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Monaco interested in PSG prospect
AS Monaco are interested in one of Paris Saint-Germain’s brightest prospects, Aymen Assab (17), according to a report from L’Équipe.
Monaco are always attentive to academy products flourishing in youth sides across France, whilst they also have their eyes closely fixed on players coming out of the Ile-de-France region. Assab, a 17-year-old midfielder, is the latest to catch the Principality club’s eye. 
An intern contract has been offered to Assab, however, he has yet to respond to that offer, which arrived several weeks ago.

Mumbai Indians (MI) will host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 24 of IPL 2026 on April 16, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium. The two teams enter this contest on completely different trajectories. Punjab Kings remain the only unbeaten team in the tournament, currently sitting in third place with three wins from four matches. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians are languishing in ninth place, having lost three consecutive games after an initial victory. Adding to MI’s woes is a hamstring injury to Rohit Sharma, making him uncertain for this high-stakes encounter at Mumbai.

France confirm Hugo Ekitike will miss World Cup after injury
There are some moments where football feels secondary, and the latest update on Hugo Ekitike is one of them after confirmation of a devastating injury setback.

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Following our Champions League exit to PSG, fears around the French forward’s condition have now been fully realised, with confirmation that his season is over and his international dreams have taken a huge hit.

What would you do if you were Mikel Arteta?

There is a debate among Gooners that Mikel Arteta should be sacked if he fails to get Arsenal over the line this season, or even if he does lift the Premier League.

Yet how would the man himself feel if he finished runner-up for the fourth year in a row?
The Manager’s Perspective

I do believe the Spaniard’s love for the Gunners is genuine.

I view the 44-year-old as a decent person.

I think, in his heart, he feels he is in charge of a talented young squad that is so close to doing something special.

Liverpool stance on Arne Slot revealed by Ornstein
There’s been plenty of noise around Arne Slot after our Champions League exit, but the latest update suggests the club’s stance on his future is far more stable than some might expect.

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Following the 2-0 defeat to PSG at Anfield, which ended our European campaign, questions have naturally been raised about where things go next under the Dutchman.

Juventus confirm Milik sustained new injury, reveals recovery timetable
Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik has suffered a new injury setback that will rule him out of the crucial games against Bologna and Milan.
The Polish international had suffered a serious injury in June 2024 that kept him out of action for the entire 2024/25 campaign.
After several surgeries and setbacks, he finally made his return to action last month in the 1-1 draw against Sassuolo.

CARLETON – Death was not an option. Darrell Mossburg had too many reasons to live.
The Airport girls basketball coach collapsed in a school hallway before a game in early December.
It was a shock to the fit, 56-year-old physical education teacher at Flat Rock.
More: Airport’s girls basketball season ends with loss in quarterfinals
“I had severe abdominal pain,” Mossburg recalled. “I didn’t want the kids to see me like that. They got me into the teacher’s lounge. Luckily my wife (Lori) was there.”
The news got worse.

David Lynch rates Liverpool’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League
Liverpool’s Champions League hopes boosted by Chelsea struggles

Liverpool remain firmly in the race for a top five finish and UEFA Champions League qualification, with the latest Anfield Index Media Matters discussion highlighting how external factors could play a decisive role.

Featuring Dave Davis and David Lynch, the conversation centred on Liverpool’s inconsistent form, while also pointing to the struggles of Chelsea under Liam Rosenior as a key development in the race.

“Maybe he’s man enough to admit it!” – Bayern defender reveals Rüdiger insulted him
Josip Stanisic has criticised the behaviour of Antonio Rüdiger following an incident during Bayern Munich’s 4-3 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Stanisic went down after a challenge with Rüdiger shortly before Kylian Mbappé put Real Madrid 3-2 up just before half-time.
As the Croatian defender explained after the match, the Real Madrid centre-back said something to him that he did not want to repeat publicly.

In case you missed it, the Washington Commanders revealed their new uniforms on Wednesday. The uniform reveal, or the alternate logo, wasn’t a huge surprise. The “new” look was a nod to Washington’s championship past. The Commanders debuted the uniforms in three home games last season, but, by NFL rules, couldn’t make them permanent until 2026.
It’s safe to say that Washington’s new look was a hit with fans. Several fans lined up at the Commanders’ team store in Landover to grab some of the new merchandise.