Riccardo Calafiori, Italy & Arsenal
22 March 2025
Calafiori will miss Italy’s Nations League quarterfinal second leg vs. Germany after suffering a knee sprain in Thursday’s first leg. He has returned to Arsenal.
The 22-year-old slipped and injured his knee in added time of Italy’s 2-1 loss at San Siro. He has already missed nine Premier League games this season due to similar issues.
Robert Williams III, Portland Trail Blazers
21 March 2025
Williams underwent arthroscopic surgery to treat inflammation in his left knee and will be sidelined for 4–6 weeks.
Injuries have limited him to 26 games since being traded from Boston in October 2023. He averaged 5.8 PPG, 5.9 RPG, and 1.7 BPG in just 17.6 minutes this season. With Portland on the edge of play-in contention, his season may be over unless the team makes a late postseason push.
Giorgi Mamardashvili, Valencia
March 2025
The Georgia international goalkeeper has declared his intention to fight for the starting spot at Liverpool next season.
While on international duty, Mamardashvili confirmed he is set to join Liverpool from Valencia this summer and is determined to challenge Alisson for the first-choice goalkeeper role.
Bronny James, Los Angeles Lakers
21 March, 2025
Bronny James scored a season-high 17 points with 5 assists in 30 minutes during the Lakers’ 118-89 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
With LeBron James and several Lakers out due to injuries, Bronny stepped up, going 7-of-10 from the field and holding his own in a 1-on-1 sequence with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Despite a turnover, his confidence, conditioning, and growth were praised by coach JJ Redick.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk
Summer 2025
Liverpool could lose £137 million worth of talent for free, the highest among all clubs in Europe’s top five leagues.
All three stars are set to become free agents this summer unless new deals are signed. Their combined value far exceeds that of any other club’s soon-to-be-free players.
Yoon Doyoung, Brighton & Hove Albion
March 2025 (Joins in summer)
Brighton have confirmed the signing of South Korea U20 winger Yoon Doyoung from Daejeon Hana Citizen on a five-year deal.
The 18-year-old will arrive at the end of the season and is expected to go out on loan immediately. Brighton’s technical director praised Yoon as one of Asia’s top young talents.
Denmark vs. Portugal
21 March 2025
Rasmus Højlund scored the only goal to seal a 1-0 win for Denmark over Portugal in the first leg of their Nations League quarterfinal.
Coming off the bench, Højlund netted in the 78th minute following a Christian Eriksen assist, celebrating with Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “Siu” as Ronaldo watched from the sidelines. Eriksen earlier missed a penalty, but Denmark held firm to take a lead into Sunday’s second leg in Lisbon.
Gab Marcotti: “This was one of the worst Portugal performances.”
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
21 March 2025
Curry left in the third quarter of the Warriors’ 117-114 win over the Toronto Raptors due to a pelvic contusion after a hard fall.
While driving into the paint, Curry collided mid-air with two defenders and landed hard on his back. He walked off under his own power but did not return. An MRI was scheduled postgame.
Trendon Watford, Brooklyn Nets
21 March, 2025
Watford was ejected following a physical altercation with Indiana Pacers players late in regulation during a 105-99 OT loss.
After a Pacers basket, Watford shoved Andrew Nembhard, then clashed with Myles Turner. Officials issued double technicals. The Pacers rallied post-incident to seal the win.
Dean Huijsen, Liverpool, Real Madrid
Summer 2025 (Release clause activates in July)
Liverpool have entered the race for 19-year-old Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen, who is also a top target for Real Madrid
Liverpool may offer immediate first-team football if Virgil van Dijk departs; Huijsen has a £50m release clause active from July.
