Durham scored runs with ease at Seat Unique Riverside before taking three quick wickets to leave Sussex staring at an innings defeat by stumps on day two in their County Championship match.In blue-sky conditions, Scott Borthwick wasted no time in pushing Durham forward, as he and Michael Jones reached their half-centuries before lunch as the hosts wiped out the remaining deficit.James Coles struck shortly after lunch, removing Borthwick lbw for a fast-paced 82, before Jones was caught down the legside by debutant keeper Charlie Tear four short of a century.Nic Maddinson added fifty partnerships with David Bedingham and Chris Benjamin before he chopped on for 90 off Faheem Ashraf as Durham pushed towards a declaration.Bad light played its part again as the teams left the field just before 5pm with Durham just short of maximum batting points, but they returned shortly after to gain the final batting point and declare with a lead of 297.Durham then turned the screws as Ali Orr was run out due to a mix-up with Tom Haines, before Ben Raine removed Tom Alsop and Tom Clark for ducks. Bad light ended play early again to leave Sussex 6 for 3, still 291 behind.

Alexis Mac Allister has ranked Moises Caicedo as his toughest midfield opponent, ahead of Declan Rice and Ballon d'Or winner Rodri.

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Mac Allister was tasked with ranking his toughest opponents on ' Saturday Social. The Argentinian plumped for his ex-Brighton teammate, but was clear that Rodri was the better player of three. His decision to rank Caicedo highest was for the Ecuadorian's immense physical attributes, that Mac Allister says marked him out as a special talent at a young age.

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Mac Allister said: "I shared a dressing room with Moi, he was a fantastic player, so good physically.

"Physically is the hardest part. On and off the ball he is so good, he's so complete."

On putting Rodri third on the list: "This doesn't mean that I don't rate Rodri! It's the complete opposite. He earned the Ballon D'or, he's a fantastic player. He's not the hardest opponent, because he's never on the ball. He always plays one or two touches, and you cannot even get near him. I put it like this because of the physical attributes."

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The Argentinian will turn his focus towards sealing his first league title when Liverpool take on Spurs on Sunday afternoon. The Reds need a draw to take home the Premier League title.

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Com muita tranquilidade, o Palmeiras venceu o Botafogo por 4 a 0 e reassumiu a liderança do Brasileirão-2022. Depois de um primeiro tempo avassalador, o Alviverde diminuiu o ritmo, mas os gols de Rony, duas vezes, Scarpa (duas assistências também) e Wesley, evitaram qualquer reação do adversário, que fica na 14ª posição. Enquanto os paulistas vão a 19 e se isolam na ponta da tabela.

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Verdão passeia no Allianz, faz 3 a 0, mas poderia ter sido mais

Não demorou muito para o Palmeiras mostrar a que veio no primeiro tempo. Logo aos quatro minutos, depois de roubada de Zé Rafael, Rony invadiu a área e bateu no cantinho, mas Gatito colocou para escanteio. Na batida, Scarpa colocou na cabeça de Murilo, mas a bola bateu em Luan, impedido, antes de entrar. VAR checou o lance e Anderson Daronco anulou. Não demoraria muito para o placar abrir.

Aos 10′, Dudu tocou para Scarpa, que foi até a linha de fundo e cruzou para trás para Rony bater sem chances para Gatito. 1 a 0 Verdão, que era extremamente superior ao Fogão. Tanto é que aos 14′, Veron tocou para Scarpa, que abriu para Dudu, livre, acertar a trave. Já aos 17′, o segundo veio. Piquerez lançou, a zaga carioca não cortou e a bola sobrou para Scarpa marcar na saída do goleiro. 2 a 0.

O Botafogo tentava se organizar para chegar ao ataque, conseguia um escanteio ou uma falta, mas nada que pudesse tirar a a paz do Palmeiras, que seguia avassalador. Aos 25′, Rony disparou pela esquerda e cruzou para Dudu, que desviou para o gol e, por muito azar, a bola bateu na trave, de novo. Aos 32′, em novo escanteio batido por Scarpa, Rony subiu no primeiro pau e marcou. 3 a 0.

Naquele momento, perto dos 35 minutos, o Botafogo já estava se livrando de uma goleada ainda maior, mas o Verdão queria mais e quase anotou o quarto com Scarpa, pegando rebote e acertando uma bomba cruzada, passando perto do gol. Veron ainda arriscou uma jogada, mas não conseguiu concluir. Intervalo com 3 a 0 no placar.

Verdão diminui o ritmo, Bota respira, mas jogo termina 4 a 0

Depois do primeiro tempo bem abaixo, Luís Castro mudou o meio-campo, tirando Oyama e Tchê Tchê, e colocando Kayque e Del Piage. A alteração surtiu efeito, e o Botafogo voltou com uma postura mais agressiva na marcação na segunda etapa, enquanto o Palmeiras adotava uma postura de aguardar. A primeira grande chance veio aos 17′, quando Navarro cruzou para Rony, que foi travado na batida.

Navarro, aliás, havia acabado de entrar e logo em seguida recebeu passe de Dudu para marcar um gol, mas estava impedido. O Verdão dava sinais de desatenção e displicência, então o Bota quase diminuiu com Saravia, que aproveitou falta de Hugo no segundo pau. Weverton, porém, fez grande defesa e Rony afastou o perigo.

Na reta final da partida, o ritmo do Palmeiras seguia em queda, com muitas alterações de Abel Ferreira. O Botafogo insistia, havia melhorado, mas não conseguia criar nada de mais perigoso para o adversário. No entanto, o Verdão ainda tinha mais na cartola. Aos 41′, Wesley fez jogada individual, trouxe para o pé direito e, em chute colocado, meteu no ângulo de Gatito. Um golaço do garoto. 4 a 0.

E agora?

Com a vitória, o Palmeiras chega a 19 pontos e retoma a liderança do Brasileirão superando o Corinthians, que tem 18. Já o Botafogo fica na 14ª posição com 12 pontos. Na próxima rodada, o Verdão enfrenta o Coritiba, fora de casa, no domingo, enquanto o Fogão, na segunda-feira, enfrenta o Avaí, no Nilton Santos.

FICHA TÉCNICA
PALMEIRAS 4 x 0 BOTAFOGO
Local: Allianz Parque, em São Paulo (SP)
Data-Hora: 9/6/2022 – 19h
Árbitro: Anderson Daronco (Fifa/RS)
Auxiliares: Rafael da Silva Alves (Fifa/RS) e Michael Stanislau (RS)
VAR: Emerson de Almeida Ferreira (MG)
Público/Renda: 33.431 pagantes/R$ 2.094.253,17
Cartões amarelos: Piquerez (PAL) Saravia (BOT)
Cartões vermelhos: –
Gols: Rony (10’/1ºT) (1-0), Gustavo Scarpa (17’/2ºT) (2-0), Rony (32’/2ºT) (3-0), Wesley (41’/2ºT) (4-0)

PALMEIRAS: Weverton; Marcos Rocha, Luan, Murilo e Piquerez; Danilo (Fabinho, aos 14’/2ºT), Zé Rafael e Gustavo Scarpa (Atuesta, aos 36’/2ºT); Dudu (Breno Lopes, aos 36’/2ºT), Gabriel Veron (Rafael Navarro, aos 14’/2ºT) e Rony (Wesley, aos 31’/2ºT). Técnico: Abel Ferreira.

BOTAFOGO: Gatito Fernández; Daniel Borges, Kanu, Cuesta e Hugo; Luís Oyama (Del Piage, no intervalo), Tchê Tchê (Kayque, no intervalo) e Lucas Fernandes (Chay, aos 22’/2ºT); Saravia, Victor Sá e Vinícius Lopes. Técnico: Luís Castro.

“I have to [keep my emotions in check] because I can’t come with emotion on the cricket field – my character is ruthless”

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From Lord’s to Eden Gardens, Jhulan Goswami’s immense contribution to world cricket in her career at the highest level for over two decades was celebrated with gusto on Saturday, the day of her farewell appearance for India. At Lord’s, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur brought Goswami out with her for the toss ahead of the final ODI, and there were tearful scenes at the team huddle. While across at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Goswami’s home venue, plans to name a stand after her were unveiled.Goswami has had a good finish to her long international career, which started in January 2002, as she bowled tight spells in the first two ODIs, both of which India won to seal the series with the match on Saturday left to play. The last time India won an ODI series in England was in 1999.Related

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On Saturday, the celebrations started around the time of the toss. The outgoing England team coach Lisa Keightley presented Goswami with a shirt signed by the England players. Harmanpreet allowed Goswami to be captain, in a fashion, for a while. And then there were lots of photographs.”When I debuted, that time she was the captain,” Harmanpreet would say at the post-match presentation. “Even in the huddle before the game, I told her when I was going through the best time, many people were around me and supporting me but in my rough times, she was the only one who was backing and supporting me and I just wanted to say thank you to her. I know it was her last game but she will always be with us and she is just a call away when we need her. She is my go-to person. In my low phase, I always call her and discuss what I have to do. She is someone who [always] guided me.”Harmanpreet Kaur played her part by letting Jhulan Goswami go out for the toss•ECB via Getty Images

Goswami said on the official broadcast: “Thanks to BCCI and Cricket Association of Bengal [CAB], my family, coaches, captains, thanks for this opportunity. It’s a special moment. I started in 2002 against England [in India] and ending in England. Most important thing is we are 2-0 up in the series.”Each and every moment has a lot of emotions. In 2017 [ODI] World Cup, we came back and fought, nobody initially thought we would get into the final, the way we played that tournament was something different. From there, women’s cricket in India slowly, gradually it picked up, and now we have our own path and we can motivate young girls to play sports and have a career in cricket.”I have to [keep my emotions in check] because I can’t come with emotion on the cricket field. My character is ruthless; you have to play hard cricket and give your best. A lot of team-mates, people like Harman and Smriti [Mandhana], have seen me, with ups and downs, we’ve fought and stayed together through ups and downs. It’s good that the emotions come out early and after we can come back fresh for the game. I’m happy to see the way Harman and Smriti have carried this team. The way Harman’s batting has been great. She’s different, on her day it’s difficult to get her out. Some days, it’s difficult for me to get her. I’m glad with the way players like Yastika [Bhatia] and Harleen [Deol] are coming. Hope they come well in the future.”Not long after that, CAB, Goswami’s home cricket association in India, announced their own honour for the star bowler. CAB had earlier arranged a screening of the farewell match at an auditorium in the city, with young women cricketers and CAB officials and members in attendance.”We are planning to name a stand after Jhulan Goswami at Eden Gardens. She is a special cricketer and deserves to be with the legends,” Avishek Dalmiya, the CAB president, said. “We will approach the army [the owners of the stadium] for the necessary permission. We are also planning a special felicitation for her on the annual day.”At CAB we give equal importance to women’s cricket and hence we see so many talented cricketers. They are of course inspired by Jhulan’s achievements. Though she has retired from international cricket we would love her to play in the woman’s IPL [which is expected to start next year].”Snehasish Ganguly, the CAB secretary, added: “We have made her the mentor of the Bengal women’s cricket as we want to get her valuable advice. We have plans to involve her in development of women’s cricket. We also want her to play domestic cricket if she wants.”Jhulan Goswami knocks over Kate Cross in her final game•Getty Images

A day after her final international match, Goswami took to social media to put out an official statement about her retirement, thanking a number of people who had played a part in her long cricketing journey. “Like every journey has an end, my cricket journey of over 20 years ends today as I announce my retirement from all forms of cricket,” she wrote. “As Ernest Hemingway said, ‘It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters in the end’. For me this journey has been the most satisfying. It has been exhilarating, thrilling to say the least adventurous.”Cricket has given me several gifts over the years, the greatest and the best without doubt, has been the people I have met along this journey. The friends I made, my competitors, team-mates, the journalists I interacted with, match officials, board administrators and people who loved watching me play.”I have always been honest as a cricketer and hope, I have been able to contribute to the growth of women’s cricket in India and the world,” she wrote. “I hope I have been successful in inspiring the next generation of girls to play this beautiful game. Ever since watching the Women’s World Cup final at Eden Gardens back in 1997, it was my dream to play for India, and I am thankful to the BCCI, CAB, Women’s Cricket Association of India (WCAI) and Air India officials for reposing faith in me and giving me the opportunity to fulfil my dream.”I want to thank the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for taking care of my injuries and keeping me fit as a fiddle over the years. I am grateful to all the coaches, trainers, physios, and ground staff who have been an integral part of this journey. A huge shout out to all the captains I have played under. Their faith in my abilities helped build my confidence.”I want to take a moment to thank my family (my parents, siblings) who stood by me in every situation. Not to forget my friends, who have been my best critics and biggest supporters. Last but not the least, I want to thank my childhood coach for having backed me in my endeavour. I also want to express my gratitude towards my fans, journalists, broadcasters for backing me and giving wings to women’s cricket.”

Derby County are believed to have made an approach to bring in an “incredible” manager as Paul Warne’s successor, according to a new claim regarding their search for a new boss.

Derby eyeing Paul Warne replacements

The Rams made the difficult decision to part company with Warne last week, having endured a seven-match losing streak in the Championship.

The recent defeat to Sheffield United left Derby languishing in the relegation zone in 22nd place, with the club feeling that it was the right time to make a change before the situation got worse.

The search is now on to find a successor to Warne, and according to one claim, Derby were set to make an approach for Blackburn Rovers manager John Eustace, looking to snap him up from their Championship rivals. In fact, the 45-year-old even admitted as much this weekend after his side’s FA Cup defeat to Wolves, saying:

“I’ve just come off the pitch and realised that they’ve made an official approach. I’ll have to chat with the owners and see what’s happened.”

Derby make approach for Eustace

Now, according to The Express & Star, Eustace is keen to discuss the idea of replacing Warne at Derby, possibly being willing to up sticks and leave a team chasing promotion to the Premier League midway through the season. The BBC have said that Derby’s planned approach for Eustace has become official to Blackburn, as stated by the manager himself.

It is pointed out that the Rams have reportedly “triggered a £500,000 compensation clause” in the Englishman’s contract, with a return to the club where he finished his playing career on the cards.

Eustace could be such an exciting appointment for Derby, and it could also make waves in the Championship, considering he would be moving from one of the best teams in the division to one of its biggest strugglers.

John Eustace’s managerial career

Matches

Points per game

Blackburn Rovers

52

1.31

Birmingham City

63

1.24

He has received so much praise in his managerial career to date, with pundit Ali Maxwell saying of him towards the end of last year:

“They are into the top six in the Championship with six wins in a row; what and who is underpinning this incredible start to the season which many people, myself included, did not see coming – John Eustace. They are into the top six in the Championship with six wins in a row; what and who is underpinning this incredible start to the season which many people, myself included, did not see coming – John Eustace.”

Eustace, 45, may still be relatively new to life as a manager, but the early signs in his career have been positive, so it is easy to see why Derby consider him the front-runner to bring in.

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The fact that he has steered his Blackburn side into sixth place in the Championship, and therefore into the playoff places, suggests Derby would be bringing in a manager capable of guiding them away from relegation between now and the end of the season, prior to leading them to greater things beyond the current campaign.

عبر هانز فليك، المدير الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي برشلونة، عن سعادته بعدما جدد تعاقده حتى عام 2027 بشكل رسمي.

ونجح هانز فليك في التتويج بثلاثية محلية الدوري والسوبر وكأس الملك والفوز في 4 مباريات أمام ريال مدريد بجميع المسابقات، مع الوصول لنصف نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا لأول مرة منذ 6 سنوات.

وقال فليك في تصريحات لقناة برشلونة عقب التجديد: “أنا سعيد لأن الرحلة مستمرة، وأشعر أننا لم نصل للنهاية بعد، فلدينا الكثير من الإمكانيات في هذا الفريق”.

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وأضاف: “أريد أن يكون الموسم المقبل مثل الموسم الماضي، لأنني أستطيع أن أقول لهم إننا سنبذل كل ما في وسعنا. سنعمل بجد، وسنحاول أن نتحسن، وبالطبع نريد الفوز بالألقاب، هذا هو برشلونة ومن الضروري الفوز بالألقاب”.

وأردف: “لدينا فريق شاب، ونستحق كل ما حققناه هذا الموسم، وأنا سعيد جدًا بالعمل مع هذا الفريق”.

واستطرد: “أود البقاء هنا في برشلونة والعمل لهذا النادي الرائع، وبالطبع مع جميع هؤلاء اللاعبين لأنني أعتقد أن لدينا علاقة جيدة جدًا، وبالطبع”.

واختتم تصريحاته قائلًا: “الآن نبدأ الموسم القادم، نبدأ من الصفر وعلينا أن نعمل بجد، يجب أن نعمل بجد كما فعلنا من قبل، وعلينا أيضًا أن نتحسن، وسنفعل ذلك”.

The former MLS defender has criticized the Herons for their rotation policy of resting stars such as Messi, Suarez

• Lalas emphasizes fans pay a premium to see Messi
• Questions fairness, calls it disrespectful to other teams
• He also touches upon Sebastian Berhalter’s recent form

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  WHAT HAPPENED

  With Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba not in the lineup against FC Dallas, it had many fans disappointed especially as the Herons ended up losing 4-3. This included former USMNT star Alexi Lalas, as he voiced strong disapproval of Inter Miami's decision to rest several star players during recent home fixtures despite them being fit. The former MLS star took issue with what he perceives as a pattern of selective availability, especially when fans are paying premium prices to watch them play.

  “Yeah. So there's part of me, I try to put myself in the shoes of an Inter Miami season ticket holder, right. You you pay to see this team,” Lalas said on his podcast. “You pay to see this team that has been sold to you in every sense of the word on a consistent basis for the stars that they have obviously Messi and and and company."

  He added, “So this is your home stadium. You go out and you see this team and it bears very little resemblance to what the full team is. And I'm not saying that there isn't moments where players are going to have to rest. We've even seen Messi at times rest because of whatever injury he may have or just be being tired.

  “I get that. But I do think that Inter Miami, you have a responsibility when you are playing, certainly when you're playing at home and more so when you are playing at home, to give the people what they have paid their money for.”

  Lalas also expanded on how disrespectful it was towards FC Dallas and how the away side made them pay for that.

  “And that is a quality team. And maybe they thought that they could find a way past Dallas with this different version of the team and a lesser version of the team. But that's disrespectful to a team like Dallas, and Dallas made them pay, and you sent everybody home saying this was not worthy of our best quality,” Lalas continued.

  “And what does that say to somebody who is going to hope is going to continue to buy season tickets? Oh, and by the way, continue to buy season tickets when Messi is no longer there in the future.”

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• WHAT ALEXI LALAS SAID

  The former USMNT defender also opened up on Vancouver Whitecaps star Sebastian Berhalter and his form this season, asserting that he could do a job for the USMNT. Lalas did add that while Berhalter won’t be a flashy star or a game-changer, he’ll offer something consistent that Pochettino needs.

  “Yeah,” Lalas said when asked if Sebastian Berhalter deserves a call up. “So it's relative to where we are right now. And I think you would agree with me that there is consternation out there and there is concern. And as we said, we've used the word apathy out there when it comes to this national team. What that means is there is opportunity. There's opportunity for change.

  He added, "But when we start to see, you know, the Brian Whites and in this case this question was about Sebastian Berhalter. Sebastian Berhalter, speaking of players that have improved from year to year, this is a guy who has done so, and is he flashy? No. Is he even a game changer when it comes to potentially here with the national team? No. But I think he's worth a flyer on for Mauricio Pochettino coming into this summer for the Gold Cup with the understanding that ultimately you're going to be judged next summer in the actual World Cup."

  “But there is a question as to do you have the right collection of players? It's not the best players, it's the best collection of players, and who knows, maybe someone like Sebastian comes in and is just simple and is predictable in the most positive sense and provides Pochettino with something that's not sexy but gets the results that you need. And I think that from a Pochettino perspective, if there is to be success next summer, it's not going to be in a romantic version. It's not going to be sexy.”

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The controversy highlights the unique challenges MLS faces as it accommodates aging global superstars while maintaining competitive balance. Inter Miami's handling of its star-studded roster, which includes Messi, Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba, has become a focal point for discussions about competitive integrity, fan expectations, and the league's evolving approach to marquee players amid a congested schedule.

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  WHAT’S NEXT?

  Following their 4-3 loss to FC Dallas, Inter Miami remain fifth on the Eastern Conference table after their first loss of the season with 18 points. They trail conference leaders FC Cincinnati (22) by four points and face the Vancouver Whitecaps next on April 30 in the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup semi-final with a 2-0 aggregate lead in favour of the Whitecaps.

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Nesta sexta-feira (17), o São Paulo comemorou os trinta anos da conquista da Libertadores de 1992. O evento contou com a presença de ídolos que ajudaram a erguer a taça sob o comando de Telê Santana.

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Há 30 anos, o Tricolor paulista erguia se tornava campeão da América pela primeira vez. O elenco vitorioso se consagrou campeão após o triunfo contra oNewell’s Old Boys por 1 a 0. No jogo de ida, a vitória havia ficado com a equipe argentina, pelo mesmo placar. A decisão ficou na cobrança de pênaltis.

A escalação contava com Zetti; Cafu, Antônio Carlos, Ronaldão e Ivan; Adilson, Pintado, Raí e Palhinha; Müller (Macedo) e Elivélton. Alguns nomes, como Antônio Carlos, Palhinha e Ivan, carimbaram presença na comemoração feita pelo clube.

Antes das homenagens e da transmissão do jogo nos telões do estádio do Morumbi, o presidente Julio Casares, junto ao diretor-executivo de marketing Eduardo Toni, deu uma coletiva de imprensa onde falou um pouco sobre o marco e novidades que chegarão em breve aos torcedores.

O presidente do clube aproveitou para relembrar que estava presente na conquista do título, como torcedor na época.

-Eu estava na arquibancada, do lado do hospital einstein, estava na arquibancada e quando saiu o pênalti do macedo, entramos em êxtase. Tivemos alguns episódios. O Zetti que foi brilhante, me lembro perfeitamente do Zetti quando ele pegou o pênalti. Lembro que fui dormir e a comemoração não parava. As pessoas correndo, pulando, foi uma loucura – relembrou.

Durante a coletiva, também foi anunciado uma nova linha de produtos inspirada na Libertadores de 92, além de eventos futuros como uma festa de gala na sala São Paulo e um tour das taças pelas lojas oficiais do time. Eduardo Toni destacou que tudo isso não gerará custos para o clube, que vive uma situação financeira complicada.

-O São Paulo não colocou a mão no bolso, estamos fazendo com a ajuda de parceiros e patrocinadores e essas homenagens não trazem despesa para o clube. Claro que vai gerar receita, mas o principal objetivo não é esse e sim celebrar essas conquistas – explicou o diretor de marketing.

De acordo com Toni, as vendas devem começar ainda nas próximas semanas. Casares também falou sobre a oportunidade de conquistas futuras da competição. A última vez que o Tricolor paulista ergueu a taça foi em 2005.

O presidente destacou que o time passa por uma situação delicada, e que para tal feito, será necessário cada vez mais competitividade.

-O São Paulo tem tantos problemas estruturais que não dá pra prever quando venceremos de novo. Primeiro temos de focar em voltar à Libertadores. Assumimos o clube com muitas dificuldades, com dívidas a curto prazo e pendências com atletas e fornecedores. Mesmo assim conseguimos sair da fila, chegamos na final do Paulista novamente, e acho que o time está competitivo – ressaltou Casares.

O presidente também falou sobre a inclusão dos garotos da base em eventos assim. Para ele, é essencial que os novos jogadores conheçam toda a história.

-As pessoas não conheceram este momento do São Paulo, perincipalmente esses meninos. Alguns profissionais não viveram esse time mágico. É ideal mostrar na base e no profissional essa grandeza do Morumbi. É um processo contínuo, já dentro de uma dinâmica que envolve a base. Nas próximas contratações, o jogador receberá um material do que é o São Paulo. Por que um atleta não pode ostentar? isso passa para o atleta um compromisso, isso que vamos fazer na base do São Paulo – contou.

O São Paulo não enfrenta a Copa Libertadores este ano, mas busca classificação. Na próxima segunda-feira (20), enfrenta o Palmeiras pelo Campeonato Brasileiro, no estádio do Morumbi, às 20h.

Middlesbrough and Michael Carrick now have their eyes on beating Burnley and West Brom to another player in the January transfer window after the Morgan Whittaker saga.

Middlesbrough’s January signings so far

Those at The Riverside have been extremely busy in the winter window, bolstering Carrick’s squad for the second half of the season. Goalkeeper Mark Travers has joined on loan from Bournemouth, whereas left-back Ryan Giles made a temporary move from Hull City. A permanent deal was also struck for loanee George Edmundson from Ipswich Town, but the marquee arrival has been Whittaker.

The 24-year-old, who was also wanted by Burnley, chose Boro and signed a four-and-a-half-year contract on Teeside. Speaking after joining Boro, Whittaker said: “I’m really excited and just can’t wait to get going. I’m relieved it’s all done. I’m very sure about what I want for my next step.

“Middlesbrough is the perfect opportunity, with the manager, players and style of football. Being back with Finn was a big appeal as well because he set up most of my goals last season, so I’m hoping he can do that again for us to finish the season strong!”

Asked what Boro fans can expect to see from Whittaker, the forward added: “I do like the right-hand side but also playing as a 10. With the midfielders we have, I can find pockets of space and engage more in the game. Promotion is the big aim, but individually, I want to return to my form from last season: more shots, being creative, and increasing my goals and assists.”

However, after Whittaker, another forward addition appears to be on the Riverside radar.

Middlesbrough interested in signing Tottenham forward

According to Football London, Middlesbrough are one of the clubs interested in signing Tottenham forward Will Lankshear on loan for the remainder of the season.

However, alongside Boro, Championship rivals Burnley, Cardiff, Luton and West Brom are also keen on the 19-year-old, who is set to leave north London on a temporary basis.

Lankshear, hailed as “phenomenal” after coming through the Spurs academy, is yet to head out on loan during his career but a move to the second tier appears to be on the cards.

He scored his first senior goal in the Europa League earlier this season and has been hailed by Ange Postecoglou, who said last summer: “Will was good. We kind of brought him in this last week. He’s looked bright in training. He worked hard. He’s had a very good year last year and it’s about rewarding him for that. It’s about coming in and making an impact. He did well and he took his goal well.”

However, with Monday’s deadline fast approaching, Boro may need to act fast if they are to pip their rivals to a deal for Lankshear, making this one to watch.

Former PM meets with PCB, UK High Commissioner to quell uncertainty over England tour plans

Osman Samiuddin22-Nov-2022

The PCB and the UK high commissioner to Pakistan met with Imran Khan, the country’s former prime minister, in Lahore on Tuesday in a meeting that is believed to have given the Pakistan board assurances that a planned political rally will not disrupt the Rawalpindi Test between Pakistan and England.The venue of the series opener, due to get underway at Pindi Stadium on December 1, has been the subject of uncertainty ever since Imran’s political party, the Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), made clear its intentions to organise a long protest march with its supporters onto Islamabad.The march is due to go through Rawalpindi, approximately 20km from Islamabad, later this week, having been postponed earlier this month following the attempted assassination of Imran in Wazirabad on November 3.Over the weekend, Imran announced he would join the march in Rawalpindi on Saturday, November 26, from where they will eventually move to the capital. England are scheduled to fly out from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad the same evening.The PCB do have a back-up itinerary in place, which would see the first Test taking place in Karachi. However, they did reaffirm their intentions to go ahead with Rawalpindi over the weekend.Ramiz Raja, the PCB chairman, and Christian Turner, the high commissioner, met Imran at his Lahore residence in Zaman Park, where the former PM is recovering from right leg injuries sustained in the assassination attempt.Although he is no longer in power, Imran remains one of the most influential figures on Pakistan’s current political scene – the meeting itself is an indication of that influence. He has been calling for fresh general elections ever since his ouster in April this year and has galvanised his support base behind him in a series of protest rallies. This long march is expected to attract large crowds and though security around Imran will be beefed up, he told the last week that he expects another assassination attempt on his life.As a former Pakistan captain – the country’s most successful – Imran was the PCB’s board patron until his removal from office, and he will be keenly aware of the timing of his rally and its potential implications on England’s series, their first Test tour of the country since 2005.It is believed that Imran assured Ramiz and Turner that the Rawalpindi Test, due to get underway in just over a week’s time, will not be affected by the long march. Fawad Chaudhry, a PTI leader and former information minister, tweeted a video of the meeting and said bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest were discussed.After Rawalpindi, the series moves to Multan (December 9-13) and then Karachi (December 17-21) for the final Test.