Levir vê Santos mais competente, mas ressalta: 'Vi muitos problemas'

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Levir Culpi estreou com o pé direito no Santos. Vitória por 1 a 0 sobre o Palmeiras na Vila Belmiro e jejum de triunfos em clássicos liquidado. Porém, nem só de alegrias foi o primeiro desafio. O treinador ressaltou que, apesar dos três pontos, viu pontos a serem corrigidos com urgência.

-É bom quando a gente ganha, mas a análise é diferente. Há muito tempo o Santos não ganhava do Palmeiras (há um jogo, desde o Brasileirão do ano passado), então fica aquele gostinho. Mas vi muitos problemas. Bons momentos, mas alguns muito perigosos – disse.

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O ponto destacado por Levir foi referente à pressão exercida pelo Palmeiras no fim da partida, que obrigou o goleiro Vanderlei a salvar o time por diversas vezes.

No segundo tempo, o técnico sentiu a necessidade de fazer mais substituições do que poderia, mas se conteve. No último minuto, Vladimir Hernández e Noguera entraram.

-Tem muita coisa para ajustar ainda. Eu estava conversando com o Elano e queríamos trocar uns cinco, os caras correram muito – concluiu.

Arteta’s best Arsenal XI after deadline day

Arsenal’s season may have got off to the worst possible start but they ended deadline day with a bang by signing Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna to take their total to six new signings.

Mikel Arteta and his side will now have to bounce back from three successive league defeats to kickstart their campaign following the international break.

But what is now the Spaniard’s best starting XI? He has had to mix and match at the back due to injuries and illness, whilst Martin Odegaard has only been able to make one appearance since returning and there has been issues up top, too.

Football FanCast take a look into what could be the Gunners’ best lineup following the summer transfer window…

Four of their six new names could feature amongst the starting XI, including new right-back Tomiyasu and the aforementioned Odegaard in the no.10 role.

Despite the arrival of Aaron Ramsdale in a £24m move from relegated Sheffield United, Bernd Leno is expected to retain the spot between the sticks for the time being.

The £18m-rated Japan international would then line up on the right side of the defence, with Kieran Tierney on the other flank and both Gabriel, who is yet to feature this campaign, and £50m arrival Ben White through the middle.

Tierney’s presence along the left wing will allow Tomiyasu, who has been lauded as a “warrior”, to tuck inside and act as a third centre-back whilst the Gunners are on the attack. He’s versatile enough to play both positions and is a considerable upgrade on the likes of Calum Chambers and Cedric Soares.

Pablo Mari and Rob Holding would be axed from defence, too.

There’s also no place for Granit Xhaka in midfield. The 28-year-old was sent off against Manchester City for a silly challenge and that made a mockery of the club’s decision to extend his contract, particularly after his contract was extended despite firm interest from AS Roma throughout the off-season.

Instead, a fully-fit Thomas Partey could partner newly-capped Belgian international Albert Sambi Lokonga, who has been one bright light in Arsenal’s dreary season so far.

Whilst pairing Odegaard in the attack may be Bukayo Saka on the left and Nicolas Pepe on the right, meaning there’s no place for Emile Smith Rowe. The Gunners’ new no.10 may have to rotate out with the Norweigen throughout the season.

Up top, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should be preferred to the out-of-contract Alexandre Lacazette, especially as it’s his best position.

AND in other news, Bye-bye Arteta: Edu can revive Arsenal by hiring 52 y/o dubbed a “master” by Guardiola…

Fernando and Mendis hurt Zimbabweans

Sri Lanka began their tour of Zimbabwe in bullish fashion, dismissing a Zimbabwe Select XI for 159 on the first day of their first warm-up match

Cricinfo staff in Bulawayo12-Nov-2008
ScorecardSri Lanka began their tour of Zimbabwe in bullish fashion, dismissing a Zimbabwe Select XI for 159 on a rain-affected first day of their warm-up match in Bulawayo. Ajantha Mendis picked up four wickets and in reply, Upul Tharanga and Mahela Udawatte propelled the tourists to 50 without loss in 14 overs.The umpires twice suspended play because of drizzle and eventually ended the day 20 minutes early due to bad light.Zimbabwe’s innings began poorly when Chamu Chibhabha steered a very wide delivery to gully, and it never gained any real momentum other than a brief seventh-wicket renaissance of 46 from Elton Chigumbura and Prosper Utseya which lent the score a degree of respectability. They missed the experience and bravery of Tatenda Taibu, who was dropped in rather odd circumstances. Dilhara Fernando took full advantage early on, picking up two of the first four wickets to fall, including the promising Hamilton Masakadza leg-before for 26.It wasn’t long before Mendis was brought into the attack and he soon bowled Regis Chakabva to get his name on the scoreboard. When he followed that up with the wicket of Keith Dabengwa, also bowled, Zimbabwe had slipped to 90 for 6. However, Chigumbura and Utseya staved off the collapse with a vital seven-wicket stand of 46.Aware of the situation, both players dropped anchor and gradually shovelled Zimbabwe’s total past 100, but Fernando returned to have Utseya caught behind for 22 while Chigumbura – who had spent over two hours at the crease – was beaten by Mendis. Angelo Mathews mopped up a flaccid tail.Zimbabwe squandered an early chance when Mahela Udawatte edged Christopher Mpofu but Stuart Matsikenyeri at second slip failed to hold onto a routine catch. Tharanga went on the attack and cracked five fours in his unbeaten 31 while Udawatte ended on 17 as Sri Lanka made brisk headway to reach 50 in 14 overs.Unless the weather plays a major part, this match appears unlikely to go into a fourth day.

Mendis the focus as Sri Lanka swoop in

Cricinfo previews the fifth ODI between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in Harare

Cricinfo staff29-Nov-2008Match factsNov 30, 2008
Start time 9.30 am (0730 GMT)Big Picture
It is hard not to envision Ajantha Mendis becoming the fastest bowler to 50 ODI wickets © AFP
What do you do when you’re down 0-4 going into the last match of a series? Zimbabwe may not even have the answer to that question. They pushed Sri Lanka in games three and four, but there’s a difference between pushing and winning. A cursory look at Zimbabwe’s totals so far – 127, 67, 166, 146 – inspires little confidence that they will improve upon that after four losses.A five-match series against Sri Lanka was the most appetising contest Zimbabwe have had in months but unfortunately the results have been far from that. After a 5-0 whitewash at the hands of Pakistan earlier this year, the home side face a similar predicament.As for Sri Lanka, only a fool would have doubted a series victory before the team landed in Zimbabwe. The duo of Muttiah Muralitharan and Ajantha Mendis troubled a famed Indian batting order, so it is not surprising that they have denied Zimbabwe runs. Mendis has taken 15 wickets at 7.06, including six in the last match, and Murali six from the three games he has been involved in. Murali may get another off day, but Mendis will surely play, given that he is two wickets from becoming the fastest bowler to 50 in ODIs.One concern Sri Lanka will have is that no batsman has really imposed himself. Putting aside the second ODI, when Sri Lanka had to chase 68, the batting line-up has only managed two half-centuries. Both have been key innings, however – Kumar Sangakkara’s 59-ball 57 ultimately proved crucial in a rare thriller in game three, while Jehan Mubarak’s unbeaten 60 helped Sri Lanka edge Zimbabwe by two wickets to win the fourth match.Form guide (last five ODIs, most recent last)Zimbabwe LLLLL
Sri Lanka WWWWWWatch out forIndia’s Ajit Agarkar broke Dennis Lillee’s record for the fastest bowler to 50 wickets in ODIs that stood for nearly 26 years, but Mendis is primed to do undo him in just over a decade. And in five matches less than Agarkar’s 23. Mendis hasn’t just feasted on weaker sides: his bowling average against India reads 19 wickets from six games, and he took four wickets in one game versus Pakistan.Sangakkara leads the series runs with 154 at 77.00. Should Sri Lanka bat first tomorrow, he will be keen to convert a start into a meaningful score. Back from surgery on an index finger, Sangakkara could do with a big score before Sri Lanka head home to host Bangladesh.Tawanda Mupariwa has been one bright spot for Zimbabwe. He is their leading wicket-taker with eight at 14.87 and his 4 for 39 helped restrict Sri Lanka’s strokeplay in a rain-hit third match, and he followed it up with 3 for 34 in the fourth. Mupariwa’s accuracy has been his hallmark this series, with few four-balls on offer.Team newsEd Rainsford replaced Chris Mpofu for the last two matches but has failed to take a wicket. Zimbabwe will have to decide between keeping him or bringing back Mpofu, who doesn’t have a wicket either. Shingirai Masakadza, brother of Hamilton, could get a debut given how poorly Zimbabwe’s middle order has fared. Stuart Matsikenyeri, with 50 runs in four games, may miss out.Zimbabwe (likely): 1 Hamilton Masakadza, 2 Vusi Sibanda, 3 Tatenda Taibu (wk), 4 Chamu Chibhabha, 5 Shingirai Masakadza, 6 Elton Chigumbura, 7 Prosper Utseya (capt), 8 Sean Williams, 9 Raymond Price, 10 Tawanda Mupariwa,11 Ed RainsfordAngelo Matthews, the allrounder, made his debut in place of Farveez Maharoof, but made 0 and went wicketless from eight overs. He should retain his place to gain experience at the international level. Thilina Kandamby, who was recalled after a successful A tour to South Africa this year, could expect another appearance since 2004. It is possible that Sri Lanka will replace Chamara Kapugedera, who only has 56 runs in three innings.Sri Lanka (likely): 1 Upul Tharanga, 2 Mahela Udawatte, 3 Kumar Sangakkara (wk), 4 Mahela Jayawardene (capt), 5 Jehan Mubarak, 6 Thilina Kandamby 7 Angelo Matthews, 8 Thilan Thushara, 9 Ajantha Mendis, 10 Muttiah Muralitharan, 11 Dilhara FernandoStats & TriviaWith 86 runs from four games, Tatenda Taibu is Zimbabwe’s highest scorer.Prosper Utseya, Zimbabwe’s captain, opened the bowling in game four. His tidy offspin yielded him figures of 1 for 18 from ten overs. He only allowed two boundaries in a stifling spell that included four maidens.Quotes”The biggest thing is that we are improving with each outing. We came close on Monday and today we came close again. We showed all-round improvement. What we need is to put a decent totals on the scoreboard to reduce pressure on the bowlers.”
“It was good to see because he came into the side not so long ago. He took responsibility and batted sensibly. It was good to see the investments we made four to five years ago coming right for us.”

Blades confirm new deal for Ndiaye

Sheffield United have confirmed that Iliman Ndiaye has put pen to paper on a new deal at Bramall Lane.

What’s the latest?

In a statement posted on the Sheffield United website, the Blades confirmed that the 21-year-old has agreed fresh terms with the Championship side, signing a new deal that will keep the attacking midfielder at the club until the summer of 2024.

Following the Frenchman’s signing, the Blades’ chief executive officer Stephen Bettis said: “The whole club sees Iliman as a very exciting prospect and we have worked hard to ensure he has committed his future to the club.

“We hope that now the deal is signed, he concentrates fully on working hard on his game to ensure he reaches the heights that all inside the club believe he is capable of.”

Jokanovic will be buzzing

Considering how highly rated within the club Ndiaye quite clearly is, in addition to the fact that attacking midfield is an area of Slavisa Jokanovic’s side that does not boast a great amount of depth, the fact that the youngster has put pen to paper on a new deal with the Blades is sure to have left the 53-year-old manager buzzing.

Indeed, having made his first-team debut towards the back end of last season, as well as featuring in the club’s 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Derby County last month, it would very much appear as if Ndiaye is pushing for a regular spot in the Sheffield United starting XI.

And, considering the youngster’s form for the Blades’ U23 side – finishing last season as the youth team’s top goalscorer and bagging two goals in his first appearance for the side this term – it would indeed appear as if the £180k-rated man is an incredibly exciting prospect.

As such, with Jokanovic’s side struggling for both goals and creativity in the Championship so far this season, having scored just once over their opening five fixtures of the campaign, perhaps it is time for the Serbian manager to unleash Ndiaye in a league fixture, as the midfielder’s energy and ability to find the back of the net could well be the spark that the Blades need to finally kickstart their season.

In other news: Report sheds light on Sheffield United deadline day disaster that’ll have fans fuming

Corinthians tem gol anulado, empata com Coritiba e põe liderança em risco

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O Corinthians acertou apenas uma finalização, mas viu a arbitragem anular o gol de Jô em posição legal aos 42 minutos do segundo tempo e agora tem sua liderança ameaçada no Campeonato Brasileiro. Neste domingo de manhã, no estádio Couto Pereira, a equipe empatou por 0 a 0 com o Coritiba, que abriu a oitava rodada em terceiro lugar da tabela e agora também tem chances de perder sua posição.

Quem pode tirar a liderança do Timão é o Grêmio, que joga na segunda-feira, fora de casa, às 20h, contra o Cruzeiro. A equipe alvinetra volta a jogar na quinta, às 19h30, contra o Bahia. Já o Coritiba torce contra a Chapecoense, que entra em campo ainda neste domingo. O time de Pachequinho joga novamente na quinta, às 21h, contra o Grêmio.

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Em campo, o Corinthians se vangloriou por “saber sofrer” no último meio de semana, quando foi pressionado pelo Cruzeiro e saiu com a vitória por 1 a 0. Neste domingo, a receita foi repetida no primeiro tempo do Couto Pereira e quem comandou as ações foi o Coritiba. Haja sofrimento!

Os lances mais perigosos foram de Henrique Almeida, que recebeu de Rildo e chutou por cima da meta de Cássio, do próprio Rildo, que entrou na área em jogada de habilidade e foi desarmado por Pablo, de Jonas, que finalizou um rebote de Balbuena rente à trave, e de novo de Henrique Almeida, que exigiu boa defesa de Cássio ao sair da marcação de Pablo. Não é exagero dizer que só deu Coxa…

Para quem esperava o Corinthians mais agudo e ofensivo no segundo tempo, saiba que a realidade foi diferente: o Coritiba é que pressionou ainda mais e ampliou sua superioridade. Aos 21 minutos, Henrique Almeida recebeu passe de William Matheus pela esquerda e bateu de primeira, com força. Cássio nem reagiu, só olhou a bola passar rente à sua trave. O Coritiba chegava ao ataque e até ali o Corinthians não havia acertado uma única finalização.

Romero até balançou a rede aos 30, mas a arbitragem marcou impedimento no lance. Outro lance polêmico ocorreu aos 42, quando Jô tabelou com Maycon e concluiu a gol saindo de trás da linha da bola. A arbitragem anulou o lance e impediu o Timão de garantir a ponta da tabela por mais uma rodada.

FICHA TÉCNICA
CORITIBA 0 x 0 CORINTHIANS

Local: estádio Couto Pereira, em Curitiba (PR)
Data/hora: 18 de junho de 2016 (domingo), às 11h
Árbitro: Marcelo de Lima Henrique (RJ)
Assistentes: Dibert Pedrosa Moisés e Michael Correia (ambos do RJ)
Público e renda:23.824 pagantes/R$ 1.072.545
Cartões amarelos: Dodô, Márcio (Coritiba) Gabriel, Romero, Fagner (Corinthians)

CORITIBA:Wilson; Dodô, Werley, Márcio e William Matheus; Alan Santos (Neto Berola, aos 45/2ºT), Jonas e Matheus Galdezani; Henrique Almeida (Tiago Real, aos 36/2ºT), Rildo (Iago Dias, aos 28/2ºT) e Alecsandro. Técnico: Pachequinho.

CORINTHIANS: Cássio; Fagner, Balbuena, Pablo e Guilherme Arana; Gabriel (Camacho, aos 24/2ºT) e Maycon; Marquinhos Gabriel (Clayson, aos 28/1ºT), Rodriguinho e Romero (Pedrinho, aos 39/2ºT); Jô. Técnico: Fábio Carille.

برشلونة يترقب الحصول على 330 مليون يورو لحل أزمته الاقتصادية

يواصل نادي برشلونة خططه لإنعاش خزينته بالأموال في ظل الأزمة الاقتصادية التي يُعاني منها خلال العامين الماضيين.

برشلونة مُدان بأكثر من مليار يورو، مما دفع النادي لبيع 49.9% من أسهم شركة التسويق BLM التابعة لأصول النادي، لإنعاش خزائن البلوجرانا وحصل على مبلغ يتراوح بين 200 و300 مليون يورو.

صحيفة “سبورت” الكتالونية ذكرت أن برشلونة من المرجح أن يقوم بتفعيل الرافعة الثانية من الروافع الاقتصادية الأسبوع المقبل، من أجل الحصول على مبلغ يتراوح بين 320 و330 مليون يورو مع مكاسب رأسمالية قدرها 400 مليون يورو.

اقرأ أيضًا.. RMC: برشلونة يستعد لتقديم العرض الرابع إلى بايرن ميونخ لضم ليفاندوفسكي

الأموال الجديدة سوف تُساعد برشلونة على حسم الصفقات الجديدة، حيث يتطلع النادي الكتالوني إلى ضم روبرت ليفاندوفسكي من بايرن ميونخ، وجول كوندي من إشبيلية، إلى جانب جناح ليدز يونايتد، رافينها؛ فضلًا عن سيزار أزبيليكويتا مدافع تشيلسي.

برشلونة يُخطط أيضًا إلى بيع 25% من حقوق بث النادي لمدة 25 عامًا، وهي نصف المدة الزمنية المقدمة في مشروع CVC مع رابطة “لا ليجا”.

ويستهدف النادي الكتالوني الحصول على قرابة 600 مليون يورو لحل أزمة ديونه المتراكمة وتوفير السيولة اللازمة للتعاقد مع اللاعبين وتسجيلهم دون خرق قواعد اللعب المالي النظيف.

يذكر أن إدارة لابورتا جاءت في مارس 2021 عقب استقالة جوسيب ماريا بارتوميو في أكتوبر 2020، وقد تسلمت أكبر دين في تاريخ الرياضة بما يفوق مليار يورو.

Sem sete titulares, Santos faz último treino para duelo com Atlético-GO

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Sete titulares do Santos não foram a campo nesta sexta-feira, no último treino realizado noEstádio Hailé Pinheiro, em Goiânia, para o duelo com o Atlético-GO, que ocorrerá neste sábado, às 19h, no Olímpico.

Desgastados com a sequência de jogos, Lucas Veríssimo, Jean Mota, Leandro Donizete, Renato, Lucas Lima, Copete e Bruno Henrique treinaram na academia e são dúvidas para o confronto.

Com isso, o time provável do Peixe é Vanderlei, Daniel Guedes, Noguera, David Braz e Caju; Alison, Yuri e Vitor Bueno; Hernández, Arthur Gomes e Kayke.

Vale lembrar que Thiago Maia viajou para Goiânia, mas ainda não se recuperou por completo da virose. Além do volante, Victor Ferraz é ausência na equipe de Levir Culpi. O lateral foi liberado pelo Alvinegro para acompanhar o nascimento de seu primeiro filho.

O técnico espera a recuperação dos sete atletas, mas pode poupá-los visando o jogo de ida das oitavas de final da Libertadores, na próxima quarta-feira, às 19h15, contra o Atlético-PR, pelas oitavas de final da Libertadores.

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Pundit responds to Radrizanni comments

Leeds United chairman Andrea Rarizzani has been told to ‘be quiet’ by Sky Sports pundit Kevin Campbell, who is baffled by the way the chairman is being so public about the Whites’ plans.

The Lowdown: Club vision laid out

Radrizzani has seen the club return to the top of English football as Marcelo Bielsa led the Whites to a respectable ninth-placed finish in their first season back in the Premier League.

Leeds have started the current season winless in their opening four games however, drawing to Everton and Burnely but being easily defeated by Manchester United and Liverpool.

Following the game against the latter, the Leeds chairman laid out his ambitions for the club to Sky Sports, claiming he wants the club in Europe in “two or three” years.

The Latest: Not impressed

Speaking to Football Insider, former Arsenal man Campbell has said he isn’t a fan of the very public approach Radrizzani is now taking with the club’s ambitions.

The Sky Sports pundit said: “Having chairmen come and do interviews. Maybe he felt he had to come and say his piece.

“It hasn’t been the greatest start for Leeds this season, they went down to 10 against Liverpool and were just picked off.

“I’m happy for the chairman to stay up there and be quiet if I’m totally honest.”

The Verdict: Each to their own

As Campbell says, if Radrizzani wants to speak to the press and express his views then fair enough, but coming after a 3-0 drubbing at home may have not been the right time.

Having the ambition and stating that on record for the footballing world to see will please Leeds fans, but Campbell’s comments are fair – the quotes heap pressure on players and came in a bizarre setting following a humbling defeat.

If Leeds can reach European football with the current crop of teams above them, then Radrizzani will have proved himself right with a tremendous feat, but for now, perhaps he should keep the club’s plans in the boardroom.

In other news, this pundit has provided a positive update about a potential sell-on clause. Find out more here.

Surrey begin installing new floodlights

Surrey have begun to install their permanent floodlighting ahead of the new season and hope to complete the work by May

Cricinfo staff05-Jan-2009Surrey have begun to install their permanent floodlighting ahead of the new season and hope to complete the work by May.The Oval hosts four floodlit matches during the ICC World Twenty20 in June and England play Australia in a day/night one-day international on September 4. The first match under the new lights is set to be the Twenty20 game against Sussex on May 26.There will be four towers rising to 130 feet and they are retractable to half their length to minimise disruption to the local area. The new system will replace the old solution at the ground, where a number of temporary lights and generators were set up at the ground on a day by day basis.Clive Stephens, The Oval’s operations director, said the new floodlights and the recently installed drainage system will help maintain the ground’s international standards.”The new lights we are installing should help safeguard the future of The Oval as a major international ground for years to come. The system will allow us to bid for all international matches we choose,” he said. “With a brand new outfield and drainage system and this new set of floodlights, The Oval will have to be classed as one of the very best international cricket grounds in the world.”

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