Galatasaray'ın transfer gündemindeki Jhon Duran, Kolombiya'da düzenlediği yüksek sesli partiler nedeniyle komşuları tarafından polise şikayet edildi. Okan Buruk'un transferine olumlu rapor verdiği öne sürülen futbolcu bu kez saha dışındaki olayla gündeme geldi.

Fenerbahçe'deki kiralık döneminin ardından Zenit'e transfer olan ve son dönemde adı Galatasaray ile de anılan 22 yaşındaki futbolcunun yaşadığı sitede uzun süredir devam eden gürültü nedeniyle komşuların rahatsız olduğu öne sürüldü.

Komşular uyardı, ardından polis çağrıldı

Kolombiya merkezli Mioriente'de yer alan habere göre Duran'ın yaşadığı lüks sitede düzenlediği sık ve yüksek sesli partiler nedeniyle komşuları önce kendisiyle görüşerek uyarıda bulundu.

Haberde, özellikle 14 Mayıs'tan itibaren gürültünün devam ettiği ve uyarılara rağmen partilerin sürdüğü iddia edildi. Bunun üzerine bazı site sakinlerinin resmi makamlara başvurarak futbolcu hakkında polis ekiplerine şikayette bulunduğu öne sürüldü.

Transfer sürecine etkisi merak ediliyor

Adı Avrupa ve Türkiye'den çeşitli kulüplerle anılan Jhon Duran hakkında ortaya atılan disiplin sorunlarına ilişkin iddiaların olası transfer görüşmelerini nasıl etkileyeceği ise merak konusu oldu.

Oyuncu veya temsilcileri tarafından konuya ilişkin kamuoyuna yapılmış resmi bir açıklama ise bulunmuyor.

Milli motosikletçi Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, MotoGP Dünya Şampiyonası'nın 8. etabındaki Macaristan Grand Prix sprint yarışında 13. oldu.

Başkent Budapeşt'teki 4 kilometrelik Balaton Park Pisti'nde 26 tur üzerinden gerçekleştirilecek yarışın sprint turunda, 21:22.04'lük derece elde eden Ducati Lenovo takımının İspanyol sürücüsü Marc Marquez birinci sırayı aldı.

Prima Pramac Yamaha adına yarışan Red Bull sporcusu Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, sprint yarışını 13. sırada bitirdi.

MotoGP'de yarışan ilk Türk sporcusu, Dünya Superbike'ta 3 kez şampiyonluğa ulaşmıştı.

Milli sporcu, bugün gerçekleştirilen sıralama turunu ise 18. sırada tamamladı.

Macaristan Grand Prix'si yarın TSİ 15.00'te koşulacak.

Beşiktaş Kadın Voleybol Takımı, orta oyuncu Özge Nur Çetiner'i kadrosuna kattı.

Siyah-beyazlı kulüpten yapılan açıklamaya göre 2026-2027 sezonu transfer çalışmaları kapsamında 32 yaşındaki oyuncuyla sözleşme imzalandı.

Özge Nur Çetiner, kariyerinde Galatasaray Daikin, Bakırköy Belediyesi Yeşilyurt SK, Sarıyer Belediyespor, VakıfBank, Nilüfer Belediyespor, Türk Hava Yolları, Mert Grup Sigorta, Aydın Büyükşehir Belediyespor, Bahçelievler Belediyespor ve Aras Kargo formalarını giydi.

Fransa Açık Tek Kadınlar finalinde büyük bir tarihi başarıya imza atıldı. Dünya 7 numarası 19 yaşındaki Mirra Andreeva, turnuvanın en büyük sürprizini yaparak finale kadar yükselen dünya 114 numarası Polonyalı Maja Chwalinska'yı mağlup ederek Roland Garros şampiyonu oldu.

Sezonun ikinci grand slam tenis turnuvası olan Fransa Açık (Roland Garros) tek kadınlar finalinde tarihi bir an yaşandı. Toprak kortun en prestijli turnuvasında, 19 yaşındaki genç yetenek Mirra Andreeva, büyük bir sürprize imza atarak finale kadar yükselen Polonyalı rakibi Maja Chwalinska'yı mağlup etti ve şampiyonluk kupasını kaldırdı.

Turnuva boyunca sergilediği üstün performansla dikkatleri üzerine çeken dünya 7 numarası Mirra Andreeva, kariyerinin ilk grand slam zaferine Paris'te ulaştı. Henüz 19 yaşında olmasına rağmen kortta sergilediği olgun oyun ve soğukkanlılık, tenis otoritelerinden tam not aldı. Final mücadelesinde maçın başından sonuna kadar oyunun kontrolünü elinde tutan Andreeva, şampiyonluk yürüyüşünü zaferle taçlandırdı.

Finalin diğer tarafında ise tek kadınlar tablosunun bu yılki en büyük sürprizi yer alıyordu. Dünya sıralamasında 114. sırada bulunan Polonyalı tenisçi Maja Chwalinska, turnuva boyunca favori isimleri sırayla eleyerek finale kadar yükseldi ve büyük bir peri masalına imza attı. Finalde Andreeva'nın güçlü oyununa direnç gösteremese de Chwalinska, Roland Garros 2026'nın en çok konuşulan hikayelerinden biri olmayı başardı.

İsveç ekibi AIK'te forma giyen 18 yaşındaki sağ kanat oyuncusu Zadok Yohanna hem Beşiktaş hem de Trabzonspor'un adayları içindeydi... İlk resmi teklif ise Newcastle United'dan geldi. Chelsea de devreye girdi!

18 yaşındaki Nijeryalı sağ kanat oyuncusu Zadok Yohanna, ciddi anlamda piyasa yapmış durumda... 1.84 boyundaki futbolcu, hem Beşiktaş hem de Trabzonspor'un alternatifleri izindeydi. AIK Kulübü, daha önce onun için 15 milyon euro talep ediyordu. Fakat futbolcunun piyasası kendi kendine yükseldi!

24 MİLYON EURO MASADA

Premier Lig ekibi Newcastle United'ın 24 milyon euroluk teklifte bulunduğu öğrenildi. AIK Yönetimi ise yanıt vermek için zaman istedi. Çünkü başka takımların da devreye gireceğini çok iyi biliyorlar. Böylece rakam artacak. Ada basınındaki haberlere göre; Chelsea'den de hamle gelecek.

750 BİN EUROYA ALDILAR!

AIK Kulübü, Zadok Yohanna'yı 2025 yazında Ikon'dan transfer etmişti. Sadece 750 bin euro ödediler! Nijeryalı genç yetenekle 31 Aralık 2029'a kadar mukavele yapıldı. 1.84 boyundaki futbolcu, İsveç ekibiyle 18 resmi maça çıktı. 5 gol ve 4 asist üretti. İlerleyen yıllarda inanılmaz bir gelişim göstermesi bekleniyor.

Galatasaray önümüzdeki hafta Midtjylland Kulübü ile Aral Şimşir konusunda masaya oturmaya hazırlanıyor. Ancak 23 yaşındaki futbolcunun kişisel anlamda bir endişesi var...

Galatasaray'daki transfer çalışmaları şu anda TFF'nin belirlediği 10+4'lük yabancı kontenjanına göre yapılıyor. Sonrasında kural değişirse, farklı yollar izlenecek. Cim-Bom'un en büyük hedeflerinden biri ise Midtjylland forması giyen Aral Şimşir... Sarı-Kırmızılılar, sol kanattaki yerli havuzunu güçlendirmek istiyor.

FAZLA ŞANS BULAMAYACAK

Önümüzdeki hafta Danimarka ekibi ile resmen masaya oturulacağı belirtildi. Ancak Midtjylland bonservis konusunda ikna edilse bile Aral'ın kişisel bir endişesi olduğu öğrenildi: Barış Alper Yılmaz... Aral, transferi halinde Barış sebebiyle fazla forma şansı bulamayacağını düşünüyor.

JOKER OLARAK KULLANILACAK

Galatasaray ise bu konuda oyuncunun endişesini giderecek. 23 yaşındaki futbolcunun asıl yeri sol kanat... Ancak sağ tarafta ve 10 numarada da görev yapabiliyor. Teknik Direktör Okan Buruk, oyucuyla yapacağı görüşmelerde onu farklı yerlerde kullanmak istediğini söyleyecek. Aral, hücum hattındaki çeşitliliği sebebiyle birçok ismin yerine sahaya çıkabilecek durumda...

Galatasaray'ın merkez orta saha adayları arasında Juventus'tan Khephren Thuram da bulunuyordu. İtalyan ekibi, 40 milyon euro talep ediyor. Son gelişmelerin ardından indirim yapmaları ise beklenmiyor.

Galatasaray bu yaz kesinlikle bir merkez orta saha hamlesi gerçekleştirecek. Listedeki en önemli adaylardan biri de Juventus forması giyen Khephren Thuram'dı... 25 yaşındaki Fransız futbolcu için Juve 40 milyon euro talep ediyor. Galatasaray ise bu rakamı düşürmeye çalışıyordu.

İNGİLİZLER DEVREYE GİRDİ

Bazı İngiliz ekiplerinin de 1.92 boyundaki oyuncunun transferi konusunda harekete geçeceği öğrenildi. Bu durumda Juventus'un 40 milyonluk beklentisinde indirime gitmesi beklenmiyor. Cim-Bom pazarlıklarını sürdürüyor. Fakat işlerin biraz daha zorlaştığı rahatlıkla söylenebilir.

AKLINI KARIŞTIRABİLİR

25 yaşındaki oyuncunun Serie A temsilcisiyle 30 Haziran 2029 tarihine kadar sözleşmesi var. Khephren Thuram, sportif başarıların uzağında kalan Juve'den ayrılmayı planlıyor. Ancak bu konuda acele etmeyecek. Fransız yıldız, bütün seçeneklerini görmek istiyor. Ve İngiliz ekipleri, onun aklını karıştırabilir.

İspaniya millisinin və “Barselona”nın cinah hücumçusu Lamin Yamal La Liqada 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün ən yaxşı oyunçusu seçilib.

Arena.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə La Liqanın rəsmi saytı məlumat yayıb.

18 yaşlı futbolçu bu mükafata namizədlər arasında Kilian Mbappé (“Real”), Vedat Muriqi (“Malyorka”), Pablo Fornals (“Betis”) və Nikolas Pepe (“Vilyarreal”) kimi futbolçuları qabaqlayıb.

Yamal La Liqa tarixində bu mükafatı qazanan ən gənc futbolçulardan biri olub. İspaniyalı millisinin üzvü başa çatmış mövsümdə 28 oyunda 16 qol vurub, 12 məhsuldar ötürmə edib.

Xatırladaq ki, Lamin Yamal “Barselona”nın məzunudur. İstedadlı gənc 2022/2023-cü illər mövsümündən Kataloniya təmsilçisinin əsas komandasında çıxış edir. Yamalın “Barselona” ilə müqaviləsinin müddəti 2031-ci ilin iyun ayının sonuna qədər qüvvədədir.

Yamal geridə qalmış mövsümdə “blauqrana”nın heyətində 45 oyuna çıxıb. O, bu oyunlarda 24 qol və 18 məhsuldar ötürmə ilə fərqlənib.

Lamin Yamalın “Barselona”da çıxışının ümumi mənzərəsi 151 oyun, 49 qol və 52 məhsuldar ötürmədən ibarətdir.

Onu da qeyd edək ki, vinger sol bud əzələsindən zədə aldığına görə 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün qalan hissəsini buraxacaq.

Yamal 2023-cü ilin sentyabr ayında debüt etdiyi İspaniya yığma komandasının heyətində 25 oyun keçirib, 6 qol vurub, 12 məhsuldar ötürmə verib.

Yamalın qənimətlər muzeyində “Barselona” ilə qazandığı İspaniya La Liqası (2022/2023, 2024/2025), İspaniya Kral Kuboku (2024/2025) və İspaniya Super Kuboku (2024/2025) var. Həmçinin Yamal İspaniya yığması ilə AÇ-2024-ün qalibi olub.

“Transfermarkt” internet-portalı 18 yaşlı ispaniyalı sağ cinah hücumçusunun transfer dəyərini 200 milyon avro məbləğində qiymətləndirir.

ABŞ, Kanada və Meksikanın ev sahibliyi edəcəyi dünya çempionatının startına 10 gün qalıb. “Futbolpress” yeni rubrikaya başlayır – bu müddətdə qrupları, komandaların mundiallardakı çıxışlar və şansları haqda məqalələr dərc edəcək.

Ötən yazılarımızda A, B, C, D və E qrupunu dəyərləndirdik. İndi isə F qrupuna nəzər salaq:

Qrup F
Niderland
İsveç
Yaponiya
Tunis

Niderland

“Narıncılar” mundialın gizli favoritlərindəndir. Avropanın nüfuzlu komandalarından sayılan Niderland yığması hələ dünya çempionu ola bilməyib. Komandanın mundiallardakı ən böyük uğuru üç dəfə ikinci yeri tutmasıdır. Yığma 1974, 1978 və 2010 dünya çempionatında finalda uduzub. Komanda sonuncu – 2022-ci ildəki mundialda 1/4 finalda dayanıb. Niderland mundiallarda üç final oynayıb, ancaq çempion olmayan yeganə kollektivdir.

Niderland yığmasının heyətinin dəyəri 804.20 milyon avrodur. Komandada Rayan Qravenberx, Yurren Timber, Kodi Qakpo, Donyell Malen kimi tanınmış adlar yer alır. Milliyə Ronald Kuman rəhbərlik edir.

“Narıncılar” mundiallarda:
50 oyun, 30 qələbə, 12 heç-heçə, 8 məğlubiyyət.

İsveç

Qrem Potterin rəhbərlik etdiyi yığma tarixində 13 dəfə mundiallarda iştirak edəcək. Dünya çempionatlarının mütəmadi iştirakçılarından olan İsveç yığmasının ən böyük uğuru 1958-ci ildə ikinci yeri tutmasıdır. Komanda sonuncu dəfə 2018-ci ildəki dünya çempionatında mübarizə aparıb və 1/4 finala qədər irəliləyib.

İsveç dünya çempionatlarına ev sahibliyi edən ilk Skandinaviya ölkəsidir. 1958-ci ildə gümüş medalla tamamlanan mundial məhz İsveçdə təşkil olunub. Braziliyalı əfsanəvi futbolçu Pelenin debüt etdiyi görüş 2:5 hesablı məğlubiyyətlə başa çatıb.

“Mavı-sarılar” ləqəbli komandanın dəyəri 406.08 milyon avrodur. Heyətdə Aleksander İsak, Viktor Qyökereş kimi ulduz hücumçular yer alır. İsveçin mundialdakı əsas qol ümidləri məhz bu oyunçulardır.

İsveç millisi mundiallarda:
51 oyun, 19 qələbə, 13 heç-heçə, 19 məğlubiyyət.

Yaponiya

Asiyanın “Mavi samurayları” mundiallara rəng qatan kollektivlərdəndir. 1998-ci ildən mütəmadi dünya çempionatlarında iştirak edən yaponlar dörd dəfə 1/8 final oynayıb.

Yaponiya millisi sonuncu mundialda – 2022-ci ildə qrup mərhələsində Almaniya və İspaniyanı məğlub edərək, lider kimi növbəti mərhələyə yüksəlib. Bu, ölkə tarixinin ən böyük qələbələrindən hesab edilir.

Komandanın mundiallardakı rekordçusu Yuto Naqatomo bu dəfə də heyətdə yer alır. O, dünya çempionatlarında 15 oyun keçirməklə bu göstəricidə birincidir.

Yaponiya millisinin heyətinin dəyəri 270.85 milyon avrodur. Futbolçuların böyük əksəri Avropanın TOP-5 çempionatlarında top qovur.

Yaponiya millisi mundiallarda:
25 oyun, 7 qələbə, 6 heç-heçə, 12 məğlubiyyət.

Tunis

Afrikanı təmsil edən “Qartac qartalları” yeddinci dəfə dünya çempionatlarında iştirak edəcək. Komanda ilk dəfə 1978 mundialında mübarizə aparıb. Buna qədər altı dəfə yarışlara qatılan Tunis yığması hələ qrup mərhələsindən çıxa bilməyib.

Tunislilərlə bağlı maraqlı fakt isə onların son dünya çempionuna qalib gəlmiş ilk Afrika komandası olmasıdır. “Qırmızılar” 2022-ci ildə Fransanı məğlub etməklə buna nail olub.

Tunisin heyətinin dəyəri 69.95 milyon avrodur. Komandanın bir çox futbolçusu İngiltərədə top qovur. “Bernli”də çıxış edən Hannibal isə heyətin ən dəyərli oyunçusudur.

“Qartac qartalları”
18 oyun, 3 qələbə, 5 heç-heçə, 10 məğlubiyyət.

Como President Mirwan Suwarso warns Federico Chiesa of Liverpool and Juventus star Andrea Cambiaso are too expensive, while ‘Nico Paz’s future is up to Real Madrid.’

The Lariani have shocked everyone by going from Serie B to Champions League qualification in just over two years, largely thanks to the work of coach Cesc Fabregas.

The club also invested heavily in infrastructure and the squad, so with the step into Europe’s most prestigious competition, they have more work to do.

That includes the Stadio Sinigaglia, which will undergo restructuring work to bring it up to code for the Champions League.

Suwarso sees Como project growing

“Many people thought it would not be possible, but I believe we will play our Champions League home games at the Stadio Sinigaglia,” Suwarso told Tuttomercatoweb during the Festival della Serie A in Parma.

“It was a wonderful moment when we qualified, but we didn’t experience it with too much excitement, we preferred to focus on understanding just what we had achieved. Cesc always believed he could win every game, so we believe in what he believes in.”

There could be some huge teams coming to Como for the Champions League, so who would Suwarso like to host?

“Anyone would be great, but having Manchester United or Real Madrid in Como would be fantastic.”

Reinforcements are required and there have been reports that they are pursuing Liverpool winger Chiesa or Juve full-back Cambiaso.

“We are looking at many players. The price for those players is a bit higher than the range we have in mind, though,” replied the President.

The biggest talent at Como now is undoubtedly Nico Paz, but Real Madrid have a buy-back option worth €9m this summer, rising to €11m if activated in 2027.

“Nico Paz’s future is up to Real Madrid, and so we wait. We didn’t speak to Real Madrid for a long time, but if there are further opportunities, we will be ready to do what is best for Como.”

The chaos at Milan means no transfer negotiations can take place, so it’s reported they risk losing Leon Goretzka to Juventus as a free agent.

The Rossoneri are currently without a coach, director of sport, CEO or technical director, as they were all fired in one fell swoop the day after failing to qualify for the Champions League.

With nobody at the helm, it is impossible to negotiate for new players, let alone know who they are supposed to be targeting for next season.

Goretzka won’t wait for Milan

According to Tuttomercatoweb and MilanNews, this means Goretzka is reconsidering his future, having been seemingly on the verge of joining Milan as a free agent.

The 31-year-old has allowed his contract with Bayern Munich to run down and is a free agent ready to negotiate his next step.

With Milan stalled by their crisis, Juventus are reportedly preparing a renewed proposal for the Germany international.

It is also possible that Max Allegri will again ask for Goretzka when he goes to Napoli, while Arsenal and Olympique Marseille have also been mentioned.

Fabio Capello reveals why he ‘forced Ronaldo to leave’ Real Madrid, despite considering him the greatest he ever worked with, and his move to Milan. ‘You could smell the alcohol on him.’

The Brazilian was nicknamed ‘Il Fenomeno’ after his time at Inter, and only went from strength to strength at the Bernabeu.

However, Capello is a notorious disciplinarian and could not stand idly by while the superstar wreaked havoc off the field.

Capello would not put up with Ronaldo

“Without doubt, Ronaldo is the best player I ever worked with. Admittedly, he didn’t like making sacrifices or training, but he had quality that I did not see in any other player, truly unique,” said Capello at the Milano Football Week event.

Nonetheless, he still pushed R9 out of his squad and accidentally ended up facilitating a transfer to Silvio Berlusconi’s Milan.

“Ronaldo loved to party. You could smell the alcohol on him in the dressing room after these nights out, and he’d often drag some of his teammates along with him. I forced him to leave.

“I spoke to Berlusconi, saying we would be sending Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia, so he asked how the player behaved himself, I replied that he liked to enjoy himself and to party. The day after, I read in the paper that Ronaldo was going to Milan.”

That happened in January 2007, a return to San Siro for the other side of the city after leaving Inter in 2002.

In just 20 competitive games for the Rossoneri, he scored nine goals and provided five assists.

Ronaldo then had another spell in Brazil with Corinthians before hanging up his boots in February 2011.

Cesc Fabregas explains how he picks players for Como and warns the tactical preparation in Serie A is so complex that at times it’s ‘impossible to understand what’s happening.’

The Spaniard has plenty of experience playing for Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea and AS Monaco, bringing all of that to help his remarkable coaching career at Como.

He took them from Serie B to Champions League qualification in the space of just two years, combining with the investment of President Mirwan Suwarso and the data partnership with Jamestown Analytics.

However, he also insists there is something the data cannot do, which is the human touch.

Fabregas needs to know Como players

“The first thing we look at is the person. In my first meeting with a player I don’t speak about football. I only speak about their personal life,” Fabregas told The Athletic.

“I want to identify their mentality, explain who we are, how we do things, how we work. The players and the families are more important than anyone. You mark some clear things about the culture of the team and the club and then after that we start talking football.

“I believe in them blindly and when a coach believes blindly in his players — look, there are always things you cannot control — but you will always get the best out of the player or do better than someone who brings them in because they have good data but the coach doesn’t trust or know the player.”

A description of how many other clubs work show why he is in no rush to leave Como, where he has absolute control over the sporting side of things.

“What I don’t understand is sometimes clubs sign players without speaking to the coach or without the coach studying and speaking to the player. It’s the coach who needs to make these players play and make them better.”

Fabregas said that Serie A is like ‘a university of football’ for a coach, and even in the space of a few months, he saw that opposition teams adapted to his Como style.

“Here a lot of teams think about how to eliminate you by pressing and defending, not by attacking,” he explained.

“That means a team that wants to win needs to be ready to break down a defence that has been created to cause you pain, to kill you. This requires more attention to detail.

“How do you get away from all these duels in man-to-man with a team that physically isn’t the strongest team? We are a team with talent and technical ability. Physically we’re not animals.

“Let’s put it this way. They want to bring you into the context of the duels. They know you’re going to play. So you need to take them into positions where they’re not comfortable and try to attack their weaknesses.

“Winning in Italy, believe me, people say there are a lot of 0-0s and 1-0s, it’s difficult. Trust me, I analyse a lot of football. I watch the Bundesliga, La Liga and the Premier League. Teams defend very, very differently to how they defend in Italy.

“You watch Premier League teams, you see a structure. You see what they’re trying to do. You see the style they want to apply. Here a lot of the times it’s impossible. It’s impossible to understand what’s happening. That’s why you need to pay great attention to detail,” concluded Fabregas.

Liverpool are interested in signing the Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven during the summer transfer window.

The 25-year-old has been linked with the move away from the north London club in recent months. He is one of the finest defenders in the Premier League right now, and he could be an exceptional acquisition for Liverpool.

Ibrahima Konate has left the club on a free transfer, and Liverpool will need to replace him. Signing the Tottenham defender could be a masterstroke. He’s at the peak of his career, and he is well settled in the Premier League. He could fill the void left by the French international and replace him easily.

However, a report from Football Insider claims that Roberto De Zerbi will block any potential exit for the Netherlands international. He rates the player highly, and he wants to build his defensive unit around the Dutch International.

Mick Brown revealed: “Everybody knows what he brings to the team, he’s got blistering pace, which means he can recover and make these last-ditch challenges, and that can be so important.

“That’s why there’s a lot of interest in him; there’s been talk about Liverpool and others, so he could be tempted to move on.

“From Tottenham’s point of view, with De Zerbi coming in, there will be some hope that they can convince him to stay.

“The new manager wants to build around him; he wants him to be part of his team and the project he’s putting in place.

“He can work with him to iron out some of the issues in his game, if he can contain that pace for the right moments and not go marauding up the pitch, for example.

“He will hope to have the chance to do that, so that means blocking any possible exit for now, and trying to convince him that staying could still be an option.

“It may be difficult, and we’ll see where it goes, but from a Spurs point of view, they are going to be very reluctant to lose him.”

Tottenham have barely survived in the Premier League this season, and they will look to bounce back strongly. They will not want to fight for survival again next season. They simply cannot afford to sell one of their best players.

The defender has a contract with Tottenham until 2029, and they are under no pressure to sanction his departure. Any club interested in signing the player will have to offer an unbelievable amount of money.

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AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara has been linked with a move away from the French outfit during the summer transfer window.

According to a report from MediaFoot, the player will cost around €40-50 million, and the Senegal International is a target for Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.

The report further claims that the prospect of playing in the Premier League is an attractive option for the 22-year-old midfielder, especially if he can play under a renowned manager like Unai Emery. The development will become a major boost for the West Midlands club, and it remains to be seen whether they can sign Camara.

They could use more physicality and defensive cover in the middle of the park, and the Senegal international would be the ideal investment. He is a young player with great potential and could develop into a club player. They have secured Champions League qualification for the upcoming campaign, but they need a better team to cope with the Premier League and European football.

Camara will protect the defensive unit at the West Midlands club and allow the creative players to operate with more freedom. Even though the asking price is quite high, the player is a young prospect, and he could justify the investment in future.

Meanwhile, Tottenham will be hoping to sign the player as well. They need a quality defensive midfielder. The opportunity to play under Roberto De Zerbi will be an attractive option for the midfielder as well. It remains to be seen which of the two clubs can pay the asking price for him.

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The Xiaomi Pad 8, launched in India in March, has received a price hike in the country. The 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB models of the standard Pad 8, launched in India at INR33,999 and INR36,999, respectively, are now priced at INR35,999 and INR38,999, respectively. The Nano Texture Display version, having 12GB RAM and 256GB storage onboard, is now priced at INR40,999, up from INR38,999. The standard and Nano Texture models bundled with the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro, and having the same 12GB/256GB configuration, cost INR43,999 and INR45,999, respectively. The Xiaomi Pad 8 is powered by...

Travis Kelce has spent his entire NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs. He agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal on March 9 to return for his 14th season despite speculation that he would retire.

The tight end has played with and for some of the best in the game, including coaches and trainers. They have helped him achieve the success he’s had in the league. One of them is Eric Bienemy, who previously served as the Chiefs’ running backs coach from 2013 to 2017. The team elevated him to offensive coordinator in 2018, and he held the role until the 2022 campaign.

Kelce and Bienemy won two Super Bowls together and forged a strong bond on and off the field. The 11-time Pro Bowler is hungry for more success and looking to help lead Kansas City back to the top next season.

Travis Kelce Expresses Thrill for Eric Bienemy’s Return

Bienemy left the Chiefs in 2023 to join the Washington Commanders as their assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. He then moved on to UCLA the following year. In 2025, he served as the Chicago Bears’ running backs coach. However, the 56-year-old decided to return to the Chiefs for next season, reuniting with Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid.

During Wednesday’s episode of his “New Heights” podcast, Kelce couldn’t contain his excitement about the development.

“E.B. back in the building,” Kelce said. “Sometimes a guy comes around and then you just know you’re done f****** around. I think Coach Reid is one of those guys, but even to another degree, the accountability that Eric Bienemy holds is second to none, man.

“… It’s good to have my guy back in the building, man. F***, I can’t wait till he mother***** me, man. … I’m like, ‘E.B. it’s me, your boy. Come on baby, it’s me. My name’s Travis, not mother******.”

 

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The franchise aims to bounce back strong and return to Super Bowl contention after missing the playoffs last year. Mahomes will reportedly return for the season opener, and with Bienemy running the offense and Kelce ready to perform, the sky’s the limit for Kansas City.

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Aidan O'Brien became the first trainer to win four successive Epsom Derbies when Christmas Day eased to victory on Saturday.

The winner also brought up a half century of British classic wins for the 56-year-old Irishman, who was welcoming home a record-extending 12th winner in the race.

In a bizarre post-script the leading fancy of O'Brien's four runners Benvenuto Cellini, who finished down the field of the 14 runners, was declared a non-runner after race stewards saw that one of his hind legs was caught in the starting stalls.

Christmas Day was not the most fancied of O'Brien's four runners, but the 7/1 chance was given a superb ride by Ronan Whelan, who was winning the Derby for the first time.  

"We fancied his chances as he is improving all the time and stays," said O'Brien.

"Ronan gave him a beautiful ride.

"He is a tough hardy horse."

Regarding his landmark 50th classic, O'Brien as is his habit praised a host of people who work in the stables back in Ireland.

He contented himself with: "It is unbelievable, but I am just a small part of a huge team."

For Whelan, who is the ninth different jockey to win a Derby for O'Brien, it was incredibly simple.

"It was so easy to be honest! I had Wayne (Lordan, riding stablemate Action) there to do the fractions and he never gets it wrong from the front," said Whelan.

"The horse loves the ground and it felt so effortless for him.

"I can't thank everyone enough. It's my second season (with O'Brien) and I've made friends for life down there. It hasn't sunk in yet.

"When we were running down the hill and Wayne was smacking away, I knew I had loads left. I wish I was as cool a customer as the horse was!"

Christmas Day was never challenged once he hit the front in the finishing straight. Maltese Cross finished second with James J Braddock, trained by O'Brien's son Joseph, third.

For Aidan O'Brien it was his second Derby inside a week as he trained the first three home in the French edition last Sunday.     

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Iran's World Cup squad left Turkey for Mexico on Saturday, taking off under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington after the US refused to issue visas for some of the team's support squad. 

The dispute erupted just days before the June 11 start of the 2026 World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The team took off around 6:10 pm (1520 GMT) for Tijuana in northwest Mexico, where they will be based for the duration of the tournament, on what was expected to be a 20-hour flight, Iranian state TV reported.

The team "took off this evening for Mexico to participate in the World Cup after" training in Turkey, it said.

Team Melli had spent nearly three weeks at a training camp in Antalya, using their time in Turkey to apply for visas to travel to Mexico, Canada and the United States. 

On the eve of their departure for Mexico, the players received their US visas, Washington's envoy to Turkey Tom Barrack said on X late Friday. 

But Iran's embassy to Turkey said a "large" number of managerial and executive staff and others had been denied visas, prompting a furious response. 

"You have now escalated the deliberate and discriminatory treatment against Iran's national football team to its highest level," the embassy wrote on X on Saturday. 

"FIFA must hold the US accountable for violations of its rules and for the discriminatory treatment of Iran's national football team."

Iranian state TV said the players and their technical staff had received visas, but 15 others on the administrative and management side had not. It said the matter would be followed up in Mexico.

Iran's Football Federation, whose chief Mehdi Taj was reportedly among those denied a visa, also hit out, describing the decision as "political interference in sport in its worst form".

"By extending its hostile behaviour towards the Iranian nation into the field of sport, the... US government has deprived Iran's national team of... the opportunity to compete without discrimination," it said, pledging to pursue the matter with FIFA.

- 'Abuse this system' -

In response, a US administration official confirmed that "the visas necessary for Iran to compete in the World Cup, including for athletes and necessary support staff, have been issued". 

Without directly addressing the matter of those whose visas were refused, the official added: "We will not allow the Iranian team to abuse this system to sneak terrorists into the United States under false pretences."

In April, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said any problem would not be with the Iranian players but "some of the other people (they) would want to bring with them", suggesting they may have ties to the Revolutionary Guards, a group on the US terror blacklist. 

Taj himself is a former Guards member, Iranian media in the diaspora have said. 

Tensions over the Middle East war have complicated the US visa issue for Iran's Team Melli, who shifted their World Cup base from Tucson in the US state of Arizona to the Mexican border city of Tijuana. 

The war began after the US and Israel began bombing Iran on February 28. An April 8 ceasefire, which largely halted the fighting, has come under strain from recent exchanges of fire by the US and Iran. 

Team Melli will be based in Tijuana for the duration of the tournament, but all three of their group stage matches are due to be held in the United States.

Iran, who are in Group G, will play New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles on June 15 and 21, followed by a game against Egypt in Seattle on June 26.

Ahead of their departure, Iran played a final friendly against Mali in Antalya on Thursday, which they won 2-0. They played a first match on May 29, beating Gambia 3-1.

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A similar trajectory appears possible this summer for the Knicks' Mitchell Robinson. Hartenstein's heir to the backup center spot in Gotham is expected to draw significant free agent interest this summer, league sources say. Robinson only logged 14 minutes in New York's Game 2 victory, but he drew considerable postgame praise from Knicks coach Mike Brown and teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for his one-on-one defense against Wembanyama.

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As for Domantas Sabonis ... The Kings' former All-Star center is another name, behind Antetokounmpo and Memphis' Ja Morant, that league executives are projecting to be made available once again as part of this summer's trade landscape. Sacramento is known to be looking to shed some significant salary if it can this offseason and seems likely to field more interest in Sabonis than other veterans.

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The 7-foot-1 Luke Kornet bent down to the 5-foot-1 sister, and she placed her hand on his head. They each closed their eyes. She prayed for the holy spirit to be with him. The moment went viral. The Spurs won. Kornet, who finished with six points, seven rebounds and two blocks off the bench, said afterward that the sisters needed to be in Oklahoma City for Game 6. "We've got to get 'em on the plane," he said.

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Thanks to another invite from the Kahlig Auto Group, four sisters attended Wednesday's Game 1 loss to the Knicks. Before the game, the sisters once again gathered in the tunnel. Kornet, after passing them by, came back and thanked them for being there. Wembanyama came out last again and again acknowledged them. Soon after, they were standing courtside when a familiar voice asked them to turn around. "Sisters, could you please pray for me?" Wembanyama asked them.

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The Ohio track & field state championships are taking place over four days for the first time this year due to the expanded divisions.

The schedule is about to get wacky due to a weather delay on Saturday morning, the third day of the meet. The forecast doesn't look good, either.

The meet went into an official delay about 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, a day in which Divisions 3, 2 and 1 were all slated to hold some portions of their competition.

MORE: Results from the OHSAA state track meet

OHSAA track weather delay update

The initial news came from this OHSAA post just before noon on Saturday:

🏃🏃‍♀️#OHSAA TRACK AND FIELD: We have entered a weather delay during the Division I preliminaries at the 2026 OHSAA Track and Field State Championships.

Updates will be provided for the projected time that the meet will resume. pic.twitter.com/azy0ZGew1R

— OHSAA Sports (@OHSAASports) June 6, 2026

That account should share updated resumption plans as the day goes along.

OHSAA track weather forecast in Columbus

As of 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, this is the hourly forecast via Accuweather:

• 12 noon: Thunderstorms (55% chance of precipitation)
• 1 p.m.: Thunderstorms (47%)
• 2 p.m.: Intermittent clouds (40%)
• 3 p.m.: Intermittent clouds (34%)
• 4 p.m.: Intermittent clouds (39%)
• 5 p.m.: Intermittent clouds (49%)
• 6 p.m.: Intermittent clouds (49%)
• 7 p.m.: Mostly cloudy w/t-storms (61%)
• 8 p.m.: Mostly cloudy (40%)
• 9 p.m.: Mostly cloudy (34%)
• 10 p.m.: Mostly cloudy (40%)
• 11 p.m.: Thunderstorms (62%)

It'll be tough to get all of Saturday's planned action in if the forecast holds.

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The Georgia Bulldogs baseball team is two wins away from a trip to Omaha. First they've got to get through SEC foe the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The dog fight is a good start to day two in the NCAA's Super Regional round.

First pitch will be at 11 a.m. ET with coverage on ESPN.

Mississippi State vs. Georgia baseball box score: Live stats from NCAA Championship Super Regional

Mississippi State Bulldogs 

H:

• Stallman 1 (13)

RBI:

• Parker 1 (59)
• Stallman 3 (55)

• Valincius 15 (11 strikes)

Georgia Bulldogs 

• Volchko 50 (30 strikes)

How to watch: Mississippi State vs. Georgia 2026 NCAA Baseball Championship Game 1

Date: Saturday, June 6

Time: 11 a.m. ET

TV: ESPN

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Marc Marquez said he felt “stronger than expected” at Balaton Park, but had to go into “super sport mode” to win the Hungarian Grand Prix MotoGP sprint.

The factory Ducati MotoGP rider was the fastest rider at the 4.1km circuit on Saturday, beating KTM’s Pedro Acosta to pole position before dominating the half-distance race.

Although Marquez admitted on Friday that he remained quick over a single lap on soft tyres, he had concerns about his fitness in race trim - having still not fully recovered after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder last month.

But after showing he could maintain his pace in the 13-lap contest, the Spaniard explained that the result was a combination of improved physical condition and renewed confidence on left-hand corners.

Although anti-clockwise tracks like Balaton Park have always been his speciality, Marquez had been feeling slower than other Ducati riders at left turns since the start of the 2026 season.

“I'm stronger than what I expected," he admitted. “I arrived here with the feeling of Mugello, so I feel very far. But the fact that the circuit changed and [it has more] left corners, I started to ride in a better way. 

“In the first part of the season, I was not the fastest Ducati in the left corners; now I start to be the fastest one, I start to play well with the body. So it makes my life easier in this circuit. 

“But, I'm slower than last year here. So let's see if tomorrow we can manage the race.”

Nevertheless, Marquez made it clear that he is not able to ride at his 100%, warning that his shoulder continues to limit him on track.

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Asked how he was feeling after the sprint, which took place in much hotter conditions compared to Friday Practice, he replied: “Not bad. Tomorrow, the key point is to understand when I feel the drop, because the mental side is continuing in the racing mode, but the body is not following. 

“I need to be very careful, because just a small mistake in a change of direction, the body position, as happened in Le Mans, can cause a crash. So it's what we don't want. 

“With the adrenaline, it's difficult to feel what's going on, but you feel like every lap you are getting stiffer and stiffer. And every lap you are playing less with the body on the right side. 

“My brother [Alex Marquez] was joking to me in Mugello, and today a bit also, because when I get tired I start to ride like Norick Abe. Just compensate with the left side and the right corner.” 

Marquez believes the key to his victory was extending a two-second lead in the opening three laps and managing the gap to Acosta in the remainder of the race.

“The strategy was clear. Yesterday, I was in eco mode, today in super sport mode, and tomorrow, I need to be in sport mode. 

“I was in super sport mode because since the first lap of every practice in the morning, I gave everything.

“I was riding fast, and in qualifying practice, I rode in a normal way for a single lap. And then in the sprint, I go out and I ride full attack the first three laps, and then I just manage the distance.”

With this result, Marquez now faces a 97-point gap to Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi in the championship.

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With the uncertainty surrounding Gavin Lux’s health, the Rays are relatively thin in the middle infield. Richie Palacios (103 wRC+ vs righties) and Ben Williamson (92 wRC+ vs lefties) have done their best to platoon the second base position into close to league average production, but the Rays would be wise to consider some external candidates to take over if Lux remains on the IL much longer.

A potential trade target is Giants second baseman Luis Arraez. Arraez hadn’t played much second base since 2023, but the Giants seem to have helped him find another gear defensively at the position. While I don’t think he is as good as his early-season Outs Above Average (OAA) numbers suggest, I do believe that he’s a passable defender there who will make the plays he’s supposed to make. But the Rays wouldn’t be trading him for his glove.

Arraez is as consistent as they come in his ability to spray line drives all over the field. His contact-oriented profile fits the Rays new offensive identity well, and his career 126 wRC+ against righties makes him even more enticing. It’s rare for a team in contention like the Rays to be able to improve second-base production from roughly league average to comfortably above average without a tradeoff in defensive quality. As a pending free agent, Arraez is one of the few veterans on the roster who could bring back meaningful prospect value if San Francisco decides to sell. His positional fit, production, and status on his current team make him an ideal trade target for the Rays.

So what could it take to acquire Arraez? Unlike a frontline starter, Arraez is a rental bat playing a lower-value defensive position, which should keep the acquisition cost below the Flewelling/Hopkins tier discussed previously. I think it starts with one of the players in the third tier of prospects I mentioned in my last write-up:

• SS Daniel Pierce
• C Caden Bodine
• RHP Michael Forret
• INF Cooper Flemming
• RHP Anderson Brito
• RHP Santiago Suarez
• RHP TJ Nichols

It might feel like a slight overpay to give up one of these guys to get a rental bat, but that’s generally what happens heading into the trade deadline; the Rays would not just be trying to give something of value to land Arraez – they would be trying to make a better offer than several other teams. The Rays may even need to throw in an additional low-minors level lottery ticket type to get the deal done.

The appeal of a move like this is that it addresses a legitimate need without materially changing the organization’s long-term outlook. Arraez would deepen the lineup for a postseason run, the acquisition cost should remain manageable, and the Rays would still retain enough prospect depth to address other needs before the deadline.

The World Cup is almost upon us. From June 11 til July 19, 48 countries will fight to become World Champions in the tournament held in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

The teams in the tournament have already been drawn into 12 separate groups. Group K contains Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo and Uzbekistan.

Here’s a preview of the teams hoping to make it out of the group:

Portugal

Can Cristiano Ronaldo get his fairytale ending? When he was filmed leaving the pitch in tears as Portugal were beaten by Morocco in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup, almost everyone thought that would be it for the legendary figure.

But four years later, at the age of 41, he is remarkably back again. This will surely be his last chance though. And Portugal definitely do have a strong chance.

They arguably have their best ever squad with world-class talent littered all over the pitch. Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and so many more stars.

They will be confident of winning the competition, and are in a relatively weak group.

Player to watch: Joao Neves. This midfield maestro is a magician with the ball at his feet and put in a man-of-the-match display as PSG pipped Arsenal to the Champions League trophy. His partner Vitinha isn’t too bad either…

Stage of elimination prediction: Final

Colombia

The quarter-finals in 2014 is the furthest Colombia have ever advanced in a FIFA World Cup, and they missed out on 2022 altogether.

During that memorable tournament in Brazil, Los Cafeteros won all three of their group games before defeating Uruguay 2–0 in the Round of 16. Their historic run was eventually ended by the host nation, Brazil, who beat them 2–1 in a tense quarter-final clash.

The squad is led by Bayern Munich star Luis Diaz, who enjoyed a stellar season, and James Rodriguez, the team captain and Colombia’s all-time leading scorer at the World Cup.

Rodriguez prepared for the global showpiece with a short-term move to MLS team Minnesota United.

Player to watch: Luis Diaz. This is Diaz’s team, and he will want to make his mark. Colombia missed out in 2022 but during these last two years Diaz has reached his absolute peak.

Stage of elimination prediction: Last 16

DR Congo

DR Congo have only ever been at one World Cup in their history, in 1974. They couldn’t get out of the group stage that year, and it has been an extraordinary 52-year wait since then.

Generations of Congo fans have never seen their country on the global stage, and they have reason to be excited with players such as Yoane Wissa and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Player to watch: Yoanne Wissa. He had a very disappointing first season at Newcastle after a move from Brentford, but he is a Premier League proven striker and will have to be firing.

Stage of elimination prediction: Group stage

Uzbekistan

The 2026 World Cup marks Uzbekistan’s tournament debut. By qualifying for this edition, the White Wolves made history as the first-ever Central Asian nation to reach a senior men’s World Cup.

Managed for the tournament by 2006 Italian World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro, the history-makers have striker Eldor Shomurodov and elite teenage Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov in their ranks.

Player to watch: Khusanov. The centre-back has quickly become one of the very best centre-backs in the Premier League since joining City. With rapid pace, excellent reading of the game and the ability to calmly play out from the back, he will be vital for his country.

Stage of elimination prediction: Group stage

The Thunder certainly face some difficult roster decisions over the next few weeks as they weigh the team options they hold for Hartenstein, Dort and Williams, but sources insist that trading Chet Holmgren is not part of the plan. As one close observer to the playoff exit of last season's champions put it to The Stein Line: "He's the best defensive player in the league ... aside from one."

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As much as the idea of Oklahoma City splurging for Giannis to counter Wemby might make sense on paper, league sources with knowledge of the Thunder's thinking continue to dismiss them as a legitimate Giannis Antetokounmpo suitor. The Thunder obviously have the draft capital and an abundance of talented young players to get Milwaukee's attention, but it's wise in times like these to consider Sam Presti's history. Presti is hardly known for paying exorbitant trade costs to bolster his roster ... let alone for an older newcomer like Antetokounmpo would be at 31. You'll recall that Paul George was 27 — smack dab in the middle of his prime — when the Thunder acquired PG-13 from the Pacers without even sacrificing a draft pick in a swap that sent Domantas Sabonis and Victor Oladipo to Indiana.

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The most pressing piece of roster business in Cleveland, outside of the Cavaliers ironing out a future agreement with Harden, will come down to its decisions on Dean Wade and Keon Ellis as they seek to move out of the second apron. Sources say that team officials already concede behind the scenes that it will be extremely difficult to keep both players.

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Q. How do you think that your Showtime teams would do in today's game? James Worthy: The athlete today is a superior athlete. The stamina, the way they approach the game. But I still, for me, I mean if I had to pick a point guard to start my team, I got to pick Magic Johnson every time. Every time. And he could play today. He's got pace. He's got size. I'm not going to say we would dominate. A lot of people say, 'Oh, with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic we…' No, I don't think we would dominate, but I think we could hold our own. I think we could we ran plays. Everybody had a play. Today's game, it's open and it's fluid like you said and that would be a problem, the way we guarded. Kareem would have to go out and guard some shooters. So, there would be some disadvantages, but I think we could adapt.

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A man went viral after thanking Jalen Brunson’s mom for creating the Knicks star. Joe Clements happened to be sitting near Sandra Brunson in the stands in San Antonio after Game 1 of the NBA Finals — so he used the moment to express his gratitude. “Hey, Mrs. Brunson, Thank you so much for having that boy. He is the franchise changer. We love him,” Clements said in the video, which racked up 1.7 million views, and hundreds of comments from fans, calling her the “Queen of NYC.”

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URC play-off semi-final

Glasgow Warriors (21) 21

Tries: Steyn 2, penalty try Cons: Lancaster 2

Bulls (10) 22

Tries: Grobbelaar, Papier, Klopper Cons: Pollard 2 Pen: Pollard

Glasgow Warriors endured more heartbreak as the Bulls recovered from an 18-point deficit to win their United Rugby Championship play-off semi-final at Murrayfield.

Having lost at the quarter-final stage of the Champions Cup to Toulon, Warriors were hoping to preserve their hopes of silverware against their South African visitors, who have finished as URC runners-up two years running.

For the Bulls, who lost to Glasgow in the 2024 final, either Leinster or Stormers stand in the way of a maiden URC title, having joined the competition in 2021. Leinster host Stormers in Dublin in Saturday's second semi-final.

Handre Pollard gave the Bulls a penalty lead but was then sin-binned for a deliberate knock-on.

Glasgow, who finished top of the URC standings, got the first try when Kyle Rowe threw right to namesake Steyn for the score and, within moments, a similar move ended with Sione Tuipulotu offloading for Steyn to cross in almost the exact same spot. Dan Lancaster added his second conversion.

The Bulls' afternoon worsened as a rolling maul resulted in a penalty try for the hosts and Ruan Nortje was yellow carded in the aftermath.

The visitors had to respond and thought they had forced over at a ruck through Marcell Coetzee but the TMO ruled against them. Their first score arrived with their next push at the line, Johan Grobbelaar touching down and Pollard converting, leaving Glasgow with a 21-10 half-time lead.

Warriors' Scott Cummings was sent to the bin early in the second period for repeated infringements and Embrose Papier took advantage by skipping over at the line for the Bulls' second try. Pollard's conversion attempt was wide.

The Bulls were in the ascendancy and Cummings' yellow card was looking ever more expensive as Cameron Hanekom gained territory and Francois Klopper went in under the posts to set up an easy Pollard conversion. Nineteen unanswered points suddenly had the South African side in the lead.

Pollard was unsuccessful with three penalties in a row, keeping the gap at one point with seven minutes to play.

Scrum after scrum failed to gain Glasgow the momentum they needed in the closing stages and the visitors doggedly saw out the narrowest of victories.

They will contest their fourth URC Grand Final on 20 June.

What they said

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith: "I'm obviously disappointed with the result. Bulls did very well in the second half. For now, disappointed - not with the effort or how we played, just the result.

"We're usually very good on the other side of half-time. It was the same messaging as we've always had. We're doing the right things in the right area.

"We gave too many yards in defence and that's most disappointing. I know this group, we can deliver a better defensive performance. That's a work-on going forward.

"We worked really hard this season, fought when we've had some difficulties regarding international players and injuries.

"Finishing top was an important milestone for us. To have played here in front of so many fans is remarkable. Yes, we wanted to go one more but I'm really proud of the season and the way the boys have played."

Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann told Premier Sports: "So proud of the team and the players. They stayed calm at half-time and showed a lot of character and that's all we ask so, yeah, very pleased.

"I'm lost for words. Glasgow played so well in that first half and they really put us to the sword. A lot of the leaders stood up.

"My challenge to them was, 'it's 21-10 boys and we couldn't play worse so let's go score one try and see it from then'. As it happened, we scored one try and then game on."

Line-ups

Glasgow Warriors: Josh McKay; Kyle Steyn (c), Stafford McDowall, Sione Tuipulotu, Kyle Rowe; Dan Lancaster, George Horne; Patrick Schickerling, Gregor Hiddleston, Zander Fagerson, Scott Cummings, Alex Samuel, Matt Fagerson, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey.

Replacements: Seb Stephen, Rory Sutherland, Sam Talakai, Jare Oguntibeju, Euan Ferrie, Sione Vailanu, Jamie Dobie, Adam Hastings.

Bulls: Willie le Roux; Kurt-Lee Arendse, Canan Moodie, Harold Vorster, Stravino Jacobs; Handre Pollard, Embrose Papier; Gerhard Steenekamp, Johan Grobbelaar, Francois Klopper, Ruan Vermaak, Ruan Nortje, Marcell Coetzee (c), Elrigh Louw, Cameron Hanekom.

Replacements: Marco van Staden, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Wilco Louw, Cobus Wiese, Jeandre Rudolph, Zak Burger, Stedman Gans, Nizaam Carr.

Another member of FSU baseball's infield is moving on. Shortstop Gabe Fraser has entered the transfer portal, according to D1Baseball's Kendall Rogers.

Fraser spent one season with the Seminoles after starting his career with the Arkansas Razorbacks. The sophomore hit .303 with one home run and 11 RBI in 119 at-bats. He started 35 games for the Seminoles and had a .432 on-base percentage and a .403 slugging percentage.

The Huntington Beach, California, native had five doubles and two triples, scoring 24 runs with 36 hits. He stole six bases, getting caught twice. He made 10 errors in the field, finishing with a .915 fielding percentage.

Fraser will have two seasons of eligibility at his next school, his third in three seasons. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder has plenty of talent, but still needs to put it together after showing flashes in the field and at the plate for the Seminoles.

He is the eighth Seminole to enter the transfer portal and the fourth infielder, joining Charlie Buckles, Kelvyn Paulino Jr., and Noah Sheffield. Outfielder Chase Williams, catcher Hunter Carns, and pitchers Jake Echols and Manny Lantigua are also in the portal.

TRANSFER NEWS: @FSUBaseball infielder Gabe Fraser is entering the Transfer Portal, I'm told. Fraser finished the 2026 campaign with a .303 average and certainly has plenty of raw talent.

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June 6 (UPI) -- Mirra Andreeva morphed Roland Garros' red brick dust into quicksand for a drained Maja Chwalinska en route to a straight-sets victory in Saturday's 2026 French Open women's singles final.

The 6-3, 6-2 triumph gave the No. 8 Russian her first Grand Slam title in her maiden major final appearance. Andreeva clinched the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen and a $3.2 million first-place prize with a backhand winner into the right corner of Court Philippe-Chatrier.

"I've been watching Roland Garros on TV since I was very, very young," Andreeva said on the TNT broadcast. "It was a big dream of mine to win this tournament.I honestly can't believe I'm holding this trophy right now."

Andreeva, 19, edged her 24-year-old Polish foe 25-10 in winners and converted 7 of 12 break point opportunities in the 88-minute match. She became the 12th teenager to win the women's singles title in Paris. Andreeva dropped just one set through her seven matches at Roland Garros.

She praised her team for their efforts and called Chwalinska "a tricky opponent." Andreeva, who spent eight hours and 14 minutes on the courts at the French Open entering Saturday, appeared more energetic from start to finish in the finale.

She used her strong serve, moon balls and speed to tire and challenge Chwalinska, who played two qualifiers and totaled 15 hours, 44 minutes of court time entering the match.

"I want to thank myself for believing in myself, always giving 100%, even when it's tough," Andreeva said. "Trying every day to be better as a person and as a player. Believing that I can do this, fighting so many demons inside of me.

Only I know how tough it was for me and how nervous I was through these two weeks. Thanks to myself for working so hard and giving my best."

Chwalinska, lowest ranked (No. 114) women's finalist ever at the French Open, will rise 93 spots -- to No. 21 -- in the WTA rankings thanks to her run at Roland Garros. She took home a second-place prize of $1.6 million.

"I wish you could see a better match today, but Mirra was just too good for me," Chwalinska said. "I guess it's her fault. I tried my best, I'm sorry. I will definitely not forget these three weeks.

"Paris will stay forever in my heart."

The match started with four consecutive breaks of serve. The left-handed Chwalinska held in the fifth game for what proved to be her only lead of the match. Andreeva responded with nine consecutive game victories. She broke Chwalinska four times during that stretch, including for set point.

Chwalinska, known for her court coverage and creative shot selection, fended off Andreeva with a hold in the sixth game of the second set. She then broke the Russian for her second consecutive game point. But Andreeva pulled through on her final return, ripping her 93-mph backhander for championship point.

Andreeva will will climb to No. 6 in the WTA singles rankings due to her victory.

No. 3 Alexander Zverev of Germany will play No. 14 Flavio Cobolli of Italy in the 2026 French Open men's singles final at 9 a.m. EDT Sunday in Paris. That finale also will air on TNT and truTV.

The AFC North might not need a dominant team in 2026. It might only need the last team standing.

That was the tone from former NFL running back Jacob Hester on SiriusXM NFL Radio’s “Movin’ the Chains,” where the division was framed as wide-open entering Mike McCarthy’s first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

No one really knows what life after Mike Tomlin will look like in Pittsburgh. Tomlin defined the Steelers for nearly two decades, and the AFC North usually felt like a division built in his image: Physical, stubborn, close, and rarely clean.

Now McCarthy steps into that same fight with a roster that’s still talented enough, even if there are plenty of questions unanswered.

Hester doesn’t see anyone creating much separation.

“10 and seven won it a year ago. ... I think it's gonna be highly contested,” Hester said.

The Steelers don’t necessarily have to be perfect in McCarthy’s first year. They might not even have to be great. In a division with Baltimore, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh, each with its own set of uncertainties, 10 or 11 wins could be enough.

“I don't think anybody runs away with it at all,” Hester said. “And because of that, you're going to have records like a 10-and-seven, and maybe the ceiling is an 11-and-six type situation.”

McCarthy isn’t taking over a rebuild but a team trying to stay in the AFC North race while changing its identity at the top.

That won’t be simple. Tomlin’s shadow isn’t going away immediately.

“We’ve known it to be Mike Tomlin since Moby Dick was a minnow, and now he’s not there anymore,” Hester said.

Now, McCarthy gets his chance to prove Pittsburgh can still survive the division’s chaos.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Mike McCarthy’s Steelers face wide-open AFC North race

Teenager Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska was denied a fairytale French Open victory.

Andreeva, 19, fulfilled the potential she has long shown with a 6-3 6-2 victory over an opponent who was a 500-1 outsider before the tournament.

Russian eighth seed Andreeva is the youngest woman to win the Roland Garros title since Monica Seles in 1992.

After securing victory in one hour and 22 minutes, Andreeva fell to the court in elation before quickly running up to the stands for a warm embrace with her coach Conchita Martinez - herself a former major champion after winning Wimbledon in 1994.

"I've been watching Roland Garros since I was very young and it has always been a dream to win this trophy," Andreeva said.

Andreeva overcame a tense start, where nerves and a swirling wind led to the final starting with four successive breaks of serve.

It was world number 114 Chwalinska who held first - much to the delight of the 15,000-strong crowd who gave her vociferous support throughout.

Despite thousands of Polish fans cheering Chwalinska on, Andreeva showed her increased maturity to maintain her composure and reel off the next nine games to take a 6-3 5-0 lead.

There was more tension when Andreeva was unable to serve out victory at the first attempt, but she recovered to take her first championship point on Chwalinska's serve with a backhand winner.

How Andreeva fulfilled her great potential

Expectation has followed Andreeva ever since her WTA Tour breakthrough at the 2023 Madrid Open, where her talent and fearlessness led to praise from Britain's former world number one Andy Murray.

It felt like a matter of time until she won one of the sport's biggest prizes, but developing your game and dealing with the hype under intense scrutiny can take time.

Andreeva, who was born in Siberia and trained in France, reached the French Open semi-finals in 2024 and has continued to improve under the tutelage of Martinez.

She thanked Martinez in her on-court speech for "sharing her experiences and giving me so much advice" over the two years they have worked together.

Andreeva continued to make great strides in 2025, winning two WTA 1000 titles and cracking the world's top five.

A tempestuous streak on the court has often served as a reminder of her tender age, but she has shown real maturity in Paris as she navigated the tough challenges that come with winning a Grand Slam.

The calm manner in which she powered past Ukrainian 15th seed Marta Kostyuk in Thursday's semi-finals - a match played against a backdrop of political tension - was particularly impressive.

Dealing with the occasion was also key to ultimately lifting the trophy.

Andreeva may have been the heavy favourite based on ranking and pedigree, but Chwalinska has proved to be a tricky opponent who plays with real variety.

Andreeva did not let that overwhelm her, eventually finding her rhythm and range from the baseline to overpower her increasingly frustrated opponent.

Once she moved a break ahead in the second set, her place in the illustrious list of Grand Slam champions never looked in doubt.

Why Chwalinska will never forget Paris

Chwalinska had enjoyed a transformative few weeks in Paris regardless of Saturday's result.

No qualifier had previously won the French Open, while Chwalinska's defeat means Britain's Emma Raducanu remains the only qualifier to win a Grand Slam title after her 2021 US Open success.

Having not played a top-20 opponent on her way to the final, Chwalinska found Andreeva to be a huge step up in class.

"I wish you could see a better match today, but Mirra was too good for me, I guess it is her fault!" Chwalinska joked.

"I will not forget these three weeks. Paris will stay forever with me in my heart."

Chwalinska had only come through Grand Slam qualifying in two of her previous 14 attempts, but winning nine matches in a row put her on the brink of history.

Most of her career has been spent on the lower rungs of the professional ladder, travelling around trying to make ends meets.

Even after winning her second-round match at Roland Garros, Chwalinska feared she could not afford any more nights in her hotel.

Chwalinska will receive 1.4m euros (£1.2m) in prize money now the tournament is over - tripling what she had previously earned in her whole career.

She will also climb to a career-high ranking of 21st in the world and will be hoping her performances in Paris are enough to secure a wildcard into the Wimbledon main draw.

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Peter “Bono” Bonnington has engineered championship-winning drivers before. He spent 12 seasons on Lewis Hamilton‘s radio, so when he distills what makes Kimi Antonelli fast into a single sentence… well, you listen.

Speaking to Sky Sports after Antonelli claimed pole position at Monaco – edging out Verstappen by just over four hundredths of a second in a Q3 battle so close the two were separated by 0.001 seconds after the first flying laps – Bonnington didn’t reach for technical jargon. His explanation was almost frustratingly simple: “As soon as he’s happy in the car – happy driver, fast lap time.”

That’s it. That’s the philosophy.

Comfort First, Lap Time Follows

Bonnington described an approach built on removing pressure rather than adding it: “Giving him the freedom to do what he enjoys, giving him the freedom to enjoy driving the car. And that’s a real big thing. And not stressing too much.” Focus on the process, let the results take care of themselves. “Let’s just enjoy the journey and we’ll just get on with it, but let’s not get carried away with ourselves,” Bonnington continued. “Let’s just focus on climbing each mountain at a time.”

Mercedes bounced back from a difficult Friday when Antonelli topped FP3, posting a 1m 12.720s on softs to beat Charles Leclerc by more than three tenths.

Bonnington described the turnaround: Antonelli came in Saturday morning, they worked through a few things together, he got in the car, and “completely transformed.” The switch from Friday’s mess to Saturday’s pole came down to the driver feeling settled.

Bonnington noted it took Antonelli about four laps to start matching what they expected to be fast laps that take most rookies considerably longer.

“I think it probably took Kimi about four laps to start matching the high speed, and if you can match the high speed, you know that the kid’s got some raw talent. So we knew very early on he was a diamond in the rough, just took a little bit of polishing. And it’s the second year that always does it.”

Antonelli has delivered four wins from five races in 2026, sitting first in the championship. He became the youngest championship leader in F1 history in the process, at just 19 years, 7 months, and 4 days.

The numbers are extraordinary for a driver in his second season, and Bonnington admitted that even he keeps getting surprised: “He’s just a joy to work with, but yeah, he does continually keep surprising us. I mean, FP1, we hit the ground running and thought, ‘Wow, we’re actually in decent shape here.'”

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has made a name for himself not only as a player's coach, having played the game at a high level himself as an impact player for West Virginia in his collegiate career days. But even before he started suiting up for the Mountaineers, the Celtics coach had shown a mean competitive streak to his peers.

Well before, in fact, if a recent interview with someone from Mazzulla's past conducted by Boston Globe reporter Adam Himmelsbach is taken into account. All the way back when the man who now coaches Boston was still a high school student in his native Johnston, Rhode Island, Mazzulla showed that he would do anything he could to come away with a victory.

"That kid was a winner back when he was 11, 12, 13 years old," said his high school basketball coach Jamal Gomes.

"And what made Joe a winner was he was a fierce, fierce competitor," continued Mazzulla's high school coach. "When the lights came on, you always knew what you were going to get out of Joe, and that was starting back in middle school."

Some things, it seems, never change.

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Liverpool took no time between sacking Slot to certified rumours to announcing Andoni Iraola as the new head coach of the club. They’ve uploaded a video to YouTube of Iraola sitting down and introducing himself, and now the official site has published an in depth, two-part interview with him.

While there were no “call me The Normal One” immediate bangers, the new boss did a solid job explaining his coaching and football philosophies and why he’s a good fit for the club.

On his off-pitch management style, Iraola said: “For me, we are a lot of things as a manager but especially we are here to help the players. We have to provide, I always say, like a collective platform so everyone can do their job properly and we can find the best roles for every player, we can make them think that they will improve individually also with us, we can give them a culture, an atmosphere, so everyone kind of works as happy as possible.”

The glaring fact that Iraola has never managed a team in the Champions League before was touched upon. He talks about his excitement at the opportunity to take on that challenge and gives credit to Arne Slot for leading the team to qualification.

“Yes, massive respect for Arne, massive respect,” he praised his predecessor. “He’s been a Premier League champion and this is something that is massive, especially for a club like Liverpool. The Champions League, I had the chance to play it just once as a player. We used to qualify a lot for the Europa League [as a player at Athletic Club] but the Champions League, I’ve only played it once and I’m looking forward to play [it for the] first time as a coach. Big demands, also big chances to face the best teams in Europe and see where we are.”

While the Iraola has the benefit of a full preseason, it comes with the downfall of that preseason falling during a World Cup year. With players scattered around the globe, the question is how he will deal with this. Iraola seems to approach it by starting from the inside and organizing as much of the backroom staff as possible so that the players come back for a fresh start in July.

“I want to talk to the staff, to the people that were here every day, that know very well the players, to arrive as ready as possible to that first day of pre-season. I think especially with a lot of those young players that will do the pre-season with us, a lot of things about the organisation, about the staff, about how we can create the best atmosphere, the best environment so when they arrive [on] day one, everyone feels everything is in place and we can do this process of adaptation, that it will take some time as soon as possible,” Iraola explained.

With the formalities out of the way, it is time for Iraola to step up and prove himself worthy of the position. Tight scrutiny will be on the players he targets in the transfer window and how he sets up the team. After a tumultuous season and with several key figures at the club leaving, for better or worse, Iraola has a big job ahead of him.

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli pipped Red Bull's Max Verstappen to pole position in a gripping qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Pole changed hands three times in the final seconds of qualifying as Antonelli became last man standing, edging Verstappen by just 0.043 seconds to take his fourth pole of the year.

Lewis Hamilton was third as the fastest Ferrari, a place ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc, who had been briefly fastest with two minutes to go but crashed on his final lap.

And Antonelli's title rival George Russell in the second Mercedes was only sixth, behind Red Bull's Isack Hadjar.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris could manage only seventh and eighth places.

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Antonelli's statement performance

Antonelli keeps raising the bar in the second season of his career and this was as impressive as it has got so far.

A Monaco pole is a statement performance for any driver and one of the biggest prizes in Formula 1. To deliver in this fashion, at the age of 19, underlined his potential as the most likely world champion this year at this early stage.

He and Verstappen were separated by just 0.001secs after their first runs in the final session and Antonelli said he had produced a "magic lap" to beat the Dutchman.

Leclerc went out early for the final runs after missing his first lap with a lock-up at Mirabeau, and he put himself at the top with his first effort.

Verstappen then beat that mark by 0.257secs to take top spot, only for Antonelli to displace him.

Leclerc was not finished - he had given himself time to have one final lap as the last driver on track. But he went over the limit and slid wide on the entry to Tabac, crunching his right rear wheel against the wall and breaking his rear suspension.

Antonelli said: "I was able to put everything together. It was such a close qualifying session. The last lap was good."

Verstappen said he was surprised to be able to compete for pole position.

"If you would have told me yesterday I would be on the front row, I would have taken it," he said. "So heading into qualifying and being up there was extremely positive. Very happy with how qualifying went. I am happy to be on the front row."

Ferrari had been quickest on Friday, first and second in both sessions, but Hamilton said the car felt different as soon as qualifying started.

"We were looking so good in practice and then the car was drastically different in qualifying," Hamilton said, "so we have to take a look at that. But I was giving it everything. What a privilege it is to be one of the 22 drivers who gets to do this. I loved every second of it."

Russell struggled for grip throughout the session and never looked likely to get into the fight for pole, and he ended up 0.394secs behind his team-mate.

Top 10

1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)

2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)

4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

5. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull)

6. George Russell (Mercedes)

7. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)

8. Lando Norris (McLaren)

9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine)

10. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)

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Von Miller, the legendary Denver Broncos linebacker and probably the best defensive player in the history of the franchise, has made it no secret that he would like to return to the team. 

Though Miller is beloved by Broncos fans, that idea is mostly scoffed at. Miller is considered by most to be "too old" or "past his prime". While he is 37 years old now, he still had nine sacks for the Washington Commanders in a limited role last season. 

Adding Miller may just seem like a fun, nostalgic idea to some, but it was an idea that the team should at least consider, as Miller can clearly still offer production to a team. That was until the recent arrest of Jonathon Cooper following a domestic violence incident early Friday morning. 

At this point, that story is filled with accusations and plenty to be sorted out, but it's something that the team is going to have to deal with. At best, all charges are dropped and Cooper proceeds with the team as usual this summer. At worst, the league decides to step in and impose its own form of discipline against Cooper, which could include a suspension. 

Should Broncos be considering bringing back Von Miller?

Cooper is one of the team's starting edge rushers and though his legal situation could easily end up being cleared up, the Broncos could be looking into other options should it be deemed more serious. 

Jonah Elliss is the top name behind Cooper and Nik Bonitto, but beyond that, there is a lot of youth and unproven depth. Dondrea Tillman, Drew Sanders, Que Robinson, Johnny Walker and Dasan McCullough hold the remaining spots on the roster. While there is promise in that group, it's hard to justify keeping many of them in favor of a guy like Miller, even if he is 37 years old now. 

This is all to say that the Broncos should bring Miller in this summer at some point, regardless. The recent situation involving Cooper should do nothing more than stir up that discussion. Miller should be signed to a one-year deal and added to the 90-man roster. If he can't outperform an undrafted player like McCullough or an oft-injured player like Sanders, then the team can move on.

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But he deserves the opportunity to finish his career where it started. 

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Florida right-handed pitcher Cooper Walls is leaving the program for the transfer portal after one season with the Gators, according to On3's Pete Nakos.

Walls joined the Gators last offseason as a transfer from Hawaii. He was named the 2025 Big West Freshman Pitcher of the Year behind a 3.73 ERA and a 45-to-15 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Kevin O'Sullivan awarded Walls the No. 3 spot in the weekend rotation after an impressive fall, but he was replaced by Russell Sandefer two series into SEC play. Walls's best start for the Gators was his first, when he went 5 1/3 innings against UAB, allowing just one run.

He never made it through the fifth again, and his ERA ballooned to 7.17 by season's end. The nail in the coffin was the regional final, in which he lasted just one inning against Troy.

Other Florida Gators in the transfer portal

Florida has already seen a quartet of arms depart for the transfer portal. McCall Biemiller, Matthew Jenkins and Cooper Moss announced on Monday, the first day the portal opened, and Christian Rodriguez followed on Thursday.

Infielder Kolt Myers and outfielder Blake Brookins are the two position players to enter the transfer portal so far.

Florida earned its first transfer commitment from former FGCU catcher Jon Embury, the 2026 ASUN Player of the Year, on Thursday.

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Following their huge comeback win on Thursday, the Carolina Hurricanes are back in action tonight, on the road for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights at 8 PM. The Canes are looking to take a 2-1 series lead. 

Thursday night was one of the best Stanley Cup Finals games ever, with Seth Jarvis capping off a late Hurricanes third period comeback with a power play overtime winner. The first two games of this series have not disappointed from an excitement level, even if Game 1 came at the expense of the Canes. 

All the people saying that this series wouldn’t draw viewers because of the notion that both Vegas and Carolina are “small markets” were clearly mistaken. Game 1 had the highest viewership numbers of any Stanley Cup Final Game 1 since 2019.

Back to the hockey aspect. It won’t be easy, but if the Canes can play like they did in the third period and overtime of Game 2, there is a good chance they can pull out a win and take their first series lead. 

But there are three important things that the Canes must do to put themselves in the best position to win tonight. 

It starts with getting production from their top guys up front, mainly Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov and Seth Jarvis. Those three have struggled as of late, particularly as a unit. Hopefully Jarvis’ overtime winner in Game 2 gets the rest of the top line going. 

One reason that Carolina was able to spark the comeback was because Rod Brind’Amour switched up the lines in the third period. It’s unclear whether he will go back to the original lines or stick to the new ones, but it doesn’t matter what the line combinations look like — Aho, Jarvis and Svechnikov need to make their presence felt in this series. The recent production from the Hurricanes’ top forwards simply isn’t going to cut it. 

The next thing that needs to happen if the Canes want to come out of tonight with a win is the power play needs to wake up. After struggling for most of the postseason, Carolina converted on its last two opportunities in Game 2 to win the game. That needs to continue if the Canes want to dominate play tonight. Carolina’s playoff power play percentage currently sits at just 14.5 percent, and while it hasn’t really come to bite them yet, special teams is proving to be a critical part of this series. 

And finally, Frederik Andersen needs to step up. Andersen had seven straight games of over a .920 save percentage to start the playoffs. In the past eight games, he’s only done that twice. Andersen played well down the stretch of Game 2 and came up with some big stops in the third period. He doesn’t need to be the sole reason the Canes win, but Andersen can’t be the reason they lose.

Get ready for another exciting game tonight, because if this series has revealed anything, it’s that no lead is safe. 

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Time: 8 PM Eastern

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Odds: Hurricanes -110 Moneyline, Hurricanes -1.5 at +220

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The Boston Red Sox have now won four of their last six games after a 5-3 victory over the rival New York Yankees on Friday. 

Despite not putting on his best performance and allowing three runs to the Yankees in 6 1/3 innings pitched, Red Sox star hurler Sonny Gray came away with a win to extend his record to 7-1.

“Not even close,” Gray said on Friday, per MLB.com's Ian Browne. “I definitely wasn't able to execute my strikeout stuff. I felt like my spin was at the bottom of the zone or, like, one ball under. I wasn't able to put it in the sweet spot. They swung early. They swung often. And that's a trend that teams are doing against me. So we'll sit down and try to come up with a game plan moving forward.”

Though Friday's outing against the Yankees was not one of Gray's best starts this season, the three-time All-Star has consistently put the Red Sox in a position to win in nearly every one of his outings. 

"You know the old saying about a veteran, savvy pitcher being able to keep his team in (most) every game? That’s Sonny Gray," MassLive's Sean McAdam wrote on Friday. "Coming into Friday night, Gray had made 10 starts and had allowed more three ones just once; in fact, he’s yielded more than two runs just three times in his 10 previous outings.

"Even for a team that has struggled offensively as the Sox have, Gray is giving them that proverbial chance. He was touched for three runs including two homers, but both home runs came with nobody on. He often measures his effectiveness by strikeouts and Friday night, it took him until the sixth to record his first."

Gray has been an impressive addition for Boston this season, posting a 3.20 ERA with 44 strikeouts across 11 starts. Though he's allowed one or more runs in all but two of his starts, he's only allowed more than three earned runs in one outing, keeping the Red Sox in striking distance in nearly every game he's appeared in.

Boston will need Gray to continue pitching well down the stretch if the team wants to return to the playoffs this season. 

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Quiz 3: Who am I?

• I am a former Real Madrid player
• I was in Real Madrid’s youth system
• I have played under three different first team managers at Real Madrid
• I have scored for Real Madrid in a final of a competition
• I have scored against Real Madrid
• I am a former Champions League winner and former LaLiga Champion
• I have played for three Spanish clubs
• This is my second World Cup campaign
• I have been a teammate of Martin Ødegaard, Luka Modric and Axel Witsel

This is Managing Madrid’s World Cup trivia series: Who am I? Throughout the tournament this summer, we’ll challenge our readers to identify former and current Real Madrid players who are competing or coaching at the greatest show on earth, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026.

Answer to Quiz 2

Achraf Hakimi – he won one Champions League title with Real Madrid, two with PSG. He played with Cristiano Ronaldo and Mateo Kovacic at Real Madrid, with Angel Di Maria at PSG, and with Arturo Vidal, Christian Eriksen, and Alexis Sanchez at Inter – where he won a league title under Antonio Pintus as the club’s physical trainer.

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Lionel Messi will give it one final ride as the 38-year-old icon heads into the 2026 FIFA World Cup almost certainly gearing up for his last run at a world title. 

After leading his team to glory four years ago in Qatar, Messi will now look to push Argentina to the first World Cup title defense since Brazil won two straight in 1958 and 1962.

As Messi continues to age, surrounding him with the best possible talent will be of the utmost importance for head coach Lionel Scaloni as they chase a fourth World Cup for the Albiceleste.

The Sporting News has all the key details on Argentina's World Cup squad below.

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Argentina World Cup roster 2026

Lionel Scaloni named his final World Cup squad on May 28, slightly ahead of the suggested schedule.

Teams had until Monday, May 11 to submit to FIFA an official preliminary list of 35-55 players, from which they are required to name a final roster by Saturday, May 30.

Below is the list of players named to the Argentina roster. At this point, it is only 25 players, as Leonardo Balerdi was forced to withdraw due to injury, with a replacement yet to be named.

Caps and stats correct as of May 28.

Argentina World Cup squad analysis

Having won the Golden Ball as the best player at the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Messi is now widely considered the greatest player in football history. Now at 38 years old, however, it's more important than ever that this Argentina squad support him at best, and stand alone without him at worst.

There are serious decisions for boss Scaloni to make coming into the World Cup. Most pressing will be who starts at center-back for Argentina, as Cristian Romero is struggling with a knee injury, Lisandro Martinez has only just returned from a torn ACL, and Nicolas Otamendi is now 38 years old and slowly losing full match fitness.

Also important will be how to handle Alexis Mac Allister, who was instrumental to their 2022 World Cup title run but had a brutal season at Liverpool and is in extremely poor form.

Argentina injuries ahead of World Cup

While the world is constantly watching the fitness of Messi, the legendary forward's hamstring injury is not thought to be serious. Behind him, there are hardly any fitness issues to worry about.

The biggest concern is with Tottenham defender Romero, who endured an ugly clash with Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs that saw him suffer a knee injury that ended his Premier League season and put his World Cup status in doubt.

Twenty-one-year-old Valentin Carboni was not necessarily a lock to make the squad, but a torn ACL in early March ended his chances of competing for a World Cup roster spot. The same is true for journeyman defender Juan Foyth who ruptured his Achilles in late January leaving him unable to pass fit.

Star striker Lautaro Martinez was on the sidelines for much of the spring with a calf injury, but he has returned to full fitness to conclude a run to the Scudetto with Inter Milan and should be fine to lead the Argentina attack from the front. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez suffered a broken finger in warmups prior to the Europa League final, and while he stayed in the lineup and completed the match, there will certainly be questions about his ability to perform in the World Cup.

31-year-old Angel Correa has been firing with Mexican club Tigres, but was left off the preliminary roster as he has been largely phased out of the national team since a brief cameo in early 2025.

MORE:A comprehensive look at the injuries affecting star players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Argentina players to watch at World Cup

Beyond Messi, who alongside his lifelong rival Cristiano Ronaldo will be one of the top players to watch at the entire tournament, the Argentina side is a mish-mash of role players and key contributors who all fit into a well-oiled machine.

Alongside Messi up front are a pair of top-tier European forwards in Julian Alvarez and Martinez, both of whom have had key moments for the national team so far in their careers. For most of his career, Martinez was considered a flop on the big stage, but his Copa America final-winning goal in 2024 erased that narrative entirely.

In midfield, Chelsea playmaker Enzo Fernandez is a versatile midfielder who can create goals for others and score himself, and young Nico Paz is an up-and-coming star who just concluded a breakout year at Italian club Como. Rodrigo De Paul is known affectionately as "Messi's bodyguard" for his international career spent largely protecting for the global superstar, but he is also a premiere passer and one of the best at unlocking back lines.

Goalkeeper Emi Martinez is coming off a Europa League title with Aston Villa and is an eccentric character who is known for his exceptional record in both cup finals and penalty shootouts.

Who is Argentina's coach at the World Cup?

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni is considered one of the best — if not the best — national-team manager in the world.

The 48-year-old himself made seven international appearances for Argentina as a player, spending most of his time with Spanish club Deportivo La Coruna before stints at Lazio and Atalanta in Italy after a brief loan spell with West Ham. He joined the Argentina national setup at the youth level in 2018 and was promoted to the senior team shortly thereafter, hired to his first managerial role after the Round of 16 exit in 2018. He had no senior management experience prior to being named Argentina boss, but has blossomed since his appointment.

For a long time, Scaloni was able to lean on the all-time greatest football player in Messi. While the 38-year-old is still around and contributing at a high level, he is no longer the consistently exceptional nor consistently healthy superstar he once was, and therefore Scaloni has had to adjust.

While many coaches flounder in trying to transition away from an aging superstar, Scaloni has done so with utterly incredible precision. He has Argentina firing at a world-class level with Messi both available and sidelined, able to shift between with and without their iconic star seamlessly while still racking up exceptional results.

Scaloni has managed all this while also turning mid-level club role players into bona fide contributors at the international level, as players like De Paul and Nicolas Tagliafico were never club superstars but have managed to contribute to the national team at a very high level for a long period of time.

MORE:Breaking down Mauricio Pochettino's tactics with the USMNT

Can Argentina replace players on World Cup roster?

Once the final roster is official, participating teams at the World Cup could only make changes before the first game of the tournament, and only in the case of extraordinary circumstances.

According to the official tournament rules (page 32), "a player listed on the final list may only be replaced in the event of serious injury or illness up until 24 hours before the start of his team's first match."

Argentina World Cup qualifying results

Argentina qualified for the World Cup by finishing top of the CONMEBOL qualifying standings by a wide margin. They finished nine points clear of anyone else by winning 12 of their 18 matches, drawing two and losing four.

While the defending World Cup champion used to qualify directly for the next tournament, that hasn't been the case since 2002.

Argentina World Cup history

Argentina have won three FIFA World Cup titles in their nation's illustrious history, including the most recent tournament in Qatar four years ago.

They were also crowned world champions in 1978 and 1986, both times led by the legendary Diego Maradona. Additionally, Argentina also made the final and suffered defeat three times, first in the inaugural 1930 World Cup and again in both 1990 and 2014.

• Current FIFA World Ranking: No. 3 (April 2026)
• World Cup titles: 3
• World Cup appearances (last): 18 (Qatar 2022)
• How Argentina qualified, W-L-D: 1st, CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying table
• World Cup record:
  • Games: 88 GP (47 W, 17D, 24L)
  • Goal difference: +51 (152 GS, 101 GA)

Argentina World Cup schedule

As a Pot 1 team, Argentina were drawn into Group J. Their competitors in the group will be Algeria, Austria, and Jordan for the first three matches of the World Cup, where they will then hope to reach the knockout stage.

Argentina and Group J match schedule

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Three-star class of 2027 prospect Jack Mazurek is transferring to Orlando The First Academy (Fla.) in their bid to return to the playoffs in 2026 after serving a two-year postseason ban. Mazurek spent the past three years with Orlando Lake Nona (Fla.)

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The class of 2027 recruit announced on social media yesterday that he would be transferring to the Royals. This announcement came out around the same time that the First Academy named its schedule for the 2026 season.

“I would like to thank Coach Aubrey and Lake Nona for the past 3 years developing me as a person and as a player. With that being said I will be transferring to The First Academy! Go Royals!” Mazurek announced his transfer decision on X.

A three-star recruit, the new First Academy transfer ranks 144th for IOL in the class of 2027 according to Rivals Industry Rankings. Helping Lake Nona to an 8-4 record in 7A play, the offensive linemen earned multiple D1 offers from the likes of Syracuse and Wake Forest.

He was one of four ranked prospects on the team that year, including four-star Miami prospect DeAnthony Lafayette, and three-star Michigan commit Charles Woodson Jr.

Meanwhile, his new team finished the past season with a 5-5 record in 1A play. However, they were ineligible for postseason play after serving a ban imposed by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA).

They originally qualified for the FHSAA 1A playoffs after the ban was lifted, but the reinstatement of the ban meant that they were kicked out of the postseason. This allowed Largo Indian Rocks (Fla.) into the playoffs as the eighth seed.

Being served a two-year ban in 2024, the penalty followed the school’s being found guilty of allowing 10 student-athletes to participate in football activities before they were enrolled at the school, as well as other recruitment violations.

Adding Mazurek in their bid to return to the postseason following its ban, the former Lake Nona offensive lineman is joined on the line by four-star IOL prospect Reed Ramsier. Ramsier currently has offers from both Texas and Auburn, and is the 20th-best lineman from the class of 2027, according to Rivals Industry Rankings.

Following the release of its schedule, Mazurek will play his first snap for the Royals on August 14th. They will kick off their season at Lakeland Kathleen (Fla.), with their full schedule viewable here.

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli pulled out all the stops on his final lap to snatch pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix from Max Verstappen.

The 19-year-old Italian in the Mercedes beat the Red Bull four-times world champion by just 0.043 seconds on Saturday. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton was third quickest.

Starting from the very front of the grid is a big advantage through the winding streets of the glamorous principality, where overtaking is notoriously difficult.

Antonelli, fastest in final practice earlier on Saturday, picked up his fourth pole of a burgeoning career having won the last four races.

The teenager said: "It was one of those laps we call the magic lap, I was able to put it all together. It was so close with Max, the first run there was just one millisecond. Massive thanks to the team as yesterday we struggled a little bit and today we improved massively."

Verstappen has hinted at quitting F1 given new technical rules this year which he feels have made the sport less fun. But the Dutchman, seventh in the standings, was in an upbeat mood on Saturday.

"If you would have told me yesterday front row, I would definitely have taken it. It is extremely positive, so overall very happy with how the laps went," he said.

"I'm happy, happy to be on the front row and let's see tomorrow. These cars are complicated to start and I have two cars behind me that start quite well."

Ferrari, who had topped the timesheets in Friday practice, were without team boss Fred Vasseur for qualifying due to health problems.

The team said the 58-year-old Frenchman was staying under observation at a clinic without specifying his ailment.

Kardashian cheers on Hamilton

The sun was shining on the yachts, casino and packed stands in Monaco, where Hamilton had a notable fan. His girlfriend, reality TV star Kim Kardashian, turned up to watch him for the first time.

The British seven-times champion finished ahead of team-mate, Monaco-born Charles Leclerc, who was fourth fastest.

Hamilton added: "Congrats to Kimi, mega, mega job - first pole here is so special. It was tough for us, we were looking so strong in practice, we hardly changed anything but the car was completely different in Qualifying. But what a privilege to be one of the 22 drivers here able to do this.

"I think it's great to see how close all the cars are. We lost something going into today, so we need to try and figure that out."

Antonelli is 43 points ahead of team-mate George Russell at the top of the drivers' standings. Briton Russell, who won the opening race in Australia before fading, was only sixth in qualifying behind Isack Hadjar.

World champion Lando Norris was eighth fastest in his McLaren, just behind team-mate Oscar Piastri. Pierre Gasly and Liam Lawson round out the top 10.

Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto crashed on the tight course in Q1 to dash his hopes of the top 10 as he was eliminated in Q2 without a time.

British Haas driver Oliver Bearman went out in Q1 after a crash in practice left his mechanics with a tight window to fix his car.

Sunday’s 78-lap Monaco Grand Prix is the sixth of 22 rounds, assuming the cancelled races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are not held later in the year.

Tennessee has picked up a commitment from longtime tight end target Malik Howard this morning. The 4-star prospect made his decision on Saturday, committing to Tennessee over several high profile offers.

Howard come from nearby Oak Ridge. The 6-3, 231 pound prospect received his offer from Tennessee more than two years ago, and now commits to the Volunteers during his official visit. Howard is one of several high-profile prospects on campus this weekend.

Holding over 30 offers, Howard chose Tennessee over Notre Dame and Oregon in the end. According to 247Sports, Howard is the 183rd ranked prospect in the class of 2027. He’s the eight ranked tight end in the cycle and Tennessee’s first commitment at the position in the class.

Howard plans to enroll early and arrive at Tennessee in January.

Tennessee now holds ten commitments in the class, with Howard checking in as the third highest ranked player in the group. The Volunteers sit 37th in the class rankings with official visits heating up, per 247Sports.

The Daily Slop – 6 June 2026

Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy!

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Myles Garrett shows ultimate respect to Commanders’ Laremy Tunsil

In the latest edition of “Chasing 10 with Randy Moss,” Garrett and Texans star edge rusher Will Anderson were guests. They asked Garrett which player was the first person to give him problems in his NFL career. He answered former Packers All-Pro left tackle David Bhaktiari.

Then, Garrett mentioned Tunsil.

“Last time I felt like I was frustrated with somebody was probably Laremy,” Garrett said. “I’m excited about that matchup. I’ve got a ton of respect for him.”

Commanders Roundtable

Stat Explains Why Commanders Rank Among Highest Defensive Payrolls

Washington ranked third in the NFC and sixth in the league in defensive spending in 2026 with $165.8 million tied up. Only the New York Giants, who spent just shy of $9 million more, and the Chicago Bears eclipsed the Commanders’ in spending while the Pittsburgh Steelers’ $193 million beat out the Baltimore Ravens, who committed $187.4 million under first year head coach Jesse Minter.

Per Overthecap.com, returning defensive lineman Daron Payne enters 2026 accounting for nearly $28 million against the cap, leading the entire Commanders roster ahead of the final year on his contract, while defensive linemen Javon Kinlaw and Dorance Armstrong join linebackers K’Lavon Chaisson and Frankie Luvu as eight-figure cap hits this upcoming season. While Chaisson looks to live up to his billing as an underrated addition, Luvu is looking to entrench himself in the rotation with the added athleticism now on the roster. Meanwhile new edge rusher Odafe Oweh’s near $100 million contract accounts for a $9.2 million hit in year one.

Commanders Roundtable

Two Commanders players were present but not participating during last week’s OTAs

The good news is cornerback Trey Amos was officially back out on the field with his teammates once again, though he was not participating after being seen in a hat while on the field during stretching and early drills. Yet it’s an encouraging sign for the second year cornerback, especially at a position where the Commanders have also been questioned for doing enough this offseason.

The former second-round pick out of Ole Miss played in ten games and started in eight in 2025 where he proved to be a strong boundary cornerback before suffering a fractured fibula in the week ten loss against the Seattle Seahawks, capping off a frustrating end to a promising season.

Washington is not required to announce injury designations at this point in the offseason, meaning an official update on where Amos is in the recovery process still remains unclear, but it marks the latest encouraging sign after Amos provided encouragement on his recovery during an Instagram live earlier this offseason.

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ESPN’s Jordan Reid lists Antonio Williams among five ‘underrated’ rookies who could stand out in 2026

“Outside of Terry McLaurin, the Commanders don’t have a dependable threat in their receiving corps,” Reid wrote. “That should leave Williams with a lot of opportunities in the team’s new look under offensive coordinator David Blough.”

The Commanders don’t currently have a clear answer for who could be their No. 2 receiver, as players like Treylon Burks and Dyami Brown battle it out to claim the role. Williams could be a contender for that as well, although he doesn’t have the frame (he was 5-11½ and 187 pounds at the combine) of a typical No. 2 wide receiver.

Williams makes up for that with an advanced route-running nuance for his age. In his four seasons at Clemson, it helped him rank in the 88th percentile against single man coverage and put himself among the better wide receivers in program history. It’s also helped him move around the Tigers’ offense and make plays on the outside as well as in the slot — a key selling point for the Commanders when they decided to draft him.

Heavy.com

Commanders in concerning RB drought that could be broken by “most exciting” undrafted rookie

The Commanders haven’t had a player rush for over 900 yards in a single season since Antonio Gibson rushed for 1,042 yards in 2021, and haven’t had a player rush for over 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons since Alfred Morris did it from 2012 to 2014.

That means jobs are up for grabs, and Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport singled out Henry as the NFL’s “Most Exciting” undrafted free agent.

The Commanders’ leading rusher in 2025 was rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt, a 7th-round pick who rushed for 805 yards and 8 touchdowns but also struggled with fumbles.

“Henry was a wildly productive player at UTSA last year — he topped 1,000 yards on the ground,” Davenport wrote. “He averaged almost seven yards per carry and scored 11 total touchdowns while peeling off five runs of 70 yards or more. However, he is also a 24-year-old rookie who is just 5’9″ and 196 pounds, which led to his going undrafted … The Washington running back room isn’t exactly loaded—the team’s lead back is a second-year pro who was a seventh-round pick last year. Henry has a realistic shot to earn a roster spot if he carries his college burst and elusiveness into camp.”

Commanders Roundtable

Returning WR May Determine Commanders’ Interest in Kayshon Boutte

The decision to re-sign Burks in early March should speak for itself after bringing back the former first round pick following his 130 yards on ten catches in 2025, including a highlight-worthy redzone touchdown in the primetime loss against Denver. It marked a sign of confidence after an inconsistent three seasons with the Titans, amassing just shy of 700 receiving yards on 53 catches and just one touchdown, yet that has as much to do with injuries as it does poor quarterback play.

For Burks, the confidence still sits in what he can become because his ability as an impact receiver aren’t supported by his body of work thus far. Burks was targeted three or more times in just four of his nine appearances and registered just three multi-catch games – two of including games with exactly two receptions. Yes, that includes the one-hand snag, but it also includes contested catches over the middle of the field as the 6-foot-2 receiver shows signs of being a threat in a David Blough offense that features slants and crossers along with the vertical attack.

Similar could be said for Boutte, who was limited to five games his rookie season and missed a pair of games due to a hamstring injury in 2025. Yet after former sixth round pick drew at least five targets in nine of his last ten games in 2024, Boutte saw an inconsistent target volume in 2025. After opening the season with six catches for 103 yards in the season opener, Boutte drew three or more targets in just eight games through the Patriots’ Super Bowl run. He finished the season with just 551 yards and six touchdowns on 33 catches, yet maybe most impressive about the limited production is all but six of his catches resulted in a first down, adding intrigue to his fit opposite of McLaurin.

Could day three draft capital in 2027 or beyond be enough to add a possible weapon to the wide receiver room? It might, but maybe the more pressing question is whether the Commanders opt to make a move.

Stadium-related

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Behind the Build Q&A: Barbara Mullenex, Principal Perkins Eastman

Q: How would you describe the stadium site on the roughly 355 days a year where there isn’t a Commanders home game?

A: “I think it will be really activated as a community hub for the Capitol Hill neighborhood. People need outdoor space, and it’s going to be a great place for families. It’s going to have more amenities that people in Capitol Hill and Ward 7 can enjoy every day, like grocery stores, restaurants, places for their children to play. Maybe you say, ‘Hey, let’s ride our bike over to the Wharf, get a coffee. There’s a great bike shop there. We could walk along the river, maybe grab a kayak. And ‘Hey, we get to walk around the stadium. That’s really cool.’ You’ll have all these things for people to do and imagine.”

Q: What’s it been like working with the Commanders team on this project?

A: “It is really a remarkable team. I have never been on a project where the confidence and mutual respect between the city, the owners, the design team is so strong. It is all, ‘Roll up your sleeves’ for one goal and that is to bring the Commanders home. I think Andy [VanHorn] and Matt Haas with their particular experience in the city, their experience at [Washington Nationals] ballpark, are so knowledgeable.

There have been some really tough decisions and some really hard deadlines. It’s like dominoes that have to fall to get the stadium to open in 2030. One of the dominoes they’re just starting now is the enabling utility work to move a storm line around the stadium footprint, so that the construction can happen and everybody can still flush their toilet. It requires the city to go at a really expedited time frame for approvals through all the agencies to get that to happen.

And I just remember about two years ago, I think it was before Andy was on board, while it still looked like D.C. was not the likely choice for the stadium, I took the [Commanders] ownership team on a tour of RFK. It was freezing. And [Managing Partner] Josh Harris and Mitch Rales were like 12-year-old boys. I mean, their enthusiasm for the stadium and just kind of like excitement, it’s just contagious.”

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PHOTOS | In the lab for OTAs

The Washington Commanders were back on the field to continue Phase 2 of their offseason workout program. Check out the top photos from the practice

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Cowboys veteran finds new DC Christian Parker’s defense ‘annoying’

This could be considered the ultimate praise for Dallas’ new DC Christian Parker. To “annoy” one of the league’s best WRs at this point in the offseason, with organized team activities (OTAs) just getting underway, is definitely a positive sign things are heading in the right direction.

This could be considered further evidence that Christian Parker could be the man for the job. He’s been hyped up almost from the moment he put ink to paper replacing Matt Eberflus, and he has done nothing since then to lessen that belief. It’s truly encouraging Parker’s coverage disguises are “annoying” Lamb.

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Tyler Guyton, Cowboys’ 2024 first-round pick, competing with Nathan Thomas for starting LT job

Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday that Guyton and Nathan Thomas are in a competition for the starting left tackle job. The coach noted that the club needs to see more reliability from Guyton, with health being a concern as well.

“Tyler’s biggest thing is the consistency has not been there,” Schottenheimer said, via the team’s official website. “Very talented, maybe one of the most athletic big men I’ve ever been around with his ability to kick slide, punch, move, run. But there’s got to be more consistency, and that’s been the challenge that he’s been working extremely, extremely hard on.”

Guyton, the No. 29 overall pick in ’24, was immediately installed as the starting left tackle but struggled through ups and downs in his rookie campaign. His 2025 season was pockmarked by injury — a knee issue in training camp and a high ankle sprain that forced him onto injured reserve to end his campaign early.

Schottenheimer said the Cowboys plan “to make (Guyton) earn it” and that the competition is “going to get the best out of Tyler Guyton and Nate Thomas.”

Big Blue View

The NY Giants could be primed for a worst-to-first jump

The Giants have finished last in the NFC East in each of the last two years, similar to both the Patriots and Bears who were in last place in their respective divisions in 2023 and 2024 prior to their leap.

Unlike the Patriots, the Giants have the relative misfortune of playing in a division that could be highly competitive in 2026. The Eagles are just a season removed from winning the Super Bowl and the Commanders from playing for the NFC Championship. The Cowboys, meanwhile, always have a potent offense and have sunk considerable resources into rebuilding their defense.

However, there’s a good argument that the Giants have (significantly) underperformed their talent level in recent years.

There’s a good argument that the Giants probably should have finished as an eight or even nine-win team last year despite a brutal schedule. And considering one of those “shoulda-been” wins would have been over the Cowboys, the Giants would have finished with the second-best record in their division by two or three games. They face a schedule that looks to be easier this year, at least on paper, while accumulating more talent and getting big upgrades in coaching.

Big Blue View

Mailbag: Why so many injuries?

I am concerned since the Giants have had three season-ending injuries and we aren’t even to training camp yet. I know injuries are apart of football, but every year the Giants seem to be among the teams that suffer the most of them. Since it appears that the three injuries are Achilles tears, you have to wonder if it’s the field, player conditioning, intensity of the OTA’s, or just plain bad luck. What’s your take? Are other teams seeing these type injuries this spring?

Ed says: Karl, I don’t know if there is a single explanation for the rash of Achilles tears. It is weird, and concerning. None of these happened on the MetLife Stadium turf, let’s be clear about that. The Giants do not practice there.

One (Gunner Olszewski) happened on grass. One (Roy Robertson-Harris) happened on Field Turf in the indoor practice field. I don’t know for certain where the injury to undrafted cornerback Thaddeus Dixon occurred.

The training and medical staffs have changed — they change at least somewhat every time there is a coaching change. The Giants have been practicing on these same fields for years without anything like this happening. There is nothing unusual about the way the Giants are conducting OTAs. Hopefully, the Giants examine everything — footwear, the way they stretch, condition of the playing surfaces, anything else that might contribute.

I honestly don’t know if there is a real answer.

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Myles Garrett is the betting favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year

Myles Garrett won two NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards with the Browns. He’s favored to win a third with the Rams.

Garrett, who was traded to the Rams this week, is a +450 favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year. Garrett previously won the award in 2023 and 2025.

Lawrence Taylor, J. J. Watt and Aaron Donald are the only three-time Defensive Players of the Year. Garrett would be in elite company if he can join them.

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The Athletic (paywall)

Why Eagles are willing to wait until 2028 for A.J. Brown trade return

The Eagles traded A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Roseman said his requirement for making the deal was a first-round pick. But he was less insistent on what year that pick would come, and the Eagles see value in the uncertainty of a future pick.

“We’ve always been in the mindset a pick is a pick — a first-round pick is a first-round pick,” Roseman said. “Doesn’t matter. Teams are still going to be playing football in 2028.”

There’s a school of thought that a pick should be devalued one round for every year a team must wait. That’s not a philosophy to which the Eagles ever subscribed — even preceding Roseman’s time as GM, when former Eagles president Joe Banner helped oversee the roster. The Eagles have long targeted future picks in deals and have tried to capitalize on the notion that they’re worth less.

[S]uppose the Eagles made a trade for the Patriots’ 2026 first-round pick. That was pick No. 31 because the Patriots made the Super Bowl last season. The unknown of the 2028 pick is like playing the lottery — or, perhaps more aptly described, playing the odds. Unless the Patriots make or win the Super Bowl in 2027, the 2028 pick will be higher than it was in 2026. And there’s so much variability in the NFL — a quarterback injury, the record in one-score games — that there exists an avenue for the pick to push into the top half of the draft.

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Countdown to kickoff is back! USC will kick off its 2026 football season on August 29 when the Trojans host San Jose State at the Coliseum. In this series, we will be counting down the days until the season opener by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number.

Today, we take a look at USC All-American defensive lineman Shaun Cody.

Career highlights: Cody was one of the first massive recruits of the Pete Carroll era at USC. Famously, Cody and his father were set on him going to Notre Dame, but Carroll and defensive line coach Ed Orgeron were able to change their mind and convince Cody to come to USC.

The move paid off for both sides, as Cody became a standout on Carroll's early USC teams. Cody won two national championships with the Trojans, serving as a captain of USC's 2004 title team as a senior. That year, he was named a first-team All-American after recording 44 tackles and nine sacks.

After USC: Cody was selected in the second round of the 2005 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. He would go on to play eight seasons in the league, four with Detroit and four with the Houston Texas. He recorded double-digit tackles in all eight of his NFL seasons, including a career-high 38 with Houston in 2010.

Cody currently serves as an analyst on the radio broadcast of USC football games. He is also a co-host of USC's official "Trojans Live" show, which airs weekly during football season (with some episodes during the spring as well).

This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC football countdown to kickoff recalls Trojans DL Shaun Cody

Mirra Andreeva overcame testing conditions and the burden of years of expectations to defeat qualifier Maja Chwalinska for her first grand slam title, becoming the youngest women's champion at the French Open since 18-year-old Monica Seles in 1992.

19-year-old Andreeva announced her enormous potential on the clay with a storming run to the French Open semi-finals two years ago. Despite her young age she had long been tipped to convert that into titles – and two years on, the vastly experienced teenager fulfilled that potential, maintaining her focus despite a difficult, windy court and a highly partisan crowd to win Roland Garros 6-3 6-2.

The eighth seed collapsed to the clay and covered her face in disbelief as a smash, with Chwalinska rooted to the spot, sealed the first of what many believe will be several major titles. It brought an end to Chwalinska’s stunning fairytale run, as she attempted to become only the second qualifier to ever win a major, after Emma Raducanu at the US Open in 2021.

Andreeva paid tribute to Chwalinska in the podium ceremony, joking: “You are a very tricky opponent, I wouldn’t want to play against you another time... okay, it’s fine, I hope we play many, many more finals together in the future.

“I cannot believe I’m holding this trophy right now. Paris is going to have a very special place in my heart.”

She thanked the tournament directors, ball kids, and her team, before adding: “Last but not least, I want to thank myself for believing in myself and always giving 100 per cent, even when it is tough. I try every day to be better as a person and as a player, and fight so many demons inside of me. Only I know how tough it was for me these two weeks – so thanks to myself.”

Andreeva had said after her semi-final win over Marta Kostyuk that a change in her perspective over the course of this season has allowed her to stay calm in situations that previously would have derailed her.

While her increased maturity has been evident the question remained of how she would fare in a cauldron of support for her opposition. Her impetuousness and temper have often worked against her, while she wilted against home favourite Lois Boisson at the semi-final stage last year, unable to cope with the emotion of the situation.

And she was facing a similarly one-sided crowd on Saturday, with chants of “Maja, Maja, Maja” erupting during the warm-up, as world No 114 Chwalinska stepped up to serve, and at every changeover.

But the key to Andreeva’s run in this tournament has been her ability to adapt, whether that be to different opponents or rapidly changing conditions, and to keep calm, to the extent that she told press after the semi-final that she was so focused she could see “the little hairs on the ball”. She needed every bit of that focus on Sunday. Chwalinska was a difficult opponent, but in many ways this was Andreeva’s Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen to lose.

Against Kostyuk Andreeva had seemed scarcely bothered by the wind, although she later admitted it had made for tough conditions, changing direction and speed unpredictably. The conditions were similar on Saturday, swirling and kicking clay up into the players’ faces. But they troubled her more, while the nerves of a first slam final were compounded by being the expected champion against a free-swinging underdog with nothing to lose.

Nerves were evidently a factor for both, however; Chwalinska, choosing to serve first, opened with a double fault, and there were four consecutive breaks of serve. The Pole’s unorthodox game style posed immediate problems as she chopped and changed pace and direction, with her heavy spin and lefty forehand, and the sheer variety and inventiveness of her game, frustrating Andreeva.

Chwalinska’s love of moonballs and ability to switch with ease between baseline exchange and clever drop shot paid off as she went toe to toe with the Russian, who struggled on serve and with her choice of shot.

But Andreeva’s ability to focus despite the many distractions – particularly as the wind continued to pick up – was on show as, from 3-3 and after four straight breaks of serve before Chwalinska held for the first time, she locked down. She broke the 24-year-old’s serve again before backing up the break for the first time, digging out a drop shot that very nearly died in the service box before planting a smash into the open court.

That was the catalyst she needed; she went 0-40 up in Chwalinska’s next service game and fired a beautiful backhand cross-court winner to take the set, celebrating with a fist pump and determined smile. She looked like a slam winner-in-waiting.

Andreeva’s first serve percentage, having hovered in the low 40 per cent in the first half of the first set, improved to the high 70s, while she showed more conviction in her clean, destructive groundstrokes. Chwalinska, who was playing in her 10th match in a row after winning three in qualifying, began to look mentally drained and to leak errors.

There was more fight down the teenager’s side of the court: a sloppy service game as she led 2-0 saw her slip to 0-40 down, but she reeled off five points in a row, getting to deuce with a tidy backhand winner before Chwalinska hit long, to stave off trouble and extend her lead to 3-0.

She broke to love immediately after, with the Pole slipping glumly to the court as she watched a forehand trail long, her chances of a slam title carried away on the Parisian wind. In the ceremony, she joked: “You’re so young and talented, it’s so annoying.” To the crowd, she added: “I wish you could see a better match today but Mirra was just too good, so it’s her fault.”

Andreeva made a colossal hash of a net smash at 40-15 in her next service game, but didn’t blink, and a battering ram of a backhand down the line put her a game away from the title. But as Chwalinska held for the first time in the set, the pressure was once more all on the teenager’s shoulders.

It told: a miss on a routine net volley brought up 30-30 and she swung long on a forehand to gift Chwalinska a rare break point, but although she saved the first, two clunking errors – the second another poor forehand long – handed over the break and set off another chorus of “Maja, Maja, Maja”.

But in the greatest test of her life the teenager held firm and Chwalinska buckled. Andreeva earned three match points and only needed one, shifting from baseline to net to hammer away the winner.

She dropped to the ground in joy before embracing Chwalinska and heading up to her box, celebrating with coach Conchita Martinez, who has been integral to her rise.

After two weeks of intense focus, the teenager could allow herself a beaming smile, while having worked so hard on her composure, it was telling that there were no tears and she seemed relaxed. Like this was simply inevitable, the culmination of years of work that would always end with her lifting the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen aloft.

‘Feels amazing’: Dropped Suryakumar Yadav wins hearts with classy response to Shreyas Iyer’s appointment as India T20I captain originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Suryakumar Yadav dropped as T20I captain; Shreyas Iyer takes over after IPL success.
• Surya gracious in defeat, proud that three straight India T20 captains are Mumbaikars.
• Ajit Agarkar calls Iyer a stand-out candidate based on leadership and batting form.

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Suryakumar Yadav backs Shreyas Iyer after being dropped as India's T20I captain

Former captain Suryakumar Yadav showed his class after he lavished praise on his successor, Shreyas Iyer, after he was dropped from the India T20I squad. 

He highlighted the Mumbai connection as Rohit Sharma passed the torch to Suryakumar, who is now passing it to Iyer.

India's next two-year T20 cycle builds towards both the 2028 Olympics and the T20 World Cup in the same year, and the selectors took the hard call of dropping Suryakumar with one eye firmly on the future. 

The Mumbai Indians' star form over the past eighteen months had been patchy, and while he guided India to the title defence at the 2026 T20 World Cup, the first time any team has successfully defended that trophy, his own performances with the bat were not convincing enough to keep the selectors from making the change. 

"I am so happy for Shreyas for becoming the captain of the Indian T20I team. We have played all our cricket together here in Mumbai and it feels amazing that the last three T20 captains of India have all come from Mumbai," Suryakumar Yadav said on Saturday at the toss of the Mumbai T20 League match between Triumph Knights MNE and SoBo Mumbai Falcons.

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬. 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲.

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Why did India replace Suryakumar Yadav with Shreyas Iyer as T20I captain?

Iyer had not featured in a T20 International since December 2023, having been dropped from the national setup amid questions about his commitment to domestic cricket.

He responded by going back to the drawing board entirely. He led Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title in 2024, then took Punjab Kings to the final the following year.

His batting evolved noticeably, against both spin and pace, with a strike rate consistently sitting above 165 across the last two IPL seasons.

"With regards to Shreyas, seen what he's done last few years, leading different franchises. Led a team to title, his own performances been good. Was close to being part of the World Cup squad, in my opinion was a stand-out candidate," Agarkar said.

Agarkar made clear the selectors did not arrive at this conclusion quickly as removing a World Cup-winning captain is not a routine call.

"We debated it a lot, not the easiest discussion, especially if you've won the World Cup. At some stage, we would've discussed. Shreyas playing as well as he has made the decision easier," he said. 

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The Cricket News Opinion: Time for SKY to prove himself and make a comeback

Suryakumar deserved better than to be dropped this abruptly after winning India's first-ever T20 World Cup title defence. That said, his form has been dismal, and the selectors are not wrong to plan as it is the right time to rebuild for the 2028 cycle. 

What stands out is how Suryakumar handled it. He turned up, congratulated Shreyas, and found a reason to be proud as three Mumbai men in a row led the country in the shortest format. That kind of dignity under disappointment is rarer than a World Cup medal.

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However, a tough battle awaits Surykaumar as he now must prove himself in the domestic circuit and make a comeback. It will not be easy, as competition in the Indian T20I squad is intense, and losing a berth is a Mayday call for any batsman. 

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The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs delivered another stellar NBA Finals game on Friday night. However, in Game 2, the deficit roles were reversed, and this time we got an exciting last-second finish.

On Wednesday, the Knicks battled back from being behind by double-digits in the third quarter and scored a 10-point win. But last night, the young Spurs were the ones behind big, this time in the fourth. But they showed impressive heart and guts to actually retake a lead in the final minutes of the game.

However, to the joy of Knicks fans desperate for their first championship in over 50 years, their crew once again showed why they feel like a team of destiny in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, earning a 105-104 win in a very physical and exciting game.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at the biggest takeaways from the Knicks going up 2-0 over the Spurs in the NBA Finals.

NY Knicks prove they can win big games without Jalen Brunson at his best

One of the biggest stories from Game 1 was top start Jalen Brunson overcoming a slow start and turning into the fourth-quarter monster he has grown a serious reputation for over the last three years. However, on Friday, another rough shooting night (7-25 from the field) did not include a slew of big moments late in the game.

In Game 2, the New York captain missed quite a few shots in the fourth that helped open the door for the Spurs’ comeback. That usually would have led to a Knicks loss. However, this is not a usual year for the team. They once again showed they are more than just one great player. Battling through adversity after blowing a big lead and showed championship poise to earn another win on the road when their best player had a bad night.

Victory Wembanyama showed the leadership of a 10-year NBA vet in Game 2

Although Victor Wembanyama is only 22 years old, he leads his team like a 10-year NBA veteran. While he seemed discombulated at times in the first half, he got it going in the second on both sides of the floor. However, one of the standout moments in the game and of his impressive early career was chewing his teammates out during a timeout in the fourth quarter.

The instance was caught by ABC’s cameras and came right before the Spurs went on the run that got them the lead back. While he ultimately couldn’t nail the game-winner in the final seconds of regulation, the MVP candidate was so close to willing his team to a massive win on Friday night.

NY Knicks’ depth continues to be a game-changing X-factor

Yes, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns are the faces of this Knicks team, and with good reason. However, New York isn’t here without its depth. That came up big again in Game 2 when Brunson was unable to find his Superman cape late.

Towns was once again outstanding (21 points, 13 rebounds, and a +11 when on the floor), but the Knicks overcame a down night from their captain because of fantastic games from Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby on both sides of the floor. Simply put, they don’t win this game without Bridges going off and hitting four of six threes.

But also, their bench deserves a lot of credit for shining when both Towns and Hart got into foul trouble. The Knicks’ depth continues to be, arguably, their biggest weapon.

Landry Shamet continues to be Knicks’ secret playoff weapon

Speaking of the Knicks’ depth, a shout-out needs to go to three-point ace Landry Shamet. In this grand story the team is writing, he won’t get as much ink as Town, Brunson, Anunoby, Hart, Bridges, or even Mitchell Robinson. But there have been so many times during these playoffs when the man who wasn’t even a lock to make this roster in the fall has hit threes to continue runs or maintain leads.

New York’s secret weapon had 13 more points in a game where they really needed it.

Is the Spurs’ inexperience showing?

The Spurs continue to be a team that plays beyond their years. Beyond being very talented, they are gutsy, heady, and smart. You don’t beat a team like the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder without a high basketball IQ. Yet, their inexperience was always a key story heading into the series, and it showed in Game 2.

The Knicks seemed to speed them up more than they wanted to in the first half, and in the second, they looked confused by the Knicks’ defense. But they overcame that. However, in one of the biggest moments of the game, an errant pass from Wembanyama to Stephen Castle was another moment where they lacked focus and calm in key moments.

The Spurs are great, but youth has its pros and cons in games like this.

Physical old-school basketball was back in Game 2 of the NBA Finals

The referees let a lot go on Friday night to the chagrin of both Knicks and Spurs fans. However, because of that fact, it felt like old-school, physical, hard-hitting basketball was back at the highest levels in Game 2. Fouls were hard, and anger was high. But both teams showed professionalism and still delivered amazing action in an old school environment, and NBA fans benefited from it yesterday.

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Mark Pope is never far from opinion and even controversy, and it appears that his daughters might be following suit.

Pope and his wife Lee Anne have four daughters, namely Ella, Avery, Layla and Shay, and they seem to have a mischievous streak in them. The quartet went viral recently for an Instagram reel posted via Layla’s account that targeted Kentucky’s roster from the 2025-26 season, specifically the players who left the college team.

Pope’s girls put sticky notes on the players who departed the team, with some comments on what they felt about them. It was clearly all in good fun, though not everyone felt the same way. A section of netizens questioned why the head coach’s daughters would do something like this.

And the reactions from some of the players who were part of the roster appear intriguing, with the comment section featuring what they had to say.

The players who commented are Brandon Garrison and Mouhamed Dioubate, both of whom left Kentucky via the transfer portal for seemingly greener pastures.

Where are Mouhamed Diabate and Brandon Garrison Playing Now?

Diabate joined Kentucky from Alabama in 2025, but after just one season under Mark Pope, he decided to enter the transfer portal and was picked up by LSU, where he will start his 2026-27 college season later this year.

As for Brandon Garrison, he joined Kentucky in 2024 after an impressive year at Oklahoma State, but decided to enter the transfer portal after a mediocre campaign under Pope last time out. He transferred to Alabama where he’s set to make his debut once the season kicks on.

The duo’s reactions seem harmless, but indicative that perhaps not everything needs to go on social media, especially when you’re connected as closely to one of college basketball’s most well known programs as Mark Pope’s four daughters are.

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The Vancouver Canucks have a lot on their plate this offseason. The 2026 NHL Entry Draft looms at the end of June, and with that comes trade talks. While it would be in the team’s best interest to trade off their veterans, where does a potential Elias Pettersson trade fall in that equation? In another edition of looking at the Canucks’ offseason plans, today, we will discuss why this isn’t the offseason to trade Pettersson.

4 Reasons Why An Elias Pettersson Trade Shouldn’t Happen This Offseason

The struggles of Elias Pettersson are well-documented, and one of the most important aspects of this offseason is navigating the future of their top-line centre. The relationship between Pettersson, his teammates, management, and fans alike is… a complex one, to put it lightly.

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After a stellar rookie campaign and impressive point totals in the first years of his career, including a 102-point campaign in 2023-24, Pettersson has had a momentous fall-off in his play. Simply put, he does not look like the confident player who zipped up the ice, showed off in shootouts, and took one-timers with no hesitation. Now, he is more of a two-way player who can be responsible defensively, but tends to defer to his teammates rather than take the lead in offensive situations. Despite all that, trading him this offseason would likely not turn out well for Vancouver.

It is Not The Right Time To Trade Him

While getting Pettersson’s $11.6 million salary cap hit off the books could feel tempting, trading him when his value is at its lowest would be a waste. Pettersson only recorded 96 points in 138 games through his last two seasons, which is less than his point total in 2023-24. As such, a potential trade this offseason would not net the Canucks that much in return. In fact, you have to wonder if any team would even want to take on the entirety of his large contract, that still has six years left on it. Retention or a buy-out is likely not an option, considering that the Canucks need to remain flexible with their cap space for years to come.

With the cap rising, the blow of Pettersson’s contract would lessen over time. The cap is set to increase by about $27.5 million by the 2028-29 season, to about $123 million. If the trend continues and the cap keeps going up, the cap could rise to about $150 million by the final year of Pettersson’s contract. Let us look at what his cap would look like over time. Of course, we need to emphasize that salary caps after the 2027-28 season would be estimates, and there is no guarantee the cap would go up every year. Currently, Pettersson’s contract takes up 12.1% of the salary cap.

Certainly, when we look at this situation from this angle, EP40’s contract looks a lot more palatable. By the time Pettersson is in his 30s, his contract would be more fair, perhaps resembling more of a second-line centre type of salary. Even if Pettersson does not bounce back, it would theoretically be easier to trade out his contract in future offseasons.

The New Management Should Be Willing to Give Him A Fair Chance

If indeed the new management is successful in changing the environment in the locker room, it should translate to better individual performances. Of course, the teammates that Pettersson plays with also matter, but in the end, it is on him to prepare. The Sedins were consistently two of the most prepared athletes on the Canucks, with strong offseason training every year. Preparation has been the thing that both the Sedins and Ryan Johnson have emphasized, and they are ready to emphasize that to every player on the team. Time will tell if Pettersson will fare better under the new management.

GM Ryan Johnson was asked about Pettersson in a recent press conference, in which Johnson talked about his productive conversation with the player.

“I had a great conversation with Petey. I really enjoyed being able to just talk very openly and honestly about my feelings about his process and some of the adversity and some of the challenges, and there’s a lot of them based on the time he’s been here, but I wanted to hear him speak. I wanted him to be able to speak without judgment, that he knew I was there to listen and not to judge, or to allow him just to speak openly and freely. I think the biggest thing, whatever happens here moving forward, is that I just wanted him to know that I was very comfortable with him just being himself.È

“I thought that was very good to establish early. I enjoyed our conversation. It was pleasant and very informational, I think, for both of us, and excited just to move forward. I thought it was a great, you know, 20 minutes, half-hour of just being able to talk without expectations – “I need you to be this, I need you to be that” – it wasn’t that. It was more of what he could understand of how I manage, how I would communicate, and how I intend to treat people in general,” said Johnson.

New head coach Manny Malhotra also commented on Pettersson in his introductory press conference, saying that his goal is to help him find his game, knowing the talent he possesses. It may be easy to write the player off as a bust, but management is dedicated to attempting to right the ship, just as previous management and coaches have tried to do. Given Malhotra’s experience in developing players, it would be wise to see if he can unlock the potential that Pettersson has locked away for the time being.

Who Would Replace Pettersson If He Got Traded?

Another reason why this offseason is not the time and place to trade Pettersson is that the Canucks do not have depth at centre. As it stands, the team’s centre depth consists of Elias Pettersson, Marco Rossi, Filip Chytil (on long-term injured reserve), Teddy Blueger (pending unrestricted free agent), Aatu Raty and Nils Aman (pending UFA). We also know that prospect Braeden Cootes may get an opportunity at the NHL level this season. Perhaps the Canucks would bring in a veteran in Brendan Gallagher, but to put it lightly, the centre depth is thin. Good centres are one of the most coveted positions in the NHL, and it is well-documented how the Canucks struggled to obtain a second-line centre last offseason.

As the Canucks continue to rebuild, they will undoubtedly be able to develop players and draft centres that fit the team. When the Canucks have enough depth to replace Pettersson, or if a young player emerges as a first-line centre option, that is when they should consider trading him.

The Issues Off The Ice Could Also Be Affecting Him

Pettersson was also going through some tough times off the ice, as his wife, Katelyn Byrd, suffered two miscarriages in the span of four months. In an interview with Iain MacIntyre in January, Pettersson said, “As a married guy now, I couldn’t be happier with Katelyn. Obviously, it’s very emotional. It’s not what you expect to happen; you don’t think it’s going to happen to you. It’s tough, but that’s life.” Along with his nagging injuries, it has not been an easy go of it, but these things will heal with time.

While a Pettersson trade could still be in the cards, and management could certainly listen to offers, the Canucks are better off giving the 27-year-old centre some time to play under a new coach and management. That way, there would be a chance that he could rediscover something in his game, building back trust in the fanbase, as well as building the value that has been lost over the last couple of seasons.

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Official visit season is in full swing, and while there is still plenty of time left in this weekend’s visits, there is early buzz around some of the biggest names and biggest programs.

From Tennessee‘s push for a five-star running back to Florida looking to add more talent and Auburn positioning itself well with multiple targets, here is the latest from around the Southeast.

Tennessee gaining confidence with David Gabriel-Georges

A lot of eyes remain on five-star running back David Gabriel-Georges out of Chattanooga (Tenn.) Baylor School.

Ohio State has had confidence in this race, but Tennessee generated considerable buzz on Friday and into Saturday morning.

Two separate sources connected to Tennessee and the recruitment indicated growing confidence that the Vols are in a strong position.

Gabriel-Georges spent Friday building relationships with commits, players and coaches while enjoying the atmosphere around Knoxville. Sources believe he fits in naturally with the group and continues to trend in a positive direction for Tennessee.

The battle is far from over, and a final decision likely won’t come until later this month or around the start of July, but Tennessee continues to make a strong push. I am close to putting a pick on the Vols, but will let the visit finish out before making that decision.

Georgia is not backing off Kennedee Jackson

Florida landed a commitment from Kennedee Jackson earlier this week, but Georgia isn’t ready to concede.

The Lithonia (Ga.) standout arrived in Athens on Friday evening for an official visit after committing to the Gators ahead of his previously planned June 10 decision date.

Sources indicate Georgia plans to continue recruiting Jackson aggressively and make a serious push to flip him before everything is finalized. There are going to be some big discussions taking place this weekend between Jackson, his people and those in Athens.

This recruitment remains worth monitoring closely.

Florida’s trending for multiple defensive targets

Florida’s recruiting momentum could continue this weekend. Linebacker Ellis McGaskin remains a name to watch after visiting Gainesville last weekend, and the Gators continue to feel good about their position. His decision comes Saturday afternoon.

Another target generating buzz is Rhode Island defensive lineman Elijah Guertin, who is on campus this weekend.

Whether a commitment comes immediately remains unclear, but sources continue to point toward Florida as the team to beat.

Auburn is in a strong position for at least official visitors

Auburn continues to trend well for Birmingham (Ala.) Spain Park edge rusher Marquis Evans. Sources believe the Tigers remain the team to beat, although Evans could finish his official visit schedule before making a final decision. Florida and South Carolina still have opportunities ahead, but Auburn maintains strong momentum entering the next phase of the recruitment.

The Tigers also appear to be making a significant move with four-star offensive lineman Reed Ramsier.

The Orlando (Fla.) First Academy standout is down to Auburn and Texas, and there is growing belief that the Tigers could secure a commitment, either publicly or privately, coming out of the weekend.

LSU surging with top targets

LSU continues to gain traction with some of the best prospects in Georgia. Four-star offensive tackle Kelsey Adams remains committed to Georgia, but sources believe the Tigers have made significant progress and could eventually flip the Langston Hughes standout. This is one we are watching closley.

The same can be said for four-star edge rusher KJ Green.

Oregon made a strong impression earlier in the process, while Texas, Alabama and others remain involved. However, LSU appears to have surged toward the top of the board as the visit unfolds. This recruitment is not expected to end until Aug. 8, but LSU is going to come out of the weekend as the team to beat.

Staying on LSU — offensive lineman Terrance Smith of Pennsylvania is one to watch. He is at Auburn this weekend, but we like the Tigers in Baton Rouge. He took his official visit to LSU in April, and Lane Kiffin‘s program is in a good position. A decision is expected before the end of the month.

NC State, Kentucky and Ohio State are building momentum

NC State entered the weekend in a strong position with Georgia safety Alex Scott and appears to be strengthening that lead. Sources continue to point toward the Wolfpack, and a prediction has already been logged in their favor.

There is some buzz around Lexington this weekend. Kentucky is trending in-state defense lineman Malachi Brown. Georgia linebacker Drew Williams has the Wildcats high on his list too. Then Sean Fox, one of the best in Indiana, is back on campus this weekend.

Ohio State continues to trend well with four-star cornerback Jaden Carey. The Buckeyes have prioritized him for months, and the relationships with Tim Walton, Matt Patricia and the rest of the staff continue to pay dividends. A prediction has been logged in favor of Ohio State.

The 2026 Epsom Derby result saw the Aidan O’Brien trained Christmas Day power home to land the English Classic on a rain-soaked Saturday.

The win providing jockey Ronan Whelan with a memorable first Derby success. But provided record-winning Derby trainer Aidan O’Brien with a twelfth success in the race.

Aidan O’Brien’s better fancied Benvenuto Cellini, who was sent off favourite, was never in the race and eventually finished down the field.

But was then remarkably declared a non-runner after appearing to get his hind leg trapped in the starting stalls as the race started.

With Maltese Cross and James J Braddock taking silver and bronze.

Epsom Derby Result 2026

🥇 CHRISTMAS DAY (1st 7/1)
🥈 Maltese Cross (12/1)
🥉 James J Braddock (9/1)

• Winning Trainer: Aidan O’Brien
• Winning Jockey: Ronan Whelan
• Winning Owner: Magnier, Tabor, Smith, Westerberg, Brant

WATCH: Christmas Day Winning The 2026 Epsom Derby

Epsom Derby Result: Christmas Day Comes Early To Land English Classic

Most punters sided with Aidan O’Brien’s recent impressive Chester Vase winner Benvenuto Cellini in the Epsom Derby.

However, it was Ballydoyle’s fourth string CHRISTMAS DAY that delivered the latest Derby present for the legendary trainer.

Piloted by Ronan Whelan, who had never ridden the Derby winner, Christmas Day was supported into 7/1 in the hours before the race and obliged on a rain-soaked Epsom track.

Benvenuto Cellini Declared A Non-Runner, Despite Completing The Course

Favorite Benvenuto Cellini, who is sired by Frankel, never got into the contest.

But was strangely declared a non-runner, despite running in the race.

He appeared to get his left hind leg partially trapped in the stalls and the stewards deemed that he has not had a fair start.

Regardless, he was running out the back and was never able to pick up the leaders down the long Epsom straight under four-time Derby-winning rider Ryan Moore.

Maltese Cross, who is owned by Hollywood film producer George Waud, ran second for trainer William Haggas. With James J Braddock taking third for owner and ITV Racing pundit Kevin Blake.

Christmas Day’s 2026 Epsom Derby result gave trainer Aidan O’Brien a record-extending twelfth win in the world famous English Classic.

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Mark Pope might not be done with recruiting just yet before the start of the new season. While the commitment of Milan Momcilovic to Kentucky was historic, there seems to be some work left to be done to prepare the roster for the upcoming campaign.

And this is probably why Mark Pope flew down to Mexico to witness the FIBA U18 AmeriCup tournament, and not just to watch Team USA in action, but to watch a game that few would have expected him to be watching if he was going just as a fan.

Pope was seen taking in the action in a new bearded look, suggesting a bit of a change might be coming to Lexington in more ways than one. With Brazil victorious against the Dominican Republic, they now play Team USA on June 6 and it remains to be seen whether Pope would be around for the game.

What’s more curious, however, is who was Pope actually here for? The jury is still out with some talented players on both sides, but with other coaches such as John Calipari also admitting that they flew to Mexico to witness possible recruits, it could be basically anybody.

Marlon Martinez stood out for the Dominican Republic in this game, scoring 29 points and clocking the most minutes for his side while Brazil’s Pietro Melo and Joao Neves did the business with 21 points and 20 points respectively.

Who is Mark Pope Being Linked With?

Reports suggest that the Milan Momcilovic move might not be the only one. Pope has been linked with a host of targets, but Savo Drezgic is a name that continues to come up.

Drezgic plays in Serbia and is highly appreciated in Lexington, who continue to remain in contact despite interest from Gonzaga, Arizona State and California.

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Over the past few weeks, Real Madrid have been linked with a plethora of transfer targets, especially with two presidential candidates presenting two different projects concurrently.

While Florentino Perez has gone about his business relatively regularly with normal signings like Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries, his competitor Enrique Riquelme has gone all out with a star-studded lineup.

The new candidate has named Jurgen Klopp, Rodri and Erling Haaland and guaranteed signings if he is voted to power, but it has not helped his cause that all three entourages have openly come out to reject the news.

Dortmund president makes revelation on Klopp

Borussia Dortmund president Hans-Joachim Watzke spoke to AS in a recent interview where he was asked if there was any possibility of Jurgen Klopp joining Real Madrid in the summer.

“He’s a great coach. He has always shown that. But right now he has absolutely no intention of coaching any team,” the president said.

Klopp has been linked to Real Madrid. (Photo by Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images)

“He’s not going to sign for anyone. He is convinced of that. He knows what he has to do, and it does not involve coaching any team at this moment,” he added, making it clear that Klopp will not return to coaching immediately.

He then clarified that he is very close to the manager, adding further weight to his statements and their legitimacy.

“We talk a lot. I’d say there’s always something going on, but there was no need to discuss this because I know what he thinks.”

“Besides, yesterday his representative spoke on Sky and made it clear,” he added.

His thoughts on Haaland to Real Madrid

The Dortmund president also happens to know Erling Haaland, who is also a target of Riquelme, quite well and spoke on the Norwegian star’s potential move to Spain.

Haaland likes Real Madrid. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

“I know very well what he thinks and I can say that, of course, he admires Real Madrid and that in the future he would like to play for the club. But next season he will continue playing for Manchester City. Without any doubt.”

Elaborating on the same, he admitted that it was indeed a possibility for Haaland to play for Real Madrid in the future.

“He loves Real Madrid and doesn’t hide it. I think he will play there in two or three years, but not any sooner. He has not committed himself to anyone, just as his father has said.”

Finally, the Dortmund president spoke out in support of Florentino Perez and praised how the Real Madrid president always maintained cordial relations with his club.

“I’ve had a great relationship with Real Madrid for 12 years and they have always respected Borussia Dortmund at all times, and that is something to be grateful for. What Florentino has done during this period is incredible.”

Four-star Westlake (Calif.) wide receiver Demare Dezeurn has decommitted from Oklahoma, he tells Rivals.

Dezeurn had been pledged to the Sooners since September, when he chose them over offers from USC, Nebraska, Michigan, Texas Tech and a host of other programs. However, other schools have remained in contact with him since that initial commitment, pushing to get him on campus for an official visit this summer.

One of the schools, Cal, is expected to host him this weekend. According to SoonerScoop’s Parker Thune, that visit caused a breakdown in communication between the two parties that ultimately led to his departure from the Sooners’ class as they pursue other targets.

The 5-foot-11, 170-pounder is coming off a terrific junior season at Palisades (Calif.), where he hauled in 64 catches for 1,372 yards and 21 touchdowns — scoring nearly every third time he touched the ball.

Westlake will be his third high school in as many years, as he was a standout as a freshman at Bishop Alemany, catching more than 60 passes for over 1,000 yards across his first two seasons.

Cal looking to pounce on Dezeurn

Dezeurn is the No. 141 overall prospect in the 2027 class, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, an equally weighted average that utilizes all three major recruiting services.

He also ranks as the country’s No. 23 wide receiver and No. 14 player in the Golden State.

With him out of the class, the Sooners are down to a pair of wide receiver commits: four-star Greydon Howell and three-star Tra’Von Hall.

As for the Golden Bears, they’re looking to pair him with his high school teammate, four-star wideout Charles Davis, in Berkeley. Cal has been aggressively recruiting in-state prospects in its first year under new coach Tosh Lupoi.

“Every kid in California right now is looking at Cal,” one source told Rivals’ Adam Gorney earlier this week. “Tosh has done a great job trying to wrangle the state as best as they can.”

Cal’s class ranks No. 21 nationally and No. 4 in the ACC, headlined by Davis and fellow blue-chippers Rahzario Edwards, Troy Bowens, Duvay Williams, Myles Baker, Elyjah Staples and Dane Weber. Each of the seven hail from inside the state’s borders.

With the 2026 World Cup rapidly approaching, Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil are carefully monitoring one of the biggest storylines surrounding the tournament. Neymar remains unavailable as he continues recovering from injury, but the possibility of seeing the Santos star in Brazil’s opening match against Morocco has not been completely ruled out.

Uncertainty has further complicated Brazil’s plans. While the national team has looked impressive during its recent warm-up matches, the focus continues to center on whether Neymar will be ready when the World Cup begins.

Brazil’s preparations suffered a setback when Neymar arrived at the training camp already carrying an injury sustained while playing for Santos in the Brazilian Serie A. Initially diagnosed as an edema by his club, further examinations conducted by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) revealed a more serious problem.

The tests confirmed a grade II calf muscle injury, leading medical staff to place the forward on a carefully managed recovery program. As a result, Neymar missed Brazil’s emphatic 6-2 victory over Panama and will also sit out the final pre-World Cup friendly against Egypt.

Instead of traveling with the squad to Cleveland, the veteran star remained at the team’s base in New Jersey, where he continues undergoing physiotherapy and individualized treatment under medical supervision. Despite the concerns surrounding Neymar’s fitness, Ancelotti has remained remarkably calm.

The key factor that will determine Neymar’s availability

Although Neymar’s chances of featuring against Morocco appeared slim only days ago, fresh reports suggest the situation is evolving positively. According to journalist Pedro Lopes of UOL, Neymar will undergo a new medical examination on Monday, June 8. The results of that assessment will play a crucial role in determining the next step of his recovery.

Should the examination produce encouraging results, the Selecao’s technical staff could allow Neymar to return to training with the rest of the squad, significantly improving his chances of being available for the World Cup opener. Internally, there is growing optimism that the recovery is progressing faster than initially expected. While no guarantees have been made, the possibility of Neymar appearing against Morocco remains alive.

Brazil preparing for multiple scenarios

Ancelotti and his coaching staff are understandably preparing for every possibility. World Cup regulations allow teams to replace injured outfield players until 24 hours before their opening match. However, Brazil has shown no signs of considering such a move, reflecting the confidence the coaching staff has in Neymar’s recovery timetable.

If the forward were unable to participate immediately, Brazil would still possess considerable attacking depth. Players such as Endrick, Rayan, Lucas Paqueta, and Igor Thiago provide alternative options capable of carrying the attacking burden. Still, there is little doubt that Neymar’s presence would significantly strengthen Brazil’s ambitions.

With the 2026 World Cup only five days away, the spotlight continues to shine on soccer’s biggest stars and the coaches tasked with leading them. Cristiano Ronaldo remains the central figure for Portugal as he prepares for what is expected to be his sixth World Cup, while Roberto Martinez is fine-tuning the squad ahead of the tournament. At the same time, Lionel Messi continues to guide Argentina’s title defense under Lionel Scaloni, whose recent comments sparked a debate about player influence within a national team setup.

Now, a striking parallel between the two soccer greats has surfaced as international expectations grow. Scaloni openly discussed how closely he works with Messi on major decisions involving Argentina, leading many to wonder whether Martinez follows a similar approach with Ronaldo inside the Portugal camp.

Scaloni opens up about Messi’s role in Argentina

According to reports from Ole, Scaloni explained that Messi’s voice carries enormous weight within the reigning world champion. “No one likes to be substituted, not even Messi,” he admitted when discussing the realities of managing one of the greatest players in soccer history. The Argentina coach went even further, revealing just how involved Messi is in conversations surrounding the squad: “Every decision we’ve made, we’ve discussed with him.”

Those comments quickly attracted attention around the world. Scaloni later expanded on the idea, insisting that communication between coach and captain is essential for the benefit of the group. “It makes no sense to say that I am the one in charge. In his case, and I think it is deserved, I will always talk to him and ask him how he is, and we see if we reach an agreement.”

The coach also defended Messi’s continued importance at the age of 38. “I think it should be that way, because even if he is on the field facing difficulties, he brings us a great deal. It is better to have him on the field; he is capable of creating and generating a lot.”

Martinez reveals whether Ronaldo has similar influence

Those remarks inevitably led to questions for Martinez as Portugal prepared for its pre-World Cup friendly against Chile. Many wondered whether Ronaldo occupies a similar position behind the scenes with Portugal. After all, the Al-Nassr star remains the face of the national team and one of the most experienced players in international soccer history.

When asked directly whether he consults Ronaldo on all major decisions in the same way Scaloni does with Messi, Martinez provided a clear answer. “I respect all national teams in the world, all coaches in the world, but we work differently”, the Spanish boss told reporters on Friday.

That brief response revealed a significant contrast between the two managerial approaches. While Scaloni openly describes a collaborative decision-making process involving Messi, Martinez indicated that Portugal’s structure operates in a different manner.

Match Overview

With the World Cup approaching, Australia and Switzerland meet in an important final test before the tournament begins. Australia faces a difficult group featuring the USMNT, Turkey, and Paraguay, but remains confident about advancing to the knockout stage.

Switzerland is considered the favorite in a group that includes Canada, Qatar, and Bosnia, though it cannot afford to overlook any opponent. This matchup gives both teams a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their form ahead of their World Cup debuts.

Match Overview

One of the final major tests before the World Cup awaits the United States as the Americans wrap up their preparations for a tournament they will help host. Led by Christian Pulisic, the USA will look to build momentum against Germany.

The four-time world champion is determined to have a better performance after consecutive group-stage exits at the last two World Cups. With both teams aiming to make a strong statement before their tournament openers, this friendly promises to be a must-watch matchup.

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Premier Lig'den düşen West Ham'da forma giyen Soungoutou Magassa tekrar Galatasaray'ın gündemine geldi. Cim-Bom, şartlar uygun olursa genç orta sahayı kadrosuna katabilir.

Galatasaray sezon başında Soungoutou Magassa'yı kadrosuna katmaya çalışmıştı. Ancak Fransız orta saha, 17 milyon euro karşılığında Monaco'dan West Ham'a transfer oldu. İşler hiç de beklediği gibi gitmedi. West Ham, Premier Lig'den düştü. 22 yaşındaki orta saha da takımdan ayrılmak istiyor.

KENDİ ÖDEDİKLERİ RAKAM

Alınan bilgilere göre; Sarı-Kırmızılılar, 1.90 boyundaki ön libero konusunda tekrar harekete geçebilir. Şartlar uygun olursa, bu transferin resmiyete dökülmesi bekleniyor. West Ham, kendi ödediği rakam olan 17 milyon euronun altındaki teklifleri kabul etmeyecek.

FRANKFURT PUSUDA

Fransız futbolcunun durumunu Galatasaray dışında Eintracht Frankfurt da takip ediyor. Soungoutou Magassa'nın her iki ekibi de eşit mesafede bulunduğu belirtildi. Kısa süre içinde konuyla ilgili sıcak gelişmeler yaşanabilir. 22 yaşındaki oyuncu, Premier Lig'de 22 maça çıktı. Sahada 979 dakika kaldı. 1 gol üretti.

Galatasaray'ın, Fenerbahçe'den olaylı şekilde ayrılan Jhon Duran'ı kiralayabileceği konuşuluyor. Konuyla ilgili Osimhen'in en yakın arkadaşlarından birinden açıklama geldi.

Galatasaray'da Icardi sonrasında yabancı forvet için çalışmalar sürüyor. Aslan'ın gündeminde Fenerbahçe'den olaylı şekilde ayrılan Jhon Duran'ın da bulunduğu konuşuluyor. Hatırlanacağı üzere Kolombiyalı golcü, kiralık olarak geldiği Kanarya'dan devre arasında ayrılmıştı. Sonrasında Al-Nassr onu Zenit'e kiraladı.

22 yaşındaki genç oyuncu, Rusya'da da beklentilerin altında kaldı. Al-Nassr'ın yeni sezon planlamasında Jhon Duran yok... 1.85 boyundaki futbolcunun sözleşmesi ise 30 Haziran 2030'a kadar sürüyor. Suudi Arabistan ekibi, onu en kötü tekrar kiralamayı planlıyor.

Victor Osimhen'in en yakın arkadaşlarından biri; gazeteci Buchi Laba... Laba konuyla ilgili sosyal medya hesabından, "Duran, Galatasaray'a gelmek için adeta yanıp tutuşuyor. Menajeri onu Galatasaray'a önerdi. Ancak oyuncu şu anda öncelikli bir hedef değil. Ayrıca son 3 takımında sorunlar yaşadı. Galatasaray'da Jhon Duran'ın takım içindeki uyumu bozabileceğine dair endişeler var. Şu ana kadar Duran'la ilgili net bir karar alınmadı" açıklamasını yaptı.

Fenerbahçe Başkan Adayı Aziz Yıldırım, Olağanüstü Seçimli Genel Kurul'da açıklamalarda bulundu.

Fenerbahçe Başkan Adayı Aziz Yıldırım, Olağanüstü Seçimli Genel Kurul'da açıklamalarda bulundu.

İŞTE O SÖZLER

"ŞAMPİYONLUK ŞARKILARINI BU STADYUMDA SÖYLEMEYİ ÖZLEDİM"

"Sevgili Fenerbahçeliler, kardeşlerim, yoldaşlarım, dava arkadaşlarım! Sizleri sevgiyle saygıyla selamlıyorum. Uzun bir konuşma yaparak yormayacağım. Şampiyonluk şarkılarını bu stadyumda söylemeyi özledim. Sizinle beraber burada söyleyeceğim. Sizinle çok eski tanışıyoruz. 120 yaşına erişen bu ulu çınarın altında bir ömür geçirdik beraber. Aramızda kardeşlerim diye hitap edeceğim Fenerbahçeliler var, aramızda evladım diyebileceğim genç Fenerbahçeliler var, az olsa da ağabeyim ablalarım var."

"BİRÇOK SEVİNCİ VE ACIYI BİRLİKTE YAŞADIK!"

"Kendimi anlatmak haksızlık olur. Biz birbirimizi tanıyoruz ve seviyoruz. Biz birçok sevinci mutluluğu beraber yaşadık. Birçok acıyı beraber yaşadık. Her şey unutulur ama zor günde yanınızda kim vardı, bu unutulmaz. Devletimizin içine sızan, vatana kastetmiş bir ihanet şebekesi Fenerbahçe'yi teslim almak için iftira üstüne iftira atarken, darbe üstüne darbe vururken yanımda siz vardı, Fenerbahçeliler vardı. Herkes uyurdu, uyanık olan sizdiniz. Herkes uyuşmuşken ayağa kalkan siz oldunuz. O ihanet şebekesinin karşısına ilk siz dikildiniz. Vatana millete ihanet edenlerin karşısında sizler dimdik durdunuz. Bu şeref önce ve daima size aittir."

"BENİ AZİZ YILDIRIM YAPAN..."

"Beni Aziz Yıldırım yapan şey ne mesleki kariyerim ne de iş hayatımdaki başarılardır. Beni Aziz Yıldırım yapan sizlersiniz, Fenerbahçe'dir. Sadece 20 yıl başkanlık boyunca onurunu layık görmeniz değil, Fenerbahçe'yi efsane yapan şey kendisini vatanına milletine adamış, gözü pek, fedakar ve fedai bir camia olmasıdır. Aziz Yıldırım'ı büyük yapan da benimle tek yürek, tek bilek mücadele veren sizlersiniz. Diyorlar ki 'bu yaşında neden aday oluyor', onlar benim bir kez daha başkan olmak istediğimi sanıyorlar. Hayır onlar bilmiyor, anlamıyorlar. Benim Fenerbahçe'ye karşı duyduğum sevgi ve bağlılığı göremiyorlar. Benim Fenerbahçeliler'e ödenmemiş bir borcum var. Bana onur duyduğum bir hayat hikayesini Fenerbahçeliler verdi. Beni mücadele adamı yapan Fenerbahçeliler'dir. Kardeşin duymaz, el oğlu duyar denen zamanda sizler kardeşimdiniz, mahkeme kapılarında, hapishanelerde hiç yalnız kalmadım, milyonlarca Fenerbahçe yanımdaydı. Benim Fenerbahçeliler'e borcum var, kardeşimin bile hatırlamadığı, benim bile unuttuğum bir doğum gününde hapishane duvarlarının arkasında şarkılarla, tezahüratlarla doğum günümü kutlayan Fenerbahçeliler'i nasıl unutabilirim. Bu tribünleri sevgiyle dolduran Fenerbahçeli 50 bin kadını nasıl unutabilirim. Bu sevgi, bu vefa unutulabilir mi! Vatana millete devlete ihanet eden hain şebekeye karşı, herkesten önce, askerden polisten devletten de önce meydan okuyan dimdik direnen, asla boyun eğmeyen Fenerbahçe'ye borcum var. Ben ve arkadaşlarım bu borcu ödemeye geliyoruz. Fenerbahçe'yi türlü hile, entrika, ayak oyunlarıyla engelleyenlerle Fenerbahçe'nin hakkını yiyenlerle, boynunu bükenlerle, onların hak ettiği gibi mücadele etmek için geliyorum."

"PLANLARINI ELLERİNDE PATLATMAK İÇİN ADAYIM"

"6-0'ı bu adam yaptı burada, 6-0'ı. 4-0'ı burada yaptı. Gitti, onların sahasında 2-1 yendi, Fenerbahçe'yi şampiyon yaptı arkadaşlarıyla, siz sallayın sallayın. Size gülüyorum. Gülüyorum! Neyse...Fevkalade müsaadeye mazhar olmaya alışmış olan camiaların, çalınmış puanlarla şampiyon olanların sahtekar planlarını ellerinde patlatmak için adayım."

"HİÇBİR SATAŞMAYA CEVAP VERMEYECEĞİM!"

"Fenerbahçeliler, Fenerbahçeliler ile tartışmaz, kavga etmez. Hiçbir sataşmaya cevap vermeyeceğim. Ben Fenerbahçeliler'in kardeşliğini güçlendirmek için geliyorum. Kardeşlik sevincini hepinizle paylaşmak istiyorum. Birliğimiz kuvvetimiz, kuvvetimiz birliğimizdir. 12 yıldır şampiyonluk özlemi çekiyoruz. 4 yılında benim yönetimim vardı, inkar etmiyorum. Zaman hepimize bir şeyler öğretti. Zaman kendi kendimizle kavga zamanı değil. Fenerbahçe'nin şampiyon olmadan 1 sezon geçirmeye tahammülü yoktur. Pazartesi gününden başlayarak mutlaka şampiyonluk ilkesiyle durmadan yorulmadan çalışarak, şampiyonluk kutlamasını hep birlikte kutlayacağız. Fenerbahçe en büyüktür. Kimseden Fenerbahçe'den büyük değildir. Sezonu bu sloganla başlayıp bu sloganla şampiyon olmak için geliyorum. Burası Fenerbahçe kongresi. Polemik, sataşma, kavga bize yakışmaz, bana hiç yakışmaz."

40 YILDA 6 KEZ

"Hangi futbolcu, hangi teknik direktörle şampiyon yapacaksınız diye soranlar bu işi bilmiyorlar. Şampiyonlukla ruhla, azimle olunur. İrade ve mücadeleyle şampiyon olunur. Fenerbahçe'nin 40 yıllık tarihinde 6 defa Aziz Yıldırım şampiyon yapmıştır. 2 defa diğer başkanlar yapmıştır. Bunu unutmayın, aklınızdan hiç çıkarmayın. Fenerbahçe'nin en büyük derdi ayrışmadır. Ayrışmayın. Birlik olun, beraber olun. Hakan Bey yarın seçilirse onu tebrik ederiz, bundan kaçınmayız. Ayrımcılık yaparsanız bu Fenerbahçe'ye zarar verir. Sizi seviyorum, sayıyorum."

Fenerbahçe başkan adayı Hakan Safi, sarı lacivertli kulübün olağanüstü seçimli genel kurulunda açıklamalarda bulundu. Safi, Bugüne kadar kimsenin hakkımı yemesine izin vermedim. Söz konusu Fenerbahçe olursa da hiç izin vermem. Masaysa masayı kırarım, yapıysa yapıyı bozarım" dedi.

Fenerbahçe'de gerçekleştirilecek başkanlık seçimlerinde Aziz Yıldırım ile yarışan Hakan Safi, Chobani Stadyumu'nda düzenlenen kongrede açıklamalarda bulundu.

"FENERBAHÇEM İÇİN KENDİME HİÇBİR LİMİT KOYMADIM"

"Geçtiğimiz eylül ayında adaylık kararını verdikten sonra çok sevdiğim Fenerbahçem için kendime hiçbir limit koymadım. Adaylık konusunda da bir dakika bile tereddüt etmedim. Kulübüme hizmet etmek için kollarımı sıvadım, sıvıyorum. Bizlere göre Fenerbahçemizin kaybedecek artık 1 dakikası bile yok. Aylarca çalıştık. Avrupa'nın farklı kulüplerini, farklı futbol modellerini ve kültürlerini inceledik. Çok önemli futbol adamlarıyla bir araya geldik."

"3 OYUNCUYLA ANLAŞMA SAĞLADIK"

"Milan'ın şampiyonluk hasretini bitiren sevgili Paolo Maldini ile Fenerbahçemizin durumunu ve hedeflerini belirledik. Fenerbahçemizin istediği coşkulu futbolu sahaya nasıl yansıtacağımızı kararlaştırdık. Haftalar önce transfer temaslarımız başladı. Şu ana kadar 3 oyuncuyla anlaşma sağladık. Luis Suarez, Merih Demiral ve Mason Greenwood... Bitmedi. İnanın. Dahası da geliyor. Ben ıslak imza olmadan konuşmam değerli Fenerbahçeliler. Bu anlaşmaları yaparken çok çok ince düşündük. Fenerbahçelilerin beklentilerini karşılayacak isimleri özenle seçtik. Ben verdiğim hiçbir sözden dönmem. Benim için söz ağızdan bir kere çıkar. Öyle olduğunu da kampanya boyunca sizlere gösterdik. Fenerbahçe'ye yakışan da budur. Fenerbahçe'yi vasata alıştıranlardan, kadrosunu eksik bırakanlardan, transferde geç kalanlardan olmayacağız. Buna da emin olabilirsiniz!"

"İKİ YÖNETİCİ LONDRA'DA BEKLİYOR"

"İki tane yöneticimiz yok arkadaşlar. Nerede biliyor musunuz, Londra'da bekliyorlar, ıslak imza olduğu zaman sizlerin huzuruna getireceğim. Gelecek hafta mazbatayı alınca göreceksiniz, açıkladığımız her isim sizlerin yanında olacak. Çok yorulduk, çok yıprandık, çok da bölündük farkındayım. Günlerdir binlerce Fenerbahçeliyle bir araya geldik, herkesle dertleştik, hepsinin beklentilerini dinledik. 12 yıldır şampiyon olamıyoruz. Artık sabrınız kalmadı, biliyorum. Biz seçildiğimiz takdirde bu hasretin 13 yıla çıkmayacağının sözünü veriyorum. Biz Fenerbahçemizi şampiyon yapacağız. Bu hedefimize kimsenin engel olmasına izin vermeyeceğiz."

"GELECEĞİ KONUŞMAK DAHA DEĞERLİ"

"Bana kampanya sürecinde 'yapı meselesi' soruldu, nasıl başa çıkacaksın diye. 'Fenerbahçe'nin haklarını koruyabilecek misiniz?' sorusu çok soruldu. Fenerbahçemizin tarihinde çalınan birçok şampiyonluk var. Bunun farkında olmamız gerek. Biz, teknik direktörümüzün, futbolcularımızın, futbolcularımızın emeklerini korumakta maalesef zorlandık. Rakiplerimiz adeta cirit attı. Çünkü niye? Meydan boştu! Kıymetli Fenerbahçeliler, ben geçmişi konuşmayı seven birisi değilim. Olan oldu. Geri dönme imkanımız yok. Ben temsil ettiğim geleceği konuşmanın daha değerli olacağını düşünüyorum."

"KİMSE FENERBAHÇE'NİN ÇEYREK PUANINI ALMAYA CESARET EDEMEYECEK!"

Sen ne yapacaksın Hakan Safi diyorlar? Önce gelmiş geçmiş tarihin en iyi kadrosunu kuracağım. Hiçbir bahaneye izin vermeyeceğim. Saha dışındaki engelleri de teker teker kaldıracağız. Kurtlar Vadisi dönemleri geride kaldı. Devir değişti. Devir iletişim, doğru bağlantı ve lobi dönemi. Yönetimde olduğum dönemde Türk futbol tarihinde ilk kez yabancı VAR gelmesine vesile oldum. Tarihte ilk kez yabancı hakem ataması gerçekleştirildi. Mütevazı olmayacağım, ben olmasam bunlar olmayacaktı. Ben doğru adımları atarak rekabetin en azından saha dışında eşitlenmesi için çok önemli hamleler yaptım. Başkan seçtiğiniz takdirde fikstür ve hakem konuları sorun olmayacak. Eşit şartlarda mücadele edeceğiz. Söz veriyorum, benim olduğum yerde Fenerbahçe'nin bir puanını değil çeyrek puanını almaya kimse cesaret edemeyecek. 1959 öncesi şampiyonlukları unutmadık. Fenerbahçemizin başvurusu ortada. Hakkımız olan bu şampiyonlukları alacağız, emin olun."

KAPIMIZ HERKESE AÇIK!

"Ötekileştiren, benden değilsen düşmansın diyen zihniyet Fenerbahçemizi prangaladı. Buna izin veremeyiz. Birçok derneğimizi ziyaret ettik, bazılarında tatsız olaylar yaşanmış. Bizim kapımız herkese açık, Fenerbahçemiz istediğimiz noktaya herkesin çabasıyla gelecek dedik. Tüm derneklerimize bizim yanımızda oldukları için hepsine tek tek teşekkür etmek istiyorum."

"NASIL BİR KUTLAMA YAPACAĞIMIZ TÜM DÜNYAYA GÖSTERECEĞİZ"

"Bu güzide camianın bel kemiği taraftarına seslenmek istiyorum. Yağmur çamur demeden gelip takımınızı desteklediniz. Her deplasmanda yanımızda oldunuz. Branş fark etmeksizin yanımızda oldunuz. Bazen hüzün vardır bazen mutluluk. Son dönemde futbolda istediğimiz mutluluğu yaşayamadık. Sizlere söz veriyorum, teveccüh gösterip bizi seçtiğiniz takdirde gelecek mayıs ayında nasıl bir kutlama yapacağımızı tüm dünyaya göstereceğiz."

"YAPIYSA YAPIYI BOZARIM!"

"Bugün efsane başkanımızla rakibiz ancak gerçek rakibimizi unutmayalım. Ben unutmam. Hakem seminerlerine rakip takım adıyla katılan hakemleri, fikstüre ayar çekenleri, kutlamalarda bize küfreden teknik direktörleri, Fenerbahçe'ye sallayarak reyting alanları, ilmek ilmek işleyerek yolumuza türlü türlü engel çıkaranları bu kardeşiniz unutmaz. Sizler de hafızanızı taze tutun. Rehavete yer yok. Hepimiz üstümüze düşeni yapmalıyız. Seçildiğimde ne yapı ne kirli lobi ne de kollanan rakipler olacak. Hiçbirine izin vermeyeceğim. Bizler imtiyaz, eşit şartlarda mücadele istiyoruz. Buna da kimse engel olamayacak. Masaysa masayı kırarım, yapıysa yapıyı bozarım."

"PARA PUL UMRUMDA DEĞİL!"

"Sizler için hiçbir limitim yok. Para pul umurumda değil. Çocuklarımla caddede kutlayacağım bir şampiyonluğa paha biçmem imkansız."

"SOKAKLARDAN GELİYORUM"

"Aziz Bey ifade etti, ben sokaklardan geliyorum. Kasımpaşa'da büyüdüm. Yatılı okulda okudum. Disiplini öğrendim. Ufkum açıldı. ABD'de de MBA yaptım. Kıymetli Fenerbahçeliler, 18 yaşımda babamı kaybettim, mekanı cennet olsun. İmtiyazlı bir çocuk değildim. Hiçbir şey bana peşin verilmedi. 14 yaşımda girdiğim çalışma hayatımda tırnaklarımla kazıyarak milyar dolarlık şirketler kurdum. Ailem için yaptım. Şimdi sarı lacivertli ailem için yapma zamanı. İnanın sizler için hiçbir limitim yok. Para pul umurumda değil. Çocuklarımla caddede kutlayacağım bir şampiyonluğa paha biçmem imkansız."

"FENERBAHÇE DÖNEMİ BAŞLIYOR!"

"Çocuklarımızın yüzlerini hep beraber güldüreceğiz. Biz şampiyon olacağız, bir seri başlatacağız. Hiç kuşkunuz olmasın, Fenerbahçe dönemi başlıyor ve bizi hiç kimse durduramayacak. Kongre üyelerimiz, bir seçim yapacaksınız. Geçmişle gelecek arasında çok kritik bir seçim. Fenerbahçe geçmişin sorunlarında takılı mı kalacak, geleceğin başarılarıyla mı coşacak karar vereceksiniz. O kadar enerjim yok diyen mi ne pahasına olursa olsun, canla başla çalışacağım diyen mi siz seçeceksiniz."

"FENERBAHÇE'NİN KAYBEDECEK 1 DAKİKASI YOK!"

"Bir yıldız yeter diyen mi yoksa dünya yıldızlarını getirdim diyen mi sizlerin tercihi olacak. Değerli Fenerbahçeliler, en büyük yük sizlerin omuzunda. Fenerbahçe'nin kaybedecek 1 dakikası yok. Bir seneyi daha rakibimizin şampiyonluğunu izleyerek geçiremeyiz. Bu büyük camiamızın hiç kimseye borcu yok. Kimsenin de malı değil."

"TRİBÜNLERİ KAPATMAYACAĞIZ"

"Biz kibirli olmayacağız. Tribünleri de kapatmayacağız. Kombine iptal edip maça babasıyla gelen çocukları ağlatmayacağız."

STADYUM KONUSUNDA

"Kulübümüz için çok önemli projelerimiz var. İşimiz sadece transfer değil tabii ki. Öncelikli diğer konumuz stadyum. Stadyum projesini geçen sene bizler geliştirdik. Stadyumumuzu kendi yerinde, Papazın Çayırı'nda 64.500 kişilik kapasiteye çıkartacağız. Bunu da ilk sezonumuzda şampiyon olduktan sonra yapacağız. Stadyumumuzun mayıs ayına yetişmesi mümkün değil. Rakibimiz kampanyasını önce şampiyonluk sonra stadyum diyerek başladı, güzel. Sonra mayıs ayında bitireceğiz dedi. Şimdi söylemi 'izinler alınırsa...' diye değişti. Kimsenin sizleri yanıltmasına izin vermeyin. Kutsal oylarınızı ona göre verin."

TESİSLERLE İLGİLİ

"Tesisler... Kulübümüzün durumuna yakışmayan bir durum da tesislerimiz. Fenerbahçelilerin birlikte yaşayabileceği kaliteli yaşam alanları sunmalıyız. Maltepe çok kritik. Fenerbahçe altyapısı son zamanlarda çok önemli yıldızlar çıkardı. Buna devam etmemiz, daha verimli tesisler inşa etmemiz gerekiyor."

AMATÖR ŞUBELERLE İLGİLİ

"Amatör şubelerle ilgili çok soru geldi. Şube kapatmaya, bütçe küçültmeye gelmiyoruz. Eski yöneticimiz Hulusi Bey, 'voleybolda 15 milyon Euro açık olacak, hesabını ona göre yap' dedi. İçiniz rahat olsun, hiçbir çekincemiz yok. Amatör şubelerde gereken neyse o desteği vereceğiz. Basketbolla ilgili düşüncemiz net. Profesyonellerimizden memnunuz. Şubelerimiz çok iyi gidiyor. Daha çok destek vereceğiz, merakınız olmasın. Fenerbahçemizin vizyonu, Ulu Önder Atatürkümüz'ün ilkelerine sadık sporcular yetiştirmektir. Buradan Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü çalışanlarına seslenmek istiyorum, aklınızda hiçbir endişe olmasın. Bizler rövanş duygularıyla gelmiyoruz. Kimsenin işi konusunda da bir sorun yaşanmayacak. Her kim ki işini iyi yapıyorsa yoluna devam edecek. Özlük hakları konusunda da yaşanan sıkıntıları çözeceğiz. Branşlar arasındaki dengesizlikleri ortadan kaldıracağız."

FB TV KONUSUNDA

"Fenerbahçe TV ve radyo da bizim için çok kıymetli. TV'miz aynı şekilde yoluna devam edecek, göreve gelince radyo konusunu tekrar değerlendireceğiz."

"TÜRKİYE'DE 5 PİLOT TAKIM SATIN ALACAĞIZ"

"Futbolda transfer haricinde de projelerimiz var. Türkiye'de 5 pilot takım satın alacağız, genç oyuncularımıza rekabetçi ortam sunacağız. Fenerbahçeli teknik adamlara iş imkanı oluşturacağız. Yurt dışından da 1 takım alma projemiz var. Uluslararası seviyede yapacağımız bu anlaşma, hem transfer önceliği hem de Güney Amerika ve Afrika'dan getireceğimiz oyunculara Avrupa futboluna adaptasyon süreci tanıyacak. Batı Afrika'da bir akademiyle anlaşmak istiyoruz. Bu da Fenerbahçemize genç yetenekler konusunda transfer önceliği sağlayacak."

YENİ GELİR ÜRETME NOKTASINDA

"Finansal konuda hep borçlardan bakıyorlar, biz gelirlerden bakacağız. Yeni gelir kaynakları üretmemiz lazım. Bizler Fenerbahçemize tarihinde olmayan araziler kazandıracağız. Tam 1 milyon metrekare. Ardından Fenerbahçe GYO'yu kurup ek gelir sağlayacağız. Fenerbahçemizin çok çok önemli şirketleri var. Fenerium da bunlardan biri. Fenerium'u halka arz konusunda değerlendirmemiz gerekecek."

YÖNETİM KURULU HAKKINDA

"Değerli rakibim diyor ki biz hiç yönetim olarak toplanmıyoruz. Biz hep toplanıyoruz. Dün gece, sabah 4'e kadar belki 60-70 kişiyle istişare ettik. Deneyimli isimler bize kılavuz oldu, genç ve enerjik isimler de gücümüze güç kattılar. Bu yönetimde herkese dokunmaya çalıştık, deneyimi, enerjisi, iştahı, finansal gücü ve iyi bağlantıları olan bir araya getirdik. Sayın Aziz Başkanımız ne diyor, listelere bakın öyle karar verin diyor, bence de öyle karar verin. Biz listemizi kendimiz oluşturduk. Hepsi pırıl pırıl, hiçbir bagajı olmayan isimler. Bizim listemizi ceketsiz gölge başkan oluşturmadı. 2011'den beri Türkiye'de bir şike olayı yaşanmadı' diyen ceketsiz gölge başkanı istiyor musunuz? Menfaatlerini Fenerbahçe'nin önüne koyanları siz affetseniz Fenerbahçemiz affetmez! Biz kalbi sarı lacivert atan herkesle biriz. Bizim ayrıştırma, düşmanlaştırma gibi bir derdimiz yok. Bugün seçimdeyiz. 8 Haziran'dan itibaren aynı renklerin peşinden koşacağız. Ben bunun sözünü çok net veriyorum. Eylülde seçim kaybettik, kulübüme desteğim bir an olsun azalmadı, küsüp gitmedim, Fenerbahçe linçlenirken susanlardan olmadım, paraya ihtiyaç varken sırtımı dönenlerden olmadım, dün olmadım, söz veriyorum, hayatımın sonuna kadar da olmayacağım."

"BİRLİĞİ SAĞLAYACAĞIZ"

"Bizim Fenerbahçe'ye hizmet borcumuz var. Eğer teveccüh gösterirseniz, başkan seçerseniz, tüm enerjimle, tüm servetimle sizlerin emrinde olacağım. Benim sözüm paradan kıymetli. Yaptıklarım, yapacaklarımın teminatıdır. Daha da Fenerbahçe için bir şey yapmadım. Başkan olunca neler yapacağımı da hep beraber hayal edebilirsiniz. Biz Fenerbahçe'nin geleceğine talip olduk. Geçmişin hesaplaşması peşinde değiliz. Fenerbahçeli'yi Fenerbahçeli'ye şikayet etmeyeceğiz. Biz birliği sağlayacağız. Yeniden gücümüzün farkına varacağız. Tek yumruk halinde hareket edeceğiz. Biz şampiyon olacağız Fenerbahçeliler! Nasıl şampiyon yapacağımı da çok iyi biliyorum. Gelecek sene bu zamanlarda karşınıza şampiyonluk kupasıyla geleceğiz. Söz! Sizlere söz! Kimse bize engel olamayacak."

Trabzonspor çok uzun bir süredir İsveç ekibi Hacken'de forma giyen Silas Andersen'i istiyordu. Ancak devreye Portekiz devi Sporting girdi ve işi bitirdi.

Trabzonspor, Hacken Kulübü'nün 21 yaşındaki ön liberosu Silas Andersen konusunda uzun süre uğraştı. Ancak bu transfer mutlu sonla bitmedi. Sporting Lizbon, 7.5 milyon euro karşılığında Hacken'i ikna etti. 1.90 boyundaki futbolcunun Hacken ile 31 Aralık 2029'a kadar sözleşmesi vardı. Ancak adres değişikliğine gitti.

BABA TÜRK ANNE DANİMARKALI

Tam adı; Silas Sinan Erhen Thorup Andersen olan genç oyuncunun babası Türk... Annesi ise Danimarkalı... Fakat Andersen'in Türk vatandaşlığı bulunmuyor. Bugüne kadar 7 kez Danimarka U21 Milli Takımı'nın formasını giydi. Çok iyi bir çıkış yakalayan genç futbolcu, birçok ekibin transfer listesindeydi...

İLERİDE BÜYÜK PARA EDECEK

Sporting Lizbon'un onunla ilgili planı ise net... Andersen'den bir süre yararlandıktan sonra ilerleyen yıllarda yüksek rakamlara satmayı düşünüyorlar. Sporting, genellikle bu yaklaşımı benimsiyor. Ve başarılı da oluyorlar. Trabzonspor ise bu gelişmenin ardından alternatiflere yöneldi.

Fenerbahçe'de başkan adaylarından Hakan Safi, PSG'nin kalecisi Lucas Chevalier'le ilgileniyordu. Fransız ekibinin yönetiminden oyuncuya kötü haber geldi!

Lucas Chevalier, PSG Yönetimi'yle görüşerek gelecek sezon da yedek kalması durumunda ayrılmak istediğini söylemişti. Fransız ekibi, konuyla ilgili kararını verdi. Buna göre; önümüzdeki sezon da 1 numaralı kaleci Matvey Safonov olacak. Lucas Chevalier'in seçeneklerini değerlendirmeye başladığı öğrenildi.

40 MİLYON ÖDEMİŞLERDİ

Fenerbahçe'de başkan adaylarından Hakan Safi'nin ilgilendiği isimler arasında 24 yaşındaki oyuncu da bulunuyordu. PSG, 1.89 boyundaki eldiveni bu sezon başında Lille'den transfer etmişti. 40 milyon euro bonservis bedeli ödediler. Lucas Chevalier ile de 30 Haziran 2030'a kadar mukavele yapıldı.

TOTTENHAM DA İLGİLİ

24 yaşındaki futbolcu, Ligue 1'de 17 maça çıktı. Yerini Rus file bekçisi Safonov'a kaptırdı. Lucas Chevalier'le Hakan Safi dışında Tottenham Kulübü de ilgileniyordu. Premier Lig temsilcisi, Fransız oyuncuyu satın alma opsiyonuyla birlikte kiralamak istiyor. İlerleyen haftalarda onun yeni takımı da belli olacak.

Bir dönem kiralık olarak Beşiktaş forması giyen Cher Ndour, kariyerine Fiorentina'da devam ediyor. İtalyan basını, onun gelişiminde Kartal'ın da önemli bir rol oynadığını yazdı.

Corriere dello Sport, Cher Ndour hakkında bir değerlendirme haberi yaptı. İtalya gazetesi, "Fizik gücü yüksek... Modern bir orta saha oyuncusu olan Ndour, topu taşıyarak rakip savunmanın hatlarını kırabilen bir profile sahip. Ve gelişimini sürdürmeye devam ediyor" ifadelerini kullandı.

3 KULÜBÜN ETKİSİ

Corriere dello Sport, "Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica ve Beşiktaş'ta edindiği deneyimler, artık sahaya daha net şekilde yansımaya başladı" yorumunu da yaptı. İtalyan orta saha, 2024 yazında PSG'den kiralanmıştı. Ancak o sezonun devre arasında Fransız ekibine döndü ve 5 milyon euro karşılığında Fiorentina'ya satıldı.

22 KARŞILAŞMAYA ÇIKMIŞTI

21 yaşındaki merkez orta saha bu sezon Fiorentina ile 33 lig maçına çıktı. Sahada 1.874 dakika kaldı. 3 gol üretti. 1.90 boyundaki futbolcunun İtalyan ekibiyle 30 Haziran 2029'a kadar mukavelesi bulunuyor. Genç futbolcu, Beşiktaş döneminde tüm kulvarlarda 22 karşılaşmada boy göstermişti. 1 gol ve 2 asiste imza attı.

Arsenal ile mukavelesinin son senesine giren Leandro Trossard, menajerler aracılığıyla hem Galatasaray hem Fenerbahçe hem de Beşiktaş'a önerilmişti. Fakat Atletico Madrid, oyuncunun Türkiye ihtimalini bitirebilir...

Arsenal'in 31 yaşındaki kanat oyuncusu Leandro Trossard'ın mukavelesi 30 Haziran 2027'de bitecek. Yani tecrübeli isim, sözleşmesinin son senesine girdi. Menajeri onu birçok takıma önerdi. Bu kulüpler arasında Galatasaray, Beşiktaş ve Fenerbahçe de bulunuyor...

MASAYA OTURACAKLAR

Kariyerinin son dönemlerine giren Belçikalı futbolcu, doğal olarak yüksek maaş bekliyor. Türk ekiplerinin ne kadar ileri gideceği bilinmiyor fakat Atletico Madrid resmen devreye girdi. La Liga temsilcisinin, çok kısa bir süre içinde Arsenal cephesiyle masaya oturacağı öğrenildi.

ÇOK TALİBİ VAR

İstanbul ekipleri ve Atletico Madrid dışında Inter, Aston Villa ve Newcastle United gibi takımların da Leandro Trossard'a ilgisi bulunuyor. Ancak bugün itibarıyla en ciddi adımı Atletico Madrid attı. Kısa süre içinde Ortamdaki belirsizliğin sona ermesi bekleniyor.

Galatasaray'ın merkez orta saha listesinde Lens forması giyen Mamadou Sangare ağırlığını hissettirmeye devam ediyor. Oyuncudan vazgeçildiği yönündeki iddialar gerçeği yansıtmıyor.

Galatasaray'ın öncelikli transfer hedeflerinden biri; merkez orta saha bölgesi... Bu konudaki çalışmalar devam ediyor. Lens forması giyen Mamadou Sangare, alternatifler arasında bulunuyordu. Son günlerde oyuncudan vazgeçildiği yönünde iddialar var. Ancak Aslan bu kapıyı kapatmadı.

40 MİLYON EURO CİVARI

Lens, Malili futbolcuyu bu sezon başında Rapid Wien'den transfer etmişti. 8 milyon euro bonservis bedeli ödediler. Oyuncunun şu andaki tahmini piyasa değeri 40 milyon euro civarında... Kulübüyle ise 30 Haziran 2030 tarihine kadar mukavelesi var. Galatasaray cephesi, kesinlikle 40 milyon euro önermeyi düşünmüyor.

BURUK ÇOK BEĞENİYOR

Eğer Lens Kulübü indirimi kabul ederse, işler ciddileşebilir. Galatasaray Teknik Direktörü Okan Buruk'un, 23 yaşındaki orta saha oyuncusu çok beğendiği ifade edildi. Sarı-Kırmızılılar, bu konuda şansını zorlayacak. Ancak işler beklendiği gibi gitmezse, alternatifler değerlendirilecek.

Beşiktaş'ta fazla forma süresi bulamayan genç kanat oyuncusu Devrim Şahin'in ayrılma ihtimali doğdu... 19 yaşındaki futbolcunun kiralanması bekleniyor.

Beşiktaş altyapısından çıkan Devrim Şahin, bu sezon başında A Takım kadrosuna dahil edilmişti. Ancak 19 yaşındaki kanat oyuncusu, 2025-2026 sezonunda sadece 4 Süper Lig maçında forma giydi. Toplamda 163 dakika oynadı. Kısıtlı sürede skor katkısında bulunamadı.

OYNAMA GARANTİSİ

Yönetimin, 1.78 boyundaki futbolcunun tecrübe kazanması için kiralama seçeneğini düşündüğü öğrenildi. Beşiktaş, muhtemel tekliflerde maddi açıdan gerekli kolaylığı gösterecek. Ancak genç yeteneğin belirli bir sayıda maça çıkması istenecek. Bu süreçte oyuncunun gelişimi de takip edilecek.

DURUM DEĞİŞMEYECEK

Devrim'in Siyah-Beyazlı ekiple 30 Haziran 2028 tarihine kadar mukavelesi bulunuyor. Kartal, içinde bulunduğumuz yaz döneminde hem sağ hem de sol kanat bölgesine takviyeler yapacak. Yani genç futbolcu kalırsa, yeni sezonda da fazla şans bulması beklenmiyor.

Galatasaray'da genç futbolcu Renato Nhaga'nın önümüzdeki sezon kiralanabileceği konuşuluyor. Ancak kiralama konusunda Can Armando Güner'in ihtimali çok daha yüksek...

Galatasaray devre arasında Portekiz ekibi Casa Pia'ya 6.5 milyon euro ödeyerek Renato Nhaga'yı kadrosuna kattı. Gine-Bissaulu futbolcuyla 30 Haziran 2030 tarihine kadar mukavele yapıldı. 19 yaşındaki merkez orta saha, Süper Lig'de 3 maça çıkarken 1 gol kaydetti. Türkiye Kupası'ndaki iki sınavda da 1 kez ağları havalandırdı.

350 BİN EURO ÖDENDİ

Şu anda birçok kişi, Nhaga'nın tecrübe kazanması için önümüzdeki sezon kiralık verilebileceğini konuşuyor. Ancak bu konuda Can Armando Güner'in daha önde olduğu belirtildi. Can da tıpkı Nhaga gibi takıma devre arasında katıldı. Galatasaray, Mönchengladbach'a 350 bin euro ödedi.

YAKINDAN TAKİP EDİLECEK

18 yaşındaki kanat oyuncusunun Süper Lig'den bazı talipleri olduğu öğrenildi. Galatasaray Yönetimi ise şu anda durum değerlendirmesi yapıyor. Nhaga'nın da kiralanması söz konusu olabilir. Ancak Can'ın ayrılma ihtimali çok daha yüksek... Aslan'da kiralık gidecek herkesin gelişimi yakından takip edilecek.

Galatasaray devre arasında Girona'dan kiraladığı Yaser Asprilla'nın satın alma opsiyonunu kullanmadı. Bu arada Girona küme düştü! Kolombiyalı futbolcu geri dönmek istemiyor. Bu yüzden seçeneklerini değerlendiriyor.

Galatasaray kış döneminde sürpriz bir şekilde Girona'dan Yaser Asprilla'yı kiraladı. Kolombiyalı kanat oyuncusu Süper Lig'de sadece 7 maça çıkabildi. Onlarda da 155 dakika forma giydi. Gol veya asist katkısı sunamadı. Sarı-Kırmızılılar, 23 milyon euroluk satın alma opsiyonunu kullanmadı.

MUKAVELESİ SÜRÜYOR

Türkiye'de bunlar yaşanırken Girona, La Liga'dan düştü! 22 yaşındaki genç futbolcu, bir alt ligde mücadele etmek istemiyor. İspanyol ekibiyle sözleşmesi ise 30 Haziran 2030'a kadar sürüyor. 1.76 boyundaki futbolcu taliplerini bekliyor. Onun açısından zorlayıcı bir faktör de bulunuyor...

KALMASINI BEKLİYORLAR

Girona Yönetimi, alt ligde oynayacak takıma takviye yapmanın zor olduğunu biliyor. Çünkü yeni isimleri mevcut koşullarda ikna etmek hiç kolay olmayacak. Bu sebeple Asprilla'nın yeni sezonda takımda kalmasını istiyorlar. Kolombiyalı futbolcu ise aynı fikirde değil!

Arsenal'in satış listesine koyduğu Gabriel Jesus'un Fenerbahçe'ye gelebileceği konuşuluyordu. Fakat Daily Mail'in haberine göre; sambacı İngiltere'den hiç çıkmayabilir.

Fenerbahçe'nin başkan adayları Aziz Yıldırım ve Hakan Safi, en az 2 santrfor almayı düşünüyor. Duruma göre rakam 3'e de çıkabilir. Ve bu konudaki alternatiflerden birinin de Gabriel Jesus olduğu söyleniyordu. Fakat konuyla ilgili İngiliz basınından çarpıcı bir gelişme aktarıldı.

SON SENESİNE GİRDİ

Daily Mail'in haberine göre; Everton, Gabriel Jesus'u transfer ederek hücum hattını güçlendirmeyi planlıyor. 29 yaşındaki santrforun, Arsenal ile mukavelesi 30 Haziran 2027'de tamamlanıyor. Yani sözleşmesinin son senesine girdi. Arsenal, onunla devam etmeyi düşünmüyor.

BÜYÜK İHTİMALLE BİTER

Everton ile yapılacak görüşmelerde Arsenal cephesinin gerekli tüm kolaylığı göstereceği ifade edildi. Özetle; 1.75 boyundaki futbolcu pek Fenerbahçe forması giyecek gibi durmuyor. Arsenal yıldız ismi 2022 yazında Manchester City'den almıştı. O dönemde 52.2 milyon euro bonservis bedeli ödediler.

ABD merkezli The Athletic; Dünya Kupası'ndaki 48 ülkenin güç sıralamasını yaptı. Ay-Yıldızlı ekibimizin sıralaması ise tepki çekti...

The Athletic, 2026 Dünya Kupası öncesinde 48 ülkenin güç sıralamasını şöyle oluşturdu:

1- İspanya
2- Fransa
3- Arjantin
4- Brezilya
5- İngiltere
6- Almanya
7- Hollanda
8- Portekiz
9- Kolombiya
10- Hırvatistan
11- Uruguay
12- Fas
13- Senegal
14- Mısır
15- Güney Kore
16- Belçika
17- Ekvador
18- Norveç
19- Meksika
20- Fildişi Sahili
21- İsviçre
22- ABD
23- Japonya
24- TÜRKİYE
25- Avustralya
26- Cezayir
27- Avusturya
28- Gana
29- Kanada
30- Paraguay
31- İran
32- İsveç
33- Panama
34- İskoçya
35- Suudi Arabistan
36- Tunus
37- Güney Afrika
38- Katar
39- Çekya
40- Yeni Zelanda
41- Özbekistan
42- Ürdün
43- Bosna-Hersek
44- Demokratik Kongo Cumhuriyeti
45- Curaçao
46- Yeşil Burun Adaları
47- Irak
48- Haiti

TAM ORTADAYIZ!

ABD merkezli haber kuruluşunun listesi ise ülkemizde fazla beğenilmedi! A Milli Futbol Takımı, sıralamanın tam ortasındaydı. Bizim üzerimizde bulunan bazı takımlar da açık konuşmak gerekirse, dengimiz değil... Elbette turnuva öncesinde oluşturulan bu tip listeler, daha sonra güncelleniyor.

SAHADA KONUŞURUZ

Ay-Yıldızlı ekibimize güveniyoruz... Grup aşamasının başlamasıyla birlikte dengeler ve kağıt üzerinde oluşturulan hesaplar değişecek. The Athletic'in oluşturduğu listeye göre; D Grubu şöyle sıralanıyor:

22- ABD
24- Türkiye
25- Avustralya
30- Paraguay

Fenerbahçe başkan adayı Hakan Safi'nin "Anlaştım" dediği Mason Greenwood transferinde sıcak gelişme yaşanıyor.

Başkan adayı Hakan Safi’nin geçtiğimiz günlerde el sıkıştığını açıkladığı İngiliz yıldız Mason Greenwood için kulübü Olimpik Marsilya cephesinden talep edilen bonservis bedeli netleşti.

Bombacı Fabrizio Romano'nun paylaştığı bilgilere göre; Fransız devi, 24 yaşındaki kanat oyuncusunun bonservis bedelini belirledi.

Romano'nun aktardığı son detaylara göre, Marsilya net bonservis bedeli olarak 50 Milyon Euro istiyor. Bonuslar için 5 milyon Euro düşünüyor.

Gelen bilgilere göre Hakan Safi cephesi, Fransız ekibinin talep ettiği bu devasa bonservis ve bonus paketini ödemeyi kabul etti ve kulüpler düzeyindeki tüm pürüzleri giderdi.

“Bayern”in yarımmüdafiəçisi Lennart Karl qarşıdakı dünya çempionatında (DÇ-2026) futbol üzrə Almaniya millisinə kömək edə bilməyəcək.

Arena.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə Almaniya Futbol İttifaqına istinadən xəbər verir.

18 yaşlı futbolçu zədələndiyi üçün millinin heyətindən kənarlaşdırılıb. Karl Çikaqoda ABŞ seçməsi ilə yoxlama oyunundan əvvəl keçirilən son məşqdə ciddi zədə alıb. Baş məşqçi Yulian Nagelsmann turnir üçün komandaya onun əvəzinə “Leypsiq”in yarımmüdafiəçisi Assan Uedraoqonu dəvət edib.

Uedraoqo ötən ilin noyabrında Slovakiya üzərində 6:0 hesablı qələbə qazandıqları dünya çempionatının seçmə mərhələ oyununda Almaniya yığmasının heyətində debüt edib və matçın son qolunu vurub.

Qeyd edək ki, Almaniya yığması DÇ-2026-da E qrupunda Kurasao, Kot-d’İvuar və Ekvadorla mübarizə aparacaq.

Xatırladaq ki, Lennart Karl 2022-ci ildən “Bayern”in futbol sistemindədir. 17 yaşlı futbolçu 2025-ci ildən əsas komandaya cəlb edilir. O, Münhen klubunun əsas komandasının heyətində 40 oyuna çıxıb, 9 qol vurub, 8 məhsuldar ötürmə verib.

Karl Almaniyanın U-15, U-16, U-17 və U-21 yığmalarında oynadıqdan sonra 2026-cı ildə əsas millidə debüt edib. O, millinin heyətində 3 oyun keçirib, 1 məhsuldar ötürmə müəllifi olub.

“Transfermarkt” internet-portalı 18 yaşlı yarımmüdafiəçinin transfer dəyərini 60 milyon avro məbləğində qiymətləndirir.

Roma are reportedly looking at versatile Torino and Croatia international creative midfielder Nikola Vlasic, with the asking price set at €12-15m.

The Giallorossi are in the Champions League after a seven-year absence, and can therefore loosen the purse strings a little bit on the transfer market.

Vlasic on Roma radar

According to Tuttomercatoweb and the Corriere dello Sport, they are looking at Vlasic because he can fill several different tactical roles, including as a trequartista and midfielder.

His contract only runs to June 2027, and although there is an option to extend, Torino are prepared to sell this summer.

It is suggested the price-tag would be in the region of €12-15m for the 28-year-old.

Vlasic had an impressive tally of nine goals and five assists in 41 competitive appearances for Torino this season.

His former clubs include Hajduk Split, Everton, CSKA Moscow and West Ham United, joining Torino in 2022 on loan, then making the move permanent for €10.6m a year later.

Max Allegri has still not managed to negotiate an exit agreement from his Milan contract, so Napoli are getting irritated and reportedly set a deadline.

Milan sacked Allegri the day after he failed to qualify for the Champions League, also dismissing CEO Giorgio Furlani, director of sport Igli Tare and technical director Geoffrey Moncada.

However, the coach remains under contract until June 2027 and has to terminate it by mutual consent before he can take on a new job at Napoli.

Allegri and Milan still arguing

That is proving more difficult than expected, as after reports of a legal battle were shrugged off, it seemed that the club and coach were ready to shake hands early this week.

Instead, it is dragging on, with Calciomercato suggesting the sticking point is that Allegri wants €2m for himself to terminate early, plus a further €3m to pay off his staff.

RedBird patron Gerry Cardinale is refusing to pay so much to get rid of coaching staff that he fired for failing to achieve their targets.

Sport Mediaset claim that Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis is increasingly irritated with the situation, and set a deadline of seven days from now.

If it is not resolved by then, he could threaten to look at other potential coaches at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona instead.

Alessandro Del Piero has ‘great respect’ for those currently working at Juventus, so is hesitant to pass judgment on their campaign. ‘I have a frank rapport with the Agnelli family.’

The club legend was speaking at the Festival della Serie A event at the Teatro Regio in Parma today.

He looked back over his career with the Bianconeri and beyond, including victory in the 2006 World Cup for Italy in a penalty shoot-out against France.

Juventus fans want Del Piero back

His bond with Juve will last forever and many fans are calling for him to make a return in a directorial role, but is that too much pressure?

“Affection and expectations towards me can never be a weight on my shoulders,” assured Del Piero.

“My thoughts about the Bianconeri are full of emotion. I have a frank rapport with the Agnelli family, the presence of the same family in charge of a club for so many years is practically unique in football, simply incredible.”

It has been a difficult few years, this season missing out on Champions League qualification to minnows Como.

“I have great respect for those who work at Juventus, so everyone has to play their part, and it’s not possible to accurately judge from the outside.

“It is a complicated moment for Juve, they need to turn the page. If I had to say two words to the players, they would only be ‘Forza Juve,’ but maybe more than that… You’ll never hear me dictate what needs to be done.

“I think we should look at the positives from this season, as Como had an incredible campaign, as did Roma, taking the Champions League places off Milan and Juventus. Everyone suffers blows in their careers, but defeats are just as important as victories, in football as in life.”

When asked if the lack of success might affect the fanbase, Del Piero reminds people he saw so much worse after demotion to Serie B in the Calciopoli scandal of 2006.

“We had more season ticket holders in the year when we were in Serie B compared to the term before, when we had nine World Cup Finalists in the squad.”

Liverpool’s new manager Andoni Iraola reportedly has huge admiration for one of his former Bournemouth players – talented young Brazilian forward Rayan.

The 19-year-old has started brightly at Bournemouth, where he shone under Iraola in the second half of this season.

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However, with the Spanish tactician leaving the Cherries to become the new Liverpool boss, perhaps the pair could soon be reunited at Anfield.

It’s not clear if that’s definitely happening any time soon, but iNews suggest it could be one to watch as Iraola is described as a “huge fan” of Rayan.

It’s also worth noting that Rayan is arguably just the kind of player Liverpool need right now as they could do with refreshing their attack after the departure of Mohamed Salah, and with Cody Gakpo struggling for form.

What next for Rayan after exciting start to life at Bournemouth?

Rayan was highly regarded at former club Vasco da Gama, and he’s made an immediate impression in the Premier League as well.

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The Brazilian attacker has five goals in his first 15 appearances for Bournemouth, and alongside Eli Junior Kroupi, he looks like one of the most exciting young talents in the English top flight.

Bournemouth will surely struggle to keep talents like this, especially now that Iraola will surely have one eye on working with some of these players again as they served him so well at the Vitality Stadium.

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This is not the first time we’ve heard about interest in Rayan, with TEAMtalk also recently reporting that top clubs are keeping an eye on him after his superb recent form.

What players should Iraola bring from Bournemouth to Liverpool? We recently made our case for Kroupi, as well as Alex Scott and Adrien Truffert. Give us your thoughts in the comments!

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The World Cup 2026 is just a few days away now, so we’ve got all you need to know about the total winners and every final since the competition started back in 1930.

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Brazil hold the record with five World Cup wins, but can they finally lift the trophy again after a long wait and some poor performances at this tournament since their last victory back in 2002?

Spain and France probably look like the favourites right now, so they’ll be looking for a second and third World Cup triumph, respectively, or can Lionel Messi help Argentina retain the trophy they won in Qatar in 2022 and make it four in total for the South American giants?

Most World Cup wins

Brazil – 5

Pele famously won this trophy three times, so he was the main architect behind those first three World Cup wins for Brazil in 1958, 1962, and 1970.

Brazil’s first final ended in defeat in 1950 when Uruguay ran out 2-1 winners, but since then they have become the most successful country in this competition’s history.

They first beat Sweden 5-2 in the 1958 final, with Pele scoring twice when he was still just 17 years of age. They then retained the trophy four years later with a 3-1 win over Czechoslovakia.

Brazil’s third World Cup came in one of the most famous games of football of all time, a 4-1 win over Italy in 1970, with Pele again on the score-sheet as Brazil played glorious football to outplay a strong Italian side, and become the first team in history to get to keep the famous old trophy.

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Brazil won again against Italy, this time on penalties, in 1994, though they suffered their second World Cup final defeat in dramatic fashion against France four years later.

That game was dominated by the pre-match Ronaldo drama, with question-marks over whether he was fit to play after first being left out of the starting line up but later put back into it. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Ronaldo wasn’t really himself after suffering a seizure on the day of the game, and France ran out 3-0 winners.

Ronaldo had his redemption four years later, though, as he scored twice for Brazil in their 2-0 final victory over Germany. To date, that’s their fifth and final World Cup win, but can Carlo Ancelotti add a sixth to their collection this year?

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Germany – 4

Technically three of Germany’s four World Cup wins came when they were *West Germany*, but it’s now recorded simply as four World Cup final victories for the European nation.

The first of those victories came in the 1954 final with a 3-2 win over Hungary, with a crazy start to that game seeing Hungary take a 2-0 lead in the first eight minutes, only to then be pegged back to 2-2 by the 18th minute, with Germany then scoring late on to complete the comeback.

Germany’s next final appearance came in 1966, ending in defeat to England, but they were back to winning ways again with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in 1974.

Their next two final wins were both hard-fought 1-0 victories over Argentina, first in 1990, and then again in 2014 when Mario Gotze acrobatically steered in in extra time.

Italy – 4

The first European country to win it, Italy beat Czechoslovakia 2-1 in 1934’s final and then retained it in 1938 with a 4-2 win over Hungary.

As already mentioned, Italy were beaten by that legendary Brazil team in 1970, and it wasn’t until 1982 that they won the World Cup again, with a 3-1 win over Germany.

There was penalty heartache for the Italians in 1994, but they then won a shoot-out of their own in 2006 in that famous final against France, which saw Zinedine Zidane score a Panenka and then sent off for a headbutt on Marco Materazzi in his final game before retirement. Fabio Cannavaro would then lift Italy’s fourth World Cup aloft afterwards on his way to winning the Ballon d’Or.

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Argentina – 3

Argentina were in that first ever World Cup final, where they were beaten 4-2 by Uruguay in 1930, and they somewhat surprisingly didn’t win it for the first time until 1978 when they triumphed 3-1 against the Netherlands.

Then, more famously, Argentina were victorious again in 1986 when the legendary Diego Maradona stole the show, winning player of the tournament and cementing his legacy as perhaps the greatest footballer of all time.

Until, that is, Lionel Messi got his hands on the trophy in 2022, with the current holders winning a thrilling game against France, which finished 3-3 after extra time and went to a penalty shoot-out. It’s arguably the one trophy that sets Messi aside from Cristiano Ronaldo in the modern GOAT debates.

Uruguay – 2

Uruguay have had some great players, but they’re not necessarily someone you’d expect to have two World Cups. Still, the South Americans won the first ever edition of this tournament in 1930.

The World Cup was much smaller back then, though, with only 13 teams taking part, and with the semi-finals coming right after the group stages. Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2 in the final in front of a crowd of 68,346 in Montevideo.

Uruguay’s second World Cup was a dramatic upset in 1950 as they beat host nation Brazil 2-1 in Rio de Janeiro. They came from 1-0 down to upset the odds in a game that the Brazilian press had already more or less already declared as a victory for their country days before the game actually kicked off!

France – 2

Another great footballing nation who had to wait surprisingly long to lift the World Cup, France finally got there in their first final appearance when hosting the tournament in 1998. Zidane scored twice in the first half against a lacklustre Brazil side, and Emmanuel Petit added some gloss to the score-line with a late third.

France were surprisingly knocked out of the group stages in 2002, but were back in the final four years later, losing to Italy on penalties. By 2018, a new-look side of superstars came together as they beat Croatia 4-2 in the final in Moscow.

Then Les Bleus suffered their second final defeat in the most recent World Cup, despite Kylian Mbappe becoming only the second player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final in that penalty shoot-out defeat to Argentina.

England – 1

60 years on, England’s only World Cup final win is that famous day in 1966. Geoff Hurst scored that stunning hat-trick, with that immortal ‘they think it’s all over’ line from commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme.

Since then, the Three Lions have been major under-achievers at this level, though they started a recent improved era under Gareth Southgate by making it to the semi-finals in 2018, before two final appearances at the Euros in 2021 and 2024. Can this finally be the year they go one further and get their hands on the trophy again at long last?

Spain – 1

Probably the favourites to win the 2026 edition of the World Cup, Spain are hunting just their second ever victory in this competition.

Andres Iniesta scored that famous extra time winner against the Netherlands in 2010, in a close game that ultimately gave Spain their second trophy in what ended up being a run of three tournament victories in a row as they also came out on top in Euro 2008 and 2012.

Spain then beat England in the final of Euro 2024 two years ago, and it’s hard to see past Lamine Yamal and co. this time around in North America.

Every World Cup final

1930: Uruguay 4-2 Argentina
1934: Italy 2-1 Czechoslovakia
1938: Italy 4-2 Hungary
1950: Uruguay 2-1 Brazil
1954: Germany 3-2 Hungary
1958: Brazil 5-2 Sweden
1962: Brazil 3-1 Czechoslovakia
1966: England 4-2 Germany
1970: Brazil 4-1 Italy
1974: Germany 2-1 Netherlands
1978: Argentina 3-1 Netherlands
1982: Italy 3-1 Germany
1986: Argentina 3-2 Germany
1990: Germany 1-0 Argentina
1994: Brazil 0-0 Italy (3-2 on penalties)
1998: France 3-0 Brazil
2002: Brazil 2-0 Germany
2006: Italy 1-1 France (5-3 on penalties)
2010: Spain 1-0 Netherlands
2014: Germany 1-0 Argentina
2018: France 4-2 Croatia
2022: Argentina 3-3 France (4-2 on penalties)

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Britain's Alfie Hewett was beaten in the French Open wheelchair singles final by Japan's Tokito Oda for the second year in a row.

A day after winning the doubles trophy with fellow Briton Gordon Reid, Hewett lost 6-3 6-3 defeat to top seed Oda.

It is a fourth successive title at Roland Garros for the 20-year-old Oda.

Hewett has now lost five of the seven major finals he has played against Oda, who has dominated Grand Slam singles events in recent years.

"First of all congratulations Tokito and your team, I'm not sure how many years you have won this in a row but it seems to feel like forever," Hewett said.

"It's obviously nice to be back in the final here but I am gutted with the performance, it's definitely not one I am proud of.

"It's still been a good week."

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After losing the first set, Hewett found his rhythm at the start of the second to open up a 3-0 lead.

But Oda raised his intensity and reeled off the next six games to secure victory after 80 minutes.

A 10-time Grand Slam singles champion, Hewett was searching for his first major singles title since the 2025 Australian Open.

Oda, meanwhile, has won eight of the last 11 Grand Slam singles events.

"Thank you Alfie and your team. I always feel like both of us are getting better on the court and every time it's different, every time the tennis level is higher," he said.

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Poor weather conditions brought an early end to the Isle of Man TT, with Saturday's rescheduled Senior race abandoned following heavy rain.

Having been moved to Friday, the four-lap race was halted following Erno Kostamo's crash at 11th Milestone on the second lap.

However, Saturday's weather conditions led organisers to call off the remaining action, with the second Sportbike race cancelled.

The Senior race was declared a result based on positions at the end of the first lap, with Dean Harrison confirmed as the winner ahead of Peter Hickman and Josh Brookes.

Last year's Senior race was also scrapped because of weather concerns.

This year's race schedule has been severely disrupted by rain, with the opening day of racing on 30 May postponed.

Several other planned sessions have also been called off or shortened owing to the inclement conditions.

On Saturday, organisers said "it has been determined that the forecast weather conditions around the Course are not looking to sufficiently improve within the required time, and the remaining available operational windows do not provide a suitable opportunity for any further racing to be completed safely".

"This has undoubtedly been one of the most challenging TTs in recent years from a weather perspective," said clerk of the course Gary Thompson.

"Over the course of the event, we set out with nine days on which racing could potentially have taken place, and rain will have affected seven of them. That is an exceptional set of circumstances and it has had a major impact on what we have been able to deliver.

"Throughout the event, the weather simply hasn't worked in our favour. We have faced low cloud, rain, standing water and changing conditions across different parts of the Mountain Course, which have significantly limited the windows available to us."

Thompson added: "The challenges we have faced this year are part of the nature of an event that takes place on 37.73 miles of public roads.

"That is what makes the TT unique, but it also means that weather and course conditions will always play a significant role in determining what is possible.

"I would like to sincerely thank our competitors, teams, marshals, volunteers, officials, medical teams, residents, partners and fans for their patience, understanding and continued support throughout what has been a difficult week. Their cooperation has been greatly appreciated."

On Kostamo's condition, organisers said: "Erno's condition is reported as conscious, stable and talking. He continues to receive treatment for leg and hip injuries."

Jamie Cringle is being treated for leg, chest and back injuries sustained in a crash in Friday's Supersport race and is said to be "conscious, stable and talking".

Michael Evans is "conscious and stable, with no serious injuries" after coming off his bike at Braddan Oak during the Sportbike race.

Catching up on Friday highlights in the Dodgers minor leagues, and a pair of major leaguers tackling third base this week in Triple-A.

Player of the day

Tulsa third baseman Jake Gelof homered twice and doubled on Friday night, part of his three-hit, three-run, three-RBI night.

Gelof has driven in runs in seven straight games.

Triple-A Oklahoma City

The Comets rallied late after falling behind 5-0 early, but it wasn’t enough in a loss to the Round Rock Express (Rangers).

James Tibbs III walked twice and hit a two-run home run, his league-leading 18th of the season, and played his third straight game at first base after four weeks of being limited to designated hitter duties. Tibbs has seven home runs in his last 10 games.

Tommy Edman played his first game at third base on this rehab assignment, during which he’s also played three games at second base, plus once each in left field, center field, and at DH.

Hyeseong Kim had two hits playing second base on Friday after playing third base twice this week, his first time at the hot corner since 2020 with Kiwoom in the Korean Baseball Organization. he made this incredible diving stop and strong through from well behind third base on Thursday.

Double-A Tulsa

Two big innings sank the Drillers in a high-scoring loss to the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Diamondbacks), who scored five runs in the fifth and three more in the seventh.

Josue De Paula doubled, singled, walked, and drove in a run. Mike Sirota homered and walked in the loss.

High-A Great Lakes

Two two-run home runs were more than enough for the Loons in a shutout win over the Lansing Lugnuts (A’s). Nico Perez hit the first home run in the first inning, and Jose Meza joined him in the fifth.

Great Lakes pitched a shutout, but it was a wild ride for piggyback pals Brooks Auger and Jacob Frost. Both pitchers walked five batters to bookend the game, with Auger striking out four in his four-inning starts, and his single allowed was the only hit of the game for Lansing. AAfter five up and five down by Matt Lanzendorfer in between, Frost walked five and struck out three in his 3 1/3 scoreless innings to earn his first professional save.

Class-A Ontario

The Tower Buzzers scored in five consecutive middle innings to beat the Stockton Ports (A’s).

Mairo Martinus, playing third base on Friday, doubled twice and singled. Easton Shelton homered, walked twice, scored two runs, and drove in a pair.

Transaction

Triple-A: Veteran catcher Seby Zavala was released. The 32-year-old non-roster invitee in spring training hit .196/.323/.353 with two home runs in 62 plate appearances for Oklahoma City, with 12 starts at catcher and four more at first base.

Friday scores

• Round Rock 6, Oklahoma City 4
• Amarillo 10, Tulsa 7
• Great Lakes 4, Lansing 0
• Ontario 10, Stockton 7

Saturday schedule

• 4:05 p.m. PT: Oklahoma City (Charlie Barnes) vs. Round Rock (Jose Corniell)
• 4:05 p.m.: Great Lakes (Sterling Patick) vs. Lansing (Tzu-Chen Sha)
• 5:05 p.m.: Tulsa (Patrick Copen) at Amarillo (TBA)
• 6:05 p.m.: Ontario (TBA) vs. Stockton (Donny Troconis)