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Liverpool’s struggles down to playing too many games, says Arne Slot

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah shaking hands with manager Arne Slot after being substituted during the 4-0 Champions League last-16, second-leg win over Galatasaray on March 18, 2026.

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

New Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto de Zerbi.

UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin warns Italy could lose Euro 2032 without stadium improvements

UEFA vice-president and head of Italy’s football federation Gabriele Gravina (left) and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in the stands before the 2026 World Cup play-off between Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica on March 31, 2026. Italy lost 4-1 on penalties after the match ended 1-1.

Japan axe coach Nils Nielsen 12 days after winning Women’s Asian Cup

Outgoing Japan coach Nils Nielsen lifting the trophy as Japan celebrate winning the Women’s Asian Cup after beating hosts Australia 1-0 at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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.

Australia and Japan’s women’s teams say AFC ignoring pay inequality concerns

Japan's team celebrating with the trophy after beating hosts Australia 1-0 in the final of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

Arne Slot hoping Mohamed Salah can still burnish Liverpool legacy

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah will depart the English champions at the end of the season after nine years.

Ailing Italy at new low after missing out on yet another World Cup

Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma reacting after the 4-1 penalty shoot-out defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Bilino-Polje stadium in Zenica on March 31, 2026. The match ended 1-1 after extra time.

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.

Australia savour goal glut before World Cup but squad depth questions remain

Lucas Herrington of Australia heads the ball in the FIFA Series 2026 match between the against Curacao at AAMI Park in Melbourne on March 31, 2026.

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