“We’re just going to have to rue that first game and try to move on but it’s going to be a bitter pill to swallow for a few of us”

Andrew McGlashan in Sydney05-Mar-2020England captain Heather Knight hoped that the semi-final washout which dumped her “gutted” team out of the T20 World Cup would lead to a rule change to ensure there were reserve days for future events.As had looked likely all day – and for much of yesterday – their semi-final against India was abandoned shortly after 4pm with heavy rain falling at the SCG.There were glum faces across the England balcony as their tournament was brought to a close without them having to take the field. Their opening-games loss against South Africa ultimately proved vital as they finished second in the group.”They’re the rules that everyone signed up to,” Knight said of the absence of a reserve day. “You’d hope now that there has been this situation and the game tonight is potentially going to be rained off as well, so you’d hope now there is going to be a rule change and moving forward, no other team will have to experience going out of a World Cup purely because of rain. Hopefully it changes.”It’s gutting. you put in a lot of hard work. There’s not a lot we can do about it..we’re just going to have to rue that first game and try to move on but it’s going to be a bitter pill to swallow for a few of us now.”ALSO READ: Cricket Australia sought clarification over semi-final reserve dayEngland had arrived at the ground in hope more than expectation with the forecast which had been lined up since early this week come to fruition as one of the biggest days for women’s cricket (until Sunday at the MCG) headed for a damp squib.While distraught on a personal level, Knight believed the tournament has provided a new benchmark for the women’s game.”It’s sad for the tournament. You’ve got four really good teams competing, hoping to play some really good cricket. That’s taken away from us but I’m sure the final will be a great event. It’ll be great day and game for the sport. I’ll be there as a fan. It has been a brilliant tournament, which has made it even more of a shame that we lost today.”Today is disappointing but it won’t take too much shine off where the sport has gone and you see if the money is put into publicising it that people do want to come and watch.”

England captain Heather Knight hoped that the semi-final washout which dumped her “gutted” team out of the T20 World Cup would lead to a rule change to ensure there were reserve days for future events.As had looked likely all day – and for much of yesterday – their semi-final against India was abandoned shortly after 4pm with heavy rain falling at the SCG.There were glum faces across the England balcony as their tournament was brought to a close without them having to take the field. Their opening-games loss against South Africa ultimately proved vital as they finished second in the group.”They’re the rules that everyone signed up to,” Knight said of the absence of a reserve day. “You’d hope now that there has been this situation and the game tonight is potentially going to be rained off as well, so you’d hope now there is going to be a rule change and moving forward, no other team will have to experience going out of a World Cup purely because of rain. Hopefully it changes.”It’s gutting. you put in a lot of hard work. There’s not a lot we can do about it..we’re just going to have to rue that first game and try to move on but it’s going to be a bitter pill to swallow for a few of us now.”ALSO READ: Cricket Australia sought clarification over semi-final reserve dayEngland had arrived at the ground in hope more than expectation with the forecast which had been lined up since early this week come to fruition as one of the biggest days for women’s cricket (until Sunday at the MCG) headed for a damp squib.While distraught on a personal level, Knight believed the tournament has provided a new benchmark for the women’s game.”It’s sad for the tournament. You’ve got four really good teams competing, hoping to play some really good cricket. That’s taken away from us but I’m sure the final will be a great event. It’ll be great day and game for the sport. I’ll be there as a fan. It has been a brilliant tournament, which has made it even more of a shame that we lost today.”Today is disappointing but it won’t take too much shine off where the sport has gone and you see if the money is put into publicising it that people do want to come and watch.”

كشف محمد عبد المنصف حارس مرمى الزمالك الأسبق، عن موقف مجلس إدارة القلعة البيضاء من التجديد للاعب أحمد سيد زيزو، مشيراً إلى أنه تم عقد جلسة خاصة بشأن جميع اللاعبين.

وقال محمد عبد المنصف في تصريحات عبر قناة “الزمالك”: “منذ ثلاثة أيام كان يوجد جلسة فيها مجموعة من المستثمرين أو المحبين للزمالك، كانوا يريدوا ان يقولوا بعض الرسائل للاعبين وللجهاز الفني ومجلس الإدارة، انكم لديكم رجال أعمال زملكاوية في ظهركم وكل شيء ستطلبوه سننفذه”.

وأضاف: “في الجلسة قيل أن زيزو إن شاء الله سيجدد للزمالك وهذا بشكل نهائي ولا يوجد فيه كلام، الجهاز الفني بالكامل سيجدد وسيتم تعديل عقده”.

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وأكمل: “لم تكن احتفالية بنادي الزمالك بالسوبر ولكن جلسة خاصة، ويعطوا رسالة طمأنينة للاعبين وللجهاز الفني أننا خلفكم”.

وأتم: “جمعنا رقم كبير جدًا في صندوق محبي الزمالك، سيساعد مجلس الإدارة في دفع الغرامات بجانب توفير بعض الدولارت للجهاز الفني”.

With Jon McLaughlin set to leave Ibrox as a free agent this summer, Rangers have reportedly turned their attention towards the English Championship in search of competition for Jack Butland.

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The Gers have enjoyed a fantastic turnaround this season, with their Scottish Premiership title hopes going from a pipe dream to a near reality, and Butland has played a large part in that. So much so that the former Stoke City shot-stopper has attracted reported interest from the likes of Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

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As things stand, however, Butland remains a Rangers player and looks set to keep Philippe Clement's number one spot next season. The same can't be said for McLaughlin though, who is set to depart upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the season. The 36-year-old is yet to be called upon this season and is set to bow out after becoming somewhat of a forgotten man at Ibrox.

He's not the only one set to leave as a free agent either, with Borna Barisic, John Lundstram, Leon Balogun, Ryan Jack and Kemar Roofe all following suit in a busy few months in Scotland.

In need of reinforcements, the Gers have seemingly turned their attention towards England. According to FTBL, Rangers have joined the race to sign Tom Glover from Middlesbrough this summer in an attempt to hand Butland some competition at Ibrox.

The Boro goalkeeper has enjoyed an impressive Championship campaign and has attracted the interest of the Gers as well as Celtic, FC Copenhagen and Newcastle United as a result. With a busy race for his signature, Rangers will hope to put together a convincing pitch, but Newcastle owners PIF, valued at £320billion, may have something to say about that.

Glover's arrival would test Butland

A player who's stepped up in the absence of Seny Dieng at Middlesbrough this season, Glover can provide the test for Butland that McLaughlin never did as a backup at Ibrox. Still only 26-years-old too, the shot-stopper could get even better with a move to Scotland and eventually replace Butland, who is now in his thirties.

With that said, Rangers could kill two birds with one stone by welcoming the Boro man this summer in what would be an act of genius by all involved behind the scenes. It won't be an easy one to negotiate, however, with a Premier League riches in the mix as well as rivals Celtic. The fact that the Bhoys are also interested means that the Scottish Premiership title is even more important – such a triumph could be a vital point in Rangers' pitch to Glover.

For now, Glover remains a Middlesbrough player, but for how long for remains to be seen. Now arguably in the prime of his career, the Australian will have the ultimate decision to make this summer after making 12 Championship appearances and keeping two clean sheets under Michael Carrick so far in the current campaign.

Leeds United ended the regular Championship season with a whimper rather than a bang, allowing Ipswich Town to comfortably pick up that coveted second automatic spot after losing 2-1 to Southampton.

Daniel Farke's Whites almost looked resigned to their fate in the playoffs from minute one at Elland Road, with their fate becoming a reality when Adam Armstrong and Will Smallbone netted for Russell Martin's Saints to sour the mood even more in West Yorkshire.

Heading into the lottery of the playoffs, the German boss will need to make some key decisions when it comes to team selections which could even see this Whites ace – once described as "blistering" by talent scout Jacek Kulig – boldly dropped for the first leg away at Norwich City after underwhelming on the big stage against Southampton.

Georginio Rutter's performance v Saints in numbers

Georginio Rutter has struggled in recent weeks for Farke's faltering Leeds side, seen in his lackadaisical display in the 4-3 Middlesbrough away win in April with just seven accurate passes completed.

His display in the 2-1 home defeat yesterday was even worse, with the Frenchman way off the pace and out-of-sorts attempting to advance forward with his usual trickery and tenacity.

Only managing to better his accurate pass count from the enthralling Boro game by one versus Martin's pumped-up Saints, Rutter also only registered 28 touches of the ball against the determined visitors from the South Coast.

That was even less than goalkeeper Illan Meslier managed between the sticks for the anxious promotion hopefuls, with the unconvincing shot-stopper amassing six more at 34.

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Touches

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Duels won

4/11

Possession lost

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Hauled off just after the hour mark by an irritated Farke, Rutter would completely fail to test Alex McCarthy when still present on the Elland Road turf with zero shots on goal with the Saints defence also untroubled further by a lack of successful darting runs from the usually electric Frenchman.

Handed out a low 3/10 rating after the dismal defeat by Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Graham Smyth, who described Rutter as a 'shadow' of the player who has terrorised second-tier defences for fun this season, the 22-year-old could now find his spot taken up by a different body for the upcoming trip to Carrow Road.

The player who could replace Rutter

Despite putting in a lethal performance in front of goal by scoring Leeds' equaliser on the day, Farke could be tempted to reshuffle the pack and play Joel Piroe as an attacking midfielder for the showdown with the Canaries coming up.

The Leeds number seven shone against the Saints as a creator as well as a deadly finisher, accumulating three key passes in the match as well as firing home his only effort on McCarthy's net.

This could allow for Leeds to spring a surprise on David Wagner's Norwich and potentially start Mateo Joseph up top, giving the Whites hotshot an unbelievable chance to become a playoff hero at just 20 years of age.

There could also be the potential of Patrick Bamford being back fit for this crunch game away in Norfolk, having sat out the final day owing to a bruised knee.

Yet, having never scored a goal in the Championship playoffs across his lengthy career to date, fortune could favour the bold with Piroe played behind Joseph in a major shakeup up-front.

Leeds could well end up facing Southampton again in the playoff final at Wembley, knowing they will have to be so much better across two legs against Norwich to stand a chance of joining Leicester City and Ipswich in the Premier League.

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Além de ter significado o primeiro triunfo obtido pelo Londrina na atual edição da Série B, o meia Adenílson não se conteve e revelou, em entrevista à beira do gramado após o placar de 2 a 1 sobre o Vitória no Barradão, a mágoa que carrega para com o Leão da Barra.

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Segundo sua avaliação, ele poderia ter sido mais valorizado por ter a oportunidade de passar nove anos defendendo as categorias de base do Vitória.

Depois dali, Adenílson rodou por várias equipes do futebol nacional (Fortaleza, Remo e América-RN, dentre outras) bem como uma experiência na Tailândia, onde defendeu o Chiangrai United, antes de chegar ao Tubarão na última temporada.

– Parabenizar a nossa equipe, agradecer a Deus e ao meu pai. É um cara que sempre me falou para não desistir. Tive uma passagem aqui no Vitória, joguei nove anos na base, não fui valorizado, mas Deus mostrou que sou capaz de jogar em alto nível. Agradecer a Deus por tudo. Muito feliz (pela vitória), principalmente fora de casa. Ganhar aqui do Vitória é muito bom, abraço para os torcedores do Vitória – disparou o nome hoje com 29 anos de idade.

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl took a dig at Chelsea over inflated squad as he also explained why they sold Matthijs de Ligt.

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• Bayern chief aims dig at Chelsea
• Explains decision to sell De Ligt to Man Utd
• Talks about disadvantages of a bloated squad

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  After missing out on the Bundesliga title in the 2023-24 season, Bayern Munich are set to go all guns blazing to reclaim the trophy in the 2024-25 campaign under new manager Vincent Kompany. On the eve of their season opener, Kompany along with sporting director Max Eberl, addressed the media.

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  When asked about the current squad, Eberl explained all the decisions they took in the ongoing summer transfer window including De Ligt's departure from the club as he joined Manchester United. The Bayern chief also took a dig at Premier League giants Chelsea while speaking on why it is important to have a curtailed squad.

• WHAT MAX EBERL SAID

  Speaking to reporters, Eberl said, "When you plan a squad, you obviously want to have a squad free of injuries. Inflating a squad is not good. We have a good squad size and we want to give our young players the opportunity to show what they can do at the top. Vini works very well with them, they can train at the top. Of course, it's not nice that two newcomers or returnees, Stani and Hiroki Ito, have been injured. At the moment it doesn't feel like we're reacting well.

  "As a club, you also have to bring in money somewhere. You can go through the season like Chelsea with 44 players, but that becomes difficult for the coach to manage. Then you have to steal jersey numbers, but we don’t do that at FC Bayern."

  When asked about De Ligt's transfer, the official added, "We have to make decisions where we feel we can have the greatest possible success. We made decisions together with Vincent Kompany. Matthijs de Ligt has delivered very consistent performances. We wanted an additional left-footer, which is why we brought in Hiroki Ito. That's squad planning, then we spend money, then you as a club have to earn money too. We spoke to the players very transparently and then made decisions and that's how we got the squad we have now."

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Newcastle United are interested in completing the signing of a defensive "jewel" this summer, according to a fresh transfer update.

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The Magpies continue to be linked with lots of potential new signings at the end of the season, as PIF look to provide Eddie Howe with enough funds to make significant reinforcements.

Sporting CP centre-back Ousmane Diomande has jumped out as a primary target in recent weeks, with the 20-year-old Ivorian considered an ideal long-term partner for Sven Botman at the heart of Newcastle's defence. Contact has even reportedly been made with the defender, further suggesting that he could come to Tyneside in this summer.

Elsewhere, Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher could depart Stamford Bridge in the coming months, and the Magpies are seen as contenders to sign him, battling Tottenham for his signature. There have also been links surrounding Brentford and England ace Ivan Toney should Howe decide that he wants to add to his attack.

Newcastle fans will also be hoping that a number of key players stay put rather than move elsewhere, and Callum Wilson could now reportedly remain at the club. That's partly due to Financial Fair Play and choosing not to bring in an expensive striker in his place.

Newcastle want defensive "jewel"

According to a new report from Corriere dello Sport (via Sport Witness), Newcastle are keen on signing Salernitana centre-back Lorenzo Pirola in the summer window.

The 22-year-old is described in the report as a "real jewel" of a player, and there is hope that the Magpies could snap him up for a fee of around €30m (£25.7m).

Pirola could be exactly the type of profile that Newcastle are looking for ahead of next season, in what is a crucial area of the pitch to add at least one new face. Fabian Schar and Jamaal Lascelles are now both in their 30s, with the latter also currently out with a serious ACL injury, so they hardly represent the long-term picture at St James' Park.

Salernitana ace Pirola has experienced a tough season with his team, who sit bottom of Serie A by some distance, but he has still arguably stood out as one of their best players. He has averaged 3.2 clearances and 2.3 aerial duel wins per game in the competition, as well as winning 1.3 tackles per match, which is impressive considering he is one of the youngest members of the squad.

The fact that his side have been relegated to Serie B also means that could be expected to move on, and this could be beneficial for Newcastle, giving them an even better chance of signing him.

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Back in 2019, it was reported that both Manchester City and Manchester United were eyeing a move for Pirola, with the pair watching him for Italy at the Under-17 World Cup. This further shows his potential as a player, and why the Magpies should look to strike a deal for him.

Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed responded to rumors that the hit series is about to announce a fourth season

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Series Ted Lasso rumoured to be returningWas due to end after Season 3Announcement teased by key cast memberWHAT HAPPENED?

Popular show Ted Lasso has been doing the rounds of social media recently after reports emerged suggesting it could return for Season 4. This is despite star Jason Sudeikis – who plays Ted Lasso – confirming the end of the series following the Season 3 finale. The show follows London club AFC Richmond and their journey up the football pyramid, eventually ending in the Premier League in the most recent episodes.

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Nick Mohammed, who portrays Nathan Shelley in the show, previously campaigned for Ted Lasso to continue and always retained hope on social media that his role would not end just yet. Following the recent reports, he took to X, posting "told ya! 😂".

THE GOSSIP

While nothing has been confirmed, Forbes report that Warner Brothers have exercised their option to extend several key cast members' contracts for the Apple TV series. Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca Walton), Brett Goldstein (Roy Kent) and Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins) have all been picked up while negotiations are underway with other actors to reprise their roles.

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Series 3 of Ted Lasso ended with AFC Richmond finishing second in the league, behind Manchester City. Lasso quit his managerial role and went on to coach his son's football team back in the U.S. While we await official confirmation of the show's return, we can only speculate on how the story could advance in Season 4.

Leeds United certainly didn't do things the easy way at the Riverside Stadium last time out, just about getting over the line in the end in the barnstorming Championship contest against Middlesbrough to win 4-3.

The seven-goal thriller was an enthralling watch, if a nail-biting one for the Whites away masses, with Wilfried Gnonto and Crysencio Summerville the stars of the show against Michael Carrick's men by bagging three goals between them.

Away from the top performers in the back-and-forth contest, the likes of Ilia Gruev in the centre of the park notably underperformed and could now face the chop by Daniel Farke for the trip to Queens Park Rangers tonight.

Ilia Gruev's performance vs Boro in numbers

The Bulgarian midfielder has become a vital first-team presence in recent weeks, a reliable head in the centre of the park with 27 Championship appearances now tallied up for the campaign.

Yet, it was clear the 23-year-old was having an off-day against Carrick's men and could now be axed for the game at Loftus Road consequently.

Operating as the only real holding midfielder on the night, with Farke boldly tweaking his lineup to set up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, the former Werder Bremen's man lacklustre performance was far more exposed.

Gruev would only accumulate 34 touches of the ball at the Riverside, a far cry away from the 65 touches he managed against Sunderland towards the start of April when the Whites limped to a 0-0 draw.

Even Illan Meslier, who was heavily criticised for his dire showing against Boro, managed more touches playing out from the back at 51 overall.

The Whites boss could well decide to freshen things up therefore, with Gruev handed out a second-rate 6/10 rating post-match by Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Graham Smyth who described the ex-Werder Bremen man's first-half showing as lacking 'control'.

That was seen in his lack of touches, alongside the fact he failed to complete a single accurate cross in the 4-3 contest when venturing forward on occasion.

Farke will ponder who to bring in to fill the gap left behind the underperforming 23-year-old, with the experienced head of Glen Kamara potentially coming back into the first-team fold as one option.

The players who could replace Ilia Gruev

The ex-Rangers man looks the most likely candidate to fill in for Gruev if Farke does boldly axe the Whites number 44 for the trip to QPR, having been a steady if unspectacular presence this season for his German manager in the Championship.

Helping himself to four assists from the 37 games he has managed for the Whites this campaign so far, the Finland international will aim to pick up another if selected after being dropped for the last two league clashes.

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Farke will need his troops to be on their A-Game regardless of who is picked or axed, with Loftus Road not the happiest hunting ground for Leeds in recent times having lost their last three visits to the Hoops in all competitions.

The Leeds boss could decide to move Archie Gray into that lone holding role if he sticks with the 4-1-4-1 look as well, but with Gray impressing at the Riverside with his forward-thinking runs, it would make more sense for Kamara – who is a naturally more reserved figure who can make teams tick – to line up in that spot.

It will, no doubt, be another rollercoaster ride of a match for Leeds in their hunt to win automatic promotion with QPR very much aiming to rain on the Whites parade.

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