Cruzeiro e Grêmio fizeram um jogo movimentado na tarde deste domingo em Belo Horizonte, no Independência, pela Série B do Brasileirão. Apesar do equilíbrio, quem saiu comemorando foi a Raposa, que derrotou o Imortal por 1 a 0, graças a um gol contra de Rodrigo Ferreira no primeiro tempo e, de quebra, assumiu a vice-liderança da segunda divisão nacional, com 13 pontos. O time gaúcho é o 4º, com dez. Clique no player acima e veja os lances do jogo.
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Captain hits 77 not out after taking 4 for 31 as Somerset slip to defeat
ECB Reporters Network07-Aug-2022
Jack Taylor gets on to the front foot•Getty Images
Jack Taylor made match-winning contributions with bat and ball as Gloucestershire carved out a hard-earned five-wicket win over arch rivals Somerset in a low-scoring Royal London One-Day encounter at Bristol’s Seat Unique Stadium.Gloucestershire’s captain returned figures of 4 for 31 with his legbreaks and then made an unbeaten 77 as the home side chased down a victory target of 200 with 7.1 overs to spare in front of a modest but enthusiastic derby crowd.Somerset won the toss, posted 57 without loss in 10 overs and then inexplicably slumped to 112 for 7, one batter after another giving their wicket away cheaply. Lewis Goldsworthy mustered a defiant 66, hewn from 103 balls with two fours, but the visitors were bowled out for 199 in 47.4 overs, with slow left-armer Tom Smith taking 2 for 29 in support of Taylor.Related
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Australian Test batter Marcus Harris proved the mainstay of Gloucestershire’s reply, raising 59 from 90 balls on a typically slow Bristol pitch, before Taylor and Zafar Gohar finished the job off. Kasey Aldridge was the pick of the Somerset bowlers, claiming 2 for 43.Following back-to-back defeats at the hands of Warwickshire and Sussex, Gloucestershire will be relieved to have finally broken their duck, even though the contest will scarcely live long in the memory of those who witnessed it. As for Somerset, they will go into Wednesday’s home game against Durham seeking a first win in three attempts after another disappointing batting display.There was no sign of the trouble that lay ahead as Matt Renshaw and Steve Davies staged a productive opening stand of 57 in 10.2 overs, justifying the decision to bat first. Aggressive from the outset, Renshaw cut and pulled to good effect in making 38 from 45 balls, including five fours and a six, smashed high over long-on at the expense of Zafar. But the Australian flirted with danger outside off stump and twice survived confident caught behind appeals before eventually edging Jared Warner to James Bracey.The introduction of spin from both ends yielded instant dividends thereafter, experienced campaigners Davies and James Hildreth both falling to poor shots in successive overs as the visitors lurched from 72 for 1 to 75 for 3 in the space of seven deliveries. Taylor and Smith both struck with their first balls, the former inducing Davies to hit a full toss to Oli Price at cover for 18 and the latter bowling Hildreth for 1, the batter guilty of an airy shot outside off stump.Somerset contributed further to their own downfall, new batter George Bartlett being comprehensively run out by Chris Dent for seven after being sent back by Goldsworthy in pursuit of a notional single. Having made such a promising start, the cider county had lost four wickets for the addition of 34 runs in 10 overs, in the process offering Gloucestershire a way back into the contest.Academy product James Rew then attempted to sweep Taylor and was caught by Bracey down the leg side, while Ben Green played an ill-advised forcing shot and was held by the diving Price at mid-on as Somerset subsided 111 for 6 in the 27th over.Worse followed when Aldridge missed a straight ball on off stump and was bowled by Pakistani slow left-armer Zafar, at which point Goldsworthy represented Somerset’s last realistic hope of posting a competitive score. In danger of running out of partners and forced by the parlous situation in which he found himself to be circumspect, the 21-year-old Cornishman played responsibly to chisel 50 from 81 balls.He found a willing ally in Siddle, the eighth wicket pair adding 67 in 16 overs to at least partially rebuild the innings. The sole contributor of boundaries during his sojourn in the middle, Siddle struck a straight six and a brace of fours before playing across the line and being bowled by Taylor for 29.Taylor completed his stint by bowling Goldsworthy in the 46th over and Paul van Meekeren accounted for Jack Brooks as Somerset were dismissed with 14 balls unused.Somerset had no option but to press hard for early wickets and new ball bowlers Aldridge and Brooks obliged, sweeping aside openers Chris Dent (3) and Ben Wells (15) respectively inside six overs. Siddle produced late swing to bowl Bracey for 15 and, when Price suffered a rush of blood to the head and hoisted Goldsworthy’s slow left-arm straight to deep mid-wicket, Gloucestershire were 69 for 4 and experiencing a degree of discomfiture.A calming influence in the middle, overseas star Harris offered reassurance, staging a restorative stand of 75 in 18 overs for the fifth wicket with skipper Taylor, who initially suppressed his naturally attacking instincts to play the supporting role that was the order of the day. Harris registered 50 from 82 deliveries, only to then spoon a slower ball from Aldridge to backward point with Gloucestershire in need of 56 more runs from 15.3 overs and the result still in doubt.Dropped on 10 by Renshaw at slip off the bowling of Green, Zafar made good his escape to score 18 not out, while Taylor went to an 83-ball 50 with a huge six over long-on off the same bowler to calm any lingering nerves.
أعلن نادي أورلاندو بايرتس، الإثنين، أن المدير الفني الإسباني خوسيه ريفيرو سيقود الفريق للمرة الأخيرة في مواجهة جولدن أروز، ضمن منافسات الدوري الجنوب إفريقي، مساء الثلاثاء.
وأكد النادي في بيان رسمي أنه وافق على منح ريفيرو إنهاء مبكرًا لعقده، رغم أنه كان ممتدًا حتى نهاية يونيو 2025، دون الكشف عن أسباب الرحيل أو الوجهة المقبلة للمدرب.
ويُعد ريفيرو من أبرز المدربين في الكرة الجنوب إفريقية مؤخرًا، بعد أن قاد أورلاندو لتحقيق لقب الكأس مرتين متتاليتين، إلى جانب تتويجه بكأس الرابطة الموسم الماضي.
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ويُطرح اسم ريفيرو بقوة لتدريب أحد الفرق العربية، خاصة في ظل بحث أندية كبرى مثل الأهلي والزمالك عن مدربين جدد، عقب رحيل مارسل كولر وجوزيه بيسيرو وقد تتوافق خبرته الإفريقية مع تطلعاتهما القارية.
كما تشير بعض التقارير الصحفية إلى اهتمام نادي الوداد بالتعاقد مع مدرب يتمتع بخبرة إفريقية ونجاحات في بطولات الكؤوس، وهو ما يعزز من احتمالية انتقال ريفيرو إلى شمال القارة.
جدير بالذكر أن ريفيرو، البالغ من العمر 48 عامًا، يتميز بأسلوب لعب هجومي وتنظيم دفاعي مميز، ما يجعله هدفًا محتملًا للفرق الساعية للمنافسة في دوري أبطال إفريقيا.
Glasgow Rangers striker Hamza Igamane has been one of the few bright lights of a rather underwhelming season.
The Moroccan arrived at Ibrox with plenty of raised eyebrows among the supporters, yet his performances on the pitch proved all the doubters wrong.
Hamza Igamane
Due to his excellent form in January, Igamane was awarded the Scottish Premiership Player of the Month award recently, having netted five goals throughout the month, including an impressive hat-trick against Hibs.
Philippe Clement has a special talent on his hands. The question is, how long will he remain a Rangers player?
Hamza Igamane's future at Rangers
The 22-year-old scored against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League just before Christmas as the Gers secured a point against the North Londoners. Following the game, there were reports that scouts from Everton had travelled to watch the striker in action.
The Toffees weren’t the only team beginning to show interest in the Moroccan sensation, however, as West Ham United, Bournemouth, Brentford, Fulham and Newcastle United had all watched Igamane in action.
Rumours have persisted throughout the January transfer window, but it appears that only a mind-boggling offer will be enough to convince Clement to sell before the deadline on Monday.
Igamane won’t be at Ibrox for long though, especially if he maintains his current level of performance until the end of the campaign.
Hamza Igamane’s season in numbers
A return of 13 goals in 28 matches is certainly impressive, especially given the fact he hadn’t played senior football outside of Africa until his move to Scotland last summer.
Perhaps the most remarkable aspect is just how well Igamane has performed in Europe. Many didn’t expect him to be given much of a chance during the first few months of the season, but four goals in the Europa League demonstrate how effective the former AS FAR centre-forward has been in the final third.
Hamza Igamane’s season in numbers
Metric
Premiership
Europa League
Goals
9
4
Assists
1
1
Shots per game
3
1.8
Scoring frequency (minutes)
128
91
Big chances created
5
1
Via Sofascore
When compared to his positional peers in Europe’s secondary competition, Igamane currently ranks in the top 2% for non-penalty goals (1.01), the top 5% for successful take-ons (2.53) and in the top 13% for shot-creating actions across the tournament this season so far.
No wonder clubs such as Everton are taking interest in the youngster, who, if he carries on like this, will have an extraordinarily bright future in football. No doubt about that.
It may prove to be difficult for the Light Blues to keep him at the club beyond this summer, especially with Premier League clubs sniffing around him.
Signing a potential replacement this month might be stretching things, especially as there are several areas which require strengthening first, but another centre-forward must surely be signed this summer.
It looks as though the manager is looking at options already, as the Ibrox side have been linked with a former international striker…
Rangers could land dream Igamane replacement
As reported earlier this week by journalist Alan Nixon, Rangers are monitoring the situation of Nottingham Forest centre-forward Emmanuel Dennis, who is seeking to end his nightmare spell at the club.
Championship clubs Watford and Sheffield Wednesday are also showing interest in the Nigerian international striker, but the Gers could well have the upper hand, especially with the chance to play in Europe and challenge for trophies.
Dennis hasn’t been named in a single matchday squad this term by manager Nuno Espirito Santo, with his last appearance for the club coming way back in May 2023.
Could Dennis be an ideal replacement for Igamane? It remains to be seen whether Clement is seeking a move before the window closes, or if he will wait until the summer transfer window.
Why Emmanuel Dennis would be a good signing for Rangers
The £40k-per-week striker might not have made an impact this season for Forest, but there is no doubting that with the right club, he could shine.
Indeed, he began to showcase his talents back in 2018, scoring twice for Club Brugge during a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Following these displays for the Belgian side, Dennis ended up joining Watford for a fee in the region of just £3.6m and it turned out to be a wonderful piece of transfer business by the club.
A return of ten Premier League goals and six assists may not have been enough to keep the Vicarage Road side in the top flight, but his performances caught the eye of Forest, who splurged £20m to bring him to the club in August 2022.
The move didn’t work out, however, scoring just twice in the Premier League during the 2022/23 campaign. Manager Steve Cooper did lavish plenty of praise on the 27-year-old upon his arrival, saying:
Loan spells with Basaksehir and Watford last season produced just four goals in total, but it is evident that escaping his current situation at Forest would allow him to play regularly again.
Igamane should remain at Rangers until the summer at least, but the more goals he scores, the harder it will be for Clement to keep him at Ibrox.
The Gers must be wary of past mistakes in the transfer market. Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos were two prized assets at the club and could have been sold for millions.
The board allowed both of their contracts to run down, however, meaning the pair left for nothing in May 2023. The same cannot happen concerning Igamane. Clement must get the best deal possible for the player.
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If so, then signing Dennis as a replacement could be a wise move indeed, especially judging by his supreme talents in front of goal.
The next couple of days could be very interesting at Ibrox. Expect at least another signing heading through the doors before the window closes.
Let’s just hope Igamane isn’t going the other way.
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London Spirit outgunned despite posting competitive 151 target in Ageas Bowl eliminator
ECB Reporters Network02-Sep-2022
Laurie Evans blazed a 19-ball fifty to power Originals’ chase•PA Images via Getty Images
Manchester Originals 151 for 5 (Evans 72) beat London Spirit 150 for 7 (McDermott 59, Walter 3-29) by five wicketsLaurie Evans blasted a phenomenal 72 off 34 balls to send Manchester Originals to the Hundred final on Saturday evening, after they beat London Spirit by five wickets.Opening batter Evans, who replaced the injured Jos Buttler as captain of the Originals, got his side off to a flier in response to Spirit’s 150, with a 101-run stand with Phil Salt.But a wobble led by Mason Crane and Nathan Ellis – two for 35 and two for 31 respectively – gave Eoin Morgan’s men hope but Ashton Turner and Tom Lammonby got Originals over the line with 11 balls to spare.Originals will now hot-foot it up the M3 to face Trent Rockets at Lord’s at 6:30pm on Saturday.After Adam Rossington fell to the second ball of the match, Ben McDermott and Zak Crawley got the innings rolling with a 69-run stand after Spirit at chosen to bat first.McDermott, who played for Hampshire in the Blast, was imperious from ball two, which he thrashed over the square boundary before bashing through cover next ball.Crawley was bowled by Walter for 36 from 23 balls, to be replaced by Dan Lawrence, but McDermott kicked into the next gear as he guided a boundary through deep third to bring up a 33-ball fifty – his 59 one shy of his best for his county on this ground.Just as an enormous total was brewing, the innings spluttered between balls 74 and 85, as Originals twice claimed two wickets in two balls.First, Walter picked up McDermott with a slower ball that he launched to deep midwicket and then Eoin Morgan was caught at mid-off first ball. Ravi Bopara resolutely blocked the hat-trick ball, as Walter ended up with figures of three for 29.Then in the following end, Matt Parkinson had Lawrence holing out before Jordan Thompson’s leading edge gave him two-in-two, but there was to be no hat-trick ball as the leg-spinner was bowled out.Bopara starred in the final 15 balls, with a pair of sixes – the first swung square, the second a skier over long-on – to smash 34 off 16 balls. Despite Liam Dawson slapping to extra cover, Spirit reached 150 for seven.All eyes were on how Spirit’s Hampshire-flavoured attack would defend on their county ground. Between Chris Wood, Crane, Dawson and Ellis, they have played 165 T20/Hundred games at the Ageas Bowl – taking 163 wickets in the process.Evans, who has his own T20 history on the ground with two half-centuries, didn’t care for ‘home’ advantage. He’d already struck four of his first eight balls to the boundary before slog-sweeping sweetly into the stands.Another six over long-on, followed by a scampered two, took him to a 19-ball fifty – his first of the tournament.Salt had largely done his best to stay out of Evans’ way, but took centre stage when he took Crane downtown, only for Evans to hit back with a six of his own off Dawson.The 101-run opening stand ended with ball 50 when Dawson had Salt caught-and-bowled, and two balls later, Evans swept Crane to deep square leg. In the following set, Walter drove firmly to cover off Ellis.Ellis then yorked Wayne Madsen, after a period of squeeze, and Crane induced Tristan Stubbs into a squirt to point, to take the equation to 18 off 20 balls.But Turner and Lammonby made sure they booked their place in the showpiece without any more worries.
Jonathan Calleri vem sendo decisivo para o São Paulo nesta temporada. O argentino foi o autor do primeiro gol no empate por 2 a 2 contra o Ceará e só não marcou um hat-trick porque teve dois gols anulados pela arbitragem.
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Calleri, inclusive, é o artilheiro do Campeonato Brasileiro, com oito gols em oito partidas, uma média de um tento por jogo. Além disso, o camisa nove deu a assistência para o gol de Rodrigo Nestor, o segundo do São Paulo na partida.
O jogador marcou nos três últimos jogos que disputou, contra Ceará, Corinthians e Cuiabá. Ao todo, na temporada, ele soma 16 gols em 27 partidas, uma média de 0,59 gols por jogo, basicamente um gol a cada dois jogos.
Essa boa fase fez com que ele atingisse a meta prevista em contrato de minutos em campo, o que obriga o São Paulo a contrata-lo em definitivo. Após a partida, Calleri falou sobre a sua permanência no clube.
-Para mim, ser comprado pelo São Paulo é muito bonito porque, como sempre falo, vivi meu melhor momento como jogador com a camisa do São Paulo. Depois de ficar viajando por 5 ou 6 anos, eu posso falar que vou ficar num lugar. No futebol tudo pode acontecer, eu sempre sonho em jogar na Seleção e algum dia eu quero voltar a jogar na Europa, mas hoje estou muito contente por ficar no São Paulo. Eu sou grato por todo o carinho, estou muito feliz por ficar aqui porque é um time que está em reconstrução, quero fazer grandes coisas no clube, quero ser campeão, seria o melhor para minha carreira, mas se tudo der certo vou ficar por mais tempo – disse o jogador.
He promised himself he would have an unforgettable year, and now he has earned a national call-up
Shashank Kishore05-Oct-2022
Rajat Patidar was impressive in the 2022 IPL•BCCI
Rajat Patidar’s journey from Indore to the Indian team has been swift. In February, he went unsold at the IPL auction. But instead of wallowing in self-pity, he picked himself up and promised to have an unforgettable year. It is this promise he has delivered on, as he finds himself on the cusp of the India cap.Currently part of India’s second-string ODI squad led by Shikhar Dhawan, Patidar is fighting for a middle-order berth. If and when he gets picked in the XI, it’ll be a spot well deserved.”It’s a dream come true for me,” Patidar told BCCI.tv of his call-up. “The IPL was the turning point for me. But I feel I have the ability to play all three formats. I am trying to focus on the processes [of the formats] differently. I want to keep myself in the present, and play to the demands of the team.”Related
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At 29, Patidar understands selection and snub are two faces of the same coin. As much as that boring cliche goes, in Patidar’s mind, it is as simple as being able to control the controllables – and for him, that is to score runs.A week after his IPL snub, Patidar hit twin fifties in a game Madhya Pradesh won against Gujarat. He finished the Ranji Trophy league phase with 335 runs at 83.75, with no score below 53. Those runs translated into a knockout berth for MP.After he helped MP to the Ranji quarter-finals, came a phone call from Mike Hesson in early April, asking of his availability because Royal Challengers Bangalore needed a replacement.Patidar was in the midst of finalising his wedding preparations in May, but it was something he happily postponed to be a part of the IPL.Within 24 hours of the phone call, he was on the plane to Mumbai, and a few weeks down the line, he became the first uncapped Indian to hit a century in a playoff game. That knock at Eden Gardens against Lucknow Super Giants was followed by a half-century in Qualifier-2 against Rajasthan Royals.Patidar finished his second IPL season with 333 runs at a strike rate of 152.75. It marked his coming of age. Having played for nearly seven years in relative anonymity, he was firmly in the national consciousness.Rajat Patidar recently struck two centuries in three first-class games against New Zealand A•Manoj Bookanakere/KSCA
It is this form he has built on. A week after IPL ended, he was part of MP’s march to their maiden Ranji title. He made 323 runs in the knockout stages, including a century in the final; on the way, he had crossed a half-century in every knockout game.Most recently, he struck two centuries in three first-class games against New Zealand A. It was made special even more because it was his first stint with India A. This dream run that started in February culminated with his India call-up last week. Much of this run-scoring spree is down to how he “feels”; and it is not only about technique.”Especially if you talk about batting, but I also don’t judge myself on performance,” he had said after the Ranji final. “I need to get that batting feel – the shots are good, the balance is there, the head is in the right position. Till I don’t get that feel, I don’t feel I’m in good form. Obviously it is every batsman’s job to score runs, but for me, if I feel good about my batting, the runs come automatically.”The feel he speaks about is something he has learnt from watching AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik from close quarters.”Virat, AB – they were all my idols; experienced international players,” he said. “I felt a little overawed meeting them for the first time. It was a great moment to speak to them for the first time. Watching them all train and bat in the nets, I learnt a lot on how they approach their cricket.”Fast forward to this Monday, when he had his first full training session with the senior national team. He was welcomed in a huddle by stand-in coach VVS Laxman, who underlined why he had gotten this far. Laxman is believed to have appreciated Patidar’s big-match temperament and hunger for runs. Dhawan, the captain, then spoke to Patidar about his potential.”Legendary players, if they welcome you in the huddle, it feels motivating,” Patidar said with a smile, as he reflected on his first day in office. “It felt good, I know a lot of the guys. But this is the first time I’m playing with Shikhar [Dhawan] bhai; in fact, I had a chat with him the first time over here itself.”I thought how it would be when I talk to him, [and] how I can talk to him, but he himself came up to talk to me. It was nice talking to him, he appreciated my performances and wished me well for my future.”
Seguindo a programação para o jogo contra o Fortaleza, no domingo, o elenco do Flamengo treinou nesta quinta, no Ninho do Urubu, sob o comando de Paulo Sousa. Assim como na quarta-feira, Diego Alves e Gustavo Henrique participaram do trabalho com o grupo principal. Assim, a dupla está perto de voltar a ser relacionado para um jogo.
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Nesta sexta, às 9h, o elenco do Flamengo volta a trabalhar no Ninho do Urubu. Em busca da quinta vitória consecutiva, entre Brasileiro e Libertadores, o time de Paulo Sousa contará com o apoio da torcida no domingo. Mais de 35 mil ingressos já foram vendidos para o jogo.
Celtic could still look to sign an “amazing” player who they made an offer for in the January transfer window, according to the individual himself.
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Things continue to go extremely smoothly for the Hoops this season, with Saturday’s 5-0 win over Raith Rovers at Parkhead seeing them cruise into the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup.
Celtic ended up having a quiet time of things in the January window, even though Brendan Rodgers was pushing hard to complete the signing of Brondby striker Mathias Kvistgaarden, following the surprise exit of star attacker Kyogo Furuhashi.
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In the end, the 22-year-old stayed put at his current club for the time being, but it remains to be seen if the Hoops will go back in for him at the end of the season.
While Rodgers has built a squad capable of fighting on all fronts this season, there is no question that new faces could be needed in the summer, in order to bring a freshness to the squad. Now, a potential target has emerged – one who may even have arrived at Celtic by now if his situation was different.
Celtic made offer for 23 y/o forward in January
Speaking Gazet van Antwerpen [via Sport Witness], Michel-Ange Balikwisha claimed that Celtic attempted to sign him in January, while also not ruling out a summer move:
“Celtic’s offer this winter was concrete, but I didn’t want to leave injured. Celtic’s interest was specific, but I chose to stay. I didn’t think leaving with an injury was ideal. Then I’d rather take good care of myself, to be ready for the play-offs. We will see further in the summer window.”
It makes complete sense why Balikwisha didn’t want to leave in January, given his injury situation, but it is encouraging that he hints at a move still coming to fruition in the near future.
The 23-year-old is a young winger who should only improve in the coming years, and analyst Ben Mattinson has spoken highly of the Royal Antwerp ace, describing him as “amazing”.
Primarily a left winger, Balikwisha can also excel on the right and in a central attacking role, with the Antwerp man capped for Belgium across five different age groups.
Michel-Ange Balikwisha’s international stats
Caps
Goals
Belgium Under-21s
10
1
Belgium Under-19s
3
0
Belgium Under-18s
1
0
Belgium Under-17s
5
1
Belgium Under-16s
4
1
A tally of 25 goals in 128 appearances for his current club is a solid return, and Celtic should be eyeing him up as a primary target when the summer window opens.
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