Three matches in the six-game series ended in no-results due to inclement weather in Bready

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A third match in the women’s T20I tri-series ended in a no result after the final game between Ireland and Pakistan in Bready was abandoned at 3.15pm – 15 minutes before scheduled time for toss – due to heavy rain.Australia, who won both their completed games, were declared winners in the six-game round-robin competition. They had beaten Ireland in both their matches while their games against Pakistan were washed out.This was the last chance for both Pakistan and Australia to test out their combinations ahead of the Commonwealth Games starting in Birmingham later this week.For her eight wickets in four innings, with a best of 3 for 8 against Pakistan in the opening encounter, Australia legspinner Alana King was named the Player of the Series. Captain Meg Lanning finished with the most runs in the series, scoring 113 in two outings with a best of 74.

A European giant are now in talks to sign one of West Ham’s first-team players this month as they look to raid Graham Potter’s side in the winter window.

Potter's West Ham debut ends in defeat

After taking over from Julen Lopetegui with West Ham sitting down in 14th in the Premier League, Potter’s first game ended in defeat as his side were knocked out of the FA Cup by Aston Villa.

Despite that, the new Hammers boss saw plenty of positives from that performance. “Our performance gave me a lot of encouragement, the way the players tried to do what we asked them to do. We’re just disappointed now because we’re out and wanted to go through.

“We just try to get the team into a good shape. The talent is there but it’s just about trying to get the team together as a collective. That’s what we’re trying to do.”

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However, the defeat is set to have longer-term implications for Potter, with Niclas Füllkrug having been substituted off after just 15 minutes through injury, and reports have claimed that he will miss up to three months after scans confirmed the significance of the issue.

That means that West Ham may well be forced into the transfer market, with Michail Antonio also sidelined indefinitely after a car crash last month, while Jarrod Bowen is still recovering from a broken foot, leaving Danny Ings as the only recognised option to lead the line.

But first, they will have to fight off interest in other members of their first team between now and the end of the January transfer window.

European club table bid for West Ham midfielder

Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, AS Monaco have made an offer to sign Mexican midfielder Edson Alvarez on loan this month.

The Ligue 1 side are third in France as things stand, and are looking to bolster their ranks to ensure that they qualify for the Champions League again this season.

To that end, they have made an offer to sign the West Ham man, tabling an initial loan offer for the 27-year-old for the remainder of the campaign.

Unsurprisingly, West Ham have rejected this offer, having signed Alvarez for £35m just 18 months ago and with the Mexican still having three and a half years left to run on his £100,000 a week deal at the London Stadium. He is considered an “important player”, as peer Romano, something that makes a move tricky for the Monegasques.

Handed a start in Potter’s first game in charge, Alvarez has been a regular when fit for the Hammers this season, starting 11 games.

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He could continue to figure for the new West Ham boss should he remain at the club. However, in news that may concern Hammers fans, Romano adds that talks continue “as Monaco want Alvarez and can offer UCL football”, while West Ham look on course to miss out on European football altogether barring a major turnaround in the second half of the campaign.

Tottenham Hotspur are believed to be targeting a high-earning forward, who could come as an alternative to Bayern Munich gem Mathys Tel, after the Frenchman very recently emerged as a primary target for the north Londoners.

Mathys Tel deal agreed but Spurs waiting on player's approval

Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou is in dire need of a new outfield signing before deadline day on February 3rd, with the Lilywhites among Tel’s main suitors after the 19-year-old made his decision to leave Bayern this window (Fabrizio Romano).

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Vincent Kompany’s side, as per reliable French transfer journalist Fabrice Hawkins, are asking for up to £50 million to let Tel depart the Allianz Arena on a permanent deal. Spurs have reportedly now agreed a deal at that price, but must still convince the player to give the green light, which they have not yet done.

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That being said, they also face very stiff competition for the France Under-21 international’s signature, with Man United, Arsenal, Aston Villa and “several” Premier League sides looking at a winter deal for Tel.

In the event Spurs miss out on Tel’s signature, as they did with former top January target Randal Kolo Muani, then they’ll need to have alternative options already identified this late in the window. According to ESPN, one of them could be Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams.

Tottenham monitoring Nico Williams ahead of potential move

As per the broadcast giant, Tottenham are monitoring Williams in late January ahead of a potential move, following a 2023/2024 campaign where he both starred at Euro 2024 and bagged 19 assists in all competitions for his club.

While the Spain international is an out-and-out winger, unlike Tel who can play anywhere across the front three, he could be a statement capture for the north Londoners if they look to trigger his £49 million release clause before deadline day.

The only sticking point could be his wages, as the 22-year-old earns around £200,000-per-week at Bilbao, and a salary in excess of that figure at N17 would make him Tottenham’s highest earner – even above the likes of Son Heung-min.

That being said, there is potential for Williams to be Postecoglou’s own version of Bukayo Saka going by his output from last campaign, and he’s exactly the kind of pacey, direct, tricky winger that the under-fire Australian is crying out for.

“Williams, for me, is exceptional. He reminds me of Cristiano Ronaldo when Cristiano was young,” said England legend Wayne Rooney. “He’s a big lad, he’ll take the ball and sometimes tries too much but usually makes the right decisions.”

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana could be handed a reprieve as head coach Ruben Amorim reportedly wants to strengthen other areas of his team.

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According to The Mirror, United want to sign a striker, two midfielders, a centre-back, and at least one wing-back this summer. The report adds that that could hand Onana a lifeline despite making a number of costly errors for the Red Devils.

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The report adds that while United are interested in signing Royal Antwerp keeper Senne Lammens, Amorim may continue with Onana as his number one next season. The Mirror states that that will only change if the Red Devils get an offer upwards of £20 million ($26.5m) for the 29-year-old, two years on from signing him from Inter Milan for £47.2m ($62.5m).

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Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave Real Madrid this summer and accept the Brazil job, with Xabi Alonso poised to replace him, per a new report.

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  Alonso has already been sounded out over the prospect of taking the Madrid job and is said to be the frontrunner for the position. Madrid are reported to be desperate to clarify their situation before the Club World Cup starts in June. They have scheduled talks with the Italian for after the Copa del Rey final and it looks increasingly likely that the Italian will depart.

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  Alonso will have huge shoes to fill if he does take the job at Real. He guided Bayer Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title last season, but is a far less experienced option than the soon-to-depart 65-year-old.

Crystal Palace now want to beat a European giant to sign another Chelsea youngster for Oliver Glasner this month, according to a fresh report.

Crystal Palace want new signings

Oliver Glasner has already revealed that he expects his side to be busy this January as he looks to continue their upward Premier League trajectory in the second half of the season. Currently 15th, the Eagles have pulled well clear of the drop zone thanks to a strong run of results, and are now eyeing up the sides above them, with just three points separating them and 12th placed Tottenham Hotspur.

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They face two relegation candidates and three of the four sides directly above them in their next five Premier League outings, which could see them end that run of games in a much better spot, or sucked back into a relegation battle.

But they are working behind the scenes to land new faces, having already had an offer to sign Liverpool youngster Ben Doak rejected this window.

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“We are working on two transfers, I don’t know how quick we will get them done. It looks okay and then I will talk about the names”, Glasner explained before his side’s FA Cup third round win over Stockport County when quizzed on potential transfers.

“If we can keep the squad together, we’re really pleased with how the players have developed over the last months and also how we created a team spirit again after not an easy start. No one told me he wants to leave. The players want to stay here.”

Now, they have been credited with an interest in another Chelsea player following the success of Trevoh Chalobah’s loan.

Crystal Palace take on Borussia Dortmund for Chelsea midfielder

That comes as a report in Spain [via Sport Witness] claims that Crystal Palace are one of the sides in the running to sign Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka this month.

The Blues midfielder is expected to leave Chelsea before the window shuts, having seen his opportunities this season severely limited. And Borussia Dortmund are one of the sides credited with a strong interest in the England U21 international.

Now, the Eagles are also reportedly keen to sign the out-of-favour midfielder, who was hailed as an “artist” by Chelsea icon Marcel Desailly.

“I like Carney Chukwuemeka because he is like an artist who comes onto the stage. He has got the ball. Now is my moment. Shine. You see the dribbling. He is sure about what he is going to do and he is clinical,” he explained.

Of course, Crystal Palace face a problem over any potential move in that it would have to be a permanent signing as things stand. The Premier League rules state that no club can have two loan players from the same side, while the Eagles have already taken Chalobah on loan.

Chelsea are demanding Chukwuemeka’s £40m release clause for him to leave on a permanent basis, which may prove a major obstacle to his arrival in south London, while his £100,000 a week wages are also likely to be a concern given that club captain Marc Guehi currently takes home just half of that.

That could change if Chelsea were to recall the English defender, a prospect which is yet to be ruled out and led to Chalobah being left out of the win over Stockport due to “contractual issues”, leaving him not cup-tied should the Blues opt to trigger his return. Should that happen, a loan move for Chukwuemeka could be feasible, but would leave a gaping hole in the Palace backline.

Glasgow Rangers head into the final days of the transfer market having made just one signing. Defender Rafael Fernandes has joined on a six-month loan deal, which includes an option to buy at the end of the season.

Philippe Clement will know that the Premiership title is out of reach given Celtic’s dominance, but the Scottish Cup should be targeted, as well as a deep run in the Europa League.

There might be a late flurry of transfer activity at Ibrox before the deadline on Monday evening, but it appears as though the manager is planning ahead for next season already.

Rangers' pursuit of Lyall Cameron

As reported earlier this week, Rangers are currently in talks with Lyall Cameron over a pre-contract agreement.

The Dundee sensation has been linked with a move to Ibrox throughout the previous few weeks of the January transfer window, but it now looks as though Clement is aiming to get the Scot tied down.

This move could be a wise one, planning ahead for the 2025/26 season by signing one of the finest midfielders outside the Old Firm.

The Gers do have several of their own young talents emerging through the academy, however, and might they already have their own Cameron in someone who has just departed on loan?

Cole McKinnon could be Rangers’ own Lyall Cameron

Cameron has been outstanding this season, scoring eight goals while registering seven assists for the Dens Park side in all competitions this term.

His ability to play either in a defensive role or slightly further forward could give Clement plenty of options next season.

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Cole McKinnon has been touted as one of the finest midfielders the academy has produced in quite some time, even being hailed by journalist Jordan Campbell before he moved to Partick Thistle on loan in 2022, who said:

He registered six goal contributions during his spell in Maryhill and this led to the midfielder making three appearances for the Light Blues last term, even making his European debut against Benfica.

During his cameo against the Portuguese giants, McKinnon won 100% of his aerial duels and lost possession just three times, certainly not looking out of his depth.

The 22-year-old was sent out on loan last month to Championship side Ayr United, who are battling it out at the top of the division.

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This should be another great learning experience and there is no doubt McKinnon could be a vital squad player under Clement during 2025/26.

If played in his preferred position, the Scot loves to push forward regularly, as evidenced during his spell with Partick.

Cameron could be an excellent signing, especially if he can replicate his Dundee form, but in McKinnon, Clement already has a creative asset who could be ready to hit his peak at the club over the next couple of years.

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شهدت مباراة الأهلي والبنك الأهلي، لقطة غريبة ومثيرة من عماد النحاس المدير الفني للمارد الأحمر، تجاه لاعب الفريق، التونسي علي معلول.

وتواجه الأهلي مع البنك الأهلي، مساء اليوم السبت، في إطار منافسات الجولة السابعة من عمر منافسات بطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

واستطاع النادي الأهلي تحقيق فوز صعب على البنك الأهلي، بنتيجة 2-1، ليواصل صدارته لجدول ترتيب الدوري المصري للموسم الحالي، برصيد 55 نقطة.

وفي الدقائق الأخيرة من عمر المباراة، تم استدعاء علي معلول للدخول كبديل، إلا أن عماد النحاس إشار إليه بالعودة مرة أخرى إلى مقاعد البدلاء، ليظهر على التونسي ملامح الغضب.

طالع | الصفاقسي يعلن عبر بطولات موقف كريستو وحقيقة ضم علي معلول

وبعدها ذهب عماد النحاس إلي علي معلول من جديد على مقاعد البدلاء، ليقوم بتغييره.

هذه اللقطة نالت من ردود أفعال جماهير النادي الأهلي، حيث شنت هجومًا ضد عماد النحاس، بسبب ما صدر منه تجاه علي معلول، حيث يعد الأخير أحد اللاعبين المحببين إلى جماهير القلعة الحمراء. ردود أفعال جماهير الأهلي على تصرف عماد النحاس مع علي معلول

حيث جاء أحد التعليقات: تخيل عماد النحاس بيدرب علي معلول.

وكتب آخر: والله عيب اللي بيحصل ف الراجل ده عشان يتعمل معاه كده.

وتعليق ثالث: حاجة تحرق الدم والله متبقاش دي نهاية معلول أبدا.

وبعض التعليقات الأخرى جاءت على النحو التالي:

ويمكنك متابعة تعليقات جماهير الأهلي على تصرف عماد النحاس مع على معلول من خلال الفيديو التالي المنشور عبر صفحة بطولات:

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No estádio Moisés Lucarelli, em Campinas, em partida válida pela 9ª rodada da Série B do Campeonato Brasileiro, Ponte Preta e Chapecoense empataram pelo placar de 0 a 0, nesta terça-feira. Com o resultado, o Verdão do Oeste subiu para o 8º lugar, com 11 pontos. Já o time da Macaca fica com 9 pontos e na 13º colocação.

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Na próxima rodada, a Ponte Preta enfrenta o Sport, em jogo marcado para Ilha do Retiro, em Recife, dia 31 de junho. Já a Chapecoense recebe o Londrina, na Arena Condá, em Chapecó, no dia 03 de junho.

JOGO MUITO FALTOSO NO INÍCIO
Os primeiros minutos de Ponte Preta e Chapecoense foram de muita disputa, várias faltas e nada de futebol. Os dois times abusaram das divididas e praticamente não criaram oportunidades de perigo nos 15 minutos iniciais.

MACACA BEM QUE TENTOU, MAS VERDÃO DO OESTE LEVA PERIGO
A Macaca bem que tentou na segunda parte da etapa inicial, mas não levava perigo. Já o Verdão do Oeste foi um pouco mais agudo e teve uma boa chance para fazer, aos 27 minutos. Tiago Real deu passe para o lateral Fernando, que não conseguiu finalizar com qualidade.

CHAPE DOMINA, MAS POUCO ASSUSTA
A Ponte Preta mostrava dificuldade em criar oportunidades de gol e fechou o primeiro tempo sem levar perigo ao adversário. Já a Chapecoense buscava o gol, mas pouco assustava. Na reta final da etapa inicial, a principal jogada do Verdão do Oeste foi em chute de Marcelo Freitas, que acabou saindo pela linha de fundo.

PONTE PRETA QUASE MARCA
Com segundos da etapa complementar, a Ponte Preta poderia ter aberto o marcador em boa jogada, fato que não conseguiu nos 45 minutos iniciais. Após bate e rebate, Vagner fez uma grande defesa e salvou o time da Chapecoense.

CHAPE TENTA, MAS QUEM ASSUSTA E A PONTE
A Chapecoense respondeu a pressão inicial da Ponte Preta tentando assustar em chutes e bolas alçadas na área, mas não funcionou. A Macaca tentou em chutes de Pedro Junior e Léo Naldi, que isolaram a bola em suas finalizações.

CHAPE TEM GRANDE CHANCE NO FIM, MAS A BOLA NÃO ENTRA
No fim da partida, a Chapecoense esteve muito próxima de marcar o gol da vitória em boa oportunidade aos 44 minutos. Só que Lima não conseguiu aproveitar e acabou desperdiçando uma grande chance e permitindo que o jogo fosse encerrado com o resultado de empate.

PONTE PRETA 0 x 0 CHAPECOENSE
Local: Moisés Lucarelli, em Campinas (SP)
Data e hora: 24/05/2022 – 21h30 (de Brasília)
Árbitro: Marielson Alves Silva (BA)
Assistentes: Elicarlos Franco de Oliveira (BA) e Jucimar dos Santos Dias (BA)
VAR: Rodrigo Carvalhaes de Miranda (RJ)
Cartões amarelos: Felipe Amaral, Thiago Oliveira, Léo Naldi e Lucca (PON); Betinho (CHA)
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GOLS: –

PONTE PRETA (Técnico: Hélio dos Anjos)
Caíque França; Norberto, Thiago Oliveira, Fábio Sanches e Artur (Jean Carlos, 16’/2ºT); Léo Naldi, Felipe Amaral e Matheus Anjos (Luiz Fernando, 16’/2ºT); Fessin, Lucca (Ramires aos 25’/2ºT) e Pedro Júnior (Dodô, aos 23’/2ºT).

CHAPECOENSE (Técnico: Gilson Kleina)
Vagner; Ronei, Léo, Frazan e Fernando; Betinho (Orejuela, aos 19’/2ºT), Marcelo Freitas, Tiago Real (Lima, aos 41’/2ºT) e Claudinho (Matheus Bianqui, aos 25’/2ºT); Luizinho (Maranhão, aos 41’/2ºT) e Jonathan (Derek, aos 25’/2ºT).

Opener Sidra Ameen and wicketkeeper-batter Sidra Nawaz have been recalled into the Pakistan side for the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, which will be staged in Sylhet next month. The 15-member squad also includes uncapped allrounder Sadaf Shamas.Pakistan have made three changes to the side that turned out for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last month with Anam Amin, Gull Feroza and Iram Javed missing out. Bismah Maroof continues to captain the side which also has Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Umme Hani and Waheeda Akhtar as standby players.Ameen last played a T20I in 2019 but has shown impressive 50-over form this year. She was named Player of the Series in Pakistan’s 2-1 win over Sri Lanka in June with scores of 76, 123 and 19 in the three ODIs. She had also scored a century against Bangladesh at the Women’s World Cup in Hamilton earlier this year. Ameen was rewarded with a central contract for her stellar showing this year.”Sidra Ameen has been in good form of late. She did well in the practice matches and became only the second Pakistan women batter to score two ODI centuries recently. Her presence at the top of the order will instil stability,” Asmavia Iqbal, the national women’s selector, said.Nawaz, on the other hand, comes in as backup for frontline wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali. The 28-year-old has not played a single T20I this year but has been in the ODI scheme of things for Pakistan.”We have also selected an additional keeper in Sidra Nawaz because of the long duration of the tournament. On these tracks, we need a specialist wicketkeeper as a backup for Muneeba Ali, in case she becomes unavailable,” Iqbal said.”Sadaf Shamas did extraordinary well in the recent practice matches and we feel this was the right time to elevate her to the national side.”The release also stated that PCB will start the search for a new head coach after David Hemp decided to not extend his two-year contract in October.The rest of the side remains on a consistent line. The 15-player side and the reserves will take part in a ten-day camp in Lahore from September 18 to 27 before the squad departs for the tournament on September 28.The Women’s T20 Asia Cup will run from October 1 to 16, with seven teams competing in the T20 tournament. The first phase of the tournament will be played in a round robin style with four teams qualifying for the semi-finals. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, and UAE are slated to take part in the tournament alongside hosts Bangladesh.The Asia Cup was last held in 2018 with Bangladesh clinching the title in a last-ball thriller. India are the most successful team at the tournament having won the trophy six times.Pakistan squad: Bismah Maroof (c), Aiman Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Kainat Imtiaz, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Tuba Hasan Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Umme Hani, Waheeda Akhtar