Author: Soccerhuz
Anew era is upon the west coast of California, especifically in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, where Crypto.com Arena sits. The Los Angeles Lakers, the cream of the crop franchise of the NBA, will have new ownership. It was confirmed in the past days, that the Buss family has agreed to sell the franchise to Los Angeles Dodgers owner, Mark Walter, for a $10 billion valuation. Basketball order needed a response from one of the new global icons of the sport, Luka Doncic, the Lakers’ recent acquired star player and the foundation of future comings. We have a response…
AC Milan want a new backbone in the midfield, and Granit Xhaka could be that player, it seems. With reports suggesting good things today. There is a lot that needs to be studied about the business that Milan conduct this summer. After all, the management started the mercato at a disadvantage, failing to keep Tijjani Reijnders despite suggestions that he would stay. So, there is a hill to climb. However, if the funds are allocated smartly and correctly, in the fans’ eyes, then there may be less haste. Earlier today, it was reported that the top midfield target, Xhaka, wants…
Arsenal star Jurrien Timber has revealed that he played through injury towards the end of last season, despite Arteta knowing about his struggles. The 24-year-old told the Dutch talk show Matchday that in the latter stages of Arsenal’s Champions League campaign, he was dealing with both an ankle and a heel injury, but due to the pressures of the UCL, he was forced to play through the pain. It’s been revealed that Arteta risked worsening things by playing him in the double-header semi-final against PSG. Timber was forced to undergo surgery last month to try to address his ankle problem,…
Since the first European Championship tournaments in 1960, UEFA have been forced to ban two countries from competing in the tournament. Other than the World Cup, winning the European Championship is potentially the most prestigious achievement a player can manage while representing a national team. Ever since the first competition took place France in 1960, 10 different national teams have lifted the trophy, with current champions Spain boating the most titles having won four. In total, 36 nations have played in the European Championship at least once, with Georgia being the most recent debutant having featured for the first time…
Thomas Partey is expected to leave Arsenal before the start of next season and AC Milan have been named among his admirers. According to CaughtOffside, Arsenal are expected to refreshed their midfield with the signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. The Spain international is ‘expected to be Mikel Arteta’s first-choice defensive midfielder’, but he still wanted to keep Partey. Partey made 52 appearances for Arsenal across all competitions in 2024-25, which caused the directors to accelerate talks over a new contract towards the end of the season, with his existing deal expiring at the end of the month. However,…
New Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso reveals he has already spoken on the phone with 35 players, including Federico Chiesa, while the first request for Gabriele Gravina and Gigi Buffon was: ‘Those coming to Coverciano must stay, even if they have a minor injury.’ Gattuso was unveiled at a press conference on Thursday. The former midfielder has replaced Luciano Spalletti as Italy’s head coach. “This is a dream come true. I hope I’m up to the task. I know it’s not going to be easy, but that’s often the case in life. My staff and I are aware that a lot…
The Arsenal transfer news mill has kicked into high gear once again — and the latest developments surrounding one of Europe’s brightest young strikers have certainly sparked intrigue in North London. Earlier this week, Sport Bild‘s sister publication *Bild* reported that Arsenal were not in concrete negotiations with RB Leipzig over the signing of Benjamin Sesko. However, that story appears to have quickly evolved. According to the latest update from Sport Bild, Arsenal have already reached an agreement with the 22-year-old striker — believed to be in relation to personal terms. While such agreements don’t guarantee a move, they are…
With Rafael Leao, there are always going to be clubs interested in him; that much is a given. However, AC Milan are standing strong. The interest of Bayern Munich is only the latest in a long list of suitors. Knowing the Portuguese winger, it will also not be the last suitor to ever come forward. On each occasion so far, though, the answer has been the same. No. So far, this is the same with Bayern, who remain interested, due to whispers of unhappiness in the Portuguese camp. In fact, they are even putting money aside for him. Leao money…
The summer transfer window gives Mikel Arteta the chance to bolster his Arsenal squad as the hunt for silverware continues. It’s been almost 22 years since Arsenal last won the Premier League, with the delay in delivering the title only emphasised by getting closer to the goal. Arteta’s side have spent the previous three seasons falling short to the title winners, finishing as the league’s runners-up for three consecutive years. Sporting director Andrea Berta understands the importance of his task, as this summer, there’s simply no room for error in the transfer market while the Gunners’ competitors are strengthening. A…
The Los Angeles Lakers just made one of the boldest moves in franchise history, and it’s getting a big stamp of approval from one of basketball’s biggest names. After a headline-making ownership shift, NBA star Luka Doncic has joined the Lakers and shared his first public message With billionaire Mark Walter now taking over majority ownership and longtime team president Jeanie Buss still involved, the Lakers are making it clear that they’re building a new championship era. Luka’s post shows full support and brings even more excitement, saying he’s ready to win under the team’s new leadership On June 19,…