Arsenal have been 𝙛𝙡𝙖𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 in cup competitions this season 🤯💎

16 games, 16 wins ✅ pic.twitter.com/ssMbRsvcor

— LiveScore (@livescore) March 8, 2026

🚨 UNREAL SCENES! 🤯

A real WAR broke out between the players of Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro today. 🇧🇷

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— Polymarket FC (@PolymarketFC) March 9, 2026

PARIS — PSG midfielder Vitinha has drawn a sharp contrast between the club’s former star-studded attack and its current iteration, suggesting the trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe lacked defensive commitment. “You can’t afford to have one, two or three who don’t run,” Vitinha told Canal 11, explaining the tactical evolution under manager Luis Enrique.

While acknowledging their greatness—”They are some of the best in history”—Vitinha added “that’s not always the best thing for the team.” The Portuguese international highlighted how current attackers embrace defensive responsibilities: “The attackers mark the full-backs like crazy. You see a Dembele, a Goncalo, pressing at the edge of the area.”

“That is the difference with the current PSG,” Vitinha said, crediting Luis Enrique for fostering a collective mentality. Despite occasional results not going their way, the midfielder emphasized the squad’s commitment to a high-pressing system, marking a philosophical shift from the club’s previous galaxy of individual stars.

🚨 OFFICIAL: Ryan Gravenberch has signed new long term deal at Liverpool valid until June 2032. pic.twitter.com/oMXMulZFfA

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 7, 2026

🚨 NEW: Jude Bellingham is set to make his return at the Etihad against Man City!

He was supposed to be out until the end of March, but he recovered well from his injury and he's set to be back against Man City. @diarioas pic.twitter.com/x2OdTPh776

— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) March 7, 2026

The football world was rocked today by news of Edu Gaspar’s dismissal from his position as global director of football for Nottingham Forest. The surprising development was announced via a social media post:

🚨 BREAKING! 😳

Edu Gaspar has been dismissed from his role as global director of football for Nottingham Forest. 🌳

ℹ️ @MatteMoretto pic.twitter.com/GMSBO8Hd1F

— Polymarket FC (@PolymarketFC) March 7, 2026

Further details surrounding Gaspar’s departure have yet to be released.

📸 Max Dowman starts at Mansfield Town, becoming the youngest player for Arsenal in Emirates FA Cup history, breaking a record set by Marli Salmon in the previous round.

Salmon also gets his first senior start. pic.twitter.com/5NcNXaX5Jp

— HF World (@hfworld_) March 7, 2026

Despite Real Madrid’s victory over Celta Vigo, the Spanish press has launched a scathing attack on Trent Alexander-Arnold, blaming his defensive frailties for the opposition’s goal and questioning his fit at the club.

​Trent Alexander-Arnold faced a barrage of criticism from Spanish outlets following Real Madrid’s narrow win in Vigo.

Despite contributing to the buildup of the opening goal, his defensive positioning was slammed after Williot Swedberg outmaneuvered him to assist Celta’s equalizer.

Mundo Deportivo labeled the former Liverpool star a “complete flop,” while Cadena SER commentator Antonio Romero described his performance at right-back as a “disaster.”

​The harsh assessments even targeted former manager Jurgen Klopp, with Marca suggesting the German failed to teach the defender basic discipline.

Some outlets awarded him a measly three out of ten rating, noting he appears “sluggish” and lacking motivation.

With a massive Champions League clash against Manchester City looming on Wednesday, concerns are mounting over whether the Englishman can handle elite-level defensive pressure.

Legendary manager Vicente del Bosque has publicly backed Raul Gonzalez to take over the coaching duties at Real Madrid as Alvaro Arbeloa struggles to navigate the club’s current mid-season crisis.

Legendary coach Vicente del Bosque has endorsed club icon Raul Gonzalez to lead Real Madrid’s first team.

Speaking to El Larguero, del Bosque praised Raul’s coaching potential, stating, “For me, he is a coach that could be a candidate to train Real Madrid, of course.”

He further noted Raul is one of his “weaknesses” and expressed high confidence in his future career.

The endorsement comes as current manager Alvaro Arbeloa struggles to stabilize the club following Xabi Alonso’s January exit.

Arbeloa has faced criticism from former teammates, including Ivan Helguera, as the team remains in crisis.

Having spent six years developing talent at Castilla and winning the UEFA Youth League, Raul is increasingly viewed as the prime candidate to take the reins at the Bernabéu.