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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks get into a hilarious troll-…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks get into a hilarious troll-fest on social media

It's clear that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks are cool with each other -- they both are members of Team Canada in hoops tournaments.

And now, SGA's Oklahoma City Thunder swept Brooks' Phoenix Suns, not long after Brooks called the star guard "a little frail." After the series was over, Gilgeous-Alexander was gracious, saying Brooks is "a great guy" and "all that villain stuff... doesn't faze me." Really nice words! Like I said, you can tell they're respectful of each other.

All that said, the two are now going at each other on social media. Gilgeous-Alexander posted a series of photos on Instagram with this caption: catcrossgame.com

everybody wants to be villainousuntil the brooms come out& the dust settles& you realize who the villain is

And one of those photos showed Brooks with a "Cancun on 3" jersey. OUCH!

❌ Without Nico, Barrios or Giménez, Simeone's squad for tonight

❌ Without Nico, Barrios or Giménez, Simeone's squad for tonight
❌ Without Nico, Barrios or Giménez, Simeone's squad for tonight

Atlético de Madrid face a highly demanding European night with several key absences in their setup.

Diego Pablo Simeone has officially announced the squad list for the Champions League clash against Arsenal, confirming that he will be without Nico González, Pablo Barrios and Josema Giménez.

The absence of the two midfielders and the Uruguayan centre-back is a major setback for the Argentine coach’s tactical plans.

Barrios and González had been key pieces in the midfield rotation, providing balance and forward drive, while Giménez’s absence weakens the heart of Atlético’s defence.


Although the club has not gone into the medical details of each case in this statement, it is understood that the coaching staff preferred not to take risks with players carrying physical issues.

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Juventus eye €50m Mason Greenwood deal with Edon Zhegrova potentially heading to Marseille

Juventus eye €50m Mason Greenwood deal with Edon Zhegrova potentially heading to Marseille
Juventus eye €50m Mason Greenwood deal with Edon Zhegrova potentially heading to Marseille

Juventus are once again exploring a move for Olympique de Marseille forward Mason Greenwood, according to a report from Italian paper La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Turin club have reportedly retained a long-standing interest in the former Manchester United attacker. The bianconeri had previously attempted to sign Greenwood during the summer of 2024, when then sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli held discussions with Manchester United before Marseille ultimately secured the deal.Juventus reportedly believe Marseille could be forced into significant sales if they fail to qualify for Europe’s premier competition. With three Ligue 1 fixtures remaining, OM are currently outside the automatic qualification places and remain locked in a tense battle for a top-four finish.The report adds that Marseille would value Greenwood at around €50m, a figure that would still represent a substantial financial commitment for Juventus. Nevertheless, the Italian side are reportedly hopeful that their strong relationship with OM could facilitate negotiations.

That relationship strengthened last summer following Timothy Weah’s move from Juventus to Marseille, and La Gazzetta claim another player could potentially be included in discussions: Edon Zhegrova. OM were previously interested in the former Lille winger and could be viewed as a possible replacement for Greenwood. However, Manchester United’s high sell-on clause may complicate the deal. Originally set at 50%, participation in the Champions League meant that OM were obligated to purchase 10% more of the player’s economic rights. Although it is not clear whether United will receive that percentage of a full transfer fee or a share of the capital gain. GFFN| George Boxall

How should Rangers approach Tynecastle showdown?

Rangers team to face Motherwell
Danny Rohl's decision to deploy a 4-2-2-2 shape against Motherwell on Sunday backfired for Rangers [BBC]

Following a damaging home defeat to Motherwell, Danny Rohl has plenty to ponder with Rangers' Scottish Premiership title hopes hanging by a thread.

A trip to face league leaders Hearts is being billed as a must-win fixture for the Ibrox side, who sit four points off the summit with four games remaining.

But how should the German head coach approach the Tynecastle showdown?

Having seemingly settled on a 4-2-2-2 shape, Sunday's loss to Jens Berthel Askou's side has thrown Rohl's preferred system into question.

In a sensational first-half performance from the Steelmen, Rangers were toyed with and were fortunate to head into the interval just two goals down.

Motherwell were able to outnumber Rohl's midfield and cut through the heart of his team, with Emmanuel Longelo and Tawanda Maswanhise deployed as wide forwards to pin back the home side's full-backs.

Although Rangers were ultimately undone late on, a half-time switch to a 4-3-3 allowed them to be more compact in central areas, while the introduction of Mikey Moore gave them far more threat in attack.

Rangers team to face Hearts
A 4-2-2-2 formation helped Rangers beat Hearts in their previous encounter, but that was with Ryan Naderi and Tuur Rommens available [BBC]

The Tottenham youngster's minutes have been carefully managed lately following fitness issues, but fans of the Ibrox club will be desperate to see the teenager start at Tynecastle.

Rohl's 4-2-2-2 system worked well for Rangers in their 4-2 win over Hearts in February, but that was with striker Ryan Naderi fit to partner Youssef Chermiti and left-back Tuur Rommens available.

The fitness of the duo who missed Sunday's loss could determine Rohl's decision-making, with his team likely needing a victory against a side who remain unbeaten at home in the league this season to thrust themselves back into contention.

"We have to just look at the next game - Sunday has passed," Rangers podcaster Scott Cameron said on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

"It was disappointing. It was another Jekyll and Hyde Rangers performance, but we go to Tynecastle on Monday and we can win at Tynecastle.

"Admittedly, Hearts have got a fantastic home record, but I think the approach has to be to go out and win the game and then take it from there.

"We've blinked first, but we have to bounce back with three points."

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