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Luiz Felipe Scolari não se colocou como o único responsável pela entrega que o Palmeiras apresentou em Assunção. Após a vitória sobre o Cerro Porteño (PAR), pelas oitavas de final da Libertadores, o treinador dividiu os méritos com Roger Machado, que deixou a equipe com 100% como visitante no torneio.

– O espírito de Libertadores estava impregnado no trabalho de Roger. Ele ganhou os três jogos fora de casa. Mas percebemos que a equipe estava organizada e com um espírito muito forte, mas já vinha do Roger. Hoje o Felipe (Melo) fez um jogo excepcional. É o espírito que sempre teve, um estilo gaúcho. Vamos tentar ter um espírito guerreiro, mas com qualidade, porque eles (jogadores) têm qualidade – analisou o treinador.

Agora com 29 partidas, Felipão é o técnico que mais comandou o Palmeiras na Libertadores: são 15 vitórias, cinco empates e nove derrotas. Nas duas campanhas pelo Verdão na Copa, foi campeão em 1999 e chegou à final em 2000, perdendo para o Boca Juniors (ARG).

Weverton, um dos jogadores que mais ouviram instruções de Scolari durante o jogo, disse que o comandante conhece mais da Libertadores do que os próprios atletas. Até por isso, o treinador não se deixa empolgar pelo triunfo por 2 a 0 fora de casa.

– Não existe diferença do Palmeiras para o Cerro. O Palmeiras foi o primeiro no ranking e o Cerro o quarto. São equipes muito equilibradas, o que muda é o jeito de jogar. O 2 a 0 é um bom resultado, mas temos que ter pés no chão e saber que o Cerro pode reverter lá, sim – avisou.

Palmeiras e Cerro Porteño se enfrentam novamente no dia 30 de agosto, no Allianz Parque. O Verdão pode até perder por um gol de diferença que avança para as quartas de final da Libertadores.

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تلقى نادي باريس سان جيرمان الفرنسي ضربة قوية قبل مباراته المرتقبة أمام بايرن ميونخ في دوري أبطال أوروبا. 

ويلاقي باريس سان جيرمان نظيره بايرن ميونخ يوم الثلاثاء المقبل في ذهاب دور الـ 16 بدوري أبطال أوروبا.

وتعرض النجم الأرجنتيني ليونيل ميسي للإصابة في مباراة باريس سان جيرمان أمام مارسيليا بكأس فرنسا أمس الأربعاء.

وبحسب صحيفة “ليكيب” الفرنسية، تعرض ميسي لإصابة في أوتار الركبة خلال المباراة التي شهدت هزيمة باريس سان جيرمان بهدفين لهدف وتوديعه لكأس فرنسا.

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وأشارت “ليكيب” إلى أن أن اللاعب الأرجنتيني الدولي سيغيب عن مواجهة باريس سان جيرمان وموناكو في استاد لويس الثاني في الدوري الفرنسي يوم السبت المقبل، ومشاركته ضد بايرن ميونخ محل شك.

يأتي ذلك في ظل الشكوك حول جاهزية كيليان مبابي لمواجهة بايرن ميونخ، حيث تعرض لإصابة وأفاد ناديه في بيان رسمي بوقت سابق أنه سيغيب لثلاثة أسابيع.

على الرغم من المعلومات التي أوضحتها “ليكيب” تشير صحيفة “لو باريزيان” إلى أن ميسي لا يزال بإمكانه لعب دور في مباراة دوري أبطال أوروبا يوم الثلاثاء.

Douglas Ovenstone, who toured England as South Africa’s reserve wicketkeeper in 1947, has died at his home in Llandudno, Cape Town at the age of 90. He was described by Wisden as a stylish wicketkeeper, very much in the style of Godfrey Evans, the England wicketkeeper at the time.Ovenstone, who was injured at El Alamein while serving with South African forces in World War 2, was picked as understudy to John Lindsay but broke a finger between the third and fourth Tests and with that his chance of playing disappeared. Lindsay played in the first three Tests, and George Fullerton, who had been selected as a batsman who could ‘keep in an emergency, played in the last two Test matches. These were Lindsay’s only Tests while Fullerton toured England again (as a batsman) in 1951.Ovenstone played four Currie Cup matches and retired in early 1948, citing business reasons for his early retirement.A director in a family business specialising mainly in the fishing industry, he was later instrumental in opening the High Noon farm near Villiersdorp in the Western Cape, where many exotic wild animals were kept. The farm produced a number of fruits, with apples being the main fruit produced.In 20 first-class matches he scored 437 runs at 14.56, took 40 catches and made 15 stumpings.

Fabrizio Romano has dropped an update on the future of reported Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Konrad Laimer.

What’s the word?

In a recent post on Twitter, the Italian journalist and transfer insider revealed that Bayern Munich are preparing an opening offer of around €20m (£17m) for the RB Leipzig midfielder, with Julian Nagelsmann believed to be a big fan of the 24-year-old.

However, Romano goes on to state that a number of Premier League sides – one of whom is reported to be Antonio Conte’s Tottenham – are also interested in a move for the Austria international this summer.

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In his tweet, the journalist said: “FC Bayern are preparing an opening bid [of] around €18/20m to begin talks with RB Leipzig for Konrad Laimer – it won’t be easy but Bayern want him. Julian Nagelsmann is pushing to sign Laimer – as Premier League top clubs are interested too. He’s out of contract in 2023.”

Paratici must move

Considering just how well suited Laimer appears to be for Conte’s tactical setup in north London, in addition to the fact that it appears as if the midfielder will be available for an extremely reasonable fee this summer, it would seem a very wise move for Paratici to launch a bid of his own for the RB Leipzig dynamo at the end of the current campaign.

Indeed, according to FBref statistics, the £23.4m-rated Austrian ranks in the top 1% of midfielders in Europe’s big five leagues for pressures per 90 minutes, as well as the top 19% for tackles, the top 13% for progressive carries, the top 17% for blocks and the top 14% for dribbles completed over the last 365 days.

The £49k-per-week talent also impresses in attacking metrics, with FBref ranking the 24-year-old in the top 10% of midfielders for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes, in addition to the top 4% of non-penalty xG, the top 13% for shots, the top 4% for assists, the top 13% for xA and the top 5% for non-penalty xG+xA throughout the last year.

As a result of these returns, FBref compare Laimer to the likes of Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham, Liverpool’s Naby Keita, Barcelona duo Pedri and Gavi and Atalanta’s Teun Koopmeiners, demonstrating the calibre of player the RB Leipzig sensation is in and amongst.

As such, should the player dubbed an “elite presser” indeed be available for as little as £17m this summer, Paratici simply must throw Tottenham’s hat in the ring, as it is abundantly clear that Laimer signing that Conte would love to welcome to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of the club’s 2022/23 campaign.

AND in other news: Spurs now set to seal “unbelievable” first summer signing, it’s a Paratici masterclass

أكد أحمد حسام ميدو نجم الزمالك ومنتخب مصر السابق، على عدم تعاطفه مع نوعية اللاعبين الذين لا يتحملون الضغط الجماهيري، مُشيرًا إلى أن لاعب كرة القدم الذي يتأثر بذلك فعليه البحث عن وظيفة أخرى.

تصريحات ميدو تزامنت مع الحالة السائدة عبر مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي بعد مباراة الأمس بين الأهلي والاتحاد السكندري، والتي انتهت بفوز المارد الأحمر بثلاثية دون رد.

وشهدت المباراة ضياع ركلتي جزاء للاتحاد السكندري، ومنها واحدة سددها محمود علاء لاعب الزمالك المُعار في صفوف زعيم الثغر.

واشتعلت مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي بالسخرية من محمود علاء، وآخرين يرون أن التقليل من شأن اللاعب يُدمر حالته النفسية، وعلى المنتقدين أن يكونوا رفقاء باللاعب.

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وكتب ميدو عبر صفحته الرسمية بموقع التواصل الاجتماعي “تويتر”: “لاعب كرة القدم الذي لا يتحمل الضغوط من الأفضل له أن يجد وظيفة أخرى!”.

وتابع: “تخيل إن ربنا يكون مديك نعمة ناس كتير بتتمناها، وهي إن يكون أكل عيشك من الحاجة إللي انت بتحبها وكنت بتلعبها وأنت صغير بالساعات ببلاش!، ودلوقتي مضغوط وخايف تلعبها!”.

واختتم: “أسف لا تعاطف مع أي لاعب أو مدرب لا يتحمل ضغوط المهنة”.

لاعب كرة القدم الذي لا يتحمل الضغوط من الافضل له ان يجد وظيفة اخرى!تخيل ان ربنا يكون مديك نعمة ناس كتير بتتمناها وهي ان يكون اكل عيشك من الحاجه اللي انت بتحبها وكنت بتلعبها وانت صغير بالساعات ببلاش!!ودلوقتي مضغوط وخايف تلعبها!اسف لا تعاطف مع اي لاعب او مدرب لا يتحمل ضغوط المهنة

— Mido (@midoahm) December 13, 2022

An update has emerged on Newcastle United and their interest in midfield gem Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

What’s the talk?

According to The Mirror, PIF are planning a bid to sign the Denmark international from Tottenham at the end of the season.

The report claims that they want to add the defensive midfielder to their team as he is high up on their transfer wishlist and are plotting a £30m swoop for his services.

Eddie Howe must get it done

The Magpies head coach must seal a deal for the former Southampton man as he would be a fantastic addition to the squad.

He is not a flashy, skilful, player who will get fans off their seats – like Allan Saint-Maximin – but he can be as important to the team, if not more so. Hojbjerg is a player who can provide a solid base for the attack-minded players to work from and has proven his quality at Premier League level.

Jose Mourinho, who knows a thing or two about winning in England, previously lauded the Dane’s style of play as he said:

“Physically he’s very, very strong and technically he’s much better than people think. Because sometimes people think the guy that is good technically is the guy that does the backheel. The guy that is good technically is the guy that does something wonderful. But these are not my words. These are words from coaches of 30, 40 years ago. Simplicity is genius.

“And the guy is so simple in everything he does with the ball. And I think he’s a phenomenal player. Congratulations, Mr. [Daniel] Levy [Spurs chairman].”

Hojbjerg, who has also been dubbed a “monster” by Morten Bisgaard, has been exceptional in the Premier League this season as he has averaged a superb SofaScore rating of 7.16 for Spurs. The 26-year-old has made an impressive 3.6 tackles and interceptions per game whilst completing 89% of his attempted passes, showing that he is reliable on the ball and excellent at winning possession back for his team.

He has racked up 178 appearances in the top-flight for Southampton and Tottenham combined and this means that he has experience as well as quality. Hojbjerg knows what it takes to perform in the division, as shown by his statistics this season, and he still has room to improve at the age of 26.

This is why he would be an excellent, sensible, addition to bolster Howe’s midfield. The midfield destroyer would be the ideal equaliser to the panache Bruno Guimaraes shows off in the middle of the park, with his simplicity, and the Magpies must now get this deal over the line.

AND in other news, Keith Downie drops exciting £50m Newcastle transfer claim that’ll delight supporters…

Liverpool reportedly have a first agreement to sign Benfica’s Uruguayan striker, Darwin Nunez.

What’s the word?

According to the latest report from Journalist Brahian Kuchman: “There would be a first agreement for Darwin Nunez to be a new English Liverpool player.”

Taking to his Twitter page, Kuchman also stated: “Jurgen Klopp has grown tired of praising the Uruguayan to such an extent that he will end up hiring him.”

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Klopp’s final straw

If the latest reports are anything to go by, Klopp will most certainly have the 22-year-old goal machine at his disposal next season.

Described as a “proper talent” by freelance football writer Amos Murphy on Twitter and as a “diamond” by Steve McManaman, Nunez is having the season of his life in Liga Portugal this year.

His both legs of their Champions League showdown earlier this month.

Of course, Klopp will have subtle confidence about picking up players from Liga Portugal, with his recent coup of former Porto star Luis Diaz demonstrating the amount of value that is scattered all over Portugal.

25-year-old Diaz has transitioned seamlessly into English football, with his five goal returns from nine appearances serving as great evidence of that.

The 54-year-old Liverpool boss Klopp will also be aware of the potential partnership that could blossom between Diaz and Nunez. With the trio of Mane, Salah and Firmino all in the final year of their contracts, Liverpool may be thinking about the future.

Those at Anfield will be urging the club to sign the out-and-out striker who possesses limitless potential at just 22-years-old, though it will not be cheap.

Whilst the Anfield side may reportedly have a “first agreement” to sign the 6 foot 2 goal-machine, he is valued at a mighty £83m by some sources.

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Everton will make the short trip across the city to play their most fierce rivals at Anfield in the Merseyside derby tomorrow afternoon, and Frank Lampard’s side finds themselves in an extremely vulnerable position.

When the game kicks off, Burnley will have already played their fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Turf Moor, and should they take all three points, Everton will drop into the relegation zone if they do not beat their title-challenging rivals.

Liverpool have lost just once in their last 22 Premier League meetings with Everton – winning 11 and drawing nine – and with the Kopites battling with Manchester City for the league title, it will be a hugely difficult challenge for Lampard and his team.

With that in mind, the Toffees boss must select a team that has proven to be reliable, can offer a threat and perform to the highest quality to ensure they can take something from the game.

As a result, Abdoulaye Doucoure should be selected to start the clash.

The 29-year-old has been a consistent threat in the league this season, with four assists and two goals scored, creating two big chances and being successful in the majority of his dribbles (55%).

The £22.5m-rated man has also been impressive in a defensive capacity, making an average of 2.3 tackles, 0.8 interceptions and 1.1 clearances per league game this term, proving he is a complete player in the centre of the pitch who can cause problems at both ends.

Indeed, the £75k-per-week Doucoure was hailed a “complete” midfielder by former Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti, with the Italian stating: “Abdoulaye is a fantastic midfielder, a complete midfielder. He can defend well. He is a box-to-box midfielder. He can bring energy to the club and a different quality.”

The Frenchman was initially a favoured player under Lampard, playing the full 90 minutes over six games, but has recently not seen as much game time – playing just six minutes in the victory over Man United and being on the bench against Leicester City.

However, there is no doubt that Lampard must unleash Doucoure – who was dubbed a “bundle of energy” by Joe Parkinson – against Liverpool tomorrow afternoon, as he would certainly improve the Toffees’ chances of causing an upset at Anfield.

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Aston Villa remain ‘in the box seat’ to complete the permanent signing of Philippe Coutinho despite interest from two Premier League rivals, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The Lowdown: Coutinho’s loan deal

The Brazilian arrived at Villa Park in January after the Midlands club agreed a six-month loan deal with Barcelona, with the option to make the move permanent for £33m.

The 29-year-old has played five games for Steven Gerrard’s side and has produced two goals and two assists during that time, making an immediate impact.

In his first start at Villa Park, Coutinho was man of the match in the thrilling 3-3 draw with Leeds United, when he scored one goal and set up another two, leading to a phenomenal 8.8 rating from SofaScore.

Having arrived back in England in fine form, the attacking midfielder has garnered interest from rival Premier League clubs, who are looking to lure him away from Gerrard’s grasp.

The Latest: O’Rourke believes Villa are favourites for Coutinho

Transfer insider O’Rourke has weighed in on the Coutinho transfer situation. He believes that Villa remain favourites to sign the Brazil international on a permanent basis, given the inclusion of a purchase option in the loan deal which has brought the 29-year-old to the Midlands.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, the journalist claimed: “They’re in the box seat right now. They’ve got him on loan with an option to buy as well.”

The Verdict: Good move

Coutinho endured a tough spell at Barcelona. After failing to secure a spot in the starting XI following his loan move to Bayern Munich, the attacker struggled to maintain regular game-time.

This became even more difficult when he suffered a rupture of the outer meniscus last season, which kept him out of action for a whopping 220 days.

However, Coutinho looks to be back to a level near his previous best. Before signing for Villa, Gerrard hailed the 29-year-old’s praises, labelling him a “world-class player”.

Former Liverpool teammate Roberto Firmino has also been incredibly complimentary of his Brazil compatriot, claiming that the 29-year-old has “magical powers” and is “one of the very best players in the world”.

If Coutinho is able to keep up his current form, Villa should be more than happy to make the deal permanent; and if he gets back to his best levels with a smile on his face, the Brazilian would likely be more than happy to remain in the Midlands.

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According to reports by The Mirror (as relayed by football.london), former Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov fears that Harry Kane will once again try to force a move away from Spurs if Antonio Conte fails to win a trophy or qualify for the Champions League.

The Lowdown: Harry Kane’s transfer saga

Kane was at the heart of a messy transfer saga during last summer’s transfer window. The England captain was Pep Guardiola’s priority target as Manchester City looked to bring in a top-quality striker. Spurs rejected City’s sensational £125m bid for the player, who had his mind set on the move after winning last season’s Premier League Golden Boot.

Kane tried to force his way out of the north London club by failing to turn up to training. However, these attempts proved unsuccessful, and the 28-year-old took to social media to confirm that he would remain at his boyhood club.

Despite Spurs’ retention of the striker, he has been relatively poor this season, having transfer market valuation drop from a peak of £135m to its current value of £90m.

The Latest: Berbatov issues Kane transfer warning

Berbatov now fears that Kane will try again to leave the club if Tottenham fail to deliver silverware or a top-four finish this season.

Speaking to The Mirror, the Bulgarian said: “In my opinion, I think we are going to see a similar situation with Harry Kane to last year.

“I am not convinced that the thought of moving to a top club to win trophies is completely out of Harry’s head.

“Yes, Conte has said that Harry is a key guy and that the team must evolve around him. But at the same time, I think that temptation is still there – and that we will see the same drama next summer.

“The only way that won’t happen is if Spurs win something or qualify for the Champions League. That’s where Kane wants to be – so let’s see if Spurs can surprise a few people by doing it.”

The Verdict: Pressure on Spurs to keep Kane

With Berbatov believing that Kane holds mixed feelings over his future at Tottenham, there is huge pressure on Conte to guide the team to a successful season in the form of a trophy or Champions League qualification. Otherwise, the England international could once again seek to leave the club.

He would be a monumental loss for Spurs. Kane has played 364 times for the Lilywhites, scoring an incredible 233 goals. Levy will not only be feeling the pressure to keep the fan favourite at the club, he might also be worrying about whether Conte will follow suit in leaving if the England captain is eventually granted a departure from N17.

With the FA Cup still to fight for, and sitting just four points off the top four with several games in hand, Tottenham still have every chance of salvaging tangible success from this season. Kane’s future at the club could depend on it.

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