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After a dismal defeat against ten men last Monday, Manchester United bounced back with a 2-1 win away to Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.

The Red Devils were behind at half-time after a Jean-Philippe Mateta penalty, but two goals from set pieces were enough to ensure they would take all three points back to Manchester.

Both goals were impressive finishes from United. First, the lesser-spotted Joshua Zirkzee got himself on the scoresheet with a fantastic finish.

He controlled a Bruno Fernandes free-kick on his chest before superbly volleying low and hard into the back of the net.

That was the strike which drew United level, and the goal which won them the game, from Mason Mount, was just as good. The Red Devils’ number 7 walked onto a Fernandes layoff from yet another free-kick, driving his effort through the Palace wall and into Dean Henderson’s goal.

Despite the result and an energetic second half showing, it was far from a perfect afternoon for United. Ruben Amorim’s side could only muster an expected goals tally of 1.25 xG, and just 0.26 xG in the second half. It was an important win, but there is still a lot to improve on.

Indeed, it was a tough day at the office for some United players, including young defender Leny Yoro.

Leny Yoro's day to forget vs Palace

Young French defender Yoro did not have the best outing at Selhurst Park on Sunday lunchtime. It was his foul on Mateta, a challenge late from behind his countryman, which led to Palace’s penalty and Oliver Glasner’s side taking the lead.

Indeed, there were bright moments against the South Londoners for the former Lille star, who has struggled to find his best form for the majority of this season. He made a crucial block in the first half to prevent Palace from scoring, an important moment in the game.

Yet, it was still not the day Yoro would have hoped for. His foul on Mateta, which was ultimately quite a clumsy challenge, and the fact that he won just three duels from the six he contested, meant Amorim took him off for Noussair Mazraoui after Zirkzee’s goal.

Despite what is a tough moment for Yoro, the United squad is rallying around him. Mount was one of the players quick to support his teammate at full-time, something that football presenter Dylan Penketh said he was “glad to see” after the final whistle.

It was a disappointing day for Yoro, but he was not the only United player who struggled.

Not just Yoro: Man Utd star struggles vs Palace

Coming up against Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada was always going to be tough for United’s pivot at Selhurst Park, and Casemiro was a player who felt the brunt of that.

The Brazilian was said to be “haunted by Adam Wharton” according to journalist Samuel Luckhurst.

Indeed, it was not an easy day against the Eagles’ energetic midfield pivot, especially in the first half. The Brazilian had 65 touches in total across the game, losing the ball 11 times and creating one chance. He also won just seven of his 15 duels.

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65

Pass accuracy

80%

Number of times ball lost

11

Ground duels won

5/9

Aerial duels won

2/6

Fouls

4

Chances created

0

The United number 18 received a 5/10 rating from the Manchester Evening News journalist Steven Railston. He said Casemiro did improve throughout the game, although he described his start to the game at Selhurst Park as “shaky.”

After a tougher game for Casemiro, and the fact that he is one yellow card away from suspension, it will be interesting to see if he keeps his place in the side ahead of United’s next game. Next up, they have a clash with West Ham United on Thursday at Old Trafford.

It is also a game where United are likely to have the lion’s share of possession. Perhaps Amoirm opts to bring Kobbie Mainoo into their midfield, a man who is better on the ball and more capable of retaining possession and sustaining attacks.

On top of that, the Brazilian played 90 minutes at Selhurst Park. With the game as soon as Thursday and a hectic December coming up, it would not be a surprise to see him rotated out of the side to help aid his recovery.

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The New York Yankees landed Cody Bellinger in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, and now we've got an idea what their lineup could look like in 2025.

Juan Soto is gone and Bellinger will fit into the open outfield spot he vacated. But the former National League MVP is likely taking over in center field, which will allow the Yankees to move American League MVP Aaron Judge to right field and take some of the day-to-day stress of a premium position off his shoulders. Jasson Dominguez is also almost certain to take over in left field during the 2025 campaign after he returns from injury.

Here's a look at the team's potential Opening Day lineup, courtesy of Fangraphs:

Anthony Volpe and Jazz Chisholm Jr. followed by Judge is almost certain to be the team's top three. Slotting Bellinger in at the four spot in bold given his down year in 2024. Giancarlo Stanton is almost certainly a lock for the fifth spot, while Austin Wells and Dominguez fit in the sixth and seventh spots. Oswaldo Cabrera is manning third base and hitting eighth here, while Ben Rice is taking over for Anthony Rizzo at first base and hitting ninth.

It's worth noting, the Yankees almost certainly aren't done yet. With Bellinger moving to center, there is a decent chance they will chase a first baseman on the open market. Christian Walker and Carlos Santana are still out there, as are Pete Alonso and Paul Goldschmidt.

The current lineup is a downgrade from 2024 but that was bound to happen when Soto bolted to join the New York Mets. Bellinger isn't a replacement for Soto, but he should provide some help.

فقد ريال مدريد نقطتين في سباق لقب الدوري الاسباني بعد التعادل أمام رايو فاليكانو، ضمن منافسات الليجا موسم 2025-2026.

بهذا التعادل أصبح ريال مدريد برصيد 31 نقطة في المركز الأول، ورايو فاليكانو برصيد 15 نقطة في المركز الثاني عشر.

وسيحاول برشلونة مساء اليوم استغلال تعثر ريال مدريد، حيث يحل ضيفاً على سيلتا فيجو على ملعب بالايدوس.

وكان ريال مدريد هو الطرف الأكثر استحواذاً في اللقاء بـ51%، مقابل 49% لصالح رايو فاليكانو، وسدد 13 تسديدة مقابل 11 تسديدة لمنافسه.

اقرأ أيضًا.. ريال مدريد يتعثر بتعادل سلبي مع رايو فاليكانو في الدوري الإسباني

ودخل تشابي ألونسو لقاء اليوم بتشكيل مكون من: تيبو كورتوا، فالفيردي، أسينسيو، هويسن، كاريراس، دياز، جولر، كامافينجا، فينيسيوس، بيلينجهام، مبابي.

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

حصل أندري راتيو لاعب رايو فاليكانو على جائزة رجل المباراة، حيث انتشر في كل مكان وتصدى لهجمات البرازيلي فينيسيوس جونيور.

CWI president admits the players and fans will have several “sleepless nights” following the 3-0 defeat to Australia

ESPNcricinfo staff15-Jul-2025

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.

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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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Arsenal enjoyed a spree of signings throughout the summer transfer window, and they all look to be coming together nicely.

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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.

Mosquera looks like "one of the best signings in the PL"

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 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.

Arsenal were missing Saliba, you say? It didn’t feel like it. Arsenal have the tools to forge a successful campaign for themselves, with depth and dimensions to compete across multiple fronts and finally get their hands on some silverware.

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Cricket Canada monitoring situation after Nicholas Kirton charged with possession of cannabis

ESPNcricinfo staff05-Apr-2025

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. 

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  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. 

طالع.. وزير الرياضة: التأهل لـ كأس العالم يعكس تطور الكرة المصرية.. وسنتواجد في كل البطولات

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.

Arsenal lining up new winger

Many names have been bandied about this summer, but Arsenal are reaching a point in their transfer window in which the fog will start to clear and Arteta’s final market plans will crystallise.

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.

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.

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.

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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By
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