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MLS’s opening weekend delivered surprise results and standout performances - but also plenty of drama and controversy, even from its biggest star, Lionel Messi.

Newcastle United are set to launch plans to combine a new stadium with a city-wide regeneration project, according to The Telegraph. The Magpies are currently deciding whether to renovate their famous St James' Park home or build a new stadium. The club are also exploring ways to finance an ambitious regeneration project that would modernise the entire city centre.

Flamengo boss Filipe Luis has sought to clarify his recent comments on Vinicius Jr. The Real Madrid star accused Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racial abuse during the Champions League tie between the two sides at the Estadio da Luz. An investigation has now been opened by UEFA, while Prestianni has been provisionally suspended for the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.

GOAL breaks down the key moments from USWNT players abroad, including Girma helping Chelsea advance in the FA Cup, and Emily Fox rolling on gracefully with Arsenal.

Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar has revealed he turned down the chance to return to Old Trafford in favour of staying at Ajax. The Dutchman spent six years at United, winning four Premier League titles and the Champions League in a successful spell with the Red Devils, and has now revealed why he rejected the opportunity to come back to the club.

Manchester United have been dealt an untimely blow as a key defender was ruled out of their clash at Everton hours before kick off with a calf injury. Michael Carrick's side can tighten their hold on fourth spot in the Premier League, with a victory in their first visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium set to take them three points ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool.

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres says the team feel more united following a heated meeting ahead of the north London derby win over Tottenham. The players held a discussion after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw with bottom side Wolves and responded by thrashing Spurs 4-1. The victory means Mikel Arteta's side are now five points clear at the top of the table, although second-placed Manchester City do have a game in hand.

Manchester City may be forced to make do without a key player for April's potential Premier League title decider against Arsenal. Pep Guardiola's side sit five points behind the Gunners in the table but do have a game in hand on Mikel Arteta's side. The two teams are also scheduled to meet again in the top flight at the Etihad in April in a game that could well decide which team are crowned champions.

We’ve got three Real Madrid vs Benfica predictions for this week’s Champions League play-off second leg on Wednesday, 25 February.

Arsenal's 4-1 hammering of Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday was marred by two lengthy delays due to communication problems between the match officials. The delays at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium brought plenty of criticism in a game which saw Arsenal return to winning ways with a comfortable win that restores their five-point lead at the top of the table over Manchester City.

Wrexham's hopes of securing promotion from the Championship to the Premier League have taken a hit after it was confirmed key midfielder Ben Sheaf has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee ligament injury. Phil Parkinson's side are currently sitting in sixth place in the Championship table and will be hoping to secure a place in the play-offs at the end of the campaign.

The race against time is officially on for Manuel Neuer. In a turn of events that has caught the Bundesliga by surprise, the legendary Bayern Munich shot-stopper is refusing to accept a place on the sidelines for this Saturday’s massive Der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund. Despite original medical assessments suggesting a lengthy spell on the treatment table, the 39-year-old was spotted back on the grass on Monday, sparking whispers of a miracle recovery for the trip to the Signal Iduna Park.

Inter head coach Christian Chivu has pulled no punches when discussing the mental state of star defender Alessandro Bastoni ahead of their crucial Champions League second leg against Bodo/Glimt. The Nerazzurri are looking to overturn a 3-1 deficit from the first leg, but the buildup has been dominated by the fallout from a controversial incident involving Bastoni during the recent Derby d'Italia against Juventus.

Three PSG vs Monaco predictions for their Champions League clash on Wednesday night, including value on a goalscorer pick.

Liverpool cult hero Emile Heskey believes that USMNT star Christian Pulisic could be a useful replacement for Mohamed Salah at Anfield. The American forward boasts Premier League experience from a stint at Chelsea and has starred in Italy for AC Milan. A return to England is being speculated on, with another winger potentially being required on Merseyside.

If they didn't know it beforehand, then Sunday's north London derby seemingly confirmed one thing for those watching on as Tottenham succumbed to Arsenal: Spurs are in a relegation battle. Igor Tudor was supposed to deliver a new-manager bounce after replacing Thomas Frank, but his side looked severely lacking in quality and, perhaps more importantly, belief as they went down 4-1 to the Gunners to leave themselves just four points above the drop zone with 11 matches to play.

Three Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund predictions for their Champions League clash on Wednesday evening, including value on a goalscorer pick.