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da premier bet： As they continue their fight to seal a place in the play-offs, Sunderland have seen the pressure of gaining a Premier League place increase thanks to the interest of West Ham in as many as five of their stars.

West Ham plotting Sunderland raid

da poker： The Black Cats have their place in the play-offs all but sealed, sat fourth and inside the top six by as many as 12 points with just eight games left to play in the Championship.

The drama is far from over, however. Once the play-offs are set, those at the Stadium of Light must battle for a place at Wembley before desperately hoping to avoid the painful heartbreak of failure at the final hurdle.

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That said, Sunderland deserve great credit with or without promotion this season. When Regis Le Bris arrived last summer, he took charge of a side fresh from a frustrating bottom-half finish in need of an inspiration. Now, almost 12 months later, they have been inspired enough to climb into fourth and on course to fight for a place in the Premier League come May.

That achievement may not come without a catch though and the Black Cats could yet fall victim to their own success. According to ExWHUEmployee, West Ham are now plotting a move to sign Dan Neil alongside interest in Jobe Bellingham, Chris Rigg, Romaine Mundle and Eliezer Mayenda.

The interest in both Rigg and Bellingham comes as no surprise and Sunderland have already placed a reported £20m price tag on the former whilst the latter could be worth more than £12m this summer.

As if losing two young midfielders wouldn’t be enough of a blow, it looks as though Le Bris also has to worry about losing Neil, Mayenda and Mundle when the summer arrives. Neil’s departure would be particularly frustrating, given his role as club captain.

Sunderland must keep "clever" Neil

Such is the ruthlessness of the Championship, Sunderland may need to earn promotion to the Premier League now more than ever if they are to stand a chance of avoiding a summer exodus of talent. The likes of Bellingham, Rigg and Neil could all turn their attention towards the top flight if promotion isn’t achieved in the current campaign in what would break Le Bris’ midfield apart.

The Black Cats boss will be desperate to keep hold of all three and knows just how important the likes of Neil are to his Sunderland side. The Frenchman told reporters when asked about his captain earlier this season: “He’s very clever, very important to adjust the formation and balance the team.

“At the end, the individual output is maybe not as huge as expected but is very important for the team. Now that job is done he can add more things like more forward passes, tackling, counter pressing, and you can see how strong he is as an individual player. But at the same time, the role he has for the balance of the team is very important.”

As the summer approaches, West Ham’s interest has suddenly handed Sunderland added pressure to win promotion to the Premier League this season.

كشف سامي الطرابلسي، المدير الفني لمنتخب تونس، عن محاولته ضم هيثم حسن جناح ريال أوفييدو الإسباني إلى صفوف “نسور قرطاج” استعدادًا لمواجهتي ليبيريا وغينيا الاستوائية بتصفيات كأس العالم 2026.

وأكد الطرابلسي في تصريحات نقلتها وكالة “الشرق” أن هيثم حسن أبلغه برغبته في تمثيل منتخب مصر، لكنه شدد على أن الباب أمامه لم يُغلق نهائيًا، قائلًا: “تواصلنا مع هيثم حسن عندما توليت تدريب تونس، اجتمع مسؤولون معه بحضور والده، وأخبرنا أنه أقرب لتمثيل الفراعنة، لكننا لم نغلق الباب”.

ويُعرف عن هيثم حسن صاحب الـ23 عامًا، أنه ولد في فرنسا لأب مصري وأم تونسية، ولعب لمنتخب فرنسا على مستوى الناشئين، قبل أن ينتقل إلى فياريال، ثم إلى ريال أوفييدو.

طالع أيضًا | قائمة تونس لمواجهة منتخب مصر الثاني وديًا

وخاض حسن هذا الموسم مع أوفييدو دورًا بارزًا في قيادة الفريق للصعود إلى الدرجة الأولى بالدوري الإسباني، كما ساهم بصناعة هدف الفوز على ريال سوسيداد 1-0، مسجلاً أول انتصار لناديه في الليغا منذ 24 عامًا.

وعلى صعيد آخر، يبدأ منتخب مصر معسكره المغلق يوم 1 سبتمبر باستاد القاهرة، استعدادًا لملاقاة إثيوبيا وبوركينا فاسو في تصفيات كأس العالم.

ويتصدر منتخب مصر المجموعة الأولى برصيد 16 نقطة، بعد 6 مباريات من التصفيات الأفريقية المؤهلة لكأس العالم 2026 في أمريكا وكندا والمكسيك.

Manchester United’s 4-1 triumph over Real Sociedad last night was undoubtedly one of the best of the Ruben Amorim era, booking their place in the quarterfinal against French side Lyon.

Bruno Fernandes captured all the headlines and rightfully so with his hat-trick, with his goals the difference between qualifying or getting knocked out given the 5-2 aggregate scoreline.

Compatriot Diogo Dalot also got himself on the scoresheet, hopefully giving the 25-year-old added confidence in the side after struggling to impress in recent weeks.

It was an all-round effort from the side, with their triumph over the LaLiga outfit putting Amorim one step closer to winning his maiden trophy at Old Trafford – potentially ending the campaign on a positive note after their poor form in the Premier League.

Such a convincing performance will give confidence to the manager but also many of the players who have been unable to perform throughout 2024/25.

Hojlund & Zirkzee’s stats for United against Sociedad

Despite their lack of goals in this campaign, Amorim opted to start with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee as part of the front three, with both managing to produce admirable displays.

The Dane may have failed to find the back of the net once again, but he managed to register the assist for Dalot’s late strike, making himself a nuisance to the opposition and winning four of his six aerial duels.

He also completed 84% of the passes he attempted, creating three chances for his teammates, having a real positive impact within the final third.

As for the Dutchman, he also failed to find the back of the net but managed to register four efforts on goal, offering a constant threat in the final third throughout.

The 23-year-old also completed three dribbles during the win, finding a teammate with 100% of the long balls he attempted, starting to show his quality after his disappointing start to life at Old Trafford.

However, despite the showings of the aforementioned pair, one other player stepped up, potentially being Amorim’s new version of a star who thrived at Sporting CP.

The player who is Amorim’s new Gyokeres

Striker Viktor Gyokeres has been a name constantly touted with a move to United, potentially following Amorim to England after his impressive form in Portugal.

The Swedish international has registered 82 goals in his 90 appearances for Sporting, with many supporters wanting the manager to be reunited with his former talisman.

However, strikers in today’s market cost a fortune, potentially making a deal too expensive this summer, but the fanbase shouldn’t worry, with midfielder Fernandes showcasing that he’s capable of making the jump to being the boss’s new talisman.

The 30-year-old has been a shining light throughout 2024/25, still managing to produce the goods despite their lowly Premier League standing, which sees them sit in the bottom half of the table.

He’s notched 26 combined goals and assists to date, with his three goals only bolstering his already impressive record despite the lack of success endured by the first-team.

Bruno has now notched 10 goals since the manager’s appointment in late November last year – the most of any player – showcasing his talents, making it unthinkable as to where they’d be without him.

Despite his deep-lying role, he registered six efforts on goal, creating four opportunities for his teammates in the process – producing a sensational attacking display.

Minutes played

90

Goals scored

3

Shots taken

6

Chances created

4

Aerials won

1/1 (100%)

Recoveries made

9

Tackles won

2

He also won 100% of the aerial duels he entered, whilst making nine recoveries and winning two tackles, demonstrating his importance at both ends.

His goalscoring record is truly phenomenal for a midfielder, consistently producing the goods when needed, with Amorim always able to rely on him to get the side out of trouble.

While a striker is undoubtedly a priority this summer, Fernandes has proved he’s capable of being the star man under the new management side, hoping to play a pivotal role in any future success during his tenure.

Man Utd academy superstar was ahead of Garnacho, but ETH sold him for £1.5m

Manchester United once had a star on their hands, but Erik ten Hag sold him on the cheap.

ByEthan Lamb Mar 13, 2025

The Urawa Red Diamonds have more continental success than they do domestically – could that be an asset in the CWC?

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Urawa Red Diamonds aren't domestic giants when it comes to the J1 League, Japan's top flight. The Saitama City-based club has won just one title since the Japanese First Division became the J1 League in 1992, lifting the league title in 2006, and four previous top-flight wins since its founding in 1950.

Yet, in Asia, they're juggernauts, winning the Asian Champions League three times – in 2007, 2017, and 2022. It's the second-most wins by any club in Asia, tied with the K League's Pohang Steelers and one fewer than Middle Eastern powerhouse Al-Hilal Saudi FC.

In theory, the Red Diamonds' wins in the Asian Champions League should greatly benefit them in the upcomgin Club World Cup. The Asian Champions League might not be as competitive as its European or South American counterparts, but there's an argument that it might be more grueling.

There are fixtures from Iraq to Australia, Japan to India. This year's rebranded Club World Cup spans across the U.S., and Urawa might have a slight advantage over its group stage competitors as a result of its previous success. Still, with Inter Milan, River Plate and Monterrey all in the same group, the Red Diamonds face a tall task.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be played in 12 stadiums in 11 U.S. cities, from the opener on June 14 until the final on July 13. In the U.S., fans can stream or watch matches on DAZN or TNT. Leading up to kickoff, GOAL will provide scouting reports on each of the 32 participating teams in the expanded field.

Next up is Urawa Red Diamonds, with a look at key players to watch, and expectations for the sole J1 League team at the tournament.

The Basics

DOMESTIC LEAGUE: J1 League

CLUB WORLD CUP HISTORY: 2007, 2017, 2023

GROUP: E (Inter Milan, Monterrey, River Plate, Urawa Red Diamonds)

OPENING MATCH: River Plate – June 17, 3 p.m. ET, Seattle

AdvertisementAFPHow they got here

The Red Diamonds' continental triumph earned them a place in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup. In the 2022 ACL campaign, Urawa recovered from a second-place group finish to mount an impressive run through the knockout stages.

In the final, they battled Al Hilal to a 1-1 draw in Riyadh, thanks to a Shinzo Koroki goal, before sealing the title with a 1-0 victory at home in front of 53,000 fans.

J.LEAGUEThe player to watch

The J1 League has a history of finding diamonds in the rough from Brazil – think about former Brazil international Hulk's rise to prominence in Japan's top two divisions before having a storied run for Porto and Zenit in Europe.

While Matheus Sávio is not of Hulk's caliber, he's one of the J1 League's elite midfielders. A former Brazil U20 standout who plays as an attacking midfielder, Sávio moved from Flamengo to Kashiwa Reysol for $1.1 million in 2019 and starred with an incredible 32 goals and 22 assists in six seasons with the club.

His performances is what ultimately led him to Urawa this season, where he's helped the club into in fourth in Japan's top flight, tied for the lead in goal contributions with six. If the Red Diamonds are to sneak out of Group E, they'll need Sávio to be a strong playmaker first and find ways to also be a threat in the attack.

Another player to watch is domestic star Ryoma Watanabe. The 28-year-old also has six goal contributions this season and has spent the majority of his career in Japan, outside of his time at the FC Ingolstadt development system. Another player whose impact comes from the midfield, he leads the Red Diamonds in scoring with five goals.

J.LEAGUERealistic Expectations

In an easier group, Urawa Red Diamonds could potentially secure a passage out. However, Group E features this year's UEFA Champions League finalist in Inter, an Argentine powerhouse in River and a Monterrey side that disappointed in the playoffs – but has Sergio Ramos, Sergio Canales, and likely a top recruit at manager.

There's no easy wins here, and the Red Diamonds don't have a prolific scorer on their roster. Realistically, their best shot comes if they can secure at least a draw against River and beat . Unlikely, but not impossible.

da jogodeouro： What a performance it was from new Manchester City signing Omar Marmoush against Newcastle United. The Premier League champions thrashed Eddie Howe’s side 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium, with the Egyptian attacker getting a scintillating hattrick.

da bet vitoria： Marmoush scored his first goal in the 19th minute, and by the 33rd, he had three goals.

The former Eintracht Frankfurt man starred, helping his new club to an important win against a top-four rival. Simon Bajkowski, chief Manchester City writer for The Manchester Evening News, was certainly complimentary of Marmoush. He gave him a 9/10 rating and described his performance as ‘explosive’.

However, it was not just the new City number seven who was a standout player. There were plenty of impressive performances against Newcastle.

City’s standout players vs. Newcastle

Another of the best City players against the Magpies was someone who Pep Guardiola described as a “mini Rodri”, new signing Nico Gonzalez. The former FC Porto man looked right at home in their midfield.

The stats from the game, courtesy of Sofascore, show just how well the midfielder performed. He had 114 touches and completed 97% of his passes, with the influence from his time in Barcelona’s La Masia academy shining through. He also won four out of four ground duels.

Attacking midfielder James McAtee also impressed for the Citizens against Newcastle. Despite minimal opportunities in 2024/25, he has, on the whole, made it count. McAtee has scored six times this season, which includes two Premier League goals in his last three appearances.

It was an excellent performance against the Magpies from two of City’s new January signings and an academy player. One of their summer signings, Savinho, was a standout out, too. He has been superb since moving to the Etihad Stadium.

Savinho’s current market value

The Brazil international was on fire against Howe’s side. He registered an assist, creating the third goal for Marmoush, as well as completing three dribbles and winning six ground duels. It was a fantastic performance to build on his exploits this season.

Savinho has certainly impressed Guardiola during his time at City so far. After their most recent outing at the Etihad Stadium, he explained that he “wasn’t expecting this super impact” from the Brazilian to start his career in England.

The 20-year-old has managed two goals and nine assists in 33 appearances this season across all competitions. Of those, one goal and seven assists have come in the Premier League. It has been a superb start to life in the English top flight.

The City winger has got some impressive stats on Sofascore, too. In just 15 starts in the Premier League, Savinho has created ten big chances and averages 1.6 key passes per game. He is a creative machine.

Savinho stats in 2024/25 PL

Stat

Number

Starts

15

Expected goals

3.54xG

Assists

7

Big chances created

10

Key passes per game

1.6

Dribbles completed per game

2.1

Dribble success rate per game

58%

Stats from Sofascore

Signing the “electric” winger, as football analyst Ben Mattinson described him, has been a superb investment so far from the Citizens. They brought him into the club in the summer from French side Troyes, a sister club of City, for a fee of £30.8m.

It might be unsurprising to hear that, since his move, the Brazilian’s value has shot up. He is now deemed to be worth around £98m by CIES Football Observatory. That is an incredible rise of 218% from what they paid for him just months ago.

It does not seem like the 20-year-old will slow down any time soon, either. He has hit the ground running in the Premier League, and surely will only get better.

It seems unlikely City will sell him, at least for a while, but Savinho has been worth every penny so far, and will surely only increase in value.

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Posts ByRoss Kilvington Feb 16, 2025

No batter has averaged as much going into his 100th Test, while his unbelievable six-year peak and his stats against the best bowlers make him one of the greatest

S Rajesh (with inputs from Shiva Jayaraman)05-Jul-2023When Steven Smith was dismissed for 34 in Australia’s second innings at Lord’s, it meant that he would miss out on being the first batter to go into his 100th Test with a 60-plus average – he fell short of that mark by 67 runs.That was an opportunity missed for Smith, but the mere fact that he got closer to this feat than any batter in Test history speaks of the staggering numbers he has racked up. Smith will enter his 100th Test with an average of 59.56; before him, the highest any batter had achieved going into the landmark game was 58.16, by Rahul Dravid. Dravid eventually finished with a career average of 52.31, which was still wonderful, but in his last 64 Tests, his average dropped by almost six runs.Can Smith maintain these exceptional standards all the way till the end of his career?ESPNcricinfo LtdThe dizzying highs
All top-class batters have periods in their career when they strike extraordinary form. With Smith, what stands out is how high that peak has been, how long he has maintained it, and the different conditions he has conquered during this period.Through a six-year period from 2014 to 2019, he averaged 72 from 56 matches, scoring 24 centuries, which works out to a hundred every 2.3 matches. Not bad for a player who started off as a legspinner, batted at Nos. 8 and 9 on debut, and bowled more overs (21) than he scored runs (13) in that Test. Since 2020, the numbers have dropped a bit, but he still averages very nearly 50 in those 27 Tests.