Jack Norris 
Monaco opened the scoring against Paris Saint-Germain with a goal from Akliouche, capitalising on a defensive error. The goal came during the match that opened the 25th day of Ligue 1. Elsewhere, Michael Gerlinger, sporting director of OL, has criticised refereeing decisions.
Paris Saint-Germain will play AS Monaco in Ligue 1. The match, the opening of the 25th day of Ligue 1, is scheduled for March 6, 2026. The match will be broadcast live on beIN Sports1.
England head coach Steve Borthwick has named a new-look backline to face Italy. This follows losses to Scotland and Ireland. Borthwick says the new backline has trained together for weeks.
Ryan Strome contributed an assist in the Ducks’ 5-1 victory over the Islanders. He also finished the game with a plus-2 rating. Strome’s ice time was 15:01, marking his first game since January 26.
Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters want Angel Gomes to remain at Molineux next season. Wolves possess an option to buy the attacking midfielder in the summer after he moved to the club on loan from Marseille in the winter window. Despite a lack of goals, fans believe that his stay should become permanent.
Catcher Harry Ford, a Washington Nationals prospect, is set to represent Great Britain in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Ford made a strong impression in an exhibition game, going 3/5 with a two-run homer. Nationals fans are hopeful after seeing Ford perform well.
Wales legend Jamie Roberts, who retired in 2022, recalls both painful and ecstatic moments against Ireland during his career. He highlights the motivation he gained from the 2009 Six Nations loss to Ireland. Roberts is also optimistic about Wales’ future, praising their performance against Scotland.
Cheltenham Town are set to play Barrow at home in League Two on Friday evening. Jordan Thomas returns after missing the draw at Harrogate Town due to illness. Luke Young is back in the starting XI along with Josh Davison.
Paris Saint-Germain will meet Monaco at the Parc des Princes. PSG are currently four points clear at the top of Ligue 1. Monaco are hoping to capture consecutive away triumphs.
Newcastle United are set to face Manchester City in the FA Cup. This is a big week for both teams, with Newcastle facing Barcelona in the Champions League and Manchester City playing Real Madrid.