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Leeds United picked up their third win of the Premier League campaign on Friday night with a much-needed 2-1 victory over West Ham United at Elland Road.

Daniel Farke’s side bounced back from their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Burnley at Turf Moor last time out thanks to goals from Joe Rodon and Brenden Aaronson early on in the first half.

The Whites owed some of their win to the performance of Rodon at the heart of their defence, as he earned Sky Sports’ official Player of the Match award.

Why Joe Rodon was crucial for Leeds against West Ham

The Wales international produced a solid display at centre-back for the West Yorkshire outfit against the Hammers, without his usual defensive partner in Pascal Struijk next to him.

Rodon, per Sofascore, completed 92% of his attempted passes, showing his composure on the ball, whilst he also completed 100% of his attempted tackles and made nine clearances throughout the game.

On top of his impressive all-around performance at centre-back for the Championship champions, the former Spurs man also scored from Sean Longstaff’s excellent corner.

Rodon was, therefore, crucial to the team’s result with his excellent display. However, it is his centre-back partner, Jaka Bijol, who deserves the applause.

Why Jaka Bijol should be undroppable for Leeds

The £15m summer signing from Udinese made his Premier League bow against West Ham on Friday, having watched on as Struijk played in his position in previous games, and showed why the club splashed so much money on him.

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It was as assured a performance as you could get from a centre-back making his Premier League debut, particularly against an experienced campaigner and former England international centre-forward in Callum Wilson for most of the match.

Wherever Wilson was, Bijol was. His marking of the former Newcastle United marksman, who Transfermarkt notes has scored 89 top-flight goals, was immaculate throughout the night. In fact, there was one brilliant clearance when it looked like the striker was about to get a shot away in the box in the right channel in the second half.

Vs West Ham

Joe Rodon

Jaka Bijol

Pass accuracy

92%

95%

Clearances

9

11

Interceptions

0

2

Tackle success rate

100% (1/1)

100% (2/2)

Ground duels won

2

3

Aerial duels won

2

3

Ball recoveries

4

5

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, the Slovenia international made more clearances, more tackles, more interceptions, and more recoveries than Rodon, whilst he also won more duels on the deck and in the air.

This shows that the former Udinese colossus was even better than the Welshman defensively, as he made more defensive interventions to prevent Lucas Perri from being worked more than he was.

Neither centre-back could do too much to prevent the goal that was scored, by Mateus Fernandes, as the midfield failed to track the Portuguese star’s run into the box between the two defenders, who both had other men to mark.

Overall, though, it was a brilliant performance from Bijol and one that may make supporters wonder why he has been an unused substitute in every match before Friday night, because he already looks undroppable after just one game.

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The 26-year-old star will be hoping that Farke now keeps him in the starting XI moving forward and he can string together a run of performances in the Premier League to form a formidable partnership with Rodon, after they both excelled against the Hammers.

Manchester United have always had some of the best young talents in English football on their books. Of course, a lot of that has come from their academy, dating back to the Busby Babes and the Class of ‘92, and, more recently, the likes of Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.

Yet, that does not mean United’s teen talents are always homegrown. Gerard Pique, for example, was a teenager when he first moved to Old Trafford.

However, the most famous examples of highly-rated teen stars at United who weren’t graduates of their esteemed academy are certainly Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.

Rooney and Ronaldo’s stats as teenagers at United

Rooney and Ronaldo joined United a year apart, with the former signing after Euro 2004, and the latter joining one summer prior, in August 2003.

They instantly struck up a deadly partnership at Old Trafford.

Those early days, when the pair were still teenagers, were extraordinary. Despite their age and relative lack of experience, both youngsters took to playing for United like a duck to water.

Despite linking up for 27 goals in the 205 they played together, it might come as a surprise to learn that they only combined once when they were both teenagers, as per Transfermarkt.

That particular strike was Rooney’s iconic effort against Liverpool, teed up by Ronaldo, which saw United win the game.

Individually, they racked up strong numbers for United before turning 20. The Red Devils’ all-time leading goalscorer found the back of the net 21 times as a teenager for the club.

As for Ronaldo, the Portuguese legend fired home 11 goals for United before his 20th birthday.

There is certainly a strong case to be made that United have not had a teen talent as exciting as either Rooney or Ronaldo since the pair turned 20.

However, one of their current players could certainly fit the bill.

The United teen as exciting as Rooney and Ronaldo

The former United duo showed in the early 2000s exactly what it takes to shine for United as a teenager. The bravery and intensity with which you must play, and the pressure you must cope with, can make things tough.

Well, one member of the current United squad who seems to manage those demands well is 19-year-old Frenchman Leny Yoro. The centre-back has shone during his time at the club so far, with Statman Dave going as far as calling him a “generational” player.

After recovering from an ankle injury he picked up last preseason, the former Lille youngster has cemented his place in Ruben Amorim’s starting lineup at Old Trafford.

He’s now played 40 games for the club, with his first goal coming last season in the Europa League against Lyon.

The assured defender has tended to operate on the right-hand side of Amorim’s back three. Analyst H, who works for The Overlap, said he is a perfect fit to play that role due to how “athletic” he is, praising his defensive work in the channels.

But, it is not just the 19-year-old’s off-the-ball work that makes him such an exciting talent. His progressive numbers are a huge standout, particularly when carrying the ball.

Over the last year, he ranks in the top 6% of centre-backs in Europe’s big five leagues for progressive carries, averaging 1.74 actions per 90 minutes.

Pass accuracy

91.3%

86th

Progressive passes

3.67

58th

Progressive carries

1.74

94th

Tackles

1.91

80th

Interceptions

1.32

75th

There is no doubting that Yoro is an exciting talent. At just 19 years of age, he’s cemented himself as a key player in United’s starting lineup, showcasing excellent progressive attributes and intelligent and athletic defending.

It is certainly exciting when a club strikes gold on a talented teenager from outside of the academy.

The last two players to really fit into the bracket are surely Rooney and Ronaldo, but in Yoro, it feels as though they have someone else who can be put into that conversation.

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Recém-chegado ao Vila Nova em acordo firmado junto ao Cruzeiro, o atacante Juan Christian está demonstrando uma rápida adaptação. Em seu segundo jogo, no embate contra o Avaí, concedeu a assistência para o gol de empate e foi decisivo na conquista de um ponto importante na Série B do Campeonato Brasileiro.

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Na sua segunda participação, contra o CRB, o resultado negativo teve como ponto de esperança o fato de que Juan, vindo do banco de reservas, trouxe dinâmica interessante ao sistema ofensivo do Tigrão.

Precisando voltar a vencer, o Vila pode contar com a boa fase do jovem atacante e, consequentemente, usá-lo como titular pela segunda vez no Brasileirão da Série B. Até o momento, segundo dados do portal estatístico ‘Sofascore’, Juan tem média por partida de 1,5 finalizações, 2,5 bolas recuperadas e 0,8 faltas sofridas.

O Vila volta a campo na próxima sexta-feira (8), a partir das 18h (de Brasília), contra o Ituano, pela 27ª rodada da Série B. Em caso de vitória, o clube de Goiânia pode retornar ao G4 da competição.

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O Wolverhampton, da Inglaterra, demonstrou interesse na contratação do zagueiro Murillo, do Corinthians. O clube inglês já entrou em contato com os representantes do jogador e sondou a diretoria corintiana.

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No entanto, o Timão não pretende vender o jogador por menos de 20 milhões de euros (R$ 107 milhões na cotação atual). Essa quantia é inferior ao que o Wolves pretende investir em um defensor para a temporada que começa na próxima segunda-feira (14), quando enfrentarão o Manchester United, pela primeira rodada da Premier League.

A informação sobre o interesse e a sondagem do Wolverhampton por Murillo foi divulgada inicialmente pelo site ‘Goal Brasil’ e confirmada pelo Lance!.

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A equipe do Lance! entrou em contato com pessoas que acompanham o mercado na elite inglesa, as quais afirmaram que Murillo não possui o perfil de jogadores que atuam na Inglaterra. O jogador se adequaria melhor ao estilo de jogo espanhol e italiano. Justamente por isso, clubes desses países também iniciaram conversas com o Corinthians pelo jogador.

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Na Espanha, o Sevilla buscou informações, mas não chegou a enviar uma proposta formal. A situação difere dos italianos da Fiorentina e do Napoli, que fizeram ofertas ao clube alvinegro e ao representante do defensor.

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A Viola propôs pagar 12 milhões de euros (R$ 64,27 milhões na cotação atual) pelo atleta, mesma quantia que o Wolverhampton pode oferecer se as negociações com o Corinthians progredirem. Já o Napoli tentou esticar a negociação, indicando que poderia pagar até 18 milhões de euros (R$ 96,41 milhões na cotação atual) pela totalidade dos direitos do jogador. No entanto, devido às dificuldades nas negociações com a equipe do Parque São Jorge, o Napoli optou por seu “plano B”, que é o zagueiro Nathan, do Bragantino.

O Corinthians detém 80% dos direitos econômicos de Murillo, que se firmou na equipe titular desde a chegada de Vanderlei Luxemburgo.

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Para a Seleção Feminina Brasileira chegar aos parâmetros atuais, algumas pioneiras começaram seus trabalhos bem de antes e fizeram história. Enquanto algumas ainda seguem jogando, como a Marta, outras já se aposentaram e seguiram caminhos diferentes. Saiba por onde andam as pioneiras do futebol feminino!

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Marta
Impossível falar de futebol feminino e não lembrar da Marta. Um dos maiores nomes do mundo, a camisa 10 deve disputar sua última Copa do Mundo neste ano. Ainda ativa no futebol, aos 37 anos, ela atua no Orlando Pride, dos Estados Unidos. Marta continua extremamente ativa e influente nesse cenário.

Sissi
Sisleide do Amor Lima, conhecida como Sissi, representou a seleção brasileira de futebol feminino em várias competições internacionais, incluindo a Copa do Mundo Feminina e os Jogos Olímpicos. Sissi fez parte da equipe brasileira que conquistou a medalha de prata nos Jogos Olímpicos de Atlanta em 1996. Além disso, ela participou de três edições da Copa do Mundo Feminina (1991, 1995 e 1999).

Após sua aposentadoria, Sissi continua envolvida no futebol feminino como embaixadora da modalidade. Ela participa de diversas iniciativas para promover o esporte e incentivar o desenvolvimento do futebol entre as mulheres. Sissi também teve experiência como treinadora, tendo treinado equipes como o Walnut Creek Soccer Club e o Solano Community College em Fairfield, Califórnia, EUA.

Formiga
Duas vezes vice-campeã olímpica e uma vez vice-campeã mundial de futebol feminino, a jogadora esteve na equipe feminina do São Paulo até a última temporada. No entanto, deixou o clube neste ano e, logo em seguida, fez denúncias sobre o tratamento dado ao futebol feminino dentro de uma das equipes mais emblemáticas. Atualmente está sem clube, mas em entrevistas recentes mencionou seu desejo de retornar ao campo de jogo.

Pretinha
Hoje aposentada, Pretinha vestiu a camisa da Seleção Brasileira na década de 90. Ela disputou quatro edições dos Jogos Olímpicos: Atlanta em 1996, Sydney em 2000, Atenas em 2004 e Pequim em 2008. Nas duas últimas edições, conquistou a medalha de prata para o Brasil. Além disso, ela esteve presente nas Copas do Mundo de 1991, 1995, 1999 e 2003.

Pretinha encerrou sua carreira em 2014, aos 39 anos. Desde então, ela tem participado de eventos e iniciativas voltadas para a promoção e valorização do futebol feminino, trabalhando para aumentar o reconhecimento da modalidade. Seu envolvimento contribui para elevar o status e a visibilidade do futebol feminino no Brasil.

Roseli
Roseli foi a primeira mulher a vestir a camisa 10 da Seleção Brasileira. Sua estreia aconteceu em 1986, na primeira convocação da equipe nacional. Ela foi tricampeã sul-americana nos anos de 1991, 1995 e 1998, conquistando títulos importantes para o futebol feminino brasileiro. Roseli deixou um legado no futebol nacional, sendo uma referência para futuras gerações de jogadoras. Atualmente aposentada, Roseli participa de eventos esportivos com o intuito de incentivar a prática do futebol feminino.

It’s probably fair to say Newcastle United fans expected their club’s transfer window to have gone a little differently, but the undertone across the off-season period has been one of disappointment and frustration.

Eddie Howe’s trophy-winning outfit, after all, proved themselves to be capable of permanently shattering the ‘big six’ hegemony in the Premier League, having now qualified for the Champions League across two of the past three seasons, winning the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool in March to boot.

But more is needed, and no mistake. Anthony Elanga adds an injection of pace down the right flank, making 23 sprints on his debut against Aston Villa on Saturday, clocking a top speed of 32.7km, as per Sofascore, making him the second-fastest player on the pitch, only behind his electric teammate Anthony Gordon.

However, Alexander Isak was glaringly absent at centre-forward as the interminable saga rumbles on for the Liverpool-linked star. It needs sorting, but Newcastle would be ignorant to keep 100% of their focus on number nine with other areas in need of redress.

Luckily, they haven’t, with Jacob Ramsey marking an astute piece of business.

Why Newcastle signed Jacob Ramsey

Having signed Ramsey from Aston Villa for an initial £39m fee at the weekend, Newcastle have now signed across the park; Malick Thiaw had strengthened the defence, while loanee Aaron Ramsdale adds quality and depth between the sticks and the aforementioned Elanga blistering pace to the right flank.

The English attacking midfielder cited Howe’s “track record of developing players” as one of the key reasons behind his move to St. James’ Park, and indeed, the player’s quality and industriousness suggests he could dovetail right into the squad’s make-up.

With Sean Longstaff having left for Leeds United earlier in the window, Ramsey adds crucial depth but also dynamism to the central ranks, easing the burden on Howe’s trusted midfield triumvirate.

The 24-year-old’s creativity and energy could prove invaluable if given rise within Howe’s tactical remit. The manager’s track record, indeed, bespeaks the reasoning behind completing the signing, and it might end up proving a blinder, should Ramsey find himself combining with Newcastle’s top attacking transfer target.

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According to the reliable Craig Hope of the Daily Mail, Newcastle resumed talks with Brentford on Monday as they look to complete a deal for Yoane Wissa.

Despite recent reports suggesting that the Bees have raised their asking price for the 28-year-old striker from £50m to £60m, the Magpies remain focused on getting a move over the line.

However, there is little intention of forking out £50m for the DR Congo international, let alone paying north of that. Hope believes the hours ahead will be crucial in how this saga plays out.

What Yoane Wissa would bring to Newcastle

Of course, there is an elephant in the room in that failure to sign Wissa would reduce the chances of losing Isak significantly, but it’s hard to envisage a repaired relationship with the wantaway Sweden star, who has no intention of accepting reintegration.

And Wissa is a proven Premier League star sure to bring goals to a fluent Magpies side in need of a clinical outlet.

Hailed for his “sensational” finishing by Sky Sports’ Mark McAdam, Wissa notched 20 goals for Brentford last season, including 19 in the Premier League.

Curiously, he only scored ten of his 19 top-flight goals with his preferred right foot, also bagging five with his left and a further four goals with his head, bespeaking an aerial presence that the likes of Gordon and Elanga would relish.

And Ramsey would pounce at the chance of playing with Wissa too.

Ramsey’s versatility makes him an easy sell for a suitor like Newastle, for he is efficient out on the left too. He notched 17 goals and 19 assists for the Villans, and though struggling through injuries over the past few years, showcased his talents in 2022/23, hitting 13 goal involvements across that Premier League season as a promising up-and-comer.

The energetic approach lends itself to Howe’s focus on sharp transitional play, and with someone like Wissa as the focal point to finish off these slick moves, there’s every chance Newcastle will be able to match last season’s success in reclaiming their place in the Champions League.

Below, you will see Ramsey ploughing through West Ham United’s defence to score a well-worked goal for Aston Villa.

Utilising Wissa’s hold-up play, this could become a frequent and productive combination for Newcastle, especially as data-driven platform FBref revealed the Brentford star produced tactically similar results to Isak last year, both clinical and effective on the ball, crisp with his passing.

Similarly, Ramsey is more than capable of returning the favour, having registered five Premier League assists last year despite only starting 19 matches. Sofascore record that he completed 87% of his passes and created five big chances besides.

Having also won 59% of his ground duels, Ramsey embodies what it means to be a top-performing star in a Howe system, and if careful management of minutes ensures an avoidance of injury setbacks, the Englishman could become a star, linking up with Wissa to redefine Newcastle’s frontline while maintaining a semblance of continuity from the successful attack of recent years.

And Wissa? The experienced talisman comes with the assurance of goals and the promise of fluent performances. He forged an iconic partnership with Bryan Mbeumo at the Gtech Community Stadium, with Thomas Frank even describing the partnership as being “unplayable” at times.

Though the 2024/25 campaign stands out as the magnum opus of Wissa’s career thus far, the best may still be to come if he completes a move to Newcastle in the coming weeks.

Howe has spun a web of players all bearing different qualities, yet a sense of coherence in their tactical intelligence, and their dynamic, athletic approach to their play.

With Wissa stepping in to replace, potentially, Isak as the spearhead, there’s every chance that this coming year could be one of even more illustrious success.

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Cinco jogos, três derrotas, dois empates e um aproveitamento de 13,33% dos pontos. Os números mostram que Vanderlei Luxemburgo possui o pior aproveitamento de um técnico no comando do Corinthians no século em suas cinco primeiras partidas.

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Segundo levantamento feito pelo portal Meu Timão, o início da terceira passagem de Luxa no Timão só está atrás de Geninho e Tite. Em 2006, o primeiro somou uma vitória e quatro derrotas, com 20% de aproveitamento. Já o ex-técnico da Seleção Brasileira e ídolo corintiano sofreu em sua primeira passagem, alcançando apenas três empates e duas derrotas em 2004, com os mesmos 20% de aproveitamento.

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A sequência de Luxemburgo não é animadora. Em um intervalo de sete dias, o Timão enfrentará Flamengo e Fluminense, pelo Brasileirão, e viajará para confronto de vida ou morte na Libertadores, contra o Argentinos Juniors. A equipe está na zona do rebaixamento no campeonato nacional e em terceiro lugar no grupo da Libertadores.

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VEJA OS TREINADORES DO CORINTHIANS NO SÉCULO COM PIOR APROVEITAMENTO NOS 5 PRIMEIROS JOGOS

Vanderlei Luxemburgo (2023) – 13,33% – dois empates e três derrotas

Geninho (2006) – 20% – uma vitória e quatro derrotas

Tite (2004) – 20% – três empates e duas derrotas

Juninho (2003) – 20% – uma vitória e quatro derrotas

Osmar Loss (2018) – 26,66% – três derrotas, uma vitória e um empate

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تحدث الألماني يورجن كلوب، المدير الفني السابق للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ليفربول وبروسيا دورتموند، عن حياته الجديدة التي يعيشها في ظل ابتعاده عن عالم كرة القدم.

وأجرى الألماني حوارًا مع صحيفة “ذا أثلتيك” البريطانية حول حياته بعد كرة القدم، مؤكدًا أنه لا يرغب مرة أخرى في العودة إلى مهنة التدريب.

وقال كلوب عن حياته الآن: “منذ أن غادرت ليفربول لم أكن أعرف حتى متى تبدأ المباريات، كنت خارج اللعبة تمامًا، مارستُ الرياضة، واستمتعتُ بالحياة وقضيتُ وقتًا مع أحفادي، أمور طبيعية تمامًا، وأنا أعلم أنني لن أعمل مديرًا فنيًا مرة أخرى”.

وأكمل: “هل انتهى أمر العودة إلى التدريب؟ هذا ما أعتقده، نعم، ولكن لا أحد يعلم، عمري 58 عامًا لو بدأت مجددًا في سن 65، لقال الجميع (قلت إنك لن تعود!) حسنًا، سأخبرهم أنني قلت ذلك لأنني كنتُ جادًا تمامًا آنذاك لكن في الحقيقة لا أعتقد أنه يفوتني شئ من عدم التدريب”.

وعن الهزائم التي تعلم منها، علق: “خسرت نهائيات دوري أبطال أوروبا أكثر من معظم الناس، أعرف معنى الخسارة واستمرار الحياة، لست بحاجة إلى أن أحتفظ بتجاربي لنفسي، لم أفعل ذلك قط ولكن لم يكن لدي وقت للتحدث عنها مع الناس لأن المباراة التالية كانت قريبة جدًا، الآن، إذا سألني أحد عن شيء أعتقد أنني أكثر شخص صريح يعرفه”.

وعن إرثه أوضح: “لا أتوقع أن يتذكرني الناس بما قدمته في نادي معين، من يتابعون ماينز الآن، كانوا صغارًا عندما كنت هناك لاعبًا ثم مدربًا، لذلك كان على آبائهم أن يُعرفوهم من أنا، وإذا كان الأمر كذلك، فهذا لا يُزعجني”.

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وعن وداع ليفربول وانضمامه إلى ريد بول: “لو ذهبت إلى بلد آخر، إلى إيطاليا أو إسبانيا، لقال الناس يا إلهي ما أجمله! لو ذهبت إلى بايرن أو أي مكان آخر، لقالت جماهير دورتموند لا يعجبني!، انتهى بي المطاف في ليفربول في السابعة والخمسين من عمري، كنت واثقًا تمامًا من أنني لن أتوقف عن العمل، حظيت بفترة راحة دامت حوالي 7 أشهر استمتعت بها كثيرًا”.

وبشأن كلماته لزوجته قبل 24 عامًا، قال: “أخبرتُ زوجتي عام 2001 أنني سأكون مدربًا لكرة القدم، أعمل بكامل طاقتي لمدة 25 عامًا، دون أن أبحث عن أي شيء، وإذا لم ينجح الأمر، أخبرتني أنها ستقود سيارة أجرة”.

وبشأن ثمن الشهرة التي تمتع بها، صرح: “كان الأمر يستحق العناء لكنني لم أتخيل يومًا أنني سأظل مدربًا حتى نهاية حياتي، لا أعتقد أنني فاتني شيء في هذه الفترة، لأنني بصراحة لم أفكر في الأمر قط، خلال هذه السنوات الـ 25 حضرت حفل زفافي وآخر أقيم قبل شهرين فقط، ذهبت إلى السينما 4 مرات وجميعها خلال الشهرين الماضيين، إنه لمن دواعي سروري أن أفعل ذلك الآن”.

وفيما يتعلق بالسفر حول العالم، أوضح: “لقد زرت العديد من البلدان المختلفة كمدرب ولم أرَ أي شيء منها فقط الفندق، أو الملعب، أو ملعب التدريب”.

وعن عدوم وجود فترات راحة كافية أتم كلوب: “لا حل سوى إيقاف تنظيم بطولات جديدة خلال العطلة الصيفية، لم يعد هناك راحة لأفضل لاعبي العالم، لن تفعل هذا في أي جانب آخر من جوانب الحياة، تخيلوا أن يُجبر أفضل لاعب على الغياب كل ليلة حتى ينهار ثم يعتذر، الفيفا تُحب التدخل والتفكير، لدرجة أنها ببساطة تنسى اللاعبين، لا أحد يُفكر فيهم”.

نجح فريق كرة القدم بنادي بيراميدز، في تحقيق فوز كبير على نظيره طلائع الجيش، برباعية دون مقابل، خلال المباراة التي جمعت بينهما اليوم ببطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

والتقى بيراميدز مع طلائع الجيش، ضمن منافسات الجولة التاسعة من مسابقة الدوري المصري الممتاز، على ملعب الدفاع الجوي.

وجاء هدف بيراميدز الأول في الدقيقة 42 عن طريق محمد الشيبي، من تسديدة قوية خارج منطقة الجزاء سكنت الشباك.

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وفي الدقيقة 45+1 أضاف محمد الشيبي الهدف الثاني، بعد هجمة مرتدة وعدة تمريرات انتهت عند الشيبي داخل منطقة الجزاء ثم سدد كرة قوية سكنت المرمى.

وأحرز إيفرتون دا سيلفا الهدف الثالث في الدقيقة 65 بعد تمريرة من فيستون مايلي إلى إيفرتون داخل منطقة الجزاء سددها ببراعة داخل الشباك.

وبعد مرور 6 دقائق أضاف محمود زلاكة الهدف الرابع بعد متابعته للكرة داخل منطقة الجزاء ليسددها داخل المرمى.

بهذا الفوز، يحتل بيراميدز المركز الثالث في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري برصيد 14 نقطة، بينما يتواجد طلائع الجيش بالمركز الرابع عشر، ولديه 9 نقاط. أهداف مباراة بيراميدز وطلائع الجيش في الدوري المصري

New Barcelona signing Marcus Rashford once called a Real Madrid icon the best he’s ever played against ahead of Nou Camp legend Lionel Messi.

Marcus Rashford signs for Barcelona from Man Utd

The forward has officially competed a season-long loan move to the Nou Camp from Manchester United, with Barca also having the option to buy Rashford in 2026 for an initial £26m next summer.

Rashford becomes the first Englishman to sign for Barcelona since Gary Lineker, who did so back in 1986. Taking the number 14 shirt number with the Catalan giants, Rashford has been quick to praise current Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, calling the Ballon d’or contender “one of the leading players in the world”.

“He is a very special talent, and for me, I feel definitely last season, he is one of the leading players in the world, if not the best. Everyone wants to play with the best, and there is a lot of talent in this squad. I am happy and eager to play with them on the pitch. Maybe I can help them, and for sure, they can help me. It is going to be exciting.”

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Rashford will also come up against England teammates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham in the El Clasico in 2025/26, with Barca looking to retain their La Liga title under Hansi Flick.

Games

426

Goals

138

Assists

77

Red cards

2

Trophies

6

Rashford calls Cristiano Ronaldo best he’s played against

Back in 2017 when talking to ESPN, relayed by Football 365, Rashford was asked for the best player he has played with or against.

Still just two years into his professional career, the attacker said Cristiano Ronaldo was the best he had came up against during his time at the Bernabeu. However, he also name-checked former Red Devils teammate Wayne Rooney, Barcelona legend Lionel Messi and Brazilian star Neymar.

Former Real Madrid, Barcelona and Brazil striker Ronaldo also got a mention from Rashford, highlighting his World Cup displays.

“Brazilian Ronaldo has had the biggest World Cup performances, I’d say. And his were among the most enjoyable to watch. There were a lot of top players who performed in the World Cup and went to another level.”