Ibrahim Maza (Hertha Berlin > Bayer Leverkusen)
April 2025
Bayer Leverkusen finalized a €12m deal to sign 19-year-old Ibrahim Maza after his breakout season in 2. Bundesliga with Hertha Berlin.
Maza, who also attracted German club interest, is expected to bring versatility to Bayer’s attack, having contributed 10 goals this campaign.
Paul Pogba > D.C. United
April 2025
2018 World Cup winner Paul Pogba is negotiating a potential MLS move to D.C. United after an 18-month doping ban sidelined him from professional football since September 2023.
D.C. United hold Pogba’s discovery rights in MLS, and discussions are ongoing though a finalized deal is not imminent.
Carlo Ancelotti (Brazil National Team)
Early June 2025 (Expected start)
Carlo Ancelotti has reached an agreement to become the next Brazil manager, with plans for him to begin his role in early June, before the Club World Cup.
Brazil’s football federation wants Ancelotti to leave Real Madrid ahead of the Club World Cup, finalizing the transition after discussions with the veteran coach.
Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen)
April 2025 (Pending formal announcement)
Xabi Alonso is reportedly one step away from agreeing to become Real Madrid’s next head coach, with talks expected shortly to inform Bayer Leverkusen of his decision.
Alonso is lined up to replace Carlo Ancelotti, who is finalizing a move to become Brazil’s new head coach at the end of the current season.
Franco Mastantuono (River Plate)
April 2025 (Confirmed for remainder of 2025 season)
River Plate’s general secretary has confirmed that highly-rated 17-year-old Franco Mastantuono, a Chelsea and Manchester United target, will stay at the club through December 2025.
Despite a £38m release clause and major European interest, River Plate plan to retain Mastantuono this season, with a possible sale opening in the 2026 winter transfer window.
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
April 2025
Stephen Curry was named the NBA’s Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year, honoring his selfless play, leadership, and mentorship on and off the court.
Curry narrowly defeated Steven Adams and Jalen Brunson in player voting, earning 66 first-place votes and 1,257 points for his commitment to team values and role-model behavior.
Jimmy Butler (Golden State Warriors)
April 2025 (First-Round Playoffs)
Warriors expect Jimmy Butler to return from a pelvic and gluteal injury for Monday’s Game 4 against Houston; he is listed as questionable but has made significant progress.
Butler participated in a walkthrough Monday morning after intensive treatment; Warriors lead the series 2-1 and aim to strengthen their position with his return.
Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers) v Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota Timberwolves)
April 2025 (First-Round Playoffs)
NBA’s Last Two Minute Report revealed referees missed a foul on Luka Doncic by Jaden McDaniels with 33 seconds left in Game 4; Lakers lost 116-113.
Doncic was tripped but no foul was called; Lakers later turned over the ball and Minnesota sealed the win with free throws. Lakers now trail 1-3 in the series.
Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
April 2025 (First-Round Playoffs)
Darius Garland was ruled out for Game 4 against the Miami Heat due to a sprained left toe, missing his second straight playoff game.
Garland aggravated the injury in Game 2, missed Game 3, and after a pregame test Monday, the Cavaliers opted to prioritize his recovery as they aim to sweep the series.
Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa)
April 2025
Rashford has suffered a hamstring injury that could rule him out for the rest of the season, missing Villa’s final matches and putting his future in doubt.
He was injured during a defeat to Manchester City, with tests showing around a month’s recovery needed; Villa and United medical teams are coordinating his rehabilitation plan.
