Londrina e Sampaio Corrêa se enfrentam nesta quinta-feira, às 21h30, no Estádio do Café, pela 30ª rodada do Brasileiro Série B. O time paranaense segue em penúltimo, com 21 pontos, enquanto a Bolívia Querida, com 34, é 13º, abrindo seis de vantagem para o Z-4.
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O Londrina vê sua situação ficar ainda mais complicada após dura derrota de 4 a 0 para o Sport. O Tubarão está a nove pontos do Avaí, primeiro fora do Z-4, com nove rodadas por disputar. Contra o Sampaio Corrêa, Ezequiel, que cumpriu suspensão, volta a ficar disponível e a esperança de gols, curiosamente, é o volante João Paulo, autor de sete no torneio.
Já o Sampaio Corrêa chega embalado após duas vitórias consecutivas – contra Chapecoense e Vila Nova – resultados que aumentam as chances da equipe maranhense permanecer na Série B em 2024. Sem qualquer desfalque, Fernando Marchiori deve repetir a formação que superou os goianos, com destaque para Ytalo, ainda na briga pela artilharia.
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LONDRINA X SAMPAIO CORRÊA 30ª RODADA DO CAMPEONATO BRASILEIRO SÉRIE B 2023
Data: 28 de setembro de 2023 Horário: 19h30 Local: Estádio do Café, Londrina (PR) Árbitro: Rafael Rodrigo Klein (RS) Assistentes: Jorge Eduardo Bernardi (RS) e Thayse Marques Fonseca (RJ) VAR: Diego Pombo Lopez (BA) Onde assistir: SporTV e Premiere
Possível escalação do Londrina: Neneca; Lucas Mendes (Ezequiel); Gabriel, Rafael Vaz e Marcos Pedro; João Paulo, Rodrigo Alves e Ariel; Paulinho Moccelin, William Barbio e Iago Dias. Técnico: Edson Vieira.
Possível escalação do Sampaio Corrêa: Luiz Daniel; Matheus Pivô, Ícaro, Rafael Jansen e Pará; Mikael, Neto Paraíba, Robinho, Vitinho e Pimentinha; Ytalo. Técnico: Carlos Azevedo.
He was also due for a brief stint in MLC in the gap between the WTC final and the opening Test in the Caribbean
Andrew McGlashan14-Jun-2025
Steven Smith with a heavily-taped right little finger as Usman Khawaja looks on•PA Photos/Getty Images
Steven Smith has avoided surgery on the compound dislocation he suffered on the third day against South Africa at Lord’s but still faces a race against time to be fit for Australia’s upcoming Test series in West Indies.Smith went straight to hospital after leaving the field when he sustained the injury to his right little finger, spilling a sharp chance offered by Temba Bavuma.The wound was cleaned, stitched and the finger placed in a splint and it’s understood he will be able to bat if he can tolerate doing so with the splint, which he will need to wear for up to eight weeks although the wound itself is expected to heal in around a fortnight. The impact on him in the field would also need to be assessed and it could hinder his ability to field in the slips.Related
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Australia’s first Test in West Indies starts on June 25 in Barbados, which would appear an unlikely timeframe, followed by matches in Grenada and Jamaica in July. Smith had also been due for a brief stint for Washington Freedom at Major League Cricket (MLC) between the end of the WTC final and the first Test.”He’s positive,” Pat Cummins said. “I think it’s somewhere around the 10 days to two weeks. Then maybe you try and bat with a splint and see how that looks.I think it’s a bit of a wait and see. I’d say first Test, maybe unlikely, and then kind of go from there. It’s a bit early just to tell.”It would be a significant boost for Australia if Smith was able to play a part in the series given there is uncertainty over the top order after the struggles of Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green in the World Test Championship final.Khawaja’s lean outing continued his difficulties against pace bowler over the last 12 months while Green faced just five balls in the Test, falling twice to Kagiso Rabada, in his first time batting at No. 3. Labuschagne made two starts of 17 and 22 having been moved to open but did not make a convincing case to be retained in the role.Sam Konstas is waiting in the wings for a potential recall while Josh Inglis is the other spare batter in the current squad.
أكد النجم البرتغالي كريستيانو رونالدو، لاعب فريق النصر السعودي، أن كأس العالم 2026 ستكون الأخيرة له.
وتستضيف كل من الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، كندا، والمكسيك، منافسات كأس العالم 2026، في ملف مشترك بين الدول الثلاث.
وشارك رونالدو مع منتخب بلاده البرتغال في كأس العالم قطر 2022 والذي شهد توديع فريقه للمسابقة التي توج بها المنتخب الأرجنتيني في النهاية على حساب فرنسا.
وأجاب البرتغالي عندما سُئل عما إذا كانت كأس العالم القادمة ستكون الأخيرة له في تصريحات نشرتها شبكة “بي إن سبورتس: “بالتأكيد نعم”.
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وأضاف رونالدو خلال منتدى سياحي في المملكة العربية السعودية: “سأبلغ الحادية والأربعين من عمري، وأعتقد أن هذه هي اللحظة المناسبة”.
رونالدو الفائز بالكرة الذهبية خمس مرات تابع الحديث حين سُئل عن مستقبله، ورد: “بصراحة، عندما أقول قريبًا، أعني على الأرجح عامًا أو عامين آخرين”.
وأشار رونالدو: “في كرة القدم، أحاول الاستمتاع بالأهداف، عمري 40 عامًا، وأحاول الاستمتاع باللحظة، أشعر أنني في حالة بدنية جيدة، أريد الاستمرار في التسجيل ومساعدة الفريق، هذه هي حياتي”.
Netherlands joined Italy in securing qualification but Scotland were knocked out
ESPNcricinfo staff11-Jul-2025
Time to celebrate after Italy qualified for the T20 World Cup for the first time•International Cricket Council
Italy have secured qualification for the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, despite losing to Netherlands at The Hague. Next year’s tournament will mark Italy’s first appearance at a cricket World Cup. Netherlands also qualified for the event after comfortably chasing 135.Scotland, who have featured in the last four editions of the T20 World Cup, were knocked out after suffering a last-ball defeat against Jersey earlier in the day. Despite pulling off a one-wicket heist, Jersey were also knocked out after Netherlands beat Italy. Both Italy and Jersey were level with five points, but Italy ended up progressing to the 2026 T20 World Cup, by virtue of a superior net run-rate.Italy only needed to avoid a heavy defeat, which they did by stretching Netherlands’ chase to 16.2 overs. They confirmed their place in next year’s T20 World Cup in the 15th over before Netherlands completed their job and joined Italy in the event.After having opted to bat, Italy lost both their openers, Justin Mosca and Emilio Gay, within three overs and when their captain Joe Burns (22) fell in the seventh over, they were 41 for 3. Wicketkeeper-batter Marcus Campopiano also fell cheaply, leaving Italy at 46 for 4 in the ninth over. Ben Manenti then rallied along with the lower order to help Italy post a relatively competitive 134 for 7. Left-arm spinner Roelof van der Merwe was the pick of the bowlers for Netherlands, returning 3 for 15 in four overs, including the key wicket of Burns.Manenti found support from No. 7 Grant Stewart (25 off 16) and No. 8 Anthony Mosca (13* off 14). Italy took 33 off the last three overs, including 15 off the penultimate over bowled by allrounder Bas de Leede.Netherlands celebrate their tournament win•International Cricket Council
Netherlands then dashed out of the blocks, hitting 66 for no loss in the powerplay in their chase. Max O’Dowd and Michael Levitt extended their opening stand to 71 before Crishan Kalugamage struck in the eighth over to dismiss Levitt for 34 off 25 balls, an innings which included five fours and a six. O’Dowd and captain Scott Edwards then put on an unbroken 64-run partnership for the second wicket to see Netherlands home.Kalugamage finished with figures of 1 for 25 in his four overs and though Harry Manenti didn’t strike on the day, he ended the Europe regional final as its top wicket-taker. He took eight wickets at an average of 9.62 and economy rate of 7.70 in three matches.As for Jersey, they sealed their first-ever win against Scotland, but their joy was short-lived with the result of the Italy-Netherlands fixture not going in their favour. In pursuit of 134, Jersey were cruising at 81 for 1 in the 12th over, but the wicket of Nick Greenwood triggered a collapse. Jersey lost 8 for 48 and were left needing five off four balls. Captain Charles Perchard and No. 11 Jake Dunford picked off 2,1,1,1 to keep Jersey in the race before Netherlands and Italy qualified at their expense.Fifteen teams have qualified for the men’s T20 World Cup 2026 so far. The East-Asia Pacific qualifier will see three more sides qualify from the competition while two further teams will make it through from the Africa qualifier.
A Seleção Brasileira apenas empatou com a Venezuela, em Cuiabá, pelas Eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo de 2026. O público da Arena Pantanal não gostou da atuação canarinho e o descontentamento acabou sobrando para Neymar, que foi atingido por pipocas na saída do gramado. Embora o camisa 10 seja o mais talentoso dos brasileiros e seus números falem por si só, sua presença no time tem gerado contestações. Dessa forma não podemos deixar de refletir: Neymar é problema ou solução para o Brasil?
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Se pegarmos o recorte da “Era Tite”, ficará evidente a diferença que Ney fazia em campo. Com ele, a Seleção jogou 54 jogos, venceu 42, empatou nove e perdeu somente três. Isso quer dizer que 78% das partidas terminaram com vitória, o que em uma conta aproximada poderíamos dizer que o Brasil de Tite venceu quatro a cada cinco jogos que disputou com o camisa 10 em campo.
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No mesmo recorte, ou seja, sem Neymar, a Seleção fez 27 partidas, venceu 18, empatou seis e perdeu três. Assim, o índice de vitórias cai para 67%. A diferença não é tão grande, mas já mostra que o time sentiu falta de seu maior expoente.
Nem precisamos recorrer ao período de Tite para mostrar a importância de Ney. Desde a saída do antigo treinador, o Brasil fez seis jogos, três sem Neymar e três com ele. Nos três que contaram com a ausência do craque, apenas uma vitória e duas derrotas. Já em seu retorno, foram duas vitórias e um empate. Não há como negar que o camisa 10 faz diferença e é sim uma solução.
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Acontece que é preciso também medir o impacto de Neymar na questão tática. Aos 31 anos, Ney não é mais aquele garoto rápido e habilidoso, que passava por cima do marcador na ponta esquerda e, se deixassem, ainda corria o campo inteiro. Os tempos mudam, o físico muda, as lesões aparecem, ou seja, não há como manter aquele nível por quase 15 anos sem alterações.
Hoje Neymar é um jogador que atua mais pelo meio, não é mais um ponta, deixando essa “função” para Vini Jr, para Raphinha, para Rodrygo… E de fato ele faz bem esse papel de criação, abastecendo os companheiros, atraindo marcação, etc. No entanto, esse posicionamento acaba trazendo consequências para o restante da equipe.
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Ney não é um marcador e nunca foi um homem de compor meio-campo ou “fechar uma linha” para sustentar um esquema mais defensivo, o que acaba gerando um buraco entre o ataque e a defesa, sobrecarregando os volantes, como aconteceu contra a Venezuela. O time adversário se aproveita disso para ter superioridade numérica em uma zona crucial do campo.
Para completar, Neymar não é um armador, que dose o ritmo do jogo, pare a bola, distribua, etc. Pode até fazer, mas não é a sua especialidade, e talvez ele mesmo precise de um jogador ao seu lado com essas características.
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A verdade é que Neymar está longe de ser um problema, mas ser aquele que vai resolver tudo vai depender muito mais do técnico arranjar uma solução para esse dilema, seja sacando outro jogador para preencher o meio, seja alterando o esquema do setor defensivo com um meio-campo diferente. No sistema atual, o questionamento somente vai aumentar.
Things are looking rather bleak for West Ham United at the moment.
Yes, Nuno Espírito Santo did oversee a spirited comeback away to Everton in his first Premier League game, but since then, the Hammers have lost two and sit in the relegation zone, three points and a better goal difference from safety.
Worse yet, while the defeat to Arsenal was to be expected, the East Londoners needed to get something from the game against Brentford. Instead, they put in one of their worst performances in a long, long time.
So, to arrest this downturn in form, Nuno has to try something dramatic, such as dropping Lucas Paqueta for an exciting young talent.
Why Lucas Paqueta has to be dropped
Now, the first thing to say is that there is no denying that Paqueta is an incredibly talented footballer and has the ability to be a real game-changer for West Ham.
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However, it is equally true that the former Lyon star has been underwhelming for quite some time and was utterly ineffective last time out.
For example, in 94 minutes of inaction against Brentford, he produced a combined expected goal and assists figure of just 0.12, took a single shot, which was off target, took 61 touches, but lost the ball 23 times, misplaced 100% of his crosses and was accurate in just 26 of 41 passes.
Paqueta’s game vs Brentford
Minutes
94′
Expected Goals
0.04
Goals
0
Expected Assists
0.08
Shots on Target
0
Shots Off Target
1
Touches
61
Lost Possession
23
Dribbles (Completed)
1 (0)
Key Passes
0
Crosses (Accurate)
2 (0)
Duels (Won)
20 (7)
All Stats via Sofascore
Such a terrible showing cannot even be blamed on the fact that he was playing as a false nine, either, as he’s been poor for most of the season thus far.
For example, while he has scored three goals this season, the last one was a penalty on deadline day, and since then, he has yet to score another or even provide an assist.
Moreover, while players can go through barren spells and still provide some attacking impetus for their sides, that has not been the case with the Brazilian, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a fan who has been impressed with his displays.
So with all that said, while there is every chance Paqueta gets back to his mercurial best later in the season, it’s time he was taken out of the team entirely.
There are other options to play up top, like Callum Wilson, and if Nuno really wants to shake things up, he could start a particularly promising prospect in the ten for the game against Leeds United.
The West Ham gem Nuno could start over Paqueta
While it might be something of a gamble, this is the time for Nuno to take risks to try and improve West Ham’s fortunes in the next game, and therefore, he should look to start the incredibly exciting Luis Guilherme in place of Paqueta in attacking midfield.
Now, it might be the case that the young Brazilian is viewed as more of a winger at the moment, but the “complete” and “electric” attacker, as dubbed by respected analyst Ben Mattinson, has played all over the pitch, including as a ten.
For example, from his time in Brazil up until today, the 19-year-old prospect, who, according to Mattinson, has “the world at his feet,” has made appearances at centre-forward, left-wing, right-wing, right midfield and attacking midfield.
Luis Guilherme for West Ham.
Therefore, it shouldn’t be too much of a challenge for him to adapt.
More importantly, his skill set could help add some real dynamism to the middle of the park, and according to U23 scout Antonio Mango, the ten position would “suit his profile brilliantly.”
For example, when scouting him, Mattinson highlighted the fact that the teenager is a player who “thrives on transitions” and can “turn past players with ease” thanks to his “elite ball manipulation.”
On top of that, when he does take shots, Mattinson states that they are often of “high calibre.”
Finally, away from direct goal involvements, his impressive agility could make him an absolute nightmare for opposition defenders and defensive midfielders.
Ultimately, starting Guilherme in the ten would be a gamble, but with how poorly Paqueta is playing at the moment, it’s one Nuno should take.
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Tottenham Hotspur will look to kick on once the January transfer window opens and could be willing to put their money where their mouth is to sign Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay, but circumstances will need to align.
The Lilywhites have become a thorn in the side of many Premier League outfits this campaign due to their physicality and new-found ability to convert from set-pieces, making them a dangerous opposition to come up against on any given day.
Mohammed Kudus has shone in the forward areas and Spurs have earned a new lease of life after their domestic form last term, with Thomas Frank deserving of credit for managing to solidify the Lilywhites in all areas.
Despite his mixed start to life in North London, the Dane made clear before his side took on Chelsea that Xavi Simons is another figure he expects to come to life in the heart of his side.
He said: “Yes. No doubt about that. I’m not in doubt that Xavi will perform very well for us. That is down to him, to me, to the team, to everyone to get it done. The one thing you don’t have in football is time, but it will take time.
“It’s completely natural. Sometimes we can’t talk about processes and time and all that, but the reality is you need it, everyone needs it. I’m confident. I’m sure it will happen.”
Frank’s outfit appear to be solid from middle to front, that much is true, but there is always room for improvement when you are eyeing a slot in the Champions League places.
With that in mind, Spurs are now plotting a January bid for a star who they may be set to put their large transfer kitty towards.
Tottenham line up Scott McTominay amid huge Napoli demands
According to Football Insider, Tottenham will look to put their sizeable transfer kitty towards signing Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay, who could be at the centre of an intriguing saga involving both parties.
Fabio Paratici has set his sights on the Scotland international and the money on offer could be a lure for the former Manchester United man to return to the Premier League. However, Pete O’Rourke believes it would take a ‘huge’ statement of intent from Spurs to push a deal over the line.
Scott McTominay’s time at Napoli
Appearances
47
Goals
17
Assists
7
He said: “Napoli won’t want to weaken their squad by losing such an important player like Scott McTominay. He’s under contract until 2028, so, to even consider selling him would be a huge fee as well.”
Intriguingly, the same report has floated the idea of Kobbie Mainoo joining Napoli, which could pave the way for movement to take place elsewhere, albeit that remains unlikely for now.
Tottenham are also eyeing another Serie A goalscorer
Still, McTominay has been a titan since joining the reigning Serie A champions in 2024 and has continued that form into this term, placing seven of his 16 shots taken on target, per Fotmob, hence why Frank is keen to do a deal.
O São Paulo fez acordo com o Santos para jogar na Vila Belmiro no dia 8 de novembro, contra o RB Bragantino. Sem o Morumbi — que fechará para receber shows nos dias 10, 12 e 13 — o Tricolor tinha acordo para utilizar o Allianz Parque, do Palmeiras, mas desconsiderou o trato para a ocasião.
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Os principais pontos considerados pelo clube paulista foram o gramado sintético da casa do rival alviverde e a proximidade do confronto com o próprio Peixe, que será na Vila. O clássico San-São acontece no dia 12 de novembro, e o São Paulo quer se acostumar ao ambiente. Vale destacar que o Tricolor ainda não venceu jogos fora de casa pelo Brasileirão e amarga a pior marca como visitante da história do torneio.
MELOU O ACORDO?
O São Paulo utilizou o Allianz Parque em uma oportunidade, nas quartas de final do Paulistão, quando foi eliminado pelo Água Santa. O acordo entre os rivais previa a ‘troca’ dos estádios quando as equipes não pudessem utilizar os seus próprios. O Palmeiras atuou no Morumbi contra Santos e Cerro Porteño (PAR).
Ainda que o acordo não tenha melado oficialmente, o Tricolor desconsiderou a possibilidade de atuar na ‘casa verde’. A diretoria são-paulina tem receio do gramado artificial, onde diversos jogadores do time acabaram tendo lesões.
O próprio Palmeiras também não voltou a mandar partidas no Morumbi. O clube não terá o Allianz Parque em praticamente toda reta final do Brasileirão, e sua casa será a Arena Barueri, estádio que deve ser administrado por uma das empresas de Leila Pereira, presidente alviverde.
ARENA BARUERI?
Enquanto o Pacaembu ainda passa por reformas, a Arena Barueri serviu como ‘coringa’ dos times paulistas. Porém, em setembro deste ano, a Crefipar venceu licitação para administrar o local. A dona da empresa é a presidente do Palmeiras, Leila Pereira.
Com isso, quando não puder utilizar o Allianz Parque, o Verdão passou a ter o local como segunda casa. Apesar das portas não estarem fechadas para outros clubes, no momento não há tratativas para equipes profissionais masculinas além do Alviverde usarem a Arena Barueri. O São Paulo, por exemplo, não cogitou atuar no estádio.
أعرب ممدوح عيد، المدير التنفيذي لنادي بيراميدز، عن سعادته بعد التتويج بجائزة أفضل ناد في قارة إفريقيا 2025.
وقال عيد، خلال حفل جوائز كاف 2025: “الحمد لله، أشكر المملكة المغربية على الاستضافة الرائعة، وأريد أن أشكر موتسيبي رئيس كاف لاستقبالنا وجمعنا، وشرف كذلك لممدوح عيد أن يكون رئيس فيفا متواجدًا معنا، وأن أتواجد في هذا المكان اليوم وتحقيق إنجاز أفضل ناد للعام”.
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وتابع: “شيء استثنائي بعد العمل الجاد الذي قمنا به في فترة طويلة، أشكر كل من كان جزءًا من رحلتنا، وأشكر فريقنا وكل لاعبينا وكل إدارتنا، وأشكر كذلك مدربنا على العمل الاستثنائي الذي قام به، وكذلك أشكر حارس مرمانا على مستواه الرائع الذي قدمه في البطولة”.
وأكمل: “الكل في مصر ساندنا وشجعنا لكي نبلغ هذا الهدف، نشكر كل من نافسنا ولعب ضدنا كي نبلغ هذا المستوى، لأنه دون كل خصومنا ما كنا لنبلغ هذا المستوى”.
وأتم: “أتمنى أن تكون رحلتنا رسالة صبر ومثابرة، نحن نعمل لمدة طويلة قدر المستطاع بكل ما لدينا من إمكانيات، وأنا شخصيًا فخور بالانضمام لقارة إفريقيا”.
Lauren Bell, Mady Villiers restrict Originals to 95 for 8 before Laura Wolvaardt sees visitors home
ECB Reporters Network06-Aug-2025
Lauren Bell struck to leave Manchester Originals in tatters•Getty Images
Southern Brave started life after Charlotte Edwards with a convincing win over Manchester Originals at Emirates Old Trafford.The damage was all done with the ball, as Lauren Bell took 3 for 28 and Mady Villiers 2 for 19 to limit the hosts to just 95 for 8 from their 100 balls.Seren Smale fought a lone hand for Originals on a wicket that none of her team-mates ever looked at home on, making 40 from 34 balls to give her side the faintest hope at the halfway mark but no side has ever defended fewer than 109 in the Hundred women’s competition and their total never looked like enough.And while Brave were rarely fluent, they were always comfortable – easing to a six-wicket win with 11 balls to spare. Former Originals batter Laura Wolvaardt, a direct signing for Southern Brave this season, showed her old team what they were missing with an assured and unbeaten 42.She was supported by Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who made 32, as Brave’s batting line-up eased over the line in first gear. Having endured a surprising eighth-placed finish last summer, with just one win, Brave – and their new head coach Luke Williams in particular – will have been pleased to start the campaign with a victory.For Originals it was a disappointing start to the season and, Smale’s innings aside, a day of few positives – they’ll hope to demonstrate it was mere blip next time out at the Kia Oval on Saturday.Meerkat Match Hero Bell said: “It’s great to get our first win on the board. In tournament cricket it’s really important to get a good start, and it was a good team performance.”The girls stuck in. The wicket was a bit tricky but we’ve got a great line-up and the batters did the job. We’ve had a lot of really good chats about being really confident, backing our strengths, and having fun out there.”