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CAF's Appeal Board ruled on March 17 that Senegal forfeited the January 18, 2025 AFCON final against hosts Morocco, citing team misconduct after players briefly left the pitch protesting a late VAR penalty. Morocco's penalty miss came before play resumed and Senegal held on 1-0, but the board upheld Morocco's protest, declaring them champions without a replay. Senegal called the decision unfair and plans a Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal, drawing comparisons to 2019 when CAS upheld a similar forfeit against Morocco's Wydad Casablanca over a walk-off protest.

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Senegal's players lifted the trophy after a tense extra-time win in Rabat, only for CAF to overturn it two months later over a 14-minute protest walk-off.

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On March 18, Kane scored a brace, including a penalty retake and that stunning second strike, to power Bayern Munich's 4-1 win over Atalanta and 10-2 aggregate victory in the Champions League Round of 16. Teammate Serge Gnabry called him 'Harrydinho,' while boss Vincent Kompany labeled it unbelievable. The same night, Mohamed Salah also reached 50 UCL goals in Liverpool's 4-0 thrashing of Galatasaray. At 32, Kane tops Europe's top strikers in key stats and has 14 goals in his last nine games, silencing critics as Bayern advances.

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Harry Kane chased down a clearance, shrugged off defenders, and rifled a thunderbolt into the net at Allianz Arena. It was his 50th Champions League goal, the highlight of Bayern's stylish quarter-final push.

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Fans of Barcelona and Real Madrid debated referee decisions in a La Liga match, focusing on a tackle by Barcelona defender Jules Koundé deemed dangerous by some and a similar unpenalized tackle by Real Madrid's Brahim Díaz. Discussions centered on perceived inconsistencies in La Liga officiating.

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Nollywood star Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi received the Box Office Champion Award from Nigeria's NFVCB for her directorial debut 'Oversabi Aunty,' the first solo-directed film to gross over ₦1.017 billion since its December 2025 release. The family comedy-drama about a meddlesome church usher was celebrated at a Lagos ceremony attended by dignitaries, marking Abraham's rise from hits like 'Alakada: Bad and Boujee' to this record-breaking milestone. Abraham called it a wake-up call for families, while fans and media hailed the achievement as a win for Nollywood's growing cinema success led by women.

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Olori Temitope Enitan-Ogunwusi surprised everyone by presenting the award, sharing how 'Oversabi Aunty' brought her to tears and inspired family calls worldwide.

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With 30 Premier League games played, Chelsea sit sixth on 48 points, one behind Liverpool, and their next five fixtures include away at Everton on March 21, an FA Cup tie against Port Vale around April 4, and league homes versus Manchester City on April 12 and Manchester United on April 18. Fans are sharing point-prediction polls, forecasting modest hauls like 8-10 points or at least three draws amid the push for Champions League spots. Everton in eighth on 43 points host Chelsea first and poll for nine points from early games, while bottom-feeder West Ham on 29 points target 11 from their run starting at Aston Villa to escape relegation.

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Enzo Maresca's pensive touchline stare at Stamford Bridge sums up Chelsea's mood as they face a grueling stretch of games.

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Manchester City supporters expressed frustration over Pep Guardiola's decisions to bench Rayan Cherki in key matches against Real Madrid's first leg, West Ham, and Nottingham Forest. They highlighted Cherki's strong performance and impact when he started and played 90 minutes in the second leg against Real Madrid. Fans demanded that Cherki become a guaranteed starter in upcoming fixtures.

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Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid's goalkeeper, made two crucial saves within the first three minutes of the match against Manchester City. Fede Valverde of Real Madrid missed a significant scoring opportunity early in the game with a weak effort.

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The United Farm Workers union and Cesar Chavez Foundation announced they will not join Cesar Chavez Day events on March 31, citing serious claims of inappropriate sexual behavior by Chavez, who died in 1993, including abuse involving young women and possibly minors. They have no direct reports but are creating confidential channels for victims to come forward while partnering on support services. The decision led to cancellations of marches in cities like San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Tucson, with community members expressing heartbreak and some skepticism amid Chavez's complex legacy of labor victories and later criticisms.

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Cesar Chavez built a movement that changed lives for farmworkers, but new allegations of sexual misconduct with young women and minors have prompted those closest to his legacy to step back from celebrations.

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CAF's Appeal Board ruled that Senegal forfeited their 1-0 extra-time win against hosts Morocco on January 18 by abandoning the pitch, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory under tournament rules and their first AFCON title. The chaos unfolded in Rabat when referee gave Morocco a late penalty; Senegal returned after 10 minutes, Brahim Díaz missed, and Pape Gueye scored the winner. Joy swept Morocco while Senegal's Sadio Mané posted defiance and their federation eyes a Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal amid divided fan reactions.

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In a stunning twist two months after the final whistle, Senegal's players walked off in protest over a penalty—and now they've lost the trophy they lifted.

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CAF's Appeal Board ruled on March 17 that Senegal forfeited the January 18, 2025 AFCON final against hosts Morocco, citing team misconduct after players briefly left the pitch protesting a late VAR penalty. Morocco's penalty miss came before play resumed and Senegal held on 1-0, but the board upheld Morocco's protest, declaring them champions without a replay. Senegal called the decision unfair and plans a Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal, drawing comparisons to 2019 when CAS upheld a similar forfeit against Morocco's Wydad Casablanca over a walk-off protest.

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Senegal's players lifted the trophy after a tense extra-time win in Rabat, only for CAF to overturn it two months later over a 14-minute protest walk-off.

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The 38-year-old Podemos leader argued that opposing war means closing U.S. bases at Rota and Morón and expelling American forces from Spanish soil. Her remarks came after U.S. and Israeli strikes on over 900 Iranian targets on February 28, 2026, sparked Iranian missile retaliation across 12 countries, including attacks near Spanish-hosted U.S. assets. While supporters praised her peace stance, critics like U.S. commentator Nick Freitas mocked the idea of Spain quitting NATO, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government has firmly rejected any such move while condemning the strikes as illegal.

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In a charged address to Spain's Congress, Ione Belarra stared down the prime minister and demanded Spain kick out U.S. troops and leave NATO amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.

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The Royal Moroccan Football Federation parted ways with Regragui, who posted a 36-8-5 record over 49 matches, including historic wins over Belgium, Spain, and Portugal in 2022. Ouahbi, 49, steps up after guiding the U-20s to the 2025 Youth World Cup title against Argentina, mirroring Regragui's own quick rise four years ago. The federation eyes Andrés Iniesta as sporting director in advanced but unsigned talks, amid hopes of another deep World Cup run and prep for the 2030 tournament Morocco will co-host.

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Walid Regragui departs after leading Morocco to the 2022 World Cup semifinals, handing the reins to Mohamed Ouahbi, fresh off a U-20 Youth World Cup triumph.

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Real Madrid beat Elche 4-1 on Saturday, with the Turkish teen's jaw-dropping goal—a Puskás Award contender—sealing the rout after contributions from Fede Valverde and others. Fans clashed online over screenshots showing Kylian Mbappé looking distant on the pitch during Güler's celebration, while Vinícius Júnior hyped it with fire emojis on Instagram. Mbappé had posted about his foundation helping a sick baby, prompting defenders to call the snub claims absurd cherry-picking, as deeper tensions simmer around team roles and recent form ahead of Champions League ties.

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Arda Güler launched a stunning 70-yard lob from his own half in the 88th minute, turning Real Madrid's comfortable win into pure magic at the Bernabéu.

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