“Wow” – Micah Richards hails “absolute warrior” Sunderland star v Newcastle

Micah Richards was left blown away by the performance of one Sunderland star in the Tyne-Wear derby victory against Newcastle United this afternoon.

Sunderland win first Premier League game vs Newcastle since 2016

The Black Cats managed to get one over on their biggest rivals in the first Premier League meeting with Newcastle since 2016, courtesy of a bizarre own goal from Nick Woltemade in the second half.

Regis Le Bris’ side have made a dream start to life back in the top flight, but today’s victory is undoubtedly the sweetest yet, moving four points clear of the Magpies after managing to hold out for a well-earned 1-0 win.

A lot of credit has to go to the defence, with the visitors being limited to an xG of just 0.26, never really managing to create any big opportunities throughout the match.

However, Richards was also quick to praise Granit Xhaka after the match, with the former Manchester City man saying: “This man, we talked about him before the game, was brilliant again, absolute warrior in that midfield. What a player he’s been, what a signing. I’m gonna say he’s been the signing of the season so far, that’s how big I’m going.”

“He’s been absolutely immaculate in everything he does, even the way he speaks is just brilliant. Wow.”

Xhaka deserves all the plaudits after another impressive display

The Basel-born midfielder has been absolutely indispensable for Le Bris this season, starting all 15 Premier League games, during which time he’s chipped in with five goal involvements.

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However, the Swiss maestro is perhaps best known for his defensive qualities, which were on show again today, making a number of important contributions.

Granit Xhaka’s key stats vs Newcastle

Number completed

Ground duels (won)

3 (2)

Aerial duels (won)

3 (3)

Clearances

4

Tackles

2

The Black Cats managing to sign the former Bayer Leverkusen man is starting to look like a real coup, with Jamie Carragher describing him as “fantastic” and the “most influential” player for a Premier League team this season.

The sky is the limit for this Sunderland side, who are firmly in contention to qualify for Europe, but Xhaka is likely to be paramount to their success, and Le Bris will be hoping for a similar display when his side travel to Brighton for their penultimate game in 2025 next weekend.

Richardson stands out with four wickets as England Lions collapse

Opener Campbell Kellaway also impressed for Australia A on a dominant day for the hosts

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Jhye Richardson put together a significant performance against England Lions (file photo)•Getty Images

Jhye Richardson has announced his triumphant return to bowling, taking four wickets in his second game back from injury as Australia A punished a hapless England Lions.The hosts went to stumps on day one of their four-day match in Brisbane at 155 for 2, after Richardson had taken 4 for 35 to help bowl the Lions out for 166.Richardson would almost certainly have figured in Test contention for this summer, had he not been recovering from shoulder surgery. He went wicketless during 20 overs for a CA XI against the Lions late last month, but was back bowling at pace at Allan Border Field on Friday.Richardson had Ben McKinney dropped at first slip in his third over of the day, before running through the tourists in the second session. He bowled James Rew for 7 when the left-hander inside-edged a ball that angled across him onto his stumps, before Richardson’s pace had Ben Kellaway playing on.In almost comical fashion, Kellaway defended a delivery from the quick before he was unable to stop the ball rolling back onto his stumps.Richardson then had both Matthew Fisher and Nathan Gilchrist edging behind the wicket, as the Lions fell from 72 for 1 to all out for 166 in 50 overs.Richardson played his last Test in December 2022, but has battled constant shoulder and hamstring injuries since then. His recovery from last season’s dislocated shoulder ruled him out of contention for the start of the Ashes, with Brendan Doggett debuting in Perth.Todd Murphy and Xavier Bartlett also took two wickets each for Australia A, before Campbell Kellaway flew to 71 off 75 balls in the final session.Earmarked as a Test opener of the future, Kellaway’s runs came after he also hit a half-century for the Prime Minister’s XI against England last weekend.Kellaway produced one of the shots of the day with a cracking pull shot off Gilchrist, before he later pulled the quick straight to mid on.England spinner Shoaib Bashir meanwhile had an unhappy afternoon, taking 0 for 22 from three overs after being overlooked for the Gabba Test.Nathan McSweeney (40 not out) pulled Bashir’s first two balls for four, before Kellaway also took to him in the next over and he was dragged out of the attack.

سبورت عن تصريحات محمد صلاح: فقد أعصابه ولا يفهم دوره الجديد

سلطت صحيفة “سبورت” الإسبانية الضوء على تصريحات محمد صلاح، نجم الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ليفربول أمس، السبت، بعد تعادل الريدز مع ليدز يونايتد ضمن منافسات الدوري الإنجليزي.

وخرج صلاح مساء أمس بعد انتهاء المباراة وتحدث لوسائل الإعلام وفتح النار على الجميع وعلى رأسهم مدربه آرني سلوت، بسبب جلوسه على دكة البدلاء لثلاث مباريات متتالية.

كان ليفربول قد تعادل أمام ليدز يونايتد بثلاثة أهداف لمثلها بعدما كان الريدز متقدمًا بنتيجة 2/0 وكل الأمور كانت تسير بشكل إيجابي.

وقالت الصحيفة الإسبانية إن ليفربول لم يحقق سوى فوز واحد في آخر 6 مباريات، هذا الوضع المتردي تمامًا تسبب في انفجار نجم الفريق، محمد صلاح.

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لا يمر المهاجم المصري بأفضل فتراته، حيث سجل خمسة أهداف وصنع ثلاثة في 19 مباراة، وبعد جلوسه على مقاعد البدلاء للمرة الثالثة على التوالي فقد أعصابه تمامًا.

أفادت “سبورت” أن صلاح لا يفهم دوره الثانوي ويفسره كـ عقاب، ويوضح أن أحدًا لم يشرح له شيئًا، في هذه الأثناء، يمضي الوقت ويشتعل حماس آنفيلد، سيغادر صلاح إلى كأس الأمم الإفريقية بنية مساعدة بلاده وراحة ذهنه.

واختتمت أن صلاح انتقد مدربه علنًا، وبعد أن ارتبط اسمه بقوة بالسعودية والجدل المحيط بتجديد عقده الأخير، يبدو أنه يشهد الآن نهاية حقبة مجده في آنفيلد، من الواضح أن صلاح لم يعد يخفي إحباطه وعندما يشعر نجم بهذه المكانة بالسخرية، فلا مجال للتراجع.

Cássio chega a acordo e acerta saída do Corinthians para o Cruzeiro

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Após 12 anos, terminou a relação entre Corinthians e Cássio. As partes chegaram a um acordo para antecipar a saída do goleiro, que tem contrato com o clube alvinegro até dezembro deste ano.

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O atleta, agora, vai atuar no Cruzeiro, onde já possui acordo verbal para assinar um contrato por três temporadas — até o fim de 2027.

Para antecipar a sua saída do Timão, Cássio e Carlos Leite, representante do profissionalismo, abriram mão de alguns valores que tinham a receber da equipe do Parque São Jorge. O atleta ainda tinha algumas pendências referentes a direitos de imagem, enquanto o empresário tinha quantias a serem pagas por conta da intermediação de algumas renovações do profissional com o time do Parque São Jorge.

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No total, a dívida incluindo os dois, ultrapassa R$ 10 milhões. O valor abatido pela liberação não será integral e, portanto, o Corinthians seguirá tendo pendências com a dupla.

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Cássio esteve no CT Joaquim Grava nesta sexta-feira (17), mas não treinou em campo. O goleiro fez apenas um trabalho leve na academia.

Ainda que o clima fosse de despedida, o ídolo corintiano não cumprimentou companheiros e funcionários no clube. É aguardada uma cerimônia nos próximos dias, onde o camisa 12 vá se pronunciar em entrevista coletiva e, aproveitará, para dar o adeus às pessoas no Corinthians.

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ليفاندوفسكي يتخذ قرارًا جديدًا بشأن مستقبله مع برشلونة

كشفت تقارير إعلامية اليوم الأربعاء، عن آخر التطورات المتعلقة بمستقبل روبرت ليفاندوفسكي، نجم نادي برشلونة والذي يعتبر مصيره مبهمًا حتى الآن.

ليفاندوفسكي سوف ينتهي عقده مع نادي برشلونة بنهاية شهر يونيو من العام المقبل، ولم يتم التوصل حتى هذه اللحظة إلى اتفاق بين اللاعب وإدارة البارسا حول توقيع عقد جديد.

ويستمر ليفاندوفسكي في تقديم مستويات جيدة بالفعل مع نادي برشلونة خلال هذا الموسم، على الرغم من أن اللاعب قد بلغ عامه الـ37.

وأشارت صحيفة سبورت، إلو أن ليفاندوفسكي قد اتخذ قرارًا جديدًا في مسيرته، وهو الاستعداد للبقاء في صفوف برشلونة وتجديد عقده مع النادي الكتالوني.

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وأضافت الصحيفة، أن وكيل أعمال ليفاندوفسكي، بيني زهافي، قد تواصل مع إدارة برشلونة وأخبرها بنية اللاعب للاستمرار مع البارسا وتجديد عقده مع النادي الإسباني، مع تخفيف مطالبه المالية وعدم الحصول على راتب كبير في عقده الجديد.

وأوضحت الصحيفة، أن قرار مناقشة مستقبل ليفاندوفسكي مع برشلونة سوف يتم اتخاذه بدايًة من شهر يناير المقبل، بينما يعرف اللاعب سياسة إدارة النادي الإسباني في عملية التجديد للاعبين المتقدمين في السن.

وأردفت سبورت قائلة، أن ليفاندوفسكي تلقى العديد من العروض من الأندية الأوروبية الكبرى، من بينها إي سي ميلان، لكن اللاعب لم يرد على أي عرض حتى الآن وأولويته هي البقاء في برشلونة.

وأتمت سبورت مشيرة، أن ليفاندوفسكي ربما يكون هو المهاجم الأساسي في برشلونة الموسم المقبل، حال لم يتم التعاقد مع مهاجم خلال الميركاتو الصيفي العام الجديد.

Diomande upgrade: Rangers pushing to sign “box-crashing” SPFL star for Rohl

Glasgow Rangers head coach Danny Rohl will be relishing his first opportunity to bring in his own players when the January transfer window opens for business next month.

The German manager joined after the summer window closed and has only been able to work with the squad that was put together by previous managers and sporting directors.

With five wins and two draws in seven matches in the Scottish Premiership so far, it is exciting to think about what Rohl could achieve with signings that he has a chance to have a say in.

Rangers pushing to sign Premiership star

After a host of signings from England in the summer, the Light Blues are reportedly looking closer to home to bolster the manager’s options in midfield.

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According to FootballTransfers, Glasgow Rangers are ‘pushing’ to reach an agreement to sign Kilmarnock central midfielder David Watson in the January transfer window.

The Scotland U21 international’s contract with Killie is due to expire at the end of the season, and the Gers are looking to take advantage of that situation to make him the first signing of the Rohl era.

It adds that Kilmarnock are open to a sale in January, to avoid losing him for nothing in the summer, but it remains to be seen how much they will demand for his services.

FootballTransfers reveals that the 20-year-old starlet has been identified as the club’s top target for the January window, but they will face competition from Lazio and Celtic, which means that this will not be an easy deal for Rangers to get over the line in the coming weeks.

Why Rangers should sign David Watson

With Mohamed Diomande heading off to the African Cup of Nations later this month, Watson could arrive at Ibrox at the start of January as an upgrade on the Ivorian talent.

Rangers will, of course, be without Diomande until the end of his country’s run in the tournament, which could provide a new signing like the Kilmarnock star to come in and take his place in the team before he returns.

Based on their respective performances in the Scottish Premiership this season, Watson would be likely to step into the side and offer more than the left-footed star has for Rangers so far.

Described by Scottish scout and analyst Kai Watson as a “box-crashing, goalscoring midfielder that works hard on both ends”, the Kilmarnock star has scored three goals and created two ‘big chances’ for Kilmarnock in the Premiership, per Sofascore, whilst Diomande has only scored one goal and created one ‘big chance’ for his team in that time.

This suggests that Watson, on current form, could offer more of a threat at the top end of the pitch for the Light Blues if he arrives in January to take a place in Rohl’s midfield, as both a scorer and a creator of goals in the middle of the park.

25/26 Premiership

Diomande

Watson

Appearances

12

16

Goals

1

3

Big chances created

1

2

Tackles + interceptions per game

1.9

3.1

Duels won per game

2.9

5.7

Ground duel success rate

45%

50%

Aerial duel success rate

31%

41%

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, the Scottish talent has also provided more quality than Diomande out of possession in the league this season, winning a higher percentage of his duels on the ground and in the air, whilst making more defensive interceptions per game.

Analyst John Walker claimed that Watson had “blown up the league” last year, and the same is true this season with his impressive performances in the middle of the park as a 20-year-old star.

The Killie central midfielder has significantly outperformed Diomande, who was the subject of a £6.5m bid from Besiktas in the summer, and has shown that he can deliver consistent displays in the division.

Watson, who scored four goals in 23 league starts in the 2024/25 campaign, is a proven Premiership performer who could arrive at Ibrox to hit the ground running in January, which is exactly what they need when signing a player midway through the season.

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With Diomande set to jet away to the African Cup of Nations, signing the Scottish star to come in as an upgrade on him at the start of the January transfer window could be a shrewd move by the club and a dream first signing for Rohl.

Pakistan fined 20 per cent of match fee for slow over-rate in first ODI

They were deemed to have overshot the time limit by four overs and Afridi, Pakistan’s captain, accepted the sanction without contest

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Pakistan have been fined 20 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, the ICC said in a statement on Wednesday.Match referee Ali Naqvi imposed the sanction after Shaheen Afridi’s side was found to be four overs short of its target in an innings that ultimately took over four hours to complete. Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct states that players are fined five per cent of their match fee for each over their side fails to bowl within the allotted time.Pakistan had one extra fielder brought into the ring after the 46th over of Sri Lanka’s innings as the first ODI went the distance. Wanindu Hasaranga’s half-century kept the visitors in the hunt until the final over of the contest despite looking like Pakistan would coast to victory after Sri Lanka lost their seventh wicket still 88 runs adrift.Related

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The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Alex Wharf and Asif Yaqoob, with Sharfuddoula acting as third umpire and Rashid Riaz as fourth. Afridi accepted the sanction without contest, meaning no formal hearing was required.The second ODI was supposed to take place on Thursday. However, some Sri Lanka players expressed a desire to leave on Wednesday night following a terror incident in Islamabad, the city they are staying in. It led to a late-night meeting between the PCB chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Sri Lanka’s players, who were ultimately persuaded them to stay when the SLC threatened any players who left with disciplinary action. As such the second and third ODI’s were pushed back a day, and the following T20I tri-series, which also includes Zimbabwe, will begin a day later.

Veja quanto o Vasco faturou com a classificação para a final da Copa do Brasil

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O Vasco está classificado para a final da Copa do Brasil e agora enfrenta o Corinthians na grande decisão. Depois de vencer a partida de ida da semifinal por 2 a 1, no jogo da volta, neste domingo (14), no Maracanã, o time de Diniz perdeu por 1 a 0 no tempo normal – gol de Paulo Henrique, contra. A vaga para a final, então, foi decidida nos pênaltis. O goleiro Léo Jardim brilhou, defendendo duas penalidades, e viu o seu time vencer por 4 a 3. Com o passaporte já carimbado para a final, o Vasco também garantiu mais R$ 9.922.500 milhões de premiação com a classificação.

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Na final, o Cruz-Maltino já tem garantido mais R$ 33,075 milhões caso seja vice-campeão. Ficando em segundo, o valor acumulado em premiações durante toda a competição será de R$ 51,376 milhões. Se vencer o título da Copa do Brasil, o Vasco garante mais R$ 77,175 milhões, totalizando R$ 91,801 milhões.

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Como funciona a premiação do Vasco na Copa do Brasil?Premiações da Copa do Brasil 2025 a cada fase1ª fase: R$ 1.543.5002ª fase: R$ 1.874.2503ª fase: R$ 2.315.250Oitavas de final: R$ 3.638.250Quartas de final: R$ 4.740.750Semifinal: R$ 9.922.500Final (vice-campeão): R$ 33.075.000Final (campeão): R$ 77.175.000

É preciso levar em consideração que o Vasco entrou na competição já na 3ª fase.

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James Rodríguez reestreia com gol e assistência, e São Paulo vence Inter de Limeira pelo Paulistão

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O São Paulo venceu a Inter de Limeira por 3 a 0 nesta quarta-feira (28), no Estádio Mané Garrincha, em Brasília, pelo Campeonato Paulista. O gols do Tricolor foram marcados por Ferreirinha, nos acréscimos da primeira etapa, Luciano e James Rodríguez.

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Com o resultado, a equipe comandada pelo técnico Thiago Carpini assume a liderança do grupo D, com 18 pontos conquistados. Os mandantes, por sua vez, estacionam nos 14 pontos, mas permanecem na zona de classificação para o mata-mata do torneio estadual.

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O São Paulo controlou o ritmo da primeira etapa, mas não conseguiu transformar o domínio em chances de gol. Recuada, a Inter de Limeira teve a primeira grande chance, mas parou no travessão de Rafael. Nos acréscimos, Lucas tabelou com Ferreirinha, que marcou seu primeiro gol com a camisa da equipe paulista.

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O segundo tempo foi de total controle do Tricolor. Luciano, que saiu do banco de reservas, recebeu assistência de James Rodríguez para marcar o segundo. O próprio colombiano, após linda jogada individual do camisa 10, aproveitou o rebote do goleiro Max para dar números finais ao duelo.

O QUE VEM POR AÍ?

O São Paulo encara o Palmeiras no domingo (03), no Morumbi, às 20h (de Brasília), pela décima primeira rodada do Campeonato Paulista.

✅ INTER DE LIMEIRA 0 X 3 SÃO PAULO
Paulistão – 10ª Rodada

Data e horário: quarta-feira, 28 de fevereiro de 2024, às 21H35 (de Brasília)
Local: Estádio Mané Garrincha, em Brasília (DF)
Árbitro: Fabiano Monteiro dos Santos
Assistentes: Anderson José de Moraes Coelho e Gustavo Rodrigues de Oliveira
Cartões amarelos: Calleri e Alisson (São Paulo); JP Galvão e Jussani (Inter de Limeira)
Cartões vermelhos: 

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Gol: Ferreirinha, Luciano e James Rodríguez (São Paulo)

⚽ ESCALAÇÕES

INTER DE LIMEIRA
Walef; Albuquerque, Jussani, Ribeiro e Cesar; Felix, Emerson e Bochecha; Brito, Drummond e Quirino. Técnico: Júnior Rocha

SÃO PAULO
Rafael; Igor Vinícius, Arboleda, Ferraresi e Welington; Pablo Maia e Alisson; Lucas, Rato e Ferreirinha; Calleri. Técnico: Thiago Carpini

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موقف عودة زيدان لتدريب ريال مدريد خلفًا لـ ألونسو

كشفت تقارير صحفية موقف تشابي ألونسو، من الرحيل عن تدريب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ريال مدريد بعد الهزيمة أمام سيلتا فيجو ضمن منافسات الدوري الإسباني.

وكان ريال مدريد قد خسر أمام سيلتا فيجو بثنائية نظيفة في المباراة التي جمعتهما مساء الأحد الماضي، ضمن منافسات الجولة الـ 16 من بطولة الدوري الإسباني.

شهدت تلك المباراة أداءً سيئًا للغاية من جانب ريال مدريد بعدما دخل ألونسو بتشكيل خاطئ، كما كانت هناك العديد من الثغرات الدفاعية داخل الفريق والتي استغلها سيلتا فيجو جيدًا.

عانى ريال مدريد أيضًا من القرارات التحكيمية في المباراة إذ تم طرد ثنائي الفريق فيران جارسيا وألفارو كاريراس، مع طرد اللاعب إندريك من على دكة البدلاء.

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بعد تلك الهزيمة ازدادت الشكوك حول مستفبل تشابي ألونسو في قيادة ريال مدريد الفترة المقبلة، حتى أشارت بعض التقارير السابقة إلى أن مباراة مانشستر سيتي في دوري أبطال أوروبا ستكون الفيصل في اتخاذ قرار تجاه المدرب الباسكي، وأن زين الدين زيدان المرشح الأول لخلافته.

ووفقًا لصحيفة “آس” الإسبانية، فإن تدريب زين الدين زيدان لريال مدريد وعودته مرة أخرى على دكة بدلاء الفريق أمر مستبعد تمامًا.

وأوضحت أن الشعور السائد في ريال مدريد هو أنهم لا يريدون إقالة تشابي ألونسو إلا في حال الضرورة القصوى لأنه شخصية يحترمها النادي لما حققه خلال فترة قصيرة كمدرب ولما كان عليه كلاعب في ريال مدريد، لكن النتائج هي الأهم في كرة القدم.

واختتمت أيضًا أنه في حال تعرض ألونسو للإقالة، فهناك مدربان جاهزان لقيادة الفريق بشكل مؤقت، لكن ليس منهما زيدان.

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