Singapore Premier League side FC Jurong announced that the attacking midfielder, who appeared and...

Singapore Premier League side FC Jurong announced that the attacking midfielder, who appeared and scored at three World Cups, would play for them next season.Honda appeared most recently for Bhutan club Paro FC, playing in two games and scoring two goals in the 2024/25 season.Before that he played for Lithuania’s FK Suduva in 2021 and has also turned out for clubs in Japan, the Netherlands, Russia, Italy, Mexico, Australia, Brazil and Azerbaijan.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Honda said in a statement that he was “pursuing several personal challenges”, including trying to score in more domestic top leagues than anyone else.“However, my primary goal with this club is to win the league title,” he said.“There are a couple of very strong rivals, so it will be a tough challenge, but I am determined to achieve it.”Honda retired from the Japan national team with 98 caps and 38 goals after playing at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Outside football he heads a venture capital fund, owns a non-league club in Japan and has also dabbled in management, taking charge of Cambodia’s national team from August 2018 to January 2023.FC Jurong, formerly known as Albirex Niigata Singapore, said bringing Honda to the club “goes beyond the signing of a single player”.“To build a great castle, you need a solid cornerstone,” said chairman Daisuke Korenaga.“Into that cornerstone, we pour world-class experience, vision, and passion.“Together with Keisuke Honda, we are determined to build a legacy that will carry this club forward for the next 100 years.”

HONG KONG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 1: Keisuke Honda of World Legends reacts during the FWD Insurance Chinese New Year Cup match between World Legends and Hong Kong Legends at Hong Kong Stadium on February 1, 2025 in Hong Kong, China.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35191060/related

Ex-Japan star Honda, 39, says he's chasing records after latest transfer

Real Madrid dropped more points in the Spanish title race with a frustrating 1-1 La Liga draw at ...

Real Madrid dropped more points in the Spanish title race with a frustrating 1-1 La Liga draw at home against Girona on Friday.Fede Valverde drilled Alvaro Arbeloa's side ahead early in the second half but Thomas Lemar's fine strike secured a point for the Catalan visitors at the Santiago Bernabeu.The draw against Girona brought Madrid within six points of La Liga leaders Barcelona, but the Catalans host local rivals Espanyol on Saturday when they could move nine ahead with a victory.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Madrid head to Bavaria to face Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash on Wednesday, trailing 2-1, in the competition where their hopes of silverware this season now mainly lie.Los Blancos were upset by a late penalty appeal not given after Girona defender Vitor Reis' arm caught Madrid's Kylian Mbappe in the face."It's a penalty here and on the moon," complained Madrid coach Arbeloa."Nobody understands it... when VAR gets involved, I imagine it's when it suits them, and when it doesn't, then it doesn't."The coach admitted his team were not at their best following a third consecutive game without a win across all competitions."Without playing the most brilliant match we've played, it's obvious and clear this is a game we should have won," said Arbeloa, insisting Madrid would not give up in the title race despite their situation."Until we lose La Liga we'll keep fighting for it... we have to fight until the last day."After Jude Bellingham impressed as a substitute in the first leg against Bayern, Arbeloa gave him his first start since January.Madrid had the better of the first half but needed goalkeeper Andriy Lunin to save well from Azzedine Ounahi early on.At the other end Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga denied Mbappe and Valverde as Los Blancos began to knock on the door.Bellingham tested Gazzaniga early in the second half with a drive from the edge of the box, shortly before his team took the lead.Valverde lashed in a shot from the edge of the box which Gazzaniga tried to push out with his wrists but badly misjudged and the ball flew past him and into the net.Madrid's top goalscorer Mbappe mis-hit a shot when well placed and Gazzaniga saved well at his near post to keep Vinicius at bay as Madrid tried to put the game to bed.Instead Girona pulled level, with former Atletico midfielder Lemar planting a superb strike from the edge of the box beyond Lunin's helpless dive and into the bottom corner.<h3>Munich in mind</h3>Arbeloa took off England international Bellingham shortly after the hour with the visit to Munich in mind."We saw Bellingham feeling good, sharp, confident," said Arbeloa."This is the first game he's started since coming back (from injury) but I think it's done him a lot of good to get minutes, find rhythm... and I think we should be very pleased with his performance."Madrid's hopes of a trophy appear to hinge on that match against Vincent Kompany's side, with only seven La Liga matches remaining to try and overhaul Hansi Flick's Barca, the reigning champions.Gazzaniga beat away Mbappe's shot and the French superstar appealed in vain for a penalty as he collided with Reis in the box.The defender caught the forward with his arm as Mbappe tried to dart behind him, leaving the French forward with blood on his face.Six minutes of stoppage time were added on but they were not enough for Arbeloa's underwhelming team to conjure a late winner."To beat any team we need to give 200 percent," reiterated Arbeloa, after saying the same following last weekend's defeat by Mallorca in La Liga.Girona, 12th, could make a late push for a European spot after spending much of the season battling relegation."I think we improved as the game went on, the first half was a bit tough for us and the second, we came into the game well," Lemar told Movistar."We're going game by game, we'll try to get to 42 points and after that we'll see (how high we can go)."

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 10: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid CF reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Girona FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 10, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35190780/related

Real Madrid's La Liga hopes fade even further with Girona draw

Donyell Malen hit a hat-trick as Roma revived their fading European hopes by crusing past Serie A...

Donyell Malen hit a hat-trick as Roma revived their fading European hopes by crusing past Serie A's bottom club Pisa 3-0 on Friday.Roma, thrashed by runaway leaders Inter Milan in the last round, regained ground in the race for a top four placeThey moved level with Juventus, who are fifth, and one point behind Como in fourth. Como host Inter on Sunday. Juventus visit seventh place on Saturday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Pisa remained anchored to the foot of the table.Malen scored with all three of host Roma's shots on goals as he took his total to 10 in 12 Serie A appearances since joining in January.In the third minute, two visiting players had a chance to intercept a Roma punt forward but Antonio Caracciolo could only knee the ball into Malen's pass. The Dutch attacker sidestepped one more defender before firing home. Lorenzo Pellegrini hit the angle of post and bar with a free kick before helping set up Malen's second in the 43rd minute.After Pisa repeatedly failed to clear, Devyne Rensch, who has yet to score in Serie A, picked up a loose ball in the box, played a one-two with Pellegrini and then poked a pass to Malen who rolled in from close range.Malen completed his hat-trick after 51 minutes running onto a through pass from Matias Soule, turning away from two defenders and driving the ball home.

ROME, ITALY - APRIL 10: Donyell Malen of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Pisa SC at Stadio Olimpico on April 10, 2026 in Rome, Italy.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35190741/related

Malen hits hat-trick as Roma rebound against declining Pisa

West Ham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 4-0 win against Wolves on Frida...

West Ham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 4-0 win against Wolves on Friday that dumped Tottenham into the bottom three.Nuno Espirito Santo's side took the lead through Konstantinos Mavropanos' first-half header at the London Stadium.Valentin Castellanos netted twice in the second-half to ensure fourth-bottom West Ham, who started the evening in the relegation zone, moved two points above third-bottom Tottenham.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Mavropanos completed the rout with his second goal in the closing stages in an ironic twist as the former Arsenal defender helped to push his old club's bitter rivals closer to the drop.It is the first time Tottenham have been in the bottom three at the end of a Premier League match-day since August 2015, when they lost 1-0 to Manchester United.Tottenham can climb back out of the relegation zone if they win at Sunderland in Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge on Sunday.The north Londoners have seven games to save themselves from playing in the second tier for the first time since 1977-78.Beaten on penalties by Leeds in the FA Cup quarter-finals last weekend, West Ham bounced back with a vital victory in their own fight for survival.Bottom of the table Wolves are 15 points from safety and, with only six matches left, they are destined for relegation to the Championship.Wolves had beaten West Ham twice this season, at Molineux in the top-flight and the League Cup.But Rob Edwards' team looked rusty in their first game for 25 days due to the international break and their exit from the FA Cup.El Hadji Malick Diouf's poor pass gave Adam Armstrong a sight of goal, but the Wolves striker couldn't keep his effort on target.Armstrong wasted a better chance moments later when his close-range header was saved by Mads Hermansen.West Ham took advantage of those escapes to steal the lead in the 42nd minute.Replays showed West Ham were lucky to be awarded a corner when the final touch came off Jarrod Bowen and the England forward quickly rubbed salt into Wolves' wound.When Bowen's corner was headed back to the forward, he produced a far better cross with his second attempt and Mavropanos rose to thump his header past Wolves keeper Jose Sa.Bowen hit the post with a dipping curler early in the second half and Castellanos delivered the knockout blow in the 66th minute.Playing a one-two with Pablo, the Argentine striker surged through the Wolves defence but his tame shot should have been saved by Sa before it trickled over the line.Castellanos struck again two minutes later with a deflected shot that squirmed past the hapless Sa.Mavropanos volleyed home at the far post from an 83rd minute corner to compound Wolves' misery.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: West Ham United's Konstantinos Mavropanos celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal with Taty Castellanos during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at London Stadium on April 10, 2026 in London, United Kingdom.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35190624/related

West Ham smash Wolves to climb out of drop zone, increase pressure on Spurs

Inter Milan will be without captain and top scorer Lautaro Martinez for Sunday's Serie A match ag...

Inter Milan will be without captain and top scorer Lautaro Martinez for Sunday's Serie A match against Como, the Italian league leaders said."Medical tests today (Friday) revealed a mild muscle strain in his left calf," Inter said in a statement, adding that the striker's "condition will be reassessed in the coming days".Italian media reports suggested the 28-year-old could return as soon as next week's game at home against Cagliari.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Inter have a seven-point advantage over resurgent reigning champions Napoli with seven matches remaining in the Serie A season.Martinez, the league's top scorer with 16 goals this term, was sidelined for six weeks between February and March with muscular injuries.On his return last weekend, the Argentinian scored a brace in a 5-2 win over Roma.In his absence, Inter had a difficult March with two defeats and a draw in three matches to give hope to the chasing pack.They face a tricky trip to face fourth-placed Como, desperate to not give any further encouragement to Napoli and third-placed AC Milan, who are nine points adrift.Inter coach Cristian Chivu is expected to partner Marcus Thuram with Pio Esposito up front in Martinez's absence.

STADIO GIUSEPPE MEAZZA, MILAN, ITALY - 2026/04/05: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale adjusts his socks during the Serie A football match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma. FC Internazionale won 5-2 over AS Roma.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35186600/related

Inter's Lautaro Martinez to miss Como clash with calf issue

Italy's under-21 coach Silvio Baldini will take charge of the senior side for two friendlies in J...

Italy's under-21 coach Silvio Baldini will take charge of the senior side for two friendlies in June, the FIGC national football federation said on Friday.Gennaro Gattuso resigned from the job last week after Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third time in succession, following a penalty shot-out defeat to Bosnia in a qualification play-off match.They will play away to Luxembourg on June 3 before taking on Greece in Heraklion four days later.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"For their return to the pitch in June, the Nazionale will be led by Silvio Baldini," FIGC said in a brief statement.Baldini, who has been in the under-21s role since last July, is known for his unorthodox training methods.Last October, the former Palermo, Parma and Empoli boss made the under-21s train with eye patches on to help improve their concentration.Italy will not name a new full-time coach until after the FIGC presidential elections in June.Previous incumbant Gabriele Gravina also resigned following Italy's latest World Cup qualification failure.Gattuso was in his role for less than a year.The new coach will be Italy's fourth since June 2023.Napoli coach Antonio Conte, who previously was at the Italy helm from 2014-16, is the FIGC's preferred candidate, according to the Italian press.Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis suggested last week that he would be willing to release Conte early from his contract, which expires in 2027.

EMPOLI, ITALY - MARCH 26: Silvio Baldini of Italy looks before the Under21 Euro Qualifier between Italy U21 v North Macedonia U21 at Stadio Carlo Castellani on March 26, 2026 in Empoli, Italy.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35186378/related

Italy U21 coach Baldini takes interim charge of senior team

Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has extended his deal by four years unt...

Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has extended his deal by four years until 2031, the club announced Friday. German media reported the new deal makes Schlotterbeck, 26, the club's top earner and includes a release clause available only to a limited amount of clubs which will be active after the World Cup.Arriving from Freiburg in 2022, Schlotterbeck has become one of Dortmund's core players and captains the club in the absence of injured skipper Emre Can.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The announcement comes less than a fortnight after Schlotterbeck said the surprise departure of Dortmund's sporting director Sebastian Kehl would likely delay the negotiations. "I'm absolutely delighted to have extended my contract with Dortmund. I deliberately took my time with the decision because it's an important one for me," Schlotterbeck said in a statement. Yet to lift any major silverware, Schlotterbeck said his goal was to "win titles together with Borussia Dortmund."The deal is the first major achievement of new Dortmund sporting director Ole Book, who Friday called Schlotterbeck "one of the best centre-backs in the world".An attack-minded defender, the left-footed Schlotterbeck has made 155 appearances for Dortmund, scoring 10 goals.At international level, he has established himself at the heart of Julian Nagelsmann's defence, having played 25 times for Germany. He is considered a guaranteed starter at this summer's World Cup.

STUTTGART, GERMANY - APRIL 4: Nico Schlotterbeck of Borussia Dortmund celebrates the victory after the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund at MHPArena on April 4, 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35186301/related

Schlotterbeck signs Dortmund deal with reported release clause

Teenage Bayern Munich forward Lennart Karl will miss Wednesday's return leg of their Champions Le...

Teenage Bayern Munich forward Lennart Karl will miss Wednesday's return leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid with a hamstring tear, the German club announced on Friday. Karl, 18, is expected to be out for around three weeks and will miss Saturday's Bundesliga match at St Pauli along with the Real clash.Karl watched from the bench as Bayern beat Real 2-1 in Madrid on Tuesday but became the youngest player in Champions League history to score in three successive matches earlier this season<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The versatile forward impressed since making his debut at the start of the season and earned a first senior Germany call-up in March. He has nine goals and seven assists in all competitions this campaign.

Freiburg, Germany - April 4: Lennart Karl of Bayern Muenchen looks dejected during the Bundesliga match between Sport-Club Freiburg and FC Bayern München at Europa-Park Stadion on April 4, 2026 in Freiburg, Germany.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35186058/related

Injured Bayern starlet Karl to miss Real Madrid return leg

Luciano Spalletti will stay on as Juventus coach after signing a new two-year deal, the Serie A c...

Luciano Spalletti will stay on as Juventus coach after signing a new two-year deal, the Serie A club announced on Friday.Spalletti will reportedly be earning five million euros ($5.8 million) a season from his extended contract."We are delighted to have extended Luciano's contract for a further two seasons," said Juventus CEO Damien Comolli.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Spalletti was brought in by Juve in October to replace the sacked Igor Tudor and charged with ensuring qualification for the Champions League."It's important that I tell you first before it becomes official that we have decided to extend my contract for two more years," Spaletti said in a video released by Juve which showed him speaking to his players.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
First to know. Always the team. Spalletti 2028 - it starts right here ⚪️⚫️ <a href="https://t.co/plabGzGajv">pic.twitter.com/plabGzGajv</a>— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/2042580934663303650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The club have been convinced by the 67-year-old who most famously won the Serie A title with Napoli in 2023."Since Luciano joined our great Juventus family, he has had an immediate and very positive impact on our players, the whole club and the entire Bianconeri community," Comolli said.Spalletti, whose previous job was a tumultuous and unsuccessful stint as Italy coach, has Juve one point away from fourth place which is currently occupied by Como.However the gap is effectively two points as Como won both meetings between the two teams this season.Juve face another Champions League qualification contender in Atalanta on Saturday night.

ALLIANZ STADIUM, TURIN, ITALY - 2026/04/06: Luciano Spalletti, head coach of Juventus FC, looks on prior to the Serie A football match between Juventus FC and Genoa CFC. Juventus FC won 2-0 over Genoa CFC.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35185835/related

Coach Spalletti signs new Juventus deal until 2028

Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa beat Bologna 3-1 in their Europa League quarter-final f...

Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa beat Bologna 3-1 in their Europa League quarter-final first leg on Thursday, while Nottingham Forest held Porto 1-1 thanks to a comical own goal from Martim Fernandes.Freiburg also have one foot in the last four after beating Celta Vigo 3-0.Villa boss Unai Emery is aiming to win the competition for a fifth time and the favourites rode their luck to emerge victorious in Italy.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It could've been different," said Watkins. "We got lucky."Bologna made a bright start to their first European quarter-final in 27 years.An Ezri Konsa own goal was ruled out by a VAR review for a marginal offside against Santiago Castro before Lewis Ferguson hit the bar.But the Coppa Italia winners were undone by some awful set-piece defending to allow Villa two of their goals.Konsa headed into an unguarded net just before the break after Federico Ravaglia flapped at a corner.Watkins quickly doubled the visitors' advantage after half-time with a cool finish after Emi Buendia won possession deep in Bologna territory.Federico Bernardeschi hit the post and Jonathan Rowe was denied by a brilliant Emi Martinez save.Rowe's stunning finish in the 90th minute looked to have given Bologna a foothold in the tie.But Watkins was left completely unmarked to tap in from a corner deep into stoppage time and further his case for inclusion in England's World Cup squad."Back end of the season I'm raring to go," added Watkins. "I'm excited for the next few games. I'm hungry."<h3>Freiburg's record run</h3>Villa will face the winners of the tie between Porto and Forest should they progress to the semi-finals.An all-English affair in the last four is on the cards after Forest were handed a gift by Fernandes.Porto capitalised on a strong start when William Gomes turned in at the far post.But the lead lasted barely two minutes before Fernandes found his own net from just inside the Porto half as he overhit a pass back to goalkeeper Diogo Costa.Forest striker Igor Jesus had a goal ruled out in the second half, but the visitors were happier with the draw that leaves the tie up for grabs next week at the City Ground."It was a good result," said Forest boss Vitor Pereira."At 1-1 at half-time in the tie, it's open, and we're at home to decide who qualifies."The best European run in Freiburg's history looks set to continue after Celta were blown away by the Bundesliga side.Vincenzo Grifo's curling effort gave the home side the perfect start on 10 minutes.Niklas Beste doubled Freiburg's lead at the end of a fine team move and Matthias Ginter headed in 12 minutes from time to secure a commanding first leg lead.Braga and Real Betis drew 1-1 in the other quarter-final, first leg on Wednesday.

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the UEFA Europa League quarter final at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium, Bologna. Picture date: Thursday April 9, 2026.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35179325/related

Europa League roundup: Aston Villa, Freiburg edge closer to semis

England's final two World Cup warm-up friendlies will likely take place in sweltering Florida hea...

England's final two World Cup warm-up friendlies will likely take place in sweltering Florida heat after the Three Lions' schedule was finalised on Thursday.Thomas Tuchel's men will take on New Zealand on June 6 in Tampa Bay before facing Costa Rica four days later in Orlando.Both games will kick off at 1600 local time (2000GMT) as England aim to acclimatise for punishing conditions once the competition gets underway.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Tuchel's squad will then head to Kansas City, where they will be based at the Soccer Swope Village for the duration of the tournament.The Missouri city was the English Football Association's preferred location, despite two of their group games and several potential knockout matches being on the east coast of the United States.England begin their quest for a first major tournament win since 1966 against Croatia in Dallas on June 17.The side ranked fourth in the world then face Ghana in Boston and Panama in New Jersey.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Players of England pose for a team photo prior to the international friendly match between England and Japan at Wembley Stadium on March 31, 2026 in London, England.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35175911/related

England to play World Cup warm-ups in Florida vs. New Zealand, Costa Rica

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was furious at the decision not to review a strange handball incident...

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was furious at the decision not to review a strange handball incident in his team's 2-0 Champions League quarter-final first leg defeat by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.Atletico defender Marc Pubill touched a ball passed to him by goalkeeper Juan Musso with his hand, to set it still in order to take the goal-kick himself, which Flick said should have been a red card and a penalty.In the first half VAR intervened to get referee Istvan Kovacs to review an incident involving Barca defender Pau Cubarsi, who was booked for felling Giuliano Simeone as he ran through on goal.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>After the review Barca defender Cubarsi was sent off, leaving the Catalans with 10 men for the second half."The VAR was very focused today for Atletico, he's a German guy, so thanks Germany," former German national team coach Flick told reporters. "It's for me a clear red card."In 2024 Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings was punished for a similar infringement in a Champions League defeat against Club Brugge.Flick said the VAR officials should have asked Kovacs to review the incident."For my perspective it's clear, he has to call and say okay come on look at this, the same like before. I don't understand," added Flick."I haven't spoken with the referee. I think it was better not to speak with him."We have to accept it, and focus in the match next Tuesday in Atletico. We have the quality, the players who can decide (this game) and we have to fight."Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo said it was "absurd but a clear penalty".Atletico coach Diego Simeone said the officials were correct not to intervene."There's common sense," said the Argentine."If Marc, who was supposedly receiving a pass to start the play, interpreted it the way he did, and the referee interpreted it the same way Marc did, it's because there is only common sense about the play."Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth's goals earned Atletico a significant advantage ahead of the second leg next Tuesday in the Spanish capital.

Barcelona's German coach Hans-Dieter Flick gestures on the touchline during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona on April 8, 2026.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35170874/related

Flick calls out VAR over failure to review Pubill handball

Liverpool coach Arne Slot admitted his team were well beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday'...

Liverpool coach Arne Slot admitted his team were well beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg as he defended his decision to play with three central defenders and insisted the Reds still had hope going into the return."Paris Saint-Germain was by far the better team today and could have scored more than two goals, but the good thing was the Liverpool players showed fighting spirit and kept going," Slot said after his side went down 2-0 in the French capital.Desire Doue gave PSG an early lead with a deflected strike and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia got their second goal after the hour mark, in a match which saw the hosts have 70 percent possession and 18 attempts on goal to the visitors' three.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Of course you think you can do better, but we were in survival mode for large parts of the game, and maybe also we are in survival mode at this period of the season," said Slot, whose team have won just one of their last six matches."It is really hard against this team. PSG was the better team, but we didn't give up and that is why we still have a chance in this tie, and now we can bring the tie back to Anfield, and in between there is still a very important game to play against Fulham."Slot selected Joe Gomez as a third centre-back alongside Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk, while Mohamed Salah was left on the bench and did not feature at all -- unlike Alexander Isak, who appeared as a late substitute for his first appearance since December after injury.<h3>Salah 'saving his energy'</h3>"The last part of the game it was more about surviving for us than it was ever about scoring," Slot said of his decision not to use the Egyptian off the bench."Mo has so much quality but for Mo to be 20 to 25 minutes defending in his own box, I think it is better for him to save his energy for a lot of games we have coming up."The Dutchman is under pressure with his team sitting fifth in the Premier League and now at real risk of an exit from Europe, unless they can turn the tie around next Tuesday.He explained his decision to change the formation was mainly down to the attacking threat posed by PSG's full-backs, Achraf Hakimi on the right and Nuno Mendes on the left."Milos (Kerkez) had to play almost as a left-winger facing Hakimi, and then there were four defenders left, so you could almost explain it as a 4-3-3," he said."Just think about what would have happened if we had played with real wingers against Hakimi and Nuno Mendes."Liverpool must now attempt to bounce back at home to Fulham in the Premier League before the return against PSG, who have a weekend off after their Ligue 1 game at title rivals Lens was postponed."I think we played very well against a top-class side -- they changed their system but we are used to that because teams have a habit of changing the way they play against us," said PSG coach Luis Enrique."It is just a shame because we created a lot of chances in the second half and could have scored more goals."PSG beat Liverpool in the last 16 last season, going through in a penalty shoot-out at Anfield."I have been to Anfield many times as a player and coach and it is always complicated, but mentality is always the same, wherever we play, we always go out to win the game," said Luis Enrique.

Liverpool's Dutch manager Arne Slot (C) speaks with his players during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Liverpool FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 8, 2026.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35170794/related

Slot admits Liverpool entered 'survival mode' in PSG defeat

Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth's goals earned Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 lead over 10...

Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth's goals earned Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 lead over 10-man Barcelona in a tense Champions League quarter-final first leg clash on Wednesday.The La Liga leaders were on top in the all-Spanish tie at Camp Nou before Pau Cubarsi was sent off for bringing down Atletico's Giuliano Simeone, who was through on goal.Alvarez whipped home the resulting free-kick and Sorloth doubled their advantage with 20 minutes remaining to give Atletico a strong chance of reaching the semi-finals.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Diego Simeone's side, who have never won the competition, reached the 2014 and 2016 finals but were beaten by rivals Real Madrid on both occasions."We have things to improve and learn from... we're happy for the win but there's a long way to go," Atletico's Antoine Griezmann told Movistar."We're very far from the semis, we're 90 or more minutes away... we're confident but keeping our feet on the ground."Barca, semi-finalists last season, need to make a huge comeback next Tuesday in Madrid if they are to stand a chance of lifting the trophy they last won in 2015."It will be tough there but if anyone can do it, it's us," Barca defender Ronald Araujo told Movistar.Barca coach Hansi Flick was upset by the use of VAR to punish his side for Cubarsi's red card but not to analyse a potential handball incident against Atletico's Marc Pubill in the second half.The defender touched the ball with his hand after goalkeeper Juan Musso passed it to him, to take the goal kick himself, which Flick said should have been reviewed."The VAR was very focussed today for Atletico, he's a German guy, so thanks Germany," complained the former German national team boss."It's for me a clear red card, then it (can) change (things) totally."Diego Simeone said the decision that was made was "common sense".Atletico knocked Barca out of the Copa del Rey in the semi-finals in March and this was the second of three meetings between the sides in the space of a fortnight.Barcelona started well with Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, their main threat down the left.On the right flank Atletico tried to suffocate teenage star Lamine Yamal with defensive numbers, allowing Rashford more room.The first chances fell to the England international, who scored against Atletico in La Liga on Saturday, but Musso denied him.At the other end, Alvarez, who has been linked with a switch to Barcelona in recent months, tested Joan Garcia.The busy Rashford, constantly escaping beyond Nahuel Molina, volleyed narrowly wide and then rolled a shot into the bottom corner but it was disallowed for offside in the build-up.Even though the 18-year-old Yamal was up against three Atletico defenders, he produced some superb skill to break free of their shackles, but Robin Le Normand blocked his shot.Veteran Atletico midfielder Koke was fortunate to stay on the pitch after fouls on Dani Olmo, Pedri and Yamal were only punished with a yellow card, to Barca supporters' fury.<h3>Pivotal red card</h3>Flick's side were controlling the game with Atletico talisman Griezmann quiet against his former team, but a moment of clumsiness from Cubarsi dramatically gave the visitors the upper hand before half-time.The 19-year-old centre-back, chasing Giuliano Simeone as he ran through on goal to reach a ball in behind Barca's defence from Alvarez, clattered the Atletico coach's son from behind.Although referee Istvan Kovacs only produced a yellow card for Cubarsi, he upgraded it to a red after a VAR review.Worse was to come for Barca, with former Manchester City striker Alvarez whipping the free-kick into the top corner.Barca battled well with 10 men, continuing to create chances for Rashford. Yamal sent the forward through on goal but after rounding Musso he could only hit the side netting, and he had a free-kick tipped over.It was against the run of play again that Atletico snatched their second.Griezmann and Matteo Ruggieri combined and the latter crossed for target man Sorloth, who outmuscled Gerard Martin and fired past the helpless Garcia.Barca tasted defeat at home for the first time since Camp Nou reopened in November 2025 -- and Atletico coach Simeone won at the stadium for the first time in his 14-year career at the helm of the Rojiblancos.It was Atletico's first win at Camp Nou since 2006 and a potential stepping stone towards the trophy they crave most.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 08: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona reacts by crouching with his head down, looking at the grass following his team’s defeat to Club Atlético de Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and Club Atlético de Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 08, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35169979/related

Atletico take control of UCL quarterfinal after punishing 10-man Barca

Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the goals to give a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2...

Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the goals to give a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, as the holders seized a clear advantage to take to Anfield for next week's return.Doue's shot in the 11th minute looped over goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and in thanks to a big touch off Ryan Gravenberch, and Kvaratskhelia then rounded his compatriot to double PSG's lead 65 minutes into a game they bossed from start to finish.It only remains to be seen whether the reigning European champions –- who had a second-half penalty in their favour overturned after a VAR review -- might regret not scoring more goals against a Liverpool side who lined up with three centre-backs and were run ragged.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I think we had chances to score more. There were many moments where we should score but it is OK," Kvaratskhelia told broadcaster Canal Plus."I think 2-0 is good but we have to stay focused because we have to play at Anfield. We know that the atmosphere will be amazing so we are already starting to prepare that game."Liverpool's game plan could not stop them slumping to a second emphatic loss in five days, even if the scoreline was not as bad as the 4-0 mauling inflicted by Manchester City in the FA Cup last weekend.It is just one win in six in all competitions for Liverpool, and this was a 16th reverse in total in a difficult campaign."We were in survival mode for large parts of the game, and maybe also we are in survival mode at this period of the season," said coach Arne Slot."It is really, really hard against this team -- PSG was the better team, but we didn't give up and that is why we still have a chance in this tie."Slot's team must try to repeat what they did in the last 16, when they overturned a 1-0 first-leg loss away to Galatasaray by winning 4-0 in the return.This will be a far tougher task, however, as the sides clash again next Tuesday on Merseyside, where PSG won 1-0 in the second leg of their last-16 tie last season before advancing on penalties.That was a big step on their way to winning the Champions League, and came after they somehow lost 1-0 at the Parc des Princes despite completely dominating.A string of Alisson Becker saves helped Liverpool smash and grab their way to victory a year ago, but the Brazilian was absent here meaning Mamardashvili started in goal.<h3>Salah left on bench</h3>Mohamed Salah was also left out of the line-up by Slot, instead taking a place on the bench alongside Alexander Isak with the Swede involved again after suffering a leg fracture in December.Hugo Ekitike started up front for Liverpool against the club where he spent 18 months earlier in his career and failed to escape the shadows of Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar.Joe Gomez slotted in alongside Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk as a third central defender, as Liverpool set out to press high but spent the night chasing the ball.PSG were well in control before they scored, as Doue collected the ball just outside the box, advanced into the area and tried a shot which struck Gravenberch's boot and took a looping trajectory which left the goalkeeper flummoxed.Mamardashvili did later save from Kvaratskhelia and Doue meaning there was just one goal in a one-sided first half in which PSG had 70 percent possession and Liverpool's only attempt came from Jeremie Frimpong when he was offside.The pattern of the contest did not really change after the break, with Ousmane Dembele blazing over before the second goal arrived.A superb Joao Neves pass released Kvaratskhelia through the inside-left channel, and the Georgian held off Gravenberch before rounding the goalkeeper to tuck in.Liverpool were then rescued by the Spanish referee's decision to change his mind after initially awarding a penalty when Konate brought down Warren Zaire-Emery, while also taking the ball.Small mercies for Slot, who sent on Isak in a quadruple substitution on 78 minutes, but left Salah on the bench.Dembele hit the post late on for PSG, although they are firmly in control after a ninth win in a game against Premier League opposition since the start of 2025.

PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 08: Desire Doue of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Liverpool FC at Parc des Princes on April 08, 2026 in Paris, France.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35169878/related

PSG cruise to victory over Liverpool in 1st leg of Champions League tie

Real Betis fought back to earn a 1-1 draw in their Europa League quarter-final first leg at Braga...

Real Betis fought back to earn a 1-1 draw in their Europa League quarter-final first leg at Braga on Wednesday.Florian Grillitsch gave the hosts an early lead with a deft near-post backheel before Cucho Hernandez levelled from the spot for Betis in the second half to leave the tie delicately poised ahead of next Thursday's return leg in Seville.In the round of 16, both sides produced four-goal performances in the second legs of their respective ties to come from behind and qualify.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Braga seized the advantage at their picturesque Estadio Municipal home in the fifth minute as Austrian Grillitsch darted to the front post from a low corner and turned a slick backheel past Pau Lopez in the Betis net.At the other end, Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek was in excellent form as he produced fine saves to deny Marc Bartra, Abde Ezzalzouli and Hernandez in the first period.The Czech's resistance was broken on 61 minutes, however, as Colombian Hernandez sent him the wrong way from the spot after Jean-Baptiste Gorby had scythed down Ezzalzouli in the box.The other quarter-final first legs take place on Thursday with Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest making the trip to Portugal to take on Porto.Aston Villa visit Coppa Italia winners Bologna and Freiburg welcome Celta Vigo.

Cucho Hernandez of Real Betis celebrates his goal during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Leg One match between SC Braga and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Municipal de Braga in Braga, Portugal, on April 8, 2026.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35168719/related

Betis earn draw in opening leg of Europa League quarterfinal at Braga

Leicester's appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching financial rules was rejected on We...

Leicester's appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching financial rules was rejected on Wednesday, plunging the Foxes ever closer to relegation to English football's third tier.Just a decade on from their stunning Premier League title triumph, Leicester sit third from bottom of the Championship, one point adrift of safety with just five games to go."With the matter now at an end and five games of the season remaining, everyone at the club is fully focused on the matches in front of us and on shaping the outcome of our season through our results on the pitch," Leicester said in a statement.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"The responsibility now is to ensure these remaining games are approached with the focus and intent our current situation demands."Relegated from the Premier League last season, Leicester are now at serious risk of dropping into League One after a run of just one win in 12 games in all competitions.An independent commission found in February that the club had breached profit and sustainability rules for the three-year period up to the 2023-24 season, when they won promotion from the Championship, by nearly £21 million ($29 million).In the three seasons from 2021-22 to 2023-24, the club posted losses of over £200 million."An independent commission's decision to recommend a six-point deduction on Leicester City Football Club this season has been upheld by an independent appeal board," the Premier League said in a statement.In the 2015-16 season, Leicester shocked the football world to win the Premier League despite starting the campaign as 5,000-1 outsiders.They also won the FA Cup for the first time in 2021 but were relegated in 2023.They bounced straight back to the top flight under Enzo Maresca but were relegated again last season with just six wins in 38 games.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24:Hamza Choudhury of Leicester City reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leicester City and Oxford United at The King Power Stadium on January 24, 2026 in Leicester, England.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35167301/related

Leicester still close to 3rd tier after losing points deduction appeal

Luis Diaz and Harry Kane scored the goals that gave dominant Bayern Munich a crucial 2-1 Champion...

Luis Diaz and Harry Kane scored the goals that gave dominant Bayern Munich a crucial 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg win away to Real Madrid on Tuesday.Kylian Mbappe's strike 16 minutes from time gave record 15-time winners Real a lifeline at their Bernabeu home in a gripping battle.Vincent Kompany's side, arguably the strongest team in Europe this season, produced a masterclass in the first half and could have been several goals ahead.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Instead they had only one from Diaz, which Kane added to after the interval, but French superstar Mbappe's goal kept Alvaro Arbeloa's side in the tie."It's a shame it wasn't 2-0 at the end to be completely honest," said Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who made several good saves in the second half as Madrid ramped up the pressure."You know how dangerous Real Madrid are, we saw that again today. They had plenty of chances and could've scored more."First up we're happy about the victory here away from home, but it'll be a tough challenge back in Munich."Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger said that Mbappe's goal had kept the tie open."For me, the two goals we conceded were gifts, and in the second half we needed more," Rudiger told Movistar."I think we're alive, everything is open with that goal from Mbappe. I think we had many chances to score goals, but in the end this is how it is."The round's glamour fixture was a European classic -- a record 29th time these heavyweights have faced each other in the competition.Bayern flew out of the blocks and Konrad Laimer's rasping effort narrowly over the bar showed that Kompany's side had come to the Spanish capital to attack.After nine consecutive matches against Madrid without a win, Bayern were determined to put an end to that streak and show why many consider them favourites to lift the trophy this season.Bayern should have taken the lead through defender Dayot Upamecano, who fluffed his lines from point-blank range, after Kane cushioned the ball into his path, allowing Alvaro Carreras to hack the ball off the line.Madrid were largely pinned back as Bayern dominated the ball, but the hosts sought to send through rapid strikers Mbappe and Vinicius Junior on the counter, with Neuer saving from both.Madrid's defensive work was nearly undone by a moment of madness from 18-year-old midfielder Thiago Pitarch, starting in place of Jude Bellingham, whose poor back pass under pressure was straight to Serge Gnabry in front of goal, but goalkeeper Andriy Lunin deflected the German's shot behind.<h3>Slick Bayern</h3>Bayern toyed at times with Real, who ceded possession far too often, and their opening goal was a slick combination play which caught the hosts on their heels.Gnabry exchanged a one-two with Kane and pushed the ball in behind Trent Alexander-Arnold for the Madrid defender's former Liverpool team-mate Diaz to reach and stroke home past Lunin in the 41st minute.Kane, who was a doubt to start because of an ankle problem, did not seem fully fit but made an even bigger impact less than a minute into the second half.Olise cut the ball back to him on the edge of the box and Kane fizzed a curling effort into the bottom corner to double Bayern's lead.It was his 11th Champions League strike this season, trailing only Mbappe on 14, and his 49th goal across all competitions.Vinicius had a fine chance to pull one back for Real when Upamecano badly underhit a header back to Neuer, but the Brazilian sliced his shot into the side-netting.Neuer made a brilliant save to thwart Mbappe once more and left with the man of the match trophy.With Bellingham on as a substitute, Madrid stepped up a level and eventually found the net with Alexander-Arnold guiding a low cross to the far post where Mbappe beat Neuer, smashing home off the crossbar after 74 minutes.Bayern angrily roared back with Kane volleying wide as they tried to restore their advantage, but instead they take a slender lead back to Bavaria for next Wednesday's second leg.

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Luis Diaz of FC Bayern Munich is tackled by Alvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Real Madrid CF and FC Bayern München at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 07, 2026 in Madrid, Spain.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35157510/related

Bayern hang on to beat Real Madrid in gripping 1st leg of UCL quarterfinal

Kai Havertz snatched a last-gasp winner as Arsenal bounced back from their domestic distress to s...

Kai Havertz snatched a last-gasp winner as Arsenal bounced back from their domestic distress to steal a 1-0 victory at Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.Mikel Arteta's side arrived at the Jose Alvalade Stadium rocked by successive defeats against Manchester City in the League Cup final and Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals.Once again, the Gunners were below their best but they emerged with the win thanks to David Raya's fine saves and Havertz's clinical finish in stoppage-time.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Arsenal will be firm favourites to advance to the semi-finals in the second leg in north London on April 15, but they will have to improve significantly to win the tournament for the first time. Those agonising losses to City and second-tier Southampton marked the first time that Arsenal had been beaten in successive matches this term, with the embarrassing FA Cup defeat just the Gunners' fifth of the season.The after-shocks were still being felt as Arsenal struggled to find any momentum in Lisbon, but not for the first time this season they found a way to win ugly."We had to be a little bit crisper, faster, more efficient to break them down when they had that block," Arteta said. "We had a goal disallowed and there were two or three occasions where we were close but we lacked that final pass. In the end a magic moment from the finishers win us the game."It's beautiful and that's the impact you need when you get to this stage of the season. Everybody has to make an impact and they certainly did that tonight."Praising the outstanding Raya, Arteta added: "He had two moments where he made two big saves. "At the moment he's phenomenal and extraordinary since he joined us. We are very lucky to have him."Aiming to finally banish accusations that they are English football's nearly men by winning their first major trophy since the 2020 FA Cup, Arsenal have faced pointed questions about their perceived lack of mental strength.Grinding out the win in Lisbon was a suitable riposte to the critics.Insisting his players were "hungrier than ever", Arteta had urged Arsenal to use the "pain" of their recent defeats as motivation and they rose to the challenge.Sitting nine points clear of second-placed Manchester City, the Premier League leaders are also on course for their first title in 22 years.Playing in the last eight for the first time since 1983, Sporting's 17-game winning run at home made them dangerous opponents for Arsenal.<h3>Super subs</h3>Injury-hit Arsenal were still without Jurrien Timber, Piero Hincapie, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka, although Declan Rice returned after missing the Southampton game and England's recent friendlies.Raya was also back in goal for Arsenal after missing the previous two games and the Spaniard quickly made his presence felt.Ousmane Diomande's deft pass split the Arsenal defence, sending Maxi Araujo clear for a fierce strike that Raya tipped onto the crossbar at full-stretch.Raya was forced into action again to smother Geny Catamo's low drive from an acute angle inside the penalty area.Unable to establish any attacking rhythm in a cagey half, it took Arsenal 42 minutes to muster a shot on target.Even then Martin Odegaard's blast from the edge of the area was straight at Sporting goalkeeper Rui Silva.Arteta's frustration was palpable, but Arsenal did improve after the break.Leandro Trossard dragged his shot wide from 18 yards before Odegaard almost caught out Silva with a free-kick immediately after half-time.Sporting went close to snatching a late goal when Luis Suarez's cross reached Catamo for a flicked header that Raya pushed away.But Arsenal grabbed the winner in stoppage-time via Arteta's substitutes.Gabriel Martinelli played a superb pass over the Sporting defence and Havertz beat the offside trap to slot past Silva from 10 yards as Arteta punched the air in delight.

LISBON, PORTUGAL - APRIL 07: Kai Havertz of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on April 07, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35157723/related

Havertz strikes late to give Arsenal advantage over Sporting

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane starts for the German giants at Real Madrid in their Champions L...

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane starts for the German giants at Real Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final first leg clash on Tuesday.The England captain missed Bayern's game at Freiburg on the weekend with an ankle issue but returns to the line-up at the Santiago Bernabeu.His England team-mate Jude Bellingham is on the bench for Real Madrid, having not started a match since January because of a hamstring injury and is still finding his way back to full fitness.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa lines up with French striker Kylian Mbappe and Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior in attack, while 18-year-old midfielder Thiago Pitarch plays in midfield after impressing against Manchester City in the previous round.

Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane warms up with teammates before the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Bayern Munich at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on April 7, 2026.

https://rich-content.thescore.com/content_cards/35156012/related

Kane starts Bayern's Champions League showdown with Real Madrid

https://rich-content.thescore.com/authors/agence-france-presse/content_cards

Agence France-Presse

Top Soccer News

Japan

AC Milan

Serie A Soccer

Italy Soccer

CSKA Moscow

La Liga Soccer

Spain Soccer

Real Madrid

Girona FC

Roma

Pisa Sporting Club

Netherlands

Donyell Malen

EPL Soccer

England Soccer

West Ham United

Wolverhampton

Nottingham Forest

Leeds United

Tottenham Hotspur

Inter Milan

Calcio Como 1907

United 2026 UEFA Qual.

World Cup Qualifying 2026

International Friendlies

Italy

Bundesliga Soccer

Germany Soccer

Borussia Dortmund

Bayern Munich

UEFA Champions League

Lennart Karl

Juventus

Aston Villa

UEFA Europa League

Bologna

Ollie Watkins

FC Porto

SC Freiburg

Celta Vigo

England

MLS Soccer

World Cup 2026

New Zealand

Costa Rica

Atletico Madrid

FC Barcelona

Marc Pubill (ESPCR, LIGA, OLYMSM, CHLG)

Liverpool FC

Ligue 1

France Soccer

Sporting Braga

Real Betis

English Championship

Leicester City

Arsenal

Sporting CP

Kai Havertz (BUND, CHLG, GERDFBP, UEFA, INTFR, NATLEAGUEA, EURCQ, EPL, ENGCC, EURC, ENGFA, WCQUEFA, WORLDCUP, NATLEAGUEB, NATLEAGUEC, NATLEAGUED, NATLEAGUEFNL)