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Jomel Warrican also picked up three wickets for the visitors to help bundle the BCB XI for 160
Mohammad Isam30-Jan-2021West Indians had their best day on the tour on the second day of their three-day warm-up match against the BCB XI. After bowling out the home side for 160 with the help of Rahkeem Cornwall’s five-wicket haul, they proceeded to post 179 for 5 at stumps and took their lead to 276.Nkrumah Bonner, who had a wretched time like the rest of the batsmen during the ODI series, was unbeaten on 80. He struck 12 fours in his 131-ball stay, while John Campbell struck nine fours in his 68 off 98 balls.The pair got together in the first over of their second innings, after Shayne Moseley fell for a duck, and went on to add 130 for the second wicket. Jermaine Blackwood, Kyle Mayers and Kavem Hodge fell cheaply but Bonner has Joshua Da Silva for company when they start the third day.Saif Hassan was a surprise with the ball, picking up 2 for 32, while Khaled Ahmed, Mukidul Islam and Tohwid Hridoy picked up one wicket each.Earlier in the day, offspinner Cornwall took the important wickets of Mohammad Naim and Yasir Ali. His haul also included Akbar Ali and Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Ahmed. Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican took out the middle order with his three-wicket haul, removing Shahadat Hossain, captain Nurul Hasan and Hridoy. Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joesph took the other two wickets.The BCB XI’s batting line-up is considerably strong, so the visitors would be pretty happy with their showing. Their batsmen, at least Bonner and Campbell, also have got runs under the belt.
Oh to be Mason Mount.
Snapped up by Manchester United from rivals Chelsea last summer on a £55m deal and handed the club's famed number seven shirt, the Englishman went on to endure a miserable debut season at Old Trafford, featuring just 20 times in all competitions amid a string of injury woes.
Subsequently out of the international fold and with no clear role at United amid the emergence of compatriot Kobbie Mainoo, the 25-year-old will have a lot to do in 2024/25 to change the narrative regarding his 'disaster' purchase.
Things may not get any easier for the former Blues star, however, if Erik ten Hag moves to strengthen his midfield ranks even further this summer…
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With Joshua Zirkzee already in the door, United have continued their summer squad overhaul with the signing of Lille starlet, Leny Yoro, with it looking as if the Premier League outfit have fended off rival interest from European champions, Real Madrid, for the 18-year-old's signature.
Following that impending deal, Football Italia have reported that the club are set to turn their sights toward another Frenchman, amid claims that United – as well as Liverpool – are in line to hold talks over a deal for ex-Juventus playmaker, Adrien Rabiot.
The 29-year-old – who was part of France's Euro 2024 squad – has seen his departure from the Old Lady now officially confirmed following the expiry of his contract with the Serie A giants at the end of June.
How Rabiot compares to Mason Mount
There may be a collective sigh among United fans amid this latest link to Rabiot, with rumours having been rife over a possible move for the rangy left-footer back in 2022, only for the deal to collapse due to the player's reported wage demands.
Quite whether anything would be different this time around remains to be seen, although the prospect of snapping up such an experienced figure on a free may prove hard to turn down.
The "extraordinary" talent – as hailed by fellow Frenchman, David Trezeguet – could represent a real threat to any hopes Mount has of cementing a role for himself in the centre of the park, with Rabiot also able to operate in a left-eight role, or just in front of the back four.
The current United man has endured a woeful last two seasons for both the Red Devils and Chelsea after contributing just ten goals and assists in all competitions in that time, with the departing Juve star, meanwhile, racking up 25 goal involvements since the start of 2022/23.
Rabiot vs Mount – 2023/24 league stats
Stat
Rabiot
Mount
Games (starts)
31 (30)
14 (5)
Goals
5
1
Assists
3
0
Big chances created
6
0
Key passes*
0.8
0.4
Pass accuracy
84%
85%
Successful dribbles*
0.9
0.3
Tackles & interceptions*
2.7
2.0
Total duels won
57%
50%
Aerial duels won
58%
40%
*per game – Stats via Sofascore
Where Rabiot also excels is in his ability to surge forward from deep when in possession, notably ranking in the top 14% among his European peers for progressive carries per 90, while Mount ranks in just the top 31% in that regard – as per FBref.
The physical presence that the former Paris Saint-Germain man can offer would also prove incredibly valuable, showcased by the fact that the 6 foot 4 ace ranks in the top 11% for aerial duels won per 90, while the man he could replace ranks in just the top 45% for that same metric.
Equally, while Mount was forced to watch on from afar as the Three Lions reached the Euro 2024 showpiece, Rabiot was a central part of an albeit underwhelming Les Bleus squad that made it to yet another major tournament semi-final. The 48-cap international started five games in Germany, notably registering two tackles and interceptions per game, while averaging two key passes per game as an indication of his quality both in and out of possession.
A figure who has regularly performed at the elite level over the last decade or so, the free agent could then represent the final nail in the coffin for Mount's brief United career, with undoubted merit in following up the Yoro coup with this high-profile pursuit.
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Manchester United are focusing on midfield recruits.
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O técnico Felipe Surian, do Sampaio Corrêa, vai encarar, pela terceira vez nesta temporada, o Botafogo. O primeiro confronto aconteceu no Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, quando o treinador comandava a Portuguesa – o confronto terminou empatado em 1 a 1. Já a segunda partida ocorreu no primeiro turno da Série B, quando a Bolívia Querida venceu por 2 a 0, no Maranhão. Entretanto, Surian pregou pés no chão, ressaltou que o momento do Alvinegro é outro e revelou a estratégia para levar os três pontos para São Luís.
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– Fiz bons jogos contra o Botafogo neste ano, mas entendo que eles vivem um momento diferente agora. Estão embalados, venceram dez dos últimos 13 jogos e estão brigando pela liderança. A equipe do Botafogo se encaixou e é muito perigosa ofensivamente, então cabe a nós redobrar a atenção na marcação e apostar nos contra-ataques – analisou Surian.
O treinador comanda o tricolor maranhense desde o início da Série B e esteve, inclusive, por oito rodadas na zona de classificação. Agora, na sétima posição na tabela, busca a vitória no Rio de Janeiro para encostar no G4 novamente.
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– Chegamos em uma fase decisiva da competição e os jogos ficam ainda mais acirrados. Tivemos alguns tropeços nas últimas rodadas que nos afastaram do topo da tabela, mas seguimos na briga e em busca do objetivo de conseguir o acesso. Estamos focados e preparados para a partida de domingo – afirmou..
O duelo entre Botafogo e Sampaio Corrêa acontece neste domingo, às 18h15, no estádio Nilton Santos. O confronto é válido pela 26ª rodada da Série B e terá transmissão em tempo real do LANCE!.
England interim boss Lee Carsley has revealed he had no clue the FA were going to hire Thomas Tuchel as Three Lions head coach.
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Carsley was appointed as the England interim boss in July after Gareth Southgate stepped down from his post as head coach following the Three Lions' Euro 2024 final loss to Spain in Berlin. Initially the England Under-21 manager, he will now oversee the senior side's last two Nations League group-stage clashes against Greece and the Republic of Ireland before newly appointed boss Tuchel takes over the side on January 1. However, Carsley has revealed that he did not know that Tuchel would be the one to take over from him until the FA's announcement in October, despite the German having signed his contract much earlier.
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When asked by the media whether he knew about Tuchel having been signed before his side's 2-1 loss to Greece on October 10, Carsley said: "No. I can’t remember to be honest.
"My focus was massively on the games, on the camp. In terms of the timeline, it has been spoken about within the press conference that they [the FA] did. In terms of my position in that I’m really comfortable with the way that it was handled. I didn’t feel undermined or anything like that."
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During the press conference, Carsley was also asked if he had been in extended contact with Tuchel ahead of the Nations League clashes. He replied: "No. I think with the press conference they [the FA] had, it was quite clear in terms of the starting date.
"He is fully respectful that I am in charge at the moment. That is the priority. I do not feel hard done by or shunned. If anything I look forward to hopefully create a situation where we can hand over a healthy squad of players to the new coach and his squad."
Carsley did, however, concede he had texted Tuchel to congratulate him on landing the permanent job.
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The Three Lions will be in action next when they face Greece on November 14 at the Athens Olympic Stadium, before Carsley heads his last game as England's interim boss against Ireland on November 17 at Wembley.
أكد المدير الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي برشلونة، هانز فليك، صعوبة مباراة نهائي كأس السوبر الإسباني أمام ريال مدريد غدًا الأحد.
ويلتقي برشلونة وريال مدريد على ملعب “الجوهرة المشعة” في مدينة “جدة” بالمملكة العربية السعودية في تمام الساعة التاسعة مساءً بتوقيت “القاهرة”.
اقرأ أيضًا.. نهائي كأس السوبر الإسباني أمام ريال مدريد يُعجل برحيل لاعب برشلونة
وقال فليك في مؤتمره الصحفي قبل المباراة: “سنواجه ريال مدريد أحد أفضل الأندية في العالم، فريق رائع للغاية، لكننا قادرون على الفوز، لقد ارتكبنا أخطاءً ضد أتلتيك بلباو وعلينا تقليلها”.
وموقف داني أولمو: “يمكنه المشاركة في النهائي، فهو يشعر بسعادة كبيرة بعد عودته إلى الفريق”.
ومن سيكون حارسًا للمرمى؟ أجاب: “كما تعلمون، لا أتحدث عن التشكيل الأساسي ولن أفعل، لدينا مباراة قوية، لدينا خطط في إسبانيا ولكنها مختلفة بعض الشيء في تلك البطولات الخارجية، الجميع يجب أن يكون مستعدًا”.
وعن أهمية الفوز غدًا: “ستمنحنا تلك المباراة ثقة كبيرة إذا حققنا اللقب، سيكون انتصارًا كبيرًا للنادي إذا تحقق بالفعل، لكن علينا الاستعداد بقوة لتقديم أفضل مستوى ممكن”.
ومستقبل أراوخو والشائعات حول رحيله: “عندما بدأت مشواري مع برشلونة، كانت هناك الكثير من الشائعات، رونالد لاعب محترف والآن عاد، أصبح جاهزًا للمشاركة، وبالتالي، فهو خيار لنا أريده أن يكون في الفريق”.
اقرأ أيضًا.. فيديو | لا يتوقف.. فينيسيوس يسخر من لاعب مايوركا بعد هدف بيلينجهام
وبسؤاله “هل ستعتمد على أسلوب مصيدة التسلل من جديد؟”: “كانت هذه هي طريقتنا في الكلاسيكو الأول وقدمنا أداءً جيدًا، ليس هناك أي سبب لتغيير طريقة لعبنا”.
وتابع: “الأجواء في الفريق رائعة للغاية، الجميع متماسكون، نقدم موسمًا مميزًا، لم نصل إلى عدد النقاط التي أردناها في الدوري الإسباني، لكن علينا التعلم”.
والفوز في الكلاسيكو الأول 4-0: “كانت ذكرى رائعة، نريد أن نلعب كفريق واحد، على الجميع المساهمة في النواحي الدفاعية والهجومية، لا يمكننا مقارنة مستوى ريال مدريد الآن بما كان عليه في تلك المباراة، علينا أن نؤدي ونفوز”.
ومن سيشارك من أولمو وجافي: “الأخير لعب بشكل رائع أمام أتلتيك بلباو، لكنني لم أحسم أمري بعد”.
وعقوبة فينيسيوس: “ليس قراري، لكننا سعداء بكونه يشارك في كأس السوبر الإسباني، من الجيد أن يتواجد أفضل اللاعبين بالبطولة”.
وعن الفريق الأكثر تتويجًا ببطولة السوبر الإسباني: “لا أهتم بمثل هذه الاحصائيات، نركز فقط حول مباراة الغد ورغبتنا في الفوز باللقب”.
The summer transfer window opened for business in the middle of June and it has taken over a month for Celtic to complete their first signing.
Brendan Rodgers welcomed Finland international Viljami Sinisalo to Parkhead on a permanent move from Aston Villa on Tuesday, to compete for a place between the sticks next season.
The 22-year-old is the first signing of the window and will be looking to fight for a starting spot in goal after Joe Hart retired at the end of last term.
However, he looks set to face competition from 37-year-old Kasper Schmeichel, who is reportedly set to sign a contract until the summer of 2025.
The Scottish Premiership champions are also looking to add to their ranks further up the pitch, as they have been linked with Royal Antwerp forward Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Norwich City centre-forward Adam Idah, and Middlesbrough midfielder Riley McGree, among others.
Celtic's first outfield signing of the summer transfer window, however, looks set to be a central midfielder well-known by the Hoops supporters.
According to Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph, the Scottish giants have reached an agreement with Benfica to sign Paulo Bernardo on a permanent basis.
The reporter claims that the club have agreed an initial fee of £3.5m with the Portuguese side to sign him permanently, after his loan spell at Parkhead during the 2023/24 campaign.
That is £3m cheaper than the £6.5m option they had to sign him as part of that loan move, which shows that the club have worked hard to negotiate a lower fee with Benfica.
However, Joseph adds that Celtic still need to iron out the add-ons with the Liga Portugal giants and then agree personal terms with Bernardo before a deal can be officially confirmed by all parties.
The Sky Sports reporter does reveal, though, that the 22-year-old maestro is 'keen' to rejoin the Scottish side, which suggests that personal terms should not be a massive hurdle for the Hoops to overcome in negotiations.
Therefore, it appears as though Bernardo is now set to become the club's first outfield signing of the transfer window, possibly following on from goalkeepers Sinisalo and Schmeichel, if they can get this deal over the line in the coming days.
It is an exciting piece of business for the Bhoys after the former Portugal U21 international showed plenty of signs of promise during the 2023/24 campaign.
The young midfielder did not manage to establish himself as a regular starter for Rodgers at Parkhead last season but he did offer glimpses of his potential.
In the Premiership, the Portuguese ace only played 22 matches and started 11 times for the Hoops, as the club won the league title for a third year in succession.
|
23/24 Premiership |
Paulo Bernardo |
|---|---|
|
Appearances |
22 |
|
Starts |
11 |
|
Goals |
3 |
|
Assists |
3 |
|
Big chances created |
4 |
|
Key passes per game |
0.5 |
|
Stats via Sofascore |
|
As you can see in the table above, the £3.5m-rated star caught the eye with six direct goal contributions in just 11 starts in the division – more than one every other start on average.
However, he did only create one chance every other game on average and that is something that may need to be improved if the midfielder wants to emerge as a regular starter for Rodgers.
Bernardo also showcased his defensive work in the Champions League across six appearances in the group stage. He ranked within the top 15% of midfielders for interceptions per 90 (1.44) and the top 7% for blocks per 90 (2.31), which shows that the youngster put his body on the line and read the game well to cut out opposition passes.
These statistics suggest that there is the potential there for him to be moulded into a complete midfielder who can impact games in and out of possession in the years to come, which is why this could be an excellent signing.
Rodgers could now land an exciting signing after bringing Bernardo in on a permanent deal by landing reported transfer target Alvyn Sanches.
Daily Express journalist Charlie Gordon named Celtic as one of the teams interested in a deal to sign the Lausanne star, alongside Stoke and Coventry from the English Championship, last month.
The reporter added that it would take a fee of £4m – £500k more than the fee agreed for Bernardo – to secure the "highly-rated" 21-year-old starlet's signature.
He could be an exciting signing to be the future of the Celtic midfield alongside the potential incoming from Benfica, as Sanches is a talented young whiz with the potential to improve.
At the age of 21, he is a year younger than Bernardo and has plenty of time left ahead of him to develop and grow, which means that the £4m-rated ace would come in as a long-term project for the Hoops.
His performances on the pitch for Laussane in the Super League during the 2023/24 campaign also suggest that he could immediately offer a threat at the top end of the pitch.
|
23/24 Super League |
Alyvn Sanches |
|---|---|
|
Appearances |
25 |
|
Start |
19 |
|
Goals |
5 |
|
Key passes per game |
1.1 |
|
Pass accuracy |
86% |
|
Dribbles completed per game |
1.3 |
|
Stats via Sofascore |
|
As you can see in the table above, Sanches provided plenty of quality in possession from a central midfield position, with five goals and more than one key pass per game on average.
The Swiss maestro, who also completed 86% of his attempted passes, is a reliable passer of the ball who can also offer creativity and a goal threat.
This could make him an exciting partner for Bernardo in the middle of the park for Celtic in the future, as they are both number eight options who can chip in with contributions as scorers and creators of goals.
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As they are both under the age of 23, they could be the future of Rodgers' midfield and be the long-term successors to the likes of Reo Hatate, Callum McGregor, and Tomoki Iwata, which is why the Hoops should swoop to sign Sanches after landing Bernardo.
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign another attacking gem alongside Arsenal’s Chido Obi Martin, Fabrizio Romano reports.
Obi Martin chooses Man Utd over Germany
The Red Devils and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have already made two big-money signings this summer, with Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro arriving from Bologna and Lille respectively. Unfortunately, Yoro has already suffered an injury in a United shirt during a pre-season friendly with Arsenal and is expected to miss three months of action.
It’s not the start he or United would have wanted, but Yoro could be joined by more new signings before the transfer deadline at the end of the month.
One teenage gem who is on course to sign for the Red Devils is Arsenal forward Obi Martin. The 16-year-old is set to leave the Gunners and had proposals from Germany, however, he has been convinced by the project at Old Trafford and has accepted Man Utd’s proposal.
The teenager caught the eye last season, scoring 10 goals in one game for Arsenal in a youth game against Liverpool, and by the looks of things, he will soon be joined by another young attacker who is currently at a Premier League club.
Man Utd agree deal for Crystal Palace gem
Romano took to X on Wednesday, revealing that after Obi Martin, Man Utd have also agreed a deal to sign Samuel Lusale from Crystal Palace.
“After Chido Obi Martin, Man United also agree deal to sign Samuel Lusale from Crystal Palace for the Academy. 16 year old winger set for United move after he turned down scholarship deal at Palace, as @MUFC_Youth reports.”
Previously, it was claimed that a deal was close, but it now looks as if a breakthrough has been made over a move for Lusale.
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Lusale is represented by the agency Roc Nation, which was founded by American rapper Jay-Z. On their website for Lusale’s profile, they call the teenager a quick and dynamic winger who is highly regarded in the UK.
“Samuel is a quick, dynamic winger who is regarded as one of the most exciting attacking players in the UK at under-16 level. Comfortable playing off the right or left wing, his electrifying pace and direct running with the ball makes him a constant threat to the opposition defence. He is often the source of goals and assists for his team.”
Palace’s loss could be United’s gain in the long run, and who knows, if things go to plan, we may see Lusale and Obi Martin in attack for the Red Devils on the first-team stage in years to come.
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O Flamengo teve uma baixa de última hora para a partida contra o Cuiabá neste domingo, no Maracanã. Ainda com dores no joelho direito, Pedro não se recuperou a tempo da pancada que sofreu contra o Juventude e, assim, foi vetado pelo departamento médico do clube para o jogo pela 27ª rodada do Brasileirão.
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O Fla ainda informou que o atacante será reavaliado na segunda-feira, no Ninho do Urubu. O lance em questão aconteceu na vitória contra o Juventude, na última quarta-feira. Após o duelo, Pedro foi avaliado no CT e chegou a ser relacionado para enfrentar o Dourado.
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Dessa forma, para o ataque, o Flamengo contou com Lázaro, Vitinho, Kenedy e Vitor Gabriel no banco de reservas.
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The New Zealand legspinner had gone unsold at the auction
Shashank Kishore26-Feb-2021
Ish Sodhi had gone unsold at the 2021 IPL auction•AFP via Getty Images
Ish Sodhi, the New Zealand legspinner, will feature in IPL 2021 in a managerial role. After going unsold at the auction, he has now been signed as the team liaison officer by the Rajasthan Royals, a franchise he played for in 2018 and 2019.In this new role, Sodhi will work closely with Kumar Sangakkara, the team’s new Director of Cricket, and Jake Lush McCrum, the chief operating officer, thereby contributing “both towards cricket and operations vertical”.”The Royals are an innovative, dynamic franchise that plays an entertaining brand of cricket, and I am delighted to rejoin my IPL family to work across the board,” he said in a statement.The role is slightly different from the one he was supposed to play in IPL 2020 – that of a spin consultant and operations executive. However, he couldn’t take up the role because the IPL’s change of schedule from the regular April-May window to mid-September clashed with New Zealand’s domestic season and the birth of his first child.”Last year I expressed my interest in exploring the management side of the franchise, and the Royals management team was very supportive, offering me a role to enable me to begin my off-field journey,” he said. “I’m looking forward to supporting the coaches and the business operations of the team through which I’ll really develop my cricketing and management skills.”In eight games across two seasons for the Royals, Sodhi picked up nine at an economy of 6.69. While he isn’t part of New Zealand’s Test plans now, he’s still on their radar for limited-overs cricket and is currently part of the squad for the five-match T20I series at home against Australia.He’s also active in a few other T20 leagues, particularly in the CPL, where he currently represents St Kitts & Nevis Patriots. Overall, Sodhi has 180 wickets in 166 T20 matches, with a best of 6 for 11 for the Adelaide Strikers against the Sydney Thunder in BBL 2017-18.