Author: Soccerhuz
The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2024-25 season with high hopes, pairing Luka Doncic and LeBron James in an attempt to build a championship contender. However, their playoff run ended early with a first-round exit against the Minnesota Timberwolves. While the front office remains optimistic about their star duo, not everyone is convinced—including former Lakers champion Danny Green. Danny Green, who won a title with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, recently shared his doubts about the team’s ability to compete for a championship with Doncic and James leading the way. Speaking on All the Smoke, Green pointed to key…
Aheartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in downtown Los Angeles has been brought back to life, thanks to a generous donation from Luka Doncic. The mural, titled “Mambas Forever,” was recently defaced, prompting an outpouring of support from the community and ultimately leading Doni to fully fund its restoration Painted on a building at 1361 Main Street, the mural by artist Louie Palsino, known professionally as Sloe Motions, was one of the earliest street art tributes created after the tragic helicopter crash in January 2020. The image depicts Kobe cradling a young Gianna – a poignant symbol…
Multiple reports today state Milan told Theo Hernandez to find himself a new club after rejecting his contract demands, but he is not convinced by Al-Hilal. The left-back’s current deal only runs to June 2026, so if there is no extension imminently, he must be sold this summer to avoid the risk of losing him for free. Agent Manuel Quilon arrived at the club headquarters this afternoon for a meeting with new director of sport Igli Tare and there was already a very strong decision made. Calciomercato.com, Sportitalia and more all claim his salary request worth €7-8m per season was…
According to Corriere dello Sport, AC Milan have set a €130 million price tag on Portuguese forward Leao amid strong interest from Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and several clubs from Saudi Arabia. While his official release clause stands at €175 million, Milan are reportedly open to negotiating, especially after a mixed 2024–25 campaign. The 25-year-old winger made 50 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 12 goals and providing 13 assists for Milan. German giants Bayern Munich are targeting a left winger regardless of Leroy Sane’s contract situation as they want to add a back-up for their No.1 striker Harry Kane.…
There was some truth to it. A keen student of the game, Reijnders was following in the footsteps of Frank Rijkaard, Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten at the San Siro. But it was not mere romance. He had noted that Barcelona did not have a clear plan for him. Tactically, he wanted to know what the idea was, how they envisaged him fitting into the system. Milan sold that vision more clearly. That story feels pertinent as Reijnders is linked with a Premier League move as part of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City rebuild. Fortunately for player and club, it…
Arsenal icon Thierry Henry has shared details of a clash he had with Xavi upon his transfer to Barcelona, citing a disagreement over the Catalan club’s famous motto. The French striker, who’s etched into footballing history as one of the finest forwards, has clinched almost every significant trophy and boasts an impressive tally of 366 career goals. His high-profile move to Barcelona in the 2007-08 season followed an illustrious eight-season stint with Arsenal, during which he was instrumental in securing two Premier League crowns and three FA Cups, scoring 226 times across 370 matches However, not long after arriving at…
With Milan’s negotiations with Manchester City for Tijjani Reijnders expected to progress smoothly, the Rossoneri have already begun identifying midfield profiles capable of taking over playmaking duties from the Dutch star under new coach Massimiliano Allegri. Although reports on Friday suggested that the Diavolo rejected an initial offer from the Citizens, the Premier League giants are expected to return with an improved bid that could eventually convince Milan to part ways with Reijnders. As a result, Allegri and sporting director Igli Tare have already started discussions about a potential replacement, with two Serie A midfielders currently on the club’s radar…
The NBA offseason is heating up with speculation around one of the league’s biggest stars—LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar faces critical free agency decisions, but insiders suggest he might stay put with his current team. According to ESPN NBA analyst Brian Windhorst, James is not likely to leave his respective team. During an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Windhorst stated: “There’s not a lot of free agent money out there. There’s not a lot of big-name free agents. The two biggest are James Harden and James. Both of them I think are staying with their teams. LeBron might…
MILAN (AP) — Massimiliano Allegri was named AC Milan’s new coach on Friday, charged with restoring to glory the crisis-hit team that he won Serie A with nearly 15 years ago. Allegri replaces Sergio Conceicao, who was fired on Thursday after guiding Milan to an eighth-placed finish in Serie A that left the Rossoneri out of Europe. AC Milan is pleased to announce that Massimiliano Allegri has been appointed as the head coach of the men’s first team,” the club said in a statement that did not include any contract details. Allegri’s last two jobs were with Juventus. He was…
Allegri, 57, spent four years in charge at San Siro between 2010 and 2014, winning the Serie A title in 2011. Milan sacked Sergio Conceicao on Thursday after less than six months in the job. The Portuguese coach helped Milan win the Italian Super Cup but the club ultimately failed to qualify for any European competition after a disappointing eighth-placed finish. The seven-time European champions were eliminated by Feyenoord in the Champions League playoffs in February then got beat by Bologna in the Italian Cup final this month. Meanwhile, city rivals Inter Milan will play Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions…