Inigo Martinez has explained his shock decision to leave Barcelona for Saudi Arabia, saying the jaw-dropping Al-Nassr offer was impossible to reject.

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After making a surprise move from Barcelona to Al-Nassr, Martinez has admitted that he couldn't turn down the jaw-dropping offer from the Saudi club. The 34-year-old defender, who joined Barca in 2023, said he would have considered staying at the Catalan side if his contract had longer than a year left to run on it.

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Martinez joined the Catalan side from Athletic Club in 2023 and played a key role in a squad that lifted La Liga, Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espana. After limited opportunities with previous coach Xavi, the Spaniard thrived under Hansi Flick, making 46 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring three goals and providing six assists.

However, with just one year left on his contract, the veteran centre-back accepted Al-Nassr’s offer, signing as a free agent to join a team featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane and new signing Joao Felix.

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Talking to , Martinez opened up about his surprising move to Saudi, admitting that it wasn't an easy decision for him and his family. 

"On a financial level, you can't compare that league with any of the others these days," he said. "Looking at my career and what I'd achieved, it was time to take the step. A player's journey is short: I'm 34 years old, and these trains come once, if they come at all, and it's hard to say no. The moment you see the offer, you can't even believe it: no one is prepared for that. I had been a pawn in football. You have to be there to understand what an offer like that is."

He added: "I certainly would have thought about staying if I'd had more years with Barça. Because my salary was significant, not that it was a low salary, and we were happy. Whether you like it or not, coming to this country… it's a tough decision to make; not only dragging my wife along, but also my children, everything changes. Maybe I would have thought about it more, yes."

The quick change from expecting to stay at Barca to joining Al-Nassr came as a shock, saying: "Look, it came as a surprise to many. And aside from the fact that I got on well with the fans, I generated that excitement, and in the end, my leaving came as a surprise to them, but that's how football works, and these days we're used to changes happening overnight."

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Martinez could make his debut for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final against Al-Ittihad on August 19. Barcelona, meanwhile, have identified 20-year-old Argentine centre-back Geronimo Spina from Atletico Madrid’s reserve team as Martinez’s ideal replacement. The Catalan club is in talks with the player’s agent to agree on personal terms before making a formal approach to Atletico. 

Real Madrid are reportedly one of five elite clubs interested in signing Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The 20-year-old England star has become one of the hottest properties in the Premier League, and delivered another masterclass in Sunday’s Community Shield clash against Liverpool.

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  According to Real Madrid have zeroed in on Wharton as the perfect long-term architect for their midfield. He is viewed as a cerebral and composed operator whose passing precision could carry the club’s engine room into a new era, following the departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.

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  New boss Xabi Alonso, himself a midfield maestro in his playing days, has told Real chiefs he wants a technically gifted ball-player to orchestrate matches from deep. Wharton, with his composure and tactical intelligence, is ticking all the right boxes.

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  Real are not alone in the chase. Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Tottenham have all stepped up their monitoring of the Palace prodigy, while scouts have been a regular fixture at Selhurst Park this year. Tottenham even tested the waters before the FA Cup final in May with an enquiry, only to find Palace standing firm. 

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  Palace know exactly what they have: a homegrown jewel with the potential to dominate midfields for the next decade. Their message to any potential suitors is blunt: pay £100 million ($136m) or look elsewhere for a player who has a contract until 2029. Real Madrid are known for their Galacticos ideology, and with Wharton’s profile rising with each game, it remains to be seen if the Bernabeu hierarchy is convinced to stump out such a massive fee for a 21-year-old.

تحدث اللاعب الشاب جونزالو جارسيا، لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ريال مدريد في حوار مطول مع صحيفة “آس” الإسبانية حول بداياته مع الفريق في بطولة كأس العالم للأندية 2025 والتي أقيمت بالولايات المتحدة الأمريكية.

وظهر جونزالو جارسيا، لأول مرة بقميص ريال مدريد في مباراة الهلال بالمباراة الأولى بكأس العالم للأندية واستطاع أن يسجل هدفًا في المباراة التي انتهت بالتعادل الإيجابي 1/1.

وقال جونزالو عن مشاركته أمام الهلال السعودي في تصريحات لصحيفة “آس” الإسبانية: “بصراحة كنت أعرف أن هناك فرصة لأن كيليان كان مريضًا، بالطبع تفاجأت لكنني واجهت الأمر بثقة، وأثق بنفسي لأنني عملت جاهدًا على استغلال كل فرصة، وسعيد جدًا بما حدث”.

وعما قال له تشابي ألونسو قبل بداية اللقاء: “لطالما زرع ألونسو فينا الهدوء والثقة، نصحني أن أكون واثقًا من نفسي وأن أضغط على دفاع الخصم بمنتهى القوة ومضايقة المدافعين لمنعهم من الاستحواذ على الكرة، ومحاولة حصارهم عندما نمتلكها، وداخل منطقة الجزاء أستغل كل فرصة تُتاح لتسجيل هدف”.

وعن مشاركة نجوم كبار في غرفة خلع الملابس: “صحيح أنك تنتقل من اللعب مع الكاستيا ومشاهدة نجومك المفضلين على التلفاز إلى التدريب معهم، وهذا بالطبع يُثير إعجابك ثم يمر الوقت وتعتاد على الأمر وتكون ممتنًا جدًا لمشاركة غرفة الملابس مع أفضل لاعبي العالم”.

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وحول شعوره بإبرام عقد جديد مع النادي: “كنت في غاية السعادة عندما تم الكشف عن الأمر أخيرًا، إنه حلم كل لاعب شاب وكان مميزًا جدًا بالنسبة لي بعد كل هذه السنوات في النادي، يسعدني جدًا أن أقول بعد كل هذه السنوات إنني حققت حلمي”.

وبشأن رغبته في ارتداء رقم 9: “في الصيف تفاوض وكيل أعمالي مع ريال مدريد وأخبرني بالخيارات المتاحة، لكن في النهاية كانت أولويتي الحصول على عقد مع الفريق الأول، الرقم ليس بالأمر المهم، الأهم أن أتمكن من اللعب لأفضل نادي في العالم بأي رقم”.

وحديثه مع دي لافوينتي مدرب إسبانيا: “لم أتمكن من قضاء الكثير من الوقت معه، جلسة تدريبية واحدة فقط، وتبادلنا التحية هناك في الملعب، كان الأمر رائعًا، صعد 4 لاعبين منا إلى المنتخب الأول وكان الأمر رائعًا”.

وعن تشبيهه بـ راؤول جونزاليز، أتم جونزالو: “كان لاعبًا رائعًا وأسطورة، لقد حالفني الحظ بمشاركة غرفة الملابس مع راؤول ولطالما قلت إنه أسطورة مدريد، وأسطورة النادي وأسطورة المنتخب الوطني، علينا أن نحافظ على المسافة بيني وبين راؤول، أنا في بداية مسيرتي وآمل أن أقترب من الأرقام التي حققها مع ريال مدريد أو المنتخب الوطني”.

The north Londoners have splashed the cash in an attempt to fine-tune their squad, and they must finally deliver on the team's unquestionable promise

From the outside looking in, this season feels like now or never for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal in their search for a first Premier League title since 2004, or their first Champions League crown .

Only once before has a team finished second for three seasons on the trot in the English top flight, and that happened to be Arsene Wenger's Gunners of 1999 to 2001. No side has ever managed that feat four years in a row, and this current crop of north London heroes will be hoping not to be the ones to break such an infamous record. 'Second again, ole ole' rang around Emirates Stadium enough towards the end of 2024-25 for this hungry group of players to use it as motivation, but the time for speaking is over and they have to do their talking on the pitch.

There's no doubting Arsenal's credentials as a team who can finish top of the league. They were unfortunate not to topple Manchester City between 2022 and 2024, but they have to show that what happened last term, allowing Liverpool the title at a canter, was a one-off. Finishing as runners-up in a division as competitive as the Premier League isn't to be sneered at, yet this is no longer about the Gunners merely competing. They have to go down as winners.

GOAL runs through Arsenal and Arteta's plans to become the kings of England again.

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  There are two ends of the spectrum from which Arsenal supporters are entering 2025-26. The glass-half-full supporter sees this as the culmination of Arteta's project and the time for this maturing team to claim a major trophy. Those with a glass-half-empty perspective believe it's simply 'win now or else' and don't fancy their chances up against this version of Liverpool. Both of these statements can be true without being paradoxical.

  Arteta has done the most to try and unite what has largely been a divided fanbase during the Emirates Stadium era. He thinks about the bigger picture, even if it leads to comparisons to 's David Brent. It's part of the reason why Arsenal are even back in their position as genuine title contenders, and for the most part, he has the backing of a worldwide fanbase.

  That said, a fast start to the new season and maybe even a few scalps – they face Liverpool away from home before the international break, wink wink, nudge nudge – would do wonders for confidence, while it would also keep the naysayers at bay. Arsenal could do without the creeping threat of pessimism taking centre stage so early on given the pressure that's on them to deliver already.

  There also remains some discontent, at least online, over the club's handling of the Thomas Partey case. Though Arteta and Co have stressed they cannot fully comment on that at this time for legal reasons, it will continue to loom over Arsenal when the midfielder goes to court, particularly if they draw his Villarreal side in the Champions League.

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  Transfer business

  This has been the first transfer window with Andrea Berta instilled as sporting director, replacing the popular Edu Gaspar as Arteta's right-hand man. While we can't fully judge him until his signings have actually played competitively, the early signs are promising for his reign having improved the team in the market.

  It was first reported back in January that Arsenal had agreed a £55.8 million (€64.6m/$75.6m) deal with Real Sociedad to sign Martin Zubimendi this summer, though that didn't stop the infamous Spanish press dragging Real Madrid's name into the saga and insisting the transfer hadn't yet been signed off. Nevertheless, Zubimendi will begin 2025-26 as an Arsenal player and he could be the understated key to their success.

  The decision to sign Noni Madueke for £52m (€60.2m/$70.5m) from rivals Chelsea has been questioned considering how willing the Blues were to get him off their books, as well as the Gunners' regularity at acquiring players deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge. However, Madueke will provide all-important cover for the continually overworked Bukayo Saka on the right wing and has shown himself a capable option off the left too.

  Having run the squad thin with players that Arteta seemingly just didn't trust last term, Arsenal have added further depth in the form of veteran midfield Christian Norgaard for £12m (€13.9m/$16.3m), young defender Cristhian Mosquera for £16.5m (€19.1m/$22.4m) and backup goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga at a snip £5m (€5.8m/$6.8m).

  And then, of course, we have Viktor Gyokeres. Hailed by many as the final piece of the Arsenal puzzle, all eyes will be on their new £63.7m (€73.7m/$86.3m) star striker. Having scored 97 goals in 102 matches for Sporting CP and already boasting experience in England with Championship side Coventry City, the hope will be that the Sweden international is a ready-now solution having parked their interest in Manchester United new boy Benjamin Sesko. If you live in London, prepare to see plenty of grown adults masking their face with their hands over the course of the season.

  Arsenal's net spend currently stands at around £175m (€202.4m/$237.2m) given their inability to shift the fringe players in their squad, with only Nuno Tavares at £7.6m (€8.8m/$10.3m) and Marquinhos at £3m (€3.5m/$4.1m) fetching a fee. Partey, Jorginho, Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu have all been released.

  It appears as though the Gunners will have to sell some more players if they are to make further acquisitions. They are not currently expected to follow up their interest in Eberechi Eze, who is also being courted by rivals Tottenham, without first shifting the likes of Leandro Trossard first. Given the Belgian is into his 30s and Gabriel Martinelli can't be trusted as a starter for another season, there is still a need to bring in a top-class left winger.

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  Pre-season performances

  None of Arsenal's five pre-season friendlies were like the others, with the Gunners coming up with a mixed bag of performances and results. They began preparations for 2025-26 with a 1-0 win against AC Milan in Singapore, during which they comfortably kept the Italian giants at arm's length but lacked a cutting edge to put the match out of sight. This was followed by one further friendly in that part of Asia, with Newcastle dispatched 3-2, this time the main concern coming at the back.

  Arteta's charges then flew over to Hong Kong to face Spurs in the first-ever north London derby on foreign soil, and it was Thomas Frank's new-look side who prevailed 1-0 thanks to a 40-yard lob from Pape Matar Sarr. Again, bluntness up top proved Arsenal's Achilles heel, though Tottenham notably also caused problems of their own from set pieces, much to the annoyance of the dead-ball kings from N5.

  Arsenal wrapped up pre-season with two games against Spanish opposition at Emirates Stadium. A 3-2 loss to Villarreal, during which former record signing Nicolas Pepe scored on his return to north London and threatened to sour the mood completely ahead of the new campaign, before an exquisite 3-0 thumping of a strong Athletic Club improved the vibes again considerably.

  One of the prevalent storylines from pre-season was the emergence of 15-year-old Max Dowman, who was much-hyped during the second half of last season after training with the first-team squad though didn't make a senior appearance. He was afforded significant minutes by Arteta this summer and has got supporters excited about his future role in the team. Not bad for a literal child born on the final day of the 2000s.

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  Talking tactics

  The Arsenal of 2024-25 were not the swashbuckling side that had run City so close for the title in the two seasons immediately prior to that. Some of that was out of necessity to grind out results, some of that was due to the injury crisis which affected key players, some of that was teams simply figuring out how to frustrate the Gunners.

  In an attempt to refresh their identity and bring added impetus to how they attack, Arsenal have played with more directness in attack this summer, with Arteta admitting this has been a key consideration in helping Gyokeres settle. "That's his nature," Arteta of the Swede's style. "I think everything that he does – his movement, the way he times his runs, the way he predicts the next move, where the space can be and where the ball is going to land – that's the instinct that he has. That's why he's scored so many goals in the last few seasons, so that's not a coincidence, it's his ability and he's constantly looking for it.

  "I think he pins both centre-backs. He's a player that, when you leave him with the space one against one, he's going to destroy you. So he's going to create a lot of space as well for us and there is the moment that, in any situation, there is a player there that can score a goal."

  It's an interesting departure from the slow and considered style that became increasingly slower and more considered over recent seasons. The addition of a quick-thinking playmaker like Zubimendi, who is already impressing with his relationships with Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard in the midfield three, gives Arsenal the ability to attack at any given pace they desire.

  The return of Gabriel Magalhaes from injury should also restore Arsenal's supremacy on set pieces – he ranks among the highest scoring centre-backs in all of Europe, tallying five, three, four and five goals across his last four seasons.

Former Manchester United and Argentina defender Marcos Rojo has been forced to drop his name from the back of his shirt at his new club due to a hilarious rivalry reason. Rojo left Argentine giants Boca Juniors this summer after his contract was ripped up by the club. He switched to fellow top division side Racing Club as a free agent, but he won't be able to display his full name on his new kit.

Rojo forced to drop name from his shirtJoined Racing Club last SundayRivalry reasons behind changeFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Rojo joined Racing Club as a free agent after Boca Juniors terminated his contract due to disciplinary reasons. Boca Juniors took the extreme step after freezing the defender out of the first team and banning him from the dressing room for an alleged bust-up with team-mates Cristian Lema and Marcelo Saracchi. On Sunday, the former Manchester United defender penned a one-year deal at Racing Club.

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According to , Rojo, who is known for flaunting his full name on the back of his shirts as he did at United and Boca, won't be able to do the same at his new team due to a hilariously petty rivalry issue. Racing's city rivals Independiente use the nickname El Rojo, which means 'The Reds'. To avoid promoting their rivals' name, the club asked Rojo not to use that name on his new kit. He will instead don 'Marcos R.'.

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Rojo spent seven years at Old Trafford and won several trophies, including the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League. During his eight-year stint in the Argentina national team, he earned 61 caps and finished as a runner-up at the 2014 World Cup and 2015 and 2016 editions of the Copa America. 

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The 35-year-old could make his debut on Wednesday as Racing Club face Penarol in the first leg of their CONMEBOL Libertadores round of 16 clash.

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Conforme o LANCE! antecipou, o técnico Rogério Ceni seguiu o seu conhecido pragmatismo e manteve a atuação base do São Paulo para o clássico contra o Palmeiras, às 16h (de Brasília) deste domingo (22), no Allianz Parque, pela terceira rodada do Campeonato Paulista.

Sem contar com Pablo Maia, suspenso após a expulsão na vitória por 2 a 1 sobre a Ferroviária, durante a semana, Ceni manteve Jhegson Méndez nos 11 iniciais, dessa vez como primeiro cabeça de área. Nestor, poupado em Araraquara (SP), entra como segundo homem de meio-campo.

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Arboleda, outro que sequer viajou para o interior, retorna aos titulares.

Com isso, o São Paulo vai aa campo com Rafael; Rafinha, Ferraresi, Arboleda e Welington; Pablo Maia e Nestor; David, Luciano, Calleri e Wellington Rato.

Galoppo, autor do gol da vitória contra a Ferroviária, acabou cortado dos relacionados pela limitação de estrangeiros. Junto dele, Alan Franco e Gabriel Neves também não foram relacionados. Além dos titulares, Orejuela foi o quinto gringo relacionado.

O meia argentino chegou ao Morumbi cercado de expectativas no meio do ano passado. Foi contratado por US$ 6 milhões (aproximadamente R$ 31,2 milhões) junto ao Banfield, em negociação paga com criptomoedas e que teoricamente será ressarcida por um parceiro do clube.

Entretanto, desde então Ceni mostra pouca empatia com seu camisa 14. Foram apenas sete partidas como titular e dois gols marcados

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تتجه أنظار عشاق الكرة المصرية، مساء اليوم الأحد 31-8-2025، نحو مواجهة الزمالك أمام وادي دجلة في الجولة الخامسة من الدوري المصري الممتاز، حيث يسعى الأبيض لمواصلة نتائجه الإيجابية والانقضاض على المنافسين مبكرًا في صراع القمة، بينما يطمح دجلة في تحقيق مفاجأة ثقيلة تعطل قطار الأبيض.

وفي إنجلترا سيكون ملعب أنفيلد مسرحًا لقمة نارية بين ليفربول وآرسنال في الجولة الثالثة من البريميرليج، حيث يدخل الريدز اللقاء مدعومين بجماهيرهم من أجل إثبات القوة أمام خصم تقليدي، فيما يطمح المدفعجية في الخروج بالانتصار الذي يمنحهم دفعة هائلة في سباق المنافسة المبكر على اللقب.

أما في الدوري الإسباني، فتتجه الأنظار إلى مواجهة برشلونة أمام رايو فاييكانو في ختام الجولة الثالثة، حيث يسعى الفريق الكتالوني للحفاظ على بدايته القوية، بينما يدخل أصحاب الأرض المواجهة بطموح عرقلة العملاق الكتالوني وتحقيق نتيجة تاريخية أمام جماهيرهم.

وعلى صعيد آخر، سيكون عشاق الكرة السعودية على موعد مع مواجهة خاصة في كأس الملك حين يلتقي العربي مع الأهلي في دور الـ32، وهي مباراة ينتظرها جمهور الراقي لرؤية فريقه في اختبار جديد على صعيد البطولات المحلية، وسط تطلع لتحقيق انتصار مريح يضعه في الدور المقبل. مواعيد مباريات اليوم الأحد 31-8-2025 والقنوات الناقلةمواعيد مباريات الدوري المصري اليوم

المصري ضد كهرباء الإسماعيلية، الساعة 6 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “ON Sport 1”.

مودرن سبورت ضد حرس الحدود، الساعة 6 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “ON Sport 2”.

وادي دجلة ضد الزمالك، الساعة 9 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “ON Sport 1”.

سموحة ضد بتروجيت، الساعة 9 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “ON Sport 2”.

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العربي ضد الأهلي، الساعة 7 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “ثمانية 1”. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الإنجليزي اليوم

برايتون ضد مانشستر سيتي، الساعة 4 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN SPORTS 1 HD”.

نوتينجهام فورست ضد وست هام، الساعة 4 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN SPORTS 2 HD”.

ليفربول ضد آرسنال، الساعة 6:30 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN SPORTS 1 HD”.

أستون فيلا ضد كريستال بالاس، الساعة 9 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN SPORTS 2 HD”. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الإسباني اليوم

سيلتا فيجو ضد فياريال، الساعة 6 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN SPORTS 3 HD”.

ريال بيتيس ضد أتلتيك بيلباو، الساعة 8 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN SPORTS 3 HD”.

إسبانيول ضد جيرونا، الساعة 8:30 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN SPORTS 6 HD”.

رايو فاييكانو ضد برشلونة، الساعة 10:30 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN SPORTS 1 HD”. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الإيطالي اليوم

جنوى ضد يوفنتوس، الساعة 7:30 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر “STARZPLAY”.

تورينو ضد فيورنتينا، الساعة 7:30 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر “STARZPLAY”.

إنتر ضد أودينيزي، الساعة 9:45 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر “STARZPLAY”.

لاتسيو ضد هيلاس فيرونا، الساعة 9:45 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر “STARZPLAY”. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الفرنسي اليوم

أنجييه ضد رين، الساعة 4 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN SPORTS 4 HD”.

لوهافر ضد نيس، الساعة 6:15 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN SPORTS 4 HD”.

موناكو ضد ستراسبورج، الساعة 6:15 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN Xtra 1”.

باريس ضد ميتز، الساعة 6:15 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN SPORTS 6 HD”.

ليون ضد مارسيليا، الساعة 9:45 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN SPORTS 4 HD”. مواعيد مباريات الدوري الألماني اليوم

فولفسبورج ضد ماينتس، الساعة 4:30 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر “شاهد”.

دورتموند ضد يونيون برلين، الساعة 6:30 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر “MBC أكشن” و”شاهد”.

كولن ضد فرايبورج، الساعة 8:30 بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر “شاهد”.

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Roy Keane says Altay Bayindir needs to "come with violence" when commanding his area after his costly error in Manchester United's loss to Arsenal.

• Man Utd lose 1-0 to Arsenal
• Bayindir error proves costly
• Keane slams Red Devils keeper

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Bayindir, who is usually United's backup keeper, was preferred to Andre Onana against Arsenal on Sunday but he flapped at Declan Rice's corner, under pressure from William Saliba, and Riccardo Calafiori was on hand to nod in from close range. That goal separated the two sides in the 1-0 Premier League win at Old Trafford, prompting club legend Keane to tear into the "schoolboy" Turkish stopper and the Red Devils as a whole.

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  WHAT KEANE SAID

  He said on Sky Sports: "Credit to Arsenal – they vary the delivery; they’re attacking it. But if you’re the goalkeeper, take control of the six-yard box. Keepers and defenders complain all the time about people getting in their face. You get in their face. Be aggressive. I've said it many times for a goalkeeper – come with violence. Take control of it. Far too easy. It’s like schoolboy stuff. Man Utd – weak and soft."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Despite United's encouraging display against Premier League title hopefuls Arsenal, head coach Ruben Amorim has a big problem on his hands. Onana made a number of big errors last season and when Bayindir has replaced him, he has flattered to deceive as well. The Red Devils spent £47.2 million ($64m) on Onana two years ago but it is fast becoming apparent that they may need a new number one for the season ahead.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  After saying there is a good competition for places among his United keepers, it remains to be seen if Onana, Bayindir or even Tom Heaton will start in goal when they travel to Fulham in their second Premier League encounter next Sunday.

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Desde que retomou o futebol feminino, o Corinthians não passou uma temporada sem chegar em, pelo menos, uma final. E a máxima pode ser mantida com apenas dois jogos em 2023. Nesta quinta-feira (9), as Brabas recebem o Internacional, na Neo Química Arena, pela semifinal da Supercopa do Brasil.

Paralisada durante sete anos, o Timão voltou a ter a categoria em 2016, em uma parceria com o Grêmio Osasco Audax que durou dois anos. Nestas temporadas, as corintianas chegaram às decisões da Copa do Brasil (2016) e Libertadores (2017) e ganharam as duas. Em 2017, o Corinthians também chegou à final do Brasileirão, mas perdeu para o Santos.

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Em 2018, as Brabas passaram a ser geridas exclusivamente pelo Time do Povo, tornando-se referência no futebol feminino, em uma gestão que desde o início teve a diretoria Cris Gambaré à frente.

No período, o Corinthians só não esteve em uma final do Paulistão, que foi no ano passado, quando ficou na quinta colocação da primeira fase e nem se classificou às semifinais. Nas demais, foram três títulos (2019, 2020 e 2021) e um vice-campeonato (2018). No Brasileirão, esteve em todas as finais possíveis, perdendo somente em 2019, para a Ferroviária.

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Já na Libertadores, de duas, uma: ou as Brabas chegam à final e saem campeãs ou nem vão à decisão. Em 2019 e 2021, tudo deu certo. Em 2020, as meninas do Timão caíram na semifinal, e na última edição, em 2022, ficaram nas quartas de final.

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Na última temporada, duas competições foram disputadas de maneira inédita e foram conquistadas pelo Corinthians: a própria Supercopa do Brasil e a Copa Paulista.

O confronto entre Timão e Inter, que acontece nesta quarta-feira (9), decidiu o Brasileirão Feminino do ano passado. Na ocasião, os times empataram em 1 a 1 no jogo de ida, em Porto Alegre, mas o Corinthians venceu a volta, em São Paulo, por 4 a 1.

Liverpool have made Alexander Isak their clear transfer priority this summer, with talks confirming they will not pursue both the Newcastle striker and Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola. While the Reds admire the Frenchman, all focus remains on the Swede, who has told Newcastle he no longer wants to play for them. Liverpool’s £110 million ($149m) bid was rejected last week, but the saga is far from over.

Liverpool prioritise Newcastle striker IsakReds reject chance to pursue PSG's BarcolaNewcastle insist striker is not for saleFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

As per , Liverpool have decided that Isak is their top transfer target and are not actively pursuing Barcola despite internal discussions. The Reds admire the PSG winger but view the Swedish striker as the key player to lead their attack. Negotiations are going to remain focused solely on the Newcastle man until the end.

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Liverpool have already spent heavily this summer and will not chase multiple blockbuster signings at this stage. Their priority is securing Isak, who has made himself unavailable to Newcastle amid growing uncertainty as he pushes the Magpies to sell him. The Tyneside club, however, insist their star striker is not for sale.

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Sources suggest Isak has told Newcastle he does not wish to play for them again. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s £110m offer was rejected, but they remain confident the striker’s desire to leave could force progress. Meanwhile, no formal talks have taken place for Barcola, with the winger only viewed as a secondary option if their move for Isak hits a complete and final roadblock.

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The Premier League champions must now wait for Newcastle’s decision, with the saga hinging on whether the Magpies eventually soften their stance. Isak remains determined to push for a move to Anfield, and Arne Slot's side are prepared to hold firm until late in the window if required.