Whelan in awe of Jovic to West Ham claim

Speaking to Football Insider, pundit Noel Whelan has been left in awe by West Ham transfer news involving Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic.

The Lowdown: West Ham weighing Jovic swoop…

As per Eurosport, the Irons are now weighing a swoop for the Galacticos forward, having been long-term admirers of the Serbian.

It is understood that Jovic will not be in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans for next season, which has prompted the Hammers to consider making a move for him before August 31.

David Moyes has long been on the lookout for a new forward as backup/competition for Michail Antonio, who spent his fair share of time on the sidelines over 2020/21.

The Latest: Whelan reacts…

Reacting to this Eurosport claim involving Jovic, pundit and former Premier League striker Whelan believes that it may just be the ‘perfect fit’ for West Ham.

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He also hailed what a potential bit of business that signing the 23-year-old would be for the Hammers, not to mention how their location in the English capital could be a massive selling point.

“Absolutely. The chance to live in London, this is what foreign players want,” Whelan explained to Football Insider.

“When they’ve been at big clubs and places like Madrid, they want the capital kind of living down there. It’s a great opportunity.

“If West Ham can get this one over the line or pull it out the hat if he’s surplus requirements, then I’m sure both parties can come to an agreement.

“It might just be the perfect fit. Wow, what a bit of business that would be for West Ham.”

The Verdict: Best remaining option?

Links to new forwards have been scarce over these last few weeks, with Divock Origi and Martin Braithwaite standing out as names who are mentioned the most consistently.

Jovic, who has been called ‘magical’ by none other than superstar Lionel Messi, comes as another exciting option given his young age and plaudits – even despite the fact he can’t muster much game time at the Bernabeu.

Former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Adi Hutter also heaped praise on the young striker earlier this year during his loan spell back at Deutsche Bank Park, branding Jovic ‘absolute world-class’ (realmadridlatestnews.com).

If West Ham could somehow land him before the transfer window deadline, it may just be a saving grace for Moyes.

In other news: ‘Wow’, ‘Staggering’, ‘Cannot write this’…West Ham fans react as news now confirmed, find out more here.

Wounded South Africa seek a comeback

Kevin Pietersen’s captaincy honeymoon shows no sign of abating as the third ODI prepares to get underway

The Preview by Andrew Miller28-Aug-2008Match factsFriday, August 30, 2008
Start time 10.45BST (9.45GMT)
Graeme Smith hands over the captaincy to Jacques Kallis© Getty Images
Big Picture Kevin Pietersen’s captaincy honeymoon shows no sign of abating. A win in his maiden Test was closely followed by a starring role in the first ODI at Headingley, and then on Tuesday at Trent Bridge he reached Nirvana with the most comprehensive victory imaginable. The game was done and dusted in 37.1 overs, and now, to make matters worse for the South Africans, they will have to make do without their inspirational captain, Graeme Smith, who has been ruled out of the rest of the tour with a bout of tennis elbow. Jacques Kallis takes over as captain, but at 2-0 down with three to play, he has his work cut out if he hopes to turn the series around.Form guideEngland WWLLL
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Watch out for…Steve Harmison The Oval was the scene of Harmison’s Test comeback earlier this month, and he clearly enjoyed the extra pace and bounce in the wicket. An unexpected addition to the squad, following Ryan Sidebottom’s withdrawal, he has been quietly effective in his two games to date, and managed to bag two wickets in his solitary over during the Trent Bridge rout. Having committed to England’s winter tours, another buoyant performance will give South Africa plenty to ponder as they seek to claw their way back into the series.Jacques Kallis This time last year he resigned from the vice-captaincy in fury after being omitted from the ICC World Twenty20 squad, but in his country’s hour of need he’s back at the helm. Perhaps the extra responsibility will kickstart Kallis’ batting, which has been peculiarly ponderous all summer long. He did make a useful 52 in the Headingley defeat (only his second half-century in nine innings) but was prised from the crease cheaply by Stuart Broad on Tuesday.Team newsNo changes anticipated for England, and little wonder, seeing as the entire side will be as fresh as proverbial daisies after their lightest work-out in months. Thanks to Stuart Broad’s five-wicket haul and Matt Prior’s bullish 45 not out, five of the 11 players did nothing more strenuous than stroll on the outfield for 23 overs.England (probable) 1 Ian Bell, 2 Matt Prior (wk), 3 Owais Shah, 4 Kevin Pietersen (capt), 5 Andrew Flintoff, 6 Paul Collingwood, 7 Luke Wright, 8 Samit Patel, 9 Stuart Broad, 10 James Anderson, 11 Steve Harmison.Problems abound for South Africa. They’ve lost their captain, Smith, so Hashim Amla comes in at the top of the order for only his fourth ODI, while the Morkel brothers, Albie and Morne, are not entirely match-fit as yet. Albie did play at Trent Bridge, though like most of his team-mates he made no great impact, while Morne looked intermittently hostile during his net session on Thursday afternoon, and is likely to come in for Andre Nel.South Africa (possible) 1 Herschelle Gibbs, 2 Hashim Amla, 3 Jacques Kallis (capt), 4 AB de Villiers, 5 Jean-Paul Duminy, 6 Mark Boucher (wk), 7 Johan Botha, 8 Vernon Philander, 9 Morne Morkel, 10 Dale Steyn, 11 Makhaya Ntini.Umpires: Nigel Llong, Simon TaufelPitch and conditions It was quick and bouncy for the Test match earlier in the month, and more of the same is anticipated for Friday. Expect good value for shots on a fast outfield, but plenty of life for the tall bowlers on both sides.Stats and TriviaIn 37 ODIs since 1992, South Africa have enjoyed much the better of their contests against England, with 22 wins to 13 losses. What is more, they have never lost three consecutive matches in the same series. South Africa have played in three previous ODIs at The Oval, including the 1999 World Cup, when they pushed England towards an early exit with a 122-run victory. They also won in 1998, by three wickets, but lost five years later, by six wickets.Quotes”Being booed off the field is more than enough motivation for the guys to put in a big performance.”
“If he played another game, [the elbow] could tear properly and that would require surgery. It’s just not worthwhile.”

تشكيل الزمالك أمام الأهلي في قمة الدوري.. نيمار أساسيًا

أعلن البرتغالي جوسفالدو فيريرا المدير الفني لنادي الزمالك تشكيل الفريق أمام الأهلي في مباراة القمة التي ستجمع بينهما ببطولة الدوري المصري الممتاز.

وتقام مباراة الأهلي والزمالك على ملعب “الأهلي وي السلام”، ضمن منافسات الجولة العشرين من الدوري.

مباشر بالفيديو | مباراة الأهلي والزمالك في قمة الدوري

وتشهد قائمة الزمالك العديد من الغيابات بينها محمد أبو جبل وطارق حامد وحازم إمام وأحمد فتوح وحمزة المثلوثي وسيف الدين الجزيري. تشكيل الزمالك أمام الأهلي اليوم

حراسة المرمى: محمد عواد

خط الدفاع: محمد عبد الشافي، محمود الونش، محمد عبد الغني وعبد الله جمعة

خط الوسط: إمام عاشور، محمد أشرف روقا، أشرف بن شرقي، أحمد سيد زيزو وسيد نيمار

خط الهجوم: عمر السعيد

طالع أيضًا | تشكيل الأهلي أمام الزمالك في قمة الدوري.. تغييرات بالجملة

تجدر الإشارة إلى أن الزمالك يتصدر ترتيب الدوري برصيد 44 نقطة، فيما يتواجد الأهلي في المركز الثالث برصيد 40 نقطة.

No Fla, Diego volta a treinar no gramado e faz exercícios com bola no CT

MatériaMais Notícias

O Flamengo se reapresentou nesta segunda-feira após vencer a primeira no Brasileirão, no último sábado, por 3 a 0, sobre o Atlético-GO. Adversário será o mesmo na próxima quarta-feira, mas desta vez pela Copa do Brasil, novamente no Serra Dourada, às 21h45.

A boa notícia do treino desta segunda-feira foi a volta de Diego aos trabalhos no campo. Camisa 35 voltou aos trabalhos com bola no campo 5 e segue se recuperando de lesão no joelho direito.

-Conforme foi previsto por nós, inicia hoje o trabalho de transição no gramado. Encontra-se sem dor e vai iniciar essa fase para que possa, o mais breve possível, voltar a treinar com o grupo normalmente à disposição do treinador – informou Marcio Tanure, médico do Flamengo.

Após deixarem o jogo contra os goianos por lesão, Éverton e Gabriel são dúvidas para o compromisso da próxima quarta-feira e fizeram exames nesta segunda para saberem da gravidade das lesões. Camisa 22 lesionou o tornozelo direito, enquanto Gabriel teve uma contratura na musculatura intercostal esquerda. Ambos ficaram na fisioterapia.

Quem não começou jogando disputou um coletivo contra o Sub-20. Guerrero e Vizeu fizeram trabalho de forma separada no campo 3, para aprimorarem a forma física. Titulares ficaram correndo em volta do gramado. Éderson ficou na academia. Vinícius Júnior também participou do treino e foi um dos destaques do coletivo.

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Sunderland: Fans react to Vito Mannone links

Many Sunderland fans have been sent wild on Twitter, after news broke that ex-fan favourite Vito Mannone has opened talks with the Black Cats over a return to the Stadium of Light [Roker Report].

Currently with Ligue 1 outfit Monaco, the 33-year-old has been nothing more than a bit part player in recent times, completing just nine outings last campaign [Transfermarkt].

Now, he could make a surprise return to Wearside, perhaps with a view to earn himself more consistent playing time.

The Italian has begun discussions with Sunderland, and is rumoured to be keen on the move as the close of the transfer window draws ever-nearer [Roker Report].

Holding a strong rapport with the Black Cats support, it is no wonder loads of Sunderland diehards took to social media to have their say on the latest news.

Sunderland AFC fans react:

Replying to the Roker Report Twitter account, here is what some supporters had to say about the prospect of Mannone returning to the North East, with one fan calling it ‘unreal’:

“Oooooooo Vito manoooooonnnnnneeee”

Credit: @Dan_h1993″Always be welcome Vito”Credit: @gazhall13″Genuinely buzzed about this, it would be great for the club!”Credit: @rednwhite4ever”INJECT THIS INTO MY VEINS!!!”Credit: @suffolkmackem”Unreal. Bring him home lads hawaaaaaay”Credit: @memerson619″This one’s got me excited!”Credit: @fbm8665In other news, Sunderland fans slam one of their key men. Find out who here.

Liverpool fans want Reds to sign Camavinga

A number of Liverpool supporters are keen for the Reds to sign Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga following an intriguing update on his future.

The end of the summer transfer window isn’t too far away now, should Jurgen Klopp be keen to conduct more business in the coming days.

Ibrahima Konate remains Liverpool’s only signing to date this summer, while Gini Wijnaldum has traded Anfield for Paris Saint-Germain.

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However, Xherdan Shaqiri is set to join Lyon and Ben Woodburn is heading to Hearts on loan, so greater squad depth could be required moving forward.

Camavinga is a player with whom Liverpool have been linked this summer, and according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano on Twitter, the 18-year-old could leave Rennes if they receive an offer of €35m (£30m).

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Liverpool fans call for Reds to sign Camavinga

These Reds fans took to Twitter to react to the news, calling for sporting director Michael Edwards and FSG to make a move for one of Europe’s most highly-rated teen prospects.

“I am getting a John Henry profile pic until Matchday 19 if we land Camavinga”

Credit: @RB_LFC

“Get him #LFC, get him”

Credit: @_Hell_Warrior

“Should be all over this”

Credit: @LFCRELATED_

“This is seriously a no brainer, don’t mess this up @LFC”

Credit: @bantz_lfc

“FSG, your move”

Credit: @jackk02ldn

“Imagine if Edwards pulled this off”

Credit: @Homes19LFC

In other news, one Liverpool player is closing in on a move away from Anfield. Find out who it is here.

كاريلو يحسم مستقبله مع الهلال بعد التتويج بلقب الدوري السعودي

تحدث لاعب فريق الكرة الأول بنادي الهلال السعودي ومنتخب بيرو “كاريلو”، عن حسم ناديه بطولة دوري محمد بن سلمان.

وقال كاريلو في تصريحات تلفزيونية بفضائية “اس اس سي” عقب مباراة الفيصلي: “الموسم كان معقدًا بشكل كبير بالنسبة لنا ولكن في النهاية حققنا الفوز”.

طالع.. فيديو | الهلال يهزم الفيصلي ويتوّج بلقب الدوري السعودي للمرة الـ18 في تاريخه

وأضاف: “هذا لم يكن سهل، عانينا من أشياء كثيرة، وأوقات كانت صعبة ولكن نجحنا في عبورها وفزنا بالبطولة”.

وعن مستقبله مع الهلال، قال: “هدفي هو الاستمرار مع الهلال والعمل بشكل جيد مع المجموعة وإسعاد الجماهير وتحقيق البطولات دائمًا”.

يذكر، أن كاريلو الذي ينشط بمركز خط الوسط شارك هذا الموسم في 22 مباراة من أصل 30 ببطولة الدوري، سجل 4 أهداف وصنع هدفين.

Milton apoia Nenê e evita polêmica com Rodrigo: 'Meu nível é outro'

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No clássico contra o Fluminense, neste sábado, pelo Brasileirão, Nenê vai seguir no banco de reservas do Vasco. No entanto, o técnico Milton Mendes fez questão de demonstrar apoio ao meia e garantiu que conta com sua permanência no clube. O treinador revelou que teve uma conversa com o jogador e espera que ele melhore o rendimento em campo.

– É natural que nenhum jogador goste da reserva. Mal seria se gostasse. Agora, quando ele não está jogando, entram pontos importantes, como o respeito com o colega que entrou, a disciplina perante aos outros jogadores. Coisas importantes para mim.Tive uma conversa muito legal com ele, que entendeu bem, sabe que precisa melhor em alguns pontos. É um cara extraordinário, é um líder.Tenho lido algumas coisas que ele vai embora, mas disse para ele, olhando nos olhos:’você não vai sair, por mim você não sai. Para mim você é um craque, só que está atravessando um momento ruim’. Ele entendeu bem, está relacionado para o jogo. Ele é um craque, temos que recuperá-lo e a qualquer momento pode aparecer novamente. Ele e importantíssimo para nós – disse Milton em coletiva após o treino desta sexta-feira.

O comandante foi questionado sobre as declarações de Rodrigo, que disparou contra o Vasco esta semana por conta de sua saída do clube. Milton evitou entrar em polêmicas com o zagueiro e foi breve na resposta.

– Tem coisas que não valem a pena comentar, essa é um delas. Meu nível é outro, não entro nesse tipo de debate – afirmou o treinador vascaíno.

O Vasco entra em campo contra o Fluminense neste sábado, às 16h, em São Januário. A partida é válida pela 3ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro.

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Blues lose Bracken to hamstring strain

Nathan Bracken has been ruled out of the New South Wales side for this week’s games against South Australia after failing to overcome a hamstring strain

Cricinfo staff21-Oct-2008
Nathan Hauritz has been primarily a one-day player for New South Wales over the past year © Getty Images
Nathan Bracken has been ruled out of the New South Wales side for this week’s games against South Australia after failing to overcome a hamstring strain. Bracken picked up the problem during the Blues’ recent Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia and he was a late withdrawal from the one-dayer in Cairns on Saturday.”Nathan pulled up tight towards the end of the Perth [match] last week and even though he could run as normal in the warm-up [in Cairns], he just feels it when he bowls,” Matthew Mott, the New South Wales coach, told the . “We decided to err on the side of caution and hopefully it’s not too serious.”But the New South Wales selection panel had better news this week for another former Test-playing Nathan. The Blues have included Nathan Hauritz in the 12-man Sheffield Shield squad to take on South Australia in Adelaide starting on Friday.Should Hauritz play it will be his first outing at first-class level since last November. There has been a long queue for spin positions at New South Wales over the past year and Hauritz’s inclusion means three slow bowlers are in contention for the Adelaide Oval clash with Beau Casson and Steven Smith also in the squad.The four-day match is preceded by an FR Cup game on Wednesday and the Blues have named the allrounder Moises Henriques in their 13-man group. Henriques has been in and out of the Blues’ calculations for the first few weeks of the season but until now has been unable to bowl due to a lingering side injury.FR Cup squad Phillip Hughes, Peter Forrest, Daniel Smith (wk), Dominic Thornely (capt), Steven Smith, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Steve O’Keefe, Grant Lambert, Moises Henriques, Nathan Hauritz, Mark Cameron, Aaron Bird.Sheffield Shield squad Phillip Hughes, Greg Mail, Peter Forrest, Dominic Thornely (capt), Steven Smith, Daniel Smith (wk), Grant Lambert, Moises Henriques, Beau Casson, Nathan Hauritz, Mark Cameron, Burt Cockley.

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