Leicester have been beaten by Birmingham City and Southampton since being deducted six points earlier this month [Getty Images]
Leicester City have appealed against a decision to deduct them six points for breaching English Football League financial rules.
The sanction was imposed on the Foxes earlier this month and saw them drop to 20th in the Championship, only outside the relegation zone on goal difference.
Two successive defeats since have led to them dropping into the bottom three, two points from safety.
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This year’s top free agent defensive back — and current New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor — is expected to be one of the most sought-after players on the market this offseason. A young, scheme-dependent defender with significant upside, Taylor will almost certainly draw plenty of interest once free agency opens in early March.
ESPN analyst Matt Bowen highlighted the best fits for his top 50 upcoming free agents. Among that group, Bowen ranked the former Tennessee standout No. 12 overall, the highest-ranked defensive back on his list.
Martin O’Neill dismisses Reo Hatate ‘unhappy’ claims
Martin O’Neill has dismissed claims that Reo Hatate is unhappy at Celtic, stressing the midfielder remains focused on rediscovering his best form…
Reo Hatate of Celtic arriving at the ground ahead of kick off in the Scottish Premiership match between Livingston and Celtic at Set Fare Arena on December 27, 2025.
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Ligue 1 Mobilis: LFP sets the date for the MCA – JSK Clasico! (official)
Ligue 1 Mobilis: MCA – JSK, the date is official!
Ligue 1 Mobilis: LFP sets the date for the MCA – JSK Clasico! (official)
The Professional Football League has officially announced the schedule for Matchday 21 of Ligue 1 Mobilis, which will take place from Thursday, February 26 to Saturday, February 28. The headline event kicks off the round, with a fiery Clasico between MC Alger and JS Kabylie slated for Thursday night at 10:00 PM—an encounter that always proves pivotal in the season.
Kennet Eichhorn (16) will look to leave Hertha Berlin this summer
Sport Bild reports that Hertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eichhorn has decided he will leave the club in the summer.
The 16-year-old’s name has consistently been linked with several Bundesliga clubs throughout the season, and he has decided that he wants to play in the first division next year.
Eichhorn wants to train at the highest level and with a big club. Eintracht Frankfurt are the team that is currently leading the way for the midfielder due to the prospect of playing time under Albert Riera.
CHENNAI: It was a potential banana-skin encounter that could have completely derailed Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign. But opener Sahibzada Farhan ensured that nothing on those lines happened as Pakistan demolished Namibia at the SSC in Colombo by 102 runs to make the Super 8s.
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Farhan (100 not out off 58 balls) is a powerful player and didn’t repeat the mistake he made against India at the Premadasa last Sunday.
Match Preview: Liverpool face tricky Nottingham Forest test
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool – Premier League Preview
Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026
Venue: City Ground
Kick-off: 14:00 GMT
A return to Premier League action follows a triumphant weekend in the FA Cup, where Brighton were comfortably dismissed at Anfield. For one evening, the noise subsided. The arithmetic paused. Momentum felt tangible.
Now it resumes.
The City Ground is rarely a gentle landing. Nottingham Forest may be navigating turbulence of their own, but desperation in February can be as dangerous as confidence.
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AHMEDABAD: Abhishek Sharma was out for his third consecutive duck but showing yet again how dangerous and impactful he can be, Shivam Dube struck a career-best 66 off just 31 balls to star in India’s 17-run win over the Netherlands here on Wednesday.
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The defending champions and co-hosts rounded off the league stage by winning all their four matches and topping Group A. They now take a well-earned breather for the next three days before they take on South Africa at the same venue in their first Super 8s match.