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.
Josh Hazlewood won’t play in the Boxing Day Test and there might have been a time when the sight of their big quick standing at the back of the nets not participating in training would have been a cause for concern for Australia.But Cameron Green’s emergence in this series as a bona fide Test bowler, who has earned his place as a top-six batter, has completely changed the dynamics for this Australian team and given the selectors confidence to not rush any of their big quicks back from injury.Hazlewood’s side strain needs more time, but the other quicks looked in fine fettle at the MCG nets on Christmas Eve with Mitchell Starc bowling superbly and showing no signs of the rib issue that flared while batting in Adelaide.With Pat Cummins set to return, Jhye Richardson looks on track to keep his place following his five-wicket haul which means Michael Neser is likely to miss out.Green was hardly used on the final day in Adelaide with Australia’s stand-in captain Steven Smith revealing that team management had suggested Smith avoid bowling him for workload reasons although Smith did turn to him late in the day as England’s resistance lingered longer than expected.Related
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But Green said he was ready to go if called upon and is feeling fine in the lead-up to Boxing Day.”I was completely fine and ready to go,” Green said. “It’s just we’re in a really good position. I think Nathan Lyon was bowling beautifully from one end, and then we’ve got three world-class pace bowlers to choose from so I wasn’t really required.”I think they just thought we could probably get through the game without bowling me. And then keep me even more fresh for this game.”Green talked about himself as Australia’s fifth bowler who is just there to “keep it tight at my end and give the other guys a bit of a spell.” But’s he’s been far more than that in this series so far. In Hazlewood’s absence, he has become Joe Root’s nemesis. Hazlewood has dismissed Root 8 times in Test cricket, more than any other bowler in the world.Since Hazlewood’s side strain, Green has stepped as Australia’s most like-for-like replacement to knock over Root twice in three innings, with Green’s extra height and bounce, much like Hazlewood, causing the England captain problems.”I’ve played two poor shots to him,” Root said of his dismissals to Green. “The one thing that he brings to the table is that extra bit of bounce.”The danger we get sucked into in these conditions is it doesn’t do as much as it does in England. So you feel like you can play at balls more frequently and you end up getting sucked into playing the shot that you don’t need to. I think that’s the most frustrating thing on my part, an experienced batter shouldn’t be making that mistake twice in two games. Hence why I’ve been doing the work and I expect better from myself.”Cameron Green roars in celebration after dismissing Joe Root•CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images
Green believes he is doing anything specific at his end and has felt he has been fortuitous on two occasions.”It’s a bit of fun a moment, isn’t it?” Green said. “I’ve just got very simple plans to him. Basically, just keep it tight, hold it from one end, and the other guys do their job.”I’ve just got lucky a couple of times.”But he’s a world-class player. And even the scores he’s got so far, he obviously hasn’t got a hundred but he’s batting beautifully out in the middle. So we’ve got to be on our game again.”For as well as Green has bowled, his primary role in the team is as a top-six batter. He is yet to really settle at Test level after six Test matches despite dominating Sheffield Shield cricket over the last two years. He made 33 not out in the second innings in Adelaide after having his off-stump knocked back by Ollie Robinson and Ben Stokes for 0 and 2 in his first two innings of the series.Green’s setup and preliminary movement for both dismissals were forensically critiqued by former Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Channel Seven’s broadcast of the Adelaide Test. Green has seen Ponting’s breakdown and has worked on making the necessary adjustments.But Green admitted that he was still trying to get mentally comfortable with playing at Test level, mirroring a process he needed to go through at first-class level a few years ago.”It’s definitely something I’m still working on,” Green said. “You still get a bit overwhelmed when you go out to bat or bowl. But I think that’s pretty natural for any 22-year-old playing Test cricket. That’s definitely something to work on, but it’s a work in progress.”
Pedri expressed his happiness after visiting the Gran Canaria Stadium on Saturday, which marked his return to his former club.
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Pedri took to social media to express his euphoria following a return to the Gran Canaria Stadium on Saturday, the home base of Las Palmas, which happens to be the attacking midfielder's former club.
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Before signing for Barcelona in 2020, Pedri was dazzling in the Segunda Division for Las Palmas. The 22-year-old joined their academy in 2018 and was promoted to the senior team in 2019. Pedri made 37 appearances for the first team in the 2019-20 season and is the youngest goal scorer in the club's history at 16 years, 9 months, and 23 days.
However, since arriving in Catalonia, Pedri had not played against Las Palmas in their stadium, until Saturday evening.
Pedri featured from the start, but was taken off by Hansi Flick late in the second half, with the Las Palmas faithful chanting his game and giving the midfielder a rousing reception as he headed to the dugout.
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"One of the most exciting and special days of my career has come to an end. I was really looking forward to playing in Gran Canaria again, and at the same time to get another win to stay on top," Pedri wrote on his social media profile.
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Pedri is set to be tied down to a new long-term deal with Barcelona wanting their star midfielder to be at the center of the project they are building.
Derby fixtures are the essence of the game. There is a different feel to a derby clash as opposed to a routine league fixture or cup tie, one that sparks some added passion.
The day of the game is filled with nerves. Will there be bragging rights at the end of the 90 minutes? Who will be the hero? Countless questions arise.
The UK is filled with plenty of mouthwatering rivalries that stretch from the south coast up to the north of Scotland. Several go under the radar, especially those lower down in the footballing pyramid.
Those in the Premier League or Scottish Premiership are among some of the most intense in the country. From Glasgow to London, rivalries are formed in each major city in the UK.
Here, we take a look at nine of the fiercest derby matches across England, Scotland and Wales.
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ByAlex Roberts Nov 4, 2023 9 Cardiff City v Swansea City South Wales derby
Cardiff and Swansea
Cardiff and Swansea may be separated by around 40 miles, but it shouldn’t deter from the fact the teams both try to get the better of each other during games.
The first game between the sides took place in 1912, ending in a draw. Since then, the two clubs have played against each other 117 times, with Cardiff City coming out on top by 46 wins to 43 for Swansea City.
The teams made history during the 2013/14 campaign, facing off against each other in the Premier League for the first time. In terms of passion and atmosphere, the game is easily one of the most competitive derbies in the UK.
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8 Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday Steel City derby
Sheffield is one of England’s most historic cities, which also has two of its most iconic clubs, which are separated by just under four miles.
Famous for playing a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution, steel production in the 19th century grew exponentially, and Sheffield is known as the Steel City for this very reason.
A total of 131 games have been played between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday, with the Blades coming out on top with 46 wins compared to the Owls’ 42 victories. The Steel City derby is back on the calendar this season, as the clubs find themselves in the same league for the first time since 2018/19. Expect the clubs to make up for lost time.
7 Hearts v Hibernian Edinburgh derby
Hearts vs Hibs
The Edinburgh derby is one of the fiercest in Scotland, contested by two teams who were formed in the 1870s. Scotland does not have a shortage of rivalries in the professional game, but clashes between the two capital sides have that extra spice to them.
Overall, 664 games have been played between Hearts and Hibernian, although ‘only’ 339 have been in competitive games. The Jambos lead the way with 149 wins in competitive games, with one of the most famous coming during the 2012 Scottish Cup final.
Having first met in the 1896 final, Hearts won 5-1 at Hampden 12 years ago against Hibs to claim the bragging rights in what was a game still celebrated by the supporters.
6 Manchester City v Manchester United Manchester derby
The Manchester derby has not often been played while both teams are at their peak. The first match took place in 1881, being won by Manchester United, who were then called Newton Heath.
193 fixtures between the two clubs have taken place since, with the Old Trafford side winning 79 and Manchester City claiming 61 victories. United’s dominance under Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson often coincided with City struggling, especially from the late 90s to early 00s.
Recently, Pep Guardiola has been the saviour for the Etihad side, who have won six of the previous seven league titles. United, on the other hand, haven’t won the Premier League since 2013.
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ByJack Salveson Holmes Oct 26, 2023 5 Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur North London derby
The north London derby is certainly one of the most intense rivalries to take place in the capital, especially when it comes to the quality of the teams.
Arsenal are the most successful club out of the two, and their superiority has been shown since games between them began in 1887.
The Gunners have won 83 times compared to 61 victories for Spurs, although Arsenal went on a run of just one win in the fixture between 2007 and 2023, as Spurs claimed nine wins during that period.
4 Everton v Liverpool Merseyside derby
Similar to the north London derby, the Merseyside rivalry is one contested by one team who is more successful than the other.
It is the longest-running top-flight derby in England, being played continuously since the 1962/63 season. Part of the allure is that Anfield and Goodison Park are located less than a mile apart. Although known for being a relatively friendly derby match compared to others in this list, the fixture is the one with the most red cards shown in the Premier League era.
Liverpool have won 99 games compared to 68 for Everton, with 77 draws, indicating that Reds have plenty of bragging rights.
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1 ByLewis Thompson Sep 14, 2024 3 Aston Villa v Birmingham City Second City derby
Commonly known as the Second City Derby, the games between Aston Villa and Birmingham City are often tense affairs, with the Villa Park side coming out on top more often than not.
The clubs haven’t faced each other since March 2019, in a game that saw Jack Grealish punched by a Birmingham supporter, highlighting the intense rivalry between the two sides.
With Villa riding high and Birmingham in League One, it could be a while before they next meet.
2 Newcastle United v Sunderland Tyne-Wear derby
The Tyne-Wear derby takes place between Newcastle United and Sunderland, with the results between the teams fairly even. Indeed, Newcastle have just one more win over their rivals (54 vs 53). Although the derby hasn’t been played in the top flight since 2016, the Magpies claimed an FA Cup win over Sunderland earlier in 2024.
Could this derby return to the Premier League next season? Only time will tell.
1 Celtic v Rangers Old Firm derby
Rangers vs Celtic
The Old Firm derby isn’t just the biggest rivalry in the UK, but it is one of the fiercest in world football, contested by two teams who simply detest each other.
This feeling spreads down to the supporters on game day. The two teams have dominated Scottish football, winning every single league title since 1986.
Combined, the pair have won 109 league titles between them, while Celtic recently overtook Rangers in the overall head-to-head record, winning 170 matches compared to 169 for the Ibrox side. No game is ever meaningless between the teams.
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AAP20-Jan-2022Grace Harris will replace injured batter Beth Mooney, called into Australia’s Ashes squad hours out from the series opener in Adelaide.Harris was confirmed as Mooney’s replacement on Thursday, added ahead of Elyse Villani and Georgia Redmayne for the T20 matches.Her call up is a further sign Australia will opt for a specialist opener alongside Alyssa Healy, after Mooney was struck in the jaw at training earlier this week.The world’s top-ranked T20 batter has since undergone surgery, with Australian officials unsure how long she will be out. Rachael Haynes had loomed as a likely option to replace Mooney, but selectors have indicated they want her to play in the middle order.Related
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If Harris does open in Thursday night’s T20, it will likely create a middle-order squeeze and result in superstar allrounder Ellyse Perry being left out.Haynes did not play in the most recent India series, but is a certainty to return against England at No.4 or No.5.Tahlia McGrath also stepped up in her absence, leaving Perry as the likely odd one out. Perry would likely still be in Australia’s best team for the Test and one-day components of the series.Meanwhile the hard-hitting Harris last played for Australia in 2016, and has since developed a cult-hero status at the Brisbane Heat. She made 50 and 15 in a warm-up match for Australia A against Australia earlier this week, convincing selectors she was the woman for the job.”Whilst the injury to Beth is unfortunate it does provide an opportunity for someone else to step in to the squad,” chief selector Shawn Flegler said. “Grace has a great skill set for the T20 format and has the ability to play multiple roles if required.”
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The New Year’s Eve BBL match between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers will take place as scheduled despite Thunder having four positive Covid-19 tests from their playing squad.South Australia Health approved the game under strict biosecure protocols which will include Thunder players needing to remain separate from each other and the Strikers’ team.The entire Thunder squad, including staff, underwent PCR tests on Thursday following a positive rapid antigen test. Alex Hales, Alex Ross, Tanveer Sangha and Sam Whiteman are the four players who tested positive. Offspinner Arjun Nair and batter Lachlan Hearne have been drafted into the squad.It came on a day when the BBL was significantly impacted by Covid with Melbourne Stars reporting seven players and eight staff had tested positive following yesterday’s initial case which led to the Stars-Scorchers game being postponed.”Firstly, our thoughts go to everyone in the community affected by the spread of Covid-19 in recent weeks, including members of our Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder squads,” Alistair Dobson, the general manager of Big Bash Leagues, said. “We thank the Strikers, Thunder and SA Health for their hard work today to ensure this match can proceed.”We will continue to work closely with our Clubs, relevant governments, broadcasters, partners and venues to ensure the season continues safely and successfully throughout January.”All Stars players and staff who have tested positive are currently isolating for seven days in accordance with Victoria government guidelines. None of those players or staff will be available to participate in Stars’ next two scheduled matches on January 2 against Scorchers and January 3 against Melbourne Renegades.Elsewhere, James Pattinson was unable to travel to Coffs Harbour in New South Wales for the January 1 fixture against Sydney Sixers because he was awaiting a PCR result.Cricket Australia have been scrambling to find solutions to keep the competition running following the positive cases over the last 48 hours.Australian cricket is threatening to be severely impacted by the surge in cases with Australia batter Travis Head ruled out of the Sydney Test against England after testing positive in Melbourne following a routine PCR test.Perth Scorchers duo Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis, and Melbourne Renegades captain Nic Maddinson have been called up to the Australia Test squad as cover for the Sydney Test.
Alan Shearer has suggested a training incident with Darwin Nunez might've annoyed Arne Slot which led the manager to openly criticise the forward.
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Nunez has come under increased scrutiny after failing to convert two crucial chances in a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. Slot’s frustration was evident in his post-match comments, where he revealed that he intended to speak with Nunez not about the misses but about his attitude and effort levels.
"I will tell him that you can miss a chance but you cannot miss out on work rate," Slot told reporters. "That is the life of a striker, he will miss chances and score some. It is part of the job of a No 9, you miss when people expect you to score. It is not part of the job of a No 9 to slow down in work rate. And that is something we will talk about."
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Former England striker Shearer weighed in on the situation, speculating that Slot’s remarks may have been influenced by something more than just Nunez’s erratic finishing.
"I don’t know Darwin Nunez as an individual, but I understand the manager being frustrated with him, because of the chances he misses," he said during an interview with
"He’s not a natural finisher, however, having said that, I remember when he came on at Newcastle a year or two ago, he scored two great goals. His finishes were magnificent then."
The Premier League legend also raised the possibility that the criticism from Slot stemmed from issues beyond just match performance.
"It’s not often you see that sort of thing from a manager, but I don’t know what’s gone on behind the scenes before, or if anything has gone on in the dressing room which we don’t know about," Shearer added.
"Maybe he doesn’t like what he’s seen from Nunez in training and is trying to get a response out of him. I can’t remember a time, if any, where a manager would have criticised my attitude or work rate."
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Following Slot’s remarks, Nunez took to social media where he vowed to turn around his form at the earliest.
He wrote: "I wasn't the best three weeks ago, and I'm not the worst now. If I fall, I get up. You'll never see me give up. I'm going to give it my all until the last day I'm here in Liverpool. Resilience! 💪🏼".
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Nunez has struggled to deliver the consistent goal-scoring returns expected from him since his big-money move to Anfield. In 35 appearances across all competitions this season, he has managed just six goals and five assists, with only four of those strikes coming in the Premier League. Given Liverpool’s title ambitions, his struggles in front of goal have become a growing concern.
Manchester City have shortlisted Barcelona’s Raphinha as a potential transfer target but face stiff competition, according to a new report. The Blues had a rather quiet summer transfer window, but that may have been in preparation for a busy January or 2025 summer transfer window.
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Pep Guardiola’s side is going to have a firm focus on the upcoming games, but there is news away from the football that may have some supporters interested. The Blues appear to be keeping a close eye on potential transfer targets, as City are showing an interest in Facundo Buonanotte.
The Blues are not the only side interested in the Brighton player, who is currently out on loan at Leicester City, as Liverpool are also keeping an eye on the Argentine. Buonanotte has been rather impressive for the Foxes, and there is a possibility he could leave Brighton next summer, but only if they get an offer of around £25 million, which is a fee that both City and Liverpool are willing to pay.
Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte.
Away from transfers, the future of Guardiola is another hot topic at the Etihad, and while they will be doing everything they can to extend his stay beyond this season, they also appear to be lining up potential replacements. Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is a potential candidate to replace Guardiola should he decide to leave. The Italian took over at French side Marseille in the summer and has made an impressive start, so much so that he is being linked to replacing one of the best managers the game has seen.
While City keep an eye on Buonanotte at Leicester, the Blues also have their eye on a Brazilian playing at Guardiola’s former club.
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According to TEAMtalk, Manchester City have shortlisted Barcelona’s Raphinha as a target but will face competition for his signature. The 27-year-old, who has been labelled as “amazing” by writer Ben Mattinson in the past, has been at Barça since July 2022, when he joined from Leeds United.
The Brazilian has been a key contributor since joining the Spanish giants, and that hasn’t changed this season, even under Hansi Flick. His performances have put him on the radar of City, with reports claiming that they could look to sign him should Xabi Alonso replace Guardiola as manager.
However, City’s interest in Raphinha has been the case since the club was linked with Alonso. The Blues gathered information on the winger in the summer of 2023 as they looked at a possible replacement for Riyad Mahrez, and he remains a player of interest.
Raphinha’s Barcelona stats
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City have followed the Brazilian for over a year and a half now, and he remains on their shortlist, but at this stage he isn’t considered a priority target. For Barça, even though he has been so important to them, they are “reluctantly open” to selling Raphinha as he is one of several “sacrificable” players, as they look to improve their finances.
The Premier League side don’t have the most concrete interest in the player, as that comes from Saudi Arabia and Al-Nassr, as they have continued to keep an eye on him since 2023, when they had an offer turned down.
Tottenham Hotspur had hoped to see significant progress this season, but so far, there has been no such rapidity. Ange Postecoglou has implemented an exciting and aggressive style of football, but the holes are many.
With five defeats from 11 matches in the Premier League, there’s a lack of backbone about this talented bunch that is costing the fans faith dearly.
The underlying metrics would suggest that Tottenham are one of the most incisive and creative teams in the division, but significant lapses have allowed opponents to take the lead all too often.
The silver lining is that Spurs, who are tenth in the table, have 16 points from 11 top-flight fixtures, which puts the north Londoners within three points of third-placed Chelsea.
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Moreover, Postecoglou was hardly hesitant to fix holes last January, signing Radu Dragusin from Genoa for £27m and landing Timo Werner on loan. An impressive deal was also struck in advance for young midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who has earned minutes this year.
There are various issues to address. Let’s take a look at just where Postecoglou and Daniel Levy might opt to strengthen.
1 GK – Guglielmo Vicario
Last summer, Guglielmo Vicario joined Tottenham in a deal initially worth £17m from Italian team Empoli, and he’s yet to miss a minute in the Premier League.
Even so, questions marks linger, namely around the 27-year-old’s ability to deal with set pieces, his aerial command. Still, he’s still an excellent goalkeeper, and won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.
2 RB – Pedro Porro
Transfer rumours concerning Pedro Porro have abounded in recent weeks, with Real Madrid particularly keen on the Spaniard if they are unable to entice Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Porro hasn’t quite been at his best this season, though Postecogolou persists in playing him higher up than perhaps he’d like. Even so, the dynamic defender won’t be going anywhere during this season’s midpoint.
3 CB – Cristian Romero
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero
Another to have fallen off a proverbial cliff, Cristian Romero has yet to blend smoothness with fierce aggression, as he has done so well since joining from Atalanta in a £42m transfer back in 2021.
It’s a matter of when, not if, the Argentine will be back at the top of his game though. Spurs must hold onto him with steel-strong fingers.
4 CB – Micky van de Ven
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven
One of the most athletic and awe-inspiring central defenders across Europe, Micky van de Ven has become a prominent name in the Premier League since signing from Wolfsburg last year.
He’s not infallible, but the Dutchman’s pace and power have foiled many a hopeful forward across the past year. Let’s just hope he can soon put his injury woes behind him.
5 LB – Patrick Dorgu
Last season, journalist Hunter Godson said that Destiny Udogie “gets into nearly every team in the world already.” Now, however, the Italian gem, 21, is flattering to deceive.
Branded with a 5/10 match score (by football.london) as Spurs lost to Ipswich, he’s in need of a bounce-back. There are also rumours that he’s fallen out with his Australian manager having also been singled out for criticism by Dimitar Berbatov following Tottenham’s capitulation against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Some competition would be good, and thus, Levy and co must move to sign Patrick Dorgu, who’s been riding the crest of a wave with Lecce and is on the London club’s radar, with Chelsea and Manchester United also interested.
The athletic and versatile defender ranks among the top 3% of positional peers for goals scored per 90, as per FBref, and could add a wonderful dimension to test Udogie for that number one spot.
6 DM – Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
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Chelsea and Spurs aren’t pals at the best of times and transfer dealings between the two teams are few and far between. It can happen though, as with Jude Soonsup-Bell’s switch to north London in January 2023, having cut his teeth within the Cobham Academy.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall could take that scarcely-trodden path in 2025, with The Daily Briefing revealing that the Chelsea midfielder, who joined from Leicester City for £30m in the summer, is already being pushed toward the exit.
He’s industrious and multi-functional and could be the perfect counterbalancing force behind the tried-and-tested duo that we shall look at next.
7 CM – Dejan Kulusevski
A revelation this season. Dejan Kulusevski is regarded as Tottenham’s most consistent player, and it’s a fair claim at that.
Refashioned into a robust and roaming central midfielder after principally playing as a winger throughout his career, the 24-year-old is so important to the success of Postecoglou’s system.
8 CM – James Maddison
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison
James Maddison has ebbed and flowed down at N17, but none can dispute that this is one of the most talented playmakers in the English top flight.
He brings something to the table that no other Lilywhite can match, and when at the top of his game, the England international saunters into Tottenham’s starting line-up.
9 RW – Takefusa Kubo
Takefusa Kubo warming up for Real Sociedad
Brennan Johnson scored in seven successive matches for club and country earlier this season, but the Welsh winger still has much to learn.
As such, he could do with some more competition on the right flank, especially now that Kulusevski spends time in the centre. Enter Takefusa Kubo.
Spanish sources – via Caught Offside – have revealed that Tottenham have joined Liverpool in the race for the Real Sociedad winger, who is valued at £50m and hailed for his “special talent” by journalist John Bunting.
10 LW – Heung-min Son
Heung-min Son for Tottenham
Is Heung-min Son starting to show the signs of father time this season? If he is, the club captain is still performing at an elite level, capable of shifting from deadly marksman to all-seeing creator so seamlessly.
Postecoglou has heaped so much praise on his “world-class” talisman, who he also said is the best attacker in the Premier League, and it’s hard to envisage an immediate future without the South Korean at the heart of the project.
سجل برشلونة ثنائية حسم من خلالها مواجهة جيرونا ضمن الجولة 29 من بطولة الدوري الإسباني، عن طريق الثنائي روبرت ليفاندوفسكي وفيران توريس.
البلوجرانا كان متقدمًا بهدفين مقابل هدف، وسجل خلال 9 دقائق ثنائية عن طريق البولندي والإسباني.
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الهدف الثالث جاء عن طريق ليفاندوفسكي في الدقيقة 77، قبل أن يأتي الرابع من خلال تسديدة فيران توريس عند الدقيقة 86.
إذا انتهت المباراة بهذه النتيجة سيصبح رصيد برشلونة 66 نقطة في صدارة الدوري الإسباني، وبفارق 3 نقاط عن ريال مدريد، بينما جيرونا سيظل في المركز الثالث عشر ويتوقف رصيده عند 34 نقطة.