In recent football news, Manchester United narrowly advanced to the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 victory over Leicester City. The match stirred controversy due to Harry Maguire's late winner, which was claimed to be offside. Leicester City's manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, expressed frustration at the absence of VAR in this round of the FA Cup, suggesting the goal should not have been allowed. Despite the win, Manchester United's performance was critiqued by former player Roy Keane, who described the team as playing like "a bunch of strangers."

In other news, Manchester City is involved in a legal battle with the Premier League over alleged financial rule breaches. Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, announced they expect a verdict on the case next month. This follows after City challenged the Premier League’s revised financial rules, insisting their amendments were lawful.

Paris Saint-Germain has extended the contract of their coach, Luis Enrique, until 2027, showing a strong vote of confidence in his abilities. Meanwhile, Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglou, has been in the spotlight, responding sharply to comments about the team's injury crisis and asserting that their season wouldn't be over even with a potential FA Cup defeat.

Lastly, the use of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology in the FA Cup has been a significant topic. The absence of VAR in the fourth round has led to contentious decisions, especially highlighted in the match between Manchester United and Leicester City. This has sparked a debate over the necessity of VAR in ensuring fair play throughout the competition.