Feyenoord star Ayase Ueda has been told to ignore interest from the Premier League and particular nottingham forestin this summer.

Journalist René van der Gijp is not keen on a move for the 27-year-old, despite Feyenoord’s belief that the striker will move in the coming months. FR12 will cover his comments today.

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The Feyenoord forward has enjoyed his most productive season to date, finishing as the Eredivisie’s top goalscorer with 25 goals to his name. Overall, he has 40 goals and six assists in 108 games for the Dutch club.

His performances this season did not go unnoticed. A number of sides in the Premier League are reportedly considering a move for the striker this summer.

It is believed that Nottingham Forest is one of them. Reports in the Netherlands have made it clear that Feyenoord expect Ayase Ueda to leave this summer.

Indeed, Sport Witness recently covered Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie’s comments on the matter. He was skeptical about the striker’s survival in Rotterdam.

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However, Van der Gijp is not confident about a move to the Premier League. And he is not particularly keen to see the striker join Nottingham Forest.

“Then I read Ueda has to go now; sign for four years if you’re enjoying yourself, boy. It’s good, isn’t it? You score 23 every season,” he said on Vandaag Inside.

“Then you go to Nottingham Forest; do you know how many points you get there? 4 if you’re lucky and you get a penalty. It’s no fun at all.”

For now, Ayase Ueda’s focus will be on the World Cup. He will be part of Japan’s squad for the tournament in the United States this summer.

Once the work is done there, the focus will probably turn to transfers. With a contract until 2028, there is no need for Feyenoord to sell on the cheap. He is currently valued at €15m, so they are already set to make a healthy profit on the €8m paid in 2023.

If a transfer does occur, Van der Gijp does not believe it should be to Nottingham Forest. He couldn’t be clear about his feelings on that idea.

Crystal Palace’s Florence’s trip may have started with riot police and extra security at the monuments, but it ended with their players dancing in the streets with their fans.

Firenze Viola and Fiorentina News report on the Crystal Palace squad in Florence today. The party atmosphere throughout the night allayed any fear of trouble.

florence viola Kick things off, reporting that there was ‘celebration’ in the Crystal Palace camp as they reached the semi-finals.

That success, his first, caused celebration in both London and Florence. The latter includes the Crystal Palace players who were given the night off by Oliver Glassner.

As a result, as shown in various videos on social media, Dean Henderson, Jeremy Pino and other Eagles players ‘took to the streets’ in central Florence to celebrate. The trio also joined in with fans they met on the way.

In the video below, he can be seen singing in Piazza Strozzi.

fiorentina newsMeanwhile, Crystal Palace players are reported to have ‘immediately gathered’ in the center of Florence to join in the celebrations.

According to the outlet, the streets of the Tuscan capital were filled with “dancing, chanting and revelry” late into the night. At present, there is no report of any clash or any kind of incident between the fans.

Crystal Palace fans have not only behaved but made a very positive impression on their Italian hosts.

Italian overreaction unnecessary

Sport Witness reported yesterday Florence essentially went into lockdown ahead of the arrival of the Crystal Palace travel group.

To ensure there was no trouble, police were put in riot gear, monuments were closed and the sale of liquor was limited. By mid-afternoon yesterday, it all seemed like a huge overreaction.

Instead of any trouble, Police was saying ‘no foul play’ While Crystal Palace fans roamed the streets in shirts, scarves and other items. There was no sign of any kind of problem.

It appears that this continued through the night. Their progress to the European semi-finals has led to street parties rather than fights and more mocking of the lengths to which Florence has reached this week.

Gunther has had three famous career ends within the last year. Goldberg in July, John Cena in December and AJ Styles in January. Speaking at a WWE retrospective, Gunther revealed that of the three, retiring Styles carried the most personal weight for him.

“AJ is somewhat different, like, you have the WCW legend Goldberg, then you have the guy who stands for WWE, then you have AJ who is somewhat similar to me because he did very well here, but a lot of the things that people love him for happened before WWE.”

Gunther was honest about how much Styles meant to him as a viewer before they shared the locker room.

“He’s one of those guys, the generation of wrestling I came up with, we looked up to guys like AJ Styles. I remember when he was in New Japan, and we’d always watch his big matches there, they were awesome. There was a time when I was really grinding and developing, and there were things I looked up to. I always had a lot of respect for AJ’s work.

“It almost felt like, from the pure heart of the wrestler, it felt almost more important to me than the Cena match. But on screen, to be able to rub it in and try to ruin the last race was a lot of fun.”

Gunther details what made AJ Styles’ retirement different from other recent matches

Gunther also noted that the Styles match worked dramatically in a way that the Goldberg and Cena matches could not be completely replicated. With both Goldberg and Cena, the retirement timeline was publicly revealed, removing a layer of uncertainty from the outcome. The styles were different.

“That’s the beauty of it, because with Goldberg and Cena, everyone knew it was their last match, and I think with AJ, people weren’t so sure it was going to be their last match. A good group of them expected AJ to win and move his career forward, but he left on his own terms.”

This is something that not many wrestlers can manage; It’s always best to get to the point where people still remember you, not to the point where people say, ‘Ah, it was that time.’ So, hats off to AJ, great career, great wrestler, but I got it taken away, what can I do?”

The road to a Styles match began following Gunther’s victory over Cena in December, when he publicly bragged about tapping out Cena despite Cena’s long-standing motto of “never give up”. An upset Styles confronted him, putting Styles’ career in jeopardy and setting up his Royal Rumble match. Styles will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this weekend as part of the WrestleMania 42 weekend festivities at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas on Friday, April 17.

Recently, the San Antonio Spurs made headlines when big man Luke Cornette spoke out against the Atlanta Hawks’ planned Magic City Night to pay homage to a local iconic strip club. The NBA eventually intervened and canceled the promotion, with many fans speculating that Cornette’s objections may have had something to do with it.

During a recent episode of his “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash and guest Austin Reeves, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James referenced the controversy.

“We’ve got to get Luke Cornett to talk about Magic City,” James said.

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– Jimmy Changa ✌️ (@sultanwaystar) 24 March 2026

“We’re going to slam the laptop,” Nash joked.

The Hawks still sold Magic City Wings at the arena and sweatshirts online for the event, but some game-related promotional events were canceled as a result of the NBA’s decision. Kornet was not the only NBA player to speak out against the incident, as former Hawks big man and Kornet’s former Boston Celtics teammate, Al Horford, also took to social media to sign off on Kornet’s complaints.

Based on his tone, it doesn’t seem like James was serious about inviting Kornet on the podcast to discuss this topic, which has largely been put on the back burner as the NBA season approaches its home stretch. However, for a week or so, it sparked discussion about the intersection of the NBA’s reputation as a family-friendly brand with its continued allegiance to gambling companies and other less palatable aspects of society, with some accusing the league of hypocrisy in the decision to cancel the event.

Meanwhile, the Spurs have continued to blow away opponents over the past few weeks, and appear to have locked up the number two seed in the Western Conference when all is said and done.

On Thursday, it was reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that Detroit Pistons star point guard Cade Cunningham will miss an extended period of time due to a damaged lung. The scary situation comes as the Pistons prepare for a playoff run, in which they will likely be the number one seed in the Eastern Conference.

Depending on how much time Cunningham misses, it is possible he could miss eligibility for end-of-season NBA awards, including First Team All-NBA and others that require a player to appear in a minimum of 65 games.

If Cunningham does indeed miss the cut, it would spark further backlash over award eligibility rules. The league first implemented the 65-game minimum in an effort to reduce load management, which, in fairness, was a very real concern at the time, and still is to some extent. It’s also true that the best ability is availability, and there’s certainly a limit to how much value a player can provide to his team if he’s consistently out of the lineup for any reason.

However, if Cunningham does indeed miss out on eligibility, All-NBA teams could feature some faces that many fans may not have seen play at that level on the court. Players like Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are already teetering on the edge of eligibility due to previous injury absences, as is San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.

Cunningham not getting recognition at the end of the season could potentially be the last nail in the coffin that forces the NBA to make changes this offseason.

For now, Cunningham is being considered a possible candidate for First Team All-NBA and the league MVP award.

Veteran center DeAndre Jordan has played with some of the most flammable personalities in NBA history, so he knows a thing or two about keeping you cool. After the New Orleans Pelicans’ 115-105 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday, Jordan made sure to shout out rookie Jeremiah Fears for a different kind of situation: the lack of technical fouls.

“He ain’t got no technique. I’m very proud of him,” Jordan said, smiling. “He ain’t got no technique today.”

“He didn’t get any techniques. I’m very proud of him. He didn’t get any techniques today”

– DeAndre Jordan on Jeremiah Fear pic.twitter.com/GQ0AgVCqdt

– Pelican Film Room (@PelsFilmRoom) 1 March 2026

The veteran’s playful jab came after a high-stakes game where emotions could have easily boiled over. Fears, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, played with a maturity that belied his age, especially after Pelicans star Zion Williamson left the game early in the second quarter with a right ankle injury.

With Williamson sidelined, Fears stepped up in a big way. The rookie guard finished the night with a massive double-double, including 18 points and a season-high 11 rebounds. He also added five assists and two blocks in 34 minutes of action, which shows why he remained atop the NBA rookie ladder throughout the season.

The Pelicans relied on a balanced attack to earn their fourth consecutive win. Saddiq Bey led the scoring with 24 points, while Bryce McGowens matched Fears with 18 points. Herbert Jones led the defensive effort with 17 points and eight rebounds, helping New Orleans hold off a late lead from Utah’s Isaiah Collier, who finished with 21 points.

For a Pelicans team that is beginning to find its stride in the Western Conference, Fears’ development as a skilled playmaker is a huge win. If he can continue to accumulate double-doubles while avoiding the referee’s whistle, DeAndre Jordan will have a lot more to be proud of.

Despite swapping life for a relegation battle at Manchester United, Christian Eriksen has braved life at Wolfsburg.

Kicker has the 34-year-old’s comments today. The Dane insists he is very happy with life at the Bundesliga club.

Eriksen left Manchester United on a free transfer in the summer window, ending three seasons at Old Trafford.

Serving as a consistent presence under Eric ten Hag and Ruben Amorim, he made 107 appearances in that time, scoring eight goals.

Pushed forward decision in search of playing time

Christian Eriksen took his time choosing his next club during the summer. Sport Witness covered the veteran’s comments on how much he Enjoyed your leisure time while choosing that option.

Ultimately, Wolfsburg won the race for his signature, with Eriksen joining on a two-year deal until June 2027. Since then he has been a regular starter with 21 appearances in all competitions.

However, it has been a tough campaign for him. The German club currently sits 15^th With 20 points in 23 games in the Bundesliga. This leaves them just above the relegation play-off places on goal difference.

The battle of accusations and counter-accusations was not expected

Their recent form has seen them struggle to move out of the relegation battle. But Eriksen is not worried, despite their aim being to qualify for Europe.

“Actually I’ve mostly been on the other side,” He said.

“At many of the clubs I have played for, it was more important to finish in the top 10. Brentford was probably the only exception.

“And in the VFL, it’s actually my first time fighting demotion. But that’s football; in the end, it’s an experience that comes with the territory.

“I can handle it! Of course, you’d love to be on a winning team. But that doesn’t always work out. Then it’s about getting back on track.

“For us, it’s a battle right now, and there are a lot of little things going against us, which makes it even more difficult. Still, I’m positive when I see how we’re doing.”

Asked whether he had made the right decision by choosing Wolfsburg over Manchester United, Eriksen said: “Yeah, soccer is fun. I wanted to play soccer, and that’s what I’m doing here.”

Over the weekend, the NBA All-Star Saturday Night festivities bizarrely took place in the afternoon, with the Slam Dunk Contest being the major event of the day. Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson won the competition, although many fans were wondering why Chicago Bulls guard Mac McClung was not in the competition.

McClung has won the last three Slam Dunk Contests, and although he hasn’t been able to consistently carve out a spot for himself on an NBA team, he’s been with the Bulls for the past few weeks, which means he had every reason to be there in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Recently, according to Chaz NBA on YouTube, McClung showed off some of the dunks he would go with if he was selected to defend his title at the event.

Obviously, McClung still has every bit of the athleticism needed to win the event, but fans in Los Angeles had to be satisfied with bizarre dunks from Johnson, Jace Richardson, Jackson Hayes and Carter Bryant all night.

The dunk contest and the perceived decline in quality of the NBA All-Star weekend as a whole have come under some heavy criticism in recent years, with many fans lamenting the fact that big-name players often refuse to participate in the event these days.

Two years ago, Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown changed that by participating in the competition, but that didn’t stop more criticism from coming the NBA’s way.

Meanwhile, on Sunday, the league will be fully hopeful that the All-Star Game players will make some kind of effort after years of playing a boring middle school recess game that is a stark contrast to the performances of the best basketball players on the planet.

Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00 pm ET from Los Angeles.

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson played an integral role in his team winning the Shooting Stars competition, an event that marked his spectacular return to the NBA All-Star Saturday after an 11-year hiatus, but there was one thing that was dampening his excitement. And he shares a last name.

After Brunson, fellow 2026 All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and fan favorite Allen Houston led the Knicks to victory, No. 11 took the opportunity to deliver a verbal jab at the celebrity passer, who is also his father and coach. New York assistant and former NBA player Rick Brunson was roasted during the trophy presentation.

When asked if he was enjoying, the younger Brunson decided to lie down next to his old man.

“No, whenever I’m with him, it’s never fun,” he told NBC Sports reporter Ashley Shahahmadi via the BrickCenterX account. “It was a passer, I wouldn’t call it a ‘celebrity’ passer, but he did his job.”

Jalen Brunson on whether he’s still enjoying:

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Team Knicks is your shooting stars champion

He ensured victory by scoring 47 points in the second round.

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The Brunson men spend so much time together in the locker room and on the road, so one can assume they regularly engage in some old-fashioned ribbing. Ultimately, everyone did their job effectively enough to lead New York to the win. The Knicks trio scored 47 points in the final round to defeat Team Cameron, which included former Duke stars Jalen Johnson, Kon Knueppel and Corey Maggette.

Jalen Brunson will continue to be an important part of the festivities, as he is set to be an All-Star Game star for the second year in a row. Since his father won’t be on the court during the action, one can only hope that the 29-year-old will have some fun before leaving the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.