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Bangladesh Cricket Board has left the decision on his future with the ODI captain

Mohammad Isam in Birmingham28-Jun-2019

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has dismissed talk of his possible retirement from the game at the end of the World Cup, saying that he hasn’t given the matter any thought. He did, however, reiterate that this would be his last World Cup.”This is definitely my last World Cup, but I will not be retiring after the tournament,” Mashrafe, 35, told ESPNcricinfo. “I don’t want to think about it at the moment, especially with the tournament still in progress. It is a distraction. People become emotional during these times.”But if there’s an instruction from the board, I will have to think about it.”Mashrafe, who became a member of the Bangladesh parliament earlier this year, has never actually hinted at retirement, but speculation has been rife about his future. The move to politics, coupled with his hamstring problems – he has a history of seemingly career-threatening injuries – have only added fuel to the guesswork. But he has led his team well at the World Cup, where Bangladesh have seven points from seven games, and are in the race for the semi-finals.As for Bangladesh Cricket Board bosses speaking to him about his future, Mashrafe has their backing too. “He is leading the side very well, so we are not thinking of anything at the moment,” BCB director Jalal Yunus said. “The decision is up to him, whether he wants to continue playing and leading the side or not. We leave the ball in his court.”The board is fully focused on the World Cup, as we are now in with a chance to play in the semi-finals.”Bangladesh don’t have a lot of ODIs coming up in the next 12 months, although they play a lot of T20Is in the run-up to next year’s World T20 in Australia. As for the World Cup, they have group-stage fixtures lined up against India (Birmingham, July 2) and Pakistan (Lord’s, July 5).

U.S. international Lynn Williams bagged her 79th career goal Sunday, becoming the NWSL's all-time leading scorer in Gotham's victory over Chicago.

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Gotham beat Chicago 2-1Williams becomes NWSL all-time leading scorerStriker scores 79th career goalWHAT HAPPENED?

Williams opened the scoring of the match in the 57th minute with a perfectly-placed header, much to an eruption of celebration from her teammates on the pitch. The momentous goal cemented her name in history as she passed Chelsea superstar Sam Kerr's record that has stood since 2019.

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Williams has long been a star for club and country, but now, she will forever be recognized as one of the best goalscorers women's soccer has ever seen.

The 30-year-old U.S. international was drafted into the league in 2015 by the Western New York Flash – who eventually became the North Carolina Courage. She followed the club to the southeast coast of the U.S. where she bagged 45 goals in a four-year span.

Williams was traded to the KC Current in 2022, but only made one appearance due to injury. She then joined Gotham in 2023 via trade and has since made history, helping them to their first-ever NWSL title last season while smashing the scoring record in 2024.

Williams herself has claimed four NWSL titles, three NWSL shields, a league MVP award and one Golden Boot award. She has 63 international caps with the USWNT, as well.

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Both Kerr and Williams have both played for the Flash and Gotham, and the two overlapped as teammates in 2014 with the Western New York side.

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The veteran striker returns to the pitch Friday evening against Bay FC in NWSL action. However, she will be hoping that her performances of late will have caught the eye of incoming USWNT boss Emma Hayes – who will announce her June camp roster in the coming days.

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Newcastle United are believed to be in pole position to complete the signing of an "elite" player in a potential big-money deal, a new transfer report has claimed.

Newcastle linked with Ousmane Diomande

The Magpies have suffered huge problems with injuries this season, with a host of important players missing for big chunks of action at different times.

One of the biggest losses for much of the campaign has been Sven Botman, with the Dutchman one of the first names on Eddie Howe's team sheet when he is fit and firing, playing a big role in them finishing fourth in the Premier League last season. This term, however, the centre-back has been limited to just seven starts in the league, and only one in the Champions League, and he has been a huge miss.

With Botman struggling with injuries and the likes of Fabian Schar and Jamaal Lascelles both in their 30s now, Newcastle could target a new central defender this month, and Sporting CP ace Ousmane Diomande has emerged as a primary target for the Magpies.

The 20-year-old has already become a key man for his current club, despite being so young, and Newcastle have reportedly made contact with him over a move to St James' Park. Now, a fresh update has emerged – one that further suggests he could be heading to the Magpies in the near future.

Newcastle favourites to sign Ousmane Diomande

According to a report from Spain, Newcastle are now the front-runners to complete the signing of Diomande, with the Magpies ready to pay his €80m (£68.8m) release clause.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid are all mentioned as possible suitors in the report, highlighting his quality as a player, but it looks as though Howe's men are in pole position to snap him up, with the player one step away from Newcastle.

Diomande looks like a fantastic young prospect with most of his career ahead of him still, so for Newcastle to be in such a strong position has to be considered exciting.

Ousmane Diomande in the Premier League this season

Total

Appearances

15

Goal contributions

2

Aerial duels wins per game

1.9

Clearances per game

1.7

Pass completion rate

91.2%

While they have struggled so far this season, the fact that they are seemingly ahead of some huge club in the race to sign the Ivorian says so much about the strides the club have made in recent years. Football talent scout Jacek Kulig is someone who has been left hugely impressed with the Sporting CP ace, saying of him:

"Ousmane Diomande. You rarely see a player with such high ball-playing and pure defender skills. There are some tactical improvements but I'm quite sure this kid will play for the best teams in the world. The signs of elite talent."

Bringing in a long-term centre-back partner for Botman could be high on Howe's agenda, and Diomande ticks so many boxes when it comes to suiting Newcastle, completing 91.2% of his passes in the Primeira Liga this season, as well as winning an average of 1.9 aerial duels per game.

The January transfer window is set to be an intriguing one for West Ham as a report this week shares "internal talks" involving the club's hierarchy.

Steidten's rumoured West Ham transfer plans for January

Co-chairman David Sullivan and technical director Tim Steidten are said to be looking at the winter market as a resolution to some of manager David Moyes' squad depth problems.

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As reported by club insider ExWHUemployee, Sullivan is beginning to trust in Steidten as his right-hand man when it comes to West Ham's recruitment, and it is believed the German has earmarked the signing of a striker as top priority for next month.

“Tim Steidten’s role at the club has grown in seniority since his arrival,” stated Ex on Patreon (via West Ham Way).

“His knowledge, targets and dealings have really impressed Sullivan, who now fully trusts Tim as his right-hand-man. This will almost certainly mean that Steidten will be leading the search for our next manager in the future. However, its understood his main focus for now is player contracts and January recruitment – with a striker top of the list.”

Of the strikers linked with a move to east London, it is believed West Ham are eyeing a move for Armando Broja from Chelsea. They're apparently in pole position to sign the Albanian as things stand (Football Transfers), with Stuttgart star Serhou Guirassy tipped to potentially join Moyes as well.

Elsewhere, there have been some suggestions that West Ham could target a new central midfielder. Indeed, as per recent rumours, Man City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is a target for Steidten and he is "ready to quit" Eastlands mid-season amid his lack of consistent opportunities (Football Insider).

West Ham chiefs pushed into urgent transfer action

Next month could be crucial amid the pressure surrounding Moyes' position, with West Ham previously looking like they were turning a corner before their 5-0 humiliation at Fulham.

Now, journalist Pete O'Rourke has shared an update on the club's transfer plans, and it's believed Steidten and co may be set for a very busy month.

Writing for Football Insider, O'Rourke claims West Ham hierarchy realise they "urgently" need signings, coming amid "internal talks" being opened over a new forward at the London Stadium.

As a result, "multiple signings" are expected to come in mid-season in what is an exciting update. As well as a striker, the Irons will look to bolster other key areas with a host of players leaving for free at the end of this season as things stand.

West Ham summer signings and price – 2023/2024 – (via Football Transfers)

James Ward-Prowse – £30m

Edson Alvarez – £33m

Konstantinos Mavropanos – £17m

Mohammed Kudus – £37m

Andy Irving – £1.5m

Michail Antonio, Pablo Fornals, Vladimir Coufal and Lukasz Fabianski are all candidates to leave the club on a Bosman in 2024 as things stand, and it will be interesting to see if any of the aforementioned are tied down. Interestingly, reliable transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano has also backed that the Hammers could be one of the more active sides when it comes to potential fresh faces, so it could be a busy start to 2024.

Katherine Brunt also back in action as England ring changes

ESPNcricinfo staff07-Feb-2019Sarah Taylor will make a limited return to action for England women’s tour of India later this month, after missing the recent World T20 in West Indies due to the ongoing management of her anxiety condition.Taylor will take part in England’s three-match ICC Women’s Championship ODI series in Mumbai, but will miss the T20I leg of the tour, as well as the subsequent tour of Sri Lanka.She will be joined in the squad by another notable absentee in the Caribbean, Katherine Brunt, who was forced to fly home during England’s preparation for the tournament after suffering the recurrence of a back injury. Brunt will be available for all six games in India, but will also fly home ahead of the Sri Lanka tour.Both Taylor and Brunt had last toured India in 2016, for the World T20. The upcoming ODI series in Mumbai will be the pair’s first 50-over assignment in the country since the 2013 World Cup.Jenny Gunn, who was on Wednesday retained on the ECB’s list of central contracts, has been given a break from both series after years of touring and will report back in April. Spin bowler Kirstie Gordon and left-arm seamer Katie George were unavailable for selection through injury.”We’ve looked to use as many players as we can to give everyone an opportunity as we head into a busy year,” said Mark Robinson, England’s head coach.”We’ve included 18 players across the squads and they’ll come in and out as the tours progress as we look to improve our strength in depth.”We’ve got a huge Ashes series in the summer, as well as hosting the West Indies, and obviously there are ICC Women’s Championship points up for grabs across both of these tours so there’s hard work ahead of us but we’re excited.”ODI squad for tours of India and Sri Lanka
Tammy Beaumont (Kent), Katherine Brunt (Yorkshire), Kate Cross (Lancashire), Sophia Dunkley (Middlesex), Sophie Ecclestone (Lancashire), Georgia Elwiss (Sussex), Alex Hartley (Lancashire), Amy Jones (Warwickshire), Heather Knight (Berkshire, captain), Laura Marsh (Kent), Nat Sciver (Surrey), Anya Shrubsole (Somerset), Sarah Taylor (Sussex, wicketkeeper), Lauren Winfield (Yorkshire), Danni Wyatt (Sussex), Freya Davies* (Sussex), Linsey Smith* (Sussex), Fran Wilson** (Kent)* T20Is in India only
** Sri Lanka only

Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has sent an inspiring message to the Gunners as they enter the final leg of their Premier League title battle.

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Xhaka sends inspiring message to ArsenalInvolved in Premier League title battle Two points behind Man City and level with Liverpool Getty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?

All season long, Arsenal have been involved in a tight Premier League title battle against Liverpool and Manchester City and as we enter the last five matchdays of the intriguing season, the former Gunners captain has sent a message to the young Arsenal squad.

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Speaking to the media, the former Gunner said [via The Mirror]: "This is part of the game, I think it was 10 or 11 games unbeaten. When you lose one game, it doesn't mean you lost everything already.

"There are six games left in the Premier League and there is still a big chance to get the Premier League title. I wish them all the best for sure because I am still in contact with the staff and players and also still watching the games.

"Can Arsenal win the title? I hope so because the team, the staff and the football club as well deserve to win trophies. They are very close this year as well like it was last year but football is about small details. I hope they can do it."

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Xhaka made his move to Bayer Leverkusen last summer for £21.4 million ($26.5m) after the Gunners' heartbreaking title loss to Manchester City after having led the league for the major part of the season. This season, he won the Bundesliga unbeaten with Die Werkself as they beat Bayern Munich to the title for the first time since 2012/13.

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The Gunners will take on Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday, April 20 as they look to reduce the gap between themselves and Manchester City who have a two-point atop the standings.

Manchester United have sent scouts to watch a talented defender as Erik ten Hag ramps up his search for quality additions ahead of the mid-season window, according to reports.

Man Utd updates: Joao Neves price, Sheffield Utd victory, Maguire praised

According to a Man Utd transfer update, Benfica midfielder Joao Neves has been lined up as a potential replacement for Red Devils midfielder Casemiro and it has been revealed how much boss Ten Hag may need to shell out to land the 19-year-old. The report states that the club could have to pay a fee in the region of £61million for the Portugal international, which they would be willing to pay as the long-term future of their midfield becomes a priority at Old Trafford.

On Saturday night, the Red Devils secured a vital three points in the Premier League away to Sheffield United, with strikes from Scott McTominay and Diogo Dalot enough to rubber stamp a 2-1 victory at Bramall Lane despite an Oliver McBurnie equaliser from the penalty spot. United now find themselves eighth in the league table at the time of writing and have achieved back-to-back wins in the English top flight for the first time this campaign.

England international Harry Maguire has been praised by Manchester United boss Ten Hag for his impact against the Blades after a man-of-the-match performance against his former employers. Ten Hag said:

"I have to say Harry is playing like we want him to play. Very proactive out of possession, dominating his opponent, stepping in when necessary, reading the game, good covering but also in possession very proactive, stepping in, delivering good passes, switching, yes, I am happy with his performance."

Man Utd transfer update – Sacha Boey

A new Man Utd transfer update from Turkey, via Sport Witness, have claimed that the Red Devils are believed to have sent scouts to watch Galatasaray full-back Sacha Boey in action against Besiktas, where the home side emerged 2-1 victors. Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnley also sent delegations to be in attendance at the derby clash, while officials from unnamed clubs in Spain, France and Italy also took in the encounter to examine the 23-year-old.

Described by TurkishFootball.com as somebody who has great technical ability and the capacity to read the game perfectly, Boey has made 69 appearances in all competitions for Galatasaray, registering three goals and four assists in the process (Boey stats – Transfermarkt).

This term, the Frenchman has been in impressive form for his current employers, averaging around 2.6 tackles, 1.8 interceptions and 1.4 clearances per match in the Turkish Super Lig, as per WhoScored. Boey is clearly highly regarded around Europe, and it will be interesting to see whether Manchester United decide to formalize their interest in the right-sided defender.

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A morte de Diego Armando Maradona na última quarta-feira (25) tem transcendido toda e qualquer barreira de rivalidade entre clubes, sensibilizando o mundo do futebol e rendendo lindas homenagens como a que foi protagonizada pelo Internacional.

No momento em que aconteceria o embate diante do Boca Juniors pela ida das oitavas de final da Libertadores, o protocolo de um minuto de silêncio e a homenagem a Maradona foi mantido pelo clube com a imagem do ex-atleta no telão e o comunicado da locução do estádio.

Além da iniciativa, as luzes tradicionalmente vermelhas que iluminam a estrutura que fica à beira do Rio Guaiba em dias de jogos do Inter trocaram de cor e deram lugar ao azul celeste e o branco em homenagem as cores da bandeira da Argentina.

Com o adiamento do confronto, Inter e Boca se encontram somente na próxima quarta-feira (2) às 21h30.

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Maradona é único, como são os gênios. Se hoje estaríamos em lados opostos, dentro de campo sempre compartilhamos da mesma paixão: o futebol.

Na hora do apito inicial, oferecemos a reverência a um gigante. Gracias por todo, Diego! pic.twitter.com/iFcPHy9l6U

— Sport Club Internacional (@SCInternacional) November 26, 2020

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O São Paulo pode conquistar o título simbólico do primeiro turno caso vença o Botafogo, nesta quarta-feira, às 21h30, no Morumbi, em jogo adiado da 18ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. Com 18 pontos na primeira metade do torneio, o Tricolor é terceiro colocado, um ponto a menos que Internacional e Flamengo, com 19.

O título do primeiro turno vale o Troféu Osmar Santos, honraria dada pelo LANCE! ao vencedor da primeira metade do Brasileirão desde 2004. O São Paulo tem trêsOsmar Santos (2006, 2007 e 2018), sendo o segundo maior ganhador do troféu. O Corinthians tem quatro conquistas(2005, 2011, 2015 e 2017) e o Tricolor pode se igualar no topo da lista nesta noite.

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Resta ao Tricolor um dos três jogos atrasados da primeira parte da disputa desta temporada. O primeiro jogo adiado foi contra o Goiás. na estreia das duas equipes no Brasileiro. Porém, um surto de Covid-19 no elenco do Esmeraldino fez o STJD adiar a partida. As equipes se enfrentaram na semana passada e o Tricolor venceu por 3 a 0, em Goiânia.

Depois, o São Paulo teve o jogo contra o Ceará adiado, devido a uma reorganização no calendário, já que o clube paulista estrearia na Copa Sul-Americana na mesma semana. No dia 25 de novembro, as equipes se enfrentaram e empataram por 1 a 1, no Castelão, com direito a polêmica com o VAR.

No Brasileirão de pontos corridos, apenas quatro vezes o time que terminou com o título não venceu o primeiro turno – nas outras 17, o melhor conjunto da primeira metade se manteve no topo até o fim.Grêmio (2008), Internacional (2009), Atlético (2012) e o próprio São Paulo (2018), não foram campeões do Brasileiro mesmo conquistando o primeiro turno.

* Sob supervisão de Vinícius Perazzini