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Arsenal are fielding enquiries for a ‘frustrated’ star in their squad ahead of the looming January window, and Premier League rivals Man City are one of the clubs keen.

Arsenal play Aston Villa in crucial Premier League title clash

Arsenal travel to the Midlands this Saturday to take on an in-form Aston Villa — a fixture that could prove pivotal in the early title race.

The Gunners arrive in pole position atop the table, buoyed by a recent 2–0 win over Brentford that extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to a remarkable 18 games.

Arsenal’s unbeaten run in all competitions since defeat to Liverpool
Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Arsenal
Arsenal 1-1 Man City
Port Vale 0-2 Arsenal
Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal
Arsenal 2-0 Olympiacos
Arsenal 2-0 West Ham
Fulham 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal 4-0 Atlético Madrid
Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace
Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
Slavia Prague 0-3 Arsenal
Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal
Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham
Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich
Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal
Arsenal 2-0 Brentford

Villa have surged into third thanks to a stunning 4–3 victory over Brighton in midweek, their sixth consecutive win across all competitions, so Unai Emery’s side will be no pushovers.

Historically, the matchup has been a tight affair. Across all competitions, the two clubs have met over 200 times — with Arsenal holding a slight edge.

However, in recent seasons, Villa have shown that they can be a thorn in Arsenal’s side.

The Villans completed a league double over Arsenal in 2023–24, including a 2–0 win in April that derailed Mikel Arteta’s title hopes and handed the Premier League crown to City.

Arteta will be fully aware of the danger they pose, especially on home turf, with Villa reigning victorious in five of their last seven home league games while boasting the joint-third best home record in the division.’

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To trot out the old cliché, every game is like a cup final for Arsenal right now, so Arteta will need every man at their very best against a Villa side flying high on confidence.

The north Londoners’ strength in depth, following a near-£270 million summer spend, has paid dividends amid the club’s injury woes.

It has even allowed Arteta to rest some key personnel amid the hectic festive calendar, like he did against Brentford, with right-back Ben White getting a rare start ahead of first-choice Jurrien Timber.

The Englishman has barely been given any game time this season thanks to Timber’s form, with an update now emerging on his future ahead of January.

Ben White 'frustrated' at Arsenal as Man City make January enquiry

As per TEAMtalk and journalist Graeme Bailey, White — once a regular starter — is growing ‘frustrated’ with his limited minutes.

The 28-year-old has made only a handful of appearances so far this season, prompting concern about his long-term future at the club.

That frustration hasn’t gone unnoticed beyond North London. City, now exploring options at right-back, have reportedly marked White as a strong candidate to reinforce Pep Guardiola’s squad.

The Sky Blues are said to be one of a few clubs who’ve made enquiries, alongside Marseille, Como and Atlético Madrid, but Arsenal’s stance is pretty clear.

Arteta, alongside club management, are poised to reject any proposals for White in the January window, even amid mounting interest. This is because they don’t want to weaken the squad in any way shape or form amid their title challenge.

From White’s perspective, the situation is increasingly uncomfortable.

Once viewed as a defensive mainstay, he now finds his opportunities severely curtailed, and media sources suggest he’s unwilling to spend extended periods on the sidelines.

As things stand, White remains at Arsenal, but the coming months could prove pivotal.

If this current trend continues, and if City or other suitors persist, the defender’s exit may well be one to watch in the summer instead.

Glasgow Rangers head coach Danny Rohl should be delighted with the way that his team ran out 3-0 winners against Kilmarnock with relative ease on Saturday night.

Two goals from Bojan Miovski and a strike off the bench from Mikey Moore sealed all three points for the Gers, who had drawn their previous two games to Dundee United and Falkirk in a frustrating manner.

The German head coach should be particularly pleased with Miovski’s two-goal burst because it will provide the centre-forward with some much-needed confidence after a poor start to life at Ibrox

Why Bojan Miovski has been Rangers' most frustrating player

Out of all of the club’s summer signings, the Macedonia international has been their most frustrating player because he has not delivered at the level that everyone knows he is capable of.

Unlike most of the other signings, Miovski arrived as a proven Scottish Premiership performer who is in the prime years of his career, at 26, after a return of 32 league goals in two seasons with Aberdeen.

Prior to Saturday’s game against Kilmarnock, though, the left-footed forward had only scored one goal in nine league starts for the Light Blues, per Sofascore, and has lost 68% of his physical duels in the division.

Miovski was much improved against Kilmarnock, with two goals, which makes his poor form up to that point all the more frustrating, because that is the kind of performance that he can deliver.

It’s a display that Rohl recognised too. In quotes taken from PA Media, the manager said: “We had a conversation with each other and then he made step-by-step a huge step forwards against Dundee United. He had some good chances. He’s more adaptable at the moment, not just staying on the last line, it helps in building up as well.

“I’m happy when a striker scores two goals, it’s fantastic. In general, we spoke about what I demand from him. He told also what he is thinking at the moment. And then I think, especially after the Falkirk game, we spoke about spaces, what I want to see from the centre-forward and big spaces.”

The 26-year-old marksman is not the most improved player under Rohl, though, as that title has to go to Nasser Djiga, who has stepped up in recent weeks.

Why Djiga is the most improved Rangers player under Rohl

After Rohl’s fourth match in charge, against Celtic in the League Cup, Heart & Hand content creator David Edgar described the Wolves loanee as a “rotten” signing.

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Football FanCast even suggested playing James Tavernier at centre-back at the start of November because of Djiga’s poor form for the club up to that point.

That criticism was fair after several high-profile errors, including a red card against Dundee, an inexplicable defensive mix-up against Club Brugge, and Four Lads Had A Dream claimed that he “genuinely looks lost” during the loss to Celtic in the semi-final defeat that led to Edgar dubbing him “rotten”.

It did not seem like there was any way back for the Premier League loanee, who was as ‘rotten’ as Miovski was, but his run of form since John Souttar and Derek Cornelius picked up injuries has been an impressive response to that criticism.

Because there was an argument, due to his high-profile mistakes, that Djiga was the worst performer in the club, it is only logical that his recent showings make him the most improved player in the squad.

Whilst Miovski scored two goals against Kilmarnock, the striker had not scored in his previous 11 games and is yet to show his quality consistently, and the Wolves defender has now strung several performances together.

Since John Souttar’s injury

Premiership

Nasser Djiga

Appearances

4

Sofascore rating

7.3

Clean sheets

2

Tackles won

6/8

Clearances

18

Ground duels won

14/18

Aerial duels won

7/14

Error led to shot or goal

0

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, Djiga has really stepped up in the right-sided centre-back role since Souttar picked up an injury on international duty with Scotland, winning an eye-catching 14 of his 18 ground duels in four league outings.

The Burkina Faso international has shown that he can be reliable at the back for a stretch of games, with no direct errors leading to shots or goals, whilst being dominant in his defensive duels.

Rangers have kept two clean sheets in the last four league games with Djiga at the heart of the defence alongside Emmanuel Fernandez, and Rohl will be hoping that his new defensive partnership continues to shine over the festive period.

The 23-year-old loanee, in particular, needs to prove that his current form is not a flash in the pan and that he has put the mistakes that he made earlier in the season behind him to be a reliable option for the German manager moving forward.

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On current evidence, Djiga is the most improved player under Rohl, going from “rotten” to reliable, but now he needs to do it over a prolonged period of time.

Philadelphia Phillies fans are always in for a treat with former Phillie John Kruk on the call as part of their broadcast team on NBC Sports Philadelphia. And the three-time MLB All-Star provided just that Thursday as the Phillies took on the Washington Nationals.

In the bottom of the second inning, Kruk said he got a letter from a fan in Portland, although it's unclear whether the sender was from Portland, Ore., or Portland, Maine. The sender said that Kruk slouches in the broadcast booth, but he was more interested in the fan's location. He abruptly changed subjects and hilariously remarked, "did I ever tell you I almost got arrested in Oregon?"

Kruk explained that while he was playing minor league ball in Portland, Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn had a friend who was a police officer in Portland, who he had arrest Kruk as a big prank. Kruk ended up handcuffed, in the back of a cop car, but the car never left the parking lot as he walked away and Gwynn couldn't stop laughing. You can hear the full, hilarious exchange below.

Gwynn played his full 20-year MLB career with the San Diego Padres, who selected Kruk in the third round of the 1981 draft. He played for the Padres from 1986 to '89, alongside Gwynn, until the team dealt him to the Phillies. After 13 years at ESPN, Kruk rejoined the Phillies' broadcast booth in 2017. And he's had plenty of outrageous stories to share.

Rockets still in with an outside chance of a top three finish after convincing victory over Welsh Fire

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Trent Rockets 145 for 6 (Sciver-Brunt 39, Davies 3-26) beat Welsh Fire 122 for 9 (Dunkley 26, King 3-17) by 23 runs Trent Rockets produced a clinical all-round performance to overcome Welsh Fire by 23 runs at Sophia Gardens and keep themselves in the mix for progression to the Eliminator.Aussie all-rounder Ash Gardner starred with bat and ball, hitting 36 from 26 and taking 2 for 28 with her off-breaks, as the Rockets claimed a victory which leaves them four points behind third-placed Manchester Originals with one game still to play. They will need to win their final group match against Birmingham Phoenix on Wednesday and hope other results go their way to secure a top-three finish.Bryony Smith (38 from 27) laid the foundations for the Rockets’ 145 for 6, the opener hitting Freya Davies for three boundaries in the second set and then finding the ropes from three consecutive Jess Jonassen deliveries in the fifth.Hayley Matthews was next in Smith’s sights, the Bajan off-spinner dispatched over mid-off for four and then swatted for six, but Davies (3-26) ended her entertaining knock when a top edge flew to Georgia Elwiss at short third.A third-wicket stand of 67 from 45 balls between Nat Sciver-Brunt (38 from 26) and Gardner built on Smith’s good work, the England skipper stroking five fours while Gardner showed off her powerful strokeplay with three maximums.Jonassen broke the partnership when she trapped Sciver-Brunt lbw and Gardner fell six balls later, nicking off to a surprise bouncer from Matthews, but a bright cameo from Heather Graham, who hit two boundaries in her unbeaten 13, took the visitors to a competitive total.In reply, Tammy Beaumont’s lean trot continued when she was bowled by Alexa Stonehouse for 5 before Sophia Dunkley (26 from 23) and Matthews (18 from 12) moved the Fire on to 57 for 1. But when Gardner took the key wicket of Matthews, bowled by a nicely flighted delivery, the hosts lost their momentum.Aussie leg-spinner Alana King turned the screw, returning figures of 3 for 17, while Gardner made another telling intervention when she had the dangerous Dunkley caught and bowled.The Fire eventually subsided to 122 for 9 from their 100 deliveries, their sixth defeat of a disappointing season.Gardner, the Meerkat Match Hero, said: “I think that was probably our first well-rounded performance. I think we did all three disciplines really well. Obviously we need to keep winning and for others results to go our way but we’re just trying to control what we can, and that’s winning games of cricket.”I was happy with parts of my innings. There were a few dot balls in there where I was trying to hit it too hard but the wicket was quite tricky at times when the bowlers took pace off the ball, and when the quicks bashed a length it was tough to find the boundary. But if I had a ball in my zone, I tried to clear the fence.”

The final result in Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday at American Family Field was all too familiar for the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Brewers got out to a 2–0 lead over the New York Mets in the first inning on an RBI single by catcher William Contreras and Rhys Hoskins getting hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. And when the Mets struck with three runs in the top of the second, Milwaukee claimed back the lead with two runs in the fourth.

However, the Mets pounced again in the fifth inning with a five-run rally to take the lead for good in an 8-4 win.

Per Opta STATS, Milwaukee is the first team in MLB history to blow a multi-run lead in four straight postseason games.

The Brewers had a 3–0 lead in Game 1 of the 2023 National League wild card series against the Arizona Diamondbacks but lost 6-3. In Game 2 of that series, they jumped out to a 2-0 lead and fell 5-2 to end their season.

Three years ago, in Game 4 of the 2021 NLDS, the Brewers led the Atlanta Braves 2–0 before suffering a 5-4 season-ending loss.

That's tough for any franchise to swallow.

Aiming to avoid any further unfortunate history, the Brewers will turn to right-handed pitcher Frankie Montas to start Game 2 on Wednesday against lefthander Sean Manaea and the Mets.

There is now a “real prospect” of Liverpool completing the signing of an “extraordinary” France international as they seek to break out of their recent rut.

Van Dijk's leadership breaks Liverpool slump

The Premier League champions are back in action away to Brentford on Saturday evening, looking to build on Wednesday’s 5-1 win away to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk revealed after the win in Germany that he held a meeting with just the players at the start of the week, following a dreadful run of form.

“On Monday everyone was sad because we lost to Man United at home,” said Van Dijk. “It was tough under the circumstances so on Monday we came together but it wasn’t a crisis meeting. Nobody wants to lose four games in a row but it was the situation we faced.

“Obviously we also had a proper debrief with the manager but we also had a separate one as players. I wanted to say some things. It’s not something I do after every game. After my meeting everyone was happy!”

Away from Liverpool’s on-pitch duties, an exciting new transfer rumour has emerged, with FSG seemingly planning to spend their way out of their recent run.

Liverpool in race to sign Champions League winner

Speaking to TEAMtalk, journalist Dean Jones claimed that Liverpool have a “real” chance of signing Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, but face competition for his signature.

Camavinga has a €1bn release clause in his Real Madrid contract, but stands out as a wonderful option for Liverpool, should he and Xabi Alonso fail to fully click at Madrid, resulting in Los Blancos cashing in for a more reasonable figure.

The 22-year-old Frenchman has won two Champions League crowns in his career, as well as a couple of La Liga titles, while Carlo Ancelotti has called him an “extraordinary” player, which is high praise from a legendary manager.

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Camavinga would bring class, elegance and substance to Liverpool’s midfield, not to mention being able to shine at left-back, and given his age, he could mature into a genuinely world-class midfield at Anfield. Arne Slot does have great depth there, but if the chance arises to sign him, it would be foolish to say no.

اتخذ بيب جوارديولا، المدير الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي مانشستر سيتي قرارًا غير مسبوق قبل مباراة بوروسيا دورتموند، ضمن منافسات دوري أبطال أوروبا.

ومن المقرر أن يواجه مانشستر سيتي نظيره بوروسيا دورتموند مساء غدٍ الأربعاء، ضمن منافسات الجولة الرابعة من مرحلة الدوري لبطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

ويستضيف ملعب “الاتحاد” مباراة مانشستر سيتي وبوروسيا دورتموند غدًا في تمام الساعة العاشرة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة الحادية عشر بتوقيت مكة المكرمة.

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واتخذ بيب جوارديولا قرارًا بإلغاء تدريب لاعبي فريق مانشستر سيتي المقرر إقامته اليوم الثلاثاء على أن يتدربوا غدًا قبل المباراة ببضع ساعات، وفقًا لصحيفة “ميرور” البريطانية.

وأفادت الصحيفة أنه يُعتقد أن هذه هي المرة الأولى التي يتم اتخاذ فيها قرار كهذا في مانشستر سيتي على مدار تاريخه في المسابقات الأوروبية، حيث إن الفريق تدرب يوم الإثنين، في أكاديمية مانشستر سيتي لكرة القدم في جلسة تعافي بعد مباراته ضد بورنموث.

أبلغ جوارديولا جميع اللاعبين بأنهم لن يتدربوا يوم الثلاثاء، وجاء هذا القرار غير المعتاد بهدف مساعدة اللاعبين على التعافي والراحة.

وكالعادة خاض اللاعبون الذين لم يبدأوا المباراة تدريبًا مكثفًا، ضم كلًا من سافينيو، تيجاني ريندرز، موكاسا، ريان آيت نوري، ريكو لويس وجون ستونز، وفقًا لصحيفة مانشستر إيفنينج نيوز.

Tottenham legend Harry Kane has a tempting release clause in his Bayern Munich contract, which becomes active as early as January, and Spurs boss Thomas Frank has opened the door to a potential return for the club’s all-time record goalscorer.

What Thomas Frank said about Harry Kane re-joining Tottenham

Since leaving N17 in a deal worth £86 million two years ago, Kane has continued to turn heads in Germany.

The 32-year-old remains one of Europe’s most devastating number nines, finishing both of his first full seasons at Bayern as the Bundesliga’s top scorer with 36 goals in 2024 and 26 in 2025.

Kane finally got his hands on a piece of major silverware to show for his exceptional displays at the end of last season, with Vincent Kompany’s side restoring their dominance of Germany by taking the title right back off Bayer Leverkusen.

The former Spurs superstar also has a German Super Cup in his trophy cabinet, and he’ll be hoping to add even more pieces of silverware before the time comes for him to leave the Allianz Arena.

Once he decides to call time on his Bayern career, a return to North London is seen as a real possibility, with Kane still just 47 goals off Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League goalscoring record.

Alan Shearer

260

Harry Kane

213

Wayne Rooney

208

Mohamed Salah

188

Andrew Cole

187

Sergio Agüero

184

Frank Lampard

177

Thierry Henry

175

Robbie Fowler

163

Jermain Defoe

156

Tottenham also have a first option for Kane if they decide to open talks with Bayern, according to The Telegraph, and German news outlet BILD first reported back in February that his contract will have a £54m exit clause this winter.

When asked about the clause, Frank was surprised, but insisted that the centre-forward is welcome back at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium any time.

While Frank is not convinced he’ll re-join any time soon, a new report has claimed that Spurs are ready to pull the trigger – on one condition.

Tottenham ready to re-sign Harry Kane on one condition

According to a Spanish media source, Tottenham “will not hesitate” to pursue a deal for Kane, if they’re given encouragement that he’d be open to a reunion.

Taking this into account, it would appear the decision rests solely on the ex-Lilywhite favourite’s shoulders, and the prospect of a sensational comeback may well tempt him.

Not only does Shearer’s record still stand, but Frank’s new-look Tottenham side have displayed real promise. It would be the ultimate sign-off on a stunning career if he managed to win a major trophy back at Spurs, especially after many chances to do so alluded him before an exit to Bavaria.

Kane has enjoyed another electric start to the season, netting two hat-tricks in the league alone already, with Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig the victims of his attacking prowess.

The forward opened Bayern’s account for the campaign in their 2-1 Super Cup win over Stuttgart too, with Kane’s brace against Chelsea also handing Kompany’s men a convincing 3-1 win over Tottenham’s London rivals in the Champions League.

He has aged like a fine wine, and £54m would still be a meagre price to pay for England’s greatest ever striker.

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Após as fortes declarações de João Martins, auxiliar de Abel Ferreira, depois do empate do Palmeiras em 2 a 2 com o Athletico-PR neste domingo (2), em Curitiba, a CBF, nesta segunda (3) emitiu uma nota oficial em resposta à declaração, afirmando que foi uma tentativa infantil e xenofóbica do auxiliar de diminuir a relevância do Campeonato Brasileiro fora do país.O profissional comandou o Verdão diante do Furacão substituindo o treinador português, suspenso.

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João Martins disse que é “ruim para o sistema” o Alviverde conquistar o Brasileirão duas vezes consecutivas, afirmando que no Brasil “muitas vezes não deixam os melhores ganharem”. A entidade afirmou que irá ao Superior Tribunal de Justiça Desportiva (STJD) para que o profissional revele o suposto sistema.

Em entrevista coletiva após a partida na capital paranaense, João Martins foi incisivo ao comentar o lance que gerou pênalti em Endrick, logo no início da partida. Zé Ivaldo, zagueiro do Furacão, deu uma cotovelada no jovem palmeirense. O árbitro foi chamado ao VAR, assinalou o pênalti e deu apenas cartão amarelo para o defensor, o que na visão alviverde condicionou todo o restante do duelo, pois seria jogada para vermelho direto.

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– Nós entendemos que o futebol brasileiro passa uma imagem de que é futebol mais competitivo do mundo porque ganham vários. Mas ganham vários porque muitas vezes não deixam os melhores ganharem. Foi mais uma vez o que se passou hoje. Nós entendemos que é ruim para o sistema o Palmeiras ganhar dois anos seguidos, entendemos isso. Mas na Europa há sempre dois ou três que ganham sempre e são os melhores, trabalham dia a dia para serem os melhores, que é o que nós fazemos – disse João.

– Não vale a pena colocar o presidente amanhã mostrando frames, parando imagem, para justificar incompetência e erros grosseiros que fazem com quem trabalha mais diariamente, que vai lutar até o fim, mesmo que não nos deixem, não há problema, vamos lutar até o fim, vamos dar o nosso melhor, que é para isso que somos pagos por um clube fantástico. Não vamos nos calar, podemos ser expulsos algumas vezes, mas o que aconteceu hoje foi simplesmente uma vergonha. Como aos três minutos se condiciona um jogo? Depois vem justificar com faltas e faltinhas.

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+ ANÁLISE: Palmeiras tem razão em reclamar da arbitragem, mas também precisa olhar para dentro

Na nota divulgada nesta segunda, a CBF afirmou que a entrevista de João Martins foi um “desfile de grosserias” e que o comportamento do jogador brasileiro criticado pelo auxiliar do Palmeiras “não corresponde à realidade”. Ainda, a entidade salientou que a gestão da arbitragem nunca esteve tão transparente, e que inclusive está reconhecendo seus próprios erros.

Por fim, a CBF disse que encaminhará o vídeo com as declarações do profissional ao presidente do STJD, José Perdiz de Jesus, e ao procurador Ronaldo Botelho Piacente para que ele releve “qual esquema ou o sistema no futebol brasileiro não permite que o melhor vença”.

Confira a nota completa emitida pela CBF abaixo:

A Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) lamenta profundamente o que se viu ontem (02/07) por parte do auxiliar técnico do Palmeiras, João Martins, designado para a entrevista coletiva pós jogo. O ato lamentável foi muito além das reclamações semanais da arbitragem. O que ocorreu, de fato, foi um desfile de grosserias e uma tentativa infantil e até xenofóbica de reduzir a relevância do futebol brasileiro na Europa, mostrando inclusive desconhecimento do próprio campeonato que disputa, que já teve tricampeões, bicampeões, com vários times ganhando seguidamente.

O comportamento do jogador brasileiro, que o funcionário em questão tanto critica, não corresponde à realidade, na medida em que o Brasil é o país do mundo que mais tem jogadores atuando no exterior, inclusive na própria seleção portuguesa.

A atual gestão da arbitragem da CBF nunca, em nenhum momento, esteve tão transparente e se expôs tanto, dando satisfações públicas semanais, inclusive reconhecendo eventuais erros. Somos o único país do mundo a oferecer avanços tecnológicos nos estádios, com os telões mostrando os lances da partida em tempo real. Inclusive, o lance em questão, alvo de reclamação, foi acompanhado por todo o estádio, por jogadores e torcedores. A CBF, através de sua comissão de arbitragem, quer assim dar total transparência aos lances duvidosos que normalmente ocorrem durante as partidas.

Nunca a entidade investiu tanto no aprimoramento da arbitragem. Nesta segunda-feira (03/07), por exemplo, os árbitros designados para a próxima etapa da Copa do Brasil estão em treinamento no Rio de Janeiro. E também hoje à tarde, e pelos próximos 15 dias, as árbitras vão passar por cursos, treinamentos e aprimoramento técnico. Os investimentos são expressivos e com foco na constante melhoria da qualidade do quadro de arbitragem. Avanços esses que somos pioneiros no mundo.

Equívocos de arbitragem, de jogadores, técnicos, acontecem em todos os lugares, inclusive e, principalmente, na Europa. São parte do processo, do mecanismo do futebol, que não é feito por máquinas. Portanto, nada justifica o que se viu ontem e que foi amplamente divulgado pela imprensa em todo o mundo.

A CBF está encaminhando o vídeo contendo as declarações do profissional do Palmeiras ao presidente e ao procurador do STJD para que ele revele qual seria o esquema ou o sistema no futebol brasileiro que não permite que o melhor vença.

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Sunderland are working hard to make further additions to their squad before the summer transfer window officially slams shut at 7 pm on Monday.

Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie claims that the Black Cats are ‘hopeful’ of agreeing a deal to bring Bologna central defender Jhon Lucumi to the Stadium of Light before the deadline.

The reporter reveals that the club placed a £24m bid in for the Colombia international earlier this week, and they are now looking to press ahead with a move to snap him up.

Lucumi played 32 times in the Serie A and seven times in the Champions League for Bologna last season, so he could arrive as an experienced option for Regis Le Bris to call upon in his backline.

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The Black Cats may not be done strengthening their defence even if they are able to land a deal for the Colombian titan, though, as they are also looking at a new goalkeeper.

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According to EFL Analysis, Sunderland are interested in a deal to sign Stoke City goalkeeper Viktor Johansson before Monday’s transfer deadline.

The report claims that Le Bris wants to bring in another goalkeeper to compete with Anthony Patterson and Robin Roefs in the Premier League this season, and has identified the Sweden international as a target.

It states that Potters boss Mark Robins has told the club not to sell Johansson before the end of the window, but it remains to be seen whether or not he will get his wish as Sunderland plot a last-gasp move for the colossus.

If the Black Cats can convince Stoke to part ways with their number one, Le Bris could have an even better signing than Lucumi on his hands.

Why Johansson would be a better signing than Lucumi for Sunderland

Lucumi won 60% of his duels in 32 appearances in the Serie A last season, per Sofascore, and could be a dominant defensive force for the club, but he is also prone to errors.

The 27-year-old centre-back made four errors that led to shots, three errors that led to goals, conceded one penalty, and was sent off once. No Sunderland player made as many errors as all of those combined in the 2024/25 Championship, per Sofascore.

That is a bit of a concern because it suggests that Sunderland will be signing a player who could cost them a lot of points through individual errors if those mistakes come at key moments in games.

Johansson, however, is a defensive presence, albeit in a very different position, who would not be as much of a potential liability for Sunderland if they decided to make him their number one.

Viktor Johansson (Championship)	23/24	25/26
Appearances	46	3
Save percentage	71%	78%
Clean sheets	14	1
Goals prevented	+10.94	+0.77
Error led to goal	1	0
Penalties committed	0	0
Red cards	0	0
Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, the Swedish star very rarely makes any significant errors and is an unbelievable shot-stopper, preventing nearly 12 more goals than xG expected him to since the start of last season.

For context, Roefs prevented 5.20 goals in the Eredivisie last season and is on -0.05 in his first two Premier League matches, which suggests that Johansson may come in as an upgrade on him as a shot-stopper.

The Stoke star, who has been hailed as “outstanding” by Robins, is an incredibly reliable goalkeeper who can pull off the extraordinary to bail his team out time and time again, as shown by his amazing statistics.

This is why he could be an even better signing than Lucumi, who may be prone to errors and significant mistakes, for Sunderland if they can get a last-gasp deal over the line before the deadline.

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