نيكو جونزاليس: لعبت أمام برينتفورد بدون إحماء.. ولا نستطيع الاعتماد على هالاند

تحدث نيكو جونزاليس، لاعب فريق مانشستر سيتي، عن فوزهم الثمين في مباراة اليوم ضد برينتفورد، في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، موسم 2025/26.

وحل مانشستر سيتي ضيفًا على برينتفورد في الجولة السابعة من الدوري الإنجليزي، حيث حقق فوزًا بهدف دون رد، عن طريق النجم إيرلينج هالاند (لمطالعة التفاصيل من هنا).

وقال نيكو جونزاليس، في تصريحات نشرها موقع الدوري الإنجليزي: “كان الأمر صعبًا للغاية، لأكون صريحًا، عانينا كثيرًا، برينتفورد فريق قوي جدًا، حققنا فوزًا مهمًا للغاية”.

وتعكر صفو فوز مانشستر سيتي بعد إصابة النجم رودري حيث اضطر إلى الخروج مبكرًا في الدقيقة 22 من عمر الشوط الأول، وحل مكانه نيكو جونزاليس.

وعن ذلك، قال نيكو:”لقد قدمنا ​​أداءً رائعًا في الدقائق الأولى وكان رودري مهمًا جدًا لنا، أتمنى أن يتعافى قريبًا، دخلت الملعب دون إحماء، وهو أمر صعب للغاية، لكنني شعرت أنني بخير”.

وفيما يخص إيرلينج هالاند وتسجيله هدف الفوز، قال: “هو دائمًا ما يسجل، لا يمكننا الاعتماد عليه بشكل دائم، ولكنه يقدم موسمًا رائعًا”

وعندما سُئل عن رأيه بشأن كون جوارديولا أسرع مدرب في الدوري الإنجليزي يحقق 250 فوزًا، قال: “ما فعله في السنوات العشر الماضية أمر مذهل”.

واختتم: “كان هنا بالفعل عندما كنت في الرابعة عشر منعمري، وشاهدت العديد من مباريات مانشستر سيتي، العمل معه الآن حلم أصبح حقيقة”.

Chelsea submit £43m bid for defender who's "as good as Van Dijk and Saliba"

Chelsea have now received a response after submitting a £43m offer for a defender who’s “as good as Van Dijk and Saliba”, according to a report.

Blues looking to strengthen at centre-back

Although his side were unable to pick up all three points against Crystal Palace on Sunday, Enzo Maresca will be pleased that his side managed to keep a clean sheet, with the centre-back partnership of Josh Acheampong and Trevoh Chalobah holding firm.

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The duo made a combined 17 defensive actions to keep Palace at bay, with both players also showcasing their ability in possession of the ball, averaging pass-completion rates of over 90%.

However, there may be some doubts over whether the Blues’ defence is good enough to mount a serious Premier League title challenge, with Acheampong still only 19-years-old, while Chalobah remains relatively inexperienced at the top level.

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With Levi Colwill also sidelined for the foreseeable future due to an ACL injury, it would make sense to get another centre-back through the door, and an offer has been made for a Serie A defender.

That is according to a report from Gazzetta, which states Chelsea have tabled a €50m (£43m) bid for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, which was ‘politely declined’ by the Italian.

The Blues are not the only Premier League club to have expressed an interest in Bastoni, with Newcastle United also coming forward over a potential deal, but the defender remains focused on Inter’s upcoming campaign.

That said, another approach from one of the interested English clubs isn’t ruled out, suggesting that a deal could still be possible later in the window.

Bastoni could be on Van Dijk and Saliba's level

The 26-year-old is held in very high regard by presenter and analyst Nieve Petruzziello, who claimed he was “as good as Van Dijk and Saliba” last season.

The Italy international is also extremely comfortable in possession of the ball, as showcased by his passing and dribbling ability, which has regularly been on display over the course of the past year.

Statistic

Average per 90

Passes attempted

80.63 (94th percentile)

Progressive passes

5.49 (92nd percentile)

Progressive carries

1.99 (98th percentile)

The Inter star’s passing ability, coupled with the fact he is used to playing in a back three, could make him an ideal addition to Maresca’s squad, given that the Chelsea boss often implements a three-at-the-back system.

As such, it is disappointing the Blues’ opening offer was rejected, but a move later in the window has not been ruled out, and it could be worth submitting an improved bid for the centre-back.

Federação Paraibana e MP-PB encaminham ações preventivas e sugerem ações para evitar manipulações em apostas esportivas

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A divulgação de um esquema de manipulação de resultados em apostas esportivas levou a Federação Paraibana de Futebol (FPF) a tomar medidas mais drásticas. A presidente da Federação Paraibana de Futebol (FPF), Michelle Ramalho, se reuniu na quinta-feira (18) com Romualdo Tadeu deAraújo, presidente do Núcleo do Desporto e Defesa do Torcedor (Nudetor), ligado ao MP-PB, e definiu meios e instrumentos legais para coibir as manipulações no estado. Além da Federação e do Nudetor, a mobilização tem o apoio maciço dos clubes locais e projeta ações drásticas.

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O LANCE! apurou que a Federação Paraibana se comprometeu a incluir em sua esfera de atribuição punições a quem estiver envolvido com esquema de manipulações de resultados. O planejamento acontece após a Operação Penalidade Máxima trazer entre os arquivos uma troca de mensagens que menciona uma partida do Campeonato Paraibano. De acordo com “O Estado de São Paulo”, o filho de Marcelinho Paraíba apareceu em conversas com Bruno Lopez, que é apontado como articulador da quadrilha, combinando manipulações na semifinal entre Treze e São Paulo Crystal..

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Entre as propostas acordadas na reunião foram estabelecidas:

1 – Engajamento dos clubes, Federação e órgãos de controle no combate no sentido de criar canal de denúncias, mediante Termo de Cooperação Técnica.

2 – Implementação de campanhas educativas através de palestras, seminários, simpósios e outros similares, tendo como público alvo clubes, jogadores, dirigentes, comissões técnicas, demais servidores, bem como todo o público que, direta ou indiretamente, esteja envolvido com as partidas de futebol em campeonatos patrocinados pela Federação.

3 – Adoção de regras específicas no regulamento de competição, prevendo punições a clubes, jogadores ou dirigentes envolvidos com a prática de manipulação de resultados.

4 – Inserir nos Contratos de Trabalho dos Jogadores de Futebol Profissionais informações explícitas sobre condutas ilícitas e respectivas penalidades.

Na reunião que sacramentou a força-tarefa contra esquemas de apostas, foram definidos outros rumos. Ficou previsto um termo de cooperação técnica entre o MP e a entidade. O Nudetor terá acesso a relatórios encaminhados à empresa Sportradar, empresa integrante do Sistema Universal de Detecção de Fraudes (UFDS), com o intuito de planejar atuações diante dos cenários concretos das empresas de apostas no estado. .

Também serão fornecidas ao Núcleo do Desporto e Defesa do Torcedor informações atualizadas dos dados cadastrais de todos os jogadores profissionais credenciados e árbitros que possuam vínculo com a Federação Paraibana de Futebol (FPF). O combate à manipulação de resultados pretende promover medidas enérgicas. Em uma ação que reunirá clubes, Federação e Órgãos de Controle, também há a previsão de que seja criado um Disk Denúncia. Caberá à FPF e aos dirigentes dos clubes enviarem indícios de irregularidas ou de eventos específicos que, no decorrer das partidas, possam influenciar apostas.

A Federação Paraibana de Futebol (FPF) se comprometeu a adotar regras específicas no regulamento para punir clubes, jogadores ou dirigentes que estejam envolvidos com o esquema de manipulação de resultados. Há também no compromisso dos contratos de trabalho de futebol informações explícitas de condutas ilícitas e respectivas penalidades.

Também há planos de que sejam promovidas campanhas educativas, com palestras, seminários e simpósios para expor o quanto estas atitudes violam a integridade das competições e a boa fé dos apostadores, mas também configuram uma irregularidade.

Como os jogos têm transmissão da Sportradar há três anos, há preocupação intensa da FPF com a lisura das partidas estaduais.

ENTENDA A OPERAÇÃO PENALIDADE MÁXIMA

A investigação sobre suspeita de manipulação de resultados teve início em novembro do ano passado. O mandatário do Vila Nova, Jorge Hugo Bravo, descobriu que jogadores do clube vinham sendo aliciados por um grupo de apostadores antes da partida contra o Sport pela Série B. O dirigente juntou provas da tentativa de manipulação e procurou os promotores que combatem o crime organizado no estado.

Oficial da Polícia Militar, Jorge Hugo Bravo descobriu que o atleta Marcos Vinícius Alves Barreira, apelidado de Romário, tinha sido aliciado. Como o jogador não foi escalado, tentou induzir algum companheiro de time a levar um cartão vermelho ou cometer um pênalti no seu lugar. O valor combinado, segundo depoimento de Romário, era de R$ 150 mil, com uma “entrada” de R$ 10 mil, conforme vídeo de seu depoimento divulgado no programa dominical “Fantástico”, da Rede Globo. Entre os vídeos,há ameaças de um integrante do esquema ao zagueiro Eduardo Bauermann, do Santos.

A investigação apontou que houve manipulações em jogos das Séries A e B do Brasileirão de 2022 e em partidas de Estaduais. O grupo pagava para que jogadores fizessem determinadas ações, como receber cartões amarelo e vermelho ou cometer pênaltis. Em paralelo, os integrantes apostavam em sites do ramo que esses lances ocorreriam durante os jogos e conseguiam lucros.

Há estimativas de que o grupo “investiu” R$ 8430,00 e somou ganhos de R$ 730.616,00. O MP-GO continuará a apurar o caso e não descarta que ocorreram manipulações de resultados em outros jogos de futebol. A Operação Penalidade Máxima está em sua segunda fase.

Ao todo, o MP-GO denunciou 15 atletas de diversos clubes por participação no esquema. Quatro deles fizeram acordo. Outros 30 atletas foram citados na investigação, alguns foram afastados ou dispensados pelos seus clubes, mas não respondem juridicamente, nem no STJD (Superior Tribunal de Justiça Desportiva), que anunciou a suspensão preventivamente os atletas denunciados.

Henriques' all-round heroics help NSW crush Tasmania

Henriques takes 2 for 31 and makes 71 not out while Dwarshuis bags 4 for 39 as NSW move to the top of the One-Day Cup table after a seven-wicket bonus point win over Tasmania

AAP and ESPNCricinfo staff05-Feb-2025

Moises Henriques took 2 for 31 and made 71 not out off 83 balls•Getty Images

New South Wales secured an important One-Day Cup bonus point as Moises Henriques guided his side to a commanding seven-wicket win over Tasmania in Launceston.Chasing 206 for victory, the visitors always looked in control on Wednesday as Henriques delivered an unbeaten 71 from 83 balls. They reached 209 for 3 in just 38.3 overs, locking in the additional point that put them on top of the table with two regular-season matches left to play.Matthew Gilkes (46 off 63) and Oliver Davies (40 not out off 36) also delivered with the bat for the Blues. Davies produced a highlight when he smashed Aidan O’Connor over the UTAS Stadium roof.Josh Philippe set the tone for the NSW run chase, belting six boundaries in his 30 off 22 deliveries. He looked in fine touch before attempting to leave a rising Gabe Bell delivery that cannoned off his elbow and back down onto the stumps. Bell took 3 for 29 from 10 overs while the rest of the attack went wicketless while copping a battering from the Blues batters.Henriques’ composed knock included five fours and two sixes, and came after he earlier removed both Tasmania openers and finished with bowling figures of 2 for 31 from eight overs to help NSW bowl out Tasmania for 205 after NSW sent the hosts in to bat.Ben Dwarshuis also shone with the ball, claiming 4 for 39 from 8.1 overs including key middle-order wickets that slowed Tasmania’s progress.Caleb Jewell (37 off 42) and Jake Doran (34 off 62) were among the five batters who got starts for Tasmania, but none went on with the job.NSW quick Liam Hatcher provided a comical moment in the field when he fumbled a regulation catch at deep square-leg, stuck out a right boot to keep the ball alive and kicked it back up into his hand.The schoolyard hacky sack-style move was followed by a clumsy somersault after Hatcher had grasped the catch, which removed Raf MacMillan off Dwarshuis’ bowling, and was greeted by laughter from teammates.Both sides are back in One-Day Cup action on Thursday next week, with NSW taking on Queensland in Brisbane and Tasmania hosting Victoria in Hobart.

فيديو | على خطى الأسود الكبار.. المغرب يفوز على أمريكا ويتأهل لنصف نهائي كأس العالم للشباب

حقق منتخب المغرب تحت 20 عامًا، تأهلًا تاريخيًا إلى دور نصف النهائي من بطولة كأس العالم للشباب بتشيلي، بعد الفوز على أمريكا، في المباراة التي أقيمت بينهما، مساء الأحد.

والتقى منتخب المغرب مع أمريكا، في إطار مواجهات دور ربع النهائي من منافسات بطولة كأس العالم تحت 20 عامًا.

واستطاع منتخب المغرب أن يحقق الفوز على أمريكا، بثلاثة أهداف مقابل هدف، ليتأهل إلى دور نصف النهائي من مونديال الشباب.

وكان منتخب المغرب تقدم بالهدف الأول عن طريق فؤاد زهواني في الدقيقة 31، وتعادل منتخب أمريكا في الدقيقة 45+6 من نهاية الشوط الأول بهدف سجله لاعبه كول كامبل من ركلة جزاء.

طالع | موتسيبي يوضح موقف كاف من سحب تنظيم كأس أمم إفريقيا من المغرب

وعاد منتخب المغرب ليسجل هدفه الثاني أمام الولايات المتحدة، عن طريق مدافع المنتخب الأمريكي جوشوا ويندر بالخطأ في مرماه.

واختتم منتخب المغرب الثلاثية، عن طريق اللاعب جسيم ياسين في الدقيقة 87، لتنتهي المباراة بتأهل تاريخي ومستحق لـ أسود الأطلس، كما فعلوا الكبار في نسخة كأس العالم 2022 بقطر، عندما تأهلوا إلى نصف النهائي ومن ثم تحقيق المركز الرابع في البطولة. أهداف مباراة المغرب وأمريكا اليوم في كأس العالم للشباب

وبهذا الفوز، ينتظر منتخب المغرب الفائز من مواجهة فرنسا والنرويج، لمواجهته في الدور قبل النهائي من بطولة كأس العالم للشباب.

منتخب المغرب كان قد تأهل إلى دور ربع النهائي، بعد تصدر مجموعته برصيد 6 نقاط، متفوقًا على البرازيل وإسبانيا والمكسيك، وفي مباراة دور الـ16 استطاع الفوز على كوريا الجنوبية 2-1.

Na Arábia Saudita, Luís Castro vai superar Abel Ferreira e Sampaoli

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Tem coisas que só acontecem com o Botafogo mesmo… O Glorioso anunciou na tarde desta sexta-feira (30) a saída do técnico Luís Castro rumo ao Al Nassr, da Arábia Saudita, e jogou um balde de água fria nos torcedores que sonhavam com a permanência do português.

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Mas, aqui entre nós, torcedor: quem não se sentiria seduzido pela oportunidade de treinar um dos maiores jogadores da história (Cristiano Ronaldo) e ganhar a ‘mixaria’ de R$ 3 milhões por mês para viver em outro país?

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A decisão do técnico é compreensível, mas sabemos que dinheiro não é tudo! No ‘mundo Árabe’, Luís Castro não será ovacionado como era no Nilton Santos, não terá a chance de vencer o Brasileirão ou a Sul-Americana e, principalmente, não receberá muito mais que seus colegas mais bem pagos no Brasil.

Quando comandava o Glorioso, Luís Castro era o terceiro técnico mais bem pago do país, recebendo aproximadamente R$ 1 milhão por mês, atrás apenas de Jorge Sampaoli (R$ 2 milhões por mês) e Abel Ferreira (R$ 2,8 milhões por mês). Ao que tudo indica, o ex-técnico do Alvinegro não ficou satisfeito em superá-los apenas no campo e resolveu apelar para a conta bancária…

E comparando com os principais treinadores do mundo, será que o português receberia muito menos se continuasse no Botafogo?

Agora, já não há mais o que fazer. Luís Castro deixou o Botafogo rumo ao Al Nassr. Resta ao Glorioso encontrar um novo treinador para manter o nível competitivo da equipe, e os principais cotados são o português Bruno Lage e Rogério Ceni.

How many games Russell Martin has left at Rangers after new Ibrox sack update

It’s been a woeful start to life at Glasgow Rangers for Russell Martin and his Ibrox tenure could be coming to an end sooner than first thought following the latest update on his future.

Martin: I've got "more support ever" at Rangers

Out of the Champions League and yet to win a game in the Scottish Premiership, it can’t get much worse for Martin at Rangers. The former Southampton manager was backed all throughout the summer transfer window by the 49ers, but has not been able to turn that investment into much-needed results.

Rangers boss Russell Martin squating on the touchline

The international break no doubt comes at a good time for all involved, but Martin is not worried about losing his job. The manager revealed that he has “more support than ever” by those in charge at Ibrox after a 0-0 draw against Celtic in the Old Firm derby.

Although he chose to remain positive, however, reports have suggested that any support for Martin could be coming to an end sooner rather than later in Scotland with a number of replacements already mooted.

How many games Martin has left at Rangers

According to Football Insider reporter Wayne Veysey, Rangers are preparing to sack Martin this month, and, therefore, he has just four games to potentially save his job.

The report claims that only a dramatic turnaround would prevent any quick decision, with a ‘growing expectation within the club that Martin will be gone by the end of September’.

Rangers’ September fixtures

Date

Rangers vs Hearts

September 13

Rangers vs Hibernian

September 20

Rangers vs Genk

September 25

Livingston vs Rangers

September 28

The report comes just one day after Thelwell – Rangers’ sporting director – publicly hailed Martin as “one of the best” in a clear backing of the manager that he handpicked to join the club in the summer.

A lot can, of course, change in football at any given moment, but there’s no denying that Martin has given himself an uphill climb. His current record in the Scottish Premiership has been a particular disappointment, whilst a 9-1 thrashing accross two legs at the hands of Club Brugge in the Champions League hardly did wonders when it came to getting fans onside.

Shades of Isak: West Ham consider last-gasp move for "monster" £29m striker

After months of stories, reports, and rumours, silly season is finally coming to an end, and West Ham United haven’t done half bad.

Fans were understandably worried for a period, but a late flurry, which has seen the arrivals of Mateus Fernandes and Soungoutou Magassa, has given them reason to be optimistic.

Moreover, following his celebration against Nottingham Forest, it now looks like Lucas Paqueta will be staying in East London for a little while longer.

One superstar who is moving today is Alexander Isak, and while he’s not coming to the London Stadium, West Ham have been linked with a striker who’s won comparisons to him.

West Ham target Isak-esque goalscorer

According to a recent report from GIVEMESPORT, West Ham are now interested in Victor Boniface.

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The report has revealed that the Hammers are considering a late move for the Bayer Leverkusen star, who remains on the market following his failed medical with AC Milan earlier this summer.

The Italian side were set to sign the Nigerian striker in a deal that would have seen them pay a €5m loan fee and then a €24m buy clause, which comes to around £25m in total.

There is certainly some risk in signing Boniface, but he has proven himself to be a lethal striker in the past and has even been compared to Isak.

How Boniface compares to Isak

While there are some obvious similarities between Boniface and Isak, from their positions to their age range and ability to run in behind players, it goes deeper than that.

According to FBref, the Swedish goalscorer has been the third most similar forward to the Nigerian in Europe’s top-five leagues across the last 365 days.

You can gain a better understanding of how this conclusion was reached by taking a look under the hood, at the underlying numbers in which they rank closely.

Boniface & Isak

Statistics per 90

Boniface

Isak

Non-Penalty Expected G+As

0.73

0.70

Non-Penalty G+As

0.80

0.82

Progressive Carries

2.32

2.71

Shots on Target

1.52

1.34

Shot-Creating Actions

2.86

3.01

Carries into the Penalty Area

1.34

1.41

Successful Take-On

1.34

1.37

All Stats via FBref for the 24/25 League Season

In this instance, that includes metrics such as actual and expected non-penalty goals plus assists, shot-creating actions, carries into the penalty area, successful take-ons and more, all per 90.

In other words, the 24-year-old is a serious goal threat and not just that, but someone who can drag the ball into dangerous areas on his own when needed.

Victor Boniface for Bayer Leverkusen.

However, while having so many statistical similarities to someone as unbelievably talented as Isak is more than encouraging, all that matters for a forward is scoring goals, and thankfully, he has no issue doing so.

For example, in 62 appearances for Leverkusen, totalling 3496 minutes, the “absolute monster” of a striker, as dubbed by respected analyst Ben Mattinson, has scored 32 goals and provided 12 assists.

That means he’s averaged a goal involvement every 1.40 games, or every 79.45 minutes, since joining the German outfit, which is a world-class rate of return.

Ultimately, even though there is an element of risk in the deal, West Ham should do what they can to bring in Boniface before the window shuts at 7pm.

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Weakened Australia look for Champions Trophy answers

Four players originally selected are absent meaning there is uncertainty for the ODI World Cup champions as they prepare to head to Pakistan

Andrew McGlashan11-Feb-2025

Steven Smith and Charith Asalanka ahead of the ODI series•Getty Images

Big Picture: Australia hit by injury, retirement; SL not at the partyAustralia’s four-day victory in Galle gave them an extra 24 hours before flicking into one-day mode as they enter a brief period of preparation for the Champions Trophy 2025. Originally there was just going to be a single ODI in Colombo but a second was squeezed in which will basically be the team’s warm-ups before heading to Pakistan.Injuries to Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh along with the surprise retirement of Marcus Stoinis means there is a bit of a patched-up feel to the Australia squad although a familiar core of the 2023 World Cup-winning team remains with the likes of Travis Head, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa around.Related

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Six players have been added to the originally selected group: Jake-Fraser McGurk, Cooper Connolly, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Spencer Johnson and Tanveer Sangha. It is likely they will all get at least one of the two matches in Sri Lanka as some of those who played both Tests are given a short break. Smith appears set to take the captaincy.It appears likely that Head and Matt Short will form the first-choice opening partnership although Fraser-McGurk could make a late entry. He and Short struggled in the home series against Pakistan in November. Another point of interest is whether Alex Carey finds himself a place in the middle order.Sri Lanka missed out on the Champions Trophy due to their poor ODI World Cup so these matches have little immediate context although they can have half an eye on the road to 2027. They have, however, played the most matches in the format since the previous World Cup (21), notching 13 wins in that time including five series victories. Ironically, they are probably as attuned to the one-day format as anyone.Form guideSri Lanka WLLWW
Australia LLWWLAustralia’s depth will be tested due to injury•Associated Press

In the spotlight: Dunith Wellalage and Matt ShortIt was during Australia’s previous visit to Sri Lanka in 2022 that Dunith Wellalage burst onto the international scene with nine wickets in five matches. He only played a bit-part role in the 2023 World Cup but either side of that tournament claimed five-wicket hauls against India in the Asia Cup and last year’s ODI series. He has also shown his prowess with the bat with a top score of 67 not out in a tied match against India. Clearly a key part of Sri Lanka’s future.Matt Short couldn’t quite take his opportunity at the top of the order against Pakistan but the absence of Mitchell Marsh means he’s likely to find a spot in the first choice XI. His 109 off 54 balls for Adelaide Strikers against Brisbane Heat in the BBL was a reminder of what he can bring against the white ball. His offspin is another handy string to his bow and he’s an excellent fielder.Mitchell Starc could be rested for the ODIs•Getty Images

Team news: Starc likely to restGiven the odd nature of this series and the short turnaround, it’s tricky to know what each side will do. It was announced on Wednesday that Mitchell Starc had withdrawn from the Champions Trophy and was also unavailable for these two ODIs.Australia squad: Travis Head, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Cooper Connolly, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Tanveer SanghaSri Lanka squad: Charith Asalanka, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Eshan Malinga, Mohamed Shiraz, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dunith WellalagePitch and conditionsThe R Premadasa Stadium has not staged a day ODI since 2014 so statistics are not that relevant although in recent times, matches at the venue have been on the lower-scoring side. The forecast is for warm and sunny days.Stats and trivia Glenn Maxwell needs 50 runs for 4000 in ODIs and Alex Carey needs 22 for 2000
Wanindu Hasaranga needs five wickets for 100 in ODIs
Overall, Sri Lanka have a 35-64 win/loss record against Australia

ترتيب مجموعة الإمارات وعمان في تصفيات كأس العالم

حقق منتخب الإمارات فوزًا قاتلًا أمام نظيره عمان، بهدفين مقابل هدف، ليحتل صدارة ترتيب المجموعة الأولى من المرحلة النهائية المؤهلة إلى نهائيات كأس العالم 2026.

والتقى منتخبا عمان والإمارات، مساء اليوم السبت، في إطار الجولة الثانية من عمر مواجهات المجموعة الأولي من المرحلة الرابعة والنهائية لـ تصفيات كأس العالم.

وبهذا الفوز، يحتل منتخب الإمارات، المركز الأول في ترتيب المجموعة الأولي لـ تصفيات كأس العالم برصيد 3 نقاط، بعد خوضه مباراة واحدة، وتتبقى له مواجهة حاسمة أمام قطر.

طالع | فيديو.. منتخب الإمارات يقلب تأخره أمام عمان إلى فوز بثنائية في تصفيات كأس العالم

وتضم المجموعة الأولي من المرحلة الرابعة من تصفيات آسيا المؤهلة إلي كأس العالم، قطر والإمارات وعمان، بينما المجموعة الثانية، السعودية وإندونيسيا والعراق.

ومن خلال المرحلة الرابعة التي تم تقسيمها إلى مجموعتين من 6 منتخبات، كل مجموعة تضم 3 منتخبات، سوف يتأهل المتصدر من كل المجموعة لاكتمال عدد المنتخبات من قارة آسيا.

وتقام مباريات المرحلة الرابعة بنظام الدوري من دور واحد، وتلعب مواجهات المجموعة الثانية في السعودية، بينما المجموعة الأولى ستلعب في قطر.

وكان 6 منتخبات حسمت التأهل بشكل رسمي إلى نهائيات كأس العالم، من المرحلة الثالثة وهم إيران وأوزبكستان وكوريا الجنوبية والأردن واليابان واستراليا. ترتيب المجموعة الأولى في تصفيات كأس العالم بعد فوز الإمارات على عمان

1- الإمارات – 3 نقاط (مباراة واحدة).

2- قطر – نقطة (مباراة واحدة)

3- عمان – نقطة (مباراتين).

تجدر الإشارة إلي أن يتبقي مباراة واحدة في المجموعة الأولي، تجمع بين منتخبي قطر والإمارات، تقام يوم الثلاثاء المقبل 14 أكتوبر، لتحديد المتأهل بشكل رسمي بين قطر والإمارات.

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