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Na estreia do América-RJ na Taça Santos Dumont, os holofotes estavam voltados para a possível reestreia de Romário. No entanto, o camisa 11 não entrou em campo na equipe comandada por Marcus Alexandre.

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Por outro lado, André, que soma passagens por Santos, Vasco e Sport, foi titular e marcou um dos gols da vitória dos Encarnados. E no fim, Romarinho, filho do presidente do clube, entrou em campo para a decepção de muitos torcedores.

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كشف الإعلامي أحمد شوبير حقيقة ما تردد خلال الساعات الماضية بشأن اقتراب رحيل لاعب الأهلي محمد مجدي أفشة.

وقال شوبير في تصريحاته الإذاعية صباح اليوم الأربعاء: “الحديث عن أن محمد مجدي أفشة تلقّى عرضًا غير صحيح إطلاقًا؛ فاللاعب ما زال موجودًا داخل النادي، ولم يطلب الجهاز الفني رحيله، ولم يحدث أي شيء من هذا الكلام”.

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وأضاف: “على العكس، فإن ييس توروب يحتاج وجود أفشة معه، وما زال يراقب اللاعبين ويقيّمهم، صحيح أنه لم يشارك في الفترة الماضية، لكنه دائمًا يؤكد أن لأفشة دورًا مهمًا مع الأهلي”.

واختتم شوبير حديثه قائلًا: “لا توجد أي عروض وصلت لأفشة، ولا أفشة نفسه طلب الرحيل، ولا النادي الأهلي يفكر في رحيله”.

ومن المقرر أن يلعب الأهلي مباراته القادمة في بطولة كأس الرابطة المصرية ضد إنبي في الجولة الأولي من مرحلة المجموعات، وذلك يوم الخميس الموافق 11 ديسمبر المُقبل.

استكمل الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي برشلونة حصصه التدريبية بعد مباراة ديبورتيفو ألافيس ضمن منافسات الدوري الإسباني.

وحقق برشلونة فوزًا مهمًا على حساب نظيره ألافيس بنتيجة 3/1 في المباراة التي جمعتهما ضمن منافسات الدوري الإسباني “لا ليجا” أمس، السبت.

وتصدر برشلونة جدول ترتيب الدوري الإسباني مؤقتًا بـ 34 نقطة، وبفارق نقطتين عن ريال مدريد صاحب المركز الثاني برصيد 32 نقطة، والذي سيواجه جيرونا مساء اليوم، الأحد.

ويستعد رجال فليك لمواجهة مرتقبة وحاسمة في المباراة المقبلة أتلتيكو مدريد ضمن منافسات الجولة الرابعة عشر من بطولة الدوري الإسباني.

وشهدت تدريبات برشلونة مشاركة فرينكي دي يونج والذي كان قد غاب عن مواجهة ألافيس لأسباب شخصية لكنه تدرب اليوم بشكل طبيعي مع الفريق.

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ووفقًا لصحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو” فإنه في حال عدم تعرض فرينكي دي يونج لأي متاعب أخرى، فمن المتوقع أن يكون جاهزًا للعب ضد أتلتيكو مدريد يوم الثلاثاء المقبل.

على الناحية الأخرى، استمر غياب رونالد أراوخو بسبب معاناته من فيروس المعدة الذي منعه من التدريب في الأيام الأخيرة وأبعده عن مباراة ألافيس.

لذلك وبحسب ما أفادت “موندو” فإن تواجده في مباراة أتلتيكو غير مؤكد، من المقرر أن يُعقد التدريب الأخير لتلك القمة يوم الإثنين المقبل وسيتحدد موقفه غدًا.

بالنسبة للاعبين المصابين فقد واصل كلًا من فيرمين لوبيز، جافي وتير شتيجن برامجهم التأهيلية بشكل منفصل عن باقي الفريق.

First and foremost, Newcastle United have no pressing concerns relating to finances and the ever-ominous profit and sustainability rules in the Premier League.

Furthermore, technical director Ross Wilson is now settled into his chair in the St. James’ Park offices, and have formed a good early relationship with Eddie Howe as they look to tackle key areas of the squad.

Now is the time for action. It’s been a wobbly start to the season after a summer of upheaval, but United are beginning to show green shoots in their bid to cement themselves as Champions League contenders and a multi-trophy-winning outfit.

Defensive positions are being examined, but with Joelinton’s form lacking in stages this season, Howe wants a new midfielder.

The question on everyone’s lips: Will it be Elliot Anderson?

Newcastle chasing elite midfielder

Howe spoke at the start of October about his desire to bring Anderson back home. The 23-year-old was sold to Nottingham Forest in 2024 and he has since become a top-class midfielder. It was not a happy sale for the Magpies, whose hand was forced by PSR.

Now, United want him back. The problem? Manchester City and Manchester United are also keen, and the Tricky Trees have priced their gem in excess of £100m.

This is a superstar in the making. Already, he is ranking favourably against the likes of Sandro Tonali in the Newcastle midfield; the Italian is widely regarded as one of the best in the Premier League.

If Newcastle are fruitless in their bid to sign Anderson, they could do worse than fall back on Scott McTominay, who was named the Serie A MVP last season after leading Napoli to the Scudetto.

As per Chronicle Live, McTominay is reportedly unsettled in Naples and is considering a return to the Premier League. Newcastle would be right there, offering the Scotland star a chance to take his career to the next level.

Valued at £70m, McTominay, 28, will not be short of suitors in 2026, but sources close to the player suggest that he would be open to moving to Tyneside and working under Howe’s stewardship.

What McTominay would offer Newcastle

It’s a testament to McTominay’s meteoric rise in Italy that had Newcastle signed him from Manchester United, it would have been a move met with indifference.

But now, he is revered as a hero for both club and country, 18th in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings and regarded as a “true superstar of European and world football”, as said by content creator Adam Joseph.

Ole Gunnar Solskjær, his former boss at Old Trafford, also hailed him as a “physical monster” once, and this is why McTominay could be such an interesting Anderson alternative.

He is capable of show-stopping moments, but the Tartan Army hero also has the athleticism and defensive attributes to dovetail right into Howe’s engine room.

His high duel success bespeaks his tenacity, and his eye for goal makes him an intriguing option to place just ahead of Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes, both elegant and combative players with excellent passing ranges, sure to pick out the Napoli star’s surges into the danger area.

Anderson has since raised his level, but McTominay has hardly regressed himself, instrumental in a title-defending Napoli team that trail first-placed AC Milan this season by only a single point.

There is a winning mentality about McTominay that Newcastle need to take their project to the next level, and while the 23-year-old Anderson would be a fantastic addition, this would provide Howe with the instant effect he and his team need.

Newcastle need a new midfielder, and that won’t change. Either of these stars would mark stunning acquisitions.

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It turns out teams other than the Los Angeles Dodgers are allowed to make MLB offseason moves.

On Thursday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that former San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar is heading to the Atlanta Braves in free agency. The Braves would announce soon after that the deal was for three years and $42 million.

The move comes after Profar’s breakout season in 2024, which saw him post career highs in home runs, RBIs, stolen bases, and OPS at 31 years old in San Diego—making his first All-Star Game and winning his first Silver Slugger while helping the Padres push the Dodgers to five games in the NLDS.

While Atlanta fans were quick to celebrate the signing, San Diego fans were understandably disappointed. After nearly reaching the NLCS just a few months ago, the Padres have now watched stars like Profar leave in the offseason—while also missing out on the sweepstakes for star free agents like pitcher Roki Sasaki.

Profar is set to join Michael Harris II and Ronald Acuna Jr. in the Braves outfield, immediately making the trio one of the best in all of baseball.

He won’t have to wait long to face his old team—Atlanta opens its 2025 season in San Diego on March 27.

Chelsea returned to action following the international break with a 2-0 win over London City Lionesses in the Women's Super League on Saturday. Australia internationals Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr netted for the Blues, who maintained their one-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the table with a victory over their big-spending opponents that kept their long unbeaten league run under Sonia Bompastor going.

Erin Cuthbert was handed a gilt-edged chance to break the deadlock in the opening throes, but had her goal-bound effort blocked on the line by Wassa Sangare. However, Chelsea didn't need to wait long to open the scoring, as Carpenter got on the end of fellow wing-back Sandy Baltimore's cross to net her first goal for the Blues in the sixth minute.

Sjoeke Nusken should have doubled the lead after 20 minutes when she headed over from close range, and the Germany midfielder almost compounded her error when she lost possession on the edge of her own box later in the first half, only for Izzy Goodwin to fire over the crossbar under little pressure.

Bompastor's decision to deploy a 3-5-2 formation following the return to the line-up of Lucy Bronze meant numerous Chelsea players were getting used to new roles, and it showed in what was a sluggish display at times. Cuthbert, Aggie Beever-Jones and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd came close to doubling their advantage in the second half, before substitute Kerr made the points safe in stoppage time with a delightful chipped finish.

GOAL rates Chelsea's players from Stamford Bridge…

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Hannah Hampton (7/10):

Came into the match under scrutiny following recent headlines but wasn't overly stretched. Did well to come off her line and sweep up on more than occasion, most notably when denying Goodwin a chance inside the final 20 minutes.

Lucy Bronze (6/10):

Deployed as a right-sided centre-back which limited her attacking output, but she did a good job in keeping former Lyon team-mate Nikita Parris quiet.

Nathalie Bjorn (8/10):

Made numerous blocks and won plenty of headers inside her own penalty area. A commanding presence at the heart of the backline.

Millie Bright (6/10):

Dragged out of position on more than one occasion as she got to grips with playing in a back three. Did use her physicality to her advantage to diffuse attacks, too, though.

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Ellie Carpenter (8/10):

Got herself on the end of Baltimore's cross to score her first Chelsea goal and was always an option in attack. Tracked back to do her defensive work as well.

Erin Cuthbert (7/10):

Will be wondering how she didn't open the scoring with the goal gaping but didn't let it affect her as she was constantly on the move in midfield. A pressing monster, though that did lead to her picking up a booking.

Keira Walsh (7/10):

Controlled things effectively at the base of the midfield. Always an option for the defence to pass into and very rarely gave the ball away.

Sjoeke Nusken (5/10):

Showed off her passing range when given time in midfield. Wasted a big opportunity to make it 2-0 with a header before gifting Goodwin a huge chance to equalise. Replaced early in the second half.

Sandy Baltimore (6/10):

Showed good patience and skill to lay on the opening goal and delivered some more good balls into the box. However, could have done more tracking back to deal with Asllani, and that perhaps led to her half-time substitution.

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Aggie Beever-Jones (6/10):

Did well with her back to goal and when carrying the ball forward. Couldn't get a clear sight of goal until midway through the second half when she fired wide, but an effective outlet up front nevertheless.

Guro Reiten (6/10):

Excellent movement and vision opened things up for Chelsea to break the deadlock, but that was her biggest impact on the game before her substitution early in the second period.

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Niamh Charles (6/10):

Gave the Blues more defensive solidity after replacing Baltimore at half-time, even if her output in the final third was lacking.

Oriane Jean-Francois (6/10):

Replaced Nusken and was solid without being spectacular in midfield.

Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (7/10):

Gave the hosts a useful attacking outlet with her willingness to run in behind.

Sam Kerr (7/10):

Still working her way back to full fitness but showed she still has an eye for goal with a supreme chipped finish in added time.

Wieke Kaptein (N/A):

On for Beever-Jones in the 85th minute.

Sonia Bompastor (6/10):

Will have been thrilled to see one wing-back provide for the other to score following her formation switch, but it's clear her new system needs work given how open Chelsea were in transition at times. Second-half changes did tighten things up, to be fair, though they also led to less attacking edge.

Aston Villa are now exploring a move for an “extraordinary” goalkeeper as a replacement for Emiliano Martinez, with Unai Emery considered an admirer.

Villa looking to sign Martinez replacement

Martinez is undoubtedly one of the best goalkeepers in the world, winning the Yashin Trophy in 2023 and 2024, so it is no surprise that Emery has chosen to reintroduce the 33-year-old to the starting XI, despite him pushing for a move to Manchester United during the summer.

The Argentinian was keen to complete a move to Old Trafford on deadline day, but Man United ultimately ended up signing Senne Lammens, who kept a clean sheet on his debut against Sunderland.

However, having pushed for a move in the summer, the controversial goalkeeper’s future remains in doubt, with it recently being revealed that he has lost faith in Emery, amid the slow start to the season.

According to a report from Spain, Aston Villa have now set their sights on a new goalkeeper, with Martinez’s future in doubt, having identified Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin as a target, and there are signs that a deal could be possible.

Lunin has made it clear he wants to leave the La Liga side, having been left frustrated with his role as a back-up to Thibaut Courtois, given that, at 26-years-old, he needs to be playing regular first-team football.

It is suggested that Madrid could hold out for around €30m (£26m) for the Ukrainian, making him a relatively affordable option for Villa, with it previously being revealed that Emery is personally keen on signing him.

"Extraordinary" Lunin could be fantastic Martinez replacement

Although the Madrid shot-stopper has fallen behind Courtois in the pecking order, he has previously proven himself at the highest level, making 12 Champions League appearances, including eight en-route to the Spanish side’s 2023-24 triumph.

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Courtesy of his performances that season, the former Zorya Luhansk man also received very high praise from CBS Sports’ Nico Cantor.

Whenever called upon over the past year, the Ukraine international has been solid, recording a clean sheet percentage of 42.9%, which places him in the 97th percentile, when compared to other goalkeepers.

Given his age, however, Lunin needs to be a first-choice goalkeeper, so a move to Villa Park would make perfect sense, and Aston Villa should no doubt make an approach if Martinez makes it clear he still wants to leave.

There’s no doubt that Manchester United’s dismal displays on the pitch over the last couple of seasons have fallen way below the expectations placed on the side by the supporters.

The Red Devils faithful have been treated to constant success, as seen by their tally of 13 Premier League titles – all of which came under Sir Alex Ferguson’s guidance.

Ruben Amorim is the latest manager to try and add himself to the list of managers to achieve such a feat, with the club now going 12 years without an English top-division title.

However, the club’s 15th-placed finish in 2024/25 highlights the work he and the first-team squad have to do before being able to achieve such a feat in the near future.

Whilst the prospect of battling for a title this campaign remains extremely slim, the 40-year-old will have certainly seen improvements in numerous players within his ranks.

Man Utd’s star performers in 2025/26 to date

In an attempt to get back to their former glory, United forked out a fee in the region of £71m for the signature of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford during the recent summer transfer window.

Given the nature of the fee, the supporters have no doubt had big expectations of the forward to thrive, but he’s already shown glimpses that he’s able to live up to the hype.

The 26-year-old has netted two goals and registered an assist in his first eight outings for the club, already cementing himself as one of Amorim’s most important attackers.

He’s not been alone in impressing in such an area, with Amad Diallo also making an impression and picking up where he left off from the closing stages of last campaign.

The Ivorian has failed to register a single goal or assist, but has ranked third in the squad for chances created – subsequently highlighting his ability to cause the opposition endless chaos.

However, despite the performances of the aforementioned duo, one other first team member has managed to impress and managed to turn his career at the club around.

The United star who’s been their Player of the Season so far

Given the lowly league finish last time around, it’s a surprise to no one that many United players struggled to make the desired impact at Old Trafford.

Numerous players were moved on during the summer transfer window, as Amorim looked to complete an overhaul of his first-team squad to help suit his 3-4-2-1 system.

Part of the reason behind the departures was to make room for the £200m spending spree, which allowed the likes of Mbeumo to complete their own moves to the North West.

However, some of the below-par performers did stay put at the Theatre of Dreams, with Matthijs de Ligt just one talent who the manager decided to keep hold of ahead of 2025/26.

The Dutch international was often dug out for his lack of impact last season, with former Red Devils fan favourite Paul Scholes also voicing his disappointment with the defender.

Speaking on The Overlap last season, the 50-year-old described his lack of form as a “big concern” amid his move to Manchester – but us safe to say the former Bayern Munich star has started to prove his doubters wrong.

De Ligt has started all seven of the club’s 2025/26 league games to date, featuring for every minute and helping Amorim’s men keep a clean sheet in the recent win against Sunderland.

Matthijs De Ligt – PL stats (2025/26)

Statistics (per 90)

Tally

Games played

7

Minutes played

630

Pass accuracy

88%

Duels won

6.2

Aerials won

3.6

Interceptions made

1.2

Dribble success

50%

Tackles won

2.2

Stats via FotMob

His underlying stats are just as impressive, subsequently winning 6.2 duels per 90 – a tally that ranks him within the top 16% of all players in the Premier League.

He’s also won 3.6 aerial battles and made 1.2 interceptions per 90, with such numbers undoubtedly handing the side the defensive presence they lacked last season.

In possession, the 26-year-old has been just as impressive, completing 88% of the passes he’s attempted – arguably being the perfect all-round defender for the Red Devils.

Given his lack of form last campaign, and prior to joining United, it truly is a credit to the player for his remarkable turnaround, with De Ligt arguably one of the first names on the teamsheet at present.

His performances have certainly made him the club’s Player of the Season to date, with real hope that he can maintain such levels for the remainder of 2025/26.

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Graham Clark bagged a career-best 160 as Durham scored 511 on a Utilita Bowl batting paradise in the Rothesay County Championship.Batter Clark continued Durham’s heavy run-scoring in the sun, with George Drissell scoring 69 and Codi Yusuf 44 not out.Liam Dawson toiled away for 48 overs and was rewarded with his first five-wicket haul of the season.Hampshire replied by reaching 112 for one at close, 399 runs in arrears, with Mark Stoneman grinding out 54.Durham resumed on 330 for 5 and by lunch had added another 104, with only two more wickets lost, in a run-fest session.While the heat had gone out of the sun, the sky was still dominated by blue, and any moisture that had started in the pitch had long since evaporated. Simply, it was perfect conditions for batting, and Durham didn’t fumble their elemental good fortune.Hampshire’s only means of trying to negate a constant flow of runs was by bowling straight with negative umbrella fields. Their main hope of taking wickets was through batter error, rather than relying on their skill.Clark had proved on day one he was not giving his wicket away. He started the day on 110 and bedded in for the long haul again.The first landmark on his bucket list was beating his first-class best of 128, before going past older brother Jordan’s Championship high of 140 and quickly his own professional best of 141, then came 150 – which was surpassed in 287 deliveries.In the Clark household, he now has the bragging rights of highest score and more centuries – five v four. Surrey all-rounder Jordan will likely never relinquish his wicket-taking lead thought (261 against two with the red ball).During his 309-ball stay, there were just seven appeals against him, none of them were more than half-hearted.Clark’s innings was chanceless and high-quality, but facilitated by those around him.Ollie Robinson had recovered Durham’s innings – having been 82 for 4 – with 124 in alliance with Clark, before George Dissell continued his pre-season form with 165 for the sixth-wicket and a solid 69.After that, Matthew Potts and Codi Yusuf both put on 41 with Clark.Patience was the name of the game for Hampshire, waiting for rare missteps, with Dawson the man taking advantage.The left-arm spinner sent down an exhaustive 48 overs, with absolutely no spin to help him, but with perseverance came wickets.He’d dismissed Robinson on the opening day before bowling a reverse-sweeping Drissell and had Potts caught at short fine leg off a top edge.Dawson finally saw the end of Clark for 160 with a sensational one-handed caught and bowled, ahead of Callum Parkinson edging to first slip to bring up his 15th first-class five-for.Durham’s tail wagged, with Yusuf wagging the hardest with an unbeaten 44, as Durham’s fun in the sun was finally ended when Brendan Doggett turned Felix Organ around the corner.Given 43 overs to negotiate after tea, Fletcha Middleton took Potts for four boundaries, before the England fast bowler – who yesterday was selected for the Test against Zimbabwe later this month – exacted his revenge by finding an edge to first slip.Doggett sent down three maidens in a row before conceding his first run, but soon after landed on a ball while fielding and had to go off.Like the Durham batters before them, Stoneman and Nick Gubbins were completely untroubled, especially as the ball aged.Stoneman reached fifty for the 105th time in his career as his partnership with Gubbins went in overnight unbroken on 95.

It might sound a little hyperbolic, but it feels like West Ham United are currently in a crisis.

Graham Potter’s side have lost all three of their games so far, and while they’ve scored three goals, they’ve conceded a whopping 11.

It’s crystal clear that the East Londoners are in desperate need of quality reinforcements who can help make them a far tougher proposition to play against if they are to still be playing Premier League football next year.

Fortunately, it appears that the club are incredibly close to bringing in someone who could be just what they need and the perfect teammate for the promising El Hadji Malick Diouf.

West Ham close in on the perfect teammate for Diouf

Arguably, the area of the team West Ham are most in need of reinforcing before the window closes next week is in the midfield.

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The middle of the park was already looking a little weak at the start of the summer, but with Edson Alvarez now in Turkey, Potter and Co are in serious need of fresh legs and quality.

Not only do the Hammers need someone who can help with the offensive side of things, but someone who can come straight into the side and make them a nightmare to play against.

Fortunately, it appears that the East Londoners are incredibly close to signing a player who would not only fit that description, but also be able to get more out of fellow summer signing Diouf.

At least that is according to a recent update from Sky Sports’ Lyall Thomas, who has revealed that West Ham are closing in on Soungoutou Magassa.

Furthermore, Thomas has confirmed that the young Frenchman will be flying into London on Wednesday to undergo a medical ahead of his £17.3m move from AS Monaco, a switch that Thomas suggests is set to be done in the “next 24-48 hours”.

Magassa might not be a household name, but he looks like just the sort of player West Ham need at the moment, and someone who could get even more out of Diouf.

Why Magassa would be a dream signing for Diouf

The first and most significant reason Magassa could help get even more out of Diouf is the same reason he’d be a brilliant teammate for the rest of the West Ham team: his defensive and athletic qualities.

For example, even though he can play in central midfield and at centre-back, he’s been at his best in recent seasons playing as a defensive midfielder, where he can utilise both to break up play and harry opposition attackers.

You can best see how elite he is at the defensive side of the game through his underlying numbers.

According to FBref, he ranks in the top 2% of midfielders across Europe’s top five leagues for tackles plus interceptions, tackles in the middle third, and dribblers challenged, as well as the top 6% for passes blocked and more, all per 90 minutes.

In other words, the 21-year-old could be trusted to do the bulk of the defensive work for the Irons, which in turn would allow Diouf more opportunities to maraud down the wing and supply the frontline with chance after chance from his brilliant crosses.

Yet, there is another way in which the Monaco ace would be able to help get more out of the Senegalese gem: his passing ability.

On top of being a defensive monster in the middle of the park, the “elegant” Frenchman, as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig, is also far more accomplished with the ball at his feet than you might imagine.

In fact, respected analyst Ben Mattinson has praised him for his “forward-thinking mindset” and his impressive ability to “spray passes wide out to the wings,” which suggests he would be able to find the former Slavia Prague ace with ease.

Once again, we can see skills in 6 foot 2 titan’s underlying numbers, as FBref ranks him in the top 7% for switches and the top 10% for through balls per 90.

Ultimately, West Ham appear to be making an excellent signing in Magassa, as not only will he add some defensive steel to the midfield, but he will also allow Diouf to flourish out wide.

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