ESPNcricinfo staff01-Jan-2022India have been docked a point on the World Test Championship (WTC) points table for falling short of their required over rate during the Centurion Test against South Africa. They were deemed to be one over short of their target, after allowing for unavoidable delays. As per ICC rules, teams lose one point for each over they are short.The players were also fined 20% of their match fee. The sanctions were imposed by match referee Andy Pycroft. The umpires for the Test, Marais Erasmus, Adrian Holdstock, Allahudien Paleker and Bongani Jele, had levelled the charge and India captain Virat Kohli accepted the offence and sanction, so there was no formal hearing.India had also lost two WTC points in August 2021 for maintaining a slow over rate in the Nottingham Test. Losing points over over-rate offences could prove costly in the run to the WTC final, which will be in 2023.Australia had a taste of this in the inaugural WTC cycle, which ran from 2019-21 – they were docked four points for a slow over rate during the 2020 Melbourne Test against India, and eventually just missed out on making the final, with India and eventual champions New Zealand going through.The WTC finalists are decided by percentage of points won, and based on that criteria Australia, Sri Lanka and Pakistan currently sit above India on the 2021-23 table.The change in the points system from actual points won to the percentage of points won was forced by the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused various series to be postponed or cancelled, meaning participating teams would not all play an equal number of matches during the WTC cycle.
Jude Bellingham says Real Madrid are consistenly taking "one step forward, two steps back" after their defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League.
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Real lost 2-0 to Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday in a sobering performance, in which Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty as Los Blancos lost for the third time in the Champions League this season. Madrid are also second in La Liga, four points behind Barcelona, who beat them 4-0 in a one-sided El Clasico clash.
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Bellingham claims his side are taking "one step forward, two steps back" as they try to turn their European form around. As it stands, they are 24th in the league table in the Champions League, the final position from which they can reach the knockout play-off round.
WHAT BELLINGHAM SAID
Bellingham wrote on Instagram: "Always one step forward and two steps back at the moment, really disappointing performance and result despite the brilliant opponent. Must thank and apologise to all the Madridistas that followed us in England. No point dwelling on what we can no longer change, we have to remain together and push each other in this next important stretch of games!"
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Madrid face Getafe in La Liga on Sunday. Their next Champions League fixture comes on December 10, against Atalanta in Italy.
أكد شريف إكرامي، حارس مرمى بيراميدز، أن فكرة توليه منصب رئيس اتحاد الكرة المصري مستقبلاً تبدو صعبة، مشيرًا إلى أن نظام الانتخابات الحالي يتطلب شخصيات معينة، وهو لا يرى نفسه “لاعب انتخابات”.
وقال إكرامي في تصريحات تلفزيونية بفضائية “النهار”: “طريقة الوصول إلى هذا المنصب تغيرت، والانتخابات تحتاج إلى لاعبين معينين، وأنا لست من هؤلاء”.
وأضاف: “العمل العام في كرة القدم بمصر صعب جدًا، وإذا أراد شخص التغيير، فلن يتمكن من ذلك بمفرده، بل يحتاج إلى سنوات من العمل ومنظومة متكاملة تسعى نحو التطوير”.
وعن مستقبله، قال إكرامي: “لا أستطيع توقع أين سأكون بعد عام، فما حدث خلال السنوات الماضية لم يكن مخططًا له، لم أخطط للرحيل عن الأهلي، ولم أتوقع أن ألعب في بيراميدز لثلاثة مواسم، والآن أنا هنا للموسم الخامس”.
وأوضح أن عقده مع بيراميدز ينتهي بنهاية الموسم الجاري، ولم يُفتح معه ملف التجديد حتى الآن، بسبب تركيز الفريق في المباريات”.
وأردف: “العلاقة مع الإدارة جيدة جدًا، ونتعامل كأصدقاء قبل أن يكون هناك عقد، الأمور سلسة وواضحة داخل النادي”.
شريف إكرامي: أفتقد جمهور الاهلي.. ورمضان صبحي لم يُخطئ لكنه تعرض للظلم
وعن مستقبل النادي، قال: “بيراميدز نادٍ كرة فقط، وليس لديه الضغوط الجماهيرية والسياسية مثل الأهلي والزمالك، لكن لا أحد ينكر أن الأندية الجماهيرية أكثر وعدًا بالنجاح”.
علق إكرامي على تصريحات مسؤولي الزمالك حول قلة الموارد قائلًا: “كيف يكون فقيرًا! لديه مديونيات بالفعل، لكن في النهاية تم دفع أرقام ضخمة لتسويتها، ولا يصح أن يُقال إن الزمالك نادٍ فقير”.
وعن إمكانية اعتزاله والعمل في الإدارة داخل بيراميدز، أوضح: “سأناقش الأمر مع الإدارة، وإذا وجدت أن بإمكاني الإضافة، فلن تكون لدي مشكلة، لكن هدفي هو الاستمرار في الملاعب لأطول فترة ممكنة”.
وأعرب إكرامي عن عدم رضاه عن مستوى الخطاب الإعلامي في الكرة المصرية، مشيرًا إلى أن الإعلاميين الذين يستمتع بمشاهدتهم قليلون، كما وجه رسالة لجماهير الأهلي قائلًا: “هم أصحاب الفضل الأكبر بعد الله في صناعة اسمي وتاريخي، وسأظل ممتنًا لهم مهما حدث من غضب أو انتقادات”.
ووجه إكرامي رسالة إلى رئيس الأهلي، قائلًا: “ربنا يوفقك، حققت إنجازات كبيرة وأدرت النادي بشكل جيد، وإن شاء الله تحقق المزيد لصالح الأهلي ولو تحققت متغيرات معينة ووجدت أنني قادر على تقديم الإضافة، ولم يكن هناك مانع من تواجدي، فما الذي يمنعني من العمل داخل الأهلي؟”.
وأكمل ردًا على سؤال: قلت إن الكابتن شوبير يدّعي الفضيلة، وإن رمضان صبحي لو كان موجودًا في الأهلي، لما استطاع أن يهاجمه؟: “قلت ذلك، لكن ليس بهذا الشكل، أنا مستحيل أن أقول إن الكابتن أحمد شوبير شخص يدّعي الفضيلة، بل قلت إن الأسلوب قد يوحي بادّعاء الفضيلة، وهو ما أزعجه مني لكننا تحدثنا، وشرحت له وجهة نظري، وتصافينا”.
واستمر:” عندما ظهرت معه الحلقة كانت طويلة، وردي جاء في سياق الحديث، عندما يكون هناك شيء بداخلي، لا أشعر بالراحة إلا عندما أعبّر عنه، ظهوري معه كان متفقًا عليه منذ فترة، فأنا لا أحب الظهور لمجرد الظهور، علاقتنا الآن جيدة جدًا”.
وواصل: “كنت أذهب إليه وأنا صغير، وأشاهده وهو يتدرّب مع والدي، العلاقة بيننا شخصية، وزادت مع وجود مصطفى، أراه إعلاميًا كان له دور كبير في إفساح المجال للاعبي الكرة في العمل الإعلامي، أختلف معه كثيرًا وأصارحه بذلك، لكنه في النهاية شخص مؤثر جدًا، وله تأثير مختلف، بل قد يكون الأكثر تأثيرًا ومع ذلك، هناك أيضًا إبراهيم فايق وإبراهيم عبد الجواد وهاني حتحوت، وهم مؤثرون كذلك”.
واستطرد: “جماهير الزمالك لا تتعاطف مع بيراميدز، في المباراة الماضية كانوا يريدون هزيمتنا بشدة في الملعب، والجمهور كان غاضبًا جدًا”.
واسترسل: “من الصعب أن يكون لبيراميدز جمهور في دولة مثل مصر، لكنه قد يتحقق عندما ينشأ جيل صغير يشجّع بيراميدز بعد أن يحقق البطولات، حينها قد يكون له قاعدة جماهيرية. لكن الأهلي والزمالك تجاوز عمرهما 100 عام، وهذا مشوار طويل”.
da bet7k： Calleri começou a temporada muito bem no São Paulo.O argentino foi autor de três gols em cinco jogos disputados até agora pelo clube. Contra a Ponte Preta, o camisa 9 foi decisivo para desempatar a partida nos acréscimos do segundo tempo.
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da dobrowin： Em entrevista à ‘ESPN’, o jogador comemorou a boa fase e projetou os próximos jogos do Tricolor no Campeonato Paulista. A equipe volta a campo nesta quinta-feira (17), às 21h30, contra a Inter de Limeira, às 21h30, no Morumbi.
-Estou muito feliz por estes três gols neste ano, neste novo campeonato, muito feliz de voltar a marcar para que a equipe vença, muito feliz por estas duas vitórias, que são muito importantes para a gente, lutamos mais no esquema de jogo que o Rogério armou. São duas vitórias que nos colocam em segundo no grupo no Paulistão. Serve para nos dar confiança, sabemos que não estamos jogando da melhor maneira, que podemos jogar muito melhor, mas quando se dá o resultado, é muito mais importante ganhar do que jogar bem – disse.
Calleri também fez questão de elogiar o trabalho do técnico Rogério Ceni, que estava pressionado no cargo, mas ganhou fôlego após as vitórias diante de Santo André e Ponte Preta.
– Gosto do esquema armado pelo Rogério, precisamos melhorar, nós mesmos sabemos disso. Confiamos no Rogério, estamos todos os dias convivendo com ele, é uma pessoa que respira futebol todo dia, não imagino um técnico que saiba mais do que ele, é um trabalhador, 100% dedicado ao São Paulo. Ele nos dá todas as ferramentas para que possamos ganhar os jogos. Estamos em dívida com nós mesmos e esperamos, a partir de agora, ver um melhor jogo. Com as vitórias será mais fácil – finalizou.
As they look to land their first signing of the summer, Manchester United have reportedly agreed personal terms to gain the edge over Arsenal in the race to sign a new striker who is currently away at Euro 2024.
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With a deal to welcome new sporting director Dan Ashworth finally secured, the Red Devils can commence their summer business in an attempt to hand Erik ten Hag a side capable of returning to the Premier League's top four. The Dutchman was recently given a show of good faith by Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the form of a new contract to end any speculation over his Old Trafford future once and for all.
Speaking to Manchester United's official website about the decision, Ashworth said: "With two trophies in the past two seasons, Erik has reinforced his record as one of the most consistently successful coaches in European football.
"While the club’s review of last season highlighted areas for improvement, it also reached a clear conclusion that Erik was the best partner for us to work with in driving up standards and outcomes."
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Now, with Ten Hag's future sealed and Ashworth arrived, those at Old Trafford have reportedly taken a major step towards securing their first arrival of the summer. According to Caught Offside, Manchester United have now agreed personal terms with Joshua Zirkzee and are in discussions with Bologna over the preferred way to pay his reported £34m release clause this summer.
Gaining an edge over Arsenal and AC Milan in the race to sign the Dutchman, who is at Euro 2024 with the Netherlands, United could have the answer to their attacking problems ahead of the coming campaign. If that is the case, then Ten Hag should be better-placed than ever to lead the Red Devils.
"Intelligent" Zirkzee should partner Hojlund
Having started with two strikers leading the line at the end of last season, which proved a particular success in their FA Cup final victory over rivals Manchester City, Manchester United would be welcoming an ideal partner for Rasmus Hojlund in Zirkzee.
The Dane showed plenty of promise in his debut campaign at Old Trafford, but desperately needs a strike partner if he is to reach his devastating best in the Premier League, and Zirkzee's link-up play is up there with the best of them, allowing Hojlund to play as the focal point.
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Both young forwards were clinical in front of goal last season but perhaps lacked the service to boost their output. Zirkzee's creativity can quickly unlock that service for Hojlund, however, with his statistical profile similar to that of France superstar Antoine Griezmann according to FBRef.com, perhaps filling the role for United that Griezmann does for Les Bleus.
Still just 23 years old, the former Bayern Munich man looks destined to find his way back to the top with a summer switch to Old Trafford edging closer and closer. Described as "intelligent" by Football Talent Scout's Jacek Kulig, all signs are pointing towards a player who would make a significant impact under Ten Hag next season.
The transfer window swung open almost two weeks ago now, and while Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a number of players in that time, not much has changed.
However, in good news for Ange Postecoglou and the fans, for that matter, it looks like that could be about to change.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou.
Based on recent reports, the club are making progress in negotiations for a player who could add some real attacking impetus to the Australian's side, which could help them qualify for the Champions League next season and help club captain Son Hueng-min become even more effective.
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According to a recent report from Turkish outlet Aslinda, Tottenham have maintained their interest in Fenerbahçe star Sebastian Szymanski and have agreed to personal terms.
Sebastian Szymanski.
The report claims that the attacking midfielder has 'no problems' with the Lilywhites and has agreed to a four-year deal.
The only issue is that the report has revealed that Daniel Levy has already had a €17.5m – £14m offer rejected, and a story via TEAMtalk in January claimed that it would cost the North Londoners around £30m to get their man.
Spurs transfer target Sebastian Szymanski in action for Fenerbahce.
It won't be the cheapest deal to complete, but Postecoglou and the club seem keen to get it done, and considering his campaign last season, it's not hard to see why.
Why Szymanski woud be a great teammate for Son
So, the primary reason Szymanski would be a brilliant teammate for Son is rather simple: his output.
Last season, the Polish international scored 13 goals and provided 19 assists in 55 games for the Turkish giants, a staggering average of a goal involvement every 1.71 games across that significant number of matches.
It would also make him the second most productive player at Spurs, behind the South Korean and ahead of stars like Richarlison, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski.
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Alongside his impressive output, the "exceptional playmaker," as U23 scout Antonio Mango dubbed him, has a relatively clean bill of health regarding injuries and missed games.
For example, since the start of the 2019/20 season, he has only missed 15 matches, which works out to three games per campaign. In contrast, the player he'd likely be competing with for a place in midfield, Maddison, has missed a whopping 51 games in the same period, which works out to just over ten a year.
Lastly, the 25-year-old's underlying numbers from his time in the Eredivisie were genuinely impressive.
For example, according to FBref, which compares players in similar positions across the next best 14 competitions, the "underrated" ace, as dubbed by data analyst Ben Mattinson, remains in the top 1% of midfielders for non-penalty expected goals and assists, the top 3% for touches in the opposition's penalty area, the top 4% for expected assists, and the top 9% for total shots and progressive passes received, all per 90.
Essentially, the Fenerbahçe star would bring a level of consistent output to the Lilywhites' midfield, which would, in turn, provide Son with more chances to score and more opportunities to assist.
Ultimately, Szymanski might not be a particularly well-known name to Premier League fans, but based on his form last season and the relatively modest price, he could be a brilliant addition to Postecoglou's progressive Tottenham side.
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Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has addressed the frustration of Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal following their substitutions against Young Boys.
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Flick is unfazed over Lewandowski and Yamal's frustrations, which were evident as the pair were substituted in Barcelona's 5-0 win against Young Boys in the Champions League. Lewandowski was on the brink of a hat trick when he was substituted with 15 minutes remaining, while Yamal – who was criticised for his reaction by former Barcelona forward Jonathan Soriano – was taken off without scoring or assisting as the Blaugrana held a 4-0 lead.
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Of course, the Poland striker had his eyes on the match ball while Yamal also wanted to score against opponents who allowed 20 shots on goal in the match. But they are two of Barcelona's most important players and, with the three points already secure, Flick was keen to manage their minutes ahead of a trip to Alaves in La Liga this weekend.
WHAT FLICK SAID
"It's normal that they get angry if you change them. Everyone wants to play 90 minutes," Flick said. "But things were as they were and changes had to be made. I make decisions and they accept them. Lamine's attitude is very positive."
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WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?
Barcelona, who suffered their first league defeat of the season against Osasuna last weekend, will look to put things right when they take on Alaves on Sunday.
Arsenal suffered a devastating 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday lunchtime, surrendering their five-point lead atop the Premier League table in dramatic fashion.
Emiliano Buendia’s stoppage-time winner completed a remarkable comeback for Unai Emery’s side, dealing a significant blow to the Gunners’ title aspirations.
Matty Cash gave Villa a deserved first-half lead with a thunderous finish at the back post in the 36th minute, capitalizing on Arsenal’s struggles to contain the hosts’ energetic pressing.
The right-back’s half-volley from a deflected cross caught David Raya off guard, sending Villa Park into raptures and rewarding the home side’s dominant opening period.
Mikel Arteta responded decisively at the interval, introducing Leandro Trossard and Viktor Gyokeres for the ineffective Eberechi Eze and Mikel Merino.
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The Belgian substitute made an immediate impact just seven minutes into the second half, converting a rebound after Emiliano Martínez could only parry Bukayo Saka’s initial effort. Trossard’s poacher’s instinct at the back post hauled Arsenal level and appeared to shift momentum decisively in the visitors’ favour.
Arsenal dominated possession throughout the second period, creating numerous opportunities to snatch victory. Noni Madueke struck the side netting late on when well-positioned, while Declan Rice orchestrated attacks from deep despite struggling with the calf complaint that troubled him against Brentford midweek.
However, Villa refused to surrender tamely.
Emery’s tactical substitution proved inspired as Buendia replaced Matty Cash in the 85th minute, pushing the hosts into a more aggressive attacking shape with Lamare Bogarde dropping to right-back.
The Argentinian playmaker delivered the decisive intervention deep into stoppage time, reacting quickest to a loose ball inside Arsenal’s penalty area and firing home to secure all three points.
The defeat represents Arsenal’s second loss of the campaign and ends their 18-match unbeaten run across all competitions. More significantly, it allows Man City the opportunity to reduce the gap at the summit to just two points, should they defeat Sunderland later today.
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For Villa, the victory extends their remarkable home form to just one defeat in their last 25 league matches at Villa Park, maintaining their challenge for Champions League qualification while sitting third in the table.
It also begs the question, are Emery’s men now genuine title contenders?
Stuart Pearce says Youri Tielemans stole the show against Arsenal
With that debate now set to rumble on, former England defender Stuart Pearce has picked out one Villa star to thank for an absolutely incredible afternoon for Emery in the Midlands.
Commenting on the game for talkSPORT, Pearce named his Player of the Match — £150,000-per-week midfielder Youri Tielemans.
The Belgian international apparently stole the show against Arsenal, with Pearce calling his display in the engine room ‘outstanding’.
Tielemans, who is out of contract in 2027, has just made a firm case to the Villa hierarchy when it comes to his long-term future.
The 28-year-old returned to full fitness fairly recently after missing six league games with a calf problem and was left out of the starting eleven for Villa’s thrilling 4-3 win at Brighton.
Emery’s decision to start Tielemans today was a masterful decision, and that performance will give the player huge confidence ahead of Villa’s trips to FC Basel and West Ham.
Kiran Pal Singh had been undergoing treatment at hospitals in New Delhi and Meerut
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s father, Kiran Pal Singh, died on Thursday at his Meerut residence. He had been suffering from liver cancer.Kiran Pal Singh, 63, was first detected with the illness in September 2020. It is understood that Bhuvneshwar’s return from the IPL in UAE, where he was representing Sunrisers Hyderabad, was mainly due to his father’s health condition.The family had consulted specialists in UK, before Kiran Pal Singh underwent treatment, including chemotherapy, at the All Institute of Medical Science in New Delhi.His health condition deteriorated two weeks ago, leading to hospitalisation at a private facility in Meerut, his hometown. On Tuesday, Kiran Pal Singh was discharged, but he succumbed two days later.Kiran Pal Singh was a retired sub-inspector in the Uttar Pradesh police department. He is survived by his wife, Indresh Devi, and children – Bhuvneshwar and Rekha.
da marjack bet： O São Paulo prestou uma homenagem nas redes sociais para o ex-atacante Sandro Hiroshi, que completa 42 anos nesta sexta-feira (19). Bastante identificado com a torcida, ele teve boa passagem pelo Tricolor entre 1999 e 2002.
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da realsbet： Um desejo de felicidades para Sandro Hiroshi, campeão paulista de 2000, do RJ-SP de 2001 e do Super Paulista de 2002, e que hoje completa 42 anos de idade – escreveu o São Paulo nas redes sociais.
🥳🎂 Um desejo de felicidades para Sandro Hiroshi, campeão paulista de 2000, do RJ-SP de 2001 e do Super Paulista de 2002, e que hoje completa 42 anos de idade! 🎁🇾🇪 pic.twitter.com/0nGiHxIkp7
— São Paulo FC (@SaoPauloFC) November 19, 2021
Durante a sua passagem pelo Tricolor, Hiroshi atuou em 89 jogos, com 17 gols marcados, conquistando o Paulista de 2000, o Rio-São Paulo de 2001 e o Super Paulista de 2002. Depois do São Paulo, ele atuou no Flamengo, além de outros clubes brasileiros e no futebol coreano.