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رد نادي ماميلودي صن داونز بطل الدوري الجنوب إفريقي على إمكانية عودة مدربه السابق، بيتسو موسيماني، لقيادة الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بعد رحيله عن النادي الأهلي.

وأعلن الأهلي في الأسبوع الماضي رحيل موسيماني بعد فسخ عقده بالتراضي، بسبب رغبة المدرب في عدم استكمال مهمته مع المارد الأحمر بعد الانتقادات التي تعرض لها في الفترة الأخيرة.

ولكن خرجت بعض الشائعات حول إمكانية عودة موسيماني إلى الدوري الجنوب إفريقي لأكثر من فريق كان من ضمنهم صن داونز الذي يمتلك ثلاثي تدريبي مكون من مانكوبا منجكيثي، رولاني موكوينا وستيف كومفيلا.

اقرأ أيضًا.. مجدي عبد الغني: شرط يعرقل مفاوضات الأهلي مع روي فيتوريا

وتحدث رئيس صن داونز الحالي، تلوبي موتسيبي، عن الأمر خلال حواره مع صحيفة “The Citizen” الجنوب إفريقية، وقال: “لدينا ثلاثة مدربين ناجحين للغاية، قدموا أداءً جيدًا خلال الأشهر الماضية”.

وأضاف: “كل ما يمكننا القيام به هو أن نتمنى التوفيق لصالح، بيتسو موسيماني، لأنه مدرب ناجح ويمثل جنوب إفريقيا أينما ذهب، وبالتأكيد سيستمر في نجاحه”.

وأتم تصريحاته: “لكن مدربينا في صن داونز قاموا بعمل جيد للغاية، لن يكون من الصواب التفكير في أي مدرب آخر لقيادة فريق كرة القدم، النادي وجد ما يناسبه من مدربين مثاليين”.

تصريحات موتسيبي ليست غريبة لأن موسيماني أكد قبل أيام في حوار صحفي أن علاقته بعائلة رئيس الاتحاد الإفريقي لكرة القدم، باتريس موتسيبي، ليست على ما يرام منذ الرحيل إلى الأهلي.

Kevin Pietersen, the England batsman, has urged the ECB to take a decision on sending a team to Pakistan instead of leaving the choice with the players

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Kevin Pietersen: “I’ve definitely got reservations – 100% – about going to Pakistan. I don’t think pressure should be put on any individual, especially when you realise your life could be at risk” © Getty Images
Kevin Pietersen, the England batsman, has asked the ECB to take the call on sending a team to Pakistan instead of leaving the players to decide on touring the country in September for the Champions Trophy.”The ECB are coming together on August 3 or 4, having spoken to [chief executive] David Collier this morning, and he reassured me that the decision will probably be taken out of the players’ hands, which is great,” Pietersen told . “I really hope the players don’t have to take the lead, to be totally honest. But I don’t know, we’ll see the outcome of that meeting, whatever the decision is.”While stating his concerns, Pietersen believes players shouldn’t be forced to travel to Pakistan. “I’ve definitely got reservations – 100% – about going to Pakistan,” he told BBC Radio 5 Live. “I don’t think pressure should be put on any individual, especially when you realise your life could be at risk.”Meanwhile, responding to suggestions that players and even teams may pull out of the tournament, Haroon Lorgat, the ICC chief executive, said, “We cannot force players to attend. All we can do is make them confident about the measures taken in regard to safety and security and on that basis hope they participate.” Lorgat said this was the reason why the ICC was “putting together a task team inviting all the main stakeholders including FICA [Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations], so the process is inclusive”.”We won’t speculate on teams not taking part or any action if that did occur. There was no indication that would happen during the telephone hook-up of ICC directors on Thursday.” The boards of Australia, England and New Zealand were believed to be against holding the tournament in the country, and player representatives from Australia and New Zealand have criticised the move to go ahead with the tournament in Pakistan. The Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) echoed the sentiments of their counterparts.We cannot force players to attend. All we can do is make them confident about the measures taken in regard to safety and security and on that basis hope they participateHaroon Lorgat, ICC chief executive”We’ve still got some very serious concerns, despite the fact that the Pakistan Cricket Board have made every effort they can to try to make it as safe as possible,” Sean Morris, the PCA chief executive, said. “But, unfortunately, in that part of the world there are some matters that are beyond anyone’s control.”I think one thing the ECB has said – and something we are very well aligned on – is the one thing you are never going to compromise on is security,” he said. “You may find a world-class event doesn’t feature a large number of world-class players. That would be a real shame for cricket.”David Collier, the ECB chief executive, said they were in touch with the PCA and that a decision would be taken after consulting the players. “It’s a very fluid situation in Pakistan at the moment,” he said. “It’s primarily the external environment we’re looking at and which we have raised some concerns over. We will be monitoring that very closely.”Clearly, other boards around the world are in the same position. The safety and security of our players is paramount and we won’t compromise on that.”Cricinfo understands that Giles Clarke, the ECB chairman, told the ICC that he had spoken to the players and he warned the executive that they had told him they were not prepared to go to Pakistan.

An update has emerged on Leeds target Arnaut Danjuma, regarding Leeds’ interest in his services.

What’s the talk?

According to Marca, via the Daily Star, Liverpool have joined Leeds in the race to sign Bournemouth forward Arnaut Danjuma this summer.

Leeds and West Ham were both touted with interest in the Dutchman earlier this window and could now be competing against the Reds for his signature.

Raphinha 2.0

Victor Orta must react to this news by swooping in to secure a deal for Danjuma as quickly as possible. With more clubs joining the race for his services, it could make it more difficult for Leeds to snap him up.

If the Whites can bring him in then it could be a terrific signing for the club. Marcelo Bielsa would love to coach him next season as he has shown incredible promise with his form in the Championship for Bournemouth. He provided 17 goals and seven assists in 31 starts for the Cherries, averaging an excellent WhoScored rating of 7.21 in the second tier.

Bielsa would be delighted to add another talented attacker to his squad as it would give him more options in the final third.

Last year, Clinton Morrison hailed him as an exceptional talent whilst speaking about him on Quest, via Football League World:

“Danjuma is an excellent player. Whatever happens, he will be playing Premier League football next year, whether it’s with Bournemouth or without them. He’s an exceptional talent.”

Bielsa already has Raphinha on the right-hand side of his attack, but he could have ‘Raphinha 2.0’ on the left by bringing Danjuma in. Whilst the Brazilian is a left-footed attacker who plays out on the right and likes to cut in, Danjuma is a right-footed player who starts on the left and can drift inside or go down to the byline.

Raphinha averaged 1.9 dribbles, 2.1 key passes and 2.2 shots per game last term, compared to the Bournemouth man’s 1.8 dribbles, 1.5 key passes and 2.1 shots per game. This, along with their positional awareness, suggests that they both have a similar style of play and, therefore, Danjuma could be Leeds’ next wing wizard if they are able to secure a deal for him ahead of the likes of Liverpool.

Bielsa would love having two dribble kings on the wings as it could strike fear into opposition defenders. Both Raphinha and Danjuma are capable of taking players on and either creating a chance for a teammate or a shooting opportunity for themselves, which could also excite the fans watching on from the stands.

Leeds need to push ahead and get a deal done.

AND in other news, Orta must complete Leeds United deal for “magical” £30m wizard, Bielsa would adore him…

MELBOURNE, Dec 15 AAP – Shane Warne’s dislocated shoulder has put Australia’s World Cup plans in a spin, with fears his latest injury could be a career-threatening one.Warne dislocated his right bowling shoulder when he dived to try to cut off a drive from England’s Craig White during Australia’s 89-run win at the MCG.Warne was taken off the ground on a stretcher and will undergo arthroscopy surgery tomorrow to allow specialists to determine the extent of the damage.Australian physiotherapist Errol Alcott said a best-case scenario would see Warne miss four to six weeks of cricket.That means he will miss the remainder of the Australian summer but aim to return in time for World Cup starting in February in South Africa.But Alcott hinted the injury could be career-threatening given Warne has previously undergone shoulder reconstruction.”It’s a good question,” Alcott said when asked if the injury could end Warne’s brilliant career.”I think it’s one of those situations where we need to wait and see what damage has been done and assess it from there.”Also we haven’t seen a dislocation in a legspinner. In fact, we haven’t seen a dislocation in any of the Australian team that I can remember so it is new territory.”But Shane Warne, in particular, given his pre-history, some of these questions we’ll have to wait and see to be answered.”Warne’s shoulder was popped back into place by team doctors before he was taken to hospital.Alcott said while the dislocation was a typical one, Warne’s previous surgery could complicate his recovery.”It’s a little bit difficult because we don’t know the extent of the damage,” he said.”So best-case it just stretched the capsule and the joint popped forward and it’s four to six weeks and you can only add time on if there’s something further been injured.”Alcott said it was vital Warne did everything he could to return to full fitness regardless of the World Cup.”I think it’s just a question of Shane Warne’s shoulder getting better as soon as possible and with as little chance of re-injury,” he said.”We can’t use the World Cup as a milestone for his rehab.”Australian captain Ricky Ponting said Warne’s injury – which came when the home side was well on its way to victory – had taken the gloss of the team’s win.”It was just a disappointing and sad thing to happen,” he said.”The way he’s trained and put in in the last 12 months and the way he’s been bowling, it’s sad that something like that happens to someone who’s worked so hard.”Ponting said Warne was “squealing” in pain and said the legspinner knew he had suffered a serious injury immediately.”He knew straight away, he was saying to all of us that he thought it was out and he could feel it was out of joint so he had a pretty good idea straight away,” he said.Warne who’ll also miss the remaining two Ashes Tests, missed much of the 1998-99 season after needing a reconstruction of the shoulder.He also was out of action for several months during the 2000-01 season when he broke the spinning finger in his right hand in a fielding accident.England captain Nasser Hussain, who was bowled by Warne for 19 today, said the injury was a blow to world cricket.”Let’s hope it’s not serious because he got himself really fit, he had a shoulder problem a few years ago which he’s just now coming back from and bowling exactly how Shane Warne wants to bowl,” Hussain said.”There must have been a lot of hard work and effort put in to be where he is now and let’s hope it’s not too serious because world cricket needs Warnie bowling the way he has done in the last few months.””Let’s hope he’s out for a couple of weeks and then is back to his best.”

Glasgow Rangers fans are livid after supporters group Club 1872 expelled the Gers’ chaplain Reverend Stuart McQuarrie from the group.

Club 1872 are set to become a bigger part of the make-up of the Gers in the coming years. Shareholder and former chairman Dave King has agreed to sell his stake in the 55-time Scottish champions to Club 1872 over the next 36 months (BBC), meaning the supporters group will own more than a quarter of a club by then if they can complete the transaction (The Herald).

They are trying to raise over £13m to purchase the shares, meaning they need the support of thousands of Rangers supporters. But it seems they have done little to endear themselves after they expelled McQuarrie from the group. This, certainly, is not a good luck, and comes after criticism has already been aimed at the group (via The Scottish Sun).

The news was shared on Twitter by @Follow_Follow_, and it attracted plenty of attention from the supporters. They took to the social media platform to share their thoughts.

Let’s see what the fans had to say about the McQuarrie news below

“This is all a bit embarrassing, isn’t it? Club 1872 are in self destruct mode. Not a good look at all.”

Credit: @kirsten93_

“Worrying stuff, Club1872 have not been transparent at all to backers. Zero communication to fans but are a self-described fan organisation. We must stop funding directly to Club1872 to prevent them from buying new shares. Let’s also not forget them blocking Rangers fans on here.”

Credit: @1872Curt

“I’ve really no idea how the C1872 powers that be were convinced this could somehow be a good idea. Stopped my DD last year so no longer a circus to worry about for me now.”

Credit: @bassrangersbio

“They aren’t doing themselves any favours, are they ?”

Credit: @exilenla

“I’ll pay my sub till the egm and vote for change, if it doesn’t work I’m out. Was willing to listen but to expel the club chaplain is a stain on the organisation.”

Credit: @Bear55G

“Am out. I had the pleasure of Mr Macquarrie officiate my wedding. The man is an absolute gem of a man”

Credit: @aldo19381

In other news, Rangers fans were livid at this Wembley photo.

أعلن اللاعب الألماني أنطونيو روديجر، رحيله عن صفوف تشيلسي هذا الصيف من أجل خوض تجربة جديدة في مسيرته.

ويمتلك اللاعب صاحب الـ29 عامًا، عقدًا رفقة تشيلسي ينتهي في يونيو 2022.

وقال روديجر عبر حسابه الرسمي على موقع التواصل الاجتماعي “تويتر”: “لا أحب الوداع.. لكنني سأحاول أن أجعل هذا الأمر مميزًا من القلب”.

I don’t like goodbyes. But I will try to make this one special, from the heart.

My piece with @PlayersTribune @TPTFootball. #AlwaysBelieve #Hustle
https://t.co/FI6sVGnDGi — Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) May 20, 2022

شارك المدافع في 53 مباراة هذا الموسم رفقة تشيلسي بمختلف المسابقات، وتمكن من تسجيل 5 أهداف وقدم 4 تمريرات حاسمة.

اقرأ أيضًا – روديجر: بنزيما أفضل مُهاجم في العالم.. وأظهر قيمته الحقيقية بعد رحيل رونالدو

ستكون المباراة المقبلة لتشيلسي يوم الأحد أمام واتفورد وذلك ضمن منافسات الجولة الأخيرة من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

ومن المتوقع أن ينضم الدولي الألماني لصفوف ريال مدريد بشكل رسمي في قادم الأيام بعد أن توصل إلى اتفاق مع المرينجي.

Whilst their senior counterparts were putting paid to Worcestershire in the C and G at Taunton, Somerset Second XI enjoyed a successful day themselves

Richard Walsh18-Jul-2002Whilst their senior counterparts were putting paid to Worcestershire in the C and G at Taunton, Somerset Second XI enjoyed a successful day themselves.Batting first against Warwickshire at the Knowle and Dorridge ground at Solihull, Somerset amassed 408, with Pete Trego making 188.By the close of play Warwickshire had scored 153 for 2.

يرى جيسون كوندي مدافع فريق تشيلسي السابق والمحلل في شبكة “talkSPORT” الإنجليزية أن لويس دياز لاعب فريق ليفربول، أفضل من نيمار الذي وصفه بأنه لاعب مُبالغ فيه.

جاءت تصريحات جيسون كوندي عقب مباراة ليفربول وفياريال، مساء أمس، في إياب نصف نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا على ملعب لاسيراميكا.

وكان لويس دياز متواجدًا على دكة البدلاء في الشوط الأول حيث كان ليفربول متأخرًا في النتيجة بهدفين دون رد، ولكنه شارك في الشوط الثاني كبديل للبرتغالي دييجو جوتا.

ونجح لويس دياز في تغيير المباراة لصالح ليفربول، حيث سجل الريدز ثلاثة أهداف، وتمكن الكولومبي من تسجيل أحدها ليضع بصمته ويساهم في تأهل الفريق إلى المباراة النهائية.

اقرأ أيضًا.. كراوتش: دياز غيّر مباراة ليفربول وفياريال.. وأوين: لم أر لاعبًا مثله

وقال جيسون كوندي: “لويس دياز أفضل من نيمار، أُفضل أن يكون لدي دياز وليس نيمار”.

ورأى أحد المشجعين أن لويس دياز سيكون بنفس جودة نيمار في غضون عامين أو ثلاثة، ليرد عليه كوندي: “لا تضع دياز في نفس فئة نيمار، نيمار مبالغ فيه!”.

Crystal Palace have been tipped to sign Josh King this summer after his Everton release, and the 29-year-old could be a superb addition to Patrick Vieira’s side.

Bent tips King for Selhurst Park switch

In an exclusive interview with Football Transfer Tavern, former Palace man Marcus Bent suggested that Vieira should be looking at signing the former Bournemouth man on a free transfer this summer.

He said:

“A player that has talent. Is Palace the right move for him from Everton? I think it would be a massive signing for Crystal Palace.

“Would it be the move he wants? I’m not sure, but it’d literally get him playing and get his confidence up. He’d be playing with a team that’s fired up, new manager [Patrick] Vieira coming in, still in the Premier League.”

Would he be a good signing for Palace?

Palace have been linked with a move for King in the past, so he is clearly a player they are aware of, and his signing would represent a low-risk deal with a potentially big return, if the 29-year-old can rediscover the form he showed at Bournemouth.

During his time with the Cherries, the Norway international would contribute 53 goals and 19 assists in 184 appearances, including 16 goals in the 2016/17 Premier League campaign, which emphasises how dangerous he can be when he is at his best.

After a baffling spell at Everton where he was signed in January but made just 11 appearances from the bench totalling 138 minutes, King will be looking for a fresh start and Palace could offer him Premier League football, so it is a move that makes sense for both parties.

After he scored a brace in a game against Newcastle in 2019, former Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe was full of praise for the striker, saying:

“Josh is outstanding physically, technically and mentally – he has the complete package, a little bit of everything.”

Therefore, he definitely seems like the sort of player that Vieira would love to have in his squad for next season. He could provide healthy competition for current attacking options Wilfried Zaha, Christian Benteke and Jordan Ayew, so the French manager should definitely be looking into bringing the forward, who has 69 goals in his career thus far, to Selhurst Park on a free transfer.

And, in other news… Palace handed transfer boost with midfield dynamo, Vieira would love him

Carlton Palmer has told The Transfer Tavern that he doesn’t think that Leeds wouldn’t sell Raphinha for anything less than £30m.

The Brazilian winger enjoyed an impressive first campaign in the Premier League and has been attracting interest from Manchester United and Liverpool, who’ll both be trying to close the gap on Manchester City next season.

Raphinha scored six times and chipped in with nine assists as Leeds marked their first season back in the top-flight by finishing 9th, with the former Rennes attacker a key part of the recent success under Marcelo Bielsa.

He has still has four years remaining on the long-term deal he signed 12 months ago, meaning either of the North West sides would have to dig into their pockets to be able to prize Raphinha away from Elland Road this summer.

And whilst he’s only valued at £22.5m by Transfermarket, Palmer exclusively told The Transfer Tavern that the 24-year-old is worth plenty more in the current market:

“I certainly don’t think Leeds would entertain an offer for him less than £30m the way the Premier League is at the moment.”

Bielsa’s men will be looking to build on their top-half finish by mounting a challenge for the European places next season, but will need to keep all of their best players, so they’ll be hoping the Brazilian’s head doesn’t get turned should either Liverpool or United come calling.