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Newcastle United find themselves racing to sign a centre-forward and could now be set to up the ante for a star with proven Premier League experience, according to a report.

Newcastle United continue search for new strikers

Unfortunately, Manchester United have won the race to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko after a battle with the Magpies for his signature that has ended in a £74 million move to Old Trafford, subject to medical checks.

David Ornstein confirmed that Sesko won’t be joining Newcastle, but the reporter has shared some good news, revealing that Porto’s Samu Aghehowa is high on the Magpies’ radar, while Keith Downie reports that Brentford’s Yoane Wissa could be on his way to Tyneside for a fee of around £35m.

Speculation over Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson’s departure to West Ham United has left a couple of voids to be filled in the North East, and Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson could also head to Newcastle as his career trajectory takes another turn. Either way, cards may start to fall once Isak’s future is resolved amid heavy interest from Liverpool.

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Plenty of options are available to Howe with the window now coming into it’s final stretch and he may now have turned his attention to another forward who is creeping up the estimations of the Geordies’ recruitment team at St James’ Park.

Newcastle United want to sign striker loved by Alan Shearer

According to Craig Hope of The Daily Mail, Newcastle have Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Jorgen Strand Larsen near the top of their shortlist as they search for a new striker.

Despite only making his move to Molineux permanent this summer for £23 million, the Magpies are impressed by his character and exploits last term for the Old Gold in the Premier League.

Jorgen Strand Larsen’s record for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2024/25 – all competitions

Appearances

38

Goals

14

Assists

5

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer is an admirer of Strand Larsen and previously said about his performance against Ipswich Town back in April: “He was a nuisance. His hold-up play was excellent and I thought his touch and his control were superb.”

Indeed, the Wolves star’s closest statistical match is none other than Chris Wood, as per FBRef, due to both players outperforming their expected goals and dominating aerial duels. The Denmark international directed 34 of his 54 shots taken on target in the Premier League last term and is now creeping up their list of potential options after missing out on a deal for Sesko.

Previous talk of a price-tag sitting at £65 million has been dismissed, so it remains to be seen if Newcastle can advance into pole position to bring the talented striker to St James’ Park before the end of the window.

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Pela primeira vez no mês, após passar por uma sequência longa de jogos e viagens do São Paulo, Dorival Júnior conseguiu primeiro ‘respiro’. Desde o retorno da Colômbia, após o jogo contra o Tolima, o treinador conseguiu emplacar uma sequência de três dias seguidos treinando e cinco dias de intervalo entre o último jogo e o duelo que acontecerá este domingo (7), contra o Internacional.

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Os últimos dias foram bastante agitados para o Tricolor paulista. Na última semana, embarcou para o Paraná, para enfrentar o Coritiba pelo Campeonato Brasileiro. Pensando em uma logística que facilitasse o trabalho da equipe, permaneceu em Curitiba no dia seguinte ao jogo e realizou um treinamento lá. Logo depois, já embarcou para a Colômbia – onde enfrentaria o Tolima. Passou por Bogotá, onde também treinou, e em um voo, foi para Ibagué – palco da partida. O elenco tricolor voltou ao Brasil somente na quarta-feira (3).

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Desta forma, voltou a treinar no CT da Barra Funda somente nesta quinta-feira (4), dando sequência aos trabalhos até a manhã deste sábado (6), último dia antes do jogo contra o Internacional, que acontecerá no estádio do Morumbi neste domingo (7).

Entretanto, a sequência do Tricolor deve voltar a ficar complicada neste mês de maio. Após o jogo contra o Internacional, o elenco se prepara para enfrentar o Fortaleza na quinta-feira (11), o Corinthians na próxima semana, o Sport pela Copa do Brasil apenas três dias depois – sendo estes três jogos fora de casa.

No dia 20, volta ao Morumbi para encontrar o Vasco, depois viaja para a Venezuela para duelar com o Puerto Cabello no dia 23, aí dia 27 deste mês, volta de novo para casa – agora para enfrentar o Goiás.

E por fim, no último dia de maio, decide seu futuro na Copa do Brasil no Morumbi, contra o Sport novamente. Ou seja, dias de trabalho e descanso serão algo raro.

Zimbabwe blessed the rains down in Bulawayo, although they might not have needed it

Danyal Rasool24-Nov-2024

Bulawayo has desperately craved rain for months, but when they arrived, the crowd that congregated at the Queens Sports Club had double reason to celebrate. Arriving just six deliveries after 20 overs had been bowled in the second innings, it guaranteed the game would have a result, and there could only be one winner.Zimbabwe completed a crushing 80-run win over Pakistan in the first ODI, having battled through difficult batting conditions in the first innings after losing the toss. They posted 205 before Blessing Muzarabani and the spinners scythed through Pakistan’s batting order, having effectively ended the game before the forecast rains descended upon Bulawayo.Muzarabani tends to do well against Pakistan, and with the skies darkening with every over, these conditions were tailor-made for him. It didn’t require much magic to get rid of the out-of-form Abdullah Shafique, who squeezed the fifth ball he faced through to the keeper. Saim Ayub was done by sideways movement soon after as Zimbabwe got the early wickets normally required to ensure a small target begins to look imposing.The story of the game, though was the amount of turn the surface was taking. When Zimbabwe lost the toss, the concern was their ability to survive in overcast conditions at the mercy of Pakistan’s vaunted pace attack, but it was the part-time spin of Salman Agha and Ayub that posed the greater threat. Zimbabwe had the perfect trio of disciplined, miserly finger spinners to choke Pakistan, and once they got going, Pakistan’s movement became increasingly laboured.Captain Craig Ervine never even got to bowl, but Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza were working Pakistan over, watching them crumble in the face of the pressure they imposed. Coming around the wicket to the right-handers, Williams drew Kamran Ghulam into nicking through to wicketkeeper Tadiwanashe Marumani while Raza’s double blow knocked Salman and debutant Haseebullah Khan out in quick succession. The former required a bit of fortune with doubt about whether he’d managed to get a foot behind the line, but there was no doubting Raza’s quality when he felled Hasebullah, drifting it in from around the wicket before getting it to grip and turn away to clatter off stump.By now, the groundstaff were getting twitchy, and Zimbabwe’s priority was to ensure they got 20 overs in to guarantee a result. Just before that mark, though, Williams struck Pakistan with another body blow when Irfan Khan played all around a delivery and watched his bails fly. Williams, too, had flirted dangerously with the front foot line, but the umpire ruled in his favour.It was in marked contrast to the positive authority Zimbabwe’s openers exuded in the first powerplay. Any fears of bowling dominance were quickly set aside when Marumani and Joylord Gumbie got the hosts off to a flyer in the morning, with Aamer Jamal’s wayward lines coming in for particular punishment.A mix-up between the two and a direct hit from Shafique saw Gumbie depart, and Zimbabwe’s hold over the innings began to loosen. Salman, who looked menacing right from the outset, deceived Dion Myers in the flight as he holed out to cow corner, and Haris Rauf’s extra pace got the better of Craig Ervine.Pakistan found themselves well on top as Zimbabwe lost wickets at regular intervals, with cameos from Williams and Brian Bennett unable to prevent the hosts sliding to 125 for 7. It would take an unlikely 62-run stand between Raza and Richard Ngarava to ensure Zimbabwe managed a competitive total.Ngarava, surprisingly, was the senior partner in that stand, demonstrating good technique and a relaxed swing as he took Pakistan on, combining solid defence with creamy drives and powerful slogs. There was an interesting battle with Rauf, who kept trying to undo him with the short ball, but a mixture of good fortune and command of the pull shot kept Ngarava, and Zimbabwe, ticking over. Raza provided security from the other end, and just as the score approached 200, looked like taking over as the main man in that partnership.But in what appeared a crucial moment in the game, he holed out to the deep midwicket fielder off a long hop from debutant Faisal Akram that he should have put away for six. Left-arm wristspinner Faisal followed it up by cleaning up Muzarabani two balls later before Mohammad Hasnain knocked Ngarava’s stumps back just two shy of a well-deserved half-century.Pakistan looked to have arrested the slide, but in a banana skin of an opening fixture, the portents of their slip-up were only just beginning to be laid. Zimbabwe might not have needed rain to beat Pakistan, but for Bulawayo, and indeed for Zimbabwean cricket, it was a blessing they will gladly accept.

عانى نادي برشلونة من صعوبات كبيرة خلال الشهر الماضي حيث تعرض العديد من لاعبيه الأساسيين لإصابات بدنية منعت تواجدهم مع الفريق.

ومن بين اللاعبين الذين غابوا عن برشلونة بسبب الإصابة، فيرمين لوبيز الذي تعرض لإصابة عضلية في وقت متأخر من مباراة خيتافي في الدوري الإسباني.

وذكر النادي في بيان رسمي في وقت سابق أن لاعب خط الوسط المهاجم صاحب الـ23 عاماً سيغيب عن الملاعب لمدة ثلاث أسابيع.

ووفقاً للصحفي “أليكس بيتانيل” فإن فيرمين لوبيز لاعب خط وسط برشلونة أستأنف تدريباته على العشب متخذا خطوة إيجابية في تعافيه، مما يشكل دفعة معنوية لمدربه الألماني هانز فليك.

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ومن المتوقع أن يعود نجم برشلونة في الوقت المناسب لمواجهة جيرونا في الدوري الإسباني، مباشرة بعد فترة التوقف الدولي القادمة.

وكان فيرمين قد قدم مستوى كبيرًا مع برشلونة قبل إصابته، واثبت نفسه كلاعب أساسي في مركز الرقم 10 متقدماً على داني اولمو، بعد عروضه الرائعة ضد فالنسيا ونيوكاسل يونايتد.

وتمثل هذه الإصابة ضربة موجعة لنجم برشلونة الشاب الذي رفض عرضاً مغرياً من تشيلسي في الصيف لمواصلة مسيرته مع برشلونة.

The mood around Chelsea is undeniably electric at the moment.

Enzo Maresca’s side more than made up for their opening-day stumble at home with an emphatic win away to West Ham United on Friday, and look ready for what should be a massive season in the Premier League and beyond.

The club have more than backed the manager over the last few months, and with the window open for another week, looks set to make at least a couple more additions to his squad.

In fact, if reports are to be believed, Chelsea may be closing in on an international ace who’d be their own version of Eberechi Eze.

Chelsea target their own Eberechi Eze

They haven’t been the biggest spenders in the league this summer, but Chelsea have undoubtedly made the most out of the window so far.

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In attack, the Conference League champions have added the likes of Jamie Gittens, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, while the defence has been reinforced by the tremendously exciting Jorrel Hato.

Yet, even with all the business the West Londoners have done over the last few months, they now look set to complete another signing, someone who could be their own Eze.

At least that is according to a recent report from transfers expert Fabrizio Romano, who has reaffirmed Chelsea’s interest in Alejandro Garnacho.

More than that, the Italian journalist has revealed that the deal is now “expected” to happen before the window slams shut.

Romano does not mention how much the Manchester United ace might cost, but according to stories from earlier this month, the Blues could try to secure his services for around £25m.

Even if the final fee ends up being higher, Garnacho is worth signing for Chelsea, especially as he could be their own Eze.

Why Garnacho could be Chelsea's Eze

So the first thing to clear up is that no, we are not claiming Garnacho is currently on the same level as Eze.

That would be patently untrue and quite unfair to the United ace, as he’s still just 21 years old.

However, there are several similarities between the two, including their transfers.

For example, if the Argentine international does end up joining Maresca’s blue revolution this summer, then he’d be following the Englishman in joining not just a ‘big six’ side, but one based in London that will be looking to challenge for the Premier League this season.

Away from the deal, another key characteristic the Madrid-born ace shares with the former Crystal Palace star is his ability to play in attacking midfield or out on the left wing.

More than that, he’s also as much of a goal threat as he is a creator.

For example, the “superstar” in the making, as dubbed by journalist Liam Canning, was able to score 11 goals and provide ten assists in 58 appearances, totalling 3568 minutes.

Garnacho in 24/25

Appearances

58

Minutes

3568′

Goals

11

Assists

10

Goal Involvements per Match

0.36

Minutes per Goal Involvements

169.90′

All Stats via Transfermarkt

That means he was able to average a goal involvement every 2.76 games, or 169.90 minutes, which is made all the more impressive considering he was playing in a historically terrible United side.

Finally, just as Eze has the ability to pull off the magnificent, so can Garnacho, with his Puskas winning goal against Everton a couple of years ago, the perfect example of this.

Ultimately, it may take some time for the United ace to reach the levels of the new Arsenal star, but the similarities between them are undeniable.

Therefore, Chelsea should do what they can to secure his services as soon as possible.

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Since they last won the title, Sydney Sixers have consistently reached the finals but stumbled short of the prize

Andrew McGlashan25-Jan-2025

Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques has called for the club to take a hard look at why they have stumbled in finals over recent seasons after falling to crosstown rivals Sydney Thunder in the Challenger on Friday, but he refused to blame the absence of key players on Australia Test duty.Sixers had given themselves a double chance of reaching Monday’s final by finishing second in the regular season but lost to Hobart Hurricanes in the Qualifier before coming up short against Thunder at the SCG.It meant that since winning the second of back-to-back titles in the 2020-21 season, they have won just two out of nine matches in finals series.Related

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“Unfortunately we’ve saved our worst two performances for the last two games of the year,” he said. “We do have to have a look at how we’ve performed in finals the last three years because I don’t think our record is great now. We gave ourselves two chances this year because of how well we played throughout the year. We had two chances last year as well and two chances the year before.”I am proud that we’ve got a group that consistently puts us in a position to win the tournament and gives us the very best opportunity at the end of the league games to go on and win but unfortunately this year we weren’t good enough.”Henriques said the debrief on the season would start straightaway. After the final there is a ten-day trade window where out-of-contract players from other clubs can be signed. Sixers head into that period with ten on their list – the maximum permitted – leaving Jackson Bird, Daniel Hughes, Hayden Kerr, Ben Manenti and Kurtis Patterson as those who are free agents.”It’s the high pressure nature of sport that you can’t always perform when you want to,” Henriques said. “Why we’ve been not able to play our best in these games is something we’re going to have to have a look at and definitely discuss for a while after the game because we’re not rushing off to anywhere. There’s a lot to learn from the last couple of days.”Some of the best learnings are in these situations because a lot of that group is going to be around again next year and hopefully we can put ourselves in a position next year to challenge again.”Steven Smith was available for three matches this season where he made a spectacular 121 not out followed by 52 but, along with Todd Murphy and Sean Abbott, left after the regular season for Australia’s training camp in Dubai ahead of the Sri Lanka tour.When Sixers won the first of the back-to-back titles in the 2019-2020 season, they had Smith, Nathan Lyon (who is now with Melbourne Renegades) and Josh Hazlewood (currently recovering from injury) available for the finals along with their regular key names.”It’s a really tough one,” Henriques said when asked about the overlapping schedules. “I think the pinnacle of cricket is playing international sport for your country and we’re very proud of the three guys that get selected. That’s obviously not including Starcy and Josh Hazlewood.”That’s a feather in our cap as a squad that they want to play cricket for our team and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I still feel like we’ve got players that can win us the match when they go away.”I said before the last game to the group, even though we only had 12 players, somehow it was still a headache to try and pick 11 because of what I believe to be the quality of this group and the quality of players that we have.”In the 2020-21 final, James Vince produced the match-winning hand of 95 against Perth Scorchers and has remained a regular with the club but left early for the ILT20, as did West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein. The other draft signing was young English legspinner Jafer Chohan who stood out when he came into the side, returning 2 for 28 and 2 for 22 the two finals, conceding just one boundary in each game.”He’s been really impressive,” Henriques said. “He sat patiently waiting for a game. I think through the four matches that he played, I couldn’t remember one bad ball, which, for a wristspinner, is just extraordinary. I think he’s got a big future ahead of him.”

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O Palmeiras tem uma pendência a resolver fora de campo no próximo mês. Isso porque o clube foi notificado pela Fifa por conta de processo movido pelo Peñarol-URU, que cobra uma dívida relacionada a uma das parcelas da transferência de Piquerez ao Verdão. O valor devido aos uruguaios é de 1,1 milhão de dólares (R$ 5,4 milhões na cotação atual) e precisa ser pago dentro de 45 dias, caso contrário haverá sanções. A informação foi divulgada primeiramente pelo Nosso Palestra e confirmada pelo LANCE!.

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A quantia total é referente a dois fatores: o valor da parcela, que é de 1 milhão de dólares (R$ 4,9 milhões), e uma penalização de 100 mil dólares (R$ 492 mil). Embora o Alviverde tenha procurado um acordo com o Penãrol para evitar a ida da questão para a Fifa, o clube uruguaio optou pelo processo na entidade máxima do futebol mundial, o qual venceu e agora receberá o o montante em pouco mais de um mês.

Ciente de que pode sofrer sanções até mesmo em relação à inscrição e contratação de novos jogadores, o Palmeiras pagará a dívida dentro do prazo estabelecido pela entidade. A intenção palmeirense era resolver a situação já no início deste ano, mas com a vontade do Peñarol em entrar com o processo, não houve mais insistência pelo acordo e será respeitada a decisão da Fifa. Apesar de parecer uma quantia relativamente baixa para um clube da magnitude do Verdão, a alegação foi de problema com fluxo de caixa

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Piquerez foi contratado em meados de 2021 junto ao clube uruguaio por 3,8 milhões de dólares (R$ 19,77 milhões na cotação da época). O acerto foi feito por meio de parcelas anuais que terminariam de ser pagas em 2025, quando se encerra também o contrato do atleta com o Alviverde.

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O lateral-esquerdo está há quase dois anos no Palmeiras, período no qual disputou 88 jogos e marcou dois gols. Além disso, conquistou seis títulos pelo clube: uma Libertadores (2021), um Brasileirão (2022), dois Paulistas (2022 e 2023), uma Recopa (2022) e uma Supercopa (2023).

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تسود حالة من الغموض حول موقف اللاعب هيثم حسن، نجم نادي ريال أوفييدو الإسباني، بشأن انضمامه إلى صفوف منتخب مصر الأول خلال الفترة المقبلة، في ظل رغبة اتحاد الكرة في حسم هذا الملف بشكل نهائي.

وأكدت مصادر داخل الاتحاد لـ بطولات، أن اللاعب لم يبدِ حتى الآن موقفاً واضحاً من تمثيل المنتخب المصري، رغم التواصل المستمر معه من قبل مسؤولي الاتحاد خلال الأيام الماضية.

ويُنتظر أن هيثم حسن سيحسم قراره خلال الفترة القريبة القادمة، سواء بالموافقة على تمثيل مصر أو الاعتذار بشكل رسمي.

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من جانبه، أبدى المدير الفني للمنتخب الوطني حسام حسن رغبة قوية في استدعاء هيثم حسن ضمن قائمة معسكر نوفمبر المقبل، بعد متابعة مستوياته المميزة مع فريقه في الدوري الإسباني الدرجة الثانية، حيث يرى فيه إضافة فنية مميزة للمنتخب خلال المرحلة الجديدة.

وطالب اتحاد الكرة اللاعب بسرعة إرسال الأوراق والمستندات الرسمية التي تثبت جنسيته المصرية، من أجل إتمام الإجراءات القانونية اللازمة لتسجيله كلاعب دولي مصري، تمهيداً لضمه إلى المعسكر المقبل حال موافقته النهائية.

ويأتي اهتمام حسام حسن بضم لاعبين شباب مثل هيثم حسن في إطار خطته لخفض معدل أعمار المنتخب الوطني وتجديد دمائه بعناصر واعدة، استعداداً للاستحقاقات القارية المقبلة وعلى رأسها التصفيات المؤهلة لكأس العالم وكأس الأمم الإفريقية.

Tottenham Hotspur have already splashed just shy of £150m on new transfers throughout the summer window, with Thomas Frank being backed in his quest for success in North London.

The Dane took the reins during the off-season, already making an excellent start to life in the role – beating Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad in recent weeks.

However, his side have been further bolstered in the last couple of days, landing the signature of Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a huge €60m (£52m) transfer.

The Dutchman looked set for a move to Chelsea during this window, but the Lilywhites completed their own hijack after missing out on the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze.

With a couple of days left in the transfer window, Frank could yet land further reinforcements to his first-team squad, with numerous other options emerging on their radar.

Spurs’ hunt for new additions after signing Simons

After bolstering the midfield department, the Spurs frontline now looks to be the next focus of the recruitment team – with Manchester United star Jadon Sancho a player they’re considering.

It was reported in recent days that the winger has been offered to the Lilywhites, but it’s unclear if any deal for the Englishman would be a temporary or permanent one.

However, another Premier League forward in the form of Brentford star Yoane Wissa has also been touted with a switch to North London, according to Football Insider.

Their report claims that Frank is considering a late move for his former striker, after previously having an excellent relationship with the DR Congo international at the GTEC.

It also states the player is also subject to interest from Newcastle United, looking almost certain to leave before Monday’s deadline, given his reluctance to feature for the Bees – with a £60m transfer fee mooted.

Why Spurs’ £60m target would be Frank’s answer to Isak

Alexander Isak is a talent who has constantly tormented countless backlines in the Premier League, with Spurs being just one of the clubs who have felt the wrath of the Swedish striker.

In his five appearances against the Lilywhites throughout his career, the 25-year-old has scored six times – the joint-most of any side – resulting in the Magpies claiming an 80% win rate against the club since his arrival in England.

However, he looks almost certain to depart St James’ Park this window, after refusing to play under Eddie Howe so far this season – amid huge transfer links to Liverpool.

Undoubtedly, his current employers don’t want to lose the Swede, after he netted 20+ top-flight goals in each of the last two campaigns – cementing himself as one of the most threatening talents in the division.

He and Wissa both share similarities given their respective situations at their current clubs, subsequently both wanting to depart to pursue new challenges in 2025/26 and beyond.

However, they also possess matching qualities, as they’ve been labelled as similar players by FBref, with the Brentford star managing to outperform Isak in key areas throughout 2024/25.

Wissa, who’s been labelled “incredible” by one content creator, posted a better goal per shot on target rate, whilst also getting more of his efforts on target – arguably being a more clinical option in attacking areas.

How Wissa & Isak compared in the PL (2024/25)

Statistics (per 90)

Wissa

Isak

Games played

35

34

Goals & assists

23

29

Shot on target accuracy

46%

43%

Goals per shot on target

0.5

0.4

Pass accuracy

77%

75%

Passes into the final third

1.4

1.1

Progressive carries

2.9

2.7

Fouls won

1.6

0.4

Aerials won

46%

32%

Stats via FBref

He also completed more of the passes he attempted, whilst making more passes into the final third per 90 – offering a perfect ball-playing option – something which made him such a success in Frank’s system last campaign.

Despite his smaller frame, Wissa also managed to win more of the aerials he entered in 2024/25, potentially being the perfect all-round option for the Lilywhites in their quest for added success.

£60m for the DR Congo star’s signature may seem hefty, but when Isak is currently being valued at £150m, the move for Wissa could actually be a superb deal for Frank and his team.

If he can replicate such levels in North London, he would add a new dimension to the frontline, subsequently boosting the club’s chances of Premier League success in the years ahead.

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Posts ByEthan Lamb Aug 29, 2025

وجه ألكسندر إيزاك مهاجم منتخب السويد وليفربول الإنجليزي، رسالة مميزة لأحد لاعبي برشلونة بعد خسارة منتخب بلاده ضد سويسرا في تصفيات أوروبا المؤهلة لكأس العالم 2026.

وكان روني باردجي جناح برشلونة قد حقق حلمه بالمشاركة مع منتخب السويد على الرغم من أنه لم يشارك سوى خمس دقائق أخيرة فقط من المباراة ولم يسعفه الوقت للحاق بمنتخب بلاده من الهزيمة بهدفين نظيفين مما يهدد فرصه للتأهل للمونديال القادم.

وعلى الرغم من مشاركة باردجي في خمس دقائق فقط مع منتخب السويد، لكن هذا الوقت القليل كان كافيا لإظهار موهبته وإثارة حماس الجماهير وزملائه أيضاً.

أقرأ أيضاً.. اللاعبون الأعلى أجرًا في الدوري الإنجليزي.. مركز محمد صلاح ومرموش

وأشاد ألكسندر إيزاك مهاجم ليفربول بـ روني باردجي في تصريحات نشرتها صحيفة “سبورت” الإسبانية: “إنه لاعب من الطراز الرفيع، لا أعتبره موهبة أتيحت لها الفرصة بل لاعب راسخ، إنه هنا معنا لسبب وجيه”.

وأكمل مهاجم ليفربول مشيداً بلاعب برشلونة: “لقد حضر بطاقته الكبيرة في الملعب، كان من المؤسف أن يشارك ونحن في هذا الموقف، عندما كنا متأخرين بهدف نظيف لكن بالنسبة لي كان باردجي شعاع نور لنا رغم الهزيمة”.

وقال باردجي لوسائل الإعلام بعد ظهوره مع السويد:” لم ألعب كثيراً لكني اظهرت القليل، كنت أنتظر هذا اليوم منذ زمن، كنت أتمنى لو أننا لم نخسر وسيصبح أفضل، لكنه كان يوم جيد، لعبت بشكل جيد، أظهرت ما يمكنني فعله وساهمت به”.

وختم جناح برشلونة تصريحاته حول العودة للمسار الصحيح: “علينا أن نؤدي كما نقوم في أندينتا، دون التفكير كثيراً في الضغط، نلعب ونستمتع بوقتنا ونقدم كرة قدم جيدة، علينا بذل قصارى جهدنا وأن نكون هجوميين، ونخلق الفرص، أعتقد أن كل شئ سيصبح أفضل بكثير لو فعلنا ذلك”.