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Captain says Mushfiqur Rahim dismissal was “turning point” as small chase got out of hand

Mohammad Isam17-Oct-20215:10

Nafees: Bangladesh never looked like they were in the game while chasing

Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah, frustrated with their shock six-run defeat at the hands of Scotland, said that they failed to bat aggressively throughout the 141-run chase. However, he still believed that Bangladesh could turn around from this messy start, particularly if they reviewed where they went wrong.”I am very much frustrated,” Mahmudullah said. “Our batting is a concern. We have to bat better. We have to play aggressive cricket, regardless of the situation. We have a deep batting line-up, with Mohammad Saifuddin at No. 9. We may need to think over some changes tomorrow.”We didn’t deliberately bat slowly. We couldn’t hit those boundaries. We have to bat better next time. A lot of things will come up since we lost the game. I think we didn’t play well today, but we are a good T20 team. We have the capability. When we play our best cricket, we can win games.”Related

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Mahmudullah said that the chase never took off, and when wickets fell at crucial points, it kept raising the asking run rate even though they were chasing a moderate total on a flat pitch.”We couldn’t make runs in the Powerplay. You need to start well chasing 140. I think Mushfiqur [Rahim] and Shakib [Al Hasan] made some recovery but in the middle [overs], we didn’t bat well even though it was on a good wicket. We made more mistakes.”I think some big overs off the spinners would have raised our run rate, but probably losing wickets in the middle overs prevented us from getting those big overs. The asking run-rate, as a result, went up.”Mahmudullah said that he, Afif Hossain and Nurul Hasan, tasked with providing quick runs in the second half of the innings, couldn’t quite get going, but also pointed out how Mushfiqur’s dismissal after making 38 off 36 balls turned the game in Scotland’s favour.”I think Mushy’s wicket was the turning point,” he said. “He was batting well today. A set batter has to stay. Maybe I didn’t bat according to the situation. We should think better as a batting unit.”If Afif and I, or Sohan [Nurul] and I could have carried a little longer, it would have brought us closer. But credit goes to their bowlers. They executed well. We made silly mistakes, and paid for it.”But Mahmudullah didn’t blame his bowlers who leaked 85 runs in the last eight overs, rather praising them for getting the six early wickets.”I think the bowlers were on the right track. We had them at 53 for 6, but then they had a good partnership. They played better cricket than us. We were just not good enough tonight. Mahedi [Hasan] and Shakib bowled very well. Maybe we could have bowled better in the death overs, but our batting was really bad. If we don’t take stock of it, it won’t get us anything good.”

Tottenham Hotspur meet Aston Villa in the Premier League this afternoon, and though fans were delighted with a win over Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, this is a different test entirely.

Unai Emery’s high-flying side perch five points ahead of Spurs, who have only won four of their nine top-flight fixtures thus far. They were defeated by Crystal Palace, who were previously winless, last weekend.

While Ange Postecoglou and his squad are hardly in dire straits, there is a feeling that defeat in north London against the Villans – for the second season running – would place a sour taste in the fanbase’s proverbial mouth.

It’ll be a tough test indeed, there are no two ways about it. Aston Villa are unbeaten on the road in the Premier League this term and have only been beaten by Arsenal, way back in match-week two.

Moreover, Micky van de Ven has picked up another injury and faces a spell on the sidelines. Fans can only hope that it doesn’t prove to be a detrimental blow.

Micky van de Ven's injured – again

Van de Ven is a fantastic footballer, endowed with the highest calibre of athleticism and keeping things crisp from Tottenham’s backline, one of the sharpest distributors in the Premier League.

The 23-year-old has been plying his craft in the English capital for over one year now, joining from German side Wolfsburg in a £43m deal in August 2023. He’s been brilliant; it’s quite easy to forget how porous Spurs were in defence before his advent.

Indeed, the Dutchman ranks among the top 1% of centre-backs in the English top flight this season for assists, the top 14% for pass completion, the top 11% for progressive passes, and the top 14% for successful take-ons per 90, as per FBref. Such metrics underscore the complete nature of his skill set.

He’s a singular player, irreplaceable, even. His lightning-quick pace and muscular physique make him the prototypical defender to nullify Aston Villa’s frontline, with the likes of Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran, once he is inevitably unleashed past the hour mark, certain to be emboldened by his absence.

Tottenham worries have been compounded by the potential absence of Cristian Romero too, with Postecoglou revealing that the Argentine titan was left feeling “a bit sore” following the victory over City.

That eventuality is bound to send a frisson of fear lancing through Lilywhites supporters near and far. Although, saying that, it’s not all doom and gloom.

Radu Dragusin is set to start in central defence, regardless of Romero’s fitness. The 22-year-old Romanian won his only ground duel against City on Wednesday, as per Sofascore, also making five clearances to keep the visitors at bay.

Who else to promote to the rearguard? Archie Gray is one option, but he’s young and inexperienced, and would not fare well in a moonlit position against a team like Villa.

Ben Davies, then.

Ben Davies could replace Van de Ven – again

Davies has been at Tottenham for some time. In July 2014, the Wales international arrived from Swansea City in a swap deal worth £10m.

He’s been a loyal servant down N17. A decade later, Davies, now aged 31, has made 335 appearances for the north Londoners, scoring nine goals and supplying 23 further assists.

An 89-cap international, he’s as experienced as they come and hardly averse to playing from the outset in the Premier League – albeit, Postecoglou is yet to dispatch him in the league this season.

That said, Davies has played every minute of Tottenham’s Europa League campaign so far, keeping a clean sheet at centre-back against AZ Alkmaar last time out.

As per Sofascore, he’s completed 91% of his passes across those three fixtures while averaging 85 touches per game. This bodes well for Davies’ potential replacement of Van de Ven, for he’s not afraid to star at the centre of the action in central defence and is a top-class passer besides.

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He’s also proven himself to be capable of stepping in for the Netherlands star last season, proving to be something of a hero during the threadbare spell of Spurs’ 2023/24 season, when Van de Ven was sidelined throughout the winter period.

The £80k-per-week ace is of course not as good as Van de Ven. He’s not as mobile, and nor is he blessed with the same athletic prowess. Having said that, though, the Welshman’s metrics do align quite nicely when contrasting them against his Spurs positional peer, as you can see below.

Micky van de Ven vs Ben Davies (past 365 days)

Stat

Van de Ven

Davies

Pass completion

93%

90%

Passes attempted

72.1

71.6

Progressive passes

4.90

5.54

Shot-creating actions

0.72

1.14

Progressive carries

0.72

1.42

Successful take-ons

0.52

0.28

Stats via FBref

Davies might not carry some of the same natural-born properties as Van de Ven, sure, but he’s a reliable and robust defender who doesn’t earn as much match action as perhaps he deserves.

Only last season, as stated, the defender stepped in for his peer and produced some composed and cultured performances in the face of adversity, starting 12 matches, completing 91% of his passes, and winning 68% of his ground duels.

So then, he’s not just competent on the continent, against ostensibly lower-level opponents. Davies is assured and will not find his fluency knocked by an absence from the Premier League field.

In fact, the long-serving Spurs man’s industriousness may well blend nicely with the more dynamic defending of Dragusin, sure to start against Villa later on today.

Of course, Romero’s unavailability is not something that Tottenham supporters would hope for, but it’s perhaps a testament to Postecoglou’s project that he’s created a team with ample cover for such conundrums.

Davies has what it takes to send Emery’s outfit packing, and he should be unleashed. Who knows, if Romero does receive the green light, maybe his particular profile would be best served in the starting line-up, instead of Dragusin.

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استعاد منتخب السعودية نغمة الانتصارات في منافسات تصفيات آسيا لكأس العالم بفوز على الصين بهدف دون رد.

المباراة أقيمت على ملعب الأول بارك في خضم مواجهات الجولة السابعة من عمر التصفيات المؤهلة لنهائيات كأس العالم 2026.

ويأتي فوز منتخب السعودية اليوم بعد 4 جولات متتالية غاب خلالها التوفيق وتحقيق الانتصار عن الأخضر بعد تعادلين أمام أستراليا والبحرين وخسارتين من اليابان وإندونيسيا.

خاص | تعليمات جديدة من حسام حسن للاعبي منتخب مصر قبل مواجهة إثيوبيا

وشهدت المباراة حصول لاعب منتخب الصين لين ليانجمينج على بطاقة حمراء في الدقيقة الثانية من الوقت بدل الضائع من عمر الشوط الأول.

وسجل هدف اللقاء الوحيد اللاعب سالم الدوسري في الدقيقة 50 من عمر اللقاء مستغلًا تمريرة سعود عبد الحميد.

بتلك النتيجة يرتفع رصيد السعودية إلى 9 نقاط محتلًا المركز الثالث في المجموعة الثالثة، فيما يتجمد رصيد الصين عند ست نقاط متذيلًا الترتيب.

الجدير بالذكر، أن منافسات الدور الثالث من تصفيات كأس العالم تقام بمشاركة 18 فريقًا، تم تقسيمها إلى ثلاث مجموعات، بواقع 6 فرق في كل مجموعة.

ويتأهل صاحبا الصدارة والوصافة من كل مجموعة إلى نهائيات كأس العالم مباشرة، فيما يصعد أصحاب المركزين الثالث والرابع للمرحلة الرابعة من المنافسات.

ويتم تقسيم الفرق المتأهلة للمرحلة الرابعة إلى مجموعتين، يصعد منهما المتصدر فقط إلى مونديال 2026، فيما تقام مباراة أخيرة بين وصيف مجموعتي الدور الرابع، يتأهل الفائز منها إلى الملحق العالمي، ليكتمل نصاب قارة آسيا في المونديال. هدف السعودية أمام الصين

هدف |
منتخب السعودية يتقدم 1 – 0 على الصين عبر سالم الدوسري في الدقيقة 50#السعودية_الصين#تصفيات_مونديال2026 #قنوات_الكاس || #منصة_شوف pic.twitter.com/7nPNitoEXQ — قنوات الكاس (@AlkassTVSports) March 20, 2025

Captain Mahmudullah distances himself from decision, says “best to ask team management”

Mohammad Isam18-Nov-2021

“I was asked if I was available, to which I said of course I am available,” Mushfiqur Rahim on his availability for the T20Is against Pakistan•Associated Press

Only a day after being left out of the Bangladesh squad for the Pakistan T20Is, Mushfiqur Rahim has disputed the claim that he has been rested.Mushfiqur said he didn’t “need rest” and told the team management he was available, but they took a collective decision to drop him.”To be honest I haven’t reached the stage when I have to tell someone that I need rest,” Mushfiqur told on Wednesday. “I am definitely available. Why won’t I be? I obviously had a disappointing World Cup. I needed an opportunity to bounce back.Related

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“I was asked if I was available, to which I said of course I am available. But I was told that the selection committee, team management, head coach and team director took a collective decision to drop me.”Two days ago, Minhajul Abedin, the chief selector, had insisted that Mushfiqur was “rested” because they needed him fresh for the two Tests against Pakistan after the three T20Is starting on Friday.”We have four back-to-back Test matches against Pakistan and New Zealand,” Minhajul had said. “He is a key player. He is one of our best players. Tamim Iqbal is already injured. He is in doubt for the Test series. We want our best player to give his best during the Test series, so after consulting extensively with the team management, we have decided to rest him. It is only for the Pakistan series. He will be available later.”The issue took over captain Mahmudullah’s pre-match press conference on Thursday in Dhaka. Mahmdullah distanced himself from the decision, and said that the team management (of which he is a part, as captain) should be asked the question.”I think it’s best to ask the team management,” he said. “I wasn’t part of the decision.”I don’t know what Mushfiq has said. I can only comment after I have seen what he has said.”It is completely the team management’s decision. I don’t want to talk about it. All I can say is that we will miss Mushfiq.”Mahmdullah himself has been under the spotlight since the World Cup in the UAE where they lost all their five games in the Super 12s stage and had started their campaign with a six-run loss to Scotland. He was criticised for his captaincy and also for his unbeaten 31 off 24 in the chase against West Indies; Bangladesh needed 53 runs off 39 balls when he came out to bat but fell short by three runs.Mahmudullah was, however, Bangladesh’s second-highest scorer in the tournament with 169 runs in eight matches at 28.16, with a strike rate of 120.71. Mushfiqur managed 144 in the eight games, at 20.57, with a strike rate of 113.38 – including a half-century against Sri Lanka.Ahead of Friday’s match, though, Mahmudullah said he was looking ahead instead of thinking about the World Cup.”If we keep talking about what has happened, it might create a negative effect,” he said. “I am really focused on the T20 match [coming up], how I can contribute as an individual player, and make sure everyone else contributes too.”We are taking everything positively. Definitely, Pakistan is a major T20 side, which makes it a challenge for us.”

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Experiente, o zagueiro Felipe Santana construiu uma carreira sólida e ganhou o mundo ao ter destaque no futebol europeu. Vice-campeão da Champions League com o Borussia Dortmund em 2012/13, o jogador, de 35 anos, concedeu uma entrevista exclusiva ao LANCE! em quefez um balanço da carreira. Ele também falou sobre a lesão que teve em 2021e projetou os novos desafios após deixar a Chapecoense.

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– O projeto Chapecoense foi maravilhoso para mim. Lá tive a oportunidade de vivenciar algumas competições que até então nunca havia jogado, o Brasileirão Série B. Te confesso que foi extremamente exaustivo porque os clubes são totalmente fora do eixo das viagens convencionais e por isso, na grande maioria elas demoravam muito. Mas foi especial em todos os sentidos: Na pandemia, jogar sem torcida, o grupo muito bom e termos sido campeões passando por muitas dificuldades no clube – afirmou o defensor, e emendou:

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– Infelizmente não tivemos a mesma sorte da Série B, atuando na elite. Tive uma lesão quando eu tinha 10 jogos (ruptura do tendão de Aquiles) e desde então passei a acompanhar de longe essa tão triste campanha que acabou nos rebaixando novamente. Hoje, em Florianópolis, sigo minha rotina de treinos, e faço votos para que essa nova diretoria consiga equilibrar todos seus problemas e coloque o trem do Verdão outra vez nos trilhos. Para que assim a Chape volte a permanecer na elite do futebol brasileiro – completou.

Revelado no Figueirense, Felipe Santana ficou nove anos no futebol europeu, foi bicampeão alemão e ergueu a Taça da Alemanha pelo Borussia Dortmund. O defensor relembrou com carinho momentos gloriosos que viveu com a camisaaurinegra como o vice da Champions e o gol da classificação contra o Málaga. Ele também defendeu as cores do Schalke 04, da Alemanha, Olympiakos, da Grécia, e Kuban Krasnodar, da Rússia.

– Um balanço mais do que positivo quanto a títulos e experiências vividas durante a carreira. Com relação ao Borussia Dortmund eu já falei e repito: foi o clube que me moldou e me fez entender a grande diferença entre o atleta e o jogador de futebol. Lá ganhei os principais títulos, mas também perdi títulos tão sonhados – disse

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– A Champions League é sem dúvida nenhuma o maior campeonato de clubes do mundo. E em 2012/13 tivemos a felicidade de participar e sermos os protagonistas da mesma junto ao Bayern de Munique. Em uma final que entrou pra história por ter sido a 1ª final Alemã de uma edição de Champions.
Tínhamos um time bem jovem, mas muito talentoso e provamos isso com a classificação em primeiro colocado no tão falado grupo da morte com clubes como Real Madrid, Manchester City, e Ajax. Todos respectivos campeões em seus países – completou:

– É claro que essa classificação nos ajudou muito a entendermos a dinâmica da competição. Já na fase de mata-mata fomos eficientes contra o Shakhtar em um jogo extremante difícil, que nos credenciou a jogar às quartas contra o Malaga, que viria entrar pra história do clube por tudo o que aconteceu durante os 180 minutos, e eu tive a felicidade de marcar o gol. Acredito que esses acontecimentos tenham nos dado fôlego, coragem e principalmente confiança para enfrentarmos o Real Madrid novamente e sem medo algum e assim foi. Vencemos e chegamos a final que infelizmente perdemos por um detalhe – contou.

Em 2017, Felipe retornou ao futebol brasileiro e assinou com o Atlético-MG. No entanto, as lesões e o falecimento do até então diretor esportivo Eduardo Maluf complicaram as missões do defensor em terras mineiras. Ele também frisou a oportunidade que teve de ser tratado por seu pai Alvimar Santana, que é quiropraxista e fisiotearapeuta.

– Acho que todo jogador profissional estando aqui quer ir, tem o sonho de ir para a Europa e estando lá ha muito tempo, sonho de um dia voltar a terra natal e comigo não foi diferente. Voltar para o Brasil foi uma oportunidade que tive de estar mais próximo de minha família, e assim foi. Voltei para o Atlético Mineiro, que na epoca tinha um super time, mas infelizmente com a morte do nosso até então diretor esportivo e falecido Maluf, perdemos as rédeas e não atingimos o tão sonhado título brasileiro – afirmou.

– Por outro lado estar aqui também foi muito bom, pois eu tive o privilégio de ser atendido por meu próprio pai, Alvimar Santana, que é quiropraxista e fisioterapeuta, me ajudando demais nas lesões que ja carregava desde de a Europa – finalizou.

أعلن ليونيل سكالوني المدير الفني لمنتخب الأرجنتين الأول لكرة القدم عن قائمة اللاعبين لمواجهتي أوروجواي والبرازيل، في تصفيات كأس العالم لقارة أمريكا الجنوبية.

منتخب الأرجنتين يواجه نظيره أوروجواي السبت المقبل 22 مارس، قبل 4 أيام من ملاقاة البرازيل في بيونيس أيرس.

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قائمة المنتخب الأرجنتيني شهدت استبعاد ليونيل ميسي، بسبب الانزعاجات التي شعر بها أمس في مواجهة فريقه إنتر ميامي أمام أتالانتا يونايتد.

ويغيب باولو ديبالا لاعب روما بسبب الإصابة التي تعرض لها في مواجهة كالياري أمس ببطولة الدوري الإيطالي. قائمة الأرجنتين أمام أوروجواي والبرازيل

حراسة المرمى: إيمليانو مارتينيز، رولي، بينيتيز.

خط الدفاع: ناهويل مولينا، كريستيان روميرو، جيرمين بيزيلا، لياندرو باليردي، نيكولاس أوتاميندي، فاكوندو مادينا، نيكولاس تاجليافيكو.

وسط الملعب: لياندرو باريديس، إنزو فرنانديز، رودريجو دي باول، إزيكيل بالاسيوس، أليكسيس ماك أليستر، ماكسيمو بيروني، جوليانو سيميوني.

الهجوم: بينجامين دومينجيز، تياجو ألمادا، نيكولاس جونزاليس، أنخيل كوريا، نيكو باز، جوليان ألفاريز، لاوتارو مارتينيز، سانتياجو كاسترو.

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O técnico Sylvinho pode ter problemas para escalar o Corinthians no primeiro clássico do ano, contra o Santos, na quarta-feira (2), às 21h35 na Neo Química Arena. Isso porque Cássio e João Victor foram cortados de última hora da partida diante do Santo André.

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O goleiro, após apresentar sintomas leves de gripe, ficou fora do duelo contra o Ramalhão para realização de exames de Covid-19. O clube ainda não divulgou o resultado do teste, e dessa forma, o status do capitão da equipe para encarar o Peixe segue indefinido.

Já o zagueirosofreu um trauma no pé direito antes da partida contra o Santo André, e a comissão técnica do Timão decidiu poupá-lo.

Perguntado na coletiva sobre o status dos atletas, bem como de Renato Augusto e Willian, que não foram relacionados, o técnico Sylvinho despistou sobre a utilização deles na próxima partida.

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No entanto, Sylvinho deverá ter o retorno do meia Cantillo, que está servindo a seleção colombiana. Durante a pré-temporada, o técnico havia confirmado que o camisa 24 iniciaria o ano como titular, mas a convocação durante a Data Fifa atrapalhou os planos do comandante do Corinthians.

He is the first former Kolpak player to be recalled for the national team since the system ceased to exist

Firdose Moonda23-Nov-2021

Wayne Parnell has been a regular in franchise T20 cricket in recent times•Getty Images

Wayne Parnell is four years older, has represented ten more teams and collected 100 more white-ball wickets since he last played limited-overs cricket for South Africa. He is now promising to contribute “experience” during the World Cup Super League clash against the Netherlands. It’s a series he didn’t think he’d be playing in, after putting his international career on the back-burner to pursue the county game and life as a T20 league specialist. But with the Kolpak system coming to an end, Parnell is back and believes he has a role to play.”I didn’t set out my store to say I am coming back into South African cricket and I want to play for the Proteas again,” Parnell said at a press conference to mark his return. “I was quite happy coming back to Western Province and trying to add value in their environment. But then it led to these bigger things. For me, I don’t have any expectations. “He (Victor Mpitsang, convener of selectors) asked me if I was interested to play international cricket and I said I cannot turn down my country. I am fully committed to the path going forward.”Parnell is the first former Kolpak player to be recalled for the national team since the system ceased to exist after the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union and selection convener Victor Mpitsang has indicated he won’t be the last. Also on the radar is Rilee Rossouw, and it wouldn’t be a reach to suggest Duanne Olivier, who currently tops the first-class bowling charts, is not far behind. What there doesn’t seem to be yet is a clear plan for how the Kolpak returnees will be reintegrated.”I haven’t spoken to anyone else besides Victor in terms of where do I fit in, am I just filling in a gap or is there an opportunity to take this forward,” Parnell said. “Once we get into camp, I will have to sit down with Mark (Boucher) to understand what the thinking is. But I am available.”While Parnell doesn’t come into the series on the back of strong form – he has played just six matches since rejoining the set-up – he does have a significant cache of game-time. Since 2017, Parnell has played in the Afghanistan, and Bangladesh Premier Leagues, the Pakistan Super League and for two counties, where he believed he learnt the most.”In England, when it comes to white-ball cricket, every team is dangerous and that was the thing that took me by surprise initially,” he said. “It came off the back of the 2015 World Cup, where they had to rebuild and they basically said if you want to play for England, this is how you have to play and this is how the counties have to play. That made me more experienced. I wouldn’t say I am a completely different player, I am just more experienced.”Wayne Parnell last played for South Africa more than four years ago•AFP

In these domestic set-ups, Parnell found the environments more conducive to information sharing and individual growth. “I found I could play with a lot more freedom,” he said. “When you are playing international cricket, it’s a little bit different because I don’t feel there is a lot of helping each other because I am fighting for my spot and the other players are fighting for their spot, so when there were more senior players the transfer of information and knowledge wasn’t as forthcoming, whereas my way of looking at cricket now, is completely different. I know what I can do and I feel comfortable with what I can bring to any team and that’s been my biggest focus over the last couple of years – focusing on myself and not focusing on the next guy.”The maturity that Parnell developed through what can only be described as a personal study of his own game meant that when he returned to a rebuilding Western Province side, he was offered the white-ball captaincy. He led them through the domestic T20 knockout competition, where they lost to the eventual champions, the Knights, and hopes to be able to pick up the reins for other tournaments later this summer.”I’ve always seen myself as a leader within the team,” Parnell said. “Maybe I haven’t been given enough responsibility in the past but when the opportunity came up at Western Province and it was something I grabbed with both hands. It’s something I really wanted to do. I really enjoy helping people, helping the younger guys and trying to get them to the next level, trying to pass on the knowledge that I have picked up in years of playing.”Parnell may find himself doing a similar role in the ODI set-up. South Africa have rested six regulars, including captain Temba Bavuma, for the Netherlands series and will field a fairly inexperienced outfit against a team they last played against seven years ago.Parnell is familiar with some of the Dutch players from the county circuit but will also bring in fresh ideas from his Kolpak days, which South Africa have not had in the past. If all goes well, it may prompt a return for others who are back in the fold but at the least, it has opened the door for Parnell to have a second stint as an international. “I am very comfortable with where my game is at, and with myself as a person,” he said. “I am still young enough. I am playing good cricket. I feel that I can still contribute at this level.”

Manchester City are not ruling out the possibility of selling a £130,000 per week outcast next summer, despite the fact he is desperate to fight for his place, according to a recent report. The Blues are back in action on Wednesday evening as they look to continue their unbeaten start to this season’s Champions League. It has been another good start to a campaign for Pep Guardiola’s side, but despite that, they already have their eye on potential transfers for 2025.

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Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte is a player who has emerged on City’s radar in the last few days, as the Argentine continues to impress while on loan at Leicester City. The attacking midfielder has been a standout performer for the Foxes, and that has caught the attention of City as well as Liverpool, with the Seagulls potentially open to a sale in the summer should they get an offer of around £25 million, a fee both City and Liverpool are willing to pay.

As well as the Blues keeping an eye on Buonanotte, City also hold an interest in Barcelona’s Raphinha, as they have shortlisted the Brazilian star. The 27-year-old has been of interest to the Premier League side since 2023, and they have continued to keep an eye on his situation, but they do face competition for his signature, as Al-Nassr are also interested.

City have followed Raphinha for over a year and a half now, but at this stage he isn’t considered a priority target. However, that could change given the news that is emerging about the future of one of City’s current players.

Man City are ready to sell Matheus Nunes

According to Give Me Sport, Manchester City are ready to sell Matheus Nunes at the end of the season, despite him being keen to fight for a place in their starting XI. The 26-year-old joined the Blues during the 2023 summer transfer window, but the return of İlkay Gündoğan has pushed him further down the pecking order.

Nunes, who is on a weekly wage of £130,000, has started just two games in all competitions for City this season prior to Wednesday’s clash with Sparta Praha, playing a total of 232 minutes of football. But that could change this week, as this report states that Nunes could be in line for starts against the Prague-based outfit and also vs Southampton.

However, even though he could start back-to-back games this week, Nunes is still in line to be sold by the Manchester City board at the end of the season if he doesn’t make a good impact in the side. The Portuguese international is determined to make the grade at the Etihad, telling those high up at the club that he wants to force his way into Pep’s first choice XI, but that now looks unlikely.

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The 26-year-old is contracted to the club until the summer of 2028, and having paid £53 million to bring him from Wolves, the Blues will be looking to recoup a lot of that money should they decide to move him on next summer.

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A primeira taça do ano no futebol feminino ficou com o Corinthians, que derrotou o Grêmio por 1 a 0 e levou a Supercopa do Brasil. As Brabas também dominaram a votação popular na Seleção da Torcida, sendo cinco das 11 jogadoras escolhidas, atletas do Timão, assim como o técnico Arthur Elias.

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A votação foi feita de maneira online, no perfil do Twitter do Campeonato Brasileiro feminino. A zagueira Giovanna Campiolo, a lateral Yasmin, as meias Gabi Zanotti e Tamires, assim como a atacante Gabi Portilho foram as corintianas escolhidas na seleção, além do treinador Arthur Elias, que chegou ao seu 11º título com o Timão.

A outra metade da Seleção da Torcida foi dominada por atletas do Grêmio, que colocou seis jogadoras na seleção, mesmo com o vice-campeonato.

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Outra votação que está em andamento é para eleger a Craque da Torcida. A goleira Lorena e a meia Rafa Levis representam o Grêmio. Do lado Alvinegro, Gabi Zanotti e Tamires brigam pelo prêmio.

Para a sequência da temporada, Arthur Elias não poderá contar com a goleira Kemelli, quanto a lateral-direita Katiuscia. Ambas romperam o ligamento cruzado e estão fora da temporada.

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