UEFA inform Benfica that their complaint about Fede Valverde and Samuel Dahl situation has been dismissed.

Valverde will be available for Real Madrid vs Benfica on Wednesday.

Rangers labelled the abuse that Djeidi Gassama and Emmanuel Fernandez faced as “unacceptable” and said that the their “immediate priority is the wellbeing of the players involved” pic.twitter.com/7NNFlJHmYU

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) February 23, 2026

🇵🇹 Benfica have decided that they will appeal the provisional one-game ban imposed on Gianluca Prestianni over the racism incident. https://t.co/3wYxJr6KSx pic.twitter.com/HqUOKgtGzs

— HF World (@hfworld_) February 23, 2026

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães taunted Brazilian teammate Richarlison on social media following the Gunners’ 4-1 victory, a result that leaves Tottenham winless in 2026 and flirting with relegation.

​Gabriel Magalhães playfully mocked countryman Richarlison after Arsenal’s 4-1 North London derby triumph.

The defender posted a photo with a “4” playing card, tagging the Spurs forward to highlight the lopsided scoreline.

Reflecting on the resilience shown after recent dropped points, Mikel Arteta said: “It feels like we showed what we are made of. I cannot be prouder of what I’ve seen out there.”

​While Arsenal restored their title momentum, Tottenham’s situation turned dire.

Igor Tudor’s side remains without a win this calendar year, sitting just four points above the relegation zone.

Pundit Jamie Redknapp warned that the gap between the rivals has become cavernous, stating: “They were so much better than Tottenham, it’s like two different leagues… if Tottenham aren’t careful they might be in a different league next season.”

Interim Tottenham manager Igor Tudor labeled Arsenal the world’s best team after his debut ended in a crushing 4-1 north London derby defeat that left Spurs four points above the relegation zone.

​Igor Tudor endured a sobering start to his Tottenham tenure as Arsenal secured a dominant 4-1 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Braces from Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres restored the Gunners’ five-point lead at the Premier League summit.

Reflecting on the vast gulf in quality between the rivals, Tudor remarked: “Arsenal are probably the best team now in the world so it was not easy.”

​The defeat marks Tottenham’s 12th of the season, deepening fears of a shocking relegation battle for the North London side.

Tudor criticized his players’ “bad habits” and lack of confidence, emphasizing the need for a cultural shift.

He admitted the scale of the reconstruction required, stating: “There are also other things that you cannot change in the three or four training sessions – it’s impossible.”

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has defended the officiating in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest, dismissing claims of corruption following two controversial VAR decisions.

​Dermot Gallagher has backed the decision to disallow Alexis Mac Allister’s initial effort for handball, despite former Liverpool striker John Aldridge branding the call “corrupt.”

Gallagher explained that the current laws leave no room for interpretation when the ball enters the net off an arm.

He told Sky Sports: “It [the law] was [correctly applied]… the minute the VAR sees that it’s going to be handball.”

​Gallagher also addressed frustrations regarding Liverpool’s winning goal, which came deep into stoppage time.

He argued the extended time was a “justifiable extension” due to earlier VAR delays.

Regarding Forest’s offside complaints, he praised the officials’ technical handling of the phase, noting: “I actually think it’s better now… it’s the most technical law of all, isn’t it, offside?”

Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out and the Premier League have launched investigations after four top-flight players were targeted with racist social media abuse following the weekend’s fixtures.

​The Premier League and Kick It Out have condemned an “appalling weekend” that saw four players subjected to vile online racism.

Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana and Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri were targeted after Saturday’s draw, while Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland’s Romaine Mundle faced abuse on Sunday.

The league warned: “There are serious consequences for anybody found guilty and we will offer the club and player our full support.”

​Wolves forward Tolu Arokodare expressed disbelief at the lack of accountability for online trolls following his side’s loss to Crystal Palace.

He took to Instagram to share his frustration, stating: “It’s still unbelievable to me that we’re playing in a time where people have so much freedom to communicate such racism without any consequences.”

Sunderland added that such individuals “are not welcome on Wearside.”

🇨🇮 Evan Guessand in three Premier League appearances for Crystal Palace:

🅰️ Assisted the lone winner vs. Brighton as a substitute
❌ Started against Burnley
⚽ Scored the lone winner vs. Wolves as a substitute

Six points won for the Eagles since his January move, all they've… pic.twitter.com/utnocdGrFB

— HF World (@hfworld_) February 22, 2026

Real Madrid forward Endrick has issued a poignant warning to young players about the mental toll of fame, admitting that the total loss of privacy is one of his most difficult challenges.

Real Madrid forward Endrick has candidly addressed the struggles of achieving global celebrity at a remarkably young age.

Having been recruited by the Spanish giants at 16 and debuted for Brazil at 17, the striker admitted that his meteoric rise has been emotionally draining.

He cautioned that the intense scrutiny accompanying professional success often outweighs the perceived benefits of wealth and status.

The teenager expressed a deep yearning for a future defined by peace rather than public observation.

Endrick stated: “Those who imagine that fame only rhymes with privilege and happiness are wrong. For me, it is even one of the most difficult trials to live: we lose all privacy, every gesture is observed, every word is scrutinized. I hope that one day, I can simply live in peace.”