Author: Soccerhuz
For the seventh consecutive NBA season, a new champion is set to be crowned, with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, and Indiana Pacers remaining as the final four teams in the 2025 playoffs. Four rising young guards are on the verge of claiming their first championship. Each has a chance to emerge as the next superstar — an unlikely face of the league that few were willing to bet on just a year or two ago. As Lou Williams puts it, this is a perfect snapshot of the modern-day NBA: a league where any star can…
AC Milan are hoping to renew the contract of Christian Pulisic, but the winger has put the brakes on things for the time being. According to Calciomercato.com, Milan want to tie Pulisic down further with a contract renewal until 2029 at €5m net per season. The captain of the US national team – who arrived in the summer of 2023 for around €20m – has proven to be a true leader of the team with his performances. It was a proposal that was sent to the former Chelsea player at least two months ago by Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani. Pulisic’s…
A new banner has been displayed outside Casa Milan by some AC Milan fans who are not happy with the current ownership and management. The banner, which was put on the ramp leading up to the headquarters, reads simply: “Give us back Milan, give us back P.Maldini.” The banner appeared yesterday around 18:00 CEST and was then removed by security. Two days ago, other banners were displayed in front of Casa Milan, which were also removed by security personnel before the police were called. The first read: “Maldini=Identity”, followed by the hashtag “#Elliottout”. The second instead: “Milan is us! Get…
While AC Milan remain without a sporting director they risk losing ground on some transfer targets, including two central defenders. According to Calciomercato.com, Milan are an open construction site where work is progressing at a slow pace, so slow that the main targets for the defensive department are in danger of heading to other clubs. Change in centre-back targets? For example, RB Leipzig have set their sights on Cristhian Mosquera of Valencia. The German club are ready to satisfy Valencia’s demands and the Spaniard has already given the ok for the transfer in what would be an operation worth €20m.…
In January, AC Milan attempted a move for Maurizio Sarri, but they were rejected. Now, the time could finally be right to wed. You can go back years to find links between Milan and Sarri, each with a differing level of possibility. However, most of them certainly come within the past 12 months, where the idea has been consistently flirted with. When Stefano Pioli left, the Italian’s name was very much present. Instead, the club turned to Paulo Fonseca. Then, when the Portuguese’s time came to an end, Sarri was back in the frame, though you could question if he…
With Igli Tare’s arrival seeming imminent, AC Milan can start looking to next season. However, they must cross the bridge of the summer mercato. This is, without a doubt, the biggest window for Milan in recent years. A new sporting director must find his bearings instantly, bring a new head coach and also oversee a squad overhaul. It is a cluster of tasks with minimal time. As Gazzetta dello Sport writes, he will become a reference point immediately for the club, which has been needed for some time. Of course, this means that he will be the person who ensures…
Ismael Bennacer made his feelings known in January when he left AC Milan, and now he could be left red-faced. In the summer window, Bennacer was seemingly on the way out of Milan, but no move arrived. Instead, the Algerian played a minimal role in the opening few games before injury struck, as it so often has for him. So, when he was reportedly going to be fit again in January, the club were viewing him as a new signing. However, the mercato ended with him leaving, just as he had wanted to six months prior to then. Marseille was…
Christian Pulisic has been hot in the news in the past few days, and it seems the AC Milan star will continue to be. A player with Pulisic’s quality will always be discussed; that much is a given. However, with Milan sorting out a new contract for the winger, there were hopes that his long-term future was with the club. However, this seems not to be the case. Yesterday, reports emerged that the American had sought clarification from the club and put his renewal talks on hold until it arrives, but it seems things may have gone worse, with the…
Giorgio Furlani has now returned to Igli Tare after months of him being linked to AC Milan. However, it is not without a warning. The entire management was restructured as a result of the interest in Tare. Yes, Furlani, at one point, was that against the idea that he sought more control from Gerry Cardinale and was granted it. After months of chasing dead ends, though, Milan are now set to hire the Albanian director of football, which, in itself, is a baffling idea, given it brings up a conversation about the club’s belief in him. However, here we are.…
The NBA playoffs are now down to only four teams that have a chance of making it out of their conferences and competing for a title this season. On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder will begin the Western Conference Finals as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves. For the Eastern Conference Finals, it tips off on Wednesday night as the New York Knicks host the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. It has been an incredible season for both the Knicks and Pacers as both have been able to get past the top two seeds in the Eastern Conference during the…