Big Sack News

Good Morning,

Bayern’s Nagelsmann sacked with Tuchel in as replacement, MLS international call up’s, Kane and Ronaldo both set records, new bidders entering the mix for Man United and what that means for the transfer market, and France faces the Netherlands today…yum!

Let’s get on with it.

Table Tops

Fixtures We’re Watching

• France v Netherlands (Preview)

• Sweden v Belgium

• Grenada v USA

• South Korea v Colombia (Friendly)

Full schedule + where to watch

Starting Lineup

• Bayern set to sack Nagelsmann, Tuchel to be appointed (SKY)

• March international window: Which MLS players were called up? (MLS)

• Sky Sports cancel popular UK TV show, Soccer AM, after 30 years (WST)

• ‘Magical moment’ – Kane surpasses Rooney to make England history (EURO)

• Cristiano Ronaldo breaks another international record in Portugal’s victory over Liechtenstein (FE)

• Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus says he has made bid for Man United with unique twist (BBC)

• Elliott Management enter the fray to buy Manchester United, would keep Glazers at the helm (IN)

• Delay to Man Utd sale could lead to 'vacuum' that impacts transfer business (FM)

• Casemiro set to captain Brazil in first game under new coach (FM)

• Premier League Player and Manager of the Month shortlists for March revealed (FM)

Transfer Rumors

• More suitors expected to come in for Joao Felix as Atletico Madrid anticipate summer exit (FE)

• Manchester City could use Joao Cancelo in swap deal for Bayern Munich winger, Serge Gnabry (CO)

• West Ham United join race to sign prolific France striker, Olivier Giroud (CO)

• Report: Ricardo Pepi on PSV’s radar for summer transfer (SBI)

• United could offer Henderson to Spurs in Kane deal (WST)

• Lionel Messi decision set to play crucial role in futures of two Barcelona players (FE)

• Rumor Has It: Bayern plotting shock swoop for Chelsea flop Lukaku (BEIN)

• Wrexham sign goalkeeper Ben Foster to boost promotion hopes (WST)

• Porto ready to sell 23-year-old Man Utd, Chelsea target, Diogo Costa, due to financial difficulties (CO)

• Sassuolo have set fixed price of €30m for Brighton target, Davide Frattesi (SW)

Data Based

• The 10 players with the best goal per game ratio in Europe in 2022-23 (PF)

• LaLiga has worst goal-per-game ratio in Europe's top leagues (WST)

• The most popular teams to watch in Serie A according to DAZN viewing figures (FI)

Offsides

• LaLiga files eighth complaint after Vinicius suffers racist abuse during Clasico (SN)

• Manchester United: Red Devils charged by Football Association over conduct in FA Cup win against Fulham (BBC)

• Ex-Chelsea star Kenedy reveals shock new look after getting huge tattoo on top of his head (SUN)

On The Ball

• Bayern Munich Extend Allianz Deal Until 2033 (FH)

• US consortium agrees takeover that will save Huddersfield from administration (TG)

• Reports Dybala to sue Juventus for more than €50m (FI)

Fantasyland

Throw Ins

• 2023 NWSL kits reviewed ahead of new season (WST)

• Opinion: Hodgson appointment shows why English clubs will remain miles behind European counterparts (CO)

• Cristiano Ronaldo claims Saudi Pro League can become the ‘fourth most competitive in the world’ after Al-Nassr transfer (SUN)

Injury Time

• Netherlands lose five players to 'viral infection' as Gakpo and De Ligt leave Koeman camp (BEIN)

• Barella and Bonucci leave Italy camp ahead of Malta (FI)

• Barcelona star, Andreas Christensen, to miss El Clasico showdown following injury diagnosis (FE)

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