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nottingham forest Striker Igor Jesus has publicly reacted to his omission from Brazil’s squad for the World Cup. The tone of his response is already attracting attention in Brazil.

The 24-year-old was included in Carlo Ancelotti’s preliminary 55-man list after a strong season in England. However, he was ultimately left out of the final 26-man squad announced this week.

Instead, Ancelotti chose Brentford’s Igor Thiago and Andric, now at Lyon, as his centre-forward options.

Instead of remaining silent after disappointment, Igor Jesus addressed the situation directly on their instagram.

“It’s sad to miss the World Cup, but God wanted the best for me, and what was lost cannot be compared to what is still to come.”

Strong season but no place in World Cup

Igor Jesus’ campaign at Nottingham Forest has been one of the more surprising success stories. This is one of the best Brazilian forwards in the Premier League this season.

He scored 16 goals in 52 appearances after arriving from Botafogo and started the year behind Chris Wood in the starting pecking order.

Over time, he forced his way into the team and became one of Forest’s most important attacking players.

The striker himself recently admitted that he struggled badly with his physical jump after moving to England. in one Interview with TNT Sports Brazilhe said he felt “Years Back” Physically when he first arrived he was able to overcome the strength and pace of Premier League defenders.

Nevertheless, he adapted quickly and finished the campaign among the most productive Brazilian forwards in England. That form propelled him into the Brazilian competition.

Igor Jesus had worked under Ancelotti once before. He also received opportunities with previous managers in 2024, and scored once in four appearances during that period.

Because of this, his absence from the final World Cup list has become one of the more debated decisions in Brazil following the announcement.

Positive response seen in Brazil

Part of the reaction around Igor Jesus has less to do with frustration and more to do with how he handled it publicly.

In similar situations many players either disappear completely or post bitter messages after being kicked out. Igor Jesus instead chose a calmer tone.

“A boy’s dream lives in the mind of a man who does not care about time. He only dreams of achieving it.” He said. “I wish my teammates all the best and I will support them.”

A touch of class from the striker. Missing out on the World Cup will obviously sting, especially after Igor Jesus had thrown himself into real contention during the season.

At the same time, the broader picture of the forest remains encouraging.

Jesus has increased his value considerably in the last year, Recently clubs such as Juventus and Porto have shown interest in himAnd established themselves in one of the toughest leagues in Europe.

The World Cup dream may have been shattered but its path is still upward.

Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories and content you may have missed Tuesday.

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The Canadiens did not produce a terrible effort against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two, however, as some costly mistakes cost the Bolts a 3–2 overtime victory, including a terrible pass attempt by Juraj Slafkowski. That being said, Slafkowski was far from the only player who made a mistake on Tuesday night. [Canadiens Highlights: Exciting Overtime Loss]

The Habs players were quite composed after the disappointing loss. As Mike Matheson explained, they always knew they were going to face a talented team in the Lightning.

Listen to the media availability after tonight’s Game 2 vs. Tampa Bay

Tune in now for live postgame media ops after tonight’s Game 2 against the Lightning#GoHabsGo https://t.co/lWZWqmkEMP

– X – Canadiens Montreal (@CanadiensMTL) 22 April 2026

It remains to be seen if head coach Martin Saint-Louis will make any lineup changes before Game Three on Friday, but there are some good options if he decides to change things up.

I think we might see Joe Velano or Brendan Gallagher #hubs Lineup for Game 3, replacing Kirby Dach.

– Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) 22 April 2026

While the Canadiens generated more high-danger opportunities than the Lightning at 5v5, the momentum shifted strongly to Tampa Bay’s corner about midway through the game. [NST]

With all due respect to Arbor Zekaj, I was expecting him to write “I want it this way” in the first few notes.

Playoff Arbor Zekaj pic.twitter.com/RKvuVRcCGS

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) 21 April 2026

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Sunny Mehta is living his dream as the general manager of the New Jersey Devils. He himself had said this in his opening statement. With this in mind, there are several important issues that they will need to address quickly. [New Jersey Devils]

Bridging the NHL and KHL worlds, former Devils and Canadiens superstar forward Ilya Kovalchuk has been named president of the Shanghai Dragons. The Chinese KHL club made the announcement Tuesday morning, creating a new president role and selecting the 43-year-old Russian veteran to fill it. [KHL]

It’s not every night you watch double overtime, and see the game winning goal put away… and fill with joy when you hear Nickelback play, but for the Carolina Hurricanes and their fans, Monday was the night they defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in a heated contest. [Carolina Hurricanes]

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Jesperi Kotkaniemi is not happy with the Carolina Hurricanes.

This isn’t a bit of a surprise, as for the first time in his tenure with Carolina, he has been the most frequently scratched player for the team. In a recent interview, he discussed the Hurricanes’ issues with coaching, management and their season overall.

Kotkaniemi talks about lack of communication, trust with organization leaders

On Wednesday, Ilta-Sanomat, Finland’s largest newspaper, released his interview with Kotkaniemi – an interview in which the 25-year-old centerman lifted the lid on the rift between himself and the Hurricanes organization.

“It hasn’t really been explained to me why I’m not allowed to play,” he told the outlet. “It’s a little difficult.”

He expressed his frustration in the narrative that he is not equal to a second-line centerman when he has rarely performed as one throughout his time in Carolina, citing an oft-forgotten discrepancy between his position on nightly lineup sheets versus ice time and the matchups he was actually given.

However, it seems like the thing that has frustrated him the most is, as you would expect, a lack of meaningful ice time and an absence of trust from the coaching staff.

“Playing time was limited from the beginning of the season. Then came bench assignments. And after a long injury, the coaching staff was in no hurry to get me back into the lineup.

“It’s a shame, because I worked hard over the summer.”

Between the failed trade and lack of ice time, Kotkaniemi’s future with the Hurricanes remains uncertain.

He subsequently faced frequent trade rumors and was repeatedly said to be moved, but this never seemed to happen.

With only eight points this season, and averaging just over 11 minutes of ice time whenever he has been given the chance, this is a stark contrast to last season, in which he had three times the points and average ice time per night was almost three minutes more.

As for Kotkaniemi’s career, and his potential return to the Hurricanes if he is ultimately traded, this season has undoubtedly taken its toll on both sides. Before the trade deadline, the team began making calls about a possible move, but those lined up were reportedly unwilling to pay the price set by general manager Eric Tulsky. Since then, except for the occasional game, he has simply been left on the shelf, gathering dust and losing the opportunity to improve his numbers, and in turn, his trade value.

“The future here doesn’t look very good, at least not right now.”

Translation via Google Translate, Microsoft Translator

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Mitchell Robinson has always been known for cryptic, hard-to-decode social media posts that leave fans reading between the lines. But after the New York Knicks’ 114-103 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on March 27, it seemed like Robinson completely flipped the script, and gave an answer so honest and self-aware that the entire Knicks fanbase didn’t see it coming.

After the game, a disappointed fan wrote to Robinson on Snapchat: “Y’all played like crap today, man.” Robinson responded without hesitation: “We did, but basketball won’t be a great night every night.”

Michelle Robinson holds up a mirror for the ny knicks

Snapchat certainly wasn’t the only social media platform where Robinson openly expressed his feelings. Right after the Knicks fan TV clip of Robinson instructing teammate Ariel Huckporty on rebounding before the game. He left a comment on the same post after the game.

Robinson wrote: “Until we change our mentality, it doesn’t matter; we’re not doing anything remarkable – keep that nonsense up, including me.”

a defeat that affected the situation

It was certainly not a tiring game. In fact, a Knicks win over Charlotte would have moved New York into second place in the Eastern Conference, a seeding that offers a lot of playoff advantage.

However, they allowed a Hornets team to dominate the first half 65–55, before going on a meaningless run late in the third quarter to put them behind 94–76. The Knicks’ record is currently 48–26, which is third in the East, but their playoff position has not been decided.

A monster test awaits against the Thunder

There is no time to be disappointed. The Knicks head to Paycom Center to play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. The Thunder are on top of the Western Conference with a 58-16 record and are very formidable with a 30-6 home record this season.

However, if Robinson’s honest comments do indeed indicate a real change in attitude, then Knicks supporters should be prepared to see him deliver an extraordinary rebounding show, completely controlling the zone, consistently blocking every missed shot for the Thunder, and clearly demonstrating why a focused Mitchell Robinson is without a doubt one of the league’s most powerful big men.

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The games were initially slated for March in Qatar. However, increasing political tensions in the region made that option impractical, forcing UEFA and CONMEBOL to seek alternatives. Things went wrong from there.

How did the finalissima go away

Many solutions were put on the table. UEFA insisted on keeping the match in Europe and playing it within the current international window. Spain was prepared for this, with Madrid seen as a realistic host.

Argentina and CONMEBOL were not fully on board. They preferred a more neutral venue, or even delayed the game altogether. There was also a reluctance in Europe to accept a one-sided final.

As the talks dragged on for a long time, no middle path could be found. With no agreement on where and when to play and no real pressure to make a decision, the match went smoothly.

Instead of a high-profile final, Argentina will now face Mauritania and Zambia in friendlies at La Bombonera.

Fernandez makes his feelings clear

He did not hide his disappointment while talking to Enzo Fernandez TYC Sports After reaching back to Argentina.

“Obviously I would love to play the Finalsima, to represent my country in the finals. Due to the problems that occurred, it could not be played, so now we have to enjoy friendly matches with my teammates.” He said.

The Chelsea midfielder also made it clear that he is still hopeful that the game can take place at some point.

“I would like it to be played in the future. This is the final and hopefully we can play it.”

He also addressed the level of the upcoming opponent and compared it to Argentina’s preparations ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

“When we played before the World Cup (Qatar 2022), there were not too many demanding friendly matches. We try to take responsibility and give our best performance regardless of the opponent.”

Fernandez was also asked about the latest speculations. linking him to real madrid Upon reaching Argentina, and they immediately shut it down.

“Nothing, zero conversation [with Real Madrid]. My focus is on Chelsea, what’s left in the season, and after the World Cup we’ll see,” He made it clear that despite the ongoing rumours, his immediate priority remains Stamford Bridge.

There was also a more personal note, with Fernandez enjoying being back home.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve been back to the country, I’ve missed it a lot. Obviously, being here with the people is something I miss deeply.”

what happens next

At this time, there are no clear plans to reschedule Finalissima.

That leaves Fernandez and Argentina focused on routine fixtures, even if the sentiment within the team is clear. They wanted the game, and at least on the players’ side, there is still hope that it will eventually be played.

As far as Enzo Fernandez and Chelsea are concerned, as he said, he will see how things go after the World Cup. That tournament will be at the core of the midfielder’s thoughts right now.

🇵🇹 Exclusive: Maxi Araújo

⏩Tottenham and Chelsea are in contact
➡️ Source gave information @UllalIBT
➡️There is also further Premier League interesthttps://t.co/K17lRpjlUG #thfc #cfc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 22 March 2026

Mike Brown was not happy with the New York Knicks’ performance in their 110-97 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon.

Brown has been in the coaching field since 1997, spending his first year as head coach of the Knicks. He wants to get the franchise to the NBA Finals, something they have not done since 1999.

However, there have been ups and downs for New York. While most of the season has been positive, they were underwhelmed by their loss to the Lakers, leading to questions about the team’s ceiling.

According to reporter James Edwards, Brown reflected on the loss after the game. The head coach said that not being able to control the controllables was the root of his frustration.

“We didn’t have a chance to win most of the game,” Brown said.

Mike Brown, how the Knicks did against the Lakers

Mike Brown and the Knicks look to get back on track during a West Coast trip after losing to the Lakers.

New York got off to a slow start and trailed 31–23 after the first quarter. He played better in the second period but was unable to remain consistent defensively as Los Angeles took advantage in the second half. The Knicks were unable to recover after the third quarter and lost 34–20 in that frame.

Four players scored in double figures for New York in the loss. Karl-Anthony Towns led the team with a stat line of 25 points, 16 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. He shot 8 of 17 from the field, including 1 of 5 from beyond the arc and 8 of 8 from the free-throw line. Jalen Brunson came next with 24 points and seven assists, OG Anunoby had 13 points and eight rebounds, while Landry Shamet added 10 points and two assists.

New York fell to a 41–24 record on the season, finishing third in the Eastern Conference standings. They are above the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors, while trailing the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons.

The Knicks will try to bounce back by remaining on the road in their next game. They will take on the Los Angeles Clippers as tip-off takes place on March 9 at 10 pm ET.

While Conor McGregor claims he is ready to return to the Octagon, and against anyone, he is becoming publicly frustrated by the lack of updates from the UFC.

It makes sense that Dana White and the UFC would move on from the idea of ​​McGregor fighting again. After two losses to Dustin Poirier and a serious foot injury in 2021, the Irish superstar remains on the sidelines.

He was going to face Michael Chandler in 2023 and again in 2024. However, “Notorious” stopped short of returning to the drug testing program, then withdrew from the planned bout due to a toe injury suffered two years ago. This gave many people in and around the company the impression that McGregor had retired and they did not want to accept it.

However, when the UFC revealed plans for a fight card on the White House lawn last year, McGregor immediately made it known he wanted to be involved. Still, many questioned how serious he was about returning to the cage after five years and at the age of 37.

Conor McGregor still waiting for UFC comeback opponent

Well, the future UFC Hall of Famer seems to be honest about his desire to return sometime this year, and has posted videos of him training for his return fight. Furthermore, he has claimed that he is as outspoken as he has been in years. last week,

White claimed that he and his team had planned the entire card for the White House event in June. This would suggest that he has contacted McGregor about a fight on the card. Well, it seems they haven’t, and the Irish are becoming frustrated with the lack of communication.

“Day 15 of ‘I accept, send contract’,” McGregor wrote in a post on X on Monday morning.

An important part of McGregor’s contract is to receive pay-per-view points for his bouts. However, the company is not currently doing PPVs after reaching a $7.7 billion deal to air all of their programs on Paramount+, so that part of their deal cannot be fulfilled.

It’s possible that the UFC knows he may not be on the White House card and are still not sure how they can get him back into the Octagon while still meeting his financial demands. That means the saga of whether he will fight again or not will not end soon.

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The Orlando Magic have been a major disappointment this year, currently sitting at 28-25 as they prepare to return from the All-Star break. The Magic pushed all of their chips to the center of the table in the offseason by trading for Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Benn, but so far, they don’t have much to show for it.

One of the biggest culprits for the Magic’s decline has been the play of Paolo Banchero, who has largely lagged behind so far this season.

Recently, former NBA great Kendrick Perkins put a harsh label on Banchero on ESPN’s NBA Today.

“I’ll go a little further and say Paolo Banchero has been the most disappointing player-wise,” Perkins, formerly of the NBA on ESPN, said on Twitter.

While Banchero still has a lot of natural talent, many fans have grown tired of his poor shot selection, occasional lapses in defense, and overall lack of progress from his rookie year.

This, along with persistent injury concerns for the Magic, especially to co-star Franz Wagner, has Orlando currently sitting in a play-in position in the East, well below where most pundits projected them to be at this point in the season.

Of course, Orlando still has plenty of time to turn things around, and it’s unlikely that Banchero can improve his basketball IQ and decision-making as his career progresses. However, for now, he is hoping to avoid following the career path of players like Ja Morant, who received accolades early in his career before slowly slipping into obscurity.

In any case, the Magic will next take the field on Thursday evening when they begin their West Coast trip against the Sacramento Kings, their first game since the All-Star break. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 pm ET.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant made headlines again after fans claimed he was behind a burner account that vandalized his former and current teammates in a group chat.

Although this is probably untrue – and difficult to prove – Durant has a history of using a separate account to defend himself from critics on social media.

Some believe that the two-time Finals MVP is too sensitive, especially when it comes to his legacy, even if he is already a contender for the Hall of Fame in the future.

Raheem Palmer of The Ringer revealed that Durant sent him a private message two years ago to discuss his impact on the NBA and various other topics.

“KD slid into my DMs over Memorial Day weekend two years ago and argued with me for hours about his legacy, how Bill Simmons, Stephen A. Smith and Zach Lowe hated him, the media lying, who was better than Steph Curry, my view of him, the (Golden State) Warriors, and many other things,” Palmer wrote on X.

“I would never leak our conversations because it’s weird for me, but I respect how much he cares about all of this.”

The 37-year-old Durant’s legacy is already secure, even if he doesn’t win another title. He has often said that he just wants to make hoops.

Although he’s notorious for clapping back at critics, the 16-time All-Star explained that he’s just responding to their energy, adding that he enjoys interacting with fans.

“He’s human, and he’s no more capable than the rest of us of being influenced by the buzz around him, despite being rich and famous,” Palmer said.

Durant averaged 25.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists in his first season with the Rockets.