Hard Arsenal's victory over Porto, Sarri resigns. Daily Digest for March 12

Football news 12 mar 2024, 19:01
Liam Carter Dailysports's expert Liam Carter
Hard Arsenal's victory over Porto, Sarri resigns. Daily Digest for March 12 Hard Arsenal's victory over Porto, Sarri resigns. Daily Digest for March 12

The Dailysports team has prepared a daily digest of the most interesting sports news for Tuesday, March 12th.

Two more Champions League quarter-finalists have been determined. The another second-leg matches of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 took place.

Arsenal managed to advance past Porto at the Emirates Stadium only in a penalty shootout. The 120 minutes of regular play ended with the hosts holding a minimal advantage (1:0). In the penalty shootout, David Raya saved two shots, securing Arsenal's first quarter-final appearance since 2010. Meanwhile, in the parallel match, Barcelona confidently defeated Napoli at home (3:1) and progressed to the next stage.

Sarri resigns. Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri has resigned from his position. The Italian specialist notified the club's management on Tuesday morning that he had decided to leave the club. Among the candidates to replace him are former Lazio and Germany national team forward Miroslav Klose and Italian Tommaso Rocchi.

Benitez sacked by Celta. Legendary Rafael Benitez has not lasted a year as head coach of Celta. The club released an official statement announcing that the Spaniard and his entire staff are leaving the club in Vigo.

Mourinho could take charge at Fenerbahçe. Italian media claim that Turkish Fenerbahçe is closely monitoring the situation surrounding coach José Mourinho and may offer him a contract. This will happen if the "Yellow Canaries" fail to win the championship this season. In that case, the club's management will make changes at the coaching helm.

Kepa will leave Real. Real Madrid will not sign goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on a permanent basis. The goalkeeper is not needed by either Real or Chelsea, who own the player's rights. One option for the Spanish goalkeeper is a move to Saudi Arabia.

Manchester City's negotiations with Foden have stopped. Despite Manchester City having three more years left on winger Phil Foden's contract, the "Cityzens" intend to extend their partnership. However, negotiations have been postponed until the end of the season, as both parties are focused on successfully finishing the season. The player himself wants a new contract, and talks will resume in the summer.

Nadal enters Monte-Carlo Masters. Legendary Rafael Nadal is set to participate in the Monte-Carlo Masters in April. The Spaniard is on the entry list for the tournament. Nadal has used his protected ranking to enter the main draw of the clay-court tournament.

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