ولم يسجل ريال مدريد أي هدف في آخر مباراة، ولأول مرة منذ 25 مايو 2024 أمام ريال بيتيس، يخرج الميرينجي متعادلًا سلبيًا. رجل مباراة ريال مدريد ورايو فاليكانو في الدوري الإسباني
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CWI president admits the players and fans will have several “sleepless nights” following the 3-0 defeat to Australia
ESPNcricinfo staff15-Jul-2025
West Indies folded for 27 inside 15 overs on the third day in Kingston•AFP/Getty Images
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has extended invitations to three former players – Brian Lara, Clive Lloyd and Viv Richards – to take part in an emergency meeting following West Indies’ 3-0 series loss at home to Australia. The West Indies greats will join Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Desmond Haynes and Ian Bradshaw on the Cricket Strategy and Officiating Committee to review the team’s “deeply disappointing” performances over the past few weeks.West Indies folded quickly in the first two Tests too, but they saved the biggest ignominy for the very last, folding for 27 in 14.3 overs in Kingston. The total was just one run better than New Zealand’s Test-record low of 26 in 1955 but it was 20 runs short of West Indies’ previous worst total of 47. It was the first time in Test history a team recorded seven ducks in an innings and the six runs made collectively by West Indies’ top-six batters was the lowest in any innings in Test history.Related
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Dr Kishore Shallow, the president of CWI, said that the entire West Indies cricket community will have several “sleepless nights” following the losses, but called for patience as they look to “rebuild and start investing in the next generation”.”Like every West Indian cricket fan, I felt the pain of our recent Test defeat to Australia,” he said. “There will be some sleepless nights ahead for many of us, including the players, who I know feel this loss just as heavily. But while disappointment is natural, we must not allow this moment to define our journey. We are in a rebuilding phase, steadily investing in the next generation, and reigniting the spirit that has long made West Indies cricket a force in the world.”Progress is rarely straightforward. It takes time, perseverance, and belief, especially in our most difficult moments. The road ahead will test us, but I have faith in the talent and commitment of our players when they apply themselves. We have already seen encouraging signs, particularly with the ball. Our batters are keen, but now must be even more deliberate as they work to improve.”Shallow said the involvement of Lara, Richards and Lloyd wasn’t purely “ceremonial”, and that they would be actively involved in West Indies’ “next phase of cricket development”.”These are men who helped define our golden eras, and their perspectives will be invaluable. We intend for this gathering to result in tangible, actionable recommendations.”Consistent with my message over the last weeks, this is a moment that calls for collaboration, not division. We need everyone on board: fans, players, coaches, legends, and administrators, if we are to truly move forward. There is much work to be done. But we must do it with purpose, and we must do it together.”West Indies will next take on Australia in a five-match T20I series starting July 21, before hosting Pakistan for a white-ball series in August.
O técnico Vanderlei Luxemburgo não se vê ameaçado no Corinthians. Mesmo com a pressão exercida sobre a diretoria nos últimos para o desligamento do treinador, ele acredita que terminará o seu contrato com o clube alvinegro, que vence em dezembro.
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Para Luxa, o seu futuro está atrelado ao desempenho na Copa Sul-Americana, competição em que o Timão está na semifinal. Ele não acredita em mudança antes que, pelo menos, o confronto de ida aconteça. O adversário é o Fortaleza.
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A primeira partida está marcada para o dia 26 de setembro, na Neo Química Arena. Antes, a equipe do Parque São Jorge terá dois compromissos em casa pelo Campeonato Brasileiro, contra Grêmio e Botafogo. Ambos os adversários estão no G4 do Brasileirão, o segundo é o líder da competição.
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A condição dos rivais ameaça ainda mais Luxemburgo para antes do primeiro jogo decisivo pela Sula. Em caso de derrotas com desempenho ruim, a pressão por uma demissão do técnico pode se tornar insustentável, fazendo com que Vanderlei nem chegue ao jogo do dia 26.
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Luxemburgo, no entanto, está tranquilo e acredita em bons desempenhos contra Grêmio e Botafogo, principalmente por conta do retorno de alguns atletas que estiveram fora do último compromisso, que foi a derrota justamente para o Fortaleza, mas pelo Brasileirão. Contra os gaúchos estão previstas as voltas de Fagner, Fábio Santos e Renato Augusto (que cumpriam um cronograma de condicionamento físico), Matías Rojas (de volta da seleção paraguaia) e Maycon (que retorna após cumprir suspensão). O volante Fausto Vera ainda é dúvida, por conta de um incômodo muscular na coxa.
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Luxa, inclusive, pretende fazer valer o fator casa até o fim da temporada. Não só por conta da torcida, mas a ideia é utilizar os jogadores mais velhos e com a parte física mais comprometida o máximo de tempo possível na Neo Química Arena, onde sabe que tem potencial maior de vitória. A ideia será usar os confrontos fora de casa para preservar a maior parte desses atletas. Principalmente quando se tratar de trajetos mais longos.
Para terminar o ano com sucesso em campo, Vanderlei também já iniciou um processo de ‘bandeira branca’ com o núcleo de saúde e performance. Recentemente, o treinador teve uma discussão forte e acalorada com o fisioterapeuta Bruno Mazziotti, que comanda o departamento. O problema foi presenciado por alguns jogadores e funcionários do clube. Os atletas, no entanto, deram razão a Mazziotti e isso é um fator que contribuiu para a pressão que o técnico vem sofrendo atualmente.
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Mesmo discordando de muitos métodos da equipe de saúde, Luxemburgo pretende trabalhar em conjunto com o setor. O comandante corintiano, inclusive, descartou o conselho de pessoas próximas de expor publicamente as diferenças com Bruno Mazziotti. Outra recomendação que não foi seguida por Luxa foi a de que ele pedisse demissão, pois estaria servindo de escudo para a diretoria.
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A grande motivação para Vanderlei Luxemburgo ‘insistir’ no Corinthians é a possibilidade de conquista da Copa Sul-Americana. O treinador está muito confiante nas chances de vencer o torneio. Ele confia no potencial de montar uma estratégia e motivar os seus jogadores em uma competição mata-mata e tem se assegurado nisso.
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Luxa sabe que dificilmente ficará no Timão em 2024, independentemente do resultado da eleição, que acontecerá no fim deste ano. E ganhar um título continental será um feito histórico para ele, que nunca venceu uma competição internacional por clubes – ainda que seja considerado campeão da Libertadores pelo Palmeiras, em 2020, porque dirigiu o clube na primeira fase. Além disso, o técnico acredita que será um recado importante para o mercado a fim de seguir trabalhando em grandes clubes.
Vanderlei não abandonará o Campeonato Brasileiro, mas enxerga a competição nacional mais controlada estando a cinco pontos de distância da zona do rebaixamento, aberta pelo Santos. O profissional vê ameaça de queda muito mais distante do que quando chegou ao clube, em maio.
Arsenal cantered their way past Nottingham Forest at the Emirates to return to winning ways in the Premier League and put the pressure back on Liverpool.
Having fallen to a slender defeat at Anfield before the international break after Dominik Szoboszlai’s late free-kick, the Gunners knew they needed a big performance, and Mikel Arteta must be delighted with the slick and stylish showing from a side lacking the injured Bukayo Saka and with Declan Rice on the bench ahead of the midweek return to the Champions League.
That’s four defeats in a row for Ange Postecoglou against Arsenal, the Aussie coach making his bow for Forest after being sacked by Tottenham Hotspur before the summer.
But few will care of an Arsenal persuasion. This is no time for point-scoring, not in that way. With new signings starting to come together, the Londoners are gearing up for a shot at the Premier League title, having finished runners-up three years in a row.
And there’s so much to like about this side; something feels different. Arsenal are more complete, more polished and tuned in an attacking sense. Andrea Berta has overseen some impactful summer transfer business.
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In particular, Martin Zubimendi’s spectacular strike got things rolling against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, and he scored again but only after Viktor Gyokeres had bagged himself another after the break, making it three goals from four games in the Premier League.
Zubimendi struggled against Liverpool two weeks ago, but the midfield maestro adds such control and flair to Arsenal’s midfield. He contributes to defensive security and fluency in attack. He scored two goals.
And his controlled passing and enterprising nature on the ball fed into Noni Madueke’s latest standout performance. Saka is injured, but it hasn’t mattered too much for a side showing a new level of depth.
The former Chelsea winger won nine duels and created five key passes as he zipped up the right wing, with journalist Miguel Delaney noting that he was “shredding Morato” in the opening period, in particular.
He didn’t score, but Eberechi Eze enjoyed a fantastic full debut himself, setting up his striker’s finish and threatening throughout.
Perhaps the biggest testament that this new crop could be awarded is that they look like they have been playing under Arteta’s wing for months. Years.
They haven’t. These are new players, integrated into a new system and adopting new variations to new roles. It doesn’t look that way, and the quiet pick of the bunch might actually have played at the other end of the field, with Cristhian Mosquera standing tall against the Tricky Trees’ frontline.
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Chris Wood might have fancied his chances at the Emirates. After all, William Saliba was absent after picking up that injury against Liverpool before the international break.
But Forest’s powerful striker was subdued by a collective defensive effort that has become a given for Arsenal, who have kept three clean sheets from four matches so far and have been breached only by a stunning set-piece.
Long gone are the days of fragility at the rear, and Mosquera already looks the part in what reinforces the tactical brilliance that has shaped Arsenal into a superpower once more.
Gabriel Magalhaes is one of the best centre-backs around, and he played well against Forest, but Mosquera more than held his own beside the Brazilian, maybe even putting in the better performance all told.
Arsenal’s CB’s vs Nott’m Forest
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Gabriel
Mosquera
Minutes played
90′
90′
Goals conceded
0
0
Touches
83
93
Accurate passes
62/66 (94%)
76/83 (92%)
Key passes
0
0
Dribbles
1/1
0/0
Tackles
4
4
Interceptions
2
2
Clearances
2
2
Ground duels
5/5
2/2
Aerial duels
1/4
1/2
Data via Sofascore
Arsenal only paid around £13m when bringing the 6 foot 3 defender over from Valencia in the summer, and already that looks to be a bargain.
Mosquera, 21 years old and with one cap for the Spanish national team, has even been described as “one of the best signings in the Premier League this season” by pundit Leo DaSilva, who made the comment after watching the player’s performance.
Football.london even handed the young star an 8/10 match rating for his labours, drawing attention to his defensive efforts in keeping the enemy at bay with a series of well-timed challenges and stooping headers.
Gabriel, by the way, was handed a 7/10 match score following his dependable display.
But how could we do anything other than circuit back to Mosquera’s imperiousness, and his meagre price tag, which seems a steal? Could it be that this young centre-half is quietly establishing himself as the signing of the summer in a team bearing superstars like Eze, Gyokeres and Zubimendi?
Madueke would fancy himself a shrewd purchase, even though he cost a pretty penny at £48.5m. And anyway, Madueke just played out his 71st Premier League match, whereas Mosquera completed his maiden 90 minutes in a Premier League setting.
There’s no doubt that Arteta and Arsenal have a knack for finding talented young defenders and fashioning them into stars, but they must feel all the same that they have hit the jackpot on Mosquera, who plays with such poise and power and purpose.
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Cricket Canada monitoring situation after Nicholas Kirton charged with possession of cannabis
ESPNcricinfo staff05-Apr-2025
Nicholas Kirton has played 49 internationals for Canada•AFP/Getty Images
Canada captain Nicholas Kirton has been granted bail after he pleaded not guilty to drug-related charges at a court in Barbados, according to reports.Kirton was detained by police on landing in Barbados on Sunday. According to a report in he has been charged with possession, trafficking, importation and intent to supply cannabis. He appeared in court on Friday morning and was granted bail. He has to return to Barbados for a court hearing on June 2.Kirton, born in Barbados, played for West Indies Under-19 and Barbados before moving to Canada. He has since played 21 ODIs for Canada, scoring 514 runs, and 28 T20Is, scoring 627 runs. Kirton didn’t lead Canada in the 2024 T20 World Cup, but he did end up the side’s top-scorer with 101 runs in three matches, at a strike rate of 140.27. He was Player of the Match in their only win, against Ireland, when he made a 35-ball 49. In 2020, he played three CPL games for Jamaica Tallawahs.Though Kirton will return to Canada, what impact it has on his position in the team is not yet clear. Canada are due to play in the inaugural North Americas Cup this month, against Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands and USA.On Friday, before his bail was granted, Cricket Canada said it was “actively monitoring” his situation. “Cricket Canada has been made aware of the recent allegations and detainment involving national team player Nicholas Kirton,” the board said in a statement. “We are actively monitoring the situation and closely following developments as they unfold. Cricket Canada is committed to ensuring transparency and will provide updates as more details become available.”We take this matter seriously and remain steadfast in upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability within the sport. While this situation is being addressed, we would like to assure the public that our national men’s team is fully focused on their preparations for the upcoming North America Cup, set to begin on April 18th in the Cayman Islands.”
Harry Kane increased his goals tally to 17 in the 2025-26 campaign with a brace, while Michael Olise starred with two assists as Bayern Munich thrashed Champions League newcomers Pafos 5-1 on Tuesday. Nicolas Jackson scored his maiden goal for the Bavarian side since moving to Germany from Chelsea on loan on deadline day and ex-Liverpool star Luis Diaz contributed with an assist.
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It took a dominant Bayern side just 15 minutes to break the deadlock as Harry Kane found the back of the net. Michael Olise initiates the move after receiving a pass on the right side, before he switches legs and cuts into the box. The former Crystal Palace winger found Kane with a pinpoint pass, who found the back of the net with a quality shot.
Five minutes later, the visitors doubled the lead after Olise found Raphael Guerreiro with a pass inside the box. The left-back exchanged a quick one-two with Nicolas Jackson before firing the ball past the opponent's goalkeeper. A minute after the half-hour mark, it was once again Olise who stole the limelight as he beat a couple of Pafos defenders with silky stepovers before setting up for Jackson to score his first goal of the game.
Bayern piled more misery on Pafos as, after three minutes, Kane completed his brace, this time from Luis Diaz's assist. The England captain collected the ball on the edge of the box and went past three Pafos defenders with ease before finding the back of the net.
There was some relief for the hosts at the stroke of half-time as Mislav Orsic took advantage of a misunderstanding between Kim Min-Jae and Dayot Upamecano and fired the ball past Manuel Neuer with a long-range effort.
The Bundesliga giants continued to dominate the game after the break and finally extended their lead in the 68th minute. From a quick counter-attack, Jackson made a run down the middle and approached the Pafos goal before taking a shot, which was saved by Neofytos Michael but Olise found the back of the net from the second ball.
With the thumping win in Paphos, Bayern have now extended their winning streak to nine matches this season as they maintained a 100 per cent record.
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Kane might have contributed with a brace but it was Olise who stole the limelight with an exceptional performance throughout the 73 minutes he was on the pitch. The Frenchman provided two assists, scored one goal and was the key architect for Bayern's first goals. He was their star performer for the night.
THE BIG LOSER
The Pafos backline miserably failed to keep a check on the star-studded Bayern attack as they were completely blanked in the first 35 minutes of the game, which saw the visitors score four past them. They particularly looked clueless during Bayern's fourth goal as Kane comfortably went past three Pafos players inside the box. Overall, it was a night to forget for the Cypriot side.
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Kompany's side will be back in action this Saturday in the Bundesliga as they take on Eintracht Frankfurt in an away fixture.
أبدى عدد من لاعبي منتخب مصر الأول لكرة القدم، سعادتهم العارمة، بتأهل الفراعنة إلى نهائيات كأس العالم 2026.
وكان منتخب مصر قد فاز منذ قليل على غينيا بيساو بهدف دون رد، في الجولة العاشرة والأخيرة من تصفيات إفريقيا المؤهلة لكأس العالم.
وحجز منتخب مصر بطاقة التأهل إلى نهائيات كأس العالم عقب الفوز في الجولة التاسعة على منتخب جيبوتي بثلاثة أهداف دون رد.
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وقال أحمد نبيل كوكا في تصريحات لقناة “إم بي سي مصر 2”: “أجواء لن تنسى، كان مهم أن نفوز لكي تستكمل الاحتفالات، شيء مهم جدًا لي ثقة حسام حسن في إمكانياتي”.
وأضاف عن الاحتراف الخارجي: “ما زال عقدي مستمرًا مع الأهلي حتى شهر 7 المقبل، ومتواجد في النادي منذ 15 سنة، وتحت أمر النادي والأهم بالنسبة لي هي مصلحة الأهلي”.
فيما عبر محمود تريزيجيه عن فرحته بتأهل المنتخب قائلاً: “الحمد لله استطعنا أن نفرح الشعب المصري، شعرنا أننا تأهلنا اليوم بالفرحة مع أهلنا، إن شاء الله نغلق صفحة التصفيات ونركز في أمم إفريقيا المقبلة”.
وأضاف: “يوم تمرين المنتخب بالنسبة لي يعادل دوري كامل خارج مصر، أنتظر أي معسكر أتواجد فيه وأرتدي قميص منتخب بلدي، الحمدلله للمرة الثانية أصل لكأس العالم، ووصلت مرتين لنهائي أمم إفريقيا ولم نوفق، وإن شاء الله نوفق في النسخة المُقبلة”.
وتابع: “معنا جهاز فني محترم وسنبدأ التفكير في أمم إفريقيا، وأحلم بالتتويج باللقب في النسخة المقبلة”.
فيما تحدث زيزو عن تأهل منتخب مصر عقب لقاء غينيا بيساو، قائلاً: “مبروك لشعب مصر، يحتاج للفرحة، أشكر كل الناس التي ساهمت في الإنجاز، كلهم يستحقون فرحة مثل هذه”.
وأضاف: “حلم من أحلامي المشاركة في كأس العالم وأشكر الجماهير التي حضرت، مباريات التصفيات كانت صعبة لكن اللاعبين كانوا أكثر تركيزًا، لدينا لاعبين على أعلى مستوى”.
A new season will soon dawn, and for Arsenal, it’s the same objective: challenge for and win the Premier League.
Having finished second for three successive campaigns, Mikel Arteta knows that this year is a big one, with the Gunners in desperate need of crowning this resurgent era with silverware.
But it’s coming together, no doubt. Bukayo Saka is fully fit once again after an injury-hit 2024/25 season; Viktor Gyokeres has signed for £63.5m to end the interminable search for a focal striker.
But a first-class left-sided forward could still be added to complete the set. Not since the days of Alexis Sanchez have Arsenal had a world-class weapon on that wing.
But it’s beginning to look like such a signing could be on the cards.
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Fabrizio Romano claimed at the weekend that, with Gyokeres now part of the crew, the Londoners are “working on outgoings as priority” before addressing the left flank, which could do with a new part.
But when they are ready to pounce, it looks like Arsenal have lined up Eberechi Eze as their new man.
According to Caught Offside, the Gunners should be wary of rising interest from Manchester’s biggest clubs for the Three Lions star, though it’s stressed that Arsenal remain firm favourites after their sustained efforts over the past weeks.
Previous reports have revealed that Arsenal have seen an opening bid partially accepted. To be more specific, a fixed £30m fee has been agreed between the clubs, though the structure of the remainder of Eze’s £68m release clause remains unsettled.
Why Arsenal should sign Eberechi Eze
There are many reasons why Eze would be a fantastic addition to Arteta’s Arsenal squad.
The 27-year-old, first and foremost, is an electric and versatile attacking midfielder, having gone from strength to strength across his five years at Selhurst Park, culminating his journey with the winning goal in last season’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.
Eze’s 25-goal contribution campaign underscores his ability to provide more than just a showreel style of play. He’s increasingly potent in the final third, capable of scoring goals himself and focusing on his creativity to aid the likes of Gyokeres.
As per FBref, he ranked among the top 6% of attacking midfielders and wingers across Europe’s top five leagues last year for shots taken, the top 11% for shot-creating actions and the top 10% for successful take-ons per 90.
He’s quite the exciting player, all right, praised for his “special” talents by BBC Sports’ Phil McNulty.
In fact, Eze could prove to bring a bit of flair and gusto to this Arsenal side in a way that would bear a likeness to that man Sanchez, who scored 80 goals and supplied 44 assists across 166 games for the Gunners, way back when.
Obviously, Eze isn’t as good as the 36-year-old was when in his Premier League prime. It wouldn’t be a bad take to claim that he was the best player in England at the height of his success at the Emirates.
Premier League – Sanchez (16/17) & Eze (24/25)
Stats (* per game)
Sanchez
Eze
Matches (starts)
38 (36)
34 (31)
Goals
24
8
Assists
10
8
Shots (on target)*
3.4 (1.3)
3.0 (0.9)
Touches*
65.0
46.6
Pass completion
74%
82%
Big chances created
10
11
Key passes
2.2
1.7
Dribbles*
2.8
2.0
Tackles + interceptions*
2.0
1.4
Duels won*
6.4
4.8
Data via Sofascore
Sanchez really was on another level in his Arsenal heyday, wasn’t he? Eze, obviously, isn’t at that level, but he shares many attributes with the thrill-seeking Chilean, and it’s something Arteta could use to shape him into a world-beater at the present day.
Bear in mind, furthermore, that we’re contrasting Sanchez’s finest season in the Premier League against Eze’s latest with Crystal Palace. It wouldn’t be brazen to suggest that Eze’s most fruitful days lie in front of him, should he sign for Arsenal this summer.
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Thus, it’s rather exciting to see how complete, tenacious, talented the England international is at this stage of his career, refined and built into the elite player he is, but still open to taking the next step and reaching the pinnacle.
Similarities can be traced from here to Sanchez, who established himself as a high-class forward at Barcelona but lingered in the shadow of one of football’s greatest-ever frontlines: MSN.
At Arsenal, he bloomed into an iconic frontman, hailed by Arsene Wenger as being a truly “exceptional footballer”.
He wasn’t a spring chicken when he first arrived in the English capital. The South American chose Arsenal despite the vested interest of Liverpool, penned a deal worth £35m in July 2014. He was 25 at the time.
Given that the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United are interested in Eze right now, it seems Arsenal may be primed to pull off another statement signing, reeling in a player who has his heart set on north London red.
Eze is in his prime, and he’s got a taste for trophies that could be used to spearhead this project further, up and up past these years of fighting for honours and onto the biggest, grandest stage there is: winning the Premier League, sealing the Champions League, and then defending these prizes which the talented squad so desperately desire.
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Given the quality of the current Arsenal attacking crop, it feels crucial that Arteta and Berta come together to get this one wrapped up.
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Sheffield Wednesday are in a state of constant change, but their internal situation hasn’t slowed the Owls’ mission to bring in new blood as they now have a potential recruit on trial.
Danny Rohl leaves Sheffield Wednesday
Following a summer of turbulence, David Ornstein has confirmed that Danny Rohl has left his post at Sheffield Wednesday after informing his players and staff this morning of his intention to depart Hillsborough.
“Danny Rohl exits position as Sheffield Wednesday head coach. Agreement finalised for 36yo to depart SWFC – players + staff being informed this morning. German boss free to pursue next steps; expected to take some time to consider options.”
Financially, Sheffield Wednesday are in a frail position and have been unable to pay players on time in recent months. Rohl opting to leave is just the latest in a long line of exits, including Josh Windass and Michael Smith.
Dejphon Chansiri’s mismanagement of club affairs has left fans irate. On the same token, uncertainty over whether club captain Barry Bannan will commit to the Owls is another frustrating element of the current state of play.
With no imminent takeover in sight, it is hard to envisage when things will start to take a turn in the other direction. Sheffield Wednesday are in a dark period, but supporters will cling on to the hope that light exists at the end of the tunnel.
Derby battle Sheffield Wednesday to sign defender with over 300 EFL games
He could be a strong addition to the back-line.
ByHenry Jackson May 16, 2025
Finding a manager to steer the club through difficult moments will be a stern task, though there is one small nugget of positivity for the Owls to cling on to amid recent developments.
Sheffield Wednesday take Reece Clairmont on trial
According to The Star, Sheffield Wednesday have signed former Arsenal winger Reece Clairmont for a trial after he left the Gunners on a free transfer at the end of last season.
The 18-year-old winger is reported to have started for an Under-21 Owls side in a 2-0 defeat to Derby County over the weekend. Whether or not he earns a contract remains to be seen, though the academy pathway is set to be heavily utilised this term in light of off-field problems.
Reece Clairmont in 2024/25 – Under-18 Premier League
Appearances
6
Goals
0
Assists
0
Alexander Asaba has also been at Sheffield Wednesday on a trial basis and started the clash, and it remains to be seen if either are set to be involved in Friday night’s clash against Scarborough Athletic.
Cost-effective solutions on the pitch will need to come into effect this season. Ultimately, budget restrictions and the threat of a Championship points deduction don’t help matters whatsoever.
Nevertheless, there is still talent in the building at Hillsborough and allowing youth a chance to flourish under new management may unearth some prodigious talent that can be sold later down the line, potentially easing the financial situation while Chansiri attempts to find a buyer.
Chelsea are reportedly closing in on their next signing of the summer for Enzo Maresca, and BlueCo are simply ironing out the final details, claims one reporter this week.
The west Londoners, following their recent confirmation of a deal for left-back Jorrel Hato, have taken their transfer spending this window to around £277 million (including their pre-agreed summer arrivals).
Chelsea’s best performers in the Premier League last season
Average match rating
Cole Palmer
7.33
Moises Caicedo
7.02
Enzo Fernández
6.95
Nicolas Jackson
6.88
Noni Madueke
6.82
via WhoScored
Amid pressure from UEFA to balance out their squad through player sales, Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital are on track to secure just as many outgoings as incomings, with Kepa Arrizabalaga, Basir Humphreys, Noni Madueke, Marcus Bettinelli, Mathis Amougou, Djordje Petrovic, João Félix, Armando Broja, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Lesley Ugochukwu all leaving Stamford Bridge permanently thus far.
Carney Chukwuemeka is expected to re-join Borussia Dortmund too, and many more could still follow the Englishman.
This will allow Chelsea to make room for a few more key additions before the transfer deadline on September 1, with two players believed to be high on the Blues’ agenda.
Maresca’s side are in pursuit wantaway Man United winger Alejandro Garnacho and talks are being held over a move for the Argentine, according to Sky Sports, with Chelsea looking to add another left-winger after Jamie Gittens.
In a big boost, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Garnacho has given his “total priority” to joining Chelsea, so the 21-year-old is very keen on a move to west London and personal terms may not be an issue.
As well as the Premier League forward, Chelsea are actively targeting RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons.
The attacker only made his move to Leipzig permanent in the winter after one and a half years there on loan, but the Dutchman is seeking a fresh challenge and has informed the Bundesliga side of his desire to join Maresca.
Now, journalist Orazio Accomando claims to have a big update.
Chelsea reach "total agreement" for Xavi Simons
Taking to X, Accomando reports that Chelsea have reached a “total agreement” for Simons, with the deal now “concluded”.
The 22-year-old, who’s racked up 21 goals and 23 assists in all competitions for Leipzig since the start of 2023/2024, is their current highest-paid player ever on a contract of around £192,000-per-week.
Interestingly, Bundesliga expert Kevin Hatchard recently alluded to rumours he’s heard about Simons’ questionable attitude, but emphasised the ex-PSG starlet’s real quality.
“He scores goals, he makes goals, he’s always trying to affect the game,” said Hatchard on talkSPORT.
“He’s a real puzzle, Xavi, because I like watching him play. I like what he brings to a game. He’s got really silky skills,” said Hatchard.
“The debate in Germany has been: Is he a team player? Does he have attitude problems? All of that.
“Now, that might be paper talk. That might be just media noise, and it just isn’t true, because there are some coaches that speak up for him. But there are also coaches that have alluded to, he could be more of a team player, his attitude could be different, etc.”