علق فاروق جعفر لاعب ومدرب الزمالك الأسبق، على تعادل الفارس الأبيض مع نظيره دريمز الغاني سلبياً، خلال المباراة التي جمعت بينهما اليوم ببطولة كأس الكونفدرالية.

واستضاف الزمالك منافسه فريق دريمز الغاني، على أرضية استاد القاهرة الدولي، في إطار ذهاب نصف نهائي بطولة الكونفدرالية.

وقال فاروق جعفر في تصريحات تليفزيونية عبر فضائية “أون تايم سبورتس”: “فريق دريمز الغاني يلعب كرة عشوائية بشكل كبير جدًا، تشكيل الزمالك لا ينفع كل مباراة، يجب اللعب بطريقة جديدة، لديك 17 لاعبًا أساسيًا، نتحدث حالياً عن 25 لاعبًا، وكل لاعب يريد أن يلعب”.

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وتابع: “كل لاعب لا يشارك (بيتقمص) المدرب يريد أن يراضيه، هذا هو أسلوب الزمالك، يوجد لاعبون في الفريق لم يشاركوا منذ فترة”.

وأوضح: “المباراة المقبلة ستكون أسهل من ذلك لأن الفريق الغاني يدافع فقط، ولكن لا يوجد تنظيم في الملعب وأفكار عكس الزمالك”.

وأردف: “الشوط الأول من البداية التشكيل غير مناسب، أعتقد الزمالك والجهاز الفني أخذوا درسًا، يجب أن نرى من هو الأصلح للفريق ويشارك”.

واختتم: “دريمز سيطمع في مباراة الإياب وعلى الزمالك أن يؤمن نفسه، الأبيض لديه سرعات وقدرات فنية وقادر على التسجيل”.

Newcastle United are set to make a new and improved offer of £25m for Southampton right-back Tino Livramento, having previously had a £15m bid knocked back, according to a recent report from Football Insider.

What's the latest Newcastle transfer news?

Newcastle are still pursuing a number of targets this summer, with a deal for Harvey Barnes now "edging closer" to completion, according to journalist Tom Collomosse, while they have also allegedly submitted a bid of €95m (£82m) for Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

However, Sky Sports reporter Pete Graves has indicated that a new right-back is more of a priority for Eddie Howe, recently saying: "I think they're looking for defensive reinforcements. Some of the fans are confused as to why a left-back isn't a priority and I really think they're targeting a right-back.

"I think they want a right-back because if anything was to happen to Kieran Trippier, there isn't much cover at right-back. Javier Manquillo I think will be one of the players who may leave and move back to Spain."

As such, Livramento has emerged as a key target for the Magpies, having entered advanced talks with Southampton over a deal for the right-back at the end of June, and they could now be set to increase their original offer of £15m.

According to a report from Football Insider, Newcastle are ready to submit a new and improved offer of £25m for the defender, with their initial bid of £15m being turned down by the Saints, as it was deemed to be too low.

The full-back is one of Howe's top targets this summer, as he looks to bolster his defensive options, and he is willing to pay as much as £25m to get a deal over the line.

How good is Tino Livramento?

The 20-year-old's development was significantly stunted by a cruciate ligament rupture, which has ruled him out of contention for 43 games, meaning he missed almost all of the 2022-23 campaign, featuring for just 26 minutes in the Premier League.

However, the youngster does have some experience in the top flight, having made 28 league appearances in the 2021-22 season, during which time he managed to impress football scout Jacek Kulig.

After a solid performance against Manchester United, Kulig described the Southampton ace as an "absolute baller", while former manager Ralph Hassenhuttl has dubbed him a "serious player".

During his breakthrough season as a first-team player, the starlet often impressed on the front foot, scoring and completing two dribbles against Burnley, while he also managed to pick up an assist in a 2-0 win against Everton.

Gareth Southgate has previously spoken fondly about the full-back, praising him for his "excellent" start to the 2021-22 campaign, and his performances for Southampton indicate he could be in contention for an England call-up if he is able to reignite his form.

Although Kieran Trippier is likely to remain Newcastle's first-choice option, Livramento could be a fantastic long-term heir to the right-back, and he believes his body is now in "the best shape it has been" after returning from his cruciate ligament rupture.

The 22-day tournament will feature 16 teams and will be played between January 13 and February 3

ESPNcricinfo staff17-Aug-2017Defending champions West Indies will begin their 2018 Under-19 World Cup campaign against hosts New Zealand in Tauranga on January 13, the opening day of the tournament. West Indies and New Zealand have been placed in Group A, along with South Africa and the Africa qualifier, Kenya. Tauranga will also host the tournament final, on February 3.2018 Under-19 World Cup pools

Group A: West Indies, South Africa, New Zealand, Kenya

Group B: India, Zimbabwe, Australia, PNG

Group C: Bangladesh, England, Namibia, Canada

Group D: Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ireland

Sixteen teams will participate in the 2018 edition, including the five qualifiers – Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Canada, Afghanistan and Ireland. The ten Test teams [prior to Afghanistan and Ireland’s elevation] and Namibia, who finished as the best Associate team in the 2016 edition, had gained automatic qualification.Runners-up of 2016 and three-time champions India, who blanked England 5-0 in the recently-concluded series, have been slotted into Group B with Zimbabwe, Australia and Papua New Guinea. Australia will make their return to the tournament, having pulled out of the 2016 edition in Bangladesh due to security concerns.Bangladesh, who were semi-finalists in 2016, will compete with England, Namibia and Canada in Group C. Two-time champions Pakistan and 2016 semi-finalists Sri Lanka are in Group D with Afghanistan and Ireland.The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super League, while the remaining eight teams will feature in the Plate competition. Twenty matches, including the Super League quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final, will be televised, with the final scheduled to be played at the Bay Oval in Tauranga. Both Super League semi-finals will be held at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval.The 11th edition of the Under-19 World Cup will be played across seven venues in four cities – Whangarei, Tauranga, Christchurch and Queenstown – over 22 days. This is the third time the tournament is being held in New Zealand, after 2002 and 2010.

Leeds United will be back in action next weekend in their opener against Cardiff City as they set out to dominate in the Championship and earn a spot back in the Premier League.

The Whites suffered relegation after three consecutive years in the top flight and now Daniel Farke – who twice masterminded promotion with Norwich City – has been tasked with the challenge of inspiring an automatic return by the end of the 46-game campaign.

Indeed, there is still plenty of work to be done from a recruitment perspective with a number of positions to fill and squad depth to be acquired due to several departures this summer already, with only Chelsea academy graduate Ethan Ampadu confirmed so far.

Finding quick solutions will be essential, but it will be important for Farke to match the quality of those who have left Elland Road instead of just filling the positions with whatever is available on the market.

Who are Leeds interested in signing?

It was reported this week by Football Insider that Leeds are keen to secure the services of Everton defender Mason Holgate.

It is claimed that the West Yorkshire outfit have made a loan enquiry for the centre-back, with Southampton and Sheffield United also making approaches in the past few days, with Sean Dyche giving the green light for Holgate to move on.

However, a contractual agreement that would see the Everton player's wages rise to £72k-per-week could pose a stumbling block for those interested.

Will Leeds Sign Mason Holgate?

Leeds have lost both Rasmus Kristensen and Robin Koch so far, but do have strong options in the defensive set-up should those still remaining commit to the project in the second tier.

Having said that, Maximilian Wober is mooted with a move away this summer which would present a gaping hole in experience and quality in the centre-back partnership should an exit be sanctioned, though it presents an opportunity for youth academy graduate Charlie Cresswell to take his chances at competing for a first-team role.

As a result, whilst the opportunity to sign a Premier League experienced defender in Holgate might seem like an ideal piece of business, the Everton outcast's record in recent seasons suggests it would be one to avoid for Farke; exploring defensive reinforcements elsewhere instead.

The £11m-rated liability only made eight appearances in the top-flight for the Toffees last season, and when it mattered most crumbled under pressure – picking up a red card suspension in a draw with Crystal Palace which contributed to their relegation troubles with the side falling back into the relegation zone following the fixture.

Once dubbed "calamitous" by journalist Ben Grounds (Sky Sports, 08/12/2022, 20:50) Holgate has often been criticised for his performances at Goodison Park, with talkSPORT pundit Andy Townsend slamming the player's lack of influence in his team:

"Mason Holgate I don’t think is good enough to be a regular in the heart of your defence, I think he makes too many mistakes and doesn’t read the game well enough."

With that being said, considering Everton only achieved survival based on two points earned and don't view Holgate as a reliable first-team starter, there is no reason why Leeds should be considering a move for the defender and should instead look for options that have been playing more consistently.

Cricket Ireland’s CEO Warren Deutrom confirmed the decision to part ways with Bracewell was ‘mutual’

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John Bracewell has decided to step down as the head coach of Ireland at the end of his contract in December. Having been appointed at the end of the 2015 World Cup, he had helped the team qualify for the World T20 in 2016, then attain Test status in 2017 and now is looking for “a new goal.””Having been down the full-on Full Member road before with New Zealand Cricket, it is not my desire to do so again,” he said. “Whilst my wife and I have immersed ourselves into Ireland and Irish culture we feel it is now time to return home to New Zealand and our families. I have therefore agreed with Cricket Ireland to finish up at the conclusion of my contract.”I took on the role as head coach because I believed in the little guy getting a fair break and the cause of attaining Test status appealed to my underdog psyche. That having been achieved, albeit by an unexpected turn of events, has left me looking for a new goal and challenge.”Bracewell’s tenure coincided with a dip in limited-overs fortunes for Ireland – they could win only one out of 14 completed matches against Full Members from March 2015. There were signs of this dip in form in July 2015, when Papua New Guinea broke Ireland’s 21-match unbeaten streak at the World T20 qualifier. They would also lose to Hong Kong and Netherlands as the tournament went on.Another cause for concern was Ireland’s record against Afghanistan. They lost five straight T20 contests earlier this year, were beaten 2-3 in ODIs as well, and perhaps most disturbingly, were thumped by an innings and 172 runs in a first-class match, leading to their losing the top spot on the Intercontinental Cup points table. At the time only the winner of the competition would have got a shot at playing Tests, before the decision to grant both teams Full Member status in June.Cricket Ireland Performance Director Richard Holdsworth agreed that there had been hiccups for Ireland under Bracewell, but defended the out-going coach saying, “The last two years have been a difficult period of transition and rebuilding in which John has tried to nurture inexperienced talent against the best teams in the world.”His last five months remain a very important period where I look forward to working with him to further invest in our key priority areas with new full member status now in place, and continue to lay down important foundations for our future.”Cricket Ireland’s CEO Warren Deutrom confirmed the decision to part ways with Bracewell was “mutual.”

Arsenal could use Gabriel Martinelli as a makeweight in negotiations to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, however there are doubts over whether they would be able to secure the move, according to a report from Football Transfers.

What's the latest Arsenal transfer news?

The Gunners are still weighing up new attacking signings this summer, with Ajax's Mohammed Kudus recently re-emerging as an option, according to journalist Charles Watts, who claims the Ghanaian "ticks a lot of boxes" due to his age and versatility.

Watts has also reported that Nicolas Pepe is set to leave the Emirates Stadium soon, which could free up the wages for Mikel Arteta to bring in some new options, saying: “We’ll have to wait and see but I think Arsenal, from their point of view, they would love someone from Saudi Arabia becoming interested in Pepe.

“We shall wait and see what happens but one thing’s for sure: he’s got no long term future at Arsenal. He’ll certainly be gone soon. He’s one of the highest earners, probably in the top five.”

Given that Mbappe reportedly earns £1.2m-per-week at PSG, Arsenal will seemingly need to fork out a huge sum on wages if they are to win the race for his signature, and they have now hatched a plan to sign the forward.

That is according to a report from Football Transfers, which states the Gunners may use Martinelli as a makeweight in negotiations to sign the Frenchman in 2024, amid his uncertain future with the French champions.

Real Madrid are among the favourites to sign the 24-year-old, while clubs from Saudi Arabia are also interested, and reports from France indicate a world-record breaking offer is set to be handed to PSG in the coming days.

As such, there are doubts over whether Arsenal would be able to win the race for the France international, but they have a package prepared, and it is no secret he admires the project on offer at the Emirates Stadium.

How many goals has Kylian Mbappe scored?

It is clear to see why a whole host of top clubs are circling for the attacker, as he has been extremely prolific in a PSG shirt for a number of years now, scoring a total of 212 goals in 260 appearances for the club, while also registering 98 assists.

Hailed as "unbelievable" by Fabrizio Romano, the former AS Monaco star has scored 40 goals in 70 caps for France, meaning he is already fifth on their list of all-time top scorers, at the age of just 24.

The PSG star ranks highly on almost all attacking metrics over the past year, particularly impressing with his dribbling ability, ranking in the 99th percentile for progressive carries per 90, and in the 97th percentile for successful take-ons, when compared to his positional peers.

There is no doubt that Mbappe would be an incredible signing for Arsenal, and even though Martinelli has been very impressive, scoring 15 Premier League goals last term, it would be worth using him in negotiations if it helped seal the deal.

Tasked with examining the possibility of legalising betting, the Law Commission of India has sought the suggestions of the BCCI’s member units before submitting its recommendations. The Supreme Court had mandated the Law Commission to undertake such a study after the Lodha Committee had recommended in its exhaustive report that betting on cricket be made legal in India.In a letter to the board’s member associations, Sanjay Singh, member secretary of the Law Commission, said the Commission would examine both betting and gambling given their “intertwining nature.””While the Law Commission has been reaching out to the various stakeholders to seek their observations and suggestions, it considers that the views of your association will be valuable in formulating its recommendations on betting,” Singh wrote in the letter accessed by ESPNcricinfo.”I would, therefore, request you to forward the views of the association on the matter to the Commission at the earliest, as we would like to submit our report in line with the directions of the Supreme Court, at an early date.”The debate over legalising betting has been a topic in Indian cricket ever since the match-fixing scandal rocked the sport in 2000. In fact, the creation of the Lodha Committee, which recommended a structural overhaul of cricket administration in India, was a direct consequence of the 2013 spot-fixing episode in the Indian Premier League.As things stand, horse racing is the only sport on which betting is legal in India, as a result of which betting on cricket operates in an unregulated environment run by illegal bookmakers.The Committee stated in its report that many respondents appearing before it were of the view that legalising betting would benefit both the sport and the country’s economy.”It cannot be overlooked that the worldwide legal sports betting market is worth over 400 billion dollars,” the Lodha Committee’s report stated. “However, with the interest of cricket being foremost in our minds, it would always be necessary to protect and invoke transparency from those involved in the game.”The Committee, however, was clear that betting must be legalised only with the following safeguards in place: “a) Regulatory watchdogs would be necessary to ensure that the betting houses as well as those transacting there are strictly monitored, failing which their registrations would be susceptible to cancellation; b) The Players, Administrators and others closely associated with the sport would be required to furnish the details of their incomes and assets for the sake of transparency; c) Licenses would have to be issued to those placing the bets as well, with age and identification details recorded; d) Strict penal sanctions would have to be imposed on those transgressing the license and other requirements.”BS Chauhan, the chairman of the Law Commission, had reckoned that there was a case for regulating betting through an enactment of a law rather than a blanket ban. “Harm resulting from excess is not limited to gambling alone, as an excess of anything may negate its benefits,” he was quoted as saying at a seminar organised by FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) and the All India Gaming Federation in March in a report.”The response of the state in such a situation should be to regulate the activity, not seek to stop it completely. Legalisation would give the government the opportunity to bring gambling out from the dark corners of society, impose controls and extract some revenue … if betting were legal then a huge chunk of money that, at the moment, circulates only round the black market, would quickly become available,” he said.A BCCI official said, however, that legalising betting and gambling was a complex argument that required adequate spadework. “If you want to do it and make it successful, there is a lot to be done because it can’t be half-baked,” he told ESPNcricinfo. “If you legalise betting, then who runs the betting houses? Will it be done by the government or will there be certain companies? Is there going to be a structure in place for those companies? Have you thought of a system where you need gambling de-addiction centres? There are not enough liquor de-addiction centres in India, forget betting.”

Aston Villa forward Philippe Coutinho “could leave” the club before the end of the summer transfer window, according to reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano.

When did Philippe Coutinho join Aston Villa?

The Brazilian completed his permanent move to the Midlands last summer from Barcelona following a successful loan spell the season prior, as per Transfermarkt, but there’s a chance that he could already be on the move having fallen out of favour under Unai Emery.

The winger and attacking midfielder was handed just seven starts throughout the 2022/23 Premier League campaign, highlighting how far down in the manager’s pecking order he is despite still having another three years to run on his contract, though he has got potential suitors queuing up to sign him should he depart.

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The Daily Mail previously reported that Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ettifaq were interested in the 31-year-old with Steven Gerrard eyeing a reunion with his former teammate, and Sport.ES later claimed that Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas were also keeping tabs on his situation.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor suggested that the forward could be “on his way” alongside the likes of Leander Dendoncker and Morgan Sanson who’s already completed a loan switch to Ligue 1's Nice, and if the following update is to be believed, he could be right.

Is Philippe Coutinho leaving Aston Villa?

Taking to Twitter, Romano revealed that Coutinho has admirers from overseas and that Aston Villa would be open to sanctioning his departure should they receive any respectable offers in the final weeks of the window. He wrote:

“Understand one club from Qatar has now asked for conditions of Philippe Coutinho deal. Coutinho could leave Aston Villa in case he receives good proposal; Saudi clubs also approached him in July.”

Should Emery keep or sell Philippe Coutinho?

Aston Villa enjoyed a hugely successful last season without Coutinho being a regular feature of the side but Emery shouldn’t ignore the positive impact he’s had since initially joining the club, so the Brazilian deserves to be given more of a chance moving forward.

The Rio de Janeiro native, who pockets £125k-per-week, has posted nine goal contributions (six goals and three assists) in 41 appearances since first walking through the doors, and on his day, he’s been dubbed “unplayable” by journalist Josh Bunting.

Liverpool’s former starlet is also a versatile operator having been deployed in a remarkable eight different positions over the pitch since the start of his career, including everywhere across the frontline and even four roles in the midfield, so his flexibility makes him a great option for the boss to have available should any unexpected injuries occur.

NSWE will know that Emery is likely to be in two minds over whether to give Coutinho a chance considering that he wasn’t the one who brought him to the club, but he should be handed the opportunity to prove what he’s capable of in the early stages of the new term, and if it doesn’t work out, there’s always the next transfer window for him to be shown the door in January, with plenty of time on his contract.

Varun Chopra made 98 against his former county as Essex gradually made their superiority tell and the result of that might be that they are one day from the title

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Warwickshire 201 (Sibley 76, Porter 4-62, Harmer 4-47) and 7 for 0 trail Essex 369 for 9 dec (Chopra 98, Lawrence 78, Foster 68, Barker 3-71) by 161 runsEssex’s advance towards the Specsavers County Championship title this summer has included some spectacular days – this wasn’t one of them but still brought a strong stride towards glory as they built a commanding position against Warwickshire at Edgbaston.Replying to 201, Ryan ten Doeschate’s men made 369 for 9, a lead of 168, before declaring late in the day to give Warwickshire two awkward overs batting.The home side survived those unscathed on seven without loss but will have to bat with a resilience that has invariably been sorely lacking from them this season to get out of this hole. With nearest rivals Lancashire in trouble, having followed on at Taunton, Essex are on the threshold of the title.With plenty of time at their disposal, Essex’s batsmen built a position from which they will aim to close out victory on the third day. It was a collective effort led by Varun Chopra, Dan Lawrence and James Foster to which all the top eight, other than the skipper, contributed. After bowling well as a unit, the Division One leaders batted well as a unit, sustaining pressure on their opponents. The stuff of champions.Essex resumed on the second day on 69 without loss and lost two wickets in a morning. Opening pair Chopra and Nick Browne added 72 before the latter edged Keith Barker to second slip. Tom Westley batted sweetly for 28 until he nicked England team-mate Chris Woakes behind, after which Chopra and Lawrence put on 92 in 29 overs. The princely Chopra was within two runs of a century against his former team-mates when he perished lbw to medium-pacer Matt Lamb.Varun Chopra made 98 against his former county•Getty ImagesLawrence’s aggressive innings threatened to take the game away from Warwickshire rapidly but the beleaguered home side stuck to their task and hit back with two wickets in four balls for Ryan Sidebottom. Lawrence cut to gully and ten Doeschate played on for a third-ball duck.When Ravi Bopara fell lbw to Barker, Essex had lost four wickets for 51 runs in 17 overs and but Foster and Simon Harmer calmly eased the total upward with a partnership of 76 in 23 overs.Woakes ended that stand with an in-ducker which pinned Harmer, Neil Wagner edged Barker and, after Foster fell lbw to Jeetan Patel, Essex pulled out. Tomorrow they could be pulling out the corks on the champagne.