Gary Lineker dominated the sporting headlines over the weekend after being stood down from Match of the Day presenting duties by the BBC.
In terms of action, there were big wins for Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier League and Ireland in the Six Nations, while England were thrashed.
Here, the PA news agency looks at the sporting weekend in pictures.
International breaks are hard for everyone, but it really does seem to be low tide in Content Bay this mid-lull Wednesday. Mediawatch is feeling bleak.
Jackie and Kyle Brace claim two coaches denied water to their son Grant before his death
Man Utd striker Wout Weghorst insists he is "doing a good job" for the team after being criticised for his performances for the Red Devils.
Gareth Southgate is ready to unleash his attacking triad of Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka as England target their first victory in Italy for more than 60 years.
Grealish left his boyhood club for Manchester City in a record transfer in 2021
Dimitar Berbatov warns Man Utd winger Antony that opponents are going to "kick the s*** out" of him if he continues to "mock" players with his trickery.
Liverpool star Darwin Nunez has been told that he has "not been good enough" this season when he has played through the middle.
Injuries will likely see the 27-year-old feature more prominently after the international break, and apparently he needs to toughen up...
Manchester United’s potential takeover by Qatar could be the faultline that sparks a “Big Short” moment for the sport
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has four clubs hoping to take advantage of his imminent Spurs exit, according to reports in Italy.
A Reds revolution is coming after Liverpool held talks with a former Spurs man who'd replace a key figure whose exit shook Klopp
Steward is free to play immediately after a disciplinary committee ruled he should have been shown a yellow card
Man Utd fans should be excited about Shea Lacey.
Robin van Persie says he is "proud" of Tyrell Malacia and reckons his compatriot is "proving" his worth to Man Utd this season.
Tottenham Hotspur have been told to sack Antonio Conte "without competition" as the Italian head coach has "brought the club into disrepute".
A tribute to Wilkins inside Stamford Bridge is edited in the latest episode of the Apple TV show
Liverpool have been told that they should 'turn their attention towards' AC Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana if they fail to sign Jude Bellingham.
Tottenham Hotspur chief Daniel Levy reportedly 'contributed to Antonio Conte's anger' before the manager's extraordinary rant over the weekend.
Man Utd supporters have been warned that the Glazer family "could stay" even though "as many as eight" new bids are expected on Wednesday.
Van Persie moved to Man Utd in 2012 after seven years without a trophy at Arsenal and immediately won the Premier League, scoring 26 goals in the process.
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