Author: Soccerhuz
Theo Hernandez has not been out of the headlines for the past few days since the defeat against Fiorentina and his red card, but now all the talk is regarding a renewal that risks descending into a saga. As Calciomercato.com recall, the hope was that there would be some concrete movement during the summer regarding the extension of Theo’s contract, because it expires at the end of next season and previous cases have shown how important it is to do things in a timely manner. They highlight that there have been some mixed messages in terms of the public comments…
Alvaro Morata has opened up about some of the mental battles that he has faced during his career and why it drove him away from Spain and towards AC Milan in the end. Morata joined Milan during the summer transfer window after captaining Spain to a European Championship triumph in Germany, and he has so far scored twice for the Rossoneri since arriving from Atletico Madrid. The 31-year-old gave an interview back in July in which he opened up about some of the struggles he has had in Spain, admitting that in his eyes it would be better for him…
Paul Pogba is set to return to football next year after his drugs ban was reduced to 18 months on appeal and the former Manchester United star is in talks over joining Marseille. Pogba has always maintained he did not intentionally take DHEA and he successfully appealed the ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which reduced his suspension to 18 months. As a result, Pogba will be able to return to playing football in March 2025. “Finally the nightmare is over,” Pogba said after the announcement. “Following the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, I…
Doc Rivers slammed the LA Lakers for firing now Bucks’ assistant Darvin Ham this offseason ahead of LeBron James and Co.’s visit to Milwaukee on Thursday. The Bucks coach doesn’t think it made sense as he viewed Ham’s tenure in LA as a success. Rivers cited the Lakers’ making the Western Conference finals in Ham’s rookie year and winning the NBA In-Season Tournament this past season. The 2008 championship-winning coach doubled down on Ham’s potential, suggesting that he deserves to be on the sidelines and coach. The Lakers fired Ham on May 3rd after the team failed to get past…
The Lakers play at Milwaukee on Thursday before closing out the exhibition slate with games in Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Francisco. LeBron James expressed displeasure on Wednesday with a pre-season schedule that has his Los Angeles Lakers flying to the Midwest to face the Milwaukee Bucks for an exhibition NBA game this week. After opening the preseason with two games in Palm Desert, California while their home arena undergoes a major renovation, the Lakers play at Milwaukee on Thursday before closing out the exhibition slate with games in Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Francisco. “Can someone please explain to…
This evening, Italy and Belgium will lock horns in the UEFA Nations League, while Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli will be a keen observer. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport via JuventusNews24, the 52-year-old will be in attendance at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome to monitor four Belgian players and one Italy debutant. The first name on the list is Lois Openda who has been finding more space in the Belgian lineup as of late. The 24-year-old has already scored four goals in six Bundesliga appearances for RB Leipzig this season. But with a long-term contract until 2028 and a…
Formula One’s owners have confirmed that Lewis Hamilton was among the figures interested in buying a MotoGP team this year. Seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton is in the twilight of his glittering motorsport career and is already investing in his future. The 39-year-old Brit is in the final months of his £50million-a-year Mercedes contract before he takes a slight pay-cut to join Ferrari. Hamilton, who boasts an incredible property portfolio, has been looking to expand his business investments into sport for some time. The Stevenage-born racer joined tennis icon Serena Williams in pledging millions to help back an unsuccessful Chelsea bid in 2022 prior to Todd Boehly and…
Paul Pogba’s future remains uncertain, with the midfielder expected to have his Juventus contract terminated by mutual consent in the near future. The Bianconeri can end the contract for just cause, meaning they would not owe him any money, but the club is seeking an amicable resolution out of respect for the Frenchman. Pogba is also eager to become a free agent to explore his options, with reports suggesting he is considering a move to Major League Soccer (MLS), where the level of physical competition is less demanding than in Europe. The Frenchman’s fitness has been a significant concern, as…
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is entering an unprecedented 22nd NBA season. At the end of the year, he’ll be tied with Vince Carter for the most seasons ever played in the NBA. The difference is Carter averaged 14.6 minutes per game off the bench in his final year, whereas James is still arguably one of the five best players in the game right now. That is evident by James’ appearances in the annual NBA GM Survey. This questionnaire, answered by a significant portion of the league’s top decision-makers, breaks down all types of categories to get a sense…
Los Angeles Lakers fans had to wait a bit, but they finally got to see LeBron James back in action after he suited up for the team’s second preseason game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. While the story of the night was LeBron getting a chance to suit up next to Bronny James for the first time, the Lakers as a whole looked better with their superstar on the floor. LeBron only played about 16 minutes in the first half but was incredibly productive as he led the team in scoring with 19 points on an efficient 8-of-12…