YouTube royalty-turned-boxer Jake Paul couldn’t resist posting on social media immediately after Anthony Joshua’s dramatic victory over Kristian Prenga on Friday night. The former two-time heavyweight champion returned to the ring for the first time since a fatal car crash claimed the lives of two of his friends in December.

The showdown, which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was widely seen as a warm-up for AJ’s highly anticipated clash with Tyson Fury, pencilled in for November. However, the 36-year-old was made to work hard for the win, suffering multiple knockdowns – including one inside the opening 20 seconds – before finally beating his unfancied opponent.

Joshua’s last fight before this weekend came against Paul, whom he knocked out in the seventh round eight months ago. Now, his former opponent has spoken out following Joshua’s first fight since.

Jake Paul’s Social Media Post After AJ’s Win vs Prenga

Indeed, boxing rivals usually involve themselves in a war of words in preparation for their fights, which certainly was the case between Paul and AJ. However, if there was anything that proved much of the trash-talking was horseplay, it is the fact the former has come out to congratulate the latter after his latest win. Paul wrote on X (see below):

The post served as a tribute to AJ’s right-hand men, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, who were both taken away from him after the tragic car accident in Nigeria, in December. They were both part of the boxer’s camps during fights, and so had to navigate Friday night’s bout without them.

AJ Opens Up on How Difficult His First Fight Back Was

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Following his comeback win, Aj opened up about the struggles of trying to move on from tragedy. He told The Sun: “I’m not going to make it about me, because someone somewhere has just lost their mum or just lost their dad, so you have to keep it together.

“So I’ve just got to kind of keep myself together. Because, if I was to let it get to me, I’d probably end up going crazy.” Following a pause, he added: “It just hurts – a lot. But you’ve just got to hold it together, basically, if I’m honest.”

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to listen to offers for Uruguayan midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur this summer, according to a top Lilywhites source.

Bentancur endured a below-par 2025/26 season in North London, contributing to Spurs’ dire struggles that almost led to a shock relegation to the Championship. This form has prompted Tottenham to not only commence a midfield rebuild, but also to contemplate selling the 29-year-old this summer.

The former Juventus star has been at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for four-and-a-half years now, and while he’s shown glimpses of quality, he’s never truly shone in a white shirt.

Despite signing a new contract last October, the North London club are now said to be open to sanctioning Bentancur’s departure in this transfer window, with his future described as uncertain.

Tottenham Open to Selling Rodrigo Bentancur

Roberto De Zerbi has evidently asked the Tottenham hierarchy to reconstruct his midfield department this summer.

Sandro Tonali was acquired from Newcastle United in a £100 million deal, with the Italian expected to become the focal point of Spurs’ midfield. Meanwhile, another £85 million was forked out on 21-year-old Mateus Fernandes, who is likely to form a double pivot with Tonali.

This leaves little room for Bentancur, who could ultimately be a casualty of this rebuild. He signed a contract last autumn that runs until 2029, but this might not prevent him from moving on in the coming weeks.

A credible Spurs source replied to a tweet on X this week by claiming that Tottenham will listen to offers for the player, and that his future isn’t certain.

While few concrete links have emerged regarding suitors for Bentancur, his potential departure would make sense for Spurs’ squad. The midfield department is currently oversized, and given the Uruguay international is the elder statesman of the group, he’s the most natural option to make way.

Where Could Rodrigo Bentancur Go This Summer?

While not setting the world alight at Tottenham, Bentancur, once described by Ange Postecoglu as ‘fantastic’, still has plenty to offer. He’s an astute possession passer, retaining the ball excellently when that’s the approach his team are taking, while he’s also adept in his defensive work when not asked to cover huge amounts of ground.

This profile would excel in the slower and more conservative Serie A, where teams are less physically dominant and are eager to use pragmatic possession as a defensive tool.

Thankfully for Bentancur, this is potentially where interest could arise. There have been next to no credible reports on a possible destination for the player, but given he spent time in Italy and made his name in the European nation, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see teams from Serie A express interest.

The likes of Roma, Napoli and his former club Juventus could be in the mix to sign the Spurs star.

Nottingham Forest is one of the clubs in England that possesses a rich wealth of history, demonstrated by the two stars on the club badge.

It is a small detail that points to one of the most remarkable achievements in English football history, and it is something which defines the Midlands club.

Here’s a deeper look at what that history is, and why it is so important for its history and the wider pedigree it holds within the annals of football folklore.

Why does Nottingham Forest have two stars above their crest?

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Simply put, the two stars represent Forest’s crowning achievements: back-to-back European Cup triumphs in 1979 and 1980.

Both of those were won under the legendary figure of Brian Clough and his assistant Peter Taylor. The first came in Munich in 1979, as Forest beat Malmö 1-0 through Trevor Francis — who was also Britain’s first £1million footballer.

Their second triumph came twelve months later in Madrid, as they defended the trophy against Hamburg, with John Robertson scoring the only goal of the game to see off a side featuring the late Kevin Keegan.

Marking European Cup wins with stars above a badge is something a handful of British clubs have adopted. Granted, teams typically have achievements on the sleeves of kits, to showcase history, but Forest opted for it to go on the front of the jerseys.

Nottingham Forest club crest design and meaning

The badge as a whole is built around symbols of the city and the club’s identity, which all combine for an iconic look.
In terms of the crest, it was introduced in 1974 and the stars were added after the success rather than forming part of the original design.
Forest are one of only five English clubs to have won the European Cup or Champions League, alongside Liverpool, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Chelsea. This speaks to the achievement that Clough and Forest achieved in the space of three seasons.
Here are some details that explain the full badge:

• The tree — a nod to Sherwood Forest and to the club’s name, which derives from the Forest Recreation Ground where Forest first played
• The river — the wavy lines beneath the tree represent the River Trent, which runs past the City Ground
• The colours — red and white, with Forest’s Garibaldi red dating back to 1865 and named after the Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi, whose followers wore red shirts
• The stars — added above the crest to denote the two European Cups