Author: Soccerhuz
Ethan Nwaneri has sent Mikel Arteta a brilliant message by helping the England Under-21s secure a place in the European Championship semi-finals with a 3-1 win over Spain in Slovakia. The Young Lions, who will face the Netherlands next, were given an early reprieve when a penalty decision against them was reversed following a VAR review. James McAtee got Lee Carsley’s side off the mark in the 10th minute before Harvey Elliott doubled his country’s lead with his second goal of the tournament just five minutes later. Spain managed to pull one back through Javi Guerra, who netted a penalty…
The Los Angeles Lakers’ $10 billion franchise sale may have reset the valuation bar in professional sports, but long-standing concerns about how the team is operated behind the scenes persist. On The Zach Lowe Show, veteran NBA journalist Howard Beck described the Lakers as “streamlined to their detriment,” citing a lack of internal infrastructure under the Buss family’s ownership. Beck said the organization lacked standard tools used by most other NBA teams, such as Synergy Sports, and operated for years without a properly staffed analytics department or even a basic flowchart for decision-making. I’m almost certain they did not actually…
The Los Angeles Lakers had to resort to starting Jaxson Hayes at center after they traded away Anthony Davis. He was the only option that they had left at that point. Hayes played the best basketball of his career at that point, but they don’t want to bring him back to be the starter. They need someone who can protect the rim a little bit better than he can That doesn’t mean that Hayes doesn’t have a little bit of value around the league. He could be a nice signing for a team looking for some depth at center. According…
The summer window is back open for business as the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool all scramble to get more major signings over the line. Arsenal have received another new update on Benjamin Sesko, while Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly told friends and family is expects to join the Gunners, while the club are said to be exploring a deal for Noni Madueke having seen interest in Rodrygo and Nico Williams go nowhere. Thomas Partey looks set to exit this month, with Martin Zubimendi in London to complete his move. Chelsea are in talks with all of Jamie…
This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews. It is certainly no secret that Galatasaray have set their sights on Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu. Reportedly, the Turkish champions have offered the 31-year-old a contract worth €10 million net per season. That will certainly be tempting for Calhanoglu. As is the chance to play for a club that he’s always admitted he has a longtime support for. Hakan Calhanoglu Hasn’t Asked Inter For Transfer Amid Galatasaray Links MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 11: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during…
The interests of the board of directors led by Florentino Pérez in the 2025 transfer market are not only focused on the players most highlighted by rumors. While it is true that these players would occupy a good part of the negotiating efforts carried out in the Valdebebas offices, the situation of other even more relevant players in the long term is also being closely followed One of the clear examples of this dynamic is a former La Fábrica player who will remain in Serie A for one more season: Álex Jiménez. The AC Milan right-back arrived at the rossoneri…
The Ghana international had a good 2024/25 season with the Gunners where he made 52 appearances in all competitions. He was able to stay injury free for the entirety of the campaign and this has convinced the hierarchy to extend his stay. Party’s current deal concludes at the end of June, but negotiations are at full speed to commit him to a new contract. The midfielder has been offered to Galatasaray and Fenerbahce in recent days, but he is keen to stay put with the Gunners. The onus is on the Arsenal hierarchy to find a suitable agreement with the…
Since drafting Dirk Nowitzki and building around the German star to create one of the league’s most impressive teams throughout the 2000s, the Dallas Mavericks have stood for loyalty. Like many other franchises, the Mavericks have had multiple opportunities to jump ship and enter an ultimate rebuild, but when the team traded up in the draft for Luka Doncic in 2018, every fan knew they hit the jackpot. Since Doncic’s first game in the NBA, it was clear he was going to be the next face of the Mavericks and possibly the next phenom of the entire NBA. While there…
Roma and Mile Svilar are set to continue together. After weeks of uncertainty, the parties reached an agreement for the goalkeeper’s contract renewal. Svilar is now expected to make upwards of 3.5 million euros, cementing himself as one of the team’s leaders and top players. As reported by Corriere dello Sport, Roma will announce his renewal in July, once the club have settled the necessary sales to comply with Financial Fair Play by 30 June.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma era has officially kicked off with the latest appointment of Frederic Massara as the club’s sporting director. With Massara’s entrance, the emphasis will be put on younger players in the incoming market. As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport this morning, Gasperini has been clear in his discussions with Roma’s management. The veteran technician has asked the club to ideally pursue players aged between 22 and 26 years. The ex-Atalanta coach wants talented young players with potential and margin for growth.