أصدر مجلس إدارة نادي الاتحاد السكندري برئاسة محمد أحمد سلامة، بيانًا يعبر فيه عن استيائه من أداء طاقم تحكيم مباراة الفريق أمام الجونة في الدوري الممتاز.
وكان فريق الاتحاد السكندري قد خسر أمام الجونة بهدفين دون رد، في الجولة الـ14 من بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.
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وجاء بيان نادي الاتحاد السكندري على النحو التالي:
يعرب مجلس إدارة نادي الاتحاد السكندري عن استيائه البالغ مما شهدته مباراة الفريق أمام نادي الجونة، التي أقيمت اليوم على استاد الإسكندرية تحت إدارة الحكم محمود وفا من قرارات تحكيمية مثيرة للدهشة أثرت بشكل مباشر على سير ونتيجة المباراة، ووضعت علامات استفهام عديدة حول آليات اتخاذ القرارات من جانب حكم المباراة.
على سبيل المثال لا الحصر قام مدافع الجونة باستخدام مرفقه بشكل مباشر داخل منطقة الجزاء، ما أدى إلى إصابة مهاجم الاتحاد السكندرى فادى فريد بشكل واضح في وجهه، ورغم وضوح المخالفة وشدة الالتحام قرر الحكم تجاهل الموقف وعدم احتساب ركلة جزاء لصالح الاتحاد السكندري ولم يحاول مراجع تقنية الفيديو.
عقب دقائق فقط تكرر المشهد بصورة مطابقة تقريبًا عندما تدخل لاعب الاتحاد السكندري كريم الديب، مستخدمًا مرفقه في لعبة مشابهة، ليقرر الحكم احتساب مخالفة وإشهار بطاقة صفراء ثانية وطرد اللاعب، وهو تناقض حاد لا يمكن تفسيره أو تبريره، خصوصًا أن القرارين صدرا من الحكم نفسه وفي المباراة ذاتها وفي لعبتين لا تختلفان عن بعضهما سوى في لون قميص اللاعب.
تزداد علامات الاستفهام مع احتساب الحكم ركلة جزاء مشكوكاً في صحتها لصالح فريق الجونة في الوقت بدل الضائع من الشوط الأول، رغم أن مدافع الاتحاد السكندري محمود شبانة نجح بوضوح في لعب الكرة قبل حدوث أي احتكاك مع مهاجم الجونة، إلا أن الحكم أصر على احتساب الركلة بصورة تثير التساؤلات، وهو قرار أسهم بشكل مباشر إلى جانب الطرد، فى تغيير شكل المباراة ووضع لاعبي الاتحاد السكندري في موقف صعب وغير عادل.
ويعبر مجلس الإدارة عن دهشته الشديدة من غياب أى رد فعل من الاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم ورابطة الأندية تجاه ما تتعرض له الأندية من أخطاء تحكيمية مؤثرة ومتكررة، ورغم المناشدات المتكررة بضرورة إصلاح منظومة التحكيم، إلا أن الواقع يشير إلى استمرار نفس المشكلات دون أي تغيير، وهو ما يضر بعدالة المنافسة ويمس مصداقية المسابقة بأكملها.
ويؤكد مجلس إدارة نادي الاتحاد السكندري، أنه في حالة انعقاد دائم لدراسة كافة الإجراءات التي تضمن الحفاظ على حقوق النادي وحمايته من التأثيرات السلبية لمثل هذه الأخطاء التحكيمية التي لم تعد مقبولة بأي شكل، كذلك اتخاذه عدد من القرارات الحاسمة تهدف إلى إصلاح مسار فريق الكرة.
Leeds United decided to revamp their options in the centre-forward position in the summer transfer window after they won promotion from the Championship.
The Whites swooped to sign experienced striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer from Everton to be Daniel Farke’s first-choice number nine for the Premier League season.
So far, though, the former England international has scored one goal and missed nine ‘big chances’ in eight appearances in all competitions, per Sofascore, for Leeds, with five ‘big chances’ missed in the top-flight.
Because of his struggles in front of goal for his new club, Calvert-Lewin may be worried and looking over his shoulder at emerging academy talent Harry Gray.
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The 17-year-old centre-forward, who made his first-team debut against Stoke in the Championship last season, has been on fire for the club’s academy, and could be a future star for Farke.
Gray has scored four goals in four Premier League 2 matches for the U21s side this season, per Transfermarkt, whilst he also scored a hat-trick against Scunthorpe United in the National League Cup.
This means that the teenage forward has plundered seven goals in all competitions for the young Whites, whilst Calvert-Lewin has scored one goal for the first-team.
Gray also scored eight goals in 11 matches for the U18s before making the step up to the U21s, per Transfermarkt, which shows that he has been a regular goalscorer for several seasons.
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His impressive goalscoring form will have the current Leeds strikers worried because he appears to be on course to crash into the senior side to take one of their spots in the squad, if he can translate his academy form over to the first-team.
The Leeds striker on borrowed time because of Harry Gray
Despite his struggles in front of goal in the Premier League this season, it is not Calvert-Lewin who is on borrowed time because of Gray’s potential. It is Lukas Nmecha.
The former Germany international joined on a free transfer from Wolfsburg, as the first signing of the summer, and scored on his debut from the penalty spot against Everton.
Since that debut goal, Nmecha has rarely been seen by supporters, despite featuring in every match, as he has been used as a late substitute in almost every game.
Everton
12
Arsenal
32
Fulham
70
Newcastle United
21
Wolverhampton Wanderers
1
Bournemouth
1
Tottenham Hotspur
11
Burnley
24
West Ham United
3
No Leeds player who has featured in all eight games has played fewer minutes than Nmecha, per WhoScored, as he is the only player to have played in every match without hitting at least 242 minutes.
Calvert-Lewin, on the other hand, has started six of his seven appearances in the Premier League, playing 534 minutes in total, which suggests that his place in the squad is not under as much threat as Nmecha’s is.
Unlike the former Toffees man, Farke does not seem to trust the German centre-forward to play significant minutes in games, which does not bode well for his future at Elland Road.
Nmecha’s return of five goals in all competitions in the 2023/24 and 2024/25 campaigns combined, per Sofascore, does not suggest that he is likely to catch fire in front of goal and establish himself as a regular starter.
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Therefore, it may be the former Wolfsburg number nine who is on borrowed time because of Gray’s emergence as an incredibly exciting striker prospect at U21 level, as the 17-year-old could break through and take his place to compete with Calvert-Lewin for a starting berth in the not-too-distant future.
Ibrox leadership figures have scheduled talks with one of their top managerial candidates to take the vacant Rangers job.
Rangers manager candidates named
A number of names have been mentioned in recent days, but the Gers are yet to make an official appointment to replace Russell Martin. The former Southampton boss endured a woeful run, winning just once in seven attempts in the Scottish Premiership, and looked destined to lose his job from the get-go.
Names mentioned for the job so far include Sean Dyche, Danny Rohl, Derek McInnes and others. Dyche represents an experienced Premier League option out of those three, but it remains to be seen whether the 49ers will want to turn towards English football again or whether Dyche will be tempted by the job.
Rohl, meanwhile, represents an exciting yet risky option. He was excellent at Sheffield Wednesday as their struggles away from the pitch threatened the quality that took place on it. Now a free agent, he could replace Martin.
That said, McInnes arguably provides the best balance out of those three names. The Hearts manager has enjoyed quite the start to the current campaign, with his side sat top and unbeaten in the Scottish Premiership.
Given Hearts’ impressive run, it should come as no surprise that the manager has made Rangers’ list. Whether he’s willing to cut his project short just five months after arriving is the big question, though.
It’s a season-defining appointment for the Gers and one that the 49ers must get right. It looks as thought the American owners are edging closer to a final decision after the latest update, too.
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According to Sky Sports, the 49ers have now scheduled talks with Steven Gerrard, which will take place in the next few days. The Liverpool legend recently revealed that he has “unfinished business” in management and could make a return to Ibrox with that in mind.
If the 49ers are looking for a transformation into title contenders, then hiring the last Rangers manager to lift the Scottish Premiership at Ibrox certainly wouldn’t be a bad idea.
It wasn’t so long ago that Gerrard was receiving incredibly high praise from those around Ibrox and now the new set-up could reap the rewards from his return if talks go as planned this week.
Former Rangers chairman Dave King told reporters after the 45-year-old signed a new contract in 2019: “From the moment I met Steven, I could tell that he was the right man to help us to drive this club forward on the pitch. He has an elite mentality and that is exactly what I was looking for.
“He is relentless in his desire to bring success to our club and we are delighted that he has signed this new contract, which shows his commitment to Rangers.”
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Sunderland’s season might well have hit a bump in the road at Old Trafford on Saturday, but the Premier League newcomers won’t feel completely derailed by the 2-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United.
After all, the Black Cats are still sitting in an encouraging ninth position in the early standings, with an expectation that they can bounce back immediately from the defeat at the Theatre of Dreams when Vitor Pereira’s winless Wolverhampton Wanderers next come to Wearside.
Regis Le Bris should very much be commended for this top start to the season, as well, with the Frenchman actually up for the honour of September’s Manager of the Month accolade.
He is joined by Granit Xhaka and Robin Roefs in being recognised for their efforts over the last month with the Mackems pair up for Player of the Month.
In an alternate reality, the current make-up of the Black Cats team could look disjointed and messy after a hectic off-season that saw signings aplenty join the building, but also saw Jobe Bellingham disappointingly up and leave for the glamour of Borussia Dortmund.
Fortunately, even without him, they’ve been right as rain in 2025/26 to date.
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Amazingly, despite garnering much hype at the Stadium of Light, the ex-Sunderland boy wonder never pulled on the famous red and white stripes of the Black Cats in the Premier League.
Instead, the 20-year-old’s final chapter on Wearside fell in the Championship as Le Bris and Co. sealed promotion, with journalist Josh Bunting even hailing the England U21 international as “sensational” when strutting his stuff at the promotion chasers.
While he did begin his footballing education at Birmingham City, it’s fair to say Bellingham very much honed his craft at Sunderland, with the standout number seven managing to mature at a rapid pace, after being handed the first-team reins initially by Tony Mowbray.
A bumper tally of 11 goals and four assists from 90 Sunderland clashes would eventually alert the Bundesliga giants of Dortmund to his services, with the Black and Yellow forking out a substantial £27.8m to land the exciting midfielder.
It hasn’t all gone to plan for Bellingham on German soil so far, though, with just two Bundesliga starts coming his way this season.
In fact, his spell in Germany has been a little controversial thus far with his father, Mark, reportedly unhappy with his son’s playing time, directing anger at manager Niko Kovac.
However, it still goes without saying that the 20-year-old was a stunning success story on Sunderland’s end, with the youngster once just a wide-eyed teenager but now a Champions League figure for Kovac’s side.
So, where could the next Bellingham come from?
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Just one glance at those who have previously donned the number ten shirt at Sunderland gives you a quick indication as to why it’s a cherished number.
Kevin Phillips wore that exact number when he bagged 30 goals for the Black Cats during one single top-flight season, while Jordan Henderson also briefly pulled it on, too, before the might of Liverpool came knocking.
While it is, of course, early days into his Sunderland development, Timur Tuterov might well be in line to also pull on that much-talked-about number very soon.
It’s a bold call, indeed, but the Ukrainian is displaying a Phillips-like potency for the U21s this season, as one of his efforts – which saw Tuterov score a fine solo effort – seeing him nominated for Sunderland’s goal of the month competition for September.
Indeed, from just four Premier League 2 contests so far this campaign, the Ukraine U21 international has managed to bag a blistering five strikes in just four games, with back-to-back braces falling into his lap against West Ham and Burnley.
It’s rather evident to see why academy manager Robin Nicholls once described him as “an exciting prospect.”
Tuterov’s numbers for Sunderland
Position
Games
Goals + Assists
LW
12
5 + 2
CF
5
1 + 1
RW
3
1 + 0
LM
2
1 + 0
AM
1
2 + 0
RM
1
0
Sourced by Transfermarkt
Should he continue scoring goals at that rate of knots, then Tuterov could also be the biggest talent Sunderland has managed to produce since turning Bellingham into a Dortmund superstar, with the 20-year-old also an adaptable presence, much like the Englishman.
With Le Bris also well-known for getting plenty out of youngsters at his disposal, with Chris Rigg turned into a first-team starter last season, it does feel as if Tuterov could be the next shouted-about name ready to leave an impression on the senior ranks.
Patience will have to be exercised here, but Sunderland’s glittering track record does seem to suggest that Tuterov could be the next gem ready to pull on the number 10 jersey, living up to Bellingham’s insane hype in the process.
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كشفت تقارير صحفية دور الأوروجواني فيديريكو فالفيردي، لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ريال مدريد الجديد بعد الإصابة التي تعرض لها داني كارفاخال.
كارفاخال كان قد شعر بوجود مشكلة في مفصله بعد الكلاسيكو، وشعر بانزعاج كبير وأبلغ أطباء النادي وبعد الفحص اتضحت طبيعة إصابته.
ولم يكشف ريال مدريد عن مدة الغياب المتوقعة لـ كارفاخال، ولكن صحيفة “آس” الإسبانية ذكرت أن الأمر قد يستغرق ما بين 6 إلى 10 أسابيع.
وفي سياق متصل، سيكون أرنولد جاهزًا لمباراة ريال مدريد وليفربول في دوري أبطال أوروبا، والمقرر خوضها على ملعب “آنفيلد” في 4 نوفمبر المقبل، وفقًا لما ذكرته صحيفة “ديلي ميل” البريطانية.
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وبحسب ما أفادت صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو” الإسبانية فإن فالفيردي سيلعب في مركز الظهير الأيمن الفترة المقبلة على الأقل حتى يعود كارفاخال من الإصابة.
حتى مع عودة ترينت أرنولد الذي يعتبر اللاعب الأساسي في هذا المركز، فإن عملية التدوير في التشكيل وتوزيع دقائق اللعب ستكون بينه وبين فالفيردي.
وأفادت أن هناك سببًا آخر جعل ألونسو يتخذ هذا القرار وهو الاستقرار على الأسماء المناسبة في خط الوسط خاصةً بعد مباراة الكلاسيكو أمام برشلونة والأداء القوي الذي ظهر به بيلينجهام، تشواميني، كامافينجا وبيلينجهام.
بهذه الطريقة يفقد الأوروجوياني مكانه في خط الوسط، ويضطر للعب في مركز الظهير الأيمن وهو الأمر الذي سبق وأن رفضه في وقت سابق.
تلقى تشابي ألونسو مدرب ريال مدريد دفعة معنوية قوية بعد الفوز على يوفنتوس بهدف نظيف مساء أمس في الجولة الثالثة بمرحلة الدوري لدوري أبطال أوروبا.
وبحسب صحيفة “آس” الإسبانية فإنه من المقرر أن يشارك دين هويسن في الكلاسيكو بعد استبعاده من قائمة مباراة يوفنتوس كإجراء احترازي.
وتحسنت حالة هويسن بعد الشد العضلي الذي تعرض له اللاعب خلال معسكر منتخب إسبانيا في فترة التوقف الدولي الأخيرة، وسيصبح اللاعب ضمن قائمة لقاء برشلونة على ملعب سانتياجو برنابيو يوم الأحد المقبل.
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وعانى هويسن من إجهاد شديد في عضلة باطن القدم اليسرى مما أدى لتعرضه لتمزق طفيف، وكان من المتوقع أن يغيب لمدة تتراوح بين 12 و15 يوماً.
وأظهرت تدريبات ريال مدريد الأخيرة أن هويسن سيكون متاحاً في مباراة الكلاسيكو وسيقلل من مشاكل الفريق الدفاعية، وسيكون جزءًا مهمًا من تشكيل ألونسو.
وبدأ هويسن في جميع المباريات التسع التي كان متاحاً فيها ولعب كل دقيقة في سبع منها وقد استبدل في الدقيقة 89 في مباراة أخرى وفي مباراة أخرى طرد بعد نصف ساعة.
وسيعتمد ألونسو على راؤول أسينسيو أيضاً والذي قد غادر الملعب أمام يوفنتوس أمس بعد معاناته من آلام عضلية، لكنه لم يحتاج للخضوع للفحوصات وسيكون جاهزاً لمواجهة برشلونة بينما يعد روديجر وألابا هما الغائبان الوحيدان عن المباراة.
وسيعود أيضاً داني كارفاخال وداني سيبايوس وترينت ألكسندر أرنولد والذين سيكونان جاهزين ولائقين لمواجهة برشلونة وسيقرر ألونسو موقفهم من المشاركة.
Newcastle United’s transfer strategy this summer has been one of urgency and precision.
After finishing fifth in the Premier League last season and securing a place in this year’s Champions League, the Magpies have been determined to strengthen in all departments.
The recruitment drive has already seen significant arrivals. Jacob Ramsey, Malick Thiaw, Anthony Elanga and Aaron Ramsdale have all arrived to add competition.
The club’s ambitions to compete both domestically and in Europe are plain to see, but the 3-2 thriller defeat against Liverpool at St James’ Park served as a stark reminder of how quickly plans can be disrupted.
Midfielders Sandro Tonali and Joelinton both picked up injuries, leaving fans and management concerned about the stability of the engine room.
With Champions League fixtures looming, Newcastle suddenly face the prospect of heading into winter without two of their most trusted midfielders.
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While speculation over Alexander Isak’s future continues to simmer in the background, the pressing priority is now midfield.
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Newcastle know they cannot risk being short in the one area of the pitch that dictates both defensive resilience and attacking creativity.
The search for a solution has therefore intensified in recent weeks, and the club has now turned its attention to one of the Premier League’s most exciting young talents.
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According to reporter Jason Soutar, Newcastle United have opened talks with Manchester United over a deal for Kobbie Mainoo.
The 20-year-old midfielder is widely regarded as one of England’s brightest prospects.
The club have enquired about the conditions of a transfer, with the player thought to be open to a move away from Old Trafford.
Mainoo does not fall into the category of wantaway players currently unsettled at United – a group that includes Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia – but his long-term future under Rúben Amorim remains uncertain.
The Portuguese manager has so far preferred to use captain Bruno Fernandes in the central role, often alongside Casemiro or Manuel Ugarte, leaving Mainoo on the bench for two consecutive matches.
Reports have also linked Bayern Munich and former United boss Erik ten Hag’s Bayer Leverkusen with interest, though neither club has formalised a move.
Mainoo himself is said to favour a switch abroad, but Newcastle’s offer of regular first-team football at a Champions League club may be difficult to ignore.
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The growing recognition of Mainoo’s talent only adds to the intrigue.
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has compared him to “a mix of Xavi and Busquets”, while United writer Alex Turk describes him as a future “£100m-plus footballer”.
Thus, for Newcastle, this is a chance to recruit not just a stop-gap solution, but a midfielder capable of becoming a cornerstone of their project for years to come.
The most compelling aspect of Newcastle’s pursuit is the potential partnership between Mainoo and club captain Bruno Guimarães.
Since arriving at St James’ Park, Guimarães has been the heartbeat of the team, combining defensive resilience with incisive creativity.
His influence is borne out in the numbers.
Matches Played
38
Minutes Played
3,271
Goals
5
Assists
6
Progressive Carries
64
Progressive Passes
271
According to FBref, last season he ranked in the 91st percentile for progressive passes per 90 (7.29), 78th percentile for progressive carries (1.73), and 89th percentile for shot-creating actions (3.69).
Simply put, he is among the most effective deep-lying playmakers in Europe.
The difficulty for Howe has been ensuring Guimarães is not shackled by too much defensive responsibility. Injuries to key personnel have forced him to sit deeper in the past, reducing his attacking output.
This is where Mainoo’s arrival could be transformative. Despite his age, the Manchester United outcast has already shown an impressive balance between defensive steel and technical quality.
Via FBref, he ranks in the 72nd percentile compared to positionally similar players in Europe for tackles per 90 (2.44) and the 78th percentile for dribblers tackled per 90 (1.25), demonstrating his ability to break up play and protect the back line.
At the same time, his composure on the ball and eye for a forward pass give him the qualities needed to recycle possession and progress play under pressure.
A partnership with Guimarães would allow the Brazilian to push higher up the pitch, dictating attacks and creating chances, while Mainoo shields the defence and links transitions.
It is a blend that mirrors some of Europe’s most successful midfield pairings – the balance of control and creativity that every top team requires.
For Newcastle, such a signing would not only fill the immediate gap left by injuries but also send a message about their long-term ambitions.
Bringing in a player who has already started for England in a European Championship final and scored in an FA Cup victory over Manchester City demonstrates both vision and intent.
At just 20 years old, Mainoo is a talent who could grow with the club as they continue to build towards competing consistently at the highest level.
Manchester United, of course, will be wary of letting such a player leave. He is a Carrington graduate, a fan favourite, and one of the few academy products to establish himself in recent seasons.
But with Fernandes an immovable figure in Amorim’s system and Baleba on the horizon, United may face a difficult decision.
For Newcastle, timing is everything, and their pursuit of Mainoo could prove one of the defining moves of the summer window.
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But Pakistan’s death bowling remains a cause for concern. They conceded 98 in the final six overs against New Zealand, and 87 in the final seven on Wednesday against South Africa. On both occasions, one man in a purple patch took the attack to them – the fast bowlers in particular. It was Glenn Phillips one day, Heinrich Klaasen the next. It keeps New Zealand in the game till late, knowing they can catch up against a bowling line up that has revealed it it vulnerable.New Zealand have just about played two perfect games, with control the key feature of their performances. There is a calm this side exudes when it appears a passage of play is going against them. They didn’t panic when they weren’t quite at the run rate they wanted to be against Pakistan until deep in the innings, keeping their ammunition dry until the opportunity to use it presented itself. When Matthew Breetzke took them on at the death, they retained their composure, aware the target was still below par, and then made short work of it with a near faultless chase.Most notably, New Zealand have shown how to use spin as a leash for the opposition on these surfaces, and possess more experienced, more varied and, frankly, superior slower bowlers. Mitchell Santner has been in the middle of special run the last few months, and stifled Pakistan alongside Michael Bracewell, Phillips and Rachin Ravindra last week. They bowled 26 of the 47.5 overs through that innings, and while Pakistan’s spinners bowled a similar amount, they weren’t nearly as effective.It is a game with silverware up for grabs, and the group-stage rubber between the two next week inflates its importance rather than diminishing it.Form guidePakistan WLWWW New Zealand WWLWWKane Williamson’s form is a warning sign for Pakistan, as well every side he comes up against in the next few days•Associated PressIn the spotlight: Fakhar Zaman and Kane WilliamsonFakhar Zaman’s fireworks at the start have been integral to Pakistan’s hopes. When Zaman fell for a 69-ball 84 against New Zealand, Pakistan’s chase fell apart in Lahore, and his 28-ball 41 saw Pakistan fly to 91 in the first ten overs – their third fastest ten-over score in ODI history – against South Africa. It has gone some way towards replacing the hole left at the top by Saim Ayub’s injury, and given impetus to a side whose middle order doesn’t quite have the explosiveness to make up for any dawdling up top. On flat wickets where big totals will have to be put up and chased down, and with Fakhar key to Pakistan’s success in international tournament knockout games, his performance and the game’s outcome may well be very closely aligned.Kane Williamson followed up a half-century against Pakistan with an unbeaten hundred to vanquish South Africa. New Zealand haven’t played too many ODIs since the 2023 World Cup, but he appears to have picked up where he left off, on surfaces that are perfectly suited to his immense ability. He showed in the first game he could grind it out on a “tackier wicket”, as he put it, while picking the pace up on the flatter surface against South Africa. His legendary unflappability has handled far bigger occasions, with his current form not just a warning sign for Pakistan, but every side he comes up against in the next few days.Team news: Rachin Ravindra won’t be rushed backWith Haris Rauf unavailable, Pakistan are unlikely to tinker with the side that got them to the final barring injuries.Pakistan (likely): 1 Fakhar Zaman, 2 Babar Azam, 3 Saud Shakeel, 4 Mohammad Rizwan (capt, wk), 5 Salman Agha, 6 Tayyab Tahir, 7 Khushdil Shah, 8 Shaheen Afridi, 9 Naseem Shah, 10 Mohammad Hasnain, 11 Abrar Ahmed*New Zealand coach Gary Stead said that Rachin Ravindra had experienced headaches after the blow to his head in the tri-series opening and though that has subsided, they don’t intend to rush him back into action, especially with his replacement Devon Conway filling in with aplomb. Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson, who had sustained a hamstring injury in the ILT20, has resumed training and is building up his intensity, with Stead saying that the team management will “look to have him playing in one of the next two games.”New Zealand (probable): 1 Devon Conway, 2 Will Young, 3 Kane Williamson, 4 Daryl Mitchell, 5 Tom Latham/Mark Chapman, 6 Glenn Phillips, 7 Michael Bracewell, 8 Mitchell Santner (capt), 9 Ben Sears/Lockie Ferguson, 10 Matt Henry, 11 Will O’RourkeThe Pakistan middle order came good on Wednesday, and will hope to cash in on the flat Karachi surface•PCBPitch and conditionsKarachi proved just as flat as Lahore on Wednesday, and the outfield was lightning quick, playing its part in the highest-scoring ODI in the previous game. It will be a warm, sunny day, with temperatures hitting up to 30 degrees.Stats and trivia Fakhar has scored 57, 114, 91, 55* and 0 in the five semi-final/final games he has played in white-ball international cricket. The first three went towards wins. Pakistan lost the other two. Williamson became the fifth New Zealand batter to reach 7000 ODI runs on Monday, and is on the cusp of more run-scoring history: he is 148 away from becoming the first New Zealander to 19,000 international runs. New Zealand have been in 12 finals of multi-team white-ball tournaments since 2000. Of these, they have won four and lost eight. What’s worrying is that the last of those wins came way back in 2005.
Bournemouth's renovation of the Vitality Stadium will start before the end of the 2025/26 season, with plans to to almost double their home ground's capacity waiting for final planning permission. The proposed work will see a complete renovation of the South Stand and the filling in of all four corners of the stadium, adding 9,000 extra seats to the 11,379 capacity venue.
Renovation of Vitality Stadium to start by Spring 2026
While the club has yet to announce the exact date the proposed work will start, reports Bournemouth hope to commence renovations between January and March 2026. If planning permission is granted, the Cherries will start the redevelopment by installing a new perimeter fence, turnstiles, ticket office and a 'small-scale extension' to the West Stand, as well as internal refurbishment of the East and West Stands. The club hopes to complete that work by March 2026.
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Major work on Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium to run beyond Summer of 2027
Attention will then turn to the construction of a new South Stand, and filling the four corners of the ground. That work is scheduled to start in August 2026. The final phase of the project will see the expansion of the North and East stands. The club hopes that will start in the summer of 2027.
Bournemouth lag behind in matchday revenue
Bournemouth have punched above their weight since their first season in the top tier back in 2015. Having spent nine of the last ten seasons in the Premier League, the club is now in a position to invest in their infrastructure. The Vitality Stadium is the lowest capacity venue in the league by some distance, limiting Bournemouth's ability to generate matchday revenue. In the 2023/24 season, the Cherries generated £6.5m from their stadium. Only relegated minnows Luton Town (£6.2m) garnered less from their gate receipts. The average matchday revenue for Premier League clubs was £45m.
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Bournemouth wait on final word on planning permission
The club is working with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on the planning and consultation phase. They will hope for a speedy resolution, so they can start to solidify their position as a perennial Premier League fixture with a ground worthy of the top tier.
Já classificado ao mata-mata do Brasileirão Sub-20, o Corinthians foi até Belo Horizonte e empatou por 2 a 2 com o Atlético-MG, na rodada final da fase de grupos. Ambos gols corintianos, anotados por Giovane e Wesley, saíram nos acréscimos do primeiro e segundo tempo, respectivamente.
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O resultado assegura o Timão na segunda posição do Grupo A, com 18 pontos, três a menos do que o Flamengo. Já o Galo ficou em quinto lugar e não avançou para a próxima fase do torneio.
O Corinthians irá enfrentar o Athletico-PR, terceiro colocado do Grupo B, nas quartas de final da competição. As partidas irão acontecer nos dias 22 e 27 de julho, e o Alvinegro decidirá em casa. O Timãozinho volta a campo no domingo (7), às 15h, contra o União Suzano, pelo Paulistão da categoria.
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A partida contra o Galo marcou o retorno do técnico Danilo ao comando do Sub-20. Ele esteve ausente contra o Água Santa pois comandou o time profissional na derrota contra o Palmeiras.
O Atlético-MG saiu na frente do placar aos 35 minutos do primeiro tempo, em cobrança de falta na risca da entrada da área corintiana. Giovane, nos acréscimos da primeira etapa, aproveitou cabeceio do zagueiro Renato em cobrança de escanteio e empatou a partida.
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O Galo, que precisava vencer para chegar ao mata-mata, voltou do intervalo com ímpeto ofensivo e retomou a vantagem. Isaac chutou da entrada da área e contou com falha de Kauê para fazer o segundo gol dos mineiros.
Aos 49 minutos da etapa final, Wesley recebeu na entrada da área e chutou no canto, sem chance para o goleiro. O resultado tirou o Atlético-MG da competição.