Fluminense e Internacional fazem tira-teima em mata-mata; Colorado tem vantagem recente no Beira-Rio

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O Fluminense visita o Internacional nesta quarta-feira (4) com o objetivo de voltar ao Rio de Janeiro com uma vaga à final da Libertadores na bagagem. As equipes já se enfrentaram em mata-mata em quatro ocasiões e fazem uma espécie de tira-teima nesta semana.

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O Lance! relembra os confrontos decisivos entre Tricolores e Colorados ao longo da história e faz um balanço do histórico recente do Time de Guerreiros no Beira-Rio. Após o empate por 2 a 2 no jogo de ida disputado no Maracanã, o duelo decisivo será realizado no Gigante do Guaíba.

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CONFRONTOS MATA-MATA

Em 1975, o Fluminense recebeu o Internacional pela semifinal do Campeonato Brasileiro daquela edição. De acordo com o regulamento da competição, a partida foi disputada em um jogo único no Maracanã, uma vez que o Tricolor havia tido uma campanha melhor nas fases anteriores. Naquela ocasião, o Colorado venceu por 2 a 0 com gols de Lula e Carpegiani.

Em 1992, as equipes se reencontraram na decisão da Copa do Brasil, que foi realizado em dois confrontos. Na ida, o Time de Guerreiros precisou mandar o duelo no Estádio das Laranjeiras, pois o Maracanã estava interditado. Os cariocas venceram os gaúchos por 2 a 1 com gols de Wagner Aquino e Ezio. Mas, na volta, o Inter superou os visitantes por 1 a 0 e conquistou o título pelo critério do gol marcado fora de casa.

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Em 2012, Fluminense e Internacional disputaram as oitavas de final da Libertadores. Após o 0 a 0 no Rio Grande do Sul, o Time de Guerreiros conseguiu superar o adversário no Rio de Janeiro com um triunfo por 2 a 1 com gols de Leandro Euzébio e Fred.

E em 2016, as equipes se enfrentaram na semifinal da finada Primeira Liga e disputada em jogo único, como aconteceu no Brasileirão de 1975. No campo, o 2 a 2 prevaleceu no placar, mas o Tricolor eliminou o Colorado por 4 a 3 na disputa por pênaltis e chegou na decisão do torneio.

BALANÇO NO BEIRA-RIO

Nos últimos 10 jogos realizados entre Fluminense e Internacional no Beira-Rio, o Colorado tem um retrospecto muito positivo. Nesse período, os gaúchos conquistaram sete vitórias e sofreram apenas duas derrotas. O aproveitamento dos mandantes em casa é de 73,3%, o que é favorável para a equipe dirigida por Eduardo Coudet.

O time de Fernando Diniz entrará em campo desafiando as estatísticas recentes e buscando ter uma classificação a mais sobre o adversário em disputas de mata-mata na história de seus confrontos. Considerados por muitos como a melhor equipe do país, o Tricolor também sonha em chegar na decisão da Libertadores pela segunda vez em 15 anos.

يورتشيتش يعلن قائمة بيراميدز المشاركة في كأس السوبر المصري

أعلن الكرواتي كرونسلاف يورتشيتش المدير الفني لفريق نادي بيراميدز قائمة اللاعبين المتجهة إلى الإمارات، استعداداً لخوض السوبر المصري للأبطال.

وتغادر بعثة بيراميدز مساء اليوم إلى الإمارات، استعداداً لخوض السوبر المصري، المقرر إقامته خلال الفترة من 6 إلى 9 من شهر نوفمبر الجاري، في أبو ظبي بالإمارات. 

ويلتقي بيراميدز مع الزمالك في دور نصف النهائي من بطولة كأس السوبر المصري، مساء الخميس المقبل الموافق 6 نوفمبر، باستاد آل نهيان بنادي الوحدة في أبوظبي.

طالع.. مجموعة بيراميدز في دوري أبطال إفريقيا 2025-2026

يذكر، أن الفائز من مباراة الزمالك وبيراميدز، سيواجه المتأهل من مباراة نصف النهائي الثاني لمواجهة الأهلي وسيراميكا كليوباترا في نهائي بطولة كأس السوبر المصري، يوم الأحد، 9 نوفمبر. قائمة بيراميدز في كأس السوبر المصري

وجاءت قائمة بيراميدز على النحو التالي:

حراسة المرمى: أحمد الشناوي – شريف إكرامي – محمود جاد – زياد هيثم.

خط الدفاع: محمود مرعي – أحمد سامي – محمد الشيبي – علي جبر – طارق علاء – كريم حافظ – محمد حمدي.

خط الوسط: عبد الرحمن مجدي – مهند لاشين – وليد الكرتي – أحمد عاطف قطة – أحمد توفيق – محمود دونجا – محمود زلاكة – مصطفى زيكو – إيفرتون داسيلفا – بلاتي توريه – مصطفى فتحي – محمد رضا بوبو.

خط الهجوم: فيستون ماييلي – مروان حمدي – دودو الجباس – يوسف أوباما.

Painting Corners: Best MLB Prop Bets Today (Luis Gil Continues to Shine, Best NRFI Bet to Make)

There’s very few things better than Sunday’s during baseball season, as fans and bettors get a day full of action before it all culminates with a marquee matchup on Sunday Night Baseball.

That marquee matchup happens to be between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers on June 9, and I have a player prop that I’m looking to bet in that matchup. The Yanks and Dodgers are two of the best teams in baseball, but L.A. has a chance to pull off the sweep on Sunday.

When it comes to betting MLB props, I usually love to focus on starting pitchers, and there are two that could combine for a quick start to a game on Sunday afternoon. 

Let’s break down the prop plays for Sunday’s action, featuring AL Rookie of the Year candidate Luis Gil.  

Best MLB Prop Bets for Sunday, June 9

  • Luis Gil UNDER 4.5 Hits Allowed (-150)
  • Seattle Mariners-Kansas City Royals No Run First Inning (-150)

Luis Gil UNDER 4.5 Hits Allowed (-150)

Let’s start with the Sunday Night Baseball bet!

Gil has been money for the New York Yankees this season, posting a 1.82 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and an 8-1 record (New York is 10-2 in his 12 starts). 

The hard-throwing righty has been extremely hard to get hits off of with an opponent batting average of .175 – in the 97th percentile amongst all pitchers in 2024. 

That leads me to the UNDER on his hits allowed prop, even against tough Los Angeles offense. Gil has allowed over 4.5 hits in just two of his 12 starts, giving up four total hits over his last three outings (20.1 innings pitched). 

This number is an absolute gift for the rising star in the Yankees rotation. 

Seattle Mariners-Kansas City Royals No Run First Inning (-150)

Kansas City Royals starter Cole Ragans is off to a great start in 2024, and he has an intriguing pitching matchup against Seattle Mariners righty George Kirby on Sunday.

Both of these starters have low Fielding Independent Pitching numbers – Ragans sits at 2.26 while Kirby is a 3.12 – and they’ve been great early on in games this season. 

The NRFI is 10-3 in the 13 starts for both starters this season, and it’s hit in Kirby’s last three outings. 

Given Seattle’s offensive struggles (24th in OPS) this season, I don’t mind trusting these two pitchers to record six outs before we see a number on the scoreboard on Sunday.

Forget Raskin: "Glorious" star will be the best Rangers player this season

Glasgow Rangers central midfielder Nicolas Raskin dominated the headlines for the right reason last weekend when he scored in the League Cup win at Ibrox.

The Belgium international had been left out of the last two matchday squads in the Scottish Premiership, but returned to score the opening goal in front of the home supporters on Saturday.

Raskin met James Tavernier’s corner brilliantly to head the ball into the back of the net for the first of what will, hopefully, be many goals this season.

Why Nicolas Raskin is a key player for Rangers

Russell Martin needed to get the central midfielder back into the squad as quickly as possible after the manager claimed that a breakdown in trust led to the player being left out of the clashes with Celtic and Hearts.

The Belgian star is a terrific operator in the middle of the park because he can deliver quality at both ends of the pitch, having scored five goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions last season, per Sofascore.

Nicolas Raskin (24/25)

Premiership

Europa League

Appearances

33

12

Tackles per game

2.8

3.7

Interceptions per game

0.6

1.3

Ball recoveries per game

5.6

7.4

Ground duel success rate

57%

50%

Aerial duel success rate

56%

55%

Stats via Sofascore

As you can see in the table above, Raskin was particularly impressive when it came to the defensive side of the game in the 2024/25 campaign, with his ability to disrupt attacks and win possession back for his side.

Despite the Belgium international’s quality in the middle of the park, it is Djeidi Gassama who has the potential to be the club’s best player this season.

Why Gassama could be the best player for Rangers this season

The Light Blues signed the electric winger from Sheffield Wednesday for a fee of £2.2m in the summer transfer window, and he has already shown plenty of promise on the pitch.

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Gassama has delivered four goals and one assist in 12 appearances in all competitions for the Scottish giants, per Transfermarkt, showing that he can provide a big threat in the final third.

The clip above shows that Rangers signed a player who they knew was capable of “glorious” goals from the left flank, cutting in to create something out of nothing.

Gassama has already shown that he can score glorious goals for Rangers, as his first strike for the club against Panathinaikos was very similar to that goal for the Owls.

The 22-year-old magician has the quality to simply create something out of nothing when the Light Blues need a moment of magic, which is an incredibly valuable trait to have.

Gassama has yet to score in five matches in the Scottish Premiership, unfortunately, but he has been in a side that has struggled to progress the ball. As much as he can provide quality out of very little, the winger still needs to get the ball to his feet out wide to isolate his man.

If Martin can get the system and the starting XI right, the former Sheffield Wednesday winger could deliver consistent quality out wide with his impressive dribbling ability and ball striking.

That could make him a real difference-maker, as he was in the Champions League qualifiers with four goals in six games, for the Gers moving forward this season.

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Therefore, Gassama could be the club’s best player because of his ability to win games on his own with his goalscoring and creating potential, but it is down to the manager to put him in a position to exceed and shine brighter than the likes of Raskin and Bojan Miovski.

Rafael Benitez set to secure 17th managerial job and become highest-paid head coach in new league's history after 19-month hiatus

Rafael Benitez is closing in on his 17th managerial role, as the veteran Spaniard is set to become Panathinaikos’ new head coach on a record-breaking contract. The 65-year-old, who has been out of work since leaving Celta Vigo in March 2024, is poised to become the highest-paid manager in Greek football history, marking his return after a 19-month break.

Benitez set to join Panathinaikos

Benitez’s long wait for a return to the dugout appears to be over, with reports from Greece and the Netherlands confirming that he has agreed to take charge of Panathinaikos on a two-year deal. The Greek giants currently sit seventh in the Super League Greece table, eight points adrift of leaders PAOK but with a game in hand. Dutch outlet De Telegraaf revealed that the contract, worth £3.47 million per year, makes Benitez the highest-paid coach in the country’s history.

The deal was reportedly finalised following negotiations in London with club president Giannis Alafouzos. Benitez has asked for his tenure not to begin immediately as he arranges his relocation to Athens, meaning he will not be on the bench for their upcoming Europa League clash against Feyenoord. Feyenoord boss Robin van Persie even admitted his relief at not having to face the Spanish tactician so soon.

Benitez’s arrival is expected to inject experience and prestige into a club that has not won the Greek title since 2010. Having last managed Celta Vigo — where he won just five of 28 matches — the veteran coach will be hoping to restore his reputation in a league he has never worked in before.

AdvertisementGettyBenitez extends legacy

 For Benitez, this latest appointment extends a remarkable managerial journey that spans nearly four decades and several continents. Since beginning his career at Real Madrid’s youth academy in the mid-1980s, he has managed some of the biggest clubs in world football, from Liverpool and Chelsea to Napoli and Real themselves.

At 65, the Spaniard now faces a very different challenge — transforming a Panathinaikos side struggling for consistency into genuine title contenders. His reputation for structure and discipline could bring stability to a club desperate for a return to the European spotlight. The move also reflects the growing appeal of the Greek Super League to seasoned coaches looking to rejuvenate their careers. With clubs like Olympiacos and PAOK enjoying improved European visibility, Benitez’s appointment further cements Greece’s rise as an attractive managerial destination.

Benitez's immense CV

Benitez’s career is one of the most decorated among modern managers. He first rose to prominence with Valencia, winning two La Liga titles and the UEFA Cup before moving to Liverpool in 2004, where he famously masterminded the club’s miraculous Champions League triumph in Istanbul. His six-year spell at Anfield also brought an FA Cup and UEFA Super Cup, cementing his status among Europe’s elite.

After leaving Liverpool, Benitez’s globe-trotting career saw him win the FIFA Club World Cup with Inter Milan, the Europa League with Chelsea, and domestic silverware with Napoli. His brief stints with Real Madrid, Everton, and Newcastle United highlighted his adaptability across contrasting football cultures. Few managers can match his record of winning major trophies in Spain, England, and Italy — and now he looks set to expand his legacy in Greece.

Despite enduring difficult spells at Everton and Celta Vigo, Benitez remains one of football’s most respected tacticians. His structured approach, emphasis on defensive organisation, and eye for tactical nuance continue to define his managerial identity. With Panathinaikos, he will have a fresh opportunity to reassert those principles in a new environment.

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GettyWhat comes next?

Benitez’s appointment is expected to be made official later this week, once final contract details and work formalities are completed. While he will not oversee the team in their upcoming Europa League trip to Feyenoord later on Thursday, his debut on the touchline could come against Asteras Tripolis in the Super League. The Spaniard’s immediate task will be to close the gap to the top of the table and stabilise a side that has struggled for rhythm this season.

Longer term, the focus will be on restoring Panathinaikos to domestic dominance and European relevance. With a proven track record of turning underperforming teams into disciplined units, Benitez’s arrival could mark the start of a new era for the Athens giants.

Sunderland's most expensive sales of all time

Sunderland, after returning to the Premier League in 2025 for the first time in eight years, splashed the cash in the transfer market.

The Black Cats spent more than £150m on new players, however, they also cashed in on a couple of Stadium of Light stars.

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Here’s a look at Sunderland’s 20 biggest sales of all time, with a detailed view of the top 10.

Sunderland’s most expensive sales of all time

Rank

Player

Fee

Sold to

Year

1

Jobe Bellingham

£27.8m

Borussia Dortmund

2025

2

Jordan Pickford

£25m

Everton

2017

3

Jordan Henderson

£20m

Liverpool

2011

4

Darren Bent

£18m

Aston Villa

2011

5

Jack Clarke

£15m

Ipswich

2024

6

Patrick van Aanholt

£12m

Crystal Palace

2017

7

Simon Mignolet

£11m

Liverpool

2013

8

Tom Watson

£10m

Brighton

2025

9

Connor Wickham

£9m

Crystal Palace

2015

=10

Kenwyne Jones

£8m

Stoke

2010

=10

Ross Stewart

£8m

Southampton

2023

=12

Wahbi Khazri

£6m

Saint-Etienne

2018

=12

Asamoah Gyan

£6m

Al-Ain

2012

14

Stephane Sessegnon

£5.5m

West Brom

2013

15

Fabio Borini

£5.3m

AC Milan

2017

=16

Pierre Ekwah

£5m

Saint-Etienne

2024

=16

Paddy McNair

£5m

Middlesbrough

2018

=16

Don Hutchison

£5m

West Ham

2001

=16

Michael Bridges

£5m

Leeds

1999

20

Sebastian Coates

£4.25m

Sporting CP

2017

10 Kenwyne Jones £8m to Stoke, 2010

Starting the top 10 list is Kenwyne Jones, who moved to the Stadium of Light in 2007 from Southampton.

The powerful forward made just over 100 appearances for the Black Cats, scoring 28 times, and he appeared to love playing in red and white stripes, as the Trinidad and Tobago striker would go on to join Stoke City.

9 Connor Wickham £9m to Crystal Palace, 2015

Connor Wickham made more appearances for Sunderland than any of the other 10 clubs he represented during his career, with the forward spending four years in the north east.

Signed for around £8m, Wickham was sold to Crystal Palace in 2015 but would struggle with numerous injuries on the books at Selhurst Park.

8 Tom Watson £10m to Brighton, 2025

Sunderland’s playoff hero at Wembley against Sheffield United was Tom Watson, who’s last kick as a Black Cats player was a stoppage time winner to send the club up.

A deal with Brighton was already done which saw Watson head south for £10m.

7 Simon Mignolet £11m to Liverpool, 2013

Simon Mignolet’s first taste of English football came with Sunderland, with the goalkeeper costing just £2m back in 2010 from Club Brugge.

Steve Bruce was in charge at the time, and Mignolet would go on to make over 100 appearances before being sold for a tidy profit to Liverpool.

6 Patrick van Aanholt £12m to Crystal Palace, 2017

Two years after sealing a deal for Wickham, Crystal Palace called Sunderland again, this time to sign left-back Patrick van Aanholt.

After coming through at Chelsea, Sunderland was Van Aanholt’s next permanent home, costing under £2m. Three years later, the Black Cats made £10m on the speedy Dutch full-back.

5 Jack Clarke £15m to Ipswich, 2024

Jack Clarke got his career back on track at Sunderland following a failed move to Tottenham from Leeds.

The winger initially helped the Black Cats win promotion from League One and would spend two full seasons at the Stadium of Light before Ipswich Town offered him Premier League football in a deal worth £15m.

4 Darren Bent £18m to Aston Villa, 2011

Scorer of that beachball goal against Liverpool in 2009 at the Stadium of Light, Darren Bent netted 24 Premier League goals in his first season as a Sunderland player.

Costing an initial £10m from Spurs, Sunderland would only have Bent for 18 months, and after handing in a transfer request, was sold to Aston Villa for £18m.

3 Jordan Henderson £20m to Liverpool, 2011

Boyhood Sunderland fan Jordan Henderson came through the club’s academy and would go on to captain the Black Cats, making 79 appearances prior to his move to Liverpool.

The Reds paid £20m for the midfielder, who would go on to captain at Anfield, lifting the Premier League and Champions League.

2 Jordan Pickford £25m to Everton, 2017

Another Black Cats supporter who came through Sunderland’s academy to earn the club big money was goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

England’s number one only made 35 first team appearances at the Stadium of Light and was loaned out to six different sides as a youngster before Everton came in and offered £25m.

1 Jobe Bellingham £27.8m to Borussia Dortmund, 2025

Top of the list as Sunderland’s record sale is Jobe Bellingham, who followed in the footsteps of his brother Jude by joining Borussia Dortmund.

Bellingham made 90 appearances for the Black Cats, the last of which was the playoff final, and he scored 11 goals, leaving for just under £28m at the age of 19.

Jude Bellingham must use El Clasico to show he – not Marcus Rashford – remains La Liga's top English dog

No-one quite knew what workout Jude Bellingham was doing. He was sort of maybe jumping. There was a kettlebell in his hands. But he was also wearing football boots, and had resistance bands worked into the mix. It looked like three drills at once, a strange combination of activities. Still, whatever it was, it's working.

Bellingham has been in a tricky spot of late. There is growing noise in England that Morgan Rogers – not him – should be Thomas Tuchel's go-to attacking midfielder going forward. Madrid also didn't seem to particularly miss him as he recovered from shoulder surgery. Xabi Alonso, for the most part, has Los Blancos humming early on. 

But this is Jude Bellingham, a truly excellent footballer who can, quite clearly, be a difference-maker for any side at any level. It has been an odd few months for him. His form dropped drastically at the end of the 2024-25 campaign, and Madrid went trophyless. A much-delayed shoulder surgery stopped any sort of early season revival before it could even start. And now, he finds himself in between. 

There have been some promising signs. He scored in his first Champions League start of the season, and has found a rhythm in Alonso's midfield. But El Clasico, on Sunday, seems to be something of an inflection point; is this the game where we will see the Bellingham of old? Or is this where worries begin to mount as the season wears on?

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    A tricky end to 2025

    It is no secret that madrid were struggling in the final days of Carlo Ancelotti's reign. The great Italian tactician had, basically, run out of ideas as to how to get his side to tick. It was looking increasingly like Kylian Mbappe was a high-wages mistake, and with Vinicius Jr also misfiring, Ancelotti basically resorted to a 4-4-2, asking two speedy forwards to play up front with Bellingham just tucked in behind.

    And whether it be due to individual effort or poor setups, Bellingham could never quite make it work. He still scored and assisted here and there, but his general play was lacking. He missed tackles, was loose in his passing, and sometimes simply gave up on plays. One particularly poor moment in the Clasico – in which Bellingham was dispossessed, complained to the referee, and watched his man saunter to the other end of the field and smack the ball home – summed things up. Bellingham was frustrated, emotional and far from his best.

    To be clear, he is not to blame for Madrid's woes. It was a combination of factors, but Bellingham felt them the hardest. The criticism was perhaps a tad unfair. But Bellingham had been a Ballon d'Or candidate in his first season in Madrid. Make no mistake, this was a significant drop-off.

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    Club World Cup and surgery

    Part of the problem was that Bellingham was playing hurt – and had been for over a year. He dislocated his shoulder twice during his first season at the Santiago Bernabeu, and played with heavy strapping for months. He couldn't get surgery in the summer of 2024 because he had a Euros to lose. After that, it seemed, Madrid had a perfect window. But they were, once again, reluctant to let their main man in midfield go under the knife.

    So, he continued to play through it. May 2025 would have seemed an optimal window, too. But in an effort to try to win the Club World Cup, Madrid further delayed it, asking the midfielder to play through a hot American summer with a shoulder that was still giving him discomfort. 

    To put it simply, Bellingham looked exhausted at the Club World Cup. He never really found any form, and as Alonso tinkered with his XI, Bellingham never quite settled. There was a lethargy to his play – and Madrid's in general. They were ultimately battered by Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final, and there was perhaps an unspoken relief to it all: one less game to play, and a chance for Bellingham to reset.

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    Guler and coping without Jude

    And that should have set things up rather nicely. It became clear that the Englishman would miss pre-season and a couple months of the new campaign. But even that might only have highlighted just how important he was to Alonso's project. Presumably, Madrid would soon learn how much they needed him.

    Except they didn't.

    Alonso made Arda Guler the centrepiece of his side at the Club World Cup, and hailed the young Turk as a potential cornerstone going forward. He suggested that Guler could play pretty much anywhere – right wing, No.10, even as a deep-lying playmaker. And he was rewarded with a string of fine performances from the 'Turkish Messi', who has undisputedly been one of the best players in La Liga this season.

    "He gives great meaning to the game. When he's involved, we have a better team dynamic…I'm very happy with his progress, but we want more. He really enjoys playing football. He wants to find the pass, take the free-kick…[Florian] Wirtz was like that at Leverkusen. He's young, but he's a great player," Alonso said earlier this week.

    Guler has backed it up with production, too, tallying 11 goal contributions to date. 

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    Recent returns

    There were some fair questions to be asked, then, as to whether Guler and Bellingham could play together. Alonso has been tactically flexible in his early days, but neither Bellingham nor Guler is a true No.8. One of them had to suffer, in some way. However, Alonso rubbished that notion, and insisted that he would be able fit both of them into the side. 

    "We have to see how we position the other pieces. We need a balance, where we need to connect in those areas as best as possible. For me, how to get to Bellingham is always very important, how to get to the No.10 position. Arda Guler has been able to play No.10 and a little deeper, maybe not so much in the league now, but he can do it. They have to find their feet; they have to flow and feel comfortable. They can do it. I've seen them do it together, and I'm sure they'll do it again," he said in early October.

    And so it has proved. Bellingham and Guler aren't exactly humming, but they have worked in some ways. They started together against Juventus, and were effective in an attacking sense. Bellingham scored the only goal, and Guler created seven chances. The flip side, of course, was that Madrid were vulnerable defensively, with neither player filling the necessary holes in the middle – and leaving Los Blancos exposed on the break. Better sides would have punished them.

Chris Sutton says Celtic "revelation" is now being "shoehorned" by Rodgers

After watching on as they failed to secure victory on the European stage once again, former player Chris Sutton revealed why he feels sorry for one Celtic player.

Rodgers: Celtic need to have some "realism"

For a brief moment, Celtic were on their way in Belgrade after Kelechi Iheanacho found the back of the net once again just before the hour mark. But any momentum proved to be short-lived, with Marko Arnautovic finding a swift equaliser just 10 minutes later to leave both sides holding onto a point apiece to open their Europa League campaigns.

Whilst a draw will have frustrated many, Brendan Rodgers called for “realism” in his post-match reaction. The Celtic boss told reporters: “I think there needs to be a bit of realism.

“We are where we are. Tonight is a good point. You’re not going to win all eight games, so a bit of realism. This is a good point for this squad coming here. We’ve now got two really [important] home games to push forward.”

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ByRobbie Walls Sep 25, 2025

Rodgers did at least save some praise for 19-year-old fullback Colby Donovan following another excellent display, saying: “I thought he was absolutely outstanding. I said to the players after, I thought he was incredible for a young player making his fourth or fifth start for us. To play to that level in such a tough stadium [and he’s] just turned 19, he’s got personality.”

The same can’t be said for others in Celtic squad, however, and questions will be asked of a number of senior stars, which is likely to include one player that Sutton feels sorry for at the moment.

Sutton: Maeda being "shoehorned" by Rodgers

Taking to X when the Japanese forward was taken off, Sutton revealed that he believes Maeda is being “shoehorned” by Rodgers despite being such a “revelation” for the Bhoys last season.

The former Celtic Park star said: “Maeda off… if he’s not injured I feel for him. A guy who was a revelation playing wide shoehorned into playing a position he’s not comfortable in… surely playing him off the right would be better. 33 goals last season… a bit of a pickle Celtic are in…”

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It’s hard to disagree with Sutton’s verdict. From scoring 33 goals last season, Maeda has netted just two in 10 games in the current campaign in a record that will catch up to him as Iheanacho continues his bright start.

Having already lost so much firepower in the summer when Nicolas Kuhn completed a move to Como 1907, the last thing that Celtic need is for Maeda to drop out of form entirely.

They’ve struggled for goals without the forward at his best on the European stage and will be well aware of the damage that could still be done in the Scottish Premiership.

بينها لثنائي مصري.. كاف يعلن الأهداف المرشحة لجائزة الأفضل في إفريقيا 2025

أعلن الاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة القدم “كاف” الأهداف المرشحة لجائزة أفضل هدف عن عام 2025، والتي شهدت تواجد ثنائي مصري في المنافسة.

وكشفت اللجنة الفنية ب”الكاف”، القائمة المُختصرة التي تضم 13 هدفًا، سُجّلت في مسابقات “الكاف” خلال الفترة الممتدة من 06 يناير 2025 إلى 15 أكتوبر 2025.

وقرر كاف فتح باب التصويت لاختيار أفضل هدف من قبل الجماهير، من الفترة يوم الخميس 06 نوفمبر، وسيُغلق الأربعاء 12 نوفمبر 2025.

سيكون مركز التصويت مُتاحًا عبر الموقع الرسمي www.cafonline.com، إضافة إلى القنوات الرسمية لـ”الكاف” على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي. https://cafawardsgoty.com.

سيُحتسب تصويت الجماهير بنسبة 100٪ من النتيجة النهائية، مما يؤكد المكانة الفريدة لهذه الفئة بوصفها الجائزة الوحيدة من جوائز “الكاف” التي تشهد مشاركة مباشرة من الجمهور.

سيُعلن عن الفائز خلال حفل جوائز “الكاف” الذي سيكرّم من خلاله الاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة القدم “الكاف”، اللاعبين، المدربين والمنتخبات الذين تألّقوا خلال الفترة المعلنة، ذلك في موعد سيحدد لاحقًا من قبل الكاف.

طالع | قائمة المرشحين لجائزة أفضل لاعب داخل إفريقيا 2025.. نجم الأهلي ورباعي بيراميدز القائمة المختصرة لجائزة أفضل هدف 2025

1- اللاعب عبد الله وزان (المغرب)، مباراة المغرب أمام تنزانيا في كأس أمم إفريقيا تحت 17 عامًا.

2- اللاعب أنس رشدي (مصر)، مباراة مصر أمام جنوب إفريقيا، في كأس أمم إفريقيا تحت 17 عامًا، لمشاهدة هدف أنس رشدي الرائع من هنا

3- اللاعب أشرف تابسوبا (بوركينافاسو)، مباراة بوركينا فاسو أمام الكاميرون، في كأس أمم إفريقيا تحت 17 عامًا.

4- اللاعبة باربرا باندا (زامبيا)، مباراة زامبيا أمام المغرب، في بطولة إفريقيا للسيدات.

5- اللاعب كالفين فيلي (مدغشقر)، مباراة مدغشقر أمام المغرب، في بطولة إفريقيا للمحليين.

6- اللاعب كليمان مزيزي (تنزانيا)، مباراة يانج أفريكانز أمام تي بي مازيمبي، في دوري أبطال إفريقيا.

7- اللاعبة غزلان الشباك (المغرب)، مباراة المغرب أمام نيجيريا، في بطولة إفريقيا للسيدات.

8- اللاعب إبراهيم عادل (مصر)، مباراة نادي بيراميدز أمام الترجي الرياضي التونسي، في دوري أبطال إفريقيا (يمكنكم مشاهدة هدف إبراهيم عادل من هنا).

9- اللاعب جان كلود جيروموغيشا (بوروندي)، مباراة نادي الهلال السوداني أمام نادي مولودية الجزائر، في دوري أبطال إفريقيا.

10- اللاعب ندابايتيثوا ندلوندلو (جنوب إفريقيا)، مباراة جنوب إفريقيا أمام أوغندا، في بطولة أمم إفريقيا للمحليين.

11- اللاعب أسامة لمليوي (المغرب)، مباراة المغرب أمام مدغشقر، في بطولة أمم إفريقيا للمحليين.

12- اللاعب ريفيلو جين (جنوب إفريقيا)، مباراة جنوب إفريقيا أمام مالي، في بطولة أمم إفريقيا للمحليين.

13- اللاعب سفيان بايزيد (الجزائر)، مباراة الجزائر أمام أوغندا، في بطولة أمم إفريقيا للمحليين. الأهداف المرشحة لجائزة أفضل هدف في إفريقيا لعام 2025

Better dribbler than Yamal: Liverpool readying £65m offer to sign "electric" star

With Mohamed Salah on course to leave the club in 2027, Liverpool are reportedly preparing a big-money offer to sign an impressive winger who’s an even better dribbler than Lamine Yamal.

Players who could replace Salah at Liverpool

Replacing Salah is an impossible task at Anfield, but Liverpool will have no choice but to get as close as they can to doing exactly that when 2027 arrives and the Egyptian’s contract comes to an end.

He will go down as one of their greatest players of all time, sitting alongside Sir Kenny Dalglish, alongside Steven Gerrard and others. That’s the level that the Reds will have to replace.

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Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes are always up for a transfer challenge, however, and have already reportedly set their sights on Michael Olise to replace one of the best Premier League wingers of all time.

The Bayern Munich star wouldn’t be a bad option in the slightest. He has reached a new level on the big stage and could be destined to return to English football with a bang.

Although a different type of player to goalscorer Salah, Liverpool could look towards a creative type rather than a player of the Egyptian’s ilk now that they’ve got an out-and-out No.9 in Alexander Isak.

Rather than replacing Salah’s goals with one player, it seems as though those at Anfield have commenced their plan to duplicate their star man in the aggregate.

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He’d be an excellent addition.

ByTom Cunningham Oct 16, 2025

That means that Olise isn’t the only one in Liverpool’s sights. Instead of signing the Frenchman, reports are now suggesting that the Reds are ready to make an offer for an impressive La Liga star.

Liverpool readying Williams offer

According to reports in Spain, Liverpool are now readying a €75m (£65m) offer to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Club. The Spain international has found himself on their radar even after signing a new contract instead of joining Barcelona in the summer.

Whilst that £65m fee may seem like a hefty price, it is still below Williams’ reported €90m (£78m) release clause. If Liverpool are serious about securing his signature, then they may have no choice but to spend big once again rather than eyeing a cut-price deal.

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Beating defenders at a better rate than Yamal, one of the world’s best wingers, Williams is not someone to be overlooked. Having been praised as “electric” by analyst Ben Mattinson, the 23-year-old is a star in waiting and needs that big move to arrive.

He stayed loyal to Athletic Club in the summer, but Liverpool must test that loyalty when 2026 arrives and Salah enters the final year of his current contract at Anfield.

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