Nicolas Jackson has revealed that he was nicknamed "CR7" and "Neymar" growing up, as he idolised Cristiano Ronaldo and the Brazilian forward.
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Senegal international wanted to entertainLooked up to a couple of all-time greatsHas become fearsome forward in his own rightFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Senegal international has become a senior star in his own right, with the 23-year-old striker now on the books at Chelsea. He registered 17 goals for them last season, while taking his tally for the current campaign to nine through 20 appearances.
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Jackson always wanted to be a player that delivered end product and provided entertainment for those in the crowd, with a couple of all-time greats looked to for inspiration. The quick feet and finishing prowess that he displayed as a youngster earned him comparisons to ex-Real Madrid and Barcelona superstars.
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Jackson, who still has plenty of potential to unlock in his game, has told the Premier League’s official media channels when asked about his childhood nicknames: "I have a lot. Jacko, Nicks, CR7, Neymar. They were my idols so they just called me that."
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The Gambia-born frontman said back in November 2023 of wanting to emulate CR7: "When I was growing up, I loved Cristiano Ronaldo. I had his name on a shirt that I always wore. Not an actual shirt because they are expensive, so you don’t buy them. But I had a shirt that I put 7, Ronaldo on with a pen. I did it myself when I was a kid.
"Of course, I would pretend to be him, but it was difficult to watch his games because you needed to pay. We would go to my friend’s house, everybody. We would watch in a large group, never just with one person in the house. All my friends, we’d all go to one house to watch Real Madrid."
New Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has enjoyed an excellent start to life at Stamford Bridge, losing just two games in all competitions so far this season.
The Italian has only suffered defeats against Manchester City and Servette, with his side currently enjoying a seven-game unbeaten run in all competitions.
As a result, the Blues currently sit fourth in the Premier League, sitting just four points off current leaders Liverpool – an example of the excellent work conducted by the 44-year-old since his appointment during the off-season.
Maresca has been rewarded with the Premier League’s Manager of the Month award for September, following a run of three wins and a draw.
However, his recent success is largely down to one player who has starred in West London since his own move to the club last summer.
Cole Palmer’s stats in 2024/25
After joining Chelsea in a ÂŁ40m deal from Manchester City last season, Cole Palmer wasted no time in demonstrating his talents, registering a total of 33 combined goals and assists in the league – the most of any player in the division.
Cole Palmer
The 22-year-old was subsequently handed the PFA’s Young Player of the Year award for his efforts in 2023/24, but he’s taken his game to the next level in the opening months of the new season.
Palmer has already registered six goals and five assists in his first seven league outings – including a four-goal haul against Brighton, which saw him become the first player in the league’s history to score four times in the first half of a match.
Like Maresca, the attacker has been recognised for his impact over the last few weeks, claiming the Player of the Month award, with the Englishman seemingly going from strength to strength in the capital.
His ability to create an opportunity out of nothing has the ability to get supporters off their seats, leading Maresca’s charge of hopefully securing a Champions League spot during the Italian’s debut campaign at the helm.
However, despite his excellent form since his transfer, he still earns less than one player who failed to impress at Stamford Bridge – despite earning himself a new contract just a couple of months ago.
The man who earned more than Palmer for Chelsea
During the summer of 2022, Chelsea splashed upwards of £300m on new talent as owner Todd Boehly looked to transform Thomas Tuchel’s squad after his takeover a couple of months prior.
One player who moved to Stamford Bridge during the aforementioned window was centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli, signing for a reported ÂŁ33m.
However, despite the high expectations around his transfer, the Senegalese international failed to impress during his time in West London, making just 32 appearances.
The 33-year-old scored twice during his only season at the club, including a fine volley against Tottenham Hotspur in a feisty affair at Stamford Bridge.
The 2022/23 season would be his only season with the Blues before departing and joining Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal – the club in which he still remains at today.
However, his one season at Chelsea was a costly one, with Koulibaly earning a reported ÂŁ295k-per-week, as per Capology – taking home ÂŁ15.4m in base wages alone.
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His subsequent weekly earnings are over two times higher than current first-team star Palmer, who is currently earning ÂŁ130k-per-week despite his recent sensational form.
When combining Koulibaly’s wages alongside his transfer fee, he cost the club around ÂŁ48.4m in just 12 months – working out to around ÂŁ1.5m per appearance he made.
Undoubtedly, the move was a huge mistake, looking well off the standard required to be a success in the Premier League.
However, the club made the right call to sell him when they did, preventing them from losing a huge chunk of money on a player who failed to provide the quality many expected upon his move to the Blues.
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The Blues could look to strengthen their ranks in 2025.
Following his return to boyhood club, Neymar hopes to lure some more big names to Santos to help restore the club to its former glory.
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Santos have confirmed the signing of the 32-year-old will soon be announced after Al-Hilal agreed to terminate his contract, ending an injury-plauged two-year spell with the Saudi Pro League title hopefuls.
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According to , the attacker is pushing the club to make a few more sensational signings. The ex-Barcelona star has suggested they bring in free agents Paul Pogba and Sergio Ramos as well as Brazil legend Thiago Silva, who joined Fluminense last July after leaving Chelsea. Former Real Madrid star Marcelo and Paulo Henrique Ganso, who was a breakthrough star at Santos alongside Neymar, have also been mentioned as options.
Former Manchester United midfielder Pogba is preparing to return to the game after having a doping ban reduced, clearing him to step back on the field in March, while Ramos has been without a club since he left Sevilla last season.
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Brazilian giants Santos were relegated to Serie B at the end of the 2023 season but went on to claim the league title at the first time of asking, sealing their return to the top flight. With Neymar on his way back, fans will be hoping the glory days will soon return, but the ex-Paris Saint-Germain star seems to feel they need a few more stars in the squad.
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Neymar managed only seven appearances in all competitions for Al-Hilal as injuries kept him out of action for long periods. He will aim to get back to full fitness as soon as possible to make sure he is ready to star for Santos once again.
Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni will both be keen to get two shots at a place in the IPL final
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Big pictureThere isn’t a great deal of jeopardy in the contest. Both Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals have qualified for the playoffs but there is the small matter of confirming a place in the top two, which offers an extra shot at a place in the IPL final.A scrappy victory over the defending champions, led by their former captain, may well be just the kind of tonic the Capitals need as they move into the final stretch of the IPL. Mumbai Indians were in full-on fightback mode on Saturday but Shreyas Iyer weathered the blows like a grizzled old pro who knew just when to go for the KO. This team already has a great pair of openers and a phenomenal bowling attack. Now they’ve found their middle-order marshal.Watch IPL on ESPN+ (US only)
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Super Kings also learned a valuable lesson, albeit in a loss to Rajasthan Royals. After going down in that high-scoring game, they will be better informed about what to do and what not to when batters come at them as hard as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube did.In the newsMarcus Stoinis has spent three games on the sidelines as a result of injury. It is as yet unclear if he has recovered well enough to take part in tomorrow’s match.1:52
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Likely XIsChennai Super Kings: 1 Ruturaj Gaikwad, 2 Faf du Plessis, 3 Moeen Ali, 4 Ambati Rayudu, 5 Suresh Raina, 6 MS Dhoni (capt & wk), 7 Ravindra Jadeja, 8 Dwayne Bravo, 9 Shardul Thakur, 10 Deepak Chahar, 11 Josh Hazlewood/Sam CurranDelhi Capitals: 1 Prithvi Shaw, 2 Shikhar Dhawan, 3 Steven Smith, 4 Shreyas Iyer, 5 Rishabh Pant (capt & wk) 6 Shimron Hetmyer, 7 Axar Patel, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Kagiso Rabada, 10 Anrich Nortje, 11 Avesh KhanStrategy punt Prithvi Shaw is a destructive batter, when the ball comes down perfectly straight. Bowlers capable of moving the new ball have troubled him in the past. So he might want to be off strike when Deepak Chahar has the ball. The head-to-head reads 55 runs off 50 balls and five dismissals. South Africa may not want him in their T20 side anymore but Faf du Plessis is among the first names down on the Super Kings team sheet. He sets the tone for their entire innings, so taking him out assumes top priority. Enter R Ashwin (45 runs off 45 balls, three dismissals) and Kagiso Rabada (31 off 28, three dismissals). Capitals will do well to open the bowling with this pair. Stats that matter Super Kings have been the best six-hitting team in the IPL. They have cleared the ropes 96 times with Ruturaj Gaikwad topping the list of players (20) with the most maximums this season. Shikhar Dhawan appeared invulnerable in the India leg of the tournament, averaging 54 and striking at 134. But after four matches in the UAE, those figures have gone down to 20.5 and 114.The Delhi franchise is one shy of 100 wins in the IPL.
West Ham United endured a summer of transition on and off the pitch, with huge changes happening to the playing squad alongside the management team.
Julen Lopetegui was appointed as the Hammers’ new boss after the hierarchy decided to part ways with former manager David Moyes, subsequently handing the one-time Real Madrid boss the opportunity to strengthen his new squad.
Many high-quality European-level talents arrived at the London Stadium during the recent summer transfer window, injecting real promise into the fanbase about their chances in the Premier League.
Centre-backs Max Kilman and Jean-Clair Todibo both arrived in East London aiming to bolster the Spaniard’s backline, looking to improve the defence left by Moyes following his departure.
It appears they are yet to have the desired effect, conceding 15 times in the opening eight league meetings, with only Southampton, Ipswich and Wolves shipping more so far this campaign.
Striker Niclas Fullkrug joined with a European pedigree, scoring three times in the Champions League last season, but he’s yet to demonstrate his qualities under Lopetegui with injuries massively hampering his progress.
However, one other summer arrival has also failed to hit the ground running as many would’ve anticipated him to at the London Stadium.
Guido Rodriguez’s time at West Ham
One of the ten new first-team additions during the summer was midfielder Guido Rodriguez, with high expectations given the speculation surrounding his future before his move to England.
West Ham midfielder Guido Rodriguez
The Argentine international was widely linked with a move to Barcelona upon the expiration of his contract at Real Betis, but, out of the
blue, he completed a move to the London Stadium, bringing about a sense of excitement with his experience on the international stage in recent years.
Rodriguez has made nine appearances in all competitions for the Hammers, only being on the winning side three times since his move, but his most embarrassing moment undoubtedly came in the 3-0 defeat against Chelsea back in September.
Enzo Maresca’s side were 2-0 ahead before the 20-minute mark, overrunning Lopetegui’s side in the middle of the park, with the Spaniard making the decision to make changes before the interval.
Guido Rodriguez
He subsequently replaced the Argentine in the 38th minute, after losing possession five times and often being bypassed by the opposition – leading to his early replacement.
Whilst he’s returned to a regular starting role in recent weeks, he still has yet to live up to the promise many shared upon his arrival, evidently finding it difficult to fill the boots left by one player.
Declan Rice’s time at West Ham
After coming through the West Ham academy, midfielder Declan Rice rapidly integrated himself into the club’s first-team – racking up a huge tally of appearances during his six years as a senior squad member.
Declan Rice and Jarrod Bowen for West Ham
The England international first broke into the senior side back in the 2017/18 season, registering over 30 appearances in each campaign he spent at the London Stadium.
The 25-year-old played a huge role in the club’s Europa Conference League triumph back in 2022/23, ending his time in East London on a high before departing to join London rivals Arsenal.
Undoubtedly, no Hammers supporter wanted their side to lose one of their most valuable squad members, especially considering his rise through the youth levels into the first-team setup.
However, the ÂŁ105m fee they received was far too good to turn down, allowing for investment in various areas to build on their European success the year prior.
Declan Rice for West Ham
Rice has gone on to take his game to the next level at the Emirates, aiming to claim a Premier League title for Mikel Arteta’s side, whilst new boss Lopetegui is still yet to find an adequate replacement for the former fan-favourite.
Given the significant transfer fee, it’s no surprise to see a struggle to replace Rice, with players of that quality a huge miss regardless of how much money they receive for his services.
That could all be about to change, with the Hammers eyeing up a January move for one talent who will undoubtedly improve the Spaniard’s midfield department.
The man who can finally replace Rice and provide an upgrade on Rodriguez
According to Hoy Diario Del Magdalena, West Ham are interested in a move to sign Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
However, the Hammers aren’t alone in their pursuit of the 24-year-old, with European giants PSG and AC Milan also in the race for his signature.
The report claims that after huge interest over the summer, the Colombian stayed put at the Brazilian outfit, but could be available this winter for a fee in the region of just ÂŁ12.5m – a bargain for a player of his qualities.
He’s been a crucial figure for Palmeiras in 2024, producing numerous stats that are better than former Hammer Rice and current first-team member Rodriguez.
The “tremendous” talent, as dubbed by commentator Matteo Bonetti, has excelled in possession, averaging more shots per 90, whilst completing more take-ons than the aforementioned pair.
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However, out of possession, the Colombian has been just as impressive, completing more tackles and making more blocks per 90 – potentially providing that box-to-box talent Lopetegui’s side have been missing this season.
The ÂŁ12.5m fee touted for his services would be an absolute bargain, with Rios – who has been dubbed a “ball-carrying machine” by analyst Ben Mattinson – having all the qualities needed to thrive in the Premier League.
They may face tough competition for his services, but given the pulling power demonstrated in the summer, the Palmeiras star could be the next big name to make the move to London in January.
Lopetegui will want to right the wrongs of the club’s early season form, aiming to turn things around in the coming weeks, but more reinforcements may still be targeted despite the summer activity, with Rios undoubtedly a talent who can inject that needed quality.
West Ham flop who left for ÂŁ5m is now outscoring Bowen & Kudus this season
The former West Ham player seems to have found his shooting boots away from the London Stadium.
Batter will continue to play in domestic cricket after ending decade-long England career
ESPNcricinfo staff28-Oct-2021Fran Wilson, a member of England’s World Cup-winning side in 2017, has announced her retirement from international cricket.Wilson, 29, played 64 times for her country across an 11-year career, including eight of England’s matches at the 2017 World Cup, en route to their victory over India at Lord’s in the final.She also featured in the 2020 T20 World Cup in Australia, and made the last of her international appearances on England’s tour of New Zealand in February.Renowned for her outstanding work in the field, Wilson’s highest score in ODI cricket came in 2019, with a 49-ball 85 against Pakistan. She will continue to play domestic cricket in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, Charlotte Edwards Cup and The Hundred.”I feel incredibly proud to have played for my country for the past 10 years and the time now feels right to step away,” Wilson said. “I am excited for the challenges that domestic cricket will bring in the next chapter of my playing career.”Playing for England pushes you to the limit and I’m grateful for the experiences which have made me better, on and off the pitch. The memories I have made with some amazing teams are ones I will always cherish and I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of my England journey.”England Women’s Head Coach Lisa Keightley said: “Fran has served her country with distinction for over a decade and she can be very proud of the work she’s put in and of what she’s achieved.”In my time in the job I’ve really enjoyed working with Fran. She’s such a positive influence on the group, she’s a real team player, she’s very popular, and we’ll really miss having her as part of our team.”It’s a very difficult decision to retire from international cricket, but our loss will be the domestic game’s gain. Fran has always given everything for England and I know she’ll continue to do so in domestic cricket.”
LA Galaxy are reportedly closing in on bringing in Matheus Nascimento from Botafogo in a loan deal
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Matheus Nascimento is soon to agree to a loan deal to join the LA Galaxy, according to a report. The Brazilian youth national has been a regular for Botafogo since his teenage years, notching 96 first-team appearances for the reigning Brazilian Serie A champions. He has played mostly as a center forward.
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Nascimento should offer more depth for the Galaxy after they lost striker Dejan Joveljic in a deal with Sporting KC last week. The Serbian was crucial in their MLS Cup push last year, scoring 21 goals and adding six assists in all competitions for Greg Vanney's side. An alternative in his position has already arrived in the form of Christian Ramirez.
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The Galaxy have found success in the Brazilian league in recent years. MLS newcomer of the year Gabriel Pec provided 19 goals and 15 assists after signing for the club from Vasco de Gama in early 2024.
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It appears the deal is nearing completion, with the Galaxy hopeful to have their extra attacking option in place for the start of the MLS season. The reigning champions start their title defense with a clash against expansion franchise San Diego FC on Feb. 23.
Manchester United fan Mark Goldbridge is stunned at a decision INEOS made during the summer transfer window, given the injury situation involving defender Luke Shaw. Manager Erik ten Hag has faced a challenging start to the new season, but he will be optimistic that Saturday’s victory over Brentford could signal the beginning of a turnaround. The team now faces two challenging away games in the next few days, against Fenerbahçe and West Ham.
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The football season is now starting to enter its busiest time, and Ten Hag’s focus will of course be on the upcoming matches, but the Red Devils already appear to be putting plans in place for January and next summer too.
United added two centre-backs to their ranks during the summer in the form of Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt, but they are already looking to improve in that department once again. Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo is someone that United remain interested in signing, as while he is a key player at Barça, his contract ends in 2026, and United are keeping an eye on his situation in case a new contract cannot be agreed.
Meanwhile, the Premier League side have a couple of players who are nearing the end of their contracts at Old Trafford, one being Harry Maguire, and the defender is said to be waiting for Ten Hag to be sacked before making a decision on his future. The England defender wants to see if his role can change under a new boss; as of yet, no talks have been held over a new contract.
United were very busy during the summer, improving in defence, midfield and the forward line, but there was one position that wasn’t addressed which left Goldbridge mystified.
Goldbridge stunned at INEOS with Shaw injured again
Manchester United fan/pundit Goldbridge has been left stunned at INEOS for not signing a left-back in the summer, considering Luke Shaw is once again out injured. The 29-year-old, who has been at Old Trafford since July 2014, has struggled with injuries throughout his career, missing 77 United games in the last four seasons alone, a timeline which excludes the serious leg break suffered in 2015.
Shaw played just 12 times in the Premier League last season – in total he played 15 games in all competitions. His last game for United was in February, but since then he has been away with England for Euro 2024, returned to pre-season training at Carrington and picked up another injury once again.
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The left-back has been out since and while he is closing in on his return to the first team, Goldbridge is right to question the decision this summer considering fellow left-back Tyrell Malacia is also struggling to stay fit.
Mignon du Preez’s excellent half-century led Hobart Hurricanes to the biggest chase of the season
AAP and ESPNcricinfo staff27-Oct-2021Defending WBBL champions Sydney Thunder remain winless from five outings after succumbing to the Melbourne Renegades.Not even a classy 64 from Indian star Smriti Mandhana could help the Thunder secure a breakthrough victory in Launceston on Wednesday. Once Mandhana was bowled by her international teammate Harmanpreet Kaur in the 16th over, the Thunder’s hopes of reeling in the Renegades’ 5 for 142 were dead and buried.Thunder were adamant about not panicking after Tuesday’s defeat to the Melbourne Stars, but with just one point – coming from a washed-out game – their title defence is officially in tatters. Their task was always going to be hard without captain Rachael Haynes, who is on parental leave and was also battling injury during Australia’s recent multi-format series against India. It has proved to be a baptism of fire for teenage star Hannah Darlington as stand-in skipper.But Renegades’ title chances continue to look rosy with Kaur and fellow Indian star Jemimah Rodrigues now coming into their own. Rodrigues set the tone for the Renegades’ third win of the tournament, compiling an unbeaten 75 in a player of the match performance. She put on a 84-run opening stand with Josephine Dooley (37), which immediately put pressure on the Thunder in the field. Renegades’ Courtney Webb was the only player to take multiple wickets, and had an unsuccessful attempt at a hat-trick on the last ball of the game.Mignon du Preez was the start of Hobart Hurricanes’ chase•Getty ImagesA powerful innings from former South Africa captain Mignon du Preez helped Hobart Hurricanes to an unlikely four-wicket victory over the Melbourne Stars.The Hurricanes got off to a slow start in pursuit of the Stars’ 4 for 144, but du Preez was a force to be reckoned with as she clubbed 62 from 45 balls in a knock that included three sixes. Australian star Nicola Carey (24) and Indian international Richa Ghosh (24 not out) also chipped in with crucial knocks to see the Hurricanes home with four balls to spare. It was the highest successful chase of the season so far and lifted Hurricanes up to fourth.Irish allrounder Kim Garth, who bowled three consecutive maidens in her previous match, continued her hot form for Stars, top-scoring with an unbeaten 44 and knocking over Ruth Johnston for a duck in the first over. Garth and Maia Bouchier added 83 for the fourth wicket after Stars had lost 3 for 9 in two overs against Tayla Vlaeminck who picked up all three, with both Meg Lanning and Elyse Villani chopping on.
Abdoulaye Doucoure made Premier League history with Everton as his goal against Leicester was the fastest ever scored by a home team.
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Right after kick-off, James Garner played the ball back to goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who hoofed a long pass deep into Leicester’s half. Beto won the physical battle with Boubakary Soumare in the air and set up Doucoure. The Everton midfielder took a single touch before unleashing a precise right-footed finish into the bottom left corner from the edge of the six-yard box to score the quickest goal ever recorded by an Everton player.
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According to Doucoure’s goal was the fourth-quickest in the competition’s history as the fastest-ever remains Shane Long’s 1.69-second strike for Southampton against Watford in April 2019. Other notable early goals include Philip Billing’s 9.11-second effort for Bournemouth against Arsenal in March 2023 and Ledley King’s deflected long-range attempt for Tottenham against Bradford City in December 2000, which took 9.82 seconds to hit the back of the net.
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The Toffees have now scored 14 goals in the opening minute of Premier League matches—more than any other team in the competition’s history. Things got even worse for Leicester as Beto completed his brace just before the end of the first half to give his side a healthy 3-0 lead – ending his personal Premier League goal drought that had stretched back to October.
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Everton’s improved form under Moyes has been a key talking point in recent weeks. Before facing Leicester, the Toffees had won back-to-back matches. A victory against Leicester would propel Everton up to 15th place, surpassing Tottenham in the standings. More importantly, it would create a crucial nine-point gap between themselves and 18th-placed Leicester, giving them significant breathing room in their battle to avoid relegation.