Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Antonio Rüdiger, Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid)
12 March (match), investigation announced 28 March
UEFA is investigating four Real Madrid players for alleged “indecent conduct” during celebrations after their UCL win over Atlético Madrid.
Mbappé was caught making a crotch gesture; Rüdiger danced on the pitch after scoring the winning penalty. UEFA has assigned a disciplinary inspector, with possible suspensions before the Arsenal quarterfinal.
Málaga CF, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI)
March 2025
QSI, the owners of PSG, are close to completing a €100 million deal to fully acquire Málaga CF from Bluebay and Abdullah Al-Thani.
Advanced talks are underway for full ownership. QSI sees Málaga as a high-potential project with strong academy roots and 2030 World Cup relevance, aiming to use the club like Braga as a talent pathway.
Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
28 March vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Morant will remain sidelined for a sixth consecutive game due to a left hamstring strain.
Injured on March 14 vs. Cleveland, Morant is day-to-day but showing progress. Memphis remains competitive, sitting 5th in the West and chasing home-court advantage.
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
29 March vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Curry is listed as questionable to return after a pelvic contusion sidelined him for two games.
He participated fully in Thursday’s practice and individual workouts, impressing Coach Kerr and teammates. Final decision will depend on how he feels Friday.
Adam Silver (NBA Commissioner)
28 March
Silver confirmed the league will focus more seriously on expansion after completing the $6.1B Celtics sale.
With Las Vegas and Seattle as frontrunners, expansion hinges on revenue clarity post-Celtics deal and regional broadcast uncertainties. Seattle’s strong fanbase keeps hopes alive despite no set timeline.
Gary Payton II (Golden State Warriors)
Injury sustained on 26 March vs. Miami Heat
Payton suffered a partial ligament tear in his left thumb and will be re-evaluated in a week, missing at least Friday’s game vs. the Pelicans.
The injury, deemed a pain tolerance issue post-rehab, sidelines one of the team’s top recent performers. Coach Kerr expects Jonathan Kuminga to fill the defensive void.
Ángel Correa (Atlético Madrid)
March 2025
Tigres and Rayados are battling to sign Correa, with interest growing from Turkey and Argentina. The 2022 World Cup winner could headline Liga MX’s summer window.
Tigres led initial talks, but Rayados’ late move reignited competition. Both clubs are known to spend big, and Correa’s $16m valuation means any suitor must submit a strong offer.
Claudio Echeverri (Manchester City)
March 2025
Manchester City will wait until the summer to decide the next step in Claudio Echeverri’s development, following his February arrival from River Plate.
Echeverri has been training with Pep Guardiola’s first team but hasn’t featured in a matchday squad. City are evaluating loan interest from Girona and Lazio, with a final decision expected post-season. Separately, James McAtee will meet with Guardiola to determine if he joins City’s Club World Cup squad or England’s Under-21 Euro team.
