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tottenham Now this may be a chapter from Carlos Vinicius’ past, but it is the club he most references when discussing the biggest influences on his career.

The former Spurs striker, who enjoyed Remarkable return to Brazil with Grêmio In 2025, sat down together globo esporte And offered a lengthy reflection on his experiences in north London, offering fresh stories about Jose Mourinho, Harry Kane, Gareth Bale, Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura.

Mourinho remains his biggest reference

The striker was asked which coach had developed his game the most. He did not hesitate.

“With group management, with knowing how to win, with understanding the game like no one else, Jose Mourinho.”

Vinicius explained that Mourinho’s reading of matches was unlike anything he had experienced before.

“We’ll go to a game and he’ll say: ‘This is going to happen, this is going to happen, this is going to happen for the positive, and this is going to happen for the negative.’ Then the game will open and you will already know.”

The Brazilian made it clear that his admiration extended far beyond football achievements.

“For me, he is the one I respect the most. I realized it’s not just because of the titles, but because of the person, the way he leads, the way he is. For me, Mourinho is at the top. The greatest.”

The FaceTime Call That Changed Everything

Vinicius then shared the story of how his relationship with Mourinho began even before he arrived at Tottenham.

He recalled being told that Mourinho would call him personally if the move was closer. At first he did not believe it.

“When they told me that Mourinho was going to call me, I thought it was nonsense.”

Just then his phone rang. “He called me on FaceTime. I looked at the screen and thought: ‘No way.'”

Instead of a serious discussion on football, Mourinho immediately joked with him.

“He asked me how I was and then said: ‘Look, don’t come here wearing flip-flops because it’s cold.'”

The comment immediately sparked controversy. And Vinicius admitted that he was expecting the same version of Mourinho that is usually seen in interviews and press conferences.

“I imagined an angry Mourinho. The Mourinho we see from the outside.”

Instead, she found someone very different.

“He started sending me messages. Like any other member of the club. Like a coordinator. Then I arrived and he would talk to me. Sometimes I thought: ‘Oh my God, is this really the real Mourinho?'”

“I see that you like me”

One of the stories that stuck with him most happened shortly after his arrival.

Expecting to be immediately integrated into the main group preparing for matches, Vinicius found himself training repeatedly with players who were not involved in the next games. He couldn’t understand why.

“I kept training and training, and he passed me by.”

The striker also joked that Spurs hero Lucas Moura would recognize Mourinho’s mannerisms.

“He’ll come over with his hand in his jacket and say: ‘You’re training very well, keep going.'”

Yet Vinicius remained confused.

“Training well? Then put me in the pitch!”

Concerned that he had somehow disappointed the manager, he contacted Tottenham’s coaching staff.

“I asked the paramedics what I had done wrong. I thought I was dead.”

The answer was simple: “Just keep working.”

And he did. After almost a week and a half, Mourinho finally explained everything.

“He came to me and said: ‘You never stopped working. Now I see that you’re like me. I can trust you.'”

Vinicius believes he was tested During the entire period.

“He was testing me. These are things that are very difficult to explain and very hard to learn in coaching courses.”

Kane, Bale, Beta and Lucas Moura

In the interview Vinicius also discussed some of the biggest names he shared the dressing room with at Tottenham.

“The one who really caught my attention was Harry Kane, because he is at the highest level,” he said.

“One thing about Harry Kane that really caught my attention was that he would score a hat-trick and the next morning nothing had changed. He would just continue his training. “He’s one of the most complete players I’ve ever seen.”

He continued walking.

“I would go so far as to say that a lot of people don’t understand what Harry Kane really is. He is at an absurd level. Everything you can talk about when it comes to football, Harry Kane has it.”

it is This is not the first time they have removed Kane’s name with appreciation. However, he was quick to mention others.

“Bale too. Son was on top for me too. Lucas Moura too.”

Because Kane usually concentrated on Premier League matches while Vinicius played more often in Cup and Europa League games, he spent more time on the pitch with Lucas Moura. This proved particularly important because of a practical problem.

“When I arrived at Tottenham, my English was weak.”

Vinicius laughed remembering those early days. “Not that I’m fluent anymore, but at least I’m not hungry anymore.”

Lucas Moura helped him settle in. “With Lucas, there was a really good relationship.”

For a striker who has rebuilt his career after leaving England, those memories are clearly alive. And of all the clubs he represented abroad, it is Tottenham that still provides most of the lessons and stories he chooses to tell.

Manchester United’s summer transfer window plans may include an unexpected twist as their roster includes one of Germany’s most reliable defenders.

image reportAnd supporting other claims that Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton is a target ahead of the summer.

Leadership and Reliability from Waldemar Anton

Waldemar Anton has been a rock for Borussia Dortmund this season, making 37 appearances so far.

He is also in contention for Germany before the World Cup. He did not feature in the recent friendlies against Switzerland and Ghana, but coach Julian Nagelsmann has strongly hinted that he will be in his World Cup squad. That level of trust speaks volumes.

Inside Dortmund, Anton is valued as a vocal leader, a player who sets standards in the dressing room and brings structure to the back line. No one paid attention to those qualities.

A report yesterday said Manchester United were interested And BILD now supports that. They confirm there is interest from both Spain and England, adding real significance to what initially seemed like an unusual move by United.

Atletico’s long-standing admiration

Spanish interest comes from Atletico Madrid. He had pushed for VfB Stuttgart to sign him in the past and his praise never waned. In fact his development at Dortmund has only strengthened his position.

Now Manchester United is in the picture. This report from BILD is the second separate report on their interest, which suggests there may be something to it.

But their possible involvement makes no sense. At 29, Waldemar Anton does not fit the long-term profile they have been targeting in recent windows. They are also well-stocked at centre-back, with Harry Maguire in particular expected to sign a new deal.

However, Waldemar Anton provides immediate leadership and reliability at the back. This could be something that is in charge of the Old Trafford price.

However, for now, it seems an agent is pushing his client ahead of a busy summer rebuild at Borussia Dortmund and nothing more.

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– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) April 1, 2026

Aston Villa won 2-0 over West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday. The result at Villa Park saw the Villans end their five-match winless streak, which has included four defeats.

Unai Emery left Victor Lindelof out of the squad in Aston Villa’s latest win and it has caused concern in Sweden.

The national team boss, Graham Potter, has a centre-back in his squad for Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.

He ended his eight-year spell at Manchester United and left as a free agent last summer.

The Sweden international waited until September to join Aston Villa on a free transfer and played 1,272 minutes in 21 matches. Below are his per game statistics from the Premier League for the Villa Park club.

Aston Villa’s lack of clarity worries Sweden

Last Thursday, the 31-year-old played the full 90 minutes in Aston Villa’s 2-0 Europa League win over Lille. soccer channel Take a look at his miss against West Ham and cover the latest.

On 16 September 2025, Unai Emery left the defender out of the squad in the EFL Cup defeat to Brentford. Since then, the manager has included Victor Lindelof in the squad in every match until yesterday.

Neither the Spaniard nor the Birmingham club have given any explanation for his absence from the team. Therefore, the outlet says his latest omission is ‘unusual’.

Another Swedish source, evening paperIt is said that Emery’s decision to leave Lindelof out of the team is a matter of concern for Sweden. The main reason for this is the lack of communication from Aston Villa over the player’s absence.

As of now, it is unclear whether Emery’s decision was from a tactical perspective or due to fitness/injury concerns.

Either way, the national team is concerned about Lindelof’s fitness ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifiers on March 26. The Lindelof situation should be clarified in the next few hours.

Aston Villa player has a few points to prove

The previous October, John Dahl Tomasson became the first manager to be sacked by Sweden and was replaced by Potter. His poor run under the Dane prompted him to take the step.

After the defeat to Kosovo in October, national team fans were critical of the players. Victor Lindelof thumbs up sarcastically To the supporters who scolded him and his comrades, and a month later, issued a half apology Them.

So, Aston Villa man [if he’s fit] And Sweden’s other players have a point to prove against Ukraine this weekend.

Lindelof’s contract is until 2027, with the option of a further year, and transfer market He is worth €6 million.

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– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 20 March 2026

When you need a clutch goal, rely on defensemen. A strange reality, but the Carolina Hurricanes have survived two games in a row.

The Hurricanes did not score a single natural goal during the entire match. Nonetheless, in a unique game full of individual achievements and accomplishments, they still defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–3 in overtime.

One of those milestones hit the moment Taylor Hall stepped onto the ice. This was his 100th game as a member of the Carolina Hurricanes, after being traded in the old three-team Mikko Rantanen deal.

Dakota Joshua scored in the first period to put the Leafs up one, but that was all he wrote for the opening twenty minutes as both teams went back and forth with the puck.

The game came alive in the second period

Early in the second frame, Andrei Svechnikov and ex-Hurricane Max Domi collided at the Leafs’ blue line. Svechnikov, who was shaken up, was briefly attended to by head athletic trainer Doug Bennett before going to the bench and later to the locker room. However, he was able to return near the halfway point.

In the inning following Svechnikov’s injury, Eric Robinson took a high-stick to the face from Brandon Carlo – drawing some blood for a double minor. In the final seconds of a four-minute power play, Jordan Staal once again proved to be one of the best things to happen to Carolina this season, as he tipped in a shot by Seth Jarvis.

Afterwards, Robinson once again performed for his team and drew a hooking penalty from Troy Stecher on a breakaway. He was given a penalty shot opportunity – the first attempt in his NHL career – and proceeded to slip a nice short wrister past Josef Woll to give Carolina its first lead of the night.

However, that lead was short-lived. Just 72 seconds later, John Tavares made his way behind Brandon Bussey’s net and put the puck in through the five-hole.

In the final minutes of the second frame, Sean Walker was fouled in the penalty box for fouling Matthew Neese. However, Walker’s defensive partner was not satisfied with simply killing a penalty, and instead, took the puck down the ice for the first shorthanded goal of his NHL career.

It was the second consecutive game for Shorty to score for the Hurricanes.

The third period arrived, and with just a few minutes remaining, William Nylander scored a goal to force overtime.

three-on-three action

When overtime began, the game-winner came off the stick of a first-time player: Alexander Nikishin. The rookie defenseman had just come on the ice in place of Jakob Slavin because Jarvis had sent him off, but he didn’t have it for long. Skating quickly to the right face-off circle, he wasted no time – launching it through an accidental Leafs screen and past the Vols after just 41 seconds of play. It was not only the first overtime goal of Nikishin’s NHL career, but also his first game-winning goal. For the second consecutive game, the Hurricanes’ overtime game winner came from a defenseman.

The game marked an unusual pattern to victory, as all four of the Hurricanes’ goals did not come on five-on-fives. Instead, they were on the power play, in the form of penalty shots, shorthanded and three-on-three in overtime.

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Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has had mixed performances at Celtic Park in recent weeks. However, Martin O’Neill has continued to start him in both the league and the Europa League.

The Denmark international joined Celtic on a free transfer in July 2024 and impressed in his debut season. He kept 24 clean sheets in all competitions for the Bhoys and conceded 47 goals in 49 matches.

His statistics this season are not as impressive as before. To give context, the stopper has kept 14 clean sheets and conceded 49 goals in 39 matches so far. The 39-year-old has maintained only three clean sheets in 11 matches this calendar year.

campo Now claims Schmeichel is ‘going through a tough time’ with O’Neill’s side, which has clearly not gone unnoticed in his country.

The Celtic player has been the number 1 for the national team in past years. Since June 2024, he only missed the friendly win over Northern Ireland last summer as manager Brian Reimer started Filip Jorgensen ahead of him. That was the Chelsea player’s only appearance for Denmark.

Reimer’s warning to Celtic player

Earlier this month, Sport Witness Danish claims covered This shows that Reimer does not dare to remove the former Leicester City star.

ViaPlay spoke to the stopper regarding his situation and Campo shared his comments. The national team manager has now issued a warning to the Celtic man.

“I look at putting together the best team, and I always do that. How I do that is by looking at the players and their performances. And looking at the composition of the group that is going to play,” He said.

“Nobody is guaranteed a permanent place in the Danish national team. This applies to Schmeichel, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Rasmus Højlund.”

NT manager’s message to Celtic man’s critics

On 9 February, Game Witness cover danish take It is ‘absolute madness’ that West Ham United’s Mads Hermansson or Jorgensen were not given opportunities. On Monday, we relayed more claims That Schmeichel is no longer ‘good enough’ for the national team.

Despite repeated criticism, Reimer has now sent a message to Schmeichel’s critics.

“I follow my heart, and that doesn’t mean I do what everyone wants me to do, but I listen to my heart and go out to the team that feels right to me. No one is guaranteed a spot, no matter what position they play or who they are,” Reimer explained.

Denmark will face North Macedonia in the World Cup playoffs in March. If Schmeichel fails to impress at Celtic in the coming weeks the debate about his position could intensify.

Los Angeles – After a first quarter in which the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics were tied at 28 each, the Lakers could not keep pace with their historic rival and were outscored 83–61 the rest of the game and lost 111–89. According to Lou Murray of The Athletic, the 89 points were the second-lowest total this season for a Lakers team that has been explosive offensively, and Luka Doncic admitted it was not normal.

“I thought they were playing physical. They were playing great defense,” Doncic said during his postgame press conference. “We need a better offense. We scored 89 points. That’s not like us so we have to be better.”

Coming into the game against the Celtics, the Lakers were 12th in the NBA in points per game with 116.2 points. They were 10th in offensive rating at 117.6. The Celtics, on the other hand, came in second in the league in opponent points per game with 108.4 and eighth in defensive rating with 113.5.

The Celtics’ swarming defense was certainly on display, especially their use of deep drops and strong perimeter ball pressure.

“You just have to match the physicality … especially on the defensive end,” Doncic said. “You have to match the physicality.”

Doncic finished the game with 25 points in 33 minutes while shooting 9-of-22 (40.9 percent) from the field and 4-of-7 (57.1 percent) from the 3-point line. He also added five rebounds, three assists and one steal.

The Lakers’ offensive struggles were also highlighted by head coach JJ Redick, who felt the team generally played good enough defense to win games. This was a reversal of the team’s norm this season in which they have generally scored a lot of points, but struggled to stop opposing attacks.

“We did a good job limiting their fast break points, did a good job limiting their points in the paint. We played great defensively,” Redick said. “We were very aggressive tonight.”

For Redick, one of the key areas the Lakers struggled offensively was making shots at the rim and putting more pressure on the Celtics’ defense.

“I think there were opportunities to put more pressure on the rim, especially in the first half,” Redick said. “We took 11 non-paint twos. We were 13 of 29 on paint twos, non-rim paint twos. That’s not normally how we shoot. And then we got some good looks from three, we didn’t knock them down. You’ve got to make shots in this league.”

Redick added, “I think a lot of times when teams are on more downs than all of our guys playing pick and roll, it puts you in a bind of not having obvious options to pass.” “We’ve got to do a better job of finding guys and moving the ball.”

Before the game, the Lakers honored legendary coach Pat Riley, who battled against the Celtics in his day, by erecting a statue outside the team’s arena.