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Speaking to Give Me Sport, journalist and ‘transfer insider’ Dean Jones of Eurosport has backed some big transfer news out of West Ham involving Flamengo striker Gabriel Barbosa.

The Lowdown: Barbosa set to force move…

As explained by Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, West Ham could still sign the 25-year-old in this transfer window as he explains their proposal is still on the table.

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In another development, potentially boosting manager David Moyes and recruitment chief Rob Newman in their bid to sign Barbosa, the Brazil international has his heart set on a move to England and the Premier League.

Sheth even lifted the lid on a sit down between Barbosa, his representatives and Flamengo over the matter as he eyes a transfer (Sky).

The Latest: Jones backs development…

Speaking to GMS, insider Jones has backed this development, claiming it is ‘true’, whilst also saying that West Ham were ‘offered’ Barbosa recently.

“West Ham were offered him weeks ago as they know the player has his mind set in the Premier League,” he explained.

“At the moment there has been no breakthrough but it’s true that Gabigol intends to force a move.

“He’s not happy with how things at Flamengo are changing.”

The Verdict: Right move?

Barbosa has racked up a head-turning 93 goals and 29 assists for the Brazilian Serie A giants, putting him back into contention for the national team ahead of Qatar’s 2022 World Cup this year.

Taking into account the South American’s goalscoring efficiency and the fact he has resurrected his career since a torrid spell at Inter Milan, we believe there are few forwards out there with his quality who could cost as little as £30 million (90min).

Still in his mid-20s and flying, Moyes could bring in a striker with plenty of sell-on value and a seeming determination to succeed in Europe.

In other news: West Ham source: Newman makes move to sign ‘devastating’ forward after price plummets by £32m, find out more here.

Mithali Raj’s third consecutive half-century gave India an unassailable lead in the five-match series against England in Visakhapatnam. She scored attractive stroke-filled unbeaten 84 to give India a convincing five-wicket win

Cricinfo staff26-Feb-2010
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Mithali Raj scored her third half-century of the series•Getty Images

Mithali Raj’s third consecutive half-century gave India an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series against England in Visakhapatnam. She scored 84 in an attractive stroke-filled innings to give India a convincing five-wicket win.For a second game in a row, India had to chase a below-par total. Raj came to the crease in the fifth over after Katherine Brunt trapped Anjum Chopra leg before for 2. Brunt bowled full and straight and got the ball to move away from the right-hander and beat Raj twice in the over. But in her next over, Raj waited for her to stray wide and drove her for fours to cover and point.India ticked along slowly but lost two wickets and after the 23 overs they were 59 for 3 where England, at the same point of their innings, had been 56 for 2. Wicketkeeper Sulakshana Naik, who replaced Anagha Deshpande for the game, had joined Raj at the fall of the third wicket, of Priyanka Roy. Jenny Gunn came on to bowl the 24th over and was first flicked by Raj to fine leg for four and then guided her to third-man boundary by Naik. The over cost England nine runs. Raj reached her half-century (off 77 balls) in her next over to keep India on course for a series win.The two batsmen tried to up the scoring rate and played some loose shots in the process but luck was on their side. Naik hit a four to third man by playing late to offspinner Laura Marsh while Raj got a boundary behind the wicket after she edged one off Gunn while attempting to drive. Naik fell in the 29th when trying to clear midwicket, caught by a diving Brunt on her fourth attempt.India reached the 100-run mark in the 34th over. It had taken England seven more overs to get to the milestone and it was the middle overs that were the difference between the two innings. While Raj, along with Naik and then Rumeli Dhar, picked up singles and fours with ease, England’s half-centurion Charlotte Edwards, and the middle order, were strangled by the accurate Indian spinners. England’s lack of quality spin options hurt them in the series. But today even their fast bowlers struggled to keep it tight during Raj’s innings. Brunt bowled three wides in the 36th over and five in all.Right through the series, India’s fast bowlers, especially their opening pair of Jhulan Goswami and Dhar, have been more disciplined and economical than their England counterparts. Today, Goswami gave India the first wicket, trapping Ebony Rainford-Brent for 12 in the seventh over. The task of rebuilding fell on Edwards once Jenny Gunn was run out with 26 on the board. Edwards and Atkins then added 39 at over three an over before Caroline Atkins fell in the 28th over trying to slog left-arm spinner Preeti Dimri.The two left-arm spinners, Dimri and Gouher Sultana, tied England down and it was only after Danielle Hazell came to the crease in the 44th over and started throwing her bat at everything that England’s scoring rate increased a touch. However it was too late to make a substantial difference by then, and Edwards’ dream of a first series win in India has been put on hold.

أثنى حارس مرمى مانشستر يونايتد، الدولي الإسباني ديفيد دي خيا، على نظيره فرانسيس أوزوهو، بعد تألق الأخير على الرغم من فوز الشياطين الحمر على فريقه أومونيا نيقوسيا أمس في الدوري الأوروبي.

نجح اللاعب النيجيري في إبقاء مانشستر يونايتد في حال تأهب حتى تلقت شباكه هدفًا في الدقيقة 93، بعدما قام بعمل 12 تصديًا أمام أصحاب الأرض.

وقال دي خيا في تصريحات لقناة مانشستر يونايتد الرسمية: “أعتقد أن أوزوهو قدم مباراة رائعة، لقد تألق في حوالي 10 تصديات رائعة لفريقه في المباراة، ولكن في النهاية سجلنا هدفًا بعدما قدمنا مباراة كبيرة”.

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وأضاف: “أعلم أنه لعب في الدوري الإسباني، كان مستواه خلال المباراة رائعًا، ولكننا سجلنا هدفًا في النهاية بعد أن سيطرنا على اللقاء منذ بدايته”.

واختتم: “أردنا الفوز وحققنا ما أردناه، وهو ما نسعى له دائمًا في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز أيضًا، هدفنا أن نكون أكثر قدرة على التحمل وأن نترجم الفرص إلى أهداف”.

Crystal Palace have been enjoying a great start to their season so far, with the side signing a number of young players who have been important to their good form in the Premier League, and the good business could continue into the January transfer window if Patrick Vieira can make an important decision.

What’s the word?

According to MailOnline, Burnley are interested in signing Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace to replace Chris Wood, who left the club this week to join Newcastle United, leaving Sean Dyche’s side in a weak position whilst battling relegation this season.

The report suggests that Burnley have made an enquiry for the Palace striker and the South London club are open to selling Benteke during January, but are only interested in a fee of between £10m-£12m.

Vieira must axe Benteke to sign Nketiah

The Eagles have been strongly linked to signing Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal this month, but with Mikel Arteta trying to squash the rumours by insisting he will stay with him at the Emirates, the move could be set back until the summer when the 22-year-old will be out of contract unless Palace are in a position to offer a high bid for the striker.

They could discover the money to do exactly that by axing Benteke before the window closes.

The £120k-per-week Palace forward has been subject to his fair share of criticism over his time at the club with former Eagles midfielder, John Salako, claiming Benteke “can’t do anything” back in 2019:

“I really feel for the lad to a point because he just can’t do it. It’s like he’s got his boots on the wrong feet. He just can’t do anything right; it’s amazing.”

Benteke has been a loyal player to Palace with 37 goals and 12 assists in 168 appearances, but at 32-years-old, it could be the perfect opportunity for Vieira to move him on and inject further youth into the squad, developing the future of the team by giving more opportunity to the likes of Michael Olise and using the money made on the sale to Burnley to purchase a young striker in Nketiah.

The Clarets will surely be keen to sign a striker as soon as possible to boost their chances of survival after losing Wood, so the French manager must make an important decision quickly on whether he cashes in on Benteke or not.

In other news: Aaron Ramsey to Crystal Palace is feasible

Taking to Twitter, journalist Rudy Galetti of Sportitalia TV has made a Tottenham Hotspur transfer claim involving Inter Milan shot stopper Samir Handanovic.

The Lowdown: Paratici eyeing new keepers?

Even though it seems as if Tottenham number one Hugo Lloris is likely to pen a one-year extension at the club, the future of number two Pierluigi Gollini is up in the air.

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Reports even claim the Lilywhites could decide to cut short his loan spell and send him back to Atalanta despite having the option to sign him on a permanent deal at the end of 2021/2022 (L’Eco di Bergamo via The Spurs Web).

This comes amid ‘concerns’ those within Tottenham have over Gollini’s fitness as they weigh up making his move a permanent one (The Athletic), but it appears Spurs may also have their eye on alternative options already.

The Latest: Galetti makes Handanovic claim…

Taking to Twitter, reporter Galetti has shared news on a brand new target for Conte and transfer chief Fabio Paratici as news emerges on Handanovic.

The 37-year-old’s contract at the San Siro expires this year, meaning he is now free to negotiate pre-contract summer moves with overseas clubs.

Tottenham have apparently taken an interest in doing this and Handanovic now ‘could arrive’ in England as a free agent later in 2022.

It is also believed that Conte has personally ‘asked for’ his former keeper as Spurs keep tabs.

The Verdict: Right call?

Arguably solid for a quick-fix, the 81-cap Slovenia international is a player Conte certainly knows well and played regularly during his time at Inter Milan.

Over the last two seasons, Handanovic has been a mainstay in the Nerazzurri starting line up but came under-fire for some of his unreliable performances near the end of 2021.

He has, however, stood out with brilliant performances as well since then and his experience working under Conte could be of real benefit to Tottenham.

A seasoned and experienced shot stopper with plenty of time at the top level, he has also been called a ‘monster’ by his goalkeeping teammate Michele Di Gregorio, currently on loan at Serie B side Monza.

On a free deal, Handanovic certainly shouldn’t be dismissed as an option should Gollini leave.

In other news: ‘I’ve been told this morning’…Sky journalist shares ‘breaking’ Spurs transfer news on live TV, find out more here.

The West Indies fast bowler has withdrawn from the Jamaica squad for the remainder of the regional first-class season

Cricinfo staff03-Feb-2010

West Indies fast bowler Daren Powell has withdrawn from Jamaica’s squad for the rest of the regional first-class season, according to Nehemiah Perry, the Jamaica Cricket Association’s chairman of selectors. Powell, who has managed just two wickets in two matches at 73.00 in the tournament so far, called Perry and cited “personal reasons” behind his decision.”He has some issues where he is not up to it [playing cricket],” Perry told the . “He is not giving 100% and he figures he should give someone else a chance. His mind is not there to really come out and train and play the game and he’s not motivated to perform at the highest level.”He has decided to take a break and won’t be available for the rest of the season. It’s not a situation where he got dropped or anything. He’s not enjoying cricket anymore as a person. The team spirit is good, but he has things to deal with and his mind is not there. He probably lacks confidence as well.”Powell, 31, last played a Test in March last year, at home against England, and has a modest career haul of 85 wickets from 37 matches at 47.85. He also has 71 ODI wickets from 55 matches at 31.73. Perry said the dimming hopes of a recall to the national setup could have also contributed towards his decision.”He hasn’t been getting a lot of wickets in any one innings and he’s over 30 and he probably isn’t motivated and doesn’t think West Indies’ [selectors] are looking at him anymore,” Perry said. “If you are 20-odd years old and running in hard and hitting the pitch then you would be motivated to train hard and work hard, but he’s been there and done that and people might be thinking he has passed his best.”Jamaica captain Tamar Lambert expressed surprise at Powell’s decision. “The team was a little bit surprised to hear that Powell has opted out,” he told the . “But having said that, people come and people go and everyone realise that we still have a job to do and we will just have to do it to the best of our ability. We cannot allow that to distract us from our goal.”He will definitely be missed as an experienced player. It was always good to have him around, having represented the West Indies and Jamaica on numerous occasions. He is a strike bowler and it was always good to have a player like that, who will bowl fast and get us early wickets.”He is someone that always gives 100 per cent. You can’t not notice a person like Daren when he is around.”

أكد محمد بيومي خبير اللوائح، أنه من حق لاعب الأهلي صلاح محسن فسخ التعاقد والرحيل عن صفوف القلعة الحمراء مجانًا.

وكان النادي الأهلي وضع صلاح محسن مهاجم المارد الأحمر، في قائمة الانتظار للفريق.

وقال بيومي خلال تصريحات عبر برنامج “الريمونتادا” على قناة “المحور”: “صلاح محسن من حقه فسخ عقده في الأهلي من بعد يوم واحد من غلق باب القيد”.

وأضاف: “باب القيد يغلق يوم 10 أكتوبر ولو لم يتم قيد اللاعب في القائمة الأصلية سيحق للاعب فسخ عقده عن طريق إخطار النادي على مرتين”.

وتابع: “صلاح محسن لن يحصل على مستحقاته المالية في الأهلي أنه هو من طلب فسخ عقده، هناك شخص ذكي يدير خطة صلاح محسن للرحيل عن الأهلي مجانًا”.

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وأكمل: “صلاح محسن لو لم يقيد في القائمة الأصلية فيمكنه فسخ عقده والتعاقد مع أي ناد آخر، ولكن لن يتم مشاركته في فريقه الجديد إلا في شهر يناير المقبل”.

وواصل: “اي لاعب مقيد في قائمة الانتظار من حقه فسخ عقده في أي وقت طالما لم يتم قيده”.

وأتم: “قائمة الانتظار كلام فارغ ولا تعني أن اللاعب ليس من حقه الرحيل، فيفا يمنع أي اتحاد أو نادي من منع لاعب من المشاركة في المباريات طالما أن اللاعب ليس ضده عقوبة، اللاعب سيخطر النادي واتحاد الكرة بالفسخ لعدم قيده وقوانين فيفا ستحميه”.

Many Liverpool fans were left slamming the display of Trent Alexander-Arnold in their 1-0 loss away at Leicester City in the Premier League on Tuesday night.

The right-back was partially at fault for the only goal of the game, as he let Ademola Lookman run off of him into the penalty box to tuck the ball away past Alisson at the near post.

It pretty much summed up his night, as he seemed to struggle like many other Reds throughout the match, losing out on all five of his duels, while he also failed to record a single shot on goal, dribble, blocked shot or tackle (SofaScore).

Alexander-Arnold was also unsuccessful with 11 of his crosses, and lost possession no fewer than on 32 separate occasions in total, by far the most out of any player on the pitch (SofaScore).

Liverpool fans slam Alexander-Arnold

These members of the Anfield faithful slammed his performance on Twitter, with one Red even going as far as claim that he was a ‘weak link’:

“Little or no mention of Trent for the Leicester goal. Mistakes happen and poor decisions are made in every game of football but laziness is inexcusable. He just refuses to track Lookman. Very poor.”

Credit: @ats31289

“Terrible performance tonight but let’s be honest Trent was awful for me one of his worst games in a #LFC shirt. He didn’t track his man or run back it’s as if he was injured he just didn’t seem bothered. Simply not good enough Klopp needs to have a strong word”

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“Absolutely awful display from Liverpool. Mane’s best is well behind him now, must look to upgrade. Firmino offered nothing coming on. Trent/Matip terrible in the lead up to the goal. City’s title to lose now.”

Credit: @corza_89

“Very poor night from Liverpool tonight. 6pts behind City is a big gap. Trent, Mane, Ox were all well off the pace. When the pen didn’t go in it felt like the night wasn’t going to be our night.”

Credit: @AndrewMort18

“We can talk about Mane and Henderson but they’ve been poor a lot. Salah and Trent absolutely stunk the place out. Leicester have no right to win with 10 players missing. Rubbish. Never seen subs make less of an impact.”

Credit: @GraemeKelly1

“Our inability to adapt to these games will cost us. Trent was targeted as our weak link and it’s proved fruitful as defensively he was poor this evening”

Credit: @DanofDublin

In other news, find out whose performance against the Foxes was also criticised here!

Australia are praying their final-session surge of seven wickets will motivate the batsmen into a significantly improved performance as they battle to avoid giving up their series lead.

Peter English at the SCG04-Jan-2010

Australia are praying their final-session surge of seven wickets will motivate the batsmen into a significantly improved performance as they battle to avoid giving up their series lead. Pakistan have dominated the first two days against a struggling home side and hold a 204-run advantage after finishing at a healthy 9 for 331.Doug Bollinger, the left-arm fast bowler, led the Australian charge by snatching three victims with the second new ball in an action-packed conclusion, but whether the hosts can remain in the game depends on the batsmen. “It was a good fight-back by the guys,” Bollinger said. “It was frustrating early, but they were two-for at tea and now they’re nine down. We just need to try and get the last one tomorrow and then get our batting hats on for a certain amount of time and get something to bowl at in the second innings.”Australia got into trouble when Ricky Ponting won the toss and batted on an unusual SCG surface, sliding to 127. Bollinger would not admit his personal feelings on Ponting’s decision, which has attracted heavy criticism, but said he had never seen an SCG pitch as green as this one. “It doesn’t bother me, it’s just the way it goes,” he said of Ponting’s call at the toss. “I can’t change anything now. It’s gone, we’re just worrying about the second innings now. Everyone’s really positive and we all back Ricky 110%.”While Bollinger said the pitch offered less movement on the second day, the bowlers still failed to take their opportunities before lunch as Salman Butt and Imran Farhat opened with a 109-run stand. There were regular plays and misses, although the fast men seemed reluctant to change to a consistent, fuller length.”It is frustrating, but it is the second day and we kind of knew that was going to happen,” Bollinger said. “We’ve just got to be as patient as they were [when we bat]. I think we bowled well and we fought really well and they’re nine down. It’s good that the guys never gave up.” Bollinger finished with 3 for 70 while Shane Watson, who succeeded against the slogging tail-enders, and Mitchell Johnson gained two wickets each.

تمكن منتخب إيطاليا من تحقيق فوز صعب وثمين على منتخب إنجلترا، في مباراتهما اليوم ببطولة دوري الأمم الأوروبية.

واستضاف ملعب “سان سيرو” مباراة المنتخبين في إطار منافسات الجولة الخامسة من دور مجموعات البطولة، في نسختها الثالثة، حيث فازت إيطاليا بهدف دون رد. هدف فوز إيطاليا أمام إنجلترا

وكادت إيطاليا أن تسجل الهدف الأول في الدقيقة الخامسة من عمر الشوط الأول، بعد هجمة خطيرة، حيث وصلت الكرة من ديماركو إلى داخل منطقة الجزاء، لتصل إلى سكاماكا وسددها برأسه بطريقة قوية، ولكن الحارس نيك بوب تصدى بشكل رائع.

وفي الدقيقة 12 من عمر الشوط الأول، سنحت فرصة هجومية لصالح الأسود الثلاثة، حيث سدد هاري ماجواير كرة برأسه من داخل منطقة الجزاء، ولكن دوناروما تصدى لها.

وسدد هاري كين الكرة بطريقة قوية، في الدقيقة 42، من على حدود منطقة الجزاء ولكنها مرت بجوار القائم الأيسر لمرمى دوناروما.

وحصل لاعب إيطاليا ليوناردو بونوتشي، في الدقيقة 48، على بطاقة صفراء نتيجة تدخله القوي على رحيم ستيرلينج على حدود منطقة الجزاء.

وشهدت الدقيقة 64 تبديلين لصالح منتخب إيطاليا، خروج سكاماكا ونزول جنونتو، وخروج باريلا ونزول بوبيجا.

ونجح راسبادوري في كسر رتابة التعادل السلبي، بعدما سجل هدف إيطاليا الأول في الدقيقة 69، بعد تمريرة من ليوناردو بونوتشي إلى داخل منطقة الجزاء، ونجح جياكومو في تسديدها بطريقة قوية لتهز الشباك.

وأجرى مدرب إنجلترا جاريث ساوثجيت تبديلين في الدقيقة 71، خروج ساكا ودخول جريليش، خروج ووكر ونزول لوك شاو.

وكادت إيطاليا أن تسجل الهدف الثاني لها في الدقيقة 86، بعدما انفرد جابياديني بالمرمى وسدد كرة أرضية، تصدى لها نيك بوب حارس إنجلترا.

واحتسب حكم المباراة 6 دقائق كوقت بدلَا من الضائع، وحصل جاك جريليش على بطاقة صفراء في الدقيقة الرابعة من ذلك الوقت نتيجة اعتراضه بطريقة سيئة على الحكم، مما يعني غيابه عن مواجهة ألمانيا يوم الإثنين المقبل.

بتلك النتيجة، ارتفع رصيد منتخب إيطاليا إلى 8 نقاط في المركز الثاني في المجموعة الثالثة، بينما تجمد رصيد إنجلترا عند نقطتين في المركز الأخير، لتهبط إلى المستوى الثاني في النسخة المقبلة من البطولة.

ويواجه منتخب إيطاليا نظيره منتخب المجر، في مباراة نارية، يوم الإثنين المقبل من أجل الحصول على بطاقة التأهل إلى نصف نهائي البطولة.

ويحتاج منتخب إيطاليا إلى تحقيق الفوز من أجل حسم صدارة المجموعة ومن ثم التأهل، بينما مهمة المجر سهلة حيث لا تحتاج سوى نقطة واحدة للتأهل. ملخص مباراة إيطاليا وإنجلترا