Author: Soccerhuz
Justin Thomas has spilled the beans on a rather colourful and unfiltered chat he had with golf legend Tiger Woods during a tricky moment at the Presidents Cup, which didn’t exactly help him make a decision on the fairway. Despite having a better run in the 2023/24 season, Thomas wasn’t part of this year’s Presidents Cup team, even though he’s currently ranked as the world No. 30. Back in 2019, while playing alongside Woods, Thomas faced a challenging shot at the competition and decided to seek advice from one of the greatest golfers ever. He recounted the experience on The Smylie Show: “It…
Some leading members of AC Milan’s ultras group the Curva Sud were putting pressure on the club to hire Antonio Conte as the head coach, and it led to an internal disagreement. It was announced yesterday that the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office had arrested a number of key figures from Inter’s Curva Nord and Milan’s Curva Sud during Monday morning on charges of criminal association, and more information is now coming to light. As Calciomercato.com report, a wiretap has emerged between Luca Lucci – who is the more active leader within the Sud – and Giancarlo Capelli who is famous…
Champions League action returns as reigning Bundesliga champion Bayer Leverkusen play host to AC Milan at the BayArena. The Rossoneri is coming off a 3–0 victory over Lecce in Serie A, Paulo Fonseca’s third win across all competitions as the new Milan boss. The win was also Milan’s second-straight win in league play following its 2–1 triumph over rival Inter Milan at the previous weekend that has it in third place in the Serie A table. Fonseca will look to keep the momentum rolling in a bid to pick up his first three points in the Champions League. The ex-Lille…
AC Milan head coach Paulo Fonseca appears to have resolved the doubts that he had relating to the starting line-up that will take on the Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen tonight. This morning’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) reports that Fonseca will name a back four of Emerson Royal, Matteo Gabbia, Strahinja Pavlovic and Theo Hernandez in front of Mike Maignan, which means just one change from the Lecce game with Fikayo Tomori dropping out. The midfield double pivot of Tijjani Reijnders and Youssouf Fofana remains, as do Christian Pulisic on the right wing and Rafael Leao on…
Rafael Leão’s recent performances for AC Milan, particularly in the match against Lecce where he wore the captain’s armband, have showcased a remarkable transformation in his playing style and attitude. Often criticized for his perceived indolence and tendency to prioritize flashy plays over effectiveness, Leão is now displaying a more tactically astute and committed approach on the pitch. Calciomercato report how Manager Paulo Fonseca has been instrumental in this evolution, emphasizing what he calls “liderança” – a Portuguese twist on leadership. This concept of shared leadership involves other key players like Theo Hernandez, Alvaro Morata, Tammy Abraham, and Tijjani Reijnders, alongside established…
Milan Futuro got another point on the board in their maiden Serie C campaign as they drew 1-1 away from home against Lucchese on Monday night. The Futuro got their first win of the league season in the last round as they beat SPAL 2-1 at home after a great second-half performance, so it was important to build on that away from home and to try stay away from the relegation zone. Indeed, the game between Lucchese and Daniele Bonera’s side finished 1-1, the Tuscan side went ahead thanks to a goal from Saporiti before Hodzic got the equaliser to…
Bill Russell was an 11-time NBA champion during his tenure with the Boston Celtics. He’s one of the league’s most storied players, and also had a commendable career as a head coach after his retirement. However, that hasn’t stopped younger generations of players from questioning his achievements due to the fact there were only 12 teams in the NBA during Russell’s career. Michael Jordan once told Russell that he could have won a similar amount of championships had he been playing in the same era. However, the Celtics legend shut down ‘His Airness’ by reminding him that fewer teams meant fewer spots…
James is embarking upon a record-equalling 22nd season in the NBA and is set to make history by taking to the court with Bronny, 19, who was drafted by the Lakers with the 55th pick in June. The 39-year-old comes into the season on the back of having helped Team USA to win gold at the Olympic Games in Paris over the summer. But he has an extra motivation this year, saying that he is revitalised by playing alongside one of his children. “It’s a lot of excitement, a pure joy, to be able to come to work every day,…
Joshua Zirkzee was AC Milan’s big target in the 2023/24 season, but they left the summer mercato with two other strikers. Why? Well because the club refused to pay an extortionate agent fee, and perhaps, this was the right idea. Even before Olivier Giroud’s departure was earmarked, Milan took an interest in the Dutch striker with him having a great start to the Serie A season. At one point it seemed a January mercato move could be on the cards, but a move in the summer was the preferred option. A move that never happened. Looking back to the summer, the…
However, the Frenchman says Ibrahimovic must be allowed to work unshackled. He told La Gazzetta dello Sport: “Ibra is Ibra, even as a manager. He knows football very well and Milan especially. If you choose Zlatan, as RedBird did, you have to trust: Ibra must have carte blanche.” Now with LAFC, Giroud has spoken about becoming a sporting director himself. Asked if he could return to Milan in such a role, he joked: “Milan is one of the biggest clubs in the world and I have lived unforgettable moments with that shirt. I would be very happy. But I don’t want problems with my friend…