Manchester United have reportedly made a shock decision on Tyrell Malacia's future as Ruben Amorim's side continue to struggle in the Premier League. The Portuguese coach is facing mounting pressure after overseeing three losses in the Red Devils' first six Premier League games of the new season. United were humbled 3-1 by Brentford at the weekend, blowing the chance to record back-to-back league wins for the first time under Amorim after beating Chelsea in their previous outing.

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  Malacia had been frozen out all summer, lumped into the infamous ‘bomb squad’ alongside Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Antony. While the others all found escape routes, temporary or permanent, Malacia stayed behind, his proposed loan to La Liga strugglers Elche collapsing before the deadline. Since then, he’s been training with United’s Under-21s, looking like a forgotten man. But in a twist no one saw coming, Malacia will rejoin the senior squad on Tuesday, as revealed by

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  United, however, are insistent that Malacia’s return has nothing to do with the side’s dire start or any injury crisis. Insiders claim this decision was always planned, part of a gradual reintegration for a player who has battled back from serious injury.

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  Malacia’s Old Trafford journey has been anything but smooth. He became Erik ten Hag’s first signing in 2022, arriving from Feyenoord for £13 million ($16m) with €2m in add-ons. His debut season at United was promising, racking up 39 appearances and looking every inch a modern full-back. Then disaster struck. A brutal knee meniscus injury wrecked his progress, keeping him sidelined for a staggering 550 days. He only re-emerged late last year, making Amorim’s very first squad against Ipswich Town in November.

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  United are back in action on Saturday with a tricky clash against Sunderland. Anything less than a win will only sharpen the knives for Amorim, who has faced fierce criticism for his rigid tactics. For Malacia, though, the return to the first team offers a shot at redemption, a chance to prove he can still play at the top level after a largely miserable three years.

World Cup-winning captain follows head coach in departure after Women’s Ashes whitewash

Vithushan Ehantharajah22-Mar-2025

Heather Knight has left her role as England Women’s captain, a day after Jon Lewis was sacked as head coach.Knight, 34, captained England 199 times over her nine-year tenure, and departs as part of an on-going review of the team’s 16-0 Women’s Ashes defeat to Australia earlier this year. That had been preceded by a disappointing group-stage exit at the T20 World Cup in October. She will remain available for England selection.Appointed in June 2016 following the removal of Charlotte Edwards as captain, Knight led England to a famous home World Cup victory in 2017, and two other ICC tournament finals in 2018 and 2022. However, following recent disappointments, the ECB have decided to move in a different direction. Knight’s successor will be appointed shortly.In a statement released on Saturday, Clare Connor, ECB managing director of England Women and and deputy chief executive officer, said: “Heather has been an outstanding leader as England Women’s Captain. She has led the team by example as a role model off the pitch, and through the runs she has scored on it – often in the toughest conditions.”Heather has enjoyed many highlights as England captain. I particularly remember the century she scored in the Ashes Test at Canberra in 2022 where her individual brilliance nearly helped the team pull off a famous win. It was an innings of great skill and great heart.”She led the team brilliantly to win a World Cup on home turf, creating memories we will never forget. That magical day at Lord’s acted as a catalyst for so much of the growth we have seen for women’s and girls’ cricket in the years since.Jon Lewis and Heather Knight both paid the price for England’s recent shortcomings•PA Images via Getty Images

“Heather is passionate about inspiring young girls to play cricket and to playing her part in making our sport gender-balanced. She is a powerful role model to young professional female players and to recreational players alike. Having started her England career as an amateur, she has always understood the important connection between the England team and the grassroots game.”Knight said: “Captaining my country for the last nine years has been the biggest honour of my life and I will look back on my tenure with an enormous sense of pride. I have loved the challenge of leading the team, but all good things come to an end and it’s time for me to go back into the ranks and focus on being the best batter and teammate that I can be for the team.”Winning the ICC Women’s World Cup on home turf at Lord’s in 2017 will always be a huge highlight, but being a part of the huge steps forward made in the women’s game off the pitch brings me just as much pride.”Thank you to all the players and staff, who have given it everything along the way – especially Mark, Lisa and Jon, three head coaches that I’ve loved working with. The people make the job.”Thank you to the fans that have supported me and the team through the highs and the lows. Finally, to my friends, family and long-suffering partner Tim, you live the journey with me and I wouldn’t be here without your support.”I have loved being England Captain, it’s been the most rewarding period of my career, but for now I’m excited to focus on my batting and supporting the team and the new captain in the best way I can.”Knight made her England debut in 2010 and ten years later became the first England men’s or women’s player to score an international century in all three formats of the game.Richard Gould, ECB Chief Executive Officer, said: “I’m immensely thankful for everything Heather has given in her time as Captain. The World Cup win and the thrilling 2023 Women’s Ashes will live long in the memory.”Heather’s influence as Captain has extended far beyond her impact on the pitch. Through her leadership and dedication, she has inspired many women and girls to get involved in the sport, fuelling the transformation of women’s cricket we have seen since 2016.”As one of the world’s best batters, I look forward to watching Heather play on for England for many years to come.”During Knight’s time as captain she was also one of the team’s most consistent run-scorers across all formats. In 2022, she became the first English woman to register centuries in all three formats, with Tammy Beaumont joining her as the second the following year.Her replacement as captain is likely to be sourced from a limited pool of would-be successors. Vice-captain and star allrounder Nat Sciver-Brunt stated earlier this year she would be open to leadership, having deputised for Knight on 12 previous occasions, winning nine of them.Wicketkeeper Amy Jones is another option, but admitted the role “does not come naturally” to her. She has previous captaincy experience with Birmingham Phoenix in the first edition of the women’s Hundred.Left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone could also be an option given she was part of a four-pronged leadership group headed by Knight for the recent Ashes, which also included Sciver-Brunt and Jones. Offspinner Charlie Dean is another who has been earmarked as a future leader.

Newcastle United’s summer transfer window has been nothing short of dramatic.

The club entered the market knowing a major decision loomed over Alexander Isak, and the striker’s eventual departure on deadline day to Liverpool for a British record £125m undoubtedly defined the window.

In the weeks leading up to the move, Newcastle pursued a number of targets but suffered numerous setbacks.

They missed out on Liam Delap, Hugo Ekitike, João Pedro, and Benjamin Šeško, while interest in Wolves’ Jørgen Strand Larsen and Brentford’s Yoane Wissa looked seemingly destined to go nowhere.

But then news of Newcastle agreeing a £69m deal for Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade set the wheels in motion.

Isak was finally allowed to depart, and a questionable £55m deal for Wissa followed soon afterwards.

Elsewhere, Newcastle strengthened with additions across the pitch.

Jacob Ramsay, Malick Thiaw, Aaron Ramsdale, and Anthony Elanga all joined, giving Howe greater depth and competition ahead of his fourth full season in charge of the club.

Yet the reality remains – the Magpies have lost their most clinical finisher, and their ability to adapt quickly will define their season.

Newcastle’s new-look attack without Isak

For Howe, the question is simple: how do you line up after losing your star striker?

Despite last season’s off-pitch drama, Isak still managed 23 Premier League goals and eight assists.

The Swedish international’s ability to stretch defences, link play, and finish chances gave Newcastle’s attack balance and variety. Without him, the early signs have been mixed.

In their opening two fixtures against Aston Villa and Liverpool, Newcastle played with energy and structure but lacked a cutting edge.

Makeshift striker Anthony Gordon worked tirelessly up front, but his needless red card against Liverpool handed Howe another headache, forcing William Osula to lead the line in a drab 0-0 draw at Leeds.

That will soon change.

Wissa, proven in the Premier League, is expected to slot straight in after the international break, offering pace, pressing intensity, and goalscoring instincts.

Woltemade, while talented, will likely be eased in gradually to adjust to the demands of English football.

However, the ripple effect of losing Isak extends beyond the number nine position. Newcastle can no longer rely on a single talismanic goalscorer.

Their attacking success will now depend on successfully spreading responsibility across the likes of Woltemade, Wissa, Gordon, Elanga, and Harvey Barnes.

Bruno Guimarães is everything Isak could have been

While Isak’s exit dominated headlines, Newcastle’s true talisman remains in midfield.

At 27, captain Bruno Guimarães has emerged as the heartbeat of Howe’s project.

Since arriving from Lyon in January 2022, the Brazilian international has become the player Howe wanted to build his team around, offering a blend of creativity, grit, and leadership that makes him irreplaceable.

Despite reported Saudi interest this summer – with Al Hilal said to be ready to pay £120m – Bruno stayed loyal, reaffirming his commitment just as he did when he signed a new five-year contract in October 2023.

His influence cannot be overstated. In a memorable 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest in 2024, Howe described him as the “difference-maker” after a match-winning brace.

That label has stuck. Statistically, Bruno backs it up.

According to FBref, he averaged 7.47 progressive passes per 90, completed more than 40 passes a game at an 82.3% success rate, and produced 3.66 shot-creating actions per 90.

His defensive work – 2.29 tackles and nearly one block per game – adds balance, making him the complete midfielder.

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38

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3,271

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5

Assists

6

Progressive Carries

64

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With Isak gone, Newcastle’s blueprint is clear: this is Bruno’s team. Howe even said it himself last year: “I want to build our team around him”.

Howe has constructed a midfield system that maximises his strengths, giving him license to carry the ball, dictate tempo, and act as the link between defence and attack.

While Wissa and Woltemade settle into the side, Bruno provides the consistency and leadership Newcastle need to remain competitive in both domestic and European football.

His loyalty also carries symbolic weight.

Where Isak’s future lay elsewhere, Bruno’s decision to stay – despite concrete interest from the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal – demonstrates belief in the project.

For the fans, it’s proof that Newcastle still have a world-class figure to rally around.

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حقق الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي الأهلي السعودي، الفوز بنتيجة 4-0 على نظيره الغرافة القطري، في المباراة التي جمعت بينهما اليوم الإثنين، ضمن منافسات بطولة دوري أبطال آسيا.

والتقى فريقا الأهلي والغرافة، على ملعب الملك عبد الله الدولي في جدة، في إطار مباريات الجولة الثالثة لمرحلة المجموعات من بطولة دوري أبطال آسيا للنخبة.

وسجل رباعية الأهلي، كل من إينزو ميو وصالح أبو الشامات “هدف”، وهدفين لـ فرانك كيسييه، ليتصدر الفريق السعودي ترتيب مجموعة أندية الغرب، برصيد 7 نقاط.

طالع.. فيديو | الاتحاد السعودي يهزم الشرطة العراقي برباعية ويحقق انتصاره الأول في دوري أبطال آسيا

وكان النادي الاهلي، خاض 3 مواجهات، خلال مرحلة المجموعات من بطولة دوري أبطال آسيا، حقق الفوز في مباراتين وتعادل في لقاء. أهداف مباراة الأهلي والغرافة اليوم في دوري أبطال آسيا

بينما على الجانب الآخر، يتواجد فريق الغرافة القطري، المركز الثامن في ترتيب مجموعة أندية غرب آسيا، برصيد 3 نقاط.

بطولة دوري أبطال آسيا للنخبة، تقام بنظام مرحلة الدوري من 24 فريقًا مقسمين على 12 لأندية الشرق ومثلهما لأندية الغرب (التي تمثل المنطقة العربية).

ويخوض كل فريق 4 مباريات على أرضه و4 مباريات خارج ملعبه، في مواجهة ثمانية أندية مختلفة، وتتأهل 8 أندية من كل منطقة (شرق وغرب) إلى دور الـ16، والذي تقام مبارياته من ذهاب وإياب، لتتأهل الأندية الفائزة إلى ربع النهائي.

واعتبارًا من دور الثمانية (ربع النهائي) تلعب مباريات البطولة بنظام التجمع (التأهل من مباراة واحدة) في دولة واحدة تم اختيار دولة السعودية لاستضافة تلك المباريات.

يذكر، أن الأهلي السعودي، هو المتوج بلقب دوري أبطال آسيا في النسخة الأخيرة (الموسم الماضي 2024).

In the latest twist to the tale in Newcastle United’s search for a striker, the Magpies have now launched an enquiry to sign a striker who’s valued at over £60m.

Latest Newcastle striker targets

It’s been a long summer for those at St James’ Park, but one that they’ll be desperate to end on a positive note. Their search for a striker is still ongoing despite endless rejection and new names are now beginning to emerge on their radar. This reportedly includes both Jorgen Strand Larsen and Alexander Sorloth.

The Wolverhampton Wanderers forward is a name that has particularly threatened to steal the headlines amid reports that Newcastle are pushing to secure his signature. Wolves, however, have so far taken the same stance that Brentford have for Yoane Wissa and price their star striker at around the £60m-mark this month.

As a result, Sorloth has also reportedly emerged as an option for Newcastle and Eddie Howe. The Norway international is reportedly keen to leave Atletico Madrid after falling out with Diego Simeone, which could allow the Magpies to swoop in and sign a striker who reached the 20-goal mark in La Liga last season.

Sorloth also has some unfinished business in the Premier League after going down as a transfer flop during his time at Crystal Palace. Years on from that Selhurst Park frustration, he has rebuilt himself into a clinical, towering forward capable of solving Newcastle’s problems.

With less than two weeks until the transfer window slams shut, however, it’s not just Sorloth and Strand Larsen that find themselves on Newcastle’s radar. Reports are now suggesting that they’ve made their first move to sign a £60m+ star.

Newcastle launch enquiry to sign Kolo Muani

According to reports in Italy, as relayed by Sport Witness, Newcastle have now launched an enquiry to sign Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain this month. The forward has looked destined to join Juventus since the start of the summer, but with negotiations yet to reach a breakthrough between the Italian club and PSG, Newcastle have reportedly come swooping in to attempt a potential hijack.

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Reports are claiming that negotiations have gone back and forth between Juventus and PSG due to a gap in what they both believe Kolo Muani is worth. The Turin club reportedly want to sign the Frenchman on loan with an obligation to buy worth €45m (£39m), whilst PSG are only willing to accept that option at €70m (£61m) this month.

Given how far apart both clubs are in their valuations, Newcastle could quickly put their riches to good use and solve their striker problem whilst doing so.

Although Kolo Muani struggled at PSG, he quickly rediscovered his best form on loan at Juventus last season, scoring eight goals in 16 Serie A games. A player who Kylian Mbappe once dubbed “complete”, there’s still every chance that the Frenchman realises his impressive potential.

Newcastle put forward a dominant display in their 4-0 win away win over Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise. Eddie Howe's side were ruthless in attack, with Anthony Elanga, Nick Woltemade and Anthony Gordon linking well in their first start together as a trio. Woltemade opened the scoring with a clever flick, before Gordon twice bagged from the spot with substitute Harvey Barnes adding the fourth.

The visitors started brightly, neatly playing through USG's press setting up Elanga for a blocked attempt on goal in the opening minutes. Newcastle kept the pressure up on their hosts, hemming the home side in with a string of set pieces including a patented long throw from Dan Burn. Eventually, that momentum told, as USG failed to completely clear from an Elanga cross. Sandro Tonali steamed onto the dropping ball, sending a side-footed volley back towards goal. Woltemade quickly reacted, flicking the ball past Kjell Sherpen's despairing dive into the vacated half of his net.  

That brought a response from USG, as the Belgian champions looked to progress the ball quickly into Newcastle's half. A string of set pieces of their own brought two edge-of-the-box efforts from Adem Zorgane. Both were comfortably dealt with by Nick Pope in the Newcastle net. 

Despite that brief flurry, Newcastle never looked particularly rattled. The Premier League side were more than up to the task of playing through the USG press, quickly scything through the midfield thanks to clever link up play from Woltemade and progressive dribbling by the elusive Elanga. Joelinton should have doubled the Magpies lead when he nodded a volleyed Kieran Trippier cross past Sherpen's far post in the 26th minute. 

It was Elanga who provided the telling contribution for Newcastle's second. The Swedish winger cut in from the left-hand side before leaving Ousseynou Niang in the dust after two lightning quick step overs. His following touch was just heavy enough to prompt a lunging tackle by Fedde Lysen, however, the centre back failed to reach the ball before Elanga, felling the Newcastle man just inside the corner of his own box. Gordon stepped up for the resulting spot kick, who calmly sent Sherpen the wrong way, nestling the ball in the bottom right corner of the goal. 

Newcastle kept up the pace straight from the second half whistle. Woltemade's quick feet in the middle of the park allowed him to unleash Elanga, whose fizzing effort was parried away by the embattled Sherpen. That elicited a response from the hosts. Anan Kahalili's curling effort leaked past the Magpies far post, before Nick Pope was called into action twice in quick succession denying Niang's driven hit from a tight angle and another Zorgane effort from the edge of the box. 

Again, that intermission in Newcastle's dominance proved be brief. Just after the hour mark, a dnagerous insinwing cross from Gordon zipped off the turf, striking Lysen's arm as he grappled with Woltemade. The referee was beckoned to the screen by the VAR, setting up Gordon to convert his second penalty spot of the game. This time Sherpen went the right way, but he was still unable to stop the Liverpudlians strike which was fired into the side netting.  

To their credit, USG continued to push forward for a goal, however, with Eddie Howe ringing the changes in the 73rd minute, the Magpies had plenty of fresh legs on the pitch  to counter at pace. Their fourth came after Anthony Gordon won the ball on the edge of his own box and released William Osula. The young striker held the ball up masterfully, before sliding a pass into the path of Barnes. The winger seemed to dither on his chance, allowing the USG defender back in for a challenge. His side footed effort looped off the lunging tackle and nestled in the back of Sherpen's net. Entering this game, Newcastle's wingers had just one assist among them. It will give Howe immense pleasure to see his team finally start to flex their attacking muscles in the 2025/26 season.

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Nick Pope (7/10):

Was called upon multiple times in short succession after long periods of inactivity. Kept his concentration well. 

Kieran Trippier (7/10):

Linked up nicely with Guimaraes and Elanga down the right-hand flank. Provided a couple of dangerous crosses to boot. 

Malick Thiaw (6/10):

Little was asked of the German centre back who looked remarkably comfortable. 

Sven Botman (7/10):

Similarly unruffled for the bulk of the action, but intervened with a couple of well-timed tackles.

Dan Burn (6/10):

His long throw caused USG trouble in the opening stages. Probably the most wasteful Newcastle player with the ball, but that says more about his teammates' performance than his. Solid. 

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Sandro Tonali (8/10):

Provided defensive ballast, control on the ball and an attacking threat from deep. An all-round performance once again. 

Bruno Guimaraes (7/10):

Neat touches on the ball that helped to unlock Elanga on the right flank. None nicer than a first half nutmeg on an onrushing opponent. 

Joelinton (6/10):

Flashed a header narrowly wide of the post in the first half. Picked up a harsh booking not too long after that clipped his combative wings somewhat. Pulled on the hour. 

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Anthony Elanga (9/10):

A bright performance from a player whose output has been doubted since his £55m move. Progressed the ball on the counter and gave Niang fits in the final third. Potentially a breakthrough moment. 

Nick Woltemade (8/10):

Made a telling deflection on Tonali's shot to open the scoring. Dropped deep and linked the play nicely, showing off his dribbling prowess. Two goals in two games, including his first in the Champions League will only bolster his confidence. 

Antony Gordon (9/10):

Most of the action came down Newcastle's right, but Gordon went looking for work both in the buildup and in the box. When he was on the ball, he rarely put a foot wrong. Took both penalties with minimal fuss.

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Lewis Miley (6/10):

Some neat touches, but was under little pressure in a decided game.

William Osula (7/10):

Held up the ball and found the telling pass for the fourth goal. 

Harvey Barnes (7/10):

With Elanga and Gordon's performance he will be delighted to chip in with a goal. 

Lewis Hall (6/10):

Bombed down the wing as Gordon increasingly shaded inside after Woltemade's exit. 

Fabian Schär (N/A):

Will be grateful for the minutes after missing the last three games with a concussion.

Eddie Howe (9/10):

There are signs that this Newcastle team is finding its attacking flair in a post-Alexander Isak world. He will be delighted with his side's performance.

Virat Kohli has advocated for the presence of families on tours, emphasising the balance he felt they bring to players who might be going through tough times on the field.”It’s very difficult to explain to people how grounding it is to just come back to your family every time you have something which is intense, which happens on the outside,” Kohli said during the RCB Innovational Lab Indian Sports Summit ahead of IPL 2025, when asked about the role his family had played on tough tours.”I don’t think people have an understanding of what value it brings to a large extent. And I feel quite disappointed about that because it’s like people who have no control over what’s going on are kind of brought into conversations and put out at the forefront that, ‘oh, maybe they need to be kept away.'”Related

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In the aftermath of India’s recent 3-1 Test series loss in Australia, the BCCI issued a directive that limited the time players spent with their families on tours. It ruled that players’ immediate families – partner and children – can join them only after the first two weeks on tours of over 45 days, while staying for no longer than 14 days. On shorter tours, families can accompany players for up to a week.”If you ask any player, do you want your family to be around you all the time? You’ll be like, yes. I don’t want to go to my room and just sit alone and sulk,” Kohli said. “I want to be able to be normal. And then you can really treat your game as something that is a responsibility. You finish that responsibility, and you come back to life.”Like, there could be different situations happening in your life all the time. And that allows you to be absolutely normal. Not in a vague sense, but in a very real way that you finish your commitment, your responsibility, and then you come back to your house, you’re with family, and there’s absolutely normalcy in your house and normal family life goes on. So, for me, that is absolutely a day of immense pleasure. And I won’t miss any opportunities to go out and spend time with my family whenever I can.”‘I want this all to be an event that helps my team win. That’s why you see the celebration that I have when we pick up a wicket in a tight situation’•Getty Images

How challenging is it for Kohli to strike a balance between two different personas – the family man who strives for balance on tours, and the ultra-aggressive on-field presence who can occasionally get caught up in the heat of a battle, like in Melbourne when he shoulder-charged debutant Sam Konstas?”It’s naturally kind of getting tapered down again,” Kohli said when asked about his on-field persona. “People are not happy about that either. I don’t know what to do, to be honest. Earlier, my aggression was a problem, now my calmness is a problem. It’s like, I have no idea what needs to be done, that’s why I don’t focus on it much.”The kind of person I am, the kind of personality I have, yes, I do have tendencies to kind of go overboard. And I’ve never shied away from that. But the starting point is, okay, sometimes it might not have gone out with the right intent, but more often than not, the starting point has been of care. I want this all to be an event that helps my team win. That’s why you see the celebration that I have when we pick up a wicket in a tight situation. Because I’m like, yes, this is exactly what needs to happen. And I represent it like that.”For a lot of people, it might not have been something that they’re able to process. But for me, it always comes from the right place. While batting, of course, it puts me in a different place. Because I don’t have small, regular events to get excited about. I mean, the end goal is finishing the game. And then, yes, I can represent it the way I used to in the past. Again, things are happening naturally with me. It’s getting tapered down naturally.”My competitiveness has not gone down. So, I think for a lot of people, it’s very difficult to process how is the competitiveness going to be at the same level if the aggression is not. You can still be aggressive in your mind, but you don’t necessarily need to express it out there every now and then out of frustration, which I have – I mean, in the recent past as well, which is not a great thing, to be honest, I don’t feel great about those things myself.”

17-year-old is due to represent Birmingham Phoenix in this summer’s Hundred

ESPNcricinfo staff10-Apr-2025Harry Moore, the highly rated Derbyshire fast bowler, has been ruled out of action for a minimum of eight weeks with a back issue.Moore, 17, is considered one of the most promising young fast bowlers in the country, having become Derbyshire’s youngest debutant, at the age of 16, in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup in August 2023.Last summer he made his debut for England Under-19 against Sri Lanka, before going on to represent England Lions on their tour of South Africa in December.Despite his injury, he is set for another significant summer in 2025, having been picked up by Birmingham Phoenix for £41,500 in the recent Hundred draft.A graduate of the Cricket Derbyshire Academy, he made his first-class debut against Northamptonshire in September, and signed a new three-year contract with Derbyshire at the end of the season.He picked up his injury during Derbysire’s pre-season friendly against SACA, leaving the field on Day Two. He will now embark on a period of rehabilitation with the club’s medical team.

Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed huge success in the transfer window over recent seasons, with their work massively contributing to their Europa League triumph last campaign.

Brennan Johnson scored the winner in the final against Manchester United back in May, topping off what was a fine individual season for the Welsh international.

He netted 18 goals in his 51 appearances for the Lilywhites throughout 2024/25, with his £47.5m transfer from Nottingham Forest now somewhat of a bargain given his success in the side.

However, whilst boss Thomas Frank has already completed multiple shrewd pieces of business by landing Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha and Mathys Tel – the new boss undoubtedly wants further additions to bolster his squad.

Numerous players have been touted with moves to North London throughout the ongoing transfer window, but one saga has been a huge talking point in recent days.

Spurs’ failed saga to land Eberechi Eze this summer

Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has been a huge target for Spurs over the last couple of months, with constant talks being held between the two sides over a £60m transfer.

At one stage, it appeared as though a deal would be completed without any fuss, even leading to the player himself being keen on a move to join Frank’s side for the 2025/26 campaign and beyond.

However, after talks which lasted around a fortnight, no deal was completed – subsequently handing North London rivals Arsenal an open-goal opportunity to land the 27-year-old’s signature.

Mikel Arteta’s men gratefully accepted, strolling into negotiations, and reaching a total agreement with the player and the Eagles – leading to a £60m up-front transfer fee being accepted.

It’s been reported by numerous sources that Eze is expected to complete his medical and be announced as an Arsenal player in the coming days – rubbing salt into the wounds of all associated with the Lilywhites.

Other targets will now have to be drawn up to avoid a complete disaster this summer, but the club do already have a hugely talented player on the books – one who’s valued more than Eze at present.

The Spurs player who’s worth more than Eze

As previously mentioned, Spurs have conducted some excellent business over the last few seasons – with not all of the work completed by the hierarchy negative in recent times.

Alongside Johnson, talents such as Pape Sarr have also showcased that they’ve been worthwhile investments, massively exceeding the expectations placed upon him after his move to North London.

The Senegalese star joined the Lilywhites from French side Metz back in the summer of 2022 after spending an additional year on loan at the side he started his professional career with.

However, in the last couple of years, he’s become an influential part of the first-team, racking up over 100 appearances for the Lilywhites – scoring nine times, including in the season opener against Burnley.

He’s not the only first-team member who’s endured somewhat of a rise in recent months, with Archie Gray another player on the books who possesses a whole heap of potential.

Eyebrows were raised last summer when owner Daniel Levy forked out £40m for the 19-year-old’s signature – especially after he had just ended his only previous year as a professional with Leeds United the season prior.

Given his tender age, he found consistent minutes hard to come by, racking up 46 appearances across all competitions – many of which were in unfamiliar roles such as right-back and central defence.

However, Gray, who’s been labelled “unbelievable” by teammate Kevin Danso, was rewarded with a start in his natural central midfield position against Burnley last week, highlighting the trust new boss Frank has in the youngster.

Whilst he’s been limited as to how much he can showcase his talents in recent months, he’s still seen his market value soar since his arrival, now being valued at £61.5m by FootballTransfers.

Such a figure is higher than that of Eze, with the Palace star expected to cost £60m before his subsequent transfer to join Frank’s side fell apart in recent days.

It’s easy for the fanbase to lose faith in the ownership, understandably so, given the recent failure to land new talent and back the new manager.

However, it’s evident that the deals they have completed in recent years have been a success, with faith needed to put in the owner to find another top talent before the window slams shut.

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Ethan Lamb

Aug 22, 2025

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A briga judicial entre Palmeiras e WTorre ganhou mais um capítulo nesta semana. Dessa vez a Justiça deu 15 dias para que a construtora mostre que tem recursos para pagar a dívida de R$ 128 milhões cobrada pelo clube por repasses de receitas do Allianz Parque não pagos desde 2015. A ordem judicial não é para o pagamento imediato, já que tal decisão será tomada em outra oportunidade. A informação foi divulga pelo GE e confirmada pelo Lance!.

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O objetivo dessa comprovação é que, caso o Tribunal tome a decisão final favorável ao Verdão, a Real Arenas demonstre ter condições de arcar com os valores da dívida. O prazo dado para a gestora do Allianz Parque teve início na terça-feira (11), quando saiu a deliberação da juíza responsável pelo caso.

Em contato com a reportagem do Lance!, a WTorre optou por não se pronunciar sobre o tema. A empresa não nega a dívida com o clube, mas contesta os valores colocados no processo. Além disso, tem o entendimento que o assunto deveria ser tratado na arbitragem, onde estão outras discussões no Tribunal escolhido pelas partes.

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Já o Palmeiras, afirmou que “segue determinado a receber o pagamento integral da dívida, que é incontroversa e confessada pela própria Real Arenas por meio de relatórios mensais”.

O clube entende que os valores já mudaram desde que o processo foi iniciado há alguns meses. O valor que era de R$ 128 milhões, já é estimado em mais de R$ 136 milhões. No mês passado, a própria juíza que deliberou a nova determinação no caso, havia suspendido a ordem que dava um prazo para a empresa pagar a dívida, sob o risco de penhora de bens.

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+ Justiça suspende ação de execução que o Palmeiras moveu contra a WTorre

Segundo o contrato selado entre o Verdão e a WTorre, o clube tem direito a receber percentuais que crescem gradativamente ano a ano do acordo de exploração do estádio. Ou seja, parte das receitas referentes a exploração de áreas da arena, camarotes, realização de shows, locação de cadeiras e até naming rights devem ser direcionadas aos cofres do Alviverde, algo que não tem acontecido.

A última vez que a WTorre fez o repasse desses valores foi em junho de 2015, há quase oito anos. Foram apenas sete meses em que o acordo foi cumprido: novembro e dezembro de 2014, e entre janeiro e junho de 2015, com exceção do mês de maio. De lá para cá, o Palmeiras nunca mais viu os valores.

O acordo entre as partes é válido por 30 anos, ou seja, termina em novembro de 2044, quando o clube terá 100% das receitas do estádio.