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European football

Roberto de Zerbi to stay at Tottenham Hotspur next season ‘no matter what’

New Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto de Zerbi.
New Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto de Zerbi.

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni denies ‘ugly’ racism claims

Benfica's Argentinian winger Gianluca Prestianni hiding his mouth while arguing with Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr, who complained about alleged racists insults during the Champions League knockout round play-off, first-leg football match at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on Feb 17, 2026.
Benfica's Argentinian winger Gianluca Prestianni hiding his mouth while arguing with Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr, who complained about alleged racists insults during the Champions League knockout round play-off, first-leg football match at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on Feb 17, 2026.

World Cup play-offs round-up

Marko Farji celebrating after Iraq qualify for 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental play-off at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, on March 31, 2026.
Marko Farji celebrating after Iraq qualify for 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental play-off at the Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico, on March 31, 2026.

Pressure on Italy as play-off hopefuls eye 2026 World Cup

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso is hoping to lead the Italians to their first World Cup Finals appearance since 2014, when they face Northern Ireland in their play-off clash on March 26.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso is hoping to lead the Italians to their first World Cup Finals appearance since 2014, when they face Northern Ireland in their play-off clash on March 26.

Gennaro Gattuso prioritises mental issues over tactics as Italy face World Cup play-off

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso will focus on the World Cup play-off clash against Northern Ireland, instead of dwelling on past mistakes.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso will focus on the World Cup play-off clash against Northern Ireland, instead of dwelling on past mistakes.

Vinicius Jr strikes twice as Real Madrid edge out Atletico Madrid 3-2 in pulsating derby

Vinicius Jr celebrates his winner in Real Madrid's 3-2 La Liga success over Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby at the Santiago Bernabeu on March 22, 2026.
Vinicius Jr celebrates his winner in Real Madrid's 3-2 La Liga success over Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby at the Santiago Bernabeu on March 22, 2026.

Title holders Union Saint-Gilloise end Belgium football’s regular league season top of the standings

Union Saint-Gilloise midfielder Anouar Ait El Hadj trying to dispossess St Truiden defender Robert-Jan Vanwesemael in their Belgian ProLeague football match in Sint-Truiden on March 22, 2026.
Union Saint-Gilloise midfielder Anouar Ait El Hadj trying to dispossess St Truiden defender Robert-Jan Vanwesemael in their Belgian ProLeague football match in Sint-Truiden on March 22, 2026.

Tottenham Hotspur could not handle ‘weight’ of relegation clash, assistant coach admits

Nottingham Forest players celebrating Taiwo Awoniyi's goal during the 3-0 English Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 22, 2026.
Nottingham Forest players celebrating Taiwo Awoniyi's goal during the 3-0 English Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 22, 2026.

Dortmund stage late three-goal comeback to beat Hamburg 3-2 in Bundesliga

Dortmund's German defender Waldemar Anton heads the ball in the German Bundesliga home game against Hamburg on March 21, 2026.
Dortmund's German defender Waldemar Anton heads the ball in the German Bundesliga home game against Hamburg on March 21, 2026.

Liam Rosenior urges Chelsea to ‘forget the noise’ after damaging loss

Everton's Beto celebrates scoring their second goal, to complete his double.
Everton's Beto celebrates scoring their second goal, to complete his double.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.