Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has explained why Arsenal were fortunate to get away with their winner against Manchester United.
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Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal of the game as Arsenal beat United 1-0 on Sunday. Ex-official Clattenburg pointed out that the Premier League is trying to clamp down on grappling during set pieces, and yet William Saliba's muscular tussling with Mason Mount and goalkeeper Altay Bayindir went unpunished.
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He told United in Focus: "In real time, I did not see any problem with Arsenal's goal. But when you watch it in slow motion, you can see Mason Mount was having his shirt pulled and Bayindir was being impeded while challenging for the ball. PGMOL said they would punish this type of challenge more, but again they failed."
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Days before the new Premier League season, PGMOL chief Howard Webb said that referees would be stricter when it came to holding players in the penalty area. Therefore, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal may have gotten away with one at Old Trafford.
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Amorim's United will hope to bounce back from this opening game defeat when they travel to Fulham on Sunday, whereas Arteta's Arsenal host newly promoted Leeds United at the Emirates the day prior.
Ex-Tottenham defender Serge Aurier has signed for Iranian side Persepolis after over a year without a club, reigniting his career in a surprise move.
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Ex-Tottenham and Paris-Saint Germain defender Aurier has signed with Persepolis in Iran, marking a new chapter in his career after being without a club since his contract with Galatasaray expired in July 2024. The Ivorian full-back joined the club’s training camp before the official announcement was made on Thursday.
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Aurier’s move to Iran is unexpected, especially considering his past in top European leagues. He previously played for PSG, Tottenham, Villarreal, Nottingham Forest and Galatasaray, and now adds the Persian Gulf Pro League to his resume. His signing comes at a time when fellow former Ligue 1 stars Steven Nzonzi and Wissam Ben Yedder have left the Iranian league.
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The 32-year-old caused a stir in 2016 during his PSG days when he made controversial comments on social media about then-coach Laurent Blanc and team-mates Salvatore Sirigu and Angel Di Maria. He recently turned down a move to Marseille, which was proposed by director Medhi Benatia.
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Persepolis hope Aurier brings experience and leadership to their squad as they aim to improve on last season’s third-place finish. For Aurier, it’s a fresh start and perhaps the final major chapter of a career full of twists.
Only two players from associate teams make the cut – Netherlands’ van Meekeren and Namibia’s Wiese
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Both Travis Head and Pat Cummins could go for big money on December 19•ICC/Getty Images
World Cup winners Travis Head, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, all likely to attract big bucks, are among the first sets of players in their respective categories (capped batters, allrounders and bowlers, respectively) who will be up for bidding at the IPL 2024 auction that will be held in Dubai on December 19. Also among the allrounders list is the World Cup’s breakout star Rachin Ravindra, who has listed his base price at INR 50 lakh.From an initial auction pool of 1166 players, the released list has been pruned down to 333. Of these, 119 are overseas players, including two from Associate nations – Netherlands’ fast bowler Paul van Meekeren and Namibia allrounder David Wiese. Among the prominent Indian names in the capped sets are Shardul Thakur, Harshal Patel, Manish Pandey and Umesh Yadav.The auction will begin with capped players, starting off with batters, followed by allrounders, wicketkeepers, fast bowlers and spinners in the listed order. The same sequence will be followed for the uncapped players.The first set comprising capped batters also has in the mix England’s Harry Brook, who was among three of the five most expensive buys at the previous auction. After three teams went aggressively for him, he was eventually signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 13.25 crores. He had underwhelming returns – 190 runs in 11 innings, 100 of those coming in one innings alone – and was subsequently released.Head, meanwhile, hasn’t featured in the IPL for six seasons now. However, his recent success – he was Player of the Match in both the semi-finals and finals at the World Cup – could force multiple teams to break the bank to secure his services. Head has also been a prolific scorer in the BBL for the Adelaide Strikers.Another breakout star from the World Cup who could attract significant interest is Afghanistan’s seam-bowling allrounder Azmatullah Omarzai, who comes with a base price of INR 50 lakh. Omarzai was Afghanistan’s highest run-getter – 353 runs in eight innings at an average of 70.60 and strike rate of 97.78 – in the tournament. He also picked up seven wickets. Interestingly, the youngest player to feature in the shortlist is also from Afghanistan – Allah Ghazanfar, the 16-year-old mystery spinner. The oldest is his countryman Mohammad Nabi at 39.Last season’s runners-up Gujarat Titans head into the auction with the biggest purse of INR 38.15 crore – 15 crore of which have come through an all-cash deal that saw their captain Hardik Pandya move to Mumbai Indians. They have since named Shubman Gill, last season’s highest run-getter as the new captain. Sunrisers Hyderabad (34 crores) and Kolkata Knight Riders (32.7 crores) will come with the second and third-biggest purse.The auction, which is being held overseas for the first time, will begin at 2.30pm IST (1pm local). The event will also feature a live audience for the first time.
Luna praised his "new friend" Tillman and shared he's ready for Sunday's Gold Cup final
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Diego Luna scored brace vs Guatemala
USMNT winger breakout star of semifinal win
High praise for teammate Malik Tillman
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U.S. men's national team forward Diego Luna is loving life playing alongside Malik Tillman at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Tillman dished out the game-winning assist as Luna scored the second of his two goals in a 2-1 victory over Guatemala in the Gold Cup semifinals Wednesday night
Luna, who also has five goal contributions this tournament, had never played alongside Tillman before this camp, but they've quickly connected, and are bonding on and off the pitch.
"Each game and each training, we've been able to play together and combine and build that chemistry on and off the field, it has really allowed us to, you know, see each other and find each other's way of play and kind of combine," Luna said on The Pat McAfee Show. "So I think it's awesome to play with Malik, amazing player, great dude. And then to now be on the field with him and combine and really understand our movements and stuff and see what we need for each other to score goals and to create chances, I think, is the is the coolest thing.
"And you know, now I have a new friend and somebody new that I enjoy playing with. And it's exciting that he has the same mentality as well. He's a dawg man, he doesn't stop."
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Luna and the USMNT will face regional rivals Mexico on Sunday in the championship game of the tournament. Luna said he's confident ahead of the final.
"Yeah, good. A lot of recovery. The staff here is amazing, and we got straight to recovery after the game, and I'm feeling good for Sunday," he said.
Asked how he feels about the U.S. bing labeled "underdogs" against a near full-strength the Real Salt Lake winger said, "Let them say what they want."
One of the top performers and breakout stars of the Gold Cup, Luna is being embraced by the U.S. fanbase this tournament for his dedication to the program amid numerous absences this summer.
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Luna was named MLS's Young Player of the Year in 2024 after scoring eight goals and recording 12 assists for Real Salt Lake.
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Luna and the USMNT face Mexico in the Gold Cup final Sunday in Houston. , 2023 champions, are looking to defend their crown, while the USMNT is looking for their title since 2021.
Everything you need to know about Nicolas Jackson's salary at Chelsea
Senegal international Nicolas Jackson made the move to Stamford Bridge after playing two seasons with La Liga side Villarreal between 2021 and 2023.
Jackson was signed by Chelsea to strengthen their forward line, forming a key part of the club’s ongoing transition in recent years.
The striker has delivered decent performances so far for the London club and is currently tied to an nine-year contract after signing a extension in 2024.
In addition to leading the line as Chelsea’s main striker, Jackson also earns a substantial salary. But exactly how much does he make?
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Nicolas Jackson's wages at Chelsea in numbers
According to the present terms in Jackson's contract at Chelsea, the Senegalese international makes a £100,000 ($132,742) per week while his annual wages amount to £5.2 million ($6.9m).
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Nationality
Weekly wages in GBP
Weekly wages in USD
Annual wages in GBP
Annual wages in USD
Nicolas Jackson
Senegalese
£100,000
$132,742
£5,200,000
$6,902,563
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Club captain Reece James is currently the highest-paid player at Chelsea, followed by former Liverpool and Manchester City star Raheem Sterling.
French duo Wesley Fofana and Christopher Nkunku rank next on the list, with Enzo Fernandez rounding out the top five.
Player
Nationality
Weekly wages in GBP
Weekly wages in USD
Annual wages in GBP
Annual wages in USD
Reece James
English
£250,000
$331,854
£13,000,000
$17,256,407
Raheem Sterling
English
£215,000
$285,394
£11,180,000
$14,840,510
Wesley Fofana
French
£200,000
$265,483
£10,400,000
$13,805,125
Christopher Nkunku
French
£195,000
$258,846
£10,140,000
$13,459,997
Enzo Fernandez
Argentine
£180,000
$238,935
£9,360,000
$12,424,613
Top 5 earners in the Premier League
Although Chelsea stars earn high salaries, their numbers are relatively less when compared to the top earners across the league.
Erling Haaland is the Premier League's top-paid player, with a nine-year contract at Manchester City until 2034. Kevin De Bruyne is second, and Mohamed Salah is third.
Casemiro is Manchester United's only entry at fourth, and Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk is fifth.
Despite their substantially high earnings, none of the Arsenal players make it to the top five list of the highest-paid players across the league.
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Club
Weekly wages in GBP
Weekly wages in USD
Annual wages in GBP
Annual wages in USD
Erling Haaland
Manchester City
£525,000
$703,974
£27,300,000
$36,606,644
Kevin De Bruyne
Manchester City
£400,000
$536,361
£20,800,000
$27,890,776
Mohamed Salah
Liverpool
£400,000
$536,361
£20,800,000
$27,890,776
Casemiro
Manchester United
£350,000
$469,316
£18,200,000
$24,404,429
Virgil Van Dijk
Liverpool
£350,000
$469,316
£18,200,000
$24,404,429
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Premier League salaries are high, but these players are not the top earners globally.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the leading scorer in Champions League history, is the highest earner at Al Nassr. His former Real Madrid teammate, Karim Benzema, follows him.
Riyad Mahrez, previously with Manchester City, ranks third, while Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly from Senegal are fourth and fifth.
Setting their sights on summer reinforcement, Manchester United have now reportedly opened talks to sign a talented young forward who’s valued as high as £55m.
Man Utd set sights on future star
The Red Devils were beginning to enjoy a slight turnaround on the pitch just before the international break, earning a point against Arsenal, before battling past Real Sociedad in the Europa League and thrashing Leicester City. The argument could even be made that it was their best week under Ruben Amorim, only for the international break to arrive at a frustrating time.
However, what the break has given those at Old Trafford a chance to do is turn their attention towards the summer transfer window. It simply must be a busy one for INEOS as they look to rebuild Amorim’s side in his vision and that has already seen several rumours come thick and fast.
The likes of Xavi Simons have particularly threatened to steal the headlines this week and whilst there’s little doubt that the Dutchman would be a perfect candidate to play in one of the two No.10 roles, the Red Devils may find it difficult to attract his signature without European football.
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Instead, they’ve reportedly turned towards a rising star. According to GiveMeSport, Manchester United have now opened talks to sign Tyler Dibling from Southampton this summer, making their first approach for the 19-year-old star.
In a season to forget for the Saints, Dibling provided a rare bright spark before injury disrupted his break-out campaign. Now, even amid a frustrating spell on the sidelines, it looks as though he’ll get the chance to stay put in the Premier League courtesy of United.
Southampton's TylerDiblingin action with AFC Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen
Dibling’s signature won’t come cheap, however, given that Southampton were demanding as much as £55m for his signature in January. And even if relegation sees that valuation dip, potential suitors could still be left paying a hefty fee.
"Creative" Dibling destroyed Diogo Dalot
Of course, Manchester United are already well aware of Dibling’s talent – as is Diogo Dalot. The full-back found himself on the receiving end of the winger’s sharp dribbling to concede a penalty against Southampton earlier this season. Ultimately, it was a game that the Red Devils won after Cameron Archer missed the resulting penalty, but Dibling certainly left a lasting impression.
Described as the “definition of a creative winger” by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, Dibling is a talent who needs to be playing Premier League football and he’d get exactly that by swapping Southampton for Manchester United.
Joining one of England’s biggest clubs in doing so, the teenager could yet play a large part in awakening a sleeping giant.
A “fantastic” Celtic player is seen as a transfer target for one of the biggest clubs in Europe, according to a fresh transfer update that has emerged regarding their summer business.
Celtic pull 16 points clear at the top
It proved to be another good weekend for Brendan Rodgers’ side in the Scottish Premiership title race, following an emphatic 5-2 victory away to St Mirren on Saturday.
Not only that, but Rangers also lost 2-1 at home to Motherwell, meaning Celtic have now opened up a 16-point lead at the top of the table. While the manager and his players won’t allow themselves to get carried away, they must also feel like they have one hand on yet another league troophy.
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In terms of Hoops transfer news, Rodgers has confirmed that he will discuss a potential permanent move for loanee Jeffrey Schlupp, saying: “I’ll have a chat with Jeffrey towards the latter part of the season. It was the case of him coming in and settling and getting to understand how he plays. I think we can all see he has that Premier League physicality and quality.”
Meanwhile, Borja Sainz is a player who has been linked with a move to Celtic at the end of the season, having scored 15 goals in 30 appearances for Norwich City in the Championship this season. The Spaniard would provide additional firepower for the Scottish champions, and at 24, there is also still so much more to come from him.
Worrying Celtic exit rumour emerges
Now, according to InterLive.it [via Sport Witness], Inter Milan are interested in signing Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston this summer. The 26-year-old is seen as a “surprise name” on the Serie A champions’ list of transfer targets in that position, and there is belief that they could snap him up for around £8m.
Celtic defender Alistair Johnston.
Losing Johnston would be a big blow for Celtic, considering what a model of consistency he has been at right-back ever since arriving from CF Montreal in 2023. The Canada international has bagged four goals and seven assists in the Scottish Premiership this season, also averaging 2.4 clearances and 1.7 tackles per game across 25 appearances in the competition, showing what an effective all-round footballer he is.
Rodgers is clearly a big admirer of his full-back, too, saying of him back in November of last year: “He’s clearly a player we would want to tie down. He’s a fantastic guy to work with on and off the pitch, so hopefully in the future that can be the case.”
The hope is that Johnston feels settled at Parkhead, not wanting to move on any time soon, but his head could be turned by interest from a club of Inter’s stature.
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Should the Canadian want to leave, Celtic must make sure that they receive a healthy amount for his signature, however – £8m at a bare minimum – especially as his current deal doesn’t expire until the summer of 2029.
As with all clubs, Tottenham Hotspur have made their fair share of ill-thought-out and expensive signings over the years.
The likes of Richarlison, Tanguy Ndombele and Giovani Lo Celso, while not necessarily bad players, are all examples of transfers that proved to be a massive waste of funds.
However, aside from the Brazilian, at least most of the club’s poor investments have been taken off the books in recent seasons.
Tottenham's Tanguy Ndombele
That said, there is a player who joined the club in 2020 for a sizable fee and has since seen his valuation crater, so when he does eventually leave N17, it will be for an enormous loss.
Spurs' 2020 signings
While it would be fair to describe Tottenham’s signings in 2020 as mixed, that would imply there were at least a couple of successes in there, and the loaning in of Gareth Bale was certainly one of those.
The Welsh icon returned to North London for the 20/21 season, and while he wasn’t the same player who left, he was still a great addition to the squad.
For example, in 34 appearances, totalling just 1680 minutes, the Cardiff-born star racked up an impressive tally of 16 goals and three assists.
That means he averaged a goal involvement every 1.78 games or every 88.42 minutes.
A far less successful signing that summer was Matt Doherty, who joined the North Londoners from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a £14.7m deal that August.
Former Tottenham defender Matt Doherty.
Unfortunately for the Irish international, he would make 71 appearances for the first team across the next two and a half seasons, only to have his contract terminated by mutual agreement in January 2023, after which he joined Atlético Madrid for an even more unsuccessful six-month stint.
However, while Doherty’s time with Spurs was ultimately a failure, at least the club was able to cut their losses early and move on, which cannot be said about another player signed that summer.
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There were a few other signings that didn’t work out from the summer of 2020, such as Carlos Vinicius and Joe Rodon, but neither of those players ended up costing Spurs too much in the long run.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Sergio Reguilon.
The same, however, cannot be said for Sergio Reguilón, who joined the North Londoners in September that year for a fee of around £28m.
Things started well enough for the Spaniard, as in his first campaign for the Lilywhites, he ended up making 36 appearances, in which he provided five assists, and then for much of his second year with the club, he remained the first-choice left-back, making 31 appearances, scoring two goals and providing three assists.
However, towards the end of that season, he picked up a groin injury and then, at the start of the following season, he was sent on loan to Atlético Madrid, where a combination of injuries and lacklustre form saw him make just 12 appearances across all competitions.
The following year saw him spend the first half of the campaign on loan with Manchester United, where he played just 12 games, and then the second half of the campaign on loan with Brentford, where he made 16 appearances, including one against West Ham United, where a particularly bad foul saw Gary Neville brand him “absolutely ridiculous.”
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This season has seen the Madrid-born full-back remain in North London.
However, it’s crystal clear that Postecoglou does not rate him, as even though he’s been fit, the Australian has handed the Spaniard just 242 minutes of first-team football across five appearances, and that was only likely down to the club’s defensive injury crisis.
Tottenham Hotspur'sSergioReguilonin action with Brighton & Hove Albion's Enock Mwepu
Unsurprisingly, two years of underwhelming loan moves and being completely frozen out of the first team this season has seen the 28-year-old’s valuation plummet, with Football Transfers now valuing him at up to €8.5M, which comes to about £7m, or a whopping £21m decrease on what he cost Spurs in 2020.
Ultimately, signings can and often do fail, but we can’t help but imagine Tottenham would have been much better off selling Reguilón for a small loss a few years ago, as with his £53k-per-week contract expiring in the summer, he now looks set to leave for nothing.
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Where batters enjoyed a largely docile surface in Chattogram, they may be in for a tougher time in Dhaka
Mohammad Isam21-Dec-2022Big picture India will look for another all-round performance in Mirpur to give them a 2-0 series win and strengthen their chances of reaching the World Test Championship final. They crushed the home side in Chattogram, outperforming them at vital moments with someone or the other stepping up to keep them in front.Cheteshwar Pujara played two good knocks while Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and R Ashwin also did their job with the bat. Kuldeep Yadav had a good all-round outing with Mohammed Siraj critical in the first innings and Axar Patel picking up the key wickets in the second. The Chattogram pitch eased up after a tricky first day and became an excellent one to bat on, testing the bowlers’ stamina and persistence. The Shere Bangla National Stadium, however, is known for its raging turners, and might demand a different set of skills, particularly from the batters.Related
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India’s bowling will be quite handy here. Siraj may get some lateral movement but the bulk of the workload may fall on Ashwin, Kuldeep and Axar. Where they had to be up for bowling long spells in Chattogram, they can expect a little more assistance here.Bangladesh face an uphill task. Many believe their greatest challenge is to motivate themselves to be more consistent, but there were certainly moments in Chattogram when they fell short of India in the technical and tactical departments too. The likes of Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim have to lead them out of this rut. Zakir Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto have to follow up their good work from Chattogram too, with India likely to have come up with new plans for the former, who made a century on debut.In encouraging news for Bangladesh, their fast-bowling coach Allan Donald said on the eve of the game that Shakib Al Hasan – who seemed likely to play as a specialist batter due to shoulder and rib cage injuries – would bowl* in Mirpur. It ensures they will be able to stick with the same team composition they used in Chattogram.Whichever way it goes, expect a fast-moving contest in Mirpur with wickets falling in clusters.Form guide Bangladesh LLLLD (last five Tests, most recent first) India WLWWLIn the spotlight He doesn’t play often, but on a Chattogram pitch that offered slow turn, Kuldeep Yadav was a handful in his first Test after nearly two years. He ran through Bangladesh’s middle order and took 5 for 40 in the first innings, and played a key supporting role in the second with three more wickets. Kuldeep is expected to come into the game even more in Mirpur, where the ball also tends to keep low, especially with his ability to change trajectory subtly. Kuldeep’s other advantage is the total lack of practice Bangladesh’s batters get against left-arm wristspin, even in the nets.India are likely to come at Zakir Hasan with fresh plans after his debut hundred in Chattogram•AFP/Getty ImagesZakir Hasan made a fairytale entrance at the highest level with a debut Test century in Chattogram. Last month, he wasn’t originally picked in the Bangladesh A squad, but a few strokes of luck and a backs-to-the-wall 173 in Cox’s Bazar put him in the selectors’ radar. The fourth-innings century in Chattogram has sealed his spot for the Test, and a bit of consistency will cement a long-term place.Team news Taskin Ahmed is likely to replace Ebadot Hossain, who is out with a back injury. No other changes are expected, with Shakib set to bowl.Bangladesh (probable): 1 Najmul Hossain Shanto, 2 Zakir Hasan, 3 Yasir Ali, 4 Litton Das, 5 Shakib Al Hasan (capt), 6 Mushfiqur Rahim, 7 Nurul Hasan (wk), 8 Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 9 Taijul Islam, 10 Taskin Ahmed, 11 Khaled Ahmed**KL Rahul took a blow to the hand while batting in the nets on the eve of the match, and while batting coach Vikram Rathour suggested he hadn’t suffered a serious injury, there is a chance he may not be fit to play on Thursday, leaving India without both their first-choice openers – Rohit Sharma has already been ruled out. If Rahul misses the Test match, Abhimanyu Easwaran could come in for his Test debut, with Cheteshwar Pujara taking over the captaincy.India (probable): 1 Shubman Gill, 2 KL Rahul (capt)/Abhimanyu Easwaran, 3 Cheteshwar Pujara 4 Virat Kohli, 5 Rishabh Pant (wk), 6 Shreyas Iyer, 7 Axar Patel, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Umesh Yadav, 11 Mohammed SirajPitch and conditions The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium will assist spinners for most of the Test, with run-scoring likely to be at its easiest on the first day. Expect the team winning the toss to bat first, and avoid having to bat in the fourth innings. The weather is expected to be dry.Stats and trivia Zakir Hasan is the ninth batter to score a debut Test century in the fourth innings. Interestingly, the previous batter to achieve this feat, Kyle Mayers, also did it in Chattogram. Cheteshwar Pujara is 16 runs away from becoming the eighth India batter to the 7000 mark in Test cricket. If Axar Patel gets six wickets, he will become the joint fourth-fastest bowler to 50 in Tests, getting there in eight matches. Fred Spofforth, Alf Valentine, Rodney Hogg and Terry Alderman reached the landmark in their eighth Tests too. Vernon Philander and Tom Richardson got there in seven Tests, while Charles ‘The Terror’ Turner only needed six Tests to get to 50 wickets.Quotes “Any selectors here? (Laughs) If I am talking out of the room a little bit, it will be the same three spinners and welcoming back Taskin. Khaled as well. Sorry to the selectors but I am talking out of the room a little bit. That’s what I can see happening. Good news is that Shakib is good to go. Looking at the pitch, I think he will very much come into play.” “This wicket, even in the ODIs, we could see it had more help for bowlers, it had more pace. I’m sure this game will get decided. Looking forward to play a good game, and win it.” *GMT 0520 The preview was updated after Allan Donald suggested Shakib would be fit to bowl.**GMT 0850 The preview was amended to reflect news of the blow KL Rahul took to his hand at the nets.
في أعقاب التتويج التاريخي بلقب دوري أبطال إفريقيا، أصدر نادي بيراميدز بيانًا رسميًا عبّر خلاله عن امتنانه الكبير للقيادة السياسية والدعم المؤسسي الذي حظي به خلال مشواره القاري، موجّهًا شكره لفخامة الرئيس عبد الفتاح السيسي، وعدد من الجهات الداعمة للرياضة المصرية.
بيراميدز تمكن من تحقيق الإنجاز التاريخي بعد تفوقه على صن داونز الجنوب إفريقي بنتيجة 3-2 في مجموع مباراتي الذهاب والإياب، حيث انتهت مباراة الذهاب في جنوب إفريقيا بالتعادل 1-1، قبل أن يفوز السماوي في القاهرة على ملعب الدفاع الجوي 2-1.
وكان فريق بيراميدز قد طلب رسميًا من رابطة الأندية تأجيل مباراته أمام سيراميكا كليوباترا في الجولة الأخيرة من الدوري المصري، والتي كانت مقررة قبل مواجهة صن داونز بثلاثة أيام، وذلك حفاظًا على جاهزية اللاعبين ومنع إرهاقهم.
ولكن الرابطة رفضت التأجيل وأصرت على إقامة المباراة في موعدها، رغم ذلك نجح بيراميدز في الفوز بنتيجة كبيرة 5-1، قبل أن يلتقي صن داونز على ملعب الدفاع الجوي ويتوج باللقب القاري.
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يتشرف مجلس إدارة نادي بيراميدز بتقديم أسمى آيات الشكر والتقدير والامتنان إلى فخامة السيد الرئيس عبد الفتاح السيسي رئيس جمهورية مصر العربية على تهنئته الغالية بمناسبة تتويج النادي بلقب بطولة دوري أبطال أفريقيا للمرة الأولى في تاريخه.
ويثمن النادي عاليا دعم فخامة الرئيس المتواصل للرياضة المصرية، وحرصه الدائم على النهوض بالقطاع الرياضي وتوفير المناخ المناسب للتميز والنجاح، الأمر الذي كان له بالغ الأثر في تمكين الفرق المصرية من المنافسة القارية وتحقيق الإنجازات باسم الوطن.