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Aston Villa The season concluded with silverware, but Emiliano Buendia’s summer did not go exactly to plan.

The midfielder played a key role in Villa’s Europa League victory. He also recently made headlines by openly discussing his dream of one day playing for River Plate in Argentina.

Yet despite finishing the campaign strongly, he was left out of Lionel Scaloni’s final Argentina squad for the World Cup.

It appears that the door to international participation will be closed this summer. However, a recent report dsports radio There are suggestions that Buendia may not be completely out of the picture.

Holidays postponed

According to the Argentine outlet, the Aston Villa player has been told to ‘remain on alert and postpone his holiday plans’.

The report claims that national team representatives informed him to continue training if a late call-up became necessary due to fitness concerns elsewhere in the team. And… this This has happened to him only last year.

The report does not indicate that a call-up is imminent. Instead, it appears that Buendia is among the players being kept on standby should Argentina need reinforcements before or during the tournament.

Why Buendia might still have a chance?

local outlet bugle Explained in detail Argentina’s injury situation ahead of the World Cup.

The good news for Lionel Scaloni is that many of the team’s biggest concerns are being eased. Cristian Romero has returned to full training after his knee injury, while Julián Álvarez has also completed his recovery and is working as normal with the group.

However, Argentina are still keeping an eye on some players. Leandro Paredes remains the most worrying case and is looking for time to be fit for the opening match.

Gonzalo Montiel is also struggling to recover from a muscle injury. Meanwhile, Nicolas Gonzalez and Emiliano Martínez are being carefully managed. Recently, Thiago Almada, another player struggling with fitness problems, trained without any restrictions.

Lionel Messi is also progressing as expected after suffering a hamstring problem during Inter Miami’s MLS campaign. Meanwhile, highly rated Como youngster Nicolás Paz is recovering from a knee problem and is under the close observation of Argentina’s medical staff.

From a positional standpoint, the injuries that will realistically open the door for Buendia are those affecting Nicolas Gonzalez, Thiago Almada and Nicolas Paz.

Buendia’s profile fits that mold far more naturally than Leandro Paredes’ role. His absence will likely be covered by more defensive or central midfield options.

Messi is another theoretical possibility given the areas of the pitch he dominates, although replacing the Argentina captain is a unique challenge.

Another layer of uncertain heat

The update comes during an already uncertain period for Buendia. His contract at Aston Villa expires in June 2027, leaving the club with decisions to make in the coming months.

Turkish reports have linked him to Possible interest from Galatasaray. Meanwhile, Buendia himself recently admitted that Future Steps Towards River Plate A personal ambition remains.

However, thinking about transfers may have to wait for now.

Buendia was looking forward to the summer break after missing out on World Cup selection. Instead, if Argento’s latest claims are true, he has been instructed to keep his shoes on and his phone nearby.

nottingham forest It appears that Nobel Mendy is in a better position to act quickly, with the latest report from Portugal suggesting that the rivals are still in no position to make a move.

Interest in the 21-year-old centre-back first emerged in Spain, Where we covered Forest, Benfica and Atalanta reports Everyone was eager and ready to submit strong proposals. It outlined a competitive race on paper.

However, coverage from the Portuguese newspaper record Important context has now been added – specifically around Benfica’s situation. And that’s good news for Nottingham Forest.

Benfica is not ready to act yet

According to records, Benfica has been monitoring Nobel Mendy for some time. Despite this, no proposal has come yet. And the reason is structural rather than financial.

Benfica’s next move in the centre-back market depends on the future of Nicolas Otamendi and Antonio Silva. Both could leave this summer, and only once the situation is resolved will the club decide whether to pursue Mendy.

This effectively stops their interest.

This is an important detail that was not clear in the initial reporting from Spain. While Benfica are firmly in the race, they are in no position to accelerate it at the moment.

Are the forests ready to be moved first?

Of course, this creates an obvious contrast with Nottingham Forest. The Premier League side were already reported to be ready to submit a high offer to Spain, and unlike Benfica, there is no internal situation slowing them down at present.

It doesn’t appear that Forrest is waiting for an exit or a contract resolution before stepping into this position. Practically, this could allow him to first link up with Rayo Vallecano, who are expected to make Mendy’s deal permanent with Real Betis for €2.4m (£2.1m).

If Forest want to act quickly, they could enter into talks before other interested clubs are fully ready to enter the race.

what happens next

Spanish reports suggested a three-way conflict. The Portuguese press now presents a more nuanced picture.

Forest’s willingness to move forward with a concrete offer could give them an early advantage. Meanwhile, Benfica is waiting for internal decisions, which is likely to cause a delay.

Meanwhile, Nobel Mendy has done a lot to continue attracting attention. He has featured regularly for Rayo Vallecano this season and recently earned his first senior cap for Senegal in March.

Nevertheless, their role is not completely fixed. He was recently left on the bench in the 1–0 win against Strasbourg in the UEFA Conference League semi-finals. After all he is still developing.

So if timing proves decisive, Nottingham Forest may have a clearer path forward than when interest initially surfaced.

Brian Windhorst pointed to a strategic approach the Golden State Warriors could use during Stephen Curry’s injury recovery.

Curry has been sidelined since his last game appearance on January 30 and has missed the entire month of February. He has missed 11 consecutive games and is nursing a knee injury, forcing Golden State to be cautious with his recovery.

NBA insider Brian Windhorst provided insight on the team’s situation with its superstar guard on The Hoop Collective show. He explained how the Warriors are looking at their position in the playoff picture and deciding whether it’s best to bring Curry back or shut him down for the remainder of the season.

“You know right away there were people who were thinking, like, they’re considering shutting him down for the season. I don’t think they’re doing that. I think they’re evaluating where they are in the standings and evaluating where Steph is and trying to play their strategy here. But it’s obviously a significant development that Steph is going to be out for a few more weeks,” Windhorst said at the 29:49 mark.

Stephen Curry, what’s next for the Warriors

The Warriors remain strong in the playoff picture despite the absence of Stephen Curry, defeating the Houston Rockets 115–113 in overtime.

Six players scored in double figures for Golden State in the win. Brandin Podziemski led the way with a stat line of 26 points and nine rebounds on 10 of 18 shooting from the field, including 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. De’Anthony Melton finished second with 23 points and six rebounds, Al Horford had 17 points and six rebounds, Gui Santos added 14 points and six assists, while LJ Cryer provided 12 points and three rebounds. Meanwhile, Draymond Green contributed 10 points, eight assists and five rebounds.

Golden State improved to a 32–30 record on the season and finished eighth in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers, while trailing the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers.

The Warriors will remain on the road and await their next matchup. They will face the Oklahoma City Thunder as tip-off takes place on March 7 at 8:30 PM ET.

NBA games are usually decided by the person who puts the ball in the hoop the most times, but Friday night at Little Caesars Arena, the biggest opponent wasn’t a player; It was a bad buzzer. During the third quarter between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers, a sudden power surge caused a continuous, loud horn sound, halting the action.

Players and fans sat in awkward positions for about 20 minutes as ground technicians struggled to silence the noise. The glitch did more than just block the sound; This wiped out game clocks and shot clocks, forcing officiating crews to take more manual measures.

To keep the game going, arena staff eventually resorted to hand-held air horns to signal the end of possessions and quarters. It was a scene more reminiscent of a local rec league than a professional NBA environment, but officials had to make it work.

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Despite the “Street Ball” atmosphere, the stakes remain incredibly high. The Detroit Pistons entered the night 43-14, trying to tighten their grip on the top seed in the East. They currently hold a slight lead in a game that has become an entirely defensive situation. Jalen Duren has been a monster for Detroit, taking advantage of a Cleveland Cavaliers frontcourt that has been working overtime.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are struggling hard without their primary star power. Donovan Mitchell is out with a groin strain, and the team just announced that James Harden is out with a fracture in his right thumb. In his absence, Evan Mobley has stepped up as a playmaker, keeping Cleveland within striking distance despite the lack of a functioning scoreboard.

As we approach the final minutes of the fourth quarter, the score is tense at 96-91 in favor of the Cavaliers, but the way this night has gone, anything can happen.

Between the manual air horn blasts and the lack of a game clock, this game has officially gone off the rails. One thing’s for sure: Whoever walks away with a win tonight will have earned it in the strangest atmosphere of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur have now completed the process that was blocking attempts to lift Santos’ transfer ban.

After several days of waiting for vital documents surrounding Souza’s £12.8m (€15m) north London transfer, Santos have officially settled their outstanding loan with FC Arauca. Bolavip In Brazil.

The Brazilian club paid €2.5m (£2.1m) to settle an issue over the transfer of defender Joao Basso. As a result, FIFA would remove Santos from its sanction list and the club could once again register players.

Christian Oliva, their newly signed midfielder who was unable to play due to a ban, is now expected to be registered immediately.

delay to resolution

Earlier this week, We covered Brazilian reports Adding that Santos was waiting for a formal document from Tottenham before finalizing the payment to Arauca. That delay effectively kept the transfer ban in place. Now the matter has been resolved.

Although the exact administration timeline has not been publicly detailed, the key point is that the funds associated with the Tottenham deal have now been used to unlock the position.

Interestingly, this came after Santos had structured an international banking operation to bring forward their share of the Souza fee, using Spurs’ financial credibility as the backbone of the arrangement. The club was expected to receive approximately £13.7m (€16.2m) from the deal.

So the recent blockage appeared to be procedural rather than structural. The payment has now been made.

What does it mean beyond the ban

The immediate benefits are obvious. Santos can register new signings and continue squad planning without any restrictions. However, it has wider implications financial breathing space.

Tottenham’s money simply does not solve the €2.5m (£2.1m) debt. It also strengthens Santos’ short-term liquidity during the delicate restructuring phase. The club’s total debt remains significant, and cash flow management is important.

In practical terms, Spurs’ transfer fee has helped Santos stabilize operations and maintain momentum in the market.

For Tottenham, this concludes a small but closely watched side story. For Santos, it restores flexibility — and gives him room to use remaining funds strategically rather than fire restrictions. Meanwhile, Souza is still waiting for his Spurs debut.