da bet sport： Na tarde deste domingo (29), Vila Nova e Grêmio ficaram no empate de 0 a 0 em partida válida pela 9ª rodada da Série B do Brasileiro 2022. Com o resultado, os goianos chegaram aos nove pontos, mas não saíram do Z4. Enquanto isso, os gaúchos foram aos 13 e ficam na quinta posição.
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Agora, as duas equipes voltam a campo pela Série B na próxima quinta-feira (2). Fora de casa, o Grêmio encara o Vasco, às 20h. Enquanto isso, às 21h30, o Vila Nova vai até Campinas enfrentar o Guarani.
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GRÊMIO CRIA, MAS JOGO ESFRIA
Os primeiros minutos no Serra Dourada foram de amplo domínio do Grêmio. Mesmo fora de casa e com forte calor, o Tricolor Gaúcho levou perigo ao gol de Tony, que teve que trabalhar em finalizações de Villasanti e Gabriel Teixeira.
O domínio se transformou em gol aos 9 minutos. Entretanto, depois de Villasanti servir Diego Souza, a arbitragem assinalou falta do paraguaio na roubada da bola e anulou o tento. Depois disso, o jogo esfriou e ficou truncado. Pelo lado do Vila Nova, o único lance de perigo foi um chute de Matheuzinho, que foi para fora, levando o 0 a 0 para o intervalo.
EMOÇÃO!
A bola mal voltou a rolar no Serra Dourada na segunda etapa e o Vila Nova quase abriu o placar em lance que contou com corte de Bruno Alves em cima da linha e defesa de Brenno. Depois disso, a partida ficou morna e bastante truncada.
O nó foi quebrado na metade final da etapa. O Grêmio teve duas chances claras com Gabriel Teixeira e Bitello, mas não conseguiu o gol. Do outro lado, o Vila Nova levou perigo em lance com Matheuzinho, mas Daniel Amorim não conseguiu completar com a finalização, fechando o jogo com o placar zerado.
FICHA TÉCNICA VILA NOVA 0 X 0 GRÊMIO Local: Serra Dourada, em Goiânia (GO) Data e hora: 29/05/2022 – 16h (de Brasília) Árbitro:Douglas Marques das Flores (SP) Assistentes:Daniel Paulo Ziolli (SP) eFabrini Bevilaqua Costa (SP) Cartões amarelos: Matheuzinho (Vila Nova), Pedro Geromel, Benítez (Grêmio) Cartões vermelhos: –
GOLS: –
VILA NOVA (Técnico: Dado Cavalcanti) Tony; Alex Silva, Renato, Alisson Cassiano (Rafael Donato, aos 29’/2°T) e Bruno Collaço; Rafinha (Pedro Bambu, aos 43’/2°T), Pablo (Ralf, aos 29’/2°T) e Wagner (Jean Silva, aos 29’/2°T); Matheuzinho, Daniel Amorim e Pablo Dyego.
GRÊMIO (Técnico: Roger Machado) Brenno; Rodrigues (Elias, aos 27’/2°T), Pedro Geromel, Bruno Alves e Mateus Sarará (Jhonata Varela, aos 7’/2°T); Villasanti, Bitello, Nicolas, Campaz (Janderson, aos 0’/2°T) e Gabriel Teixeira (Benítez, aos 27’/2°T); Diego Souza (Elkeson, aos 16’/2°T).
The death of Warne on the Thai island of Koh Samui is not being treated as suspicious; family accepts offer for a state funeral
AAP and Reuters06-Mar-2022Shane Warne suffered chest pains before he travelled to Thailand for a holiday, where the cricketing great died from a suspected heart attack on Friday, Thai police said.”He had asthma and had seen a doctor about his heart,” Yuttana Sirisombat, superintendent at the Bo Phut police station, told reporters.”We learned from his family that he had experienced chest pains when he was back home in his country,” Sirisombat said, when asked about any prior illnesses.The death of 52-year-old Warne on the island of Koh Samui is not being treated as suspicious. Warne was staying in a private villa with three mates, one of whom performed CPR after finding him unresponsive when he did not show up for dinner.Related
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He was taken by ambulance to Thai International Hospital and later his body was transferred to Ko Samui Hospital.Warne’s manager James Erskine told Fox Cricket he was only three days into a planned three-month holiday and alone watching cricket when he fell ill. His friend Andrew Neophitou, who was among the group staying in the same villa, went to check on him.”They were going to have a drink…or go and meet someone to go out and have a drink at 5 pm and Neo knocked on his door at 5.15 pm because Warnie is always on time,” Erskine said. “He went in there… and then realised something was wrong. And he turned him over and gave him CPR and mouth-to-mouth, which lasted about 20 minutes and then the ambulance came.”Australia’s ambassador to Thailand Allan McKinnon spoke to reporters after meeting with Thai police late on Saturday.”[The] police station and the hospital in Ko Samui are facilitating the process of getting Shane Warne back to Australia as quickly as possible,” he said. “They have been very compassionate, very efficient and very understanding.”Sirisombat said the plan is to move Warne’s body for an autopsy in the main state hospital in Surat Thani province on Sunday. A forensic team has inspected the villa where Warne was found and his friends have given statements to police as part of standard procedure.Erskine said Warne’s family is understandably devastated. “The three children are in a complete shock,” he told the Nine Network’s Today morning show on Sunday. “I spoke to them yesterday and … Jackson just said, ‘We expect him to walk in the door. This is like a bad dream’.”The Victorian and federal governments each offered a state funeral to his family, which includes Warne’s daughters Brooke, 24, and Summer, 20, and 22-year-old son Jackson. And, on Sunday evening, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews tweeted that the family had accepted the offer.
I've spoken with the Warne family again today and they have accepted my offer of a State Funeral to remember Shane.
It will be an opportunity for Victorians to pay tribute to his contribution to his sport, to our state and the country.
Details will be finalised in coming days.
— Dan Andrews (@DanielAndrewsMP) March 6, 2022
“Nobody who saw Shane Warne play will ever forget him,” Andrews had said on Saturday. “To us, he was the greatest – but to his family, he was so much more.”
A £35 million Tottenham regular in Ange Postecoglou's squad has been criticised, with one pundit believing chairman Daniel Levy should've sold him during the summer window.
Spurs enjoy productive summer window as four signings arrive
Spurs enjoyed a rather productive summer window, spending around £113 million on four key senior new additions in a season-long loan extension for Timo Werner, striker Dominic Solanke, the arrival of English sensation Archie Gray and a move for winger Wilson Odobert.
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This doesn't include their deals for youngster Lucas Bergvall and South Korean wonderkid Min-hyeok Yang, who also sealed switches to north London for a further fee of around £12 million.
Levy, technical director Johan Lange and the wider Lilywhites recruitment team will be thrilled with their business overall, especially bringing in one of the country's most highly-rated talents in Gray whilst signing proven Premier League striker Solanke.
Tottenham also managed to rid themselves of deadwood at the eleventh hour, with wantaway midfielder Giovani Lo Celso sealing a last-gasp return to former club Real Betis in La Liga.
Tottenham Hotspur's summer signings
Signed from
Timo Werner
RB Leipzig (loan)
Dominic Solanke
Bournemouth
Archie Gray
Leeds
Wilson Odobert
Burnley
Lucas Bergvall
Djurgarden
Min-hyeok Yang
Gangwon FC
A condition of that deal is Spurs getting first refusal on a potential future move for USA international midfielder Johnny Cardoso, who the club must rate very highly if he was floated in talks over Lo Celso.
Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso
While Tottenham were reportedly offered a late chance to sign Josh Brownhill from Burnley, Postecoglou's side ultimately settled on their incomings for the window.
In terms of further outgoings after Lo Celso, it is believed left-back Sergio Reguilon was subject to late interest from abroad, but Spurs couldn't quite agree a deal to offload the Spaniard with his immediate future now up in the air.
The 27-year-old could still leave, as prominent transfer windows abroad are still open. Indeed, the Turkish, Portuguese and Dutch markets don't close until early September – and neither does the Saudi market.
Pundit slams "disappointing" Bissouma, insists Spurs should've sold
It is probably too late in the day for Yves Bissouma, though, as Spurs cannot source a replacement with the UK window shut.
Pundit John Wenham, speaking to Tottenham News before the deadline, said that Tottenham should've sold Bissouma and brought in a replacement during the summer – branding the £35 million Mali international a "disappointing" and "underwhelming" player under Postecoglou.
“If there is an option to replace Bissouma with a different midfielder, Spurs should do it,” Wenham said.
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“What has he done since joining the club? He has been quite underwhelming.We haven’t seen anything like the Bissouma we saw at Brighton who would run the show against us when he played.
“On the whole, he has been a disappointing signing.”
Since arriving at N17 two years ago, Bissouma has gone on to make 57 appearances in all competitions, only recently scoring his first goal for the club last weekend against Everton.
da jogodeouro： O Palmeiras ainda vive o rescaldo da goleada por 8 a 1 sobre o Independiente Petrolero-BOL, na última terça-feira, no Allianz Parque. O perfil oficial da Libertadores no Twitter informou que o golaço de Raphael Veiga (o primeiro deles) foi eleito o mais bonito da segunda rodada do torneio continental. Na última semana, a Fifa sugeriu o gol ao Prêmio Puskas.
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Veiga, que entrou no segundo tempo da partida, marcou os dois últimos gols da enorme goleada palmeirense, ou seja, quando seus chutes balançaram a rede adversária, o placar já marcava 6 a 1. No entanto, ele não passou despercebido, anotando duas pinturas, das mais bonitas da história do Allianz.
A primeira delas, porém, foi a mais bonita. O camisa 23 aproveitou cobrança de escanteio ensaiada de Gabriel Menino, e pegou de primeira de fora área e acertou o ângulo do goleiro Arancibia. Um chute de rara felicidade, que levou o auxiliar João Martins a colocar as duas mãos na cabeça, tamanha a incredulidade. Não é à toa que ela foi eleita a mais bonita da segunda rodada.
Na última quarta-feira, a Fifa usou seu perfil no Twitter para compartilhar o vídeo do gol de Veiga, com uma legenda que diz que o lance foi de treino, ou seja, ensaiado. Mas o principal detalhe dessas palavras publicadas foi a reflexão se esse tento poderia entrar na lista do próximo Prêmio Puskas, oferecido pela própria Fifa, que coloca em votação os gols mais bonitos do ano/temporada.
Nos comentários, os perfis oficiais do Paulistão e do Brasileirão interagiram com o post, além de, é claro, os torcedores rivais, que negaram a possibilidade, e os torcedores palmeirenses, que apoiaram a ideia de ver o gol de seu meia entre os mais bonitos do mundo neste momento. A próxima premiação da Fifa deve ser em janeiro de 2023, mas a lista do Puskas será divulgada antes disso.
💚🤍 Um golaço, sim, senhor! O incrível chute de @raphaelveiga23 para o @Palmeiras é o gol mais bonito da segunda rodada da Fase de Grupos da CONMEBOL #Libertadores.@qatarairways #GloriaEterna pic.twitter.com/sxQ48zLreD
— CONMEBOL Libertadores (@LibertadoresBR) April 18, 2022
Left-arm seamer earns back deal she lost in 2019 after landmark 2021 season
ESPNcricinfo staff23-Nov-2021Tash Farrant has signed an England Women’s central contract for the 2022 season, almost three years on from losing her international deal.After a landmark season in 2021, Farrant, the 25-year-old left-arm seamer, has come full circle, regaining the international contract she held from 2014 until early 2019.Farrant began her road back to the international fold when she was selected for England’s tour of New Zealand at the start of this year on the back of an impressive performance in the 2020 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. She was awarded one of 41 new domestic women’s contracts in October 2020 with South East Stars, helping them in this year’s victorious Charlotte Edwards Cup campaign.”I’m really pleased to have been awarded a central contract,” Farrant said. “This now means I’m in a position to work and train even harder with the team as we head into an Ashes and World Cup year.”Lisa Keightley, England Women’s head coach, said Farrant’s return was testament to her “incredible hard work and commitment”.”It was naturally a very difficult time for her in 2019 and the fact that she’s earned her way back to this level says everything about her ability, her work ethic and her desire to improve,” Keightley said.”We should also take our hats off to South East Stars, who’ve nurtured and supported her across those two years. We can’t say enough how vital it is that there’s now a professional domestic structure in place that allows players like Tash to carry on making strides forward even when they’re not in an England kit.”Farrant is one of 17 players on central contracts for 2022, alongside 51 regional contracts. South East Stars will identify a sixth player to progress to professional terms, replacing Farrant.Having played two ODIs and one T20I on the tour of New Zealand, Farrant was the leading wicket-taker in the inaugural Women’s Hundred competition, with 18 wickets at an average of 10.27 and an economy rate of 6.20. She was instrumental in securing a place in the final with her 4 for 10 from 19 balls in the eliminator for Oval Invincibles, who went on to win the title.Farrant was part of England’s Test, ODI and T20 squads for the multi-format series with India in June and July without playing a game. She returned to international action for two of England’s five ODIs against New Zealand and all three of their T20Is later in the summer.In 24 matches in 2021, Farrant took 42 wickets at an average of 14.11, including 5 for 33 for South East Stars against Sunrisers in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.Richard Bedbrook, South East Stars director of regional women’s cricket, said: “In the two years of being with the Stars, Tash has influenced the environment significantly with her competitive spirit, high standards and genuine care for her team-mates and support staff.”We felt it was only a matter of time before international honours resumed for Tash and being that she has been a part of each England series in 2021, we are proud for her now to move back into an England contract and continue to make an impact on the England team and performances in the future.”
The BCB ends the matter after accepting explanations provided by both parties
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The Chattogram Challengers captaincy row came to end in Dhaka on Friday after the BCB accepted the explanations provided by the franchise officials and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who was removed as captain last week.BPL governing council secretary Ismail Haider Mallick, BCB chief executive Nizamuddin Chowdhury, BCB’s head of anti-corruption Maj (retd) Abu Mohammad Humayun Morshed and BPL tournament in-charge Saiful Amin heard the respective accounts on the matter.Challengers’ owner Rifat Uzzaman and chief operating officer Yasir Alam were summoned by the four-member panel representing the cricket board.A couple of hours before Challengers’ match against Sylhet Sunrisers on January 29, the franchise officials had replaced Miraz with Naeem Islam as captain. They explained that outgoing coach Paul Nixon, who they claimed had to leave the BPL because of an emergency call from Leicestershire, had recommended the change at the top.The following day, an angry Miraz was talked out of leaving the team hotel. Standing outside the hotel, Miraz had singled out Alam for spreading lies.BPL secretary Mallick said that both parties admitted that they behaved “unreasonably” and left the league and the BCB embarrassed.”We decided to speak to Miraz and the Challengers officials to find out the reasons for their reaction in public, which gave birth to unwarranted speculations,” Mallick said. “Both player and the franchise officials admitted they had acted unreasonably without considering the consequences. It was a case of miscommunication, which should have been settled amicably within the team. They have expressed their regret for allowing the situation to escalate and accepted responsibility for causing embarrassment to the board and the tournament.”After meeting the player and officials, the board is satisfied that this was an internal management issue of Chattogram Challengers which has since been resolved.”We also understand that the decision to replace Miraz as captain, which apparently triggered the misunderstanding, was communicated to the player by the management well in advance of the team’s ensuing match. The board has reminded the player and franchise officials of their responsibility towards the event and has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on discipline and integrity.”
The batter did not field in Canberra and both teams have an eye on the upcoming World Cup
ESPNcricinfo staff05-Feb-2022Australia may take a cautious approach with Beth Mooney in the second ODI but they are in no mood to let up on England despite the Ashes having been retained.For those involved in the 2017-18 series there are memories of how England were able to fight back to level the contest at 8-8, something Australia are determined not to let happen again.”We didn’t finish off as well as we would’ve liked,” Rachael Haynes said of 2017. “We played some good cricket but we just opened the door and it felt like we allowed them to finish pretty strongly, I guess walk away feeling like they drew the series. From our point of view we want to make sure that we win.”However, they are unlikely to take a risk with a key player as the departure date for the World Cup approaches. Mooney, who has returned to action remarkably quickly after a fractured jaw, did not field in Canberra due to some quad tightness after her 73 had anchored Australia to what proved a match-winning 205 on a tricky surface.Related
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The squad departs for New Zealand two days after the Ashes concludes, and will undergo 10 days hard quarantine which adds to the complexity for anyone who is carrying an injury into the tournament.”I wouldn’t be surprised if our staff took a little bit of a conservative approach with Moons just given how crucial she is to our line-up,” Haynes said. “I don’t think they’ve selected the team yet but I wouldn’t be surprised if she was rested just to make sure she’s raring to go with what’s ahead.”If Mooney does sit out it could open the door for a return for either Annabel Sutherland or Nicola Carey unless they call in someone from outside the Ashes squad.Although both teams have insisted their focus has remained firmly on the Ashes, Haynes would not be surprised if a few different combinations are tried out. The two teams face each other in their opening World Cup match on March 5.”It’s sort of a bit of a tricky time because you want to make sure you’re peaking at the right moment,” Haynes said. “You don’t want to peak too early and then all of a sudden you get to a World Cup and run out of gas.”It might even be interesting to see how both teams approach these last couple of games. Whether there’s a bit of cat and mouse in terms of how they mix up their attacks or lineups in general in teams. It could be something that each opposition does.”After the first ODI, England captain Heather Knight conceded her team had not seized the chances that had come their way but they are determined to leave their mark on the series.”We feel like we’ve played some good cricket on this tour so far but it’s about getting over the line and we haven’t quite been able to do that which is frustrating,” Anya Shrubsole said. “There’s still a chance to level up the Ashes if we win the next two games…It’s not what we came to do, we came to win the Ashes but there’s still a huge amount to play for in this series and with the World Cup around the corner.”After the England A portion of the tour concluded in Canberra, Lauren Bell, Georgia Elwiss, Eve Jones and Emma Lamb have stayed with the England squad for the final two ODIs. The World Cup squad will be announced on February 9.
Over the past few decades, the Premier League has seen a dazzling array of footballs grace top-flight pitches. The designs have helped add an identity to each season, and they have all played their part in the best goals the competition has seen.
Since 2000, Nike has been the sole provider of the official Premier League ball and has come up with some iconic designs since the turn of the century. Here, we look back at some of the best designs and what made them so iconic.
This year's Premier League ball: Nike Flight 2024/25
Source: nike.com
The Premier League's latest offering is the next instalment in Nike's 'Flight' series. It has the groove pattern of the previous designs, while the colour scheme brings a contrast between dark purple and fluorescent yellow.
Nike says it includes 'larger sweet spots', while the grooves will allow for better control regardless of the playing conditions thanks to a grippier texture.
It is set to make its debut when Manchester United take on Fulham on Friday 16th August in the first Premier League game of the 2024/25 season.
For those wanting to see it in all its glory – or even experience what the new ball has to offer themselves – Nike is selling the official ball for £129.99.
Name
Years used
Nike Geo Merlin
2000-2002
Nike Geo Merlin Vapor
2002-2004
Nike Total 90 Aerow I
2004-2006
Nike Total 90 Aerow II
2006-2008
Nike Total 90 Omni
2008-2009
Nike Total 90 Ascente
2009-2010
Nike Total 90 Tracer
2010-2011
Nike Seitiro
2011-2012
Nike Maxim
2012-2013
Nike Incyte
2013-2014
Nike Ordem 2
2014-2015
Nike Ordem 3
2015-2016
Nike Ordem 4
2016-2017
Nike Ordem V
2017-2018
Nike Merlin (various designs)
2018-2020
Nike Flight (various designs)
2020-present
10 Nike Ordem 3 2015/16
The design for this particular instalment of Nike's 'Ordem' series isn't the best, in all honesty. However, it's the on-pitch achievements during this particular season that hands this ball its value.
Of course, 2015/16 saw the league's greatest-ever story, with Leicester City battling against all the odds to record an improbable title win. Just a glimpse at this ball transports you to the time when the Foxes reigned above them all – that's what the best ones do, after all.
The visuals of it are slightly odd, as the fading red sometimes gave off a strange illusion as if the ball was flat. But it was something different, and its uniqueness gives it that all-important memorable status.
Best goal: Eden Hazard sealing the title for Leicester with his famous equaliser against Spurs.
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ByFreddie Taylor Oct 13, 2023 9 Nike Ordem 4 2016/17
Up until this point, Premier League footballs had largely consisted of two main colours. Nike threw out the rulebook with this one, as the 2016/17 campaign brought a new visual experience with this multicolour effort.
Shades of green, blue and purple locked inside each black-bordered pentagon gives off a bold and vibrant look; in many ways, you'd be more likely to see a ball like this on the beach.
But it is these standout qualities that make this one of the more underrated designs from Nike: an arguably underappreciated beauty.
Best goal: Since Olivier Giroud's and Andy Carroll's iconic efforts were with the winter ball, Emre Can's superb late-season overhead kick has to be up there with them.
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ByMark Marston Jan 16, 2024 8 Nike Seitiro 2011/12
In these days, less was more when it came to designing the official Premier League ball. In 2011, Nike started to push the boat out ever so slightly.
Their Seitiro ball featured multiple fire-like graphics – one adorned with the Premier League logo. It certainly befitted the competition's knack for great goals, particularly for Robin van Persie, who notched 30 in this campaign.
Best goal: The Dutchman was no near this effort – and neither was Petr Cech. Papiss Cisse's swerving beauty summed up his and Newcastle's season as they finished above Chelsea in fifth.
7 Nike Geo Merlin Vapor 2002-2004
Almost as close to an 'OG' Premier League ball as you can get, the Geo Merlin Vapor has the distinction of being the primary design for multiple seasons. A younger brother to the very similar Nike Geo Merlin, its subtle switch from blue outlines to black helped create a visual masterpiece.
Debuting in 2002, plenty of legends got the chance to dazzle with this at their feet, including Thierry Henry, Steven Gerrard and a young Cristiano Ronaldo. It was also the ball with which Henry's Arsenal recorded their Invincible campaign, ensuring it will stay in the record books forever.
Best goal: A stunner from Henry on that unbeaten run, with his rocket against Manchester City.
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ByAlex Roberts Dec 7, 2023 6 Nike Ordem V 2017/18
Having gone all multicolour in the previous year, going back to basics was just what the doctor ordered in the following season from Nike. This cleaner effort blended more futuristic elements (see the imperfect pentagons) with simple designs. The navy on white just works for the Premier League brand, while the red and yellow hints add just the right amount of personality.
Best goal: There's just something immensely pleasurable about Charlie Daniels' strike for Bournemouth against Manchester City.
5 Nike Flight 2022/23
In more recent years, the Premier League's ball designs have got decidedly flashier. Its 'Flight' series of balls started in 2020/21, by which point, the league was typically using three designs per year with the addition of a brand-new post-winter ball.
While the first Flight balls are arguably tainted by their association with the behind-closed-doors campaign, 2021/22's set looks rather messy, even if the post-winter effort is quite a doozy.
However, in 2022/23, Nike got the formula just right, providing something for everyone. The main ball is a tidy effort with the welcome addition of gold to a Premier League ball, while the winter one brings plenty of vibrancy while maintaining the sleekness of the original design.
Its post-winter ball is another fine one, with the imperfectly coloured scrapbook-style crosses adding an almost juvenile element to proceedings.
Best goal: Julio Enciso's screamer at Stamford Bridge arguably trumps his Goal of the Season winner.
4 Nike Merlin (winter) 2019/20
Now for a terrific throwback. Nike resurrected the 'Merlin' series for 2018/19, and a year later saw them introduce a winter ball that was wholly reminiscent of the first-ever edition from 2004/05. Not only was it instantly recognisable through its yellow and blue colour scheme, but the Total 90 emblem marked an expert finishing touch.
Its outing was rather limited, with the introduction of a third ball of the season coming in mid-February, not that it stops this ball being an absolute triumph.
Best goal: Kevin De Bruyne had a few this season, but this thumper against Newcastle in November 2019 was one of the top strikes of the campaign.
3 Nike Total 90 Tracer 2010/11
Here's Nike at its minimalist best. Black on white with hints of turquoise made this ball easy on the eye, particularly on the pitch. The winter ball also deserves an honourable mention, with Nike switching it up by placing darker blocks instead of the normal blue highlights.
Arriving off the back of a World Cup somewhat marked by the unpredictable nature of the Adidas Jabulani, a specific feature of this ball was to aid visual sharpness, which will have been sure to delight players such as Dimitar Berbatov, who was joint top scorer in the 2010/11 campaign.
Best goal: The Bulgarian's overhead strike against Liverpool is a special one, while Wayne Rooney arguably outdid his teammate with the winter ball when sensationally netting in the Manchester derby.
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ByAlex Caple Dec 24, 2023 2 Nike Total 90 Aerow II (winter) 2006-2008
The quintessential winter ball. With a lot of these balls, simplicity often reigns supreme, and that’s no different here. First arriving in the late autumn of 2006, the second devoted winter ball from Nike marked a subtle change from its predecessor, using a lighter shade of blue/purple that accentuated the boldness of the yellow perfectly.
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While also being a visual marvel, there have been plenty of iconic goals scored with it, from Paul Scholes' sumptuous volley against Aston Villa to Cristiano Ronaldo's perfect free-kick against Portsmouth a season later. Was the ball responsible? Who cares?
Best goal: We're going to side with Scholes's strike on this, although it was one of many fine goals in late 2006…
1 Nike Total 90 Aerow 2004-2008
If this isn't the undisputed king of Premier League footballs, we don't know what is. Unless this is simply looking back to a time when the world seemed a simpler, better place (it most likely was not), the Nike Total 90 era was a joy to witness.
So much so, that picking a ball from this series – which lasted for four seasons – is a tough task in itself. Instead, it seems right that the entire period places above all.
When it first came in back in 2004, it was the first distinctive design change from Nike, with that season also seeing the debut of the yellow winter balls. There were subtle changes during this time, with the 2006/07 season seeing an asymmetrical red ball used (apparently for visibility reasons).
All in all, these balls have become an iconic staple of Premier League history. The good news is you can still buy one for yourself; the bad news is it will set you back a pretty penny if you're after the official versions.
Best goal: Plenty to choose from, of course, but few can rival Wayne Rooney smashing home against Newcastle in 2005.
The answers to all your questions about the 2012 IPL auction
Tariq Engineer03-Feb-2012Why is there a player auction this year? Didn’t the franchises just create new teams through an auction last year?
The IPL has held smaller, supplementary auctions in the past (2010). This particular auction was also necessitated by the termination of the Kochi Tuskers Kerala franchise. Roughly half the players who were signed by the franchise have been included in this auction so other teams have a chance to pick them up. Among those who turned out for the Tuskers and are in the auction are VVS Laxman, Mahela Jayawardene, Ravindra Jadeja, Muttiah Muralitharan and Brendon McCullum.The rest of the pool is made up of players who were undrafted last year and those who have decided to come forward this year e.g. Graeme Swann and Stuart MacGill. In all there are 144 players from 11 countries in the auction.What happened to the Kochi Tuskers franchise?
The Kochi Tuskers Kerala IPL franchise was terminated in September 2011 by the BCCI for breaching its terms of agreement. The trigger for the decision was the franchise’s inability to furnish a new bank guarantee for 2011. It is understood that the deadline for the franchise to submit the bank guarantee was March 26, 2011. So the BCCI felt it had every right to terminate the contract once the franchise had failed to produce it.What happens to the Kochi Tuskers Kerala players who are not in the auction, or those who aren’t bought by any of the other teams?
As far as payment goes, the BCCI says it has guaranteed that it will honour the contracts with the Tuskers and pay the players who are not signed by other teams. If a player is signed, the board says it will also make up any difference between the value of the player’s new contract and his old one. However, those players that remain unsold will miss out on playing in the IPL.What happens to the players signed as replacements last year e.g. Chris Gayle? Do the teams retain them or do they go into the auction?
Franchises have the first right of refusal for players signed as replacements. So Royal Challengers Bangalore were able to sign Chris Gayle to a new contract worth $550,000 before the auction. Had they not done so, he would have been in the auction. Other players who have signed in this way include Sourav Ganguly, who was retained by Pune Warriors for $400,000, and David Miller, who was retained by Kings XI Punjab.How much money can the teams spend at the auction?
Each team can spend up to $2 million at the auction. However, those teams that have chosen to retain their replacement players from last season will have their auction budget reduced by the value of their contract with that player. So, since Pune Warriors re-signed Sourav Ganguly for $400,000, they will have $1.6 million to spend at the auction.If two teams bid the maximum amount for a player, how does the IPL decide who gets the player?
The IPL relies on a tie-breaker to decide who gets the player. The franchises that have submitted the maximum bid must then submit a blind cheque to the BCCI. The franchise that provides the biggest cheque gets to keep the player. The money, which is undisclosed, goes to the BCCI and does not count against the salary cap.Have there been any changes to the team composition rules for this auction?
Yes. The allowed squad size for each team has been increased from 30 to 33, with 11 foreign players per squad, up one from the previous limit of 10. However, the number of foreign players that can be part of the final XI remains four.