Welcome to The Sportsman's LIVE football blog, where we will be bringing you all the latest news updates throughout the day as the Champions League Round of 16 kicks off tonight as Manchester City travel to face Sporting CP.
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Premier League
Manchester United 2-0 Brighton
Champions League
PSG 1-0 Real Madrid
Sporting 0-5 Manchester City
90+7 Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes scores on the counter attack to secure Manchester United's victory.
PSG 1-0 Real Madrid
Sporting 0-5 Man City
90+4' Mbappé
It was coming. Kylian Mbappé scores an incredible goal, putting the ball through the legs of Thibaut Courtois, .
54' Lewis Dunk (Red Card)
Moments after going a goal down, Brighton are now a man down.
51' Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo ends his goal drought with a goal from the edge of the box.
59' Sterling
Not long after Bernardo Silva's goal is ruled out by VAR, Raheem Sterling quickly makes it 5-0 once again for Manchester City.
Brighton dominate possession but are unable to capitalise on this, still 0-0 at the break.
Sporting 0-4 Manchester City
PSG 0-0 Real Madrid
45' Silva
Bernardo Silva scores his second of the night, his shot hits Antonio Adan and finds the back of the net.
32' Foden
Phil Foden makes it three just over 30 minutes into the game.
18' Silva
Former Benfica man Bernardo Silva scores from a wonderful half-volley.
9' Mahrez
After a lengthy VAR check, Manchester City can finally celebrate as Riyad Mahrez's goal is ruled onside.
📲 ✘ #BHAFC 🔵⚪️
#SCPMCFC #LineUpSCP #DiaDeSporting #OndeVaiUmVãoTodos
The Dutch government announced that stadiums can welcome a full crowd this weekend.
Ralf Rangnick's right about fourth being United's ceiling, but he shouldn't have said it.
This proclamation that fourth place represents the Red Devil’s ceiling this season was met with plenty of social media mockery.
Champions League and Premier League football all in one night.
According to Marca, 38-year-old Pepe could be sanctioned for two year for 'kicking a Sporting CP executive".
The referee handed out FOUR red cards after full-time 😳
Josh Kroenke has stated in an interview that he's finding it 'hard to truly relate' with Arsenal fans due to him not following football as closely.
Italian and former Bradford City player Benito Carbone has applied for the vacant manager's position at the club following the departure of Derek Adams.
The Liverpool boss spoke to the press ahead of their Champions League clash with Inter. Here are some key quotes:
On Inter: "A top class team with a top class manager, probably the best team again in Italy this season."
On having a full squad: "A good situation. But it's much more important how we would play than who is playing. We need fresh legs for this game. But much more important is that we have the chance to change five times in the game, which is just a massive boost for football in general."
On Salah and Mane: "Both are a force of nature. I'm not surprised by it."
Sevilla are looking into the market for a central defender in the summer should Jules Kounde depart with Chelsea the most likely destination.
Trent Alexander-Arnold spoke about the pressure to win trophies in today's Champions League press conference.
Brandon Barker has been a free agent since he was released from Rangers in January, but now finds a place on a short-term deal at the Royals.
We're pleased to announce the signing of former @RangersFC winger Brandon Barker, on a deal that will run for the remainder of the 2021-22 campaign.
#Royals150 | #WelcomeBrandon
FA want to further their efforts to improve diversity in the game by engaging with current QPR Director of Football Les Ferdinand.
Sergio Aguero named Chelsea great John Terry as the best centre-back he has ever played against.
Walsall are reportedly close to getting a new manager with Michael Flynn looking set to transfer Newport for Walsall, a good appointment from the Saddlers.
RB Leipzig have today confirmed the signing of German keeper Janis Blaswich, who will sign in the summer from Heracles on a three-year deal.
The goalkeeper will join in June 2022 from @HeraclesAlmelo and will sign a contract until 2025 ✍️
🔴⚪ #WeAreLeipzig
He’s been tipped as a future Manchester United manager and he’s been touted as the new Jose Mourinho.
But it will be Manchester City who will next get the chance to see Portuguese sensation Ruben Amorim up, close and personal.
Manchester City reportedly are leading the way to sign Brazilian wonderkid, Savinho, who has impressed for Atletico Mineiro so far this season.
Official bid to Atletico Mineiro: €6.5m plus add-ons and sell-on. Next destination could be PSV Eindhoven on loan.
Arsenal and Red Bull Group also had contacts to sign Sávio.
Jurgen Klopp wants the tireless James Milner to remain a key part of his Liverpool team for the 22-23 season with it being expected that the Englishman will accept the terms soon.
Talks will continue in the coming days/weeks - it's up to Milner now.
Mason Mount suffered an injury during their Club World Cup Final against Palmerias, it has now been reported that he's out for 2 weeks which isn't as bad as first feared.
Paul Pogba has been linked with PSG for a while but it is reported that PSG are stepping up their pursuit for the Frenchman, with the Paris based side willing to offer him a 'lucrative package'.
After retiring from professional football, James Vaughan now returns to the club in a Sporting Director capacity.
Unfortunate news for all Everton fans as the club have announced an increase in the prices for season ticket, it is however only their first price hike in seven years.
Cheikhou Kouyate was part of the successful Senegal team who won their first AFCON title in Cameroon and received a hero's welcome on his return to Crystal Palace.
What a great sight this is to see as Christian Eriksen made his first competitive return to football playing 60 minutes in a closed-doors friendly, we can't wait to see him back in the Prem.
Christian Eriksen played 60 minutes for Brentford in a closed-doors friendly this afternoon, his first match since suffering a cardiac arrest.
🎥 @BrentfordFC
Tonight's game versus Manchester United will mark Graham Potter's 100th Premier League game in charge, an impressive landmark for the Englishman.
Former Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo has rejected an approach from Salernitana to become their new Head Coach.
Pirlo will be available waiting for other clubs - while Davide Nicola will be announced as new Salernitana manager.
Former Barcelona and Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has said that he runs out of breath if he tries to play football, and that he fears he may never be able to sprint again. Such a shame.
An exciting clash is set for the Round of 16 in the Champions League as Paris Saint-Germain welcome Real Madrid to Parc des Prince this evening. Our Joey Mills delves into how the current PSG side is the new Galacticos against the original creators of a side made up of some of the best footballers in the world.
The Brazilian has been an incredible servant to the club and will go down as one of the Premier League greats, Man City are to recognise his importance, offering the 36 year-old a new contract incorporating a coaching role.
@baileymcfc #ManCity
After a disappointing run of results, Derek Adams has today been relieved of his duties as Bradford manager.
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#BCAFC | #TakeMeHome
Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Gareth Bale will leave the club at the end of the season, with Spurs reportedly vying for the former star to return to the club.
“It's important for Bale to finish his career well here”.