Chelsea’s 8/10 ace won ten duels and was even better than Jackson vs Spurs

Well, that was a little more straightforward than most were probably expecting it would be.

Despite a season of disappointing results in the Premier League, an injury list a mile long, and a bench full of teenagers, Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea quite comfortably dispatched an almost full-strength Tottenham Hotspur side last night, much to the delight of Samford Bridge.

There were several brilliant performances from the men in Blue, and while Nicolas Jackson stood out thanks to his goal, there was another starter who was even better, and somehow, it wasn't Cole Palmer.

Nicolas Jackson's performance vs Tottenham

Jackson must love playing against Spurs as he has now scored 36% of his league goals against the Lilywhites after netting for the 11th time in the competition in the second half of last night's game.

However, it wasn't just the goal that won the 22-year-old plaudits on the night; it was his all-around game. While he might have made a few errors here and there, he was a real thorn in Spurs' side for most of the game.

He impressed football.london's Bobby Vincent on the night, with the journalist awarding the Senegalese international an 8/10 for his efforts and writing that his header was 'poacher-esque.'

Jackson's game vs Spurs

Minutes

89'

Goals

1

Dribbles (Successful)

3 (2)

Shots on Target

2

Touches

30

Duels (Won)

16 (9)

Fouls Won

1

Tackles

4

All Stats via Sofascore

However, if there are still some out there unconvinced, then they only need to take a look at his numbers from the game, as in his 89 minutes of football, he scored once, succeeded in two of his three dribbles, took two shots on target, took 30 touches, won nine of 16 duels, won a foul and even made four tackles.

Overall, it was an impressive showing from the relatively inexperienced striker that should leave fans feeling encouraged about his future at the club, although he wasn't the best player on the night.

Moises Caicedo's performance vs Tottenham

Yes, the player who deserves even more credit than Jackson after last night's win is the £115m man, Moises Caicedo.

The Ecuadorian international might not have got on the scoresheet – or even provided an assist for that matter – but his performance in the middle of the park was exemplary and served as a reminder to his detractors what he could be like in a winning team.

Vincent was full of praise for the former Brighton & Hove Albion ace on the night, giving him an 8/10 and writing that it was 'a tremendous performance' from the 'energetic midfielder.'

Caicedo's game vs Spurs

Minutes

96'

Touches

62

Duels (Won)

12 (10)

Fouls won

4

Fouls Committed

0

Tackles

5

Blocks

2

Clearances

1

Interceptions

1

Dribbled Past

0

All Stats via Sofascore

This assessment of the 22-year-old's showing is backed up by his numbers. In the 96 minutes he spent on the pitch, he took 62 touches, won ten out of 12 duels, won four fouls, made five tackles, two blocks, one clearance, and one interception, didn't commit a single foul, and wasn't dribbled past once either.

Ultimately, the all-action star didn't directly contribute to either of Chelsea's goals on the night, but his overall performance cannot be overlooked as, alongside his midfield partners, he helped run the game for the Blues and was the best player on the pitch.

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تشكيل ليفربول أمام ريال مدريد في دوري أبطال أوروبا.. محمد صلاح يقود الهجوم

أعلن نادي ليفربول الإنجليزي تشكيل الفريق لمباراته أمام ريال مدريد في منافسات بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

ويحل ريال مدريد ضيفًا على ليفربول بملعب “آنفيلد” في إطار مباريات الجولة الخامسة لمرحلة الدوري بدوري أبطال أوروبا.

ويتواجد المصري محمد صلاح على رأس تشكيل ليفربول لمواجهة ريال مدريد مساء اليوم.

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حراسة المرمى: كويمن كيليهر.

خط الدفاع: كونور برادلي – ابراهيما كوناتي – فيرجيل فان دايك – أندي روبيرتسون.

خط الوسط: ريان جرافنبيرخ – أليكسيس ماك أليستر – جونز.

خط الهجوم: محمد صلاح – داروين نونيز – لويس دياز.

البدلاء: جاروس، ديفيز، جوميز، إندو، سوبوسلاي، جاكبو، إليوت، ترينت ألكسندر أرنولد، كونساه، مورتون.

"Official offer" – Unai Emery approves Aston Villa bid for 23 year-old

Aston Villa could be set to swoop for a Turkish league star this summer after Unai Emery personally approved the move, according to reports.

Villa and NSWE backing Emery

After the incredible progress made by Aston Villa, they would be silly not to back the Spaniard. Taking over with the club battling relegation, he has transformed them into a Premier League powerhouse once more, and they look set to return to the Champions League for the first time since the 1980s, with a seven-point advantage over 5th placed Tottenham with Ange Postecoglou's side having just three games left to play.

They could also still record silverware, though they will need a historic result against Olympiacos in Athens on Thursday after falling to a 4-2 defeat to the Greek side at Villa Park in the UEFA Conference League semi-final.

Aston Villa under Unai Emery

Games

80

Win %

55%

Goals scored per game

1.9

Goals conceded per game

1.34

Points per game

1.84

That would set up a final against one of Fiorentina and Club Brugge, and would crown what has already been an incredible campaign in the Midlands.

Transfer plans have already been put in place, with Villa seemingly set to pounce upon Spanish free agent Mario Hermoso at the request of Emery. They have also reportedly sent scouts to watch Alex Baena ahead of a potential summer transfer, with the Villarreal man having played for Emery before, though it is understood that the Villans would have to trigger his reported €60m (£52m) release clause to make any deal happen this summer.

Mario Hermoso

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A new target comes in the form of Besiktas midfielder Ernest Muci, who Villa have reportedly had a long-term interest in. The attacking midfielder has scored twice in seven outings for Besiktas, but Villa fans will remember him for the three goals he grabbed in two games against them earlier in the season while plying his trade for Legia Warsaw.

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Besiktas president Hasam Arat has claimed that he has rejected one offer and is keen to keep the Albanian beyond this summer.

The 9-cap Albania international is under contract until 2027, and taking home £49,000 per week, has shown no intention of changing clubs six months after arriving.

But that has not stopped Villa from trying, with reports from Turkey now claiming that "an official offer" is "on the way" for the midfielder, though that offer is expected to be around 15m euros, which is likely to be rejected given that a bid of 20m euros has already been turned down.

However, the deal is being pushed after Emery "gave his approval" to the deal, who could replace loanee Nicolo Zaniolo in the Aston Villa midfield. With this in mind, and given how much Emery has already had his way at Villa Park, the Midlands outfit could up their offer to get Emery his man.

Kieron Pollard, Faheem Ashraf's Northamptonshire deals cancelled

Paul Stirling remains under contract as things stand

Matt Roller21-May-2020

Kieron Pollard was due to play for Northamptonshire in this season’s T20 Blast•Ashley Allen – CPL T20 / Getty

Northamptonshire have cancelled the contracts of Faheem Ashraf and Kieron Pollard by mutual agreement.Ashraf was due to play for the club in the first half of the 2020 season, while Pollard was set to join for the T20 Blast. But with all professional cricket in England and Wales suspended until July 1 at the earliest, a two-week quarantine period for travellers coming to the UK from overseas, and prospects of a county season increasingly limited, Northants have cancelled their deals.The majority of counties have now cancelled deals for at least some of their overseas players, with restrictions on international travel and a desire to cut costs at a time when revenue has completely dried up the main factors in decision-making.ALSO READ: England bowlers due to resume training”It’s obviously really disappointing as they’re superb players and there was a real buzz around them joining the squad,” David Ripley, the club’s head coach, said. “I’d really like to thank the players and their management for their understanding and cooperation.”Ray Payne, the club’s chief executive, left open the possibility of the pair representing the club in the future. Ashraf played 11 Blast games for the club last season, while Pollard was the marquee signing for this season’s tournament.”There are a lot of ifs, buts and maybes,” Payne said. “We don’t have any schedule yet for next season so those players don’t know where they’re going to be. But once we’ve got a schedule, we’ll definitely be talking to them about coming back.”The club confirmed to ESPNcricinfo that Paul Stirling, who had signed as an overseas player for a handful of Blast games, remains under contract for the time being.Stirling, who lives in Belfast, would not have to self-isolate after flying across the Irish Sea under current government advice, increasing the possibility that he could be available for a postponed Blast.

Zimbabwe's three-match ODI tour to Australia postponed

The matches had been scheduled for early August but were always doubtful

ESPNcricinfo staff30-Jun-2020

Hamilton Masakadza and Aaron Finch shake hands after Zimbabwe chose to bowl•Getty Images

Zimbabwe’s three-match ODI tour of Australia in early August has been postponed due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19.Although the series, which was set to be played in northern Australia, had been included in the schedule put out last month it was always unlikely it would take place.A range of issues have prevented the games from being played including the short length of the series, the significant bio-security measures that would need to be implemented prior to August, and concern for the health and safety of players, match officials, and volunteers.Speaking earlier this month Justin Langer indicated the matches were not on his radar when he spoke about getting the players ready for a potential return to action in September with the possibility of a rescheduled limited-overs tour to England.The matches were due to be played on August 9, 12, and 15 although only the third game had a venue confirmed with Townsville. It is the first full home series Australia have lost due to Covid-19 although the final two ODIs against New Zealand in March were cancelled after the opening game of the series was played behind closed doors at the SCG. Their Test tour to Bangladesh in June was also postponed.Outside of the 2015 World Cup it would have been Zimbabwe’s first visit to Australia since taking part in a tri-series in 2004 and Cricket Australia said they were committed to finding a future slot for the matches. Since Covid-19 struck, Zimbabwe have also lost series against Ireland, Afghanistan and India.”While we are disappointed to postpone the series, CA and ZC agree that in the best interest of players, match officials, volunteers as well as our fans, that this is the most practical and sensible decision,” CA’s interim chief executive Nick Hockley said. “We are committed to working with Zimbabwe Cricket on alternative dates to reschedule.”Acting Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director, Givemore Makoni, said: “We were excited about facing Australia but, given the circumstances, deferring the tour was the only option. We are, however, looking forward to the rescheduling of the series as soon as practically possible.”There are ongoing discussions between CA and the ECB about Australia travelling in September for the ODI and T20I matches that were originally scheduled for July. The next scheduled home cricket for the men’s team is two T20I series against West Indies and India in early October although they are also likely to be moved if, as expected, the T20 World Cup is postponed.

'Chance de um novo paradigma para a gestão dos clubes', diz Rodrigo Monteiro de Castro sobre PL que viabiliza SAF

MatériaMais Notícias

A confiança de que a aprovação do PL 5516/2019 na Câmara dos Deputadosficou mais latente em Rodrigo Monteiro Castro. Um dos responsáveis por formular o projeto original da Sociedade Anônima do Futebol (SAF), aprovado na última quarta-feira (14), o advogado destacou o trabalho minucioso até que tudo se concretizasse.

– Foram ouvidas pessoas das diversas áreas do futebol até que o Projeto de Lei chegasse ao Senado e, posteriormente, à Câmara dos Deputados. O debate foi muito amadurecido para a criação de um novo mercado – afirmou.

Em entrevista ao LANCE!, Monteiro detalha sobre as perspectivas em torno do PL (que depende da sanção do presidente da República, Jair Bolsonaro, para ser aprovado) e onde a SAF pretende ser inovadora para o futebol nacional.

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LANCE!: Como foram os debates até que a Sociedade Anônima do Futebol (SAF) se tornasse o PL 5516/2019?

Rodrigo Monteiro de Castro: Este projeto foi debatido por muito tempo, com o grande apoio do senador Rodrigo Pacheco (DEM-MG). Falamos com jogadores, dirigentes, jornalistas, reguladores e investidores, e todos entenderam a magnitude das perspectivas que trazia na parte econômica e social. O que já estava maduro ficou mais amadurecido quando o senador Carlos Portinho (PL-RJ) convocou audiências públicas.

Trata-se de um projeto que reúne elementos essenciais para a construção de um novo mercado sem precedentes no futebol. É um subtipo de sociedade que se acopla ao mercado do país. A SAF impõe regras de legitimação de confiança, de segurança jurídica: regras de governança, transparência, compliance, incluindo a possibilidade de um pedido de recuperação judicial…

L!: A adesão vem sendo muito forte em Brasília…

No Senado, a aprovação aconteceu por unanimidade. Já na Câmara, foram 429 votos a favor e sete contra. Há uma sensação de convergência nacional sobre o assunto. Todos estão deixando de lado seus interesses pessoais para reestruturar um mercado que foi destruído e que no Brasil é um tema nacional em todos os rincões. Esperamos que o presidente da República compreenda e sancione a lei.

L!: A ideia de um clube-empresa ganhou projeção no Brasil na década de 1990, mas algumas tentativas não foram bem-sucedidas. Como as SAFs trarão uma mudança de fato no futebol brasileiro?

Tanto a Lei Zico quanto a Lei Pelé permitiam clubes-empresas, mas não havia um ambiente que estimulasse estas mudanças. Faltava um marco regulatório. Muitos clubes foram jogados em uma selva do mercado e atraíram histórias bastante complexas. Neste momento, estamos criando no Congresso balizas para que haja uma estrutura organizacional do futebol como um todo.

O clube que quiser se tornar uma SAF terá se adaptar também às normas que regulam os mercados.A exigência de que um investidor se revele, a necessidade de uma auditoria… É a chance de criar de um novo mercado,de uma mudança de paradigma em relação ao que acontecia anteriormente no futebol brasileiro.

L!: Naturalmente, a “migração” para uma SAF não ajudará a sanar dívidas financeiras que assolam tantos clubes?

Claro, varinha de condão só existe em fábula. Mas é uma condução necessária para prosseguir a atividade do futebol no ambiente clubístico. Separa o clube com suas questões internas e a SAF, que repactua as dívidas, recruta recursos e oferece garantias aos credores. São oferecidos caminhos.

L!: Acredita que a SAF possa ser um passo importante para dar equilíbrio ao Campeonato Brasileiro?

Ah, sem dúvida. Hoje, a competição é bastante desigual, vive quase uma “espanholização”. Vemos o Flamengo e o Palmeiras, que são clubes muito bem estruturados, disputando em todas as frentes. Já boa parte dos clubes, inclusive os tradicionais, estão atolados em dívidas. Um sistema que oferece a reorganização dos passivos financeiros e permitem captação de recursos para que os clubes voltem a crescer contribuirá tanto para o Campeonato Brasileiro, quanto para competições regionais.

L!: O futebol brasileiro pode voltar a ser atrativo aos olhos do mercado?

Vamos perceber com mais clareza quando a lei for sancionada. Mas cada clube tem de saber lidar com suas peculiaridades e determinar modelos próprios para se reestruturar. De qualquer forma, existe muito dinheiro no mundo. O futebol é um esporte muito atrativo, principalmente no Brasil.

Nottingham Forest may lose "wonderful" £80k-p/w ace to Premier League rival

Nottingham Forest have received a big blow with the news that a "wonderful" player is reportedly in talks with another Premier League club over a summer exit.

Nottingham Forest transfer news

Nuno Espirito Santo's side are within touching distance of remaining in the top flight for another season, unless something miraculous occurs on the final day of the season. Just a draw is needed away to already-relegated Burnley, but even if the Reds lose, Luton Town would have to beat Fulham and make up a 12-goal deficit in the process.

It has been a tough campaign at the City Ground, with points deductions threatening to send them back to the Championship, but assuming they preserve their Premier League status, attention will then turn to new signings.

Toulouse centre-back Logan Costa has been linked with a summer move to Forest, with the club reportedly in contact with the 23-year-old over a move to the club, in a deal that could be worth more than £20m. Las Palmas goalkeeper Alvaro Valles is also a rumoured target again after interest in the winter window – his other suitors cannot afford to match Forest's January bid.

There are also players who Forest will be desperate to hold onto as they try to navigate the league's PSR rules, but a worrying update has dropped regarding one player who falls into that category.

Nottingham Forest hero in talks with PL club

According to a new report from Football Insider, Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-Whites is in talks with Tottenham over a summer move to the club.

The report states that Spurs have "held discussions" with the Englishman over a switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while Newcastle United are also mentioned as potential suitors.

Losing Gibbs-White would be a monumental blow for Forest, considering he has been the standout performer at the club this season in the eyes of many. The 24-year-old has been the creative hub of his team, registering 10 assists in the Premier League, and he has also chipped in with five goals for good measure.

The £80,000-a-week midfielder has also been lauded by Glenn Murray, who hailed an assist against Luton earlier this season: "The ball for Chris Wood's goal was absolutely wonderful. The control, the turn, the ball – he didn't even have to look. He knew the area it needed to go in to and, as a former striker, he makes Chris Wood's job there so easy. He's just always positive."

Unfortunately for Forest, the lure of joining a club of Spurs' stature could be good to turn down, offering Gibbs-White a chance of testing himself in Europe, as well as arguably increasing his chances of being called up for England on a regular basis.

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If he does choose to move on, it is essential that Forest's owners get as much money as possible for his services, allowing them to improve their squad while avoiding any future punishment for financial issues.

فيديو | مبابي وفالفيردي يمنحان أتلتيك بلباو فوزًا ثمينًا على ريال مدريد بـ الدوري الإسباني

تعرض فريق ريال مدريد للهزيمة أمام أتلتيك بلباو، بهدفين مقابل هدف، خلال المباراة التي جمعت الفريقين ليلة الأربعاء بمنافسات بطولة الدوري الإسباني.

واستضاف ملعب “سان ماميس” مباراة الفريقين، المُقدمة من الجولة التاسعة عشر من الليجا، موسم 2024-2025.

بطولات قدم تغطية حية ومباشرة للمباراة لحظة بلحظة بالفيديو (للمتابعة من هنا).

شهد الشوط الأول سيطرة وأفضلية لأتلتيك بلباو مقارنة بضيفه ريال مدريد، وبدأ أصحاب الأرض بالضغط لمحاولة التسجيل.

وجاءت فرصة خطيرة لنيكو ويليامز مستغلاً خطأ أسينسيو في الدقيقة الرابعة لكن تصدى له تيبو كورتوا بنجاح.

وطالب لاعبو أتليتك بلباو بركلة جزاء بعد لمسة يد من أسينسيو ولكن حكم المباراة أشار باستمرار اللعب.

ثم طالب كيليان مبابي بركلة جزاء بسبب إمساك جوروسابيل، لكن سانشيز مارتينيز أشار لاستمرارية اللعب.

وسجل مبابي هدفًا لـ ريال مدريد لم يحتسب للتسلل، وعاد الحكم للفار لشكوك بوجود ركلة جزاء لكن في النهاية لم يحتسب شيئًا.

وتقدم أتليتك بلباو بهدف في الدقيقة 53 عن طريق أليكس بيرنجير، بعد كرة عرضية حاول كورتوا إبعادها ولكن بيرنجير المتمركز في منطقة الست ياردات سدد لتسكن الكرة الشباك.

وأهدر مبابي فرصة ذهبية لتعادل ريال مدريد بعد تمريرة من رودريجو، وسدد لكن تصدى حارس بلباو في الدقيقة 58.

واحتسب حكم المباراة ضربة جزاء لصالح ريال مدريد بعد خروج قوي من حارس بلباو وتدخل على أنطونيو روديجر، ولكن أهدرها كيليان مبابي في الدقيقة 69.

وفي الدقيقة 79 تعادل ريال مدريد عن طريق بيلينجهام، وجاء الهدف بعدما سدد كيليان مبابي وتصدى الحارس لترتد الكرة إلى بيلينجهام ويسدد في شباك بلباو.

وعقب دقيقة واحدة، تقدم بلباو بهدف ثانٍ عن طريق جوركا جوروزيتا مستغلاً خطأ فادح في التمرير من فيدي فالفيردي ليسدد في شباك كورتوا ويمنح التقدم مجددًا لفريقه.

حسمت المباراة بفوز أتلتيك بلباو بثنائية لهدف ليرفع رصيده للنقطة 29 في المركز الرابع، ويتجمد رصيد ريال مدريد عند النقطة 33 في المركز الثاني خلف برشلونة المتصدر بفارق 4 نقاط. أهداف مباراة ريال مدريد وأتليتك بلباو

الأهلي يواصل تدريباته اليوم بدون راحة بعد التعادل مع البنك الأهلي.. وعودة داري

واصل الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي الأهلي تدريباته اليوم الإثنين، على ملعب التتش بالجزيرة، دون الحصول على راحة؛ وذلك بعد مواجهة البنك الأهلي أمس في الدوري.

والتقى الأهلي مع نظيره البنك الأهلي، أمس الأحد، على ملعب استاد السلام، وانتهى اللقاء بالتعادل السلبي، في إطار منافسات الجولة الرابعة من عمر مسابقة الدوري المصري.

وعقد مارسيل كولر، المدير الفني للفريق، محاضرة فيديو للاعبين لشرح بعض النقاط الفنية عن مواجهة أمس، وخاض لاعبو الأهلي الذين شاركوا في مباراة الأمس مرانًا استشفائيا وجانبا من التدريبات في “الجيم” على هامش المران الجماعي.

وأدى باقي اللاعبين مرانًا بدنيًا متنوعًا تحت إشراف أندرياس أندويا مخطط الأحمال، لمدة نصف ساعة مع بداية فقرات المران الجماعي للفريق.

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وشارك أشرف داري في مران الأهلي بعد تعافيه من الإصابة التي لحقت به خلال أحد التدريبات، وهي عبارة عن كدمة في أنكل القدم، وهي نفس مكان الإصابة القديم، لذا فضل الجهاز الطبي وضع برنامج تأهيلي جديد للاعب، للتخلص من آثار الكدمة وتفادي تجدد الإصابة.

وأصبح اللاعب جاهزًا للسفر مع بعثة الفريق لمواجهة أورلاندو بايرتس، وتم استخراج تأشيرة السفر لجنوب إفريقيا.

وقاد ميشيل يانكون، مدرب حراس المرمى، مرانًا فنيًا متنوعا للثلاثي محمد الشناوي وحمزة علاء ومصطفى مخلوف على هامش المران الجماعي.

واختتم كولر فقرات المران بأداء اللاعبين لتدريبات فنية وتقسيمة مصغرة بين ثلاث فرق.

يذكر، أن الأهلي يستعد لمواجهة فريق أورلاندو بايرتس الجنوب إفريقي، ضمن منافسات الجولة الثانية من دور المجموعات لبطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا. موعد مباراة الأهلي وأورلاندو في دوري أبطال إفريقيا

تقام مباراة الأهلي وأورلاندو، على ملعب أورلاندو في جنوب إفريقيا، يوم السبت الموافق 7 ديسمبر، إذ تنطلق المواجهة في تمام الساعة 3 عصرًا بتوقيت القاهرة، 4 بتوقيت السعودية.

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