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We’ve all seen the disastrous debt situation over the last few years and Damien Downes’ move southampton HSV Hamburg falls into that category.

BILD report on the Southampton striker today And this is not good. The newspaper reports that the striker’s criticism has become so bad that his manager ‘can no longer use him’.

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After a poor few months at Southampton the 21-year-old moved to Hamburg on loan in the January transfer window.

He joined Southampton last summer for €8m But he managed only one assist in 14 games for the Saints before his departure.

It was expected that the kick would be held in Hamburg, but this did not happen. He has failed to score or assist in nine games so far, and has only been in charge for 506 minutes in total.

BILD reports that criticism has been abundant. In fact, the Southampton loanee ‘has faced such intense criticism’ that it will now be ‘extremely difficult’ for the manager to field him. This is despite the existing issues facing the German side.

southampton return

So, all indications are that Damien Downs is going to suffer a disappointing end to the season. His performance in Hamburg has turned his fans completely against him.

This would certainly mean he would move back to Southampton in the summer as well. Hamburg will certainly not consider any permanent agreement.

But then what? “Southampton have progressed a lot without him. Now they have Syl Larin to score the goals and revive his career at St Mary’s. This would certainly close the door for a Downes comeback.

But he cost €8 million last summer and to say the least, getting him back this summer will be a tough task. This loan in Germany was going to bring him back on track. Instead, it appears he’s not even on track anymore, so much so that even his manager won’t come to his side in the middle of a crisis.

life after watford It hasn’t been easy for Yasser Asprilla, and it’s not getting any better in the short term.

girona newspaper Today report on the 22-year-old and the latest blow for him during his loan spell at Galatasaray.

Yasser Asprilla is currently on loan with Galatasaray after leaving Verona at the end of the January transfer window.

Verona’s problems for Yasser Asprilla

He has struggled at the Spanish club since joining from Watford in a €18m deal in August 2024. He previously scored seven goals and ten assists in 86 games for the Hornets after arriving for €3m in 2022.

But it didn’t work in SpainWhere he has provided four goals and two assists in 50 games. Galatasaray’s situation has worsened, with no goals or assists in nine games so far.

Verona were hoping that Galatasaray would sign him permanently in the summer. The loan deal includes an option to buy for €23m. Now, however, Galatasaray are assuming he will return to Spain at the end of the campaign.

This is made even stronger by the fact that Yasser Asprilla is injured at the moment. His knee is swollen and he has already missed his last game. It is not clear when he will return from the problem.

It is the latest blow for the player who has failed to make the cut in Turkey. After their difficult run in Verona, this is another low. His career after Watford did not go as he, or perhaps anyone, expected.

big summer transfer window

It was expected that the midfielder would continue to progress at Verona after establishing himself at Vicarage Road, but he now looks a bit stagnant. This injury won’t help on that front.

Big summer is coming. Galatasaray probably doesn’t want him and Verona to feel the same way. They were certainly happy to send him out in January and were also hoping for a permanent exit.

They may now need to find other suitors as they try to get their money back after spending big to get Yasser Asprilla from Watford two years ago.

A new report explains why the running back problem for the Minnesota Vikings could spell disaster for Kyler Murray in 2026.

After a tremendous sophomore season, the Vikings could not deny that they needed a secondary option behind young quarterback JJ McCarthy. However, when the Arizona Cardinals decided to waive two-time Pro Bowler Kyler Murray, Minnesota was given the option to take a player who could do more than just compete with McCarthy for the starting job.

Since the signing, there has been much discussion among NFL pundits that Murray could return to his Pro Bowl form under head coach Kevin O’Connell and lead the Vikings to the Super Bowl the following season. However, a new report from The Athletic’s Jacob Robinson dashes those grand expectations.

In Thursday’s newsletter, the football analyst reported that, in general, the Vikings’ offensive line has performed poorly over the past few seasons, and their interior has been a particular weakness. That’s bad news for Murray, the shortest QB in the league.

“Internal pressure wreaks havoc on an undersized quarterback like the 5-foot-10 Murray,” Robinson writes. “Small passers need extra space to see their linemen and good throwing lanes to get the ball out. That’s why the Panthers invested heavily in the interior for Bryce Young, as the Saints did with Drew Brees.”

The Minnesota Vikings’ offensive line could be much better in 2026

Internal concerns with the smaller QB are a good reason to believe Murray could have a bad first season in Minnesota. Especially when he has struggled with injuries over the last few years and hasn’t looked like a Pro Bowler for quite some time.

However, Robinson did not just bring bad news and offered legitimate hope. First, he reported that “the injuries are gone.” [the offensive line] There were 26 different combinations last season.” Additionally, they have a new coach in Keith Carter, and notable talent on the O-line.

Robinson wrote, “Left tackle Christian Darrisaw and guard Donovan Jackson were selected in the first round. On the right side are high-paid guard Will Friesz and tackle Brian O’Neill.” He also said that Murray’s ability to extend the play due to his athleticism is something that Vikings QBs have been lacking recently.

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Nottingham Forest’s January signing of Luca Netz is already emerging as one of the quieter misfires of the window, The situation is now attracting renewed attention in Germany.

Nottingham Forest bet on Luka Netz in January

German outlet Gladbach Live Report the former Borussia Monchengladbach defender’s move to Nottingham Forest ‘has not come to fruition so far’.

The 22-year-old was signed for €2.5m on a contract running until 2030, which was seen as a long-term investment with significant returns.

Gladbach also secured a sell clause, expecting future returns if its value increased.

This step was also celebratedNetz fulfilled his childhood dream after turning down Manchester City at the age of just 15.

Limited minutes and the new manager’s priorities

Instead, his immediate future at the club already looks uncertain.

Netz has featured only twice, both brief appearances, as Nottingham Forest struggle to avoid relegation.

New coach Vitor Pereira has so far shown little interest in using his experience, instead relying on it in the fight for survival.

For a player who moved to England to accelerate his development, it has been a tough start. Gladbach live move on, calling Nottingham Forest move a ‘complete disaster’.

summer uncertainty

Now the attention is turning towards summer. If Nottingham Forest loses in the Championship, the team is being restructured.

Netz, with minimal minutes and a long contract, would become an obvious candidate for a quick exit.

Even if he remains at Nottingham Forest, GladbachLive believe a summer move is already being discussed if his situation does not change.

gladbach taking a closer look

Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany are monitoring the situation closely. His sell-on clause means that any future sale, even a reduced one, sends the money back to the foals.

Netz is currently valued at €6m by TransfermarktHowever any final fee may be quite low due to his lack of playing time. Either way, the German side may again have the advantage.

At this point, Nottingham Forest’s gamble has not paid off. They’ve got a deal in place for a young full-back with long-term potential, but so far, he’s been exploring on the sidelines.

Unless something changes rapidly, Netz’s Premier League adventure could be over before it really begins, with Gladbach potentially benefiting from the next chapter.

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The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix delivered the kind of Sunday that reminds you why you started watching this sport. A 19-year-old Italian won his first Formula 1 race. Finally Lewis Hamilton stood on the podium in red. And the reigning world champion never reached the starting grid. Two races into the most comprehensive regulation overhaul in F1 history, the 2026 season already has its first star, its first feel-good story and its first real crisis.

Here are our winners and losers from the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.

Winner: Kimi Antonelli | mercedes

Nineteen years old. First Formula 1 win. The youngest Grand Prix polesitter in the history of the sport. And he did it the hard way: losing the lead to Lewis Hamilton off the line, fighting back through two aggressive Ferraris, and then completing a 56-lap race in Shanghai without a support net or any experienced teammates to hand him over.

Antonelli has been the subject of much discussion ever since Mercedes appointed him to the seat vacated by Hamilton. Hype has a way of crushing young drivers who aren’t ready for it. He looked ready. There was a scary moment late – a huge lockup at Turn 14 with four laps remaining that sent him deep into the runoff – but he kept it together, maintained the gap, and crossed the line 5.5 seconds clear of George Russell. Antonelli is the second youngest race winner in F1 history behind Max Verstappen. For American fans attending this game, remember the name. You’re going to be saying this a lot over the next decade.

Loser:McLaren

There’s no easy way to frame this. Both the cars did not start. Not one. Both.

Lando Norris never made it to the grid. Oscar Piastri, who has now failed to start a race in both rounds of 2026, was taken back to the garage before the formation lap with a separate electrical failure on each car. Two different problems, two different cars, same disastrous result.

McLaren won the Constructors’ title last year and arrived in Shanghai as one of the teams capable of making it a four-way championship battle. Right now, they have zero points in two races and a reliability crisis that should worry everyone at Woking. The 2026 power unit rules are clearly causing headaches across the paddock but no one’s headache has been that bad.

Winner: Lewis Hamilton ferrari

He is waiting for 26 races for this day. His first podium in the Ferrari red suit finally came in Shanghai, and he earned it the way you’d want the greatest driver of his generation to earn it – wheel to wheel, aggressive, lively. Hamilton led the race on the opening lap after a promising start from third on the grid. He battled with Russell for the lead, swapping positions several times, and when matters calmed down, he was in third place behind the two Mercedes drivers, who had the fastest packages on the day.

The inter-Ferrari battle with Leclerc in the final stages was the kind of racing that made people fall in love with the sport in the first place. Hamilton later said that it was one of his most enjoyable races in years. At 40, on a new team, in a new era, he still wants that. Don’t let anyone tell you that the Ferrari chapter is already over.

Losers: Max Verstappen and Red Bull

Ten laps from the end, Verstappen was running in sixth place and quietly saving something from a dirty weekend. Then the power unit died. He limped around the circuit for most of the lap before parking, and received his second retirement in two races, which is not necessarily true for a four-time world champion racing for a team with serious reliability concerns in Japan.

The bigger picture here is really worrying for Red Bull. The new Ford power unit reportedly arrives in 2026 with limited working batteries. Verstappen has been vocal about his frustration with the car’s behavior through the corners, and the gap to Mercedes in qualifying has been quite high both weekends. He’s not out of this championship conversation (he never really is), but Red Bull need answers before Suzuka, and they need them fast.

Winner: George Russell mercedes

George Russell leads the drivers’ championship by one point after Sunday’s race and defeat by his 19-year-old teammate. Think about that. Two races, two podiums, a win, a second place, a sprint win in Shanghai, and the fastest car on the grid by a clear margin.

Russell has been methodical, precise and completely professional throughout the first two weekends of the always chaotic new era. Beating Antonelli on Sunday doesn’t diminish what Russell is building here – it actually makes Mercedes’ story better. Two drivers capable of winning races, separated by one point in the standings, are teammates who will eventually have to compromise with each other. When Mercedes brought in Antonelli, Russell knew what he was signing up for. Right now, he’s handling it just fine.

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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.

Ethan Nwaneri’s loan deal from Arsenal to Marseille is in danger of turning into ‘a waste of time and a real nightmare’.

This is according to Foot MercatoWhich covers the age of 18 years today. According to the French outlet, the Arsenal youngster has work to do to prove that his move to France was worthwhile. At this point, there is no evidence that this was the case.

Nwaneri joined Marseille on loan from Arsenal on 23 January.^third Attempting to secure more first-team minutes. He has had limited opportunities at Arsenal this season as they chase the Premier League title.

The loan was initially approved due to Arsenal’s confidence in Roberto De Zerbi, but he left the French club soon after Nwaneri’s arrival.

De Zerbi reassures Arsenal

This was the first negative point of the disastrous loan move so far. Foot Mercato reports that their adventure has turned into a ‘nightmare’.

The website states that Nwaneri did not think the situation would be so difficult, especially when everything started out so positively. He showcased his talents in the 3-1 win over Lens and everything was looking bright.

Since then, he has been ‘suffering from the crisis’ that has engulfed the club. After this a series of disappointing demonstrations started. De Zerbi also departed, a major blow as the Italians had ‘put pressure on him to bring him in’ during the January transfer window.

The situation has not improved under the leadership of Habib Bey who replaced him. Last night saw another disjointed performance in the defeat to Toulouse. That game ended with the ball being sent into the stands to lose the penalty shootout. Later he was seen ‘crying’.

Although Bey publicly supported him, Nwaneri suffered considerable disappointment. This was certainly another low point in the miserable loan period.

Analysis: Youth must respond

Now, with only 10 games left in Ligue 1, the Arsenal loanee must react quickly. If he doesn’t do so, Foot Mercato says his loan deal risks turning into ‘a waste of time and a real nightmare’.

And it’s certainly hard to disagree with that notion. At 19, Nwaneri needs to play regularly, gain confidence and prepare himself for the future. None of this is happening in Marseille.

Although it was a brave act for him to go to France, it now seems foolish to choose that particular team. Hardly a week goes by in which Marseille is not involved in some form of drama.

Now Nwaneri is stuck in it, and as a result both he and Arsenal may regret approving this six-month exit.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro has branded their Premier League season a ‘disaster’ and admitted his team is not good at all.

Cadena SER has quotes from Tottenham The full-back today after appearing in El Larguero.

Igor Tudor’s team is currently in 16th place^th in the Premier League and just one point out of the relegation zone.

West Ham won over Fulham yesterday but Spurs are in serious danger of being in the relegation scrap. Nottingham Forest’s point against Manchester City also took them one point closer to 17^th.

Why is he angry at Tottenham’s terrible form?

Of those teams, Spurs are undoubtedly in the worst form, having failed to win a single game so far this calendar year. they are 20^th Form table of last six matches. They have failed to win in their last ten league matches.

A big part of the issue has been injuries and suspensions, with 10 first-team players currently out of contention. This is the highest in the league, and Porro admits he simply does not have the team to compete.

“Obviously, when you don’t have a team capable of competing in four competitions, it’s difficult,” He said.

“You look at the injuries and it’s the starting XI that makes you think, ‘Wow.’ Last year was exactly the same; We had that momentum in the Europa League to win the competition and the same happened in the Premier League.

“You have to create a project to compete in everything and focus on everything.”

champions league distraction

Strangely, however, competing in Europe has not been a problem for Tottenham. Spurs finished fourth in the Champions League league stage earlier this year. This secured automatic qualification for the round of 16.

After the draw last week, they will now face Atletico Madrid. How they treat that game when the existence of the Premier League is under threat is debatable.

Poro is hoping for a good game, admitting that while his Premier League form has been disastrous, Europe has been good to him.

“Our situation in the Premier League is a disaster,” He added.

“But then you look at how we have competed in the Champions League and barely conceded at home. It’s going to be two very intense matches, and we’ll see what happens.”

Philippe Coutinho’s story after leaving Aston Villa did not end as smoothly as many might have expected.

The Brazilian midfielder is now officially without a club after his contract with Vasco da Gama expired, according to the Brazilian FA’s daily bulletin this week.

brazilian outlet metropolitan cities The cancellation was initially confirmed on Monday. Announced on 20 FebruaryNow fully registered. As a result, the 33-year-old is a free agent and is free to negotiate with any club.

For Aston Villa, the transfer saga came to an end last year. Coutinho is working hard to return to Vasco in 2024, the club where he started his career. Villa agreed a loan in July 2024 and until July 2025 This move became permanent At zero cost.

However, less than a year after that definitive change, the move has effectively collapsed.

Ended suddenly after public pressure

Coutinho requested unilateral termination earlier this month. Vasco confirmed that they have reached an amicable agreement after respectful negotiations.

In his second spell at Vasco, Coutinho made 81 appearances, scoring 17 goals and providing seven assists. In 2025 alone, he made 56 appearances – the highest single season total of his career. He was one of the top artists in the country At one point last seasonBut things have deteriorated rapidly.

Brazilian reports have described growing frustration and mental stress, particularly after Vasco’s Copa do Brasil final defeat in December and the slow start to their state championship campaign this year. He was not performing well above expectations especially for at least the last four months.

The turning point came after a match against third division team Volta Redonda. He was booed by a section of the home fans as he walked down the tunnel at half-time. He did not return until the second half.

Shortly thereafter, he issued a personal statement. “With a heavy heart, I understand it is time to take a step back and end this cycle at Vasco.” He has written. He also admitted: “The truth is that I am very mentally exhausted.”

What does this mean for Aston Villa

From Aston Villa’s perspective, the financial chapter closed in 2025 when a permanent deal was agreed at zero cost. The hope was that the player would have found stability at home after leaving the Premier League. Instead, returns were disclosed within 18 months.

Coutinho is now back on the open market. For Aston Villa, the transfer has long been finalized, and there is no known clause on the sale that they are missing out on. Yet the broader narrative about his departure and subsequent struggles adds an unfortunate epilogue to a move based on emotions.

A chapter that began with a determination to leave Villa Park has now ended in free agency and uncertainty.

Anyone who watched the Wout face at Leicester City will have been surprised to see him in this week’s Champions League clash with Monaco. Keyes Quackman certainly shared that reaction.

He is talking about the former Leicester City defender today, Via Fein Online. And he couldn’t hide his surprise at seeing the 27-year-old star in Europe’s biggest club competition.

Faze has endured a disastrous spell at Leicester after arriving for a £15million deal in 2022 to replace Wesley Fofana.

positive start

Signed from Reims on deadline day that summer, he made his debut in a 6–2 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur and despite that result initially looked like a smart signing.

He soon established himself as a key defensive figure, with Leicester keeping five clean sheets in their next seven matches.

He stuck with Fox through demotions and promotions, but he failed to win over fans.

Fans developed a love-hate relationship with the Belgian, whose Premier League spells featured a number of high-profile errors.

The biggest of them was two suicide goals in the defeat to Liverpool in 2022. Fan sentiment became increasingly unfavorable after the defensive performances by 2024 and 2025 were labeled ridiculous.

hostile in leicester

Things eventually turned hostile, with Face being booed from the stands after scoring the winner against Sheffield Wednesday and Face responding by covering his ears to the Leicester fans.

He moved in the January transfer window, Joining Ligue 1 side Monaco. This means he is now in the Champions League, something that surprised Quackman this week.

“I see Voute face getting back in the lineup. He should have a really good agent,” he said on ESPN’s Voetbalprat.

“He was a hit every week at Leicester last year. Playing at that level doesn’t mean you can’t play football. But I find it remarkable that he’s playing for such clubs.”

Last year, he was disgracefully sacked with Leicester for diving under a ball every week, and now he is back at a good club.