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Leeds United now hold a strong interest in signing a “phenomenal” 2024/25 title-winner, who is “open” to leaving his club this summer, according to a report.

Leeds keen on defender despite resilient performance vs Everton

Leeds have already made major improvements to their defence this summer, bringing in the likes of Jaka Bijol and Sebastiaan Bornauw at centre-back, but Daniel Farke had to stick with the old guard in the Premier League opener against Everton.

With Bijol serving a suspension and Bornauw only recently returning from injury, Pascal Struijk and Joe Rodon were given the nod in defence, and the Championship promotion-winning duo certainly delivered, with the Whites collecting a clean sheet.

Gabriel Gudmundsson was the only new signing to start for Farke’s side in defence, having been brought in as a replacement for Junior Firpo at left-back, and the 26-year-old achieved a 7.5 SofaScore match rating, the highest of any player on the pitch.

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Despite Gudmundsson putting in an excellent performance on his Premier League debut, Farke clearly remains keen to bring in more depth at left-back, and the newly-promoted side have now set their sights on a 2024/25 title-winner.

That is according to a report from Caught Offside, which states Leeds now hold a strong interest in signing Liverpool’s Kostas Tsimikas, who could be ready to move, amid widespread interest from within the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest and Fulham are also named as potential suitors for the left-back, who has fallen down the pecking order at Anfield since the arrival of Milos Kerkez, meaning he is now ready to consider a move to a new club.

A CaughtOffside source said: “As for Tsimikas himself, he hasn’t made a final call yet. He’s open to joining a project where he can play regularly, with clubs competing in European competitions likely to be his top choice.”

"Phenomenal" Tsimikas could be solid signing for Leeds

It would be fair to say Gudmundsson enjoyed a fantastic competitive debut for Leeds, making a number of important defensive contributions to keep the Toffees at bay, while also contributing on the front foot.

Statistic

Number completed

Duels won

7

Clearances

4

Interceptions

2

Dribbles completed

4

However, Farke is arguably light on quality back-up options in that area of the pitch, with Sam Byram the natural alternative, and the 31-year-old has spent the majority of his career in the Championship.

Tsimikas, on the other hand, has experienced winning trophies with a top club, making 115 appearances for the Reds, during which time he has been lauded as “phenomenal” by football writer Leanne Prescott.

Earlier this summer, it was suggested that Liverpool could accept bids of around £12m – £15m for the Greek defender, meaning a deal would not break the bank, and he could be capable of pushing for Gudmundsson’s starting spot.

عاد كايلور نافاس، حارس مرمى نادي ريال مدريد السابق، لتذكر ثلاثية دوري أبطال أوروبا التاريخية والتي حصل عليها مع الفريق الملكي السنوات الماضية.

نافاس أمضى سنوات عديدة في صفوف نادي ريال مدريد، وحقق خلالها ألقابا عديدة ومن بينها الحصول على لقب دوري أبطال أوروبا ثلاث مرات متتالية في أعوام 2016 و2017 و2018 وفي إنجاز غير مسبوق.

وغادر نافاس صفوف نادي ريال مدريد في نهاية المطاف عقب نهاية موسم 2019، حيث وقع مع باريس سان جيرمان.

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وقال نافاس في مقابلة مع قناة ”Tudn” عن ثلاثية ريال مدريد في دوري أبطال أوروبا: ”ثلاثية دوري أبطال أوروبا؟ كان إنجازًا لا يصدق ولقد صنعنا التاريخ”.

وأضاف نافاس في حديثه: “لم أحاول أبدًا التركيز على هذه الأمور؛ بل حاولت الاستمتاع بها. أركز دائمًا على الإيجابيات وما يعود بالنفع علي وعلى عائلتي، لو سمحت لنفسي بالشعور بالاستخفاف والتذمر ربما لم أكن لأبذل قصارى جهدي، أفكر في أمور خارجة عن إرادتي”.

ويرى نافاس أن كريستيانو رونالدو أفضل من ليونيل ميسي، حيث أوضح حارس المرمى: “لو خيرت، أعتقد وخاصةً بسبب اللحظة التي عشتها والوقت الذي قضيته معهما، لاخترت كريستيانو رونالدو”.

ورشح نافاس جميع اللاعبين للانتقال إلى الدوري المكسيكي، حيث اختتم: “إنه دوري رائع ويشهد مباريات تنافسية. إذا انضم كبار اللاعبين إلينا سينمو الدوري، وسيكون رائعًا للجميع”.

نافاس كان قد وقع هذا العام مع نادي بوماس الذي يلعب في الدوري المكسيكي.

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Dudu novamente fez história pelo Palmeiras. O atacante alcançou a marca história de 100 assistências pelo clube na vitória por 3 a 1 diante do Coritiba no último domingo (4), no Allianz Parque, pelo Campeonato Brasileiro, quando deu passe para um dos gols de Rony.

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No Verdão desde 2015, o camisa 7 já alcançou vários recordes, liderando quase todas as estatísticas. Com 87 gols marcados, Dudu é o 21º maior artilheiro da história do clube, ao lado de Ademar Pantera e Lara, já participou diretamente de 187 gols com a camisa alviverde, em 431 jogos, sendo 400 como titular.

Destas 87 bolas na rede, 51 foram válidas pelo Campeonato Brasileiro, o que torna o atacante o maior goleador do Palmeiras na era dos pontos corridos e o segundo em toda a história da competição pelo clube, atrás de César Maluco, que marcou 61 vezes, entre 1967 e 1974. Ainda, Dudu é o jogador com mais vitórias pelo Alviverde em Brasileirões, com 124, e o atleta que mais vezes vestiu a camisa do clube no Século XXI.

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No Allianz Parque, inaugurado em novembro de 2014, Dudu lidera os rankings de jogador com mais partidas (190), vitórias (136) e assistências (49), além de ser o segundo maior goleador, com 39 bolas na rede, uma a menos do que Raphael Veiga.

– É um baita orgulho atingir essa marca de 100 assistências pelo Palmeiras porque representa algo importante. Quem me conhece, quem trabalha no dia a dia sabe que eu sou um cara bem competitivo, até meio chato, pois sempre quero ganhar, mas nunca deixo o individual à frente do coletivo. Óbvio que fazer gol é o principal objetivo de todos, mas quando eu tenho a oportunidade de passar a bola para um companheiro melhor posicionado, não penso duas vezes – disse Dudu.

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Ao todo, o atleta já soma 11 títulos, estando a apenas um de empatar com os líderes do ranking: Ademir da Guia e Junqueira. Os troféus levantados pelo camisa sete são: Brasileiros (2016, 2018 e 2022), duas Libertadores (2020 e 2021), uma Copa do Brasil (2015), três Paulistas (2020, 2022 e 2023), uma Recopa Sul-Americana (2022) e uma Supercopa do Brasil (2023).

Assistências de Dudu ano a ano:

2023: 5
2022: 13
2021: 4
2020: 3
2019: 18
2018: 19
2017: 12
2016: 12
2015: 14

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Club will host second World Cricket Connects symposium in June, following inaugural event last year

ESPNcricinfo staff23-Jan-2025

Jay Shah, the ICC chair and ex-secretary of the BCCI, has joined a new Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) advisory board, which will replace the club’s world cricket committee.Shah was a notable absentee when MCC staged the inaugural World Cricket Connects forum last year, which saw over 100 leading voices gather at Lord’s to discuss the state of the global game. But he is among 13 founding members of the new World Cricket Connects advisory board, which will be chaired by former MCC president Kumar Sangakkara.MCC announced on Thursday that the second World Cricket Connects forum will be staged on June 7 and 8, before Lord’s hosts the World Test Championship final. MCC chair Mark Nicholas said: “We are looking forward to welcoming many of the game’s most influential figures to debate the most important topics that dominate global cricket.”The new advisory board replaces the world cricket committee, which formed in 2006 and met for the final time last summer. Other founding members include Sourav Ganguly, Graeme Smith and Andrew Strauss, as well as England women’s captain Heather Knight and JioStar’s CEO (Sports), Sanjog Gupta.”An important step has been made in the forming of the World Cricket Connects Advisory Board,” Nicholas said. “We have assembled an impressive group of the best minds in cricket across several different areas relevant to our sport. I am delighted to be working with this experienced group and excited about what we can collectively achieve for the benefit of the global game.”The world cricket committee was an independent body which did not hold any formal power, but its recommendations have often been adopted by the ICC. These have included calls for a Decision Review System, the formation of a World Test Championship, the introduction of day-night Test cricket, and the use of a shot clock to improve slow over-rates,The new advisory board will meet virtually throughout the year, and in person after the symposium at Lord’s. MCC said: “This independent group will shape the annual World Cricket Connects agenda, help facilitate the event’s discussions and in turn maximise the opportunity for genuine impact on the health of the game.”World Cricket Connects advisory board members: Kumar Sangakkara (chair), Anurag Dahiya (ICC chief commercial officer), Chris Dehring (CWI CEO), Sourav Ganguly, Sanjog Gupta (JioStar CEO – Sports), Mel Jones, Heather Knight, Trudy Lindblade (Cricket Scotland CEO), Heath Mills (World Cricketers’ Association chair), Imtiaz Patel (Former SuperSport chair), Jay Shah, Graeme Smith, Andrew Strauss.

تحدث حسام المندوه، أمين صندوق نادي الزمالك، عن الأزمات المالية التي تعاني منها القلعة البيضاء خلال الفترة الحالية.

وقال حسام المندوه في برنامج “الكلاسيكو” على قناة “ON E”: “عن تصريح (الزمالك بيموت)، طبعًا المصطلح الذي استخدمته هو أن الزمالك إن شاء الله (عمره ما يموت)، لكنني استخدمت لفظًا صعبًا لتسليط الضوء على مشكلة حقيقية يمر بها الزمالك”.

وتابع: “لا أعتقد أن يختلف أحد على أننا في نادي الزمالك نواجه أزمة مالية قوية، هل يختلف أحد على أننا نمر بأزمة مالية وإدارية في ظل الظروف الحالية؟ لا أظن، نحن جئنا وأنا لا أريد الخوض كثيرًا في هذا الملف لأن الناس ملت منه، ولكننا جئنا وقضينا سبعة أشهر لا نعرف موقفنا، هل سنستمر أم سنرحل، بسبب الطعون القضائية المقدمة من أشخاص ينتسبون إلى نادي الزمالك، بحجة تصحيح المسارات، وفي النهاية حكمت المحكمة لصالحنا”.

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وواصل: “السبعة أشهر لم تضع من المجلس، لكنها شغلتنا كثيرًا وبعد هذه المدة بدأنا نفكر ماذا سنفعل في نادي الزمالك؟ الجميع قال إن المرحلة التي نعيشها هي الأصعب في تاريخ النادي”.

وأضاف: “كثيرون نصحوا بعدم الترشح، ولكن في النهاية لا بد أن يتواجد أحد من أبناء النادي لحل مشاكله ولا ننسى أن الفترة التي تولينا فيها المسؤولية كانت استثنائية، بعد استقالة المجلس السابق لأسباب حدثت داخل النادي، ثم جاء المجلس الذي أتشرف بالانتماء إليه برئاسة الكابتن المحترم حسين لبيب”.

واستكمل: “واجهتنا مشكلة كان لا بد من حلها فورًا، الحجز على الأرصدة، القيود المفروضة، غياب التناغم بين الفريق ومدربه، ترتيبنا في الدوري كان في المركز الحادي عشر تقريبًا، أوضاع البنية التحتية كانت سيئة، والناس داخل النادي كانوا يشتكون من الكلور وحمامات السباحة”.

وأردف: “لكن الناس ربما تنسى كل ذلك، وأنا أريد منهم أن يتذكروا اللحظة التي استلمنا فيها النادي، لأن الوضع كان مأساويًا، بدأنا نفكر في حلول سريعة المدى وأخرى طويلة المدى”.

وأشار: “أما طويلة المدى، فكانت فكرة الاستدامة المالية، لأنها ما يريح أي مؤسسة في العالم، فبدونها لا يمكن التخطيط للمستقبل، اكتشفنا أن هناك مشكلة كبيرة في موارد النادي، وسنتحدث عنها لاحقًا، لكننا في البداية ركزنا على حل الأزمات العاجلة، وبالفعل نجحنا في ذلك، رفعنا إيقاف القيد ورفعنا الحجز”.

وأضاف: “أما أرض نادي الزمالك في 6 أكتوبر، فكانت هناك قضية وصلت إلى المراحل النهائية من التقاضي، وكان سيصدر حكم ضد النادي لصالح وزارة الأوقاف بسبب عدم سداد المستحقات واجتمعنا مع وزير الأوقاف وقتها، الدكتور محمد مختار جمعة، وعقدنا تسوية، وتم الاتفاق على التفاصيل، والحمد لله انتهى الموضوع لصالح نادي الزمالك، وأصبحت الأرض الآن في حيازة وملكية النادي”.

واستكمل: “لو كان الحكم صدر ضدنا، لم تكن الأرض ستؤخذ بالطبع لأنها قائمة ويُقام عليها النادي، لكن كانت ستُقدر بسعرها الجديد، وهو ما كان سيكلفنا مليارات وحللنا هذه المشكلات لأن مجلس الإدارة كان على دراية كاملة بكل الأزمات، هناك فرق بين معرفة المشكلة وبين القدرة على حلها سريعًا”.

وقال: “يقال لنا أنتم جئتم وأنتم تعرفون كل المشاكل، نعم كنا نعرفها، وكنا قد عملنا سابقًا في لجنة عام 2021 مع الكابتن حسين لبيب، ورأينا أوضاع النادي من الداخل، لكن هل معنى أنني أعرف كل الأزمات أنني أستطيع حلها في لحظة؟ بالطبع لا”.

وأكمل: “النادي بظروف مالية بهذا الشكل، وبالاستقرار الإداري بهذا الشكل من اللجان المتعددة ومجالس الإدارات الكثيرة التي لا تنتهي، تخلص لجنة وتأتي أخرى هذه ليست ميزة، بل عيب فظيع، استقرار المجلس أمر ضروري، وأنا أتكلم هنا لصالح المجلس الحالي”.

واستكمل: “(إحنا باقي لينا سنتين)، وهذا في حد ذاته استقرار، لكن الآخرون بقوا سنوات طويلة جدًا ومستقرين، الاستقرار يعني أن تكون جالسًا بثبات، والمجالس تتوالى بشكل منظم، استقرار المجالس شيء أساسي في نجاح أي كيان في العالم”.

وواصل: “هل كانت مجالس إدارتنا مستقرة سابقًا؟ نحن جئنا على مجلس مستقيم، والتاريخ معروف، ولا نريد الخوض فيه كثيرًا”.

وصرح: “لكن هذا الوضع يؤدي مباشرة إلى مشاكل، فالنادي الذي ليس فيه استقرار إداري، والنادي الذي يواجه مشاكل مالية، ومع ذلك يحقق بطولات وينافس، هذا أمر صعب جدًا، نحن كمجلس إدارة حصلنا على 3 بطولات حتى الآن، ونحن حاليًا متصدرون الدوري وحتى لو الأهلي لعب وفاز، سنظل نحن في النهاية بالمراكز الأولى، أي أننا لسنا بعيدين عن القمة”.

وقال: “الزمالك هو أكبر قلعة رياضية في مصر مهما حدثت فيه مآسي أو أزمات، يظل أكبر كيان رياضي في البلد، لكن نحن نريد أن يرتاح النادي، والجمهور العظيم الذي يقف خلفنا أيضًا يريد أن يرتاح، ومن هنا جاء لفظ كلمة موت”.

وأضاف: “الموت بالنسبة لنا لا يعني أن النادي سيُغلق الناس، تسأل: هل ستغلقون باب النادي؟، لا، لن نغلق باب النادي، وأنا أريد أن أضع النادي في المكانة التي يجب أن يكون فيها، والتي هي أن يعرف مستقبله خلال خمس أو ست أو سبع سنوات كيف سيكون وضعه”.

وتابع: “أما إذا كانت الرؤية أمامنا ضبابية، فهذه مشكلة كبيرة جدًا، عندما ينافس نادي الزمالك على البطولات ولكنه يواجه صعوبات، فهذا بالنسبة لنا نوع من الموت الكروي والمعنوي، الأهم من ذلك، هل هناك رياضة في مصر من دون نادي الزمالك؟ لا، لا يوجد، أنا تربيت على الرياضة وحب الكرة، والزمالك جزء من هوية الرياضة في مصر”.

وأشار: “نحن كمجلس إدارة حاليًا، كانت توقعات الناس وطموحاتهم عالية جدًا معنا، ونحن أيضًا طموحاتنا كانت عالية جدًا لكن في المقابل نواجه مشاكل كثيرة جدًا خارجة عن إرادتنا”.

وأردف: “المشكلة الحالية الأبدية والمؤثرة، والتي هي سبب انزعاجي الشخصي، هي ملف 6 أكتوبر، وعلينا أن نرى الحل الذي يحقق ديمومة أو استمرارية لنادي الزمالك، نحن نتحدث عن مشروع كبير وضخم، وطبعًا هناك أفكار أخرى كما يتحدث الناس، فهي موجودة، نحن نعيش بالأفكار التي ننفذها منذ أن جئنا، وبمحبة النادي، ومع مجلس الإدارة الحالي، ولهذا قدرنا أن نكمل ونعيش بهذا الشكل منذ سنتين”.

وأشار: “سأعود لك لاحقًا، لكن بالنسبة لموضوع كلمة “بيموت” التي أزعجت الناس، طبعًا أنا لا أحب أبدًا أن يكون جمهور الزمالك غاضبًا مني على الإطلاق، حقيقة الأمر، لم يخنني التعبير؛ أنا أردت أن أجسد صورة تعبر عن مأساة قد يمر بها النادي”.

وأردف: “كنت أقصد المصطلح، طبعًا، لأنني أردت أن أسلط ضوءًا شديدًا على المشكلة، وأتمنى أن نتحدث جميعًا بنفس اللهجة، نحن الزملكاوية، لنتحد معًا ونقول إن نادي الزمالك بدون أرض 6 أكتوبر لن يستقر”.

وأتم: “يجب ذلك، لأن هذا حق لنا، وعلينا أن نطالب به، ويجب أن يكون صوتنا واضحًا ونحن نطالب بهذا الحق. لأننا لم نخطئ، ومن اتهمنا وقال إننا بعنا الأرض لمستثمر، فهذا كاذب؛ نحن تعاملنا مع الملف بمنتهى الاحترافية”.

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A vitória do Botafogo diante do Cuiabá por 1 a 0 pode não ter sido da forma que os torcedores gostariam. No entanto, antes de fazer uma análise aprofundada da partida, é necessário abordar as dificuldades que todos os jogadores alvinegros enfrentaram dentro de campo.

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O Glorioso teve desfalques importantes no jogo. Com Lucas Fernandes e Gabriel Pires lesionados e Eduardo suspenso, Luís Castro entrou com um meio-campo alternativo. Isso consequentemente acabou afetando na posse de bola e na construção de jogadas da equipe alvinegra na Arena Pantanal.

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O Botafogo novamente soube aproveitar as oportunidades criadas. Tiquinho Soares, como de costume, teve categoria para deslocar Walter na cobrança de pênalti e garantir mais uma vitória importante na temporada. O atacante novamente não decepcionou quando foi acionado.

O sistema defensivo também mais uma vez funcionou. O Cuiabá foi com tudo em busca do empate no fim do jogo, mas não conseguiu concretizar as oportunidades criadas. Méritos para os defensores alvinegros e para Lucas Perri, que protagonizou grandes defesas no segundo tempo.

Apesar das dificuldades, os jogadores alvinegros se mantiveram aguerridos dentro de campo. O time de Luís Castro ganhou muita moral com esta vitória e chega confiante para partida diante do Palmeiras no Allianz Parque.

Noor Ahmad and Michael Bracewell net £200,000 deals; David Warner and Rachin Ravindra set for first Hundred gigs

Vithushan Ehantharajah12-Mar-2025

James Anderson has gone unselected for the 2025’s men’s Hundred after the veteran quick was overlooked in Wednesday’s draft.The 42-year-old, who retired from international cricket at the start of the 2024 summer, had put himself forward in the draft after signing a one-year contract with Lancashire for the upcoming season. Anderson has not played T20 cricket in over a decade, though his new deal will see him play in the T20 Blast. Despite going into the draft without a reserve price, he missed out on one of the 26 available domestic spots across the eight teams. He could still feature in The Hundred if he is selected as a Wildcard pick.Afghanistan left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmad and New Zealand allrounder Michael Bracewell were the big winners as far as overseas signings were concerned, each securing £200,000 deals. Ahmad will join Manchester Originals, whose new owners RP Sanjiv Goenka Group also own his SA20 franchise Durban Super Giants.Bracewell was picked up by 2024’s defeated finalists Southern Brave, and his huge price tag reflects his displays for the Black Caps in their recent Champions Trophy campaign. As a vital part of their spin attack and their lower-order batting, he came to the fore in last Sunday’s final with 2 for 28 after a crucial unbeaten 53 which made India work for their victory.Related

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David Warner earned his first deal in the Hundred, selected by London Spirit at £120,000 after being overlooked in last year’s draft. The move sees him reunite with his former Australia head coach, Justin Langer, who replaced Trevor Bayliss at Spirit in January. Warner is one of five Australians – along with Ashton Turner (Spirit), Riley Meredith, Chris Green (both Welsh Fire) and Jason Behrendorf (Oval Invincibles) – to take up the 10 remaining overseas player slots after clubs made 14 direct signings between them, as per new regulations brought in for this season.Another Hundred first-timer Rachin Ravindra was selected by Manchester Originals for £120,000. Fresh from being named player of the tournament at the Champions Trophy with 263 runs and three dismissals, Ravindra’s stock has never been higher and his presence is an undoubted boost for the Hundred in a transitional year following the recent sale of its teams. Fellow Kiwi Lockie Ferguson joins Trent Rockets in the same pay bracket, having previously featured for Originals and Fire.England players also earned big, with Jamie Overton securing a £200,000 deal with Spirit following a year in which he has established himself as the designated seam-bowling allrounder across ODIs and T20Is. He will be joined at Lord’s by Jamie Smith as their England centrally contracted pick. Zak Crawley, released by Spirit, landed a £120,000 contract with Northern Superchargers.How they stack up: The men’s Hundred squads for 2025•ECB

Elsewhere, Chris Woakes’ acquisition by Fire as their designated England player created a domino effect that saw David Willey secure a lucrative £200,000 deal with Rockets, with fellow left-arm seamer David Payne picking up Willey’s vacated £120,000 contract in Cardiff.Fire had initially planned to play their right-to-match card for Willey. However, they were unable to use that option when Rockets opted for Willey in the top bracket as they had filled both spots with Steve Smith (a direct overseas signing) and Jonny Bairstow. Bairstow had previously been Fire’s central contract player before they moved him to a £200,000 slot to acquire Woakes. Payne, who entered this year’s draft seeking an improved deal having joined Fire for £40,000 in 2019’s inaugural draft, came up trumps.Harry Moore, Derbyshire’s highly-touted 17-year-old quick, has been acquired by Birmingham Phoenix for £41,500 while Durham batter Ben McKinney was rewarded for a strong winter with the England Lions by Manchester Originals, who selected him as their £78,500 pick. His Lions teammate Rocky Flintoff, son of Lions and Superchargers head coach Andrew, went undrafted.All in all, 270 domestic and 350 overseas cricketers registered for the men’s Hundred draft. The eight teams will be able to add two more players to their squads in May’s wildcard draft, ahead of the start of the competition on August 5.

Sunderland’s memorable summer of spending could be set to continue, with the Black Cats targeting a move for a Premier League player.

Chris Rigg signs new Sunderland deal

It has been a summer to remember at the Stadium of Light, with so many new faces arriving at the club to bolster the Black Cats’ chances of avoiding relegation back to the Championship.

However, having already lost Jobe Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund, it was equally important that Sunderland kept hold of youngster Chris Rigg, and they have done just that, tying him down to a new long-term deal, much to his happiness.

“It feels great to sign this new contract. There was only ever one ambition I had, and that was to agree a long-term deal here. It’s been an incredible journey since I made my debut at 15, and I love playing here and being here every day, so I’m absolutely buzzing.

“The past couple of years have flown by – it only feels like yesterday that I made my Championship debut, and a couple of weeks ago I made my Premier League debut. It feels unreal, and I couldn’t have asked for more. I’m so thankful to everyone who has helped me, and I’m so proud to be part of this team and this Club.”

It’s now a case of potentially striking some late summer business for Sunderland, with an encouraging new update emerging in that respect.

Sunderland make offer for "stylish" defender

According to journalist Santi Aouna on X, Sunderland have submitted an offer for West Ham centre-back Nayef Aguerd, amid strong interest from Marseille.

“L’OM has accelerated in recent hours on Nayef Aguerd. Discussions ongoing with West Ham. His possible arrival at L’OM is independent of that of Joel Ordonez. In parallel, Sunderland is pushing and has officially submitted an offer to West Ham for the Moroccan.”

The £50,000-a-week Aguerd could be a shrewd signing for Sunderland, with the 29-year-old such an experienced player – one who helped Morocco reach the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup against all odds.

Granted, the West Ham man has played both Premier League games this season, with the Hammers conceding eight goals, but he may like the idea of getting out of the mess at the London Stadium and joining a more positive Sunderland side.

The 55-cap Moroccan would add depth and nous to Regis Le Bris’ back-line, having been praised by David Moyes when he brought him to West Ham initially.

“We really wanted to buy him two years ago. He’s a really good player, really good on the ball, stylish. He’s got some really good attributes and I think he will big a plus to us.”

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Aguerd wouldn’t necessarily be a guaranteed starter for Sunderland, but given his experience, he would be such a strong addition in Sunderland’s quest to stay in the Premier League, potentially breaking into the team on a regular basis.

Pakistan, meanwhile, rode on half-centuries from Muneeba and Aliya to go to the top of the table

Firdose Moonda11-Apr-2025

West Indies survived a major scare against Ireland on their way to their first points of the Women’s World Cup Qualifier. Chasing 182 in a match reduced to 33 overs a side, Ireland were 57 for no loss in the 11th over, then lost 4 for 23 and needed 98 runs from 96 balls with six wickets in hand. The required rate ebbed and flowed as wickets fell, and at nine down, Ireland needed 26 from 23. That became 15 off 12 and eight off the last over, but Hayley Matthews once again had the decisive say and claimed the final wicket to finish with figures of 4 for 24.Ireland will rue their batting effort in the immediate aftermath, but once the dust has settled will know the game was lost in the field, where they dropped six catches and allowed West Indies to post a challenging target. At least in the batting department, West Indies had contributors other than Matthews as they shook off a slow start in the tournament, following defeat to Scotland two days ago, and criticism over the lack of contributions from other senior stars. This time, a pair of 46s from Stafanie Taylor and Chinelle Henry anchored the innings.Related

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Matthews did provide a rapid start. She hit five boundaries in the 18 balls she faced and was on 23 when Orla Prendagast dismissed her in the fifth over, taking a tumbling catch off her own bowling. Qiana Joseph followed in the next over when tried to hit her way out of trouble but skied Jane Maguire straight up for Arlene Kelly to take a simple catch. Joseph had already been dropped once in her short time at the crease.Zaida James could have gone cheaply for 2 but Ava Canning was unable to hold on and James went on to score a composed 36 off 54 balls and shared in an 87-run stand with Taylor, who was put down on 22. Just as the pair were looking settled, Maguire removed both in the same over. Taylor slashed at a wide ball and was caught at extra cover and James was undone by a slower ball and bowled.From there, Ireland could have run through West Indies’ middle order but they gave Henry chances on 1, 11 and 38 and had to content themselves with wickets at the other end. Henry finished unbeaten on 46 off 36 balls and hit the innings’ only six, and both she and West Indies seemed to have left some runs in the middle.That sentiment was confirmed with the way Ireland started. Gaby Lewis and Amy Hunter put on 57 for the first wicket inside 11 overs before Matthews made a telling double-strike. She bowled Lewis with the fourth ball of her third over and then gave Prendagast a taste of her own medicine, taking a catch in her follow-through. Hunter was bowled 19 balls later for 48 by Afy Fletcher, and when Leah Paul fed Matthews a chance at slip, Ireland looked done and dusted.Laura Delany and Christina Coulter Reilly steadied them with a 42-run fifth-wicket stand and the game was slipping away from West Indies. Ramharack didn’t let it. She was at point when Delany cut with little control. The ball reached Ramharack at chest height and she held on. That wicket sparked another collapse as Ireland slipped to 146 for 7, but still stayed in the hunt.Matthews brought herself back at the death when Ireland needed 32 runs off 30 balls, and trapped Ava Canning lbw though the Irish No. 9 seemed to suggest she thought the ball was missing leg. A run-out off the next ball left Ireland teetering, and it was Matthews who had the final say when Arlene Kelly slashed her to Henry at long-on and left Ireland seven runs short of a first win over West Indies since 2003.File photo – Muneeba Ali’s 71 set up Pakistan’s successful chase of 187•Asian Cricket Council

In the day’s other match, also reduced (but to 32 overs a side), Pakistan secured a second win to go top of the points table and a step closer to the World Cup. They beat Scotland by six wickets, with eight balls to spare, in a batting display that started nervously and became more assured as it went on.Chasing 187, Pakistan’ were 36 for 2 in the eighth over after both Gull Feroza and Sidra Amin were out stumped, but half-centuries from Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz, who put on 93 for the third wicket, steered them towards victory. Muneeba’s passed 50 for just the fourth time in her 45-match career and her innings was crucial to Pakistan’s cause. She was particularly strong on the pull shot, scored at almost a run a ball – she finished with 71 off 72 – and combined well with Aliya. When Chloe Abel had Muneeba caught at mid-wicket trying to clear the inner ring, Scotland’s chances were all but gone. Though Fatima Sana was dismissed cheaply, Aliya (68* off 70) and Sidra Nawaz eased Pakistan to victory.Pakistan will also be fairly pleased with their bowling performance as only Kathryn Bryce and Aisla Lister put any real pressure on them. Sadia Iqbal and Diana Baig made the early breakthroughs and had Scotland in trouble on 17 for 2 before the Bryce sisters shared a 51-run third-wicket stand. After Sarah was dismissed for 21, Kathryn and Lister put on 55 and were separated by Sadia Iqbal, and only then did the captain see fit to bring herself on. Sana bowled from the 24th over and challenged Scotland’s middle and lower order with her yorkers, one of which bowled Megan McColl. Kathryn stood alone and delighted with excellent footwork and confident sweeping before her opposite number dismissed her nine short of a century. Sana picked up 4 for 23 in five overs.Pakistan have now won matches defending what seemed a below par score of 217 against Ireland and chasing what looked a tricky target of 187 in 32 overs against Scotland, and will feel ready for their big match against West Indies on Monday.

Liverpool are now believed to be “confident” of completing the signing of an England international next summer, in what would be a “huge coup” for them.

Slot's explains decision to replace Kerkez

The Reds secured a priceless late 1-0 win away to Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, eventually grinding down their opponents thanks to a Mohamed Salah penalty deep into stoppage time.

Numerous Liverpool players struggled to hit top form, not least Milos Kerkez, who was replaced before half-time, but Arne Slot has discussed his decision to bring on Andy Robertson in place of him.

“Not only the yellow card but also that afterwards he played the ball, no foul at all, but the referee blew his whistle, which can always happen because this happens in football. But the reaction of the fans and I also saw players of them also trying to go to the referee [saying], ‘If you think this is a foul, maybe you should give a yellow for it.’

“Which would have been ridiculous of course, but then it is a risk. The only way we could lose this game is if we are down to 10 because with 11 v 11 we could have drawn it, but we could never have lost it because they have never been… in our 18-yard box. So, then the only way you can lose it is if we go down to 10 and I didn’t want to take that risk, which was hard for Milos because normally you don’t have to take a player off if he has a yellow before, but I felt this was the best choice to make.”

Away from the on-pitch action for Liverpool, a significant new transfer claim has emerged, as the Reds continue to eye new signings.

Liverpool "confident" of signing England ace

Speaking to Football Insider, journalist Pete O’Rourke said that Liverpool remain “confident” of signing Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi next summer, having failed to snap him up on deadline day.

“If Guehi does run down his contract and become a free agent, it could be an open race for him. It will depend on who offers him the best deal, and Liverpool right now are still confident that they can land Guehi if he explores his options as a free agent.

“It does seem Liverpool will wait until next summer to try and push through a deal for Guehi having come so close to signing him in the summer before the deal fell through.

“There are clubs across Europe looking at Guehi because the chance to sign a proven Premier League player and England international on a free would be a huge coup. It’s an open race as things stand, but Liverpool have done some of the hard work already, and they hope that will give them the edge to get a deal over the line.”

Missing out on Guehi was such a big blow for Liverpool, leaving them short of depth at centre-back, but he should still be considered their priority defensive signing heading into 2026.

The Palace and England ace is such an impressive figure, both on and off the pitch, and he possesses the quality on the ball, calm out of possession and leadership to be a fantastic addition for the Reds, completing 93.6% of his passes for the Three Lions in World Cup qualifying.

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Hopefully, the “sensational” Guehi still sees Liverpool as his preferred choice when next summer rolls around, ignoring potential interest from some other huge clubs in the process.