourism Economies Ranked — India Emerges Among Global Leaders

Global travel is no longer just about holidays and sightseeing it has become one of the most powerful economic forces in the world. According to the latest report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) for 2024–25, the travel and tourism sector has not only recovered from recent disruptions but has reached record-breaking levels of economic contribution.

The rankings, based on total travel and tourism contribution to national GDP including direct visitor spending and wider economic impacts reveal which nations are leading the global tourism economy. This year’s standout development? India has officially entered the top 10.

The United States: Still the Undisputed Leader

The United States continues to dominate the global tourism economy, contributing approximately USD 2.36 trillion to GDP.

A major reason behind this dominance is the country’s exceptionally strong domestic travel market. Americans travel frequently within their own country — whether it’s theme parks in Florida, national parks in the West, Broadway in New York, or conventions in Las Vegas. Business travel, entertainment tourism, and leisure spending together create a powerful economic engine that few countries can match.

China: Rapid Growth with Massive Domestic Power

China ranks second, contributing around USD 1.3 trillion to its GDP through travel and tourism.

The country’s enormous domestic travel base plays a crucial role. Millions travel during peak seasons such as Golden Week, generating large-scale economic activity. Inbound tourism has also strengthened steadily, with megacities, cultural landmarks, and natural wonders drawing international visitors.

Industry projections suggest that if current trends continue, China could eventually challenge the United States for the top position.

Europe’s Tourism Giants

Germany leads Europe’s tourism economy with an estimated USD 487.6 billion contribution. Its strength lies in business travel, global trade fairs, and steady domestic tourism. Historic towns, automotive heritage, and events like Oktoberfest ensure consistent year-round movement.

The United Kingdom follows closely, contributing about USD 295.2 billion. London remains one of the most visited cities globally, attracting travelers for culture, education, sports, and business. Strong aviation links continue to support its growth.

France, often referred to as the world’s most visited country, contributes approximately USD 264.7 billion. Paris remains a global magnet, while regions like Provence and the French Riviera add variety. Culinary tourism and cultural heritage remain central to its appeal.

Italy and Spain complete Europe’s strong presence. Italy contributes around USD 231.3 billion, driven by its historic cities and UNESCO sites. Spain, at approximately USD 227.9 billion, thrives on beach tourism, festivals, and vibrant cities like Barcelona and Madrid.

Asia’s Resurgence: Japan and India

Japan, contributing about USD 297 billion, has seen a strong tourism revival. Its efficient infrastructure, safety standards, culinary reputation, and cultural depth continue to attract international travelers.

And then comes India now officially among the top 10 tourism economies with a contribution of approximately USD 231.6 billion.

India’s rise reflects sustained infrastructure development, expanded airport connectivity, heritage circuit investments, pilgrimage tourism expansion, and eco-tourism initiatives. A powerful domestic travel market fuels much of this growth.

From Himalayan mountain retreats to Kerala’s tranquil backwaters, Rajasthan’s royal forts to Goa’s beaches, India’s geographic and cultural diversity ensures consistent travel demand throughout the year.

Government-led campaigns and strategic tourism corridors have strengthened both domestic and international appeal.

Destination Guide: India A Global Tourism Powerhouse in the Making

Now that India ranks among the world’s leading tourism economies, it stands as one of the most dynamic and rewarding destinations for travelers.

Why Choose India?

Few countries offer such dramatic contrasts within a single journey:

• Snow-covered Himalayan peaks
• Tropical coastlines and island escapes
• Desert landscapes dotted with forts
• Dense wildlife reserves
• Ancient spiritual centers

India is not just a destination — it is a collection of experiences.

Must-See Attractions

• Taj Mahal, Agra — An architectural masterpiece and global icon
• Jaipur’s Amber Fort — A window into royal Rajasthan
• Kerala Backwaters — Serene houseboat journeys
• Varanasi Ghats — Spiritual ceremonies along the Ganges
• Ladakh — Rugged landscapes and Buddhist monasteries

Experiences That Define India

• Street food trails in Delhi and Mumbai
• Palace stays in Rajasthan
• Wildlife safaris in Ranthambore or Kaziranga
• Yoga retreats in Rishikesh
• Festival celebrations like Diwali, Holi, and Durga Puja

When to Visit

• October to March: Ideal weather for most regions
• April to June: Best for Himalayan escapes
• July to September: Lush monsoon landscapes, though humid

Practical Travel Tips

• E-visa facilities are available for many international travelers
• The Indian Rupee (INR) is the official currency
• Major cities are well-connected by air
• India’s rail network offers extensive coverage
• Travel insurance is recommended

For First-Time Visitors

Start with the Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur for a classic introduction.

For Seasoned Travelers

Explore Northeast India, Ladakh, Hampi, or coastal Karnataka for immersive, less-traveled experiences.

The WTTC rankings demonstrate how travel has become central to national economies worldwide. From Washington in the United States to Beijing in China, Berlin in Germany, Tokyo in Japan, London in the United Kingdom, Paris in France, Mexico City in Mexico, New Delhi in India, Rome in Italy and Madrid in Spain, tourism remains a cornerstone of economic growth across North America, Europe, and Asia.

As the global tourism landscape continues to evolve, India’s rise reflects more than numbers it signals the growing appeal of destinations that combine heritage, diversity, and modern infrastructure into a truly transformative travel experience.

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UAE Accelerates as $3bn Aircraft MRO Powerhouse, Eyeing $4.3bn Future in Global Aviation Race

The United Arab Emirates is deepening its role as a regional and global centre for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), leveraging its status as one of the Middle East’s largest aviation markets and home to fast-growing national carriers with extensive international networks.

Driven by sustained fleet expansion and rising passenger volumes, the UAE’s aviation ecosystem is generating strong and consistent demand for advanced technical services. National airlines including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia collectively operate hundreds of modern aircraft, serving tens of millions of travellers annually. Their scale alone provides a substantial domestic foundation for MRO activity.

However, the UAE’s ambitions extend beyond servicing its own fleets. The country has positioned itself as an integrated international MRO destination, attracting airlines and technical providers from across continents and exporting engineering expertise to global markets.

Strategic Aviation Ecosystem Supporting Growth

The UAE ranks among the region’s largest aviation markets, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi functioning as key global transit hubs. The scale of commercial activity ensures that maintenance and engineering services are not peripheral, but central to sustaining operational reliability.

Aircraft MRO covers a broad spectrum of services, including line maintenance, heavy airframe checks, engine overhauls, component repair, structural modifications and fleet upgrades. As airlines modernise fleets and expand routes, maintenance requirements grow proportionally.

The UAE’s geographic positioning between Europe, Asia and Africa enhances its competitiveness. Airlines operating through Gulf hubs can access MRO facilities without significant route deviation, reducing downtime and logistical cost.

Dubai South and Aerospace Infrastructure Expansion

In 2025, specialised aviation zones such as Dubai South and the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub recorded notable development milestones.

Dubai South continues to evolve as a multi-faceted aviation and logistics district, hosting maintenance providers, aircraft parts suppliers and aerospace manufacturing firms. The expansion of advanced hangars and heavy maintenance facilities reflects both domestic demand and international confidence in the UAE’s long-term aviation strategy.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub has played a central role in attracting regional and global companies specialising in maintenance services, technical support and aircraft equipment. The hub’s integrated infrastructure supports both commercial and business aviation operations, offering scalable facilities tailored to diverse fleet types.

Strategic Agreements with Global Players

During 2025, the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub signed strategic agreements with several major international entities.

Among them was Avia Solutions Group, widely recognised as the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) provider. The partnership strengthens Dubai’s role in supporting flexible leasing and operational support models for airlines worldwide.

Additional agreements were concluded with Atherion Aerospace, a subsidiary of Economic Group Holdings, and UUDS, a specialist in business aviation services.

Local investment partners including Tariq Al Futtaim Group and Al Burj Holding have also contributed to facility development and sector expansion.

The hub simultaneously announced new infrastructure aimed at attracting leading global airlines and luxury aviation service providers, reinforcing the UAE’s ambition to serve high-value segments of the market.

Market Size and Growth Projections

According to BlueWeave Consulting, the UAE’s aircraft MRO market reached an estimated value of approximately US$3.06 billion in 2025. Projections indicate a compound annual growth rate of roughly 5.09 percent, with market value expected to rise to approximately US$4.33 billion by 2032.

These forecasts are underpinned by three principal drivers:

1. Continued fleet expansion by regional and international airlines.
2. Rising commercial air traffic volumes.
3. Ongoing modernisation of aircraft fleets to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Complementing this outlook, Grand View Research reported that the UAE accounted for approximately 2.8 percent of global aircraft MRO revenues in 2024. Given current infrastructure investments and fleet growth trajectories, the country is positioned to strengthen its regional share in the coming years.

Globally, the aircraft MRO market is estimated at around US$90 billion. With worldwide air travel recovering and new-generation aircraft entering service, sustained growth is widely anticipated.

Competitive Advantages

The UAE’s ascent in the MRO sector is supported by several structural advantages:

1. Large Domestic Fleets
National carriers operate widebody and narrowbody aircraft across long-haul and regional networks. Fleet size translates into predictable maintenance demand.

2. Modern Infrastructure
Purpose-built aerospace zones provide high-capacity hangars, specialised tooling and advanced engineering systems.

3. Skilled Workforce
The country continues to invest in technical training and partnerships with global aviation companies, enhancing workforce capability.

4. Strategic Location
Positioned between major global markets, the UAE offers efficient access for airlines operating transcontinental routes.

5. Regulatory and Business Environment
Supportive aviation policies and free zone incentives attract international operators.

Role in Global Supply Chains

Aircraft maintenance is increasingly complex, particularly as next-generation aircraft incorporate advanced materials and digital systems. The UAE’s MRO ecosystem integrates logistics, component supply, engineering design and heavy maintenance under one umbrella.

As airlines seek to reduce downtime and optimise fleet availability, proximity to reliable maintenance centres becomes a strategic consideration. The UAE’s ability to offer end-to-end solutions enhances its appeal as both a service and transit hub.

Business Aviation and Luxury Segment

Beyond commercial fleets, the UAE is expanding its footprint in business aviation. Dedicated facilities within the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub are designed to attract private operators and charter services.

This segment often demands bespoke modifications, premium technical services and rapid turnaround times. The development of specialised hangars and luxury retail facilities signals an intention to capture higher-margin markets within global aviation.

Long-Term Outlook

The trajectory of the UAE’s MRO sector aligns with broader aviation trends. As global passenger demand continues to rise and airlines invest in more fuel-efficient fleets, maintenance complexity and frequency are expected to increase.

Fleet modernisation programmes require specialised expertise, particularly in engine and avionics systems. By expanding advanced facilities and forging strategic partnerships, the UAE is positioning itself to capture a larger share of this high-value activity.

Moreover, as sustainability becomes central to aviation policy, MRO providers will play a critical role in retrofitting aircraft, upgrading components and supporting performance optimisation.

Conclusion

The UAE’s aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul sector is transitioning from regional support infrastructure to a globally integrated industry pillar. With a market valued at over US$3 billion and projected steady growth, the country is reinforcing its strategic role within international aviation.

Through investments in Dubai South and the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, partnerships with leading global companies, and alignment with fleet expansion trends, the UAE is consolidating its status as a competitive MRO powerhouse.

As commercial air traffic expands and fleet modernisation accelerates worldwide, the UAE’s combination of geographic advantage, infrastructure capacity and strategic vision positions it to remain a key player in the global US$90 billion MRO market.

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Hundreds of Passengers Abandoned Around Turkey Today As Istanbul, Antalya And Ankara Cancel 82 And Delay 184 Flights, Disrupting Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Emirates, Qatar Airways, And Others

Hundreds of passengers were grounded in Turkey(Türkiye) today as 166 flight cancellations and delays hit four major Turkish airports: Istanbul Airport (25 cancellations, 97 delays), Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (50 cancellations, 53 delays), Ankara Esenboğa Airport (5 cancellations, 16 delays), and Antalya Airport (2 cancellations, 18 delays).
The most affected airlines include Pegasus Airlines (47 cancellations, 47 delays), Turkish Airlines (9 cancellations, 78 delays), Emirates (5 cancellations), Flydubai (6 cancellations), Qatar Airways (6 cancellations), and SunExpress (2 cancellations, 6 delays). Other airlines reporting operational impact include Etihad Airways (1 cancellation), Gulf Air (2 cancellations), UTair (2 cancellations), AJet (10 delays), Azimuth Airlines (5 delays), Jet2.com (1 delay), and easyJet (1 delay).

• Updated today: 184 delays and 82 cancellations recorded across four major Turkish airports.
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen reported the highest cancellations (50).
• Istanbul Airport recorded the highest delays (97).
• Pegasus Airlines accounted for 94 total disruptions (47 cancellations, 47 delays).
• Turkish Airlines recorded 87 total disruptions (9 cancellations, 78 delays).
• Antalya and Ankara saw significantly lower disruption levels compared to Istanbul.

Most Affected Airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen recorded 50 cancellations and 53 delays, making it the most cancellation-heavy airport today. Pegasus Airlines contributed the majority of the disruption at this hub.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport reported 97 delays and 25 cancellations, the highest delay count among all affected airports. Turkish Airlines accounted for a substantial share of delayed operations.

Ankara Esenboğa Airport

Ankara saw 5 cancellations and 16 delays, with operational impact largely concentrated among Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines.

Antalya Airport

Antalya recorded 2 cancellations and 18 delays, with SunExpress responsible for all cancellations at this location.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines recorded 47 cancellations and 47 delays, making it the most operationally impacted carrier overall. The bulk of its cancellations occurred at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines reported 9 cancellations and 78 delays, with the highest concentration of delays at Istanbul Airport.

Flydubai

Flydubai recorded 6 cancellations, primarily concentrated in Istanbul operations, without reported delays.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways reported 6 cancellations across Istanbul airports and Ankara, with no recorded delays.

Emirates

Emirates saw 5 cancellations at Istanbul Airport, representing a full disruption of its scheduled operations there today.

SunExpress

SunExpress recorded 2 cancellations and 6 delays, primarily at Antalya Airport.

What Can Affected Travellers Do?

• Check live flight status directly with airlines before heading to Istanbul Airport or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen. Schedules may change multiple times within a few hours during operational disruptions, so verify departure gates, terminal details, and boarding times shortly before leaving for the airport.
• Contact airline customer service immediately for rebooking options. If your flight is cancelled or significantly delayed, request alternative routing, standby placement, or transfer to the next available service as early as possible to secure limited seats.
• Monitor official airport communication channels in Ankara and Antalya. Airport websites and verified social media feeds may provide updates on terminal congestion, security wait times, and operational advisories.
• Keep digital boarding passes and booking confirmations accessible. Having confirmation numbers, ticket details, and identification ready can speed up assistance at airline counters and reduce processing time during peak disruption periods.
• Review airline compensation and re-accommodation policies. Check eligibility for meal vouchers, hotel stays, refund options, or compensation under applicable aviation passenger rights regulations.
• Arrive early at airports where delays are ongoing. Even if your flight shows as delayed rather than cancelled, extended queues at check-in, baggage drop, and security screening can increase overall travel time.

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Overview of Flight Cancellations and Delays

Flight disruptions in Turkey today were heavily concentrated in Istanbul, with both Istanbul Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen accounting for the majority of Turkey’s operational impact. Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines experienced the largest number of total disruptions, while international carriers such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Flydubai faced full or near-full cancellation impacts at select airports.
Operations in Ankara and Antalya remained comparatively stable, though SunExpress, AJet, and Azimuth Airlines reported measurable delays. The disruption footprint across Istanbul, Ankara, and Antalya reflects concentrated strain at major hub airports, particularly affecting domestic and regional connectivity.
Across all four airports combined, today’s figures total 266 disrupted flights, underscoring significant operational challenges in Turkey’s aviation network.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware

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US Issues Urgent Worldwide Travel Warning: State Department Signals Global Risk After Iran Strikes

In a moment that feels like a page turned from a high-stakes thriller, the U.S. State Department has officially issued a Worldwide Caution for all American citizens. Dated March 1, 2026, this rare and sweeping advisory follows the seismic events of “Operation Midnight Hammer”—a series of coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes against key Iranian military and nuclear facilities.

When the U.S. government issues a “Worldwide Caution,” it isn’t just a routine update. It is a signal that the traditional boundaries of conflict have blurred. While the missiles may be falling in the Middle East, the political and security tremors are being felt from the streets of London to the hubs of Southeast Asia.

The Core Directive: Vigilance Without Borders

The State Department’s message is clear: the potential for retaliatory action against U.S. interests is no longer confined to a specific geography. The alert highlights three primary threats:

• Demonstrations and Civil Unrest: Anti-American sentiment is surging in several global capitals. Protests can escalate without warning, turning peaceful plazas into volatile zones.
• Retaliatory Strikes: Iranian “proxies” and lone actors may seek to target U.S. citizens, businesses, or diplomatic sites in third-party countries.
• Logistical Chaos: The sudden closure of airspaces over Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and the UAE has created a “domino effect” of cancellations, leaving travelers in a state of perpetual “standby.”

Why “Worldwide” Matters

For the average traveler, a conflict in the Persian Gulf might seem distant. However, the State Department’s “Worldwide” label is a response to the interconnectedness of modern life.

“The Department of State advises U.S. citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution,” the alert reads.“Please read carefully our Travel Advisory, country information, and any recent security alerts when planning travel.”

In places like Qatar, Oman, and Israel, the advice has already shifted from “caution” to “shelter in place.” For Americans in Muscat or Doha, the reality is no longer about catching a flight—it’s about ensuring they have enough water, food, and medication to stay indoors for an indefinite period.

The Human Impact: Stranded in a Shifting World

Humanizing this crisis means looking at the people behind the passports. There are the families on spring break in Dubai, now watching the sky for interceptions rather than fireworks. There are business travelers in Singapore whose 14-hour flights home have suddenly become 20-hour marathons as pilots navigate around a “no-go zone” stretching from Pakistan to the Mediterranean.

For many, the most stressful part isn’t the danger—it’s the silence. When an embassy issues a “shelter in place” order, it creates a psychological vacuum. “You’re just waiting for the next push notification,” says one traveler currently in Jordan. “Your phone becomes your lifeline and your source of greatest anxiety all at once.”

Taking Action: The Traveler’s Toolkit

If you are currently abroad or planning essential travel, the State Department has laid out a clear set of survival steps:

1. Enroll in STEP: The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is the single most important thing a citizen can do. It allows the local embassy to send you targeted security alerts and makes it easier for the government to account for you in an emergency.
2. Monitor Official Channels: Avoid the “rumor mill” of social media. Rely strictly on travel.state.gov and the official X (formerly Twitter) accounts of the nearest U.S. embassy.
3. The “Low Profile” Strategy: In times of high tension, the best traveler is an invisible one. Avoid wearing clothing with obvious U.S. logos, stay away from political demonstrations, and be mindful of where you discuss sensitive topics.

A Region—And an Industry—On Life Support

The aviation impact of “Operation Midnight Hammer” is nothing short of historic. With giants like Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways grounding hundreds of flights, the world’s most critical transit bridge has been severed.

Travelers should prepare for “creative” routing. This might mean flying through Northern China or taking southern routes over Africa. Regardless of the path, the “direct flight” is a luxury of the past for the immediate future.

Conclusion: The Importance of Staying Grounded

The 2026 worldwide travel warning is a reminder that we live in a world where a “red line” crossed in one hemisphere can change the safety protocols of another. While the news is daunting, the goal of these alerts is not to incite fear, but to provide the tools for safety.

The coming days will be defined by patience and preparation. As the global community waits to see the scale of the Iranian response, the best thing any traveler can do is stay informed, stay calm, and stay connected.

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Middle East War Shuts Gulf Airports, Stranding Thousands of Travelers

For the past several years of military strife, the Middle East has stuck a near-complete shut down of air travel, causing massive global travel disruption and from a few thousand to several hundred thousand passengers. What started as increasing military tensions has turned into one of the worse aviation disruption episodes for the Middle East.

Following coordinated attacks against Iran by the United States and Israel, the retaliatory response affected some of the busiest air travel centers of the world, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. These centers are not only the end of the line for air travel in the Middle East but also mid-continent gateways for Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia.

Within a few hours, airports were closed, air traffic was restricted and flights were canceled.

Chaos at Major Gulf Hubs

Dubai International Airport, one of the busiest airports globally, suspended operations after reported strikes in the area. Authorities confirmed injuries following missile impacts near airport facilities.

Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi reported casualties after what officials described as a drone strike. Kuwait International Airport also reported impacts. Governments across the Gulf condemned the attacks and temporarily shut down airspace as a safety precaution.

Qatar suspended operations at Hamad International Airport in Doha, another key global transit hub. Civil aviation authorities across Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and the United Arab Emirates either fully or partially closed their airspace.

For travelers, the closures meant one thing: uncertainty.

Thousands of Flights Canceled

According to aviation analytics firm Cirium, more than 1,800 flights were canceled Sunday alone across airports in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey and Egypt. A similar number had already been scrapped the previous day. The number is expected to rise as airlines wait for security clearances.

Cirium estimates that at least 90,000 passengers typically change planes daily in Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi on just three airlines — Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. That figure alone hints at the scale of disruption.

Emirates suspended all flights to and from Dubai until at least Monday afternoon. Air India paused services to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Qatar until Tuesday. Israeli airline EL AL said it is preparing to prioritize bringing stranded citizens home once airspace reopens.

Travelers Caught in Limbo

Scenes of frustration and anxiety played out not just in the Gulf, but around the world.

At Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, migrant workers hoping to travel to Gulf nations waited with little information. Many depend on overseas employment to support their families.

“We have set out to go for work, and we must go,” said Mohammad Abdul Mannan. “My only concern is how to go abroad and how to earn an income.”

In Bali, Indonesia, more than 1,600 tourists were stranded after flights to the Middle East were canceled or delayed.

In Dubai itself, hotel lobbies filled with displaced travelers unsure when they would leave. Some reported hearing fighter jets and explosions overhead.

Louise Herrle, an American tourist returning home to Pittsburgh after visiting Dubai and Abu Dhabi, explained that her Washington-bound flight had been canceled with no clear alternative. She mentioned that they were staying in the hotel room and would not leave until they were certain they had a flight out.

Governments Urge Caution

Several governments advised their citizens to shelter in place. Foreign ministries updated travel advisories, warning that the situation could change rapidly.

Civil aviation authorities are working with international regulators to assess safe flight corridors. Former Federal Aviation Administration official Mike McCormick explained that airspace could reopen once military routes are clearly communicated and risk levels better understood.

But for now, uncertainty remains.

Airlines Offer Flexibility

Airlines have urged passengers to check flight status online before heading to airports. Many carriers are offering waivers that allow travelers to rebook without additional fees. Others are issuing refunds.

Still, industry experts warn that disruptions may last for days.

“For travelers, there’s no way to sugarcoat this,” said airline analyst Henry Harteveldt. “You should prepare for delays or cancellations for the next few days.”

The Global Impact

The Middle East sits at the crossroads of global aviation. When major hubs like Dubai and Doha shut down, the effects ripple outward.

Airlines are now rerouting flights — often flying longer southern paths — which increases fuel costs and travel time. Crew scheduling, insurance concerns, and passenger accommodations add further strain.

Passengers in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America with connections through the Gulf are facing cascading delays and itinerary changes.

What Comes Next?

Aviation authorities are still working on other global variables and have not provided a specific date for the reopening of the affected airports.

Currently, all airports are closed, and the connected nature of air travel is being highlighted by the current crisis. What was once a straight flight is now a connecting flight as disruptions from the Middle East are being felt in places as far as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha, and are closed to overseas flights in and out of Asia, Europe, Africa, and even beyond.

The situation is still changing, and travelers are strongly encouraged to remain calm, check official sources for the latest updates, and brace themselves for the possibility of more disturbances.

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Delta Air Lines Joins United, American, JetBlue, Alaska Adjusting Flight Schedules as New Conflict Between US-Israel and Iran Panics Travellers, Travel Chaos Looms

Delta Air Lines joins United, American, JetBlue, Alaska adjusting flight schedules as new conflict between US-Israel and Iran panics travellers, and travel chaos looms across global skies. Delta Air Lines joins United, American, JetBlue, Alaska at a moment when the new conflict between US-Israel and Iran panics travellers far beyond the Middle East, triggering urgent operational recalculations. Travel chaos looms not as speculation, but as a fast-moving reality shaping departures, arrivals and long-haul corridors.

As the new conflict between US-Israel and Iran panics travellers, Delta Air Lines joins United, American, JetBlue, Alaska adjusting flight schedules to protect crew, aircraft and passengers. Consequently, travel chaos looms over major hubs, with ripple effects stretching from New York to Los Angeles and beyond. Moreover, as Delta Air Lines joins United, American, JetBlue, Alaska, adjusting flight schedules becomes both a safety imperative and a commercial necessity.

Meanwhile, the new conflict between US-Israel and Iran panics travellers who are watching departure boards flicker and connections shift. Travel chaos looms over business trips, family holidays and global supply chains alike. Travel And Tour World urges readers to read the entire story as Delta Air Lines joins United, American, JetBlue, Alaska adjusting flight schedules amid mounting uncertainty and escalating global tension.

Airlines across the globe are continuing to cancel, suspend or reroute flights through the Middle East after joint United States and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory attacks across the Gulf. The cascading impact has forced the closure of major airspace corridors and grounded flights in and out of key aviation hubs including Tel Aviv, Dubai and Doha.

The disruption represents one of the most significant aviation interruptions in recent years, with long-haul routes between Europe and Asia severely affected and tens of thousands of passengers stranded or delayed.

Airline	Country	Action Taken	Routes / Destinations Affected	Key Airports Impacted
Emirates	UAE	Suspended operations	All Dubai departures/arrivals	Dubai International (DXB)
Etihad Airways	UAE	Suspended departures	Abu Dhabi outbound services	Abu Dhabi International (AUH)
Qatar Airways	Qatar	Operations suspended	All Qatar services	Hamad International (DOH)
flydubai	UAE	Flight suspensions	Dubai regional routes	Dubai International (DXB)
British Airways	UK	Cancelled services	Tel Aviv, Bahrain, Gulf routes	Heathrow (LHR), Tel Aviv (TLV), Bahrain (BAH)
Virgin Atlantic	UK	Suspended flights	Riyadh, Dubai	Heathrow (LHR), Dubai (DXB), Riyadh (RUH)
Lufthansa	Germany	Route suspensions	Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, Oman	Frankfurt (FRA), TLV, DXB
Air France	France	Cancelled flights	Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, Riyadh	Paris CDG, TLV, DXB
KLM	Netherlands	Cancelled flights	Tel Aviv, regional Gulf	Amsterdam (AMS), TLV
Wizz Air	Hungary	Suspended services	Israel, UAE, Jordan	TLV, DXB, AUH, AMM
Scandinavian Airlines	Scandinavia	Suspended flights	Tel Aviv	Copenhagen (CPH), TLV
Turkish Airlines	Türkiye	Cancelled flights	Iran, Iraq, Gulf states	Istanbul (IST), regional hubs
Pegasus Airlines	Türkiye	Suspended routes	Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon	IST, regional airports
Air India	India	Extended suspension	UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel	Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), DXB, DOH
IndiGo	India	Selected cancellations	Doha, Gulf routes	DEL, BOM, DOH
Japan Airlines	Japan	Cancelled flights	Tokyo–Doha	Tokyo Haneda (HND), DOH
Oman Air	Oman	Cancelled routes	Baghdad, regional services	Muscat (MCT), Baghdad (BGW)
Kuwait Airways	Kuwait	Suspended flights	Iran routes	Kuwait International (KWI)

Regional Airspace Largely Closed

Airspace over Iran, Israel, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Syria remained closed on Sunday, with partial closures affecting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Jordan and Lebanon technically remain open but are experiencing limited flight activity.

Tracking data shows aircraft that would ordinarily traverse Iranian or Iraqi airspace now being rerouted via Saudi Arabia or through the Caucasus corridor, adding substantial flight time and operational cost.

Major airports including Dubai International Airport, Hamad International Airport and Ben Gurion Airport have suspended or drastically scaled back operations.

Airlines Suspend Operations

Emirates has suspended operations in and out of Dubai until mid-afternoon local time on Monday due to airspace restrictions. Etihad Airways halted departures from Abu Dhabi until early morning.

British Airways cancelled services to Tel Aviv and Bahrain through Wednesday and warned that flights from Heathrow to Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Tel Aviv could face extended disruption.

Virgin Atlantic suspended services to Riyadh and Dubai over the weekend and cautioned that flights to India, Saudi Arabia and the Maldives may take longer due to rerouting.

Qatar Airways confirmed that operations remain temporarily suspended as Qatari airspace is closed. A further operational update is expected.

Major Airports Currently Affected

Region	Airport	Status
UAE	Dubai International (DXB)	Suspended / partial closure
UAE	Abu Dhabi International (AUH)	Departures suspended
Qatar	Hamad International (DOH)	Airspace closed
Israel	Ben Gurion (TLV)	Operations disrupted
Kuwait	Kuwait International (KWI)	Partial closure / strike impact
Iraq	Erbil International (EBL)	Restricted operations
UK	Heathrow (LHR)	Middle East cancellations
UK	Gatwick (LGW)	Gulf route suspensions
India	Delhi (DEL)	Gulf cancellations
India	Mumbai (BOM)	Gulf cancellations
Europe	Frankfurt (FRA)	Middle East route suspension
Europe	Paris CDG	Middle East cancellations
USA	Boston Logan (BOS)	Delays due to rerouting

Casualties at Airports

Since the onset of strikes, one person has been killed and 11 injured at airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Four of those injured were staff members at Dubai International, the world’s busiest international airport by passenger traffic.

Authorities in Qatar reported intercepting Iranian missiles after explosions were heard in Doha. The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait also confirmed intercepting missiles and drones.

The combination of missile alerts and airspace restrictions has created an operational environment that airlines cannot safely navigate.

UK Foreign Office Issues Travel Warnings

The UK Foreign Office has escalated its advisory, warning against all travel to Israel and the Palestinian territories and advising against all but essential travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE.

British nationals already in these locations have been urged to shelter in place where advised and to register with the Foreign Office. More than 76,000 UK citizens have done so, most of them in the UAE.

British government officials are reportedly formulating contingency evacuation plans. However, the closure of regional airspace complicates the timing and feasibility of such operations.

For UK nationals in Oman, specific guidance has been issued. Those in Duqm are advised to shelter in place, while those in Salalah have been urged to depart if commercial options remain available. Citizens in Saudi Arabia have been instructed to remain indoors in secure locations.

Flight Cancellations and Suspensions

Several major US carriers have cancelled flights that would normally traverse Middle Eastern airspace or use gulf-based hubs as connection points.

Airline	Key Decisions Made	Routes Directly Affected
Delta Air Lines	Adjusted schedules & rerouted flights; cancellations on some long-haul routes	Asia–Europe flights normally routed over Gulf and Middle East
United Airlines	Temporarily removed affected sectors; rerouted over northern corridors	Routes between US and South/ Southeast Asia
American Airlines	Flight cancellations, routing changes	Long-haul services using Gulf connections
JetBlue	Schedule adjustments	Limited impact relative to larger carriers, but delays on routes via Europe/Asia
Alaska Airlines	Operational delays related to network disruptions	No direct Gulf routes, impact indirect

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines has implemented rerouting measures on long-haul services that would typically transit airspace over Iran or Iraq when flying between the United States and South Asia.

Delta does not operate a large direct network into the Gulf compared with regional carriers, but its Asia-bound flights are exposed to corridor changes. Aircraft that would normally take the most direct path via Europe and the Middle East are now flying further north over Europe and the Caucasus.

Airports most affected include:

• John F. Kennedy International Airport
• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
• Detroit Metropolitan Airport

The operational consequences include longer flight times, higher fuel consumption, crew duty limit recalculations and schedule knock-on effects across the network. Travel waivers have been issued for customers on affected itineraries.

United Airlines

United Airlines operates significant long-haul services to India and parts of Asia. The closure of Middle Eastern airspace forces United to adjust flight plans for services originating from:

• Chicago O’Hare International Airport
• San Francisco International Airport
• Washington Dulles International Airport

United has rerouted aircraft over northern Europe and alternative corridors. In some instances, departures have been delayed to accommodate new flight planning and regulatory clearances.

Because United operates a dense international network, disruptions on Asia-bound sectors cascade into domestic scheduling. Aircraft arriving late affect onward departures, and crew rotations must be adjusted to comply with safety regulations.

American Airlines

American Airlines has cancelled certain routes and rerouted others where exposure to Gulf airspace exists. While American’s direct footprint in the Middle East is more limited than some competitors, long-haul services to Asia are impacted by airspace closures.

Key operational hubs include:

• Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
• Miami International Airport

American has offered rebooking and refund flexibility for customers affected by schedule changes. Aircraft displacement is also affecting transatlantic operations, illustrating how interconnected long-haul fleets are within global networks.

United Kingdom Airlines

British Airways

British Airways has suspended flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain and warned that services between London and key Gulf destinations may face extended disruption.

Primary airport exposure is centred on:

• Heathrow Airport

The airline is adjusting routing for long-haul Asia services that typically rely on Middle Eastern transit corridors. Extended flight times increase fuel loads and reduce aircraft scheduling flexibility.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic has suspended flights to Riyadh and Dubai and warned that services to India and the Maldives may take longer due to rerouting around restricted airspace.

The airline’s long-haul model means even indirect exposure to Gulf closures can result in cascading delays across its limited but concentrated network.

Germany and Continental Europe

Lufthansa

Lufthansa has suspended services to Tel Aviv, Beirut and Dubai. Flights departing from Frankfurt and Munich are affected, particularly those connecting onward to Asia.

The airline group is using Mediterranean and northern routing corridors to maintain essential services, though capacity is reduced.

Air France

Air France has cancelled services to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh. Paris Charles de Gaulle is experiencing schedule disruptions for flights normally connecting through the Middle East.

Long-haul flights to Asia are being extended via alternative routes, increasing operational cost.

Passengers Stranded Mid-Journey

The crisis has left travellers stranded at multiple points in their journeys.

Richard and Hannah from London were en route to Oman but became stuck in Bahrain after a drone attack near the airport halted flights. The couple described a tense 24-hour period and are now reconsidering their travel plans.

Emma Belcher and her husband Vic were returning to Heathrow from the Maldives via Dubai when their connecting flight was cancelled. They now face uncertainty regarding when airspace may reopen.

Similarly, Steve Rudderham and his wife were travelling to the Maldives to celebrate their anniversary but remain stranded in Doha, their holiday effectively cut short.

Such cases are being replicated across hubs as airlines struggle to provide definitive timelines for resumption.

Global Ripple Effects

The disruption extends far beyond the Middle East. Heathrow Airport has urged passengers to check with airlines before travelling, as rerouted flights create knock-on delays across global networks.

Flights that would normally transit Gulf airspace serve as vital connectors between Europe and Asia. Extended detours increase fuel consumption, crew time limits and aircraft scheduling constraints.

Airlines are incurring substantial operational costs while passengers face delays, rebooking complications and accommodation expenses.

Political Context

The crisis was triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which US President Donald Trump justified as necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to address what he described as regime-related threats.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that British aircraft were operating in the region as part of defensive efforts to protect UK interests and allies.

Alongside leaders from France and Germany, he urged Iran to refrain from indiscriminate retaliation.

Economic and Strategic Implications

The Middle East functions as a central aviation crossroads. Gulf carriers have built extensive long-haul networks connecting Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania.

Airspace closures therefore have systemic consequences, not merely regional ones.

Oil prices are also expected to respond to instability, particularly if maritime routes remain constrained. Aviation fuel costs could rise if energy markets tighten, adding further strain to airline finances.

Outlook Uncertain

The reopening of airspace depends on military and diplomatic developments. While some airlines are preparing contingency routing for the coming days, a prolonged closure could force widespread schedule adjustments for weeks.

Passengers are being urged to monitor airline updates closely and avoid unnecessary travel to affected areas.

For now, the Middle East’s role as a global aviation hub is severely disrupted, and thousands of travellers remain in limbo as governments assess evacuation options and airlines adapt to a volatile security landscape.

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Marriott EMEA 2025 Expansion: Luxury Hotels, Residences and New Openings Lead the Way

Marriott’s EMEA expansion in 2025 establishes its status as a major player within the international hospitality industry through its diverse offerings of luxury, midscale and extended stay accommodations. Marriott provides various accommodation options to different types of travellers through its expansion of branded residences, luxury hotels and midscale properties. Marriott considers the EMEA region as essential to its business expansion because the company continues to grow in important markets while developing cutting-edge products that serve both tourists and business travellers. The brand’s expansion demonstrates its dedication to international hospitality, which improves the experience of guests and partners throughout the world.

A Record Year for Marriott in EMEA: Expanding Across Key Markets

Marriott’s EMEA operations saw remarkable performance, adding nearly 24,000 rooms through the opening of 170 new properties in 2025. The company experienced a 7.8% increase in room growth across the region, reflecting a robust demand for accommodation across both established and emerging markets. The countries that contributed the most to Marriott’s EMEA growth include Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United Kingdom.

These regions have become hotbeds for business tourism and luxury travel, with Marriott continuing to capitalise on rising demand in both leisure and corporate markets. With more than 600 properties in Marriott’s pipeline and nearly 113,000 rooms, the group is expected to maintain strong momentum in 2026 and beyond.

Luxury Expansion and New Experiences for High-End Travellers

The luxury segment within Marriott’s EMEA growth reached new heights in 2025, as the company secured 40 luxury hotel signings, with St. Regis leading the way. Notable luxury properties include The St. Regis Karya Cove Resort in Bodrum, The St. Regis Jeddah Corniche in Saudi Arabia, and The Cape Town EDITION. Other key signings like JW Marriott Hotel Tashkent and JW Marriott Milos Resort & Spa in Greece further demonstrate Marriott’s commitment to expanding its premium offerings for high-end travellers.

These luxury properties offer world-class experiences, featuring top-tier amenities, cutting-edge design, and immersive locations that cater to the growing demand for exclusive travel experiences. For luxury-seeking guests, these new openings represent an ideal combination of elegant design and superior service.

Branded Residences and Long-Term Stays for Business and Leisure

Marriott’s branded residences saw unprecedented growth in 2025, with 24 new signings, more than double the previous year’s total. Marriott’s branded residential segment is becoming a popular choice among long-term business travellers, executives, and wealthy clientele seeking both luxury living and flexibility. Signature properties like The Residences at the Dubai Beach EDITION, Marriott Residences, Budapest, and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Palm Hills, Cairo contribute to Marriott’s expanding footprint in the long-stay market.

These branded residences provide both luxury and sustainability, offering options for extended stays, business relocations, and investment properties. As business professionals increasingly seek the comfort and flexibility of residential-style accommodations, Marriott’s offerings cater to both leisure and corporate needs.

Midscale Segment: Increased Demand for Affordable Travel Options

The midscale segment also experienced significant growth in 2025, driven by the success of the Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand. This conversion‑friendly midscale brand achieved 18 new signings and 23 openings in 2025, expanding its presence across EMEA and providing an affordable accommodation option for travellers. The midscale sector’s expansion further underscores Marriott’s commitment to catering to a broad range of traveller needs.

Additionally, the introduction of two new brands, Series by Marriott and StudioRes, caters to the demand for midscale and extended-stay accommodations. These brands have seen strong interest from developers, reinforcing Marriott’s strategic approach to serving both business and leisure travellers in different segments.

New Openings and Key Hotel Launches

Throughout 2025, Marriott opened 170 properties across EMEA, with significant highlights such as The Lake Como EDITION, The Red Sea EDITION, and the JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, marking Marriott’s first Mediterranean beach resort under the JW Marriott brand. Marriott’s ability to expand in high-demand areas demonstrates the company’s responsiveness to the evolving preferences of international travellers seeking both luxury and exclusive experiences.

Marriott’s EMEA Growth Ensures a Strong Future for Hospitality

Marriott’s EMEA expansion in 2025 establishes its status as a major player within the international hospitality industry through its diverse offerings of luxury, midscale and extended stay accommodations. Marriott provides various accommodation options to different types of travellers through its expansion of branded residences, luxury hotels and midscale properties. Marriott considers the EMEA region as essential to its business expansion because the company continues to grow in important markets while developing cutting-edge products that serve both tourists and business travellers. The brand’s expansion demonstrates its dedication to international hospitality, which improves the experience of guests and partners throughout the world.

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Hundreds of Passengers Stranded in Switzerland as Airports of Geneva and Zurich Face Travel Disruption with 173 Flight Delays and 34 Cancellations, Impacting Emirates, El Al, Qatar Airways and Several other Carriers, New Update

Travel chaos has hit Switzerland today, as Geneva and Zurich airports face significant disruptions. Hundreds of passengers are stranded due to flight cancellations and delays, with Emirates, El Al and Qatar Airways among the most affected airlines. Geneva and Zurich, two of Switzerland’s busiest travel hubs, are struggling to manage the sudden influx of frustrated travellers. With 173 delays and 34 cancellations, many flights are either rerouted or rescheduled, leaving passengers scrambling for alternatives. The ripple effect is being felt across Europe, as travellers attempt to find new ways to reach their destinations. This travel turmoil is not only impacting airport operations but also threatening the local tourism industry in both Geneva and Zurich, cities that rely heavily on both leisure and business visitors.

Major Airports Affected

Geneva Airport, a key gateway for both business and leisure travellers to Switzerland, has experienced significant flight disruptions. Today, the airport has witnessed a total of 15 cancellations and 78 delays, with several major airlines suspending services. The Swiss national carrier, Swiss, has been particularly impacted, with 4 cancellations and 32 delays, contributing to the total disruptions. Other affected airlines include easyJet, which has also faced numerous delays. As Geneva Airport is a hub for travellers heading to both European and intercontinental destinations, the ripple effect is being felt across multiple countries.

Airline	Cancellations	Cancellation Rate (%)	Delays	Delay Rate (%)
Emirates	4	100%	0	0%
El Al	3	100%	0	0%
Qatar Airways	2	100%	0	0%
Air France	2	100%	1	6%
SAS	2	100%	1	10%
Etihad Airways	1	100%	0	0%
easyJet	1	50%	32	16%
British Airways	0	0%	2	8%
BA CityFlyer	0	0%	2	33%
Lufthansa Cityline	0	0%	1	20%
Air Dolomiti	0	0%	4	50%
Lufthansa	0	0%	2	25%
Aer Lingus	0	0%	1	25%
Finnair	0	0%	1	25%
GP Aviation	0	0%	3	33%
Iberia	0	0%	2	16%
KLM	0	0%	2	50%
Luxair	0	0%	1	25%
LOT Polish Airlines	0	0%	2	100%
Norwegian Air Shuttle	0	0%	2	66%
Pegasus Airlines	0	0%	8	13%
Swiss	0	0%	3	37%
TAP Air Portugal	0	0%	1	14%
Turkish Airlines	0	0%	1	25%
Vueling Airlines	0	0%	1	50%
Air Canada	0	0%	1	33%
Aegean Airlines	0	0%	3	50%
Austrian Airlines	0	0%	3	50%

Zurich Airport, Switzerland’s largest international airport, is also facing a wave of cancellations and delays. Today, Zurich has recorded 19 cancellations and 95 delays. Similar to Geneva, several major airlines have been affected, including Emirates, Qatar Airways and Swiss. Among these, Swiss has seen a significant number of delays, contributing to the overwhelming congestion at the airport.

Airline	Cancellations	Cancellation Rate (%)	Delays	Delay Rate (%)
Emirates	4	100%	0	0%
Qatar Airways	4	100%	0	0%
Swiss	4	1%	32	15%
El Al	3	100%	0	0%
Etihad Airways	2	33%	0	0%
Air India	1	50%	0	0%
Helvetic	1	1%	4	5%
Brussels Airlines	0	0%	1	12%
Air Baltic	0	0%	11	27%
BA CityFlyer	0	0%	1	20%
Condor	0	0%	1	16%
Cathay Pacific	0	0%	1	50%
Chair Airlines	0	0%	1	5%
Croatia Airlines	0	0%	1	25%
Delta Air Lines	0	0%	1	50%
Lufthansa	0	0%	3	33%
Edelweiss Air AG	0	0%	10	17%
Eurowings	0	0%	2	10%
easyJet	0	0%	3	9%
Finnair	0	0%	3	75%
Iberia	0	0%	1	12%
Icelandair	0	0%	1	100%
KLM	0	0%	3	23%
Air Montenegro	0	0%	1	50%
Air Cairo	0	0%	2	100%
Royal Air Maroc	0	0%	1	100%
Royal Jordanian	0	0%	2	100%
SAS	0	0%	2	20%
Scandinavian Airlines Ireland	0	0%	2	33%
TAP Air Portugal	0	0%	3	50%
Turkish Airlines	0	0%	1	10%
Air France	0	0%	1	12%

Impacted Airlines

A range of international and regional airlines have had their services impacted at both Geneva and Zurich Airports. The following airlines have faced the most disruption today:

• Emirates: With a total of 8 cancellations, Emirates has been one of the hardest-hit carriers. The airline’s routes connecting Zurich and Geneva to the Middle East, as well as onward connections to Asia and Australia, have been heavily disrupted, leaving many passengers stranded.
• El Al: Israel’s national carrier, El Al, saw a total of 6 cancellations, with no delays. Passengers on El Al flights from Zurich and Geneva to Tel Aviv have been impacted, many of whom are now waiting for alternate travel arrangements.
• Qatar Airways: Qatar Airways faced 6 cancellations, with no delays. The airline operates numerous routes through Geneva and Zurich to destinations in the Middle East, Asia and beyond. Passengers have been advised to rebook their flights through Qatar’s customer service.
• Swiss: As the flag carrier for Switzerland, Swiss has been notably affected, with 4 cancellations and 35 delays. The airline operates flights from Zurich and Geneva to major global destinations, which are now facing significant delays.
• easyJet: The low-cost carrier has faced a large number of delays at Geneva, with 35 total delays, causing many passengers to miss connecting flights or face disrupted travel schedules.

Other impacted airlines include Air France, Lufthansa and KLM, with these airlines seeing delays ranging from 10% to 50% for their flights, mainly affecting routes within Europe.

Probable Impact on Local Tourism

The travel disruptions at Geneva and Zurich airports are not only creating havoc for outbound travellers but are also likely to have a long-term effect on local tourism. Switzerland is a top destination for both business and leisure travel, with Geneva and Zurich serving as key starting points for tourists wishing to explore the country’s natural beauty, historic cities and world-class facilities.

• Geneva is home to numerous international organisations, making it a business hub for corporate travellers. With many international business flights disrupted, corporate tourism in the city will be significantly affected. Many international conferences, meetings and events planned for the upcoming days are likely to see a reduction in attendance, impacting local hotels, restaurants and conference venues.
• Zurich, as Switzerland’s primary financial centre, will experience a similar downturn in business tourism. Additionally, the Christmas season and the Swiss ski season are fast approaching and disruptions in air travel could dampen interest from international visitors.
• The winter tourism sector, particularly in regions around Zurich and Geneva, may face the brunt of these disruptions. International tourists flock to Switzerland for its ski resorts and Alpine experiences and with delays in flights, many visitors may miss the chance to enjoy the country’s winter attractions.

What Affected Passengers Can Do Now

For passengers affected by the disruptions at Geneva and Zurich airports, there are several important steps to take:

1. Contact Airlines for Rebooking: Airlines are working tirelessly to accommodate passengers on alternative flights, but due to the high volume of affected travellers, it’s important for passengers to stay in contact with their airline’s customer service. Rebooking options may include rerouting through other airports or reassigning seats on later flights.
2. Check Airport Websites for Real-Time Updates: Both Geneva and Zurich airports are providing regular updates on cancellations and delays via their official websites and social media channels. Passengers should check for the latest information regarding their flight status and airport services.
3. Explore Alternative Routes: Given the congestion at Geneva and Zurich, passengers may consider taking alternative routes or ground transportation. For example, many travellers can opt to travel by train or bus to other nearby airports such as Basel-Mulhouse in Switzerland or Milan Malpensa in Italy.
4. Stay Updated on Airport Facilities: Many travellers are facing long waits at the airports. While both Geneva and Zurich offer various amenities, including restaurants, lounges and Wi-Fi, passengers should check for available services during this disruption.

-Flight information provided is sourced from FlightAware.

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Travel Disruption Hits Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport with 14 Cancellations and 44 Delays Impacting Airlines like Skywest, Spirit, Emirates, Korean and Destinations across U.S., Middle East, Mexico and Europe

Travel disruption is hitting Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport hard today, with 14 cancellations and 44 delays affecting several major airlines, including SkyWest, Spirit, Emirates, and Korean Air. Passengers traveling from this bustling hub are facing significant challenges, with numerous flights to destinations across the U.S., Middle East, Mexico, and Europe impacted. Airlines like SkyWest, Spirit, and Emirates have seen widespread disruptions, causing frustration for travelers heading to cities such as Los Angeles, Dubai, and Mexico City. These delays and cancellations are not only affecting domestic travel but also international flights to key destinations.

As the situation unfolds, passengers are advised to stay updated and flexible with their plans. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is doing its best to manage the flow of passengers, but the impact of these disruptions is being felt worldwide.

Total Delays: 44
Total Cancellations: 14

Passengers traveling through Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) today are facing significant disruptions, with multiple airlines and destinations impacted by delays and cancellations. The ripple effect of this disruption has stretched across several U.S. cities and international airports, creating travel chaos for thousands.

Airlines Affected by Cancellations and Delays

Several major airlines have been affected by the disruptions at DFW, leading to numerous flight cancellations and delays. Airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Spirit Airlines have seen significant impacts, along with several regional carriers, such as SkyWest and PSA Airlines (AAL). International airlines, including JetBlue, Cathay Pacific, and EVA Air, have also experienced flight cancellations.

The cancellations and delays have caused a domino effect on travelers, particularly for those heading to destinations from the U.S. to international locations like Dubai, Hamad International in Qatar, and Los Angeles International Airport.

Destinations Affected by Disruptions

The disruptions have not only impacted airlines but also several key airports. For example, flights heading to Dubai International Airport (DXB), Hamad International Airport (DOH), and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) have faced cancellations. Several other airports, including Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK), have been affected by cancellations, while airports such as Chicago O’Hare, McAllen International, and Pittsburgh International have experienced delays.

These disruptions have widespread effects across the U.S. and international travel hubs. As a result, both domestic and international passengers are experiencing longer waiting times and altered flight schedules.

Impact on Passengers and Their Options

With 14 cancellations and 44 delays recorded at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport today, passengers should be aware of potential delays to their plans. For those whose flights are canceled or delayed, it is important to stay updated with real-time information.

• Check for Updates: Passengers are advised to regularly check the status of their flights via airline apps or the airport website.
• Contact Airlines for Alternatives: Airlines like Qatar Airways, Spirit, and Emirates will provide assistance with rebooking options for passengers affected by cancellations. Some may offer refunds or alternative flight arrangements, depending on the airline’s policy.
• Accommodation and Assistance: For long delays, especially for international travelers heading to places like Dubai or Hamad, airlines often provide hotel accommodations, meals, or transportation assistance.

What You Can Do Now

Given the current disruptions, it’s essential to keep in touch with airlines for immediate solutions. Travelers should consider the following:

1. Contact Customer Service: If you are affected by a cancellation, reach out to your airline’s customer service to inquire about rebooking options.
2. Use Airline Apps: Many airlines, including Spirit and JetBlue, offer real-time updates and tools to rebook or track flights directly through their mobile apps.
3. Be Prepared for Long Waits: Some travelers may face extended waiting times at the airport due to the scale of disruptions. Passengers should ensure they have essential items like chargers, snacks, and entertainment while waiting.

While the situation is fluid, staying informed and flexible will help mitigate the frustration caused by these widespread disruptions.

Surce: FlightAware

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Brazil’s Digital Hotel Registration Delayed: What This Means for Your Stay and Why You Should Prepare!

Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism has announced a two-month delay for the much-anticipated FNRH Digital platform, a nationwide paperless guest-registration system for hotels. Originally set to launch on March 1, 2026, the system will now begin operation in mid-2026. The delay provides hotel accommodation providers additional time to comply with the new requirements.

FNRH Digital: A Move Towards Efficiency

The FNRH Digital system is designed to replace the current paper-based ficha nacional de registro de hóspedes (national guest registration form) with an electronic version. This new system will directly interface with Brazilian Federal Police, state tourism boards, and the tax authority. The real-time digital registration will make it easier for authorities to track the length of a guest’s stay, identify potential visa overstays, and enhance public safety analytics.

Once fully implemented, the FNRH Digital system will streamline hotel check-ins for both Brazilian and international guests. With passports scanned and automatically matched against immigration records, visitors will no longer need to fill out paper forms. This process is expected to reduce paperwork, speed up guest check-in times, and improve security at hotels across Brazil.

Extended Deadline Offers Breathing Room for Accommodation Providers

The delay gives accommodation providers across the country an extra 60 days to prepare for the mandatory digital system. The Ministry of Tourism has stated that the additional time will be used to conduct training webinars for hotel staff and provide an English-language API guide to help global hotel chains integrate the new system into their property management systems.

For international travelers and corporate mobility teams, the delay is a short reprieve. Initially, many corporate travel managers were concerned that smaller hotels in Brazil’s provincial areas might not be ready for the digital transition. These concerns were heightened by the planned March 1 launch, which would have created delays or bottlenecks for travelers visiting Brazil’s interior. With the new deadline in place, hotels will be better equipped to implement the necessary technology, ensuring smoother check-ins and reducing disruptions for travelers.

Benefits for Travelers and Mobility Teams

The FNRH Digital system aims to make the travel experience more efficient for both tourists and business travelers. By automating the guest registration process, Brazil hopes to reduce the time spent filling out repetitive paperwork at check-in. In the future, travelers will simply need to scan their passports, which will be automatically matched against immigration records, leading to faster entry and exit.

For corporate mobility teams, the system will also provide a digital audit trail that can be exported. This will help track tax-home days and ensure compliance with Brazil’s municipal accommodation tax rules, making it easier for businesses to manage travel expenses and verify employee stays. Additionally, the platform will eliminate the need for guests to manually fill out registration forms, which is a major convenience for frequent travelers.

Challenges and Adjustments for Hotels

Although the postponement of the launch has been welcomed by the hospitality industry, some challenges remain. Hospitality groups have noted that supply-chain issues, particularly the availability of biometric scanners, have contributed to the delay. However, the extra time will allow hotels to secure the necessary equipment and training needed to implement the new system.

It’s important to note that while major hotels in Brazil’s larger cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are expected to fully comply with the new system once it’s implemented, smaller accommodations, particularly in rural areas, may continue to use paper forms until the compliance deadline. Therefore, guests are still advised to carry physical identification, especially when staying at more remote locations, until all hotels fully transition to the digital system.

Moving Forward: What Guests Need to Know

Once the FNRH Digital system is live, travelers will experience a faster, more secure check-in process in Brazil’s hotels. However, for now, those traveling to Brazil in the coming months should be aware that the transition is still in progress. While larger hotel chains may begin to implement the digital system ahead of the mid-2026 deadline, travelers staying at smaller, more rural accommodations may encounter delays or be required to complete paper registration forms.

The Ministry of Tourism has emphasized that the extra time will ensure a smoother and more efficient rollout, improving the overall guest experience across the country. The digitalization of hotel guest registration aligns with Brazil’s efforts to modernize its tourism infrastructure and enhance security at entry points, making it easier for authorities to monitor foreign visitors and streamline the travel process.

Conclusion: Enhancing the Travel Experience in Brazil

The delay in the roll-out of Brazil’s FNRH Digital platform offers hotels, travelers, and mobility teams more time to adjust to the changes. While the transition to a paperless guest-registration system is a major step forward for Brazil’s tourism industry, the extra 60 days will help ensure that the system is successfully implemented across all hotels, from international chains to rural pousadas. For now, travelers can take comfort in knowing that the delay provides an opportunity for smoother, more efficient check-ins once the system goes live in mid-2026.

With this new system, Brazil is making strides towards improving the guest experience while maintaining security and compliance with immigration regulations, reinforcing the country’s position as a top tourist destination.

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More than 5 years after its release, the list of PS5 exclusives remains brief. A comparison with the Switch 2 and Xbox consoles highlights which companies value cross-platform games. PlayStation exclusivity may gain a slight boost if Sony stops porting single-player titles to PCs, as rumored.

Casio has added the new W-221H-1BV as a third model in its 10-year battery digital lineup. The all-black, low-key model keeps 50 m water resistance, world time, stopwatch, timer, and alarms, now listed on Casio International.

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After Vinícius Jr.’s complaint against Gianluca Prestianni, José Mourinho has been the subject of strong criticism for his statements toward the Brazilian. However, the Portuguese coach has decided to double down on his remarks, criticizing UEFA and warning his Argentine player.

Although the Champions League playoffs between Real Madrid and Benfica have already come to an end, Vinícius Jr.’s complaint against Gianluca Prestianni for racism keeps everything that happened in this match very active. After the game, José Mourinho was heavily criticized for his words toward the Brazilian, but he decided to reinforce his statement. With this, the Portuguese coach sends a clear criticism to UEFA and a warning to his Argentine player.

“If one of my players did not respect these principles, which are mine and Benfica’s, that player’s career with a coach named José Mourinho and at a club called SL Benfica will come to an end. I’m not a lawyer, but I’m not ignorant either; the presumption of innocence is a right. If the player is indeed guilty, I will never look at him the same way again and that will be the end with me, but I have to put a lot of ‘ifs’ before that,” Mourinho said, reported by DAZN.

José Mourinho has decided to maintain his stance, defending Prestianni’s innocence until UEFA proves otherwise. While this position should not be controversial, he has been heavily criticized for not supporting Vinícius Junior. However, the Portuguese coach only sought to remain completely neutral, making it clear that the governing body will determine whether racist acts occurred or not, keeping him far from being a racist person, as he was accused.

Throughout his career, Mourinho has always stayed away from racist accusations. Even Chelsea legend Didier Drogba decided to support the Portuguese coach, recalling his successful history with African players such as him, Samuel Eto’o, John Obi Mikel, Michael Essien, among many others. In addition, he has acknowledged that whenever he travels to African countries he receives a lot of love, as players like Drogba even call him “Dad” as a term of affection.

Prestianni could not only end his Benfica career but face UEFA ban

Following his successful tenure at Vélez Sarsfield, Gianluca Prestianni arrived at SL Benfica as one of Argentina’s biggest prospects. After paying €9 million for his transfer, he managed to stand out at the Portuguese club, becoming a starter under José Mourinho. However, Vinícius Jr.’s complaint of racial acts could end his career at the club, as the coach warned. This might not end there, as he could also face a severe sanction from UEFA.

If found guilty of racial discrimination against Vinícius Jr., Prestianni could face a sanction starting from a 10-match suspension up to being ruled out for a determined period, according to Article 14 of the UEFA Disciplinary Code. SL Benfica could even have justification to terminate his contract, leaving him in limbo. With this, the Argentine could struggle to find a new club in Europe, halting his progress.

Despite this, UEFA does not have an easy task proving Gianluca’s guilt in acts of racism. Without audio or video evidence, they must conduct an investigation based on the players’ statements. However, the recorded video shows that there were no players actually near Prestianni and Vinicius at the time, complicating any investigation. If found innocent, the Argentine is reportedly planning to sue the Brazilian for defamation.

After being subbed last Saudi Pro League game due to an injury, Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo made a key decision to assess his fitness.

Cristiano Ronaldo raised concerns during Al Nassr’s latest Saudi Pro League match against Al Fayha after the Portuguese star was unable to finish the game and was substituted following what appeared to be an injury. With concern surrounding the veteran forward, he has reportedly made a key decision to further evaluate the issue.

The game did not start well for Ronaldo, who in the 11th minute, at 0-0 and tasked with taking a penalty, struck his shot off the post. After an own goal late in the first half, Al Nassr rallied for a 3-1 comeback, with goals from Sadio Mané, an Orlando Mosquera own goal, and Abdullah Al Hamdan.

However, the most worrying moment came late in the second half, when Ronaldo was seen limping with apparent muscle discomfort, prompting head coach Jorge Jesus to substitute him in the 81st minute. Sitting on the bench, the striker was examined by medical staff, who applied ice to his right leg. Although he later appeared in the mixed zone signing autographs and walking unassisted, concern among Al Nassr fans remained.

During the post-match press conference, Jesus addressed Ronaldo’s condition and sought to ease fears. “Ronaldo felt some muscle fatigue. After we went up 2-1, I didn’t want to take any risks, so I subbed him out. The medical department is going to evaluate his condition, but what he felt is nothing out of the ordinary—nothing serious or anything that will keep him sidelined for long. It was just muscle soreness,” Jorge Jesus said.

Cristiano Ronaldo to assess his injury

According to Saudi outlet Al Riyadiyah, Cristiano Ronaldo will undergo an MRI on Monday in a specialized medical center. Initial tests determined what was already suspected, that the Portuguese was suffering a discomfort on his right hamstring, proving to be a little bit more worrying than just a muscle fatigue.

The purpose of the scan is to determine the true severity of the injury and establish a recovery timeline so the club can plan accordingly around its star player. The results will be significant not only for the SPL title race, but also with the March international window approaching for the Portugal national team.

Following the Asian Football Confederation’s decision to postpone upcoming AFC Champions League quarterfinal matches, Al Nassr’s scheduled game Wednesday against Al Wasl will not be played. As a result, Jesus opted to give his squad a rest day Sunday before returning to training.

As for a recovery timeline, it will depend entirely on the diagnosis. Research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine indicates Grade I muscle strains typically require one to three weeks of recovery, a timeframe that could affect Ronaldo’s fitness for Portugal’s upcoming matches against Mexico and the United States men’s national team.

Orlando City SC will host Inter Miami CF in a 2026 Major League Soccer regular-season clash. Here’s everything you need to know about this matchup, including the date, venue, kickoff time, and how to watch all the action live across the United States.

Match Overview

MLS headlines this weekend with one of its most anticipated rivalry clashes as Inter Miami meet Orlando City SC in the latest installment of the Miami Derby. Both sides enter the matchup desperate to steady the ship after rough starts to the campaign.

Orlando are coming off a setback against the New York Red Bulls, while Miami endured an even tougher outing, falling 3-0 to Los Angeles FC. With pride and momentum on the line, Orlando are chasing their first victory of the tournament, while Lionel Messi and Miami are under pressure to respond and reignite their season.

Fenerbahçe ile Galatasaray arasında altyapı savaşı çıktı! Çağrı Balta'nın sarı-lacivertli idmanlara çıkmasıyla çılgına dönen sarı-kırmızılı yönetim, TFF'ye iki ayrı başvuruda bulunurken, sarı-lacivertliler ezeli rakiplerinin alt yapısından yeni bir genç yetenek için daha harekete geçti.

Galatasaray ile Fenerbahçe arasında saha dışında yeni bir transfer savaşının fitili ateşlendi. Sarı-kırmızılı ekip, altyapısından yetişen Çağrı Balta için TFF'ye iki ayrı resmi başvuruda bulunurken oyuncunun Fenerbahçe'yle idmanlara çıkması gerilimi artırdı.

GALATASARAY İŞİN PEŞİNİ BIRAKMIYOR

Galatasaray yönetimi, Çağrı Balta konusundaki rahatsızlığını resmiyete döktü. Kulübün TFF'ye yaptığı iki farklı başvuru şu gerekçelere dayanıyor:

- Galatasaray'ın onayı alınmadan, transfer görüşmesi gerçekleştirildiği iddiası.

- Oyuncunun Fenerbahçe ile antrenmana katılması.

FENERBAHÇE GÖZÜNÜ EZELİ RAKİBİNİN ALT YAPISINA DİKTİ

Amatör futbolcuların istedikleri takımla antrenmana çıkabileceği kuralı gündeme gelse de Galatasaray yönetimi kararlı. Sarı-kırmızılılar, "TFF bu durumu bize yazılı olarak bildirsin, biz de ona göre hareket edelim" diyerek resmi prosedürün işletilmesini istiyor. Ancak kulüp, yaptığı iki başvuruya da henüz TFF'den bir yanıt alabilmiş değil. Yaşanan bu süreçte Galatasaray ile anlaşamayan Çağrı Balta için devreye giren Fenerbahçe oyuncuyu idmana bile çıkardı. Fenerbahçe'nin transfer hamlelerinin bununla da sınırlı olmadığı iddia ediliyor.

FENERBAHÇE'DEN YENİ HAMLE

Bu arada iddialara göre Fenerbahçe, Çağrı Balta'nın yanı sıra Galatasaray altyapısında forma giyen bir başka ismi daha yakın takibe alarak izlemeye başladı. Hatta teklif bile hazırlandı. Bu isim henüz açıklanmazken sezon sonuna kadar beklenmesi kararı alındı.

EMİN İÇİN ALMANYA ÇIKARMASI

Öte yandan Fenerbahçe scout ekibi oyuncu taraması için Almanya'ya çıkarma yaparken, yönetim de Holstein Kiel forması giyen Emin Torunoğulları için resmi temasları yeniden hızlandırdı. Fenerbahçeli yetkililerin, kısa süre içinde Almanya'ya giderek kulüp ile masaya oturması bekleniyor. Bilindiği gibi 18 yaşındaki genç santrafor için Galatasaray'da çalışma yapıyor.

Trendyol Süper Lig'in 24. haftasında konuk ettiği Fenerbahçe ile 2-2 berabere kalan Hesap.com Antalyaspor'da teknik direktör Sami Uğurlu, 2-0 öne geçtikleri maçtan bir puanla ayrıldıklarını belirtti.

Hesap.com Antalyaspor'da teknik direktör SamiUğurlu, Corendon Airlines Park Antalya Stadı'ndaki maçın ardından düzenlenen basın toplantısında, iç sahada oynadıkları 4 karşılaşmada 8 puan kazandıklarını söyledi.

Fenerbahçe karşısında iki puan kaybedip, bir puan kazanmış gibi olduklarını ifade eden Uğurlu, "İç saha performansımız oldukça iyi. Bu performansımızı dışarıya yansıtmak lazım. Fizik ve mental olarak buna hazırız. Fenerbahçe gibi iyi, kaliteli oyunculara sahip bir takıma karşı oynadık. Özellikle maçın 60 dakikalık bölümünde istediklerimizi sahaya yansıttık. 2-1'den bir iki dakika sonra bulduğumuz pozisyonu gole çevirebilseydik maçı kazanabilirdik. Talihsiz bir şekilde kendi kalemize attığımız gol, moral olarak takımı aşağıya çekti. Oyun içinde bireysel hatalar oluyor. Bunlar ne kadar az olursa, puan olarak o kadar yukarıya çıkıyor. Tempolu oyunumuzu sürdürdüğümüz sürece iç sahada sıralama olarak daha yukarıya çıkacağımıza inanıyorum." diye konuştu.

İyi bir kadroya sahip olduklarını vurgulayan Uğurlu, oyuncularını Fenerbahçe maçındaki mücadelelerinden dolayı kutladı, taraftara da desteklerinden dolayı teşekkür etti.

Trendyol Süper Lig'in 24. haftasında konuk olduğu Hesap.com Antalyaspor ile 2-2 berabere kalan Fenerbahçe'de yardımcı antrenör Zeki Murat Göle, 2-0 geriye düştükleri maçta öne geçebilecek fırsatları değerlendiremediklerini söyledi.

Fenerbahçe'de yardımcı antrenör ZekiGöle, Corendon Airlines Park Antalya Stadı'nda oynanan maçın ardından düzenlenen basın toplantısında, teknik direktörleri Domenico Tedesco'nun rahatsızlığından dolayı Antalya'da bulunamadığını, kadro değişikliklerinde kendilerinin tek başına karar almadığını, kendisiyle olabildiğince görüştüklerini belirtti.

Maçın ilk yarısında takımda enerji eksikliği olduğunu ifade eden Göle, "Maça yüksek tempoda başlayamadık. Nottingham Forest maçındaki enerjiyi sahaya yansıtamadık. Daha fazla topa sahip olabilirdik. İlk yarıda bunlar eksikti. İkinci yarının başında da çok basit bir gol yedik. Fenerbahçe seviyesinde görülemeyecek goller yedik. Sonra reaksiyon verdik, skoru 2-2'ye getirdik, öne de geçebilirdik." diye konuştu.

Göle, şampiyonluk yarışının uzun olduğunu, sonuna kadar mücadeleye devam edeceklerini sözlerine ekledi.

Galatasaray'da Okan Buruk'un vazgeçilmezi olan joker oyuncu Singo, başarısının sırlarını paylaştı. Hem saha içindeki çok yönlülüğüyle Buruk'tan tam not alan hem de disiplinli yaşamıyla örnek olan Fildişili yıldız, "Yetenek tek başına yetmez, saha dışında da kurallara uymalısınız" diyerek profesyonelliğin önemini vurguladı.

Galatasaray Teknik Direktörü Okan Buruk, takımın çok yönlü oyuncusu Wilfried Singo'ya övgüler yağdırdı. Fildişilinin performansından oldukça memnun olduğunu belirten Buruk, "Singo üst düzey bir oyuncu. Birçok mevkide katkı sağlıyor; sağ bek, stoper ve hatta orta sahada da iyi bir izlenim verdi. Bu kadar yönlü ve atletik bir oyuncunun kadromuzda olması bizim için sevindirici" ifadelerini kullandı.

BURUK BOEY'İ İSTEDİ

Bu arada iddialara göre transferin son gününde yaşanan ilginç bir diyalog da ortaya çıtı. Başkan Dursun Özbek, Buruk'a "Svanberg düzeyinde orta saha mı alalım, yoksa bek mi alalım?" diye sordu. Buruk, "Ben Singo ve Sallai'yi merkezde kullanırım, siz bana Boey'i halledin" diyerek tercihini Sacha Boey'dan yana kullandı.

SINGO'NUN GÖZÜ LİVERPOOL'DA

Alanyaspor maçından sonra Liverpool ile oynayacakları dev karşılaşmayı değerlendiren Singo, "Çok zor olacağının farkındayız ama her şeyimizi vereceğiz. Takıma geri döndüğüm ve faydam dokunduğu için çok mutluyum" dedi.

BAŞARININ ANAHTARI

Başarılı oyuncu, disiplinli çalışmanın önemine vurgu yaparak RTI-1 kanalına verdiği röportajda şu ifadeleri kullandı:

- İyi bir futbolcu için her zaman öğrenilecek şeyler vardır. Bu kafada başlar. Başarısız olanı geliştirmek, başarılı olanı ise sürdürmek gerekir. Konsantrasyon... Baştan sona konsantrasyon önemlidir. Dikkatli ve disiplinli olmak gerekir.

- Çalışmak zorunluluk değil ama doğal bir şey. Doğal olan, hayatta seçtiğin şeydir. Çalışmak. Çok formda olman gerekiyor. Çünkü bu ortamlarda her şey çok hızlı değişiyor. Koşamazsan hedeflerine ulaşamazsın. Futbolda çok unsur var. Yetenek değil sadece. Saha dışında da şeyler var.

- Bunları dikkate almalısın. İyi uyumak, iyi dinlenmek, iyi beslenmek gerekiyor. Yetenek tek başına yetmez. Ülkemde ve burada çok fazla iyi yetenek var. Ama bazı şeylere saygı duymazsan ilerleyemezsin.

Trendyol Süper Lig'in 24. haftasında konuk ettiği Gaziantep FK ile 0-0 berabere kalan Samsunspor'da teknik direktör Thorsten Fink, "Bugün hem oyuncular hem de ben bu karşılaşmayı kazanmak istedik ama bu olmadı." dedi.

Fink, maçın ardından düzenlenen basın toplantısında, Gaziantep FK karşısına farklı bir sistemle çıktıklarını dile getirdi.

Müsabakada topun kontrolünün kendilerinde olduğunu anlatan Fink, "Aynı zamanda kaliteli bir şekilde topa sahip olmak önemliydi. Beş farklı oyuncuyla sahaya çıktık. Farklı bir sistemle oynadık. Bugün hem oyuncular hem de ben bu karşılaşmayı kazanmak istedik ama bu olmadı. Oynadığımız son 4 karşılaşmadan gol yemeden ayrılmak da önemli. Oyunun kontrolü bizdeydi ama gol atamadık. Takımımız çok istekli ve arzulu oynadı. Taraftarımız bu maçı izlemekten keyif almıştır. Celil de sakatlanmış olabilir." ifadelerini kullandı.

Oyun içindeki sistemle ilgili değerlendirmede bulunan Fink, "Oynadığımız oyuna bakarsak, oyun kurulumu diğer maçlarla aynıydı. Bugün bunu 3 stoperle göstermeye çalıştık. Bazen de bek oyuncumuzu geriye geçip 3'lü oyun kurulumu yapmaya çalışıyoruz. Bugün 3 stoperle oynadık. Deplasmanlarda oynayacağımız maçlar olacak. Bugün topa sahip olma konusunda da doğru işler yaptık. Nctham'ın kas ağrısı, İrfan Can'da karın ağrısı, Zeki Yavru'nun da dizinde ağrıları vardı. Onları kadroya almadım. Kadromuzda olan oyuncularımızla sistemimizi şekillendirmemiz gerekiyor. Pres oyunu benim vazgeçilmezim diyebilirim. Hangi sistemle oynarsak oynayalım kadromuzda olan oyuncularla şekillendirebiliyoruz. Bazen sistemi rakibe göre de değerlendirebiliyorsunuz." diye konuştu.

Fenerbahçeli futbolcu Fred, Antalyaspor maçından sonra konuştu.

Süper Lig'in 24. haftasında Antalyaspor ile deplasmanda 2-2 berabere kalan Fenerbahçe'de Fred açıklamalarda bulundu.

Karşılaşmayı değerlendiren Fred, "Şampiyonluk yarışı hala ortada. Şampiyon olmak için şansımız var. Önümüzde daha çok ve önemli maçlar var. Bugün istediklerimizi yapamadık ama pes etmiyoruz asla, güçlü ve birlik olmuş bir takımız" dedi.

Fred sözlerini şu şekilde noktaladı: "İşimizi en iyi şekilde yapmaya, savaşmaya devam edeceğiz. Bu maçı analiz edip önümüzdeki maçlardan itibaren daha iyi bir duruş sergileyeceğiz sahada."

Fenerbahçeli futbolcu N'Golo Kante, Antalyaspor maçından sonra konuştu.

Süper Lig'in 24. haftasında Antalyaspor ile deplasmanda 2-2 berabere kalan Fenerbahçe'de N'Golo Kante açıklamalarda bulundu.

Karşılaşmayı değerlendiren Fransız orta saha şu sözleri dile getirdi:

"Bence bu maça hazırdık. Toparlandık, Nottingham maçından sonra. Maça iyi başlamak istedik ama 2 gol yedik. İyi bir reaksiyon gösterdik ama maalesef yeterli değildi."

Juventus rövanşındaki performansıyla Chelsea ve Juventus'u peşine takan Barış Alper Yılmaz, rekor bir bonservisle Avrupa'ya göz kırpıyor. Galatasaray, Suudi kulüplerinin de radarındaki yıldızı için kapıyı 50 milyon Euro'dan açıyor.

Galatasaray'ın jokeri Barış Alper Yılmaz, gösterdiği üstün performansla Avrupa'nın dev kulüplerinin radarına girdi. Hem hızı hem de fiziksel gücüyle büyüleyen milli oyuncunun, sezon sonunda Galatasaray'a rekor bir bonservis bedeli kazandırmak için büyük bir motivasyonla çalıştığı ifade ediliyor.

CHELSEA'NIN TRANSFER LİSTESİNDE

Juventus ile oynanan iki Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde gösterdiği performans, Chelsea'nin dikkatinden kaçmadı. Maresca, yardımcısı olduğu Türk Milli Takımı'nın hocası Montella'nın da tavsiyesiyle Barış Alper'i sezon sonu için transfer listesinin başına yazdı. Bu ilgi milli oyuncunun motivasyonunu daha da artırdı.

JUVENTUS DA DEVREYE GİRECEK

Genç oyuncuyu sadece Chelsea değil, Juventus da ısrarla izlemeye devam ediyor. İki Avrupa devinin Barış Alper için transfer yarışına girmesi bekleniyor.

GALATASARAY FİYATINI 50 MİLYON EURO'YA ÇIKARDI

Sezon başında Suudi Arabistan kulübü Al-Qadsiyah'ın Barış Alper için 35 milyon Euro teklif ettiği, ancak Galatasaray'ın teminat mektubu talep etmesi üzerine transferin gerçekleşmediği ortaya çıktı. Sarı-kırmızılı yönetimin, oyuncunun formu karşısında bonservis beklentisini 50 milyon Euro seviyesine çıkardığı konuşuluyor.

BARIŞ ALPER YILMAZ UÇUŞA GEÇTİ

Bu arada Barış Alper Yılmaz, Alanyaspor maçında gösterdiği atletik performansla dikkat çekti. 52 metrelik deparı 6.84 saniyede tamamladı. Maç içinde maksimum 28.19 km/s hıza ulaştı.

Galatasaray'ın yeni retro formalarının tanıtım filminde Fatih Terim'in yüzünün sansürlenmesi taraftarları ayağa kaldırdı. Gelen tepkiler üzerine geri adım atan yönetim videoyu düzenlerken, olay "Terim'in başkanlık adaylığı korkusu" yorumlarını beraberinde getirdi.

Galatasaray’ın yeni retro forma tanıtımında yaşanan Fatih Terim detayı taraftarları kızdırdı. Videoda efsane teknik adamın görüntüsünün kapatılması üzerine sarı-kırmızılı camiada büyük tepki oluştu. Kulüp, gelen yoğun tepkiler üzerine videoyu düzelterek yeniden yayınladı.

Galatasaray, kulüp tarihine damga vuran 1980-81 sezonunun sade tasarımını modern tekniklerle yeniden üreterek retro forma olarak satışa sundu. Ancak formaların tanıtımı için hazırlanan reklam filmi, sosyal medyada tartışmaların odağı oldu.

Terim’in futbolculuk yıllarındaki fotoğrafının kullanıldığı sahne dikkat çekti. Ancak videoda, fotoğrafı tutan kişinin Terim'in yüzünü eliye kapattığı fark edildi. Bu detay, taraftarlar tarafından "sansür" olarak yorumlandı ve sosyal medyada yönetime yönelik yoğun tepki paylaşımları yapıldı.

Taraftarların öfkesi üzerine Galatasaray yönetimi hızlı bir geri adım attı. Kulüp, reklam filmini Fatih Terim'in yüzünün kapatıldığı kısımları düzelterek yeniden yayına aldı. Ayrıca resmi hesaplardan, "1974'ten bu yana, efsanemizle gönül bağımız sonsuza dek..." notuyla Fatih Terim'in futbolculuk dönemine ait görseller paylaşılarak gönüller alınmaya çalışıldı.

Fatih Terim'den adaylık sinyali! Gözü başkanlıkta

Bu sansür olayı, son dönemde Fotospor'da yer alan "Fatih Terim başkanlık için kolları sıvadı" haberlerini yeniden gündeme getirdi. İddialara göre, Terim’in "Büyük devrimler gürültüyle gelmez" mesajı, Dursun Özbek yönetimine karşı oluşturulan dev koalisyonun bir parçası olarak yorumlanıyor.

Fotospor'un bir diğer iddiası da Terim’in olası başkanlık adaylığında en büyük destekçisinin Mehmet Ağar olacağı idi. Camia içerisinde sular durulmazken, forma tanıtımındaki krizin başkanlık yarışı öncesi bir gerginlik işareti olup olmadığı merak ediliyor.

Büyük Devrim'in destekçisi Mehmet Ağar! Fatih Terim'in başkanlığa hazırlanıyor

Diğer yandan Fatih Terim, retro formayla alakalı olup olmadığı bilinmese de, basketbol efsanesi Kobe Bryant'ı anarken forma detayına dikkat çekti. Terim, Bryant'ı anmak için hazırlanan ve efsane ismin giydiği 24 numara ile kariyer rekorunu temsil eden 81 numaralı Galatasaray formalarının kendisi için hazırlandığını hatırlattı.

Fenerbahçeli futbolcu Anthony Musaba, Antalyaspor maçından sonra konuştu.

Süper Lig'in 24. haftasında Antalyaspor ile deplasmanda 2-2 berabere kalan Fenerbahçe'de Anthony Musaba açıklamalarda bulundu.

Henüz kaybedilen bir şey olmadığını belirten Anthony Musaba, "Hala sakin kalmaya devam etmeliyiz. Bu maça iyi başlamadık. Sonrasında 2 gol attık ve sahada savaşçı ruhu göstermeye çalıştık. Bu ruhu göstermeye devam etmeliyiz. Henüz kaybedilmiş bir şey yok. Sezon sonunda iyi şeyler başarmış olmak istiyoruz" dedi.

Anthony Musaba sözlerini şu şekilde tamamladı: "1 puan bizi memnun etmedi ama sakin kalıp en iyi şekilde çalışmaya devam etmeliyiz."

İran ekibi İstiklal'de forma giyen Faslı futbolcu Munir El Haddadi, ABD ve İsrail'in saldırılarının ardından kara yoluyla ülkeden ayrılarak Türkiye'ye kaçtığını açıkladı.

El Haddadi, ABD merkezli sosyal medya platformu Instagram hesabından yaptığı paylaşımda, "İran'daki durumumla ilgili mesajlarınız ve endişeleriniz için herkese teşekkür etmek istiyorum. Dün ülkeyi uçakla terk etmeyi planlıyorduk ancak tahliye edildik ve kalkış yapamadık. Kulüp bana kara yoluyla ülkeyi terk edebilmem için bir araba sağladı ve bu sayede sınır geçişini sorunsuz bir şekilde gerçekleştirebildim. Şu anda Türkiye'de güvendeyim ve önümüzdeki birkaç saat içinde İspanya'ya varacağım. Desteğiniz için hepinize teşekkür ederim." ifadelerini kullandı.

Kariyerine Barcelona'da başlayan El Haddadi, Valencia, Alaves, Sevilla ve Getafe gibi takımlarda oynadıktan sonra Eylül 2025'te İstiklal'e transfer olmuştu.

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Bu gün futbol üzrə Türkiyə çempionatında (Super Liqa) 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün 24-cü turunun oyunlarına yekun vurulub.

Arena.az xəbər verir ki, sonuncu oyun günündə üç qarşılaşma baş tutub.

“Gənclərbirliyi” – “Kayserispor” və “Samsunspor” – “Qaziantep” matçlarında qapılara qol vurulmayıb. Dörd qolun qeydə alındığı “Antalyaspor” – “Fənərbağça” görüşündə də qalib müəyyənləşməyib.

Beləliklə, geridə qalmış 24 turdan sonra 58 xala malik “Qalatasaray” vahid liderdir. “Fənərbağça” 54 xalla ikinci, “Trabzonspor” 51 xalla üçüncü pillədə qərarlaşıb. “Beşiktaş”ın 46, “Göztəpə”nin 42, “Başakşəhər”in 39 xalı var.

Türkiyə, Super Liqa
24-cü tur
27 fevral

Başakşəhər – Konyaspor 2:0
Qollar: Selke, 52; 61.

Trabzonspor – Karagümrük 3:1
Qollar: Onuaçu, 20. Nvayvu, 47; 50 – Verde, 28.

28 fevral

Kasımpaşa – Rizəspor 0:3
Qollar: H.Dervişoğlu, 25. Mihaila, 56. Mebude, 80.

Kocaelispor – Beşiktaş 0:1
Qol: Aqbadu, 52.

Qalatasaray – Alanyaspor 3:1
Qollar: S.Boe, 45+2. Torreyra, 58. Osimhen, 83 – Munye, 49.

Göztəpə – Eyüpspor 0:0

1 mart

Gənclərbirliyi – Kayserispor 0:0

Samsunspor – Qaziantep 0:0

Antalyaspor – Fənərbağça 2:2
Qollar: L.Mercan, 43-öz qapısına. Van de Strek, 49 – S.Şerif, 63. V.Sarı, 69-öz qapısına.

Brazilian wing-back Wesley gave Roma the lead in their Serie A clash against Juventus this evening, with a lovely effort from the edge of the box that curled into the far corner.

The Brazilian broke the deadlock, giving Gian Piero Gasperini’s side the lead headed into the half-time interval.

Wesley picked up the ball on the left hand side, before cutting inside neatly and taking his attempt on goal.

You can follow all the action from the second half, as it happens, on our Live Blog.

There was a brief moment after the goal where the Giallorossi were celebrating their goal and Juventus coach Spalletti came on to the pitch to give instructions to one of his players.

Roma defender N’Dicka initially reacted angrily towards Spalletti’s intrusion before soon after apologising.

Watch: Wesley gives Roma the lead against Juventus

 

What a strike from Wesley Franca He cuts inside and curls beautifully into the far corner to give Roma the lead over Juventus!

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Maurizio Sarri made no attempt to sugarcoat what he witnessed in his side’s 2-0 defeat to Torino, delivering a blunt and self-critical assessment of a Lazio performance he described as flat, joyless and simply lacking the basic energy required to compete.

The Lazio head coach spoke at his press conference after the game, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb.

“As for energy, we were inferior to our opponents,” he said plainly. “We never won a loose ball. The absurd thing is that we had five chances on goal and they had four, so creating opportunities was not the issue. The problem was elsewhere.”

That problem, in Sarri’s view, was a collective failure of mental preparation that he admitted he had seen coming.

“Before the game there were clear warning signs, we got the recruitment of mental energy wrong,” he said, a candid acknowledgement that his side simply were not ready to face a Torino team galvanised by a change of manager.

“This is a squad that has always been present, even at Cagliari. Today was different, a sad team without energy. When you’re not winning loose balls, talking about the formation is pointless.”

Torino 2-0 Lazio – Sarri: ‘We need to dig deep for motivation’

Asked whether he was more concerned about his attack or defence, Sarri’s answer was telling. Five chances created suggested the forward line was functioning, it was the defensive application, he argued, that had let the side down, and not merely the back line.

When pressed on the substitution of Ratkov, he was candid.

“I needed more liveliness, Noslin could provide that. But I knew that if the team didn’t change as a whole, it would be pointless.”

With a daunting double fixture against Atalanta on the horizon, Sarri’s closing message was unambiguous.

“If you have great motivation, you can find it even the day before a game. If you don’t, you can stay in a training camp for a month and it won’t matter. We need to find motivation that comes from within.”

Torino got life under Roberto D’Aversa off to a flying start this evening, with a 2-0 win against Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio, Giovanni Simeone and Duvan Zapata scoring to help secure an important three points.

Speaking at his first post-match press conference as Torino boss, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, D’Aversa was delighted with his side’s performance against the Biancocelesti.

“When there is a change of manager, a reaction is normal,” he said. “I’m pleased with the strikers’ goals, we had the courage to start them both immediately to send a signal. When everyone sees Zapata and Simeone working hard and sacrificing for the team, everyone gives more.”

Torino 2-0 Lazio – D’Aversa: ‘Important win, now we focus on Napoli’

He also credited his 3-4-2-1 system, noting that the same formation can be interpreted in very different ways depending on the approach. “We tried to occupy the width with Duvan attacking the depth. We had prepared it that way.”

On what message he delivered to his players before kick-off, D’Aversa was candid and refreshingly human.

“I reminded them that we were going out to play football, to be enthusiastic, to consider ourselves fortunate given what is happening in the rest of the world. We needed to restore enthusiasm and confidence.”

He was equally quick to keep expectations in check, repeatedly stressing that nothing had been achieved yet.

“We haven’t done anything,” he said more than once. “The win was important, but now we think about Napoli.”

Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini warns it will be ‘a fight to the last minute to see who gets into the Champions League’ as they face Roma, but Luciano Spalletti’s future is guaranteed.

It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog.

There were mixed feelings after Wednesday’s Champions League exit to Galatasaray, as although they ultimately capitulated in extra time 7-5 on aggregate, they had managed to wipe out the 5-2 first leg deficit when down to 10 men.

Chiellini has faith in Juventus

“Roma are a strong team with a great coach, so of course we expected them to challenge for fourth place to the end,” Chiellini told DAZN Italia.

“This is an important game, we need to recover some points we dropped recently, but it will be a fight to the last minute of the last game to see who gets into the Champions League.”

The fact remains, Juventus are now out of the Champions League and the Coppa Italia, while this is a head-to-head for their hope of climbing back into the top four of Serie A.

Before the ‘win’ over Galatasaray, the Bianconeri had lost four and drawn one in all competition.

“It won’t be over tomorrow regardless, but clearly it is an important fixture. Apart from the setback with Como, the only game in the last three months that was a really bad performance, the team has looked solid and with more belief in its abilities.

“I don’t know if we will win, but I do expect to see a mature and confident performance, which we saw on Wednesday.”

Inevitably, Chiellini was again asked if there are any plans to sign coach Spalletti to a long-term contract, seeing as his Juventus deal only runs to June 30.

“Unfortunately in a way we’ll have a lot more time during the week from now on to sit down with Luciano and talk, but for I don’t see anyone else on the Juventus bench for next season. Let’s just do everything at the right time, there’s no rush,” assured Chiellini.

Manuel Locatelli is suspended tonight, with Dusan Vlahovic, Emil Holm and Arek Milik out, but Pierre Kalulu and Gleison Bremer return.

There are a few question marks over what system Juve are using, as so much depends on the versatility of Weston McKennie.

Mattia Perin is also confirmed in goal after recent Michele Di Gregorio howlers.

Roma director Ricky Massara assures they will ‘not be lacking an aggressive, attacking approach’ to Juventus, even if there are some tactical tweaks this evening.

It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog.

Paulo Dybala has recovered for a spot on the bench against his old club, but Matias Soulé, Mario Hermoso, Artem Dovbyk and Evan Ferguson are still out of action.

Somewhat surprisingly, Zeki Celik drops into the back three and Niccolò Pisilli seems to be in a more advanced role, bringing in Devyne Rensch on the right.

Roma reshuffle the pack for Juventus clash

“The coach prepared the game this way, but I don’t think the attitude of the team will change. It has a very aggressive, attacking approach in every match, and those elements certainly won’t be lacking this evening,” Massara told DAZN Italia.

Roma have struggled in the big games so far under Gian Piero Gasperini, tending to drop precious points against the stronger opponents.

This is a showdown for the Champions League places, as the Giallorossi are only four points clear of Juve going into this match.

“It’s true that we never lacked performances, even when the results weren’t the maximum, but we have always had very positive games. It’s a wonderful atmosphere this evening and we’re very pleased,” assured Massara.

Bryan Cristante and Gianluca Mancini’s agents are in the stands, while there are also contract talks for Dybala, Celik and Stephan El Shaarawy extensions.

“We are in contact with all the agents of the players, but there are no particular developments right now. We are concentrated on the final weeks of the season, aware we can count on great professionals who have always shown commitment to the club.

“Cristante and Mancini’s contracts expire in 2027, so we are talking, and we’ll inform you when there is news.”

BBC pundit Chris Sutton has launched a scathing attack on Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, labeling the Portuguese international an “idiot” following his costly red card in the London derby against Arsenal.

Neto’s dismissal proved to be the turning point at the Emirates Stadium as the Gunners secured a vital 2-1 victory to bolster their title credentials.

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Chris Sutton slams Pedro Neto

The incident occurred in the second half, shortly after Jurrien Timber had headed Arsenal into a 2-1 lead.

Neto, who had already been cautioned for dissent in the immediate aftermath of the goal, lost his composure just three minutes later.

The winger lunged into a reckless challenge on Gabriel Martinelli near the touchline, leaving referee Darren England with little choice but to issue a second yellow card.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sutton did not hold back in his assessment of the Chelsea star’s lack of discipline.

He said: “From Chelsea’s point of view, Pedro Neto let them down badly, What an idiot getting sent off like that.

“You’re already on a yellow card for mouthiness, which is stupid enough, and then to fly in like that on Martinelli when your team is chasing the game? It’s brainless.

“He’s a senior player now, and he’s effectively killed any chance of a comeback for his teammates.”

Huge win for Arsenal as title race heats up

The victory is a massive statement for Mikel Arteta’s side, who have now opened up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table over Manchester City.

Arsenal took the lead through William Saliba before a Piero Hincapié own goal leveled the scores just before the break.

However, the Gunners’ proficiency from set-pieces told once again when Timber rose highest to meet a Declan Rice corner in the 66th minute.

The win marks Arsenal’s 16th goal from a corner this season, equaling a Premier League record.

For Chelsea, the defeat halts a promising six-match unbeaten run under Liam Rosenior and leaves them sixth in the table, facing a uphill battle for Champions League qualification.

 

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Jurrien Timber wants Arsenal to enjoy the Premier League title race after a cagey win over Chelsea saw them move five points clear of Manchester City. Timber headed home in the 66th minute of an attritional contest at Emirates Stadium to seal a 2-1 victory. All three goals came from corners, with Arsenal’s set-piece proficiency […]

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Arsenal restored their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League as they ground out a 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea. Jurrien Timber’s 66th-minute header proved decisive at Emirates Stadium, where all three goals came from corners. Arsenal went ahead in the 21st minute, with Gabriel Magalhaes meeting Bukayo Saka’s corner to set up […]

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Verdict: Everton win & Both teams to score Best Odds: 11/4 Bookmaker: Luckster Looking to make it consecutive Premier League victories on Tuesday night, Everton will welcome Burnley to the blue half of Mersyside. Everton As for the visitors, springing a real upset at St. James’ Park over the weekend as they eventually picked up […]

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Verdict: Both teams to score Best Odds: 2/3 Bookmaker: Dachbet Two camps who are looking to book their own respective iconic European finishes this season, Bournemouth will welcome Brentford to the Vitality on Tuesday night. Bournemouth Starting with the hosts, while Bournemouth might have continued to impress since opening the New Year, Andoni Iraola’s men […]

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Apple appears to have finally caved as it is bringing touchscreen support to its OLED M6 MacBook Pro range, scheduled to launch in either late 2026 or early 2027. For years, the Cupertino firm held its hand from adding this feature because the motivation behind this decision was simple. A touchscreen added to MacBooks would cannibalize iPad sales, which is why, according to the latest report, Apple isn’t going to offer a macOS and iPadOS software hybrid on the M6 MacBook Pro, instead sticking with a different approach with its upcoming hardware. Touch capabilities added to the OLED M6 MacBook Pro will […]

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Fenerbahçe Başkanı Sadettin Saran, Antalyaspor ile oynanan ve 2-2 sona eren maçın ardından, "Biz şampiyon olacağız." dedi.

Fenerbahçe forması giyen Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Antalyaspor deplasmanında 74. dakikada oyundan çıktı. Kerem'in oyundan çıkması canlı yayında değerlendirildi.

Fenerbahçe forması giyen N'Golo Kante, Antalyaspor maçının ardından konuştu.

Fenerbahçe Teknik Sorumlusu Zeki Murat Göle, Antalyaspor maçının ardından konuştu.

Antalyaspor Teknik Direktörü Sami Uğurlu, Fenerbahçe maçı hakkında açıklamalarda bulundu.

Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe'nin Antalyaspor ile berabere kaldığı maçın ardından bir paylaşım yaptı.

Antalyaspor forması giyen Samuel Ballet, Fenerbahçe maçının ardından konuştu.

Fenerbahçe forması giyen Fred, Antalyaspor maçının ardından konuştu.

Fenerbahçe forması giyen Anthony Musaba, Antalyaspor maçının ardından konuştu.

Fenerbahçe forması giyen Mert Müldür, Antalyaspor maçında sonradan oyuna dahil oldu. Milli futbolcu, maçın son anlarında oyundan çıktı.

Süper Lig'in 24. haftasındaki Samsunspor - Gaziantep FK maçı 0-0 sona erdi.

1. Lig'de Sakaryaspor ile Sarıyer arasındaki maç 0-0 sona erdi.

Fenerbahçe, Kasımpaşa maçının ardından Antalyaspor deplasmanında da 2 puan kaybetti ve Galatasaray'ın 4 puan gerisine düştü.

Beşiktaş Başkanı Serdal Adalı, taraftarlarla iftar yemeğinde bir araya geldi. Serdal Adalı, burada açıklamalarda bulundu.

Torino, sahasında ağırladığı Lazio'yu 2-0 mağlup ederek galibiyet hasretini bitirdi; Lazio'nun ise 3 puan özlemi 3 maça çıktı.

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Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının XXII turunun “Qarabağ” – “Sabah” oyunundan (3:3) sonra meydan sahibi komandanın baş məşqçisi Qurban Qurbanov jurnalistlərin suallarını cavablandırıb.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, mütəxəssis əvvəlcə görüşlə bağlı fikirlərini bölüşüb…

– Çox maraqlı oyun alındı. Stadionda gözəl atmosfer var idi. Hər iki komandanın azarkeşlərinə təşəkkür edirəm. Azarkeşlərin görmək istədiyi kimi matç oldu. Rəqibin hücum xətti çox güclüdür. Futbol elə səviyyəyə çatıb ki, belə oyunlarda hər hesab ola bilər. Futbolun sevilən tərəfi ondadır ki, bəzən düşünmədiyin hallar ilə üzləşirsən. Məni narahat edən futbolçularımın bərpasıdır. Çox gərgin qrafikdə oynayırdıq. “Nyukasl”dan sonra belə bir matç oldu. 3 gün sonra kubok, sonra yenidən çempionat oyunu olacaq.

– Oyunun sonuna altı dəqiqə əlavə edildi. Sizcə, bu müddət az deyildi?
– Oyunda fasilələr çox olmuşdu. Belə oyunda 6 dəqiqənin əlavə edilməsi məncə də az idi. Bəzən elə oyunlar olur ki, heç kim onun bitməsini istəmir.

– Matç başa çatandan sonra rəqib komandadakı həmkarınızla 1-2 dəqiqəlik səhbətiniz oldu…
– Rəqibin köməkçi məşqçisi bizə qarşı ədəbsizlik elədi. Danışığımız da bu yöndə idi. Bildirdim ki, bizim bütün heyətdən buna görə üzr istəmək lazımdır. O da dedi ki, məşqçinin əvəzinə mən hamınızdan üzr istəyirəm.

– Qarşıdakı oyunlara komandanı psixoloji hazırlamaq çətin olmayacaq?
– Məni düşündürən məqam futbolçuların bərpasıdır. Çox sıx qrafikdə oynayırdıq, qarşıdakı matçlarda rotasiyalarla oyunçuları bərpa etməyə çalışacağıq.

– Matçdan sonra futbolçular sevinirdilərmi, yoxsa bərabərliyə üzülənlər var idi?
– Oyundan sonra sevinənlər də, narazı qalanlar da var idi. Futbolçularımdan razı qaldım, xarakter göstərdilər. Xarakter qoymasan, nəticə əldə etmək olmaz. Məcbur deyilik ki, hər il çempion olaq. Futbolda belə termin yoxdur. Sona qədər mübarizə aparacağıq. Bu gün “Sabah”ın gücünü daha yaxşı bildik. Qalib gəlmək istəyiriksə, bugünkündən daha yaxşı oynamalıyıq.

– Müdafiədə rotasiyalar etmişdiz. Yaxşı alındığını düşünürsünüz?
– Bu gun belə bir heyət çıxarmağı uyğun gördüm. Bolt deməzdim ki, zəif çıxış etdi. Qarşısında çempionatın ən sürətli oyunçularından olan Maluda var idi. Ona qarşı da normal çıxış ediyini düşünürəm. Kaşuk da isə bəlkə də həyəcan var idi. Daha yaxşı oynaya bilərdi.

– Musa Qurbanlı vacib qol vurdu. Onunla bağlı fikirləriniz nədir? Startda görə biləcəyik? 
– Musa çox əziyyət çəkir. Bu cür davam eləsə, start heyətində də yer ala bilər.

Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının XXII turunun “Qarabağ” – “Sabah” oyunundan (3:3) sonra qonaq komandanın baş məşqçisi Valdas Dambrauskas jurnalistlərin suallarını cavablandırıb.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, mütəxəssis əvvəlcə görüşlə bağlı fikirlərini bölüşüb…

– Oyundan öncə məşqçilər heyəti ilə danışarkən deyirdik ki, matç hesab 3:3 bitə bilər. Əfsuslar olsun ki, hesada 3:0 öndə olsaq da, bu üstünlüyü sona qədər qoruyub-saxlaya bilmədik. Düzdür, bizə çətin idi. Burada “Qarabağ”ın təcrübəsi öz rolunu oynadı. Çox üzgünük. 3:0 öndəsənsə, necəsə yolunu tapıb sona qədər üstünlüyü saxlamaq lazım idi. Amma təəssüf ki, bunu edə bilmədik. Bu, bizim üçün yaxşı dərsdir, bundan nəticə çıxarmalıyıq. Qarşıda kubok matçı var, çempionat oyunları olacaq. Bu mənada, belə vəziyyətə düşdükdə, artıq daha yaxşı hazırlıqlı olmalıyıq, düzgün oynamalıyıq. Hər iki komandanı bugünkü oyuna görə təbrik edirəm. 70-ci dəqiqəyə qədər hesabda öndə olsaq da, rəqib son 20 dəqiqədə gözəl geridönüş edərək, hesabı bərabərləşdirdi. Soyuq havada stadiona gələn azarkeşlərə təşəkkür edirəm. Gəlməyənlərə görə də çox üzgünəm. Hələ də tribunada boş yerlər var idi. Bəzən çempionatda bu cür oyunlar Çempionlar Liqası matçlarından daha maraqlı, daha gərgin alınır. Demək olar ki, bu oyunda hər şey, intriqa, dram var idi…

– İki xal itirdiniz, yoxsa bir xal qazandınız?
– Oyundan qabaq soruşsaydınız, fərqli cavab verərdim. Amma hesab 3:0 olduqdan sonra güzgüyə baxırıq və məyusuq. Biz xalları itirdik. Ona görə də “Qarabağ”ı gözəl geridönüşü reallaşdırdığı üçün təbrik etdim. Bu oyundan nəticələr çıxarmalıyıq. Ümid edirəm ki, bir daha belə səhvlərimiz olmayacaq.

– Köməkçilərinizdən biri Azərbaycan futbolunun əfsanələrindən sayılan Müşfiq Hüseynova qarşı qeyri-etik hərəkət etdi. Ona hansısa cəza olacaq?
– Əlbəttə ki, biz üzr istədik. Sözün açığı, o anı görməmişdim. Çünki meydançaya köklənmişdim. Bir də gördüm ki, hər iki komandanın ehtiyat skamyası ayağa qalxıb və orada nəsə baş verib. “Sabah” olaraq biz heç vaxt bu cür məsələlərə haqq vermirik. Bizim üçün hörmət çox önəmlidir. Biz feyr-pley qaydalarının hamısına riayət edirik.

– Çempionluq mübarizəsində olan komanda 12 dəqiqəyə 3 qol buraxdı. Bunun səbəbini necə izah edə bilərsiz?
– Mən artıq bunu başa saldım. Konsentrasiya əskikliyi, təcrübə və rəqib…

– Xəyal Əliyevin fasilədə əvəzlənməsi nə ilə əlaqədar idi?
– Məcburi əvəzetmə idi. Sağlamlığı ilə bağlı idi. Hətta dünən onun bu gün start heyətində meydana çıxması sual altında idi.

– Son dəqiqələrdə baş hakimin qərarlarına iradlarınızı bildirirdiniz. Sizcə, hakim idarəçiliyi necə idi?
– Hər nə desəm də, bunun önəmi yoxdur. Çünki Hakimlər Komitəsinin sədri var və səhvlərdən onlar məsuldurlar. Səhvlərinə baxırlar. Hər birimiz insanıq. Səmimi şəkildə ümid edirəm ki, istəyərəkdən səhv olmayıb, hər kəs səhv edə bilər. Bundan artıq şərh demək istəmirəm. Oyun da artıq başa çatıb. Oyunçularımı təhlil etməliyəm, onların səhvində məsuliyyətim var, hakimlərin səhvlərində də Hakimlər Komitəsinin.

İngiltərə Premyer Liqasında 28-ci turun oyunları keçirilir. Msport.az xəbər verir ki, “Arsenal” öz meydanında “Çelsi” ilə qarşılaşıb. Mikel Artetanın komandası […]

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Sabah” Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının 22-ci turunda səfərdə “Qarabağ”la heç-heçə edib – 3:3 Msport.az  xəbər verir ki, Ağdam klubunun baş məşqçisi […]

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Barcelona have long mulled over Marcus Rashford and whether to turn the Manchester United forward’s loan into a permanent transfer for €30million, and according to Sport, they’ve now decided to do so. An agreement over personal terms on a three-year contract is already in place. Rashford had difficulty in getting his quality recognized at United […]

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"He was a home team referee", who "doesn't understand football."

Furious interim Tottenham manager Igor Tudor left nobody in any doubt about his thoughts on Fulham's opening goal on Sunday, as a 2-1 defeat deepened his side's relegation fears.

Tudor also accused Fulham's Raul Jimenez of "cheating" by pushing Radu Dragusin before Harry Wilson swept home.

And such was his anger, he made the accusation of Thomas Bramall being a "home referee" twice.

What made it worse for the 47-year-old Croatian was a belief Tottenham were denied a goal in similar circumstances last week when Randal Kolo Muani thought he had made it 2-2 against Arsenal, only for the goal to be ruled out for a push on Gabriel.

Tudor, furious at what he called an "incredible mistake", told BBC Sport: "Their first goal changes the situation on the pitch. It's a big refereeing mistake. There's no consistency last week, what happened today was incredible. The referee was incredible today – not giving a goal there is madness.

"It's about consistency of the decision, they need to understand even if it is a soft touch but he is not watching the ball, it is a foul. He [Jimenez] gained an advantage and they scored. You need to give these fouls.

"I didn't like the referee today, too much of a home team referee. I didn't feel well with him. All the decisions were on their side. He doesn't understand football, the feeling of what is wrong and what is right.

"He [Jimenez] was not thinking about the ball, he was thinking how to cheat, he cheated the player, was pushing, it was cheating and it's a foul. Ninety-nine of 100 people will say it's a foul, it's so obvious."

• Spurs lose at Fulham as winless league run extends to 10

'We know this is a big emergency'

Ever since a one season spell in the old Second Division in 1977-78, Tottenham have been a top-flight club - and that position has rarely been under threat.

Yes, Spurs came 17th in 2024-25, but they ended 13 points better off than 18th-placed Leicester, with Ange Postecoglou focusing on the Europa League towards the end of the season, a competition which they went on to win.

This year feels more perilous.

Make no mistake, Tottenham – 16th in the Premier League and four points above the relegation zone – are in a battle to stay up.

Speaking after the 2-1 loss at Fulham, Spurs midfielder Yves Bissouma, said: "We lost again. It is not easy, especially for us, for the club. It is not good for everyone.

"We know this is a big emergency. We need to change a lot of things, we need to put effort into the game to try and win games. At the moment, it is just hard."

Reacting to that interview, former Premier League title winner Chris Sutton, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, said: "If you're a Spurs fan and listening to that Bissouma interview, there are alarm bells ringing. They are in real danger of going down."

A 2-1 loss at Fulham might not sound too bad in isolation against an impressive Cottagers side that have eyes on Europe, but it is now 10 league games without a win. They are currently suffering their worst run in 32 years since a similar streak under Ossie Ardiles in 1994.

Against Fulham, Spurs scored from their only effort on target through Richarlison's header and it was the hosts were threatened to add to their own tally – Fulham manager Marco Silva bemoaning the score "not reflecting our superiority on the pitch".

Facing far bigger problems, Tudor, who has now lost both of his games since replacing the sacked Thomas Frank, said: "We need to find forces inside each of us, where are we going to go?

"When we attack, we lack the quality to score the goals. I want to see everything more, more personality, more wish to do things. We were not good, lacked everything. Attacking and defending, Fulham were much better.

"Of course it is a confidence problem, it's not about systems. I don't want to speak about relegation all the time - I give the same answer, my answer is always the same.

"We don't need to think about that [relegation], not because it cannot happen, but we must focus on growing mentality as a team, concentration, physically."

No new-manager bounce for struggling Spurs

Tudor, a two-time Serie A champion as a player with Juventus, is getting first-hand experience of how Spurs have been a team of great contrasts this season, struggling domestically but progressing nicely in the Champions League with a two-legged tie against Atletico Madrid in the last 16 to come.

A second-half capitulation saw Tottenham lose 4-1 at home against leaders Arsenal in Tudor's first game, but the manner of their loss at Craven Cottage may be more worrying.

"We want our Tottenham back" was one of the chants from those Spurs supporters, on another miserable day for them.

Former Tottenham goalkeeper Joe Hart, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, summed up the feelings and said: "It is serious, really serious.

"With 28 games played now, they're looking at the table with 29 points on the board.

"That is the only thing their focus can be on this season. Obviously, they have got the Champions League to enjoy, but when it comes to the league it is about amassing as many points as possible."

For Tudor and Tottenham, 10 league games remain, starting with Crystal Palace at home on Thursday, before the first of their two European ties with Atletico.

"We need to forget this game and focus on training," added Tudor. "We need to stay calm, believe in what we are dong in training, and get out, staying all together.

"The problems are more complex [than attitude and commitment] second half was better, but the first half was not enough.

"There are problems here, big problems."

'VAR is about fixing clear and obvious errors' - analysis

There is a misconception that VAR exists to ensure consistency of decision-making, but this has never been its remit.

It is there to fix clear and obvious errors – and that is why we see similar situations with different outcomes.

It is one of the many reasons why fans struggle to understand what VAR is trying to achieve.

We can pick out four decisions - three were goals, and one was disallowed – though all three involving Spurs went against them.

Earlier this season, Tottenham conceded a goal against Liverpool when Hugo Ekitike had hands on Cristian Romero.

Last week, Tottenham had a Randal Kolo Muani goal ruled out when there was a small push in the back of Gabriel.

And on Sunday, Fulham's goal stood despite Igor Tudor's claims of a push by Raul Jimenez on Radu Dragusin.

Fulham themselves will point to a goal they conceded against Manchester United at the start of the season.

Leny Yoro had two hands on the back of Calvin Bassey, but the goal was allowed to stand.

Judging the consistency of VAR is about the intervention, not the final outcome.

All these decisions have been left to referee's call, whichever way they have gone.

Yes, you could argue that the inconsistency is on the field, but it is a pipe dream to expect overall consistency when every situation is slightly different.

What is certain is that VAR has not wavered from sticking with the original decision.

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Tariq Francis scored 19 points and Rutgers, which once led by 20 points in the first half, defeated Maryland 69-65 on Sunday to sweep the season series between the teams.

Rutgers won 68-57 at home against Maryland in the other meeting this season.

Trailing by 19 at halftime, Maryland stormed back early in the second half. Elijah Saunders and Andre Mills hit 3-pointers and the Terrapins added five three throws in a 13-0 run that got them within 45-41 six minutes into the second half.

Maryland took the lead once at 48-47 and the score was tied at 54 with a little under five minutes remaining. Rutgers quickly went back ahead 60-54 and led the rest of the way. The Terrapins were within two points twice in the final half-minute but both times Rutgers delivered at the free-throw line to preserve the win.

Darren Buchanan Jr. scored 14 points and Jamichael Davis had 12 for Rutgers (12-17, 5-13 Big Ten).

Mills had 15 points and 10 rebounds and Saunders had 11 and 14 for Maryland, which had a 50-26 advantage on the boards but had 19 turnovers to six for Rutgers. Solomon Washington had 15 points and four blocks and David Coit scored 10 for the Terps (11-18, 4-14).

Maryland made only 1 of 14 3-pointers and had 14 turnovers in the first half. Rutgers had a 14-0 advantage in points after turnovers, helping the Scarlet Knights take a 39-20 halftime lead. In one eight-minute stretch the Scarlet Knights outscored the Terrapins 18-4.

The Scarlet Knights gained their second road win of the conference season.

Up next

Maryland: at Wisconsin on Wednesday.

Rutgers: at No. 13 Michigan State on Thursday.

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Fluminense and Vasco face each other this Sunday (1), at Maracanã, at 6 PM (Brasília time), for the second leg of the Cariocão 2026 semifinals.

Having won the first leg 1-0, the Tricolor das Laranjeiras needs a draw to advance to the tournament final.

The Cruz-Maltino, on the other hand, needs to win by two goals to qualify.

If they win by one goal, the spot will be decided in a penalty shootout.

Regarding the last match (2-1 against Santos, in the Brasileirão), interim coach Bruno Lazaroni opted for the inclusion of Pumita Rodríguez, David, and Brenner in place of Paulo Henrique, Nuno Moreira, and Spinelli, respectively, for Vasco.

Meanwhile, in Fluminense, which comes from a 2-1 defeat to Palmeiras, also in the national championship, coach Luis Zubeldía (to be replaced by Maxi Cuberas due to a suspension in the first leg) chose to field Samuel Xavier, Jemmes, Renê, Hércules, Canobbio, and John Keneddy in place of Guga, Ignacio, Arana, Bernal, Ganso, and Savarino, respectively.

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The Cleveland Browns are heading into the 2026 NFL Draft with needs at two main positions, offensive line and wide receiver. Thankfully, this year’s class is projected to be chock-full of excellent options at both spots in every round.

One particular player seems to be a pretty nice fit for what Todd Monken likes to do at “Z”, and that’s Oklahoma WR Deion Burks.

The 5’10”, 180-pound pass-catcher had an excellent day at the NFL Combine, posting top-notch numbers in the 40-yard dash (4.3 flat), vertical jump (42.5”), and bench press (26 reps). Yes, you read that correctly, he pumped out more bench reps than quite a few defensive linemen who are 100+ pounds heavier than him.

The fact that 180-pound Oklahoma WR Deion Burks put up more bench reps than Alabama DT Tim Keenan III and Missouri DT Chris McClellan is absolutely MIND-BLOWING. #NFLDraft#NFLCombine2026

— Matt Wilson (@CoachWilson66) March 1, 2026

Despite being so light, he’s pure muscle and is incredibly explosive out of the break after throttling down and making cuts on short to intermediate routes. Very few wide receivers in this year’s class can run a 5 to 7-yard slant route better than he can, and though that may not sound too exciting, every quarterback would kill to have a player who runs quick-game routes like Burks.

His physical limitations will definitely hinder his overall draft stock regardless of the testing numbers, but he may be the best player at the position in rounds 4-5. Cleveland could be targeting someone like Burks when looking for their second wide receiver after hopefully finding one early in round 1 or 2.

Burks would provide Todd Monken with a player similar to Zay Flowers, whom Monken utilized perfectly in Baltimore over the past few seasons. A playmaker that could be moved around and be incredibly effective on tunnel screens, in different “Dagger” concepts, and on bubble screens.

The Browns could definitely use some help in the explosive play department, and Burks would undoubtedly provide some potential there.

Grêmio and Inter have been named for Gre-Nal 450, which kicks off the grand final of the Campeonato Gaúcho in 2026.

The first leg of the final takes place this Sunday (1st) at the Arena, with the match starting at 6 p.m.

Inter had a better campaign during the qualification phase and therefore has the right to host the return match at Beira-Rio next Sunday (8th), at the same time.

If the aggregate score is tied after both matches, the champion will be decided by penalties.

Check out the starting lineups for the match below:

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Grêmio

João Pedro and Balbuena are out of the match due to physical problems. 

On the other hand, Arthur, Willian, Monsalve, and Tetê have left the medical department and have been included in the squad.

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Inter

Colorado is at full strength for the match.

Victor Gabriel and Bruno Tabata had minor muscle injuries and are available, but will start the derby on the bench.

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Fighting in Mexico almost feels like fighting in his home country of Colombia for Javier Reyes. 

Reyes faced Douglas Silva de Andrade in a featherweight matchup at UFC Mexico on Saturday at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. The 40-year-old Andrade (29-7) made his featherweight debut, moving up from bantamweight. Reyes paid the price early for keeping his hands low as Andrade dropped him. However, “Blair” survived the scare and came from behind to secure a finish via ground-and-pound with a second remaining in the first round. 

Reyes says he wants to be a crowd favorite by being different.

“I just want to be different,” he said in his post-fight Octagon interview. “I just want that the crowd notices me and they realize that a Colombian fighter is doing very different things in order to win the championship.”

A Familiar Feeling

While Mexico City’s elevation is a test for some fighters, Colombia’s Reyes feels right at home there. With a lot of training partners and friends being Mexican, Reyes almost feels like fighting in Colombia when he is fighting in Mexico.

“Fighting here in Mexico is almost like fighting in Colombia for me,” Reyes said. “It’s almost my home. My training partners are from Mexico, a lot of my friends are from Mexico. So I feel just like home.” 

Reyes (23-5) paid more than his share of dues on the regional circuit before earning his UFC contract on the Dana White's Contender Series last year. The 32-year old has finished 19 of his 23 career wins so far. 

"I just feel confident I can finish the fight in the first round"

Javier Reyes kept the scorecards out of it with a big TKO at #UFCMexico

Complete Prelim Results ➡️ https://t.co/3UHRGfEGj2pic.twitter.com/wSv58CmbsE— UFC News (@UFCNews) March 1, 2026

The Miami Dolphins are going to look much different under the leadership of new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and new head coach Jeff Hafley in 2026 and beyond. However, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN, the organization plans to keep four core players in the team’s plans for many years to come.

On Sunday, Graziano published an article on ESPN’s website discussing the rumors he’s heard while at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis last week. Regarding the Dolphins, he said that fans should “expect” the team to work on contract extensions for running back De’Von Achane, center Aaron Brewer and linebacker Jordyn Brooks. He also mentioned that the team views wide receiver Jaylen Waddle as a building-block for the future as well.

“Expect the Dolphins to work on extensions this offseason for running back De’Von Achane , center Aaron Brewer and linebacker Jordyn Brooks . Miami is under new management and likely entering something of a rebuild. But along with wide receiver Jaylen Waddle , the Dolphins view those three as core players and moving forward. Waddle is already signed long term, but the other three are free agents in 2027.”

While trade rumors have been running rampant this time of year — especially regarding Achane and Waddle — it doesn’t sound liked Sullivan or Hafley is interested in moving on from Miami’s “core four.” If the organization can stabilize the quarterback position, having electric weapons, stout protectors and tenacious defenders will go a long way towards returning the Dolphins to the upper echelon of franchises in the National Football League.

The Division I women’s basketball selection committee released its updated top-16 rankings Sunday, with UConn remaining at No. 1 heading into the final day of the regular season. The Huskies face St. John’s on Sunday night in their Big East season finale. With a win, UConn would complete its 11th perfect regular season in program history.

UCLA and South Carolina, which have both remained unbeaten since the last top-16 reveal on Feb. 14, stayed at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. The Bruins claimed the Big Ten regular-season crown a week ago with a win over Wisconsin, while the Gamecocks took the SEC regular-season title this past week by defeating Mizzou.

The big move near the top of the rankings came from Texas, which leapfrogged Vanderbilt to No. 4 — a ranking that would give the Longhorns the final No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. If these seedings hold, it would be the third time in women’s NCAA Tournament history that the previous year’s Final Four were the subsequent season’s No. 1 seeds.

NCAA DI Women’s Basketball Top 16 Reveal. #NCAAWBB x #MarchMadnesspic.twitter.com/Qo0azaliYe

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) March 1, 2026

The SEC and Big Ten dominated February’s reveal, with six teams apiece. In this round, Minnesota jumped into the top 16 to give the Big Ten seven teams, while the SEC claims five spots, including four of the top seven.

Here’s today’s top-16 reveal (previous rank in parentheses):

1. UConn (1)

2. UCLA (2)

3. South Carolina (3)

4. Texas (5)

5. Vanderbilt (4)

6. Iowa (11)

7. LSU (8)

8. Michigan (6)

9. Louisville (7)

10. Duke (10)

11. TCU (12)

12. Oklahoma (16)

13. Maryland (13)

14. Michigan State (14)

15. Minnesota (NR)

16. Ohio State (9)

Dropped from the rankings: Ole Miss (15)

On March 14, the day before Selection Sunday, the committee will release an unranked grouping of the top 16 teams. These teams will host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Historically, home-court advantage has proved to be key — in 2024 and 2025, 13 of the 16 host teams in each tournament advanced to the Sweet 16.

How the bracket looks for now

Fort Worth 1: UConn (1), LSU (7), Louisville (9), Maryland (13)

Sacramento 2: UCLA (2), Vanderbilt (5), Duke (10), Ohio State (16)

Fort Worth 3: South Carolina (3), Michigan (8), TCU (11), Minnesota (15)

Sacramento 4: Texas (4), Iowa (6), Oklahoma (12), Michigan State (14)

The great Vanderbilt-Texas debate marches on

These rankings provide a sense of what the committee values most at this point in the season. Ahead of the February rankings, Vanderbilt had beaten Texas in a game in which the Longhorns didn’t look particularly competitive for long stretches. The committee ranked the Commodores ahead of the Longhorns then, preferring Vandy’s head-to-head advantage over criteria such as bad losses. (Vanderbilt had a 29-point defeat to South Carolina in late January.)

Since that reveal, Vanderbilt has lost at Georgia, while the Longhorns have won four straight, including a win over the Lady Bulldogs. That was enough to push Texas past Vanderbilt for the final No. 1 seed, but it’s possible the two teams could swap places again before the official bracket is revealed.

The SEC tournament could ultimately determine whether Vanderbilt or Texas snags that last No. 1 seed. Sunday’s games could still impact seeding for the Nos. 2-4 positions in the conference tourney between Vanderbilt, Texas and LSU. However, if all three win on Sunday, the Commodores and Longhorns would both be in the bottom half of the SEC bracket, with the possibility of facing off in the semifinals with a potential No. 1 seed in the Big Dance on the line.

Another head-to-head matchup impacts the rankings

Michigan and Iowa swapped places as the second-highest Big Ten team in the rankings, behind UCLA. This appears to be another credit to the weight the committee is placing on head-to-head results, as the Hawkeyes took down the Wolverines, 62-44, on Feb. 22 in Iowa City, Iowa.

This should flag to teams in the top 16 (and those sitting just outside of it) that conference tournament results could be crucial in the final rankings. Wins over ranked opponents could allow some teams to secure their top-16 status or spur others to jump into the rankings and secure hosting positions in the NCAA Tournament field.

Minnesota moves into the top 16

The Gophers’ climb into the rankings is a testament to the committee’s respect for the Big Ten’s depth and to Minnesota’s growth under third-year coach Dawn Plitzuweit. If they remain in the final top 16, the Gophers should receive their highest tournament seed since 2005, when they advanced to the Sweet Sixteen as a No. 3 seed.

Minnesota has recorded two signature wins in the last three weeks. The Gophers handed Iowa its only home loss of the season on Feb. 5 and notched an impressive 13-point win over Ohio State on Feb. 18. Given that Iowa rose five spots in Sunday’s rankings compared to the previous top 16, that victory in Iowa City appears to have given the Gophers’ resume a major boost.

This article originally appeared in The Athletic.

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Liam Rosenior says Chelsea’s disciplinary record and the manner of the goals they have conceded of late are not acceptable.

Rosenior’s side received another red card in their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal with Pedro Neto being shown two yellow cards.

It means Chelsea have had seven red cards in the Premier League this season, a league high, and nine in all competitions.

“I think, as a group, me as the leader as well, we have to take more accountability for some of the decision making we have in terms of our discipline,” Rosenior said after the defeat.

“The goals we’re conceding, some of them, are just not acceptable at this level.”

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Expanding on his side’s disciplinary issues, Rosenior explained: “It’s not about the punishment, it’s about finding the reason why.

“I don’t think Pedro Neto today or Wes Fofana last week would have, in that moment, been thinking about ‘if I get a red card, I’m going to get fined’.

“It’s a focus and a concentration thing that we need to get right. I know the record at the club is not great from the start of the season.

“We had ten games when I came in where we didn’t have these issues but now we’ve had two in two games so it’s something deep lying that we need to get to the bottom of.

“The thing for me is if we get to the bottom of those two main things (set pieces and discipline), we can be a very, very good team and we can achieve all the things we want to achieve.”

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The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to break their two-game skid as they head to New York to take on the Brooklyn Nets.

I’ll be in the comments throughout the game sharing my thoughts. Feel free to join in on the conversation and let your voice be heard in the comments below.

Go Cavs!

Who remembers the pictures taken after Bayern Munich won the 2020 UEFA Champions League? Leon Goretzka’s incredible physique was the envy of the world (though some saw his receding hairline compared with the body and drew other conclusions) as he flexed next to the trophy. He was Bayern’s strong man in midfield for many years.

But he is leaving in the summer. Bayern will need another strong man in midfield.

Aleksandar Pavlović is the most natural candidate for the job, given his height at 6’2″. Though Goretzzka’s departure is clearly not the main reason for this, he has notably been putting work into getting stronger. The results of which can be seen down here:

• You recently showed off your new physique in a photo. How much muscle mass have you gained?

Pavlović: "A little (laughs). But I don't want to be a bodybuilder, I don't want to gain too much muscle mass. That can be a hindrance. Still, it feels good to be in such good athletic… pic.twitter.com/tuq9uWUSj4

— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) February 26, 2026

The 21-year-old recently published this picture of himself on social media and, in a recent interview, he was asked about it. Because of course he was.

“A little (laughs). But I don’t want to be a bodybuilder, I don’t want to gain too much muscle mass,” Pavlović answered in turn. “That can be a hindrance. Still, it feels good to be in such good athletic shape.”

Of course, calling back to those buff Goretzka pictures, the interviewer asked whether the senior Germany international was a role model in this aspect.

“Leon used to have significantly more muscle than I do now. More like Cristiano Ronaldo. He’s a role model of mine in general. He’s a model of a professional in every respect.”

It is funny to think that Pavlović came fairly close to falling through the cracks at Bayern due to a lack of physicality. Then he had a late growth surge, grew to his current big height, added the physique required to his game and continues to build on it. Now he is one of Bayern’s most important outfield players. Pavlović’s story is one of opportunism as well as hard work. That has to be respected.

Back to Salt River Fields for the D-backs, who are now without most of their expected starting infield. Carlos Santana, Ketel Marte and Geraldo Perdomo are now off to join their country for the World Baseball Classic, so won’t be back for a while. It’ll therefore be up to Nolan Arenado to marshal the infield in their absence, and that’s what we see in the line-up today. Luken Baker, Tommy Troy and Jose Fernandez take over for the trio named above, with Arenado and Alek Thomas perhaps the only players who’ll be in our Opening Day line-up. Which is now this month, folks. Welcome to March!

Good morning 🙂

We play baseball this month! pic.twitter.com/SEJOmk89Cy

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) March 1, 2026

Michael Soroka, who now looks to be back in the rotation to start the year, following Merrill Kelly’s issues, gets his second start of spring. So I’d expect him to try and get through three innings this afternoon. He allowed a run on two hits and a walk over two innings his first time out, with three strikeouts. We should get to see some familiar names out of the bullpen after Soroka, with the following potentially on the list: LHP Kohl Drake, RHP Kevin Ginkel, RHP Ryan Thompson, RHP Drey Jameson, RHP Shawn Dubin, RHP Alfred Morillo and LHP Spencer Giesting.

Again, no TV for this one, but as was the case yesterday, you can tune in on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM or online, with Chris Garagiola & Brandon Webb bringing you the game.

Finally, the first big bunch of roster moves for Arizona this morning.

The Arizona Diamondbacks reassigned the following to minor league camp:

RHP Daniel Eagen
LHP Tommy Henry
RHP Derek Law
RHP Alfred Morillo
RHP Landon Sims
INF Ben McLaughlin
INF Ivan Melendez
OF Druw Jones

65 players left in big league camp.

— Alex Weiner (@alexjweiner) March 1, 2026

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has rallied a new-look dressing room to push for silverware in the future as he looks to pass over the baton to the next generation of stars at the Etihad Stadium.

The Portuguese has under four months left on his current contract as he looks to lead Pep Guardiola and co to a fifth Premier League title in six seasons in what is increasingly looking like Silva’s final season in England.

Silva is not expected to make a public announcement over his next chapter anytime soon as Manchester City remain in the hunt for silverware on four fronts in the closing months of the season.

A sole goal from Antoine Semenyo against Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday saw Manchester City claim a sixth consecutive win and move to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal, who face Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening.

City are set to push Arsenal all the way in the title race once again as Guardiola and co aim for a successful finish to their premier campaign under the stewardship of director of football Hugo Viana.

Viana has revamped Guardiola’s squad significantly since replacing Txiki Begiristain and in an interview for the March issue of Manchester City’s official magazine, Silva has admitted he is hoping to instil a culture of winning in a young, new-look dressing room for the future.

“For sure, the hunger is still here, even though we were really successful in the past,” the 31-year-old said. “The challenge of having all of these young guys coming in and trying to put the club back where it deserves to be and putting these young guys ready to fight for this club, for the next five, six years, like we did our generation in the past.

“That’s a massive challenge and I would love to do that successfully, you know? I would love to be gone one day, to look back and to see that when I left the club, I left it at a time where it was in a very good place and could still fight for all the top honours. That’s my goal.”

Silva played 90 minutes at Elland Road on Saturday evening as Manchester City maintained the pressure on Arsenal, who have it all to do if they are to fend off another title hijack from the masters of the chase at the Etihad Stadium.

City fans will be secretly retaining a glimmer of hope that club officials can somehow convince their skipper to extend his contract but it is more hope than belief at this point.

There has been next to zero chatter over contract talks between Silva and executives at the Etihad Stadium, who will be looking to recruit in the transfer market accordingly should they witness the Portugal international head towards the exit door when the time comes.

Until then, Silva and the Manchester City regiment remain in the running for an unprecedented quadruple and while the jury remains out on how ready this new-look side are for sustained success, it could well and truly be a special season for the Blues if they play their cards right.

Gary Neville understands how psychologically demanding it can be for Arsenal to overcome Chelsea, particularly after playing second following Manchester City’s victory. The Gunners had watched as a solitary goal secured City a win over Leeds United the previous day, leaving them fully aware that they needed to respond with three points of their own.

Chelsea represented a sterner challenge than Leeds, and despite Arsenal having defeated them twice in 2026, the Blues approached the fixture determined to restore pride. The context added further intensity to an already significant contest.

Early Promise and Renewed Pressure

Arsenal began with authority, demonstrating composure and intent as they sought to assert control. Their strong start was rewarded with the opening goal, reinforcing the belief that they could handle the mounting pressure. However, as many anticipated, Chelsea responded. The Blues found an equaliser and showed resilience, making it clear they would not be easily subdued.

The remainder of the match demanded persistence from Arsenal. They continued to search for a decisive breakthrough, although they were occasionally exposed by a sharp and enterprising Chelsea side. The contest ebbed and flowed, reflecting the high stakes involved for both teams.

(Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Holding Firm Under Expectation

Eventually, Arsenal found the winning goal, a moment that shifted the balance in their favour. Even then, the task was not complete. Chelsea pressed forward in pursuit of another equaliser, forcing Arsenal to demonstrate defensive resolve and mental strength during the closing stages.

Neville acknowledged the significance of the achievement, particularly given the circumstances. He said on Sky Sports, “Arsenal have found a way.

“It’s never easy to play second, especially when Man City get the points on the board. It adds pressure, it does.

“But they got over the line. It’s a good day for the Gunners.”

His assessment highlights the psychological fortitude required to sustain a title challenge when every result carries profound consequences.

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Although ECW legend Rob Van Dam hasn't wrestled for WWE in 12 years, he hasn't ruled out the possibility of returning to the company, so long as he can pass the drug test.

During a live question and answer period on his YouTube channel, RVD was asked if he would consider joining Paul Heyman's faction, The Vision, on "WWE Raw," due to the amount of injuries the group has endured, explaining that he's always open for opportunities, especially now that the promotion allows its talent to use marijuana.

"Hey man. Paul's got my number ... I'm not sure I'll pass the drug test. I gotta study," he stated. "Everybody knows they're not testing for weed anymore ... it gets brought up to me all the time in interviews and stuff, and lately after talking about how they don't test for marijuana anymore, they like to bring up that interview that Cody [Rhodes] did with [Finn Balor] ... they want to know my opinion on that and I think that's great. It's going to add longevity to their careers and their lives."

It was first revealed that marijuana had been taken off WWE's banned drug list last year when "WWE SmackDown" star Michin confirmed that the company accepted that talent like to use it for pain relief or enjoyment. RVD hasn't been shy about his love for weed, having founded his own cannabis brand in 2019 and can be seen smoking during many of his podcast episodes. 

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Liam Rosenior has been asked about Chelsea’s dire red card record in the league, and pushed back against the ideas that fines might help.

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Chelsea have just had another defeat and another red card, and at full time a very frustrated Liam Rosenior spoke to the media.

They asked him about the red card, the 7th of Chelsea’s Premier League season. Was asked about what plans he had to stop them happening, including the suggestion that the players could be docked wages.

Rosenior rejected the idea that fines might be something which helped the players find some discipline:

“You can fine players. It’s not about the punishment. It’s about finding the reason why. I don’t think Pedro Neto today or Wes Fofana last week would have in that moment been thinking about, if I get a red card, I’m going to get fined. It’s a focus and a concentration thing that we need to get right. I know the record of the club is not great from the start of the season, and now it’s getting bad.”

Well, at least Rosenior is admitting it’s a problem, rather than living in denial like some former coaches.

Rosenior points to ten games without a red

Liam Rosenior in his press conference.

“We had 10 games when I was in where we didn’t have these issues, but we’ve had two in two games,” the manager continued.

“There’s something deep-lying that we need to get to the bottom of. The thing is, for me, if we get to the bottom of those two main things, we can be a very, very good team and we can achieve all the things we want to achieve.”

In other news…

Reece James also spoke after the game, and was gutted about some of the silly mistakes his team had made.

The Daily Telegraph’s Matt Law was as fuming as most Chelsea fans were after another red cards for the Blues.

Check out the latest edition of Simon Phillips’ SPTC podcast here:

Today the Texas Rangers travel over to Peoria, AZ where they will take on the reigning AL West champion Seattle Mariners who are fresh off being just a handful of outs away from the World Series before heartbreak last October.

Texas will send LHP Jacob Latz to the mound opposite RHP Logan Gilbert for Seattle.

The Mariners have video, otherwise you can listen via 105.3 The Fan or follow along on Gameday. First pitch from Peoria Stadium is scheduled for 2:10 pm CT.

Go Rangers!

Indiana men’s basketball is set to take on Michigan State as the Hoosiers look to work their way to an NCAA Tournament bid.

It’s the second matchup between the Hoosiers and Spartans this season with the first having resulted in a 81-60 loss at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. This is a Michigan State team with a ton of size and strength of the kind Indiana has struggled against all season. The Hoosiers have to be efficient on offense if they want to pull off the upset.

There’s plenty to talk about with this matchup. Learn more about the game below and join the discussion!

How to watch

• How to watch Indiana vs Michigan State: Tipoff time, TV and streaming options, spread

Pregame reading list

• Indiana fans have mixed feelings about men’s basketball’s tournament chances
• Indiana men’s basketball vs Michigan State: 5 things to know about the Spartans
• Indiana men’s basketball: 3 key factors against Michigan State

Jiri Prochazka has opened up as an early betting favorite for his upcoming light heavyweight title fight opposite streaking contender Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327 on April 11 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

On Friday, both Prochazka and Ulberg learned that their next fight would be for UFC’s vacant 205-pound title. UFC CEO Dana White announced that Alex Pereira was relinquishing his championship throne and that Prochazka and “Black Jag” would step in on six weeks notice to crown a new divisional king. It sucks to see “Poatan” leave the division behind, but getting to see “BJP” and Ulberg duke it out for UFC gold is going to be pretty exciting.

As of now, oddsmakers have pegged Prochazka as an early betting favorite to take care of business in Miami and walk away with another UFC title belt. That’s according to our friends over at Bet Online, which currently lists Prochazka at -120. Ulberg, who was actually a slight betting favorite when initial odds released Saturday morning, is currently being listed at +100.

Check it out below:

UFC 327 will feature much more beyond the light heavyweight main event. In the co-headliner, UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van will defend his title for the first time against dangerous challenger Tatsuro Taira. The card will also feature notable names like Beneil Dariush, Dominick Reyes, Curtis Blaydes, Paulo Costa, Aaron Pico, Kevin Holland, Mateusz Gamrot, Patricio Pitbull, Kelvin Gastelum, Randy Brown, Vicente Luque, and a few more.

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It’s hard to believe we’re already in the last week of the ACC regular season, but as the calendar flips to March, that’s where we are. The Tar Heels play their last home game of the 2025-2026 season on Tuesday night, hosting the Clemson Tigers as both teams vie for a top-4 finish to conference play and that sweet, sweet double-bye. It’ll be a ceremonious occasion, too, as it will be the game for R.J. Davis’ jersey honoring and Seth Trimble’s Senior Night. With a lot at stake in terms of both ball and vibes, here are some things to look for as the Heels gear up for their penultimate game of the regular season.

Three-Point Defense

Clemson is kind of like UNC this season in that the Tigers have a lot of players who are alleged as shooters, and take three-pointers like a team that thinks it can shoot, and while sometimes that’s worked out for them like in their most recent game against Louisville where Jestin Porter shot 4/8 from behind the line to propel his team to victory, most of the time it has ended up hurting them — during the 4-game losing streak that preceded the Louisville game, they shot worse than 30% from three-point range, and they’re shooting a mediocre 34% from distance this season. On one hand, you’d rather face a team that’s not shooting well than one that is shooting well, but on the other, we have seen too many times that this is exactly the kind of team, one with a history of making shots that isn’t currently making those shots, that just needs to see a couple of open looks go down before turning into absolute snipers. Clemson’s best shooters by the numbers are not the guys who are taking the most shots — Jake Wahlin and Dillon Hunter shoot 37% and 36% respectively on about 85 attempts each on the season, while Efrem Johnson shoots 35% on 95 attempts this season and the aforementioned Porter shoots 34% on a whopping 158 attempts. This is not a game where Carolina should be “paying attention to the scouting report” and prioritizing a team’s best shooters so much as just getting sticky on the perimeter. The way to beat this Clemson offense is to let them shoot while contesting every shot — don’t send help to shooters, don’t help off other ones, but just stay on your man. This is a willing shooting team that isn’t very good at passing — to some extent, the best way to beat them is to let them beat themselves.

Turnovers

The Tar Heels have the 18th-best turnover rate in the country, but when they do turn the ball over, it tends to be in bunches, which give their opponents quick and easy offense and, on an off day, let those opponents put together quick runs that are difficult to counter and make games harder than they should be. That could be an ugly combination with this Clemson defense, which has been the second-best in the ACC during conference play at forcing turnovers. It’s not a great time for UNC to have point guard questions anew, with Derek Dixon’s play having seriously regressed in the past couple of weeks — against Virginia Tech, he played just 17 minutes to Kyan Evans’ 24, and after spending most of the season as UNC’s most reliable perimeter shooter, he’s hit just 5 of his last 28 three-point attempts, and that’s brought an average that was in the 40’s down to 34%. That said, he and Evans were responsible for just 1 of UNC’s 13 turnovers against the Hokies and handed out 6 combined assists, so it’s not completely like taking care of the ball was all that related to said point guard questions. Rather, half of those turnovers came from players not being strong enough with the ball in the paint: 6 from the combination of Jarin Stevenson and Zayden High, and another one from Henri Veesaar. Unfortunately, that’s where Clemson also feasts on generating turnovers; starting center Carter Welling boasts a genuinely impressive steal rate for a big man. The Heels will have to be smart with the ball in the paint given their lack of real bulk among the three players rotating in the post. This is certainly not a game where you win by just pounding it inside and expecting results.

The Home Streak

Alas, I still mourn the fact that I can’t just stick a jab in these articles about Clemson being an auto-win in Chapel Hill anymore. But even though I’m not talking about the Tigers being 2-61 or whatever when visiting UNC, there’s still some home stadium history at stake with this one: the Heels are so far undefeated at home this season. Thanks to the ACC’s unbalanced scheduling (with the exceptions of Louisville, Duke, and Georgia Tech, UNC has played basically all its weak ACC opponents at home and all its okay-to-good ones on the road — and Syracuse, whom they’ve played twice, basically splits the difference) and a pretty weak non-conference slate, it’s not all that impressive when you dig into it, but that home record still includes wins against good Louisville, Kansas, and Duke teams. The Smith Center has felt a little more hostile (complimentary) this year than in some previous; I suspect people are finally starting to remember how to be in crowds again after 5 years and the vibes of this team are a lot less sour than those of most Hubert Davis teams (‘24 excepted). Maybe the discussion that’s recently popped up about the Center’s potential relocation has played a role in people feeling more passionate about being there; there’s nothing like the threat of something being taken away to make you hold on to it tighter.

All that is to say that the last time UNC went undefeated at home, they cut down the nets. I’m not saying that’s at stake on Tuesday, I’m just saying that it could be fun to dream.

Terence Crawford thinks fighters need to be more assertive in combat sports.

The first man to capture undisputed titles in three weight-classes in the four-belt era of boxing, Crawford is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. Last year, Crawford retired after beating Canelo Alvarez, saying he had nothing left to accomplish in the sport. But while “Bud” may be done, combat sports roll on, and he’d like to see some changes from his peers. Specifically, Crawford wants his fellow fighters to understand how much power they have.

“These combat sports, it’s got to come from the fighters,” Crawford told Joe Rogan on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast when talking about weight-cutting being a problem in the UFC. “Just like boxing. I think if the fighters come together, they can make anything happen. The fighters don’t understand the level of power that they carry, because they think, ‘Oh, since they’re cutting the check, they’ve got the power.’ But they can’t cut the check without us.”

The idea of MMA fighters banding together has been around for years but never come even close to happening. Various attempts at organizing fighters have started and stopped, faltering early on as fighters seem broadly disinterested in the idea. Or, as Crawford says, because the financial realities of opposing the promoters are not viable for many fighters.

“But it’s the fighters that need the money that makes it hard, because the fighters already got the money, they can make a stand for something,” Crawford said. “But the fighters that doesn’t, they’re like, ‘You can do that. I’ve got to provide for my family. You can take a chance of going at the organization for a year or however long it’s going to last, but who’s going to pay my bills? Who is going to put food on my family’s table while we’re doing this, while we’re making a stand? So it’s a little tougher for them to make that stand than a person that’s already established. I think that’s where the seesaw effect happens with boxing and UFC.”

Arsenal and Chelsea Tracking Senny Mayulu as €60m PSG Exit Looms

Premier League heavyweights are circling once more, and this time the focus is on one of Paris Saint-Germain’s most gifted young midfielders. As first reported by Caught Offside, Senny Mayulu’s contract talks with Paris Saint-Germain have reached an impasse, placing Arsenal and Chelsea firmly on alert ahead of the summer window.

Mayulu, 19, remains under contract until 2027. However, PSG’s proposal to extend that agreement until 2030 has been turned down amid disagreements over salary expectations. It is a familiar theme in modern football, elite potential meeting commercial reality, and English clubs are poised to capitalise.

Sources close to the situation have informed Caught Offside that Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City are closely monitoring the situation. Tottenham Hotspur wanted to sign Mayulu at the start of the season.

Contract Stalemate Opens Premier League Door

There is no disguising the stakes. PSG are determined not to lose him for free. If no agreement is reached, they are expected to open negotiations at around €60 million, with the fee potentially rising to €65–70 million. A move to England would likely see his wages triple.

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This is where the Premier League’s financial strength becomes decisive. Arsenal view him as a modern midfielder who could succeed Kai Havertz, Chelsea want him as part of their squad rebuild, and City admire his passing range and football intelligence. Aston Villa and Newcastle have also made informal approaches.

The phrase “most likely” has been attached to Arsenal or Chelsea making a decisive move this summer. That feels significant. PSG may attempt a last minute push with a record salary offer, yet the sense is that time is pressing. If no deal is struck by May, PSG will have little choice but to sell.

Tactical Profile Suits English Football

Scouting reports highlight Mayulu’s versatility, he can dictate play from midfield while contributing goals and assists, fitting the profile of a modern mezzala. His physical strength and success in duels suggest he is ready for the Premier League’s intensity.

For Arsenal, the attraction is clear. A technically secure midfielder who can operate between the lines and drive forward fits Mikel Arteta’s evolving blueprint. At Chelsea, where long term squad building remains a priority, Mayulu would represent both investment and identity, youthful, dynamic, and resale savvy.

Caught Offside’s report underscores the broader point. The 19-year-old French midfielder is highly rated across Europe, and he could develop into a top-class player with the right guidance. If Arsenal or Chelsea manage to secure his signature, they could have a future star on their hands.

In an era where recruitment defines trajectories, this feels like a calculated gamble rather than a speculative punt. Both clubs have the financial muscle to get the deal across the line, and they would do well to sign a promising young player like him.

As ever, timing will be everything. Should PSG blink first, England may become Mayulu’s next proving ground.

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From an Arsenal supporter’s perspective, there is understandable caution around this report. The talent is evident, the upside considerable, yet €60 million remains a substantial commitment for a 19-year-old who has not yet completed a full season as a regular starter in a top five league.

Arsenal’s midfield already contains established options, and while succession planning for Kai Havertz makes sense on paper, supporters will question whether this is the priority area. Depth at centre forward and defensive reinforcement may rank higher in the minds of many.

There is also the Premier League adaptation factor. French prospects have thrived in England, yet others have required patience. Physical readiness is one element, consistency across 38 matches is another entirely. The expectation at Arsenal is immediate impact, not gradual bedding in.

An unconvinced fan might argue that PSG’s willingness to sell raises its own questions. If he is viewed internally as elite, why risk losing him amid stalled wage talks. Is this a negotiating tactic, or a sign that the valuation reflects potential more than proven output.

None of this diminishes Mayulu’s ability. It simply frames the debate. Arsenal must be certain, not hopeful, when committing such sums. Recruitment has improved markedly in recent seasons, and supporters will expect that same rigour to apply here.

Torino got life under Roberto D’Aversa off to a flying start this evening, with a 2-0 win against Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio, Giovanni Simeone and Duvan Zapata scoring to help secure an important three points.

Speaking at his first post-match press conference as Torino boss, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, D’Aversa was delighted with his side’s performance against the Biancocelesti.

“When there is a change of manager, a reaction is normal,” he said. “I’m pleased with the strikers’ goals, we had the courage to start them both immediately to send a signal. When everyone sees Zapata and Simeone working hard and sacrificing for the team, everyone gives more.”

TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 1: Roberto D’Aversa, Manager of Torino FC greets Maurizio Sarri, Manager of SS Lazio during the Serie A match between Torino FC and SS Lazio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on March 1, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Chris Ricco/Getty Images)

Torino 2-0 Lazio – D’Aversa: ‘Important win, now we focus on Napoli’

He also credited his 3-4-2-1 system, noting that the same formation can be interpreted in very different ways depending on the approach. “We tried to occupy the width with Duvan attacking the depth. We had prepared it that way.”

On what message he delivered to his players before kick-off, D’Aversa was candid and refreshingly human.

“I reminded them that we were going out to play football, to be enthusiastic, to consider ourselves fortunate given what is happening in the rest of the world. We needed to restore enthusiasm and confidence.”

TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 01: Duvan Zapata of Torino FC scores a second goal during the Serie A match on March 01, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

He was equally quick to keep expectations in check, repeatedly stressing that nothing had been achieved yet.

“We haven’t done anything,” he said more than once. “The win was important, but now we think about Napoli.”