أعرب فيرمين لوبيز، لاعب منتخب إسبانيا الأولمبي، عن سعادته بالتأهل إلى نصف نهائي أولمبياد 2024، بعد الفوز على اليابان 3-0.
منتخب إسبانيا تأهل على حساب اليابان بثلاثية، سجل خلالها لوبيز ثنائية، ليلاقي المنتخب المغربي، الذي تخطى أمريكا برباعية نظيفة.
طالع أيضًا.. مدرب إسبانيا بعد التأهل إلى نصف نهائي أولمبياد باريس: نفكر في التعافي قبل مباراة المغرب
وقال فيرمين في تصريحات عقب المباراة لوسائل الإعلام: “أنا سعيد بفوز الفريق قبل كل شيء، الآن نحن في نصف النهائي، وسنفكر في المغرب الآن”.
وأضاف: “أنا ألعب بقدمي اليمنى، ولكنني أحاول التسديد باليسرى، وقد سار الأمر بشكل جيد، لأن العديد من المدربين عادة ما يطلبون مني ذلك”.
وواصل: “الآن نحن حصلنا على خطوة جديدة للأمام، ونتواجد في نصف النهائي لملاقاة المغرب، وهو منتخب قوي للغاية وشاهدنا ما قدمه على مدار البطولة، نأمل أن نكون في المستوى أمامهم”.
واختتم “هذا الفوز أهديه لعائلتي وصديقتي، والآن علينا أن نحتفل بالموسيقى والرقص، ومن الغد نفكر في المغرب”.
Aston Villa continued their climb under Unai Emery today with an impressive victory over Tottenham Hotspur away from home, leaping over Ange Postecoglou's bandaged men into fourth place.
Ollie Watkins bagged the winning goal just after the hour mark to seal the 2-1 win, putting to bed any doubts about Villa's home form this season in the Premier League.
Watkins' goal was his seventh of the season in the league. Only Son Heung-Min, Jarred Bowen, Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland have found the net more times this term. The centre-forward was certainly Villa's hero on the day, as he so often is, but there was one player who also deserves plaudits for what was an incredibly impressive performance for the Villans.
Aston Villa's game in numbers
Tottenham headed into this game quite fragile, having suffered back-to-back defeats against Chelsea and Wolves amidst a worrying injury crisis for Ange. Having been title challengers early into the campaign, the Lilywhites now sit outside the top four.
Villa certainly didn't show any mercy to a team that is down to the bare bones and picked up their first away victory in the Premier League since September.
The balance of play went how many would have expected. Spurs dominated the ball, maintaining 62% of the share of possession, and peppered 17 shots at Emiliano Martinez's goal which accumulated an xG of 2.19.
On the flip side, the visitors sat back for a lot of the match and soaked up pressure from the hosts but still managed to have 14 chances. These opportunities had a combined xG of 1.76, showing that Villa were more potent up top than their counterparts, according to FotMob.
Nevertheless, Villa's defence was incredibly resilient during the game, boasting 12 interceptions, two blocks and 12 clearances, while goalkeeper Martinez had twice as many saves to make in comparison to Spurs' Guglielmo Vicario. However, there was one player at the back who acted like a rock for the Lions and even chipped in with a goal for his troubles.
Pau Torres' stats vs Spurs
Pau Torres moved to Aston Villa during the summer for an initial £33m fee, becoming the second-most expensive player in Aston Villa's history.
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The transfer was a risk, but the Spain international had played under Emery at Villarreal, winning the Europa League together in 2021, and so knew the coach inside and out. What a signing he has been thus far.
The Spaniard was exceptional this afternoon as Villa climbed into the top four. The centre-back earned a Sofascore rating of 8.1 which was only bested on the pitch by Spurs' Pedro Porro. Torres scored Villa's first goal by latching onto a tremendous cross from Douglas Luiz to cancel out Lo Celso's opener for the home side.
Not only did Torres level the game for Emery's side but he also cleared a sure goal off the line and won 88% of his total defensive duels and 100% of his aerial battles against one of the most potent forward lines in England's top-tier right now.
Additionally, Torres completed three passes into the final third and 100% of his dribbles, while making five ball recoveries on his way to earning an 8/10 match rating courtesy of Birmingham Live. Statman Dave even called the 26-year-old "brilliant" for his display at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Aston Villa have had a meteoric rise under Emery but look to be on a different level this season. The form of Watkins certainly helps but the addition of Torres to replace Mings during the summer was a masterstroke by the manager and Monchi and his performance against Spurs showcased this once more.
Selectors kept faith in the squad that completed 3-0 T20I series whitewash over Australia on Sunday
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Pakistan have resisted temptation to make any changes to their T20I squad for the three-match series against New Zealand starting October 31 in Abu Dhabi.The selection panel headed by Inzamam-ul-Haq took a decision in consultation with head coach Mickey Arthur and captain Sarfraz Ahmed soon after the side’s 3-0 T20I series win over Australia in Dubai.The win on Sunday was Sarfraz Ahmed’s 26th in 30 T20Is as captain. It also consolidated Pakistan’s position at the top of the T20I rankings.On Monday, it was announced that Babar Azam, who struck two half-centuries in the three-match series to aggregate 163 runs, had leapfrogged Aaron Finch to reclaim the top spot. Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim, their spinners, too impressed to walk away with six and four wickets respectively.Thirty-year old left-arm fast bowler Waqas Maqsood was the only member of the winning squad to not feature in a single game in the series.Maqsood has so far picked up 225 wickets in 55 first-class matches, while his List A and T20 record of 63 and 20 wickets in 40 and 19 matches respectively is equally impressive. He featured in three unofficial ODIs against New Zealand A in UAE earlier in the month, picking five wickets in three matches at an economy of 4.25.Pakistan Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Hussain Talat, Sarfraz Ahmed (capt), Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan Shanwari, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Waqas Maqsood, Faheem Ashraf
Após um período de fortalecimento muscular, Gabigol retornou no último domingo, em jogo contra o Santos, no Maracanã e pelo Campeonato Brasileiro, e de quebra já marcou duas vezes (ambas de pênalti). Curiosamente, foi o primeiro jogo em que o atacante do Flamengo utilizou “Gabi” no uniforme.
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Em quadro na “FlaTV”, Gabriel Barbosa falou sobre a mudança e também a respeito da divertida comemoração com Filipe Luís, no gol do lateral-esquerdo diante do Peixe.
– Não mudou meu nome (risos), podem chamar como quiser, mas aqui, dentro do clube, as pessoas sempre me chamam de “Gabi”. Não tem nada de mais – falou Gabi, emendando sobre o amigo e experiente lateral:
– É muito engraçado porque ele faz essas coisas no treino, mete gol, resenha e aí a gente está sempre brincando. Quando ele faz um gol é motivo de festa, porque ele não é muito de fazer gol, então quando faz a gente tenta comemorar de uma maneira diferente. Na hora ele estava perto de mim, eu sabia que ele ia correr, dei uma rasteira nele, e o pessoal chegou para brincar.
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Com Gabriel Barbosa (ou Gabigol, ou Gabi, ou “como quiser”) e Filipe Luís, o Flamengo volta a campo neste domingo, no Maracanã, para receber o Bahia, em duelo a iniciar às 18h15. O jogo será válido pela 26ª rodada do Brasileirão.
The honeymoon period for Philippe Clement at Rangers is officially over following two disappointing results in succession.
Last weekend saw the Light Blues drop two points against Aberdeen in a game that they really should have won, dominating in large spells throughout.
It took a last-gasp penalty from James Tavernier to save the day and this should have been a wake-up call for the Belgian heading into the Europa League clash against Aris Limassol.
The same mistakes were made, however, as the Cypriots scored from a long ball over the top which seemed to cause disruption among the centre-backs and the poor defending cost Rangers all three points.
The 49-year-old is working with a squad he inherited from Michael Beale and thus can't be solely blamed for having to utilise the players he has at his disposal.
The poor summer recruitment has really come to the fore recently as several players are so far off the standard required at Ibrox it is worrying.
Cyriel Dessers has managed to score just six goals from 22 appearances and considering he was one of the most expensive arrivals in the summer at £4.5m, these statistics are woeful.
Sam Lammers has also been in dismal form since joining, netting just twice and both he and Dessers may be on the move in January if Clement has his way.
In truth, the Ibrox side haven’t enjoyed the best of times in the transfer market since their promotion back to the Premiership in 2016. Lammers and Dessers are just the two latest names who have arrived for big money before failing to adapt.
Despite the duo severely underperforming, they aren’t quite at the level of Carlos Pena, who is arguably one of the worst signings in the club’s history.
How much Rangers signed Carlos Pena for
The summer of 2017 looked like it could be the busiest in quite a while as Pedro Caixinha aimed to build a team which could finally knock Celtic off their perch and challenge for domestic superiority.
Of course, it didn’t quite work out like that, yet it didn’t stop the Portuguese manager from spending lavishly in order to achieve that goal.
The likes of Alfredo Morelos, Fabio Cardoso and Bruno Alves joined the club, yet eyebrows were raised when striker Eduardo Herrera was signed for a fee in the region of £1.5m before Mexican international Pena joined for a staggering £3.2m, which back in 2017 was a lavish sum for the Gers to spend.
He had represented Mexico at the 2014 World Cup and, on the surface, it looked as though if he hit the ground running, the attacking midfielder could turn out to be a solid piece of transfer business.
Over the next few months, it became clear that Pena wasn’t good enough for the physicality of Scottish football, and he failed to live up to the massive £3.2m fee which was paid to bring him to Scotland.
Carlos Pena’s Rangers statistics
The former Guadalajara gem had enjoyed his best football back in his homeland, scoring 52 goals across 191 games for Club Leon, and while the season prior to him joining the Light Blues wasn’t prolific, Caixinha’s knowledge of Mexican football was looking like it might land the Gers a diamond.
All in all, Pena played just 14 matches for the Glasgow side, struggling with various injury issues and lacking match fitness, while netting five times.
Caixinha tried to justify his poor displays just a few months into his spell, saying: “He has much more to give, believe me. I think he’s at 60 per cent of his capabilities, the way I know him. But I think the first step for everyone to progress is knowing that you need to progress.
“It’s when you’re looking to add something and you say ‘Ok, I agree. Let’s work on it’. We are working. It’s a question of time. In terms of fitness, I can tell you, there is nothing he has to improve.”
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His final appearance for the club was against Celtic in December 2017, and he has spent the last few years enjoying a nomadic lifestyle.
What Carlos Pena did after leaving Rangers
The 5 foot 7 liability joined Cruz Azul in January 2018 on a temporary deal until the end of the season and his contract at the Light Blues was finally terminated in February 2019 as Steven Gerrard looked to free up some space in the wage bill.
The whole transfer was criticised by Rangers Review journalist Derek Clark, who said that the move was a “disastrous transfer in what was an equally disastrous spell for the club” as the ruling by the Court of Arbitration of Sport justified the decision made by Rangers to terminate Pena’s contract early.
Spells in Mexico, Poland, El Salvador, and Honduras failed to ignite a career which has been on the slide since he departed Scotland in 2018, and it proves just how bad a decision to sign him in the first place.
Despite looking like he was going to retire earlier this year, Pena now currently finds himself at Syrian club Hutteen, having joined in October.
Aged 33, this could be Pena’s final club and it's fair to say his spell at Rangers did not go down well with the supporters at all.
It was a massive waste of money for a player who scored just five times in 14 games, and it has set the precedent for several high-profile signings to follow over the course of the next six years.
Despite the Light Blues returning to prominence by winning a Premiership title and enjoying a stunning run to the final of the Europa League in 2022, they are still guilty of signing the odd expensive dud now and then.
It just so happens that Beale has signed two during the one transfer window, as Lammers and Dessers are destined to leave the club in the near future, having failed to generate any meaningful impact during their short stints in Glasgow thus far.
Let's hope that once the winter window opens, Clement doesn’t repeat past mistakes.
حصل البطل العالمي المغربي سفيان البقالي، على ميدالية ذهبية جديدة في أولمبياد باريس 2024 الجارية الآن.
وتوج البقالي، بالميدالية الذهبية في سباق 3000 م موانع للرجال اليوم الأربعاء في أولمبياد باريس.
وفاز البقالي، بالذهبية في منافسات دورة الألعاب الأولمبية، بعد الفوز بالمركز الأول في زمن وقدره 8:06.1 دقيقة.
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وتعد تلك الميدالية الذهبية الثانية للاعب المغربي، حيث سبق وأن حصدها في النسخة الماضية من دورة الألعاب الأولمبية طوكيو 2021.
ومنذ قليل، نجح التونسي محمد الجندوبي في حصد برونزية التايكوندو في أولمبياد باريس.
جدير بالذكر أن مصر تشارك في أولمبياد باريس بـ148 لاعباً ولاعبة أساسيًا و16 لاعبا احتياطيا بإجمالي عدد لاعبين 164 لاعبا في 22 رياضة، وتعد بعثة الفراعنة الأكبر في تاريخ العرب وإفريقيا.
Adversários pela terceira vez na temporada, considerando que o embate dessa terça-feira (12) na Série B ainda vale pela edição de 2020, Chapecoense e Figueirense jogam um clássico onde os olhares estão colocados nos dois extremos distintos da tabela de classificação.
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No caso da equipe dirigida por Umberto Louzer que será mandante no compromisso marcado para às 21h30, as metas são bem claras. Além de tirar três pontos da conta dos necessários visando assegurar matematicamente o acesso (hoje a distância para o quinto colocado é de 11 pontos), de quebra o Verdão do Oeste não deixaria crescer a desvantagem para o líder América-MG que, hoje, é de três unidades. Enquanto o ponteiro tem 66, a Chape tem 63.
Já analisando a situação vivida pelo Alvinegro de Florianópolis, o contexto é mais complexo por não depende unicamente das forças da equipe. Em 17° lugar com 36 unidades, vencer é a maneira mais segura de “pressionar” os adversários diretos na briga para escapar da zona de rebaixamento já que, depois do clássico, restarão apenas mais quatro rodadas em disputa.
Todavia, para os visitantes saírem vencedores do confronto, eles terão de quebrar um tabu que dura desde o ano de 2018. Isso porque, em 8 de abril daquele ano quando o Figueirense bateu a Chape por 2 a 0 na Arena Condá valendo pela final do estadual foi o último triunfo Alvinegro em território adversário.
The allrounder chipped in with a handy cameo for Northern Districts in his first game in nine months
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In his first competitive match in nine months after recovering from knee surgery, left-arm spin-bowling allrounder Mitchell Santner made a cameo with the bat, bowled three overs, and even took two catches. All these contributed to Northern Districts’ victory in the Super Smash opener.Santner came into bat in the 17th over after Norther Districts were inserted by Wellington Firebirds. He marked his return with a hard-run two and ended unbeaten on 22 off 13 balls, lifting his side from 179 for 4 to 215 for 6.Santner belted the third ball he faced straight over mid-off for four and then cracked James Neesham for two fours off three balls, including a firm back-foot punch through extra-cover.Santner got a life when he was dropped on 13 by Luke Woodcock at short fine leg off Neesham in the same over. He added nine more to his tally, setting Wellington 216.Santner’s bowling showed signs of rust: his first ball was a low full-toss that was hacked away to the leg side and his second was short, wide ball that was carved away behind point for four. He then tightened up and came away with figures of 0 for 28 in three overs.Santner tested out his knee in the outfield, taking two catches, including that of Malcolm Nofal, which sealed a 45-run win for Northern Districts.Santner had carried the knee complaint for a large chunk of the previous season and eventually needed surgery. He was sidelined from New Zealand’s Test series against England, Pakistan, and the ongoing series against Sri Lanka. Santner also missed the IPL with Chennai Super Kings and his county stint with Derbyshire earlier this year.
Leeds United fans will be ecstatic after their triumph over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Saturday; however, Daniel Farke suffered an injury blow during the clash and he could now be without one of his star men for a period of time, as cited by journalist Phil Hay.
Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Leeds United
On Saturday, the Whites put on a commendable performance in front of a large travelling support as they comfortably saw off Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park, with goals from Daniel James and Crysencio Summerville making sure of three points for the visitors.
Moving up to 41 points, Leeds remain third in the Championship standings and seven points behind Ipswich Town in second position; however, they did gain ground on fourth-place Southampton, who could only muster a draw at Watford. Farke expressed his delight at being able to claim a clean sheet against a stern opponent, as he stated in his post-match press conference:
"I’m especially pleased that we travel back today with a clean sheet against a really good and dangerous side. We didn’t allow them to have much. They had their spells in possession but in terms of big chances, there was not too much."
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The Whites continued their bid for promotion with a hard-fought win on Saturday afternoon.
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"It was important after a few weeks where we have conceded one goal, sometimes even two goals, today to return absolutely rock solid defence with a clean sheet. It’s a really good performance and a massive win for us. I’m pretty delighted."
Right now, the Whites find themselves in a fantastic run of form, having won nine of their last 11 fixtures in the English second tier, illustrating their credentials as a genuine contender for promotion. Nevertheless, they may now have to do without one of their key men for upcoming matches against Sunderland and Coventry City, according to journalist Hay.
Sam Byram injury latest…
As per BBC Sport, Sam Byram was withdrawn in the 70th minute of the Whites' 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers and subsequently replaced by loanee Djed Spence. Taking to social media platform X, Athletic journalist Hay has now shared quotes from Farke detailing the reason for his substitution, revealing that the 30-year-old could now be set for a spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring issue, possibly missing Sunderland and Coventry over the next six days.
In what will come as a major blow for the Whites, Byram's absence could breed a prolonged opportunity for Spence to gain regular minutes at full-back. Nevertheless, Byram has been a magnificent capture on a free transfer and the former Norwich City man has been ever present this term, registering one goal and a solitary assist in 19 appearances across all competitions (Byram statistics – Transfermarkt).
Leeds defender Sam Byram.
Labelled "fantastic" by German coach Farke last month, Byram led the way at Ewood Park for his side, making four tackles, three clearances and winning four out of his five ground duels (Byram statistics – Sofascore). Looking ahead, Leeds United fans will hope that Byram can return to action as soon as possible as the Elland Road outfit continue their tilt at promotion.
Na manhã de sábado, o Corinthians deu sequência aos treinamentos preparatórios para o confronto contra o Red Bull Bragantino, válido pela32ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro, às 20h, na Neo Química Arena.
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Vagner Mancini contou com a maioria do grupo para treinar em campo e comandou um trabalho técnico de passes em espaço reduzido.Otero (recuperado da Covid-19), Gabriel e Gil (retornaram de suspensão) participaram da atividade e estão à disposição do treinador para a partida contra o Massa Bruta.
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Os atletas que iniciaram a última partida tiveram uma carga menor que os demais. No domingo, véspera da partida, a comissão técnica deve preparar uma atividade tática e com informações mais detalhadas sobre a partida.
O lateral-esquerdo Lucas Piton, que realizou uma cirurgia de hérnia, já trabalha no campo separadamente e sob supervisão de fisioterapeutas.Jemerson, que sofreu um estiramento no ligamento colateral medial do joelho esquerdo, está em tratamento no CEPROO. Ambos estão descartados para o duelo de segunda-feira (25).
O Timão está em 8º lugar do Brasileirão com 45 pontos, dois a menos que o 7º colocado, Fluminense. O Red Bull Bragantino é o 11º, com 41 pontos.