João Félix admits he would love to extend his stay in AC Milan permanently.
Portuguese forward, João Félix has hinted at a permanent move to AC Milan, leaving Chelsea fans stunned. The 25-year-old Portuguese forward, who joined Chelsea permanently last summer in a £45m deal that facilitated Conor Gallagher’s move to Atlético Madrid, is currently on Loan at Milan until June. Despite signing a seven-year contract and initially expressing excitement about returning to England, Félix struggled for regular game time under Enzo Maresca, making 20 appearances before departing in January. The attacker made an immediate impact in Italy, scoring on his debut against AS Roma in the Coppa Italia. Speaking to SempreMilan, Félix expressed his admiration for the club, its infrastructure, and the warm welcome he and his family received. “If there was the possibility of staying at Milan, I would like to,” he admitted. With Cole Palmer thriving in Chelsea’s attack, Félix’s future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain, and a permanent exit could be on the cards.
🔴⚫️🇵🇹 João Félix: “I didn’t ask AC Milan to play every game, just to play in my position… and Sérgio Conceição wanted exactly to put me in my best position”.
“That was crucial for me to pick AC Milan”. pic.twitter.com/O8xpjhJATH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 11, 2025
Brian Priske sacked from role as Feyenoord’s manager due to poor performances.
Feyenoord have parted ways with manager Brian Priske just two days before their Champions League knockout tie against AC Milan. The Dutch club announced the decision on Monday, citing inconsistent results and a lack of chemistry. Priske, who signed a three-year deal last June to replace Arne Slot following his move to Liverpool, had been under mounting pressure after a poor run of form. Although Feyenoord secured a 3-0 victory over Sparta Rotterdam on Saturday— their first win in five league games— they remain 12 points behind Ajax in the Eredivisie. They were also eliminated from the KNVB Cup by PSV Eindhoven last week. Despite an impressive 3-0 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League, a heavy 6-1 defeat to Lille saw them finish 19th in the league phase standings. The club is set to announce an interim coach later today as they prepare to host Milan on Wednesday.
🚨🔴⚪️ Feyenoord have sacked the manager Brian Priske, decision made today.
It’s over ahead of UCL Playoff vs AC Milan with Feyenoord working on new coach appointment. pic.twitter.com/uDc1BwRAUJ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 10, 2025
Trae Young has been selected to replace Giannis in the NBA All Star Games.
Atlanta Hawks guard, Trae Young has been named as a replacement for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game, the league announced. Antetokounmpo, sidelined with a left calf strain since February 2, will miss the event, paving the way for Young’s fourth All-Star selection. Initially frustrated by his omission from both the fan vote and coaches’ selections, Young reacted on social media, coining the term “getting ‘Traded’” after being snubbed. However, as the NBA’s assists leader, averaging 11.4 per game, he now gets his chance to shine. Young will join Team Chuck, the squad drafted by TNT analyst Charles Barkley, replacing Antetokounmpo, who was the fourth overall pick. He’ll play alongside an internationally diverse lineup, including Nikola Jokić (Serbia), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada), and Victor Wembanyama (France). The All-Star Game, now a mini-tournament format, takes place Sunday in San Francisco.
BREAKING: Trae Young will replace Giannis in the All-Star game pic.twitter.com/Wwx3DNrTmn
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 10, 2025
Chelsea Monitoring Sporting CP’s Dário Essugo for Summer Move.
Chelsea is closely tracking 19-year-old Portuguese midfielder Dário Essugo, with a potential summer transfer on the horizon. The Blues had Essugo on their radar during the January window, but a deal failed to materialize. However, they remain keen on securing his signature ahead of next season. Currently on loan from Sporting CP, Essugo is impressing in La Liga with Las Palmas, making 14 appearances and scoring once. Capable of playing both central and holding midfield roles, he has caught Chelsea’s attention as they look to bolster their midfield options. If Chelsea signs him, they will have to decide whether to integrate him into the first team or send him on loan, possibly to their sister club Strasbourg. With Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall pushing for a summer exit and Cesare Casadei already gone, further departures could open the door for Essugo’s immediate inclusion in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.
🚨🔵 Chelsea keep monitoring Dario Essugo for the future, after including his name in the January shortlist.
2005 born midfielder considered an interesting talent, now on loan to Las Palmas from Sporting. pic.twitter.com/An6K7TyDn3
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 10, 2025
Luka Dončić shines in his Lakers’ Debut in Dominant Win Over Jazz.
Luka Dončić made his highly anticipated Los Angeles Lakers debut on Monday night, helping his team secure a 132-113 victory over the Utah Jazz. Despite some rust in his shooting—going 5-for-14 from the field and 1-for-7 from three—the Slovenian star showed early chemistry with his new teammates. Dončić, who recently made a surprising move from Dallas, has been recovering from a calf injury sustained in December. Under head coach J.J. Redick’s guidance, he was limited to 24 minutes but still received a warm reception from Lakers fans. He briefly exited to the locker room after requesting treatment for his left calf in the first quarter but returned to play a key role in the third-quarter surge. Finishing with 14 points, including a deep three-pointer, Dončić linked up well with LeBron James, who led the Lakers with 24 points. His debut offered a promising glimpse of what’s to come.
SIX in a row for the squad pic.twitter.com/o4ehNPRLlI
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 11, 2025