Having finished last in the WPL earlier this season, the team appears to be looking for a fresh take
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UP Warriorz head coach Jon Lewis with his team•UP Warriorz
UP Warriorz and their head coach Jon Lewis have parted ways after a three-year association that began with the start of the Women’s Premier League in 2023.Lewis had a strong start, taking Warriorz to the playoffs of the WPL in its inaugural season in 2023. They were beaten by the eventual champions Mumbai Indians. In 2024, they had finished second from bottom with three wins from eight games. In the latest season, the team had to deal with a bit of flux with their captain Alyssa Healy out injured and Deepti Sharma stepping up to lead. Warriorz finished bottom of the points table with three wins in eight games.Overall, under Lewis’ coaching, Warriorz won nine out of 25 matches. They hold the record for the highest total in the WPL – 225 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru earlier this year.
Lewis was performing dual roles, having also been the England Women’s head coach since November 2022. He stepped down from that position in March after Australia won the Ashes 16 points to nil.Prior to becoming a prominent coach, Lewis played top-flight cricket in England for close to two decades, and was a consistent wicket-taker for Gloucestershire, in the main, and Surrey and Sussex, where he ended his career in 2014. He also turned out in a Test, 13 ODIs and two T20Is.
Do not pinch yourself, Sunderland fans, your beloved team does actually sit in a mind-blowing fourth position in the early Premier League standings right now.
Ever since Regis Le Bris’ transformative appointment last summer, the Black Cats have found themselves slowly but surely rising to absurd new heights, with a dramatic promotion via the playoffs, now being met with an incredible five victories from their opening nine top-flight contests.
The Wearside underdogs even got the better of Chelsea last time out in the Premier League to secure that amazing top-four position, as a last-gasp Chemsidine Talbi effort left Robert Sanchez rooted to his spot.
The Black Cats’ away end was anything but stationary, though, as flailing arms galore were seen at Stamford Bridge, as the hardened travelling masses try to grow used to their side competing with the big boys, and even beating them.
It’s been quite a breakneck journey for Le Bris and Co. since the ex-Lorient boss was handed the Stadium of Light reins back in the summer of 2024, with the Black Cats very much putting the transfer market to good use in signing some fantastic gems over the last year or so.
Sunderland's best signings since Le Bris joined
There would have been plenty of apprehension in the air when Le Bris was first announced as Sunderland boss, as the then-Championship underachievers gambled on a managerial option that had never taken charge of an EFL game before.
Thankfully, their left-field thinking paid off, with Wilson Isidor undoubtedly sticking out as one of the Frenchman’s finest bits of business since moving to England.
Already, Isidor has shown he can cut it in the Premier League with four top-flight strikes next to his name, with the sweetest effort of them all arguably being this instinctive effort that got the ball rolling for Le Bris’ men in West London.
With 13 Championship goals also under his belt, which ensured the glory of promotion was achieved, he is certainly a firm fan’s favourite now, after also being seen as an out-there purchase when initially joining the ranks on loan from Zenit St. Petersburg.
Isidor’s fellow compatriot in Enzo Le Fee is also in this conversation, with Le Bris flexing his Ligue 1 connections to bring in the ex-Roma midfielder in January, proving to be a crucial moment in their hunt for promotion.
Without Le Fee’s added star quality, the Black Cats might well have come up short in their goal to finally return to the Premier League, with two assists picked up from their three cagey playoff matches, resulting in the number 28 being seen as an ice-cold customer on Wearside in tense moments.
Le Fee entering the building on loan and then staying put permanently arguably paved the way for Sunderland to be very ambitious this summer, with faces such as Omar Alderete leaving the glamour of La Liga behind for a chance at Premier League success with Sunderland, a wild thought when the Black Cats were once marooned in the second tier.
Of all the standout purchases this summer, Granit Xhaka is surely the one that sticks out the most, with the Swiss international a regular once upon a time at Arsenal, before becoming a Bundesliga-winning warrior with Bayer Leverkusen.
It almost felt too good to be true; therefore, when the 33-year-old battler ditched Germany for Sunderland this summer, with there surely being a catch along the way.
Yet, Xhaka has proven to be a fine wine on his return to England, with the £13m summer buy currently ranking fifth in the division for big chances created (four), despite being in the supposed twilight years of his career.
Chipping in with three assists, too, it must still be hard for Sunderland fans to come to terms with the spectacular talents their side can now convince to move to Wearside, with Le Bris commenting after the Chelsea win that his brand-new captain is “setting the standards” for everyone around him.
While Xhaka is rightly stealing the headlines for being a masterstroke of a signing, there is another figure who has slipped under the radar, who could be deemed as an even better signing that Le Bris has pulled off, away from the number 34’s wild return to England.
Sunderland's best signing under Le Bris
If Xhaka were to have an off-day, the Frenchman thankfully has fellow midfield talent Noah Sadiki to call upon, with the summer signing from Belgium yet another face who has been “incredible” this season, as he was recently labelled by journalist James Copley.
In the heart of defence, though, Sunderland are arguably not blessed with the same levels of depth, with an ageing Luke O’Nien perhaps not cut out for the pressures of the Premier League, in reserve.
Thankfully, ever since his £9.5m arrival to the building during the action-packed summer transfer window, Nordi Mukiele has been a trustworthy component of Le Bris’ side in this spot on the pitch, with the assured number 20 already being referred to as a “colossus” by journalist Andy Sixsmith, off the back of him looking near faultless since entering the Black Cats ranks.
While Xhaka has also looked equally imperious and confident, he already knew all the rhymes and rhythms of the unforgiving division, having been put through the wringer at Arsenal.
Mukiele’s PL stats
Stat – per 90 mins*
Mukiele
Games played
7
Goals scored
1
Assists
0
Touches*
65.1
Accurate passes*
32.6 (81%)
Tackles*
3.0
Ball recoveries*
3.7
Clearances*
7.4
Total duels won*
7.3
Clean sheets
3
Stats by Sofascore
Mukiele, on the other hand, only knew Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga before his switch, but has since stepped up to already be seen as an undroppable part of Sunderland’s unfolding success story, as can be seen by looking at his phenomenal Premier League numbers to date.
Amazingly, despite the ex-Gunners midfielder also holding a fierce reputation for being a “monster”, as he was once labelled by Arsenal-based writer Connor Humm while still at the Emirates, Mukiele has managed to win more duels on average this season with a commanding 7.3 duels conjured up, next to Xhaka’s slightly lesser 6.2.
To further back up the argument that Mukiele is Le Bris’ best bit of business since leaving Lorient behind for Wearside, the 27-year-old has also been vital so far this season with his ability to be adaptable and versatile for his team’s cause, with a goal even coming his way against Wolverhampton Wanderers in mid-October, when drafted out to a right-back spot to fix some injury concerns.
Landing such a committed character for just £9.5m, which is also cheaper than the modest amount forked out to win Xhaka, surely means he is a frontrunner to be seen as Le Bris’ smartest move since becoming Sunderland manager, with Sky Sports’ Dougie Critchley even stating last month that he “can’t believe” the Premier League newcomers managed to pick him up.
The concern, too, with their captain is that he is 33 years of age, with more seasons on the agenda where he’s running himself into the ground – past this campaign – perhaps a tall order.
Whereas, Mukiele has time on his side, with a hope that his full-blooded efforts just continue on, as Sunderland strive to remain near the top of the Premier League tree for as long as possible, courtesy of their never-say-die number 20.
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نجح فريق الأهلي في تحقيق الفوز على الاتحاد، بنتيجة 1-0، ضمن منافسات الجولة الثامنة من بطولة الدوري السعودي “دوري روشن” للموسم الحالي.
كما فاز فريق النصر على نيوم، بنتيجة 3-1، ضمن منافسات الجولة الثامنة من بطولة الدوري السعودي “دوري روشن” للموسم الحالي.
وانتصر الهلال على النجمة في المباراة التي جمعتهما أمس الجمعة، ضمن منافسات مسابقة الدوري السعودي للمحترفين، برباعية مقابل هدفين.
ويتصدر النصر ترتيب الدوري السعودي برصيد 24 نقطة، ثم التعاون 21 نقطة، والهلال ثالثا 20 نقطة، والقادسية رابعا 17 نقطة، ثم الأهلي خامسا 16 نقطة. جدول ترتيب الدوري السعودي
1- النصر – 24 نقطة
2- التعاون – 21 نقطة
3- الهلال- 20 نقطة
4- القادسية – 17 نقطة
5- الأهلي- 16- نقطة
6- الخليج- 14 نقطة
7- نيوم – 13 نقطة
8- الاتحاد – 11 نقطة
9- الفيحاء – 11 نقاط
10- الخلود – 9 نقاط
11- الاتفاق- 9 نقاط
12- الرياض- 8 نقاط
13- الشباب- 7 نقاط
14- الحزم- 6 نقاط
15- الفتح – 5 نقاط
16- الأخدود – 4 نقاط
17- ضمك – 4 نقاط
18- النجمة بدون نقاط
يمكنكم متابعة ترتيب الدوري السعودي، بشكل محدث باستمرار من هنا.
O Palmeiras treinou na tarde desta quarta-feira (18) e finalizou a sua preparação para encarar o Atlético-MG, no Allianz Parque, nesta quinta-feira (19), em jogo válido pela 27ª rodada do Brasileirão 2023.
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Com o retorno dos selecionáveis (Gustavo Gómez, Raphael Veiga e Piquerez), Abel Ferreira comandou um treino técnico e tático na Academia de Futebol.
Suspenso do jogo de amanhã, Richard Rios não se reapresentou com os demais convocados.
A grande expectativa da torcida alviverde é de que Endrick possa ser titular após mais de três meses sem entrar entre os 11 em um jogo no Allianz Parque. A joia falou ao site oficial do clube e revelou ter muita gratidão ao Palmeiras.
continua após a publicidade- Eu só quero jogar, estou feliz, de bem comigo mesmo, com confiança. Minha família está sempre do meu lado, me ajudando. Vou trabalhar bastante para buscar meu espaço, não importa se eu entrar, se começar jogando, sempre vou dar meu melhor. É uma gratidão que tenho com o Palmeiras e sempre vou dar o meu melhor por esse time”, disse a joia de 17 anos.
Suspenso, Abel Ferreira não ficará no banco do Verdão diante da equipe de Luiz Felipe Scolari e dará lugar ao seu auxiliar, João Martins.
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O provável Palmeiras para encarar o Atlético-MG é: Weverton, Mayke, Murilo, Gustavo Gómez (Luan) e Piquerez; Zé Rafael, Gabriel Menino e Raphael Veiga (Jhon Jhon); Endrick, Rony e Kevin.
A bola rola para Palmeiras x Atlético-MG a partir das 19h (horário de Brasília) e o jogo terá transmissão apenas do Premiere FC.
At the start of the summer, the management had said Bumrah would play three Tests but with a series on the line, he could play a fourth
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India coach Gautam Gambhir has confirmed India have a whole quota of fit fast bowlers to select from for The Oval Test, which they need to win to level the series. Equally significantly, Gambhir didn’t rule out the possibility of Jasprit Bumrah playing a fourth Test after he had said he was good to play only three in the lead-up to the series.Bumrah, whose pace was down at Old Trafford, which could also have to do with a soft outfield and loose foot holes, has had time to put his feet up since before lunch on day four of this Test. The fifth and final Test begins on Thursday.India came into the third Test crippled with injuries to Arshdeep Singh (bowling hand) and Akash Deep (groin), and general fatigue for Mohammed Siraj. They had to call in reinforcements from India in Anshul Kamboj, who played ahead of Prasidh Krishna.Related
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“All the fast bowlers are fit,” Gambhir said after India’s 143-over batting effort to secure a draw at Old Trafford and stay alive in the series. “There are no injury concerns.”That also includes Bumrah, but his case is different. He is not playing only three Tests because of any injury, but instead for workload management purposes so that he prevents further injuries after his stress reaction earlier in the year. That stress reaction had kept him out for five months. Gambhir was asked if that workload prescription was still set in stone with a series still on the line.”We haven’t had any conversation around the combination for the last Test,” Gambhir replied. “No decision has been made on whether Jasprit Bumrah will play or not. Ultimately, whoever plays, they will try and do the job for the country.”2:09
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Gambhir: ‘Absolutely up’ for series finaleGambhir said this India team was an inexperienced side and the results needed to be seen in that light. But he also said that reason doesn’t change the scoreline of the series. He also didn’t want to get carried away with the achievement of drawing at Old Trafford.”You are asking someone who only believes in results,” Gambhir said. “I’ve said that in the past as well, that I believe in results. We are still 2-1 down in the series. This is the Indian team. Yes there is inexperience but this is still the best Indian team right now. So for me, I think we are still down 2-1. And hopefully we can try and make it 2-2. That’s going to be a good achievement.”When you are put under pressure, and you end up batting five sessions, I think that’s great character. Anything that you do in these conditions, when you are put under pressure and you come out of those pressure moments, it is always a great feeling, and it just ends up giving a lot of confidence in the dressing room as well.”And I’m sure going into The Oval, we will be high on confidence, but we can’t take anything for granted. I think it’s going to be a new game, it’s going to be against a strong England side, and we absolutely will be up for it.”
Liverpool are now reportedly eyeing a move to sign Jean-Matteo Bahoya from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2026 after Michael Edwards sent scouts to watch the Frenchman in action in the Bundesliga.
A player that Hugo Ekitike knows well, Bahoya could help spark Arne Slot’s big-money attack into life. The Dutchman was handed a spending spree of more than £400m in the summer as the Reds broke their transfer record twice to welcome Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.
So far, however, they’ve yet to see the fruits of their labour. Liverpool have been handed four defeats in their last four Premier League games and have looked a shadow of the champions that they became last season. Their crown hasn’t just slipped, it has disappeared entirely.
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Out of the big signings, only Ekitike has truly made his mark – scoring six goals in 13 games – while Isak and Wirtz have continued to struggle.
Having his say on his side’s recent struggles, Slot admitted that it’s not surprising that change has disrupted Liverpool, but he did not expect to lose four games in a row.
Nonetheless, Liverpool simply have to pick themselves up and go again on the pitch. Meanwhile, it’s up to Edwards and Richard Hughes to find some balance for Slot’s side, which could see Bahoya arrive from Frankfurt when 2026 arrives.
Liverpool scouts spot key Bahoya and Ekitike partnership
As reported by Anfield Watch, Liverpool sent scouts to watch Bahoya whilst also watching Ekitike last season – taking note of how impressive the duo were when working together. In the end, the Reds welcomed just Ekitike in the summer, but they could now return for his former teammate.
Whether it’s Cody Gakpo, Wirtz or Isak, so much of Liverpool’s attack centres around forwards who prefer the ball to feet rather than runners in behind. And that’s why Bahoya would make such a difference to Slot’s side.
After clocking a record speed of 37.16 km/h in the Bundesliga this season, it’s clear that the Frankfurt winger would add some much-needed directness to Liverpool’s frontline – the kind that Luis Diaz and Sadio Mane added in the past.
A record speedster would also be arriving just when Mohamed Salah begins to slow down. In comparison, the Egyptian’s average speed in the Champions League this season has been 34.29 km/h.
The 20-year-old isn’t just about speed, either. So far this season, he’s been involved in four goals in 12 games, with three goals and one assist in all competitions. A rapid, young winger, Bahoya stands out as another top talent emerging from Frankfurt.
Hampshire reply with resolve after title-chasers post imposing 578 for 8 declared
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Lyndon James produced a key century from No.7•Getty Images
Hampshire 90 for 0 (Weatherley 43*, Middleton 34*) trail Nottinghamshire 578 for 8 dec (James 203*, Haynes 103, McCann 79, Hutton 71) by 498 runsLyndon James masterfully struck his maiden double-century as title-chasing Nottinghamshire took control of their Rothesay County Championship clash with Hampshire.James helped his side to maximum batting points with an awesome 203 not out, overtaking his previous personal best of 164.With him, Jack Haynes took himself to a fourth hundred of the season – the most in Division One – while Brett Hutton’s 71-run cameo allowed Nottinghamshire to declare on 578.Joe Weatherley and Fletcha Middleton reached close with no damage for the hosts – ending on 90 without loss, in arrears by 498 runs.The day was a procession of bat raises from Nottinghamshire batters – six of them in total.Haynes was the first as he converted his overnight 70 to three figures in 42 day-two balls – 129 in total. It was the fourth time he had passed fifty, and the fourth time he had converted to a hundred this season.But after a flourish of drives and boundaries, his 106-run stand with James was ended when Kyle Abbott got Haynes chipping the second new ball to mid-on.Hampshire had an inexperienced attack – without Keith Barker, Liam Dawson, Brad Wheal and John Turner – and failed to build any pressure throughout the day, albeit with an unhelpful ball.However trouble-free much of the bowling was, the batter standards were incredibly high – led by James.The all-rounder kept up the scoring rate throughout his innings as he mixed a constant yearning for runs with a tight technique.His one major life came on 94 when Hampshire missed a third chance in the slips during the innings – a frequent pattern this season, and one which was met by derision in the stands and by Abbott curling into a frustrated ball at mid-on.James shook off the nineties nerves to reach his second century of the season, and the sixth of his career – one of real fluency.Liam Patterson-White had accompanied him for 66 runs – one of six partnerships to pass 40 – before James Fuller pinned him lbw.But Hutton – who will be replaced by Josh Tongue from day three onwards after his release from the England squad – arrived to ignite the innings even further.Where fours had previously been struck, short balls were cannoned into the stands by both Hutton and James – combined they struck 12 in total – as any hope of containing them had disappeared for Hampshire.Nottinghamshire reached maximum batting points – which could be crucial in their Championship bid. They had started the round just a point behind leaders Surrey.Hutton picked out long-on for an 87-ball 71, but James kept going despite being disturbed by tea when on 197. He reached his double century with a flick to the boundary and a fist pump.Nottinghamshire immediately declared on 578 and gave Hampshire’s refreshed opening pair of Middleton and the recalled Weatherley a testing 32 overs – with Ali Orr absent with a concussion suffered in the Second XI.As it happened, both breezed through with sturdy defences, although the defensive nature could harm their quest for much needed bonus points in the long term.
O jogo deste domingo (22), entre Flamengo e Vasco, não marcará apenas o encontro entre arquirrivais em um clássico do futebol brasileiro, mas também colocará frente a frente dois dos grandes goleadores do Brasileirão: Pedro e Vegetti. Os jogadores têm o mesmo número de gols no torneio e sonham com a artilharia da competição.
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O Lance! destacou os pontos fortes de cada centroavante e mostra como a fome de gols, a importância tática e as características de cada atacante podem ser determinantes para que Flamengo e Vasco busquem a vitória. Os times viverem situações bem diferentes no Brasileirão, mas querem os três pontos para alcançarem objetivos maiores na competição.
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ARTILHEIRO REVERÊNCIA
Na última rodada, contra o Cruzeiro, Pedro atingiu seu recorde pessoal e chegou a 29 gols marcados em 2023 (mesma quantidade de tentos de 2022). Nesta temporada, no entanto, os números não têm sido tão bons – como o próprio atleta reconhece -, mas o feito foi alcançado com oito jogos a menos em relação ao ano anterior (58/50 jogos).
Entre os pontos fortes de Pedro estão a jogada aérea, que é uma de suas principais qualidades, o bom desempenho atuando como pivô e o grande potencial-rendimento em finalizações.
PIRATA GOLEADOR
Artilheiro do último Campeonato Argentino, com o modesto Belgrano, Vegetti chegou ao Vasco com fama de matador e fez valer a alcunha logo no jogo de estreia. Foi dele o gol da vitória sobre o Grêmio, por 1 a 0, em São Januário. Desde então ele seguiu marcando e comemorando como um pirata, homenagem ao seu antigo clube.
Ao todo marcou 7 gols em 11 jogos, igualando o rival do Flamengo, porém com menos da metade de partidas em campo. Vegetti vive o seu maior jejum com a camisa do Vasco, já que não marcou contra São Paulo e Fortaleza. O Pirata está sedento por bola na rede e já provou que não sente o peso de um clássico. Na vitória sobre o Fluminense, o argentino marcou e deu uma assistência.
تعرض ريال مدريد لضربة جديدة بعد إصابة فيدي فالفيردي، خلال التعادل أمام رايو فاليكانو سلبيًا في مباراتهما يوم الأحد، في بطولة الدوري الإسباني لكرة القدم.
ونشرت صحيفة “ماركا” الإسبانية أن تيبو كورتوا أنهى مباراة ريال مدريد ورايو فاليكانو، وهو يشعر ببعض الانزعاج، حيث يعاني من شد في فخذه الأيمن.
وسيخضع تيبو كورتوا لفحوصات طبية يوم الإثنين، في فالديبيباس، لتحديد حجم إصابته وموقفه من المباريات القادمة لريال مدريد.
اقرأ أيضاً.. ألونسو بعد تعادل ريال مدريد أمام رايو فاليكانو: ما زلنا في نوفمبر.. ولن نفوز في كل المباريات
وشعر حارس المرمى البلجيكي بألم في وقت متأخر من المباراة، لكنه تمكن من إكمال التسعين دقيقة أمام رايو فاليكانو.
وفي نفس المباراة، عانى فيدي فالفيردي من مشكلة في أوتار الركبة، وتم استبداله في الدقيقة 81، ومن المتوقع أن يخضع اللاعبان لمزيد من الفحوصات في فالديبيباس لتقييم جاهزيتهما للمباريات القادمة.
تعرض قائد منتخب البرتغال، كريستيانو رونالدو، للطرد في مباراة مساء الخميس أمام نظيره منتخب أيرلندا في إطار التصفيات المؤهلة إلى نهائيات بطولة كأس العالم، نسخة 2026.
وحل منتخب البرتغال ضيفًا على خصمه منتخب أيرلندا في إطار منافسات الجولة قبل الأخيرة من تصفيات قارة أوروبا المؤهلة إلى نهائيات كأس العالم.
وتعرض منتخب البرتغال للهزيمة أمام أصحاب الأرض بهدفين دون رد، في مباراة شهدت طرد النجم كريستيانو رونالدو في الدقيقة 61، بعدما اعتدى على مدافع الخصم بالمرفق دون كرة (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).
وسيغيب كريستيانو رونالدو عن مباراة الجولة الأخيرة من التصفيات ضد أرمينيا يوم الأحد المقبل، مع العلم أن البرتغال لم تتأهل بعد البطولة.
وذكرت صحيفة “ذا صن” الإنجليزية أن كريستيانو رونالدو قد يغيب عن أول مباراة لمنتخب البرتغال في بطولة كأس العالم الصيف المقبل، حال تأهله، وذلك بسبب السلوك العنيف لنجم النصر السعودي، والذي قد يستدعي الإيقاف مباراتين.
وسيبت الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم، فيفا، في الأمر حيث إنه الجهة المسؤولة عن إصدار القرار كون كأس العالم يُقام تحت مظلته.
وقد يتمكن رونالدو من خوض أول مباراة لـ البرتغال في كأس العالم، حتى حال إيقافه مباراتين، وذلك حال عدم تأهلهم مباشرة إلى البطولة ولجوئهم إلى خوض الملحق (ثم التأهل)، حيث ستطبق العقوبة على تلك المرحلة.