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New Netherlands international Crescencio Somerville has praised it highly leeds unitedBecause he is ready to play for his country in the World Cup.

NU.nl reports the 24-year-old’s comments today From a press conference with the Dutch national team.

world cup dream

Despite never playing for his country, the West Ham United star is set to play for the Netherlands at the World Cup this summer.

He was a surprise inclusion in Ronald Koeman’s squad for the tournament a week earlier and earned a place in the group after beating Liverpool’s Jeremy Frimpong.

it’s a reward He went on to have an impressive season with the Hammers, despite their relegation to the Championship, and was, he believes, a boyhood dream come true.

“I wrote that I want to make it to the World Cup,” he said.

“I thought: 24 is a good age for the World Cup. (It’s) a childhood dream come true.”

“At that time (March) the national coach said I had to stay fit and do my work. Still, it was a surprise that I was included.”

Leeds’ decision paid off

International recognition is the next step for a winger who has never chosen the easy path. This included leaving his family in Rotterdam in 2020 when he decided to move to Leeds United.

He returned to Feyenoord that summer after a loan spell at ADO Den Haag but decided to move on rather than stay where he was. It was a big decision for the 19-year-old player at that time.

“It was tough,” he admitted.

“At Leeds, they did everything they could to make me feel like a family. That always inspired me to keep going. I knew what I was in for.”

Raphinha effect

He eventually developed into a key player at Elland Road, transforming from a dynamic dribbler into a goalscoring winger. This allowed him to score 19 goals as Leeds secured promotion in the 2023/24 campaign.

This improvement came after an effort to focus more on the numbers. Current Barcelona star Raphinha played a key role in that selection. At one point Somerville was behind the Brazilian in the pecking order at Leeds.

He concluded, “I was behind him in the pecking order at Leeds. He showed what you have to do in terms of hard work.”

“When I recently saw him in the top ten of the Ballon d’Or, I thought: I too can achieve something like that.”

The Italian media have found themselves in the line of fire for helping to embarrass Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario this week.

La Gazzetta dello Sport Report on the Tottenham goalkeeper today after an incident on social media went viral for the wrong reasons.

The Tottenham goalkeeper was seen celebrating with his Italy teammates in front of the TV this week as they watched Wales lose to Bosnia on penalties in the World Cup play-off.

Italy took a wrong step

According to the Gazzetta report, the Italian team celebrated the elimination of the ‘favourite Welsh’.

RAI cameras were watching them, filming the reactions of the Tottenham goalkeeper and others in the player’s lounge. They were present in public due to their families being at the game.

This incident was particularly disliked in Bosnia. He saw this reaction as arrogance on the part of Italians.

According to Gazzetta, the issue risked becoming a ‘scandal’ but has mostly turned into ‘nonsense’.

Italy and their players are trying to play it down ahead of the game in Bosnia. It is likely to be ‘the most challenging in recent memory’ for Italians.

RAI in the firing line

Vicario and his associates did not help even a bit. But according to Fabio Ravazzani, director of Tellalombardia, it is a matter of opinion.

Instead of condemning the Tottenham goalkeeper and his teammates, he questioned what Italian TV stations were doing.

“The (serious) mistake was to steal these images and circulate them as if we were on Big Brother,” Tutto Juve reports him as saying.

“That’s the thing. The pictures of the celebration, filmed without his knowledge and broadcast after being recorded, certainly hindered Bosnia’s visit. It was RAI’s own goal to broadcast them.”

The pressure is now on Italy, who face a big and tough game in Bosnia, against a team and crowd they have only helped to inspire. Luckily for Vicario, the questions being asked are why someone knows this rather than why they did it.

In just his 27th game of the regular season, Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder returned from a hamstring injury in a 123-103 win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. After missing the first 19 games of the regular season, Williams suffered two right hamstring injuries that kept him out of action since February 11.

With only 10 games left in the Thunder’s regular season schedule, Williams expressed a mild level of frustration, which, considering his 45-game absence, comes as a surprise.

Williams said, “I think if I was on a different team, I would have been more disappointed. But as you guys can see, I have good energy.” “So, I think that’s one of the things that has kept me going. I’m trying to use it as a positive as well. My wrist is feeling better than ever. So, I think that was a big hurdle during the season that I’ve been able to overcome. Now it’s back to normal.”

The positive emotions of her teammates have played a significant role in Williams’ road to recovery.

Williams continued, “You work out all season, and then you get the same injury twice in a row, and I was dealing with my arm at the time. So, that part was a little disappointing.” “But I’ve been around good energy. I’ve been around a good organization so that’s made it a lot easier for me to come back. I’m feeling pretty good.”

Williams finished with 18 points, six assists and four rebounds in 20 minutes in the Thunder’s 20-point win against the 76ers.

How Thunder teammates eased Jalen Williams’ frustration

The return of Thunder forward Jalen Williams to coach Mark Daigneault’s lineup is ideal amid the final stretch of the defending champions’ regular season. Williams revealed how being around the team helped ease his rehab process this season.

“The biggest thing that helped me feel connected was the team allowing me to travel with the team,” Williams said. “I think when you get hurt, and you have to stop on some road trips, it’s really tough because you’re not around the team. So, you feel like an outsider a little bit. So, the fact that I was able to do my rehab on the road at times, and still be with the team, was super dope.

“It’s fun to see people have to do things they wouldn’t normally do, and be successful in that situation. It was really cool.”

Williams enjoyed watching Ajay Mitchell have a breakout season, while veterans like Jaylin Williams and Cason Wallace have also stood out amid injuries to the Thunder’s starting lineup.

Washington DC – Steve Kerr wants to clarify that he is listed as executive producer for the Oscar-winning mini-documentary. all empty roomsHe had little to do with the actual production of the film.

“I want to make it clear that executive producer is a great way of saying I have nothing to do with it. Just to be very, very clear,” Kerr joked pregame before the Golden State Warriors’ Monday matchup with the Washington Wizards. “But I feel incredibly honored to be associated with it.”

all the empty rooms, Winner of the Oscar for Best Documentary Short, the film is a film that covers issues close to Kerr’s heart. The 35-minute mini-doc follows broadcast journalist Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp as they travel across the United States, capturing the untouched, empty bedrooms of children killed in school shootings.

As an outspoken advocate against gun violence and supporter of gun safety laws, Kerr was very happy to have his name attached to the film.

“About a year ago they asked me if I wanted to be an executive producer, and when I read about this project I was immediately ready, because it’s such an important film. Once I saw it, I was overwhelmed by the beauty, the sadness, the humanity, done so poignantly.”

Steve Kerr’s role in the film

For Kerr, the artistry of the film is an important catalyst in tackling this issue.

“I think that’s important, especially, you know, given my advocacy for gun violence prevention. It’s – you look for ways to touch everybody and avoid political discourse that boils the issue down. And I thought the film threaded that needle perfectly.”

While Kerr was not involved in the production of the film, he played a major role in its public relations campaign in the lead-up to the Oscars.

This included writing an opinion article in the Los Angeles Times in which he highlighted the gun-violence epidemic in America and how the issue has had a personal impact on his life. Kerr’s father Malcolm was shot dead in Lebanon in 1984. Kerr also hosted some screenings in San Francisco and Los Angeles, conducting a Q&A with director Joshua Seftel.

“My involvement was really putting my name on it and trying to help promote it,” Kerr explained. “But it was so beautifully done. “It was so touching. And how sympathetic and kind Steve and Lou were in the movie when they were visiting houses. It was very powerful.”

Steve Kerr wants people to skip the movie

Kerr said he hasn’t had the chance to add an Oscar trophy to his NBA championship cabinet. But in Kerr’s eyes the achievement is the least important part of the film. Kerr thinks this film can help start a change in the movement. Not only at the political, legislative level, but also at the grassroots level, from power to people.

“I’m trying to recommend everyone to see it,” Kerr said. “It’s 35 minutes, but you should watch it. It’s hard to watch, but it’s also unforgettable. And I think this issue…it’s the kind of movement that we need to move. Our country, our citizenry, we need to move this issue forward, because it’s obviously not happening at a political level. But we know the power of protests and movements, and I’m very hopeful that this film will help that cause.”

Kerr said, “This is not a political issue. This is a public health crisis. When you watch the movie, and you see the damage, and you see these innocent people’s lives being taken. And then [when] You start to focus on the issue, you realize there are a lot of things we can do to save lives.”

“And that can be challenging. A lot of people say to me, it’s frustrating. It’s not frustrating. We have legislation that has been passed over and over again that is already saving lives. We know that statistically, but it’s really the movement that’s most important to me. The consensus: We have to do something.”

all empty rooms Currently available to stream on Netflix.

Minnesota Timberwolves veteran guard Mike Conley shared information about how he helps teammate Anthony Edwards stay focused during games, showing that conversations about football sometimes become part of the process.

As the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-23) prepare to face the Orlando Magic (33-28) on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET on Prime Video, reporter Christina Pink caught up with Conley before the game to discuss the dynamic between the veteran guard and the team’s young star.

Conley explained that he takes on a mentorship role, looking for opportunities to guide Edwards through different situations on the court.

“I’m just trying to get the most out of him. Any chance I can get to teach him something or make him pay attention to a certain thing on the court, whether it’s trying to figure out the double-team or trying to improve his shot, or trying to find opportunities for myself for my teammates.”

Conley said Edwards may sometimes need a more unconventional approach to keep him mentally engaged. The Timberwolves guard noted that Edwards’ playful personality sometimes leads him to talk about topics unrelated to basketball during games.

“Just trying to keep him engaged in the game in a different way because he can start talking about football and start talking about other things in the middle of the game because that’s just how he is. He’s a kid, he just loves to have fun so you know, just keep him locked in and ready to go.”

“[Ant] He can start talking about football, he can start talking about other things in the middle of the game.”😅

19-year-old veterinarian Mike Conley explains @christina_pink How he helps keep Anthony Edwards locked in 🔒 pic.twitter.com/X7YVAuD2OU

– NBA on Prime (@NBAonPrime) 7 March 2026

Conley’s reference to football also connects to Edwards’s well-known interest in the sport. The Timberwolves guard has previously stated on several occasions that he would like to try playing professional football if he wins an NBA championship before turning 30. Edwards has joked that he could potentially play wide receiver or even serve as a backup quarterback if he wants to pursue an NFL opportunity.

Mike Conley explains how he keeps Anthony Edwards focused despite football talk

Conley, a longtime NBA veteran known for his leadership and steady presence at point guard, has played a key role in guiding Minnesota’s young core. His experience has proven valuable as Edwards has developed into one of the league’s premier guards.

Now in his sixth NBA season, Edwards is having the most efficient campaign of his career. The 24-year-old guard is averaging 29.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game, while shooting a career-best 49.5% from the field and 40.6% from three-point range.

In 53 games this season, Edwards has logged 35.6 minutes per contest and has emerged as the focal point of Minnesota’s offense while continuing to develop as a two-way presence.

His production has helped guide the Timberwolves to a 40–23 record, placing them among the top teams in the Western Conference standings. Minnesota enters Saturday’s matchup riding a five-game winning streak while building momentum toward the postseason.

The Timberwolves have also reached the Western Conference Finals in each of the past two seasons, a run that coincided with Edwards’ rapid rise as a franchise centerpiece.

With Conley providing experienced leadership and Edwards continuing his lead, Minnesota will look to maintain its strong form as it prepares for another deep playoff push.