Série sobre título do Palmeiras na Libertadores será exibida por SBT e Disney

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‘A Glória Eterna’, série produzida sobre o título do Palmeiras na Libertadores de 2020 será exibida no SBT, na Disney, no Facebook e no Youtube, conforme acordo fechado pela agência FC Diez Media. A informação foi publicada inicialmente pelo site ‘Notícias da TV’.

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A produção conta com quatro episódios. O SBT fará a exibição em seu canal no Youtube dedicado ao esporte (SBT Sports), enquanto a Disney colocará a série no catálogo do Star+. O Fox Sports e a Conmebol TV vão mostrar os episódios na programação antes de partidas ao vivo.

A estreia acontece na quinta-feira (16), às 20h20, via Facebook Watch, com dois episódios seguidos. Os outros dois capítulos serão exibidos na sexta-feira (17). Depois, a série ficará disponível no Youtube da Libertadores e na TV Palmeiras, assim como no SBT Sports e no Star+.

Na televisão, a primeira exibição será via Fox Sports, na quinta-feira (17), às 23h. O canal esportivo da Disney exibirá A Glória Eterna semanalmente, no mesmo horário, até o dia 8 de outubro. Na Conmebol TV, a produção irá ao ar antes da semifinal entre Palmeiras e Atlético-MG, no dia 21, em forma de pré-jogo, com o sinal abrindo duas horas antes da transmissão da partida.

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Sana Mir tests positive for Covid-19

Mir was in the PCB commentary box for the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final in Karachi

Umar Farooq04-Jan-2021

Sana Mir had shown symptoms of fever on day three of the QEA final•Getty Images

Sana Mir, the former Pakistan women’s captain, has tested positive for Covid-19. Mir, who was in the PCB commentary box for the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam trophy final in Karachi, had showed symptoms of fever on day three of the match, and subsequently underwent a test, which came positive. Following that news, the entire production team, as well as those who might have come in close contact with Mir, have been asked by the PCB to undergo Covid-19 tests, with results expected tonight.Mir has been isolated in the team hotel at the Pearl Continental and did not travel to the stadium on Monday. It is understood that everyone else on the production team who had worked with Mir were allowed to carry on with their daily routines at the National Stadium.Related

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ESPNcricinfo understands that there is no separate biosecure bubble for the commentators, who have been allowed to enter and leave the facility without any restrictions. While some commentators have been staying at the team hotel, others have headed back to their respective homes at the end of each day.So far, none of the other commentators – including Bazid Khan, Tariq Saeed, Ali Younis, Sikandar Bakhat and presenter Sawera Pasha – have shown any symptoms. A PCB spokesperson confirmed that the entire facility had been disinfected, but a decision on whether or not to isolate everyone else would be taken only after obtaining the test results.Pakistan have had a hectic home schedule in recent months, including the National T20 Cup, the white-ball series against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi, as well as four PSL matches in Karachi. While the PCB had created biosecure bubbles for the players during these matches, there were multiple breaches, forcing the board to reprimand certain players during the National T20 Cup. Between the second and third round of games in the QeA Trophy, nine Sindh players, including captain Sarfraz Ahmed, experienced flu-like symptoms. However, since their Covid-19 test results came back negative, they all remained in the bubble and only fast bowler Mir Hamza returned home after being declared unwell.Balochistan’s wicketkeeper-batsman Bismillah Khan was found to be Covid-19 positive during the second round match against Southern Punjab, but he had not been tested until the fourth day, after which he was substituted on the field by Adnan Akmal, who himself would test positive a round later and is presently in quarantine in Lahore.During the PSL, several players and stakeholders tested positive for Covid-19. This had a spillover effect on Pakistan’s tour to New Zealand, with six members of the travelling contingent found to be Covid-19 positive, including four players who were reported to have “historic infections”. With so many infections recorded after the team arrived in New Zealand, questions were raised about the PCB’s procedures and protocols to ensure safety.The PCB’s High Performance Centre in Lahore is also operating at nearly full capacity following strict SOPs. Despite that, a coach and a top manager in players development both tested positive for the virus. They both rejoined the office after recovering.

ذا صن تحذر مانشستر سيتي من صفقة مرموش.. وتستعيد واقعة الهجوم ضده في ألمانيا

يواصل نجم فريق آينتراخت فرانكفورت، عمر مرموش، تصدر الصحف الإنجليزية في ظل ارتباطه الوثيق بخطوة انتقاله إلى صفوف فريق مانشستر سيتي، في موسم الانتقالات الشتوي الحالي.

ويسعى بطل الدوري الإنجليزي إلى الحصول على خدمات مرموش، هذا الشهر، لتدعيم صفوف الفريق.

وذكرت تقارير صحفية، في اليومين الماضيين، وجود مفاوضات بين مانشستر سيتي وآينتراخت فرانكفورت لبحث خطوة انتقال مرموش إلى “الاتحاد”.

وسلطت “ذا صن” الإنجليزية الضوء على عمر مرموش، في تقرير لها اليوم، والذي سطره أكبر مشجعي الدوري الألماني فيل براينت في الصحيفة الشهيرة.

وأكد براينت، عبر تقريره، أن مرموش لا يفتقر إلى الثقة، وإن كانت الحادثة الأكثر شهرة في ألمانيا، والتي تخصه، هي ركلة الجزاء التي نفذها على طريقة بانينكا أثناء لعبه مع شتوتجارت على سبيل الإعارة ضد ناديه الأساسي فولفسبورج، في ديسمبر 2021.

وكان شتوتجارت آنذاك متقدمًا في النتيجة بهدفين دون رد، حيث صنع مرموش هدفًا، وحصلوا على ضربة جزاء، وحاول تنفيذها على طريقة بانينكا الشهيرة، ولكن كرته اصطدمت بالعارضة.

وتعرض مرموش لانتقادات واسعة من جماهير فولفسبورج، واتهموه بعدم احترام ناديه الأم، واضطر إلى الاعتذار، حيث قال آنذاك: “أنا آسف على الطريقة التي سددت بها ركلة الجزاء والتي قد تترك انطباعًا خاطئًا لدى الجماهير”.

وأضاف: “لقد حاولت تعزيز الفوز لفريقي أثناء تسديد ركلة الجزاء، أنا دائمًا أحترم المنافسين، خاصة فولفسبورج الذي أقدره كثيرًا”، وعاد إلى ناديه الأساسي بعد ذلك في الصيف وسجل ضد شتوتجارت في الموسم التالي.

وعن أسباب رغبة مانشستر سيتي في ضم مرموش، قال براينت إن اللاعب يعيش موسمًا رائعًا، حيث سجل 14 هدفًا وصنع 7 في الدوري الألماني، في حين على مستوى البطولات المختلفة سجل 19 هدفًا وصنع 9.

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ويرغب حامل اللقب في ضم صاحب الـ25 عامًا لخلافة جوليان ألفاريز، خاصة في ظل تألقه اللافت للأنظار هذا الموسم، مع العلم أنه يتنافس مع هاري كين على لقب هداف النسخة الحالية من الدوري الألماني.

ويُعد مرموش أحدث لاعب في صفوف فرانكفورت الذي يستطيع ضخ أموال كثيرة لخزائن النادي، بعد لوكا يوفيتش، أندريه سيلفا، هالر وراندال كولو مواني، حيث تربح النادي جراء هؤلاء بمبلغ أكثر من 100 مليون جنيه إسترليني.

ولكن براينت أطلق رسالة تحذير إلى مانشستر سيتي، قائلًا: “لم يكن أي من هؤلاء السالف ذكرهم قوي من الناحية التهديفية مع ناديه الجديد”.

ويستطيع مرموش اللعب في مركز الجناح، مثل مواطنه محمد صلاح، ولكنه يلعب الآن كمهاجم مركزي مع الفريق الألماني، ومن ثم يمكنه أن يدعم إيرلينج هالاند في مانشستر سيتي، أو يعود إلى اللعب كجناح.

كما أن مرموش لديه القدرة على التسديد الرائع، حيث لديه 71 تسديدة هذا الموسم في الدوري الألماني، محتلًا المركز الأول في هذا الصدد، ويليه هاري كين بـ49 تسديدة.

إلى جانب ذلك، فإن مرموش يتسم بالسرعة الكبرى، حيث يمتلك معدلًا بلغ 22 ميلًا في الساعة، ولديه أقدام سريعة جدًا، ولكنه يسقط بسهولة بعض الشئ، على حد قول براينت، كما إنه اللاعب الأكثر تعرضًا للتدخلات من قِبل الخصوم في موسم الدوري الألماني، بواقع 50 مرة.

ويبلغ طول مرموش 6 أقدام وأقوى مما يبدو عليه، لكنه سيحتاج إلى بعض الوقت للتكيف مع القوة البدنية للدوري الإنجليزي، وهو ما يُعد رسالة تنبيه أخرى لـ مانشستر سيتي.

واسترسل براينت عبر تقريره عن مرموش، حيث أشار إلى أنه كان يستطيع اللعب لمنتخب كندا بدلًا من مصر، بعدما عمل والداه في تلك الدولة لمدة 6 سنوات وحصلا على الجنسية.

إلى جانب قربه الشديد من محمد صلاح، مستعينًا بتصريحات سابقة لـ مرموش حيث قال: “نحن على تواصل، الاتصال بين المصريين في أوروبا جيد للغاية، نحاول دعم بعضنا البعض لأننا نعلم أنه ليس من السهل الانتقال إلى أوروبا”.

كما نشر براينت تصريحات محمد صلاح السابقة، والتي طالب فيها بإيقاف المقارنات بينه وبين مرموش، لأن ذلك من شأنه أن يضر بمواطنه ويضع المزيد من الضغوط على كاهله.

Internacional perde invencibilidade do sistema defensivo

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No último sábado, o Internacional visitou o Atlético-MG em Belo Horizonte e não resistiu a pressão do adversário, que arrancou uma vitória por 1 a 0.

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O placar colocou fim a uma invencibilidade do Colorado de oito jogos no Campeonato Brasileiro e impediu que a equipe voltasse a figurar o G-6.

Defesa

Além da perda da invencibilidade, o Internacional também foi vazado pela primeira vez após cinco partidas disputadas no Brasileirão.

Antes do Galo, o Inter havia passado em branco no sistema defensivo contra Atlético-GO, Sport, Fortaleza e Bahia.

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Tottenham in constant talks with 149-goal striker who’ll cost Levy £20m

Tottenham are believed to be in constant talks with a forward who's scored an impressive 149 career goals despite being relatively young, and chairman Daniel Levy could well sign him for a cut-price £20 million.

Spurs target Harry Kane replacement as Postecoglou eyes new striker

It's been nearly a year since club-record goalscorer and Lilywhites legend Harry Kane left N17 in a multi-million pound deal for Bayern Munich, with Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou managing to do well in his first season without the England star.

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Son Heung-min and Richarlison scored 29 goals between them in all competitions last season, helping to fill the void left by Kane's departure, as Tottenham sealed qualification for the Europa League next term.

Postecoglou's fluid attacking system allowed Spurs to maintain their effectiveness going forward without Kane, for the most part, but it is believed that the north Londoners wish to replace their ex-superstar with an out-and-out striker this summer.

Tottenham's best-performing players in the Premier League last season

Son Heung-min

7.30

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7.17

Pedro Porro

7.05

Cristian Romero

7.04

Dejan Kulusevski

7.03

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Spurs are also targeting a star new winger, with both Wolves winger Pedro Neto and Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze firmly on their radar (Fabrizio Romano). However, a new vocal point up front to replace Kane could also be on the agenda.

Surprisingly, Levy and technical director Johan Lange have even been linked with a move for marquee striker Viktor Gyokeres this week. The Sporting Lisbon star could be available for a fee lower than his £84 million release clause, prompting Spurs interest in signing Gyokeres as they consider a move.

He racked up an incredible 43 goals in 50 appearances across all competitions last season, so the Swede could still come at a premium, even if it is lower than his release clause. This will be the case for top-class goalscorers across the market, but one prolific striker who is both proven and attainable for a good price is Lille star Jonathan David.

The Canada international, who has been one of Ligue 1's best marksmen for a few years now, boasts 149 career goals in total for both club and country. David's contract, which expires next year, means he could also be available for around £20 million.

Tottenham in constant talks with David as they consider bid

According to Football Insider and journalist Wayne Veysey, Postecoglou's side are beginning to up the ante in their pursuit of David after being previously linked.

Canadian striker Jonathan David

Indeed, as per their sources, Tottenham are in daily contact with David as they consider a bid for him. The 24-year-old is fresh off the back of another productive season in France, with only Kylian Mbappe scoring more Ligue 1 goals than him last season.

Out of the division's top scorers last term, David boasted the highest shot accuracy percentage according to BBC Sport, making him an ideal heir to Kane as Postecolgou looks to add more cutting edge up front.

Personal terms agreed: £2.6m-a-year star says yes to joining Newcastle

Newcastle United are now in "touching distance" of completing the signing of an "outstanding" player this summer, in an exciting new transfer update.

Newcastle want new centre-backs

The Magpies will still want to bring in fresh faces to boost their squad between now and the end of this month, with centre-back continuing to be a primary area of focus. Marc Guehi is considered a main option in that position, as he looks to make a big move from Crystal Palace, and an offer has been submitted for the 24-year-old's services.

That being said, the England international isn't the only defender being linked with a switch to Newcastle in the near future, with Toulouse ace Logan Costa considered a cheaper alternative to the Palace man. At 23, he is a year younger and should only improve for the foreseeable future.

Toulouse's Logan Costa.

Then there's Liverpool's Joe Gomez, who has been backed to seal a move away from Anfield this summer, having found himself down the centre-back pecking order. While that was the case under Jurgen Klopp at the end of his time as manager, it looks as though the 27-year-old will stay put, suggesting that Arne Slot may be planning to give him more minutes in his preferred position.

In attack, reinforcements could also be needed, especially if Callum Wilson leaves St James' Park ahead of the new Premier League season, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Boulaye Dia have both emerged as options. The respective Everton and Salernitana stars could both represent younger additions than the current Magpies hero.

Newcastle within touching distance of new signing

According to Football Insider, Newcastle have "agreed personal terms" with Marc Guehi over a summer move to St James', with talks over a marquee signing believed to be at an "advanced" stage.

A report from The Guardian also adds that "although an agreement is still to be reached", and "the move remains in danger of being hijacked", the transfer is in "touching distance" of being completed.

At this point, it would be a huge surprise if the £2.6m-a-year-earning Guehi wasn't a Newcastle player come the end of the transfer window, with so much pointing towards a transfer being sealed.

Should that happen, Eddie Howe would acquire the signature of a top-quality defender with a big future in the game, being hailed as "outstanding" by Micah Richards and "excellent" by Alan Shearer during Euro 2024.

“I thought he was excellent in the first game," the legendary Magpies number nine said. "The second game… yeah, I think he was maybe the best of a bad bunch so yeah, particularly when there was so much talk about Harry Maguire not playing and England struggling in that position, I think he’s done really well, he can be pleased with himself."

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Guehi could become Sven Botman's long-term partner at the heart of Newcastle's defence, once he returns from a knee injury, with neither Jamaal Lascelles nor Fabian Schar representing the future these days, and it could elevate Howe's team to another level.

ريليفو: "أنشيلوتي على المحك".. هل يصمد أمام صافرات الجماهير وغضب الإدارة؟

يمر المدير الفني، كارلو أنشيلوتي بأوقات صعبة في ريال مدريد حيث وضعته هزيمة كأس السوبر الإسباني ضد برشلونة تحت ضغط الجماهير وصافرات الاستهجان التي ظهرت في مباراة سيلتا فيجو ببطولة كأس ملك إسبانيا.

ويرى المدرب الإيطالي أن الهزائم أمام الفرق الكبرى مثل برشلونة، ليفربول وميلان هذا الموسم وضعت مستقبله مع ريال مدريد على المحك، خاصة مع تصاعد الشكوك حول قدرته على إدارة المباريات والنجوم التي يمتلكها الفريق الإسباني.

رغم إنجازاته السابقة مع ريال مدريد، يشعر أنشيلوتي أن مجلس الإدارة والجماهير أصبحوا أقل ثقة فيه، مما يزيد من الضغوط عليه في الفترة الأخيرة رغم أن عقده ينتهي في 30 يونيو 2026، بحسب ما ذكرت شبكة “ريليفو” الإسبانية.

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ويشير التقرير إلى أن ريال مدريد وضع خطة طوارئ بإسناد المهمة للمدرب، سانتياجو سولاري، إذا فشل الفريق في دوري أبطال أوروبا أو تعرض لنتائج كارثية مستقبلية وكاد يحدث ذلك في نوفمبر إذا ما خسر أمام أوساسونا لكن الفريق فاز بنتيجة 4-0.

بينما يظل تشابي ألونسو المدير الفني لنادي باير ليفركوزن، الخيار المفضل لرئيس ريال مدريد، فلورنتينو بيريز، لتولي القيادة مستقبلاً، مما يزيد من الضغط على أنشيلوتي.

ويحتاج ريال مدريد لتحقيق نتائج إيجابية في الجولتين المتبقيتين بمجموعات دوري أبطال أوروبا والدوري الإسباني لضمان بقاء أنشيلوتي، لأن الإدارة لن تسمح بأي إخفاق جديد حتى نهاية الموسم الحالي.

يأتي ذلك خاصة أن ريال مدريد موقفه صعب للغاية في دوري أبطال أوروبا ومن المحتمل جدًا لعبه الملحق لاحتلاله مركزًا من التاسع حتى الرابع والعشرين بترتيب المجموعة من أجل التأهل إلى دور الـ 16، مما قد يضعه في القرعة أمام بايرن ميونخ أو أتلتيكو مدريد وبالتالي إذا خسر قد يواجه شبح الإقالة.

وسيشكل الفوز بالألقاب المحلية أو الأوروبية هذا الموسم طوق نجاة لمسيرة المدرب الإيطالي، فيما سيؤدي أي فشل إلى تسريع رحيله عن النادي.

ويدرك أنشيلوتي أن كل مباراة يخوضها أصبحت بمثابة اختبار حاسم لقدراته، وأن فريقه يجب أن يظهر قوته من خلال الالتزام والتماسك لتجنب غضب الجماهير والإدارة.

Cuiabá x São Paulo: prováveis escalações, desfalques e onde assistir

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O São Paulo vai a Cuiabá encarar o Dourado nesta segunda-feira (11), às 20h, na Arena Pantanal, pela 25ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. O Tricolor terá de superar um retrospecto importante do time da casa, que conquistou sete dos 12 pontos disputados contra os quatro grandes paulistas. No primeiro turno, o placar foi de 2 a 2 no Morumbi.

Além disso, o Tricolor precisa dos três pontos, já que não vence há quatro jogos e ocupa apenas a 14ª posição da tabela, com 29 pontos, distante a apenas três da zona de rebaixamento. Também existe uma pressão por resultados sobre o técnico Hernán Crespo, que tem recebido muitas críticas por parte da torcida.

O Cuiabá, por outro lado, também precisa da vitória para melhorar sua posição no campeonato e deve entrar com força máxima. O time também não vence há quatro jogos e está em 12° lugar, com 30 pontos. Conquistar pontos ajuda com que o time se distancie da zona de risco.

O São Paulo conta com o retorno de Rojas, mas tem algumas baixas para o confronto, como é o caso do atacante Galeano. O paraguaio foi vetado pelo departamento médico por um trauma no tornozelo direito. Igor Vinicius, ainda em recuperação de uma lesão no olho, também segue fora. Com Orejuela fora da lista de relacionados, Igor Gomes deve seguir como titular, improvisado na lateral-direita.

CUIABÁ X SÃO PAULO
Local: Arena Pantanal, Cuiabá
Data e horário: 11 de outubro de 2021, às 20h
Árbitro: Anderson Daronco (RS)
Assistentes: Rafael da Silva Alves (RS), Michael Stanislau (RS) e Rodrigo da Fonseca Silva (MT) (quarto árbitro)
VAR: Heber Roberto Lopes(SC)
Onde acompanhar: Premiere, Tempo Real e em áudio na parceria LANCE!/Voz do Esporte.

CUIABÁ
Walter; João Lucas, Marllon (Alan Empereur), Paulão e Uendel; Auremir, Pepê e Camilo (Rafael Gava); Clayson, Max e Jenison. Técnico: Jorginho.

SÃO PAULO
Tiago Volpi; Igor Gomes, Miranda, Léo e Welington; Luan, Rodrigo Nestor e Gabriel Sara (Marquinhos); Luciano, Rigoni e Calleri. Técnico: Hernán Crespo.

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IPL 2021 league stage could be held entirely in Mumbai

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Shashank Kishore19-Feb-202114:30

We were thrilled to get Steven Smith just above his base price – Parth Jindal

The IPL is mulling the possibility of conducting the entire league stage of the 2021 season in Mumbai before moving to Ahmedabad for the knockouts. This is according to Parth Jindal, co-owner of the Delhi Capitals, during a chat with ESPNcricinfo soon after Thursday’s auction in Chennai.”From what I’m hearing and seeing, if England can come and tour, if the ISL (Indian Super League) can happen all in Goa, if Vijay Hazare Trophy (domestic 50-over competition) and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20 competition) can happen across venues, I can’t fathom the IPL moving out of India,” Jindal said. “I do believe the IPL will happen in India.”I believe they’re contemplating whether to have the league phase at one venue (city) and playoffs at another venue. There’s a lot of chatter about Mumbai being possibly being one venue because it has three grounds (Wankhede Stadium, Brabourne Stadium, DY Patil Stadium) and enough practice facilities, and Motera (Ahmedabad) hosting the knockouts, but it’s all unverified, it’s all just what I am hearing.”Jindal further stated having the league phase in Mumbai, for example, could be advantageous to the Capitals, who have a number of players from the city in their mix. Although the possibility of playing in Mumbai could be slim given Maharashtra’s recent spike in Covid-19 cases which has prompted a new round of lockdowns.”If you look at our selection of Steven Smith, we felt the wickets in Mumbai will suit his style of batting.””The fact that we have so many Mumbai boys – Prithvi [Shaw], Jinks [Ajinkya Rahane], Shreyas [Iyer] helps. Mumbai has true bounce, the ball moves a bit because it’s on the coast, and all that played a role. The other option is being mulled right now is, why not open up all venues, go everywhere and show the world we’re ready for the T20 World Cup? They [BCCI[] are still unsure, I think it all depends on how the covid situation plays out in India over the next two weeks.”A few other key personnel from other franchises offered a straight bat. VVS Laxman, mentor of the Sunrisers Hyderabad, said “things were still uncertain regarding venues”, while Venky Mysore, chief executive of Kolkata Knight Riders, echoed Laxman. Anil Kumble, head coach of Punjab Kings, meanwhile, said they’d picked a composition of their squad keeping “all options” and conditions in mind.”We’re extremely delighted with what we could manage,” Kumble said. “We had the largest purse which meant people would chase us and keep upping the price, but the squad looks like what we wanted. We have all bases covered. If the tournament’s going to be in India, we have all options covered. If in case it moves out, we wanted to cover those options as well [at the auction].”Mysore, meanwhile, said: “Every team you can see has gone for that balance to adapt to whatever conditions we’re given. These are unusual times and we’re all very supportive of the BCCI. That the IPL was held itself was fantastic given the pandemic. If it happens in India, we’re supportive of working through that and if it’s elsewhere too. Most important the collective effort towards the tournament happening and in the most unimpeded way.”The ongoing England series is BCCI’s first full International series at home since the pandemic broke out in February last year. After hosting the first Test in Chennai behind closed doors, they opened up the venue for the remainder of the series with crowds up to 50% of the stadium’s capacity, despite the Indian government allowing outdoor sports events to have capacity crowds. England are scheduled to play five T20Is in Ahmedabad followed by three ODIs in Pune to wind off the tour on March 28.”This year is going to be big as well because of what it is,” BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had said earlier in the week, without divulging further details on the venue. However, over the past few months, he has been vocal about prioritising hosting the tournament in its entirety in India. “We’ll see whether we can get the crowd back into the IPL, it’s a decision we’ll have to take very shortly. But it’s going to be another great tournament.”

Club chiefs believe £70,000-per-week star wants marquee move to Tottenham

Club chiefs hold a real belief that one player wants to seal a marquee move to Tottenham this summer, with Ange Postecoglou and co still on the hunt for more arrivals ahead of the new Premier League season.

Postecoglou confirms Spurs are trying to sign striker before deadline day

Spurs' head coach has already admitted that the Lilywhites are actively pursuing a new striker before deadline day on August 30.

Once-£85 million forward offered to Tottenham with Levy tempted to sign him

The Lilywhites have been approached.

ByEmilio Galantini Aug 2, 2024

Last season, Postecoglou was heavily reliant on Son Heung-min, who finished 2023/2024 as their top scorer in all competitions with 17, but the 32-year-old is out of contract next year as things stand.

Richarlison scored 12 in all competitions as well, but it has been widely reported this week that technical director Johan Lange, chairman Daniel Levy and the wider recruitment team are looking for buyers.

Richarlison Stats (2023-24)

Competition

Games

Goals

Assists

Premier League

28

11

4

FA Cup

2

0

0

EFL Cup

1

1

0

via Transfermarkt

The 27-year-old enjoyed a fantastic mid-season purple patch last term, scoring nine goals in eight league games from mid-December through to early February, but Spurs are still determined to sell Richarlison amid interest from the Saudi Pro League.

In terms of who could succeed him, it is rumoured that Tottenham could table a bid for Ivan Toney, as well as Bournemouth star Dominic Solanke, who Spurs are currently holding talks over signing (Fabrizio Romano).

"At Celtic, I had Kyogo, who was a sort of out and out number nine and in Japan, I've always had a striker," said Postecoglou on Spurs signing a new striker.

"It just depends, like last year we had to be a bit creative, it's fair to say. You know but if Harry would have stayed I definitely would have used him!

"So I think for us what's more important is the type of striker we get. You know we play a certain way. We demand certain things from a physical perspective from the technical aspects of it that it's going be a striker that fits that mould.

"It's still the area of the park we're really probably the thinnest when I talk about squad-wise at the moment, so obviously that's a focus for us. Irrespective of the approach, I like to think I've always been pretty clear on what I want. I've had success for the most part of my career with transfers and, I mean, I thought last year's window was excellent."

While Postecoglou didn't mention the likes of Toney or Solanke outright, an encouraging update has surfaced on the latter, with Tottenham's pursuit of new number nine beginning to ramp up.

Spurs chiefs convinced Solanke wants marquee move to Tottenham

As Postecoglou's side open talks for the £70,000-per-week Cherries marksman, GiveMeSport now claim that optimism over signing him is growing within the club.

Tottenham chiefs are convinced that Solanke wants to seal a "big-money" move to Spurs, coming after a terrific campaign where he netted 21 goals in all competitions for Bournemouth.

Levy and co are said to value the 26-year-old at around £50 million, though, which is significantly below Solanke's £65 million release clause. There is still work to be done in regards to agreeing a fee, but Spurs apparently hold a serious belief they won't run into any issues on the player's side.

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