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of liverpool The goalkeeping situation has generated much speculation in recent months, with Juventus making a serious attempt to lure Alisson Becker to Turin and Giorgi Mamardashvili waiting in the wings at Anfield.

Italian report Throughout the spring Juventus suggested that Alisson was seen as a cornerstone for a new era. The Serie A giants were attracted by his experience, pedigree and perceived availability as Liverpool prepared to make a final move to Mamardashvili.

The hope in Italy was that Liverpool’s succession planning could make a start.

Instead, Ellison has chosen continuity.

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according to espn brazilJuventus contacted the Brazilian in April and made a three-year contract offer.

The report added that Alisson was receptive to the sporting project outlined by the Italian side and was open to the possibility of a move at that level. However, he has now reached a final decision on his future.

The goalkeeper has decided to remain at Liverpool and see out his current contract, which runs until 2027.

Importantly, ESPN said the decision is unrelated to Arne Slot’s departure from Liverpool. Even before the manager left the club, discussions had begun over Alisson’s future and his desire to stay.

This detail is important because it shows that the goalkeeper’s commitment was not dependent on who would occupy the dugout the following season.

another year in liverpool

The report further suggests that Alisson intends to complete the final year of his contract before re-evaluating his situation.

This means he will spend the 2026/27 campaign at Anfield and then decide whether to extend his stay or leave as a free agent in the summer of 2027.

For Liverpool, it provides clarity on what had become one of the most interesting contract situations at the club.

Mamardashvili remains part of the long-term picture, but Alisson isn’t stepping aside just yet.

Despite injury problems during the recent campaign, the Brazilian still managed to make 35 appearances, which is the same number as his total from last season. He also recorded 13 clean sheets and remained one of the most reliable goalkeepers in world football when available.

As a result, it appears that Richard Hughes and Liverpool have been left with a potentially difficult decision this summer.

Juventus probably believed an opportunity was emerging. Instead, Alisson’s plan for now is to stay where he is and make the most of his final contracted season at Anfield before considering the next step in his career.

wolves Midfielder Joao Gomes is reportedly turning down clubs left and right this summer, including Leeds United, even when some of them are offering more money than Atletico Madrid.

The Brazilian has become one of Wolves’ biggest assets after falling short in the Championship. Recent reports have already suggested that Atletico are making a strong move for the 25-year-old, and talks are heading towards a deal worth around €45m (£38.5m).

Now there is a clear picture of how the player himself is facing the situation.

according to the journalist pablo oliveiraJoao Gomes rejected approaches from Zenit St. Petersburg, Atalanta, Galatasaray and even Leeds United.

Interestingly, some of those offers were clearly financially better than those of Atlético Madrid.

Looks like Joao Gomes has made up his mind

This tells a lot about where this story is headed.

The opportunity at Atletico Madrid is reportedly considered unique by the midfielder. It makes sense when you look at the bigger picture – Diego Simeone, Champions League football and the chance to compete near the top of La Liga.

Joao Gomes is not just interested in securing the biggest contract available. And as a result, many clubs have already been sidelined.

The Leeds United angle looks a little different. Joao Gomes adapted well to English football and could easily stay in the country. Instead, he seems ready to do something different.

The mention of Atlanta is also interesting. Atletico initially looked at Ederson first Drawing attention to Joao Gomes. Now the Italian club themselves are reportedly among the parties unable to convince him.

The wolves are now waiting for the next step

Things are becoming clearer from Wolves’ side too.

The club is still in a strong position as Joao Gomes is under contract until 2028. Earlier reports had revealed that Wolves wanted around €46m (£40m), while Atletico’s expected offer is currently around €45m (£38.5m). It’s hardly a difference.

Furthermore, once a player begins to rule out multiple clubs and is clearly leaning toward a destination, negotiations usually become more straightforward.

Having turned down clubs from England, Italy, Turkey and Russia – especially with offers of slightly more money – it seems the midfielder has already chosen the direction he wants to go.

Unless another top European club suddenly changes the picture, Atletico Madrid now appear to be in an extremely strong position.

Tottenham Hotspur Their attempts to sign Robin Riser from RC Lens in the summer have suffered a setback.

Last month, Sports Witness Covered claims from France Tottenham are making a solid approach for the stopper.

Spurs are planning to compete with Newcastle United to try to bring him to the Premier League.

He joined the Ligue 1 team from RC Strasbourg in July 2025 and enjoyed regular playing time in his first season.

The goalkeeper’s Ligue 1 statistics are as follows:

• Appearances: 28
• Start: 28
• Clean sheets: 10
• Target allowed: 27
• Savings: 73
• Savings per game: 2.6

tottenham will miss out on signings

young footballer There are now claims that Tottenham Hotspur and a few other clubs are pursuing Robin Risser, but he has no plans to leave RC Lens in the summer.

On Wednesday, the Frenchman spoke at a press conference and clarified his future plans. The same outlet has aired his comments.

“I am under contract with the club until 2030. I am committed to staying here. I really feel at home here. Both my wife and I have found a sense of stability here. Every morning, when I come to the club, I can’t wait to wear this shirt and go to training.” He said.

“I don’t think I’ve reached the end of my journey here. Especially because we have a great end to the season ahead of us.

“I think great things will happen for us next season as well, and I hope great things happen for us, provided we finish this season strongly. I’m not thinking about anywhere else.”

“For me, I’m proud to be here. It’s important to respect this shirt until the end. We’ll see where it takes us. I’m confident that next year, I’ll be wearing this shirt.”

Our opinion: Spurs need a new stopper

Guglielmo Vicario is number 1 at Tottenham Hotspur and earlier today, Sport Witness broadcast news That Spurs would not oppose his summer sale.

Inter Milan are working on signing him after this season and have reached an agreement with the Italian.

Faced with this situation, Robert de Zerbi’s team will have to look for a new goalkeeper in the next window. Spurs have already made a solid approach to sign Robin Riser, but have ruled out a move away from RC Lens.

Therefore, if Vicario is to leave after this season the north London club will have to look elsewhere.

Tyson Fury returned to the ring on Saturday night with a unanimous decision victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The fight was Fury’s first appearance since announcing his retirement. The judges scored the fight 120-108, 120-108 and 119-109 after 12 rounds.

Moments after the result, Fury focused on Anthony Joshua, who was sitting at ringside. Fury called him out in front of the crowd and demanded immediate answers about a possible fight. Joshua did not enter the ring. Instead, he responded from his seat when approached, leading to a tense interaction that immediately gained attention inside the stadium and online.

Tyson Fury takes control of the fight and issues a direct challenge

Fury took control of the fight from the early stages. He used his reach and movement to manage distance and limit Makhmudov’s offense. He remained disciplined and avoided heavy exchanges. By the middle rounds, Fury maintained a steady pace and landed clean shots while maintaining control.

The judges reflected that control in their scorecards. Two judges gave every round to Fury, while the third gave one round to Makhmudov. The result gave Fury a clear victory in his return bout.

After the decision, Fury took the microphone and addressed Joshua directly. “I want to give you the fight you’ve all been waiting for. I challenge you next, Anthony Joshua. Do you accept my challenge?” The crowd reacted as Fury continued to press for a reaction. She called again and asked Joshua to answer immediately.

Anthony Joshua responded from ringside and refused to face off

Joshua remained at ringside and did not step into the ring. When he was asked for his reaction, he gave a calm statement. “Tyson, you’re trying to get attention,” Joshua said. “I’ve never had a problem getting in the ring with you. I beat you when we were little, and after seeing you tonight, I’ll do it again.”

He continued by saying that he would not be directed in public. “You don’t tell me what to do. I’ve been in this fight for years. When you’re ready, meet me with your terms. I’m in control.”

Joshua also explained how the potential fight would be arranged. “I’m here to fight, not get attention. Contracts will be sent out, we’ll do everything properly, and you’ll probably see us in the ring next time.” His response ended the possibility of an immediate in-ring confrontation.

Focus the conversation on a possible fight

The exchange highlighted the ongoing situation between the two giants. Fury and Joshua have been linked to a possible fight for several years. Both fighters have held world titles and remain dominant figures in the division.

Recent talks have boxing officials and promoters working towards a possible event in late 2026. Turki Alalshikh is one of the people involved in the discussions about the major matches. Fury has said he is ready to move forward, while Joshua’s comments indicate he expects formal talks to take place before any agreement is reached.

Saturday’s events combined activities inside the ring with events outside it. Fury scored a clear victory and used the moment to call for a bigger fight. Joshua responded by outlining his position and the process he expects to follow. The situation is now moving towards talks as both sides consider the next steps.

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The Milwaukee Bucks have had a rough season and will likely miss the playoffs. Recently, the NBPA attacked the Bucks and their decision to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury and bone spur. According to Bucks beat writer Eric Nehm, coach Doc Rivers fired back at his criticism.

“Bucs coach Doc Rivers dismissed the NBPA’s claim that Giannis Antetokounmpo is healthy and is being held out. He also responded to Adam Silver’s comments about looking into the injury. ‘He’s making progress, he’s just not healthy,’ -Rivers,” Nehm wrote on X.

Antetokounmpo suffered an injury against the Indiana Pacers and has been out the past two weeks. Because of this, discussion has started on how serious his injury is. There has been trade speculation regarding Antetokounmpo throughout the season and the NBA world has been waiting for a decision. There has been no discussion yet about whether he will stay in Milwaukee or go to another team.

Antetokounmpo has suffered recurring injuries throughout the season, and is a major reason why the Bucks are 29-43 and nearly out of playoff contention. His struggles have led to speculations about his departure.

The Greek superstar has spent his entire 13-year career with the Bucks. He led them to the 2021 NBA Finals, where they defeated the Phoenix Suns. Since that win, the team has struggled to regain the position it achieved that season. With the team’s competitive future in flux, there may be more pressure to send Antetokounmpo off. If Antetokounmpo misses the remainder of the season without incident, there will be even more doubt about his future in Milwaukee.

Chelsea’s Romeo Lavia will not be part of the Belgium U21 squad for the current international break.

The midfielder has repeatedly struggled with injuries since joining Chelsea from Southampton for £53m in August 2023.

Since then, he has been off the field for just over 600 days and missed 98 matches. The 22-year-old has made seven regular appearances since the start of the month.

At the weekend, Liam Rosenior made his debut in the Blues’ 3–0 league defeat to Everton, replacing Andre Santos in the 57th minute.

Physio David Bombayke worked closely with him for a year and in 2025, He asked question Fitness status of the midfielder.

Despite featuring regularly in recent weeks, he will not represent his country during this international break. It appears that Belgium U21 manager Gil Swarts has approached him about a place in the team.

on sunday, chelsea Confirmed Before later removing it, Lavia received a call from Swarts on their official website. This caused confusion in Belgium as to whether the player would represent Jong Duivels.

Blues official website causes confusion

newspaper Cover it and mention that a Chelsea player will be part of Swarts’ squad this month.

However, they emphasize that there has so far been no official communication from the Belgian FA on the subject.

last hour Decided to investigate further and insisted on turning the gun on the west London club, it is surprising that Swarts did not phone Romeo Lavia.

The newspaper learned that Lavia will not represent Belgium U21 in the coming days after he rejected the call up. So, it was confusing when Chelsea initially reported this on their website.

Lavia does not want to leave the Premier League team and wants to use this break to further improve his fitness.

He has played one match each for Belgium U21, against Scotland in June 2022, and for the senior team so far. His only appearance for Belgium was in a friendly against Germany three years earlier.

international break fixtures

belgium

• Friendly vs USA on 28 March
• Friendly vs Mexico on 1 April [UK time]

Belgium U21

• European Qualifier vs Austria U21 on 27 March
• Friendly vs Netherlands U21 on 30 March

Real Madrid and Manchester City facing each other again in the Champions League is nothing more than the result of both sides’ good performances in Europe.

That’s according to journalist Axel Torres, who is fed up with people thinking otherwise. Cadena SER covered his comments today after an appearance on El Larguero.

Manchester City is set to face Real Madrid in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League next month. Pep Guardiola’s side travel to the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on March 11^th before hosting the Spanish giants at the Etihad on the 17th^th march.

At present, this encounter is an annual event for both sides. This meeting marks the fifth consecutive year and seventh time in seven seasons that these two sides will meet in the competition.

Real Madrid vs Manchester City again

It has been an interesting rivalry which is completely balanced at present. They have five wins each and five draws, while both have scored 29 goals.

Real Madrid have held the lead over the past two years, winning 6-3 on aggregate last season in the playoffs after a 4-3 win on penalties in the quarter-finals in 2024.

Some fans reacted negatively to the draw, dashing any hopes of something different for both clubs. However, Torres is not having it, nor is he accepting any suggestions of a UEFA fix.

“I’m surprised that we’re talking as if it’s a freak of UEFA that Real Madrid and Manchester City are against each other,” he said.

uefa question

“Both this season and last season, it is determined by their league position. If they had not finished in this position, they would not have had the chance to face each other. There is nothing more than that.

“They have faced each other a lot, yes. But we used to say this was the great Clasico of Europe, and it is getting boring.

“In reality, there could be six Barça-Atlético de Madrid matches. Two in La Liga, two in the Copa del Rey, and maybe two in the Champions League. There will be six and they are welcome because they are also good matches.”

To say that the Philadelphia 76ers have high expectations for VJ Edgecombe as a rookie would be an understatement.

Joining the red, white and blue as a 20-year-old rookie from Baylor, Edgecombe has started all 50 games in 2025-26 with Tyrese Maxey and company tasked with spacing the floor, driving to the basket and playing good defense on the other side of the court.

Discussing his rookie season in the NBA midway through his rookie season on the Club 520 podcast, Edgecombe broke down a particularly difficult stretch of games where he was tasked with guarding some of the best players in the NBA.

“Man, it was a stretch. I even went to guard Luka, Curry was sitting out. I’m not going to lie, I was low-key happy,” Edgecombe said. “Even if you want to compete, I was like, this isn’t too bad. I had to guard Luka, I had to guard Shai, D-Bucs, Brunson, I had to guard all of them, brother. So it was like my welcome to the NBA.”

So, who was the toughest player Edgecombe faced during his “Welcome to the NBA” challenge? That would be Ja Morant, who dropped 40 on the 76ers despite Edgecombe’s best efforts.

“Toughest? I’m not going to lie to you, Ja Morant brother,” Edgecombe said. “I’m not going to lie, he had 40.”

Widely touted as one of the better athletes in the 2025 NBA Draft class, Edgecombe made it clear that he wanted to be a force on both ends of the court, with defense being as important to his individual play as it was to his offensive production. Despite often being the youngest player on the court whenever Nick Nurse checks in on him in a game, Edgecombe’s desire to play both ways has largely been fulfilled, with “The Generator” only getting better as his ability is tested night in and day out.