The senior allrounder scored his first T20I fifty in two years to help Bangladesh beat Netherlands
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Maharoof: Shakib was prepared for Netherlands’ short-ball tactics
Prior to Thursday, Shakib Al Hasan had last registered a T20I half-century in October 2022. Since then, he’s battled a number of issues, on and off the field, including an eye condition that has hampered his batting.In his first two matches at the T20 World Cup, he was knocked off for 8 and 3. But in a vital group fixture against Netherlands, he broke the 19-match streak without a half-century with an unbeaten 46-ball 64 that helped Bangladesh post 159, which proved to be 25 too many for Netherlands. This puts Bangladesh in an excellent position to make the Super Eights going into their final league fixture against Nepal on Monday.”It was important for someone from the top four to bat throughout the innings,” Shakib said after being named Player of the match. “Happy with the way I contributed. It wasn’t an easy wicket [to bat on] but we held our nerves and put on a decent total.”Related
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Shakib walked into bat with Bangladesh in trouble at 23 for 2 but looked in sparkling form right from the outset. His counterattack along with Tanzid Hasan, with whom he added 48 in just 32 balls, caught Netherlands briefly off guard.The acceleration gave Bangladesh a little bit of breathing space on a surface that slowed down considerably as the match progressed. It set up cameos from Mahmudullah and Jaker Ali as Bangladesh made 54 off the last five overs.Shakib admitted assessing the surface wasn’t easy considering this was the first T20I at the venue in over 10 years. Shakib himself has had some experience of playing here, having featured in Bangladesh’s first-ever Test win overseas, back in 2009.While that may have elicited happy memories, it’s unlikely they could’ve drawn upon something from that experience. “There’s hardly been an international game here in the last four-five years, so we didn’t know what a good score was,” Shakib explained.”We had to keep wickets in hand to see where we would be after 14-15 overs and then see how far we go. Our total [159] was decent, in a World Cup can it’s always tricky to chase. I won’t say it was a winning total, but it was a challenging total.”Netherlands were in the hunt for the first 14 overs of the chase. After losing openers Michael Levitt and Max O’Dowd inside the powerplay, they accelerated courtesy Vikramjit Singh and Sybrand Engelbrecht. Then with Scott Edwards coming in and picking off runs against spin, especially towards the shorter leg-side boundary with the breeze, they brought down the equation to 56 runs needed off 36 balls.It’s at this point that legspinner Rishad Hossain turned the game around by picking up Engelbrecht and Bas de Leede in the space of three deliveries to turn the game around. He would finish with figures of 3 for 33 to take his wickets tally to seven in the competition, just two behind the leader, Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi.”They [Netherlands] had their moments,” Shakib said. “In the 12th over, they were close to 90 for 3. Ten an over from there on this wicket with the wind going one way, it wasn’t easy to restrict them but credit to our bowlers for the way they held their nerve.”
Celtic are preparing for the 2025/26 season after another successful year under Brendan Rodgers, with the Hoops lifting another Scottish Premiership title.
Their dominance in Scotland is showing no signs of slowing up, and something those at Parkhead have done well in recent years is making a number of shrewd signings.
They have also cashed in on a plethora of Celtic Park stars at the right times, making profits on the likes of Matt O’Riley, Kyogo Furuhashi and Jota, with the latter of the three since returning.
Celtic’s 5 record sales
To
Fee
Year
Matt O’Riley
Brighton
£25m
2024
Jota
Al-Ittihad
£25m
2023
Kieran Tierney
Arsenal
£25m
2019
Moussa Dembele
Lyon
£19.7m
2018
Odsonne Edouard
Crystal Palace
£14m
2021
But who could be in line to leave Celtic this summer? Grok, the AI tool on X, has predicted five players the Hoops will cash in on ahead of 25/26, and if they are correct, Celtic will receive more than £50m.
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ByCharlie Smith Jun 14, 2025 AI predicts 5 players Celtic will sell this summer 1 Reo Hatate (£25m)
The first player Grok has predicted to leave Parkhead is midfielder Reo Hatate, who they say has been a ‘standout performer’ for Celtic.
Signed for just under £1.5m in 2022, Hatate could generate a huge profit and has been backed to exit for up to £25m.
AI adds that Hatate’s ‘versatility, work rate, and technical ability make him a prime candidate for a big move’.
2 Cameron Carter-Vickers (£15m)
Centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers has been heavily linked with a move away this summer, so it isn’t a shock that AI believes an exit could happen.
Purchased for an initial £6m from Tottenham back in 2022, Carter-Vickers has made Celtic Park his home following plenty of loan spells earlier in his career but is now wanted by multiple clubs in England.
Grok says that £15m could be enough for Celtic to sell, basing that off the club’s previous defensive sales, such as when Virgil van Dijk joined Southampton and Kristoffer Ajer moved to Brentford.
3 Daizen Maeda (£12m)
After Kyogo Furuhashi left Celtic at the beginning of 2025, Daizen Maeda featured in a more central role in the latter stages of the season and ended the campaign with 33 goals in all competitions.
As a result, the Japan international has been linked with a move to the Premier League as he enters the final two years of his current Parkhead contract.
It is stated that following Furuhashi’s exit, ‘Maeda could be next if Celtic look to refresh their attacking options’, with a £12m fee mooted.
4 Gustaf Lagerbielke (£3m)
After spending the 24/25 season on loan at FC Twente, Gustaf Lagerbielke is looking to leave Celtic this summer, so it’s no surprise that he is on AI’s list.
Lagerbielke stats for Celtic
Games
10
Goals
1
Red cards
1
Minutes played
576
The Sweden international hasn’t lived up to expectations at Parkhead and is among several fringe players who ‘don’t fit into Rodgers’ long-term plans’.
If a permanent sale materialises, Grok feels a transfer could be worth up to £3m, around the fee they paid Elfsborg back in 2023.
5 Hyeok-kyu Kwon (£1m)
Celtic midfielder Hyeok-kyu Kwon.
Another player who looks surplus to requirements is midfielder Hyeok-kyu Kwon, who has had loan spells at Scottish Premiership sides St Mirren and Hibernian since moving to Celtic Park.
Yet to make a competitive appearance for the Hoops, the 24-year-old is still under contract until 2028, but the club are open to offers for Kwon.
Grok says a fee worth just £1m could be enough for Celtic to sell the midfielder.
يثير جافي مخاوف فريقه برشلونة، منذ غيابه واستبعاده من المباراة أمام رايو فاليكانو، في الدوري الإسباني.
ولم يتواجد جافي مع منتخب بلاده إسبانيا، خلال فترة التوقف الدولي الحالية بشهر سبتمبر الجاري، حيث يخوض الفريق مواجهتين أمام تركيا وبلغاريا في إطار التصفيات المؤهلة لكأس العالم 2026.
وبحسب ما ورد في صحيفة “سبورت” الإسبانية، هناك قلق بشأن حالة ركبة جافي اليمنى، وسيخضع اللاعب لفحص شامل غدًا الإثنين.
وعانى جافي من إصابة الركبة سابقًا والتي أبعدته عن الملاعب لمدة 11 شهرًا بعد خضوعه لعملية جراحية بالرباط الصليبي.
ويذكر التقرير أن جافي يعاني من ألم في منطقة الركبة ولذلك سيخضع للفحص الطبي الشامل لمعرفة سبب المشكلة.
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وأحد الاحتمالات أمام برشلونة، هو تمديد العلاج التحفظي حتى يستعيد جافي كامل قواه ويخف الألم، دون أي تدخل طبي.
ويوضح التقرير أنه لا يستبعد إجراء منظار إذا لزم الأمر لتنظيف المنطقة المصابة من الركبة، والأمر لن يؤثر على الرباط الصليبي.
ويستعد برشلونة بعد فترة التوقف الدولي لمواجهة فالنسيا يوم الأحد الموافق 14 سبتمبر الجاري، ضمن مواجهات الدوري الإسباني.
Liverpool are gearing up for the imminent exit of Jarell Quansah, who will sign for Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth £35m after returning from the U21 European Championship with England, triumphant.
Nothing’s set in stone, but the anticipation is that Harvey Elliott will follow suit, coveted by a host of outfits both at home and abroad after his peripheral season under Arne Slot’s wing. The 22-year-old led the Young Lions’ charge and will fetch a pretty penny.
Harvey Elliott celebrates with England U21 teammates in U21 Euros final.
If and when both players part ways with the Anfield side, FSG will have banked just shy of £100m from player sales, offsetting somewhat the vast expenditure that has already been overseen this summer, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Florian Wirtz the staple signings of a summer still in the making.
Darwin Nunez is still to be sold, the Uruguayan striker the heart of negotiations between Liverpool and Napoli. The two outfits want to get the deal done but reportedly sit far apart on agreeing on a price.
A slew of potential replacements have been bandied about, but there’s little question that Liverpool want Alexander Isak above all others.
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Mohamed Salah was the only man to outscore Isak in the Premier League last season, and if that doesn’t underscore Liverpool’s interest, what will?
The problem is that Newcastle United know they have one of the world’s best strikers in their mix and have allegedly priced him at £200m.
The latest on Liverpool’s end is that a July bid should not be discounted, but it’s going to be a very tricky one to complete.
Indeed, signing him would drive Liverpool above the £400m mark, which is quite a startling thing to think about. As such, it’s no surprise that Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has been tasked with capturing an alternative, one who would allow for the centre-back signing Liverpool still desire, Marc Guehi at the top of the list.
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Isak is a “world-class” player, as said by pundit Alan Shearer, but he’s not the only talented number nine on the block.
Liverpool make Isak alternative a priority
According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool have shortlisted Hugo Ekitike alongside Isak, with the Eintracht Frankfurt’s star singled out as being “very high on the list” of targets at Anfield.
Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike
The French forward, 23, has risen to prominence over the past year and has attracted the attention of every Tom, Dick, and Harry, although Die Adler are very much aware of this and have listed him at €100m (£85m) to ward off the rabble.
However, Liverpool need a centre-forward and appear keen on advancing their interest, especially as he’s dynamic, young and far cheaper than Isak.
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For what it’s worth, Frankfurt are adamant that they aren’t negotiating with interested parties, at least until August, and that more concrete movements won’t occur for at least a month.
How Hugo Ekitike stacks up compared to Isak
Liverpool like to wrap up their summer business nice and early, but perhaps FSG would be willing to wait in the case of Ekitike, having placed him at the top of their list and conducted the lion’s share of their spending already.
Having finished his first full season in Germany, Ekitike has established himself as “one of the best strikers out there”, according to analyst Ben Mattinson, scorer of 22 goals and placer of 12 assists across all competitions.
He didn’t match Isak’s 27-goal haul, but the 23-year-old is undoubtedly emerging as a focal presence who could play the role Liverpool envisage for the Sweden striker.
Described as the “next Mbappe” by journalist Graeme Bailey, Ekitike is a relentless ball striker, but he’s also a silky and seamless dribbler, a creative partner for his teammates. Apt for a high-pressing team, Liverpool would surely raise their game with him in the ranks, especially when considering the current crop who would elevate the player’s game higher still.
And when peering at Ekitike and Isak’s metrics across the past campaign, it can be noted that Frankfurt’s man produces slightly more dynamic playmaking performances, and he’s more active in carrying the ball himself too.
Hugo Ekitike vs Alexander Isak (2024/25)
Stats (per 90)
Ekitike
Isak
Goals
0.51
0.75
Assists
0.29
0.20
Shots taken
3.74
3.10
Shot-creating actions
3.50
3.00
Touches (att pen)
6.73
6.17
Progressive passes
1.95
2.87
Progressive carries
3.04
2.71
Successful take-ons
1.90
1.37
Ball recoveries
2.75
1.80
Tackles + interceptions
0.96
0.49
Aerial won (%)
2.00 (50%)
0.85 (32%)
Data via FBref
Moreover, he’s a more commanding aerial presence. This is less important than in years past, Slot opting against the cross-heavy style of Jurgen Klopp, and especially so now that Trent Alexander-Arnold has signed for Real Madrid, but it still adds an important dimension.
We can nitpick who ranked higher than who across the past 12 months, but there are some caveats that are worth noting: namely, Isak plies his trade in the Premier League, widely regarded as a tougher division than the Bundesliga.
Isak’s slight inferiority in ball-carrying numbers also owes to his drop-back duties in Eddie Howe’s squad, influencing from deeper and progressing play forward with stroked passes and off-the-ball movements.
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What does matter is Isak has been drawn by FBref as one of Ekitike’s most comparable players, indicating a stylistic approach that could see the France talent dovetail into Slot’s system, for Isak has been comprehensively profiled and would be the perfect fit.
But given the exorbitant price demands Newcastle have placed on the table, it surely makes more sense to go for the younger man, who has been praised for his “incredible” quality by teammate Rasmus Kristensen.
Though an uncut gem, Ekitike is still a jewel who could sit at the front of the Liverpool crown for many years to come, combining with Wirtz, Salah and the like. He’s the real deal, and do Liverpool not like to take exciting talents and shape them into something refined and world-class?
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Derbyshire, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Kent, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Middlesex, Sussex, Worcestershire, Yorkshire in second tier from 2025
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Kent were named as one of 10 Tier 2 teams for 2025•Kent Cricket/Ian Scammell /Kent Cricket/Ian Scammell
Derbyshire, Glamorgan, Gloucestershire, Kent, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Middlesex, Sussex, Worcestershire and Yorkshire will form the second tier of the new domestic women’s competitions in England and Wales from next year.The ten Tier 2 counties will play 50-over and 20-over cricket, with details of the competition structure and schedule for 2025 yet to be announced. Tier 3 status will be awarded to all National Counties who would like to participate in the new competitions at that level from 2025.With all three tiers to be closed from between the 2025 and 2028 seasons, with no promotion or relegation, the ECB also announced on Thursday a knock-out cup competition consisting of teams from all three tiers, giving all counties a chance to compete against each other. It is anticipated that the cup competition will be launched in 2025, alongside the establishment of the three-tiered structure.Related
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Earlier this year, the ECB announced that Durham, Essex, Surrey, Hampshire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Somerset and Warwickshire would play in Tier 1 of the new competitions starting in 2025. Yorkshire will become a Tier 1 Club for the 2026 season, subject to meeting a series of conditions, and Glamorgan will join Tier 1 in 2027. The ECB also aims to expand Tier 1 to 12 teams by 2029.Beth Barrett-Wild, director of the women’s professional game, said: “It’s exciting to see the three tiers finalised. It brings the new landscape of women’s professional domestic cricket one step closer. From next summer we will see up to 39 counties competing across the new structure, which will both accommodate the growth and accelerate the depth of the women’s professional game – on and off the field.”We shouldn’t underestimate how big this step is for women’s cricket and indeed the whole game; a thriving and sustainable women’s domestic pyramid underneath the Hundred and England Women, with more professional female players, increased investment, and enhanced alignment across the men’s and women’s game, is a huge step forward for cricket.”Under the plans, £8m in new funding per year will be invested in women’s domestic cricket by 2027 – taking annual investment in this area to about £19m.
Manchester City had a catastrophic 2024/25 campaign. Pep Guardiola’s side went trophyless, finishing third in the Premier League and losing the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace. It was far from the dominance they have shown under the legendary Spanish manager over the past few years.
Naturally, it has been a busy summer transfer window already for the East Mancunian outfit. The Citizens have dipped into the market four times to strengthen in all areas of the pitch and improve their fortunes ahead of next term.
Manchester City manager PepGuardiolabefore the match
Indeed, Goal noted the prices for three of their four signings so far, with Marcus Bettinelli joining from Chelsea for an undisclosed fee. Rayan Cherki cost £34m from Lyon, Tijani Reijnders was £46m from AC Milan, and Rayan Ait-Nouri joined from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £31m.
Those four are options for Guardiola’s side going into the first three games of the Premier League season. They start off with a trip to Ait-Nouri’s old hunting ground at Molineux, before hosting Tottenham Hotspur and travelling down to Brighton and Hove Albion for the final game of August.
But, what might the rest of City’s side look like ahead of their first game of the season against Wolves and beyond? Well, here’s a look at what their dream squad could look like in 2025/26 if everything goes according to plan.
The goalkeepers Ederson stays as City's number 1
City made one signing in the goalkeeper department already, with Bettinelli joining from West London giants Chelsea. He joins Ederson and Stefan Ortega as shot-stopping options for Guardiola next season.
Brazil international Ederson was the first choice last season, and conceded 26 goals in as many Premier League games, keeping ten clean sheets along the way. He did struggle with injuries at times and was sidelined for eight games in total.
One of the real upsides to Ederson is his ability with the ball at his feet. This is perhaps best showcased by the fact that he assisted four goals, including this sublime ball to Erling Haaland against Chelsea, which was well finished by the striker.
As for Ortega, the 32-year-old played 13 Premier League games, but conceded 18 goals in that time. In the Champions League, he kept a clean sheet in both appearances last term. He is certainly an excellent number two for Guardiola to have at his disposal.
Full list of goalkeepers – Ederson, Stefan Ortega, Marcus Bettinelli.
The defenders New full-back options for Pep on both sides
If there is one area of the pitch that City are certainly not short of options, it is in defence. They have incredible versatility, with Josko Gvardiol being the best example. He predominantly played as a left-back last season and chipped in with six goals across all competitions, as per Transfermarkt. In reality, he is more naturally a centre-back.
He is one of three main options at left-back for City, with Ait-Nouri also offering an excellent attacking outlet. He contributed four goals and seven assists for the Old Gold last season. Nico O’Reilly is a less experienced option, but he excelled last season, too. Naturally a number 10, he managed five goals and two assists in all competitions.
On the right flank, City have recently been linked with Denzel Dumfries by one Spanish outlet. He is said to have a £21.5m release clause, with City currently deciding whether ‘to take a chance’ on the Dutchman. His contributions in the Champions League semi-final last season, across both legs, were memorable.
With Kyle Walker now officially a Burnley player, Matheus Nunes and Rico Lewis are the only other right-backs at the club. Both like to invert into midfield, which is no surprise for Nunes, given he is, by trade, a midfielder.
At centre-back, City have not made any new inclusions since the January window, where they signed Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.
Ruben Dias played 44 times last season and Manuel Akajani 40, suggesting they are the first-choice options for Guardiola. However, he still has the experience of John Stones and Nathan Ake to call upon.
Full list of right-backs – Denzel Dumfries, Matheus Nunes, Rico Lewis
Full list of centre-backs – RCB (Manuel Akanji, Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey); LCB (Ruben Dias, John Stones, Nathan Ake)
Full list of left-backs – Josko Gvardiol, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Nico O’Reilly
The midfield Rodri's return and KDB's replacement
The huge news in the centre of the park for City recently is that Rodri is back from his long-term injury. The current Ballon d’Or holder misses several months of the season, making just eight appearances. His involvement, or lack thereof, was noticeable in City’s torrid campaign.
City’s new addition in midfield this summer is Reijnders, who featured three times in the Club World Cup, with Nico Gonzalez, a January addition, also an option for the East Mancunians. He was dubbed a “mini Rodri” earlier in the season by his manager.
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There is plenty of experience in the middle of midfield, too. Treble-winning captain Ilkay Gundogan is remaining at the club this summer. He played 54 times in 2024/25, two more than new club captain Bernardo Silva.
City also have Mateo Kovacic to call upon, who played a huge role last season in Rodri’s absence. Kalvin Phillips is still at the club, but after spending the last one and a half seasons out on loan, it doesn’t seem likely he will stay.
In the number 10 spot, this is where things get interesting for City. Kevin De Bruyne has now, of course, departed the club, joining Napoli, meaning someone has to step up in his absence, not at all an easy thing to do.
Perhaps that will be Phil Foden. The England international was not at his best this season, contributing to 13 goals and seven assists in 49 appearances. However, there is no doubt about his quality. This is a former PFA Player of the Year we are talking about. He could be the guy City are looking for to step up in De Bruyne’s absence this season.
Alternatively, City had been linked with Morgan Gibbs-White. Football Insider claimed the player ‘has agreed personal terms’ ahead of a possible move but he’s now on his way to Spurs instead
The 25-year-old was sensational for Forest last season, scoring seven times and grabbing ten assists in just 34 league games. That included a superb headed effort against Leicester City.
With Gibbs-White seemingly off the table, Foden is not the only option Guardiola has in the number 10 role. Youngsters Oscar Bobb and Claudio Echeverri, who made his debut in the FA Cup final, are also attacking midfielders he could call upon. The future of James McAtee, who scored seven times last season, is up in the air.
Full list of central midfielders – Rodri, Tijani Reijnders, Nico Gonzalez, Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gundogan, Mateo Kovacic.
Full list of attacking midfielders – Phil Foden, Oscar Bobb, Claudio Echeverri, James McAtee
The attackers Versatility and a new look front 3
One of the best things about this City team is the versatility they possess, and that is personified throughout the attack. Number nine, Erling Haaland, is the player who can only play in one role. Of course, when you have someone of his quality up front, that is no problem. He scored 34 goals in 48 games last season.
Omar Marmoush, however, is an incredibly versatile player. Another January signing, the Egyptian attacker can play on either flank, as a centre-forward or a second striker. He played 25 games for the Citizens in 2024/25, scoring eight times and assisting three.
On the right-hand side, City fans can surely get excited about watching Rayan Cherki. The 21-year-old Frenchman is an electric attacker who can play as a number 10 or on the right wing. Last season for City and Lyon, he contributed to 13 goals and 21 assists in 48 games.
Just look at his underlying numbers on FBref from the last 365 days. He averaged 8.88 progressive passes and 6.8 shot-creating actions per game. Both of those numbers place him in the top 1% of attacking midfielders and wingers.
Cherki key stats and rank over the last year
Stat (per 90)
Number
Percentile rank
Goals and assists
0.95
97th
Progressive passes
8.88
99th
Key passes
3.69
99th
Shot-creating actions
6.8
99th
Take-ons completed
2.5
90th
Stats from FBref
Brazilian Savinho is another option on the right-hand side for Guardiola. He managed to score three goals and registered an impressive 13 assists in all competitions, and can also play on the left-hand side if need be.
Speaking of the opposite flank, Real Madrid star Rodrygo, described as a “future icon” by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, could be on his way to the Etihad Stadium. TBR Football recently confirmed that the Brazilian’s representatives ‘have now been in discussions’ with City over a move.
It would not come cheap, with one Spanish outlet suggesting Los Blancos would want upwards of £77m for their winger. In 2024/25, he scored 14 goals and assisted 11, including six Champions League goals, bringing his tally for the competition up to 25.
Jeremy Doku is another option for City on the left. A brilliant one-vs-one winger, he contributed to 17 goals last season and adds a unique element to Guardiola’s attack. Jack Grealish would also be someone who can slot in on the left-hand side, but he fell out of favour at City and seems set to leave the club.
Full list of strikers – Erling Haaland, Omar Marmoush.
Full list of wingers – Rayan Cherki, Savinho, Rodrygo, Jeremy Doku.
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بدأ فريق ريال مدريد، بقيادة المدرب تشابي ألونسو، مشواره في الموسم الجديد من بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا مساء يوم الثلاثاء بمباراته ضد خصمه فريق مارسيليا.
واستضاف ملعب “سانتياجو برنابيو” مباراة فريقي ريال مدريد ومارسيليا، في الجولة الأولى من مرحلة الدوري، حيث حقق الملكي فوزًا بهدفين لهدف. ملخص مباراة ريال مدريد ومارسيليا في دوري أبطال أوروبا
وعانى ريال مدريد من ضربة مبكرة بعدما اضطر المدرب تشابي ألونسو إلى استبدال الظهير ترينت ألكسندر أرنولد في الدقيقة الرابعة من عمر الشوط الأول، بعدما عانى من إصابة عضلية، حيث شارك مكانه داني كارفاخال.
وشهدت الدقيقة 22 هدف أول لصالح مارسيليا عن طريق تيموثي ويا، بعد خطأ من أردا جولر لينجح ماسون جرينوود في اقتطاع الكرة وتصل إلى تيموثي الذي انطلق وسددها في الشباك.
وفي الدقيقة 26، تمكن النجم كيليان مبابي من تسجيل هدف التعادل لصالح ريال مدريد من ضربة جزاء، تحصل عليها أصحاب الأرض بعد تدخل ضد رودريجو داخل المنطقة.
واستمرت المباراة سجالًا بين الفريقين، قبل أن يضطر ريال مدريد إلى اللعب بـ10 لاعبين منذ الدقيقة 72 نتيجة طرد داني كارفاخال بسبب اعتدائه على حارس مارسيليا.
ورغم النقص العددي، تحصل ريال مدريد على ضربة جزاء جديدة في الدقيقة 81 بعد لمسة يد ضد لاعب مارسيليا عقب اصطدام كرة فينيسيوس جونيور به، ونفذها كيليان مبابي بنجاح ليحولها إلى هدف ثاني.
بتلك النتيجة، حصل فريق ريال مدريد على أول 3 نقاط في مشواره في مرحلة الدوري من دوري أبطال أوروبا لذلك الموسم.
تابعنا معكم أحداث مباراة ريال مدريد ومارسيليا لحظة بلحظة…
الشوط الأول
1′ الكرة بين أقدم لاعبي مارسيليا بعد إطلاق صافرة البداية.
1′ رمية تماس لصالح مارسيليا بعد خروج الكرة من أردا جولر.
2′ فرصة خطيرة لصالح ريل مدريد بعد تمريرة من ألفارو كاريراس، وصلت إلى منطقة الجزاء حيث حاول الدفاع تشتيها، ولكن الكرة وصلت إلى مبابي الذي حاول تنفيذ مقصية ولكن فرصته ذهبت بجوار القائم.
4′ سقوط ترينت ألكسندر أرنولد على أرضية الملعب للإصابة، دون تدخل من أحد، حيث ظهر وهو يمسك العضلة الخلفية متألمًا وتدخل الطاقم الطبي.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was forced off just minutes into the match with an apparent leg injury. pic.twitter.com/x9vpq2it2X — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 16, 2025
5′ تبديل اضطراري بخروج أرنولد ونزول كارفاخال. إصابة ترينت ألكسندر أرنولد في مباراة ريال مدريد ومارسيليا
🚑 الإصابة تجبر أرنولد على مغادرة الميدان #دوري_أبطال_أوروبا #ريال_مدريد_مارسيليا pic.twitter.com/l3kpkneRVb — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) September 16, 2025
6′ ماستانتونو كاد أن يسجل هدف أول لصالح ريال مدريد بعد تسديدته للكرة واصطدامه بالحارس من الناحية اليمنى، والقائم يمنع الهدف.
7′ رودريجو يسدد كرة في محاولة لتهديد مرمى مارسيليا ولكن الحارس يمسكها بسهولة.
9′ رودريجو يسدد كرة من جديد تجاه مرمى مارسيليا إلا إنها لم تكن قوية، ليمسكها الحارس.
10′ مبابي يهدر فرصة هدف أول لصلح ريال مدريد بعدما سدد كرة خطيرة، ولكن حارس مارسيليا تصدى لها لتتحول إلى ركنية.
12′ استمرار التعادل السلبي بين الفريقين حتى الآن.
13′ ماستانتونو يصوب كرة بعيدة على مرمى مارسيليا، لتتحول إلى ضربة مرمى.
14′ فرصة خطيرة لصالح مارسيليا بعد تسديدة من تيموثي ويا جاءت أعلى من المرمى، لتمر بسلام على شباك تيبو كورتوا.
15′ تسديدة سهلة من أردا جولر في يد حارس مارسيليا.
16′ خطأ ضد داني كارفاخال.
18′ خطأ لصالح ريال مدريد بعد تدخل ضد أردا جولر.
19′ كيليان مبابي يطالب بخطأ لصالحه داخل منطقة الجزاء، ولكن الحكم يرفض احتساب أي شئ.
20′ حارس مارسيليا يتصدى لتسديدة من مبابي.
22′ هددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددف أول لصالح مارسيليا عن طريق تيموثي ويا، بعد خطأ من أردا جولر لينجح ماسون جرينوود في اقتطاع الكرة وتصل إلى تيموثي الذي انطلق وسددها في الشباك. هدف مارسيليا الأول أمام ريال مدريد في دوري أبطال أوروبا
25′ مارسيليا كاد أن يسجل هدف ثاني في شباك ريال مدريد لولا تصدي من كورتوا.
26′ هددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددد التعادل، ضربة جزاء لصالح ريال مدريد بعد التدخل ضد رودريجو ويحولها كيليان مبابي إلى هدف التعادل. هدف كيليان مبابي في مباراة ريال مدريد ومارسيليا
30′ رودريجو يسدد كرة لتسجيل الهدف الثاني ولكنها تمر بجوار المرمى.
31′ مطالبات من مارسيليا باحتساب ضربة جزاء بداعِ لمسة يد ولكن الحكم يرفض احتساب أي شئ.
32′ حارس مارسيليا يتألق ويتصدى لفرصة من لاعب ريال مدريد، لتتحول إلى ركنية.
35′ محاولات متبادلة من الفريقين لتسجيل الهدف الثاني قبل نهاية الشوط.
39′ أوباميانج يهدر فرصة هدف رائع بعدما سدد كرة تجاه مرمى كورتوا ولكنها هزت الشباك الخارجية.
40′ 5 دقائق تفصلنا عن نهاية الشوط الأول من عمر المباراة، والنتيجة لا زالت تعادلًا إيجابيًا.
41′ كيليان مبابي يسدد كرة قوية ولكن حارس مارسيليا يتصدى.
45′ الحكم يحتسب 3 دقائق كوقت بدلًا من الضائع.
45+1 أردا جولر يسدد كرة من خارج المنطقة ولكنها خارج الملعب.
45+3′ ماستانتونو يهدر فرصة هدف لا يعوض لصالح ريال مدريد بعد تمريرة من مبابي، وصلت إلى الأرجنتيني الذي سددها بقوة ولكن حارس مارسيليا تصدى ببراعة.
نهاية الشوط الأول (1/1)
الشوط الثاني
46′ بطاقة صفراء أولى من نصيب لاعب مارسيليا بافارد بعد تدخله ضد ألفارو كاريراس.
48′ إيدير ميليتاو كاد أن يصنع هدفًا لصالح ريال مدريد حيث حاول تمرير كرة ناحية مبابي ولكن الدفاع شتتها وأبعدها إلى ركنية.
50′ مبابي كاد أن يسجل هدفًا ولكن الحارس يبعد الكرة ويتحول إلى ركلة ركنية، وسط إصرار من الفرنسي لتسجيل الثاني له ولكتيبة تشابي ألونسو.
53′ ماستانتونو يسدد كرة أرضية ضعيفة تصل سهلة إلى حارس مارسيليا.
54′ مبابي يسقط على أرض الملعب داخل المنطقة ويطالب بضربة جزاء، ولكن دون احتساب شئ من جانب الحكم.
55′ الطاقم الطبي يعالج كيليان مبابي على أرض الملعب.
56′ هجمة خطيرة لصالح مارسيليا بعد تمريرة من تيموثي ويا إلى أوباميانج حيث سدد الأخير الكرة ولكن كورتوا تألق وتصدى ببراعة.
62′ تبديلان لصالح ريال مدريد بخروج ماستانتونو ورودريجو، ونزول كل من فينيسيوس جونيور وإبراهيم دياز.
66′ تبديلان في صفوف مارسيليا.
67′ فينيسيوس جونيور يتحصل على ركلة ركنية بعد مشاركته كبديل بدقائق قليلة.
68′ أردا جولر ينفذ ركلة ركنية، تصل الكرة إلى منطقة الجزاء، وكاد ريال مدريد أن يسجل هدف التقدم لولا تشتيت الدفاع، لتتحول إلى ركنية جديدة.
69′ مشادة بين لاعبي الفريقين بعد تدخل من داني كارفاخال ضد حارس مارسيليا، وسقوط الأخير على أرض الملعب.
70′ تقنية الفيديو تراجع الموقف لوجود احتمالية طرد كارفاخال على تصرفه السئ.
72′ طرد كارفاخال وريال مدريد يلعب منقوصًا بـ10 لاعبين فقط. طرد كارفاخال في مباراة ريال مدريد ومارسيليا
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Dani Carvajal is given a straight sending off following the VAR review!#beINUCL #RealMadridMarseille #UCL pic.twitter.com/L3HgQnx5Ws — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) September 16, 2025
73′ دخول راؤول أسينسيو وخروج أردا جولر في تبديل جديد لصالح ريال مدريد.
75′ بطاقة صفراء لصالح لاعب مارسيليا ميدينا بعد تدخله ضد إبراهيم دياز.
76′ فينيسيوس جونيور يحاول اقتحام منطقة جزاء مارسيليا قبل أن تصل كرته بسهولة إلى الحارس.
77′ تبديلان جديدان في صفوف مارسيليا، خروج تيموثي ويا وإيمرسون.
79′ فينيسيوس جونيور يسدد كرة خطيرة ناحية مرمى مارسيليا ولكن حارس الخصم يتصدى ببراعة.
80′ ضربة جزاء لصالح ريال مدريد بعد لمسة يد ضد لاعب مارسيليا بعد اصطدام كرة فينيسيوس.
81′ هددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددددف كيليان مبابي يسجل الثاني من ضربة جزاء. هدف مبابي الثاني في مباراة ريال مدريد ومارسيليا
GOAL!@KMbappe just about squeezes the ball past Rulli for his 50th Real Madrid goal!
The 10 men lead with stoppage time fast approaching ⏱️#beINUCL #RealMadridMarseille #UCL pic.twitter.com/k6eQGzx2fc — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) September 16, 2025
85′ إبراهيم دياز يهدد مرمى مارسيليا بكرة خطيرة ولكن الحارس يواصل تألقه.
86′ تسديدة خطيرة من لاعب مارسيليا وتيبو كورتوا يتصدى ببراعة.
90′ احتساب 7 دقائق كوقت بدلَا من الضائع للشوط الثاني.
90+3′ ضغط مستمر من مارسيليا لتسجيل هدف التعادل قبل نهاية المباراة.
نهاية الشوط الثاني والمباراة بفوز ريال مدريد على مارسيليا بهدفين لهدف.
The legspinner is recovering from an “ongoing injury” and has been advised to skip red-ball cricket
Daya Sagar29-Aug-2024 • Updated on 30-Aug-2024
Rashid Khan had gone through a back injury and subsequent surgery just after the ODI World Cup last year•ICC/Getty Images
Afghanistan legspinner Rashid Khan has taken a break from Test cricket on medical advice because of an “ongoing injury issue”. He was hence not part of the 20-member preliminary Test squad to face New Zealand in the one-off Test in Greater Noida in India, early next month.”He has taken a break from Tests for now, there’s an ongoing injury issue with him,” an ACB official told ESPNcricinfo. “So the doctors have advised him to not play Tests for now.”We don’t know if he’s out for a year or not. What’s confirmed is that he’s out for some time, until he recovers properly. So he’s not going to play Test cricket until he gets the doctor’s approval. Right now, we can’t say for how long exactly he’s out.”Rashid had undergone back surgery after the ODI World Cup 2023 which kept him out of action for four months during which he missed the BBL, the SA20, and Afghanistan’s international assignments against UAE, India, Sri Lanka and Ireland. Since his surgery, he has only played T20s; he returned to action with three T20Is against Ireland before playing the IPL, the T20 World Cup 2024, Major League Cricket (MLC) in the USA, the Hundred, and Afghanistan’s domestic T20 competition Shpageeza Cricket League.Related
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Participation in these tournaments was also not injury-free. A hamstring injury ruled him out of the last week of the Hundred after he had hurt himself while diving to save a boundary for Trent Rockets. When he went home for the domestic T20s, he picked up a back issue after playing only three of the eight games for Speen Ghar Tigers in the second half of August. Those three games were played on successive days and Rashid picked up six wickets at an economy rate of 5.09. In his third game, Rashid also smashed 53 off just 26 balls out of his side’s total of 112 in a truncated match against Amo Sharks.Rashid last played a Test match in March 2021 and has not featured in 50-over games since the ODI World Cup in India last year.Rashid’s workload management could also be a result of the busy calendar coming up. Afghanistan are slotted to play three ODIs against South Africa in late September in Sharjah, although it isn’t known yet if Rashid will be available for those. As per the FTP, Afghanistan are then scheduled to tour Zimbabwe for an all-format tour in December-January for two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is. Even though he has opted out of the BBL for the second year in a row, Rashid will represent MI Cape Town in the SA20 which is set to run from January 9 to February 8 before the action moves to the PSL and the IPL.The Afghanistan Test squad has, meanwhile, begun training in Greater Noida, their adopted home ground, for the Test against New Zealand, which will be the first time that the two teams will be facing each other in the format. This will also be the first Test to be played at the Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground.
تتجه أنظار عشاق كرة القدم العالمية إلى العاصمة الفرنسية، باريس، مساء يوم الإثنين الموافق 22 سبتمبر 2025، حيث ستتم مراسم توزيع جائزة الكرة الذهبية للعام الحالي.
ويستضيف مسرح “دو شاتليه” في باريس مراسم حفل مجلة “فرانس فوتبول” الشهيرة لتوزيع جوائز الأفضل في العالم لعام 2025، وعلى رأسها الكرة الذهبية.
وتعتبر تلك النسخة هي الثانية بعد تطبيق الشراكة بين الاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم، يويفا، ومجلة “فرانس فوتبول”.
ومن المعروف أن ليونيل ميسي، نجم الأرجنتين، هو الفائز بأكبر عدد من الكرات الذهبية برصيد 8، ويليه كريستيانو رونالدو 5 مرات، ويغيب كلاهما عن قائمة المرشحين لهذا العام، مثلما كان الوضع عليه العام الماضي.
وتضم قائمة المرشحين الـ30 العديد من النجوم على رأسهم المصري محمد صلاح، لاعب ليفربول، ثنائي برشلونة رافينها ولامين يامال، إلى جانب ثنائي باريس سان جيرمان عثمان ديمبلي وأشرف حكيمي (لمطالعة التفاصيل كاملة من هنا).
وسجل محمد صلاح 34 هدفًا وصنع 23 في 52 مباراة في مختلف المسابقات في الموسم الماضي، وفاز بجائزتي هداف وصانع ألعاب الدوري الإنجليزي برصيد 29 هدفا و18 أسيست.
وسبق أن رُشح محمد صلاح للجائزة 5 مرات، حيث نال المركز السادس في عام 2018، والخامس في 2019 قبل حجب الجائزة في العام التالي، ثم حصد السابع في 2021 والخامس 2022 والحادي عشر في 2023، ولم يكن ضمن المرشحين العام الماضي.
ولا يقتصر حفل اليوم على جائزة الكرة الذهبية فقط، حيث هناك جائزة كوبا لأفضل لاعب شاب (لمطالعة المرشحين من هنا)، إلى جانب جائزة ياشين لأفضل حارس مرمى (لمطالعة المرشحين من هنا).
كذلك هناك جائزة أفضل فريق للرجال في العالم (لمطالعة المرشحين من هنا)، وجائزة أفضل فريق للسيدات، وجائزة كرويف لأفضل مدرب للرجال (لمطالعة المرشحين من هنا)، وجائزة أفضل مدرب للسيدات، بخلاف الكرة الذهبية للسيدات، إلى جانب جائزة جيرد مولر لأفضل هداف وهدافة.
وتجدر الإشارة إلى أن رودري هو من فاز بجائزة الكرة الذهبية العام الماضي، بينما حصل لامين يامال على جائزة كوبا، وظفر إيميليانو مارتينيز بجائزة ياشين، إلى جانب فوز ريال مدريد بجائزة أفضل نادي للرجال، وحصل مدربه السابق كارلو أنشيلوتي على جائزة أفضل مدير فني للرجال. موعد حفل جائزة الكرة الذهبية 2025 اليوم
ستبدأ مراسم الحفل في تمام الساعة 10 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة والسعودية، وسيسبق ذلك بداية الإعلان التدريجي عن مراكز المرشحين الثلاثين في الكرة الذهبية. القنوات الناقلة لحفل الكرة الذهبية 2025 اليوم
أعلنت قناة “بي إن سبورتس” الإخبارية المفتوحة إذاعتها لمراسم حفل الكرة الذهبية مساء اليوم، حيث سيبدأ الاستوديو في تمام الساعة 9 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة والسعودية.
وكالمعتاد، سيتم الإعلان عن ترتيب المراكز في الكرة الذهبية وهوية الفائزين عبر الحساب الرسمي للجائزة.
If Liverpool’s 4-2 defeat to Milan on Saturday afternoon showcased anything, it’s that the recruitment team are in dire need of signing a central defender.
The reasoning is less about the scoreline but more about the situation Arne Slot’s men find themselves in.
Joe Gomez has flown home from Singapore owing to an injury, which has left Ibou Konate and Virgil Van Dijk as the only fit central defenders.
Liverpool legends Alan Hansen and Virgil van Dijk
In fact, Ryan Gravenberch even had to play at centre half on Tuesday.
The obvious incoming would be Marc Guehi. Liverpool have been religiously linked with the Crystal Palace captain right throughout the summer window. A £45m deal could be on the table if Richard Hughes and Steve Parish get talking.
Crystal Palace's MarcGuehi
Yet, that’s not where all the excitement is right now. The suspense lies in Alexander Isak’s and Liverpool’s forward line.
What's next for Liverpool in the transfer market
The Reds may have welcomed Hugo Ekitike to Anfield last week, but that hasn’t cooled their interest in Isak.
The Merseysiders are believed to be the frontrunners for the Swede’s signature but would have to make a bid of around £150m before Newcastle United even consider selling their prized asset.
That sort of money could be funded by selling Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez and if they both did depart, another forward feels like they may well be needed.
Real Madrid winger Rodrygo has been linked but that’s not Hughes’ top target according to ESPN.
Indeed, as per Julien Laurens, it’s reported that the club’s sporting director is a huge fan of PSG winger Bradley Barcola.
Paris St Germain's BradleyBarcolareacts
Unfortunately for Liverpool, it’s unlikely the Champions League winners would be open to selling. That said, just like Isak, every player has their price.
Why Bradley Barcola would be such an exciting signing
Landing Isak this summer would be a remarkable piece of business, something that eclipses the £116m deal to bring Florian Wirtz to England.
Wirtz has become the most expensive player in Premier League history and before too long, Isak looks set to surpass that number.
Many view him as the best striker in the world right now and his haul of 27 goals last term certainly puts him in that bracket.
He’s an electrifying player, someone cut from the same cloth as Thierry Henry, in the words of Eddie Howe.
This isn’t a player Liverpool necessarily need after Ekitike’s arrival but signing someone this good cannot be passed up on. Only Mo Salah scored more than the Newcastle forward last term in the English top-flight.
So, it would take quite the player to be as exciting as Isak but that’s the category Barcola falls into.
The Frenchman proved himself to be “one of the best left wingers in Europe” in the words of analyst Ben Mattinson, certainly last season, and he’s only gone from strength to strength since switching Lyon for Paris.
For Luis Enrique’s men in 2024/25, the Frenchman scored 21 goals and also supplied 21 assists for his teammates.
Bradley Barcola's stats pre-Club World Cup.
For context, that’s two fewer assists than Salah managed across the same campaign, a statistic that illuminates the pairing’s ability to create and score on a regular basis.
Like Salah, Barcola is a duel threat from outside and his dazzling ability to beat players in 1 v 1 situations makes him one of the most exciting players on the continent.
Compared to positionally similar players in Europe’s top five leagues over the last year, the 22-year-old ranks among the very best for a whole host of metrics.
Barcola vs Diaz in 24/25 (league only)
Stat (per 90 mins)
Barcola
Diaz
Goals
0.58
0.49
Assists
0.41
0.19
Shots
3.06
2.66
Key passes
2.07
2.10
Progressive passes
3.97
4.12
Successful take-ons
1.40
1.99
Carries
35.3
29.2
Progressive carries
5.66
4.04
Stats via FBRef.
One of the most creative and progressive wide players around, Barcola would fit seamlessly into this Liverpool team, notably ranking in the top 8% of wingers in Europe for assists, the top 9% for progressive carries and the best 2% for expected goals.
In short, he’s a demon with the ball at his feet and regularly crests goalscoring opportunities not just for teammates but himself.
He also ranks favourably compared to Diaz, the man he’d likely replace, notably in the creative department. While Diaz scored 19 times in all competitions, he only registered eight assists.
Losing the Colombian to Bayern Munich would be a blow, but Barcola is a clear upgrade. Like Wirtz & Isak, he’d be a transformational arrival to Slot’s forward line.
Ekitike will love him: Liverpool begin talks to sign £51m Diaz replacement
Liverpool have found an exciting replacement for Luis Diaz, who could leave Anfield this summer.