Forward Hugo Ekitike became the focus of controversy after swapping shirts with opponent Rayan Cherki, while Liverpool trailed Man City 4-0 in the FA Cup.
Former legend Robbie Fowler criticized both Liverpool players and manager Arne Slot after the crushing 0-4 defeat to Man City in the FA Cup quarterfinals.
Ahead of the decisive play-off match against Bosnia & Herzegovina, some members of the Italy national team reportedly inquired with the country's Football Federation (FIGC) about a USD 345,000 bonus.
Forward Neymar risks a ban of up to 10 matches for controversial comments targeting a referee, significantly jeopardizing his chances of participating in the 2026 World Cup.
Coach Arne Slot and midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai both admitted Liverpool did not show enough fighting spirit during their 0-4 loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals.
World number one pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters and her partners won two semifinal matches in women's doubles and mixed doubles at the PPA Hanoi Cup on 4/4.
Kotryna Kulbyte not only helped Uzbekistan return to the Asian Cup after 23 years, but also led the team further than expected, opening a new chapter for women's football in the Central Asian nation.
Pickleball player Truong Vinh Hien dramatically defeated Argentinian world number two, Frederico Staksrud, two-one, to secure the first spot in the PPA Hanoi Cup final on midday, 4/4.
The champions and runners-up of the women's asian cup 2026 issued a joint statement urging the asian football confederation (afc) to increase prize money, as the tournament attracted significant viewership.
World number two chess player Hikaru Nakamura forgot his opening preparation, spent 67 minutes on his 13th move, and then blamed his assistant after losing to Javokhir Sindarov in round 5 of the Candidates 2026.
Coach Gennaro Gattuso sparked controversy by choosing players who had never scored from the 11-meter spot in Serie A for the penalty shootout, contributing to the defeat against Bosnia and missing the World Cup for the third consecutive time.
Cristiano Ronaldo concludes over one month of injury treatment with a brace in Al Nassr's 5-2 victory over Al Najma in round 27 of the Saudi Pro League on 3/4.
