The Digester

Gattuso resigns as Italy coach after World Cup play-off defeat

Gennaro Gattuso quit as Italy coach after a penalty shoot-out loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina ended World Cup qualification, triggering resignations and urgent leadership changes at the Italian Football Federation.

7 hours ago · Italy · 10 articles

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Canada to trial FIFA's alternative offside law in CPL opener

The Canadian Premier League will trial FIFA's provisional offside interpretation in the season opener to speed up VAR decisions and promote more attacking play.

3 minutes ago · Canada · 3 articles

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Chelsea drop Enzo Fernández after comments about Real Madrid

Liam Rosenior has dropped midfielder Enzo Fernández after comments about Real Madrid and Spain, saying the player crossed a line. The decision comes amid a run of poor results that has left Chelsea sixth and chasing a Champions League place.

10 hours ago · United Kingdom · 14 articles

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Man City v Liverpool: FA Cup quarterfinal team news and lineups

Liverpool travel to the Etihad on Saturday April 4 at 12:45pm (11:45 GMT) for an FA Cup quarterfinal that doubles as a key moment in Mohamed Salah's farewell and comes with Pep Guardiola suspended and several injury doubts.

12 hours ago · United Kingdom · 10 articles

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Rory McIlroy vows to defend Masters after completing career grand slam

After winning the 2025 Masters to complete a career grand slam, McIlroy says he is not finished and will target a title defence and more majors while pacing his playing schedule.

2 hours ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles

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Arteta cautious as injury-hit Arsenal prepare for FA Cup quarter

Arsenal will be without Noni Madueke against Southampton, while Mikel Arteta says Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber may be available as the club manages multiple injury concerns.

6 hours ago · United Kingdom · 5 articles

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Abhishek Sharma fined 25% of match fee despite SRH win

Abhishek Sharma was fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for audible offensive language under Article 2.3, a sanction he accepted, even as his 48 off 21 helped Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 65 run win over Kolkata Knight Riders.

4 hours ago · India · 3 articles

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Slot: Salah can win two more trophies before leaving Liverpool

Arne Slot praised Mohamed Salah's nine-year impact and said the forward is available for the FA Cup quarter-final as Liverpool manage key injuries while chasing trophies this season.

9 hours ago · United Kingdom · 4 articles

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Phil Mickelson to skip Masters, takes extended break for family health matter

Six-time major champion Phil Mickelson will not compete at next week’s Masters and is stepping away indefinitely as his family navigates a personal health issue, after a recent return to LIV Golf.

22 hours ago · United States · 7 articles

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Kane ruled out of Bayern's Freiburg match with ankle injury

Vincent Kompany said Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich's Bundesliga trip to Freiburg but should be available for the Champions League first leg at Real Madrid next week.

9 hours ago · Germany · 4 articles

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Thunder rout Lakers 139-96 as Lakers lose starter to left hamstring injury

Oklahoma City dominated from the opening quarter to beat the Lakers 139-96, while the Lakers lost a starter to a left hamstring injury that will be evaluated with an MRI.

12 hours ago · United States · 5 articles

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Nuwan Thushara sues SLC to force IPL No Objection Certificate

Fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has asked the Colombo District Court to order Sri Lanka Cricket to issue a No Objection Certificate so he can play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 after the board declined the NOC on fitness grounds; the hearing is set for April 9, 2026.

11 hours ago · Sri Lanka · 4 articles

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Thunder rout Lakers 139-96 as Spurs win without Wembanyama

Oklahoma City overwhelmed Los Angeles 139-96; San Antonio won without Victor Wembanyama and Detroit continued a strong run, while several other teams posted notable victories.

12 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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No positive doping tests at Milan-Cortina 2026 after extensive pre-Games testing

The International Testing Agency says 92% of athletes were tested in the six months before Milan-Cortina 2026 and no positive tests were recorded during the event. Pre-Games testing found one alleged positive that led to a provisional suspension which was later lifted pending a hearing.

10 hours ago · Italy · 3 articles

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Nakamura criticises FIDE anti-cheating checks at Candidates tournament

U.S. grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura criticised extensive scanners and monitoring at the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, while FIDE said the measures are necessary to protect top-level competition.

10 hours ago · United States · 3 articles

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F1's new rules spark racing, qualifying and safety crisis

Formula 1's radical hybrid rules and new overtake and boost systems have altered racing and qualifying and raised safety alarms after a high-speed Suzuka crash, prompting urgent talks between teams, drivers and the FIA.

15 hours ago · Japan · 4 articles

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Infantino and Iran move ahead with World Cup plans amid war uncertainty

After a face to face meeting in Turkey, FIFA and Iran signaled commitment to keeping Iran’s World Cup schedule in the United States while arranging training and security ahead of the June tournament.

24 hours ago · Iran · 4 articles

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Portugal to finish World Cup preparations with Nigeria friendly

The federation confirmed the June 10 warm-up, with Portuguese media reporting the match will be held in Leiria as Portugal finalises preparations before their June 17 World Cup opener.

13 hours ago · Portugal · 3 articles

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Rahane hits back at critics after KKR defeat

After KKR’s six-wicket loss at Wankhede, captain Ajinkya Rahane defended his approach and pointed to improved T20 strike rates since 2023 while saying critics are jealous.

18 hours ago · India · 4 articles

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Raúl García reflects on Atlético years, Copa 2013 and a letter to referees

On Mario Suárez's channel, Raúl García reviews his path from Osasuna to Atlético and Athletic, discusses Simeone's support, the impact of the 2013 Copa, his best season in 2013-14 and a post-retirement message to referees.

24 hours ago · Spain · 6 articles

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Barça loses in Kaunas but keeps eighth place in EuroLeague

Barça fell 83-71 to Zalgiris, but losses by direct rivals meant the Catalan side stayed eighth in the EuroLeague with 20 wins.

24 hours ago · Spain · 4 articles

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Mbappé: called 'mono' after missing Euro 2021 penalty

Kylian Mbappé told The Bridge Show he faced racial abuse after a missed Euro 2021 penalty, briefly considered leaving the France team, defended his defensive role at Real Madrid, and recounted several personal anecdotes.

24 hours ago · France · 5 articles

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Bosnia beat Italy on penalties to qualify for 2026 World Cup

At Zenica's Bilino Polje Stadium Bosnia and Herzegovina drew 1-1 with Italy and won the penalty shootout to secure a place at the 2026 World Cup.

23 hours ago · Bosnia and Herzegovina · 3 articles

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Eibar wins 1-0 at Anoeta after Arbilla header and missed Sanse penalty

Eibar struck early through Arbilla and then defended the lead as Sanse, reshuffled by absences, failed to convert a late penalty and lost a third straight match at Anoeta.

24 hours ago · Spain · 4 articles

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Dovizioso warns Marc Márquez is in worse shape than it appears

Andrea Dovizioso says Marc Márquez’s repeated arm operations and a recent crash have left him below his former level, a decline reflected in modest points and a difficult weekend in Austin.

24 hours ago · Spain · 3 articles

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Sylvain Francisco's fourth quarter rips Barça apart in Kaunas, 83-71

Zalgiris guard Sylvain Francisco erupted late to sink Barcelona 83-71 in Kaunas, handing Barça a damaging blow to their EuroLeague playoff hopes.

24 hours ago · Spain · 3 articles