علق محمد إبراهيم مدرب عام الاتحاد السكندري، على قرار إيقافه من قبل لجنة الانضباط باتحاد الكرة، وذلك بسبب ما بدر منه في مباراة طلائع الجيش الأخيرة.

وقررت اللجنة إيقاف محمد ابراهيم مدرب نادي الاتحاد السكندري 6 مباريات وغرامة مالية قدرها 100 ألف جنيه لما بدر منه في مباراة طلائع الجيش، وفقا لتقريري حكم ومراقب المباراة.

طالع | عقوبات لجنة الانضباط ضد مدرب الاتحاد وفرجاني ساسي وأمام عاشور
 
وقال إبراهيم خلال تصريحات عبر برنامج “جمهور التالتة” على قناة “أون تايم سبورت 2”: “لا أفهم هذه العقوبة كيف وصلت لهذا الحد؟، لم أعتد على الحكم ولم أقترب منه، كلنا كنا منفعلين، وأقدر كل الحكام”.

وأضاف: “في النفق المؤدي لغرفة الملابس قلت للحكم هل أنت راض عن ما حدث؟، فقط لا غير والله والله لم أتلفظ بأي شئ”.

وتابع: “أنا لم أتلفظ، من الممكن أنني كنت في حالة عصبية ومنفعل جدا، إبراهيم نور الدين طردني لأنني ركلت الكرة في الملعب”.

طالع | ركلتا جزاء وطرد.. الاتحاد السكندري يتعادل مع الجيش في مباراة مثيرة

وأكمل: “أتمنى أن يتم حل المشكلة لأن العقوبة كبيرة جدا وظالمة، أن يتم إيقافي 6 مباريات وغرامة 100 ألف جنية، وكل هذا لأنني كنت منفعلا بسبب الظلم، ركلة جزاء الثانية ليست ركلة جزاء أنا كنت على الخط ولم يحدث أي تلامس والحكم احتسبها وكان هذا سبب انفعالي”.

وأتم: “هل قلت للحكم إنت جئت لتساهم في فوز الفريق الآخر؟ حتى وإن قلت ذلك أنا لم أعتد عليه، وحتى إن قلت هذا في لحظة انفعال الأمور لا تصل لهذا الحد، وإبراهيم نور الدين كان مضغوطا منذ بداية المباراة”.

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Mauricio Pochettino has pleaded for help from English football’s governing bodies after Borussia Dortmund were given one day more to prepare for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 clash on Tuesday.

Spurs played Arsenal on Saturday and drew 1-1, while Dortmund lost to Augsburg on Friday.

What’s the word?

Spurs hold a 3-0 lead going into the second leg after dismantling their German opponents at Wembley.

Goals from Son Heung-Min, Jan Vertonghen and Fernando Llorente sealed a scintillating victory but the club’s form since has dipped considerably.

Losses to Burnley and Chelsea have derailed their title challenge, while a draw with the Gunners came about only after Hugo Lloris saved a last-minute Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang penalty.

Pochettino, then, is perhaps right to question the amount of time his side have been given to prepare, particularly with the cauldron of Signal Iduna Park awaiting.

Quoted by BBC, he said: “It’s strange that no-one has said anything about that.

“It’s impossible that one team has 24 hours more to prepare. It’s massive.

“We need help from the FA, we need help from the Premier League.

“I don’t know whose fault it is. I don’t know whether it is the FA, the Premier League, the club or the TV [who] wanted the matches to be on those days.”

Scheduling a disgrace, but unlikely to matter

An English club last won the Champions League in 2012, when Chelsea completed an unlikely triumph, and it seems that the governing bodies of English football care little about ending that drought.

Spurs have a golden chance to head into the quarter-finals for the first time under Pochettino’s management but they have been hamstrung by a bureaucratic decision that has merely served the interests of BT Sport and Sky Sports, who broadcast all three of their Premier League games across the past week.

At the end of the day, it is unlikely to matter against Dortmund, such is the stranglehold the north London outfit have established on the tie.

But it may be a deciding factor in a potentially tight quarter-final.

Pochettino has appealed directly for help; he is unlikely to get any – such is the money involved in the television rights’ deals – but he certainly should.

West Ham’s main man Marko Arnautovic has been linked with a move away from the club for months, but he now needs to knuckle down and prove he’s worth being snapped up.

The Austrian striker’s brother pleaded with the club to let him leave in a statement in January, but his ‘dream move’ to an unnamed Chinese club fell through when a £35m bid was rejected. Why he wanted to go to China is beyond us all but since that deal didn’t materialise, the talented frontman should perform like everyone knows he can to earn a move to a club which is a step up from West Ham.

Why he’d even want to leave The London Stadium in January is another question that’s hard to answer. They’re playing some great football at the moment and are looking capable of mounting a challenge for a European spot over the next year or so. However, if he really does want to leave, then he needs to get his head back into playing for the Hammers until the end of the season.

There’s no questioning his quality, it’s there, but his attitude is something that sometimes lets him down, and that’s the difference between a good player and a world-class player – mentality. This is a test of character for the 29-year-old and could mean him signing for a Chinese club to rot away into obscurity or being picked up by a club already playing European football.

The opportunity to build up his goal tally is there. He’s now playing alongside players like Samir Nasri, Manuel Lanzini and Felipe Anderson who will be able to set him up for fun against most opposition. West Ham are creating chances against the best sides in the league too and he could be finishing those as their main man up top.

If Arnautovic would lift his head up and realise what an opportunity he has in front of him, he could be playing European football next season, whether that be with West Ham or not. Surely that would be more of a ‘dream move’ than China?

Where do you think Marko Arnautovic will be playing his football next season?

John-Joe O’Toole’s time as a Northampton Town player has experienced its fair share of twist and turns.

The enigmatic midfielder joined the club after his previous side Bristol Rovers were relegated to the National League, a move which angered fans of the Gas who accused him of jumping ship during a delicate period for the club.

His debut season for the Cobblers was relatively poor and a falling out with then-boss Chris Wilder saw him briefly leave the club on loan to Southend United before returning in December 2014. In a campaign which saw his side finish in mid-table, O’Toole featured in a number of different roles as the club sought to find a position in which he could thrive.

The 2015/16 season saw Wilder make the decision to employ him as an attacking midfielder which turned out to be a masterstroke. Alongside the likes of wingers Ricky Holmes and Nicky Adams and forwards Marc Richards and James Collins, O’Toole played an integral role for Northampton as they stormed to the League Two title, finishing thirteen points clear of challengers Oxford United.

Not only did the former Watford player find the net on 12 occasions in the league but he also provided two assists which is to date his highest amount of goal contributions for the Cobblers in a single season

O’Toole once again reached double figures for goals in the following campaign but couldn’t stop his side from being relegated last season from League One despite being impressive on an individual basis.

However,  a disturbing drop off in form by the midfielder during the 2018/19 campaign has raised questions amongst supporters on whether it should be time to bring an end to his five-year association with the club.

Indeed, O’Toole is somewhat of a cult-hero at the PTS Academy and his departure would be sure to divide fans yet when you consider the fact that he has scored just three goals this season, it is clear that he is past his best.

Also, it could be argued that the club’s midfield is more balanced with the likes of Sam Foley and Shaun McWilliams marshaling the play in-place of the 30-year-old who can lack defensive discipline at times.

Nevertheless, with Northampton just six points behind the play-offs, O’Toole could further his legacy at the club by leading his side to a fourth-ever Wembley appearance in their history.

Keith Curle’s side should edge even closer to the top seven if they are victorious on their travels on Saturday when they head to Blundell Park to face Grimsby Town.

What do you think Cobblers fans? Do you think the club should let O’Toole go in the summer? Or is he still an invaluable part of Curle’s squad? Let us know below.

What a turnaround it has been for Sheffield Wednesday in 2019! Steve Bruce has certainly brought a fresh approach to the club during his time with the Owls and has seen his side turn into a club that are within contention of reaching the playoffs, despite having had to look over their shoulders earlier in the campaign with the threat of relegation.

However, something that has not changed at Hillsborough is the Financial Fair Play situation that the Yorkshire outfit find themselves in and it appears the club may already be suffering a fallout from it.

What’s the News?

According to Kieran Maguire, who is a football finance expert, he believes that Sheffield Wednesday could already be under a soft transfer embargo – something that they had undergone last summer.

However, it would appear that things are not as bad as Birmingham City – who could face a 12 point deduction – and Wednesday could just receive a telling off and will need to show they are taking action to improve the situation.

“I suspect that Wednesday are already under an embargo,” Maguire told the BBC Sheffield Radio show Football Heaven on Wednesday. “And what they will have to do is to demonstrate to the EFL that they have taken some steps to reduce those losses.

“So if they can say, well, we’ve got three players who are on big contracts, they’re going to be out of contract at the end of 2019, we’re not going to renew those contracts and they’re on, say, £30,000-a-week each, that’s £5million saved for next season.”

However, it would appear they could also extend some of their star’s contracts in the summer, providing they remain the same and offload other players for a transfer fee.

“If they sell players who are in contract, and they sell them for a transfer fee, that can have a significant impact on results,” he continued. “So your profits from player sales you’re allowed to offset against your trading losses.

“My understanding is that the soft embargo only applies to recruiting new players. So if you want to offer an existing player and contract on existing terms then that’s perfectly acceptable.”

The Verdict:

Although the Maguire’s assumption is unlikely to have come as a surprise, it would appear that Sheffield Wednesday could be able to be in an encouraging position to solve their issues in regards to the Financial Fair Play regulations.

With the likes of Keiren Westwood set to become a free agent in the summer, it would appear that the Owls could be in a position to be able to renew his current deal and not be affected by the restrictions that could be posed upon them.

With the transfer window coming up, it would not be surprising to see Bruce make a number of changes to the squad, although the possibility of playing Premier League football next season could significantly change his plans for the following campaign.

However, if they remain in the Championship next year, that could see a number of their key players leave the club as they may have no choice but to try and raise funds from any potential sale, with the likes of Barry Bannan, Adam Reach and Fernando Forestieri all potentially receiving offers in the summer.

Sheffield Wednesday fans, what do you make of Maguire’s assumption that the club are already under a soft transfer embargo? Does it come as a surprise or was it to be expected? Join in with the discussion below by sharing your thoughts with us.

Southampton have been one of the Premier Leagues under-achievers yet again this season.

Currently sitting 17th only two points above the relegation zone, Ralph Hasenhüttl must learn from previous managers mistakes and look to buy in the summer. For a while now, the Saints have been in desperate need for a major overhaul and, pending Premier League survival, the Austrian manager is surely the best man to trust with one of the most important summers in the club’s history.

So, with all that in mind, here’s a look at some possibilities.

Kevin Malcuit 

The 27-year-old right back could end up being the perfect replacement for Cedric, who left St. Mary’s for a move to Serie A. After Southampton were made to bring up some youth from their academy to fill the space they have looked shaky at the back which has led to them being in the position that they are in.

The French defender has been an on-off feature for Napoli this season, however when picked he is playing for the full 90 minutes.

With the lack of consecutive games, this could be the perfect opportunity for the Saints to swoop in and buy the experienced defender, in a bid to shore up their defence for next season.

Ollie Watkins 

Ollie Watkins has been one of Brentford’s key men this season in the Championship, chipping in with 9 goals and 7 assists in 28 appearances. Looking down at the wingers in the Southampton ranks none have compared to Watkins, which is a good indicator to the manager that they should try and pursue the 23-year-old in the summer.

If the Saints were to welcome Watkins into the side during the window, it could have a knock-on effect and really hit players like Nathan Redmond and Mohamed Elyounoussi to begin performing back to their best, which the manager and fans alike can only dream of having.

If Ralph Hasenhüttl can manage to bring in some of these new faces and sure up some areas in the field, there this is no doubt that Southampton can back to where they used to be and challenge in the top half of the table again.

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Leeds United blew the Championship title race wide open with a 4-0 hammering of fellow promotion chasers West Brom at Elland Road on Friday night. 

The Whites got off to a flying start when 33-year-old Pablo Hernandez found the top corner from distance within 20 seconds of kick-off. A Patrick Bamford brace and a late Ezgjan Alioski tap in rounded off the scoring and secured an emphatic victory for Marcelo Bielsa’s side.

Not only was the win convincing, but it was also timely. Having slipped up against QPR in midweek, it was vital that Leeds got back on track quickly. 

One player who didn’t get on the scoresheet but stood out nonetheless was Tyler Roberts. The 20-year-old produced a fine performance against his former club. The attacker was creative, disciplined and worked relentlessly hard before leaving the field to a standing ovation when he was substituted off with two assists to his name.

After the final whistle, many Leeds fans took to Twitter to congratulate Roberts on his fine display…

Imagine the impact signing Paulo Dybala would have on Manchester United! Excitement is just about back at Old Trafford and a major signing like the Juventus ace could get the place rocking again.

The United faithful saw him score the only goal as Juventus beat United 1-0 in the Champions League group stage, but they could be about to see him swap sides if reports in Corriere Dello Sport (via the Metro) are to be believed. They say the Old Lady want £103m for their star man, with United, City and Madrid all interested.

Until Ole Gunnar Soskjaer’s appointment, the red side of Manchester was a snooze-fest. Both Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho bored their fans to tears and they weren’t afraid to express it. Things are different now though, and whoever gets the manager’s job in the summer will look to build on the last few months’ excitement.

Dybala’s one of those players that’d add the extra excitement United have been missing. Players like himself, Paul Pogba and Neymar have an aura of unpredictability about them that supporters just love. He could give the fans and the players the boost they need to challenge for titles again.

Yes, the fee would be astronomical, but if he’s the key to getting United back to the top of the Premier League and challenging for the Champions League, it’d be worth every penny to the fans and the money men on the board. The last five years haven’t been good enough by United’s standards, so they have to fix it quickly.

Indeed, he scored against the Red Devils at Old Trafford in the Champions League earlier this season so fans may not exactly have the fondest memories, though his quality was certainly on show.

Such a massive signing would re-announce United as a footballing superpower on the pitch and not just commercially. It’d keep the fans’ excitement from dying down to 2014-2018 levels, and could just bring success back to Old Trafford once again.

United fans, who do you think your club should sign in the summer? Join the discussion by commenting below.

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Angry West Ham United fans have taken to Twitter to vent their disdain at comments made by manager Manuel Pellegrini after the shambolic Premier League defeat at Cardiff City on Saturday afternoon.

The Hammers continued their recent run of poor away form at the Cardiff City Stadium by falling to their fifth away loss in the space of six matches in all competitions, with this defeat leaving a particularly bitter taste in the mouths of fans, coming against a bottom-three team.

Junior Holliet put the hosts ahead after just four minutes before Victor Camarasa doubled that lead the other side of half-time and the Irons never really recovered, only looking a danger when Declan Rice struck the post from range late on.

Reaction from supporters has ranged from critiques on the slow-starting nature of the performance and team selection to mocking of Pellegrini’s fairly obvious admission that the club’s away form is “unacceptable”.

Let’s take a look at how West Ham fans reacted to Pellegrini’s comments on Twitter…

أعلن المدرب البرتغالي، فرناندو سانتوس، المدير الفني لمنتخب البرتغال، تشكيل منتخب بلاده الرسمي، لمباراة إسبانيا الودية.

وتنطلق المباراة في تمام الساعة التاسعة ألا ربع بتوقيت القاهرة، العاشرة ألا ربع بتوقيت المملكة العربية السعودية، على ملعب “جوزيه ألفالادي”.

اقرأ أيضًا.. تشكيل إسبانيا ضد البرتغال.. كيبا أساسيًا وراموس وفاتي على مقاعد البدلاء

وشهد التشكيل الأساسي، لبطل أوروبا، تواجد نجم يوفنتوس الإيطالي، كريستيانو رونالدو في الهجوم، إلى جانب جناح برشلونة الصاعد، فرانسيسكو ترينكاو. تشكيل البرتغال ضد إسبانيا اليوم

حارس المرمى: روي باتريسيو.

خط الدفاع: كانسيلو، بيبي، سيميدو، جيريرو.

خط الوسط: نيفيز، موتينيو، سانشيز.

خط الهجوم: كريستيانو رونالدو، ترينكاو، أندريا سيلفا.

Este é o nosso 11 inicial para o jogo com Espanha! #VamosTodos #VamosComTudo pic.twitter.com/wiZsnz4IqI — Portugal (@selecaoportugal) October 7, 2020