West Ham set for another Milenkovic bid

West Ham United are set to renew their interest in Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic in the upcoming transfer window. 

The lowdown

The Hammers tried to sign centre-back Milenkovic in 2021, but the move broke down. Journalist Angelo Giorgetti reported that the player himself turned down the transfer.

The 24-year-old has made 28 Serie A appearances so far this season and has racked up 33 caps for Serbia.

Valued at £20.7million by Transfermarkt, he has just over a year left to run on his contract with La Viola.

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The latest

Fiorentina News (via Sport Witness) claim that West Ham are expected to make another push for Milenkovic this summer.

They face competition, however, from Serie A giants Fiorentina and AC Milan.

Fiorentina hope to convince Milenkovic to stay with a new contract proposal and qualification for European football. They’re currently in sixth, on track for the Europa Conference League.

The verdict

West Ham may yet to be able to offer Champions League football, the reward for winning the Europa League. They’re due to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the semifinals later this month.

That could make them considerably more attractive to Milenkovic, if indeed he wasn’t particularly keen last summer.

He’s an imposing, 6 foot 4 CB, winning 3.6 aerial duels per 90 minutes (84th percentile in Europe’s top five leagues), but his 90.2% pass completion record suggests he’s also confident in possession (via FBRef).

Milenkovic is also a goal threat when he comes up from the back, having netted 12 times during his Serie A career. According to sports journalist Josh Bunting, he’s shown ‘wonderful’ composure in the opposition box.

If Moyes intends to move on or upgrade one of his current centre-back options – Kurt Zouma, Craig Dawson, Angelo Ogbonna and Issa Diop – then Milenkovic looks a good option.

In other news, West Ham join the race for a midfielder who ‘devoured’ Man Utd.

رئيس أسوان يعلن تقديم شكوى رسمية ضد حكم مباراة فيوتشر

أعلن الشافعي صالح رئيس نادي أسوان اعتزام مجلس الإدارة تقديم شكوى رسمية لرابطة الأندية المصرية المحترفة ولجنة الحكام ضد الحكم محمود ناجي الذي أدار مباراة الفريق أمام فيوتشر ببطولة الدوري.

وكان فريق أسوان قد نال خسارته بعد أن كان متقدمًا في النتيجة على فيوتشر بهدف نظيف، لتتحول نتيجة اللقاء إلى 2-1، في مباراة أدارها تحكيميًا محمود ناجي.

وتحدث الشافعي خلال مداخلة تليفزيونية في برنامج “الماتش” عبر قناة “أون تايم سبورتس1” عن ركلة الجزاء التي احتسبت لصالح فيوتشر في مباراة اليوم، وقال: “لسنا فقط من اعترضنا، لكن هناك محللين ومتخصصين كثيرين أكدوا انها ليست ركلة جزاء، ونحن استمعنا لهم”.

وأكمل: “في الدقيقة 88 احتسب الحكم ركلة جزاء، ورغم ان حكم الفيديو استدعاه ليتأكد ذهب وأصر على احتسابها، ونحن نعلم القواعد جيدًا، لو كان حكم الفيديو متفق مع قرار الحكم لم يكن سيستدعيه”.

طالع أيضًا | أسوان يهدد بالانسحاب من الدوري ويطالب بالتحقيق مع حكم مباراة فيوتشر

وأضاف: “ومع احترامنا للتحكيم لكن نحن نشاهد مباريات في كأس العالم، هل نرى ما يحدث لدينا في الدوري المصري بكأس العالم؟”.

واوضح: “نحن لا نمتلك حكام يديرون مباريات في المونديال، أنا لا أفتري على أحد، أنا أريد أن يكون الحكام المصريين هم الأفضل في العالم، لكن ما نراه اليوم يؤكد حقيقة أننا لسنا متقدمين ولا نذهب لكأس العالم”.

واستطرد: “المتخصصون لم يقروا بإنها ركلة جزاء، لماذا يحدث ذلك مع أسوان ولصالح من؟”.

وأردف: “إذا تكرر الظلم التحكيمي مرة أخرى لن نستمر في الدوري، لماذا نستمر في مسابقة غير عادلة؟”.

وأتم: “اليوم أصدرنا بيانًا، وغدًا سنتقدم بشكوى رسمية في لجنة الحكام الرئيسية ورابطة الأندية المصرية، ونريد إجراء تحقيق، وإذا كان لنا حق نأخذه، نحن نعلم إنه لو لنا حق المباراة لن تُعاد ولكن لو هذا الحكم أخطأ لابد أن يتم اتخاذ إجراء قانوني ضده”.

Leeds set to miss out on Noussair Mazraoui

Leeds United look set to miss out on long-term target Noussair Mazraoui, who is edging closer to a move to Bayern Munich, Fabrizio Romano reports.

The Lowdown: Leeds links

The Whites were first linked with a move for Mazraoui back in October, with reports in November then suggesting that Victor Orta was readying a move for the 24-year-old.

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As we know, a move for the versatile right-back never materialised in the January window, however, Leeds were still name-checked with an interest in Mazraoui just last month.

The Morocco international is out of contract with Ajax in a matter of months so Orta could have snapped him up for free this summer, but it doesn’t look as if Elland Road will be his next destination.

The Latest: Romano’s post

Romano took to Twitter on Tuesday morning, revealing that Bayern are prepared to complete a deal for Mazraoui ‘in the coming days’.

The transfer expert added that a ‘verbal agreement has been reached’ following a productive meeting with agent Mino Raiola.

The Verdict: Dest instead?

It could well be a busy summer at Elland Road in regards to incomings and outgoings, with journalist Pete O’Rourke believing the Whites will be ‘looking at a right-back’.

Barcelona’s Sergino Dest has been linked with a move to Yorkshire, a transfer that O’Rourke labelled as a possible ‘big deal’ ahead of Jesse Marsch’s first full season in charge.

One thing we do know is that it looks extremely unlikely that Mazraoui will be joining the club, which is a blow for Orta and co, so they may decide to step up their interest in Dest as a result.

In other news: ‘Set to leave…’ – Journalist says Leeds midfielder will now quit Elland Road this summer. 

Vitória inicia série de ações comemorativas no Mês da Mulher

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O Mês da Mulher já começou para o Esporte Clube Vitória. O Rubro-Negro iniciou uma série de ações que fará em homenagem ao Dia Internacional da Mulher, comemorado no dia 8 de março. No último domingo, em partida diante do Jacobina, válida pelo Baianão 2018, algumas colaboradoras do clube entraram em campo com os atletas. Além disso, os jogadores da equipe tiveram os nomes de funcionárias do Vitória estampados em suas camisas.

No intervalo da partida, atletas das diversas modalidades esportivas do clube entraram em campo para uma volta olímpica. As desportistas do Futebol Feminino, Natação, Handebol, Remo, Taekwondo e Vôlei de Praia foram homenageadas no gramado. Fora de campo, as torcedoras do Leão tiveram 20% de desconto em artigos femininos na loja oficial do clube, localizada no Estádio do Barradão.

Outra ação que teve início nesta partida foi a substituição na locução do estádio. O locutor oficial do clube dará espaço para diferentes locutoras rubro-negras nos próximos jogos na Toca do Leão. No duelo do último domingo, ‘As Nandas’, grupo de música, estiveram no comando.

O clube também anunciou isenção da parcela de março para novas associações das mulheres rubro-negras durante todo o mês dos planos Sou Mais Vitória Ouro, Prata e Bronze. Outras ações serão anunciadas ao longo do mês pelo clube.

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فرديناند يشيد بـ ماجواير مع إنجلترا في كأس العالم

أشاد ريو فرديناند أسطورة مانشستر يونايتد، بمدافع الفريق والمنتخب الإنجليزي، هاري ماجواير، بعد أدائه في مباراة الفوز على إيران يوم الاثنين الماضي.

ماجواير قلب الدفاع الإنجليزي رافق جون ستونز في الخط الخلفي للأسود الثلاثة، وخرج قبل النهاية بـ 20 دقيقة بعد إصابته، لكنه من المتوقع أن يتعافى قبل مواجهة الولايات المتحدة مساء اليوم الجمعة.

طالع أيضًا.. جارديان: بأوامر من تين هاج.. مانشستر يونايتد يقرر بيع ماجواير

وقال فرديناند في تصريحات خلال بودكاست خاص به: “إذا لم تكن الأمور على ما يرام بالنسبة له أمام إيران، فكيف يتعافى”.

وأضاف: “أعتقد أن الأمر سار بشكل جيد معه. لقد أوضح لماذا المدرب وضعه أساسيًا، وكان يمثل تهديدًا أمام الخصم وضرب العارضة في إحدى الكرات وصنع هدفا”.

واختتم مدافع إنجلترا الأسبق: “اسمحوا لي أن أنهي الجدال، وأشيد بـ هاري وستونز، لقد كانا يتحكمان في الأمور، رغم أن مواجهة مهاجم مثل مهدي تيرمي ليست سهلة أبدًا”.

Namibia dominate low-scoring encounter

Namibia steamrolled Uganda in a low-scoring encounter in the first of three List A games in the capital Windhoek

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Ramond van Schoor top scored for Namibia in their 62-run win•Getty Images

Namibia steamrolled Uganda in a low-scoring encounter in the first of three List A games in the capital Windhoek. A four wicket-haul from seamer Louis Klazinga and left-arm spinner Louis van der Westhuizen’s three-for shut out Uganda from the game after the hosts had been bowled out for 156.Only two batsmen in Uganda’s chase – Arthur Kyobe and Frank Nsubuga – reached double-digits as the result failed to measure up to Namibia’s determined effort to compensate for their shortcomings with the bat. The only ray of hope in the Uganda innings was a second-wicket stand of 30 but the innings derailed from there on, as Namibia captured the remaining nine wickets for just 53. Klazinga uprooted the top order and van der Westhuizen mopped up the tail to knock out Uganda for 94.Opener and wicketkeeper Raymond van Schoor top scored for Namibia with a fluent 36 and even after his dismissal, with the score on 43, there were important contributions from Wian van Vuuren (26) and Gert Lotter (32) in the middle order and Christi Viljoen (23) further down that gave the Namibia bowlers a fighting target to defend. For Uganda, seamer Charles Waiswa starred with three wickets.

Man Utd keen on Paulo Dybala move

Manchester United and several other clubs have made contact with Juventus star Paulo Dybala over a move, according to journalist James Olley.

The Lowdown: Dybala out of contract

The 28-year-old has been one of Juve’s standout players in recent years, catching the eye with his creativity and goalscoring brilliance in the final third.

Dybala has an impressive record of 114 goals and 48 assists in 288 appearances for the Serie A giants, with Lionel Messi even picking him out as his successor for Argentina in the past.

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The attacker’s current Juve deal expires at the end of this season, at which point he is expected to look for a fresh challenge.

The Latest: Man Utd keen on move

Taking to Twitter on Friday, ESPN‘s Olley claimed that United and three other Premier League clubs are chasing Dybala’s signature ahead of a summer move:

“Arsenal, Tottenham, Man Utd & Newcastle have made contact with Paulo Dybala’s representatives over a summer move. Nothing at an advanced stage, just exploring the idea – player assessing his options (also interest from clubs in Italy and Spain).”

The Verdict: Decision lies with Ten Hag

United have made the error of signing too many players on reputation rather than effectiveness during the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, with the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Edinson Cavani and Raphael Varane big names who arguably arrived past their prime, to name just a few.

In terms of Dybala, the signing should only happen if incoming manager Erik ten Hag feels he is the right man for his system and not just because he is a household name.

He turns 29 later this year, so he isn’t getting any younger, but he is still at an age where he could come in a provide some of the magic has been missing in the attacking third this season IF he is Ten Hag’s choice.

Dybala could be hungry to prove himself in the Premier League, potentially acting as a catalyst for some much-needed future success at Old Trafford, with 14 goals and six assists coming his way this season.

In other news, a key United managerial update has emerged. Read more here.

تاكيس جونياس يعلن تشكيل بيراميدز أمام البنك الأهلي في كأس مصر

أعلن اليوناني تاكيس جونياس المدير الفني لنادي بيراميدز تشكيل مباراة البنك الأهلي في كأس مصر.

ويلتقي بيراميدز مع البنك الأهلي مساء اليوم بملعب استاد القاهرة الدولي في إطار مباريات دور ربع النهائي من المسابقة المحلية.

ويواجه الفائز من لقاء بيراميدز والبنك الأهلي نظيره الزمالك في دور نصف نهائي المسابقة المحلية. تشكيل بيراميدز اليوم أمام البنك الأهلي

حراسة المرمى: أحمد الشناوي.

خط الدفاع: علي جبر – أحمد سامي – محمد الشيبي – محمد حمدي.

خط الوسط: بلاتي توريه – رمضان صبحي – مصطفى فتحي – وليد الكرتي – عبد الله السعيد.

خط الهجوم: فخري لاكاي. بدلاء بيراميدز أمام البنك الأهلي في كأس مصر

شريف إكرامي – أسامة جلال – كريم حافظ – إسلام عيسى – محمود دونجا – محمود صابر – عبد الله مجدي – دودو الجباس – فخر الدين بن يوسف.

Australia coach backs Nathan Hauritz

Tim Nielsen, the Australia coach, has defended offspinner Nathan Hauritz following his disappointing returns in the ongoing tour of India

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Nathan Hauritz has had a poor tour but has his coach’s backing•Getty Images

Tim Nielsen, the Australia coach, has defended offspinner Nathan Hauritz following his disappointing returns in the ongoing tour of India by suggesting a lack of bounce could be the reason and backing him to be well-prepared for the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.Hauritz was ineffective against India’s batsmen in the Tests, averaging 65 for his six wickets, and went wicketless in his team’s five-wicket defeat in the second ODI in Visakhapatnam.”His performance is better in Test cricket than what he has done here in India,” Nielsen told reporters in Margao, the venue of the third and final ODI on Sunday. “We have talked quite a bit since the end of the second Test. (He’s) started getting used to the conditions. He hasn’t got the assistance here he gets in Australia, probably because of the slowness of the wickets and the lack of bounce.”The Indian spinners put a lot of top spin on the ball to try and get the ball to bounce. In Australia the wickets are harder and we probably concentrate more on sidespin. It’s a big difference when you play in these conditions, something Nathan has to do to get adjusted to the playing conditions here.”Hauritz was Australia’s best bowler in the home Test series against Pakistan in 2009-10, where he picked up 18 wickets, and Nielsen said he had a chance to return to form ahead of the Ashes. “It was a massive learning curve for him. He’s a better bowler as a result of it,” Nielsen said. “He’s got two-three Sheffield Shield matches and that should help him prepare well for the first Test.”Instead, Nielsen said, the inexperience of Australia’s fast-bowling attack was a bit of a concern. Two seamers – John Hastings and Mitchell Starc – made their debuts in the Visakhapatnam game, while their partner Clint McKay was still new to international cricket. “If we lack anything it is the experience in the fast bowling group that we had in the past,” Nielsen said. “When we won the Champions Trophy in South Africa last year we had (Peter) Siddle, Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson as our first three bowlers. That makes it a lot easier when bowlers four and five come into the attack.”We have Starc, Hastings and Mckay who have played very little international cricket. It puts pressure on our middle bowlers. Probably it was a little bit evident the other night when we did not take early wickets.”When asked if the results on this tour had affected Australia’s World Cup preparation, Nielsen said: “We are not panicking at all. We understand we haven’t got the results we would have liked but we have been very competitive. If you add the loss of (Ricky) Ponting, (Mitchell) Johnson, (Shane) Watson, (Michael) Hussey, (Shaun) Tait, (Brett) Lee to this one day side, we would take this side.”It has been raining in Goa over the last couple of days and Nielsen expected the pitch to play slow on Sunday. “I’m not sure it has seen a lot of sunshine,” Nielsen said. “I don’t think it will be a hard, fast, bouncy wicket. Still (there are) two days to go. They can roll a bit more tomorrow, if the sun comes out. The wicket may be a bit slow but it could be a good batting wicket.”Nielsen confirmed Callum Ferguson would replace Michael Hussey in the middle order. Hussey has returned to Australia to represent his state side Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield.

Copa Verde: Com gol de Walter, Paysandu bate o Santos-AP

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Em jogo agitado no Zerão e com gol de Walter, o Paysandu conseguiu vencer o Santos-AP por 3 a 2, nesta quinta-feira, pela Copa Verde. Para o Papão da Curuzu, os jogadores Mike, Fábio Matos e Walter marcaram. No outro lado, Jefferson Jari balançou as redes duas vezes.

A partida começou eletrizante. Antes do primeiro minuto de jogo, o atacante Mike marcou para o Paysandu, com 44 segundos. Porém, reação do Santos-AP não demorou muito, aos dois minutos, Jefferson Jari coloca de cabeça no fundo da rede.

Depois do ímpeto inicial, o Papão da Curuzu segurou mais a bola e, aos 18 minutos, Fábio Matos empurra para o fundo do barbante. Após tomar a frente no placar, partida deu uma esfriada e equipes vão para intervalo com time visitante a frente.

Na segunda etapa, o Paysandu tentou controlar as ações do jogo para segurar o resultado. Mas estratégia não deu muito certo, aos 21 minutos, Jefferson Jari faz seu segundo gol na partida e empata.

Antes de sair o gol do Peixe, o técnico do Papão colocou Walter no ataque e torcida foi ao delírio. E não demorou para o atacante resolver, aos 28 minutos, o jogador balançou as redes pela primeira vez com a camisa do Paysandu, que decretou a vitória no primeiro jogo.

A partida de volta acontece na próxima quinta-feira (15), às 21h15, no Mangueirão. Quem passar, enfrenta Manaus ou Rio Branco na semifinal.

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