Fenerbahçe'nin forvet listesinde Juventus'la mukavelesi sezon sonunda bitecek olan Dusan Vlahovic de bulunuyor. Sırp forvetteki tek problem yüksek maaşı değil... 1.90 boyundaki futbolcu, sakatlık sıkıntılarına bir yenisini ekledi.

Juventus, Serie A'da Genoa'yı 2-0 mağlup etti. Bu sezon sakatlık sebebiyle 23 karşılaşmayı kaçıran Dusan Vlahovic, oyuna girmek için ısınırken yine sakatlandı! Ardından soyunma odasına gitti. 26 yaşındaki santrfor, Fenerbahçe'nin yeni golcü adayları arasında bulunuyordu.

22 MİLYON EURO CİVARI

1.90 boyundaki futbolcunun Juventus'la mukavelesi sezon sonunda bitecek. Takımdaki geleceği belirsizliğini koruyor. Vlahovic, İtalyan devinden senelik 22 milyon euro civarında maaş alıyor. Fenerbahçe dışında Milan da onun durumunu takip ediyor. Şu anda Vlahovic'le ilgili büyük sıkıntılar var.

RİSK ALMAK ZORUNDA

Öncelikle Sırp oyuncu, Juventus'ta kazandığından daha az bir para talep etmiyor. Olası transferinde imza parası da isteyecek. Maddi konuların dışında Dusan Vlahovic'in sık sık sakatlanması da kafaları karıştırıyor. Onu kadrosuna katacak ekip, ağır maddi yüklerin dışında sakatlık riskini de üstlenmek zorunda kalacak.

Türkiye'de yabancı kontenjanıyla ilgili tartışmalar uzun süredir devam ediyor. Kabus gibi bir dönemden geçen İtalyan futbolunda, yeni bir öneri ortaya atıldı.

Juventus Teknik Direktörü Luciano Spalletti, "Udinese-Como karşılaşmasında sahada sadece iki İtalyan oyuncu vardı. Bütün takımlar her maçta bir 19 yaş altı İtalyan oyuncuya forma vermek zorunda olsa, kadrolarda en az dört genç futbolcu bulunur (yedeklerle birlikte)" açıklamasını yaptı.

GENÇLERİMİZ GELİŞİR

Spalletti ayrıca, "Böylece kendi gençlerimiz gelişir. Ve Serie A'da yetişecek yaklaşık 80 genç İtalyan oyuncu sayesinde ligin seviyesi de yükselir" ifadelerini kullandı. İtalyan futbolu kelimenin tam anlamıyla kabus gibi bir dönemden geçiyor. Milli takım, Dünya Kupası biletini alamadı.

STADYUMLAR VE ALTYAPI

Ayrıca İtalyan ekipleri, Avrupa'da hüsran yaşadı. Stadyumların ve altyapı tesislerinin durumu da sorgulanıyor. Türkiye'de sürekli değişen yabancı kontenjanı problemlerinin ardından İtalya'da da benzer sıkıntılar kendisini gösterdi. Şu anda önemli isimler, yeniden ayağa kalkmak için bazı projeler üzerinde çalışıyor.

Fenerbahçe şu anda birçok forvet için çalışmalarını sürdürüyor. Gündeme son gelen isim; Aston Villa'dan ayrılma kararı alan Ollie Watkins oldu...

Devre arasında elindeki forvetleri gönderen Fenerbahçe'de gerçek yeri santrfor olan tek isim Sidiki Cherif... Sarı-Lacivertliler, ara transferde birçok golcüye gitti ancak istenilen sonuç alınamadı. 2026 yazında kesin olarak forvet takviyesi gerçekleştirilecek...

MUKAVELESİ SÜRÜYOR

Fenerbahçe birçok önemli isim konusunda çalışmalarını sürdürüyor. Gündeme son gelen oyuncunun Ollie Watkins olduğu öğrenildi. 30 yaşındaki İngiliz futbolcu, Aston Villa'dan ayrılmak istiyor. 1.80 boyundaki futbolcunun mukavelesi ise 30 Haziran 2028 tarihine kadar devam ediyor.

PİYASA DEĞERİ 30 MİLYON

Şu anda Fenerbahçe'nin, oyuncunun şartlarını araştırdığı öğrenildi. Ollie Watkins'in tahmini piyasa değeri 30 milyon euro civarında... İngiliz futbolcu bu sezon Premier Lig'de 30 karşılaşmaya çıktı. Sahada 2.306 dakika kaldı. 9 gol ve 1 asist üretti. Ollie Watkins, yurt dışı seçeneklerine ağırlık vermiş durumda. Önümüzdeki süreçte konuyla ilgili sıcak gelişmeler yaşanabilir.

Gençlerbirliği'nin Göztepe mağlubiyeti tarihi kulübü karıştırdı. Takımın küme düşme potasına gerilemesi sonrasında camianın önemli ismi İsmail Geliç, başkan Arda Çakmak'ı istifaya davet etti.

Gençlerbirliği'nin Süper Lig'de kalıcı ve büyük hedefleri olması gerektiğini söyleyen İsmail Geliç, gelinen noktada bütün sorumluluğun Arda Çakmak yönetiminde olduğunu belirtti ve şu açıklamayı yaptı:

İsmail Geliç

KAMUOYUNA DUYURU

Göztepe mağlubiyeti sonrası gelinen noktada Arda Çakmak ve yönetimi derhal istifa etmelidir.

2000 delegeyi hukuksuz bir şekilde salona almayarak seçilen Arda Çakmak üst üste aldığı yanlış kararlar, kulübü bugününü ve yarınını kaybetme riskiyle karşı karşıya bırakmıştır.

Kulübe toplamda 400 milyon TL’nin üzerinde bağış yapmış,şampiyonluklar kazandırmış geçmiş üç başkan (Niyazi Akdaş,Osman Sungur,Mehmet Kaya) ve yöneticilere yönelik yalan yanlış açıklamalar ve suç duyuruları; tam da birlik olunması gereken bir dönemde kulübün konsantrasyonunu bozmuştur.

Başkan Arda Çakmak, isim hakkını yalnızca 4 daire karşılığında yok pahasına satarak ve kendi tabiriyle yüzlerce naylon üye yaparak sadece geçmişte söylediklerinin tersini yapmakla kalmamış, aynı zamanda kendisine saygı gösteren ve inanan insanların güvenini de tamamen yitirmiştir.

Unutulmamalıdır ki; yüksek maaşlı oyuncu grubunun büyük bir kısmı iki yıllık kontratlara sahiptir ve bu mali yapının sürdürülebilmesi için Gençlerbirliği’nin Süper Lig’de kalması zorunluluktur.

Takımın iyi sonuçlar aldığı ve küme düşme hattından uzak olduğu bir dönemde, kulübün efsane oyuncusu ve teknik direktörü Metin Diyadin’i hiçbir makul gerekçe olmadan kişisel saiklerle görevden alması, sonrasında kendisiyle çalışmayı reddetmiş bir teknik direktörü tekrar göreve getirmesi,bu sürecin en büyük kırılma noktası olmuştur.

Bugün kulübün önünü açmanın tek yolu bellidir:

Sayın Başkan kurullarıyla birlikte istifa ederek bu yanlış süreci daha fazla derinleştirmeden kendi işine de son vermelidir.

Kamuoyunun bilgisine saygıyla sunulur.

İsmail Geliç

Fenerbahçe'nin devre arasında kadrosuna kattığı Matteo Guendouzi, galibiyetlerde de puan kayıplarında da bireysel anlamda çok iyi iş çıkardı. Kanarya'da son yıllarda ara transferde gelip bu kadar kısa süre içinde büyük katkı yapan fazla isim bulunmuyor.

Fenerbahçe devre arasında Lazio Kulübü'ne 28 milyon euro ödeyerek Guendouzi'yi kadrosuna katmıştı. Bonuslarla birlikte rakam 30 milyona çıkabilir. Oyuncu için ödenen para tartışma konusu olmuştu. Fakat 26 yaşındaki yıldızın performansları, bu tartışmaların sonunu getirdi.

HERKESİ ATEŞLEDİ

Fransız futbolcu, ayağının tozuyla TFF Süper Kupa'da Galatasaray ağlarını havalandırmıştı. Süper Lig'de formasını üzerinden hiç çıkarmadı. 11 lig sınavında 984 dakika görev yaptı. 1 gol ve 1 asist üretti. Sahadaki savaşçı kimliğiyle hem takım arkadaşlarını hem de tribünleri ateşledi.

SATILMASI SÖZ KONUSU OLAMAZ!

1.85 boyundaki orta saha oyuncusunu şimdiden birçok Avrupa ekibinin takibe aldığı belirtildi. Ancak Fenerbahçe Yönetimi onu kısa vadede satmayı kesinlikle düşünmüyor. Matteo Guendouzi'nin 30 Haziran 2030 tarihine kadar mukavelesi bulunuyor. Fransız futbolcu da İstanbul'da son derece mutlu...

Beşiktaş devre arasında Inter'den satın alma opsiyonuyla birlikte Kristjan Asllani'yi kiralamıştı. 24 yaşındaki futbolcunun kalması planlanıyordu. Ancak son haftalarda ibre tersine dönmüş gibi duruyor.

Beşiktaş ara transfer döneminde Kristjan Asllani'yi kiralık olarak kadrosuna katmıştı. Inter'le yapılan mukavelede Siyah-Beyazlılar'ın 11 milyon euroluk satın alma opsiyonu bulunuyor. Yani bu para, İtalyan ekibine yatırılırsa 24 yaşındaki orta saha oyuncusunun tapusu Kartal'a geçecek.

TEMASLAR DURDU

Bundan kısa süre önce Arnavut futbolcunun takımda kalması planlanıyordu. Hatta Inter'le 11 milyon euroluk rakamın düşürülmesi konusunda bazı temaslar kurulmuştu. Fakat şu anda temasların durduğu öğrenildi. 1.79 boyundaki futbolcunun son maçlardaki performansı kafaları fena halde karıştırdı.

DERBİLERDEKİ DURUMU

Kristjan Asllani, Siyah-Beyazlı formayla Süper Lig'de 8 karşılaşmaya çıktı. Sahada toplam 525 dakika kaldı. 1 asisti bulunuyor. Özellikle Galatasaray ve Fenerbahçe gibi zorluk derecesi yüksek maçlardaki grafiği, taraftarları memnun etmedi. 1.79 boyundaki futbolcunun, Inter'deki mukavelesi 30 Haziran 2028 tarihinde tamamlanacak. Bugün itibarıyla Beşiktaş kalma ihtimali çok düştü.

Beşiktaş devre arasında Güney Koreli forvet Hyeon-gyu Oh'u kadrosuna katmıştı. Teknik Direktör Sergen Yalçın'ın, yönetimden üst düzey bir forvet talebinde bulunduğu öğrenildi.

Beşiktaş ara transfer döneminde Genk Kulübü'ne 14 milyon euro ödeyerek Hyeon-gyu Oh'u kadrosuna katmıştı. Güney Koreli forvetle 30 Haziran 2029 tarihine kadar mukavele yapıldı. 24 yaşındaki futbolcu, Beşiktaş kariyerine de gollerle girdi. Ancak özellikle büyük maçlardaki performansı, pek de tatmin edici olmadı.

TEK YEDEK MUSTAFA HEKİMOĞLU

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PAUL ONUACHU TARZINDA

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“Sabah” Misli Premyer Liqasının XXVI turunda bu gün “Araz-Naxçıvan”ın qonağı olacaq.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, “bayquşlar” oyuna bir itki ilə çıxacaq. Hücumçu Pavol Şafranko zədəsini hələ tam sağaltmadığı üçün matçda iştirak etməyəcək. Komandada cəzalı yoxdur.

“Araz-Naxçıvan” – “Sabah” oyununa saat 19:30-da start veriləcək.

“Sabah”  25 turdan sonra 62 xalla liderdir. “Araz-Naxçıvan” isə 39 xalla 6-cı sırada qərarlaşıb.

AFFA İntizam Komitəsinin iclası keçirilib.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, toplantıda Əvəzedicilər Liqasının XXII turunun oyunları ilə bağlı aşağıdakı qərarlar qəbul edilib:

“Neftçi-2” – “Kəpəz-2” oyununda “Kəpəz-2” komandasında 6 nəfər sarı vərəqə aldığı üçün “Kəpəz-2” komandası 70 manat cərimə edilsin (maddə 43.1);

“Sabah-2” – “Zirə-2” oyununda “Sabah-2” komandasının 4 futbolçusu sarı vərəqə aldığı üçün “Sabah-2” komandası 70 manat cərimə edilsin (maddə 43.1);

“Araz-Naxçıvan-2” – “Turan Tovuz-2” oyununda “Araz-Naxçıvan-2” komandasının 4 futbolçusu sarı vərəqə aldığı üçün “Araz-Naxçıvan-2” komandası 70 manat cərimə edilsin (maddə 43.1).

AFFA İntizam Komitəsinin iclası keçirilib.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, toplantıda I Liqanın XX turunun oyunları ilə bağlı aşağıdakı qərarlar qəbul edilib:

2 aprel 2026-cı il tarixində I Liqada XX turun “Səbail” – “Baku Sportinq” oyununun 65-ci dəqiqəsində “Səbail” komandasının baş məşqçisi Adil Şükürov ikinci sarıdan qırmızı vərəqə aldıqdan sonra hakimləri təhqir etdiyinə görə 4 oyun oyuna buraxılmasın, “Səbail” komandası 3000 manat cərimə edilsin (maddə 52.4);

2 aprel 2026-cı il tarixində I Liqada XX turun “Səbail” – “Baku Sportinq” oyununda “Səbail” komandasının azarkeşləri tərəfindən hakimlərin ünvanına kütləvi şəkildə təhqiramiz ifadələr səsləndirildiyinə görə “Səbail” komandası 1500 manat cərimə edilsin (maddə 52.5);

3 aprel 2026-cı il tarixində I Liqada XX turun “Mingəçevir” – “Şəfa” oyunu bitdikdən sonra meydançaya kənar şəxslər daxil olduğuna və bu hal cari mövsümdə 2-ci dəfə təkrarlandığına görə “Mingəçevir” komandası 1500 manat cərimə edilsin (maddə 86.3);

3 aprel 2026-cı il tarixində I Liqada XX turun “Mingəçevir” – “Şəfa” oyununda “Şəfa” komandasının 5 futbolçusu sarı vərəqə aldığı üçün “Şəfa” komandası 210 manat cərimə edilsin (maddə 43.1);

Aprel ayında 4 yoldaşlıq oyunu keçirəcək futzal üzrə Azərbaycan millisinin təlim-məşq toplanışı davam edir.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, komanda dünən də günü 2 məşqlə yekunlaşdırıb. Bu gün axşam saatlarında zala çıxacaq futzalçılarımız sabah – aprelin 8-də Bakı-Tbilisi reysi ilə Gürcüstana yola düşəcək.

Bakıdakı hazırlıqla bağlı baş məşqçi Yevgeni Kukseviç “azfutzal.az”a açıqlama verib:

“Bu cür toplanışları nə qədər çox keçirsək futzalçılarımızın xeyrinə olacaq. Gələcək üçün addımlar atırıq. Hazırda komanda inkişaf prosesindədir. Çalışırıq ki, düşündüklərimizi və etmək istədiklərimizi məşq prosesində tətbiq edək. Üç gün ərzində 5 məşq keçmək planlaşdırılıb. Artıq 4 məşqimizi tamamlamışıq, bu gün isə Bakıda son hazırlıq məşqimizi edəcəyik. Zaldakı məşqlərlə paralel nəzəri çalışmalarımız, videoanalizlərimiz də olur. Yəni toplanış zamanı vaxtdan maksimum yararlanıb, irəliyə doğru addım atmağa çalışırıq. Çünki görəcəyimiz işlər çoxdur”.

Rusiyalı mütəxəssis rəqiblər haqda geniş danışmağa ehtiyac duymayıb:

“Həm Gürcüstan, həm də Qazaxıstan millisi günlü rəqiblərdir. Gürcülər 2 ay əvvəl Avropa çempionatının final mərhələsində iştirak ediblər. Bu komanda son illər ciddi inkişaf mərhələsindən keçir. Qazaxıstan yığması isə reytinq cədvəlinin ilk “4-lüy”ündə qərarlaşıb. Bu komanda dəfələrlə həm Avropa, həm də dünya çempionatının final mərhələsində iştirak edib, eyni zamanda mükafatlar qazanıb. Bu da rəqibimizin güclü olmasından xəbər verir. Oyunlarına  baxmışıq, necə oynadıqlarını bilirik. Belə qarşılaşmalar bizim üçün həm təcrübə qazanmaq, həm də payızda keçirəcəyimiz rəsm görüşlərə daha yaxşı hazırlaşmaq baxımından çox əhəmiyyətlidir”.

Çalışdırıcı bir həftə ərzində 4 oyun keçirməyin ağır olmasına rəğmən, faydalı olacağını qabardıb:

“FİFA-nın yoldaşlıq oyunları üçün nəzərdə tutduğu günlərdən maksimum istifadə etməyə çalışdıq. Oyunların ardıcıllığı belə formalaşdı. Çətin də olsa, ümumiyyətlə oynamamaqdansa, meydanda olmaq daha yaxşıdır. Bir daha qeyd edirəm, komandanın inkişafını və verilən tapşırıqların nə dərəcədə mənimsənildiyini yoxlamaq üçün, çətinliyə baxmayaraq mübarizə aparmalıyıq. Bu cür görüşlərdə nəticədən çox, meydanda görəcəyimiz işlər maraqlıdır. Oyunların çoxluğunu və ağırlığını nəzərə alaraq düşərgəyə 17 futzalçı dəvət etmişik”.

Qeyd edək ki, Azərbaycan millisi aprelin 9-da və 11-də Tbilisidə Gürcüstan, ayın 13-də və 15-də isə Aktauda Qazaxıstan yığması ilə qarşılaşacaq.

“Neftçi” Misli Premyer Liqasında ardıcıl üçüncü qələbəsini qazanıb. Yuri Vernidubun rəhbərlik etdiyi kollektiv son olaraq Sumqayıtda yerli komandaya qalib gəlib – 3:1.

“Ağ-qaralar” yüksəlişdədir. Vernidubun gəlişindən sonra oyun planında artıran bakılılar son üç oyunda 12 qol vurub. “İmişli”ni 6 qolla məğlub edən “Neftçi” “Sumqayıt” və “Qəbələ”yə də eyni hesabla qalib gəlib – 3:1.

Xallarını artıran paytaxt klubu turnir cədvəlində beşinci sıraya yüksəlib. Komanda “Zirə”dən iki xal geri qalır. Üçüncü “Turan Tovuz”la xal fərqi isə 8-dir.

Sıralanan qələbələrlə avrokubok iştahası artan “Neftçi” üçün bu ay həlledici olacaq. Əsas rəqiblər, “Araz-Naxçıvan” və “Zirə” ilə oyunlar, ardıcıl “Qarabağ”la iki duel komandanın mühüm sınaqlarıdır. Vernidub özü də bu qrafiklə “ağ-qaralar”ın nəyə qadir olduğunu görmək üçün yaxşı fürsət yarandığını bildirib.

Bu mövsüm avrokuboklara vəsiqə qazanılmasa belə, Vernidub “Neftçi” üçün doğru seçim olduğunu sübut edib. Həm nəticələr, həm də komandanın sərgilədiyi oyun bunun bariz sübutudur. İlin əvvəlində gözləntiləri qarşılaya bilməyən Bassala Sambu, İmad Faraj, Fredi Varqas kimi adlar artıq komandanın əsas silahlarına çevrilib. “Pafos”la razılaşan Murad Məmmədov da hər oyunda öz keyfiyyətini nümayiş etdirməkdədir. İqor Ribeyro və Elvin Bədəlov tandemi müdafiənin mərkəzində inamlı çıxışı ilə seçilib. Qapıçı Kenan Piriçin də kritik seyvlərini xüsusi qeyd etmək lazımdır.

Heyətin özəyi qorunsa və yeni mövsüm üçün bəzi mövqelərdə güc artırılsa, “Neftçi” çoxdandır arzuladığı çempionluq yarışının əsas adlarından birinə çevrilə bilər. Düzdür, indiki məqamda iddialı danışmaq tezdir, lakin gedişatın göstərdiyi məhz budur. “Neftçi”nin nə göstərəcəyini isə zamanla məlum olacaq.

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Nicolò Pisilli’s rise at Roma has earned him a senior call-up for the March World Cup play-off, and with growing excitement around the Azzurri, the 21-year-old is shaping up to be a future regular starter.

The Roma midfielder made his Azzurri debut in October 2024 under Luciano Spalletti, but to date, that remains his only senior international appearance.

The adrenaline of an international match further boosts the experience of playing Rocketplay online, bringing on an added sense of excitement that mirrors the intensity and passion seen on the pitch.

Italy U21 coach Silvio Baldini could do anything but smile when he learned that Pisilli had earned a call-up to the senior Azzurri team for the crucial World Cup play-off.

Both Pisilli and Cagliari’s Marco Palestra were promoted to Italy’s first team, a source of pride for the Azzurrini.

“It is a success for us that they have been promoted to the senior squad, because it means we contributed to their growth process,” Baldini said.

“I spoke to Gattuso and Gigi Buffon over the last few days; they are accustomed to this kind of stress, having played in the biggest tournaments. They know there is a big responsibility on their shoulders, but we are all behind them, and I don’t think there’s anyone better with which to achieve qualification.”

Pisilli impressed with the Azzurrini, scoring five times in 19 appearances.

His performances at a club level have been just as good this season as the Roma academy product has scored three goals and provided two assists in 26 appearances across all competitions.

The 21-year-old is also lucky enough to train with some of his role models while on international duty with Italy.

“I think of Barella, Tonali, when he exploded with Milan, I always watched them on TV. It’s a great opportunity for me to be able to learn from them now,” he said last week.

“We’re a very strong group. Everyone here is really strong; they wouldn’t be here.

“There has to be a balance. We need the calmness of a squad that knows that with 100% commitment, they can achieve the goal, but also with the awareness that something really important is at stake.”

A complete central midfielder, Pisilli can operate in many areas in the middle of the park, from holding midfielder to box-to-box or even No.10.

Given his role models, Tonali and Barella, Pisilli will be looking to emulate the Azzurri stars and become a midfielder who can make an impact at both ends, and in just a few years, he might be playing alongside them in the Italy midfield.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini is under scrutiny, while contract talks with five players, including Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante, have been put on hold.

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Roma suffered a heavy 5-2 loss away at Inter on Sunday night, dropping to sixth, four points behind fourth-placed Como.

Italian sources, including Gazzetta dello Sport and Il Messaggero, claim that Gasperini’s future at the Stadio Olimpico is uncertain and will depend on results in the final part of the campaign.

Roma’s main target is to qualify for the Champions League this season, but their recent poor form, with three defeats in the last five league matches, has enabled direct rivals Como and Juventus to gain an advantage in the standings.

According to Gazzetta, Gasperini isn’t the only one under scrutiny, as Roma owners are also assessing some of the team’s most experienced players, such as Mancini and Cristante.

Both footballers’ contracts expire in 2027, and according to the report, talks have been put on hold, with the club assessing their transfer strategy for next season.

Likewise, talks with Paulo Dybala, Zeki Celik and Stephan El Shaarawy are on hold, with the trio potentially heading for a summer exit, as their contracts run out at the end of the season.

According to Gazzetta, there have been initial talks between the Giallorossi and Lorenzo Pellegrini’s entourage, but negotiations are far from advanced.

In the meantime, fans seem to have lost patience, and Gazzetta reports they’ll stage a protest against the team and Gasperini during the next Serie A home match against Pisa.

• Read more – Pressure mounts on Gasperini with Roma trio expected to split

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis admits he’d allow Antonio Conte to become the Italy national team coach and backs Giovanni Malagò to become the new FIGC President: ‘The perfect person.’

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Napoli President De Laurentiis admits he’s open to letting Conte leave at the end of the season to become the Italy national team coach.

“If Antonio asked me, I think I’d say yes,” De Laurentiis told reporters (via Gazzetta) in Los Angeles, where the documentary on Napoli’s fourth Scudetto premiered on Monday.

“But given that he [Conte] is very intelligent, until there isn’t a serious interlocutor and, until now, there haven’t been many, he’d resist imagining himself as the chief of something that is entirely disorganised,” ADL added.

Conte has emerged as one of the leading candidates to become the new Italy national team coach.

However, the FIGC won’t hire a replacement for Gennaro Gattuso until the end of June, given that a new President will be elected on June 22.

FIGC President Gabriele Gravina resigned following Italy’s World Cup play-off elimination last week, and so did coach Gattuso.

The Azzurri will play two friendly games in June and will be led by a caretaker coach, likely Silvio Baldini, for those matches.

De Laurentiis also confirmed Giovanni Malagò is his favourite candidate to become the new FIGC President.

“He’s the perfect person to first serve as a commissioner and then as the President of a new Federation,” concluded the Napoli owner.

• Read more – Conte: ‘If I was FIGC President, I would consider me for Italy job’

La Gazzetta dello Sport

Como pull the brake, Atalanta score three and see Europe

Inter, Conte remains

Chivu goes +7 over Napoli (who eliminate Milan)

Lautaro wakes the Nerazzurri up. The Scudetto is closer. Decisive Politano at the Maradona. Allegri: ‘Title? Now it’s gone.’

Antonio calls the national team: ‘If I were the president, I would consider myself.’

Lady, here you are!

-1 from the Champions. Spalletti: ‘Juve, I don’t understand you.’ Vlahovic injured again.

Corriere dello Sport

Milan beaten too

Antonio wins 1-0 and surpasses Allegri: he’s the only rival of the dominant Inter.

Conte keeps it alive

Scudetto: Napoli are -7 from Lautaro

Fourth consecutive win and second spot. Politano is introduced and decides the game. Seven rounds remaining. On Sunday the Fab4 in Parma and Chivu in Como.

Cesc, Juve incoming

Spalletti knocks Genoa down (2-0): -1 from Como, held at Udine (0-0).

Game closed in 17 minutes: Bremer and McKennie score. Champions League race: Lucio gets closer to Fabregas (fourth) and flies +3 over Roma. Di Gregorio replaces Perin (injured) in the second half and saves a penalty from Martin.

Dan has decided: trust in Gasp, but the team must be rebuilt

Roma must be remade: Friedkin’s order

Benevento celebrate: back to Serie B

Tuttosport

Conte doesn’t let Inter go

Without real strikers, the coach of the Italian champions manages to unlock a dull game: 5th consecutive win and overtaking for the second spot; even if with Lautaro and Calhanoglu’s returns, Chivu seems to have put his hands on the Scudetto.

Juve, Champions jump

-1 from Como with Bremer, McKennie and DiGregorio

Fabregas’ team held in Udine. The Bianconeri crush Genoa with a good first half, but the second half infuriates him: ‘We were walking…’ Perin injured, the former starting goalkeeper flies on the penalty and Martin’s rebound, receiving everyone’s hug. Muscle problem for Vlahovic too.

Yes, D’Aversa is saving Toro and appeals…Juric

Easter in Benevento: Serie B after three years.

Liverpool have already had a meeting with the Gestifute agency representing West Ham United central midfielder Mateus Fernandes.

Sources with connections to the agents industry have informed me that Liverpool have discussed a potential deal for Fernandes, as first reported here for the Daily Briefing.

The 21-year-old has impressed with the Hammers this season and it seems the east Londoners are resigned to the fact that they might have to sell for good enough offers this summer, whether they manage to avoid relegation or not.

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Liverpool in Mateus Fernandes transfer contact

For now, my understanding is that Liverpool have the most advanced interest in Fernandes, having spoken with his representatives to sound out interest over a possible move.

Fernandes is also attracting admiring glances from Arsenal and Manchester City, but there have not been any approaches made by these clubs yet.

“Liverpool have had a meeting with someone from Gestifute,” one source told me. “They’re looking at Mateus Fernandes as a serious option in midfield this summer.”

This comes amid speculation that Alexis Mac Allister could be leaving LFC, but I’ve not had this confirmed at this stage even if Fernandes would make sense as a like-for-like replacement.

Mac Allister’s form has dipped a bit this term, while Fernandes has shown himself to be one of the most exciting young talents in the Premier League.

Read more here about our Transfer Fit rating system

The 21-year-old also shone at previous club Southampton before moving to West Ham once they got relegated, so it makes sense that something similar could happen again this year as he’s surely too good to be playing at this level.

Mateus Fernandes asking price revealed

Sources tell me that West Ham are obviously not keen to sell Fernandes, but they’re realistic about the situation and will probably accept something in the region of £55m for the Portugal international.

I cannot yet confirm what sort of budget Liverpool will be working with this summer, as a lot of that will depend on whether or not they qualify for the Champions League.

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Arne Slot’s future could also be key, even if the word for now remains that the Dutch tactician is safe in his position at Anfield.

It’s early days yet and a lot could change, but Fernandes to Liverpool is absolutely going to be one to watch in the weeks and months ahead.

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Liverpool are reportedly not currently in contact over re-signing Jarrell Quansah, but have a buy-back clause option until the end of May.

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That’s according to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg on X, with the reporter claiming the Reds have the option to bring Quansah back for a fee of €80m.

See below, however, as Plettenberg claims Liverpool’s current priority in defence is to sort out a new contract for Ibrahima Konate, who is close to the end of his deal…

?? Liverpool still have the option to activate a buy-back clause for Jarell #Quansah until the end of May, set at €80 million.

So far, however, Leverkusen have received no indication – neither from the player nor from Liverpool. #LFC‘s current focus is on extending Ibrahima… pic.twitter.com/nCYRJ8nsAB

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 7, 2026

Plettenberg posted: “Liverpool still have the option to activate a buy-back clause for Jarell #Quansah until the end of May, set at €80 million. So far, however, Leverkusen have received no indication – neither from the player nor from Liverpool. #LFC‘s current focus is on extending Ibrahima Konaté’s contract.”

Jarrell Quansah transfer return could be a sensible option for Liverpool

Even if Konate does stay, LFC surely need another signing in defence this summer after the dip in form of Virgil van Dijk.

Quansah didn’t really put a foot wrong during his first spell at Anfield, but before he left it was hard for him to get regular playing time.

That would probably be easier for the 23-year-old now, with Liverpool in need of more options and fresh blood for next season after this disappointing campaign.

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€80m looks like a lot to pay for Quansah, but it’s probably an option worth considering as there probably won’t be many other easily affordable options out there on the market.

Quansah has improved a lot since his move to Leverkusen and now looks ready to come in and make an impact at Liverpool.

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Manchester United are likely to be weighing up a number of candidates to become their next manager, with one club official said to be unsure about hiring Michael Carrick for the permanent role.

Carrick is currently interim manager at Old Trafford, and he’s surely done his chances of landing the job no harm after a strong start since replacing Ruben Amorim.

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So far, Carrick’s record as Man Utd interim manager reads as: played 10, won 7, drawn 2, lost 1.

Not everyone’s convinced, however, with a team of five relite reporters posting on X that one United official is unsure about Carrick, even if he’s looking outnumbered at the moment.

Should Michael Carrick get the Manchester United job?

Carrick isn’t the biggest or most experienced name in football management, but that shouldn’t necessarily count against him.

The Red Devils might be tempted to hire a more proven winner, but things didn’t exactly work out that well for them under the likes of Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal in the past.

Carrick is showing that he can do the job, and perhaps he can follow in the footsteps of other inexperienced managers who started well at big clubs.

That patient approach has worked well for Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, whose move to take over at the Emirates Stadium was his first job in management.

It’s also easy to forget that Pep Guardiola was a gamble when he first became Barcelona manager after his only prior experience was with their B team.

Other Manchester United candidates

Some big names like Xabi Alonso and Xavi are currently out of work, which will surely affect United’s thinking, while there’ll also be others leaving their current clubs soon.

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Oliver Glasner has confirmed he’ll be leaving Crystal Palace at the end of this season, while Andoni Iraola is also coming towards the end of his contract with Bournemouth.

With the 2026 World Cup coming up, it will also surely be worth keeping an eye on if big names like Thomas Tuchel, Julian Nagelsmann, and Carlo Ancelotti keep their jobs.

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Manchester United are reportedly still very much in the race for the transfer of Nottingham Forest central midfielder Elliot Anderson.

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According to Florian Plettenberg, no club has made contact yet over signing Anderson, and it may even be that Manchester City have other priorities.

See below for Plettenberg’s post on X as he explains that Man Utd still look to be in the race with City, who are currently perhaps more focused on a new contract for Rodri instead…

?? Forest expect Manchester United to remain seriously in the race for Elliot #Anderson. Manchester City have also registered their interest, although their current focus is on extending Rodri’s contract. #MUFC #MCFC

So far, no club has made direct contact with Forest. A fee… pic.twitter.com/uQJCMTY0pg

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 6, 2026

“Forest expect Manchester United to remain seriously in the race for Elliot #Anderson. Manchester City have also registered their interest, although their current focus is on extending Rodri’s contract,” the Sky Germany journalist said.

He added: “So far, no club has made direct contact with Forest. A fee in the region of £100-120 million is still being demanded.”

Elliot Anderson transfer saga hots up

Up until now, there has been a lot of speculation about Anderson’s future, with many outlets suggesting City were the frontrunners for the England international.

That’s what has been reported by BBC Sport, though they did also suggest that United wouldn’t give up on Anderson.

Plettenberg’s post gives the Red Devils hope of landing one of the most exciting midfield players in Europe this season, with Anderson putting in a series of superb displays for club and country and looking like someone who’s bound to shine at the 2026 World Cup.

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Apr 7 2026, 8:40

Who else could sign Elliot Anderson?

Meanwhile, we’ve also received information suggesting that the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea can’t be ruled out as suitors for Anderson either.

Sources told us that Arsenal sensed an opportunity to beat City to the 23-year-old, while Chelsea are looking at him as a potential replacement for Enzo Fernandez.

We also ranked United’s midfield targets and placed Anderson top.

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With less than a month to go in the Women's Super League 2 season, four clubs are still fighting for promotion and the title remains up for grabs.

Birmingham City lead the way, above Charlton Athletic only on goal difference, while Crystal Palace and Newcastle United are also in the mix.

Two teams will gain automatic promotion to England's top flight, while the third-placed side will face a play-off against the WSL's bottom club.

Birmingham just missed out on promotion last season to London City Lionesses in a final-day thriller - and are desperate to return to the top division.

"We were one of the founding members of the WSL and now if you look at the investment that's been done, the infrastructure, the ambition... absolutely we should be in WSL," manager Amy Merricks told BBC Sport.

"But we have to earn the right. I think emotion is good. We have real experience under our belts of managing the situation.

"Last season, there's probably moments where we thought we were out of it. We weren't out of it until the last minute of the last day.

"I truly believe in this group, the quality and the ability that we have, and that's why I'm excited."

• Extra: The WSL 2 & race for promotion

'Everyone's fighting for everything'

Blues had been playing catch-up for most of this campaign with Charlton leading the way until recent weeks - but Birmingham have won three straight games to lead the Addicks on goal difference with just two fixtures left.

However, it looks set to go down to the wire again given Birmingham travel to Charlton on the final day (2 May, 15:00 BST).

But has missing out last season increased the pressure on Merricks' side?

"External noise is external noise. We're in that position because we did so well last season and we have real ambition," she said.

"If you come to Birmingham, you have to accept that. We look for that ambition in players when we recruit because that's what we're about and the direction we're moving in.

"We're fighting for something and that's where we want to be. We've said there's no limits here. You want to win again and again.

"What that means is WSL football, then the Champions League and then you go again. It should be that in elite sports. You want to be the best, don't you?"

Birmingham have had huge investment in recent seasons with NFL legend Tom Brady becoming a minority owner, while US-based Shelby Companies Limited purchased the women's team in February, with ex-England and Blues star Karen Carney part of several independent investors involved in the deal.

Blues broke their club record transfer in January to sign midfielder Wilma Leidhammar, will complete the building of a new gym at the training ground this month and Merricks says they are "WSL ready".

In contrast, rivals Charlton have one of the lowest budgets in WSL 2 and have relied on shrewd signings, as well as a strong defensive record.

They have conceded the league's fewest goals (17), kept the most clean sheets (eight) and had a 27-game unbeaten run, which ended in March.

Charlton had opened up a nine-point lead, but three defeats in their past four matches means they still have work to do to secure promotion.

"Everyone's fighting for everything. We are certainly fighting as well. You look at all the points, you look how tight it is at the top and at the bottom," manager Karen Hills told BBC Sport.

"It's just an incredible league. If you'd have told me in pre-season this is where we would be at this point in the season I'd have bitten your hand off.

"But these players deserve to be where they are. If we were to be promoted then I believe it's probably one of the greatest achievements in my career."

• How WSL 2 side Charlton are defying odds in league and cup

'We've still got work to do'

Three successive draws have seen Newcastle drop off the pace, but they are not mathematically out of the promotion race just yet.

However, it is out of their hands as they need to overturn a five-point deficit to Crystal Palace over the final two games.

Palace were relegated from the WSL in April having only come up in 2024. Two managers departed during their short spell in the top flight.

But the arrival of former Rangers boss Jo Potter in June helped rejuvenate the club and Palace have won five of their past six matches to cement their hold on third - three points behind the top two.

Palace's final two games are against bottom-five sides so the fixture list appears to be in their favour - but Newcastle are building for the future either way.

"The club is ambitious. This league is so competitive. The club knows that and we know where we want to get to, but we have to also do that in a sustainable way," Newcastle boss Tanya Oxtoby told BBC Sport.

"We've still got work to do. I think every team in our position would say that but we have the foundations there to launch and I think that's the most important thing.

"Everything that we're doing is to be WSL ready and that started the moment I walked in the door. We are heading in the right direction for sure."

• How Newcastle United are plotting a course to the WSL

'We'll be even hungrier next season'

Bristol City conceded a late goal to Durham on Sunday in a 2-2 draw which means they are now out of the promotion race.

But the Robins have had big changes this season, with the takeover of investors Mercury13 and appointment of Charlotte Healy as manager.

Inconsistency has ultimately proven costly on the pitch, but interim chief executive officer Lowri Roberts says a project launched two years ago was created to build towards a WSL return.

Changes include new staff in analysis, medical and physical performance teams, as well as clear recruitment targets and commercial growth at Ashton Gate stadium.

"I feel so proud to be able to show people around [our training ground]. It's an incredible facility and a really special environment," Roberts told BBC Sport.

"I came in to develop a new women's football strategy. It was all around how we bring in new investment to be able to unlock its true potential.

"I think we're now building a staffing structure who are excited about the future, have got a real thirst for development and want to grow in their roles.

"If we have to be patient and wait another season, then we'll be even hungrier and even better set up."

Manager Healy had to get up to speed quickly with 13 new players joining in the summer, as well as additional staff.

"It was a case of trying to build foundations on and off the pitch to enable us to be in a position where we can compete in this league," said Healy.

"If we want to attract the level of player that we want to, then we have to make sure that we can support those players and give them the best opportunity to perform."

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie are back for another season of the Women's Football Weekly podcast. New episodes drop every Tuesday on BBC Sounds, plus find interviews and extra content from the Women's Super League and beyond on the Women's Football Weekly feed

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Llandudno have won the JD Cymru North title and are set for a return to the JD Cymru Premier next season.

Jordan Haddaway's side beat Guilsfield 4-1 on Monday – their 25th league win of the season – to secure the title.

The Seasiders were relegated from the top-flight at the end of the 2018-19 season.

Llandudno, along with second placed Airbus UK Broughton and Holywell Town in third, will this week discover whether they have secured an FAW Tier 1 Licence for next season.

The Football Association of Wales announced in October 2024 that the Cymru Premier would expand to 16 teams for the 2026-28 season.

In the Cymru South, the title race between Trefelin and Cambrian United will go down to the final day of the season.

Former England captain Courtney Lawes says he is "officially unretiring from international duty" after signing for Sale Sharks for the 2026-27 season.

The 37-year-old second row won three Six Nations championships and played in the 2019 World Cup final during a glittering 14-year England career before retiring from internationals after the 2023 tournament.

Lawes spent his club career with Northampton Saints, winning two Prem titles, before joining French side Brive in 2024.

"I'm officially un-retiring from international duty and I'd love to play for England again but first and foremost I want to play well for Sale and we'll see what happens after that," he told Sale's website.

Lawes made his debut for Saints in 2007 and earned his first England cap two years later.

He was part of England's Six Nations grand slam-winning squad in 2016 and went on to win the championship twice more in 2017 and 2020.

He also featured in four World Cups as the Red Rose exited in the pools stage of the home tournament in 2015, before going all the way to the final in Japan four years later, where they were beaten by South Africa in Yokohama.

Lawes' final England cap came in the semi-final of the 2023 tournament in Paris when England were again eliminated by the Springboks.

More to follow.

The full schedule for the 2026 Indian Premier League has been announced.

Teams have been split into two groups based on the number of titles they have won, but the results form one league table.

Group A: Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings.

Group B: Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants.

A change has been made for this season to facilitate more high-profile matches. In the past three seasons teams in the same group have played each other twice and teams from the other group once. That's been reversed now so you play teams in your group once and the others twice.

Here's the schedule:

All start times 15:00 BST unless stated

28 March

Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Sunrisers Hyderabad

RCB won by six wickets

Report; Scorecard

29 March

Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders

Mumbai Indians won by six wickets

Report; Scorecard

30 March

Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings

Rajasthan Royals won by eight wickets

Report; Scorecard

31 March

Punjab Kings v Gujarat Titans

Punjab Kings won by three wickets

Report; Scorecard

1 April

Lucknow Super Giants v Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals won by six wickets

Report; Scorecard

2 April

Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs

Report; Scorecard

3 April

Chennai Super Kings v Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings won by five wickets

Report; Scorecard

4 April

Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians

Capitals won by six wickets

Report;Scorecard

Gujarat Titans v Rajasthan Royals

Royals won by six runs

Report;Scorecard

5 April

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Lucknow Super Giants

Giants won by five wickets

Report;Scorecard

Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Chennai Super Kings

RCB won by 43 runs

Report;Scorecard

6 April

Kolkata Knight Riders v Punjab Kings

Match abandoned

Scorecard

7 April

Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians

Scorecard

8 April

Delhi Capitals v Gujarat Titans

Scorecard

9 April

Kolkata Knight Riders v Lucknow Super Giants

Scorecard

10 April

Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Scorecard

11 April

Punjab Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad (11:00 BST)

Scorecard

Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals

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12 April

Lucknow Super Giants v Gujarat Titans (11:00 BST)

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Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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13 April

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals

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14 April

Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders

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15 April

Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Lucknow Super Giants

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16 April

Mumbai Indians v Punjab Kings

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17 April

Gujarat Titans v Kolkata Knight Riders

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18 April

Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Delhi Capitals (11:00 BST)

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Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings

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19 April

Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals (11:00 BST)

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Punjab Kings v Lucknow Super Giants

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20 April

Gujarat Titans v Mumbai Indians

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21 April

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Capitals

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22 April

Lucknow Super Giants v Rajasthan Royals

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23 April

Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings

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24 April

Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Gujarat Titans

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25 April

Delhi Capitals v Punjab Kings (11:00 BST)

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Rajasthan Royals v Sunrisers Hyderabad

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26 April

Gujarat Titans v Chennai Super Kings (11:00 BST)

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Lucknow Super Giants v Kolkata Knight Riders

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27 April

Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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28 April

Punjab Kings v Rajasthan Royals

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29 April

Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad

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30 April

Gujarat Titans v Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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1 May

Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Capitals

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2 May

Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians

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3 May

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders (11:00 BST)

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Gujarat Titans v Punjab Kings

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4 May

Mumbai Indians v Lucknow Super Giants

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5 May

Delhi Capital v Chennai Super Kings

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6 May

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Punjab Kings

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7 May

Lucknow Super Giants v Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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8 May

Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders

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9 May

Rajasthan Royals v Gujarat Titans

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10 May

Chennai Super Kings v Lucknow Super Giants

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Mumbai Indians

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11 May

Punjab Kings v Delhi Capitals

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12 May

Gujarat Titans v Sunrisers Hyderabad

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13 May

Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Kolkata Knight Riders

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14 May

Punjab Kings v Mumbai Indians

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15 May

Lucknow Super Giants v Chennai Super Kings

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16 May

Kolkata Knight Riders v Gujarat Titans

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17 May

Punjab Kings v Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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Delhi Capitals v Rajasthan Royals

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18 May

Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad

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19 May

Rajasthan Royals v Lucknow Super Giants

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20 May

Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians

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21 May

Chennai Super Kings v Gujarat Titans

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22 May

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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23 May

Lucknow Super Giants v Punjab Kings

Scorecard

24 May

Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals (11:00 BST)

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Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Capitals

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Play-off schedule

26 May

Qualifier 1: First v second for place in final

27 May

Eliminator: Third v fourth - loser is knocked out

29 May

Qualifier 2: Loser of Qualifier 1 v Winner of Eliminator

31 May

Final: Winner of Qualifier 1 v winner of Qualifier 2

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With recent reports suggesting that Serhou Guirassy is targeting a move away from Borussia Dortmund this summer, the Black and Yellows are on the lookout for potential replacements for the forward.

After TSG Hoffenheim's Fisnik Asllani was initially mentioned as a target, Bild has now added Nick Woltemade to the list of potential options.

According to the report, BVB are keeping a close eye on the German international, who moved to Newcastle United from VfB Stuttgart for a reported €75 million fee last summer.

The 24-year-old has so far insisted that he is not considering a move away from the Premier League side, but the situation could change in the summer depending on how the remainder of the season unfolds.

Woltemade has been in and out of Newcastle’s line-up recently and has often been deployed in a deeper role than he prefers.

A permanent transfer is considered highly unlikely, with a loan appearing to be the most realistic option.

This season, Woltemade has scored 10 goals and provided five assists in 45 appearances for Newcastle.

Liverpool travel to the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night for their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain aiming to deliver an immediate response after a disappointing result last time out.

The Reds were dismantled 4-0 by Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final and are set to surrender their Premier League crown, leaving Europe as their last realistic route to silverware this season. The pressure on Arne Slot could scarcely be greater, and his squad options are far from ideal.

Alisson Becker remains sidelined, so Giorgi Mamardashvili will continue in goal. The Georgian has deputised for the Brazilian in his absence and will need to be at his best against a PSG attack that dismantled Chelsea 8-2 on aggregate in the previous round.

Jeremie Frimpong is set to return at right-back after being limited to a 30-minute cameo against Manchester City due to a minor knock. Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate will form the central defensive partnership, with Milos Kerkez continuing at left-back. Van Dijk is one of three Liverpool players who will miss the second leg if cautioned on Wednesday, alongside Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones — a significant disciplinary subplot for Slot to manage.

Alexis Mac Allister is expected to replace Curtis Jones, providing a straightforward upgrade for this calibre of opposition. Ryan Gravenberch should partner him in the double pivot, offering the energy Liverpool need against PSG’s dynamic midfield trio of Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Warren Zaire-Emery.

Mohamed Salah, despite a difficult afternoon that included a missed penalty at the Etihad, is set to retain his place on the right flank. Florian Wirtz, who was also underwhelming against Manchester City, is expected to start on the left.

Dominik Szoboszlai will operate in the number ten role, having produced nine goal involvements in ten European fixtures this season, making him one of Liverpool’s most potent assets.

Up front, Hugo Ekitike leads the line against his former club, while Alexander Isak could be an option from the bench after recently returning to full training following a fractured fibula.

If you were hoping for Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany to give insight on whether or not Harry Kane would start vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, well, you will be disappointed.

Kompany said that Kane did just about everything he could to get himself ready, but the club will not make a decision on his role vs. Real Madrid (if any) until Tuesday.

“It was important that he did a lot of training. I don’t think he’s lost his rhythm. We’ll wait until tomorrow and then decide. Everyone’s available apart from Sven Ulreich. We have a great squad and are ready for the two legs,” Kompany said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “Harry knows how important this match is. He must also say whether he’s ready to start. We’ll see how it goes tomorrow.”

Bayern Munich fans will be anxiously waiting for the decision and, surely, Real Madrid will be hoping that the Bavarians take a conservative approach with the high-scoring Englishman.

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Hull FC head coach John Cartwright will leave the club after two seasons at the end of the year.

The Australian took over for the 2025 season after the Black and Whites' miserable 2024 campaign in which they won just three Super League matches.

He helped them to a much-improved showing last year, as they finished three points outside the play-off places.

They have made a mixed start to 2026, with three wins and four defeats from their opening seven games.

"John joined the club during a challenging period and has played an important role in restoring stability and competitiveness on the field," chief executive officer Richie Myler told the club website.

"The board would like to place on record its sincere thanks for John's contribution during his time with the club."

More to follow.

Washington Capitals (39-30-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (32-31-14, in the Atlantic Division)

Toronto; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Washington Capitals after Matthew Knies' two-goal game against the Los Angeles Kings in the Maple Leafs' 7-6 overtime loss.

Toronto is 32-31-14 overall and 18-12-8 at home. The Maple Leafs have given up 271 goals while scoring 241 for a -30 scoring differential.

Washington is 39-30-9 overall and 15-19-4 on the road. The Capitals have gone 17-7-1 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent.

The matchup Wednesday is the third time these teams play this season. The Capitals won 4-0 in the last meeting. Jakob Chychrun led the Capitals with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: John Tavares has 30 goals and 38 assists for the Maple Leafs. Knies has six goals and one assist over the past 10 games.

Chychrun has 25 goals and 34 assists for the Capitals. Pierre-Luc Dubois has one goal and nine assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Maple Leafs: 4-4-2, averaging 3.1 goals, 4.4 assists, 5.4 penalties and 15.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.

Capitals: 6-3-1, averaging 3.5 goals, six assists, 4.8 penalties and 14.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game.

INJURIES: Maple Leafs: Oliver Ekman-Larsson: day to day (lower body), Chris Tanev: out for season (abdomen), Auston Matthews: out for season (knee).

Capitals: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Tampa Bay Lightning (48-23-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (40-27-10, in the Atlantic Division)

Ottawa, Ontario; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Senators -128, Lightning +107; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Brady Tkachuk's two-goal game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Senators' 6-3 win.

Ottawa is 40-27-10 overall and 9-8-6 against the Atlantic Division. The Senators have a 34-10-5 record when scoring at least three goals.

Tampa Bay is 14-7-1 against the Atlantic Division and 48-23-6 overall. The Lightning rank third in the league with 275 total goals (averaging 3.6 per game).

The teams square off Tuesday for the third time this season. The Lightning won the last meeting 4-2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tim Stutzle has 33 goals and 45 assists for the Senators. Shane Pinto has four goals and two assists over the last 10 games.

Nikita Kucherov has 43 goals and 83 assists for the Lightning. Jake Guentzel has seven goals and eight assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Senators: 6-3-1, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.1 assists, 3.8 penalties and 9.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

Lightning: 6-2-2, averaging 3.6 goals, 5.7 assists, 5.6 penalties and 13.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Senators: Dennis Gilbert: out (upper-body), Thomas Chabot: out (forearm), Tyler Kleven: out (upper body), Carter Yakemchuk: out (concussion), Nick Jensen: out (lower-body).

Lightning: Brandon Hagel: day to day (undisclosed), Max Crozier: out (abdomen), Anthony Cirelli: day to day (undisclosed), Dominic James: out (leg), Declan Carlile: out (undisclosed), Victor Hedman: out (personal).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Nashville Predators (36-31-10, in the Central Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (41-31-5, in the Pacific Division)

Anaheim, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Ducks -148, Predators +124; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Anaheim Ducks will try to break their five-game skid when they play the Nashville Predators.

Anaheim is 23-12-3 at home and 41-31-5 overall. The Ducks serve 10.1 penalty minutes per game to rank fifth in the league.

Nashville is 16-16-7 in road games and 36-31-10 overall. The Predators have a 30-6-3 record in games they score at least three goals.

The teams match up Tuesday for the second time this season. The Ducks won the previous matchup 5-2.

TOP PERFORMERS: Leo Carlsson has 27 goals and 36 assists for the Ducks. Mikael Granlund has seven goals and one assist over the last 10 games.

Steven Stamkos has 39 goals and 22 assists for the Predators. Filip Forsberg has eight goals and nine assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Ducks: 4-4-2, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.5 assists, 4.1 penalties and 11.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.

Predators: 6-3-1, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.3 assists, 3.9 penalties and 10.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Ducks: Pavel Mintyukov: day to day (lower body), Petr Mrazek: out for season (lower-body), Jansen Harkins: out (upper body), Cutter Gauthier: out (upper body), Radko Gudas: day to day (lower-body), Ross Johnston: out (lower-body).

Predators: Nicolas Hague: day to day (undisclosed).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Seattle Kraken (32-33-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (44-21-12, in the Central Division)

Saint Paul, Minnesota; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wild -257, Kraken +208; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken, on a five-game losing streak, take on the Minnesota Wild.

Minnesota has a 44-21-12 record overall and a 21-10-8 record on its home ice. The Wild have a +34 scoring differential, with 252 total goals scored and 218 given up.

Seattle is 15-17-6 on the road and 32-33-11 overall. The Kraken are 30-7-4 in games they score three or more goals.

The matchup Tuesday is the third time these teams meet this season. The Wild won 3-2 in overtime in the last meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Quinn Hughes has six goals and 68 assists for the Wild. Ryan Hartman has seven goals and six assists over the past 10 games.

Vince Dunn has 11 goals and 30 assists for the Kraken. Bobby McMann has scored five goals with two assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Wild: 6-4-0, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.4 assists, 3.8 penalties and 9.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

Kraken: 1-7-2, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.5 assists, 3.2 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Wild: Zach Bogosian: day to day (undisclosed).

Kraken: Ryan Winterton: out (personal), Shane Wright: day to day (upper-body), Philipp Grubauer: day to day (lower-body).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

With Matchweek 27 in the books (check out our must-read Talking Points here), we bring you the best performers in their respective positions for the round, using the Roshn Saudi League’s unique Performance Index.

The explainer is just below, while you can use the filter option to select the appropriate matchweek and choose from a number of formations.

The Team of the Week below is pegged to our traditional 4-4-2.

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Samuel Portugal - 91

The Brazilian stopper contributed significantly to new manager Fathi Al Jabal’s debut win, as Al Okhdood saw off Al Fateh 1-0 to massively boost their survival chances. Portugal made five saves in all, while also led the way for the hosts in recoveries (nine).

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Abdulelah Al Amri - 91

While he will no doubt be aggrieved at conceding twice, the Al Nassr centre-back still played in integral role in the RSL leaders’ 5-2 home win against Al Najmah. Al Amri not only topped the game for interceptions (three) and his team for recoveries (seven), but he assisted Abdullah Al Hamdan for the hosts’ first equaliser.

Nawaf Boushal - 91

Like his defensive teammate, the Al Nassr defender recorded an assist to help the table-toppers eventually see off a tricky Al Najmah side, when he teed up Cristiano Ronaldo to make it 4-2. The Saudi Arabian full-back now has five RSL assists this term.

Andrei Girotto - 89

OK, so the Al Taawoun centre-back would typically be expected to make the grade on the back of some expert defending. However, Girotto starred in his team’s excellent 2-2 draw at Al Hilal by scoring both goals. His first drew the visitors level before he then put Al Taawoun ahead as they ultimately secured a precious point.

Andrei Girotto nets a brace in Al Taawoun's draw at Al Hilal

Salem Al Najdi - 85

The third of Al Nassr’s backline to make Team of the Week, Al Najdi set up Sadio Mane to round off the scoring against the bottom club - a result that eventually moved his side five clear at the summit. Al Najdi proves Al Nassr can hurt opponents from any almost any position.

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Ruben Neves - 93

The ultra-impressive Al Hilal midfielder got his sixth assist of the season when he laid on Mohamed Keite’s opener - a BSF Goal of the Week contender. Neves also topped a number of stats in the match, including successful passes (69), good long balls (seven), chances created (five) and total touches (112).

Mohammed Kanno - 90

Operating alongside the Portugal international, Kanno continued his excellent form this campaign with a typically all-action display against Al Taawoun. The Saudi Arabia midfielder topped his team for recoveries (eight), as second-placed Al Hilal look to keep up with league leaders Al Nassr.

Marcelo Brozovic - 88

The long-time Al Nassr tempo-setter was his usual influential self against the bottom club, contributing both a game-high 66 successful passes and 88 total touches, while he also led the hosts for good long balls (six). Brozovic continues to make the capital club tick.

Houssem Aouar - 84

A nice reminder of the Algeria international’s importance to the RSL champions, Aouar’s headline act in the 1-0 home win against Al Hazem was to assist Abdulrahman Al Obud for the game’s only goal. Otherwise, the Al Ittihad midfielder provided the experience to drive forward Sergio Conceicao’s side.

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Sadio Mane - 98

The Senegal superstar keeps proving instrumental in the title race, netting twice in the come-from-behind victory against Al Najmah. Mane’s first goal was a sublime solo effort, and rightfully is a candidate for that BSF Goal of the Week award, with his second completing the comeback in injury-time.

Cristiano Ronaldo - 96

Of course, an Al Nassr-heavy Best XI wouldn’t be complete without football’s GOAT. Ronaldo returned from injury with a Man of the Match display - it was a fine way to mark his 100th RSL appearance - first putting the hosts 3-2 up before slamming home their fourth.

With the double, Ronaldo moves to 23 goals this term and, crucially, back firmly in the hunt to retain his golden boot.

Kieran Trippier has confirmed he will leave Newcastle United this summer when his contract expires. 

The defender has been an important player since joining the Magpies from Atletico Madrid in January 2022. 

He has made 157 appearances across all competitions, with four goals and 29 assists to his name. 

With Tino Livramento’s future also uncertain, Newcastle may need to sign two full-backs in the upcoming transfer window. 

Below we look at a few quality options the club could sign this summer. 

Ivan Fresneda

Fresneda’s impressive performances at Sporting Lisbon is attracting attention from several top European clubs. 

The 21-year-old initially struggled to make an impact after joining Sporting Lisbon in 2023. 

But he has revived his form under head coach Rui Borges, and has established himself as a regular first-team player. 

Fresneda is very young and is known for his composure under pressure, tackling ability and duel success rate. 

Sporting signed the Spaniard for only €9 million, but they are expected to demand a higher fee with Arsenal and Manchester City also reportedly interested in the player. 

Ben White

Ben White originally played as a centre-back but has successfully transitioned to right-back at Arsenal. 

The England international is Premier League proven and is highly rated for his composure, passing range and aggressive defending.  

White has made 182 senior appearances for the Gunners, scoring seven goals and creating 14 assists in the process. 

But he has been struggling for game time under Mikel Arteta this season, starting only five Premier League games. 

Arsenal could be open to a sale as White is no longer a regular starter and they need to raise funds for new signings this summer. 

Ola Aina

If Nottingham Forest drop down to the Championship, then some of their big names will likely leave the club. 

Elliot Anderson is currently attracting a lot of interest from Manchester United and Manchester City, but full-back Ola Aina is sure to be in demand as well. 

The Nigeria international has established himself as a key first-team member since joining in 2023. 

Aina missed a major chunk of the ongoing season with a hamstring injury, but he has still started 15 Premier League matches. 

Forest could demand a hefty fee for the 29-year-old, who has a contract at the City Ground until 2028. 

But given his versatility and solid defensive skills, a big outlay for a transfer would be justified.  

Stats from Transfermarkt 

Four talking points ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals, featuring Viktor Gyokeres' return to Sporting and Real Madrid's hoodoo over Bayern Munich.

Gyokeres makes Sporting return

Arsenal make the trip to Sporting CP in the Champions League quarter-finals with Viktor Gyokeres making an emotional return to Lisbon. The Swedish striker became a household name at Sporting, where he scored 97 goals in 102 games over just two seasons.

Arsenal won the race to sign Gyokeres last summer and the 27-year-old has improved from a modest start. He's scored 17 goals in all competitions and heads into the clash with five goals in his last three games for club and country.

Sporting know more than most the threat that Gyokeres can pose, and stopping him will be key to their chances.

At the other end, the Swede's successor, Luis Suarez, has been in sensational form. Picked up from Segunda División side Almeria in the summer, the Colombian has fired 33 goals in all competitions this season.

Can Real Madrid maintain hoodoo over Bayern?

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich meet in a Champions League classic. Two of Europe's most successful sides do battle in the quarter-finals, as a curious quirk continues.

The rich heritage of the teams means this is the Champions League's most played fixture, though the sides have never met in a final.

Real Madrid hold the advantage when itcomes to recent meetings. The Spanish side have won each of the last four Champions League ties against Bayern and are unbeaten in nine games against the German giants. Bayern's last win in this fixture came back in 2012, on route to the final.

On each of the last five occasions that the teams have met in the Champions League knockout stages, the victor has reached the final.

Simeone must find a plan to stop Yamal

Atletico Madrid and Barcelona will do battle in an all-Spanish affair on Wednesday night. It's the second of three meetings between the teams in 10 days, after Barcelona secured a 2-1 win at Atletico in La Liga at the weekend.

Lamine Yamal was a thorn in the Atletico Madrid side, with makeshift left-back Nico Gonzalez sent off in first-half stoppage time after a torrid time up against the teenager.

Simeone stuck with Gonzalez, despite his struggles and the presence of Matteo Ruggeri and David Hancko on the bench. After Atletico were badly exposed at the weekend, Simeone must now devise a plan to contain Yamal. That will be easier said than done.

Arne Slot faces a defining night in Paris

TheLiverpool fans made their feelings clear during the club's weekend defeat at Manchester City. Fans poured out of the Etihad after the concession of a third goal, the third in a 4-0 thrashing at the Etihad.

It was the club's biggest FA Cup loss since 1946, one of several unwanted records Slot's side has set this season. A 4-1 defeat at home to PSV Eindhoven was the club's joint-biggest European defeat since 1966, while a 3-0 Anfield reverse against Nottingham Forest was the Reds' joint-biggest home league defeat since 1964.

Liverpool fans have a reputation for patience, but it appears to be almost out. Premier League champions last season, Liverpool face the threat of missing out on Champions League qualification, despite their record-breaking spend last summer.

Europe remains their hope of salvation this season, but a daunting task atParis Saint-Germain awaits. PSG are a side capable of exposing the frailties that have plagued Liverpool all season.

The French champions scored eight times over two legs against Chelsea and have the potential to pick another Premier League opponent apart. Slot may not survive another embarrassment.

Vitor Matos says the appointment of Andy Mangan has brought different qualities to his Swansea City coaching staff.

Mangan has joined as what Swansea are calling a first-team consultant until the end of the season.

The 39-year-old previously worked under Swansea chief executive Tom Gorringe at Bristol Rovers, while he was on the same pro licence coaching course as Matos.

Unusually, Swansea have not announced Mangan's appointment but confirmed his role having been asked by BBC Sport Wales.

"He's someone that I know from a long time ago and someone that I think adds quite a lot of value," Matos said.

"He is a really important asset for all of us. He has a big heart, he has experience in the leagues as well, he knows the players.

"I think he just added to us, he was available, that's why [he has come in]."

Mangan's arrival increases Swansea's already sizeable coaching staff.

The Championship club appointed Ryan Maye as their assistant head coach in December, while Matos brought in Portuguese trio Diogo Medeiros, Toze Mendes and Goncalo Ricca from former club Maritimo following his move to Wales last November.

They joined head of goalkeeping Martyn Margetson and first-team coach Kristian O'Leary on the Swans' staff, while Leon Britton and Joe Allen also have roles in Matos' backroom team.

"I think all of them have had different values, all of them have different roles," Matos said.

"All of them have a role to build, but the most important [thing] is that the players can drink off all of them and that helps the team to keep pushing themselves.

"You need the right human resources and for me as a manager it's about using the human resources we have available at the club."

While Mangan is initially in place until May, Matos did not rule out the idea of the former Fleetwood, Bristol Rovers and Stockport coach staying at Swansea beyond this season.

Yuki Tsunoda deserves “another opportunity” to race full time after losing his Formula 1 seat at the end of last year, says Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies.

The Austrian outfit demoted Tsunoda into a reserve driver role after a very poor 2025 campaign, where he scored just 30 points across 22 grands prix for Red Bull, leaving him 17th in the championship.

That was compared to second for team-mate Max Verstappen, so Tsunoda was replaced by Isack Hadjar, who impressed in his rookie season for sister squad Racing Bulls with a podium at Zandvoort.

But Mekies thinks Tsunoda has still shown enough to warrant a full-time seat somewhere, having driven at Racing Bulls for four years before his Red Bull move.

“Yuki is doing a great job with us, not only as a reserve driver, but also as a simulator driver,” Mekies told the Beyond the Grid podcast.

“It's great to have somebody that has such deep, recent experience of the car that can help us behind the scenes. Of course, we wish for him that there is an opportunity that comes soon because racing drivers are meant to race. And that's what we wish for Yuki.

Laurent Mekies, Red Bull Racing Team Principal

“We are conscious that we haven't been as strong as we would have liked in the past in terms of the second-car performance at Red Bull Racing and it's something we are taking the learnings, we are trying to improve day after day.

“It's fair to say that Yuki has shown significant speed in the past and we wish for him that another opportunity comes along the way.”

But that second chance is unlikely to come at Red Bull because Hadjar has shown promise during his three grands prix alongside Verstappen so far, despite a troublesome RB22.

The highlight is undoubtedly qualifying third on his debut in Melbourne, while he also scored points in China and outqualified his world champion team-mate at Suzuka - something Tsunoda never achieved.

“Isack is in a great place right now,” said Mekies before the Japanese Grand Prix. “He has done, I think, everything he could have done to maximise his integration with the team.

“He moved to London in the early days of January. He's at the factory every other day. He spends as much time as he can in the simulator, trying to understand all the engineering parts around the car. He has been as keen as you can be.

Isack Hadjar, Red Bull Racing

“I think he even flew back between the two Bahrain tests just to try more stuff on the simulators and flew back to Bahrain. So, credit to him for the level of commitment.

“But the truth is, he's not making an effort, that’s what he loves to do. He has been living, dreaming about that moment for a long time, and for him, it's his dream.

“It's our dream to be able to spend time and energy in the simulator or with the engineer. So he has been doing that very intensely. I think the first two races show that it's already showing the right results.

“He has been able to show the right speed straight away. I'm sure he will remember his first qualifying with us with a P3 in Melbourne, and it's a long season that will be up and down.

“We believe drivers make steps and we expect steps from Isack this year and we think he has all the right talents and all the right approach to be able to make these steps.”

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The Washington Commanders continue their preparation ahead of this month's 2026 NFL Draft. This month is a busy one for all 32 NFL teams, as players often visit team facilities in the weeks leading up to the draft. Washington is set to host several top prospects, such as Sonny Styles, Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon and others.

But not every visit is an official top-30 visit. That's the case for USC safety Bishop Fitzgerald. A graduate of Gar-Field High School in Prince William County, Virginia, Fitzgerald is a 5-foot-11, 201-pound safety prospect. According to Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan in Washington, D.C., Fitzgerald will be in Ashburn on Wednesday to work out for the Commanders and interview. It's unclear if it's a top-30 visit, but it does not appear to be one.

USC safety Bishop Fitzgerald will be in Ashburn working out for and meeting with the Commanders on Wednesday.

He’s a Garfield HS product and a Woodbridge native. He’s hoping to hear his name called in the top 100. Would be a cool story to see him land with WSH.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) April 6, 2026

Fitzgerald began his college career at Coffeyville Community College in Kansas, where he played for two seasons, before transferring to North Carolina State. In two seasons for the Wolfpack, Fitzgerald was a key player on defense, playing in 26 games with 16 starts, recording 97 tackles, including 7.5 for loss, five interceptions and 11 pass breakups.

He was a hot commodity in the transfer portal in 2025, eventually signing with the USC Trojans. Fitzgerald continued his strong play last season, finishing with 51 tackles, including 2.5 for loss, one sack, five interceptions and three pass breakups. His terrific senior season saw him earn All-American and first-team All-Big Ten honors.

At the 2026 NFL combine, Fitzgerald ran the 40-yard dash in 4.55 seconds and is known for his ability to make plays on the ball. That's something Washington desperately needs. Fitzgerald is also a willing and able run defender. He could be a contender for the Commanders' third-round pick, which is No. 71 overall.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders to host USC S Bishop Fitzgerald before NFL draft

With the NFL draft just a couple of weeks away, the Tennessee Titans are putting the final touches on their draft board and will be hosting their local pro day in the coming weeks.

As that scouting event draws near, names of the prospects invited to participate are starting to come into focus, and two more came to light on Monday. Justin Melo of Sports Illustrated was the first to report that University of Tennessee defensive lineman Tyre West had been invited to attend. 

West has been building momentum throughout the pre-draft process, following an outstanding American Bowl, an invite, and a solid week at the Senior Bowl. The 6-foot-2, 280-pound defensive lineman has been consistent and brings some versatility to the defensive front. West currently projects as a Day 3 prospect. 

Sources: The Tennessee Titans have invited @Vol_Football DL Tyre West to their local day.

West had 23 tackles and 4.0 sacks for the Volunteers in 2025.

— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 6, 2026

That report on X (formerly Twitter) by Melo followed a report by Curran Sports & Entertainment that their client, Vanderbilt offensive tackle Bryce Henderson, was also invited. 

Congrats to Bryce Henderson on getting Local Pro Day Invites to both the Bears & Titans 👏 pic.twitter.com/PnPkm0RzZY

— Curran Sports & Entertainment (@CurranMediaCo) April 6, 2026

A transfer from the University of South Dakota, Henderson is a big man, coming in at 6-foot-8, 330 pounds, with 47 starts in his college career, including 13 in 2025. A college tackle, he may need to move into the interior for a chance to stick in the NFL. 

West and Henderson will join long snapper Ethan Myers at the local pro day when it takes place. 

This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: Tennessee Titans invite two prospects to local pro day

Real Madrid have been dealt a timely but significant concern ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final showdown against Bayern Munich, with Jude Bellingham not yet ready to start.

According to a recent revelation from Ok Diario, the English midfielder is still not at full fitness, effectively ruling him out of the starting XI for this crucial European encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Careful integration

After spending a significant time on the sidelines, the England midfielder made his return in Real Madrid’s 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid, where he was introduced from the bench. 

That appearance was followed by another controlled outing in the 2-1 defeat against Mallorca, once again coming on later in the game.

These cameos were not random, as they were carefully managed steps as Alvaro Arbeloa looks to reintegrate one of his most influential players without risking further setbacks.

The plan, it seems, has always been to build Bellingham back to full sharpness gradually, with the bigger picture in mind. However, the timing has not quite aligned with expectations.

Bellingham is not ready

As such, there had been growing anticipation that Bellingham would return to the starting XI for a fixture of this magnitude. 

Bellingham is unlikely to start against Bayern Munich. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

But the reality has forced a different decision.

With match fitness still lacking, Arbeloa appears to hold him back from the start, avoiding unnecessary risk in a high-intensity clash. 

In many ways, this actually simplifies what could have been a difficult selection dilemma.

Had Bellingham been fully fit, someone would have had to make way. Players like Arda Guler or Thiago Pitarch were likely candidates to be sacrificed to accommodate his return.

Now, that decision is effectively made.

Instead of forcing him into the starting lineup, Real Madrid are expected to use Bellingham in the latter part, potentially as a game-changing option off the bench.

A season that has far exceeded expectations could yet have a bitter ending for FC Lorient, according to a report from Ouest-France.

Olivier Pantaloni brought Lorient up from Ligue 2 to Ligue 1. The Breton club, alongside FC Metz, were favourites for an immediate return to the second division, however, with just six games remaining in the season, they currently sit ninth.

As the end of the season approaches, there is, however, uncertainty. Pantaloni’s deal at Lorient is up at the end of the season, and Ouest-France now report that there will be no renewal. The same applies to his assistant manager, Yannick Cahuzac. Les Merlus, therefore, will be in the market for a new manager over the summer. 

L’Équipe have added that whilst it is likely that Pantaloni will leave, talks with the club are still ongoing. The chances of his departure, the publication adds, stand at “80%”. The reason for his impending departure is a “lack of clarity” regarding the project at the Breton club.

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Manchester United are preparing for a mass exodus this summer, but club legend Paul Scholes has included some surprising names in the list of players he believes they should offload. The Red Devils are looking ahead to an eventful summer during which they are expected to invest heavily in the squad.

A new midfielder is a priority to offset Casemiro’s impending departure. Several Premier League candidates are being considered at the moment to replace the Brazilian in a move that could cost a massive transfer fee.

There are also plans to upgrade the frontline and sign a new full-back. Recent reports have suggested that United are aiming to raise around £100 million from offloading deadwood.

Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee are likely to leave, while the Red Devils are also expected to permanently offload Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund and Jadon Sancho. However, Scholes believes that some first team regulars should also follow them out the door.

Scholes wants United to offload Maguire

Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Scholes named Harry Maguire among the defenders United should offload this summer. He said: “Look, I think he’s been really good and he’s brought himself back from the dead really.”

“I think he’s been sensational with what he’s done, I’m so so pleased for him, but I’m thinking about a Manchester United team you want to win the league and the Champions League and that’s where United should be aiming. I’m not sure you’d do that with Maguire, unless you’ve got someone like a Rio [Ferdinand] next to him then possibly, yeah.”

“It’s Manchester United, you’ve got to be talking about winning the Premier League. If it’s one of four, you’d probably take him but I’d have De Ligt in that as one of four. I think they’re both quite similar but De Ligt is a little bit younger so that’s on his side, he’s a little bit quicker, so I’d probably just go for De Ligt.”

Harry Maguire Stats: 2025/26 Season

Source: Transfermarkt.

The former midfielder also stated that Leny Yoro should be sold, adding: “I think he’s struggled, me. I think there’s something in there, I think he needs a bit of time, but if you had to make a choice now, I’d probably sell him.”

Scholes unimpressed by Patrick Dorgu

Scholes was of the same opinion about Noussair Mazraoui, stating: “Sell. I don’t know where he fits in. He’s been like a right-sided centre-half and they don’t play with three centre-halves anymore. If there’s three centre-halves then you’d probably have him as one of five or six but I think it’s probably time to let him go now.”

The Englishman pointed out that Diogo Dalot could be retained as a squad player, but added that Patrick Dorgu should be offloaded. He said: “They brought him in as a wing-back and he’s not really played much there. I’d probably sell. I’m not sure what position he is. Again, if you keep him then he’s just a squad player.”

Luke Shaw has been in resurgent form this season, but it has not been enough to convince Scholes, who said: “When he was playing consistently, I don’t think there was a better left-back in the world, not just Europe. But if you’re asking me now, and he’s done alright appearance-wise this year, but I’d sell him. He doesn’t play enough games.”

The correct Casemiro decision

Scholes went on to add that United were correct in letting Casemiro leave, stating: “Yeah, I think it’s right [he’s going]. I think he’s turned his fortunes around, he’s been very good, but United need strengthening in that position massively.”

The Ginger Prince also outlined why Mason Mount should be offloaded, adding: “I’d probably sell him and I like him, he’s a great footballer. But he’s never going to play in front of Bruno Fernandes. I’m not sure what other position he could play and he doesn’t play enough games.”

The Englishman included Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee in his list of players who should be shown the door this summer.

Final Thoughts

United are close to extending Maguire’s stay, while Yoro and Dorgu remain highly rated at Old Trafford. Meanwhile, Shaw, Mazraoui and Mount remain decent squad players, so not every fan will agree with Scholes’ assessment.

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Barcelona’s recent La Liga victory over Atletico Madrid showed Hansi Flick squad’s growing mentality under pressure.

The match, which ended in a 2-1 win for the Catalan side, was filled with intensity, emotion, and moments of confrontation. 

Among those flashpoints, two incidents stood out and became talking points.

What’s the story?

The first involved Dani Olmo and Giuliano Simeone, where a heavy challenge sparked a brief scuffle between players from both sides. 

However, it was the second incident, involving Nahuel Molina and Fermin Lopez, that truly showed the unity within the Barcelona dressing room.

As such, tensions escalated when Nahuel Molina reacted aggressively during a passage of play. 

When Fermin approached him, the Atletico Madrid defender made contact in a way that immediately triggered a response from the Barcelona players.

What followed was telling.

Gerard Martin was the first to step in, forcefully pushing Molina’s arm away to protect his teammate. 

Within seconds, Lamine Yamal and Eric Garcia joined the confrontation, with the latter showing particular aggression in defending his Barcelona teammate.

The Barcelona players, through their actions, made it extensively clear that they would not tolerate any form of disrespect towards one of their own. 

Even after diffusing the immediate situation, the protests continued as multiple players surrounded referee Mateo Busquets, demanding action.

In their appeals, they said, “He touched his face,” they told him repeatedly.

That moment, captured on broadcast footage, summed up the mindset within the squad. 

It was not just about the incident itself, but about standing together, something that has often defined successful Barcelona sides in the past.

Nearly every SouthCoast baseball team played at least one game last week in the first full week of the spring sports season.

Each week during the regular season, we will highlight the top performances. 

Here’s your chance to vote for the top high school performance from SouthCoast baseball players from the past week.

Editor’s note: Voting will end at 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 12.

Ethan Cleveland, Bishop Stang

Cleveland allowed 2 runs (1 earned) on 4 hits and 2 walks with 4 strikeouts over 4 innings to get the win over Archbishop Williams. 

Tommy Guenette, Bishop Stang

Guenette was 2-for-3 with an RBI and 2 runs scored against Archbishop Williams. 

Devin Lord, Bishop Stang

In a win over Archbishop Williams, Lord went 3-for-3 with 3 RBIs and a double.

Chase Afonso, Dartmouth

Afonso pitched 2 ⅓ innings of relief, allowing 1 run and 1 hit to get the win over GNB Voc-Tech. He also had 2 hits. 

Brady Edgecomb, Dartmouth

Edgecomb had 2 hits in a win over GNB Voc-Tech

Quentin Frias, Dartmouth

Against GNB Voc-Tech, Frias had 2 hits.

Jayden Nunes-Medeiros, Dartmouth

Nunes-Medeiros recorded a pair of hits against GNB Voc-Tech. 

Evan Lamontagne, Fairhaven

In a win over Nauset, Lamontagne went 5 innings, allowing 1 unearned run on 2 hits and no walks with 7 strikeouts. He also went 2-for-3 at the plate with an RBI, stolen base and 2 runs scored. 

Ryan Pires, Fairhaven

Pires pitched 2 innings in relief against Nauset, allowing 1 unearned run on 1 hit and no walks with 5 strikeouts. At the plate,  he was 1-for-3 with an RBI and run scored. 

Preview: Breaking down the 2026 baseball season for SouthCoast's nine teams

Watch List: SouthCoast high school baseball players to watch this year

Blake Alfaiate, GNB Voc-Tech

In his first start, he went 5 ⅔ innings, striking out 6 and walking 1 in a loss to Dartmouth.

Fabien Garcia, GNB Voc-Tech

Against Dartmouth, Garcia had 2 hits and an RBI. 

Nate Leandre, GNB Voc-Tech

Leandre had 2 hits and an RBI against Dartmouth.

Lennox Brunskill, New Bedford

Brunskill hit a 2-out base-clearing triple in the bottom of the sixth to tie the game at 3 against Old Rochester. 

Logan Desmarais, New Bedford

Against ORR, Desmarais had 2 hits and a run scored.

Camden Hill, New Bedford

Hill had 2 singles, a walk and run scored in a loss to Old Rochester.

Trevor Roderiques, New Bedford

Roderiques pitched 4 innings against ORR, allowing 1 hit while striking out 5 and walking 2.

Dimitri Raposo, Old Rochester

In a win over Norton, Raposo went 4-for-4 with an RBI. 

Nolin Viera, Old Rochester

Viera doubled in the winning run in the top of the seventh inning to lift ORR past New Bedford 4-3. He went 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs. Against Wareham, Viera went 3-for-4 with 3 doubles and 2 RBIs. In a win over Norton, he pitched 5 ⅓ innings, allowing 1 earned run on 1 hit and 1 walk while striking out 7. He also went 2-for-4 with a triple. 

Ben Wesoly, Old Rochester

In three games, Wesoly had a combined 5 hits and 5 RBIs.

This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Vote SouthCoast Baseball Player of Week March 25-April 5 2026

Almost all of the SouthCoast softball teams played at least one game last week in the first full week of the spring sports season.

Each week during the regular season, we will highlight the top performances. 

Here’s your chance to vote for the top high school performance from SouthCoast softball players from the past week.

Editor’s note: Voting will end at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 12.

Kate Suneson, Apponequet

In a win over Middleboro, Suneson was 1-for-3 with a double, walk, run scored and stolen base. 

Reese Taylor, Apponequet

Taylor went the distance in a win over Middleboro, allowing one earned run on four hits and two walks with 12 strikeouts. She also went 1-for-4 at the plate with a double and RBI.

Sybil Zuber, Apponequet

Zuber was 2-for-3 with a double, walk and run scored against Middleboro. 

Teagan Caffrey, Dartmouth

In a loss to GNB Voc-Tech, Caffrey had a three-run home run. 

Katie Dury, Dartmouth

Dury was 2-for-2 in a loss to Voc-Tech. 

Aislyn Flynn, Fairhaven

Flynn was 3-for-4 with three RBIs in a win over Dartmouth.

Kaia Furtado, Fairhaven

Against Dartmouth, Furtado was 3-for-5 with two RBIs. 

Stella Zangao, Fairhaven

Zangao was 2-for-5 with three RBIs against Dartmouth.  

Brianna Pierce, Fairhaven

In a win over Dartmouth, Pierce pitched five innings, allowing just one run on three hits with no walks and six strikeouts. She also went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, two-run double with six total RBIs.

Preview: Breaking down the 2026 softball season for SouthCoast's nine teams

Watch List: SouthCoast high school softball players to watch this year

Olivia Araujo, GNB Voc-Tech

In a win over Seekonk, Araujo went 2-for-4 with a triple, home run, RBI and run scored. 

Khloe Pereira, GNB Voc-Tech

In a win over Dartmouth, Pereira went 3-for-5 with three RBIs and two runs scored.

Leah Perez, GNB Voc-Tech

Perez was 2-for-5 with a walk and four runs scored against Dartmouth. 

Akiira-Ley Vazquez, GNB Voc-Tech

In two games, Vazquez went a combined 4-for-9 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored. She also went the distance on the mound in both games, allowing a combined 10 runs on nine hits with 17 strikeouts. 

Ivy Mattos, New Bedford

In a win over Sandwich, Mattos had three hits, including a two-run home run, and for RBIs. 

Maura McEvoy, New Bedford

McEvoy allowed two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out seven and hitting one batter in a win over Sandwich. She also had two hits at the plate.

Kali Buckingham, Old Rochester

Buckingham, an eighth grader, went 2-for-3 in a loss to Case.

Madison Ferreira, Old Rochester

In her first varsity at-bat, Ferreira, an eighth grader, hit a home run. 

This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Vote SouthCoast Softball Player of Week March 25-April 5 2026

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There’s plenty of talk about who’s to blame for the latest slide out of the playoffs by the Detroit Red Wings.

One name you won’t hear mentioned is that of Alex DeBrincat. While just about everything around him is falling apart, DeBrincat is a rare wearer of the Winged Wheel in that he’s continuing to deliver the goods.

Over the past 18 games, DeBrincat has accounted for nine goals and 15 assists for 24 points. He’s collected a point in 15 of those 18 games. DeBrincat has accumulated six multi-point games during this span.

Clearly, he’s doing his part to keep the Red Wings in the playoff chase.

While he’s juggled his lines in search of solutions, Detroit coach Todd McLellan has maintained DeBrincat with Patrick Kane and Andrew Copp as a consistent forward unit.

“We work so well together, play in their zone, and find each other,” DeBrincat said. “Overall, I think we’re pulling up, we’re finding guys, we’re getting chances, and I think that’s our bread and butter.”

DeBrincat Assembling Impressive List Of Red Wings Milestones

DeBrincat leads all Red Wings skaters in goals (39), points (81), power-play goals (14), and shots (271) through 77 games.

He’s already established one team milestone this season and is on the brink of a few others.

DeBrincat is the first U.S.-born player to post an 80-point season. With 81 points, he’s already surpassing Lucas Raymond (80 points, 2024-25) and Henrik Zetterberg (80 points, 2010-11) for the most points by a Detroit player in a single season in 17 years.

During the 2008-09 season, the most recent one in which the Wings played in the Stanley Cup final, Pavel Datsyuk led the Red Wings in scoring with 97 points.

Since the 1997-98 season, Datsyuk and Sergei Fedorov are the only Red Wings players to account for more points in a single season than DeBrincat’s 81 points this season.

With 39 goals, DeBrincat is two shy of his career high of 41. He set that total with Chicago in 2018-19, then equaled it in 2021-22, also with the Blackhawks.

If he nets one more goal, DeBrincat will be Detroit’s first 40-goal scorer since Marian Hossa in 2008-09. If he gets to 41, he’ll be even with Brendan Shanahan’s total for the 1999-2000 Red Wings. No Detroit player has scored more than 41 goals in a season since Shanahan netted 47 goals in 1996-97.

A Red Wings player hasn’t scored at least 40 goals in a season when the team missed the playoffs since current Detroit GM Steve Yzerman scored 62 goals for the 1989-90 team.

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The Carolina Hurricanes welcome the Boston Bruins for the final home game of the season in Raleigh, which will be the final game of an arduous road trip for the wild card-gripping Bruins, who have only gotten a single point in the three games played, scoring just one goal in each match.

The game, which will be Fan Appreciation Night in Lenovo Center, is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT.

However, the last game was its own flavor of arduous for the Hurricanes. Both Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook were absent for undisclosed reasons against the Ottawa Senators, which saw a return to the lineup for Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Nicolas Deslauriers.

The first period was decent enough, with the twenty minutes ending with a tied game, but things soon unraveled as the Hurricanes were unable to meet the urgency-level of a desperate Ottawa team. Alas, at least Taylor Hall – who ironically spent a little over two seasons with the Bruins – scored the 300th goal of his career. You can read all about it here!

In the Crease

For the Hurricanes, due to the alternating tandem, Brandon Bussi will be the likely starter. It will be a reunion of sorts, potentially marking Bussi’s first game against the team that signed him to his first NHL contract in 2022. His save percentage this season is .894, with a goals against average of 2.46 across a 29-6-1 record.

Meanwhile, the Bruins are expected to turn to Jeremy Swayman to mind the pipes after Joonas Korpisalo played the last game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Swayman has taken the brunt of the starts for Boston this season, with 51 out of the 78 games played thus far. His save percentage this season is .907, with a goals against average of 2.70 across a 30-17-4 record.

Expected Carolina Hurricanes Lines

Andrei Svechnikov – Sebastian Aho – Seth Jarvis

Taylor Hall – Logan Stankoven – Jackson Blake

William Carrier – Mark Jankowski – Nikolaj Ehlers

Nicolas Deslauriers – Jesperi Kotkaniemi – Eric Robinson

Defense

Jaccob Slavin – Jalen Chatfield

K’Andre Miller – Sean Walker

Shayne Gostisbehere – Alexander Nikishin

Goaltenders

Brandon Bussi / Frederik Andersen

Expected Boston Bruins Lines

Morgan Geekie – Elias Lindholm – David Pastrnak

Casey Mittelstadt – Pavel Zacha – Viktor Arvidsson

Lukas Reichel – Fraser Minten – Marat Khusnutdinov

Tanner Jeannot – Sean Kuraly – Mark Kastelic

Defense

Jonathan Aspirot – Charlie McAvoy

Hampus Lindholm – Mason Lohrei

Nikita Zadorov – Andrew Peeke

Goaltenders

Jeremy Swayman / Joonas Korpisalo

Special Teams

Carolina Hurricanes power play: 24.7% (5th)
Carolina Hurricanes penalty kill: 80.1% (12th)

Boston Bruins power play: 23.7% (9th)
Boston Bruins penalty kill: 76.6% (26th)

Hurricanes Game Notes

With just four games of the regular season remaining, the Hurricanes will likely make roster adjustments for load management in preparation for the playoffs. Until the puck drops, all lineups are merely projections – but that is especially true going into the upcoming sets of games.

In the previous game, both Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook were left off the starting lineup for reasons that were undisclosed, and their return remains uncertain.

How To Watch

TV: FanDuel Sports Network South
Streaming: ESPN+
Radio: 99.9 The Fan

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Stade Rennais are already guaranteed to lose one defender this summer. Jérémy Jacquet’s impending move to Liverpool has already been confirmed. The Frenchman, however, will only complete the move in the summer, despite the announcement in February. The idea was for him to continue to gain experience at Rennes ahead of the move to Anfield. That didn’t work out, with the defender sustaining a shoulder injury almost immediately after the confirmation of the move. He has not played since. 

Another player who has featured more sparingly in the second half of the season is Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (19). The centre-back started regularly in Ligue 1 in the first half of the season, and his impressive performances earned him his first cap for Morocco back in November. 

However, under Franck Haise, game time has been harder to come by. Against Stade Brestois over the weekend, Ait Boudlal made his first start since 7th February. However, as per a report from Sky Sports, Borussia Dortmund are convinced by the Moroccan’s talent and have identified him as a target ahead of the summer transfer window.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle

The international break is here for the Juventus Women’s First Team players, who will be representing their national teams in the coming days.

Here are the details of their upcoming matches.

THE CALL-UPS

Norway - 1 player (Mathilde Harviken)

Norway have a two-legged FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia, playing both home and away.

Italy - 5 players (Chiara Beccari, Michela Cambiaghi, Martina Lenzini, Cecilia Salvai, Eva Schatzer)

The Italian women’s national team also has two matches coming up, as they’ll face Serbia and Denmark on the road in their qualifying matches.

Denmark - 1 player (Amalie Vangsgaard)

First Sweden and then Italy stand in Denmark’s way as they seek crucial points during this international window to move closer to World Cup qualification.

Switzerland - 2 players (Viola Calligaris, Lia Walti)

The two Juventus players will face Turkey twice in the span of five days, both matches part of the FIFA Women's World Cup qualifiers.

Portugal - 2 players (Tatiana Pinto, Ana Capeta)

The Portuguese national team faces back-to-back away matches against Latvia and Slovakia.

Netherlands - 1 player (Danielle De Jong)

The Netherlands, placed in Group B of World Cup qualifying, will face France twice—first at home and then on the road.

Austria - 1 player (Larissa Rusek)

Austria have two matches against Germany to navigate.

THE DETAILS

Wednesday, 14 April

Serbia vs Italy Norway vs Slovenia Sweden vs Denmark Switzerland vs Turkey Latvia vs Portugal Netherlands vs France Germany vs Austria

Saturday, 18 April

Denmark vs Italy Slovenia vs Norway Turkey vs Switzerland Slovakia vs Portugal France vs Netherlands Austria vs Germany

Since arriving at USC on National Signing Day in 2023, Mason Edwards has steadily transformed from a standout local recruit into the heartbeat of the Trojans’ pitching staff. Now a junior, the Pacific Palisades native isn’t just producing - he’s defining the standard for a USC team in the midst of a historic resurgence.

Ric Tapia - The Sporting Tribune

Mason Edwards #30 of USC Trojans poses for a portrait at Dedeaux Field on April 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Edwards’ dominance didn’t happen overnight. Despite entering college as one of California’s top left-handers, his early career was rooted in adjustment. His freshman season offered flashes, but more importantly, it introduced the realities of higher-level competition and the need for growth beyond raw ability.

“I think a lot of players have development stages they don’t really tap into in high school,” Edwards said. “Coming to USC, it was about keeping an open mind… having the ability to be coachable and open to change.”

Ric Tapia - The Sporting Tribune

Mason Edwards #30 of USC Trojans poses for a portrait at Dedeaux Field on April 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

That openness became the foundation for everything that followed. By his sophomore season, Edwards began refining his command and limiting hard contact, but the true leap came in how he approached the game mentally.

“I think some of the bigger changes were mentality changes and kind of just how I see the game,” Edwards said. “The mental side… that was a big change for me.”

Ric Tapia - The Sporting Tribune

Mason Edwards #30 of USC Trojans poses for a portrait at Dedeaux Field on April 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

USC pitching coach Sean Allen identified that same turning point, noting that Edwards’ growth between the ears unlocked everything else.

“He’s always had pretty good stuff,” Allen said. “But the biggest growth has been mentally… he’s found a different gear. The mental jump has been even bigger than the stuff.”

That mental clarity now shows up every time Edwards takes the mound. No longer overcomplicating outings, he has embraced a simplified, attack-minded approach.

“I try not to make anything bigger than what it needs to be,” Edwards said. “It’s just an outing… just kind of be freed up.”

Ric Tapia - The Sporting Tribune

Mason Edwards #30 of USC Trojans poses for a portrait at Dedeaux Field on April 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

That freedom has translated into results. Edwards has emerged as USC’s Friday night starter, consistently setting the tone for a team that opened the 2026 season with a program-record 19-game winning streak. His ability to control games early in series has created both confidence and internal competition within the staff.

“When your Friday guy goes out there and puts up a bunch of zeros… it sets the tone,” Allen said. “I just like the way he does it from a presence standpoint. It’s a high-level compete.”

Edwards’ dominance is also rooted in preparation. Following USC’s regional exit last season, he and the coaching staff mapped out a detailed offseason plan. Rather than logging innings in summer ball, Edwards stayed back to focus on physical development and pitch refinement.

“We had a pretty in-depth plan of what we wanted to do,” Edwards said. “Taking summer ball off gave me an extended offseason… more time in the gym and in the lab.”

That decision has paid off. His pitch mix has taken a significant step forward, particularly with the development of his breaking ball, which has become a go-to weapon against both left- and right-handed hitters.

“When guys are swinging over the top of the breaking ball, it’s a real weapon,” Allen said. “He’s got three weapons… it makes it tough to game plan against.”

Ric Tapia - The Sporting Tribune

Mason Edwards #30 of USC Trojans poses for a portrait at Dedeaux Field on April 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Beyond the stuff, Edwards’ ability to manage innings and limit damage has elevated him into one of the most effective starters in the country. Even when traffic builds, he maintains control - something Allen credits to both his mindset and his versatility on the mound.

“He makes teams earn it,” Allen said. “At the end of the day, you’ve got to hit him to beat him.”

As USC continues its push through the 2026 season, Edwards remains at the center of it all - not just as a dominant arm, but as a stabilizing presence. And while his name continues to rise on MLB Draft boards, his focus remains firmly on the present.

“I’m not trying to do too much,” Edwards said. “I’m just trying to stay in the present… and focus on what we’re trying to do here.”

For Edwards, the emergence isn’t just about results - it’s about growth, trust in the process, and a mentality that has turned potential into production.

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Mason Edwards #30 of USC Trojans poses for a portrait at Dedeaux Field on April 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Houston Astros (6-5) vs. Colorado Rockies (4-6)

Denver; Tuesday, 8:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Mike Burrows (1-1, 5.91 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Rockies: Kyle Freeland (0-1, 2.89 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, eight strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -186, Rockies +155; over/under is 10 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Houston Astros.

Colorado had a 43-119 record overall and a 25-56 record at home last season. The Rockies slugged .386 as a team in the 2025 season while hitting 1.0 home run per game.

Houston is 6-5 overall and 1-3 in road games. The Astros are 5-3 in games when they record at least eight hits.

Tuesday's game is the second time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: T.J. Rumfield has a .364 batting average to lead the Rockies, and has a double, a triple and two home runs. Troy Johnston is 10 for 30 with two home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games.

Yordan Alvarez leads the Astros with four home runs while slugging .794. Cam Smith is 11 for 34 with three home runs and six RBIs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rockies: 4-6, .232 batting average, 4.23 ERA, outscored by two runs

Astros: 6-4, .304 batting average, 6.03 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs

INJURIES: Rockies: Tyler Freeman: day-to-day (undisclosed), McCade Brown: 60-Day IL (shoulder), RJ Petit: 15-Day IL (elbow), Jose Quintana: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Pierson Ohl: 60-Day IL (elbow), Kris Bryant: 60-Day IL (back), Jeff Criswell: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Astros: Hunter Brown: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Brandon Walter: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nate Pearson: 15-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (elbow), Ronel Blanco: 15-Day IL (elbow), Bennett Sousa: 15-Day IL (oblique), Josh Hader: 15-Day IL (biceps)

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Philadelphia Phillies (6-4) vs. San Francisco Giants (3-8)

San Francisco; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (1-0, 0.79 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Giants: Robbie Ray (1-1, 3.37 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 11 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -156, Giants +131; over/under is 7 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants play the Philadelphia Phillies looking to stop a four-game home slide.

San Francisco had an 81-81 record overall and a 42-39 record in home games last season. The Giants scored 4.4 runs per game in the 2025 season while giving up 4.2.

Philadelphia has a 3-1 record in road games and a 6-4 record overall. The Phillies have the eighth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .236.

The matchup Tuesday is the second time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Chapman has two doubles, a triple and a home run while hitting .262 for the Giants. Willy Adames is 9 for 38 with four doubles and a home run over the past 10 games.

Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with three home runs while slugging .486. Trea Turner is 12 for 43 with four doubles and three RBIs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Giants: 3-7, .229 batting average, 4.65 ERA, outscored by 20 runs

Phillies: 6-4, .236 batting average, 4.35 ERA, outscored by four runs

INJURIES: Giants: Casey Schmitt: day-to-day (back), Jose Butto: 15-Day IL (arm), Reiver Sanmartin: 60-Day IL (hip), Joel Peguero: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Sam Hentges: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Hayden Birdsong: 60-Day IL (forearm), Jason Foley: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Randy Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Rowan Wick: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Phillies: Zack Wheeler: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Max Lazar: 15-Day IL (oblique), Orion Kerkering: 15-Day IL (hamstring)

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Cincinnati Reds (7-3) vs. Miami Marlins (6-4)

Miami; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Andrew Abbott (0-1, 3.09 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, nine strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (2-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.56 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Marlins -135, Reds +113; over/under is 7 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds hit the road against the Miami Marlins looking to prolong a four-game road winning streak.

Miami had a 79-83 record overall and a 38-43 record at home last season. The Marlins averaged 8.6 hits per game last season while batting a collective .250 and slugging .393.

Cincinnati went 83-79 overall and 38-43 in road games last season. The Reds averaged 8.2 hits per game last season and totaled 167 home runs.

INJURIES: Marlins: Christopher Morel: 10-Day IL (oblique), Esteury Ruiz: 10-Day IL (oblique), Kyle Stowers: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Adam Mazur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Max Acosta: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronny Henriquez: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Reds: Caleb Ferguson: 15-Day IL (oblique), Hunter Greene: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nick Lodolo: 15-Day IL (finger)

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Detroit Tigers (4-6) vs. Minnesota Twins (4-6)

Minneapolis; Tuesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tarik Skubal (1-1, 0.69 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, nine strikeouts); Twins: Taj Bradley (1-0, 0.87 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -172, Twins +143; over/under is 6 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers will aim to break their five-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Minnesota Twins.

Minnesota had a 70-92 record overall and a 38-43 record at home last season. The Twins averaged 8.0 hits per game last season and totaled 191 home runs.

Detroit had an 87-75 record overall and a 41-40 record on the road last season. The Tigers averaged 8.3 hits per game last season while batting a collective .247.

INJURIES: Twins: David Festa: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Travis Adams: 15-Day IL (tricep), Pablo Lopez: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Tigers: Justin Verlander: 15-Day IL (hip inflammation), Trey Sweeney: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Bailey Horn: 15-Day IL (elbow), Sawyer Gipson-Long: 15-Day IL (oblique), Reese Olson: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jackson Jobe: 60-Day IL (elbow), Troy Melton: 60-Day IL (elbow), Beau Brieske: 60-Day IL (groin)

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Seattle Mariners (4-7) vs. Texas Rangers (5-5)

Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: George Kirby (1-1, 3.75 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (0-2, 11.42 ERA, 2.19 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners -120, Rangers +101; over/under is 7 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners will aim to break their three-game road slide in a matchup against the Texas Rangers.

Texas has a 1-3 record at home and a 5-5 record overall. The Rangers have a 5-0 record in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

Seattle has a 1-3 record on the road and a 4-7 record overall. The Mariners have a 1-4 record in games decided by one run.

Tuesday's game is the second time these teams square off this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Brandon Nimmo leads the Rangers with a .359 batting average, and has a double, a triple, a home run, five walks and four RBIs. Jake Burger is 13 for 41 with two home runs and seven RBIs over the last 10 games.

Randy Arozarena has three doubles for the Mariners. Brendan Donovan is 10 for 31 with two doubles, two home runs and four RBIs over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 5-5, .237 batting average, 3.34 ERA, outscored opponents by one run

Mariners: 4-6, .188 batting average, 2.37 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs

INJURIES: Rangers: Carter Baumler: 15-Day IL (ribs), Cody Freeman: 10-Day IL (back ), Cody Bradford: 15-Day IL (elbow), Jordan Montgomery: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Mariners: Carlos Vargas: 15-Day IL (lat), Miles Mastrobuoni: 10-Day IL (calf), Bryce Miller: 15-Day IL (oblique), Logan Evans: 60-Day IL (arm)

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Athletics (3-6) vs. New York Yankees (7-2)

New York; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Aaron Civale (1-0, 3.60 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, three strikeouts); Yankees: Cam Schlittler (2-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.26 WHIP, 15 strikeouts)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -211, Athletics +174; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees open a three-game series at home against the Athletics on Tuesday.

New York had a 94-68 record overall and a 50-31 record at home last season. The Yankees slugged .455 as a team in the 2025 season while hitting 1.7 home runs per game.

The Athletics had a 76-86 record overall and a 40-41 record in road games last season. The Athletics averaged 8.7 hits per game last season and totaled 219 home runs.

INJURIES: Yankees: Gerrit Cole: 15-Day IL (elbow), Carlos Rodon: 15-Day IL (elbow), Clarke Schmidt: 60-Day IL (elbow), Anthony Volpe: 10-Day IL (shoulder)

Athletics: Gunnar Hoglund: 15-Day IL (knee)

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The post Hyperliquid Price Prediction Says Wait Years for 5x, Shiba Inu Playbook in Pepeto Could Hit That in Weeks appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Hyperliquid built one of the fastest perps platforms in crypto history. It processes $205 billion in monthly trading volume, runs 100,000 weekly users, and ranks #11 by market cap at $9 billion according to CoinMarketCap. 

Yet HYPE sits at $35.50 today, down 40% from its all-time high of $59.30, and a whale known as Loracle just dumped $15.5 million in HYPE tokens ahead of today’s April 6 token unlock worth $368 million according to Ainvest. The hyperliquid price prediction from CoinPedia targets a peak around $185 by 2030. That is roughly 5x over four years of waiting.

Now look at what happened with Shiba Inu. Two brothers from New York threw $8,000 into SHIB during the pandemic and walked out with $9 million six months later. Shiba Inu had zero tools, zero exchange, zero audit. Raw community energy at the perfect moment created returns that the hyperliquid price prediction over four years will never touch.

That moment is alive right now with Pepeto. The presale blew past $8.74 million during one of the wildest stretches in crypto market history. The same whale wallets that moved $117 million in BTC are building entries here. Running the show is the cofounder of the original Pepe coin, the meme token that hit $11 billion with nothing behind it.

He built Pepeto with PepetoSwap for zero-fee trading, a cross-chain bridge linking ETH, BNB, and SOL, AI contract screening, and back-to-back audits by SolidProof and Coinsult. A former Binance executive sits on the team. Every buyer who caught the original Pepe coin presale made serious money. Every one of them wishes they went bigger. Pepeto is that second shot with real tools underneath.

Why Does the Hyperliquid Price Prediction Push Serious Capital Toward Pepeto?

The hyperliquid price prediction lays it all out. HYPE at $35.50 according to CoinMarketCap, climbing to $185 over four years is a 5x that needs every part of the market to line up, token unlocks to stop pressuring the price, and no competition to chip away at its lead. Wallets holding real capital do not sit around four years for a 5x when a presale-to-listing window can deliver that return in weeks.

The original Pepe coin showed that one founder with the right timing can build a top-ten token. Pepeto has the same founder, shipped products, verified security, and a Binance listing closing in. The hyperliquid price prediction is a patience game. Pepeto is a timing game. The big wallets have already made their choice.

How Is the Shiba Inu Story Repeating Inside Pepeto Right Now?

The setup mirrors exactly what made SHIB holders rich. An organic community building across social channels faster than any paid campaign could match. Presale demand climbing through a crash while everything else falls apart. Large wallets are entering with the kind of size that only appears when the math is already done.

A listing coming that drops the token onto millions of screens in a single day. Shiba Inu handed presale holders over 25,000% returns with nothing backing it.

Pepeto carries that same viral momentum, except PepetoSwap creates real trading volume, the bridge captures cross-chain flow, and revenue sharing sends a cut of every trade to holders based on their bag size. The more you hold, the more you earn from every swap. The cofounder of the original Pepe coin already pulled this off at a $11 billion scale. That is not a guess. That is a record anyone can check.

Conclusion

Rounds fill ahead of schedule every time. The Binance listing draws closer by the day, and the whale wallets that crashed Bitcoin are already locked into position. Everyone who missed Shiba Inu, everyone who watched HYPE bleed through token unlocks, everyone who promised themselves they would catch the next big one early is staring at the answer.

The hyperliquid price prediction tells you to sit tight for four years. Pepeto’s presale asks you to act before the listing resets the price for good. The Pepeto official website is still live. The window will not stay open much longer.

Click To Visit Pepeto Website To Enter The Presale

FAQs

What is the hyperliquid price prediction for 2026, and how does it compare to Pepeto?

HYPE at $35.50 targets a ceiling near $90 by late 2026, according to CoinPedia, a 2.5x that requires every part of the market to lift it. Pepeto at $0.0000001862 targets 150x to the level Pepe reached with zero products, backed by a full exchange and a confirmed Binance listing.

How does Pepeto follow the Shiba Inu playbook while offering more than SHIB ever did?

Shiba Inu turned $8,000 into $9 million with no products behind it, and Pepeto repeats that viral pattern while adding PepetoSwap with zero-fee trading, a cross-chain bridge, AI screening, and verified audits from SolidProof and Coinsult. The presale has collected $8.74 million at $0.0000001862 with a Binance listing locked in.

The post Grayscale’s Quantum Alert Frames XRP as Early Mover in Security Shift appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Grayscale is pushing the crypto industry to speed up preparations after insights from Google Quantum AI. The latest research suggests quantum progress may not be gradual; it could arrive in sudden breakthroughs, leaving less time to react.

This concern ties back to work by Peter Shor, whose algorithm showed how quantum machines could break modern cryptography. While such computers don’t yet exist at scale, the path toward them may be shorter than expected.

Why Delays Could Backfire

The research estimates that around 1,200 to 1,450 logical qubits could be enough to challenge current encryption systems. That level hasn’t been reached, but it’s no longer seen as distant.

At the same time, blockchain upgrades are slow by design. They require coordination across global communities, technical changes, and consensus. If quantum progress accelerates suddenly, networks that haven’t prepared may struggle to catch up.

Post-Quantum Crypto Is Already Here

Grayscale says the Google paper shows a clear direction, while there’s urgency, the solution is already in place. Post-quantum cryptography is mature and actively used in securing internet systems. Some blockchain networks, including Solana and the XRP Ledger, have already started experimenting with it, showing that the transition is already underway.

“The path forward is “technically clear”: blockchains need to adopt post-quantum cryptography; this is a “mature cryptographic discipline” with tools that have been “proposed, scrutinized, implemented, and deployed.” These systems are already securing internet traffic and certain blockchain transactions. Both Solana and the XRP Ledger are already experimenting with post-quantum cryptography.”

Not Every Blockchain Faces the Same Risk 

Grayscale added that Quantum impact depends heavily on how each network is designed. Systems like Bitcoin use a UTXO model and proof-of-work, which lowers certain risks compared to more complex smart contract platforms. 

Still, Bitcoin faces a different issue. The community must decide how to handle lost or inactive coins, with options like burning them or limiting access. The challenge isn’t technical; it’s getting everyone to agree.

Loops in Decentralized Networks 

Unlike banks or tech firms that can act quickly under centralized control, blockchains rely on community consensus. That slows down upgrades but also makes them more resilient over time. Right now, there’s no immediate danger. But the direction is clear, quantum computing is advancing, and preparation needs to keep pace.

The post MARA Transfers 250 BTC Following $1.1B March Sale appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Bitcoin mining company MARA transferred 250 BTC worth about $17.37 million to an external address, according to on-chain data. This latest move follows the firm’s large sale of 15,133 BTC valued at roughly $1.1 billion between March 4 and March 25, which was part of its broader balance-sheet strategy. The continued transfers have drawn market attention as investors watch how public miners manage their Bitcoin reserves amid changing conditions in the crypto sector.

The post Strategy Reports $14.5B Bitcoin Paper Loss in Q1 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Strategy Inc., the Bitcoin-focused company led by Michael Saylor, posted an approximately $14.46 billion unrealized loss in the first quarter of 2026 as the value of its Bitcoin holdings declined sharply. This drop reflects weaker market prices, with Bitcoin falling around 23% and marking its worst first-quarter performance since 2018. The company also recorded a deferred tax benefit of about $2.42 billion, which partly offset the paper loss. Despite this, Strategy continued buying Bitcoin even as it held roughly $51.65 billion in digital assets at quarter-end.

The post Polymarket Launches Its Own Stablecoin, Reduces USDC Dependence appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Polymarket, one the biggest prediction market has announced a major platform upgrade that includes launching its own stablecoin, Polymarket USD. The prediction market will migrate from USDC.e to the new collateral token, which will be backed 1:1 by USDC. 

The aims to improve trading efficiency and giving Polymarket more control over its liquidity.

Polymarket Introduces Its Own USD Stablecoin

In a recent tweet post Polymarket developers team confirmed that Polymarket USD will replace USDC.e as the main collateral token on the platform. The transition will happen over the next two to three weeks alongside upgrades to smart contracts, order books, and the trading engine.

For most users, the migration will happen automatically. The platform’s frontend will handle the conversion with a one-time approval. However, power users and API traders will need to manually wrap USDC or USDC.e into Polymarket USD using the platform’s collateral onramp contract.

The platform said the update will also improve order matching, simplify orders, and enhance fee distribution. A new SDK will help developers migrate bots, though existing order books will be cleared.

This change comes as Polymarket sees rapid growth, recording over $22 billion in trading volume in the first 11 months of 2025.

Users Question Trust and Adoption, Warn Risk to Circle

The announcement triggered strong reactions from users. One X user said the move could become “the biggest threat for CRCL,” as Polymarket is currently paying around 3.5%–4% to Circle on deposits, which could push it to reduce this dependency.

If large platforms may start launching their own stablecoins, it may gives more control, lets them earn from deposits, and keeps users engaged.

While, not everyone is convinced the new stablecoin will succeed. 

Another X user pointed out that many institutions have tried launching stablecoins but failed to scale. They said that trust remains the most important factor, and Polymarket’s brand alone may not be enough.

Upgrade Requires Changes for Bots and Integrations

Polymarket is also releasing a new CLOB client SDK to support the migration. The update will automatically handle the switch from the old system to the new one, but developers must upgrade to the latest version.

Bots and integrations will need to re-sign orders using the new structure. TypeScript, Python, and Go clients will be supported, with documentation provided before launch.

During the upgrade, existing order books will be cleared, and the platform will enter a short maintenance window. Polymarket said it will announce the exact timing at least one week in advance.

If the rollout goes smoothly, the new stablecoin could streamline trading and improve platform performance

The post Pepe Coin Price Prediction and Pepeto 150x Setup: Same Cofounder, Same Supply, Full Exchange and Binance Listing Near appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The pepe coin price prediction draws fresh attention this week as meme coin dominance falls to a record low of 3.2%, with the entire sector bleeding 77% from its December 2024 peak according to SpotedCrypto. But the real conversation in the Pepe universe is not about charts or bounces. 

The person who turned Pepe from a joke into an $11 billion token using 420 trillion coins and zero products is now behind Pepeto, carrying the same supply count, the same explosive community energy, and an actual working exchange that the original never delivered.

The earliest Pepe buyers who jumped in during those first April 2023 weeks turned $1,000 entries into six figures as the coin ripped over 7,000% inside its first 30 days. Those gains came from pure meme power with no tools and no audit behind them.

Pepeto brings both to the table, along with a Binance listing set to drop right after launch and rising buzz from the same communities that pushed Pepe to global status. The Pepe coin price prediction matters as context, but the real opportunity sits in the presale that is still open, where the path from entry to listing carries the same wealth-changing math.

The Next Pepe Coin: Same Builder, Better Tools, and a Binance Listing Locked In

Pepe showed the world that a meme token with absolutely nothing behind it can hit $11 billion on viral force alone. Every single wallet that got in early and stayed through the listing walked away with life-changing money. But Pepe shipped no exchange, no bridge, no risk tools, and no plan for survival once the hype cooled.

That explains why its price sits more than 88% below the all-time high right now, with meme sector dominance at its lowest point ever. Pepeto addresses every gap. The same cofounder is delivering a zero-fee trading platform, a cross-chain bridge spanning ETH, BNB, and SOL, a contract scanner that catches traps before your money touches them, and a completed SolidProof audit. 

The Binance listing goes live right before launch day, and the viral energy stacking around Pepeto mirrors the exact pattern that sent the original parabolic. With growing signals of Elon Musk engagement, Pepeto carries a floor the first version never had.

Pepe Coin Price Prediction 2026 and the Presale Where the Same Builder Creates Something Stronger

Pepeto: The Complete Exchange Presale From the Builder Who Already Made an $11 Billion Token

Pepeto is not just the hottest presale in crypto right now. It is the presale backed by the deepest product development from a builder who already proved what happens when meme energy meets perfect timing.

The project ships a full exchange built on Ethereum, where the tools exist to protect capital rather than drain it. The risk scoring engine flags toxic contracts before your funds get anywhere close, catching hidden ownership traps and liquidity locks that most traders miss until the damage is done.

Next to the original Pepe, which crossed $11 billion on nothing but hype, Pepeto delivers working exchange tools, a finished SolidProof audit, and a former Binance executive steering the listing path. Over $8.74 million collected with wallet sizes growing every round proves this is the entry point of the cycle. 

Staking at 188% APY already compounds positions inside the presale, building balances while everyone else stares at Pepe coin price prediction charts. At $0.0000001862 with the same 420 trillion supply, reaching what Pepe hit with nothing equals 150x, and the exchange turns that peak into a floor. But this door shuts for good the moment the Binance listing drops, and each round fills faster than the last.

Pepe Coin Price Prediction: Where Recovery Hits a Wall and Why the Upside Has a Ceiling

PEPE currently trades near $0.00000332, roughly 88% below its December 2024 all-time high, holding a market cap around $1.39 billion according to CoinMarketCap.

The 50-day EMA hovers near $0.0000040, about 19% above the spot price according to FXStreet. Getting back to the all-time high of $0.00002803 works out to roughly 8x. For a token that already showed what meme virality can achieve, 8x does not reshape a portfolio. The same builder behind Pepeto at 150x from presale to that same peak tells you exactly where the better math lives.

Conclusion

That mix of meme virality and real exchange function on the Ethereum blockchain is why the wallets entering every round link back to addresses that held major bags through multiple cycles. These are holders who built real wealth by catching infrastructure before everyone else noticed.

They commit with size, verify every detail, and only move when they spot something the broader market has not priced in yet. The Pepe coin price prediction offers a recovery trade, but the next Pepe coin is the one where the same builder ships better tools and a presale window that closes the second the listing goes live. The Pepeto official website is where those entries are happening right now.

Click To Visit Pepeto Website To Enter The Presale

FAQs

What makes the Pepe coin price prediction for 2026 different from Pepeto’s upside potential?

PEPE at $0.00000332 targets a recovery toward $0.0000040 in the short term, but even hitting its all-time high only delivers 8x. Pepeto at presale pricing carries 150x to that same level with a full exchange and confirmed Binance listing backing it.

Why do crypto investors keep calling Pepeto the next Pepe coin heading into 2026?

Pepeto shares the same cofounder and the same 420 trillion supply as the original, but adds a zero-fee exchange, a cross-chain bridge, and a SolidProof audit. Visit the Pepeto official website before the presale closes for good.

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