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Reforço da Ferroviária para o Campeonato Paulista, o zagueiro Xandão, ex-CRB, CSA e Bahia, falou sobre a expectativa de fazer um grande estadual com a camisa do clube paulista. Segundo o defensor, a meta é ter um desempenho de alto nível durante a competição.

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– Estou muito motivado com essa oportunidade de defender as cores da Ferroviária e em um Campeonato Paulista. Vou trabalhar muito para fazer um grande primeiro semestre com todos no clube. Estou focado nisso – disse.

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Ainda para o jogador, o grupo tem tudo para fazer um ótimo Paulistão.

– Sem dúvida, vamos trabalhar muito para fazer um grande estadual neste ano. Temos um ótimo grupo, competitivo e em condições de ter grandes resultados nos próximos meses – afirmou.

يواجه نادي ليفربول معركة شرسة للاحتفاظ بخدمات نجم الفريق محمد صلاح، نهاية الموسم الحالي، عندما يحين موعد انتهاء عقده الجاري.

ومن المعروف أن العقد الحالي للنجم المصري مع ليفربول سينتهي في صيف 2025، أي نهاية هذا الموسم.

وصرّح محمد صلاح، يوم الأحد الماضي، بعدم وجود مفاوضات بينه وبين مسؤولي ليفربول حتى الآن بشأن التجديد.

ووفقًا لما ذكرته شبكة “givemesport” الإنجليزية، فإن ليفربول يواجه خطرًا حقيقيًا حيث سيخوض معركة للحفاظ على خدمات محمد صلاح في “الأنفيلد” العام المقبل.

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وأوضحت أن صانعي الصفقات في الدوري السعودي يخططون للظفر بخدمات محمد صلاح، في الوقت المناسب للمشاركة في كأس العالم للأندية 2025، في نسخته الجديدة في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية.

وأشارت إلى أن ليفربول سيجد نفسه أمام مهمة صعبة لإقناع محمد صلاح بفكرة التوقيع على عقد جديد.

وأفادت إنه حسب مصادر مطلعة، فإن وبحسب مصادر في GMS، فإن صناع الصفقات السعوديين وضعوا أعينهم على القيام بمحاولة أخرى لإغراء صلاح بعيدًا عن ليفربول بعد أن فشل اتحاد جدة في ضمه الصيف الماضي.

ومن المتوقع أن يكون الهلال هو النادي الجديد الذي يتطلع إلى إتمام الصفقة في نهاية الموسم، حسبما ذكرت الشبكة نفسها.

وزعمت أن صناع الصفقات السعوديين يهدفون إلى جعل محمد صلاح صفقة كبيرة لـ الهلال بهدف المشاركة في كأس العالم للأندية في يونيو القادم.

ويشارك الهلال السعودي في نسخة كأس العالم للأندية، العام المقبل، كونه بطل دوري أبطال آسيا 2021.

Mumbai’s middle-order batting has been a bit shaky, while Kings XI’s recent home record against Rohit Sharma’s men hasn’t been too good

The Preview by Sruthi Ravindranath29-Mar-20193:49

Will Kings XI bring in Mujeeb Ur Rahman?

Big pictureTheir respective first wins this season might have been marred – or overshadowed – by controversy, but Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab will be glad they don’t have any alarming issues to address yet.Mumbai, who came into the tournament with depleted overseas pace stocks, look well-rounded now with Lasith Malinga’s inclusion. They have further received a shot in the arm by roping in West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph as Adam Milne’s replacement.On the other hand, Kings XI, who were over-reliant on openers KL Rahul and Chris Gayle last year, now look like they have a middle-order that can step up when needed. Last year, their middle order (No. 4 to 7) contributed at an average of just 20 in 13 innings, but this year, in just two games, there has been a remarkable turnaround: they average 84 at a strike rate of 148.7.Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin pose ahead of the toss•BCCI

Mumbai do have concerns in the middle order, to be fair. They lost five wickets for 24 runs in the middle during the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore and only recovered because of Hardik Pandya, whose counter-attacking 14-ball 32 took them to 187. Similarly, Yuvraj Singh’s 35-ball 53 was their only solid middle-order contribution in the 37-run loss to Delhi Capitals in their first game.After a couple of away games, Kings XI are all set for their first home game of the season; while that’s usually a cause for optimism for most teams, and they do have a 51% win record in Mohali, they have lost to Mumbai in the last four encounters at the venue.Likely XIsMumbai Indians: 1 Rohit Sharma (capt), 2 Quinton de Kock (wk), 3 Suryakumar Yadav, 4 Yuvraj Singh, 5 Kieron Pollard, 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Krunal Pandya, 8 Mitchell McClenaghan, 9 Mayank Markande, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Lasith MalingaKings XI Punjab: 1 Chris Gayle, 2 KL Rahul (wk), 3 Mayank Agarwal, 4 Sarfaraz Khan, 5 David Miller (wk), 6 Mandeep Singh, 7 Andrew Tye, 8 R Ashwin (capt), 9 Mohammed Shami, 10 Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 11 Ankit RajpootChris Gayle was at his blistering best after taking his time to get going•BCCI

Strategy puntChris Gayle and David Miller have an impressive record against Mumbai in the tournament. Gayle averages 41 with five half-centuries, while Miller averages 42.8. So how do you stop these two in-form batsmen? The answer, according to historical data, is Malinga. Gayle has scored just 85 runs in 14 innings in T20s against the fast bowler and has lost his wicket twice to him. Miller averages just 8.8 against Malinga and has been dismissed four times.Short-ball strategy against Gayle? Since IPL 2015, Gayle has lost his wicket six times to short-pitched deliveries. Mujeeb ur Rahman, who was replaced by million-dollar mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy last game, has played just three games in Mohali but has an impressive record. He’s picked up 11 wickets and has bowled at an economy of 6.6. Will Kings XI bring him back for this match?Stats that matterSince IPL 2016, Mumbai have won 80% of the matches when their captain Rohit Sharma has scored 20 or above.Mumbai are just one away from their 100th win in IPL – no team has reached the milestone yet. Gayle is two short of becoming the first batsman to hit 300 sixes in the IPL.

تلقى المدير الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي برشلونة، هانز فليك، خبرًا سارًا خلال تدريبات البلاوجرانا صباح اليوم بعد انتهاء التوقف الدولي.

وكان الدوري الإسباني قد توقف بسبب بطولة دوري الأمم الأوروبية، ولكن برشلونة هو متصدر البطولة بالعلامة الكاملة حتى الآن برصيد 12 نقطة.

وذلك رغم معاناة برشلونة الشديدة من الإصابات التي ضربت العديد من اللاعبين خلال الأشهر الماضية وحرمت فليك من عناصر مهمة.

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Primer entrenament de Gavi amb el grup! pic.twitter.com/FgOCYty8A1 — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_cat) September 12, 2024

واليوم، الخميس، أعلن نادي برشلونة منذ قليل أن لاعب وسط الفريق جافي قد عاد إلى التدريبات الجماعية بعد غياب يقترب من العام.

حيث غاب جافي عن برشلونة لمدة 298 يومًا بسبب إصابة بقطع في الرباط الصليبي وغضروف الركبة المفصلي مع منتخب إسبانيا في شهر أكتوبر 2023.

ولكن يبدو وأن فليك سيستطيع الاعتماد على جافي أخيرًا وفقًا لرؤيته الفنية ولكن اللاعب جاهز للتدريبات والمباريات.

ويستعد برشلونة لمواجهة جيرونا في ديربي كتالونيا يوم، الأحد المقبل، في الجولة الخامسة من الدوري الإسباني في تمام الساعة الخامسة والربع بتوقيت “القاهرة”.

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O São Paulo enfrentou a Inter de Limeira, no Estádio Major Levy Sobrinho, nesta quarta-feira (03), pela segunda rodada do Paulistão. O Tricolor passou por cima do Leão e venceu por 4 a 0, numa partida excelente dos visitantes, que contaram, ainda, com a superioridade numérica após uma expulsão no primeiro tempo.

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A exibição foi, de certa forma, uma resposta ao protesto sob o qual o Tricolor foi recebido no estádio da partida, com direito a pipocas atiradas ao ônibus da delegação do clube.

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Começo excelente

O jogo começou muito bem para o São Paulo. De cara, aos 5 minutos, o Tricolor abriu o placar após Gabriel Sara aproveitar o rebote de um chute de Luciano na trave, depois de uma belíssima jogada da equipe são-paulina, trocando passes no campo de ataque. O gol deu uma tranquilidade importante ao São Paulo, que chegou ao estádio sob protestos.

Relaxamento após o gol

Com o gol, a Inter de Limeira passou a ficar com a bola nos pés por mais tempo, buscando criar uma oportunidade para empatar a partida. Entretanto, não é como se o São Paulo tivesse recuado radicalmente e deixado o adversário avançar.

O Tricolor passou a pressionar a saída de bola do Leão, que se viu encurralado dentro de seu próprio campo de defesa. Com dificuldades para sair pelo chão, a equipe muitas vezes precisou recuar as jogadas até o goleiro. A alternativa foi usar as pontas, com Igor Henrique e Thiaguinho, utilizando a velocidade e a amplitude do campo.

Equilíbrio, mas sem sustos para o Tricolor

Com o passar do tempo, a partida ficou equilibrada. As duas equipes passaram a tomar conta das ações de jogo e o São Paulo passou a ficar com a posse de bola para criar oportunidades. A Inter de Limeira conseguiu achar mais espaços para avançar, enquanto o Tricolor voltou a criar boas chances, inclusive levando perigo numa finalização de Gabriel Sara, de fora da área.

Em outra chance dos visitantes, Luciano partia com liberdade pelo lado direito do ataque, quando foi puxado por Thiaguinho, que recebeu o segundo cartão amarelo e foi expulso.

Assim, o primeiro tempo terminou com números muito semelhantes para as duas equipes. A Inter finalizou cinco vezes, enquanto o São Paulo teve seis finalizações. A posse terminou bem dividida, com 54% para o Tricolor e 46% para o Leão.

São Paulo forte na segunda etapa

O Tricolor voltou para o segundo tempo e, aproveitando a superioridade numérica, passou a ser mais agressivo no ataque. A criação da equipe subiu de rendimento e as corridas pelas costas da marcação começaram a surtir efeito. O São Paulo levou perigo em diversas oportunidades e, com a posse da bola, mostrou ser muito efetivo na troca de passes e na criação de jogadas.

A pressão deu resultado

Aos 16 minutos do segundo tempo, o São Paulo ampliou o placar com um gol de Pablo. A jogada começou com o goleiro Tiago Volpi e, na troca de passes, utilizando a amplitude dos alas, o time avançou no campo. Em um dos momentos em que um dos alas participou da jogada, Reinaldo cruzou a bola na área para o cabeceio do camisa 9, que deixou o placar em 2 a 0.

Posteriormente, aos 30 minutos, o Tricolor voltou a criar usando as alas. Igor Vinícius passou a bola para Rojas, no lado direito, que fez uma jogada individual para que Luciano desviasse a finalização do equatoriano para dentro do gol. O bandeirinha marcou o impedimento, mas o VAR entrou em ação para validar o terceiro gol do São Paulo.

O jogo seguiu com dominância do Tricolor, que comandou as ações da partida e, com as substituições, continuou fazendo um jogo intenso com a bola nos pés, procurando cada vez mais oportunidades.

Rojas voltou a marcar

No lance final da partida, aos 45 minutos, Igor Vinícius foi derrubado por Thalisson na área e o juiz marcou pênalti. Rojas cobrou e fez o quarto gol do São Paulo na partida, marcando sua primeira vez balançando as redes após ter ficado mais de dois anos sem jogar.

O São Paulo volta a campo neste sábado (6), para enfrentar o Santos, no Morumbi, às 19h. Já a Inter recebe o Novorizontino, no Estádio Major Levy Sobrinho, também neste sábado, às 16h30. Ambos os jogos são válidos pela terceira rodada do Paulistão.

FICHA TÉCNICA
INTER DE LIMEIRA 0 X 4 SÃO PAULO

Data-Hora: 03/03/2021, às 17h
Estádio: Estádio Major José Levy Sobrinho, Limeira (SP)
Árbitro: Flavio Rodrigues de Souza
Assistentes: Daniel Paulo Ziolli e Rodrigo Meirelles Bernardo
VAR: Douglas Marques das Flores

Cartões Amarelos: Lucas Batatinha (18’/1T), Thiaguinho (39′ e 42’/1T), Léo Silva (11’/2T), Igor Henrique (21’/2T) e Tcharlles (29’/2T) (INT)
Luan Santos (33’/1T) e Daniel Alves (47’/2T) (SP)

Cartões Vermelhos: Thiaguinho (42’/1T) (INT)

Gols: Gabriel Sara (SP) (5’/1T) – (0-1), Pablo (SP) (16’/2T) – (0-2), Luciano (SP) (30’/2T) (0-3) e Rojas (SP) (46’/2T)

INTER DE LIMEIRA: Rafael Pin; Elácio Córdoba, Léo Silva, Thallison e Bruno Xavier; Deivid, Igor Henrique (Pedro do Rio 27’/2T), Thiaguinho e Rondinelly (Felipe Saraiva 10’/2T); Roger (Tcharlles 10’/2T) e Lucas Batatinha (Matheus Alexandre 37’/2T). Técnico:Tiago Carpini.

SÃO PAULO: Tiago Volpi; Diego Costa, Arboleda e Bruno Alves; Igor Vinícius, Luan (Rodrigo Nestor 19’/2T), Gabriel Sara, Daniel Alves (Hernanes 27’/2T) e Reinaldo (Welington 35’/2T); Luciano (Galeano 35’/2T) e Pablo (Rojas 27’/2T). Técnico: Hernán Crespo

Celtic are in a positive position heading into the second half of the campaign; however, they could now face a fight on their hands to retain a key first-team man, according to a new report.

Celtic up and running in January…

Despite repeated sentiment from Brendan Rodgers regarding his pursuit of quality reinforcements this month, Celtic have endured a quiet transfer window; nevertheless, they finally look to have sprung into action in the last few days.

Taking to social media platform X, Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph has confirmed that Rapid Vienna winger Nicolas Kuhn is now close to joining the Scottish Premiership champions and will travel to complete a medical before being announced as their first January signing, as he stated below:

An alternative report claims that Bologna striker Sydney van Hooijdonk could also be set to join the Hoops once the Serie A outfit ratify a deal to bring in Velez Sarsfield striker Santiago Castro. Rocco Vata is of interest to the Italian outfit, which could pave the way for smoother negotiations on both sides.

Of course, a striker has become paramount to Rodgers' January transfer strategy in light of Oh Hyeon-gyu, Daizen Maeda and Yang Hyun-jun being involved at the Asian Cup. Kyogo Furuhashi is the only recognised striker at the club and is likely to need support over the coming weeks.

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Nonetheless, another prolific attacker could potentially leave the club this month as his career in Glasgow has taken yet another turn, according to a report.

Liel Abada could leave Celtic…

According to Football Insider reporter Wayne Veysey, there is a possibility that Liel Abada could depart Celtic before the end of the month due to the imminent arrival of Rapid Vienna attacker Kuhn. The Israel international attracted "significant interest" from other clubs during the last window but ended up signing a new four-year contract in the summer, so this is another transfer twist.

In the copy, it suggests that the two-time Scottish champion could look to move on if an appropriate offer were to arise for his services.

Liel Abada's numbers at Celtic – all competitions (Transfermarkt)

Appearances

108

Goals

29

Assists

21

Liel Abada's strengths and weaknesses – (WhoScored)

Strengths

Weaknesses

Key passes

Aerial duels

Headed attempts

Defensive contribution

There has been a notion among some that the pro-Palestinian sentiment of some Hoops supporters may play a part in any prospective exit; nevertheless, it is unclear whether there is any defined truth in that statement.

Labelled "ambitious" by former boss Ange Postecoglou, Abada has made just seven appearances this campaign due to injury problems, registering one goal and a solitary assist (Abada statistics – Transfermarkt).

Celtic are in the midst of a battle with Rangers to try and claim the Scottish Premiership title and should look to reject any advances for the player due to his importance to the side and ruthless streak in front of the target.

Benny Howell takes hat-trick as depleted Sussex are overwhelmed by 116 runs

ECB Reporters Network05-May-2019

Gloucestershire 335 for 6 (Hammond 95, Taylor 69) beat Sussex 219 (Wiese 55) by 116 runs
Gloucestershire improved their chances of reaching the knockout stages of the Royal London One-Day Cup after a comprehensive 116-run win over Sussex Sharks at Eastbourne.They plundered 135 off the last ten overs and 76 from the last five to boost their total to 335 for 6 and a Sussex side missing Phil Salt, Jofra Archer and Chris Jordan never really threatened despite another half-century from South African all-rounder David Wiese.Benny Howell took a hat-trick – removing Ben Brown, Abi Sakande and Danny Briggs – to finish things off as Sussex were dismissed for 219 in 43.2 overs after losing their last five wickets for 14 runs and their net run rate also suffered.The final round of South Group games on Tuesday will determine which sides join Hampshire in the knockout stages with Gloucestershire, Sussex and Middlesex all in contention.Gloucestershire’s innings was transformed a sensational barrage in the closing overs from Jack Taylor, whose unbeaten 69 came off just 26 balls and included eight sixes and two fours. None of the bowlers were spared as Taylor peppered the small boundaries at the Saffrons, although he was dropped twice in the 47th over by Will Beer on 25 and Luke Wright on 35 off the luckless Mir Hamza.The foundations had been laid by opener Miles Hammond, who quickly came to terms with a two-paced pitch and took few risks. His 95 off 105 balls contained 11 fours and two sixes and it was a surprise when he was caught trying to clear the long-off boundary in the 31st over.Hammond had shared 110 for the first wicket with skipper Chris Dent who made 46 after being dropped by George Garton in the fifth over on nine. Sussex’s spinners Will Beer and Briggs did a good job of tying Gloucestershire down during the middle part of their innings and both finished with 2 for 51. Gareth Roderick’s first 25 runs all came in singles but when he drove Briggs to extra cover for 53 in the 44th over it was the signal for Taylor to cut loose.On a small ground a run rate of 6.72 per over ought to have been well within their range, but Sussex’s innings never got any momentum in the face of some accurate bowling.Luke Wright (21) and George Garton (1) fell in the power-play and Harry Finch (29) and Stiaan van Zyl (29) were unable to build on solid starts.When Wiese, fresh from his record-breaking 171 against Hampshire on Thursday, came in during the 23rd over the required rate had climbed to 8.72 but he kept Sussex in the hunt, sharing 65 in 11 overs with Laurie Evans (44) and 56 in seven with Ben Brown.Sussex were actually one run better off than Gloucestershire as the last ten overs began and Wiese had reached 55 from 58 balls when Taylor ran in from the mid-wicket boundary to hold a diving catch off his younger brother Matt. Brown (27) was caught in the deep off Howell in the 42nd over before he finished the innings off by dismissing Sakande and Briggs from the first two balls of the 44th.Sussex must now beat Glamorgan at Hove to give themselves a chance while Gloucestershire travel to Essex knowing a third successive win could enable them to squeeze into the quarter-finals.

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O sábado (20) será movimentado com vários jogos na Europa. O Bayern de Munique encara oStuttgart na Bundesliga, enquanto o Dortmund visita o Colônia. Em La Liga, o Real Madrid de Casemiro enfrenta o Celta, de Coudet. Ainda, o Manchester City de Gabriel Jesus mede forças contra o Everton de Richarlison por uma vaga nas semifinais daCopa da Inglaterra.

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No Brasil, dois grandes jogos movimentam a rodada da Copa do Nordeste:Ceará x Fortaleza eBahia x Sport. Ainda, o Fluminense entra em campo contra o Bangu pelo Campeonato Carioca. Mais tarde, às 21h30, o Sportv transmitirá a final do Brasileirão Sub-18 feminino, entreInternacional e Fluminense.

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Confira abaixo os principais confrontos do dia e a programação de transmissão:

9h – Metz x Rennes
Campeonato Francês
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9h15 – Bournemouth x Southampton
Copa da Inglaterra
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9h30 – Brentford x Nottinham Forrest
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10h – Athletic Bilbao x Eibar
Campeonato Espanhol
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11h-Crotone x Bologna
Campeonato Italiano
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11h30 – Bayern de Munique x Stuttgart
Campeonato Alemão
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11h30 – Colônia x Borussia Dortmund
Campeonato Alemão
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11h30 – Werden Bremen x Wolfsburg
Campeonato Alemão
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11h30 – Eintracht Frankfurt x Union Berlin
Campeonato Alemão
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12h – Watford x Birmingham City
Segunda Divisão Campeonato Inglês
Onde assistir: ESPN Brasil

12h15 – Celta de Vigo x Real Madrid
Campeonato Espanhol
Onde assistir:Fox Sports

14h – Spezia x Cagliari
Campeonato Italiano
Onde assistir: Band e ESTÁDIO TNT SPORTS

14h30- Everton x Manchester City
Copa da Inglaterra
Onde assistir: DAZN

14h30 – Schalke 04 x Borussia Monchengladbach
Campeonato Alemão
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15h – Portimonense x Porto
Campeonato Portugês
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16h – Ceará x Fortaleza
Copa do Nordeste
Onde assistir: SBT (CE) Fox Sports e PPV da Copa do Nordeste

16h – Bahia x Sport
Copa do Nordeste
Onde assistir: SBT (BA e PE), Fox Sports e PPV da Copa do Nordeste

17h – Brighton x Newcastle
Campeonato Portugês
Onde assistir: ESPN Brasil

17h – Real Valladolid x Sevilla
Campeonato Portugês
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21h – Bangu x Fluminense
Campeonato Carioca
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21h – Godoy Cruz x River Plate
Copa da Liga Argentina
Onde assistir: ESPN Brasil

21h30 – Internacional x Fluminense
Brasileirão Feminino Sub18 Final (Volta)
Onde assistir: Sportv

England to play four Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is before Australia arrive for limited-overs tour

ESPNcricinfo staff24-May-2019

Centurion will remain the host venue for South Africa’s Boxing Day Test against England later this year, with CSA confirming its fixture list for the 2019-20 season. As well as a full England tour featuring four Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is, South Africa will also host Australia for six limited-overs matches in February and March.England will travel to Cape Town, the traditional venue for South Africa’s New Year Test, followed by matches in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg. Durban misses out on a Test but is the venue for an ODI and T20I; England will also travel to East London for the start of the T20I series.The tour will begin in mid-December with one two-day and one three-day tour match in Benoni. After the Tests, England have two one-day warm-up games scheduled in Paarl.Australia’s arrival in late February will see them go straight into T20Is at Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, with the three ODIs scheduled for Paarl, Bloemfontein and Potchefstroom – Australia’s first visit to Senwes Park since the 2003 World Cup.”This will be a huge summer both for our Standard Bank Proteas, who are currently ranked in the top three in all three formats, and for our fans who can look forward to action-packed and top-quality entertainment against two of the powerhouses of world cricket,” CSA chief executive Thabang Moroe said.”The Test matches will take on particular significance as this will be our first home series in the ICC World Test Championship following our away series in India in October. I am delighted also to announce that we will be working closely with SA Tourism around the Test host venues of Pretoria, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg to ensure that this series creates a win-win situation both for cricket and the South African economy.”The two KFC T20 international series take on extra relevance as we start our preparation for the ICC Men’s World T20 to be played in Australia in October and November next year.”South Africa 2019-20 fixturesDec 26-30 – 1st Test v England, SuperSport Park, Centurion
Jan 3-8 – 2nd Test v England, PPC Newlands, Cape Town
Jan 16-20 – 3rd Test v England, St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth
Jan 24-28 – 4th Test v England, Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Feb 4 – 1st ODI v England, PPC Newlands, Cape Town
Feb 7 – 2nd ODI v England, Kingsmead, Durban
Feb 9 – 3rd ODI v England, Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Feb 12 – 1st T20I v England, Buffalo Park, East London
Feb 14 – 2nd T20I v England, Kingsmead, Durban
Feb 16 – 3rd T20I v England, SuperSport Park, Centurion
Feb 21 – 1st T20I v Australia, Bidvest Wanderers, Johannesburg
Feb 23 – 2nd T20I v Australia, St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth
Feb 26 – 3rd T20I v Australia, PPC Newlands, Cape Town
Feb 29 – 1st ODI v Australia, Eurolux Park, Paarl
Mar 4 – 2nd ODI v Australia, Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
Mar 7 – 3rd ODI v Australia, Senwes Park, Potchefstroom

Heading into the transfer window, Manchester United made clear that supporters shouldn't expect many fireworks. Loan moves were said to be a possibility, with footbball director John Murtough telling a fans' forum that there could be additions "around the edges of the squad", most likely in the form of players "who are not playing as much football as they would like".

Part of the reason United have played down the chances of major permanent incomings is that they're constrained by Financial Fair Play rules as they work to ensure compliance. However, they have opened up some breathing room by offloading Jadon Sancho to Borussia Dortmund on loan, with the Bundesliga club covering some of his wages.

Erik ten Hag ideally wanted to add another forward, with £72m summer signing Rasmus Hojlund only able to find the net twice in the Premier League so far, and United may now have the capacity to do so.

One player who's thought to be open to the idea of moving to Old Trafford is Bayern Munich's Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. Fabrizio Romano recently told GiveMeSport that the Cameroonian would be a "candidate" if the Red Devils "decide to attack the situation strongly", and it seems they have now taken action.

Man Utd open Choupo-Moting talks

According to French football journalist Seb Ecrivain, Man Utd are now "in contact" with Bayern over Choupo-Moting. The club are "considering" a six-month loan deal that would be seen to "provide a solution to Ten Hag".

Significantly, it's thought that the deal would cost "a minimal amount", though it's not clear whether that refers to the loan fee, the salary contributions or both. Ecrivain adds "to be continued" at the end of his tweet, so we can expect more developments shortly.

Choupo-Moting can help transform Hojlund

Choupo-Moting may fit Murtough's aforementioned criteria as a player sure to be frustrated by a lack of game time. While he's appeared in all but one Bundesliga game for Bayern so far, he's only started three, condemned by the historic form of summer signing Harry Kane. Kane has scored more goals (22) than anybody else in Europe's big five leagues so far this season, and also equalled Robert Lewandowski's record for the most in the first half of a Bundesliga season.

United have seen flashes of promise from Hojlund in recent games with a match-winning effort against Aston Villa to open his Premier League account and then a goal and an assist in the 2-2 draw against Spurs last time out. There may be a temptation, then, to stick with the Dane as the starting number nine, and entrust Choupo-Moting to be a prolific bench presence.

Since he joined Bayern in 2020, he's scored seven goals as a substitute, and this could solve a clear issue for Ten Hag. As the table below shows, United had the most impactful bench in the league last season, but this year, they're down in lower mid-table for the same metrics.

This season

League rank

Last season

League rank

Subs made

85

8th

149

7th

Goals from subs

3

=12th

12

1st

Goal involvements from subs

4

14th

15

2nd

You might question why Choupo-Moting would accept playing second fiddle to Hojlund, but he'd certainly have a much bigger chance of dislodging him than he would Kane given the vast gulf in the output of those two players this season. This, then, may be a deal that makes sense for all parties.