يُذكر أن الزمالك يسعى لتعزيز صفوف فريقه الأول لكرة القدم، بعد حل أزمة إيقاف القيد، وذلك من خلال التعاقد مع صفقات جديدة.
ويُعدّ محمد عاطف من اللاعبين الموهوبين، حيث تميّز بأدائه المُقنع مع فريق طنطا خلال الفترة الماضية، ويلعب في خط الوسط، وسجل 6 أهداف هذا الموسم مع فريقه.
وتأتي هذه الصفقة ضمن خطة الزمالك لتدعيم صفوف الفريق استعدادًا للمنافسة على البطولات المحلية والقارية في الموسم الحالي.
Some of South Africa’s international players will be unavailable for at least the first half of the domestic 20-over competition, which will impact CSA’s ability to grow the profile of the tournament. The fixtures of the Ram Slam T20 Challenge were announced on Tuesday and the tournament is scheduled to run from November 12 to December 16, which overlaps with the Test team’s tour to Australia that ends on November 28.This means international players, including Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada, will only feature peripherally in the tournament, despite CSA’s desire to have their big names available for as much of the competition as possible. Such was South Africa’s desire to try and promote their shortest format like India, Australia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, West Indies and England have done, that they moved a Test in Sri Lanka’s tour of South Africa from mid-December to mid-January to free up the holiday period for Ram Slam T20. Although they have achieved that, the first 18 matches of the 32-game tournament will take place with the Test team playing fixtures in Hobart and Adelaide.South Africa’s 20-over competition has struggled to gain the same glamour as some of its counterparts for two reasons. Chiefly, it has not attracted enough international stars, not even from South Africa, and this will only change in the second half of the event this year. The tournament has also been unable to contract too many big names as the declining Rand is an unattractive currency, and the timing of the tournament is awkward for many players. In some years, it clashed with the Big Bash League. In a few seasons, it has clashed with Test fixtures in other countries.The competition has retained its sponsor for now. Courier company RAM were reviewing their backing of the tournament after last season’s competition was marred by match-fixing allegations which saw Gulam Bodi banned for 20 years for attempting to manipulate matches. CSA insists Bodi did not succeed. The investigation into the allegations has not reached its conclusion with the South African board still expected to name other players it intends to sanction.The rest of South Africa’s domestic season will take place as normal, beginning with the four-day competition that is split into two rounds of five matches each. The one-day cup will be played in a single block in February and March, when the national side will be in New Zealand, which also makes them unavailable for those games.The second-tier semi-professional tournament still includes Namibia and will be played as three-day and one-day fixtures but the 20-over tournament has fallen away in favour of the season-opening Africa Cup. Now in its second edition, the Africa Cup is played over four weekends with the table-topping team from each pool advancing to a finals weekend. All teams play only three matches and it also includes teams from Zimbabwe, Namibia and Kenya.
Presenter Conor McGilligan has slammed Leeds United for not signing a proven striker like Danny Ings in the January transfer window.
Who is Leeds' club-record transfer?
With just two Premier League games left to play, the Whites are in a pretty dire situation as they sit inside the relegation zone, one point from safety.
However, all is not lost and if they can get a good result or two in the final weeks of the season they may be able to just about survive the drop.
With that in mind, the margins between success and failure as so tight that their fate could simply be decided by the quality of one player.
And after spending a club-record £35.5m transfer fee on Georginio Rutter in January, fans would have been hoping he could be that man but with zero goals or assists in 12 games, it's not looking like a smart bit of business right now.
While talking about the need for a proven striker on the One Leeds Fan Channel, McGilligan suggested that someone like Ings could have been like "gold dust" for Leeds.
He said (20:45): "You look at West Ham and you know they invested Danny Ings for what £15m or £20m?
"And I'm not saying he's been [great], we've mentioned it several times, but he's not been an unbelievable striker but maybe in our system he’d have been gold dust.
"Just a couple of goals, you know, maybe four or five goals whatever from January onwards. And you look at what we have actually done, it’s criminal!”
How much did Danny Ings cost West Ham?
Ings certainly was available on the market for much less than Rutter this winter as he moved from Aston Villa to West Ham United for £15m.
And while his time in east London hasn't been brilliant so far – having scored three goals in 19 outings – he's certainly done more than the 21-year-old has managed at Elland Road.
Leeds United's Georginio Rutter
What's more, still being so young, Rutter has actually dropped down to play some games for the academy in Premier League 2 – which is hardly of use to the club right now in the midst of their relegation struggles.
Had Ings arrived instead, he certainly wouldn't be playing youth football and with 70 Premier League goals in 202 games, his know-how in this division could certainly be of use to Sam Allardyce right now.
Arsenal have made contact to sign Galatasaray defender Sacha Boey who's been seriously endorsed by former right-back Bacary Sagna.
What's the latest Arsenal transfer news?
The Premier League title-chasers can still pip league leaders Man City and clinch their first domestic crown in nearly 20 years, yet the Blues' one-game and one point advantage means they quite simply cannot afford to drop anymore points.
Mikel Arteta's side are relying on a slip up from Pep Guardiola before potentially pouncing, but if City don't relent on their imperious recent form, you can certainly make a case that this season has been a successful one for Arsenal regardless.
It was just 12 months ago that the north Londoners missed out on Champions League football to arch rivals Tottenham, but a year later they're guaranteed top four and the subsequent riches of Europe for 2023/2024.
As a result, there have been suggestions of transfer activity at the Emirates ahead of a busy summer window, with Edu and co targeting central midfield stars.
Soccer Football – Europa League – Round of 16 Second Leg – Galatasaray v FC Barcelona – Turk Telekom Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey – March 17, 2022 Galatasaray’s Sacha Boey in action with FC Barcelona’s Pedri REUTERS/Murad Sezer
They're also in the market for new defenders, especially after injuries to the likes of centre-back William Saliba, with reports out of Turkey claiming Boey of Galatasary is a player on their radar.
According to Akşam, as also translated by Sport Witness, Arsenal have made contact to sign the 22-year-old who is among the players most likely to leave the Nef Stadium.
It's claimed that Arteta's side are "seriously interested" in the right-back, who's already admitted that he "dreams" of a move to England's top flight.
Speaking to Transfermarkt last month, as relayed by TUTTOmercatoWEB, Boey explained:
“My dream remains the Premier League, like most players. And then it’s a league that fits well with my aggressive style of play. I like the Bundesliga too."
What could Boey bring to Arsenal?
As Scotland international Kieran Tierney is up for the chopping block this summer, with reports suggesting he could depart, we believe Boey may be a brilliant replacement.
The Frenchman has been a mainstay for Galatasary in the Turkish Super Lig this season, starting 28 league games and impressing as their second-best overall performer behind Mauro Icardi (WhoScored).
Boey has also been seriously endorsed by former Gunners full-back Sagna, who recently explained that he would be perfect for Arteta, stating (via milliyet.com and daily cannon):
“Galatasaray’s Sacha Boey is a player I really like.“I think he will fit perfectly into Arsenal. As a right-back too, I have to say I think he’s great. I’m sure many clubs have Sacha Boey in mind."
Sunderland have secured a place in the Championship play-offs with a chance of returning to the Premier League next season, however, Tony Mowbray could be heading for a disaster in the transfer market already.
What's the latest on Jack Clarke's future at Sunderland?
According to TEAMtalk, Sunderland are currently working on a new deal for Jack Clarke, amid interest from Premier League clubs following his fantastic form in the second tier this season.
As per the report, Crystal Palace and Brentford have expressed an interest in snapping up the young winger's signature this summer but the Black Cats are attempting to convince him to stay by putting together a new deal to secure his future at the Stadium of Light.
Why do Sunderland need to keep Jack Clarke?
Sunderland could be set for back-to-back promotions if they can win the Championship play-offs in the coming weeks, which would be a monumental achievement for the Wearside club.
Mowbray's managerial expertise combined with a squad full of promising talent has put the Black Cats in a fantastic position to achieve their dreams of returning to the Premier League for the first time since 2017, and should they prove victorious, it will be important to keep together as much of the squad as possible.
Whilst it may be tempting for the club to cash in on some of their hottest prospects this summer in order to raise precious funds, it could be incredibly detrimental to their chances of either retaining their Premier League status or competing again for promotion next season if unsuccessful.
As a result, there is no doubt that the Sunderland hierarchy must do everything they can to hold on to Clarke ahead of next season, even if a big fee is forthcoming, as the Black Cats talisman has been a key contributor throughout their impressive campaign.
Over 45 Championship appearances, the £15k-per-week star has scored nine goals, registered a whopping 11 assists and created seven big chances, as well as averaging 1.4 shots on goal, 1.7 key passes, two successful dribbles and 5.9 duels won per game, proving that he is an incredible attacking threat.
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In fact, the 22-year-old has the highest number of assists in the entire second tier this season, which is a testament to his unrivalled involvement in securing Sunderland a huge opportunity to return to the top flight.
As a result, losing him this summer, irrespective of the division Mowbary and co find themselves in, would be somewhat of a disaster.
Indeed, despite struggling to make an impact at his former club, Tottenham Hotspur, Clarke is finally firmly in the spotlight with huge praise from journalist Josh Bunting for his form this season:
"Clarke unplayable and that’s the games I love – with him just driving at the opposition defence, he’s a handful with his balance."
With that being said, if Sunderland can secure promotion to the Premier League it will put the club in a greater position to retain Clarke's services.
N Srinivasan’s run in charge of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has been extended, after he was re-elected unopposed as the president of the state association on Sunday
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N Srinivasan has headed the TNCA since 2002-03•Associated Press
N Srinivasan’s run in charge of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has been extended, after he was re-elected unopposed as the president of the state association. The election was held during the TNCA’s 86th annual general meeting, in Chennai, on Sunday.Srinivasan, the former BCCI president who was forced to step aside following the IPL corruption scandal, has headed the TNCA since 2002-03, when he toppled his cricket-administration-mentor-turned-bitter-rival AC Muthiah in the race for the presidency.Kasi Viswanathan was re-elected secretary for the tenth year in succession.The reported that there were no contests for any of the TNCA posts, with the candidates from the ruling group taking charge of all of them unchallenged.TNCA office bearers President: N Srinivasan Vice-presidents (city): Kalpathi S Aghoram, K Murali, PS Raman, G Srinivasan Vice-presidents (districts): G Bhaskaran, V Ramesh Secretary: Kasi Viswanathan Joint-secretary: RI Palani Assistant secretary: S Martin Raj Treasurer: VP Narasimhan
Everton's turbulent season threatens a whole new sense of instability as relegation looms, with the proud Premier League outfit failing to muster a vein of form capable of lifting them away from the danger zone, and with just four matches to play, the Blues languish in 19th place.
Sean Dyche was hired in the managerial role in January in an attempt to instil stoicism and grit – defensive resilience to climb up the table and towards safety.
And while he got off to a flying start, defeating the then-table-toppers Arsenal 1-0 at a roaring Goodison Park, a singular victory against Brentford is all that can complement their early success.
Four fixtures remain, and 34-year-old captain Seamus Coleman has recently picked up a knee injury that will likely rule him out of contention as the term enters his culminating phase.
With this in mind, Dyche would be wise to assess his options and prepare the likes of Mathew Mallon for increasing opportunity, both this season and across future years.
Who is Mathew Mallon?
There were reports from the Liverpool Echo's Adam Jones that a deal had been struck between the Toffees and Blackburn Rovers for the permanent signing of Mallon, who has since quashed the incorrect murmurings by penning a first professional deal with the Goodison Park side last July.
Having made 43 displays across Everton's U18 and U21 outfits, Mallon has scored two goals and supplied three assists, hailed as "impressive" by journalist Sam Carroll.
This season, the dynamo has made six appearances for the Toffees youth side across all competitions, notably registering an assist during a remarkable 4-3 away victory over Crystal Palace.
Describing his pace, strength, defending and crossing as his 'main assets' Mallon is a dynamic defender is an eye for making things happen, which could fall auspiciously into his hands with a gaffer such as Dyche at the helm.
Dyche demands composure and tenacity from all in his team, but with an onus on superlative defensive structure and organisation, a versatile full-back such as Mallon could emulate the past success of the likes of England international Kieran Trippier.
Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier.
Burnley signed Trippier in January 2012, with Dyche taking the reins later that year, with the current Newcastle United phenom forging 120 games under his wing, scoring two goals and serving a commendable 25 assists – with the gem lauded for his "elite output" by Statman Dave more recently.
Mallon has a long way to go before riding the crest of a wave and announcing himself to the major stage, but with a knack for embracing the dynamism of the full-back role and a coach such as Dyche guiding him, he is in good stead to reach great heights and perhaps even emulate the distinguished Trippier.
The IPL governing council has discussed the possibility of staging a mini-IPL in September
Nagraj Gollapudi in Dharamsala23-Jun-2016The IPL governing council has discussed the possibility of staging a mini-IPL in September, but no firm decision came out of their meeting held in Dharamsala on Thursday. Further deliberation is likely at the BCCI working committee meeting on Friday, when a final decision is expected.The BCCI has been trying to fill a window in the early part of September when India are not scheduled to play any cricket.Speculation about a mini-IPL has been alive since the Champions League T20 was scrapped last year. Two senior BCCI officials confirmed to ESPNcricinfo that the topic was discussed at the governing council meeting today, which was addressed by IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla. BCCI president Anurag Thakur and BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke were in attendance.It is understood that the truncated IPL would last approximately three weeks, but could feature all eight franchises.BCCI sources indicated that the USA and Dubai were in the running to host the event, but reiterated that the idea is still in its conceptual stage.
Celtic have already secured the Scottish Premiership title for the 2023/24 campaign and can complete a domestic treble if they beat Inverness in the cup final at the start of next month.
Despite their dominance of football in Scotland, Ange Postecoglou could use the upcoming summer transfer window to increase the quality and depth of his squad.
The Hoops were knocked out of the Champions League in the group phase and the boss may want to build a roster that is capable of competing domestically and in Europe next term.
Blick recently reported that Celtic are one of a number of teams interested in a deal to sign FC Luzern central midfielder Ardon Jashari this summer and the youngster is a player who has the potential to be a future star for the club.
Who is Ardon Jashari?
The 20-year-old gem is a Switzerland international who could form a dream partnership with current Hoops midfielder Reo Hatate in the years to come.
Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate.
Jashari, who could cost up to €8m (£7m), has shown promise with his impressive performances in the Swiss top-flight and could be a joy to watch at Parkhead next term.
The left-footed maestro has averaged a Sofascore rating of 6.95 in the Super League across 32 appearances and made 2.4 tackles and interceptions per game.
He has proven himself to be a reliable performer who can win the ball back for his side on a consistent basis, whilst his 59% success rate in duels also shows that the battler is a dominant player in the middle of the park.
Hatate, meanwhile, has only made 1.5 tackles and interceptions per match in the Premiership and is not as defensive-minded as Jashari.
However, the Japan international is able to impact games at the top end of the pitch.
He has scored five goals and assisted a further eight across 30 appearances, whilst the Luzern star has only been directly involved in four goals this term, and this shows that the Japan magician regularly makes important contributions in the final third.
This also indicates that the Swiss enforcer, who was once hailed as an "orchestrator" by scout Jacek Kulig, could perfectly complement the 25-year-old machine as his defensive presence in midfield could allow the Celtic ace to thrive going forward.
Jashari could be the anchor of Postecoglou's midfield and sweep up ahead of the back line in order to provide the likes of Hatate and Matt O'Riley with the freedom they need to punish opposition teams with their quality on the ball.
At the ages of 20 and 25 respectively, the pair could also be Celtic's dream midfield pairing for many years to come and grow and develop whilst dominating games at Parkhead, which is why the club must swoop for the Luzern prospect this summer.
Journalist Lee Ryder has praised Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier after he "dominated" in the club's most recent draw.
What's the latest on Newcastle vs Leicester?
The Magpies managed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 20 years last night after playing Leicester City.
The Foxes are fighting for their lives at the other end of the Premier League table and managed to come away with a point on the day.
Indeed, the match ended 0-0 with Newcastle unable to get on the scoresheet, despite hitting the post three times. That point was still enough to see Eddie Howe's side secure a spot in the top four.
And it seems as though the manager can thank his captain for that as the right-back put in a fine display – as noted by Ryder.
In the ChronicleLive player ratings, the journalist handed Trippier and 8/10 for his efforts and wrote: "Dominated down the right with a ridiculous 162 touches."
What award has Trippier won?
It seems Ryder wasn't the only one to appreciate the defender's efforts with Dominic Scurr signing Trippier's praises in the Shields Gazette player ratings too.
He gave him a 7/10 and said: "Kept Newcastle on the front foot all evening with smart passing down the right. Put some good deliveries into the box which Newcastle ought to have done better with."
And when you look at the stats on SofaScore, you can see why the journalists were impressed. After all, Trippier helped out defensively as he made one clearance, one tackle and of course was part of the backline that kept a clean sheet.
More eye-catching, though, was his attacking involvement as he was immense on the right flank with a whopping 162 touches (39 more than any other player). He delivered 20 crosses (17 more than any other player), completed 113 passes and 15/18 long balls as well as three key passes, with one big chance created.
Newcastle United captain Kieran Trippier.
Having been the first signing under the new ownership group – which has been able to invest in the transfers that have propelled NUFC up the table – it's safe to say Trippier has been a hit.
After all, the £120k-p/w England international was honoured after the game as he was handed the club's 22/23 Player of the Season award.
All in all, not a bad night for the defender with Champions League football secured and personal accolades picked up.