Five teams, down from seven last year, will take part in the 2025-26 edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders are the only surviving teams from the 2024-25 season, with three other franchises – Chattogram, Rajshahi and Sylhet – having gone through ownership changes.This means Chittagong Kings, Durbar Rajshahi and Sylhet Strikers are out of the competition, with Chattogram Royals, Rajshahi Warriors and Sylhet Titans taking their place.Fortune Barishal, who won the last two editions of the BPL, and Khulna Tigers are out of the tournament entirely.The BCB’s media department announced the list of participating teams on Thursday, but did not reveal any details of the new ownership.The BPL player draft is set to take place on November 17. The tournament is likely to be held from mid-December 2025 to mid-January 2026.
Teenage spinner strikes with ball before adding unbeaten fifty on day Surrey surrender their title
ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay25-Sep-2025Surrey 147 and 226 for 6 (Albert 61*, Abbott 4-51) lead Hampshire 248 (Washington 56) by 124 runsSurrey lost their grasp on the Rothesay County Championship trophy for the first time in 1100 days, but saw a glimpse into their future as Ralphie Albert took centre stage against Hampshire.Nottinghamshire confirmed themselves as champions midway through the evening to end Surrey’s three-season dynasty as red-ball kings. But Albert, the 17-year-old grandson of snooker icon Jimmy White, celebrated his first two first-class wickets before picking up a maiden fifty to give Surrey a chance of sending Hampshire to Division Two.The England Under 19 allrounder bowled Scott Currie and caught and bowled Kyle Abbott in the morning as Hampshire claimed a 101 first-innings lead. He then struck 61 not out during a 97-run stand with Dan Lawrence in the evening – Surrey ended the day with a 124 lead, with Hampshire needing to at least match Durham’s result to avoid relegation.After 13 wickets had fallen on the first day, on a pitch sympathetic but not overwhelmingly so for the bowlers, the second day began with a similar tone. Toby Albert couldn’t be blamed for edging a Matt Fisher in-ducker to first slip, before fellow overnight batter Ben Brown was plumb lbw three balls later.Fisher had immediately swung the momentum of the match, and gave Hampshire the relegation jitters again. Those weren’t helped when Liam Dawson swished outside his off stump three overs later but Washington Sundar and James Fuller corrected things with patience and runs.The pair put on 62 to flesh out Hampshire’s lead, but it proved the last resistance as spin went through the tail. Indian legspinner Rahul Chahar picked up his first Championship wicket when Fuller slog-swept to deep square, before Albert thudded one into Currie’s off stump.Washington waved his bat on an 89-ball fifty, but Abbott was caught and bowled before the India allrounder picked out deep midwicket off his compatriot, with Hampshire two runs shy of a batting bonus point.That near miss shouldn’t impact Hampshire’s chances of staying in Division One, with Durham also narrowly failing to get to 350, meaning that as long as Hampshire match Durham’s result they will stay up.A victory would be the most straightforward method of securing their status, and Brad Wheal appeared to be fast-forwarding his side there with two quick wickets. Rory Burns’ batting for the season was ended when he edged a good ball to first slip, before Ryan Patel hooked straight to the deep square fielder.Abbott then took over with one of his incredible spells, taking three wickets in four overs. The South African had Dom Sibley and Ben Foakes caught behind before keeping one low to castle Ollie Sykes.But Ralphie Albert and Lawrence ground out runs on the slow pitch and made the most of a ragged Hampshire session, to head towards a position from which they could win the game. Albert largely made use of space behind the wicket, but also drove through the covers beautifully, to take himself to a second professional half-century in 68 balls.Lawrence became Abbott’s fourth notch of the innings when he was bowled, but Surrey remained six down at close, while Hampshire suffered a blow as Washington damaged his hand while fielding a ball off his own bowling.
O Cruzeiro perdeu para o Coritiba por 1 a 0 neste sábado (11), na Vila Capanema, pela 34ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro, e se complicou na luta contra o rebaixamento. Robson, atacante do Coxa, marcou o único gol do duelo nos acréscimos da segunda etapa, em partida marcada por confronto entre torcedores.
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A primeira etapa começou com a equipe mineira pressionando a saída de bola adversária, mas sem conseguir levar perigo a meta defendida pelo goleiro Gabriel. Aos poucos, o Coxa entrou na partida e quase marcou com Slimani, após falha de Leandro Castán. Porém, Rafael Cabral abafou o arremate de maneira espetacular e evitou o gol do atacante argelino.
Na segunda etapa, a Raposa voltou atacando o adversário, principalmente pelo lado direito do Coritiba, que tentou levar perigo nos contra-ataques. Aos 34 minutos, Bruno Rodrigues finalizou sem chances de defesa para Gabriel. No entanto, o gol foi anulado por impedimento após análise do VAR.
No apagar das luzes, Robson apareceu nas costas da zaga cruzeirense para finalizar de primeira e garantir a vitória do Coritiba. O gol revoltou a torcida do clube mineiro, que invadiu o gramado e protagonizou uma briga generalizada com torcedores locais. Os jogadores de ambas as equipes deixaram o campo, e policiais do batalhão de choque precisaram conter a confusão. Depois de mais de 30 minutos de paralisação, o jogo foi retomado e terminou com vitória do Coxa.
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O Coritiba encara o Fluminense, no Maracanã, no sábado (25), às 21h (de Brasília). Já o Cruzeiro, enfrenta o Fortaleza, no sábado (18), às 18h30 (de Brasília), na Arena Castelão.
In the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy, he made 816 runs at 74.18. He followed that with 674 runs at 56.16 in 2024-25
Shashank Kishore27-Jul-2025N Jagadeesan, the Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper, has earned a maiden Test call up ahead of India’s fifth and final Test against England starting on Thursday at The Oval.He replaced Rishabh Pant, who fractured his right foot while batting in the first innings in just-concluded Old Trafford Test.Jagadeesan, 29, is understood to have received his visa early on Sunday morning and will link up with the squad in London by Tuesday. He will be a back-up for Dhruv Jurel, who kept wicket in both the third and fourth Tests as a substitute to cover for Pant’s injuries – in the third Test, Pant had a finger injury.Related
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Jagadeesan has been on the fringes of the India A setup for a while. He has topped the run charts for Tamil Nadu two seasons back-to-back in the Ranji Trophy. In 2023-24, he made 816 runs in 13 innings at 74.18. He followed that with 674 runs in 13 innings at 56.16 in 2024-25.While Jagadeesan didn’t make the India A cut for the shadow tour to England, he’s been part of a wider pool of targeted players shortlisted by the BCCI’s centre of excellence over the past 12 months. As a batter, he’s also shown adaptability to play in different batting positions.He has built a formidable domestic record since making his first-class debut in 2016. He averages 47.50 and has aggregated 3373 runs in 79 innings, with ten hundreds and 14 half-centuries, with a best of 321 against Chandigarh in January 2024.Jagadeesan was most recently in action earlier this month for Chepauk Super Gillies in the Tamil Nadu Premier League, hitting a 41-ball 81 in his last T20 innings on July 4. This will be Jagadeesan’s second tour of the UK, after having earlier led a Tamil Nadu Colts team last year.
On the hunt for their next figurehead in the Ibrox dugout, Rangers chiefs have now taken a “positive” step with an appointment “closer than ever”.
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Russell Martin’s tenure looked destined to end after a matter of weeks, let alone 123 days. The former Southampton boss was the wrong choice for the Gers and the 49ers have been forced to learn a harsh lesson as a result. Now, with one win in seven Scottish Premiership games, those at Ibrox must kick on as they prepare to welcome their next permanent manager.
Just who that might be is the big question. Reports have mentioned the likes of Sean Dyche, Danny Rohl and Hearts boss Derek McInnes, but it is Steven Gerrard who remains the favourite to take the job.
The Liverpool legend even added fuel to the fire in a recent interview with Rio Ferdinand, admitting that he has “unfinished business” in management after failed spells in Saudi Arabia and the Premier League.
As the last title-winning manager at Rangers, Gerrard’s return would certainly make sense and Fabrizio Romano has now dropped the latest update on his potential return to Ibrox.
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According to Romano, Gerrard is “closer than ever” to a Rangers return and “positive initial discussions” have already taken place between both parties. Next, the 49ers must meet with the 45-year-old to discuss the finer details as they seek to iron out an agreement.
This is no time for the Gers to take a major risk and that’s why Gerrard makes sense. He has been there and done it at Rangers. No other candidate can say the same, no other candidate has dethroned Celtic and Brendan Rodgers. For all his recent failure elsewhere, that fact remains.
Former Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack, who played for the club throughout the Liverpudlian’s first spell, told Sky Sports: “You could see the excitement and the hype the first time Steven came to the club. You could see straight away he knew what the club was, the demand of the support, and for me that’s key.
“He knows what it takes to build the club up to be champions. I’m still a big supporter of the club and as soon as I heard about it (his potential return), I was excited. I’m just praying that it can happen.”
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In an ideal world, the Gers will strike an agreement with their top candidate before the end of the international break. That would hand Gerrard ample time to arrive and prepare for life back in Scotland, as Rangers prepare to square off against Dundee United when domestic football returns.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim looks to be on thin ice as inconsistent results have sparked concern about whether he is capable of taking United to the next level, with the manager set to be forced into personnel changes this weekend.
After securing a surprising win against world champions Chelsea, it looked like United were going to record their first back-to-back Premier League wins under Amorim as they faced relegation candidates Brentford. However, two early goals from Igor Thiago shattered United’s hopes, and they went on to lose 3-1.
This defeat has reignited speculation that Amorim may be replaced, with names like former England boss Gareth Southgate being linked. United’s next fixture is against newly promoted Sunderland, who have made a strong start to the season…
Amorim forced into changes despite Wilcox and Berrada faith
Reports indicate that there is internal concern at United that Amorim’s position will become untenable if he doesn’t make a change and suffers defeat to the Black Cats.
Indeed, Teamtalk journalist Dean Jones has shared a scoop from inside Old Trafford that Amorim has to change his personnel in light of his refusal to alter his system, and that failure this weekend could be the nail in the coffin.
“There is no way he can go into the Sunderland game and just play the same old tape yet again. I have spoken to connections close to the club, and there seems to be an expectation that this time, something does change. Realistically, it probably will not be the system.
“Because they have worked so tirelessly on his formation, he will probably roll it out again – but one thing he can do this time is change the personnel. This is the area that people seem to feel is most likely to change.
“It’s a huge game for him! And it really could lead to a big decision over his future if it goes badly. So let’s see whether he is brave enough to make a bold call or two. I get the feeling he might finally do it – maybe in goal or midfield…or both.”
The internal pressure that Jones mentions is reportedly not coming from Jason Wilcox or Omar Berarda, who both want Amorim to have until the end of the season to give him a chance to turn things around. Part of the reason they want this may be down to United leading the league in a number of attacking metrics like chances created this season, and they may be sympathetic with the head coach that his players are failing to capitalise.
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Jones highlighted the goal and midfield as two areas where Amorim could make a change, but there are other positions that could be modified as well.
So far this season, Altay Bayindir has been Amorim’s favoured goalkeeper, with the previous first choice, Andre Onana, being exiled on loan to Turkey. However, a number of mistakes have led to calls for deadline day signing Senne Lemmens to be given a chance in goal. The 23-year-old has reportedly impressed in training, and against newly promoted Sunderland, he may be given a chance to start.
In midfield, the lack of game time for Kobbie Mainoo has upset fans, as it looks like he may push for a move away from the club in January. Re-introducing the Carrington graduate to the starting lineup would likely carry some favour with the United faithful and may help them out on the pitch.
Another change Amorim could make is in the right wing-back position. Diogo Dalot was largely at fault for Brentford’s first goal, and if Amad is ready to play following his leave last week, then that is a positive change that Amorim could make.
Jones said Amorim is unlikely to change his system, and since it’s creating chances, that isn’t surprising. With these potential changes, Amorim could both shore up his defence and add players who can score, but these changes would likely be one of the last rolls of the dice for the manager.
EXCLUSIVE: GOAL sat down with the USMNT midfielder to discuss fatherhood, World Cup ambitions and his incredible form for Lyon
AUSTIN, Texas –Tanner Tessmann is the U.S. men's national team's most in-form player, but in his view, it didn't start on the field. Parts of it did, sure. A tackle here, a goal there, a series of big wins with one of the biggest clubs in France. Those performances have continued to change the perception of him and his game.
But the the catalyst wasn't some magical flip of the switch on the training field, or even in the film room. For Tessmann, form begins at home. It begins with comfort and stability. It begins with happiness. It begins with faith. And, for this specific run, perhaps the most important of his career so far, it begins with fatherhood.
"Life's changed," Tessmann tells GOAL from the U.S. men's national team's hotel for the October camp, "but it's all changed in a good way."
In April, just weeks after the USMNT's wake-up-call losses in the CONCACAF Nation's League, Tessmann welcomed his son into the world. Life since, he says, has been constant series of changes and stresses, personally and professionally. He was left out of Mauricio Pochettino's Gold Cup squad this summer, freeing him up to do an American tour to introduce his son to the his family.
Summer was spent following news of out Lyon, as the club were saved, relegated, then saved again to keep their place in Ligue 1, ultimately allowing Tessmann to stay in France. Then, when September camp rolled around, Tessmann was again left out of the USMNT squad, adding fuel to a fire that had been building, internally, since the spring.
He's back now, and as a different version of himself. Fatherhood has changed him, but so has his play. He's been one of Lyon's best players, going from afterthought to an important piece. He's scored big goals and put in big performances, silencing many of the doubters that were questioning what he could offer on both sides of the ball.
On the USMNT front, he's in the process of making himself undeniable, and he's doing it just months before the World Cup.
"You go into that moment just knowing that someone's got to make the difference," he says. "Someone's got to make something happen. I think having that bit of confidence, that support, that life at home. It gives you that belief. I know that, yes, I can be the one that makes the difference and, when those moments come, I'm going to go for it."
Tessmann is going for it now, and he's more confident than ever as he enters the most important stretch of his career.
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'Ball is ball'
If you were to boil Tessmann's recent run into one moment, it's probably the goal against Utrecht.
It came just days after another goal, a game-winner in a 1-0 triumph over Angers. With time ticking away at Utrecht in the Europa League, Lyon turned to Tessmann off the bench. He answered the call. The American midfielder hit as clean a shot as you'll ever see, smashing the ball into the back of the net to lead his team to a second-straight 1-0 win.
"I caught it sweet," he says with a laugh. "Going into that match, I was on the bench, but I was going to be ready. I was going to help the team any way I could."
It could be argued that no American player this season, save for Christian Pulisic, has helped his club as much as Tessmann, who has been elite in just about every metric.
Among midfielders in Ligue 1, he's in the 91st percentile in passes completed and 92nd for long balls. He's in the 93rd percentile for touches and 87th in fouls drawn. On the defensive side – always seen as an area of weakness – he's been fantastic, as well. He leads Ligue 1 in blocks and is in the 86th percentile in interceptions and recoveries. He stands out in duels, having won 31 in his 629 league minutes.
"Ball is ball. I just go out there and play," he says. "Obviously, each game, you have tactics and what the coach wants you to do. But at the end of the day, it comes down to duels. So often, it comes down to who wants it more. Soccer is a simple sport made complicated. For me, the club is giving me more responsibility and trust and asking me to step up in these moments.
"We know how important it is for Lyon to be at the top and us players understand that Lyon is a Champions League club. We have to reach that."
This season, Tessmann is taking an active role in chasing that goal. He's no longer a passenger, but rather a player that now believes he can drive things forward himself.
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'He is an important player for us'
In January, Tessmann was honored as U.S. Soccer's Young Male Player of the Year. It came on the heels of his run at the 2024 Olympics, in which Tessmann captained the USMNT in France and emerged as a leader of the U23 squad. That, combined with his progress at Venezia and Lyon, who he joined last fall, got him an award that, in some ways, ended an era.
"It was a huge honor, and I don't want to downplay it because it was a massive thing," he says. "The Olympics are a youth tournament, at least its classified as one, so that's the reason I got it. It felt like a graduation, though. I'm definitely not a young player anymore, not by any means. You look at the names on the list and what they went on to do, it's an honor to have received it, and I do take great pride in it."
He showed signs during the 2024-25 season. A semi-steady presence for Lyon, he appeared in 25 matches for the club in the league as well as nine more in Europe. Lyon's midfield, though, was dominated by veterans. Nemanja Matic arrived with a reputation from Manchester United and Chelsea. Jordan Veretout and Corentin Tolisso were French internationals, with the latter being a World Cup winner.
Of the three, only Tolisso remains. The club signed Tyler Morton from Liverpool, adding some youth to the mix. Manager Paulo Fonseca also handed the keys to Tessmann. He's been rewarded.
"His characteristics correspond to our game," Fonseca said recently. "Since I arrived, he started playing and he did it very well. This year, he has confirmed and progressed a lot. It's not just because he scores, he does very important things for our game and has progressed defensively. He is an important player for us."
That defensive side was key. Tessmann has always had elite physical attributes, but the knock on him was defensive instinct. Prior to this season, he hadn't consistently put them on display. While his ability to hold and move the ball was never in question, if he wanted to succeed at a Champions League level, he would have to get much better at doing little things defensively.
Preseason, Tessmann says, was difficult in that regard. Lyon focused heavily on the defensive side of the ball, individually and as a collective. It was a lot of battling from the start of the season. So far, it's paid off. Tessmann appears to be a whole new player on that side of the ball, one that might just have the chops to play as a No. 6 or a No. 8 at a high level.
"I think it's something I've always been working on: defensively being in the right place," he says. "On the ball, that's always been the joy in my game. I love being on the ball and being creative and dictating the game. Obviously, being a professional, you need to be a complete player. I think this year, as a team, we've taken that defensive step up.
"We're one of the teams that's conceded the fewest goals in all of Europe, and we all take pride in that because it isn't easy. I'm not saying that we should never concede, but I'm saying that it isn't luck. We've earned it."
It's earned Tessmann a USMNT return, too, one that he had to claw for after being left out multiple times.
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'Allows you to disengage'
If there was a word to describe Tessmann's 2025 USMNT experience, it would be disappointing.
He was involved in the Nations League, starting in the loss to Panama before coming off the bench in the loss to Canada. He was then left out of the Gold Cup squad entirely as Mauricio Pochettino opted to go in a different direction. He was also left out of September camp. It left many wondering what was next for Tessmann, including former U.S. start Landon Donovan, who asked last month if the "ship has sailed" for the 24-year-old midfielder in this World Cup cycle.
"Those disappointments are tough," Tessmann says. "Losing those games and then not being selected but, at the end of the day, I support the team 100 percent. I watched the games. I want the guys to do good. I want them to compete and win those games."
While Tessmann would not have designed an ideal summer around watching a Gold Cup and not playing in it, another door did open once the USMNT one temporarily closed. His son was born in April in Dallas. Immediately after, he flew back to Lyon to finish the season, leaving his wife, Chanelle, to do the heavy-lifting back in Texas for those first few weeks.
With no USMNT duty, Tessmann was able to be there for some early moments he genuinely thought he'd miss. He made the most of them, and those moments, ultimately, changed him for the better.
"I think it's brought me closer to my faith," he says. "You start to realize that, when you have a little one, that you have to teach them things and you draw closer to what you really believe in. It's done the same with my wife with both of us together. In terms of football, it allows you to disengage. After a win, when you're on top of the world, or after a loss, when you aren't, you come home and you see a little baby there and it all goes out the window.
"You realize that its not so important. Obviously, it's massive for fans. And I get to live this incredible life and the position I'm in is such a blessing. But when you come home and you get to see and hold your little boy, that's a different feeling, for sure."
Overall, Tessmann had four weeks off this summer. He spent most of them bringing his son on tour. Dallas was home, of course, but his parents in Clemson, South Carolina needed to meet their grandson. So did brother-in-law Chandler O'Dwyer, who plays for the Richmond Kickers in Virginia.
In between, there was a family trip to the Caribbean that did allow some time to disconnect entirely for what, ultimately, turned into a busy summer.
"It was tough not to be selected for the Gold Cup," he says. "Obviously, that was the goal: to be a part of that group. It's always hard when you aren't. The silver lining, though, was that I got to spend time with family and have time off. My son got to meet everyone, for the most part. It was a blessing to have that time. I was able to take a step back and be away from football for a few weeks.
"I think it was really important because it's a long year ahead. With Lyon, we have a lot of matches and then, if all goes well, next summer will be very busy, too."
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'The goal is for the U.S. to win the World Cup'
Tessmann's right. If all goes well, next summer will be the craziest of his life. His Olympic run in France was something, of course. A World Cup on home soil? It's what players dream of.
To get there, the 24-year-old midfielder knows he has to impress Pochettino. His work at Lyon got his foot back in the door. In this camp, with the USMNT taking on Ecuador and Australia, he has to ensure it stays open. He'll have to compete.
This camp, he's joined by Weston McKennie, Aidan Morris, James Sands and Cristian Roldan as deeper-lying midfielders. Tyler Adams, Yunus Musah, Johnny Cardoso, Sebastian Berhalter and Luca de la Torre are among those in the mix, too. It all comes down to performing, both at home and during these final few USMNT opportunities before the big one next summer.
"Tessmann and Morris are playing in a regular way every single week," Pochettino said after calling in both after extended absences. "They are players that they need to have the continuity, and with continuity, they can help us to arrive and to perform."
Added Tessmann: "I love the competition. There are players here I've never been in camp with. James Sands, I've never been in camp with him, so it's been nice to meet him and see how he plays and learn from him and everyone else."
Tessmann still has a lot to learn, and much to prove. Getting left off of a few key rosters will remind you of that. The big takeaway is that all he can do is put himself in position and hope. If hope pays off, great. If not, Tessmann says he will understand, and that it won't make him care any less.
"The goal is for the U.S. to win the World Cup," he says. "It's not about me winning the World Cup. When you win, your country wins the World Cup. Whatever I can do to make that happen, I'm going to do it. That's my No. 1. So, even when I'm left off, it's personally disappointing, but when I see the guys go out there and play well, I love seeing that. I just want to be available, be healthy and be there controlling what I can control.
"At the end of the day, the decision is up to other people. They select the team, and I trust their decision. At the end of the day, it's about America winning the World Cup, not me winning the World Cup."
That, of course, is months away. And Tessmann himself is proof of how much things can change in a few months, personally and professionally. No one knows how long this form will continue, or even whether it's form or something more. Maybe Tessmann is a new player. Maybe he is someone that will make the difference for the USMNT, just as he has with Lyon.
Either way, he's now more capable than ever of taking all of that, putting it to the side and remembering the important part of all of this. Success, ultimately, starts at home. He believes that, and it could mean more success is on the way.
"At the end of the day, what makes me me is my faith, my family and the fact that I love my country," he says. "Those are the main things that I'm representing."
تحدث جيمي ندايزيي، المدير الفني لفريق إيجل نوار البوروندي، عن خسارة فريقه أمام الأهلي بهدف دون رد في ذهاب دور الـ32 من دوري أبطال إفريقيا، مؤكدًا أن النتيجة لا تعكس أداء لاعبيه.
وأكد المدرب أن فريقه اكتسب الثقة تدريجيًا خلال المباراة، مشيرًا إلى أن مواجهة الإياب في القاهرة ستكون مختلفة تمامًا، وأن لاعبيه قادرون على تقديم أداء أفضل رغم صعوبة المهمة أمام بطل إفريقيا.
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قال ندايزيي في تصريحات خاصة لـ بطولات: “في الشوط الأول كان هناك نقص في الثقة، لكن في الشوط الثاني لعبنا دون أي عقد، وكدنا أن ننجح في إدراك التعادل”.
وأضاف: “الأداء تحسن بشكل واضح في النصف الثاني من المباراة، ونجحنا في الضغط على الأهلي وخلق فرص كادت تغير نتيجة اللقاء، ومن وجهة نظري أن الأهلي لم يستحق الفوز بنسبة 100%”.
وتابع ندايزيي موضحًا رؤيته لمباراة العودة في القاهرة: “أتوقع أن تكون المباراة متكافئة وصعبة على الطرفين، لكننا سنذهب إلى مصر من أجل هدف واضح وهو البحث عن التأهل”.
وشدد: “أثق في اللاعبين، فهم قادرون على الظهور بصورة قوية في القاهرة، خاصة بعد اكتساب الخبرة من مواجهة الذهاب أمام فريق كبير بحجم الأهلي”.
وستكون مباراة الإياب يوم السبت المقبل في القاهرة، ويضمن الأهلي التأهل إلى دور المجموعات من خلال التعادل أو الفوز بأي نتيجة.
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Azmatullah Omarzai has dethroned fellow Afghanistan team-mate Mohammad Nabi to be ranked the top allrounder in ODIs following a stellar Champions Trophy 2025 campaign.While Afghanistan could not make it to the semi-final of the tournament, Omarzai had an excellent time of it. He picked up seven wickets in three games, which included a match-winning 5 for 58 against England. He also scored 126 runs at an average of 42.00 and a strike rate of 104.13, often shepherding the Afghanistan lower-middle order through tricky times.Omarzai rose two spots on the rankings charts and is now four points clear of Nabi. He also rose on the ODI batting chart, up 12 spots to 24th on the list.Full rankings tables
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There were some movements for India as well, with Virat Kohli moving up one spot to fourth position following his Player of the Match performance in the semi-final against Australia, where he scored 84 in a 265-run chase. He had earlier scored a match-winning unbeaten 100 against Pakistan in a group match.Shubman Gill continues to hold the top spot on the batting charts, followed by Babar Azam. Heinrich Klaasen is at No. 3, while Rohit Sharma has slipped two places and now sits in fifth. Steven Smith, who retired from ODI cricket earlier in the day, finished in 16th position.One of the biggest movers on the batting charts was Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran. He rose 13 positions to move to tenth position following his 177 against England.On the bowling front, New Zealand quick Matt Henry has jumped three places to move into third position behind Maheesh Theekshana and Keshav Maharaj. Mohammed Shami, who is making a comeback after an injury layoff, has risen three spots to 11th position. He currently heads the Champions Trophy wicket-taker’s list jointly with Henry, with both bowlers on eight wickets (ahead of the NZ vs SA semi-final).
Everton are entering a new era. Under the guidance of the Friedkin Group, the club is working quickly to rebuild a squad that has been weakened by years of underinvestment and short-term thinking.
David Moyes has already lost several senior players on free transfers, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Abdoulaye Doucouré and Ashley Young, leaving noticeable gaps in experience, quality and leadership.
Everton manager DavidMoyes
A new midfielder is top of the agenda.
Idrissa Gueye has extended his contract, but the Toffees are determined to inject fresh quality into the engine room, with the aim of combining technical excellence with defensive steel.
Among the club’s key targets is a player who has already proven himself at Premier League level, someone who can help Everton move the ball with greater speed and purpose.
After a disappointing season in Serie A, Douglas Luiz is open to a return to England, and Juventus are now willing to sell for a fee in the region of €40m £34m).
Despite not registering a goal or assist for the Bianconeri last season, the Brazilian’s final campaign at Aston Villa showed why he remains such a valuable asset.
Douglas Luiz in action for Juventus.
According to FBref, he averaged 71.27 passes per 90 minutes, maintained a pass completion rate of 85.6%, and produced 3.92 shot-creating actions each game, all elite-level numbers for a central midfielder.
But for Luiz to flourish, Everton must find the right partner – someone who can offer him the defensive backing he enjoyed at Villa.
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Wilfred Ndidi has long been one of the Premier League’s most effective ball-winners.
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Now 27, he is entering the prime of his career and is available at a cut-price fee of just £9m due to a relegation clause in his Leicester City contract.
With two years left on his deal and a base salary of around £75k a week, the Nigerian international represents one of the smartest deals on the market this summer.
According to Ben Jacobs – as he reported late last week – Everton have already made an approach.
Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus and Real Betis are also circling, while Manchester United have held talks with his representatives. However, their focus has now shifted to securing a new striker following the arrival of Bryan Mbeumo.
The chance is there for the Toffees to pounce…
Why Ndidi would be a perfect partner for Douglas Luiz
Ndidi’s statistical profile is exactly what Everton need.
FBref also reveals he is in the 95th percentile for tackles per 90 (3.29), and 93rd for blocks – clear evidence of his instinctive reading of the game. He ranks in the 97th percentile for clearances and 96th for aerial duels won, offering an extra layer of protection in defensive transitions.
Wilfried Ndidi in action for Leicester City.
His 4.61 touches per 90 in the defensive penalty area show a calmness and trustworthiness in dangerous zones, while his physicality and stamina make him difficult to bypass.
Players like Tyler Adams (Bournemouth) and Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) are similar, but Ndidi’s experience and proven consistency give him the edge. In contrast to Luiz’s creative flair, Ndidi is a player who thrives on breaking up play and maintaining defensive shape.
Together, they offer balance: Luiz as the deep-lying creator, and Ndidi as the screen who shields the backline.
In Everton’s current setup, which often relies on defensive compactness and quick transitions, their complementary traits would give Moyes tactical flexibility.
Importantly, Ndidi brings Premier League pedigree. With over 150 top-flight appearances and Champions League experience with Genk and Leicester, he wouldn’t need a settling-in period.
Everton’s young squad would benefit from his presence both on and off the pitch, with the Nigerian international already described by ESPN’s Colin Udoh as an “absolute monster” in the middle of the park.
The appeal of the deal extends beyond tactics.
Financially, this is exactly the type of move Everton must now make: low-risk, high-upside, and cost-effective.
At £9m, Ndidi would be one of the bargains of the summer. For context, Leicester paid over £15m for him back in 2017.
Leicester City's WilfredNdidiin action with AFC Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier
At a combined fee of under £50m, Everton could land a midfield pairing that brings stability and quality.
Luiz and Ndidi are both under 28, experienced at the highest level, and tactically adaptable.
For a club rebuilding both its squad and identity, securing the duo would represent not just a midfield upgrade, but a clear blueprint for how the Friedkin Group intend to restore Everton’s competitiveness.
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