MatériaMais Notícias

A Seleção Brasileira passou por apuros, mas saiu de campo com a vaga nas semifinais da Copa América. Em jogo dramático nesta sexta-feira, a equipe de Tite bateu o Chile por 1 a 0, em jogo no Nilton Santos, com gol marcado por Lucas Paquetá, em duelo marcado também pela expulsão de Gabriel Jesus. Os comandados de Tite enfrentam agora o Peru nas semifinais, na próxima segunda-feira. Mais cedo, os peruanos protagonizaram um dramático empate em 3 a 3 com o Paraguai, mas levaram a melhor nos pênaltis.

+ Confira a tabela da Copa América e simule o caminho da Seleção até a final

RelacionadasSeleção BrasileiraATUAÇÕES: Paquetá brilha em vitória do Brasil sobre o Chile; veja as notasSeleção Brasileira02/07/2021Fora de CampoExpulsão de Gabriel Jesus na Copa América vira meme nas redes sociais; veja os melhoresFora de Campo02/07/2021Seleção BrasileiraDouglas destaca chance de disputar Olimpíada pela Seleção Brasileira: ‘Sensação única e indescritível’Seleção Brasileira02/07/2021

QUE BUROCRACIA…

Em marcha lenta, a Seleção Brasileira padeceu para se lançar à frente diante de um Chile que pressionava sua saída de bola. Sem sincronia sequer para trocar passes, pouco a pouco a equipe de Tite viu “La Roja” se lançar à frente e Vegas exigir Ederson em finalização de longe.

TORMENTO

Aguerrida, a equipe de Martín Lasartes se impôs no meio de campo e continuou a ter investidas com Sánchez e Vidal. Até Vargas dar calafrios à Seleção Brasileira. O atacante avançou pela direita, pôs Thiago Silva para dançar e encheu o pé, mas sua finalização parou em boa defesa de Ederson. Pulgar ainda bateu rente à trave.

VAI, COM JEITO VAI…

Sem conseguir seu encaixe ideal, a Seleção contou com jogadas individuais para progredir em campo. Richarlison aproveitou um clarão e finalizou para defesa de Bravo. Na primeira chance mais incisiva, Neymar alçou para a área, só que Roberto Firmino não pegou em cheio a bola. Em brecha encontrada, Danilo encheu o pé e exigiu o goleiro chileno. Neymar voltou a entrar em cena na reta final do primeiro tempo ao encontrar Gabriel Jesus. O atacante superou a marcação, girou e encheu o pé, mas Bravo se esticou para salvar.

CARTÃO DE VISITAS!

Após a formação mais defensiva não funcionar na etapa inicial, o técnico Tite promoveu a entrada de Lucas Paquetá no lugar de Roberto Firmino, que pouco acrescentou na articulação. E bastou um minuto para a alteração refletir no placar. Casemiro cruzou para o meio da área e o camisa 17 tabelou com Neymar. O astro devolveu e Paquetá se impôs à marcação para balançar a rede.

QUE IRRESPONSABILIDADE…

O desafio aos nervos brasileiros ficou ainda maior dois minutos depois. Ao partir para uma dividida no meio de campo, Gabriel Jesus saltou e seu pé acertou em cheio o rosto de Mena. O árbitro deu justo cartão vermelho direto.

CHILE VAI À LUTA E ESTUFA A REDE. MAS…

Com um a mais, a equipe de Martín Lasartes partiu de vez para frente e fez o setor defensivo canarinho se desdobrar. Aránguiz cobrou falta rente á trave. Em nova jogada de bola aérea, os chilenos chegaram a celebrar um gol. Pulgar ajeitou e Vargas completou sem chances para Ederson, mas o árbitro anulou (em decisão ratificada pelo VAR) a jogada.

ATAQUE DE NERVOS

Um jogo franco marcou a etapa final da partida. Bem postada defensivamente, aos poucos a Seleção Brasileira foi arriscando investidas. Neymar passou como quis por dois adversários e obrigou Bravo a se esticar para salvar. O camisa 10 ainda serviu Danilo, que encheu o pé e viu sua finalização parar nas mãos do goleiro chileno.

Já “La Roja” trouxe calafrios no Nilton Santos. Após bola alçada, Brereton chegou a encobrir Ederson, só que a bola caprichosamente carimbou o travessão. Em nova oportunidade, Meneses encheu o pé e o goleiro brasileiro, seguro, salvou.

RETA FINAL DRAMÁTICA

Os últimos minutos foram marcados por doses de drama. Com jogadas engatadas por Vidal, o Chile partiu de vez para o “abafa” e acuou a Seleção Brasileira, que se fechou de vez (a ponto de Éder Militão entrar na reta final). Porém, “La Roja” abusou dos cruzamentos e não conseguiu superar o forte bloqueio da equipe canarinha, que teve boa disciplina tática e ainda desperdiçou contra-ataques puxados por Neymar. Em jogo sofrido, o Brasil superou um mata-mata e agora parte para as semifinais, onde encara a seleção peruana.

FICHA TÉCNICA

BRASIL 1×0 CHILE

Data-Hora: 02-07-21 – 21h
Estádio: Nilton Santos, no Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Árbitro: Patricio Loustau (ARG)
Assistentes: Ezequiel Brailovsky (ARG) e Gabriel Chade (ARG)
VAR: Andrés Cunha (URU)

Gol: Lucas Paquetá, 1/2T (1-0)

Cartão amarelo: Ederson (BRA), Sierralta, Palacios e Vidal (CHI)

Cartão vermelho: Gabriel Jesus (BRA)

BRASIL: Ederson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva e Renan Lodi (Éder Militão, 46/2T); Casemiro, Fred e Neymar; Gabriel Jesus, Richarlison (Everton, 45/2T) e Roberto Firmino (Lucas Paquetá, intervalo). Técnico: Tite

CHILE: Bravo; Medel, Sierralta e Vegas (Palacios, 18/2T); Isla, Pulgar, Vidal, Aránguiz (Valencia, 42/2T) e Mena; Sánchez (Brereton, intervalo) e Vargas. Técnico: Martín Lasarte

Lionesses stars Lauren James, Khiara Keating and Lauren Hemp have all been named in the 2023-24 PFA Women's Super League Team of the Year.

Article continues below

Article continues below

Article continues below

• PFA WSL Team of the Year announced
• Lionesses stars dominate the XI
• New season set to start in September

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Women's Super League Team of the Year has been revealed at the annual PFA awards and features a host of big names. Chelsea won the title after a dramatic race with Manchester City and it's no surprise to see the team packed full of players from both sides. Lionesses stars James, Keating and Hemp all make the team along with WSL top scorer Khadija Shaw who netted 21 times for the Cityzens.

  PFA

Advertisement

• GOAL
  

  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Shaw's goalscoring exploits saw her scoop the PFA Players' Player of the Year award, while Grace Clinton scooped the Young Player award after impressing at Tottenham after moving on a season-long loan from Manchester United. The 2023-24 campaign saw Chelsea continue their dominance of the WSL but also saw manager Emma Hayes wave goodbye to the Blues. Sonia Bompastor has taken over the reins and will hope to kickstart a new era at the club.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Chelsea's title win was the fifth straight season that the Blues finished top of the pile in the WSL. The last team to beat the Blues to the title was Arsenal in 2019.

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

• Getty/ GOAL
  

  WHAT NEXT FOR THE WSL

  The new season is due to start next month with a blockbuster opening fixture as Arsenal take on Manchester City. Chelsea open up their campaign against Aston Villa.

أعلنت رابطة اللاعبين المحترفين في إسبانيا عن القائمة المختصرة لـ المرشحين لحصد جائزة لاعب شهر نوفمبر بالدوري الإسباني.

ويحتل برشلونة صدارة ترتيب الدوري الإسباني لكرة القدم برصيد 33 نقطة، بينما يأتي ريال مدريد في المركز الثاني برصيد 27 نقطة مع تبقي له مباراة إضافية مؤجلة.

اقرأ أيضًا | وسط اهتمام ليفربول وريال مدريد.. نوتينجهام يحدد موقفه من بيع موريلو

القائمة المختصرة التي ضمت 5 لاعبين، تواجد بها لاعب من برشلونة، وآخر من ريال مدريد، بالإضافة للاعب ريال سوسيداد، وآخر من جيرونا وأتلتيكو مدريد.

وشهدت القائمة تواجد كل من، داني أولمو وفينيسيوس جونيور، بالإضافة إلى تاكيفوسا كوبو، أرناو مارتينيز، جوليانو سيميوني.

وتم فتح باب التصويت أمام الجمهور على اختيار أفضل لاعب بالليجا الإسبانية عن شهر نوفمبر الجاري عبر موقع الرابطة الرسمي.

جدير بالذكر أن المهاجم البولندي ولاعب فريق برشلونة، روبرت ليفاندوفسكي، توج بجائزة أفضل لاعب في الدوري الإسباني عن شهر أكتوبر الماضي.

👀هؤلاء هم المرشحين لجائزة أفضل لاعب شهر نوفمبر في #LALIGAEASPORTS.

🌟 @vinijr
🌟 @daniolmo7
🌟 تاكي كوبو
🌟 @giulianosimeone
🌟 @Arnaueti_4#LALIGAPOTM #PREMIOSLALIGA pic.twitter.com/5pP5uHekAq — LALIGA (@LaLigaArab) November 20, 2024

Reliable journalist Lewis Cox has dropped a concerning injury update regarding an "excellent" West Brom player, ahead of their final-day clash with Preston North End this weekend.

West Brom look to seal playoff spot

It has been a positive season for the Baggies, who went into the campaign with high hopes of earning promotion from the Championship back to the Premier League.

Admittedly, Carlos Corberan's side haven't secured automatic promotion, which is something the fans would have hoped for, but a playoff place now looks on the cards.

West Brom haven't got over the finish line yet, however, and on Saturday lunchtime, they face a crucial final game of the season at home to Preston. Corberan's men sit sixth in the Championship and two points clear of Hull City below them, so they know that victory this weekend will ensure that their season is extended, ahead of what is hopefully a triumphant day at Wembley later this month.

In fact, a draw should also be enough for the Baggies, given their superior goal difference, but a win for Hull at struggling Plymouth Argyle, coupled with defeat for West Brom, would seal a disastrous final day at the Hawthorns.

Worrying West Brom injury update

Taking to X ahead of the game, Cox admitted that Brandon Thomas-Asante is a doubt for West Brom's clash with Preston on Saturday, due to a hamstring issue: "Thomas-Asante been nursing hamstring discomfort, too, but optimism there."

In his report for The Express & Star, Cox also shared Corberan's comments on Thomas-Asante, with the Baggies manager saying: "Asante couldn’t start the week well. Before the previous game, he was still feeling something in his hamstring. With the minutes he was playing, he still felt something. It’s not muscle, it’s nerve, but he didn’t train the first day of this week. Right now, he’s training normally with the group."

Not having Thomas-Asante available for such an important game would be an undoubted blow for West Brom, considering the overall impact he has made this season. The 25-year-old has scored 11 times in the Championship, appearing in 38 of his side's 45 matches in the competition, also registering two assists.

Corberan is clearly an admirer of his attacking ace, too, saying of him after the 4-1 win over Blackburn Rovers earlier in the season: "Excellent, not only for the goals but the way he was linking the play and how he was helping the team build attacks. The most important thing with Brandon is his mentality and his physical condition to play and always be ready to help the team."

The hope is that Thomas-Asante is at least fit enough for the substitutes' bench this weekend, but either way, West Brom have to back themselves to have enough quality to overcome a Preston side with little to play for.

Related West Brom could sign exciting teen talent as their next Holgate

West Bromwich Albion could stumble across their next Mason Holgate in this exciting trialist.

Posts ByKelan Sarson May 2, 2024

It would then be a case of getting the attacker fully fit again for the playoffs, as the Baggies look to return to the Premier League after three seasons away.

And so the lottery that is the Championship playoffs beckon for Leeds United, with events elsewhere seeing the Yorkshire side's hopes of securing automatic promotion extinguished – Ipswich Town booking their place in next season's Premier League courtesy of a 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town.

In the end, the Tractor Boys' result was immaterial for those back at Elland Road as Daniel Farke's side meekly slipped to defeat at the hands of Southampton, a first-half tap-in from Will Smallbone clinching proceedings after earlier efforts from Adam Armstrong and Joel Piroe.

Now set to face a two-legged shootout with Norwich City in the battle for a Wembley berth, the Whites hardly have the best momentum heading into those pivotal fixtures after winning just one of their last six in the league – four of which ended in defeat.

The onus will be on Farke to put things right against his former employers by shaking things up, with Georginio Rutter – among others – potentially fearing for their place in the side moving forward.

Georginio Rutter's stats vs Southampton

It's fair to say that the Frenchman wasn't the worst performer on the day – we'll come onto that – but the club's record signing certainly didn't help matters after looking off the boil once again in his number ten berth.

The former Hoffenheim man does boast a remarkable tally of six goals and 17 assists in the Championship this season, although the last of those contributions came against Millwall back in mid-March.

As LeedsLive's Beren Cross noted, it was the 'latest episode in a poor series since his hernia surgery', with Rutter unsurprisingly hooked on the hour mark following what was a truly ineffectual outing.

At his best the creative hub in the side – as his assist record can attest to – the mercurial talent was restricted to just 29 touches in all, losing the ball on 11 occasions and failing to provide a single key pass.

Not only that, but the 22-year-old was also found wanting off the ball after winning just four of his 11 total duels, with his all-round woes perhaps only overshadowed by the limp display of one of his teammates – Junior Firpo.

Junior Firpo's game in numbers vs Saints

After an injury-hit first few seasons in English football, Firpo – to his credit – has found a new lease of life under Farke of late, helping to ease the concerns surrounding what has been a problem position for the club at left-back.

Seven assists from that full-back berth represent an encouraging campaign on the whole for the 27-year-old, although it was undoubtedly a day to forget against the Saints, as he simply withered on the big occasion.

90 minutes played

79 touches

87% pass accuracy

9/12 ground duels won

5 tackles

4 fouls won

14x possession lost

0/3 crosses completed

0/1 dribbles completed

0 key passes

As Cross – who awarded him a measly 3/10 match rating – noted after the game, Firpo 'always looked like the weak point' from the off, having been caught somewhat sleeping for Armstrong's opener with Southampton players simply queuing up behind him at the back post.

While his fault for that early effort is perhaps up for debate, there can be nowhere to hide from the defender's "embarrassing" lapse for the visitors' second – as Cross stated on Twitter – having been beaten by Kyle Walker-Peters' far too easily after assuming the ball had gone out of play.

On the face of it, his performance may have looked rather solid having won nine of his 12 ground duels, yet his involvement in those two key moments will likely have had Farke tearing his out.

The question now remains whether Firpo should keep his place for when the playoffs commence, with there certainly justification for Farke to immediately and ruthlessly drop the struggling star to the bench against the Canaries.

Leeds could land dream Firpo replacement in deal for 6ft2 sensation

Leeds United could seal a deal for this dynamo soon to try and replicate their Crysencio Summerville masterclass.

ByKelan Sarson May 2, 2024

Arsenal now appear favourites to sign a £60 million striker for manager Mikel Arteta, coming after they contacted his agents in pursuit of a deal.

Arteta hoping for Tottenham favour as Arsenal chase title

Both the Gunners and Man City are in equally imperious form heading into the final day, with the duo winning their last five Premier League games and showing absolutely no sign of letting up.

Related Arsenal offered chance to sign "great" forward in £50m+ transfer

The player looks like he’ll be allowed to leave his current club this summer.

Posts ByJosh Barker May 12, 2024

Arsenal currently top the table after their 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday, courtesy of Leandro Trossard's tap-in at the near post after 20 minutes, but they're still relying on a slip up from Pep Guardiola's side to stand any chance of clinching their first domestic crown in two decades.

The Sky Blues are usually unstoppable at this stage of the campaign, but Arsenal deserve a lot of credit for replicating that air of invincibility lately. Arteta's men are right on City's heels, and ironically, arch north London rivals Tottenham could do them a major favour this evening.

Arsenal's last five league games

Man City's last five league games

Man United 0-1 Arsenal

Fulham 0-4 Man City

Arsenal 3-0 Bournemouth

Man City 5-1 Wolves

Tottenham 2-3 Arsenal

Nottingham Forest 0-2 Man City

Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea

Brighton 0-4 Man City

Wolves 0-2 Arsenal

Man City 5-1 Luton Town

Interestingly, Guardiola is yet to taste a league win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since Spurs moved to their state of the art new ground, but they did manage a 1-0 victory there in the FA Cup earlier this season. Despite potentially helping Arsenal, Lilywhites boss Ange Postecoglou insists his side will go all out to get a result, especially since Champions League football is still on the cards for them.

"You think the majority of our fans are not going to want us to win? I don't see it that way. I think the majority of our fans will create the atmosphere they always create at our games," said Postecoglou on their clash with Man City.

"We've got a game of football to win and that's what we'll try to do. Man City haven't won it yet and if you think they have, then it becomes an issue because we're rolling out a red carpet for them and I'm not going to do that."

Amid this dramatic end to the season for Arsenal, and one which could have a fairytale ending if all goes to plan, sporting director Edu is already laying out transfer plans for next season.

Fabrizio Romano backs that Arsenal will sign an "important" new striker this summer as part of their strategy for 2024/2025, regardless of whether they do end this season as champions.

Arsenal appear favourites to sign Zirkzee after contacting agents

One forward who's been repeatedly linked is Bologna star Joshua Zirkzee, with the Netherlands ace called "fantastic" and a striker who "has everything" by AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli.

TEAMtalk have an update on their pursuit this week, and they claim Arteta's side have already approached his agents. They add that Arsenal are in a "strong position" to sign Zirkzee this summer, mainly because, if he leaves Bologna, a move to England is seen as most likely.

Man United are also in the mix, but the 22-year-old is keen to play Champions League football and Erik ten Hag's side cannot offer that. Arsenal can, though, which makes them "best placed" to complete a deal for the £60 million forward as things stand.

No one could've predicted the week that has taken place at Nottingham Forest, with a monumental array of situations unfolding at the club.

From throwing away a lead with 15 minutes to go against Chelsea, to all but securing Premier League survival, it's not been a dull week for the supporters.

However, the drama took a turn over the last couple of days, with owner Evangelos Marinakis claiming in an interview that he would like the Reds to move away from the City Ground in the years ahead – a ground that has been the club's home for 126 years.

Unsurprisingly, the decision hasn't gone down well with the supporters with many unhappy at the potential move from their iconic home to Toton, a suburb on the outskirts of the city – with the proposed land for the new ground closer to Derby County's Pride Park than Nottingham city centre.

No one can fault the owner's ambition to take the club forward, demonstrating intent that wasn't present under former owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi.

The Kuwaiti wanted to transform the club but failed miserably and offloaded many key first-team players to the dismay of the fanbase.

However, he did make the right call in selling one player, with one former Forest talent unable to replicate his good form at the City Ground following his move back in 2016.

Oliver Burke's stats at Nottingham Forest

Oliver Burke, a product of the Reds youth setup, made his debut for the club during the 2014/15 campaign, following a rapid rise through the Nigel Doughty academy.

His first start for the first team came in the 0-0 draw against Charlton Athletic during the opening months of the 2015/16 season, following a handful of substitute appearances in the campaign prior.

GK – Dorus De Vries

RB – Eric Lichaj

CB – Matt Mills

CB – Kelvin Wilson

LB – Michael Mancienne

CM – David Vaughan

CM – Henri Lansbury

RM – Chris Burke

LM – Oliver Burke

ST – Dexter Blackstock

ST – Jamie Ward

The Scotsman finished the season with two goals in 21 appearances, a respectable tally for a youngster in his breakthrough season in England's second tier.

However, it would be the 2016/17 campaign that caught the eye – finding the back of the net four times in the opening five matches of the season, leading to an offer too good to refuse.

German club RB Leipzig plumped £13m for the youngster before the closure of the window, an offer that owner Al-Hasawi accepted with Burke leaving the club to play in the Bundesliga.

However, after such a promising start to his professional career in the East Midlands, his form has evaporated, with the now 27-year-old struggling in the Championship this season.

Oliver Burke's market value in 2024

Nearly eight years on from his big-money move to Germany, the winger has failed to recapture any of his good form, failing to score or assist a single goal in the second tier for Birmingham City, with his last goal coming for Millwall back in May 2023.

As a result of his dismal form for the Blues, his value has plummeted, with the attacker now only valued at €2m (£1.7m), as per Transfermarkt – a drop of over £11m since his departure from Forest.

Although former owner Al-Hasawi annoyed a lot of supporters during his time at the club, he undoubtedly made a brilliant call in selling the youngster, with his deal helping the Reds avoid any further FFP issues after the previous problems in 2014.

Forest must rue £30m Cooper signing who's now worth less than Hudson-Odoi

He’s failed to make an impact since his move to the City Ground.

ByEthan Lamb May 12, 2024

Manchester City are "heavily tracking" one of Manchester United's top summer transfer targets, it has emerged, with both sides also facing competition for his signature from fellow Premier League giants Arsenal.

Man City in need of another wide player

Having struggled by their own high standards, City are looking for fresh impetus this summer and it is likely to come in wide areas. The arrival of Jeremy Doku was offset by the departures of Riyad Mahrez and Cole Palmer last summer, leaving Pep Guardiola's side short of a natural winger.

Man City now send scouts to watch "revelation" Ortega replacement

The Citizens are looking to get one over on their rivals off the pitch…

By
Tom Cunningham

Apr 13, 2024

All of Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Oscar Bobb and Jeremy Doku have been stationed on the right-hand side at points this season, but they appear to be one player light in that position with Foden and Silva both preferring to drift centrally. Guardiola seems to have recognised this too, and could rectify it this summer by snatching a Manchester United target away from them.

Man City eyeing Michael Olise move

Now, The Guardian reports that Manchester City are "heavily tracking" Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise as they look for reinforcements in attack this summer. The Frenchman has missed parts of the season through a pair of hamstring injuries, but has scored six goals and grabbed three assists in just nine starts this season, underlining his quality.

City won't be alone in their chase of the 22-year-old though, with Arsenal and Manchester United both also reportedly keen and the forward thought to have a £65m release clause in his contract in south London, up from the £35m that Chelsea activated last summer to no avail.

Michael Olise this season
Minutes	839
Goals	6
Minutes per goal	140
Assists	3
Shots on target per 90	1.07
Key passes per 90	2.69

The Gunners are looking to find competition for Bukayo Saka, who has once again been one of Arsenal's most regular appearance makers this season despite carrying an injury. Meanwhile, it has recently been claimed that Olise is Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS's top transfer target to replace Antony at Old Trafford.

However, both City and Arsenal have an advantage over Manchester United, with the reliable David Ornstein reporting that Olise will likely only leave Selhurst Park this summer if it is for a Champions League side, something that the Red Devils are guaranteed not to be next season after a disappointing Premier League season.

Olise's ability when fit is no secret, with ex-Manchester City defender turned pundit Micah Richards dubbing him a future superstar and claiming he is "going to the very top".

“He is going to be world-class. He’s just one of them young players who need to be guided in the right way when he leaves Palace, no disrespect to Palace fans, they probably want that money at some stage to rebuild anyway."

“But when he leaves, if he picks the right team where he’s allowed to express himself, he’s going to be a superstar. He’s that good. I remember watching him at the Etihad a couple of seasons ago. It’s not just his dribbling, it’s his decision-making – when to lay off the ball and his first touch is sublime. Yeah, he’s going to the very top.”

If the latest reports are anything to go by, he may have his pick of the Premier League when he chooses to move on, and City could be hoping that he opts for them over their rivals.

du Preez played two Tests against Australia in the 1966-67 season

Firdose Moonda09-Apr-2020

Getty Images

Jackie du Preez, the Zimbabwean who played two Tests for South Africa in the 1966-67 season, has died in Harare at the age of 77. du Preez was suffering from a long-standing heart condition.du Preez played in pre-independent Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) and was one of several of his countrymen, including Mike Procter, to go on to represent South Africa. He was a legspinner, unusual in the country at the time, and forced his way into the South African national side with a haul of 6 for 95 in a three-day tour match between Australia and Rhodesia prior to their five-Test series in South Africa.With the series 2-1 in South Africa’s favour, du Preez played in the fourth and fifth matches in Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth. The Johannesburg Test was drawn, leaving the series finale as a must-win for Australia, but South Africa were victors by seven wickets to take the series 3-1.Though du Preez did not make a major impression with the ball or bat in the series, he did in the field. Together with Eddie Barlow, he combined to run out Bill Lawry before the Australian had faced a ball in the fifth Test, putting South Africa on the front foot early on. He bowled in only the second innings at the Wanderers where he took 2 for 22, took a wicket without conceding any runs in two overs in the first innings at St George’s Park and went wicketless in the second innings. He also registered a duck on each of the two occasions that he batted.After that series, du Preez went on to have a long and successful first-class career, scoring more than 4,000 runs and falling four short of 300 wickets. Post-retirement, he served on Zimbabwe Cricket’s selection panel.

The FA handed interim England boss Lee Carsley a pay rise as they hint at offering him a permanent position.

Article continues below

Article continues below

Article continues below

• The FA hand Carsley a pay rise
• Extended his contract earlier this month
• Could offer him a permanent position

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Carsley took charge of the senior English side as a stop-gap manager after Gareth Southgate resigned from his post following the team's heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat against Spain. Carsley was initially brought in to manage the Three Lions for their first two Nations League group stage matches in September, but The Telegraph reports that the FA raised his salary significantly earlier in August, in what could be a hint towards a permanent position.

Advertisement

• Getty
  

  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  England play their remaining Nations League group matches in October and November and there is a possibility that Carsley could manage the team at least until November 17 when they face Ireland in their final group game. After that, the team won't be in action until March, which will give the FA plenty of time to take a long-term decision.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The 50-year-old signed a rolling contract last year when he took charge of the Under-21 side. As per his deal, he earlier earned £300,000 annually which is significantly less for a senior team manager. This prompted the FA to hand him a pay rise during his annual contract renewal.

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting

• Getty
  

  WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND?

  Harry Kane and Co. will play their first match since the Euros final on September 7 as they take on Ireland away from home in their opening Nations League clash.