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Samsung officially launched the Galaxy Book 6 Edge laptop in France. It brings meaningful upgrades over the Galaxy Book 5 Edge, which Samsung unveiled in the previous year.

The Galaxy Book 6 Edge is powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite. Samsung is leaning hard into on-device AI, and the jump to 80 TOPS is the real headline. For reference, last year’s Galaxy Book 5 Edge topped out at around 45 TOPS.

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge comes in at just 12.3mm, compared to the 15.5mm profile of its predecessor. The Book 5 Edge already felt portable, but this pushes it closer to ultrabook territory without compromising screen size or battery.

The company is getting more comfortable balancing ARM efficiency with premium hardware expectations. The finish remains clean and minimal, with a Glacier Gray color option that fits right into Samsung’s broader design language.

The 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display panel supports a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The panel reaches up to 500 nits brightness, making it comfortable for content creation indoors and general use in bright environments.

There is also Gorilla Glass DX on top to cut reflections, along with blue light reduction for longer sessions. Add to that a quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos, and this device is clearly built for both work and media consumption.

Samsung claims up to 22 hours of video playback, which is exactly the kind of figure ARM laptops are expected to deliver. More importantly, it pairs that with 65W fast charging, capable of getting the battery to around 40 percent in just 30 minutes.

Here are some key AI features

• Quick Search allows users to find settings or files using natural language
• AI Selection lets you isolate elements from images for quick edits or presentations
• Context-aware suggestions surface actions based on what you are doing

Samsung will offer the Galaxy Book 6 Edge in a 16-inch configuration with 512GB and 1TB storage options, all wrapped in the Glacier Gray finish and the launch is set for early May.

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The Society for Information Display handed Samsung Display its most prestigious honor last week, naming the dual-folding Galaxy Z TriFold panel “Display of the Year” at the Display Industry Awards.

The announcement dropped April 28, while the ceremony itself follows at Display Week 2026, opening May 3 in Los Angeles. That’s eight total wins since Samsung first entered flexible OLED territory with a 5.68-inch panel back in 2014.

At 0.44mm total module thickness, the TriFold is the thinnest foldable panel Samsung has ever shipped. Yet it doesn’t sacrifice durability to get there, which is the trick everyone said couldn’t be pulled off.

Internal testing logged 500,000 folds at room temperature without display degradation. Samsung calls the underlying technology MONT FLEX, its latest foldable OLED platform, and mass production started September 2025.

When you fold a display, the layers inside don’t all move identically.

Micro-misalignments accumulate under repeated stress, and in a TriFold design with two separate folding axes on a single screen, that slip phenomenon is amplified by up to 1.6 times compared to a standard single-fold device.

Samsung’s engineers addressed this by developing new adhesive materials and reworking how stress distributes across the panel’s structure.

SID praised the 10-inch-class display for expanding what’s possible in productivity, creativity, and entertainment during what it called the mobile AI era.

Hojung Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Mobile Display Product Planning at Samsung Display, said the win “reaffirms Samsung Display’s leadership in the foldable market.”

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Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe derbisi sonrası üst üste 4. şampiyonluğu içni geri sayıma geçerken kadro konusunda da çalışmalara başladı. Sözleşmesi sezon sonunda bitecek olan Lemina'nın durumu da netlik kazandı.

Galatasaray yeni sezonun ilk transferini yaptı...Sarı-kırmızılılar Fenerbahçe'yi evinde 3-0 mağlup etmesinin ardından şampiyonluk için geri sayıma geçerken bir yandan da gelecek sezon için kadro planlamasına başladı.

Öte yandan Mario Lemina'nın geleceği de netlik kazandı. Gabonlu orta sahanın artı bir yıl opsiyonu, maçların yüzde 60'ına ilk 11 başlamasına bağlıydı. Son 3 haftada 1 kez 11'e girmesi, Lemina'nın Galatasaray'da devam etmesi için yeterli oldu.

32 yaşındaki futbolcu, bu sezon 4 kulvarda 50 maça (Süper Lig-31, Şampiyonlar Ligi-12, Türkiye Kupası-5, Süper Kupa-2) çıktı. Deneyimli orta saha, bu maçların 31'inde ilk 11'e girerken şu ana kadar takıma 2 gol, 2 asistlik skor katkısı verdi.

A Milli Futbol Takımı teknik direktörü Vincenzo Montella 2026 Dünya Kupası hakkında açıklama yaptı.

Milli takım teknik direktörü Vincenzo Montella, İtalyan basınından La Gazzetta dello Sport'a konuştu. Tecrübeli teknik adam Dünya Kupası şansımıza dair açıklama yaptı.

Montella'nın açıklamaları şöyle:

Kosova’daki o kutlama-geceyle. Kariyerinin en büyük mutluluğu mu?

-Evet diyebilirim. Ve buna Avrupa Şampiyonası’ndaki çeyrek final ve Uluslar Ligi A Ligi’ne yükselme gibi diğer olağanüstü anlar da ekleniyor. Koca bir halk mutlu ve bu benim için en büyük ödül.

Dünya Kupası’nda nereye kadar gidersiniz?

-Bunu tahmin etmek kolay değil, birçok bilinmez var. Öncelikle coğrafya: Arizona’nın Phoenix şehrinde, FIFA’nın seçtiği bir bölgede antrenman yapacağız, orada 42 derece sıcaklık bekleniyor. Ama grupta Kanada’nın Vancouver şehrinde de maçımız olacak ve orada hava çok daha serin. Araştırmalara göre sıcaktan soğuğa geçmek takım için daha iyi olabilir. Ama asıl belirleyici, oyuncuların o dönemdeki fiziksel durumu olacak.

HAKAN ÇALHANOĞLU SAKATLIĞI

-Kendisiyle konuştum, İtalya Kupası finali öncesi sakin ve umutluydu. Umarım kısa sürede düzenli şekilde antrenmanlara döner. Hakan, artık az bulunan oyun kuruculardan biri. Sahada olmadığı zaman eksikliği hissedilen bir yıldız. Yanındaki oyuncu kendini daha güvende hisseder, çünkü zor anlarda topu ona verip adeta bankaya teslim ettiğini bilir.

Inter onu takımda tutmaya karar verdi ve sözleşmesini yenileyebilir.

-Kişisel tercihlere karışmam. Benim için önemli olan, nerede oynarsa oynasın mutlu olması.

ZEKİ ÇELİK'İN DURUMU

-Aynı şey onun için de geçerli. Benim için çok faydalı, istikrarlı ve çok yönlü bir oyuncu.

Roma demişken, Ranieri ile Gasperini arasındaki kopuşu nasıl değerlendiriyorsunuz?

-Dışarıdan yorum yapmak doğru değil. Üstelik benim için özel bir kulüp. İkisine de saygım var, bu beklenmedik sonuca neyin yol açtığını bilmiyorum. Ama herkes için üzücü. Taraftarlar bu yeni döneme çok inanmıştı.

KENAN YILDIZ

-Çok gelişti. Ama daha da ileri gidebilir, çünkü asla yetinmeyen bir yapısı var. Eğer Spalletti görevde kalırsa bu onun için avantaj olur. Luciano, yeteneklerden maksimum verimi almayı iyi bilir.

Spalletti ile sık görüşüyor musunuz?

-Elbette, arkadaşız. Bunu, futbolculuk döneminde onunla pek anlaşamayan biri olarak söylüyorum.

"BIRAKMAYI BİLE DÜŞÜNDÜM"

Montella’nın hikâyesi de az değil: yeniden motivasyon bulmak için yurt dışına gitmek zorunda kaldı.

-Keşke daha önce gitseydim. Farklı bir ülkede çalışmak hem mesleki hem insani açıdan çok şey katıyor. Belki bir gün İtalya’ya dönerim, çünkü her gün sahada olma atmosferini özlüyorum. Ama şu an Türkiye’de çok mutluyum. Burada tutkumu yeniden keşfettim. Bir ara bırakmayı bile düşünmüştüm.

Ne zaman?

-Covid döneminde. Ailemle mutluydum ama beni heyecanlandıran teklifler yoktu. Adana’ya gitmek, bambaşka bir dünya, beni yeniden ateşledi.

Dili öğrendiniz mi?

-Maalesef çok az. Benim için gerçekten zor. Ama diğer her şey var. Zaten sık sık eve gidiyorum.

Uluslar Ligi’nde İtalya ile karşılaşacaksınız. Sizce İtalyan futbolunun sorunu ne?

-Kendimi hoca gibi göstermek istemem. Ayrıca İtalya Milli Takımı anlatıldığı kadar kötü değil. İlk 4-5 takım seviyesinde değil ama hâlâ rekabetçi. Bence oyuncular Dünya Kupası psikolojisinden etkilendi, başaramama korkusu yaşadılar.

Montella, Cannavaro ve Ancelotti… Dünya Kupası’nda İtalya sizi destekleyecek.

-Bu benim için gurur verici. Her zaman yurt dışındaki İtalyanları destekledim. Ama milli takımın katılamaması da üzücü.

Fenerbahçe'nin yollarını ayırdığı teknik direktör Domenico Tedesco'ya talip çıktı. Tedesco, Fiorentina'nın teknik direktör adaylarından biri oldu.

Fenerbahçe'de Galatasaray derbisinde alınan 3-0'lık mağlubiyet sonrası radikal kararlar alınmıştı. teknik direktör Domenico Tedesco ve ekibi ile yollar ayrılmıştı. Tedesco, bugün Samandıra'ya gelerek futbolcular ve taraftarlar vedalaşırken taraftarların yoğun sevgi gösterisiyle de karşı karşıya kaldı.

Firenze Viola'nın haberine göre, Domenico Tedesco, Fiorentina'nın teknik direktör adaylarından biri. Serie A ekiplerinden Fiorentina, 38 yaşındaki teknik adamı gündemine alırken Tedesco'nun bu karara nasıl bir karşılık vereceği ise henüz bilinmiyor.

Fenerbahçe'de yaşanan sonuçlar sonrası eleştirilerin hedefi olan genç çalıştırıcının, kariyerine İtalya'da devam edip etmeyeceği önümüzdeki günlerde netlik kazanacak.

Fenerbahçe maçı öncesi motivasyon konuşmasıyla derbide 3 puanı hanesine koyan Galatasaray teknik direktörü Okan Buruk, Samsunspor maçı öncesi oyuncularına şart koştu.

Galatasaray'da hedef şampiyonluk...En büyük engellerden biri olan Fenerbahçe derbisini 3-0'lık galibiyetle aşan sarı-kırmızılılar tam anlamıyla şampiyonluk için geri sayıma geçti. Galatasaray bu hafta oynayacağı Samsunspor maçında 3 puanı alması halinde ise şampiyonluğunu ilan edecek.

OKAN BURUK'TAN UYARI VAR

Fenerbahçe maçı önce futbolcularına motivasyon konuşması yapan teknik direktör Okan Buruk, galibiyette büyük bir payın sahibi olmuştu. Tecrübeli teknik adamdan Samsunspor maçı öncesi oyuncularına uyarı geldi.

Okan Buruk, derbi sonrası oyuncuların 2 günlük izin talebine 'şampiyon olmadık, ayaklarımız yere basmalı, ciddiyeti korumak zorundayız, Samsunspor maçını kazanın 3 gün izin vereyim' şeklinde karşılık verdi. Galatasaraylı futbolcular Samsunspor'u da yenmesi halinde 3 gün izin yapacaklar.

Şampiyonluk için geri sayıma geçen Galatasaray bir yandan da gelecek sezonun kadro planlamasına başladı. Sarı-kırmızılılar ara transfer döneminde kadroya dahil olan Sacha Boey için kararını verdi.

Galatasaray, devre arası Bayern Münih'ten satın alma opsiyonuyla kiraladığı Sacha Boey'in biletini kesti...Fenerbahçe'yi evinde 3-0 mağlup etmesinin ardından tam anlamıyla şampiyonluk için geri sayıma başlayan sarı-kırmızılılr gelecek sezonun kadro planlamasında Sacha Boey'e yer vermek istemiyor.

TEK BİR ŞART VAR

Galatasaray, Sacha Boey ile devam etmeyi düşünmüyor. Daha doğrusu, bu rakamları ödemeyi düşünmüyor. Ancak bonservis rakamı 4-6 milyon euro'ya inerse, o zaman belki söz konusu olabilir devam etmek.

Galatasaray'a geri döndükten 15 maçta süre bulan Sacha Boey, 2 kez ağları havalandırdı.

“Bayern”in baş məşqçisi Vensan Kompani UEFA Çempionlar Liqasının yarımfinalında PSJ-yə qarşı keçirdikləri ilk oyunu şərh edib.

Arena.az xəbər verir ki, sözügedən komandaların ilk oyunu ötən gecə Paris şəhərində keçirilib və Almaniya nəhənginin 4:5 hesablı məğlubiyyəti ilə yekunlaşıb.

Kompani bu oyunu tribunadan izləmək məcburiyyətində qalıb. Belçikalı mütəxəssis sarı vərəqə limitini doldurduğu üçün yarımfinalın ilk matçında diskvalifikasiya olunmuşdu. Bu üzdən də o, texniki zonada yer ala bilməyib.

Kompani oyundan sonra matçı tribunadan izləməyin xoşuna gəlmədiyini gizlətməyib və həmkarı Luis Enrikeyə də maraqlı mesaj ünvanlayıb. O, komandasının oyuna yüksək enerji ilə başladığını və hücumda təhlükəli anlar yaratdığını deyib:

“Meydanda əsl enerji var idi. Biz həm oyuna nəzarət edirdik, həm də təhlükə yaradırdıq. Beş qol buraxmaq yarımfinal səviyyəsində məğlubiyyət deməkdir, amma yaratdığımız imkanlara baxanda daha çox qol vura bilərdik”.

Vensan Kompani əlavə edib ki, nəticə xırda detallardan asılı olub:

“Bu cür matçlarda hər şey incə detallarla həll olunur. Növbəti oyunda da bu detallar həlledici olacaq. Evdə azarkeşlərimizlə birlikdə maksimum gücümüzü ortaya qoymalıyıq.

Oyuna tribunadan baxmaq xoşuma gəlmədi. Luis Enrikeyə dedim ki, bunu öz istəyi ilə niyə etdiyini anlamıram. Amma komandamın xarakter göstərməsi xoşuma gəldi. Bu, futbolsevərlər üçün əsl matç idi”.

Xatırladaq ki, bu komandalar arasında cavab qarşılaşması mayın 6-da, Münhendəki “Alyans Arena”da baş tutacaq.

PSJ-nin baş məşqçisi Luis Enrike UEFA Çempionlar Liqasının yarımfinalında “Bayern”ə qarşı keçirdikləri ilk oyunu şərh edib.

Arena.az xəbər verir ki, sözügedən komandaların ötən gün Parisdə baş tutmuş ilk oyunu Fransa təmsilçisinin 5:4 hesablı qələbəsi ilə yekunlaşıb.

Luis Enrike matçdan sonra jurnalistlərə açıqlamasında bunları söyləyib:

“Bu, çox gərgin oyun idi. Şübhəsiz ki, məşqçi kimi mənim ən yaxşı matçım idi. Özüm çox yoruldum, halbuki bir kilometr belə qaçmamışam. Futbolçuların necə hiss etdiyini təsəvvür etmirəm”.

İspaniyalı mütəxəssis deyib ki, yaxşılaşdırmalı olduqları məqamlar var:

“Heyətində bu qədər yüksək səviyyəli futbolçu olan komandaya qarşı bu, çox da asan deyil. Dörd qol buraxdıq, üzərində işləməli olduğumuz məqamlar var. Bərpa olunacağıq, çempionat barədə düşünəcəyik, daha sonra isə diqqətimizi gələn həftəyə yönəldəcəyik. Fikrimcə, bizi oxşar oyun gözləyir”, deyə Luis Enrike vurğulayıb.

Qeyd edək ki, komandalar arasında cavab görüşü mayın 6-da Münhendə keçiriləcək.

İtaliyada iki medal qazanan avarçəkənlərimiz vətənə qayıdıb.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə Azərbaycan Su İdman Növləri Federasiyasının mətbuat xidməti məlumat yayıb.

Xatırladaq ki, akademik avarçəkmə üzrə təşkil olunan “Paolo d’Aloja” xatirə turnirində komandamız iki medal qazanıb. Nurlan Paşayev-Ziya Məmmədzadə cütü 2 nəfərlik qayıqda 2000 metr məsafəyə yürüşdə gümüş medala layiq görülüb.  Azər İlyasov eyni məsafədə 1 nəfərlik qayıqda üçüncü yer tutub.

Ermənistan və Gürcüstan 2029-cu ildə keçiriləcək U-20 dünya çempionatına ev sahibliyi edəcək.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə ali futbol qurumunun mətbuat xidməti məlumat yayıb. FIFA-nın Vankuverdə keçirilən İcraiyyə Komitəsinin iclasında bununla bağlı qərar qəbul olunub.

U-20 milli komandaların 2027-ci ildə keçiriləcək dünya çempionatına isə Azərbaycan və Özbəkistan ev sahibliyi edəcək.

16 yaşadək qızlardan ibarət Azərbaycan milli komandası aprelin 30-da Bakıda təlim-məşq toplanışına başlayacaq.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, Milli Komandaların Təlim-Məşq Mərkəzində hazırlıq keçəcək U-16 ardından Bakıda təşkil olunacaq UEFA İnkişaf Turnirinə qatılacaq. Komandamız Litva, Rumıniya və Gürcüstan yığmaları ilə mübarizə aparacaq. Oyunlar Binə stadionunda keçiriləcək.

“Mançester Yunayted” futbolçusu Manuel Uqarte ilə bağlı qərarını verib.

Futbolpress.az “Football İnsider” portalına istinadən xəbər verir ki, “qırmızı şeytanlar” yay transfer dönəmində oyunçu üçün gələcək təklifləri dəyərləndirəcək. Bu

Uqarte klubun planlarına daxil deyil. O, bu mövsüm Premyer Liqada 22 oyuna çıxıb.

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José Mourinho says Roma is the ‘best place’ where he’s been in his coaching career, admits he didn’t expect Cristian Chivu to become a coach and insists that preferring the playing style over results is ‘the biggest lie in football.’

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Former Inter and Roma coach Mourinho was full of praise for the Giallorossi and his ex-player Chivu, now the Nerazzurri boss, in his latest interview with Il Giornale (via Gazzetta).

Mourinho’s latest interview on Roma, Inter and Real Madrid speculation

Mourinho spent two and a half seasons at the Stadio Olimpico, winning the Conference League in 2022 and losing the Europa League Final in 2023. Just a few months later, in January 2024, he was sacked with just six months left on his contract.

“For me, it’s been the best place in my career. I’ve never felt such an incredible environment around a football team. The Olimpico was always full,” Mourinho said.

Mourinho was asked whether the pressure around the team in the capital is what makes it so hard for the Giallorossi to win trophies.

“It’s not a drama because when we won the Conference League, the celebrations were amazing,” he replied.

“Not even when I won the Champions League did I see scenes like those.

“My Roma is finished. I don’t want to say anything else. Actually, just one thing. Nobody should blame the Roma fans for not winning. The Roma fans are the ones who support the team, and nobody should touch them.”

Chivu’s Inter will win the Serie A title if they beat Parma on Sunday night. Chivu played under Mourinho at Inter, winning a legendary treble in 2009-10.

“I’m happy for Chivu that Inter can win the Scudetto, even if, when I was his coach, I’d never thought he would become a coach,” Mourinho admitted.

“He didn’t seem predestined, but he was smart. He has studied and has built experience. Many go on the bench today because they sell themselves well. And let’s be honest: this idea that the style of play matters more than results is the biggest lie in football.

“I haven’t messaged Chivu yet because it’s not mathematically certain. Let’s let him earn the points he needs, and when it happens, I’ll reach out.”

The members of that Inter team are still in contact thanks to a WhatsApp chat: “I’m terrible with my phone, but Materazzi is the one in charge of that,” Mou admitted.

Lastly, Mou was asked about rumours of his return to Atletico Madrid, but he replied: “My next target is to bring Benfica back to the Champions League.”

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Reports in Italy claim that Gian Piero Gasperini will soon meet with Roma owners to discuss the strategy for the summer transfer window and beyond, starting with the appointment of a new sporting director and the extension of Paulo Dybala’s contract.

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Gasperini talks with Roma owners to determine 2026 strategies

Roma coach Gasperini will discuss the club’s future strategies with club owners in the coming days.

The Giallorossi coach has taken full control of the club’s operations after Claudio Ranieri’s exit last week, a move that Frederic Massara’s departure will follow in the coming weeks.

Gasperini will have input into many decisions, both on and off the pitch, starting with the appointment of a new sporting director to replace Massara.

Gazzetta and Corriere dello Sport report that Giovanni Manna (Napoli) and Tony D’Amico (Atalanta) are the frontrunners for the job, even if Sean Sogliano is also among the candidates.

Gasperini is expected to have a conference call with Dan Friedkin in the coming days, while Ryan will land in the capital shortly to hold face-to-face talks with the coach.

Gasperini and Roma owners will also discuss Francesco Totti’s potential return to the club, while the coach will receive updates on the new stadium project.

Gasperini and Roma owners will also discuss the club’s strategies for the summer transfer window, including the future of Dybala.

The Argentine’s contract expires at the end of the season, and Gasperini will gladly retain the 2022 Argentina World Cup winner.

According to Gazzetta, Dybala is tempted to return to Argentina to play for Boca Juniors, but believes that it is still too early to return to his native country. Therefore, he is open to considering Roma’s offer, aware that any proposal will involve a pay cut from his current €8m-a-year wages.

Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic after deciding not to keep on-loan Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson.

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Vlahovic is nearing the end of his contract at Juve so could be a good bargain option on the market to give Bayern more cover for Harry Kane up front.

Jackson has filled that role this season since joining on loan from Chelsea last summer, but Florian Plettenberg has recently reported that the Bundesliga giants have decided not to extend his stay beyond the end of this campaign…

?? Juventus are monitoring Nicolas #Jackson and can imagine a loan move. AC Milan are monitoring the situation as well.

Jackson will return to Chelsea in the summer for now, as FC Bayern will not trigger the option to buy and a second loan is currently not planned. #CFC… pic.twitter.com/3W8i2OoAJh

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 28, 2026

Plettenberg also added in his post on X that Juventus themselves are among the clubs interested in Jackson, so he could end up replacing Vlahovic in Turin.

According to Fichajes, Bayern are keen on the Serbia international to come in and add depth to their list of options up front next season, and it certainly seems like a deal with some potential.

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What next for Dusan Vlahovic?

A lot has been written about Vlahovic in recent weeks and months as it’s not quite clear what the future holds for the 26-year-old.

Vlahovic looked like an exciting young talent at former club Fiorentina, but he hasn’t quite lived up to his potential at Juventus.

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This has occasionally seen Vlahovic linked with big clubs like Chelsea, as per TEAMtalk, but it was also recently claimed that he could be close to signing a new Juventus contract, as per Gazzetta dello Sport.

Even if Vlahovic has his qualities, it currently seems unlikely that he’d be an automatic starter at a top club, so perhaps a bench role at Bayern or somewhere similar could be his best bet.

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Manchester United’s summer rebuild under the INEOS is already rapidly taking shape, and the midfield is screaming out for a massive overhaul.

With the club officially confirming that veteran enforcer Casemiro will be packing his bags when his contract expires at the end of June, the hunt for a new, world-class defensive anchor is fully underway.

According to Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand, Real Madrid powerhouse Aurelien Tchouameni is exactly the kind of “majestic” presence the Red Devils desperately need to finally bring stability back to Old Trafford.

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Speaking recently on his popular YouTube channel, Ferdinand didn’t hold back his sheer admiration for the 26-year-old French international.

Reflecting on Tchouameni’s commanding performances on the absolute biggest stages, especially highlighting that intense France vs England clash, Ferdinand painted the picture of a completely dominant, plug-and-play superstar who would instantly fix United’s porous midfield.

“Majestic, he was strong. He was so commanding,” Ferdinand raved to his viewers, making it abundantly clear that Man United should target a move for him.

But is a deal actually realistic? Surprisingly, the door to the Bernabeu might just be creaking open.

While Tchouameni has thoroughly justified his £68m price tag since arriving from Monaco in 2022, Real Madrid are reportedly plotting some massive midfield moves of their own this summer.

Florentino Perez is aggressively eyeing up Manchester City’s Rodri or even Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez.

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Will Real Madrid allow Tchouameni to leave?

If Madrid manage to land a new marquee midfielder, Tchouameni could suddenly find himself pushed toward the exit door.

For a Man United side that has routinely struggled with midfield control and giving the ball away cheaply, his composure would be an absolute godsend.

Tchouameni knows how to break attacks, keep control of possession and show strength and physicality in the midfield.

As United look to capitalise on their almost-guaranteed Champions League qualification, the summer transfer funds will definitely be there.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS recruitment team are actively looking for long-term statement signings who can instantly raise the floor of the squad.

Ferdinand has hit the nail on the head, if Tchouameni is genuinely on the market, Man United need to be standing at the very front of the queue.

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Chelsea are reportedly planning to approach two more managers over the vacancy at Stamford Bridge, according to Simon Phillips.

Reporting via his Substack, Phillips says Chelsea have already had initial contacts with the representatives of the likes of Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso.

And now it seems the Blues will also contact the agents of Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner and Borussia Dortmund boss Niko Kovac.

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Kovac has apparently been looked at before by Chelsea, according to Phillips, while the other names look like tempting options due to their availability.

Alonso has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid earlier this season, while Glasner is leaving Palace at the end of this season, and Iraola will also be on his way out of Bournemouth at the same time.

What does Chelsea’s next manager need?

Managing Chelsea almost looks like an impossible job at the moment as the club have had an air of chaos under this current ownership.

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The west London giants were a very different animal under Roman Abramovich, often simply hiring the best managers and signing the best players with the aim of delivering major trophies in the here and now.

This CFC project, however, is built around young players and a long-term project, but the frequent manager sackings and poor signings have complicated matters.

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Whoever comes in next for Chelsea needs to be ready to work in this environment, with the expectation that they’ll be able to help young players improve and deal with a large squad.

On top of that, whoever comes in at Chelsea will need to cope with an increasingly frustrated and impatient fanbase, who don’t seem to be aligned with what the owners are trying to do.

While there are several top managers out there, it’s arguably a very different challenge to what they’ve had to deal with in their most recent jobs.

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Newcastle United attacker Anthony Gordon is high in demand ahead of the summer transfer window.

Since his arrival from Everton, the electric winger has completely won over the Geordie faithful, transforming from a highly debated signing into an absolute talisman for the club.

According to a major bombshell dropped by The Athletic, the 25-year-old England international is now “increasingly likely” to pack his bags and leave Tyneside this coming summer.

Despite their massive Saudi-backed war chest, Newcastle simply cannot spend freely without balancing their financial books.

Newcastle United are looking to rebuild squad

To fund a desperately needed squad overhaul and bring in fresh elite talent, the Magpies have to generate significant revenue through player sales.

Because Gordon’s stock has skyrocketed, having established himself as a regular in the England national team set-up, he is currently one of the few highly liquid assets in the squad who could command a genuinely astronomical transfer fee.

Cashing in on him could essentially fund three or four high-quality signings across the pitch.

Premier League giants Arsenal and Liverpool are both closely monitoring the England international attacker.

Liverpool, in particular, have been heavily and consistently linked with the winger for over a year.

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Arsenal and Liverpool could compete for Gordon

With the Anfield hierarchy constantly looking to refresh their frontline and prepare for life after their aging superstars, bringing in a direct, Premier League-proven attacker with Gordon’s relentless pressing metrics makes perfect sense.

Furthermore, clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea are always lurking when a top-tier homegrown talent becomes available.

The premium attached to English players in their prime means Gordon won’t come cheap.

If the Magpies make him available this summer, Gordon could start a bidding war between the top Premier League clubs.

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You increasingly get the sense that Tottenham’s very existence is on the line as they bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.

As Spurs remain in the bottom three with just four games remaining, there is unsurprisingly growing talk of huge numbers of their best players leaving if they end up dropping down to the Championship.

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According to the latest from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona director Deco has his eye on as many as five of Tottenham’s current players – Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro, Xavi Simons, and Lucas Bergvall.

Needless to say, getting relegated is bad enough for Spurs, but if they also lost all of those players in one go it would be extremely difficult for the north Londoners to rebuild their side and come back up as soon as possible.

Are Tottenham’s flops good enough for Barcelona?

Realistically, it seems highly unlikely that Barca would be able to sign all five of those players mentioned, not least because the Catalan giants have financial issues that will restrict what they can do without also selling players.

It makes sense, however, that Deco would be looking at Spurs’ current situation and eyeing up a few candidates for a summer raid.

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It’s still worth asking, however, if these players are actually good enough for an elite European side like Barcelona after struggling so badly with THFC.

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After all, if these players have performed so poorly that a big club like Spurs might actually be relegated, then serious questions have to be asked about not only their ability, but their mentality.

Still, some of the names there, such as Simons and Bergvall in particular, are young enough that they could learn from this difficult experience and improve as they continue developing, perhaps also benefiting from working in a more settled environment and with better coaches and players around them.

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Paris Saint-Germain edged out Bayern Munich 5-4 in a history-making Champions League semi-final first leg at the Parc des Princes. The reigning European champions and the Bundesliga’s top dogs served up an instant classic in the French capital, where two world-class attacks traded blow for blow and a new record was set for goals in […]

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Arsenal Transfer Plans: Berta Tracks Osimhen and Galatasaray Talent

Istanbul visit highlights Arsenal ambition

Arsenal’s Italian sporting director, Andrea Berta, was in Istanbul for one of football’s fiercest spectacles, Galatasaray against Fenerbahçe, gathering intelligence with purpose, as reported by AS.

“Arsenal’s sporting director was in Istanbul for the Galatasaray – Fenerbahçe derby, scouting on behalf of his current club, Arsenal.” It is the kind of hands-on approach supporters admire, a senior figure present in the stands rather than relying solely on reports. The Ali Sami Yen Rams Park, alive with noise and rivalry, became a theatre of evaluation.

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Osimhen emerges as marquee target

“The Italian kept a close eye on three Galatasaray players from the stands,” with Victor Osimhen clearly the headline act. Arsenal’s pursuit of attacking excellence appears relentless. “But despite the Swede’s presence, Osimhen appears to be a strong target for the London club in this summer transfer window.”

There is an appetite for elite firepower, a recognition that competing at the summit of the Premier League demands depth and variety in attack. Berta’s decision to “obtain firsthand information, through Galatasaray’s management, about the Nigerian star’s potential departure” suggests a club preparing meticulously.

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Osimhen’s profile aligns with Arsenal’s ambitions, powerful, direct, decisive. He embodies the kind of striker who can tilt tight matches, turning 1-1 into 2-1 with a single moment of conviction.

Versatility and resilience in supporting targets

Berta’s interest extends beyond one name. “The other two players on Berta’s shortlist are Barıs Alper Yilmaz and Çakiry Ugurcan Çakir.” This reflects a layered recruitment plan, blending attacking flexibility with defensive security.

“Yilmaz is a versatile player. He can play on either wing or as a center forward,” and even contributed defensively. Such adaptability appeals to modern squads navigating congested calendars and tactical variation.

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In goal, Çakir stands out through performance and resilience. “Çakir has made 40 saves in 12 Champions League matches, making him one of the three goalkeepers with the most saves in Europe’s top competition.” These are numbers that command attention.

His heroics against Liverpool elevate his reputation further. “With 11 saves in a single match, he achieved the highest number of saves made by a goalkeeper in a Champions League game in the last ten seasons.” This is evidence of a goalkeeper capable of influencing outcomes at the highest level.

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Competition intensifies for key targets

Arsenal will not move unchallenged. “Bayern Munich also plans to submit a substantial offer to Galatasaray for Çakir to replace veteran Manuel Neuer.” Juventus and Inter Milan circle as well, signalling a competitive market.

For Arsenal, this is about decisiveness. Berta’s presence in Istanbul signals intent, yet intent must translate into action. The club stands at a point where ambition, planning and execution must align.

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There is clear evidence of a recruitment strategy that looks both immediate and long-term. The idea of targeting a striker like Osimhen will excite fans who crave a decisive edge in tight matches.

Supporters will also appreciate the broader thinking. Identifying players such as Yilmaz and Çakir suggests the club is not solely chasing headlines but building depth and resilience. This aligns with the demands of competing across the Premier League and Europe.

There will be caution, though. Arsenal fans have seen interest before that does not always lead to signings. The presence of Bayern Munich and Italian giants introduces pressure, and supporters will expect the club to act with conviction.

If Berta’s work in Istanbul leads to tangible progress, it could mark an important step in Arsenal’s evolution. Fans will want to see ambition matched by delivery, ensuring that scouting trips become statements of intent fulfilled.

The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against FIFA’s decision not to sanction Israel over clubs based in occupied West Bank settlements, a senior PFA official ⁠said, as visa issues affecting several delegations added to tensions before the FIFA Congress.

The PFA has long argued that clubs based in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank – which are illegal under international law – should not compete in leagues run by ⁠the Israel Football Association (IFA).

FIFA said last month it would take no action against the IFA or Israeli clubs, citing the unresolved legal status of the occupied West Bank under public international law.

“Since we have exhausted every legal venue possible at FIFA, we’ll still go by the rules, go by the book, and we’ll appeal that decision because we think it’s very unjust,” PFA Vice President Susan Shalabi said after the Asian Football Confederation ‌Congress in Vancouver on Tuesday, held two days before the FIFA Congress in the same city.

“The [FIFA] council decided after 15 years of deliberations on this issue not to decide. So the only course of action that we have is to go to CAS and to appeal that. We will go through the whole process until we are able to achieve justice.”

She later told the Reuters news agency that the appeal had been filed on April 20.

CAS has not yet announced the appeal and was not immediately available for comment outside business hours on Tuesday. FIFA was also not immediately available for comment. Reuters also contacted the IFA.

Shalabi said visa problems also prevented ⁠several PFA representatives from entering Canada for the FIFA Congress, which will take place on Thursday.

She said she received an electronic ⁠travel authorisation immediately because she applied on a foreign passport, but other members of the delegation, including the PFA president, general secretary and legal counsel Gonzalo Boye, initially did not receive visas.

She said the visas were issued only after pressure “on the political level, on the social level, on the media level”, as well as action from ⁠community members and activists, adding that the PFA president had not received a visa in time to travel with the rest of the delegation but was expected to arrive later.

She said Boye, however, had ⁠still not received a visa and would not attend.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada told ⁠Reuters it would look into the matter.

Shalabi said the visa problems were not limited to Palestine and that she understood Iran’s football association, whose representatives were not present at the AFC Congress, had also faced issues.

“As you can see, it’s a huge event that’s going to happen. We have a World Cup, and it’s good for Canada to ‌have everyone from everywhere able to come and participate in this,” Shalabi said.

She added that the situation for Palestinian football remained dire, particularly in Gaza, where she said every football structure was either unusable or destroyed.

“We lost so many hundreds of footballers; we lost most of ‌them ‌children,” she said. “So football now in Gaza, there is no football at all.

“It’s very dangerous for our teams to compete,” she added, noting that professional leagues were suspended and that the PFA was trying to keep football alive through grassroots and youth competitions.

It is set to be an "absolutely brilliant" final day of the Championship promotion race on which "anything can happen", according to the BBC's 72+ EFL podcast team.

Tuesday's dramatic 2-2 draw between Southampton and Ipswich has left Town, Millwall and Middlesbrough to fight it out for the second automatic promotion place in the 46th and final round of games on Saturday (12:30 BST).

Ipswich are in pole position, a point ahead of Millwall, with a goal difference advantage of +17 on the Lions, but with Boro a point further back. Town know they must beat QPR at Portman Road to secure an immediate return to the Premier League.

Middlesbrough are at Wrexham, who need to secure a play-off spot, while Millwall host already-relegated Oxford United.

"It was a brilliant game," said EFL pundit Jobi McAnuff.

"We have spoken all season about how open the Championship has been. Coventry have been by far and away the best team, worthy winners, but for it to go into the last Saturday [is fantastic].

"Millwall, the team that just won't go away, they're still hanging in there, Middlesbrough, the team off the back of really poor form but with a couple of good results of late, anything can happen, it's going to be absolutely brilliant on Saturday."

Despite extending their unbeaten league run to 18 games, Saints bowed out of the race, sitting four points behind Ipswich, and will need to win the play-offs if they are to secure their own top-flight return.

"It's been a fantastic run. Everyone from afar was hoping they'd get in there, It's Roy of the Rovers stuff," said Bristol Rovers boss Steve Evans.

"In fairness, probably the teams that have been more consistent and better over the course of the season, they're the ones who are going to fight the final day shootout."

Even though he believes Ipswich have been "underwhelming" this season, McAnuff said he expects the Tractor Boys to prevail.

He said: "I expect them to go and finish the job now at home. They have got through what was a tricky run of away games ,which has really been their Achilles heel.

"Big win at Charlton, [point at] West Brom on Saturday and follow up by getting a point at the form team [Southampton].

"I think Kieran McKenna would have taken that before - make sure they're going into the last game of the season very much in control.

"We associate McKenna and Ipswich with that all-out attacking free-flowing football, they haven't found that rhythm this season, they have been a bit underwhelming, I have to say, with the quality they have in their squad.

"I believe they will get over the line but with this squad that's the bare minimum they should be doing this season."

Evans fears for McKenna's future if he is unable to guide Ipswich back to the Premier League.

"If Ipswich turn up and play as they can at Portman Road they'll be in the Premier League," he said.

"If they drop to the play-offs and lose and Kieran McKenna doesn't lead them to the Premier League then he might not lead them anywhere, that's how ruthless football is."

"Antonio Williams is as juiced up as they come."

That was Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports on the Grant & Danny Show, Tuesday on 106.7 The Fan. Immediately, one might wonder whether Wilson was saying that Williams is using steroids. But he was actually lauding Williams' ability and route running. What brought about such high praise for a Clemson receiver not taken until the Washington Commanders selected Williams at 71 in the third round, Day 2 (Friday night)?

"I was looking back at my way too early mock draft notes from 12 months ago," Wilson said. "I had him in the first round (of the 2026 Draft). He was hurt at Clemson in Week 1 and wasn't quite himself for much of the season; neither was Clemson, for that matter. But he is electric and maybe the flavor of ice cream that the Commanders were looking for in the slot."

So Wilson, in the preseason, thought Williams would be drafted in the first round? A major question already being asked is whether Williams can play on the outside, as Commanders GM Adam Peters commented after selecting Williams. Wilson responded, "Can he play outside? Yes. The issue is when you are going up against ACC corners vs NFL corners. That's where you have to figure out if it is going to work."

Clemson WR Antonio Williams is headed to the Commanders 😤

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— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 25, 2026

Perhaps Wilson was not aware of the comments Peters made last weekend, because he said the following. "I would imagine he was drafted with the idea of primarily slot and some outside abilities. But he's physical. I know he is undersized and that he is not north of six feet. But he plays physically, he's fast. He can win off the line of scrimmage versus press coverage. So, all the things you want your outside receiver to do."

What does Wilson foresee for Williams in his first Washington season in the NFL? "I would imagine slot first, with some outside occasionally. But I wouldn't imagine he is going to be the guy you're going to line up outside, on day one." Williams did have a big junior season at Clemson, catching 75 passes for 11 receiving touchdowns. Being limited to ten games his senior season, Williams caught 55 passes, including four touchdown receptions.

So, what did Peters have in mind in drafting Williams at No. 71? Is he the plan for outside receiver to replace Terry McLaurin after the 2026 season? Or is he a plan for slot this season to replace Luke McCaffrey?

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Analyst says Antonio Williams is 'juiced up'

Doncaster Rovers have released Billy Sharp, Zain Westbrooke, Ben Close, Joseph Sbarra, Jordan Gibson, Kyle Hurst and James Maxwell.

Sharp, 40, helped Rovers win promotion to League One last season after returning to the club for a third spell.

Having scored 296 goals during his senior career, Sharp said last week that he wanted to play on next season and continue his career into his forties.

In his final home game for the club, Sharp scored a second-half equaliser as they sealed a point against Stevenage.

Westbrooke and Hurst have spent this season on loan at National League side Scunthorpe United while Sbarra has also spent time in the fifth tier this season with Solihull Moors.

Close has made 31 appearances this season for Doncaster and 124 in total since joining in 2021 with Gibson making 51 this term and 103 in total. Meanwhile, Maxwell leaves having made 117 appearances.

"I want to thank every player who will be leaving the club for what they have given during their time here. Each of them has played a part in our journey," manager Grant McCann said.

"They've given everything for the badge, day in and day out. Some leave us as League Two champions and others have shown real grit and professionalism to help us compete in League One this year, but all of them have contributed to what we are building.

"On behalf of Doncaster Rovers, we wish them the best of luck for the future and every success in the next chapter of their careers."

Doncaster travel to Peterborough United for their final game of the season (15:00 BST) on Saturday with McCann's side able to finish anywhere between 13th and 16th.

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Portuguese coach Paulo Duarte has expressed his determination to restore the reputation of the Guinean national team, just months ahead of the start of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

"The goal with Guinea is to rebuild a team that is in transition, both in terms of sporting performance and age. This is a squad with plenty of talent, but which still lacks stability and organization, especially when it comes to squad management," he revealed in an exclusive interview with Foot Africa.

"My objective is therefore to rejuvenate the team by betting on youth and quality, in order to give this squad a new lease of life. The idea is to integrate young players and, of course, to aim for qualification and at least reach the semi-finals of the AFCON," continued the former Burkina Faso coach.

As a reminder, Paulo Duarte was appointed head coach of Guinea on August 13. He has overseen 7 matches, recording two wins, four draws, and just one defeat.

The hamstring injury sustained by Lamine Yamal last week came as a bitter blow for FC Barcelona, with the young superstar getting ruled out for the rest of the season.

In the official statement, the Blaugrana confirmed that they expected the 18-year-old winger to be back in time to represent Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

However, the club naturally have concerns about the academy graduate being rushed back into action from injury ahead of the summer’s tournament.

As a result, the club officials held a meeting with RFEF executives earlier this week to discuss the situation.

Aligned interest

Now, according to SPORT, Barcelona are more at ease following the meeting held on Monday to coordinate the recovery plan for Lamine ahead of his involvement with the Spanish national football team.

The meeting included Raul Martinez, head of the club’s physiotherapy department, and Fernando Galan, who acts as the link between Barcelona and the RFEF.

The club’s priority is ensuring that the 18-year-old fully recovers without rushing, avoiding complications that could affect his long-term development.

At the same time, Yamal hopes to play in his first World Cup with a Spain side considered among the favourites, while head coach Luis de la Fuente is keen not to lose a key player.

Lamine Yamal’s recovery being managed carefully. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Barcelona’s objective has been to align all three interests, especially given that the recovery period, estimated at six to eight weeks, carries a high risk of relapse.

The Catalans have shown willingness from the outset, making it clear that the player will be available for the national team. The aim is for Spain to have access to the player, but with a carefully managed and conservative return.

Return plan

Yamal will not play for Barcelona again this season. He will be included in De la Fuente’s squad list on 30 May, after approximately five and a half weeks out, and will continue his recovery work.

However, he will not take part in Spain’s preparatory friendlies against Iraq on 4 June and Peru on 8 June. From that point, his return will be gradual and guided by medical assessments and the player’s own sensations.

Spain will open their World Cup campaign against Cape Verde on 15 June. Yamal could feature for limited minutes if his recovery progresses well, with a similar approach expected for the second group match against Saudi Arabia on 21 June.

A potential starting role could come in the third group match against Uruguay on 27 June, approximately nine and a half weeks after the injury, although he may not yet be ready to complete the full match.

Should everything proceed as per plan, Yamal is expected to be fully recovered and physically ready for full matches by the knockout stages.

An uncertain update on Alisson Becker has emerged, raising fresh questions about whether the Brazilian will remain at Anfield beyond this summer.

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Despite recently extending his deal, the 33-year-old’s long-term future is no longer as clear-cut as many of us might have expected, particularly with interest building from elsewhere in Europe.

Slot refuses to guarantee Alisson stay

According to BBC Sport reporter Aadam Patel, there is now a genuine possibility that our No.1 could move on, even after committing his future to the club last month.

The update makes it clear just how open the situation remains heading into the transfer window.

“The future of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been the subject of several questions…”

“When Arne Slot was asked last week about the possibility of Alisson leaving this summer, the Liverpool head coach did not guarantee he would stay. So there is certainly a chance he moves on.”

That uncertainty is significant, especially given the number of experienced figures already departing, with Mo Salah and Andy Robertson both confirmed to be leaving.

Slot himself addressed the situation in a measured way, making it clear that multiple factors will influence any final decision.

“The people who make these decisions take everything into account,” said Slot.

“They try to make the best decisions with the interest of the club. It [experience] is definitely one argument to keep him but there are other arguments.

“That is a decision the club has to make if that is needed. In the end, he still has one year [on his contract].”

Liverpool weighing experience vs future planning

This feels like a delicate balancing act between retaining world-class quality and planning for the future, especially with Giorgi Mamardashvili already lined up as a long-term option.

The Brazilian shot-stopper has been linked with Juventus, and if a strong offer arrives, it’s suggested both parties could consider a respectful parting of ways.

That would mark another major shift in leadership at the club, following the confirmed exits of key figures and ongoing changes within the squad.

Alisson’s injury record is also part of the conversation, with the experienced goalkeeper missing a growing number of matches across the few seasons, even though his level remains among the very best in the world.

The key question is whether this is the right moment to transition, or whether keeping a proven match-winner for at least another year is the smarter move as we aim to build again under Slot.

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Paulo Duarte discusses the dual-nationality player issue

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In a statement to Foot Africa, Portuguese coach Paulo Duarte, head coach of Guinea, addressed the issue of dual-nationality players who could potentially strengthen the 'Syli National.'

“Yes, of course. There are dual-nationality players, but not as many as we would like. We have five or six top-level players who have already played at the highest level, but so far, they have not responded positively and have declined invitations to play for Guinea,” he revealed, before adding: “This is also a real problem for us, because if we managed to convince even seven players, Guinea would have a fantastic team. But you can't force a player to represent Guinea.”

“There are therefore other young players, perhaps less experienced in the short term, but who have quality and, above all, the desire to play for the country. And for me, that's the most important thing: having players who are ready to give everything for the flag,” Paulo Duarte concluded.

Having not taken part in the last Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), Guinea will aim to secure a qualification ticket for the next edition of the competition, scheduled for 2027 in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Arsenal head to Atletico Madrid tonight for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.

After falling at this hurdle last season, Arsenal aim to go one better and reach theChampions League final for only the second tie. Neither side has ever been crowned European champions before, but are now one two-legged win from next month's showpiece in Budapest.

Arsenal can take encouragement from the club's recent record against Spanish opposition. The Gunners beat Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Emirates in this season's league phase, and have won each of their last seven Champions League games againstLa Liga teams.

It's the first time that any club has ever won seven straight Champions League or European Cup games against Spanish sides, while four of those victories for Mikel Arteta's team have been away from home.

Arsenal are also the only unbeaten team in this season's Champions League. The North Londoners have lost just two of their last 22 matches in the Champions League, with both defeats coming in last season's semi-final exit to Paris Saint-Germain.

Tonight's game will be only the fourth meeting between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal. In addition to their meeting on matchday three, the teams contested a 2017/18 Europa League semi-final. Atletico Madrid progressed 2-1 on aggregate from that tie.

Arsenal are preparing for the club's fourth Champions League semi-final. Their only previous progression to the final saw Spanish opponents beaten in the last four.Arsene Wenger's side beat Villarreal 2-1 on aggregate to reach the 2006 final.

Arsenal's record-breaking run against Spanish sides

• Sevilla 1-2 Arsenal, 24/10/2023
• Arsenal 2-0 Sevilla, 08/11/2023
• Girona 1-2 Arsenal, 29/01/2025
• Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid, 08/04/2025
• Real Madrid 1-2 Arsenal, 16/04/2025
• Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Arsenal, 16/09/2025
• Arsenal 4-0 Atletico Madrid, 21/10/2025

Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Arteta wary of 'remarkable' Atletico

“They’re a team that has so much experience in the competition, that have every right to be here, because what they've done is remarkable," the Arsenal manager said at hispre-match press conference.

"We know the difficulty of the match, but I think we have shown in Europe, in any ground, what we are capable of.

“We've been very consistent, and tomorrow we have to play with that confidence, with that desire and that will, to come here to win the game.

“We have prepared the game to win it - there's no question about that. We have to be ourselves and do what we do constantly with our opponents. And then, let's see what the game throws, the level that we can show, the quality that we can show, and hopefully that's going to be the case.”

AC Milan have emerged as the clear favourites to sign Leon Goretzka, whose contract with Bayern Munich expires this summer.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A giants are expecting to reach an agreement with the 31-year-old midfielder.

Talks between Milan and the player’s camp are said to have intensified recently, with Goretzka having signalled his willingness to make the move. 

A final decision is expected after the season, but before Goretzka joins up with Germany for the World Cup.

Goretzka could sign a three-year contract with Milan, worth an annual salary of €5 million.

After a long wait, the Nittany Lion's men's lacrosse team finally know their semifinal opponent. They will be facing the Maryland Terrapins after the Terps won away at SHI Stadium against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. This will be a matchup against two teams that met in the regular season and finished with identical conference records at 7-5.

The last time these two teams met, it was a defensive minded game that saw Penn State dominate the middle quarters of the game, keeping the Terps at bay for over 35 minutes. One of the standout performers from that matchup was freshman goalkeeper Preston Hawkins, who made 14 saves, a career high in the game. The Terps cannot afford for that to happen again against a smothering Penn State defense.

Still, if there's one way the Terrapins can stick around is their possession based style of play. It is all predicated upon the dominance of faceoff specialist Henry Dodge, who is third in the nation across his career in faceoff winning percentage. If he can control the faceoff X, it can stop Penn State from going on scoring surges, much like they did late in the first matchup.

Key players for the Nittany Lions will be the upperclassmen in redshirt senior Luke Walstrum, who was the leading point scorer in the last game and Mac Hobbs, who scored two goals in the outing. On the defensive side of things, Jon King, Ryan O'Connor and Lucca DiBartolomeo will look to frustrate Eric Spanos yet again. Spanos is one of the big frontrunners for the prestigious Tewaaraton Award, college lacrosse's highest honor.

While the Nittany Lions have been dependent on a blend of elite under and upperclassmen, it will be up to experience to decide the game for the Nittany Lions on Thursday.

Faceoff for the game will be at 6:00 PM EST on Thursday, April 30. It will be played at SHI Stadium and will be available on the Big Ten Network.

This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Penn State lacrosse to face Maryland in Big Ten semifinals

Prior to Rangers' game against Motherwell on Sunday, Danny Rohl said he didn't want to focus on "negative" thoughts about the manner in which his side started the previous game against Falkirk.

A couple of hours later, he admitted they had paid the price for a similar first-half display against Motherwell and this time it proved hugely costly, dealing a massive blow to their title prospects.

Jens Berthel Askou's side were brilliant, particularly in that first period, but that should not have come as a surprise to Rohl and Rangers and does not excuse how flat they were and seemingly incapable of counteracting the visitors' slick, pacy play.

Now Rangers require favours from others and certainly cannot afford to lose again. They probably need to go to Tynecastle and win and then avoid defeat at Celtic Park, both of which will be extremely tough, but not impossible.

Celtic have to go to Easter Road before that and both Rangers and Hearts will hope Hibs can take something from that game, and Hearts and Celtic still have to go to Fir Park again, so all is not lost for Rangers.

But Rangers can't afford to start games the way they did against Falkirk and though they could ultimately have won against Motherwell as well, despite that dreadful first half, they can have no real complaints about the outcome having given themselves so much to do.

The half-time changes definitely made a difference, with Mohamed Diomande putting in his best performance since coming on at Celtic Park to turn that game in Rangers' favour.

But the key introduction was that of Mikey Moore, albeit he should have scored. That aside, he once again showed how important he is to the team.

He is clearly not 100% fit, as Rohl alluded to, but if Rangers can't get him ready to start the upcoming fixtures against Hearts and Celtic, their hopes of getting the results they need will be diminished.

Monday is massive for both sides. It's going to be another fascinating weekend in the title race.

BOSTON -- The Philadelphia 76ers kept their season alive with an impressive performance as they knocked off the Boston Celtics on the road 113-97 to stave off elimination and force a Game 6 back in Philadelphia on Thursday. The Sixers used lockdown defense in the fourth quarter to hold off the Celtics and keep things moving in the right direction.

The Sixers received 33 points, eight assists, and four rebounds from Joel Embiid while Tyrese Maxey had 25 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Paul George had 16 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, Quentin Grimes had 18 points, and VJ Edgecombe had 10 points and seven rebounds.

Here are the three biggest takeaways from the win on the road:

Fourth quarter defense

The Sixers won this game due to their defensive pressure in the fourth. They held the No. 2 offensive team in the league to just 11 points and just 3-for-22 shooting. The Celtics missed their final 16 field goals of the night and that type of performance on the defensive end, coupled with a big Embiid night, allowed Philadelphia to keep its season alive. That is the type of effort it is going to take to win two more games in this series.

"Well, again, I think, we were able to really execute what we wanted to do defensively," said coach Nick Nurse. "Just weren't blowing assignments, and we were guarding the ball hard. I mean, they did take it in there deep a few times, but there wasn't a whole lot of straight line drives, or we got into lots of rotations, or any of those kind of things. So, I just think everybody did a really good job of kind of guarding their man and executing the schemes that we wanted executed."

Grimes gives a lift

Entering Tuesday’s elimination contest, Grimes had totaled only 27 points through the first four games of the series. In order for the Sixers to rally in this series, they will need Grimes to give them a big lift and just give some offense overall. The Celtics have held a big advantage in bench scoring in these series and will need to give Philadelphia this continued offensive ability to give a continued spark.

"The opportunity, you know what I mean?" Grimes said of his big night. "Nick has emphasized wanting to get up a lot of 3s. Teammates were finding me and I was able to knock down the shots."

George does it all

The Sixers received a big performance from George in this one. He knocked down four triples, was able to put the ball on the floor to make things happen for himself and his teammates, and was able to help on the glass while also being a factor on the defensive end of the floor. Philadelphia probably doesn’t win this game without his contributions on both ends and the Sixers need to lean on him much more as time goes on in this series. He is a guy who can still put up big numbers.

"Well, I just think he's a really good defender, and he's put tremendous effort in. I don't know. He’s just good, man. He's smart and he's quick and he's long and he's athletic and he's determined, and I think his offense still is growing, and confidence is still growing a little bit."

This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: 3 biggest takeaways for Sixers following Game 5 win over Celtics

The Cincinnati Bengals had a very well-received draft class, by most accounts. 

One prospect they drafted feels like a steal and long-term starter. Another has Mel Kiper buzzing. 

There’s an outside chance the Bengals have another steal on their hands, too, based on some of the praise coming from the national perspective right now. 

ESPN’s Field Yates, for example, is a huge fan of the Bengals drafting tight end Jack Endries in the seventh round, naming it one of his few favorite picks of the draft’s final round. 

“Fernando Mendoza's favorite target at Cal in 2024, Endries finished his college career with one season at Texas. He is Mr. Dependable as a receiver, with zero drops in 2025. Endries came on strong in the final two games of the season, recording nine catches for 128 yards and a touchdown.”

As we wrote in our deep dive analysis of the Bengals drafting Endries, the Bengals needed more talent on the depth chart behind Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample and Erick All. The first two have very specific roles, and the last name has injury questions clouding his future. 

While the Endries pick by the Bengals hasn’t gotten that much hype compared to the team’s other selections, it sure feels like he has the traits to make some noise this summer in a roster push. 

This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: A Bengals 7th-round possible steal has ESPN buzzing

Fighter Paddy Pimblett believes his ego was part of the reason he lost to Justin Gaethje in their interim UFC lightweight title fight in January.

Gaethje defeated the Liverpudlian on points in a gruelling encounter in Las Vegas in which Pimblett never managed to build any momentum.

It was the first loss of Pimblett's UFC career and ended a nine-fight winning streak.

"I think it was a little bit of my ego got in the way," Pimblett said on his YouTube channel reflecting on the fight.

"I wanted to knock him out. I wanted to show everyone I can strike. I wanted a war.

"When you're trying to take him down in the fifth round after he bludgeoned you at the end of the second, it's quite hard.

"Back to fight IQ. Back to the gameplan and not just swinging recklessly."

Pimblett threw 170 strikes to Gaethje's 200, with a majority of the contest being contested on the feet.

Gaethje, 37, knocked Pimblett down twice on the way to securing the interim belt and a shot at Ilia Topuria at UFC White House on 14 June.

Pimblett is back in camp and aiming to return to action at UFC 329 in July.

The 31-year-old is waiting to be assigned an opponent but Frenchman Benoit Saint-Denis, currently on a four-fight winning streak, is rumoured to be the current frontrunner.

Pimblett says he is eager to have a rematch with Gaethje in future.

"I've got to show everyone why I deserved to get that title shot, show everyone that I'm going to be getting another one in the near future," Pimblett said.

"I hope [Justin] beats Ilia so I can fight him again.

"That's all I'm hoping for. He's got a big ask, beating Ilia Topuria."

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Casemiro delivered yet another energetic performance at Old Trafford, helping Manchester United secure a 2-1 win over Brentford.

The Brazilian veteran rose to head in United’s first goal in the 11th minute, and his thunderous tackles kept the Bees quiet for the majority of Monday night, leading to more chants of “One more year” from the home crowd.

That is not going to happen, however, with Casemiro set to depart at the end of the season. The club hierarchy’s focus is now on finding a player capable of offering a similar level of intensity and steel as the all-conquering South American.

Manchester United closely monitoring Exequiel Palacios

According to Fussballdaten, Manchester United are interested in Argentine midfield dynamo Exequiel Palacios.

Palacios, 27, has proven to be Bayer Leverkusen’s “unsung hero” over the last few seasons, playing an influential role in the side’s Bundesliga triumph under Xabi Alonso.

Palacios was directly involved in 11 goals during the 2023-24 campaign.

The World Cup winner remains a crucial player for Leverkusen, but his “tireless energy” is reportedly attracting the interest of European giants.

It is understood that United and Manchester City have recently “conducted a serious scouting and reporting process for Palacios, primarily due to his versatile playing abilities and defensive robustness.”

Manchester United to make a move for Exequiel Palacios

Palacios’ contract runs to 2030. As such, Leverkusen’s priority is to keep hold of their star.

It is believed that the Bundesliga giants would demand at least €50 million to even enter negotiations for the former River Plate sensation.

Regardless, United intend to make further progress in their pursuit. They are allegedly “preparing to sound out the player.”

At the moment, United’s preferred candidate to replace Casemiro appears to be Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni. However, Los Blancos are hoping to tie down the Frenchman to a new deal.

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Atletico Madrid will seek to make their fourth Champions League final in their history over the next week, starting with their semi-final first leg clash with Arsenal at the Metropolitano, which kicks off at 21:00 CEST. Both sides are missing key players after their weekend exertions which will impact their starting XI.

Los Colchoneros have lost Nicolas Gonzalez and Pablo Barrios to injury, both of whom could have started against the Gunners. They will join Jose Maria Gimenez in the stands. Meanwhile Mikel Arteta confirmed that Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber were not fit, and Mikel Merino is still recovering from his injury too. There are no suspensions for the first leg, and with the yellow cards being wiped after the quarter-finals, no-one is at risk of missing the second leg through a booking.

Lookman and Cardoso to start for Atletico Madrid

This week David Hancko and Ademola Lookman have returned to training for Atletico Madrid, after missing the last couple of games, and both are expected to return to the starting XI. At least for Diario AS, although Marca feel it will be Spain international Robin Le Normand in central defence with Marc Pubill, who missed the quarter-final second leg through suspension.

Another change is that Marcos Llorente will return to right-back to make way for Johnny Cardoso alongside Koke Resurreccion. Otherwise, with Lookman fit, the Atletico XI almost picks itself. It seems regular starter Jan Oblak will be preferred to in-form back-up Juan Musso in goal.

Few doubs over Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal line-up

With Havertz out, it seems there is consensus on the Arsenal XI. Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard will be either side of Viktor Gyokeres. Arteta will continue with Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie at the full-back positions too. Eberechi Eze and Riccardo Calafiori have both been passed fit, but will be on the bench.

Image via Marca. Predicted Teams Atletico Madrid-Arsenal.

Before the match, Arteta said that the key for Arsenal was to interpret the moments when Atletico were building up momentum, while Simeone was keen for his side to continue showing the balance between clarity of mind and passion, as they have in the previous rounds.

On Saturday morning in Tokyo, 55,000 people will sit down in silence for the greatest Japanese fight in history.

The Tokyo Dome is sold out; the fight will stop a nation and the pay-per-view numbers might set a global record. The Japanese boxing renaissance is in full and beautiful flow: Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani are their two biggest stars.

Inoue’s figures are truly astounding, but Nakatani’s are similar; it is the rarest of fights in the most exotic of boxing locations. Two unbeaten men, both Japanese and both at their peaks, with multiple world championship belts on the line.

It is the type of fight that can be compared to the long-overdue showdown between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali in their “Fight of the Century” over 50 years ago. It is also, arguably, the biggest fight to take place anywhere in the world between two boxers without direct USA or UK interest.

Some of the giant fights on recent Saudi Arabian nights, and the long list of brawls involving the Klitschko brothers, had a similar feel, but Inoue vs Nakatani is different. It feels epic, the numbers are off the scale.

Inoue is defending his four super-bantamweight belts, and Nakatani is moving up four pounds from bantamweight and leaving behind two belts. They are both unbeaten in 32 fights; Inoue has stopped or knocked out 27 of his opponents, Nakatani has finished 24 quick.

Inoue is five years older at 33, and first won a world title when he was 21 – at light-flyweight in just his sixth fight; it was the start of the renaissance. Since then, Inoue has won world titles at super-flyweight, bantamweight and now all four belts at super-bantamweight. He has won 27 world title fights and 23 ended fast.

In the current top 15 at flyweight, super-flyweight, bantamweight and super-bantamweight, there are probably 25 Japanese boxers in total, including Takuma Inoue, the baby brother of Naoya, who defends his WBC bantamweight title against Kazuto Ioka on Saturday’s undercard. That is a lot of quality spread over just 10lb.

Nakatani has held world titles at three weights so far, and won 10 world title fights during his perfect career. It is hard to imagine a boxer at any weight being as dominant as Nakatani and still having to compete in the stunning shadow of Inoue’s brilliance. Nakatani without Inoue would be a solo, global star.

In many ways, an Inoue defeat would be refreshing, the rematch ridiculous, and – perhaps –Nakatani’s timing is just right.

Inoue has been taken the full 12-round distance in both of his last fights; he won about 10 of the 12 rounds against Murodjon Akhmadaliev and all 12 against David Picasso in Riyadh last December. However, both Akhmadaliev and Picasso are exceptional fighters.

Inoue has also been linked with a super-fight against Jesse Rodriguez, unbeaten now in 23 with 16 ending in short order, and a multiple-time world champion at lower weights; there is a long and distinguished list of great champions losing when they had their eyes firmly set on the riches and glory of another big fight.

Nakatani against Inoue in front of the silent, sold-out Tokyo crowd is one of modern boxing’s dream fights. The winner will be supreme ruler in a booming business that is thriving a long, long way from any of the Las Vegas grandeur of old and the great stadium nights of recent years in British rings.

In Japan they have called the fight “The Day”, and it is hard to back against Inoue and the inevitable bowing of 55,000 adoring fans at the end.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany readily admitted he didn't enjoy watching their memorable Champions League match at Paris Saint-Germain from the stands but he will be back on the touchline for the return leg where both teams aim to go all in again.

"No I didn't," Kompany, who was suspended for the game, said laughing when quizzed by PSG coach Luis Enrique in a brief exchange in the bowels of the Parc des Princes.

The stadium had earlier witnessed an extraordinary semi-final where Bayern led 1-0, then trailed 5-2 but clawed back to lose only 5-4 which means there is still all to play for next week Wednesday in Munich.

Kompany added in the news conference: "I didn't enjoy this experience. The emotions on the pitch are different. But I did enjoy a little bit in the upper tier how my team came back."

Match for the ages

Title holders PSG led 3-2 at the half, making it the first semi-final with five goals in a first half. The nine goals have only been matched once before in a semi-final match, in the distant past when Eintracht Frankfurt won 6-3 at Rangers in 1960.

“It was unbelievable, I have no words. I think that was the best match I’ve ever experienced as a coach. Both teams wanted to play, both have enormous quality. I think everyone enjoyed watching this match," Enrique said.

Playmaker Vitinha added: "It was a fantastic match of football. We loved playing it and I think all football fans were happy to watch it."

Kompany said: “When two teams go into a match like this with this idea, then that’s exactly what can happen. I already had a feeling that a match like that was possible."

Media reactions in Europe echoed this as Spanish sports paper AS named the match "an ode to football," England's Daily Mail said "wow, just wow," and Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport declared: "PSG and Bayern, you are incredible."

Top class attacks

The match fully lived up to its hype as it pitted the two arguably best and most attack-minded teams in Europe against each other. PSG improved their competition goal tally to 43 and Bayern now have 42, both close to Barcelona's record 45 from 1999-00.

That record could be under threat in Munich when the formidable front lines of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Debélé (who had a brace each) and Désiré Doué on PSG's side and the Bayern's trio of Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Díaz (who all scored on the night) meet again.

"We won't change our philosophy," Dembélé vowed, although he also admitted that "maybe we could’ve controlled it better at 5-2."

Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich revealed he was wondering "what is going on here" at that stage of the match because "we were certainly not three goals worse."

Bayern's comebacks

Bayern's fightback could prove decisive on the road to the May 30 final in Budapest where they want to lift the trophy a seventh time and possible complete a third treble in club history.

Although they didn't win this time it was Bayern's fourth fightback in April alone, having won 3-2 in Freiburg from 2-0 down in the 81st minute and 4-3 in Mainz from 3-0 down at the half in the Bundesliga, and 4-3 after trailing 3-2 until the 88th minute in the quarter-finals against Real Madrid.

"We've handled setbacks well because we don't let things like that stop us – we just keep going," defender Jonathan Tah said.

"You saw that we can score a lot of goals. Of course, we conceded too many tonight, but in the end it’s only a one-goal margin. We’ll go into the return leg with full confidence, give it everything and then want to be in the final.”

Kompany said: "We have a week now to work on the things we need to improve. The belief is 100% there, as is the feeling. We need our fans and their support with the same passion we had against Madrid.”

PSG hand Bayern rare defeat

PSG could however also hold their heads up high because they ended a run of five straight Champions League defeats against Bayern.

They became only the third team to beat Bayern, who were playing their 50th official match this season, the others being Arsenal in the league stage in autumn and Augsburg in the Bundesliga in January.

"We’re obviously happy that we won, and we shouldn’t forget: Bayern have only lost three matches this season. That shows how well we did today,” Enrique said.

Added Vitinha: "We head to Munich with the same desire and, above all, the same aim: to play well and to win, like we always do."

The Jacksonville Jaguars would make 10 selections in the 2026 NFL draft, and with a few of those picks came some new training camp battles for playing time that could be unfolding over the summer.

Here is an early look at four potential camp competitions that may now end up taking place.

Tight end: Quintin Morris and Nate Boerkircher

Boerkircher was often utilized as a blocker at the college level and performed quite well, ranking 22nd among all tight ends in PFF's run-blocking grade. That blocking-heavy presence is the role that Morris filled in the Jaguars' offense last season. Boerkircher could push him for those snaps, while also bringing more upside to the passing game.

Tight end: Tanner Koziol and Hunter Long

Both tight ends fit more of the pass-catching role at the position. The addition of Koziol not only put Long on the hot seat for any potential playing time, but his roster spot could be in jeopardy as well. Morris, Boerkircher, Koziol, and Brenton Strange already account for four spots on the depth chart.

Offensive line: Emmanuel Pregnon, Ezra Cleveland, and Patrick Mekari

Pregnon adds size to the Jaguars' interior offensive line, measuring in at 6-04 and weighing 314 pounds. It's not a secret that Liam Coen wants to be a more effective rushing offense this season, which could lead to more competition along the offensive line this summer, and Pregnon pushing one of Cleveland or Mekari for playing time.

Defensive end: Wesley Williams, Zach Durfee, BJ Green, Danny Striggow

We know that Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker will be leading the way at defensive end, but the rotational snaps behind them are up for grabs. Typically, four players at this position group see regular playing time. So these four players will be competing for two -- or maybe three at most -- roles on game day.

This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2026 NFL draft: 4 training camp battles sparked by Jaguars selections

Tottenham Hotspur legend Glenn Hoddle has revealed he offered to take charge of the club amid their desperate fight against relegation, prior to Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment.

Hoddle, who is widely regarded as one of the club’s finest players, having inspired Spurs to multiple trophies between 1975 and 1987, made the offer alongside fellow former player Ossie Ardiles.

The approach came after a damaging 3-0 home defeat by Nottingham Forest on 23 March, a result that underscored the crisis engulfing the north London side. At the time, Igor Tudor was at the helm, but the loss marked his fifth in a disastrous seven-match tenure, leading to his departure a week later.

Facing the prospect of a first relegation in 49 years, Tottenham ultimately turned to De Zerbi. While the Italian secured his maiden victory against Wolves last Saturday, the club remains precariously placed in 18th, two points from Premier League safety.

Speaking on The Jeff Stelling Show, Hoddle explained his motivation: "They never came to us. We did, Ossie (Ardiles) and myself, after the Forest game, we felt there was a real problem there."

He added: "Ossie and I made it clear that we would go in there if they wanted us to go in there with probably a younger legend (as coach) as well."

Hoddle felt the club "needed some love, like it needed some people to go in there and unite the fans, with the owners, with the team and that is why we said we would do it."

Despite his offer, Tottenham opted for De Zerbi.

Hoddle, a lifelong fan, accepted the decision, stating: "They said they were looking elsewhere, so that was fine by me. I don’t care who, I’m a Spurs man through and through since eight years of age, so as long as they’ve got the right man in."

He acknowledged the challenge ahead for De Zerbi, concluding: "De Zerbi has gone in and everyone’s got to unite and get together, but they’ve got a real task on their hands haven’t they? I just want them to stay up, whether I was involved or I wasn’t."

Tottenham’s survival hopes have been dealt a further blow with Xavi Simons ruled out for the majority of 2026 due to a serious knee injury, and Dominic Solanke reportedly a doubt for the final four matches with a hamstring strain.

Rice and Odegaard want Arsenal to embrace the pressure in Madrid as they chase a place in the Champions League final and a first European crown.

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Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard have issued a clear message before Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final first leg at Atletico Madrid, telling Mikel Arteta’s side to embrace the pressure, use their recent disappointments and seize the chance to make history.

Arsenal travel to Madrid looking to move closer to only their second Champions League final, and their first since the 2006 defeat to Barcelona.

Rice wants Arsenal to confront that history rather than hide from it, with the midfielder urging his team-mates to treat the scale of the occasion as a privilege rather than a burden.

“We’ve played in tough games in the last three or four years at the highest level, so we know what to expect and what’s to come,” the midfielder said.

“That’s what it’s been all season, and that’s what we want it to be towards the end of the season. We’re Champions League semi-finalists; let’s embrace it, enjoy it and bring it on.”

Odegaard struck a similar note, accepting that Arsenal will continue to face questions until they turn their progress into silverware. The captain, who is still waiting for a major trophy after five years at the club, said the squad were in position to change the conversation.

“It’s always going to be there until we win and that’s something you have to live with,” Odegaard said. “We need to take all our experiences and the lessons and use them in a good way. It’s part of football and part of the journey.

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“Against Atlético is another great opportunity for us to do something special. We know what’s there and we just have to enjoy it and be ready for it.

“We’re in a great position to make history and that’s what we want to do. I’ve been in this club for a while now and I’ve seen the progression since I first came and how much we’ve improved. It’s been amazing to be a part of that and I probably want to take that last step and do something really big.

“That’s the biggest dream and what we’re working towards every single day.”

A weather warning is in place for Madrid, with an electrical storm and heavy rain forecast, while the pitch at the Metropolitano Stadium has already attracted criticism this season. Barcelona complained that the grass was too long after their Champions League quarter-final exit there, and Tottenham players struggled to keep their feet during their last-16 first leg defeat, but that’s probably more a Spurs issue.

Arteta said his squad would “adapt to any context”, although he will have to do so without Kai Havertz, who is unavailable after limping out of Saturday’s 1-0 win over Newcastle.

Eberechi Eze is in the squad despite a fitness concern from the same match, while Riccardo Calafiori has also travelled after missing the last four matches.

Rice also made clear how important Eze could be after the England midfielder took his tally for the season to 10 with the winner against Newcastle.

“That’s what he’s been brought here to do. I said a few weeks ago, his ball-striking is unbelievable,” Rice said.

“What a player, what a guy. He’s going to be massive for us these next few weeks. We really need him.”

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert says he is hopeful that Kuryu Matsuki and Jack Stephens will be fit for his side’s play-off campaign.

The Saints’ place in the Championship play-offs was confirmed with a 2-2 draw against Ipswich on Tuesday, ruling them out of the race for automatic promotion.

“We have clarity now and I think that’s sometimes a good thing,” Eckert reflected. “Obviously, if you had asked me if I preferred to win, I’d take the three points.

“But it is what it is. We have clarity now, we know what’s coming up so we make sure we finish strong on Saturday. We’ll do everything to win the game, then it’s on to the play-offs.”

Matsuki missed the game with a “minor” calf injury, Eckert said, while Stephens is still recovering from his own calf problem.

“We found out very late yesterday. We need to assess over the next days. A minor issue with the calf. I expect them back very soon,” Eckert said on Matsuki.

“I don’t know how soon, but it shouldn’t be anything major.”

On Stephens, he added: “Same thing. Also calf, also there. We need to assess over the next few days, and then we will see how we are looking for Saturday.”

As reported by Calciomercato’s Pasquale Guarro, Inter are slowing down their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

A verbal agreement has been in place with the Italy international and the soon-to-be Serie A champions, but the latter are willing to consider other options due to a multitude of factors.

Vicario’s own predicament hinders his return to Italy. His recent performances between the sticks for a Spurs side looking at a sensational relegation have not helped his reputation, while his recent hernia surgery ensures he will only be able to return to action in May.

As for the Nerazzurri, all three of their current first-team goalkeepers are cases they need to assess. Yann Sommer’s contract runs out this summer, and recent reports suggest that the club no longer find him sufficiently reliable and will make a decision on his future in June. Their second-choice keeper, Josep Martínez, has made it clear he no longer wishes to play second fiddle and will leave in the summer if the situation does not change.

Inter are also looking at an immense overhaul of their backline. Contracts of veteran defenders Francesco Acerbi, Stefan de Vrij, and Matteo Darmian are also expiring, while star man Alessandro Bastoni is likely to be part of a big-money transfer saga, with Barça lurking for his signature. The situation at right-back will also need to be addressed, with Denzel Dumfries likely to leave and Marco Palestra being Inter’s first choice to replace him.

Therefore, Inter are considering the possibility of promoting Josep Martínez to the role of first-choice keeper, which would allow them to save money and look for fewer keepers — should they choose to retain neither Sommer nor Di Gennaro — while also save funds for defenders in front of him.

While this by no means hints at Inter shutting the door on a move for Vicario, recent developments certainly suggest it is less likely to materialise this summer.

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After it was reported late on Tuesday that Edmond Tapsoba had agreed to extend his contract, Bayer Leverkusen have now officially confirmed that the Burkina Faso international has signed a new deal.

Tapsoba’s contract, which was due to expire in 2028, has been extended until 2031, Die Werkself confirmed.

“In the past six and a half years, Edmond Tapsoba has developed into an absolute key player for our Werkself, into one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga, performing at an international top level,” said Bayer 04 sporting managing director Simon Rolfes.

“He was a cornerstone of our double-winning team – with a major personal contribution to that success and an outstanding influence as a link between all areas of the team. As one of our most experienced players, ‘Eddy’ will continue to lead the way in building a squad capable of competing for titles again. This long-term contract extension underlines our major ambitions for the coming years.”

Tapsoba, who had been linked with a move to the Premier League, described the continued commitment between himself and Leverkusen as “something extraordinary and very emotional.”

“Staying so long at one club – that doesn’t happen very often in today’s professional football,” Tapsoba said.

“Bayer 04 Leverkusen has become something special for me, a second home where I have found many friends. I am proud of what we have achieved together. I have had great experiences here and been able to celebrate fantastic titles. That is exactly what we will aim for again in the future.”

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Cleveland Guardians prospect Travis Bazzana didn't get a hit in his major league debut on Tuesday, but his performance wasn't terrible. Bazzana went 0-for-2 (four plate appearances), two walks (one intentional), and a strikeout. Bazzana did put the ball in play, with a flyout to center field in the fifth inning. 

Despite not having a notable debut, Bazzana is excited for the season ahead of him. 

Travis Bazzana is excited to “build relationships” with the Cleveland Guardians as the season progresses

“I guess after the first at-bat, obviously, it didn't go how I wanted, but it was kind of an exhale moment, like now we go into the flow of this game,” Bazzana said postgame to Mason Horodyski of News 5 Cleveland. “I'm excited to get into the swing of a big league season. You know, it's every day, it's a grind. I'm excited to build relationships and get into this. It's April right now, and there's a lot of season, and I can't wait to go on big winning streaks and go through the ups and downs with this team. I'm excited for that.”

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Bazzana, 23, is the Guardians top rated prospect and the 16th-best prospect in Major League Baseball. An Australian, Bazzana was drafted first overall in the 2024 MLB Draft out of Oregon State University. 

The Guardians called up Bazzana to replace second baseman Juan Brito, who had struggled to put together a quality start. Brito, 24, hit .176 with a .505 OPS in 15 games. 

Infielder Brayan Rocchio has also played second base this season (10 games), but shifted over to shortstop when infielder Gabriel Arias (left hamstring strain) landed on the injured list. Arias isn't expected to return until May or June, which gives Bazzana a lot of opportunities to prove he can remain in the big leagues. 

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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is piecing together another All-Star-type season and possibly an MVP-type season. Through almost the first month of the season, De La Cruz is hitting .291 with a .951 OPS and is tied for fourth with James Wood of the Washington Nationals in the National League for home runs (10).

De La Cruz has also continued to showcase his speed, with eight steals (caught twice), which is good for an 80% steal percentage. According to the Red on X, the two-time All-Star is the first player since 1900 to have 10+ home runs and eight-plus stolen bases before May. 

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Elly De La Cruz continues to make a case to earn himself more money that the Cincinnati Reds may not pay

Even though De La Cruz is four seasons away from becoming a free agent, it's not stopping him from continuing to make the case for why he'll get paid. De La Cruz was the main reason the Reds overcame the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, driving in four of the Reds' seven runs — De La Cruz went 3-for-4 and hit a home run.

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Over the offseason, The Athletic’s C. Trent Rosecrans reported the Reds offered De La Cruz a record-breaking extension, which would've eclipsed Joey Votto’s 10-year $225 million contract. An extension is unlikely, as De La Cruz’s agent is Scott Boras, who is not known for signing his clients to extensions. 

Given how well De La Cruz is doing and already turning down an extension, it is unlikely talks will resume. If De La Cruz continues to produce, he could be making a pretty penny when he's a free agent in 2030 or unless the Reds decide to pay him what he and Boras want. 

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After the Philadelphia Phillies decided to let go of manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday, the Phillies blanked the San Francisco Giants (7-0) to give interim manager Don Mattingly his first win. 

Mattingly, 65, was hired as the Phillies' bench coach in the offseason and told reporters a simple message, “It’s all coming back to what?” Mattingly said to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. “Better baseball.”

The Phillies did just that, having a clean game with no errors or mistakes in the field. The Phillies also received a masterful pitching performance from left-hander Jesus Luzardo, who had struggled until facing the Giants. 

Jesus Luzardo becomes the first Philadelphia Phillie to throw seven innings this season

Until Tuesday night, no Phillies starter had completed the seventh inning until Luzardo. The 28-year-old allowed two hits, no runs, walked none, and struck out eight across seven masterful innings. Luzardo lowered his season ERA from 6.92 to 5.50 after this start. 

Luzardo had his first quality start since April 4 against the Colorado Rockies, where he struck out 11 in 6.2 innings. According to Luzardo, right-hander Zack Wheeler approached him about the stat and said “We [the pitching staff] gotta pick it up.” 

Having played for Mattingly while with the Miami Marlins, Luzardo called him a great manager. Mattingly spent seven seasons in Miami (2016-2022) and went 443-587. 

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“Donny [Mattingly] is a great manager,” Luzardo said to NBC Sports Philadelphia. “I had a great time with him in Miami, he's been a player for a long time, and he knows the life and the struggles that we go through. So, he sees that aspect as well and is a great communicator.”

Firing the manager isn't a new thing for the Phillies, as Thomson took over for Joe Girardi in 2022 after a 22-29 start. 

With Mattingly now at the helm and providing the “new voice” that president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski wanted, time will tell if the Phillies can turn things around. The Phillies and the New York Mets are tied for the worst teams in Major League Baseball (10-19), despite both teams winning on Tuesday. The Mets shut out the Washington Nationals 8-0. 

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Chelsea captain Millie Bright has retired from football with immediate effect.

The 32-year-old made 294 appearances for the Blues after joining from Doncaster Belles in 2015 and also won 88 caps for England.

The defender won eight Women's Super League titles with the Blues - including six in a row between 2020 and 2025 - as well as six FA Cups and four League Cups.

But the former England defender has not featured for the Blues since February because of an ankle injury and has decided now is the time to end her career.

'Representing Chelsea over the last 12 years has been everything to me, but I'm now ready to say goodbye to playing football," said Bright.

"I've given all I can, and I never wanted to fight for any other badge.

'It is now time, and I'm ready to go into a new era. I'm always going to be Chelsea, but just in a different way."

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Chelsea captain Millie Bright will retire at the end of the season after over a decade at the club.

The 32-year-old will end her career as the Women’s Super League side’s longest-serving player, having made 314 appearances since joining in 2014 from Doncaster Belles.

She has won 20 trophies with the reigning league champions and was a key part of their unbeaten campaign last season, captaining Chelsea across 36 games as they won a domestic treble of the league, League Cup and FA Cup.

The centre-back’s decision comes a month after The Athletic reported that she wanted to leave upon her contract’s end at the close of the season, having rejected an extension.

Bright will instead stay on at Chelsea as a trustee of their foundation, and as a club ambassador, the Stamford Bridge side announced on Wednesday.

“Representing Chelsea over the last 12 years has been everything to me, but I’m now ready to say goodbye to playing football,” Bright said in a release on the club’s website. “I’ve given all I can, and I never wanted to fight for any other badge. It is now time, and I’m ready to go into a new era.

“I’m always going to be Chelsea, but just in a different way.”

Bright announced her international retirement six months ago, calling an end to her England career in October after 88 caps. The centre-back had withdrawn from an England squad that May, saying she was “mentally and physically” at her limits and needed a break.

Bright has won nine WSL titles, six FA Cups, and four Women’s League Cups over her career at Chelsea, encompassing a domestic treble in 2021 to add to last season’s.

With England, she won the 2022 European Championship and received an MBE in 2024 for her services to the game.

This article originally appeared in The Athletic.

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Fabrizio Romano has suggested that, if he were to leave Liverpool this summer, Curtis Jones could be tempted to emulate the example of one ex-Manchester United player.

The 25-year-old’s future has been the subject of increased speculation of late, with the Italian transfer reporter recently talking up the possibility of an exit from Anfield for the midfielder, with Serie A leaders Inter Milan cited among his suitors.

The Times‘ Paul Joyce also wrote of how the Scouser now finds himself at a ‘crossroads’ in his career, with just 14 months remaining on his current contract and never quite managing to make himself a guaranteed starter for his boyhood club, despite racking up 224 appearances.

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Romano: Jones could try to emulate McTominay’s success

In an update on his eponymous YouTube channel on Tuesday, Romano again spoke of the ‘concrete’ possibility of Jones leaving Liverpool in the summer, and he believes the Reds’ number 17 might find the prospect of a move to Serie A ‘appealing’, given the success Scott McTominay has had at Napoli.

The transfer reporter said: “My information is, keep an eye on the situation of Curtis Jones at Liverpool. He is out of contract in the summer of 2027, and the possibility of Curtis Jones leaving Liverpool in the summer transfer window is absolutely concrete.

“There are possibilities. There is the chance to see Curtis Jones leaving. Inter in Italy wanted him in January and remain interested in the player, according to my sources.

“There are also clubs in England interested but Italy could be an appealing destination for Curtis Jones to be, just to give you a context and example, the new McTominay. Scott McTominay was in England a squad player at Man United. He became one of the best players in Serie A.

“Eventually, Curtis Jones could consider to try do the same with Inter, but at the moment still nothing advanced, nothing agreed, so still early stages.”

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Could Jones be tempted by a move to mainland Europe?

McTominay’s career has reached new heights since swapping Manchester for Naples, where he’s adored after his exploits in Napoli’s Serie A title triumph last season, which earned him a Ballon D’Or nomination.

One of Jones’ ex-Liverpool teammates has also found a new lease of life in mainland Europe, with Tyler Morton rediscovering his ‘love for football’ since his move to Lyon last year, and perhaps the 25-year-old could be tempted to follow suit across the Channel if he were to depart Anfield.

Having been unable to nail down a starting berth under Arne Slot, and coming into the final year of his contract in his mid-20s, it’s beginning to seem increasingly plausible that the Toxteth native could seek a fresh challenge elsewhere if his situation with the Reds remains as it is.

However, as Joyce outlined this week, the Scouser has quietly posted some of the best statistics of any midfielder in the Premier League this season and would be the subject of much ‘clamour’ from fans as a prospective signing if he were putting up those numbers at a different club.

The case studies of McTominay and Morton are two prime examples of how British players can go from being bit-part players at big-name Premier League sides to starring in major European leagues once given the chance to shine.

It’s far from unthinkable that Jones could seek to follow their lead, but from a Liverpool perspective, we’d obviously hate to lose him from the current squad.

Chelsea captain Millie Bright has announced her immediate retirement from football.

The 32-year-old spent 12 years with Chelsea, making 314 appearances and winning 20 trophies, ending her career as the club’s longest-serving player.

She has not featured for Chelsea since February 8 after sustaining an ankle injury, with Erin Cuthbert deputising as captain in her absence. 

The Blues have two games remaining in their Women’s Super League campaign and will face Manchester City in their FA Cup semi-final in May. They have already lifted the League Cup, beating Manchester United in March.

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Bright will remain involved with the club in a new role as club ambassador and will continue as a trustee of the Chelsea Foundation.

Internationally, Bright made her England debut in 2016, earning 88 caps before retiring last summer. She was a part of the Euro 2022-winning squad and captained the Lionesses to the World Cup final in 2023. She was subsequently awarded an OBE in the 2024 New Year Honours.

On announcing her retirement, Bright said: “Representing Chelsea over the last 12 years has been everything to me, but I’m now ready to say goodbye to playing football. I’ve given all I can, and I never wanted to fight for any other badge.

“It is now time, and I’m ready to go into a new era. I’m always going to be Chelsea, but just in a different way.”

Chelsea will be celebrating Bright ahead of their final WSL match of the season against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on 16 May.

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CHICAGO — The date was June 15, 2015, when the Chicago Blackhawks put an exclamation point on their modern dynasty.

Hall of Famer Duncan Keith broke a scoreless tie when the rebound of his own shot got behind Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop late in the second period at the United Center. Patrick Kane’s slap shot in the third dashed any hopes for the Lightning as the Hawks hoisted the Stanley Cup for the third time in six seasons.

The Hawks haven’t made any notable postseason noise since that fabled summer day. A fall was bound to happen, as Kane — now with the Detroit Red Wings — put it back in November.

That fall ended up being harder than the franchise would’ve liked. More than a decade later, the Hawks find themselves still in recovery mode.

General manager Kyle Davidson, upon being handed the keys full time in March 2022, made the decision to leave the past behind and rebuild. Now headed toward his fifth full season in charge and first with a new contract extension, how far along are the Hawks?

Past the starting point, but they need to show more than that in the 2026-27 season.

This past season was a step forward — an 11-point increase from 2024-25. It deserves to be noted, and Davidson did just that during exit interviews.

“I was quite happy with how our season went,” he said. “I think we took some really nice steps forward. A lot of experience for young players, some nice steps forward in their style of play.

“It’s really exciting to see these young players get experience, understand what the league is, take that information into the offseason and use that as motivation to grow over the summer and come back hungry to start next year.”

A focus on building talent through the draft brings with it the trials and errors of youth. We saw a fair share of both from the 2025-26 Hawks.

Ryan Greene’s ice vision has validated his top-line status, while Oliver Moore’s speed can contend with any skater on the ice. There also are question marks. Artyom Levshunov didn’t have the best rookie season, and Kevin Korchinski has yet to prove he can be a consistent NHL defenseman.

The Hawks had some ugly showings. A 9-3 shellacking in Buffalo. A 4-0 loss in Columbus before the Olympic break. A 7-2 home loss to a Carolina Hurricanes team filled with call-ups from the Chicago Wolves.

The explanation was that the team is young — and still will be in 2026-27 — and the players have to grow from these experiences and be content with that learning wavelength. It’s reasonable for now, but the Hawks can’t keep recycling the same explanation after every bad loss.

Comparison is the enemy of progress, but it’s hard to overlook what the Montreal Canadiens have accomplished with a similarly youthful group. The Habs went 48-24-10 in 2025-26 and made the playoffs for the second year in a row, a stark improvement from their 22-49-11 record in 2021-22. Their roster that season was the 17th-oldest in the league; this season they had the second-youngest roster, led by rookie Ivan Demidov, 20, and 51-goal scorer Cole Caufield, 25.

The Hawks already had an experienced team in 2022-23, Davidson’ first full season in charge, but tried adding different veterans to make up for the departures of Kane and Jonathan Toews and to help season Connor Bedard, the No. 1 draft pick in 2023. Then they switched gears and became the league’s youngest team in 2025-26. They’ve finished in the bottom four of the NHL in each of the last four seasons.

That’s not the plan for next season.

“If we’re fully healthy and we’re picking top three again (next year) — without a lottery win to put us there — we’ll probably be disappointed with that.” Davidson said.

He added that he would have to see how the next season plays out to make a determination on the progress of the rebuild. What’s the plan if the Hawks do indeed finish with a top-three pick again while healthy? We don’t know, and that’s worrisome in itself.

If nothing else, Bedard’s play is enough to look forward to as he aims to play a full season in 2026-27. There’s not much extra to say about his skill outside of oohs and aahs — he finished with a career-high 75 points despite suffering a separated shoulder in December and missing 12 games. Not only is he expected to take another step forward in his game, but he might be doing it with a captain’s patch.

Bedard, 20, hasn’t shown any outward displeasure with the team’s progress and is optimistic a contract extension will get done this summer. He and the rest of the players are fully on board for the next steps in Davidson’s rebuilding plan.

Whether that’s youth talking or genuine determination is up in the air. One thing that’s certain is losing takes a toll — Quinn Hughes would tell you that — and the Hawks have “succeeded” in that department. In Davidson’s four full seasons as the full-time GM, the Hawks have gone 103-187-38, and they haven’t won 30 or more games since the 2019-20 season.

Will the players continue to share the patience that Davidson, coach Jeff Blashill and the rest of the Hawks higher-ups have? They believe so.

“I expect the players to want to win every night,” Hawks Chairman and CEO Danny Wirtz said. “They want to win the Stanley Cup (in) Game 1 of the season, (and) that’s what we love about them.

“So much of this is going to be predicated on these players finding those ways to win, in their own game and in the team game. They will take the positives and continue to build over summer. The players are the least of my concerns.”

In exit interviews, most players expressed determination to flip the script and make the playoffs in 2027. That would snap a six-year drought and bring playoff hockey back to the United Center for the first time since 2017 (the 2020 playoffs were played in “bubbles” in Toronto and Edmonton because of COVID-19).

Blashill and Davidson didn’t exactly jump at the idea. Blashill said, “We’ll see”, while Davidson said it would be a “major step”. Doesn’t sound like the players and management are exactly on the same page.

The Hawks don’t need to make the postseason to label 2026-27 as progress. They’ll likely have long odds against qualifying for the playoffs, so no one is expecting a massive jump to Stanley Cup contention. What fans need to see is a light down the tunnel — and how far away it is.

The Hawks’ loss to the Edmonton Oilers on April 2 eliminated them from playoff contention with six games to go. They left Rogers Place with a five-game losing streak that suggested they were further from postseason hockey than even their record said. At minimum, playing meaningful games in April — like the San Jose Sharks and New York Islanders did this year — would be something to look forward to.

Goaltender Spencer Knight was one player who vaguely echoed his coach’s and GM’s view. He wants to win again — he won a Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers in 2024 — but thinks the Hawks need to learn how to win first.

“It can be frustrating at times when we’re just losing games — everyone feels that — but I think it’s a good thing to feel that because it means we’re not complacent,” Knight said. “It’s a privilege to be in close games. You want to win every game, but you’ve just got to be in the game sometimes to get to that point.

“You can have that mindset (of) winning needs to happen next year, but it’s more or less like … let’s take steps. Let’s try to collectively buy into what it takes to win, not necessarily just focus on the outcome. That’s to me the most important thing, and wins are probably a byproduct of that.”

The Hawks youngsters will look to take that next step in their games in an attempt to put wins together. It’s OK to call this past season one of adaptation for Davidson, Blashill and the team, but now it’s time to see the players begin to apply those lessons on the ice.

Maybe the Hawks need a few more seasons to do that, but the NHL won’t be waiting around for them.

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Benfica boss Jose Mourinho isn’t in the running for a sensational return to Stamford Bridge according to Ben Jacobs.

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After sacking Liam Rosenior after less than four months in charge last week, the Blues are once again looking for another head coach.

Calum McFarlane has been placed in interim charge for the remainder of the season whilst Chelsea’s sporting directors take their time over making an appointment.

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There are reportedly seven or eight names under consideration, with Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva believed to be on the list.

Chelsea are said to have reached out to the agent of Xabi Alonso, whilst Cesc Fabregas is a name fans would like to see.

The Blues need to appoint a proven winner and someone who will command the respect of the dressing room, something Rosenior was unable to do.

There’s long been clamour from some fans over a return for Mourinho, and Jacobs has now provided an update on the situation.

“What I can tell you there is that Mourinho is the leading candidate for Real Madrid, at least as far as Florentino Perez is concerned. Chelsea sources have always downplayed the possibility of a return,” he told Give Me Sport.

“And if Mourinho’s not going to go to Real Madrid, then we should also keep an eye on the Portugal national team because Roberto Martinez is expected to depart once the season ends.”

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Just one year after joining Manchester City from AC Milan, Tijjani Reijnders could be set for a return to Italian football, with Juventus reportedly interested in signing the midfielder. His future has become a growing subject of discussion after a difficult first season in England.

The Dutchman has endured a challenging campaign, and Manchester City are said to be prepared to cut their losses by allowing him to leave permanently. A swift departure would represent a surprising turn after the expectations that surrounded his arrival from Serie A.

Difficult Season at Manchester City

Reijnders was one of the first names on the team sheet when the season began and scored several important goals for City. He also made several useful contributions in midfield, suggesting he could establish himself as a regular option under Pep Guardiola.

However, over recent months, opportunities have become increasingly limited. Guardiola has instead focused on alternative midfield options, with Reijnders struggling to secure minutes and seemingly falling down the pecking order at the club.

Juventus And Arsenal Monitoring Situation

Juventus are expected to continue working to strengthen their squad as they look to improve results and add fresh quality to the dressing room. As reported by Tuttojuve, the Bianconeri are now considering bringing Reijnders back to the top flight, where he previously impressed with AC Milan.

A return to Serie A could appeal to the midfielder, particularly given his familiarity with the league and the style of football. Juventus may also believe he could quickly rediscover his best form in a more suitable environment.

However, they are likely to face serious competition from Arsenal, who are also said to be interested in signing him from Manchester City. The London club could see him as a valuable option capable of adding technical quality and experience to their midfield department.

Reijnders may also be tempted to remain in England and prove that he can succeed in the Premier League after a disappointing season. That possibility could hand Arsenal an important advantage if they choose to pursue a deal.

The Yankees are riding high out in the Lone Star State, securing another series win with a dominant Cam Schlittler start and homers from Austin Wells and Aaron Judge. They’ll go for the sweep again after failing to secure it in Houston, but they’ve added an even more interesting detail to today’s finale: their No. 3 prospect in the organization, Elmer Rodríguez, will be starting making his MLB debut.

Rodríguez’s promotion comes on the heels of a red-hot start to his season down in the minor leagues, where he posted a 1.27 ERA in four starts pitching 21.1 innings and striking out 20 batters. There’s a leap of faith being made here, as Rodríguez has just a single game of experience at the Triple-A level before this season, but the 22-year-old turned heads as he charged through the organization. With reinforcements in the rotation on the horizon, this also likely isn’t a long-term promotion but rather a test to see how he’ll handle things in the majors. That’s a better usage of their fifth starter position than Luis Gil was giving them, and if Rodríguez manages to showcase his potential out of the gate then the front office will have some very interesting discussions about how to fit him into the fold on a more permanent basis sooner rather than later.

That’s not even the only significant promotion that the Yankees handed out on Tuesday. George Lombard Jr., the consensus No. 1 prospect in the org, has been tearing up Double-A Somerset — in 20 games played, he hit .312/.400/.571 with four homers, 10 RBI, and 18 runs scored. That’s almost the same sample size that they gave him in High-A Hudson Valley before bumping him up to Somerset, and now they’re repeating the reward for repeating the performance with a ticket to Scranton. That’s two of their top three prospects getting major elevations to their MLB ETA in the span of a day, with one of them literally arriving to The Show. This comes in the wake of Ben Rice and Schlittler turning into MLB stars after taking similarly short paths to the majors, but the pace ERC and Lombard are setting is even more break-neck than those.

The Yankee farm system might not get rave reviews as a whole, but this is a tremendous development for the organization after years of top prospects either languishing in the minors until they either fizzled out or got traded. Has the organization shifted its mentality with challenging their top prospects, or have they just identified that these specific prospects have the potential to be fast risers through the system? I’d lean towards the latter for now, especially with this second wave of prospects yet to be seasoned in the major leagues yet, but they’re allowing for the youth to help fuel their championship push en masse for the first time since the initial Baby Bombers made it. If we see the likes of Carlos Lagrange or Spencer Jones also make an impact on the 2026 team then there might be a bigger case, but the roster is pretty locked tight as it stands so that’ll be a tough sell.

Today on the site, we’ll lead off with Scott giving us a feature on Dylan Coleman and his path back to the pros after stepping away last year. Andrew will have our latest Rivalry Roundup update on how the rest of the field did keeping up with the Yanks, Jeff takes us through Sterling Hitchcock’s career as we wish him a happy birthday, and Andrés covers how Elmer Rodríguez can succeed in his first try-out as a Yankee. John has some fun looking into funky stats and highlights from the first month of play, and Nick delivers the Rotation Depth Inventory for April.

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The Zurich Classic of New Orleans appeared to receive a much-needed boost with the Fitzpatrick brothers emerging victorious at TPC Louisiana.

Given its place in the schedule, the Zurich Classic was overlooked by the large majority of the PGA Tour’s best players this past week. However, those who tuned in got to see Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick secure an emotional victory.

It was particularly significant for the latter, with the 27-year-old earning a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour.

The PGA Tour have been urged to make a change after Alex Fitzpatrick’s win at the Zurich Classic

Fitzpatrick is certainly a superb talent who would have probably earned his PGA Tour card later in the year anyway. He has already won on the DP World Tour this season.

However, there has been a debate concerning just how many doors the Zurich Classic victory opens up. Fitzpatrick is not only exempt on the PGA Tour, but he is now able to feature in the signature events. He is playing this week in the Cadillac Championship.

Given that Zurich is a team event, it is a contentious move. And speaking on 5 Clubs, Brendon de Jonge admitted that he would make a change.

“It’s a lot. It really is a lot, and perhaps it is too much. They created this program for Brooks Koepka where you can play but you’re not going to be in the signature events. I would perhaps like to see something like that with Alex Fitzpatrick, or the winner of Zurich,” he said.

“You’re a non-member, fine, you’ll get into the events, but you’re not going to get into the signature events. I feel like it is a little bit too much.

“The two-year exemption, that’s fine, that’s great. But the caveat does need to be not the signature events. It feels like it’s a little bit too much.”

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans as we now know it is surely no more

It would be no surprise to see the PGA Tour rip everything up and start again when it comes to this part of the schedule.

There is one full-field, 72-hole strokeplay event between The Masters and the PGA Championship. That takes place at Myrtle Beach in the same week as the Truist Championship.

So it is not a shock that the Zurich Classic is now being skipped by the large majority of the top players on the PGA Tour.

It makes sense to change the Zurich Classic format, while also moving it to another place in the schedule.

A team event has a lot of potential on the calendar. However, it needs a lot more star power because it is not going to have a storyline to fall back on like the Fitzpatricks trying to earn Alex a PGA Tour card every year.

Moving it to either end of the schedule could be a smart move. And perhaps it could incorporate some matchplay to scratch that itch also.

Whatever comes next, it does appear that the format needs to change one way or another.

Leeds United want to sign Sporting CP defensive midfielder Hidemasa Morita in the summer having attempted to lure him to Elland Road last year, according to the Daily Mail. Leeds have impressed on their return to the top-flight and Whites manager Daniel Farke is keen to bolster his squad ahead of next season. Morita opted to see out the final year of his Sporting contract when the Peacocks came calling last summer, but the 40-cap Japan international is now willing to commit to the move once Leeds secure their Premier League status.

The West Yorkshire club are currently 15th in the league table ahead of their final four games, six points clear the relegation places. One more victory could be enough to guarantee their safety, and they will fancy their chances of picking up all three points when they take on relegated Burnley on Friday at home. Leeds face Spurs, Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United afterwards and are expected to do enough to get the job done. Farke will look to challenge for a top-half-of-the-table finish next season, and adding Morita to his midfield could be huge.

The 30-year-old brings much-needed experience to the table having played over 100 Primeira Liga games for Sporting.

Kieran McKenna hailed his Ipswich side’s “outstanding” performance in their 2-2 draw with Southampton despite missing the chance to secure promotion back to the Premier League.

Victory would have seen Ipswich move three points ahead of third-placed Millwall and too far ahead on goal difference to be caught.

But McKenna says his side should be feeling confident that they can get the job done on the final day of the season.

“We would have loved to have finished it tonight and we were millimetres from doing it, but for me it was an outstanding performance with all the things that we want to be as a team,” he said.

“It shows huge growth over the course of the season to produce a performance like that in your third away game in six days and game 45 in the season and it shows the trajectory that we’re on.

“We didn’t manage to get the win that we really wanted but as much as we said a draw isn’t any different than a loss, a draw is in how we feel going into the weekend and how it came about.

“We look forward to the weekend now. We go into it with confidence and belief from the work across the season and how that was evidenced in the game tonight. We know it’s going to be tough, we know it’s going to take a big, big push from everyone, but we believe that we’ll find it.”

Ipswich take on QPR on the final day, with McKenna hoping to have Jack Taylor back after missing the draw with Southampton.

“He had some swelling on his knee, so he wasn’t available tonight,” McKenna said. “We’ll assess it over the next 24 hours and see where he’s at for the weekend.”

A heartfelt message from Jurgen Klopp has underlined just how much pride he still takes in seeing so many of his former Liverpool players preparing for the biggest stage in international football.

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The German, who built one of the most connected squads we’ve seen at Anfield, spoke warmly about watching familiar faces head into another World Cup, showing that those bonds haven’t faded since his departure.

Klopp reflects on Liverpool stars at World Cup

Speaking via BBC Sport, Klopp made it clear that he’ll be following a number of players closely over the coming weeks, many of whom played key roles during his time at Liverpool.

“I hope my players will have a great World Cup”.

Our former boss then named several figures who remain central to our identity, including Virgil van Dijk, Mo Salah and Sadio Mane.

“I wish Virgil [van Dijk] will have a great tournament. I really wish for Mo [Salah] that he will have a great tournament.

“I honestly wish that Sadio [Mane] will have a great tournament. Macca [Alexis Mac Allister], if he won, if they win it again.”

The 58-year-old even referenced how special it was seeing Argentina’s midfielder celebrate success previously, showing the emotional connection he still carries.

“It was so nice to see him with a medal around his neck and when he came back to Brighton.”

Klopp highlights lasting Liverpool connections

Klopp’s comments highlight just how many of our recent stars remain at the top of the game, even as the squad begins to evolve under new leadership.

“So many [of my] former players are part of the World Cup, which is really, really nice. And to see how time flies.”

The former Borussia Dortmund boss also reflected on how roles change over time, noting that some players are now transitioning into different parts of the football world.

“Another former player of mine will be a co-pundit of mine, Mats Hummels, Thomas Muller as well, but Mats Hummels was my former player. So, all of a sudden, things changed the perspective.”

Klopp has already spoken about Andy Robertson potentially facing Alisson Becker and his hopes for Florian Wirtz at the tournament, and this latest message continues that theme of pride and support.

It’s a reminder that the Klopp era wasn’t just about trophies, but about building a group of players who continue to represent Liverpool on the global stage.

GTA 6 is set for release this November, but as Rockstar Games is known for delaying its titles multiple times, the community remains wary of a potential last-minute slip into 2027. However, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick suggested in a recent talk held during the iicon conference, as reported by IGN, that another delay is not on the horizon. "I think a lot of people will be calling in sick on November 19," Zelnick joked during his talk, clearly aware of how many in the community are planning to skip school or work to play one of the most anticipated games […]

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Yesterday was a big day for Rebel Wolves and their debut game, the open world action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker. The Polish studio unveiled the game's release date (September 3) and the detailed PC system requirements. Moreover, in an aftershow Q&A, Creative Director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz provided new information about the game. For example, he confirmed that full evil playthroughs will be possible, thanks to the ability to kill most NPCs without causing a game over. Evil run. Generally speaking, you can kill off the majority of NPCs. Maybe not every single one; there are specific cases where, for narrative […]

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On April 28, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net outflows of $89.68 million, signaling a pause after recent inflow momentum. BlackRock’s IBIT led the decline with $112 million withdrawn, highlighting institutional repositioning. Ethereum spot ETFs also faced selling pressure, posting $21.80 million in outflows, led by $13.17 million from BlackRock’s ETHA. The synchronized outflows across both assets suggest short-term cooling in investor sentiment, as markets react to volatility and shifting macro conditions.

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Markets are focused on Wednesday’s FOMC meeting, which could be one of Jerome Powell’s final appearances before his term ends on May 15. The Fed is widely expected to hold rates steady at 3.50%–3.75%, marking a third straight pause. Investors are also watching potential successor Kevin Warsh, whose confirmation process is underway. The outcome matters because future Fed leadership and rate policy could heavily influence crypto, stocks, and global market sentiment.

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The recent uptick in Pi Network price is gaining attention as the token rises over 6% today, extending its weekly gains to nearly 16%. After a prolonged consolidation near lower support levels, Pi Network is now seeing renewed participation, with the rally backed by catalysts such as the Protocol 22 upgrade and growing visibility ahead of major events.

At the same time, improving user metrics and tighter supply conditions are reinforcing the move, suggesting this is not a random spike but a narrative-driven shift. Here are the key developments explaining the current rally.

Protocol 22 Upgrade Shifts Focus Toward Utility

A key driver behind the current upside is the Protocol 22 upgrade, which is expected to improve network performance and move Pi Network closer to functional smart contract capability. This marks a transition in narrative, from a mining-focused ecosystem toward a utility-driven platform. 

Markets typically begin pricing such structural changes ahead of execution, and the current move reflects early positioning rather than post-event reaction. As anticipation builds, demand is gradually strengthening, aligning price action with forward-looking expectations around ecosystem expansion.

Consensus 2026 Visibility Adds Momentum Layer

Another factor supporting Pi Network price is the growing attention around Consensus 2026 in Miami, where Pi Network’s founders are expected to appear. Events of this scale tend to amplify visibility and attract new participation, particularly for ecosystems still in their growth phase. 

The impact is already visible in sentiment, with traders positioning ahead of increased exposure rather than reacting afterward. This layer of narrative is helping sustain momentum rather than create short-lived spikes.

User Growth and Supply Dynamics Support the Move

Beyond narrative, underlying data is reinforcing the rally. Pi Network has surpassed 18 million KYC-verified users, highlighting continued expansion of its active ecosystem. At the same time, exchange flow trends suggest outflows exceeding inflows, indicating reduced immediate sell pressure. When supply on exchanges tightens while demand increases, it creates a supportive environment for sustained upside. This combination of user growth and supply tightening adds structural strength to the ongoing move.

Pi Network Price Nears $0.20 Breakout as Bullish Structure Strengthens

A clear shift is now visible on the chart, with buyers steadily building control after weeks of muted price action. The recovery from lower levels has not been impulsive, it has been sustained, marked by seven consecutive green candles, reflecting consistent demand rather than short-term volatility.

The move is also gaining traction. Trading volume has increased alongside the rally, indicating that the upside is supported by active accumulation rather than thin liquidity.

Trend signals are turning favorable. The 20-day EMA has crossed above the 50-day EMA, forming a bullish crossover, while price continues to trade above both averages. This setup typically reflects strengthening momentum and early trend development.

Focus now shifts to the $0.20 resistance zone, which is being tested as the immediate barrier. A sustained move above this level would confirm a breakout structure and expose the next upside region near $0.27, where previous supply has been concentrated. Until then, the formation of higher lows and continued strength above moving averages keeps the near-term bias aligned with further upside.

What’s Next for Pi Network?

The current rally in Pi Network price reflects a shift from passive accumulation into early momentum. If participation continues and price holds strength above key levels, the move can extend toward higher resistance zones. If momentum fades, the market may return to consolidation, but for now, the structure favors continuation over reversal.

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Not officially — but it could be one of Jerome Powell’s final major FOMC appearances before his current term is set to end on May 15. Speculation is rising as reports link Kevin Warsh to a possible replacement role. Markets are reacting because Warsh is considered more supportive of interest rate cuts, while ongoing inflation risks, high oil prices, and geopolitical tensions continue to divide policymakers. Investors are now closely watching Powell’s comments for signals on future rate policy and leadership transition expectations.

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Syndicate confirmed that its Commons bridge was compromised, allowing an attacker to steal around 18.5 million SYND tokens and sell them for an estimated $330,000–$400,000 before bridging funds to Ethereum. Following the exploit, SYND plunged roughly 35% as panic selling hit the market. The incident matters because it highlights ongoing security risks surrounding cross-chain bridges and decentralized infrastructure. Syndicate says it is working with security firms to trace the attacker and has enough reserves to compensate affected users. Next, investors will watch for recovery measures, security upgrades, and whether confidence in the ecosystem can stabilize.

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XRP Ledger is showing strong network activity, processing roughly 2.4 million transactions over the past 24 hours with ledgers closing every 3.9 seconds. Real-world asset adoption is also expanding, with projects like Ondo Finance contributing over $323 million on-chain alongside platforms such as Doppler and OpenEden. Stablecoin liquidity on the XRPL has climbed to around $446 million, led by RLUSD. The growth matters because it highlights increasing institutional utility, scalability, and efficiency across the network. Next, the community is watching upcoming lending amendments and broader DeFi expansion as XRPL continues evolving into a larger financial infrastructure ecosystem.

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Solana spotlighted Pudgy Penguins in an official social media post, triggering a wave of community engagement featuring penguin-themed memes, videos, and Solana-branded artwork. Originally launched as an Ethereum NFT collection in 2021, Pudgy Penguins has expanded into toys, games, and the PENGU token on Solana, which currently holds a market cap near $630 million. The attention matters because it reinforces Solana’s growing meme and NFT culture while boosting visibility for the Pudgy Penguins ecosystem. Next, traders will watch whether increased social momentum can translate into stronger adoption and price action for $PENGU.

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Most crypto projects launch a token and call it a business. CoinMafia.io is taking a fundamentally different approach, one that stands out in an increasingly crowded space.

What You Are Actually Looking At

CoinMafia (CoinMafia.io), founded by Rackham Rishel (www.rackham.com), is a cryptographic technology company. Its flagship product is a cryptocurrency launchpad designed to help communities launch branded, community-anchored tokens with real infrastructure and lasting support. The platform underlying technology is EVM-compliant and supports over 350 chains, delivering a level of interoperability that sets a new standard in the industry.

CoinMafia also operates validators on PulseChain. Validators are the backbone of any blockchain. They secure the network, validate transactions, and keep everything running smoothly and securely. Most projects rely on the default public validators. In a creative and highly strategic move that almost no other project has done, CoinMafia invested over $600,000 in validators, supporting equipment, and its own dedicated data center. All profits generated from validator fees go directly to open market buys of the $MAFIA coin 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. When the network returns even to the original sacrifice levels, expect brutal buy pressure. This is most assuredly not a normal company or coin.

$MAFIA is the CoinMafia native coin, launched on PulseChain. It operates through a bonding curve model, a transparent, mathematically determined pricing mechanism that ties coin price directly to supply rather than market sentiment. All trading activity and holder distribution are publicly verifiable on the chain.

Before You Connect A Wallet To Anything

Read this section twice. Unlike most of what you see online, this is not a sales pitch.

Never invest more than you can afford to lose. Cryptocurrency is volatile by design. Use a non-custodial wallet such as MetaMask or Rabby, so you always control your own keys. Verify liquidity pool locks directly on chain. Review the contract with a block explorer for any hidden risks. Size your position so a total loss would not affect your life, and take your time, especially if a chart moves sharply overnight. That movement is information, not an invitation.

Legitimate projects never ask for your seed phrase. Not once. Not ever. Anyone who does is not your friend.

What the Company Is Building

CoinMafia development plan spans five phases over ten years: foundation, liquidity network, distribution layer, institutional integration, and global scale. These timelines are forward-looking projections and may shift with market conditions or regulation, as is normal for any early-stage technology company.

Transparency drives everything we do. Liquidity pool additions, locks, and milestone completions are shared as on-chain proof of work for the entire community to see in real time. In a space where most roadmaps fade within months, that level of openness stands out.

Beyond the launchpad, the company is building staking, a private DEX, merchandise, media and animation content, and multiple revenue sources so the project does not depend only on the token price going up. Rackham is adamant about coins having extreme utility and multiple revenue streams.

How to Evaluate This, Or Any Launch

Verify the liquidity pool lock on the chain. Read the tokenomics. Understand who holds what, for how long, and under what conditions. A healthy project shows a distributed holder base, one wallet controlling a large percentage labelled “Definitely Not The Team” is worth noting. Ask whether the project creates value beyond the token price. Notice whether the community talks about fundamentals or only price targets.

Dollar cost average over time rather than investing a lump sum at once. Set your exit conditions before you enter, not during a late-night chart spike. Keep records, most jurisdictions treat cryptocurrency gains as taxable events.

The Bigger Picture

The future of Web3 will be shaped by infrastructure companies that make launching legitimate, community-grounded projects faster, easier, and more transparent than ever before. That is exactly the category CoinMafia is building into.

Early-stage technology companies carry early-stage risk. Do your own research. Then do it again.

Founded by Rackham Rishel (www.rackham.com), a builder focused on long term infrastructure, not short-term hype.

Forward Looking Statement and Disclaimer

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. CoinMafia makes no guarantees regarding future performance, token value, or project outcomes. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own independent research and consult with qualified financial, legal, and tax advisors before making any investment decisions. 

Cryptocurrency investments can result in the complete loss of principal.

CoinMafia and $MAFIA have not been registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority. This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

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Pump.Fun (PUMP) price is up today as it announced the burn of all previously bought-back PUMP tokens, removing nearly 36% of the circulating supply worth around $370 million. The project also confirmed that 50% of future revenue will continue funding token buybacks and scheduled burns, while the remaining revenue will support ecosystem development. The move matters because it improves transparency, reduces fears of future selloffs, and strengthens community confidence in the project’s long-term strategy. Next, investors will watch whether the aggressive burn model and clearer roadmap can sustain momentum and drive further adoption of the PumpFun ecosystem.

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Bitcoin is bouncing higher as traders position ahead of major U.S. economic events, including today’s FOMC meeting and tomorrow’s GDP data release. Markets often turn volatile before high-impact announcements, but Bitcoin’s strong rebound and formation of higher lows and higher highs on lower timeframes suggest bullish momentum remains intact. The move matters because improving market structure could support renewed investor confidence and broader crypto strength. Next, traders are watching whether Bitcoin can maintain momentum and push toward the $85K–$88K target zone projected for May.

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Users are no longer just reporting Samsung One UI bugs. They are questioning the entire system behind how those bugs get fixed.

Samsung’s One UI software has rarely faced this kind of sustained public frustration. Scroll through the latest threads on Samsung Community, and a pattern quickly emerges. This is not the usual noise that follows a buggy rollout.

The claim is simple: issues found in One UI 7.0 are being deferred to One UI 8.0. Problems spotted in 8.5 are now expected to receive fixes in One UI 9.0. It is being repeated across threads, often with a tone that borders on resignation.

Some users have gone as far as joking that Samsung’s developers are “on strike.” Others are more direct, saying the company only reacts when a bug gains enough traction to become a PR issue.

This perceived “next version delay” approach is what’s driving the backlash. Not just the bugs themselves, but the idea that fixes are being systematically pushed forward instead of addressed within the same stable build cycle.

One UI Beta Program is supposed to act as a safety net, catching issues early and refining the UX before a wide rollout, but that promise is starting to feel hollow for some users.

If a bug survives the entire beta cycle only to be scheduled for the next major update, then what exactly is the Beta achieving?

Long testing windows lose credibility when the end result still carries known issues. It creates the impression that beta builds are less about refinement and more about ticking a procedural box.

It is easy to frame this as negligence, but the reality is more complicated. Samsung is not developing software for a handful of devices. It is maintaining a fragmented ecosystem that spans dozens of chipsets, regions, and form factors.

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iQOO launched the iQOO Neo 10 in India last May in Inferno Red and Titanium Chrome colors, which will be joined by two new colorways on April 30. One is the Alpine White version we saw yesterday; today, we are getting our first official look at the second model, called Asphalt Black. iQOO previously confirmed that both new color models will come with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, the Supercomputing Chip Q1, and a 6.78" 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display having 5,500 nits peak brightness. Additionally, iQOO confirmed that the new versions will feature a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera,...

Google Translate is now 20 years old, believe it or not. The service launched back in 2006 as a humble experiment, and today supports "about 250 languages", and more than 60,000 potential language pairs, supporting 95% of the world's population. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the most used language pair is English to Spanish. The most translated phrase is "thank you". More than 1 billion people use Google Translate every month, and more than 1 trillion words are translated by the service each month. To celebrate its 20th birthday, Google is launching one of the most requested features:...

After years of waiting, it seems as though and will finally collide during the final quarter of 2026. Now, reigning WBO heavyweight world champion has shared his thoughts on the long-awaited contest. ‘AJ’ has been linked to a clash with ‘The Gypsy King’ for almost a decade but the timelines have rarely aligned and even […]

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and collide in one of the most intriguing heavyweight scraps of the year, with the WBO heavyweight world title on the line. Ahead of the fight, British boxing icon ‘Prince’ Naseem Hamed has offered his prediction, where he anticipates a statement performance. Dubois held the IBF heavyweight world title for over a year, having been […]

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