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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologised to Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni after a bizarre mix-up at the 2026 World Cup draw forced the reigning world champion coach to wear gloves before touching the trophy. The incident caused confusion and frustration, prompting FIFA to stage a corrective ceremony the next day to make amends publicly.

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  The confusion unfolded during Friday’s draw for the 2026 World Cup, where organisers unexpectedly asked Lionel Scaloni to put on white gloves before handling the World Cup trophy. The requirement, normally reserved for non-champions or those without authorised access, appeared to stem from officials not recognising the manager who guided Argentina to the 2022 title. Scaloni looked visibly surprised and later admitted he believed staff had mistaken him for someone else.

  The moment quickly circulated across social media, with many fans and pundits questioning how FIFA personnel failed to recognise the reigning world champion coach. Argentina’s delegation reportedly felt the incident was disrespectful, especially given Scaloni’s central role in the Albiceleste’s most recent triumph. The awkwardness overshadowed the draw itself, in which Argentina were placed into Group J alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan.

  To address the situation, FIFA arranged a separate ceremony the following day as part of the tournament schedule presentation. This time, Scaloni was invited onto the stage without gloves and handed the trophy in a more fitting manner. Infantino used the occasion to deliver a public apology and defuse the controversy.

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  Speaking at the FIFA World Cup scheduling ceremony, Infantino said: “I apologise on behalf of FIFA. I didn’t know.”

  Calling Scaloni back on stage with the trophy in hand, he added: “Of course, the world champions can touch the cup. I apologise, I didn’t know. What an outrage! It’s just that when you’re a world champion, you look younger every day.”

  Scaloni responded in good humour, saying: “I think they mistook me for someone else and wouldn’t let me touch it yesterday.”

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  Incident took place in highly-controversial World Cup draw

  The incident took place during a high-profile event in Washington, where FIFA unveiled the group-stage draw for the expanded 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. Scaloni’s unexpected treatment sparked immediate reaction across Argentina, a nation deeply protective of its icons following the emotional World Cup triumph in Qatar. Many fans considered the moment emblematic of FIFA’s organisational missteps, while others took a more humorous view given Scaloni’s calm response.

  Infantino’s apology was designed not only to correct the error but also to reinforce FIFA’s respect for champions at a time when public perception of the organisation often comes under scrutiny. By bringing Scaloni onto the stage and allowing him to lift the trophy bare-handed, the president attempted to close the narrative before it generated further controversy. The moment also created a symbolic snapshot ahead of Argentina’s attempt to defend their title on North American soil.

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  Argentina prepare for for World Cup title defence

  Argentina will now prepare to open their World Cup campaign against Algeria on 16 June, before facing Austria and Jordan in what is viewed as a manageable yet unpredictable group. The defending champions aim to maintain continuity and avoid distractions, and Scaloni’s composed handling of the incident ensured it did not escalate into a prolonged story. With expectations sky-high once again, the team will look to build early momentum as they begin their road toward back-to-back titles.

MatériaMais NotíciasVer Resumo da matéria por IAGérson Caçapa, revelado no Palmeiras nos anos 1980, era um volante de força física e excelente leitura de jogo.Após se destacar no Brasil, teve passagens pela Itália e Turquia, jogando em clubes como Bari e Fenerbahçe.Ele encerrou sua carreira no início dos anos 2000 e atualmente atua como coach na Europa, focando no desenvolvimento de jovens jogadores.Resumo supervisionado pelo jornalista!

Gérson Cândido de Paula, conhecido nacionalmente como Gérson Caçapa, surgiu no Palmeiras como uma das principais revelações da base nos anos 1980. Volante de muita força física, leitura tática e movimentação constante, rapidamente foi promovido ao time profissional. Sua ascensão coincide com um período de transição do clube, que buscava retomar protagonismo no cenário nacional. O Lance! conta por onde anda Gérson Caçapa.

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Nas categorias Infantil, Juvenil e Juniores, Caçapa era referência pela entrega e pela capacidade de cobrir grandes espaços no meio-campo. Ele participou da Copa São Paulo de 1985, torneio em que despertou atenção da comissão técnica palmeirense. Ao lado de outros jovens talentos — como o goleiro Ivan e o lateral Mariovaldo — ganhou espaço no elenco principal.

O estilo de jogo de Caçapa se destacava pela intensidade sem a bola e pela participação contínua na construção ofensiva. Embora fosse essencialmente marcador, tinha facilidade para conduzir jogadas pela meia direita, função que cumpriu com regularidade no início da carreira. Em pouco tempo, tornou-se peça frequente no sistema tático alviverde.

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Essa versatilidade chamou atenção de observadores internacionais. Em 1989, quando ainda vivia seu auge físico, Caçapa recebeu a primeira proposta do exterior — convite que abriria um novo capítulo na sua carreira. A partir dali, o volante deixaria o Brasil para viver uma sequência de desafios na Itália e na Turquia.

A transferência de Gérson Caçapa para o futebol europeu

O destino inicial foi o Bari, clube tradicional do sul da Itália que buscava reforçar o setor defensivo. Lá, Caçapa rapidamente se adaptou ao ritmo mais físico e ao jogo compacto da Serie A. Seu desempenho sólido garantiu minutos regulares, o que lhe abriu portas para outras experiências dentro do continente.

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Durante o período italiano, Caçapa também foi emprestado ao Lecce, reforçando o meio-campo da equipe em competições nacionais. Sua capacidade de pressionar e interceptar jogadas continuou sendo um trunfo. Ao mesmo tempo, o jogador recebeu convites do futebol turco, mercado que investia fortemente em atletas brasileiros no início da década de 1990.

Foi aí que surgiu a passagem pelo Fenerbahçe, um dos maiores clubes do país. Com camisa pesada, torcida exigente e jogos intensos, Caçapa atuou em um ambiente de grande pressão — mas novamente conseguiu se firmar. Ele também teve experiência no Istanbulspor, ampliando o repertório internacional.

O retorno ao Brasil e o ciclo final da carreira

No fim dos anos 1990, Caçapa retornou ao país para defender o Atlético Paranaense, clube em ascensão no cenário nacional. Atuando pelo Furacão, tinha a missão de liderar o setor de marcação e oferecer suporte ao sistema ofensivo. Em 1998, fez parte da campanha que levou o clube ao título do Campeonato Paranaense, coroando seu retorno ao futebol brasileiro.

Depois dessa fase, o volante seguiu para outros desafios no país, atuando pelo União São João, América de Natal e São José-RS. Ao longo dessas experiências, manteve a característica que sempre o definiu: a versatilidade para ocupar várias funções no meio-campo sem perder intensidade.

A carreira foi encerrada no início dos anos 2000, após quase duas décadas de atividade, somando passagens por quatro países e acumulando experiência em diferentes modelos de jogo. Sua trajetória é lembrada por consistência, disciplina e uma longevidade rara para volantes da época.

A importância do atleta no Palmeiras

No Palmeiras, Caçapa não apenas se destacou pela entrega e capacidade defensiva, mas também pelo perfil profissional. Foi peça constante durante toda sua permanência, mesmo em tempos de menor protagonismo da equipe no futebol brasileiro.

Entre 1985 e 1989, disputou competições nacionais e estaduais, enfrentando elencos poderosos e contribuindo para a manutenção de competitividade do clube. Seu estilo “multifuncional”, como se diria hoje, antecipava características exigidas do volante moderno.

O sucesso na base e a firmeza apresentada no profissional o credenciam como um dos jogadores mais completos formados pelo Palmeiras na década de 1980.

Por onde anda Gérson Caçapa

As passagens por Itália e Turquia representam um período de forte evolução tática para Caçapa. Na Serie A, enfrentou atacantes de alto nível, teve contato com treinadores exigentes e ampliou a leitura de jogo. Já no Fenerbahçe e no Istanbulspor, desenvolveu a capacidade de atuar em sistemas táticos diferentes, adaptando-se a ritmos e estilos variados.

Isso fez de Caçapa um atleta adaptável, preparado para momentos de pressão e, sobretudo, disciplinado. Ele sempre foi visto como jogador de grupo — peça tática importante que se dedicava a cumprir funções específicas determinadas por cada técnico.

Hoje, Gérson Caçapa (@gersoncacapa) mantém carreira no futebol, mas agora longe dos gramados. Licenciado pela UEFA com a categoria B, ele atua como coach, profissional voltado ao desenvolvimento individual de atletas, especialmente na Europa. Além disso, mantém presença ativa nas redes sociais, onde compartilha conteúdos sobre formação, disciplina e cultura do futebol.

Vive entre Brasil e Europa, participando de clínicas, cursos e atividades relacionadas ao esporte. A transição para o coaching reflete muito de sua trajetória: um jogador disciplinado, estudioso e comprometido com o crescimento dentro do futebol. Caçapa segue ligado ao esporte que marcou sua vida, agora ajudando jovens jogadores na formação técnica, tática e comportamental.

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Harmer ran through Pakistan on the fourth morning before South Africa made short work of the chase

Danyal Rasool23-Oct-2025Ultimately, Pakistan’s overnight hope was built on a bed of straw. South Africa did not even need to huff or puff particularly hard to blow the house down. It took them five balls to dismiss an ostensibly back-to-form Babar Azam, nine runs to take four wickets that put the conclusion beyond doubt, and one session to dispatch the paltry 68 they had been set for victory. Along the way, Simon Harmer took six wickets to take his tally to exactly 1000 first-class wickets, becoming the fourth South African to do so.It took South Africa to a thumping eight-wicket series-levelling win, their first in their defence of the World Test Championship title. For Pakistan, it is their first home defeat after winning the toss since they resorted to spin-friendly tracks at home, their recent third innings malaise coming back to haunt them in its full splendour. Babar’s little tickle into the onside off the day’s second ball got him to a first home Test half-century since 2022, but what should have been the bedrock of his innings was instead its culmination point. Three balls later, he stepped back into his crease off a similar, gentle off spinner, but this one kept slightly low, and rapped him just below the knee roll to begin Pakistan’s slide.A superb Harmer kept the pressure on, but there was assistance aplenty from a Pakistan side that immediately began to go to pieces. Harmer gave Rizwan generous flight, who stretched out well beyond his crease try and get to the pitch to defend. Instead, he got an inside edge onto the pad, which looped up to Tony de Zorzi at short leg, and Harmer went to 999.Related

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The four-figure dismissal was all about Harmer, though, and a microcosm of what has made him so successful for so long. He went around the wicket to Noman Ali, flighting it well and landing on a sixpence into some of the footmarks the left-arm bowlers have created. It spat up and away from Noman, kissing the outside edge on its way into Kyle Verreynne’s hands. Harmer threw his head up into the sky and let out a roar to rouse any part of Pindi that might still have been asleep.But Pakistan kept hoisting themselves by their own petard. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Salman Agha worked themselves up into calling for a run, taking on Ryan Rickelton who dived forward to effect a direct hit that sent Shaheen on his way, and Pakistan had gone from 105 for 5 to 105 for 8 – yet another middle and lower order collapse in a series they have been sprinkled like confetti.Ryan Rickelton collided with Shaheen Shah Afridi while running him out•AFP/Getty ImagesAt the other end stood Agha, not so much like a rock of resistance as a young oak waiting to be felled. Maharaj duly did the honours in his first over, the arm ball cutting Agha in half as he chopped back on. Sajid Khan tried to take him on the following over, only to find himself well adrift of his crease for Verreynne to do the honours.Pakistan turned immediately to spin, but there was no intimidating South Africa with a target this shallow. They were off and away with an Aiden Markram mow across the line for four, and Rickelton began to get his kicks in shortly after. Pakistan kept recycling through some combination of their three finger spinners, and South Africa kept putting them away for four, speeding towards the target as lunch approached.Noman got Pakistan the dubious consolation prize of a late couple of wickets when South Africa’s target was in single digits. Markram was trapped in front as he went for another one of his productive sweeps that had fetched him six of his eight fours in the innings, and found Tristan Stubbs’ outside edge for a duck three balls later. But Rickelton made the ignominy official with a whack over long-off for six in the following over.After the previous Test, Pakistan captain Shan Masood had talked about how Pakistan would look to play if they lost the toss to try and stay competitive. South Africa showed they had been listening carefully, and across these four days, executed that plan to perfection.

The international break is something of a blessing and a curse for Arsenal.

On the one hand, it gives the club respite from their current injury crisis, but on the other, they have to wait two weeks to make amends for the draw away to Sunderland.

However, even though they saw their lead cut on Sunday evening, Mikel Arteta’s side are in a great spot in the Premier League.

Moreover, despite injuries, the side is full to bursting with talent, including one player who’s starting to look like another Myles Lewis-Skelly.

The latest on Lewis-Skelly's future at Arsenal

It would be fair to say that, aside from their run in the Champions League, last season was something of a disappointment for Arsenal.

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However, there were at least a couple of positives to come from it, such as the emergence of Ethan Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly.

The latter was more of a surprise to most, and yet over the course of the campaign, he became a far more significant part of the side, effectively becoming Arteta’s first-choice left-back.

In fact, by the end of the season, the 19-year-old had made 39 first-team appearances, totalling 2306 minutes, and even made his full debut for England, during which he scored.

However, so far this season has been a totally different story for the youngster, as while he has still made 12 appearances, only four of those have been starts, and overall, he has played just 463 minutes of action.

During the last international break, Thomas Tuchel said that this lack of game time could result in him not picking the Islington-born ace.

Unfortunately, that’s what’s happened this international break.

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Unsurprisingly, this has led to reports that other Premier League clubs are now interested in signing the youngster in the winter transfer window.

However, the same reports make it clear that Arteta and Co are keen to keep the Hale Ender at the club, and that they expect him to play more minutes as the season progresses.

With that said, if Arsenal do decide to cash in, they do have another youngster in the side who is showing shades of Lewis-Skelly in his game.

Arsenal's new Lewis-Skelly

Even though Riccardo Calafiori and Pieiro Hincapie are his competition at left-back, the Arsenal player who is showing shades of Lewis-Skelly in his game this season is Cristhian Mosquera.

Now, that might sound like a leap to begin with, but “similarly to Lewis-Skelly,” per analyst Ben Mattinson, the Spaniard has shown an immense level of “physical maturity for his age.”

More than that, though, the 21-year-old has also shown a remarkable mental maturity, which was on full display when he came on and played almost the whole game away to Liverpool, and then started the club’s opening Champions League game against Athletic Bilbao.

While he may have been described as a “monster” by Gunners insider Hand of Arsenal, where most young defenders would need their hand held by a senior teammate or go crashing into ridiculous challenges, the former Valencia gem is thoughtful about when he goes in for a tackle or block.

However, that’s not to say he is adverse to the more physical side of the game, as, just like Lewis-Skelly, he is someone who “loves to battle with physical attackers,” according to Mattinson.

Moreover, while most fans and pundits alike expected the exciting youngster to play a minor role this season, the Valencia-born titan is following in the Hale Ender’s footsteps from last season and playing a far more significant role than most predicted.

For example, he has already made 12 appearances, five of which have been starts, totalling 597 minutes.

Finally, like the Englishman, he is not solely limited to playing a single position, as in addition to playing at centre-back, he can do a job at right-back.

Ultimately, there are some differences between them, but in terms of mentality, raw ability, and attitude, there are plenty of similarities between Mosquera and Lewis-Skelly.

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Caleb Jewell hundred helps Derbyshire post 315 but late collapse lets Rapids back in

ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay15-Aug-2025Worcestershire 316 for 6 (D’Oliveira 138, Libby 69) beat Derby 315 (Jewell 113, Montgomery 92) by four wicketsBrett D’Oliveira’s List A best 138 led Worcestershire Rapids to a four-wicket victory over Derbyshire Falcons in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup Group A match at Repton School.Rapids skipper Jake Libby made 69 before 19-year-old Dan Lategan scored an unbeaten 42 off 39 balls on his first-team debut to take the Rapids to their target of 316 with 11 balls to spare.Caleb Jewell made 113 off 107 balls and Matt Montgomery 92 before the Falcons lost their last five wickets for 25 to be bowled out for 315. The Rapids were in trouble at 11 for 2 but D’Oliveira and Libby revived them before Lategan saw them over the line.There was a sell-out crowd as first team cricket returned to Repton School for the first time since 1988 and the Falcons made a solid start after they were put in.Jewell and Harry Came took the score to 46 before Came pulled Kurram Shahzad into the hands of leg slip. But that was the Rapids last success for 24 overs as Jewell and Montgomery took full advantage of a good batting pitch.After reaching 50 from 57 balls, Jewell pulled Ben Allison for six and swept D’Oliveira for another maximum with 15 coming from his first over. Jewell surged towards his century, which came off 96 balls, by driving and sweeping D’Oliveira for two more fours before pulling Ethan Brookes over the ropes.Montgomery drove Brookes down the ground for four to go to his first 50 for the Falcons and the stand was worth 150 when Jewell skied a cut at Brookes into the covers.Brooke Guest missed a cut at Fateh Singh and the left-arm spinner ended Montomery’s fine innings by having him caught behind.Amrit Basra drove Allison to mid-on and the Falcons hopes of a total above 350 crumbled as the last five wickets fell in six overs. After Martin Andersson was lbw to Singh, Allison had Ross Whiteley caught at short midwicket and bowled Zak Chappell before Shahzad cleaned up.Even so, a target of 316 was a challenging one and it looked even tougher when the Rapids lost two wickets in the first four overs. Isaac Mohammed was dropped at second slip without a run on the board but failed to take advantage, slicing Ben Aitchison to third man.Rory Haydon beat Kashif Ali’s drive but D’Oliveira and Libby regrouped before asserting themselves on the bowlers.D’Oliveira cut and drove Haydon for sixes on his way to a run a ball 50 and with Libby easing the ball into the gaps, the momentum swung towards the Rapids.D’Oliveira took three fours from a Chappell over as he accelerated to an 84 ball hundred but Haydon returned to give the game another twist. He bowled Libby to end a stand of 183 in 28 overs and then deceived Brookes who chipped to short midwicket.Lategan pulled Haydon for six and with 67 needed from the last 10 overs, drove Jack Morley for another maximum. When he went for a repeat, Aitchison took the catch at long-on only to step on the rope but Morley hit back by bowling D’Oliveira.Henry Cullen sliced to cover but Lategan showed nerve and skill to settle an absorbing contest.

At long last, Rangers have got their next manager after officially announcing the appointment of Danny Rohl. The former Sheffield Wednesday manager was not their first choice, that’s no secret, but one former Ibrox star has already pointed out one similarity with club legend Walter Smith.

Danny Rohl: "No time to waste" at Rangers

It’s not Steven Gerrard, it’s not Kevin Muscat, but it is Rohl. Rangers have finally filled their managerial vacancy and must now put full faith in their 36-year-old coach to turn things around after a disastrous start.

For all his inexperience, it’s worth noting that the former Sheffield Wednesday boss has worked with the likes of Hansi Flick and was Ralph Hasenhuttl’s assistant when his Southampton side were at their very best. He is one of the best young managers around and has been handed the biggest job of his career to date.

In an ideal world, Rohl would have all the patience needed to make his mark in Scotland. However, the reality is that he must get off to a solid start following the disaster of Russell Martin’s tenure.

The German is well aware of how urgent things are at Ibrox, though, having told the club’s official website: “We have no time to waste, we start straight away.

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“I respect that trust is earned and understand we have to give the supporters confidence in what we are doing by showing it on the pitch from the start. The expectations are huge and I love this challenge because I set high standards for myself and the team too.”

Some have already hit out at his inexperience, but one former Rangers star has highlighted a key similarity with Walter Smith which may just buy Rohl some time.

Andy Halliday reveals similarity between Rohl and Walter Smith

Speaking on Clyde1 Superscoreboard, former Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday revealed a similarity between Rohl and the legendary Smith.

Indeed, Rohl has no experience as the main man in the pressure environment of a top level club with huge support, but cut his teeth behind the scenes at Bayern Munich as Hansi Flick’s assistant. Similarly, Smith arrived at Ibrox with no senior managerial experience, but had coached Scotland’s youth sides.

Of course, Smith is a once in a generation manager, but Halliday’s point stands. The jury should not deliver their verdict until Rohl has had a chance to impress at Rangers.

There will be many who have been left scared by Martin’s time in charge, but Rohl’s reputation suggests that he is a different calibre to the former Southampton boss.

Thursday’s game against Brann in the Europa League hands the young manager the perfect opportunity to prove Halliday right and get his era off to the best possible start.

Real Madrid have chalked up a transfer plan for Endrick that will allow the out-of-favour striker to make a January exit, as he desperately wants more minutes under his belt to convince Carlo Ancelotti to give him a spot in Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad. Los Blancos beat Paris Saint-Germain to his signature three years ago and forked out a massive €60 million (£52m/$64m) to Palmeiras. However, his time in the Spanish capital has not gone according to plan.

• Endrick’s Bernabeu nightmare

  After joining from Palmeiras on a six-year deal in 2024, Endrick appeared in 22 La Liga matches and nine Champions League fixtures last season. He performed consistently in Madrid’s Copa del Rey journey, where his five goals in six games made him the competition’s breakout performer. But as the 2025–26 campaign unfolds under a new boss, Xabi Alonso, he has struggled to adapt to his new methods. While a nagging hamstring injury sidelined him during pre-season and the Club World Cup, he has failed to nail down a starting berth since his return.

  Alonso has reduced him to a bench-warmer, as he has found himself among the substitutes seven times in a row, without even a late cameo. According to the club’s plan is straightforward and involves a January loan deal only, with “no intention” of selling Endrick permanently. The aim is to get him regular football, which would rebuild his confidence and help his chances of reaching the 2026 World Cup.

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  According to Madrid now view January as the perfect moment for a reset, and a loan move to Germany is being seriously discussed. Madrid’s record with German loans is a mixed bag; Achraf Hakimi’s spell at Borussia Dortmund remains the gold standard. Two years of consistent game time with the Black and Yellows turned him into one of Europe’s finest wing-backs. Meanwhile, James Rodriguez also thrived at Bayern Munich. But then there were the disasters, as Reinier barely featured during his Dortmund stint, and Luka Jovic also failed to rekindle his earlier magic back at Eintracht Frankfurt.

  Endrick’s representatives have reportedly drawn up a shortlist of conditions that should be satisfied before a loan is sanctioned. It has been mentioned that the striker will only accept a move to one of Europe’s top-five leagues: England, Spain, Germany, Italy, or France. And only to clubs competing in continental tournaments. Portuguese giants Benfica, Sporting CP, and Porto have emerged as alternative options if top-five league moves fall through.

• Alonso’s Message: Patience and perspective for Endrick

  With Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo leading the line, opportunities are limited. Madrid boss Alonso addressed the situation head-on during an interview with offering a mixture of empathy and firmness.

  He said: "It's clear everyone wants to play. And a young player even more so. Given the context, we want to compete right now, and it's difficult depending on the match. He has to be patient, be prepared, and know that he's at Real Madrid. His time will come."

  According to the , several Premier League sides are also weighing up a January move. Manchester United, West Ham, Brighton, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United are among them. In France, Marseille view him as an ideal short-term replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Amine Gouiri, both of whom will depart for the Africa Cup of Nations early next year. Meanwhile, in Italy, Juventus have entered the race, exploring a loan-to-buy arrangement as they look to rejuvenate their forward line.

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  A young star at a crossroads

  Madrid’s short-term focus remains the upcoming Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu, but behind the scenes, Endrick’s future is a ticking clock. Alonso’s side are unlikely to risk him in such a high-stakes fixture, which means another bench-warming role awaits the youngster. If all goes according to plan, Endrick will be packing his bags in early January, with his destination likely Germany, though England and Italy remain strong contenders.

أعلن ييس توروب، المدير الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي الأهلي، التشكيل المقرر لها مواجهة بتروجيت بعد قليل، ضمن منافسات مسابقة الدوري المصري.

ويخوض الأهلي، مباراة أمام بتروجيت ليستأنف منافساته المحلية ضمن منافسات الأسبوع الثاني عشر من الدوري المصري الممتاز، على ملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي.

طالع.. خاص | موقف فؤاد زهواني وسعد الحداد موهبتي المغرب بعد أنباء اهتمام الأهلي

الأهلي يخوض المباراة، وهو يحتل المركز الثاني في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري، برصيد 21 نقطة، من 10 مباريات، إذ حقق الفوز في 6 مباريات وتعادل في 3 وخسر في لقاء.

ويبحث توروب عن الفوز الرابع على التوالي مع الأهلي، بعد توليه المسئولية الفنية حيث حقق الفوز على الاتحاد السكندري في الدوري وعلى إيجل نوار ذهابًا وإياب في دور الـ32 من دوري أبطال إفريقيا.

واختار توروب، اللاعبين المقرر لهم التواجد على دكة بدلاء الأهلي أمام بتروجيت. بدلاء الأهلي اليوم أمام بتروجيت

مصطفى شوبير – عمر كمال عبد الواحد – أحمد رمضان بيكهام – نيتس جراديشار – أحمد عبد القادر – محمد مجدي أفشة – مصطفى العش – كريم فؤاد – محمد عبد الله.

Left-armer’s spell breaks Northants open to keep Foxes on top of Division Two

ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay04-May-2025

Josh Hull reminded England’s selectors of his potency as Leicestershire cemented their place at the top of the Rothesay County Championship Division Two with a 132-run victory over Northamptonshire.Chasing 289 at the Uptonsteel County Ground, Northamptonshire were bowled out for 156 after Hull bowled three of their top four in his first four overs. The 20-year-old ended with 3 for 13, the spearhead of a seam quintet all of whom took wickets in an excellent collective effort.Leicestershire’s lower order had doggedly extended their second innings to 175 all out in the morning. That elevated the target to 289 in five sessions and there was no way back for the visitors after Hull’s blitz.Leading by 113 on first innings, Leicestershire, resumed on the third morning on 96 for 6 in their second and their lower order knuckled down diligently to bat until the brink of lunch. Ian Holland’s 113 minutes’ resistance for 11 ended when he nicked an outswinger from Conway but Logan van Beek and Ben Green also batted for more than 100 minutes.Even after van Beek fell lbw to Justin Broad, the last two wickets added 37 as Tom Scriven and Hull offered Green support. Scriven edged Conway to second slip before Green ladled Sanderson to deep midwicket to supply the big-hearted bowler’s sixth wicket.Northamptonshire’s quest for 289 was then reduced to 31 for 3 after Hull hit the stumps three times in his first 23 balls. The left-armer outlined his credentials to add to his single Test appearance so far with a superb spell of swinging, pitched-up, fast bowling which emphatically vindicated the old adage, “if they miss, you hit”. He clipped a leg stump left exposed by Ricardo Vasconcelos, beat a half-forward Luke Procter for pace to find off stump and rattled middle and leg through James Sales’ attempted on-side flick.Rob Keogh perished carelessly when he chipped a leg-stump offering from Holland to midwicket. George Bartlett applied himself well until tea but fell to the third ball after the interval. A heavy shower during tea invigorated the pitch and three wickets fell in the first ten balls after the break as Bartlett was lbw to van Beek and Saif Zaib and Broad edged away-swingers from Green to wicketkeeper Ben Cox.Lewis McManus and Calvin Harrison defied the oppressive bowling and the appalling din from an adjacent pub to add 37 in 76 balls before both fell in three balls to Scriven. Harrison edged behind and McManus fell lbw to leave last pair Sanderson and Conway with a day and 19.2 overs to survive.Sanderson, who passed 1,000 first class runs earlier in the match, made inroads into his second thousand with a merry 32 before Rehan Ahmed bowled him to round off another resounding Leicestershire win