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Nobody would have anticipated before this season kicked off the start Tottenham would have to their campaign, straight off the blocks at a rapid pace under new manager Ange Postecoglou in the Premier League.

Unbeaten in their first ten top-flight encounters with eight wins and two draws – which notably includes a dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool in front of the rejuvenated Spurs home masses – Tottenham are flying high even with the backdrop of Harry Kane departing, a whole host of new players joining the building and an unproven boss in English football taking the reins.

The appointment of the Australian head coach has proven to be a master-stroke by the Spurs hierarchy, a universally liked figure amongst the north London faithful for the exciting brand of football he's been able to implement in such a short space of time but also for his mannerisms in press conferences and media work that show he isn't arrogant or disillusioned.

He could have to make a big decision however very soon, a call that wouldn't have him in the good books of this specific Lilywhites player.

Postecoglou could be forced into dropping Richarlison from his first-team plans completely if the 26-year-old's below-par performances continue, the Brazilian noticeably underperforming away at Crystal Palace recently which could have cost his side on another day.

Richarlison's performance vs Crystal Palace

The former Everton man looked shaky throughout his 64-minute spell on the Selhurst Park pitch, Spurs taking the lead a matter of minutes after his manager hauled him off the pitch – Heung-min Son saving the day again with an effort from point-blank range to extend his side's unbeaten run, Tottenham winning 2-1.

Tottenham's number nine was largely ineffective in forward areas against the Eagles, attempting one shot all night which trailed wide of its intended target per Sofascore.

Richarlison could have cost his side with the number of times he lost possession unnecessarily, losing the ball a grand total of 20 times per Sofascore – the 26-year-old off his game throughout, lackadaisical when his teammates needed him to be switched on and focused.

Before being substituted off, the once-feared Everton attacker kept needlessly giving away fouls out of frustration for his current employers – giving away two fouls, according to Sofascore, in a horror show for the Brazilian winger that saw Football.London writer Rob Guest hand him a 5/10 match rating.

Minuted Played

64

Expected Goals (xG)

0.02

Pass Accuracy

20/27 (74%)

Cross Success

0/2

Dribble Success

0/2

Duels Won

4/13

Possession Lost

20x

Stats via Sofascore.

Brennan Johnson would be Richarlison's replacement and the ex-Nottingham Forest man was instantly in the think of the action, helping Son convert home with the assist.

Richarlison, therefore, could be sweating about his immediate first-team future off the back of this anonymous display in south London with the Brazilian's other displays for Spurs this season not exactly cementing a starting spot.

Richarlison's numbers this season

The South American forward has only scored two times for Spurs so far this season, with Tottenham defender Cristian Romero tied with the attacker in the goalscoring charts.

Netting versus Sheffield United back in September, alongside helping himself to a further goal in the EFL Cup versus Fulham before Postecoglou's side crashed out on penalties, Richarlison is currently on a barren goalscoring spell of five straight games in the league.

This current form is a far cry away from the heights the 26-year-old consistently achieved during his four-season stay at Goodison Park, scoring ten times in his final season for the Toffees before upping and leaving for the English capital.

Postecoglou has a huge decision to make surrounding Richarlison's future in a Spurs shirt, with the likely outcome pointing in the direction of the ex-Celtic manager benching his number nine in favour of fresher options.

Darts sensation Luke Littler, who is a big Manchester United fan, has trolled Jurgen Klopp with a “trebles” joke at the Liverpool manager’s expense.

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A heavyweight FA Cup quarter-final tie at Old Trafford saw north-west neighbours lock horns with a place at Wembley up for grabs. A thrilling encounter lurched one way and then the other, with a global audience treated to seven goals in a cup classic.

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United netted four of those, with the most dramatic of winners arriving in the 121st minute as substitute Amad Diallo struck to settle the contest and prevent it from heading into a penalty shootout. There were wild scenes of celebration, with heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury among those in attendance.

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World Darts Championship finalist Littler was watching on from afar, and he could not resist aiming a dig at Liverpool as the Reds saw their dreams of sweeping the board on the domestic trophy front in 2024 go up in smoke. Littler shared a graphic on social media that included the joke: “What is the difference between Luke Littler & Jurgen Klopp? Littler has more trebles!”

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Liverpool have already savoured Carabao Cup glory this season, while remaining in the hunt for a Premier League title triumph, but it is United who march on to the semi-finals of the FA Cup – with Erik ten Hag’s side readying themselves for a meeting with Championship underdogs Coventry.

There has been movement in regards to a Manchester United takeover, according to reliable reporter David Ornstein.

Who is taking over from the Glazers at Man Utd?

The Glazers remain in full control at Old Trafford, almost 12 months on after initially putting the club up for sale last year. Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have been the main contenders to take control in Manchester, with both parties making final Man Utd takeover bids way back in April.

Despite talk going quiet over the summer, there have now been some fresh Man Utd takeover updates, with reports suggesting that Ratcliffe is looking to change his bid to initially take a minority stake of 25% from the Glazers. More recently, there were claims from Qatar that Jassim is very close to a Man Utd takeover. However, in another twist, Ornstein has shared what he’s heard from Old Trafford on any potential deal.

Talking in a Q&A for The Athletic, Ornstein provided a new Man Utd takeover update, saying that he’s heard Ratcliffe and INEOS are the frontrunners at this stage and not Jassim, although as he mentions, there have already been plenty of twists and turns.

“We’re getting question after question on this. I’m assured there has been movement and, contrary to reports that it going the way of Sheikh Jassim, I keep hearing that INEOS taking a minority stake and building from there remains more likely.

“That said, I was previously being told it’s going to Sheikh Jassim! This shows either the momentum keeps swinging or that none of us really know. Perhaps even the Glazers don’t know.”

How much do the Glazers want for Man Utd?

Earlier in the year, the Glazers’ asking price at Man Utd stood at around £6bn, with reports claiming they were not ready to budge from their valuation. However, more recently, it has been claimed that the Glazers could take Man Utd off the market and look to put the club back up for sale in 2025, looking to bring in between £7bn-£10bn.

A takeover will eventually happen, according to one of the first football agents Jon Smith, who has recently said that Jassim could eventually overpay to secure a deal.

“To be honest here, I’m not inside this deal, but I know quite a few of the funds who are close to the two bidders. It would appear vaguely intelligent for the Glazers to have looked again at the Gulf and said there’s a bigger game here, and we don’t want to sell ourselves short.

“They’ve got arguably the biggest entity on planet football, and if the Qataris are going to pay £5bn, maybe they’ll pay £10bn. Maybe it’s just a number, and they’ll settle on seven.

“These deals are notoriously complicated, and this is the biggest one of them all. I’m just of the belief that it’s a very heavy negotiation, and it’s ultimately all about the money, obviously, but also about the timing.” Smith added: “I think the takeover is going to complete in some shape or form. It’s just a question of when.”

However, by the looks of things, it is Ratcliffe who is currently leading the way, so Jassim may need to overpay as Smith mentions to push a deal through.

Wolves have been boosted by a significant contract update regarding one Wanderers hero, as first reported by reliable journalist Steve Madeley.

Who are Wolves' most important players?

Gary O'Neil's side have made a fairly disappointing start to the Premier League season, only winning one of their only opening six games and finding themselves sitting 16th in the table.

In fairness, some of Wolves' performances have been more deserving of positive results, not least away to Manchester United last month, when they largely outplayed their opponents only to end up empty handed but for an apology letter from the PGMOL.

A relegation battle simply has to be avoided, and for that to happen, all of Wanderers' most influential performers will need to perform on a consistent basis. There are numerous individuals who stand out, in that respect, with Jose Sa a key figure between the sticks, Max Kilman a leader at the back and Pedro Neto the genuine match-winner in attacking areas.

Now, a major update has emerged over the future of one of the star players at Molineux – one that is likely to cause a big reaction among the fanbase.

Which Wolves players has signed a new deal?

Taking to X on Friday, Madeley revealed that influential goalkeeper Sa had extended his stay with Wolves, with the club's official update since confirming the news.

Sporting director Matt Hobbs is absolutely buzzing, saying: “We’re excited that Jose will be part of this next stage and cycle we’ll be going through, and he’ll play an important role in that, on and off the pitch. He’s excited by what we’re trying do, but also understands that people like him, in his position, are really important for us."

This is brilliant news for Wolves, with Sa performing at such a high level since joining the club from Olympiacos back in 2021, winning the club's Player of the Season award in his first year at the club.

He has consistently stood out as arguably one of the Premier League's best goalkeepers, and nailing him down for another four years means Wanderers don't have to worry about a top-class player not being in their goal for the foreseeable future.

At 30 years of age, Sa is right at his peak as a player, especially as goalkeepers can tend to enjoy their prime years well into their thirties – he is the same age as respective Manchester City and Liverpool superstars Ederson and Alisson – and the hope is that he remains at Molineux for as long as possible.

Former Wolves hero Andy Thompson has made his feelings on the Portuguese clear, saying of him last year: "I think he was more than a worthy winner because of the amount of outstanding performances he had. His handling and the possession in his feet on the ball with his passing range, he’s been doing that all year. He’s been a bargain.

"He’s done a great job and I know he’s had a couple of erratic moments, but he’s been outstanding with the level he’s been playing at throughout the season. It was a tough position to come into because he had big shoes to fill in Rui Patricio, who was an outstanding keeper as well, so to fill that gap and then to go on in his first season the way he has, it’s been outstanding for him."

This further outlines how highly Sa is thought of at Wolves, and the 16-time capped former Portugal Under-21 international will need to be at his best to ensure that his side pull away from the Premier League relegation zone, pushing towards more of a mid-table finish in the process.

Former Pakistan allrounder confirms playing return, with goal of featuring in the PSL

Umar Farooq07-May-2018Former Pakistan allrounder Abdul Razzaq, who last played internationally five years ago, has picked up his bat again to make a surprise comeback at the age of 38. Razzaq has signed a contract with Pakistan Television to play in the Quaid-e-Azam trophy, and is aiming to be involved in the fourth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) next year.Razzaq’s most recent appearance for Pakistan came in 2013, in a T20 against South Africa, and he was last seen on Pakistan’s domestic circuit in 2015. His international career began in 1996, when he made his debut against Zimbabwe in Lahore, a month before his 17th birthday. He has played 46 Tests, 265 ODIs and 32 T20Is, besides representing five counties. Over the last few years he has turned to professional coaching and worked as assistant and bowling coach with PSL side Quetta Gladiators in the last two seasons.Officially, Razzaq had never retired, but he faded away from the scene after a lack of opportunities having ended his domestic contract with Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited. He moved to England with his family and was recently signed with as a TV cricket expert, featuring in a studio show covering Pakistan’s recent homes series against West Indies alongside former Test batsman Mohammad Wasim and former captain Rashid Latif.”It was Mohammad Wasim who actually motivated me to play again,” Razzaq told ESPNcricinfo. “Given the fact that my love for the game is still there, I have decided to give it a shot for one last final time. I am offered a contract by PTV and going to play first-class cricket for them this year. I know I cannot play for Pakistan anymore and that isn’t my aim either. I know there are a lot of youngsters all over and they are doing very well. I don’t want to push myself there but my aim is to play for another year or two in Pakistan Super League and this is all about it.”To be picked for the PSL, Razzaq will have to demonstrate his enthusiasm for playing again, as well as prove his fitness. Although, no team has yet shown an interest in picking up the ageing allrounder, returning to domestic cricket may turn heads. Once a sharp bowler clocking over 140kph regularly in his youth, he later built a reputation on his hitting and made headlines with quick cameos with the bat. He was considered as one of the most-notable allrounders Pakistan had ever produced.However, his previous stint in domestic cricket ended up with issues around a lack of fitness and he was often found criticising the then head coach Waqar Younis for not considering him, as Younis pushed for youngsters to come into the system.”It is actually about passion and hunger but the only concern for me is fitness right now, which I am working on,” Razzaq said. “We have the example of Misbah[-ul-Haq] and that is really something encouraging me to push myself. If he can do it being over 40 then there is no reason why I cannot. I have started playing cricket and will play the upcoming Ramzan tournament in Karachi to get myself ready for four-day cricket this season. That is my main target and this will set a tone for me going ahead in the PSL. It’s not about different format but about giving yourself a chance and I think first-class cricket is where I [can] revive myself.”

كشف أندريه بيكي المدرب المساعد لـ جوزيه جوميز المدير الفني للزمالك، عن رأيه في الثنائي محمود عبد الرازق شيكابالا وأحمد فتوح لاعبا فريق الكرة، موضحًا رأيه في المنافسة على الدوري مع الأهلي وبيراميدز.

وقال أندريه بيكي في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة اون تايم سبورتس: “شيكابالا مؤسسة داخل الزمالك، وقرار اعتزاله يعود له، إذا كان يريد أن يلعب طوال الموسم عليه أن يُدير لياقته ويطوع جسده لما يريده”.

وأكمل: “الآن هو مصاب ويتعافى بشكل جيد، لديه الكثير ليقدمه في كرة القدم ويساعد الفريق كقائد، نحن سعداء جدًا بوجوده”.

وبشأن رأيه في أحمد فتوح، أوضح: “نحن نحب فتوح كثيرًا وهو يعرف ذلك، هو كلاعب واحد من أفضل 3 لاعبين في مركزه في إفريقيا، إذا لم يكن أحد أفضل ظهيرين في مصر”.

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وتابع: “أحمد فتوح نحبه كثيرًا ليس فقط كلاعب ولكن كشخص، وبالنسبة لي ولكي أكون عادلًا لا أعلم حياته خارج الملعب، لكن ما أضمنه أنه إنسان جيد في التدريبات والمباريات وكل أفعاله تؤكد أنه لاعب جيد”.

وحور رأيه في المنافسة على الدوري وأنها تنحصر بين الأهلي وبيراميدز هذا الموسم، أجاب: “كل شخص له رأيه، وفي نهاية الدوري سنرى، رأيي أننا لازلنا في الميدان 17 مباراة لو فزنا بهم سنصبح الأبطال”.

واستطرد: “مباراتنا القادمة أمام سيراميكا كليوباترا، والمباراة التي تليها المصري ثم فاركو، نلعب كل مباراة على حدى وفي نهاية الموسم سنرى هل المنافسة منحصرة بين الأهلي وبيراميدز أم لا، سنرى”.

واختتم: “الجمهور موجود دائمًا، وما فعلوه في النهائي كان مُدهشًا، في المغرب والجزائر كانوا معنا، كنا سعداء أننا فزنا بالكونفدرالية من أجلهم لكي نجعلهم سعداء وفخورين بنا”.

تحاط التكهنات بمستقبل الأرجنتيني ماوريسيو بوتشيتينو بعد رحيله عن صفوف تشيلسي الإنجليزي.

وأعلن تشيلسي أمس الثلاثاء في بيان رسمي، رحيل بوتشيتينو عن منصبه كمدير فني للفريق الإنجليزي.

ووفقًا لصحيفة “ذا صن” البريطانية، فإن بوتشيتينو منفتح على تدريب منتخب إنجلترا بعد منافسات أمم أوروبا 2024.

وكان جاريث ساوثجيت مدرب إنجلترا قد أوضح أنه سيوقف أي نقاش حول مستقبله مع منتخب إنجلترا إلى ما بعد يورو 2024 هذا الصيف.

ويرتبط ساوثجيت بعقد مع إنجلترا حتى نهاية العام الحالي، وتشير تقارير إلى إمكانية استمراره في منصبه حتى كأس العالم 2026.

بوتشيتينو لا يرتبط فقط بمنتخب إنجلترا، وتشير التقارير إلى أن هناك اهتمامًا من بايرن ميونخ الألماني وكذلك مانشستر يونايتد الإنجليزي.

ومن المتوقع أيضًا أن يقوم نادي الاتحاد السعودي بإجراء محادثات مع بوتشيتينو من خلال المدير الرياضي للنادي رامون بلانيس، الذي عمل مع الأرجنتيني في إسبانيول.

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A primeira vitória do Palmeiras no Campeonato Brasileiro de 2020 foi especial para Vanderlei Luxemburgo. O triunfo o deixou isolado como o segundo treinador mais vitorioso da história do clube, com 238, um a mais do que Luiz Felipe Scolari.

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O líder neste quesito é Oswaldo Brandão, com 342. Os três treinadores são os maiores vencedores pelo Palmeiras.

O Verdão não vencia a há quatro partidas e o resultado é importante para o time dentro do Brasileirão, lembrando que o Alviverde tem uma partida a menos, a ser disputada contra o Vasco.

Joe Root feared the worst when he spilled Chris Gayle at slip in the opening over of the first ODI at Old Trafford, so was grateful for the chance to redeem himself in spectacular style to prevent the West Indies opener from doing too much damage.In the end, England won the opening match of the series at a canter but the early exchanges went West Indies’ way with Gayle launching three sixes after his early let-off, which Root admitted left him with a sinking feeling and determined not to let the second opportunity evade him when Gayle skied Chris Woakes over cover.”I saw it the whole way, thought it was a pretty straightforward catch – maybe it got a bit big on me,” he said of the slip catch. “I thought it could be quite costly, and when the second one went up I thought ‘I have to get there’. There was a huge amount relief when I managed to cling on to it.”England’s indifferent slip catching was a feature of the Test series against West Indies and led to coach Trevor Bayliss calling it “terrible”, warning it could cost them the Ashes. Root is usually a very safe catcher in the cordon and said that when one goes down it can be difficult not to watch the reprieved player’s score notch up.”You almost feel guilty with each run they score,” he said. “It’s just nice to be the one who made amends for it. I think he banged a six shortly after that, so that hurt a lot but it’s part of the game. You have to try and stay composed, not let it affect anyone else, make sure your body language is good.”It has been a demanding season for Root, his first as Test captain in which both series went to deciding Tests, and the Ashes series is drawing ever nearer with all its associated pressures. But he insists there is no fatigue and has his sights set on finishing England’s longest summer in the remainder of the ODIs, the last of which is on September 29, with the team due to depart for Australia a month later.While Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali, two other all-format players, were rested from the T20I against West Indies, Root took his place in the line-up then began the one-day series with 54 off 53 balls in England’s serene chase. The only internationals he has missed this season were in the T20 series against South Africa after the Champions Trophy, but he featured in the pink-ball round of County Championship matches during the time away from England duty.”We had a chat before the series and said do I feel I like I can play,” Root said. “Every time I feel fit and that I can deliver at my best I’ll go out and play for England. I love the opportunity we get every time we put on the shirt, it’s such a proud feeling and I’ve never lost that from the start. I’m desperate to take every opportunity to play for England. If I’m not able to give my absolute best I’m probably doing the team a disservice, but at the moment I’m fit and ready go.”If England are able to close out the one-day series with matches to spare – and there was a significant gulf between the teams at Old Trafford once West Indies’ opening stand was broken – it could create the opportunity to withdraw a few players early. Not being captain in this format means those decisions around other players do not involve Root, but he believes each knows what is best for them.”In terms of this series those are individual conversations. As players, you know yourself better than anyone else and in the best interests of this and the Test team you need to be really honest,” he said. “Only you really know if you are struggling or tired. Everyone wants to play as much as they can. You are only around for so long, at the peak of your game and fitness, and you want to take every opportunity. Those guys have got a lot of cricket ahead of them this winter, but we have a period off before we go to recuperate and relax.”

The transfer window officially opened for business last month and Tottenham Hotspur have been busy in their attempts to improve the playing squad ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

They started the summer by bringing in Ange Postecoglou from Scottish giants Celtic as their new head coach and have made four first-team signings to date.

Dejan Kulusevski and Pedro Porro have completed permanent moves to the club after their respective loan spells, and they have been joined by attacking midfielder James Maddison along with goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

Spurs could still be in the market for further additions, however, and another new forward could be on the agenda after Lucas Moura departed on a free transfer.

Postecoglou could land the dream replacement for the Brazilian attacker by securing a deal to sign reported £50m transfer target, Jadon Sancho.

How many Premier League goals does Jadon Sancho have?

The England international has struck nine times in 55 Premier League appearances for Manchester United since his move from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2021.

His tally of 12 goals and six assists across 79 outings in all competitions for the Red Devils means that he has averaged a goal contribution every 4.39 matches on average during his time at Old Trafford so far.

Whereas, Moura produced 39 goals and 27 assists in 221 competitive clashes for Spurs, which was one involvement every 3.35 games on average.

Like United's Sancho, the former Paris Saint-Germain ace is capable of being deployed on either flank or through the middle of the pitch, which made him a versatile option for Tottenham over the years.

Postecoglou could utilise the ex-Manchester City prospect on the left or right wing in north London and this makes him a valuable player to have in the squad, particularly after Moura's departure, as he is not restricted to a specific role or position.

Sancho also has the potential to offer far more in the final third than he has shown at United so far as the 23-year-old wizard's performances for Dortmund suggest that there is an exceptional talent there to be unearthed.

Scout Jacek Kulig lauded the exciting forward as a "phenomenon" during his time in Germany and it is easy to see why when you delve into his statistics.

The English magician racked up 38 goals to go along with 51 assists in 104 Bundesliga appearances for Dortmund, which works out as a direct involvement every 1.17 outings on average.

Sancho recorded 12 or more league assists in each of his last three seasons in black and yellow and could come in as a much-needed creative spark for Postecoglou if the Australian head coach can get him back to his best.

Ivan Perisic was Tottenham's top assister with eight in the Premier League last term and he was one of only three players with more than five assists, which suggests that the club did not have an outstanding creator to provide the likes of Harry Kane and Heung-min Son with regular service.

The United winger, who has not been able to hit top form at Old Trafford, has the untapped potential to be that player for Spurs. Therefore, Sancho could be an exceptional signing for Postecoglou and the dream replacement for Moura this summer.