Na noite de segunda-feira (14), o Corinthians anunciouque conseguiu, junto ao Tribunal de Justiça do Estado de São Paulo, a centralização das execuções de dívidas civis. Dessa forma, o Timão poderá renegociar dívidas trabalhistas e cíveis de forma unificada. Também não poderá mais haver bloqueios de ordem civil dos bens e receitas do clube.
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O regime de centralização das execuções é um mecanismo criado pela Lei 14.193/21, a Lei do Clube-Empresa, sancionada em 6 de agosto de 2021, que permite às entidades de prática desportiva concentrar em um único juízo centralizador todas as execuções judiciais sofridas.
Seu objetivo é permitir que a entidade possa organizar melhor as dívidas judiciais, através de um plano de pagamento para os credores.
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Em 2021, o Timão já havia conquistado medida semelhante em relação às execuções de ordem trabalhista.
Com a centralização das execuções civis, os pagamentos serão feitos aos credores no prazo de seis anos – período que poderá ser estendido por mais quatro anos, desde que a entidade de prática desportiva comprove a liquidação de pelo menos 60% do passivo inserido no regime de centralização das execuções.
A centralização das dívidas do alvinegro paulista era uma das promessas do presidente Duílio Monteiro Alves, e foi liderada por Herói Vicente, da Diretoria de Negócios Jurídicos do clube.
Salve Fiel! Nosso trabalho frutifica. A centralização das execuções civis permitirá um planejamento econômico muito mais eficiente. Parabéns Duílio e todo staff jurídico e financeiro do SCCP. Corinthians: Amor do tamanho da nossa torcida!
تحدث بول مكارثي الرئيس التنفيذي لرابطة كتاب كرة القدم الإنجليزية، عن المصري محمد صلاح، جناح فريق ليفربول، والمنافسة على جائزة أفضل لاعب في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز هذا الموسم.
وتقد رابطة كتاب كرة القدم الإنجليزية جائزة لاعب العام سنويًا للاعب الأفضل في الموسم في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.
وكان آخر فائز بالجائزة من موسم 2023–24 هو فيل فودين لاعب فريق مانشستر سيتي.
وقال مكارثي في تصريحات أدلى بها عبر برنامج “رقم 10” على القناة الأولى المصرية: “محمد صلاح متفوق بفارق كبير في سباق جائزة رابطة الكتاب هذا الموسم، وبالطبع هو الأقرب لحصدها بفارق كبير عن أقرب منافسيه”.
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وأضاف: “محمد صلاح يقدم مستوى مذهلا مع ليفربول، وهو قريب من تجديد تعاقده مع الريدز لمدة ثلاثة مواسم بالمقابل الذي يريده”.
وسجل محمد صلاح حتى الآن 27 هدفًا وساهم بـ17 تمريرة حاسمة في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز مع ليفربول بالموسم الجاري.
وينتهي عقد محمد صلاح مع ليفربول في 30 يونيو المقبل، ولم يُعلن بعد عن التوصل لاتفاق للتجديد.
Fora da relação do último jogo do Corinthians, no empate por 1 a 1 contra o Botafogo-SP, em Ribeirão Preto, o atacante Jô segue com dores no joelho esquerdo e portanto, não participou do treino de terça-feira (22).
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O camisa 77 se juntou aXavier (lesão no músculo posterior da coxa esquerda) no departamento médico do Timão. Ambos passaram a terça-feira tratando de suas respectivas lesões na parte interna do CT.
Assim como no caso do volante, o clube não divulgou quanto tempo ele ficará em recuperação. O atleta iniciou um tratamento especial de fortalecimento com os fisioterapeutas do clube.
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Jô havia ficado de fora da primeira partida do time do Parque São Jorge, contra a Ferroviária, pois mesmo negativado da Covid-19, ainda não reunia condições físicas para participar do jogo.
O camisa 77 disputou quatro partidas e balançou as redes uma vez, na derrota para o Santos, que culminou na demissão do técnico Sylvinho.Ele foi o artilheiro do Timãoem três das últimas cinco temporadas.
A próxima partida do Corinthians será no domingo (27), às 11h, contra o Red Bull Bragantino, líder do Grupo D do Paulistão com 16 pontos, na Neo Química Arena.
O jogo estava marcado para sábado (26), às 16h, mas por solicitação do Grupo Globo, que detém os direitos de transmissão do estadual paulista no sistema Pay Per Views, o jogo foi remarcado.
Everton’s five-game unbeaten run in the Premier League came to an end this afternoon against Southampton, who scored a late winner to take all three points.
Sean Dyche’s men looked like they had netted an equaliser courtesy of Beto, but it was disallowed, and the game finished 1-0 to the Saints, with the win easing pressure on Russell Martin.
Everton manager Sean Dyche
Several of the starting XI underperformed during the clash, which made it even more difficult for the Toffees to try and gain something from the match.
Best and worst performers for Everton
Iliman Ndiayehad two shotsand succeeded with one of his two dribble attempts during the match as he looked to make something happen, but he was brought off for Jack Harrison after just 60 minutes.
On the opposite flank, Jesper Lindstrom also looked to inject some magic into the Everton attack, creating a big chance, making two key passes and succeeding with 100% of his dribbles, but this all came to nothing unfortunately.
So often the Merseyside outfit’s key player this season, Dwight McNeil failed to showcase the form of previous matches, losing possession a staggering 16 times while being dribbled past once.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin was tasked with leading the line once again for the Goodison Park side, but he couldn’t take advantage of a defence that had conceded 25 goals in all competitions this term.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s game in numbers vs Southampton
The Englishman hasn’t exactly enjoyed the most productive of seasons throughout 2024/25. Indeed, he has found the back of the net only twice in nine games for the club.
If Dyche wants his team to move towards midtable, goals from the striker would prove to be advantageous, but at this moment in time, he isn’t delivering the goods.
Goals
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0
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16
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7
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Against the Saints, Calvert-Lewin made only four passes and took 16 touches, hardly the stats of a player who was looking to get involved as often as possible.
He may have succeeded with both his dribble attempts, but the centre-forward failed to register a single shot – on or off target – along with losing possession seven times and committing two fouls during the match, which shows that he was a liability in possession for the Toffees.
He was replaced after 62 minutes by Beto, who looked much more threatening despite playing for less than half an hour. The striker was even given a rating of just 6/10 for his display by the Liverpool Echo.
Dominic Calvert Lewin
Big questions will now be asked regarding Calvert-Lewin and his recent performances. Is it time for Dyche to drop him to the bench to unleash someone else? Or will he continue to persist with the Englishman over the next few matches?
The Toffee’s next three games are against West Ham United, Brentford and Manchester United. Dyche will be looking to secure points in all three matches, but after a performance like the one against the Saints, do the supporters feel the same way?
For now, the manager will be disappointed with the former England international’s performance against the Saints, as the forward let him down badly with his struggles at St. Mary’s.
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Everton are up against Europe’s elite to sign the talented midfielder.
Arsenal’s hierarchy are planning to sign an alternative to Bukayo Saka, and it is believed that internal talks have been held behind-the-scenes over this possibility at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal dealt Bukayo Saka scare after England injury
During the Three Lions’ 2-1 humbling at home to Greece, manager Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff were dealt a ‘heart in mouth’ moment when Saka was forced off the field with a hamstring problem.
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The £195,000-per-week star – an absolutely pivotal player for the Premier League title hopefuls – put fear into the hearts of supporters as well – considering how important he is to Arsenal’s challenge for a first league crown in 21 years.
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However, interim England boss Lee Carsley then eased those concerns with an update prior to their win over Finland. Carsley explained that Saka would’ve been close to contention for the Finland game, but they withdrew him as a precautionary measure, and fully expect the 23-year-old to be fine.
“Bukayo would have been close, but it would have been unfair to take a risk with him,” Carsley said ahead of their win over Finland. “He’s a positive person and I expect him to be fine.”
While Saka is expected to be available for Bournemouth, Gabriel Martinelli’s injury fears on international duty with Brazil have sparked further concern over Arteta’s wide options, and it is believed Arsenal think Takehiro Tomiyasu could be back on the treatment table.
Adding fuel to the fire, club captain and chief creator Martin Odegaard remains weeks away from a comeback, with Arsenal’s strength in depth brought into debate as a result.
Arsenal "planning" to sign Saka alternative in 2025
While Saka’s injury isn’t thought to be serious, it has sparked internal discussions over whether they should bring in a back up/rotation option. That is according to well-connected former chief scout Mick Brown, who has told Football Insider that Arsenal are “planning” to sign an alternative to Saka as well as other key players.
“I’m sure they’re already looking to strengthen in that position,” said Brown.
“I’ve heard the Arsenal hierarchy have held discussions about what happens if certain players get injured, and that includes Saka. They want to get to a point where they have a solid backup for every player in their starting XI. Long-term, they’ll be planning to strengthen in every position.
“But that applies to Saka certainly, because a winger who’s always looking to take people on is always likely to get a whack and pick up a knock. This latest blow isn’t so serious, they hope, but with the way he plays, he’ll always pick up these little issues.
“He may always be available at the moment, but I know the club are planning for what happens if that isn’t the case any longer.“
Interestingly, Arsenal are believed to be targeting Antoine Semenyo for this role, following his impressive start to the campaign with Bournemouth.
What would be a success for Liverpool this season? Would it be dethroning Manchester City in the Premier League? Or would it be toppling Real Madrid or some other behemoth to conquer the Champions League for an English record-extending seventh time?
Such feats would immortalise Arne Slot, no doubt, but fans might be wise to temper their expectations. Liverpool have the players and the structure to achieve such lofty ambitions, but failing to do so would by no means point toward a failure at the start of a new era.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot
Liverpool sit atop the Premier League pile after six games, having also defeated AC Milan at the San Siro in their Champions League opener.
It’s been a remarkable start if you think about it, with illustrious boss Jurgen Klopp gone and only Federico Chiesa signed in the summer to reinforce a formidable frontline.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
Everyone’s pulling their weight, although certain players still have so much more to give, with Dominik Szoboszlai the most obvious pick following his recent performances.
Dominik Szoboszlai's start to the season
Liverpool signed Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2022 as Klopp moved to revamp his struggling midfield. He had a £60m release clause and stand-in sporting director Jorg Schmadtke paid it in full to bring the dynamic number ten to Anfield.
Dominik Szoboszlai warms up for Liverpool
Journalist Marcel Moeller had hailed Szoboszlai as a “generational talent” for his efforts in Germany, and so when he hit the ground running in the Premier League, it looked like the Kop and found its next superstar.
Ultimately though, his 2023/24 campaign left plenty to be desired but also showcased the ability that captured Klopp’s attention. As per FBref, Szoboszlai ranked among the top 17% of midfielders in the Premier League that year for passes attempted and progressive passes, the top 4% for shot-creating actions and the top 9% for progressive carries per 90.
He dipped toward the end of Klopp’s tenure but looked to be revitalised under Slot’s wing, albeit failing to muster the kind of prolificness that is expected from a player of his pedigree and quality.
Culpable of a poor miss against Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend, the Hungary captain squandered the perfect chance to open his account in the Premier League this year, but his shot, straight at Sam Johnstone, was saved, and he is still yet to score, with one goal (in the Champions League) and one assist across seven games in all competitions.
Dominik Szoboszlai for Liverpool
Szoboszlai is a top talent but there’s a sense that he’s operating below his full potential, and this is frustrating. He needs to do more. Liverpool placed much faith in him when bringing him to Merseyside over one year ago, signing him despite holding a vested interest in Nicolo Barella.
When Liverpool nearly signed Nicolo Barella
Barella was routinely linked with a transfer to Liverpool over the final few years of Klopp’s reign, but it looked to come to a head in 2023. Liverpool, fallen into a ditch after a wretched 2022/23 campaign, needed major surgery. Jordan Henderson and his midfield coterie had lost their legs, had been sapped of their one-time vim and vigour.
Szoboszlai was joined by Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo in an effort to make sweeping changes, and it worked. That said, the Hungary star was the highest-costing venture by a distance though and has been outshone by both of Mac Allister and Gravenberch (this season).
Barella could have been the perfect statement signing to close Klopp’s Liverpool career. According to The Times’ Paul Joyce, Liverpool really admired the Inter Milan midfielder and wanted to make their move, but were concerned by Newcastle United’s £52m signing of Sandro Tonali from AC Milan, a deal that raised Inter’s valuation of their linchpin.
Reports from Italy that summer had also claimed that the Reds were eager to sign Barella, but it was actually Newcastle who made the first official move.
It emerged that the Magpies were closing in on a sensational £50m transfer for the Italy international in a deal worth about £50m in June 2023, but the deal ultimately broke down.
Liverpool never raised their intrigue to the next level and instead activated Szoboszlai’s exit clause. Would signing Barella have been the better move?
One that got away
The transfers that nearly happened but never did. This article is part of Football FanCast's One That Got Away series.
How Nicolo Barella compares to Dominik Szoboszlai
Barella is earning legend status on the blue half of the San Siro, having chalked up 240 appearances in all competitions and playing an instrumental role in winning two Serie A titles and two Coppa Italia trophies.
According to FBref’s player comparison model, Szoboszlai is Barella’s second-most comparable player, with the Italian ranking among the top 5% of midfielders across Europe’s top five leagues over the past year for shot-creating actions and the top 5% for progressive passes per 90.
He’s an elite distributor, but he’s also a tenacious and industrious option and would have gelled nicely against the all-encompassing nature of Mac Allister and the new-found prowess at number six from Gravenberch.
That said, Slot’s system requires a forward-thrusted midfielder (Szoboszlai) to operate at its maximum. Barella is deeper-sitting and would not have the same effect in a more compact centre that leaves gaps in the half spaces between midfield and attack.
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Moreover, his defensive metrics could see some improvement. As per Sofascore, Barella has averaged 0.8 tackles per game this season while only winning 33% of his ground duels – Szoboszlai, by comparison, has seen significant gains in that department, winning 51% of his ground duels in the Premier League.
Szoboszlai’s off-the-ball work and intensity offer Slot’s side something singular. He’s very important and must not be solely judged by his goal return, but it is a major point of the job that needs improving.
Hailed as a “genius” by sports editor Mike Pielluci, Barella is a similar player but perhaps more cultured and technically sharp in possession, and he could have been a tailor-made fit for this newly-shaped Liverpool team.
Still, Szoboszlai has plenty more to give, and he’s playing a role in a squad that’s currently at the top of the Premier League, with sights set on silver.
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Wolves suffered their third defeat in four Premier League games on Sunday, but one player was given special recognition for his performance in the game against Newcastle United.
It has been a frustrating start to the new campaign for Gary O’Neil’s side, as they are yet to win a game, picking up just one point from a possible 12.
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It was a very mixed summer for Wolves and O’Neil, as the Premier League side lost Max Kilman and Pedro Neto, two important players, but they finished the transfer window by adding Andre and Carlos Forbs to their squad.
Those additions are yet to have the impact the club had wished for, but given time, they could turn out to be shrewd additions. The poor start to the season will be putting pressure on O’Neil and the board, and they may already be putting plans in place for January as they eye potentially more arrivals to strengthen the team.
Wolves manager Gary O'Neil
According to a recent report, Wolves are keen on signing Souleymane Sidibe from Stoke City. If the Midlands side were able to get a deal over the line, they could beat the likes of rivals Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, as well as Manchester City and Arsenal, to the signing.
At 17, Sidibe is already part of the Potters’ midfield, and he played an important role in the first game of the season, as he provided the assist in their 1-0 win over Plymouth Argyle. His performances don’t seem to have gone unnoticed, as Wolves are now keen on signing the youngster in what you would presume to be in January. Wolves may enter January in a relegation battle given how their season has started, and it didn’t get much easier on Sunday, but one player earned special praise despite suffering a 2-1 loss.
Paul Merson left stunned at Wolves star and makes Messi comparison
As stated, Wolves suffered a 2-1 defeat on Sunday to Newcastle United in a game that saw the Midlands side take the lead through Mario Lemina but were overcome by late goals from Fabian Schar and Harvey Barnes.
Wolves’ only goal of the game was a very fine move by the home side, as Lemina finished off what was a well-worked goal that involved fellow midfielder Joao Gomes producing an excellent dummy.
Gomes won the ball in the midfield; he then allowed Matheus Cunha to carry the ball before playing out wide; the ball was then delivered into the path of Lemina, with Gomes producing a moment of magic in the box with the ball before Lemina slotted it home.
Joao Gomes’ Wolves stats
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Assists
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That move and in particular the piece of skill from Gomes left Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson amazed, and he was full of praise for the player. Merson labelled the moment as “unbelievable” and even went on to compare Gomes to the great Lionel Messi.
Merson said, relayed by Molineux News: “That is unbelievable.
“If Messi did that, we’d be going mad. Everything about it is phenomenal.”
Celtic made their way through to the semi-finals of the League Cup with a 5-2 win over Falkirk at Parkhead in the quarter-finals of the competition last Sunday.
Brendan Rodgers watched his side go 1-0 and 2-1 down in the first half before his substitutions helped the team to bounce back and secure the win with four second-half goals.
The Hoops are now back in action in the Scottish Premiership as they prepare to travel away from Parkhead to face St Johnstone this evening.
Celtic have won all five of their matches in the division so far this season, without conceding a single goal, and will be looking to keep up their 100% record in the evening kick-off later.
Rodgers made a number of changes to his side for the clash with Championship outfit Falkirk last weekend, which provided some of the fringe players with an opportunity to stake their claim for a place in the starting XI moving forward.
One player who may have done enough to earn himself a start in the league this weekend is centre-forward Adam Idah, after his impressive showing last time out.
Why Adam Idah should start
Celtic invested a lot of money in the Ireland international during the summer transfer window, as they agreed a deal to sign him on a permanent deal from Norwich.
Sky Sports reported that the Hoops have agreed to pay an initial fee of £8.5m for the 23-year-old striker, which could rise to £9.5m including add-ons.
This shows that the club have a lot of faith in the young forward and he should be rewarded with opportunities to shine when his performances deserve it, which is why Idah should start against St Johnstone today.
The Irish giant scored two goals in the 5-2 win over Falkirk and his two strikes turned the game around from 2-1 to the away side to 3-2 to Celtic, which illustrates how important his goals were.
That showing from the centre-forward came after he scored his first Champions League goal against Slovan in his previous appearance, with his only shot off the bench.
This means that Idah has now scored three goals in all competitions this season, with all three coming in the last two outings, whilst Kyogo Furuhashi has struggled in front of goal.
Appearances
5
1
Goals
1
1
Big chances missed
7
2
Big chances created
0
0
Assists
1
0
As you can see in the table above, the Japan international has missed a staggering nine ‘big chances’ and only scored two goals for the Hoops this season.
This suggests that Idah, who has already outscored Kyogo this term, could provide a more clinical presence in the final third for Rodgers this evening.
The Northern Irish head coach must make a change to the attacking options around the Irishman, however, as James Forrest should be ruthlessly ditched from the starting XI.
Why James Forrest should be dropped
The Celtic veteran was handed an opportunity to start against Falkirk but did not do enough, unlike Idah, to suggest to the manager that he should keep his place.
Football Scotland awarded him a player rating of 5/10 for his performance against the second tier side and cited his lack of impact on the match as a reason for his low score.
The 33-year-old winger was not directly involved in any of the club’s five goals and was substituted with the team 2-1 down after 61 minutes.
Celtic winger James Forrest warms up with Kyogo Furuhashi.
Forrest also had no involvement in the one goal that Celtic did score whilst he was on the pitch, as Alex Valle set-up Paulo Bernardo, before he watched on as his teammates secured progression through to the semi-finals.
The experienced forward had provided four assists in his previous six appearances for the club in all competitions but could not add to his tally of assists for the season against Falkirk.
His lack of impact on the right wing and the quality of his replacement is why Rodgers must brutally ditch him from the starting XI in order to unleash Nicolas Kuhn from the start.
Why Nicolas Kuhn should start
Firstly, the German forward produced an extraordinary performance off the bench, replacing Forrest in the second half, against Falkirk to win the match for Celtic.
Kuhn assisted both of Idah’s goals to put the Hoops 3-2 up before getting himself on the scoresheet with two goals to ensure that it was a comfortable victory in the end.
As you can see in the clip above, the former Rapid Vienna forward was the first to react to a loose ball on the edge of the box and crashed a volley into the bottom corner for his second and Celtic’s fifth goal.
The £3m January signing, who was hailed as “magical” by Rodgers in pre-season, has enjoyed a phenomenal start to the 2024/25 campaign.
Kuhn has racked up five goals and six assists in eight appearances in all competitions for the Scottish giants, which includes three goals and three assists in two League Cup outings.
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As you can see in the table above, the 24-year-old star has also been on fire in the Premiership for Celtic, with his quality as both a scorer and a creator of goals shining through.
The forward has created 11 chances and three ‘big chances’ in just four league starts, to be rewarded with two assists, and this shows that he excels at carving open opposition defences to create opportunities for his teammates.
This is why Kuhn is the perfect player to bring back into the XI to provide Idah with the service he needs to continue his recent run of goals for the Hoops.
The left-footed wizard can create the ‘big chances’ for the centre-forward to find the back of the net and that is why Forrest should be ditched from the team to allow the winger to return to the side.
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For the fourth season running, Arsenal's men's team will dedicate their FA Cup third round fixture to the No More Red campaign, in partnership with kit supplier adidas. These occasions are marked by the Gunners donning a special all-white strip, doing away with their traditional red home colours.
Arsenal, despite their fame and following on a global scale, have a long-standing tradition of making a difference to the local community in their north London home, proudly supporting the area for 40 years. No More Red, one of their more modern initiatives, revolves around the prevention of knife crime and youth violence.
Ahead of Sunday's run-out of a growingly iconic all-white kit at home to Manchester United, GOAL sat down with breakout star Myles Lewis-Skelly to talk No More Red, his closer affiliation to the the programme, life in the Gunners first-team and more.
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As part of No More Red, Arsenal have invested in three new safe spaces for youngsters to play football, refurbishing pitches at Harvist Estate, Mayville Estate and King Square in Islington, while Peckwater Estate in Camden is next in line and will open later in 2025. Over 500 people used these pitches last year alone.
Lewis-Skelly, pictured below with local hero and youth violence campaigner Zakaria Hassan, is an Islington native born just a stone's throw away from Arsenal's Emirates Stadium base in Holloway. He felt it was important to him to step up and put his face to such a campaign built around this area.
"This is my community," Lewis-Skelly said. "I'm from north London and so this means a lot growing up here. Just being able to play in a safe place is important.
"It feels like there's a lot of Arsenal supporters here coming together, to be able to celebrate this campaign for hopefully many more years to come. For everyone to be part of it, to come together for a safe place to play football."
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No More Red also aims to turn the community spotlight onto role models, those who go the extra mile to make their world, in north London and beyond, a better place.
Though he only turned 18 in September, Lewis-Skelly clearly has a mature head on his young shoulders, citing the desire to be a role model himself as part of the rationale behind his involvement in No More Red.
"100%," he replied when asked if he wants to receive that sort of admiration and aspiration too. "It's important to have role models, people you look up to who have had similar journeys, but also people in general having a decency to show empathy and understanding. You have to be a role model to show that quality so I feel understanding and empathy is important."
Lewis-Skelly's mother, Marcia, is renowned for her own work within the game. In the summer of 2024, she founded No1Fan.club – an organisation to help parents of young and aspiring footballers through the complex world of sport through various helpful schemes.
It's why it was no surprise that Lewis-Skelly immediately labelled her as his top role model when asked by GOAL. "My mother, someone I look up to, who's shown nurturing and understanding," he answered, calling back to two of those core characteristics he values highly.
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Arsenal have always prided themselves on bringing through academy talent and developing players from the English capital. Lewis-Skelly is not the only star to have featured under Mikel Arteta during this fine period of Arsenal's recent history.
Ethan Nwaneri, the youngest player in Premier League history and someone Lewis-Skelly has rubbed shoulders with at youth level for years, is also making waves this season, most recently scoring in last Saturday's 1-1 draw at Brighton. Then, of course, you have the shining example of Bukayo Saka, the darling prince of Arsenal on his way to immortality.
"It's felt really good seeing the likes of Bukayo that have helped me come through, it's been quite a smooth transition," Lewis-Skelly said. "The importance of people like that who have come before me have helped me a lot. That's really helped me out. They're definitely role models."
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This new Arsenal have a clear identity again, and it still relies heavily on the contributions of homegrown players. Saka, a No More Red ambassador in previous seasons and the crown jewel of the academy, is but one example for Lewis-Skelly to follow.
"I'd definitely say the senior players have helped me a lot," he added. "Every day learning from them, the habits that they pick up, inspiring me. I can learn so much from them and they're willing to share, which is also really good."
Whatever has been shared with Lewis-Skelly has clearly been taken on board, too. He's made 13 senior appearances already this season, including four as the starting left-back in the last month alone.
Anwar Ali, the Quetta Gladiators fast bowler, has tested positive for Covid-19, and will now miss the flight bound for Abu Dhabi to take part in the remainder of the PSL tomorrow – two chartered flights are leaving from Pakistan, one from Karachi and the other from Lahore.Ali had tested negative before checking into the hotel in Karachi, but his second test, conducted at the hotel on Monday, returned a positive result on Tuesday. He has been shifted to the separate floor within the hotel where he will isolate for a minimum of ten days. He will be released from the hotel after returning two negative tests.Related
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The contingents of all six franchise are scheduled to fly out to Abu Dhabi tomorrow, and all individuals are required to quarantine in their hotel rooms for seven days after that before being allowed to enter the bio-secure environment – if they return negative tests. The PCB has created three separate bubbles in Abu Dhabi: one for players, support staff, match officials, hotel staff and PCB officials; the second, in a different hotel, for the TV production crew and key event management personnel; and the third is an accommodation dedicated to the groundstaff.Players and support staff from Sri Lanka have reached Pakistan and will fly out to Abu Dhabi along with the Pakistanis – all flights will reach on May 26 – because the UAE has in place travel restrictions for several countries, including Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Chartered flights, however, are permitted.The PCB has also earned exemptions for Indian and South African nationals, who are involved with the PSL in different capacities – mainly broadcast and production. Those taking chartered flights from those two countries have to quarantine for ten days in a separate hotel.Anwar’s loss will hurt the Gladiators, who have already lost the services of fast bowler Naseem Shah. Shah was released by the team yesterday following a breach of Covid-19 regulations as he arrived at the hotel in Lahore armed with a negative Covid-19 report dated May 18, but from a non-compliant PCR test.