Former Bayern Munich and Juventus attacker Douglas Costa has an arrest warrant issued against him due to unresolved child support payments amounting to over €78,000. His contract with Sydney was terminated after mutual agreement after Costa has been forbidden from leaving his native country Brazil and went on to apologise to the club's fans in his statement.
Sydney terminate Costa's contract
The Australian outfit terminated Costa's contract upon mutual understanding, as the former Bayern and Juventus finds himself caught up in "ongoing legal and personal matters" in his homeland. Costa had joined the Sky Blues on a two-year deal last year and scored six goals in 25 games.
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Costa threatened by legal issues
According to a report from , Costa could be in legal trouble as he faces the prospect of a 30-day jail sentence after a Brazilian court issued an arrest warrant over unresolved child support issues. The report adds that the 6th Family Court of Porto Alegre signed the arrest warrant, which is valid for two years and mandates a 30-day prison term. The issues concerns to a reported amount of over €78,000 in alimony payments that Costa allegedly did not make.
Despite being given over two months to settle the matter, Costa informed the club that there is no immediate resolution in sight.
An apologetic farewell
Costa asked for forgiveness in his statement after he was released by Sydney. “I want to thank Sydney FC for giving me the opportunity to play in Australia – it was an incredible year in Sky Blue,” Costa said.
“I am very sorry that I cannot return at this time due to the matters I must resolve at home, but I will always remember my time in Sydney fondly. To the members and fans, I truly appreciate the support you gave me and the team. Playing in front of you was very special, and I will never forget it.”
Head coach Ufuk Talay expressed his gratitude to the 35-year-old, stating: “Douglas gave us some entertaining performances during his season here, and I want to thank him for the effort and quality he brought to the squad. We have supported him over the last couple months to try and resolve his issues, however we’ve agreed this is the best path forward for the squad as we prepare for the season ahead.”
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Sydney look keen on challenging for the A-League title this season, having recruited as many as eight players. These include the arrivals of Akon Akol, Rhys Youlley, Al Hassan Toure, Paul-Okon Engstler, Marcel Tisserand, Peruvian international Piero Quispe, Victor Campuzano and Abel Walatee.
There will be a player draft as well as a round of pre-draft signings ahead of the tournament
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The 13th edition of the men’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will be held from August 14 to September 21 this year, Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the CPL announced on Friday. “Once again there will be no clash with West Indies international matches,” a CPL statement said.”We are pleased to have once again worked with Cricket West Indies to find a window that allows the very best players from across the region to take part in the CPL,” Pete Russell, the CPL chief executive, said. “The 2024 season was our most successful to date and we are looking forward to building on that success in 2025.”As has been the case since 2022, there will be 30 league-stage matches featuring the six teams, followed by four playoffs – the eliminator, two qualifiers, and the final. St Lucia Kings are the defending champions, and the tournament will feature losing 2024 finalists Guyana Amazon Warriors, Barbados Royals, Trinbago Knight Riders, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, who replaced Jamaica Tallawahs before the 2024 edition.Lynford Inverary, acting chief executive and chief operating officer of CWI, said, “While CWI continues to take a leading role in shaping our overall cricket calendar, the CPL remains a key part of our cricketing ecosystem, playing an important role in the development and promotion of the game throughout the Caribbean.”Specifics in terms of venues, fixtures, etc will be announced later. There will be a draft as well as a round of pre-draft signings for the teams to get their squads in place.
Celtic continued their solid start to the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Aberdeen away from Parkhead on Sunday.
Brendan Rodgers, as was the case against St Mirren on the opening day, may not have been entirely pleased with all aspects of the performance, despite the result.
Benjamin Nygren opened the scoring with his first goal for Celtic in the first half with a brilliant finish from Kieran Tierney’s cross, before Reo Hatate’s spectacular strike in the second half sealed all three points for the away side.
The Hoops head coach confirmed after the match that he wants to see the board add more quality to the attack before the end of the summer transfer window.
Brendan Rodgers
Celtic have not splashed out on a frontline forward option, whether that be a winger or a striker, as Shin Yamada and Callum Osmand have arrived as back-ups behind Adam Idah.
That is despite the sale of Nicolas Kuhn to Como and an ACL injury to Jota, leaving two pretty sizeable holes out wide in the squad that need to be filled.
Why Celtic need to sign a left-sided winger
The Hoops need to bring in a winger on the left flank because Daizen Maeda is currently the only senior option in that position, whilst they do, at least, have Hyun-jun Yang and James Forrest on the right side.
Whilst you can debate the quality that Yang and Forest do or do not provide on the flank, Rodgers at least has the option to rotate them and bring on one as a substitute. He does not have that luxury on the left flank because of the injury to Jota.
The Portuguese winger suffered an ACL injury back in May and could be out until January or February of next year, as it was framed as an injury that could keep him out for up to nine months.
Losing Jota to such a devastating injury was a big blow for several reasons, not least because it has left Maeda as the only senior left winger, which has also prevented the Japan international from playing through the middle as a striker.
The former Benfica and Rennes forward, who returned to Celtic, also produced impressive performances in his short time on the pitch in the second half of last season, scoring four goals and providing two assists in seven starts.
Goals
0.63
Top 6%
Shots on target
1.42
Top 6%
xG
0.48
Top 8%
Assists
0.32
Top 17%
xA
0.37
Top 8%
Chances created
1.89
Top 25%
Successful dribbles
1.58
Top 29%
As you can see in the table above, Jota provided plenty of quality in front of goal as both a scorer and a creator, which is another reason why the Hoops must fill the hole his injury has left in the squad.
Celtic pursuing deal for £5m star
According to the Daily Record, Celtic remain keen on a deal to sign Royal Antwerp winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha before the end of the summer transfer window.
The report claims that the Belgian forward is ‘widely expected’ to leave the Pro League side this summer because his contract is due to expire at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.
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It adds that Balikwisha is expected to cost between £4m and £5m, so potentially as much as £5m, and it remains to be seen how much the Hoops are willing to pay to secure his signature.
Whilst this is not the most exciting update, or one that is going to provide supporters with plenty of hope, it does show that the club are still pursuing a deal for the 24-year-old star, who reportedly wants to make the move, and have not given up yet.
Michel-Ange Balikwisha in action for Royal Antwerp.
But it is now down to Celtic to finally reach an agreement with Royal Antwerp to bring Balikwisha to Parkhead, as he could fill the Jota-shaped hole in the squad.
Why Celtic should sign Michel-Ange Balikwisha
The Hoops must push to get this deal done as quickly as possible, particularly with Champions League qualifiers on the horizon, because of the lack of depth that they currently have in the wide areas.
As aforementioned, Maeda is the only senior left winger in the squad and that is why Jota’s injury has left a huge hole to fill, one that Balikwisha has the profile and quality to fill.
Michel-Ange Balikwisha for Royal Antwerp.
Like Maeda and Jota, the £5m-rated star is a right-footed attacker who predominantly plays down the left flank, cutting inside onto his favoured foot. This makes him an ideal fit for Tierney, who bombed on down the outside of Maeda to provide the assist for Nygren on Sunday.
Balikwisha, therefore, could be a perfect fit down the left wing for Celtic as a like-for-like replacement for the player they have lost to injury, whilst he is also a versatile forward who can play elsewhere when Jota is back fit next year.
Position (3-5-2 formation)
RCM
xG
0.85
Goals
1 (penalty)
Pass accuracy
96%
Key passes
1
Duels won
4/8
Tackles
2
Interceptions
2
As you can see in the table above, the Belgian forward put in an impressive performance against OH Leuven on Sunday, considering it is a role he is not used to play, with incredibly reliable passing and strong work off the ball.
Last season, Balikwisha played as a left winger and scored four goals and created seven ‘big chances’ in 12 starts in the Pro League for Royal Antwerp, which shows that he can be effective in front of goal when played in his natural position.
Michel-Ange Balikwisha against Porto in the Champions League.
Football scout and analyst Will Glavin described the young forward as a “direct wide threat” and a “creative” and “confident” operator on the flank, which is backed up by his impressive output on the flank last term.
Of course, Balikwisha is unproven in Scottish football and it remains to be seen how he will fare outside of his home country, but all the signs appear to be promising.
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Therefore, the Belgian ace could fill the Jota-shaped hole in the squad whilst having the positional flexibility to still be an asset in other positions when he returns, which is why this is a signing that could make a lot of sense.
Will Everton be active in the remaining weeks of the transfer market? David Moyes will certainly hope so!
Earlier this summer, Moyes asserted that he needs “nine or ten” new players before the Premier League season begins for his side with a Monday night trip to Leeds United.
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Well, since then, the Toffees have made a few more additions, but many more are surely required, so are the Blues closing in on a deal to bring in a multiple-Premier League winner?
Everton searching for new signing
Not so long ago, as noted by Graham Ruthven of Total Soccer Show, Everton’s summer window had been quite “underwhelming”, with Mark Travers the new back-up goalkeeper and young left-back Adam Aznou arriving from Bayern Munich, while striker Thierno Barry was the headline addition, joining from Villarreal for £27m.
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However, in the last week or so, things have got a lot more interesting, with Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall joining from Chelsea for £28m.
Meantime, as reported by David Ornstein of The Athletic, the Toffees have had a £40m bid rejected by Southampton for winger Tyler Dibling, although there is optimism an agreement can be reached, with the Saints holding out for closer to £50m.
The teenager was not even on the bench for Southampton’s EFL Championship opener on Saturday, a dramatic 2-1 win over Wrexham at St Mary’s, with Sami Mokbel of BBC Sport adding that he is no longer participating in ‘full contact training’, avoiding any potential injury that could scupper a move.
Everton though are not finished there because, as reported by GIVEMESPORT, they have opened talks with Manchester City, seeking to sign Jack Grealish on a season-long loan. The Toffees are hoping to add the Englishman, as well as Dibling, this summer, according to the report.
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Rob Dawson of ESPN adds that Man City’s preference was a permanent deal but, with no potential suitors matching their asking price, a loan appears the most likely outcome, so will Grealish be Everton’s marquee signing as they prepare for life at Hill Dickinson Stadium?
What Jack Grealish will bring to Everton
Just four summers ago, Grealish joined Manchester City for £100m, which remains one of the most expensive transfers in English football history.
During his first two campaigns at the Etihad, he was a key contributor, but his importance has diminished in the subsequent two seasons, as the table below documents.
Jack Grealish season-by-season statistics
Statistics
21/22
22/23
23/24
24/25
Appearances
39
50
36
32
Minutes
2,730
3,487
2,114
1,521
Starts
31
41
26
16
PL starts
22
23
10
7
Goals
6
5
3
3
Assists
4
11
3
5
Times an unused sub
11
5
12
15
All statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt
As the table outlines, Grealish’s importance at Manchester City had already been on a downward slope before hitting rock bottom last season, culminating in him not being included in the Sky Blues’ squad for the Club World Cup earlier this summer.
Nevertheless, his quality has never been up for debate, with journalist Henry Winter labelling him “magic”, adding that he “brings something different” to a team.
Meantime, Richard Jolly of the Independent believes that, back when he was at Aston Villa, he was ‘one of the most exciting attacking players in world football’.
Thus, Moyes and Evertonians everywhere will hope he can rediscover his magic on Merseyside.
If he does, the hope will be that he’ll strike up a good relationship with Iliman Ndiaye, who was Everton’s most-productive attacker last season, scoring 11 goals in all competitions. So, let’s analyse how the duo compare to one another.
Jack Grealish 2022/23 vs Iliman Ndiaye 2024/25 (PL only)
Statistics
Grealish
Ndiaye
Appearances
28
33
Minutes
2,063
2,440
Goals
5
9
Assists
7
0
Expected assists
6.72
1.35
Shots
29
27
Shots on target %
55.17%
66.67%
Chances created
50
18
Big chances created
12
3
Successful take-ons
48
68
Take-on success %
63.16%
51.52%
Touches per 90
62.4
46
Average SofaScore rating
7.34
7.04
Statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt, Squawka and SofaScore
As the table outlines, when using data from the most recent season in which Grealish saw more than 1,000 minutes of action in the Premier League, the duo are quite different, which should make them a deadly attacking partnership.
Ndiaye is much more the finisher, scoring nine goals, while a commendably high proportion of his shots hit the target, sat at two thirds for this metric, while he does like to dribble with the ball at his feet too.
Grealish, meantime, will fill the role of chief creator, boasting seven assists, as well as exponentially higher numbers when it comes to chances created, big chances created, expected assists and touches per 90, underlining that he is more frequently involved in play.
Jack Grealish
Thus, should the England international complete a move to Everton, this is a signing supporters should be excited about for sure.
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Dele captured the hearts of the Tottenham Hotspur fanbase during his spell in North London, joining in a bargain £5m transfer from MK Dons in the summer of 2015.
No supporter could’ve imagined the immediate impact he would have on the first-team, racking up 269 appearances – netting 67 goals, with 22 of which coming back in 2016/17.
The Englishman won the PFA Young Player of the Year back-to-back, but his time at the club would come to an abrupt end – falling down the pecking order after scoring 14 times in his final three years at the club.
In an attempt to resurrect his career, he joined Como back in January, but only featured once – for a total of 10 minutes – subsequently departing Cesc Fàbregas’ side during the off-season.
There’s no denying the attacking midfielder failed to live up to the early expectations he once had in his professional career – potentially landing a similar player before the September 1st deadline.
The latest on Spurs’ hunt for a new attacker this summer
Xavi Simons has been a player who has emerged on Spurs’ radar over the last couple of days, with the Lilywhites hierarchy even entering talks with the German side over a £60m transfer.
Chelsea have been said to be leading the race over recent weeks, but Thomas Frank’s side could complete their own hijack for the Dutch international’s signature in the coming days.
However, he’s not the only attacker who’s emerged on their shortlist in recent days, with Manchester United bomb squad member Jadon Sancho a potential option, according to TBR Football.
Journalist Graeme Bailey claims that the Lilywhites have “been offered” a last-minute deal for the Englishman, who looks certain to depart the Red Devils having initially cost them £73m.
It also states Frank’s side are desperate for a left-winger before Monday’s deadline, potentially targeting a move for the 25-year-old, who scored five times on loan at Chelsea in 2024/25.
Why Spurs’ latest target could be Dele 2.0
Had his career continued on the same trajectory, Dele would still have been a key member of the Spurs squad, subsequently entering the prime years of his career.
At 29, he should be thriving in the Premier League, but unfortunately, off-field events have prevented the former England international from kicking on his career.
He spoke openly about his personal life two years ago, allowing the supporters to gain an insight into his struggles – with sympathy undoubtedly being directed the midfielder’s way.
Ultimately, despite his excellent start to his career, it’s safe to say the player never managed to fulfil the potential he burst onto the scene with – something which is also evident with Sancho and his own career.
The winger thrived at Borussia Dortmund, making over 120 appearances for the Bundesliga side, before completing a £72m switch to join Manchester United back in the summer of 2021.
He’s only made 83 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring just 12 times and failing to match the high expectations he arrived at Old Trafford with – leading to his pending departure this summer.
It’s unclear how much a deal for the 25-year-old would cost, but the stats from his loan spell at Stamford Bridge showcase he does still possess top-quality talent, with Frank needing to unlock such talent if he joins the Lilywhites.
Sancho, who’s been labelled “incredible” by Joe Cole, ranked in the 91st percentile for progressive carries (5.1) and 91st percentile for carries into the opposition’s box per 90 (2.9).
Such numbers highlight the threat the former Dortmund star possesses in attacking areas, showcasing his ability to drive forward with the ball at any given opportunity.
Jadon Sancho’s stats for Chelsea in the PL (2024/25)
Statistics (per 90)
Tally
Games played
31
Goals & assists
7
Pass accuracy
83%
Progressive passes
4.6
Progressive carries
5.1
Successful take-ons
2.3
Passes into the opposition box
2.5
Take-on success
46%
Carries into the opposition box
2.9
Stats via FBref
He also completed 2.3 take-ons per 90, at a success rate of 46% – further offering Frank’s side an added dimension within the final third for his first campaign in the role.
The winger has also been able to find a teammate consistently, completing 83% of the passes he attempted, subsequently ranking in the 93rd percentile for passes into the opposition box – which could provide those around him with key opportunities in front of goal.
There’s no denying that Sancho won’t be many of the supporters’ first choice between now and the end of the window, but it could be an excellent option if he can recapture his best form.
It’s unclear how much a deal would set the Spurs hierarchy back this summer, but it’s certainly a risk worth taking – with the upside massively outweighing the potential drawbacks.
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Australia spinner Matt Kuhnemann said he had “never doubted” his bowling action despite being reported following the Test series in Sri Lanka; he was cleared following ICC testing on Wednesday.The outcome of the testing process was confirmed and Kuhnemann was given the green light to continue bowling in international cricket. Commenting for the first time since the Test series where he took 16 wickets in two matches, Kuhnemann thanked those who had supported him and added he felt the process had been fairly handled.”I am very grateful for all the support I have received from my family, friends and team-mates, and to Cricket Australia who stood by me throughout the process,” he said in a statement issued through Cricket Australia. “It was a disappointing way to finish what was such a successful Test series for Australia. I’ve never doubted my bowling action throughout my career and I’m always looking to improve the art of spin bowling in different conditions.Related
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“I thought the process itself was quite fair and I appreciated the professional manner in which testing was explained to me and then conducted.”Kuhnemann, who had never previously had his action questioned in a career dating back to 2017, could have continued to play domestic cricket while the testing process took place but sat out the previous round of the Sheffield Shield to manage the thumb injury he bowled with through the Sri Lanka series. But he suggested he could return before the end of the season with two rounds of the Shield remaining.”I’m looking forward to finishing the season with Tasmania once my thumb has fully healed and then getting into my off-field preparations,” he said.Kuhnemann is a likely inclusion for the three-match Test series in the West Indies in June-July where conditions at some of the venues may be conducive to two spinners, and he shapes as a key figure for Australia’s next subcontinent Test series, against India in early 2027.Matt Kuhnemann is still recovering from the thumb injury he carried through Sri Lanka•AFP via Getty Images
“We are pleased for Matt that this matter is now resolved,” Ben Oliver, CA executive general manager national teams, said. “It has been a challenging period for Matt, however he has carried himself exceptionally well.”He has had the full support of Australian cricket and he can now move forward to the next phase of his international career with great confidence.”During the series in Sri Lanka, Kuhnemann was termed Australia’s best bowler by Nathan Lyon, while stand-in captain Steven Smith had voiced his surprise at Kuhnemann having been reported.India spinner R Ashwin has previously spoken about how Kuhnemann’s wrist action when he delivers can create an optical illusion about the action.”An interesting feature of his action is his loading,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel during Kuhnemann’s debut Test series against India in 2023. “For Kuhnemann, his wrist breaks during his loading. So sometimes it will look like there is an elbow extension. There is nothing like that in his action. But there is wrist involvement, for sure.”
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele was confirmed as the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner earlier this week and final voting figures revealed he finished more than 300 points clear of Barcelona's teenage superstar Lamine Yamal. The Frenchman's stellar campaign, which included a historic quadruple, made him only PSG's second ever recipient of the prestigious prize.
2025 Ballon d'Or voting points confirmed
Final voting numbers released on Friday, four days after the ceremony itslef, confirmed that Dembele finished top with 1,380 points, ahead of Yamal on 1,059 – the only two playes to break through the 1,000-point barrier. Vitinha (703), Mohamed Salah (657) and Raphinha (620) rounded out the top five.
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The top 10 also included Achraf Hakimi (484), Kylian Mbappe (378), Cole Palmer (211), Gianluigi Donnarumma (172) and Nuno Mendes (171). Liverpool star Salah was recognised again after another prolific year, while Palmer earned a surprise eighth place after shining for Chelsea. The top 10 included five Paris Saint-Germain stars overall, highlighting Les Parisiens' massive season.
Getty ImagesDembele's fantastic 2024/25 season
Dembele's triumph caps off a campaign in which PSG finally lifted their first Champions League trophy. The reinvented Frenchman scored 35 goals and provided 14 assists across all competitions as Luis Enrique's side swept to four titles. For Yamal, finishing second at just 18-years-old underlined his growing status as the future of Barcelona and Spain, while he remarkably still has three more chances to break Ronaldo Nazario's record as the youngest ever winner. It's already impossible to imagine him winning at least one Ballon d'Or during his career.
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Dembele will now look to build on his Ballon d'Or triumph by sustaining PSG's momentum into 2025-26. Yamal, meanwhile, will be determined to go one better after already proving he belongs among the world’s elite. The two former colleagues could go head-to-head next week when PSG take on Barcelona at the Olympic Stadium, with Yamal declaring himself fit after injury.
The left-arm quick will continue playing T20 having recently signed a three-year deal with Melbourne Renegades
Tristan Lavalette26-Feb-2025Left-arm quick Jason Behrendorff has announced his retirement from state cricket after 16 years at Western Australia. But he will continue to play on the T20 franchise circuit where he has enjoyed considerable success.Behrendorff, who turns 35 in April, does remain available for national selection having played 17 T20Is with the last being against West Indies in Perth 12 months ago. He also played 12 ODIs from 2019-22.His retirement comes on the back of leaving Perth Scorchers at the end of last season – having just finished as the BBL’s leading wicket-taker – and signing a three-year deal with Melbourne Renegades. He won four BBL titles with Scorchers over a 13-year, 106-game career.”It is the end of one chapter which has been a really exciting one,” Behrendorff said after announcing his retirement on Wednesday. “It’s been so much fun. I’ve been able to live my childhood dream playing state cricket to then have played cricket for Australia as well. The WACA ground has been my home for so long now.”After growing up in Canberra, Behrendorff joined WA as a 19-year-old and quickly became a key part of their attack across formats. He won five One-Day Cup titles and claimed 75 wickets to sit fifth on WA’s all-time list. His last List A game came at the beginning of the current season.Behrendorff also took 126 wickets at 23.85 from 31 first-class matches, but was forced to give up red-ball cricket after the 2017-18 season due to a slew of back injuries.Even though his Shield career was limited, playing in the midst of a long title drought for WA, Behrendorff produced one of the greatest performances in the competition’s history when he claimed 9 for 37 in Victoria’s first innings at the WACA in 2017. It was the second best figures by a WA bowler and his match haul of 14 for 89 is only bettered by Terry Alderman’s 14 for 87.Before his wretched run of injuries, Behrendorff had been considered a potential Test replacement for Mitchell Johnson. Towering at 6 foot 4, Behrendorff’s awkward bounce and prodigious swing with the new ball made him an appealing option.He was consistently on the fringes for Australia in the shorter forms. His international career highlight was when he claimed a five-wicket haul at Lord’s during the 2019 World Cup, ripping through eventual champions England in a 64-run Australia victory.Behrendorff does not have any immediate T20 franchise plans, but he should be in demand. He previously played a couple of seasons for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL and enjoyed a standout campaign in 2023 with 14 wickets. But his hopes of returning to MI last year were unluckily dashed on the eve of the tournament after suffering a freak leg injury while batting at training.Behrendorff played in the recent season of the SA20, where he took two wickets in three matches for Pretoria Capitals.Away from franchise cricket, Behrendorff plans to spend more time with his family. “It played a huge part in my decision to retire, he said. “I know that I’m away with international commitments, franchise leagues and the like, but I want to be home and present for my kids. In particular, things like school pick-up and drop-off.”To be able to do those things I don’t always get to do, to spend more quality time with my wife, Juvelle … to be able to immerse myself more in family life.”
يخوض منتخب الإمارات مباراة هامة أمام منافسه قطر اليوم، في مواجهة حاسمة ضمن لقاءات تصفيات كأس العالم 2026.
المجموعة تضم منتخبات الإمارات وعمان وقطر، في المجموعة الأولى من المحلق الآسيوي المؤهل لكأس العالم 2026.
واستطاع منتخب الإمارات أن يقلب تأخره أمام عمان إلى فوز بثنائية مقابل هدف، في الجولة الثانية من المحلق الآسيوي المؤهل لكأس العالم 2026.
وكان منتخب قطر قد تعادل مع عمان في مباراته الأولى سلبيًا، ويسعى للفوز في مباراته اليوم على حساب الإمارات وخطف بطاقة التأهل المباشر إلى نهائيات كأس العالم.
وكانت 6 منتخبات حسمت التأهل بشكل رسمي إلى نهائيات كأس العالم، من المرحلة الثالثة، وهي إيران وأوزبكستان وكوريا الجنوبية والأردن واليابان وأستراليا.
طالع | المنتخبات المتأهلة إلى كأس العالم 2026 (محدث باستمرار)
ومن خلال المرحلة الرابعة التي تم تقسيمها إلى مجموعتين من 6 منتخبات، كل مجموعة تضم 3 منتخبات، سوف يتأهل المتصدر من كل مجموعة لاكتمال عدد المنتخبات من قارة آسيا.
وتقام مباريات المرحلة الرابعة بنظام الدوري من دور واحد، وتلعب مواجهات المجموعة الثانية في السعودية، بينما المجموعة الأولى تلعب في قطر. موعد مباراة الإمارات وقطر اليوم في تصفيات كأس العالم
وتبدأ مباريات الإمارات وقطر، في تمام الساعة الثامنة بتوقيت مصر وقطر والسعودية، التاسعة بتوقيت الإمارات. القنوات الناقلة لمباراة الإمارات وقطر اليوم في تصفيات كأس العالم
وتذاع المباراة بين منتخبي الإمارات وقطر اليوم عبر قناة بي ان سبورت 1، وقناة الكأس 5 HD.
ويُمكنكم متابعة أحداث مباريات اليوم لحظة بلحظة من مركز المباريات من هنـــا
Manchester United will want to address their goalkeeping situation before the window is closed at Old Trafford and could now be set to focus all their efforts on a talented stopper from the continent, according to a report.
Bayindir's error vs Arsenal leaves Man Utd searching for answers
Truthfully, there wasn’t much to separate Manchester United and Arsenal in their Premier League opening clash, apart from the level of goalkeeping performances on display.
Unfortunately for the Red Devils’, Arsenal’s prevalence at set-pieces earned the points for the visitors, who received a helping hand from Altay Bayindir’s failure to steer away Declan Rice’s delivery before Riccardo Calafiori pounced from close range.
Speaking on the BBC’s Football Daily podcast, David James believes the Turkish international shouldn’t have got involved with William Saliba in the lead-up to the only goal of the encounter.
He explained: “There were two issues with the goal. The first was Bayindir getting involved with William Saliba before the corner-kick was taken. Saliba ran across the front and I actually think it was a foul on Mason Mount because Saliba nearly dragged his shirt off to get in front of Bayindir.
“But by getting involved with Saliba, everyone has now got arms on each other and Bayindir is in no position to do anything decent from where he is.”
On the same day, reports emerged that Man Utd are plotting a surprise reunion with David De Gea. Meanwhile, Gianluigi Donnarumma has been considered by the Red Devils amid speculation surrounding the future of Andre Onana.
Nevertheless, there could now be another solution to their woes between the sticks as INEOS prepare to focus their attention on finalising a deal for a rising star.
Manchester United look to finalise Senne Lammens move
According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United chiefs are convinced they’ll win the race to sign Royal Antwerp’s Senne Lammens despite interest from Inter Milan in securing his signature.
The outlet claim he only has eyes for a move to Old Trafford and they will now look to put a ‘decisive plan’ in action to land the goalkeeper. Albeit, Onana’s failure to secure a move elsewhere has impacted their overall pursuit of a new number one.
His best display for Man Utd: £60m star is as undroppable as Mbeumo & Cunha
Manchester United suffered defeat in their first game of the new season.
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Aug 17, 2025
Overall, the Belgian star has kept 12 clean sheets in 64 appearances for Royal Antwerp, leading to a call-up to his senior national team back in March for their UEFA Nations League playoff matches against Ukraine.
Manchester United have kept in touch with his entourage all summer and have him on a shortlist alongside Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez. Now, it appears Lammens is top priority as the Red Devils consider a late move to bolster their goalkeeping department.
Labelled “elite” by Ben Mattinson, Fotmob show the 23-year-old has retained a 73.3% save percentage this season, which may pique the interest of supporters as they cross their fingers for a new number one at Old Trafford.