Diego Simeone is emerging as the top candidate for Chelsea's next head coach position.

The showdown at Etihad concluded with an explosive finale, as a figure transitioned from a forgettable moment to the center of an emotional outburst amidst the fervor of the stands.

Amid speculation about a possible return to Real Madrid, Benfica coach Jose Mourinho remains quite reserved when discussing his future.

Neymar praises Lamine Yamal extensively, believing Barcelona's young talent can certainly conquer the Golden Ball award in the near future.

The defeat at Etihad is not just a matter of points but also a heavy psychological blow to Arsenal in the title race with Man City. They had led the Premier League for most of the season, but as in many previous seasons, they collapsed at the decisive moment.

Special contribution/Song Ci Following a 0-0 draw away against Zhejiang Team on the evening of April 17, Beijing Guoan finally escaped the negative points predicament on the 2026 Chinese Super League standings, achieving a points reset. However, this "relief" came with considerable weight: it took six league rounds to accomplish this goal, with a record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses, not only marking Guoan's worst start in CSL history but also plunging the team once again into immense pressure.

Reported by Wang Wei On April 21st at 19:00, Shenzhen New Peng City will host Beijing Guoan, a strong opponent in the 7th round of the Chinese Super League. This is a crucial battle for New Peng City to defend the honor of their home stadium. For New Peng City, their home ground is the fundamental foundation for the team's survival this season. After six rounds of the CSL, New Peng City has achieved 2 wins and 1 loss in their three home matches, only losing to Yunnan Yukun in the 5th round.

Journalist Lu Mi reports At the start of the season, Wuhan Three Towns, with ample financial backing, systematic winter training preparation, and a new foreign player lineup, were widely expected not to struggle as much as last season. However, after six rounds, Three Towns have only managed 1 win, 1 draw, and 4 losses, making them the worst-performing team in the entire Chinese Super League. Currently sitting at fourteenth place on the league table with -1 points, they are on the edge of the relegation zone. If other teams hadn't been deducted more points, Three Towns would already be deep in the relegation zone.

Meeting Australia U17 in the semifinals of the 2026 Southeast Asia U17 Championship is a major challenge, but coach Cristiano Roland and his team are prepared.

On April 20 Beijing time, the first round of the Snooker World Championship main event continued, with four more matches concluded that day. Among them, Mark Allen surged late to defeat Zhang Anda 10-6, Xiao Guodong also powered through the latter stages to comfortably beat Zhou Yuelong 10-6, Hawkins outperformed Stevens to triumph 10-4, and Mark Williams swept through Kovalski 10-4. Consequently, five spots in the tournament's Round of 16 have now been determined.