標籤: nation

American tennis sensation and world No. 4 Coco Gauff is best known for being a longtime Miami Heat fan. The South Florida native has already revealed her love for the franchise, even taking inspiration from the 2023 race during her French Open win the same year.

So when Jimmy Buttler got the chance to meet the 21-year-old once again, he wasted no time in advocating for a change in the alliance.

“By the way, your team hurt me [Jimmy Butler]By the way. The heat hurt me. Yes, the heat hurt me. Change alliance. And remember, Steph [Curry] Now he’s on my team, so everyone loves Steph.

From Jimmy Butler to Coco Gough

(via @bnpparibasopen)

pic.twitter.com/dW1QmQSom9

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 9 March 2026

“By the way, your team hurt me [Jimmy Butler]By the way. The heat hurt me. “Yeah, the heat hurt me,” he initially said, according to a clip on X by ClutchPoints. In response, Goff wanted to know what the Heat did.

Butler apparently left Miami in early 2025 after a lengthy dispute with the franchise that resulted in multiple suspensions. He cited Stephen Curry and immediately urged Goff to switch his alliance to the Warriors.

“So I just want to say, great, switch alliances. And remember, Steph [Curry] Now he’s on my team, so everybody loves Steph,” he said. Goff claimed she ‘knew’ the Heat hurt Butler, and claimed she regretted how things ended with the franchise.

“No, I can’t do that. I love Steph,” she said, which could be true for every basketball fan.

However, this was enough for Butler. He shouted and quickly turned towards the camera.

“Coco is a Warriors fan. Coco loves the Warriors. You all heard it. Coco is a Warriors fan. Clip it seriously, let’s go viral,” he told the gathered reporters.

Of course, like a true pro, Gough had no intention of changing his team. Following her historic 2023 French Open final win, Gauff also referenced Butler’s time on the Heat, claiming that if the six-time All-Star wasn’t nervous after being blown away by the Boston Celtics for a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals, she “couldn’t have been nervous after losing the first set.”

Gough even said that as a fan she was “a little sad” after Butler’s exit, but claimed that she would still be rooting for him to succeed.

Liverpool have made links to Hungarian winger Roland Salai, who has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo.

This is according to BlickWhich covers the 28-year-old today. The Hungarian outfit are very excited about Salai potentially joining Liverpool, which would be a huge deal for Hungary.

Salai has excelled week in and week out at Galatasaray, even featuring at right-back. His form has attracted the interest of several major clubs, but Liverpool could emerge as the ‘real suitors’ among them.

The Turkish press now regularly refers to him as the ‘Hungarian Cristiano Ronaldo’ due to his technical ability and physical presence. Observers keep a close eye on his every move, on and off the pitch.

Salai also impressed the crowd with his performance in the 5-2 win over Juventus in the Champions League last week. Talk of some big step is definitely increasing.

Liverpool earning ‘special attention’

Sport Witness covered a report earlier this month Adding that Liverpool, Sunderland and Brentford had already been in contact.

Liverpool is earning ‘special attention’ from Hungary as one of those potential destinations. They are already home to Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez, Salai’s teammates at international level.

Having a third star at Anfield would certainly be a pleasure for the country, and that has been evident in Hungary. The Reds could do with a reliable right-back after their problems with that position this season.

There is no mention of transfer fees or effort at this point. But the Reds’ potential interest in Salai is not going unnoticed in his homeland.

Why the possibility of transfer – from the player’s father

His father is certainly ready to give a positive recommendation if the Liverpool people want it.

“I’ve always been proud of my son, because, and I say this without prejudice, he’s a very good kid.” Tibor Salai told the newspaper.

“As a father, it is an uplifting feeling to experience this. But my son also tries his best to be loved. Whatever position he is put in, he performs well.”

“At this level, there is no choice. As a professional footballer, he has to do what the coach says. Even though Rollie has special striker qualities, he has to give his maximum as a right-back.

“Roly feels good here, he loves the club, he doesn’t want to leave at any cost, but I think there is still another big step left in his career, a very big club.

“From here, he can only sign for a team that is really one of the top teams in the world. Liverpool could be one such destination, and I admit, if this club change were to happen now, in the winter, I would not be surprised.

“I know that contact has already been made through the management office.

“I don’t want to shout anything, but my son will have a really good chance in the summer. If there is a proposal that is also beneficial for Galatasaray to change the country and the level.

“It would be no ordinary moment if Liverpool took to the Anfield Road pitch with three Hungarians in the starting lineup.”

Dominic Szoboszlai is a huge star in Hungary, with his recent Liverpool free-kick hitting the front pages and earning him comparisons to David Beckham.

Adding a third from the country’s national team would be huge for Hungary and would give Liverpool even more fans in the country.