Author: Black Dog
The management clearly believed that Fonseca met a series of requirements indicated by the board more so that other candidates, requirements which instantly repelled them from candidates that fans called for such as Antonio Conte. Fonseca has experience – both in Italy and abroad – his style is of an attacking vocation, he is used to working with young players and he is also accepting of the way that the management want to operate, which is in a collegial style with shared decision making. Despite the reports suggesting that Milan hired Fonseca as a continuation of the work that Stefano Pioli…
The Dallas Mavericks recently agreed to bring back guard Spencer Dinwiddie on a one-year contract to fill out their roster for the 2024-25 season. Dinwiddie spent 76 regular season and 18 playoff games with the Mavs from 2021-23 before being sent to the Brooklyn Nets in the Kyrie Irving trade. Dinwiddie has seen what superstar guard Luka Doncic can do up close and said in a recent street interview that he believes Doncic is the best player in the NBA today. “The best player in the NBA right now… I think he should’ve won MVP this year but he didn’t, I’m gonna go with Luka Doncic.” Doncic had a historic…
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark were WNBA All-Star teammates last weekend – and Reese is plotting a reunion with her rival at the next Olympics. Both players were left off of this summer’s Team USA roster, but combined to good effect vs. the Olympians as the All-Star squad won 117-109. And while Reese and Clark have famously had their share of clashes, the former enjoyed teaming up with the Indiana Fever star on Saturday and hopes they can do so for Team USA in 2028. ‘It’s so cool. I know when she gets the ball, I’m running to…
In a summer which has seen Crystal Palace battle to keep star players, now interest is growing in another key name. For Crystal Palace, this summer is as much about departures as it is about arrivals. But due to the rampant form of Oliver Glasner’s team last season, interest is much higher than the club would like. Already, this has seen Michael Olise exit the club and there could yet be further outgoings with rumoured interest in Ebere Eze and Marc Guehi still high. However, now there are links for yet another of Glasner’s star players to potentially…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic once opined that Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer to Juventus wasn’t a challenge given the Italian giants’ stature. The Portuguese legend moved from Real Madrid to Juve in the summer of 2018 for a fee of €117 million. Before his move to Turin, Ronaldo had conquered everything there was to conquer at club level. This included 13 trophies during his nine-year stint at Real Madrid, including four Champions League titles. Ibrahimovic, who had a trophyless stint at Juventus (2004-06), spoke about Ronaldo’s transfer to I Bianconeri on DAZN (via the Independent) in February 2019. The Swedish legend said: At the…
Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson recently shared her thoughts on the influence of Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese in the WNBA. “I think she really brought in other celebrities from different entertainment factors. The things that she’s done, the collabs that she’s had, it’s truly amazing to watch, and I hope it continues to grow,” Wilson said. Wilson believes Reese’s impact on the league has been amazing, given her ability to attract viewers from different platforms. Her take on the Sky rookie has reached over 2,500 likes and 40,000 views in just a few hours. Reese and the Sky have attracted some major celebrities courtside,…
According to Il Corriere dello Sport, Roma have issued an ultimatum to Juventus regarding the transfer of Matias Soulé. The Giallorossi have made their final offer of €28 million, including bonuses, and expect a response from Juventus by the end of the day. This negotiation has become a tense standoff, with both clubs employing strategic maneuvers to secure the best possible deal. According to the report, The latest move in this high-stakes negotiation came yesterday when Roma presented a new offer to Juventus’ sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli. The club’s owners, the Friedkin family, decided to exceed their initial financial…
Aston Villa have entered the race to sign Rennes defender Lorenz Assignon, according to a report in France. The 24-year-old already has Premier League experience under his belt after being loaned to Burnley last season – he made 15 appearances under Vincent Kompany’s tutelage. Assignon performed admirably during Burnley’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford last season when he got on the scoresheet showcasing his attacking prowess to add to his proficiency in defence. Website Footmercato suggests that the Ligue 1 outfit would want a fee of around €10million if they were to allow the player…
Leicester City are pushing to sign Juventus winger Matias Soule but TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal Roma are leading the race by a significant margin. Sources have informed our transfer correspondent Rudy Galetti that Roma are very confident of winning the head-to-head battle with the Foxes. TEAMtalk can reveal that Soule’s agent is pushing for the winger to join Roma as they are offering him a higher commission for the deal, with talks now at the final stages with the Giallorossi. The 21-year-old is considered a very exciting prospect and scored 11 goals in 39 games while on loan…
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese stand at the forefront of a new generation in the WNBA. The two rookies are fresh off competing in their first All-Star Game out in Phoenix, Arizona — and they impressed, with Reese registering a double-double in just 18 minutes and Clark notching 10 assists (including one to Reese) in 26 minutes. Clark and Reese were deserving All-Stars based on their play through the first half of their first professional campaigns. Their improving play has led many to reconsider their so-called “rivalry” and the ongoing Rookie of the Year race — with one former NBA player even positing that the two players could split the trophy come season’s end. Raymond Felton, a…