Zimbabwe sign $1 million sponsor deal

Zimbabwe Cricket has announced a US$1 million-plus kit sponsorship deal with sports manufacturer Reebok

ESPNcricinfo staff29-Oct-2010Zimbabwe Cricket has announced a US$1 million-plus kit sponsorship deal with sports goods manufacturer Reebok.”We have reached an agreement with Reebok to sponsor our national team and domestic league for three years,” Zimbabwe Cricket managing director Ozias Bvute told . “The agreement is worth nearly US$400,000 annually.”The deal, which was reached earlier this month, with Reebok brings to an end a long-term tie-in with the local manufacturers, Faith Wear. Reebok, a subsidiary of the German sports manufacturer Adidas, has also secured kit deals with the Sri Lanka and South Africa teams.The sponsorship deal is the latest in a series of positive measures taken as Zimbabwe bids for re-entry into the Test arena. Earlier this month, Zimbabwe Cricket said it planned to renovate two of the country’s main venues, Harare Sports Club and Mutare Sports Club. The work will result in an increase in crowd capacity and an improvement in playing and spectator facilities.

Newcastle eyeing James Ward-Prowse

An update has emerged regarding Newcastle United and their pursuit of Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse…

What’s the talk?

According to The Daily Star, the Magpies are among a number of clubs monitoring the England international ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.

Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United and Manchester City are also keen on the midfielder, who is said to be valued at £60m by the Saints. Pep Guardiola in particular is a huge fan of the St Mary’s academy graduate, but it remains to be seen whether or not any of the clubs will meet Southampton’s valuation.

Eddie Howe can find Solano 2.0

Magpies boss Eddie Howe can find the club’s new set-piece specialist – Nolberto Solano 2.0 – in a deal for Ward-Prowse, with Toon legend Alan Shearer previously describing the 27-year-old’s dead ball quality as “ridiculous”.

Back in 2015, talkSPORT published a list of the best free-kick takers in Premier League history and Solano came in at number five. He had a 9% conversation rate from set pieces, scoring seven of his 78 such attempts on goal in the top flight. The midfielder played 315 games for Newcastle in total, scoring 48 goals and providing 77 assists.

Meanwhile, Ward-Prowse has played 302 matches for Southampton in the top division of English football and has found the net from a free-kick a whopping 14 times. Only David Beckham (18) has scored more in the history of the Premier League, which highlights just how much of a specialist the Saints captain is from dead ball situations.

This means that the 27-year-old can be the new Solano at St James’ Park, as he has proven his quality in the Premier League throughout his career, establishing himself as one of the best free-kick takers in the history of the top flight.

It would be wrong to only mention Ward-Prowse’s set-pieces when speaking about his ability, though, as he is an excellent and combative midfielder. He has averaged an excellent SofaScore rating of 7.31 across 33 appearances in the league this season, chipping in with nine goals and five assists whilst making 2.3 tackles and interceptions per game in the middle of the park.

In a recent interview with Sky Sports’ YouTube channel, Nathan Tella said that the Saints skipper “can do everything”. This shows that his all-round game is at a high level, as he has consistently delivered brilliant displays for Southampton throughout the campaign.

Therefore, he would be a fantastic signing for Newcastle, offering Howe a reliable high-quality option in midfield who also possesses a historically superb weapon in the form of his set-pieces.

AND in other news, “Phenomenal” £18m-rated Premier League star now wants NUFC move, he’d be their new Gazza…

بالمواعيد | مواجهات دور الـ8 من كأس العالم 2022

اكتمل عقد المتأهلين إلى منافسات ربع نهائي بطولة كأس العالم، في نسختها الثانية والعشرين، والمُقامة حاليًا في قطر.

وتُقام مباريات ربع نهائي مونديال قطر يومي الجمعة والسبت، 9 و10 ديسمبر الجاري.

وتأهل منتخب هولندا إلى ربع النهائي بعد فوزه على أمريكا في دور الـ16، بثلاثة أهداف مقابل هدف.

اقرأ أيضًا.. المنتخبات المتأهلة إلى دور الـ8 من كأس العالم 2022

كما تأهل منتخب الأرجنتين إلى دور ربع النهائي عقب فوزه على أستراليا، بنتيجة 2-1.

وتأهل منتخب فرنسا إلى دور ربع النهائي من خلال فوزه على بولندا بنتيجة 3-1.

في حين تأهل منتخب إنجلترا إلى دور ربع النهائي بعد ثلاثية نظيفة أمام منتخب السنغال.

أما منتخب كرواتيا فقد تأهل إلى ربع النهائي بفضل ركلات الترجيح التي حسمها بنتيجة 3-1 أمام اليابان.

وحصل منتخب البرازيل على بطاقة التأهل إلى ربع النهائي بسهولة، بعد فوزه على كوريا الجنوبية بنتيجة 4-1.

وحقق منتخب المغرب مفاجأة قوية بعد فوزه على منتخب إسبانيا، وتأهل إلى ربع النهائي بفضل ركلات الترجيح، التي حسمها لصالحه بنتيجة 3-0.

وأخيرًا، حصل منتخب البرتغال على بطاقة التأهل إلى الدور المقبل من البطولة عقب فوزه على سويسرا بنتيجة 6-1. مواجهات دور الـ8 من كأس العالم 2022

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السادسة التاسعة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة العاشرة بتوقيت السعودية: هولندا والأرجنتين.

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السادسة التاسعة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة العاشرة بتوقيت السعودية: إنجلترا وفرنسا.

Tim Paine breaks finger in All-Stars game

Tim Paine, Australia’s backup wicketkeeper, faces some time on the sidelines after injuring his hand during the All-Stars Twenty20 match in Brisbane

ESPNcricinfo staff21-Nov-2010

Tim Paine impressed during his four Tests this year•AFP

Tim Paine, Australia’s backup wicketkeeper, faces some time on the sidelines after breaking the index finger on his right hand during the All-Stars Twenty20 match in Brisbane. Paine was batting when he was struck on the hand by a 148.2kph rising delivery from Dirk Nannes, and he immediately retired hurt.Channel Nine had Paine miked up during his innings and as he left the field with his glove off, he said it felt “seriously no good”. When asked if he thought a bone was broken, he replied: “I think so.”Paine was sent to hospital and x-rays revealed what was described as “a clean crack” in the finger, although it was not clear on Sunday night how long he would be out of action.Paine firmly established himself as the second in line to Brad Haddin this year, playing four Tests in England and India while Haddin was injured. Paine performed well in his first Tests, collecting 17 dismissals and averaging 35.87 with the bat.However, Paine was not expected to play any part in the Ashes unless Haddin suffered another injury. Haddin will play the first Test at the Gabba starting on Thursday, and it will be his first Test appearance since the tour of New Zealand in March.

Ferj divulga datas e horários das semifinais da Taça Rio

MatériaMais Notícias

Após a última rodada da fase de grupos da Taça Rio, ocorrida neste domingo, a Ferj divulgou as datas e horários em que serão disputados os clássicos decisivos das semifinais.

Na quarta-feira (21), o Vasco, primeiro colocado do grupo B, enfrenta o Botafogo, segundo colocado do grupo C, às 21h45, no Estádio Nilton Santos. Será o reencontro das duas equipes, que se enfrentaram neste domingo.

O Fluminense, primeiro colocado do grupo C, terá pela frente o Flamengo, segundo colocado do grupo B. O duelo está marcado para a próxima quinta-feira (22), às 20 horas, também no Niltão.

Primeiros colocados em seus grupos, Vasco e Fluminense têm a vantagem de jogar pelo empate.

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ديكلان رايس يطالب ساوثجيت بالبقاء في إنجلترا ويصرّح: الفريق الأفضل خسر أمام فرنسا

يريد ديكلان رايس بقاء جاريث ساوثجيت في منصبه بعد أن قال مدرب إنجلترا إنه بحاجة إلى وقت للتفكير في مستقبله بعد هزيمة مؤلمة في ربع النهائي أمام فرنسا.

عانت إنجلترا من حسرة في البطولة الكبرى بعد هدف أوليفييه جيرو المتأخر ليحقق الفوز 2-1، مع إهدار هاري كين ركلة جزاء في الدقائق الأخيرة مما زاد من بؤسهم.

ومن المقرر أن ينتهي عقد ساوثجيت، الذي قاد إنجلترا إلى نصف نهائي كأس العالم في روسيا قبل أربع سنوات ثم نهائي بطولة أوروبا 2020 الصيف الماضي، لما بعد نهاية يورو 2024.

على الرغم من أن الاتحاد الإنجليزي يريد أن يستمر ساوثجيت في دوره كمدير فني، إلا أن المدرب البالغ من العمر 52 عامًا قال في مؤتمر صحفي بعد المباراة إنه لم يتخذ قرارًا بعد.

وفي وقت لاحق، أوضح رايس وجهة نظره للصحفيين عندما علق قائلاً: “بالنسبة لي شخصيًا، آمل أن يبقى ساوثجيت معنا، لا أعلم ما سيحدث وهناك الكثير من الحديث حول ذلك، لكنني أعتقد أنه كان رائعًا بالنسبة لنا وأعتقد أن هناك الكثير من الانتقادات التي لا يستحقها”.

وأضاف “لقد قادنا حتى الآن، أبعد مما يتوقعه الناس، الليلة تعرض للانتقادات لما حدث، ولم يكن الأمر متعلقًا به، التكتيكات كانت صحيحة، لعبنا بالطريقة الصحيحة، كنا عدوانيين وأوقفنا مبابي الذي كان هادئًا”.

وواصل: “لقد استقبلنا هدفين على عكس سير المباراة، وهذا ليس من اختصاص المدرب، الأمر متروك لنا في الملعب، آمل حقًا أن يبقى لأن المجموعة الأساسية التي لدينا وما صنعه لنا مميزة جدًا وأنا أحب اللعب معه وأحب اللعب في إنجلترا”.

وأكد: “أعتقد أنها كانت بطولة إيجابية حقًا، شعرنا أنه كان بإمكاننا فعل المزيد، ولكن عندما تنظر إلى الأداء، كان من المثير مشاهدته، لدينا مستقبل مشرق حقًا، نحن نحب أن يكون جاريث مدربًا، نحن نحب أن يبقى، بالتأكيد، لكن هذا قراره، أنا متأكد من أنه سيذهب بعيدًا ويفكر في ذلك”.

واختتم: “بصرف النظر عن هدفي تشواميني وجيرو، لا أتذكر أن فرنسا كانت مبدعة أمامنا، لعبنا بشكل جيد، الفريق الأفضل خسر”.

 

لاعب الأهلي يغيب عن مواجهة فاركو في الدوري المصري

يغيب محمد عبد المنعم مدافع الأهلي عن مباراة فريقه المقبلة أمام فاركو التي ستقام ضمن منافسات الدوري المصري الممتاز.

ويلاقي الأهلي نظيره فاركو يوم الثلاثاء المقبل في إطار منافسات الاسبوع الثامن بالدوري.

طالع أيضًا.. فيديو | حسين الشحات يسجل هدف الأهلي الأول أمام فيوتشر في الدوري

ويفتقد الأهلي خدمات محمد عبد المنعم في المباراة المقبلة للإيقاف بسبب تراكم الإنذارات، إثر حصوله على البطاقة الصفراء الثالثة اليوم أمام فاركو.

وحصل لاعب الأهلي على 3 بطاقات صفراء في مباريات فريقه أمام أسوان وغزل المحلة وفيوتشر.

يذكر ان الأهلي يتقدم على فيوتشر بهدفٍ وحيد سجله حسين الشحات في المباراة الجارية بينهما بالجولة الثامنة من الدوري.

Marcos Rocha apaga rótulo de 'lateral que só ataca' e brinca com Fagner: 'Sou melhor'

MatériaMais Notícias

A última pergunta da entrevista coletiva de Marcos Rocha nesta quinta-feira foi “fácil”: Marcos Rocha ou Fagner? Quem é o melhor lateral-direito? O palmeirense, que tomou o cuidado de não fazer provocações ao rival durante a conversa com a imprensa, entrou na brincadeira:

– Eu sou melhor (risos). Vou me valorizar. Mas respeito bastante o trabalho do Fagner, que está na Seleção Brasileira e tem a possibilidade de nos representar na Copa do Mundo. Quando ele estiver lá eu vou torcer por ele, mas agora torço para o Marcos Rocha – sorriu ele, que costumava provocar o Cruzeiro quando defendia o Galo.

– Eu gosto de brincar, mas quero entender primeiro como é o ambiente dos clássicos aqui para que não aconteça nenhum tipo de cobrança excessiva dos torcedores. Algumas pessoas não conseguem entender brincadeiras sadias, então fico mais na minha, mas prometo voltar a brincar no futuro – disse.

Fagner leva vantagem na briga por uma vaga na Copa do Mundo da Rússia, mas Marcos Rocha pode superá-lo na eleição dos melhores jogadores do Campeonato Paulista – a premiação será feita na segunda, dia seguinte à definição do título. O lateral do Verdão festeja a boa fase e o fato de estar deixando um antigo rótulo para trás:

– Estou muito feliz pelo meu momento. Cheguei com desconfiança de alguns torcedores e da imprensa, com o rótulo de jogador que só atacava. Hoje consigo ser um jogador mais completo, que defende bem, chega com qualidade ao ataque. Com o decorrer do tempo vou conseguindo assimilar as críticas construtivas – declarou o camisa 22, antes de falar sobre sua motivação para a final:

– Eu já fui questionado pelo Roger algumas vezes sobre o que me motivava. Eu falei que não gosto de perder. Eu me doo 100%, 110% para conseguir a vitória. Eu brinco com o Dudu: resolve lá na frente, porque aqui atrás eu vou dar minha vida, vou estourar a posterior se precisar. A gente olha para cada funcionário, a ansiedade que eles têm pelo título. Minha motivação começa aqui dentro, sabendo que a felicidade deles depende do meu desempenho dentro do campo.

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'We played dumb cricket' – Oram

Jacob Oram, the New Zealand allrounder, has termed his side’s performance in the fifth ODI against Pakistan at Hamilton as “dumb cricket”, and said captain Daniel Vettori gave the team an appropriately harsh talk after the match

ESPNcricinfo staff04-Feb-2011

Jacob Oram said the a lot of home truths were brought into the open during the post-match meeting in Hamilton•AFP

Jacob Oram, the New Zealand allrounder, has termed his side’s performance in the fifth ODI against Pakistan in Hamilton as “dumb cricket”, and said captain Daniel Vettori gave the team an appropriately harsh talk after the match.Vettori missed the match with a hamstring injury but called a team meeting under the Seddon Park grandstand straight after the match. “Basically Dan kicked the management and support staff out, or maybe they just chose not to come and look us in the eye,” Oram said. “For an hour-and-a-half it was just the players in the dressing room and we didn’t get back to the hotel till 12.30am.”New Zealand’s loss in Hamilton was their 14th in their last 15 completed ODIs, and they have just one more match to play, against Pakistan in Auckland on Saturday, before the World Cup. Ross Taylor had said, after the fifth ODI, that the team was not far away from a win but individuals had to take more responsibility, and Oram said similar themes were discussed in the post-match meeting.”We’re just trying to get to the bottom of what is going on. We’re not far away but it’s happened too often for it to be just a coincidence. As we said, talent isn’t the issue. We all know how good the individuals in this team are. We’re not gelling and we’re not taking responsibility for winning the match for New Zealand.”Coach John Wright and his assistants Allan Donald and Trent Woodhill were absent from the meeting. Wright took over the coach’s job from Mark Greatbatch in December last year, and Donald, the former South Africa fast bowler, joined the team as bowling coach just before the start of the ODI series against Pakistan.Vettori announced after the Test series he would step down from captaincy after the World Cup, but Oram said he was still very much in charge of the current team. “Dan ran the show. He’s captain and he’s hurting more than anyone else because this team is his baby. Everyone had their say and there were a lot of home truths spoken.”There were conversations and it led to debates and arguments but we needed to get a lot of things out in the open. There was some serious honesty. But it will mean nothing if we don’t win tomorrow [Saturday] or do well at the World Cup. It will just be another chat. We’ve got to make sure this big chat means something.”Oram also expressed his disappointment with the apparent lack of composure his team showed in failing to reach Pakistan’s 268 in Hamilton – a gettable total on a flat track. New Zealand had two needless run-outs of Jesse Ryder and Scott Styris, and were eventually bowled out for just 227.Prior to the on-going six-match series, Oram had not played international cricket since August last year, when he had to return home from New Zealand’s tri-series in Sri Lanka because of the recurrence of a tendon injury in his knee. He had later said he would consider retirement if he wasn’t named in the World Cup squad. He was included for the World Cup and has played in four of the five games in the current series, impressing with his end-over bowling in the fifth match.

Series ends in drawn stalemate

Sri Lanka Under-19s Test series against England Under-19 ended in stalemate with another high-scoring draw in the second game at the P Sara Oval in Colombo

ESPNcricinfo staff23-Jan-2011
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Sri Lanka Under-19s Test series against England Under-19 ended in stalemate with another high-scoring draw in the second game at the P Sara Oval in Colombo. While Sri Lanka bossed the first two days, Yasoda Lanka compiling a double hundred and slow left-armer Supeshala Jayathilake taking 5 for 57 to force England to follow on, the visitors’ batsmen continued to fight in their second innings and the match was called off 84 overs into the fourth day.A 166-run partnership between Lanka and captain Bhanuka Rajapaksa formed the mainstay of Sri Lanka’s innings. Conditions were heavily in favour of the batsmen once again and there was little joy for England’s bowlers after they came together in the 30th over. Rajapaksa was the more aggressive of the two, reaching three figures in just 127 balls and hitting 12 fours and three sixes in his 129.Lanka batted on after Rajapaksa was finally prised from the crease, caught behind off the bowling of medium-pacer Shiv Thakor, and found good support from Amila Aponso , who contributed 48 to an 84-run partnership for the seventh wicket on his Youth Test debut. England’s slower bowlers proved the most effective, Thakor striking twice and spinners Jack Parsons and Gurman Randhawa also taking two wickets apiece as Sri Lanka reached 542 at four runs per over.Sam Wood took the attack to Sri Lanka when England batted for the first time, sprinting to his hundred from just 109 balls and reaching 130 before he was trapped in front of his stumps to give Jayathilake his second wicket. Jayathilake struck again two balls later to remove Ateeq Javid and England had slipped to 237 for 6 before some stubborn lower-order resistance held up the Sri Lankans.Christian Davis stuck around for 85 balls for his 31 and Adam Ball was last man out for 81 as England were bowled out for 373 and asked to follow on. Wood picked up where he left off when they did so, and looked set for his second century of the match before he fell to offspinner Shehan Jayasuriya for 95.With Daniel Bell-Drummond and Thakor both making 40s and Javid making up for his first-innings lapse with an unbeaten half-century, England did enough to hold off Sri Lanka’s spinners and ensure a 0-0 draw in the series.The teams now face up in a five-match one-day series, with all the games to be held in Colombo with the first taking place at the Colts Cricket Club ground on January 28.

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