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west ham united Star Crescencio Somerville has called on the Netherlands to remain calm ahead of the World Cup despite their shock defeat to Algeria.

Ronald Koeman’s side were defeated 1-0 by the African nation in one of their World Cup warm-up matches this week.

To say the least, it was a disappointing result for the Dutch, and naturally, raised some concerns ahead of the World Cup this summer. However, the West Ham star believes there is no need to panic.

“We have to stay calm. Of course, it’s a shame that we lost, but we still have a friendly match before the World Cup starts. Against Japan, we have to be prepared for that.” Voetbal Primer reported him as saying.

First Netherlands appearance

The 24-year-old was handed his first start for his country in the game, having been a surprise inclusion in his World Cup squad earlier this month.

Eager to impress, he turned down the opportunity to play for Suriname to secure his dream of playing for the Netherlands. He was happy with what he showed in the defeat but knew he needed more.

“I was really in the zone,” he said.

“There were some bad moments where I needed to be faster. In the final pass or when providing the right assist. Overall, it was okay. Still, I stand here with mixed emotions, because I would love to win.”

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The West Ham forward is eager to repay the faith shown in him by Ronald Koeman. And admits that he has had a lot of talks with the coach about what he wants from him.

“We have had a lot of contact,” he concluded.

“He knows me and my game. It’s good for a winger like me to have the manager’s trust. I have to live up to that trust. Every manager wants players who are reliable and can work hard for the team. I am also ready for the next match.”

Juventus’ Pierre Kalulu has attracted interest Manchester United And efforts are ongoing to keep him in Turin.

In the 2025/26 campaign, the Frenchman has been one of the Old Lady’s best players. He has particularly impressed under Luciano Spalletti, alternating between centre-back and right-back.

He provided an assist in the 2-0 win over Bologna on Sunday, as well as scoring a crucial goal against Lazio in February. He has found stability under the Italian manager, showcasing his variety of strengths in the backline.

earlier this year, sports witness Manchester United’s interest in the versatile defender has been covered. Liverpool were also competing for his signature, with Kalulu’s sale dependent on the amount of money offered by the suitors.

His Juve teammate Manuel Locatelli signed a new contract last week. Now, tuttosport See how the former AC Milan player’s future could develop.

Kalulu praised for performance

The newspaper says that Kalulu is a serious possibility of playing for France in the World Cup. He has thrust himself into contention by performing very well this season and may be up for renewing his contract soon.

Manchester United has sent scouts to Turin several times. They have paid particular attention to Kalulu, with reports touting him as someone who could be of great use to clubs in the Premier League.

Despite the Red Devils’ praise, the Frenchman remains ‘cool, collected and composed’. They admire how she has carried herself with confidence despite the pressure around her.

That’s why only a ‘high price’ will tempt Juve into a summer sale. Meanwhile, the Bianconeri are attempting to renew his contract until 2030 or 2031, with his current deal expiring in 2029.

Our opinion: Sale depends on Champions League qualification

In Serie A, contract renewal has never been enough to rule out the sale of a player. Clubs are constantly looking for capital gains and Kalulu’s case could follow the same pattern.

His sale would become vital for Juve if Spalletti’s team fails to qualify for the Champions League. they paid a package €17m to sign him and that makes him a player whose exit could guarantee Juve a huge capital gain.

The 25-year-old’s versatility would add value to many English clubs, including Manchester United. The Red Devils are not particularly in need of defensive additions, but if given the opportunity, Kalulu would be a very reliable option.

Bubba Wallace’s day ended abruptly at Martinsville Speedway during last weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 when the 23XI Racing driver lost control on a late restart and careened into the back of Carson Hocevar’s car.

Contact in Turn 4 spun Hocevar and caused a pileup of 12 cars, resulting in significant damage that forced Wallace to retire from the race with a 36th-place finish.

Wallace, who was already racing competitively, took responsibility for the incident, but called it a misjudgment amid the frustration of being three-wide.

To many fans, it seemed like a reversal of his old, polarizing ways. After a self-inflicted DNF, Wallace has been warned to keep his emotions in check moving forward.

“Bubba Wallace just drove the 77 car.” pic.twitter.com/KzYLAw766D

– FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) 29 March 2026

Bubba Wallace warns to remain calm after Martinsville incident

During Kevin Harvick’s latest Happy R In the episode, the former Cup Series champion warned Bubba that he needs to improve moving forward.

He said, “Bubba got angry because Carson put him three wide on the restart and put him in a bad position, and Bubba didn’t like that.” “But, you know, it’s Martinsville, and I’ve lost my temper many times in Martinsville and I’ve probably done things like that, too.”

Harvick suggested that Wallace losing his temper was the result of growing hostility over the fact that he was no longer the star of 23XI Racing.

“Your teammate is the guy who has won four races and is leading the points, it’s a lot of pressure,” he said. “I promise you he’s disappointed that he’s not the guy who wins the race.”

“But you have to keep it together. You can’t lose your temper like that and lose all those points for yourself and your team.”

Putting it together has been a struggle for Wallace throughout his career.

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The incident has drawn strong reactions from within Wallace’s own 23XI Racing camp. Spotter Freddy Craft, speaking on door, bumper, clear Podcast, offered sharp criticism.

“You can’t have those mistakes. I’ll take him at his word that he made the wrong decision; I know he wanted to be involved, but I don’t think he meant to, obviously, end our day. That can’t be happening,” Kraft said angrily.

He added, “If you want to be a championship contender or be in the top five, seven or eight in points, you can’t have those moments. It can’t happen.” “Unfortunately, we ended our day yesterday by suicide.”

Co-owner Denny Hamlin expressed a similar assessment work harmful Podcast, noting that Wallace “ruined himself.”

Hamlin said, “I understood that Bubba doomed himself trying to get Carson out of the way.” “He didn’t give up, kept driving out there and it ultimately caused him to destroy himself and others. That’s what I believe.”

All of these comments share a common theme: Wallace must display his aggression more effectively to avoid repeating these self-inflicted failures. And he needs to do this before his team gets completely fed up with his antics.

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Elia Caprile has come a long way since his time at Leeds United. Aston Villa have been mentioned as suitors for the goalkeeper, with his agent speaking about his future.

The Italian joined Cagliari on loan from Napoli in January 2025. Since then, he has played 50 times in all competitions, and has become a key player for the Sardinian side.

This has allowed him to remain in and around the Italian national team, with major Serie A teams keeping a close eye on him.

earlier this month, sports witness Covered claims about interest from Aston Villa, approaching the departure of Emi Martínez. Caprile’s agent has now hinted at the fact that several clubs have been monitoring the goalkeeper for some time now.

Caprile focused on the present

Graziano Battistini of the GB1 agency spoke to Style TV about his client’s future. He made it clear that the former Leeds player is focused on the present, even though the list of suitors is growing.

He said- relayed by calciocastedu: : “I will only focus on the present because right now Elia needs to continue to play his role in the league so that Cagliari can achieve its goals.”

While focusing on the suitors, Battistini insisted that interest from clubs does not mean a deal is done. Any team has a long way to go before they can find a keeper.

“It is true that the boy is being monitored by high-level clubs. But being monitored is one thing, discussing and completing a deal is another.”

This comes just after Aston Villa’s interest in the Italian was once again highlighted, with Unai Emery’s side pursuing the player. Tottenham are doing the same, with Guglielmo Vicario linked with an exit from the London side.

Aston Villa is a big leap forward for Caprile

It’s fair to say that the 24-year-old definitely deserves a transfer from Cagliari soon. He has impressed enough to earn a big transfer, which explains why the likes of Inter Milan and AC Milan are also keen.

That jump – including a potential move to Aston Villa – will take some effort. Elia Caprile is the perfect age, but the next step isn’t always the right one.

Unai Emery’s side could still play in the Champions League, with the Italian yet to make his mark in the competition. That’s why – despite Caprile’s quality and leadership, it makes more sense to make a move elsewhere before making the final leap to a Champions League club.

🇵🇹 Ginny Catamo | Aston Villa route to transfer

❌ #avfc Wanted to pay €20m last summer
✅ Now around €25m should be enough
➡️ Sporting are preparing for the summer sale https://t.co/8TQ66ESc7Q

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 7 March 2026

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a particularly disappointing 131-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, in which Philly gave an embarrassing effort on national television in the NBC Throwback Game. And as is often the case after this type of loss, emotions can run high.

After the game, 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey expressed how he feels Regarding his team’s decision to trade Jared McCann, which 76ers president Daryl Morey defended by saying they were selling high on their 2024 first-round pick.

“Jared was a close friend of ours. Great teammate. Great guy. I definitely think we miss him. Absolutely. I won’t lie and say I don’t miss Jared,” Maxey said via NBC Sports Philadelphia. “But I’m happy for him. I look up to him.” [in] Ok. Sure I expect him to perform well every night.

“I’m not going to lie and say I don’t miss Jared.” pic.twitter.com/qjHNT9hJpT

– NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) 4 March 2026

Still, Maxey said the 76ers aren’t focusing too much on what they can’t control, because that’s just the nature of the beast.

“I don’t think we’re considering it. … [But] It’s a business at the end of the day. I have seen a lot of people trading, but I don’t want to trade. You can’t pay attention to that,” Maxie said.

The 76ers could use Jared McCain right now

The reasoning behind the 76ers’ decision to trade McCain isn’t so hard to understand. They had a lot of guard depth, and with Maxey established as the main guard option for the team and VJ Edgecombe alongside him, McCain was going to perform best as the sixth man for the team.

Nonetheless, the 76ers have contending aspirations, and McCann, a guard who shoots well from beyond the arc, could help ease their depth concerns. Instead, they now have to look at McCann as another talented guard following in the footsteps of Isaiah Joe who they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Ryan’s rise at Bournemouth is now being echoed loudly in Brazil.

We recently covered How the young forward was heavily praised in the Brazilian press for his early impact in England. Now, that momentum has gone a step further. The three 2002 World Cup winners – Denilson, Jr. and Vampeta – discussed openly about them As a leading name for the future of Brazil.

When they were mentioned alongside Nottingham Forest’s Igor Jesus and Real Madrid loanee Andrique, the debate quickly narrowed.

“I go with Ryan. He’s very promising,” Denilson said. “For me, Ryan is a player who will make a difference. If he keeps going like this, he can arrive at the next World Cup as one of the heroes.”

There is weight in those comments. They are not coming from headline-chasing pundits, but from players who understand what it means to lead Brazil to the World Cup.

The Bournemouth effect is being seen in Brazil

The praise also focuses on how Ryan has adapted since joining Bournemouth. “He came in already performing. Looks like he’s been out there playing for a long time.” Vampeta said.

That maturity came to the fore at the age of just 19. His physical strength, understanding of the game and presence were all highlighted. Furthermore, there was a clear belief that European football – and particularly his environment at Bournemouth – would accelerate his development.

We have already reported that Ryan is pursuing Strict internal rules in Bournemouth. Their adaptation has been disciplined and structured. That detail matters. His rise is no fluke. It reflects controlled progress within a demanding setup.

There was also a note of caution from Denilson, the former Real Betis star: “It’s natural for a young player to get a little carried away when he goes to Europe. That’s not a criticism, because we’ve all been through it. But he needs someone there to say, ‘Brother, calm down. Stay disciplined.’

Brazil leading the next cycle?

Brazil is entering a transitional era. Discussions are already underway on who will lead in 2026.

Within Brazil, at least among its most decorated former players, Ryan – currently developing at Bournemouth – is emerging as the early favorite to take up a front-line role.

He doesn’t guarantee anything. Competition remains tough. However, when three World Cup winners publicly tout a Bournemouth teenager as a potential World Cup hero, it signals confidence at the highest level.

If his disciplined path continues at Bournemouth, this conversation will only grow further.