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Tough love?
THURSDAY, 12 MARCH 2026, 08:13

Tough love?

Is this sentence a bit harsh?

Champions League Match of the Day pundit Stephen Warnock believes Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has “lost the changing room” after their 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the last 16.

Rory Smith, Nedum Onuoha and Stephen Warnock look how important Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde was in his side’s 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the last-16 of the Champions League, while also highlighting Erling Haaland’s struggles for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Pedro Neto apologises for pushing over a ball boy over during Chelsea’s 5-2 defeat by Paris St‑Germain in the Champions League.

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior says he and his side “need to be better” after they concede three late goals at Paris Saint Germain, to lose the first leg of their last 16 tie 5-2, with the French side firmly in control.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side “will try” but acknowledges they are going to struggle to produce a second leg comeback against Real Madrid, after losing 3-0 in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the Champions League.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scores two late goals as defending champions Paris Saint-Germain beat Chelsea 5-2 in France, to take control of the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Bodo/Glimt made it five European wins in a row as they thrashed Sporting 3-0 in the first leg of their last 16 tie in the Champions League.

Bayern Munich look set to book a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League following a 6-1 first leg victory over Atalanta in their last-16 tie in Bergamo.

Galatasary midfielder Mario Lemina heads in the only goal of the game as Liverpool lose 1-0 to the Turkish champions, in their first leg Champions League last-16 tie.

Newcastle are denied a famous win against Barcelona at St James’ Park as teenager Lamine Yamal scores a penalty with the last kick of the game to secure his side a 1-1 draw in first leg of their last 16 tie in the Champions League.

Tottenham’s troubles go from bad to worse as they’re beaten 5-2 by Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last 16 tie in the Champions League, with Spurs goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky substituted after just 17 minutes, with his team already 3-0 down at that stage.

Manchester United eye up a move for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, Arsenal show interest in Tino Livramento, and Tottenham Hotspur will allow Antonin Kinsky to leave on loan.

Rory McIlroy says he hopes to be able to defend his Players Championship title at TPC Sawgrass after withdrawing from a tournament through injury last week.

France flanker Oscar Jegou will miss his side’s Six Nations meeting with England on Saturday after being given a four-week suspension for gouging an opponent’s eye.

Great Britain’s Cameron Norrie beats qualifier Rinky Hijikata at Indian Wells, with world number one Carlos Alcaraz a possible quarter-final opponent.

Orlando Pirates’ Oswin Appollis and Evidence Makgopa scored in a 2-0 win over Richards Bay to take top spot in the Betway Premiership above Mamelodi Sundowns.

Coaches of Hundred teams with investment from the IPL say they have not been directed away from signing Pakistan players in Thursday’s men’s auction.

Scotland midfielder Lennon Miller believes he has “definitely got better” as a player since his move to Udinese.

Tottenham owner Enic does not plan to step in and take the decision over Igor Tudor’s future out of the hands of the club’s executive team despite the manager’s poor start.