Juventus have sacked Thiago Motta after less than a season in charge, appointing former player Igor Tudor as his replacement, the club announced on Sunday. “Juventus FC announce that Thiago Motta has been relieved of his duties as men’s first team coach,” the club stated. ” the team also announce that the team will now be led by  Igor Tudor, who will take charge of his first training session tomorrow, Monday, 24 March.” Motta’s dismissal follows heavy defeats to Atalanta (4-0) and Fiorentina (3-0), leaving Juve fifth in Serie A. Tudor’s main task will be securing a top-four finish to ensure Champions League qualification, which is vital for the club’s finances. The Croatian, who played 174 games for Juventus, has managed clubs including Verona, Marseille, and Lazio.

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has hinted at an early return from injury with a cryptic social media post. The 22-year-old suffered an ankle injury in February just as he was finding form under Amorim, but his latest Snapchat update has sparked optimism among fans. Diallo posted a sand timer and smiley face emoji, suggesting he could be back in action soon—potentially after the international break. His return would be a welcome boost for United as they push for a strong finish to the season.

England captain Harry Kane hopes to become his country’s most-capped player while aiming for World Cup glory in 2026. The 31-year-old striker earned his 105th cap in Monday’s 3-0 over Latvia, scoring his 71st international goal. He is now just 20 appearances shy of Peter Shilton‘s all-time England record. “It’s definitely there. I’ve made it clear I want to play for England as long as possible,” Harry said. “Of course, leading up to the World Cup, there are plenty of games before then and hopefully eight games in that tournament.”

Bayern Munich suffered a major setback as Alphonso Davies sustained a cruciate ligament rupture. The injury happened playing for Canada, ruling him out for at least six months. Dayot Upamecano also faces several weeks on the sidelines after being diagnosed with a knee issue. Davies will undergo surgery on Wednesday, while Bayern’s medical team will monitor Upamecano’s recovery. Both players will miss the club’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan. Sporting director Max Eberl acknowledged the blow, saying, “The absence of Alphonso and Dayot Upamecano weighs heavily on FC Bayern,” but expressed confidence that the squad can overcome the challenge.

Real Madrid are pushing to sign Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer this summer, according to The Athletic. With his contract expiring, Madrid are reportedly working on a pre-contract agreement after having a January approach rejected. Alexander-Arnold, 26, has made 349 appearances for Liverpool, winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and two League Cups. He is one of three key players, alongside Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, whose contracts expire this summer.

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is set to return against Fulham in the FA Cup after suffering a serious ear injury from a horror tackle by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts earlier this month. Roberts was sent off for the dangerous challenge and later handed a six-match ban by the FA. Mateta, now cleared to play, confirmed his return on Instagram with the caption: “It’s time.” To protect his injury, Mateta will wear a special mask to prevent further damage.

Tottenham full-back Djed Spence has criticized former manager Antonio Conte, revealing that his confidence reached an all-time low under his leadership. “It wasn’t a nice feeling,” Spence told the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast. “Especially as I was coming to the club on a high, I was confident, I was buzzing, had just won promotion. “Then it was like running into a brick wall. It shattered my confidence a bit, obviously I’m young. It’s not nice to hear. “I knew it was rubbish at the time. It wasn’t a nice feeling. I was even going into the club like (puffs out cheeks) and, ‘What am I doing?’” “I feel like whatever I did, that man wasn’t happy about anything. “Even if you did the right things, you were like, ‘Did I do the right thing?’ because he’s not really a complimenting guy. “It gets to a point where you don’t really need validation from a coach. You just go, ‘Oh’. “I probably had one conversation with him.” Spence admits his belief needed building up once Conte had departed. “I think I’ve been a victim of being too humble,” he said. “Thinking things are just going to happen by not doing nothing and not saying nothing. But sometimes you have to express yourself. “In my first year at Tottenham, I feel I gave a bit too much respect to the players and the surroundings, because it’s Tottenham. I came from Forest, I’m going to the Premier League, a top-six club, and I thought, ‘Phew, this is big’. “I feel I gave them too much respect in regards I didn’t really believe in myself.” Spence added: “I’d say this season (that’s changed). I’ve got no time to waste now. I’ve got to go get it, it’s time.”

Chelsea are reportedly open to signing Jadon Sancho permanently from Manchester United, despite a £5 million cancellation clause in the deal. Sancho joined Chelsea on loan in August with a £25 million purchase obligation. However, after a strong start, his form has dipped, raising speculation about the club’s next move. Manager Enzo Maresca remains pleased with Sancho’s progress since his fallout with Erik ten Hag at United. Meanwhile, Chelsea may still look to strengthen on the wing, having been linked with Alejandro Garnacho in January.

Mauricio Pochettino is unlikely to return to Tottenham soon due to the massive compensation required to release him from his role as USA head coach. The former Spurs boss, who left in 2019, remains a fan favorite but is focused on leading the United States into the 2026 World Cup. BBC Sport reports his release fee would be among the highest in football history. With Tottenham’s current manager Ange Postecoglou still in charge, bringing Pochettino back would come at a huge financial cost, making a reunion unlikely.