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Diomande outshines booed Vinícius as Mbappé leads Real Madrid past Leipzig 4-1

Real Madrid made it three wins from three in the Champions League as Kylian Mbappé scored and assisted in a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig at the Bernabéu. Substitute Yan Diomande also scored and assisted against his old club, days before a Clásico that the banned Vinícius Júnior will miss.

Real Madrid kept their Champions League record perfect with victory over RB Leipzig on Wednesday night. José Mourinho’s side have won all three league-phase games. They beat Inter 2-1 at home on matchday one and came from behind to win 4-3 at Roma on matchday two.

Mbappé was the top-rated player on the night with 8.42. Yet the second half belonged just as much to Vinícius Júnior and the man who replaced him.

Bernardo Silva opened the scoring just before half-time, in the 43rd minute. It was his first goal since joining the club. Madrid led 1-0 at the break. Güler doubled the lead from Mbappé’s pass after the restart. It was a second successive match with a goal for Güler.

Diomande makes his mark against his old club

Diomande came on for Vinícius in the 70th minute. Some Bernabéu fans whistled the Brazilian as he left the pitch, OKDIARIO reported. The substitute then laid on Mbappé’s goal. Tidiam Gomis pulled one back for Leipzig in the 85th minute, assisted by Christoph Baumgartner. Diomande restored the three-goal margin two minutes later from a Brahim Díaz pass.

He left Leipzig in the summer in a deal that could be worth up to €140 million. His rating of 7.55 came from 20 minutes on the pitch.

Mourinho said the change showed the strength of his bench rather than unhappiness with Vinícius. He added that Diomande or Endrick could change the pace of the game.

The numbers backed Madrid’s control. They had 65% of the ball and 18 shots to Leipzig’s 11. Their expected goals reached 3.13 against 1.51. Thibaut Courtois still made five saves for a rating of 7.89. Leipzig have now lost two in a row, after a 1-6 defeat to Bayern München.

Vinícius ban opens the door before the Clásico

Vinícius cannot play at the Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday 25 October. He is serving his suspension after being sent off against Villarreal. LaLiga has scheduled the matchday-ten Clásico for 21:00.

Madrid head to Barcelona on a run of four straight wins in all competitions. That sequence includes victories over Villarreal, Roma and Sevilla. Their last defeat was 1-2 against Atlético Madrid.

The form of Diomande offers Mourinho one option in Vinícius’s absence. Leipzig return to the Bundesliga at home to SV Elversberg on Saturday 24 October.

Madrid’s next Champions League fixture is away to AEK Athens on Wednesday 4 November, kicking off at 18:45 CET.

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• El Bernabéu despide a Vinicius con una tímida pitada tras otro partido para olvidar (OKDIARIO)
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Angel Reese’s confidence is overflowing in powerful message after Dream’s Game 3 win appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

ATLANTA – Sometimes, it’s just about who wants it more.

After letting Game 1 slip through their hands, the Atlanta Dream have responded in the best way possible, and it’s started with Angel Reese herself. In Game 2, her relentlessness and determination to will the team to a victory worked. Whatever high she was on from that game carried over to Atlanta, and it once again helped the Dream to a 97-71 win against the Golden State Valkyries to put them up 2-1 in the series.

At this point, it feels like the Dream go when Reese goes, and that’s no problem for her since she sees what it does for them.

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“No matter if my shots are falling, I just want to make sure I bring energy,” Reese said after the game. “I just want to be able to come in every day, pour into everybody, bring the energy, bring the morale, because I think it’s contagious. 

“When you have a mentality that, starting for me, I’m hyped all the time, and I bring the confidence to everyone, y’all not taking this from us. And that’s in my heart. I’m not letting you take this from us, and it becomes contagious within the team. They feel that confidence too. That’s kind of been my mindset throughout the entire season, just being able to want it more than anybody else.”

There’s no doubt that the Dream felt it, and it all started in the first quarter. As much as Reese set the tone, she had help from Naz Hillmon, who hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the first.

“I think our 3s were huge,” Hillmon said. “Very timely. But I think it also helped to open up our teammates. We’re knocking them down; you can’t continue to help into the paint, bring two to Angel, Rhyne [Howard] or Lish [Gray]. Definitely opened up things that we’ve been working on all year long, and it was nice to see them fall tonight.”

Though the Dream were up as much as 12 points in the second quarter, the Valkyries made their run. Janelle Salaün gave them a boost with 12 points, and they were able to outscore the Dream 25-23 in the quarter. Still, it was the home team that had the momentum and went into halftime with a six-point lead.

The second half was all Dream, and as every minute went by, it felt like the Valkyries were putting themselves into more of a deeper hole.

“We talk a lot about our second-half surge. We want to be the best third-quarter team coming out by halftime, because I think that takes their confidence and puts them away,” Reese said.

Whatever confidence the Valkyries had coming into the second half was taken away, as they only scored 17 and 14 points in the third and fourth quarters. Isobel Borlase came off the bench and gave the Dream some good minutes on both sides of the ball.

“She looks fearless, and I think it’s because she also knows we have her back and we’re pouring into her so much, but she just continues to trust her work. She puts in the work every single day,” Reese said. “She’s continued to step her defense up. You can’t iso her easily because she’s just there, and she’s solid.”

It wasn’t just Borlase, but everyone who touched the court made an impact in the second half.

“I’m really happy with this group,” Reese said. “Everybody contributed from top to bottom, just being able to be there and make shots at the right time. When you can shoot 49%, you win games.”

Reese has been the key factor in the past two games, whether that’s making a shot, getting a stop or hyping up her teammates. At times, she’ll turn her energy to the Valkyries and get into a back-and-forth with them. That’s the definition of wanting it more for Reese, and if Golden State can’t stop match that, it could be a long (or short) series for them.

“Angel shows up in every game,” Hillmon said. “Some people only show up in big games, but she’s consistent with that, and she brings her teammates along. I think that’s exactly what happened today from the beginning of the game. And then we even had a low in the 3rd quarter, and who was there getting a stop in transition? It was Angel.

“We definitely follow suit, but she definitely starts us off.”

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Claude Makelele Moises Caicedo Chelsea - Getty/GOALMakelele starred for Mourinho's Blues

Back in 2003, when Roman Abramovich was financing an ambitious project in west London, France international Makelele was lured away from La Liga giants Real Madrid. He was considered to form part of the global elite.

The arrival of Jose Mourinho as Chelsea manager a year later revolutionised the Blues, with the ‘Special One’ assembling a squad that was virtually untouchable across his debut campaign. Just 15 goals were conceded in the 2004-05 Premier League season.

Makelele helped to deliver domestic dominance, with opposition attacks often being snuffed out before the likes of John Terry and Petr Cech were called into attack. The value of a match-altering No.6 has continued to grow since then.

In the present, Caicedo is charged with carrying out those duties in the English capital. He was acquired in 2023 as part of a £100 million ($134m) transfer agreement with Brighton. Injuries have held him back at times of late, but full fitness appears to have been recaptured.

Can Caicedo be compared with Makelele?Can Caicedo be compared with Makelele?

Many have been quick to suggest that the South American has reached Makelele-esque performance levels. Asked if he shares that opinion, former Blues midfielder Poyet - who was speaking in association with Gambling.com, the go-to source for casino sites - told GOAL: “Makelele, his trajectory, his career was incredible. I think he [Caicedo] needs to keep performing at this level for a few years to be able to compare.

“I think it's too early, but at the same time, he's so important for this team. It's unbelievable the difference between the first four or five games without Caicedo to the last two with Caicedo. And that shows how much they were missing him, especially in this system that he's trying to play Xabi [Alonso], to allow the three up front to go on and produce.

“I think also that with all respect to Caicedo, the help of [Jordan] Henderson next to him not too many people were expecting, also giving him the chance to be himself. So I think he's a key player this season for Chelsea and I really hope that he keeps himself fit.”

Kante another title winner at Stamford Bridge

Makelele is not the only formidable Frenchman to have helped Chelsea to the Premier League crown. In 2016-17, having already formed part of Leicester’s odd-busting title triumph, N’Golo Kante enhanced his reputation when excelling for Antonio Conte’s Blues.

Could Caicedo follow that trophy-winning trend, having already savoured Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup successes? Poyet added when that question was put to him: “I was there in the game against Bournemouth and when you see the fluidity of the team going forward, everybody wants to score and you need someone who, tactically, sometimes people don't see where he's standing, where he's looking, where he's pointing to, where he's covering, like reading the game.

“And those are the special players that you named. Makelele, because of his ability to be ahead of the game. N’Golo Kante, because I never see somebody running that much in my life. I have seen players running, but he covered the whole pitch.

“I think it shows that we still need that player, number six, proper, old-fashioned, staying in front of the back four in every single team in the world. That sometimes with this new mentality of passing, passing, passing and Barcelona style or [Pep] Guardiola style or Spanish style, we forget about that central midfielder.”

Chelsea continue to spend big on transfersChelsea continue to spend big on transfers

Caicedo’s value is not lost on anybody at Stamford Bridge, with the all-action 24-year-old - who has taken on captaincy duties in certain fixtures - becoming one of the first names on the team sheet.

Chelsea have continued to spend big on more pieces of a title-chasing puzzle that are being slotted together around their No.25, with the likes of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Joao Pedro and Emi Martinez hoping to help the Blues back to the summit of English and European football.

Manchester United humiliated 4-1 by Como as Tielemans says “everything was missing”

Youri Tielemans admitted there were no positives to take from Manchester United's 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como.

Manchester United were thrashed by the tournament debutants on a disastrous night in Italy, with Nico Paz starring for the Serie A side with two goals and an assist.

The result continued a wretched run for Michael Carrick's team, who have lost two of their opening three games in Europe. Their poor form has now stretched to seven consecutive games without a win in all competitions, their longest run in over a decade, since an eight-match winless run between November and December 2015.

Tielemans said that 'everything was missing' during a disappointing night at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. The Belgian called on Manchester United to bounce back quickly, ahead of Sunday's visit from Bournemouth in the Premier League.

“We played very poor and conceded after two minutes and then it puts you on the back foot straight away," the midfielder said toMUTV.

“We want to be positive and go forward but this wasn’t the way.

“There was more said at half-time about us trying to get back into the game, but they score just after half-time, so it wasn’t a great atmosphere in the changing rooms.

“We need to move on as we have games coming. Everything was missing tonight. We were disjointed as a team, we didn’t play well together, our press was off and when we were on the ball, we could not make the right decisions, so you get frustrated with the game.

“They [Como] played around us too easily, it was a poor night.”

Carrick apologies to fans as Man Utd thrashed by Como

Michael Carrick added that the performance was 'nowhere near good enough' from his team and apologised to the supporters that had made the trip.

He insisted he cares about the club 'as much as anybody' as he battles to turn results around.

“It was nowhere near good enough in so many ways. We didn't deserve to get anything from the game. We actually started and had a chance with Diogo [Dalot] and created that, and then pretty much after that, we didn't do enough in the game. In terms of individually, collectively, we just weren't there.

"We wanted to build on Leeds and we did pretty much the complete opposite. So, I just apologise to the supporters. I went over at the end to apologise because they pay so much and they care so much. I care about this club as much as anybody. I found it hard watching that tonight, I have to say, so I feel for them tonight, especially.”

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Travis Kelce has been listed as limited in practice by the Kansas City Chiefs after suffering an ankle injury during their win over the Los Angeles Chargers, raising a small concern ahead of their clash with the Seattle Seahawks.

The veteran tight end picked up the injury in the first quarter of the 22-6 victory but returned to finish the game with four catches for 53 yards.

Andy Reid had offered an encouraging update after the win, saying Kelce would be “OK”. However, his limited participation in practice suggests the Chiefs will need to monitor his condition.

Travis Kelce’s ankle injury creates concern for Kansas City Chiefs ahead of Seattle Seahawks game

Kelce was listed as limited in the Chiefs’ first practice report following the injury. While that does not necessarily mean he is in danger of missing the Seahawks game, it is a development worth watching as the week progresses.

Reid previously explained that the 37-year-old had “tweaked” his ankle and expected it to be sore the following day.

The fact that Kelce was able to return against the Chargers remains a positive sign for Kansas City. However, with the tight end still being restricted in practice several days later, the team will want to see how he responds before making any decisions about his availability.

Kelce is particularly important to the Chiefs given their growing injury problems at receiver.

Rashee Rice, who has missed the past two games with a hamstring injury, did not practice. Rookie Cyrus Allen, meanwhile, participated fully despite dealing with a knee issue.

Kansas City’s problems also extend to the offensive line, with starting tackles Josh Simmons and Jaylon Moore both missing practice.

Tyquan Thornton is another significant absence, with the receiver expected to miss most, if not all, of the remainder of the regular season after suffering a dislocated ankle in Week 3.

Losing Kelce as well would leave Patrick Mahomes with even fewer established options in the passing game against the reigning Super Bowl champions.

For now, there is no confirmation that Kelce will miss the game. His practice participation over the coming days should provide a clearer indication of whether the ankle injury is likely to affect his availability.

The Chiefs will be hoping their veteran tight end can return to full practice and avoid another setback as they prepare for a challenging test against Seattle.

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Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow discussed Vice President JD Vance’s visit to the team’s practice on October 21.

Vance came to support the Bengals at practice before their game on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, as the Ohio native waited outside the team’s locker room to greet them after their session.

The video of Vance’s interaction showed most of the players walking past him without acknowledging him, although players such as star WR Ja’Marr Chase were seen interacting with him. But what about Joe Burrow?

Joe Burrow’s reaction to JD Vance’s appearance at Bengals practice

Burrow spoke to reporters about Vance’s attendance after practice, making it clear that he did not interact with Vice President Vance during his visit while giving a vague answer on what it meant to have the VP make a visit.

“We did not. He came with everybody and left with swiftness and efficiency before the end of practice, so I didn’t get to.”

“A lot of people around. That’s what I love about what I do is that it brings a lot of people together. And people want to take time out of their day to come and watch what we do, and watch what I do, and watch all the work that I put in to come and watch greatness. That’s everybody in the locker room; that’s why we do what we do. Whether it’s on TV, in-person, or on the practice field.”

Burrow was told about Vance’s attendance before practice by team owner Mike Brown, so he and the team were likely prepared to meet the VP. However, they can’t be faulted for not stopping for a word after a tiring practice in preparation for a big game on the weekend.

The Bengals are 3-2 this season and need to ensure they have a strong performance against the 4-2 Ravens to keep themselves among the Super Bowl contenders this season.

Burrow has thrown 135/189 on pass attempts this season for 1,361 yards, 11 touchdowns and three interceptions for a 104.4 passer rating and a 73.6 QB rating.

He has been among the top QBs in the NFL this season but has plenty of room to improve his output going forward to ensure the Bengals emerge as one of the premier contenders for the Super Bowl.

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Kawhi Leonard does things at his own pace. He's deliberate and calculated. And while Wednesday's blowout wasn't an explosive reintroduction, it served as a good reminder. Michael Grange has the story.

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS
First Round

DIVISION 1
Pool A
#1 Mater Dei d. #8 Harvard-Westlake, 25-13, 25-14, 25-22
#5 Santa Margarita d. #4 Oaks Christian, 25-21, 29-27, 24-26, 25-22

Pool B
#7 Marymount at #2 Sierra Canyon, postponed
#3 Mira Costa d. #6 Los Alamitos, 3-1

DIVISION 3
Sunny Hills d. Cerritos, 3-2
Santa Ana Foothill d. Oak Park, 20-25, 25-23, 25-17, 22-25, 15-10
Cerritos Valley Christian d. Chaminade, 16-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-23
Beckman d. Alemany, 3-0
Newbury Park d. Corona Santiago, 26-24, 25-19, 18-25, 25-13
Redlands d. Rosary, 21-25, 25-22, 25-20, 25-16
Etiwanda d. Murrieta Mesa, 3-0
Thousand Oaks d. Saugus, 23-25, 21-25, 25-20, 25-14, 15-12
Corona del Mar d. Claremont, 3-0
Flintridge Prep d. Millikan, 25-17, 28-26, 25-20
St. Margaret’s d. Bishop Amat, 3-0
La Salle d. Huntington Beach, 3-1
Crescenta Valley d. Chaparral, 25-16, 22-25, 27-25, 25-21
La Canada d. Crossroads, 25-13, 25-15, 25-21
Lakewood St. Joseph at Marina
Windward d. Aliso Niguel, 3-0

DIVISION 5
Marlborough d. West Torrance, 3-0
Liberty d. Academy for Academic Excellence, 3-1
Hesperia Christian d. Peninsula, 3-0
Canyon Country Canyon d. Moorpark, 3-0
El Toro d. Troy, 3-0
Valencia d. Western Christian, 3-1
San Jacinto d. Culver City, 3-1
St. Anthony d. Santa Monica Pacifica Christian, 23-25, 25-9, 25-19, 25-21
Viewpoint d. Southlands Christian, 3-1
Westridge d. Arrowhead Christian, 3-1
Irvine d. Beaumont, 3-2
Paraclete d. Gahr, 21-25, 27-25, 25-21, 26-28, 15-13
Maranatha d. Sultana, 3-1
La Serna d. Burbank Providence, 3-1
Quartz Hill d. Temple City, 3-0
Capistrano Valley d. Palm Desert, 19-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-9

DIVISION 7
Pasadena d. CAMS, 3-2
Tustin d. Immaculate Heart, 3-0
Laguna Blanca d. Brea Olinda, 3-0
Sacred Heart of Jesus d. Chino, 3-1
Placentia Valencia d. South Hills, 25-16, 25-17, 23-25, 25-20
Nordhoff d. Trinity Classical Academy, 3-0
Barstow d. Highland, 25-20, 25-16, 25-21
Webb d. Mary Star of the Sea, 3-0
Pasadena Marshall d. Eisenhower, 25-23, 25-19, 25-22
Beverly Hills d. Whittier, 3-0
Vistamar d. Rialto, 3-1
Northview at Calvary Baptist
Fullerton d. Indio, 3-0
Buckley d. Tahquitz, 3-0
Rio Hondo Prep d. Arlington, 20-25, 16-25, 25-23, 25-21, 16-14
Foothill Tech d. St. Genevieve, 3-2

DIVISION 9
Rancho Mirage d. Santa Paula, 3-0
Canoga Park AGBU d. Saddleback, 3-2
San Jacinto Valley Academy d. Cobalt, 3-0
St. Monica Academy d. Anaheim, 25-20, 27-25, 25-19
Nogales d. Carter, 3-2
Santa Rosa Academy d. Carpinteria, 3-0
Westminster d. Vasquez, 3-2
Azusa d. Moreno Valley, 3-2
St. Jeane de Lestonnac d. Santa Clarita Christian, 3-2
Jurupa Hills d. Sierra Vista, 3-2
Desert Christian Academy d. Victor Valley, 3-0
Wildwood d. Hillcrest, 3-2
Buena Park d. Excelsior Charter, 25-17, 22-25, 25-8, 25-10
Milken Community d. Eastside, 25-17, 22-25, 25-8, 25-10
California d. Garden Grove, 3-0
Twentynine Palms d. Shadow Hills, 3-2

DIVISION 11
Compton Early College d. Grove, 3-0
El Monte Arroyo d. Ambassador Christian, 3-0
Mesrobian d. Rubidoux, 3-2
Ramona d. Animo Leadership, 3-1
La Sierra Academy 3, Long Beach First Baptist 0
Pacific Lutheran d. Thacher, 3-0
Grace d. Shalhevet, 3-1
Newport Christian d. New Covenant, 3-0
Tarbut V’ Torah d. Oak Grove, 3-0
Workman d. California Lutheran, 3-2
Santa Clara d. EF Academy, 3-0
Lynwood d. Desert Chapel, 25-17, 25-9, 25-22
Norton Science Academy d. Newbury Park Adventist, 25-21, 25-22, 5-25, 25-22
Joshua Springs d. Liberty Christian, 3-0
Downey Calvary Chapel d. River Springs, 3-1
Silver Valley d. Riverside Bethel Christian, 3-0

THURSDAY’S SCHEDULE
(Matches at 6 p.m. unless noted)
Second Round

DIVISION 4
Portola at Burbank Burroughs
Yorba Linda at North Torrance
Notre Dame Academy at Arcadia
Vista Murrieta at Ventura
Ayala at Santa Barbara, 5 p.m.
Rancho Cucamonga at Hemet
Royal at Glendora
Bonita at Linfield Christian

DIVISION 6
Alta Loma at Villa Park
Temescal Canyon at Dos Pueblos
St. Bonaventure at Temecula Prep
Capistrano Valley Christian at Ridgecrest Burroughs
Castaic at Santa Fe
Rim of the World at Santa Ana Calvary Chapel
Mayfair at Schurr
Yucaipa at Lakewood

DIVISION 8
Samueli Academy at Bellflower
San Gabriel Academy vs. San Gorgonio at Indian Springs
Fairmont Prep at San Jacinto Valley
Burbank at Riverside Prep
Lighthouse Christian at Garden Grove Pacifica
Rio Mesa at Jurupa Valley
Big Bear vs. Geffen Academy at UCLA SAC gym, 5 p.m.
Bell Gardens at Artesia

DIVISION 10
Leuzinger at Glendale
Canyon Springs at Orange
Adelanto at Orange County Classical Academy, 4:30 p.m.
Chaffey vs. New Roads at Park Century School, 5 p.m.
La Quinta at Miller
Redlands Adventist at Loara
Ganesha at Lancaster
Cornerstone Christian

Note: Second round (Divisions 3, 5, 7, 9, 11) Sat., Oct. 24; Quarterfinals (Divisions 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) Tues., Oct. 27; Second Round pool play (Division 1) Tues., Oct. 27; Quarterfinals (Divisions 3, 5, 7, 9) Wed., Oct. 28; Semifinals (Divisions 2-11) Sat., Oct. 31; Third Round pool Play (Division 1) Sat., Oct. 31; Finals (all divisions) Sat., Nov. 7 at TBA.

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Defensive back Keaton Fields (Chandler, Arizona/ Hamilton High School) was officially honored as a 2027 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the Road to the Dome tour.

Navy All-American Bowl

Defensive back Keaton Fields (Chandler, Arizona/ Hamilton High School) was officially honored as a 2027 Navy All-American during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the Road to the Dome tour.

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— Navy All-American Bowl (@AABonNBC) October 22, 2026

Fields will play in the annual East vs. West matchup inside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 9, 2027, live on NBC and Peacock, which marks the twenty-seventh anniversary of the event.

The nationwide Road to the Dome tour will honor 100 Navy All-Americans with live and virtual jersey presentations. The series will be released weekly through social platforms across NBC Sports.

Fields was selected by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, comprised of the All-American Bowl, Andrew Ivins (247Sports), Brandon Huffman (Rivals), and NXGN. Navy All-Americans are eligible for the Navy All-American Bowl Player of the Year Award, Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Defensive Player of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and Navy All-American Bowl Game MVP Award.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are now Luka Doncic’s team, and he is doing everything he can to get the fans to support them going into the new season.

LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons this summer, and it has changed LA’s landscape entirely. Luka Doncic, who has just entered his prime, is now the undisputed main man when it comes to the Purple and Gold.

As they say, with great power comes great responsibility. Doncic is aware of the burden he is now carrying on his shoulders. The Slovenian wants the fans on his side, and he is already making efforts to ensure that happens.

Luka Doncic takes out massive ‘championship run’ ad in LA Times,

The Lakers are one of the NBA’s most successful franchises. For fans, nothing short of the ultimate success is enough. The Slovenian star knows this, too. He took out a full-page advertisement in the LA Times on Wednesday addressing the fans.

“Dear LA, tonight we start our run for a championship,” it reads. “Every player dreams of holding that trophy. To do it for all of you amazing fans would mean everything to us. Each of us understands what it means to put on this purple and gold jersey and follow the players who wore it before us. It means so much because of the passion and dedication that generations of you all have shown for this team.

“I see it everywhere. The hats, the flags on cars, the murals. This city has people from all over the world, speaking every language, and the Lakers are the thing that brings everyone together. We have a special team. We know what you expect, and we are going to do everything in our power to deliver it. From the moment I arrived in LA, you welcomed me with open arms. That is something I will never forget.

“So here is my promise to you: we are going to give you everything we have, every single night. No excuses. No nights off. But we cannot do this alone. You are the best fans in the world, and we are going to need you. Every game, bring it with us. Let’s go.”

Just words aren’t enough, so Doncic even lets Lakers fans know how much he appreciates them through his actions.

Luka Doncic arranged free parking for Lakers fans attending Golden State Warriors clash

It is common knowledge that one of the most expensive things about going to catch a game at the Crypto.com Arena is parking. Doncic, a lover of cars and a man of the people, decided to help his fans out with that as a gesture of goodwill.

“According to the Lakers’ communications department, Doncic arranged free parking for fans at a lot near Crypto.com Arena and partnered with Metro Bike Share to offer complimentary rides throughout Los Angeles,” the New York Post reported.

Doncic backed up these gestures on the court as well. In a blowout win over the Golden State Warriors on opening night, Luka had 28 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and three steals.

All things considered, he seems prepared to take up the mantle of being the next Lakers superstar. If he can actually deliver a championship this season, this will go down in history as one of the gutsiest and epic moves by a superstar.

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