Author: Soccerhuz
Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 1-0 to book their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s FA Cup. Lauren James’ goal midway through the second half was enough for the Blues, who created a host of chances. Chelsea remain unbeaten this season and their 25th win from 27 matches means they are still on track to win a historic quadruple. James and Aggie Beever-Jones missed chances in the first half and, after the interval, the hosts had a goal disallowed when Catarina Macario netted from close range as Erin Cuthbert was on the ground in an offside position. Substitutes Johanna Rytting…
Chelsea Women faced a tough test in Women’s FA Cup this weekend as they faced a Crystal Palace side that is bottom of the WSL but rolled past two Championship sides on the way to the quarter-finals. In a hard fought win the Blues came out on top with a 1-0 victory thanks to a late goal from superstar Lauren James. it was a far cry from a rollicking 7-0 beating that the Blues gave Palace back in September 2024 as the Eagles held firm against a dominant Chelsea attack. The Blues had a slightly more difficult path to the…
Milan are reportedly open to the idea of a defensive overhaul during the summer transfer window, as centre-backs Fikayo Tomori, Malick Thiaw and Strahinja Pavlovic could all be moved on if appropriate offers come in over the next few months. According to reports from Calciomercato.com, Matteo Gabbia is the only current Rossoneri centre-back ‘guaranteed’ to still be part of the squad at the beginning of the 2025-26 Serie A season. The Rossoneri have struggled to get going at any stage of the 2024-25 season, and could make drastic changes over the summer in an attempt to return to competing for…
NEW YORK — LeBron James sat on the end of the Lakers’ bench, wearing a red baseball cap while watching his team in the first NBA game since his groin injury. The red on the court Monday night was in Luka Doncic’s face, frustrated by his rocky play and angry with the officiating. The Lakers lost 111-108 to the Brooklyn Nets, dropping their second straight after winning eight in a row before falling at Boston on Saturday. James strained his left groin in the fourth quarter of that game. The Lakers have not said how long they expect the All-Star…
NEW YORK — A visibly perturbed Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick didn’t care that his team was missing three starters, including superstar LeBron James, after Monday’s 111-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The players who were available didn’t play up to the team’s standards. I think it was a very low-level communication game for our team,” Redick said. “I don’t think being short-handed is an excuse for how we played basketball tonight.” Besides James, sitting out his first game since sustaining a strained left groin against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, L.A. was without starting center Jaxson Hayes (knee),…
After taking a trip out to a Charlotte grocery, the Brooklyn Nets found all the ingredients needed to cook up a win last Saturday night. Once purchasing and bagging, they loaded them all up into their car and drove home. They even hit all green lights on their way too. Then, after arriving, unloading, and stepping up the back stairs, arms full with a higher field goal percentage, break points advantage and stiff defensive performance in the third, they fumbled everything while extending their key out to unlock and open the door. Even if their delivery guys occasionally get you…
Sergio Conceicao must improve his record with AC Milan, this much is simple. However, if he does not, his own reputation is at stake, and this is problematic. Management is very much a game of stocks, if you do well, your stocks increase, if you don’t, they fall. Take legendary Milan manager Arrigo Sacchi, previously a shoe salesman, to one of the most renowned managers in Italian history, though of course, this can go both ways. Conceicao’s story is much different, as many coaches’ stories are, but he arrived in Milano with a stock that was relatively high after an…
Santiago Gimenez has scored a respectable three goals since joining AC Milan in the winter mercato, but there is belief that the Mexican can start scoring more. In a season where disappointment is almost everywhere, the signing of a big-money striker in January seemed to be the spark for better. Partnering this with the fact that the club won the Supercoppa Italiana earlier in the month, spirits were lifting. However, the Mexican has struggled to really hit a patch of consistency – an issue which has plagued his teammates as well. There are no signs of him giving up on…
Krzysztof Piatek joined AC Milan and seemed destined for greatness – a true goalscorer with a trademark celebration as he burst onto the scene. However, things did not turn out how one may have hoped. In fact, it could not be further from the truth. Piatek arrived as one of Milan’s most expensive signings in a January mercato, and the initial start was fantastic. However, things slowed quickly. The weight of being the Rossoneri’s starlet became too much, and the gem became a struggling forward – a trend which continued after his exit. However, the club did not lose too…
In the Rossoneri camp, the issue of appointing a new sporting director to Milan’s management structure remains a hot topic. However, compared to a few weeks ago, there is now less urgency in making the decision. The Rossoneri club management cannot and does not want to make a mistake in this crucial choice, which is too important for the immediate future of the club. Therefore, the process will be conducted carefully, with a new selection process led by Milan’s CEO, Giorgio Furlani. In recent days, Igli Tare, the former Lazio sporting director, seemed to be the frontrunner, but his chances…