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England have appointed Freddie Wilde as their new men’s white-ball analyst, ahead of next month’s tour of Bangladesh, as a replacement for long-term incumbent Nathan Leamon.The move comes as part of a reshuffle within the ECB’s analysis department. Leamon, who has worked closely with England across all three formats and founded the data analytics company CricViz in 2015, is moving to the newly created role of Senior Data Scientist.Though only 28, Wilde has already amassed an impressive CV across franchise cricket. He is currently working with Desert Vipers in the ILT20 as their strategic recruitment analyst and is due to continue as a team analyst for Royal Challengers Bangalore, having joined the IPL franchise for the 2022 season.He has acted as a consultant for Rajasthan Royals, and has been operating as the lead analyst for Oval Invincibles since the start of the men’s Hundred in 2021. He has also had working relationships with both the England and Australia national teams.Prior to his career in analytics, Wilde – the son of veteran Sunday Times correspondent Simon – was a regular contributor to ESPNcricinfo’s county coverage, and has co-authored an award-winning book, Cricket 2.0: Inside the T20 Revolution, with Tim Wigmore.Wilde was invited to apply for the role by men’s director of cricket Rob Key and will leave CricViz, where he was head of performance analysis, after seven years. He will begin with the ECB at the start of February and immediately focus on England’s hopes of retaining the 50-over World Cup in India later this year.In an Instagram post, Wilde acknowledged that the role was “something of a dream job for me”, adding: “It’s an honour to be given the opportunity to work for a great team with the goal of defending the ODI [and] T20 World Cups.”Leamon, whose use of coded signals from the dressing-room made headlines during England’s T20I series in South Africa in 2020, welcomed the promotion of one of his protégées.”Having taken the tough decision to step away from touring with the England white-ball team, it’s a huge comfort to have found such a fantastic replacement,” he wrote on Twitter. “The role is in very good hands. Go well, Fred.”The limited-overs side, led by Jos Buttler, became holders of both ICC white-ball trophies after winning the T20 World Cup earlier this winter.

Bournemouth forward Antonine Semenyo said "football showed its best side" in response to the racist abuse directed his way at Anfield.

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• Bournemouth star abused by Liverpool fan
• Scoring felt like "the only language that matters"

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  Semenyo was subjected to abuse from an individual fan in the Anfield crowd, who was identified and ejected following a pause in the game. The Bournemouth star was grateful to how the incident was handled. He praised his team-mates, the Liverpool players and the rest of the fans inside the stadium, as well as league officials.

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  After the incident, and with Bournemouth 2-0 down, Semenyo went on to score twice, what he described as "the only language that truly matters on the pitch". The 25-year-old said everything that followed, the overwhelming support, served to "remind" him why he loves football.

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  "Last night at Anfield will stay with me forever – not because of one person's words, but because of how the entire football family stood together. To my Bournemouth teammates who supported me in that moment, to the Liverpool players and fans who showed their true character, to the Premier League officials who handled it professionally – thank you," Semenyo said in an X post.

  "Football showed its best side when it mattered most. Scoring those two goals felt like speaking the only language that truly matters on the pitch. This is why I play – for moments like these, for my teammates, for everyone who believes in what this beautiful game can be. The overwhelming messages of support from across the football world remind me why I love this sport. We keep moving forward, together."

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  Merseyside Police have confirmed that a man was ejected from Anfield following the reports of racist abuse. A police investigation is already underway, while the Premier League will also investigate the incident and offer support to both clubs.

Bournemouth are monitoring Lille's Bafode Diakite as defender Illia Zabarnyi closes in on a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

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It's only a matter of time as Zabarnyi moves closer to clinching a transfer to Parc des Princes. The Ukrainian defender has been a target for PSG all summer, and as his departure looms, Bournemouth have found a replacement for the departing defender. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Bournemouth maintain a strong interest in Lille's defender Diakite and are looking into potential plans to sign the French defender.

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Discussions between the English club and Lille are ongoing. The French club reportedly want €40 million (£35m/$46m) for the 24-year-old, and Bournemouth have proposed an offer near their asking price. Diakite has been an integral part of the team since his arrival from Toulouse in 2021. The defender played 48 games across all competitions in Lille's last campaign, in which he scored four goals and provided one assist.

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PSG had expected to complete the transfer of Zabarnyi much earlier in the transfer window, but even though the club agreed on personal terms with the player, the English club are holding on for a better deal as they are seeking an additional €3m in bonuses. The French club are making progress and are expected to sign the defender for €63m (£54m/$73m) and add him to the squad before the Super Cup clash against Tottenham.

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Bournemouth have had a complete revamp of their defensive line this season, with only Marco Senesi still a part of the main defensive line from the last campaign. The Cherries have also signed left-back Adrien Truffert from Rennes and Chelsea's Djordje Petrovic to bolster their backline. The club will also look to complete Diakite's signing before the league kicks off on August 16.

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Quando a bola rolar no Novelli Júnior, às 18h30, para Ituano e Vasco, um dos jogadores mais importantes do Cruz-Maltino nos últimos anos pode estar se despedindo. Aos 41 anos e em final de contrato, Nenê fará o seu 191º jogo, possivelmente o mais decisivo com a Cruz de Malta no peito. Além de valer o acesso, a partida representa o cumprimento de uma promessa feita pelo jogador no ano passado.

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Após o Vasco ser goleado pelo Botafogo por 4 a 0, em São Januário, o time praticamente deu adeus ao acesso na Série B. Na saída de campo, Nenê, aos prantos, prometeu que ficaria no clube até ele voltar para a elite do futebol brasileiro.

– É a segunda vez que venho ajudar e sinto que falhei. Mas Deus sabe de todas as coisas. Não vou baixar a cabeça. Sei que dei tudo de mim e vou continuar dando até o último segundo. Vou ficar até o Vasco subir, igual da primeira vez – prometeu Nenê em 2021.

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A promessa foi acompanhada por um desabafo, quando Nenê revelou que falhou pela segunda fez. O camisa 10 se referiu ao ano de 2015, o primeiro dele pelo Vasco. Na ocasião, o meia só faltou chover e conduziu o time em uma arrancada impressionante, mas que não evitou o rebaixamento na última rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro.

Aquele sentimento de falha provavelmente foi superado por Nenê, já que no ano seguinte, mesmo com propostas para sair, o camisa 10 permaneceu no Vasco e, além de conquistar o Carioca, último título do clube, foi o grande destaque da Série B de 2016, que terminou com o acesso. De quebra, foi fundamental na campanha no Brasileiro que terminou com a classificação para a Libertadores de 2018.

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O acesso do Vasco representará para Nenê a redenção e o sentimento de dever cumprido que, talvez, dê ao jogador o posto de ídolo, condição que divide a opinião dos torcedores vascaínos. A identificação com o Cruz-Maltino não se discute. É o clube que mais defendeu na carreira e que alcançou marcas importantes no Século 21, se tornando o vice-artilheiro do time, com 59 gols, atrás apenas de Romário, que fez 131, e líder de assistências, com 49 passes decisivos.

Para subir, o Vasco terá um confronto direto com o Ituano. Com 59 pontos, o Cruz-Maltino tem a vantagem do empate, enquanto para o adversário, apenas a vitória interessa.

أكد سيد عبد الحفيظ، مدير الكرة السابق بالنادي الأهلي، أن نجله يوسف انضم رسميًا إلى صفوف فاركو، خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية الحالية، بحثًا عن فرصة لعب أكبر تساعده على التطور، موضحًا رأيه في إمكانية انتقال نجله لـ الزمالك.

وقال سيد عبد الحفيظ في تصريحات لبرنامج “اللعيب” عبر قناة “MBC مصر”: “يوسف انتقل إلى فاركو لأن فرصة المشاركة ستكون أفضل له هناك، والتطور مهم جدًا في كرة القدم”.

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وأضاف: “لم أعارض قراره بالانتقال، أتمنى له التوفيق وأن يستغل الفرصة بشكل جيد، وإن شاء الله يعود مرة أخرى للنادي الأهلي في المستقبل”.

وعن إمكانية انتقال يوسف إلى الزمالك، رد عبد الحفيظ مازحًا: “سأعتبر نفسي لم أسمع السؤال”، قبل أن يوضح: “هل تقدر تقول ذلك للكابتن حازم إمام؟ عائلة إمام بالكامل من الصعب أن تلعب لأي نادٍ في مصر غير الزمالك، وهناك أسماء تكون مرتبطة بنادٍ معين، وهذا أمر يُكتب عليك”.

واختتم عبد الحفيظ حديثه قائلًا: “نادراً ما أتدخل في قرارات يوسف، هو من يحدد مستقبله، هذا السؤال لو سُئل لـ الكابتن حازم إمام سيكون الرد صعبا”.

Mexico will face Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals, while Costa Rica will take on the USMNT

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This weekend’s scoreless draw between Mexico and Costa Rica was more than just a result – it was a symbolic face-off between two of Mexico’s most iconic coaches. Javier “Vasco” Aguirre, who guided the national team at the 2002 and 2010 World Cups, went head-to-head with Miguel “Piojo” Herrera, the man who led at Brazil 2014. The matchup, staged at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, carried extra significance with both sides battling for top spot in Group A.

Thanks to the draw, Mexico clinched first place in the group and will now face Saudi Arabia in the quarterfinals. Costa Rica, meanwhile, will take on tournament hosts United States – a matchup Herrera is confident his side can win.

After the match, Aguirre shared a light-hearted moment between the two coaches.

“I told Miguel, ‘See you at the World Cup.’ He answered, ‘No, see you in the Gold Cup final,'" Aguirre revealed.

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Herrera remains true to himself – confident and bold – as he continues his tenure as Costa Rica’s head coach during the 2025 Gold Cup.

From the moment the draw placed his team in the same group as Mexico, Herrera exuded belief in his squad’s ability to beat Javier Aguirre’s side. Just days before the match, he even declared he’d throw a celebration if they pulled off the win. While Costa Rica didn’t get the victory, they also avoided defeat, and Herrera walked away satisfied with the goalless draw.

Up next is arguably his biggest test yet as Costa Rica manager – a quarterfinal clash against the United States. The USMNT entered the tournament surrounded by questions, but have since found their rhythm, winning all three of their group stage matches. Despite the challenge ahead, Herrera’s confidence hasn’t wavered. He remains convinced that his team will reach the final – and when they do, he plans to beat Mexico there.

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Herrera struck a measured tone after learning his side will face the USMNT in the quarterfinals.

“No fireworks yet, but we’re calm – we had a solid group stage. We finished undefeated, but we know there’s plenty to improve. The next game will be even tougher," he said.

now face a high-stakes showdown against Mauricio Pochettino’s United States, who cruised through Group B with victories over Saudi Arabia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Haiti.

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Costa Rica are aiming to take a major step forward on Sunday against the USMNT, as they seek to reach their first Gold Cup final in 23 years – their only previous appearance came in 2002, also against the United States. In that final, the Americans won 2-0.

علق الكولومبي لويس دياز، لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ليفربول على أنباء رحيله عن الريدز، خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية الحالية.

وربطت تقارير صحفية سابقة عديدة اسم دياز، بالانتقال إلى بايرن ميونخ وبرشلونة وصندوق الاستثمار السعودي وبالتحديد نادي النصر.

وكانت نشرت صحيفة “بيلد” الألمانية، أن بايرن ميونخ قدم عرضًا رسميًا للاعب بقيمة 60 مليون يورو، بالإضافة إلى 20 مليون إضافات، أي أن إجمالي الصفقة ستكون 80 مليون يورو.

أما برشلونة فلا يزال اللاعب على رأس أولويات النادي الإسباني للتعاقد معه ولتدعيم صفوفه استعدادًا للموسم المقبل، ولكن بعدما طلب وكيله بأن يتم إدراج بند في العقد ينص على تعويض دياز بمبلغ مالي كبير في حال لم يتم تسجيله في رابطة أندية الدوري الإسباني في 31 أغسطس، بات الأمر معقدًا لإتمام الصفقة.

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وقال دياز، في تصريحات نشرتها صحيفة “ليفربول إيكو”: “نحن هنا نتفاوض وسنرى ما يمكننا تحقيقه لنا وللنادي، سنبذل قصارى جهدنا ونتخذ القرار الأمثل”.

وحول اهتمام نادي النصر السعودي، أضاف: “نحن في مرحلة المفاوضات ونتحدث مع النادي وليفربول، وكل من يتواصل معنا، لكنني هادئ جدًا في مكاني كما تعلمون وسعيد جدًا، أحاول اتخاذ القرار الأمثل الآن”.

وأكمل: “نحن على تواصل حاليًا مع ليفربول، لأننا نتحدث مع أندية، وهذا أمر طبيعي في ظل سوق الانتقالات المفتوح، نحاول ترتيب ما هو الأفضل لنا”.

وأتم: “أنا سعيد جدًا في ليفربول، لطالما قلت ذلك ولقد رحبوا بي ترحيبًا حارًا منذ اليوم الأول، إذا جددوا عقدي بشكل جيد أو بقيت معهم لمدة عامين، فسأكون سعيدًا، الآن القرار بيدهم”.

Santiago Gimenez has revealed that Christian Pulisic warned AC Milan fans would "crucify" him if performances and results did not go as planned.

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• El Tri frontman moved to Italy in February 2025
• Struggled for a spark alongside many at San Siro
• Fans demanding better from everyone next season

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  Unfortunately for Gimenez and Pulisic, the 2024-25 campaign proved to be a forgettable one for the Rossoneri as a collective. They did savour Super Cup glory, but came unstuck in the Coppa Italia final and stumbled their way to an eighth-place finish in Serie A.

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  Mexico international Gimenez was acquired in the winter transfer window to deliver more firepower for Milan, but the 24-year-old striker managed just six goals through 19 appearances in all competitions.

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  Pulisic, in contrast, found the target on 17 occasions as he posted more personal bests. The American has become a popular figure at San Siro, with efforts being made to get him tied down on a new contract.

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  Gimenez is aware that he and many others in Milan will need to raise their game next season, telling of the expectation that he is performing under: “Milan are a club that has won seven Champions Leagues and I don’t know how many other cups, so many. It’s one of the most important clubs in history and the fans are used to winning.

  “They don’t settle for second place. Last season they came in second and Pulisic told me that people would crucify them anyway. Imagine now… it’s a very complicated situation for Milan.

  “But that’s the measure with which Milan fans judge you. Being champion or not being champion, and this responsibility makes you a winner. It infects you, the people infect you. Next season is simply this: thinking about winning the Scudetto.”

أجرى دين هويسن أول مقابلة له كلاعب جديد في صفوف ريال مدريد عبر قناة النادي الرسمية، حيث عبّر عن سعادته الشديدة بالانضمام للنادي الملكي، مؤكدًا أن ما حدث بمثابة حلم تحقق.

وانضم هويسن إلى ريال مدريد خلال نافذة الانتقالات الاستثنائية للفيفا، قادمًا من صفوف بورنموث الإنجليزي.

وكشف هويسن عن مشاعره تجاه رؤية كؤوس دوري أبطال أوروبا الخمسة عشر المتوج بها ريال مدريد، وأولى ذكرياته مع الميرنجي.

وقال هويسن في تصريحاته: “أنا متحمس جدًا لوجودي هنا ومتشوق لبدء المشوار، هذا أحد تلك الأحلام التي لا تعرف إن كانت ستتحقق، وبفضل الله تحقق”.

وأضاف المدافع الشاب عن دخوله لمقر النادي: “عندما دخلت القاعة، رأيت الكؤوس الأوروبية الـ15، وكان ذلك مدهشًا للغاية”.

وواصل: “هذه الكؤوس هي تاريخ ريال مدريد، النادي الأكبر في العالم، لا أحد يقترب من 15 لقب دوري أبطال، لا يوجد أي جيل من أجيال ريال مدريد لم يترك بصمته في التاريخ، إنه نادٍ أيقوني”.

وعن سبب اختياره لريال مدريد، أجاب: “كل خطوة اتخذتها كانت بهدف الوصول إلى هنا، إنه أفضل نادٍ في العالم، وآمل أن أحقق الكثير من التطور هنا وأفوز بعدد كبير من الألقاب”.

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وتحدّث هويسن عن أسلوب لعبه، قائلاً: “أنا مدافع شامل إلى حد ما، أعتقد أن كل لاعب بإمكانه أن يتحسن في كل الجوانب، وسأحاول تقديم أفضل ما لدي من أجل الفريق”.

أما عن أولى ذكرياته مع ريال مدريد، فقال: “كانت من خلال مشاهدته على التلفاز، أتذكر هدف راموس أمام أتلتيكو مدريد بنهائي دوري الأبطال، إنه هدف لن أنساه أبدًا”.

وعلّق على مشاركة الفريق في كأس العالم للأندية بنظامه الجديد: “كأس العالم للأندية بطولة ضخمة، الفوز بأول نسخة منها بالنظام الجديد سيكون أمرًا يليق بريال مدريد”.

واختتم هويسن حديثه برسالة لجماهير النادي، قال فيها: “مرحبًا يا مدريديستا، لقد وصلت! أنا متحمس للغاية للانطلاق، وأتطلع لرؤيتكم قريبًا في البرنابيو، هلا مدريد!”.

Usman Khawaja remains stuck on 195 not out, leaving Pat Cummins with a potentially tricky declaration call

Tristan Lavalette06-Jan-2023Rain might have thwarted Usman Khawaja’s bid for a maiden Test double-century, while Australia’s push for a series sweep over South Africa has been made harder after day three was washed out at the SCG.Khawaja remains stuck on his highest Test score of 195, while Matt Renshaw is 5 not out in his first Test match since 2018 having tested positive for Covid-19 before play on day one.Heavy downpours lashed Sydney and negated any chance of play to continue a run of rain-affected matches at the traditional SCG New Year’s Test. Forty-nine overs were lost to rain and bad light on the opening two days.There are 196 overs remaining in the Test and Sydney’s forecast is better for Saturday with only a small amount of rain tipped before sunny conditions on Sunday.Captain Pat Cummins will need to ponder overnight whether to declare before Khawaja has a chance to reach his double ton. Australia are keen on moving the match forward in their bid for a clean sweep of the series and to book a spot in the World Test Championship final in June.”Think it would be pretty harsh to bowl straightaway, don’t think that will happen,” Khawaja said. “Will be interesting to see how the game pans out from here, there’s a few options but with only two days remaining it narrows those options for us. Time is enemy at this stage. You’ve got to decide how you will use that time. A result is very unlikely, let’s be honest, but it’s still possible so try to do best you can.”South Africa’s batting coach, Justin Sammons, was unsure what they would do. “Think if Khawaja wasn’t on 190-odd then I’d say they’d declare straightaway but it depends on how they see that situation,” he said. “I’d imagine they’ll let him go out there and try to get that double and then declare. But they could say team first, in there straightaway.”Australia’s formidable innings was built on a 209-run second-wicket partnership between Khawaja and Steven Smith. It was their 10th century partnership from just 33 innings and highest stand overtaking their 188 against England at the SCG in 2018.Having moved past Sir Don Bradman on the career Test century list with his 30th ton, Smith fell for 104 while Marnus Labschagne and Travis Head contributed half-centuries.A beleaguered South Africa have been out of answers as the spotlight shines on under-pressure captain Dean Elgar, who has seemingly been reactionary and conservative with his tactics.Other than quick Anrich Nortje, who took the only two wickets to fall on day one, South Africa’s attack has failed to penetrate with spearhead Kagiso Rabada particularly struggling. He has 1 for 119 from 28 overs to continue his underwhelming series.South Africa need an unlikely victory to keep alive their slim chances of making the World Test Championship final although rain might help them avoid a series whitewash.Sydney’s forecast is better for Saturday with only a small amount of rain tipped before sunny conditions on Sunday.The third day of the SCG Test is dedicated to Australia great Glenn McGrath’s late wife, Jane, who died of breast cancer in 2008. But the traditional pre-match ceremony, which includes pink cap presentations to both teams, was moved to day four because of the weather.