Author: Soccerhuz
The 48-30 Los Angeles Lakers currently occupy the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, but the West is so bunched-up that L.A. doesn’t even have a guaranteed playoff spot just yet. Only two games separate the Lakers from the Nos. 5-8 seeds, the 46-32 L.A. Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Memphis Grizzlies. All of these clubs do have postseason berths sewn up, as the Nos. 9-11 seeds (the 38-40 Sacramento Kings, the 38-41 Dallas Mavericks and the 35-43 Phoenix Suns), who are competing for the final two play-in tournament spot, cannot catch any of these other teams…
In recent months, it has become rather apparent that Milan are looking for an Italian hire in their next head coach, and so pretty much every candidate linked with the soon-to-be-vacant head coach spot is a domestic hire. From this, the coaches also have had experience in Europe, and done well, whilst also maintaining the ability to do well in Serie A. Then, the door is quite wide open, with a range of different skillsets being appreciated and considered. Last week, it seemed like four coaches were in the running for the job, but today, it seems that number has…
Milan are reportedly reassured after tests showed no serious damage for Santiago Gimenez, who they hope to be ready for Friday’s match against Udinese. The Mexico international came off the bench during the 2-2 draw with Fiorentina at San Siro on Saturday evening. His game lasted only 25 minutes, because following an awkward fall in a collision with goalkeeper David De Gea, he was forced off the field with breathing difficulties. According to Sky Sport Italia, today’s tests showed no lesions or fractures, so it is purely a bruise to the ribcage and abdominal muscles. Gimenez did not participate in…
La Gazzetta dello Sport report that after the Fabio Paratici talks fell through as they got towards a conclusion, CEO Giorgio Furlani will unpause talks and begin searching for the right profile to lead a new era at Milan. The minimum objective for 2025-26 will be qualifying for the next Champions League. At present Milan are on course to be fully out of European football for the first time since 2019-20, when they were disqualified for failure to comply with Financial Fair Play. Giorgio Furlani spoke before the draw with Fiorentina, stating: “We are focused on preparing for next season,…
Luka Jovic, the AC Milan striker, seems to be intent on leaving the club at the end of the season, and in this regard, he is not lacking offers. The Serbian center-forward, in fact, recently gave a long interview during which he essentially said that he deserves to play more. In the last two appearances against Napoli and Fiorentina, he scored two goals coming off the bench, but that does not seem to be enough for him to stay. Also because his departure has been talked about for quite some time now, and he already came close to leaving during…
Bukayo Saka says he wants to win things at Arsenal ahead of talks with the club over a new contract. Saka has two years left on his current deal but Arsenal want to secure his long-term future. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League showdown with Real Madrid at Emirates Stadium, Saka was asked if he could reassure fans about his future. Saka said: “I want to win and I want to win wearing this badge. “It is pretty clear, the fans know how much I love them. You saw when I came on on Tuesday, they love me back. So…
The third shirt is one that Milan and PUMA have pushed the boat out with in recent seasons. In 2023-24 for example it was an almost psychedelic purple, pink, sapphire and green number, while this season it is ‘grey with fresh mint’. As we spoke about in our recent feature on the 2025-26 shirt information, Opaleak previously stated that Milan’s 2025-26 third kit is expected to be mainly yellow with light brown and light grey accents, with a red club crest and sponsorship. According to the latest from FootyHeadlines however, the shirt has a yellow base ‘adorned with subtle geometric…
A surprising blowout victory can sometimes mask the subtle artistry of individual brilliance. In a game that saw a top-seeded team stunned by a 126-99 defeat, one defender’s relentless energy and tenacity stood out, capturing the attention of an experienced coach and setting the stage for an emerging defensive star. Reflecting on his early days on the court, Lakers coach JJ Redick recalled his first clash with Lu Dort with vivid admiration. He remembered, “I had never heard of him before. He plays so hard.” This initial experience left an indelible mark on Redick, who has spent 15 years in…
Luka Doncic netted 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers delivered a stunning performance of deep shooting to achieve a surprising 126-99 rout over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. The anticipated clash between the Western Conference frontrunners and the third-seeded Lakers was effectively decided in the first half. Los Angeles sank 15 three-pointers—setting a franchise record—to take a 78-56 advantage by halftime. The Lakers maintained their significant lead throughout, finishing with a comfortable victory that dampened the excitement of the Oklahoma City crowd. This victory brought the Lakers closer to clinching one of the four remaining automatic playoff…
In a game that left fans and rivals in awe, the unfolding events on the court transformed a routine matchup into a masterclass display of skill and determination. The arena bore witness to an uncompromising beatdown as one team swept through the opposition with an almost effortless air. With a commanding 126-99 victory, the dominant performance eclipsed expectations, leaving the home side reeling under a relentless barrage of offensive prowess. Every drive, every pass, and every basket underscored the precision of execution and the sheer will to dominate. Central to this exhibition was a player whose influence transcended the scoreline.…