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The Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has apologised to the PCB in their ongoing dispute concerning the PSL, though in a manner that could escalate rather than defuse matters. The PCB had sent Tareen a legal notice charging him with breaching a clause in their franchise agreement and demanding an apology for his recent public criticism of the league.In a nearly five-minute-long video released on his social media accounts, Tareen apologised for his comments on the PCB in a tone heavy with sarcasm, while continuing to taunt the board, claiming it wanted to be surrounded by “yes-men and minions”.”You don’t even want to work with your stakeholders,” Tareen said, while flashing the legal notice the PCB sent him. “You cannot bear any criticism from anyone. If you were even remotely competent, you would have known this is not the way to manage things.”Only a big man apologises. I apologise for wanting to make the PSL better. I apologise for raising my voice when I saw problems. It is my fault, not yours, that I was dissatisfied with your mediocre mindset. I apologise for being unhappy that you give yourselves so much credit for doing so little.”Related

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He went on to further criticise the handling of the PSL, referring to the player draft, where issues with microphones persisted through the event, and for lip-syncing rather than live singing through the opening ceremony.He concluded the video by saying, “I hope you like my apology video,” holding the legal notice up to the camera and ripping it in half.ESPNcricinfo reached out to the PCB for comment, and understands the board will consult with its legal team before determining what, if any, further action to take, or whether to accept Tareen’s “apology”. While it does technically satisfy the PCB’s legal demand for a public apology, it appears set to only escalate the feud between the two sides.ESPNcricinfo has also seen a copy of the legal notice the PCB sent to Tareen on September 12. It accuses Tareen of breaching his franchise agreement and making “false, malicious, baseless, and defamatory allegations” in the build-up to the tenth season of the PSL. In the weeks leading up to the tournament, Tareen had become increasingly trenchant in his public criticism of the PSL management for what he believed was a lack of communication, ambition or transparency from the league, while deriding them for their incompetence.While the PCB had maintained a public silence in the months since, the legal notice threatens the most severe action the board, and the league, are in a position to take: blacklisting Tareen from franchise ownership, effectively stripping Multan Sultans away from him. Most seriously, Tareen is accused of deliberately seeking to devalue the PSL brand – with each franchise set for reevaluation at the end of the year – in order to pick up ownership rights to the Sultans at a lower value.The PCB also claims other franchise owners had urged action against Tareen earlier “for deliberately attempting to sabotage the marketing campaign and value of the PSL brand.”Amid the serious legal language, there are also allegations that display the triviality to which this feud between league and franchise owner has devolved. The PCB letter mentioned a video in which Tareen was filmed speaking to the Sultans players, telling them to target the opposition batters with bouncers in exchange for financial reward if they hit the helmet. The PCB called this “reprehensible,” accusing Tareen of disregarding players’ mental health and seeking to destroy their livelihoods.Tareen claimed the video was a joke and taken down, with Multans Sultans telling ESPNcricinfo their bowlers had bowled “the fewest bouncers in the league” last season, and accusing the PCB of desperation in their attempts to malign Tareen.Some aspects of the feud also appear to boil down to personal tastes. In the letter, the PSL called their trophy reveal at the opening ceremony “creative”. The trophy was unveiled as part of a short film that depicted it as lost at sea, with a military helicopter and expert divers sent to retrieve it. Tareen sarcastically called it a “game-changer” saying that it “gave me goosebumps”.While the nature of the feud may have become petty, its consequences are potentially severe for both the league and Tareen. The PSL could, in theory, preclude Tareen from rebidding to purchase Multan Sultans, meaning he would not be a part of the PSL as owner in the upcoming season. There remain plenty of unanswered questions for the PSL, too. Two new teams are to take part in the upcoming season but the PCB has not made any public statement revealing their identity or the date of the PSL draft.

يعتقد جيمي كاراجر قائد ليفربول السابق أن فريقه قد يغيب عن دوري أبطال أوروبا الموسم المقبل، إلا إذا قام بشيء واحد بسبب نتائج الفريق هذا الموسم.

ويشهد موسم ليفربول حالة من الفوضى حيث فاز الفريق بأول خمس مباريات في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز قبل أن يواجهوا فترة صعبة للغاية.

وخسر ليفربول خمس من ست مباريات ويحتل الآن المركز الثامن في جدول الترتيب بفارق ثماني نقاط عن آرسنال المتصدر.

ويخشى كاراجر على مسيرة ليفربول في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، وقال في تصريحات نشرتها “مترو” البريطانية: “أعتقد أن هناك الكثير من التفاصيل الصغيرة لكن بصراحة بالنظر للمباريات التي خسروها ونوعيتها، يتبين أنهم لا يستطيعوا التعامل مع القوة البدنية في الدوري الإنجليزي”.

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وأضاف :”أراد سلوت أن يجعل ليفربول أكثر ازدهاراً في كرة القدم وأكثر تسجيلاً للأهداف وأكثر متعة، عندما لعب ضد سيتي الأسبوع الماضي، كان يشيد بجوارديولا كما لو كان بطله وهو كذلك بالفعل بالنسبة للعديد من المدربين”.

وواصل: “هذه هي كرة القدم التي يفضلها، إنه يحاول دفع ليفربول في اتجاه واحد واعتقد أن الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز قد تراجع من حيث القوة البدنية”.

وتابع :”لا أعتقد أن هذه المجموعة من اللاعبين مؤهلة للفوز بالدوري الانجليزي حتى مع النقاط التي حصدوها ولم يحصدوها، ربما في يناير يحتاجون للتعاقد مع لاعبين يتمتعون ببنية بدنية أكبر وسرعة أكبر وقوة أكبر، أعتقد أنه إذا لم يتعاقد ليفربول مع مدافع في يناير فقد يحرم من التأهل لدوري أبطال أوروبا”.

تحدث مدرب مانشستر سيتي بيب جوارديولا، عقب هزيمة فريقه أمام نيوكاسل في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، وسُئل عن حديثه مع حكم المباراة، ومع برونو جيماريش لاعب الخصم.

وتعرض مانشستر سيتي للهزيمة من نيوكاسل بهدفين لهدف في إطار مباريات الجولة الثانية عشر للدوري الإنجليزي، وأدلى جوارديولا بتصريحات لـ “سكاي سبورتس” و”بي بي سي”، ونشرت شبكة “سيتي إكسترا” تصريحاته أيضًا.

وقال جوارديولا عن هزيمة مانشستر سيتي أمام نيوكاسل: “إعلان رائع للدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز!، نيوكاسل فريق كبير، ولاعبون مميزون، ومدرب رائع، لذا للأسف لم نتمكن الليلة من الحفاظ على زخمنا، كانت مباراةً ممتعة، أتيحت لنا فرصٌ كثيرة، ثم تغير زخمنا، وفي النهاية لم نتمكن من الفوز”.

وأضاف: “كان دوناروما استثنائيًا، أهدرنا فرصًا، وكنا أفضل في الشوط الثاني، واستقبلنا هدفًا، وبعد تبديل كلا الجانبين (الجناحين)، وفي النهاية لم نستطع أن نصل إلى نتيجة”.

وعن انتهاء الشوط الأول بالتعادل السلبي، أشار: “كان حارسا المرمى جيدين، وبعد أن أهدرنا فرصًا كثيرة، كانت مباراةً ممتعةً شهدت العديد من الفرص، كنا أقرب في البداية”.

وبشأن هدف نيوكاسل الثاني، علّق جوارديولا: “حدث ذلك في مباراة بورنموث، وتكرر اليوم، هذا ما حدث بعد قرار حكم الفيديو المساعد، إنهم يدركون ذلك تمامًا”.

وواصل: “لقد بذلنا قصارى جهدنا، أردنا أن نخطو خطوةً للأمام كما فعلنا في الشهرين الماضيين، ولكن بعد فترة التوقف الدولي، لا يكون الأمر سهلاً دائمًا، لكن الطريق لا يزال طويلًا جدًا”.

وعما قاله للحكم سام باروت بعد نهاية المباراة، أوضح: “لا، لا شيء، كل شيء على ما يرام، هذا هو الوضع”.

وعن محادثته مع برونو جيماريش لاعب نيوكاسل، أفاد: “أخبرته بمدى جودته، سألته عما حدث مع دوناروما وهو، وأعتقد أن الأمر على ما يرام”.

وحول غضب دوناروما بعد هدف نيوكاسل الثاني، استرسل: “حدث الأمر أمام بورنموث، وحدث مرة أخرى، دوناروما رأى اللقطة، وإلا، لو أنه لم يشعر بوجود احتكاك، أما أنا فلم أرها، لكنني أثق كثيرًا بلاعبيّ، لذا لم أرها، لكن تقنية الفيديو والحكام قرروا عكس ذلك في الشوط الأول وفي الشوط الثاني، هذا هو الوضع، لقد اعتدنا على ذلك”.

وحول أداء هالاند المتواضع وعدم تسجيله للأهداف، أكد بيب: “فرصتان أو ثلاث فرص يحصل عليها دائمًا لأنه الأفضل، لننتقل للسؤال التالي”.

وعن هزيمة الفريق مرة أخرى خارج أرضه، أشار جوارديولا: “أنا متأكد تمامًا أن جميع الفرق تُفضل اللعب على أرضها بدلًا من خارجها، ولسنا استثناءً”.

وأتم: “لطالما كان نيوكاسل صعبًا، حتى في مراكزهم المتأخرة في الجدول وبعد هزيمتين متتاليتين، بعد أن يُصفوا ذهنهم ويأخذوا إجازة لعشرة أيام، يُمكننا أن نُحقق لحظات جيدة، لقد قاتلنا، وكان اللاعبون حاضرين، لكننا لم نُحقق النتيجة المرجوة”.

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O São Paulo não poderá contar com o Morumbi contra o RB Bragantino, em duelo válido pela 32ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro, e deve mandar jogo na casa do rival Santos. O Tricolor entrou na procura por outro local para mandar sua partida, pois o seu estádio será palco de alguns shows.

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A Vila Belmiro deve hospedar o confronto. A diretoria alvinegra, que possui boas relações com a gestão de Julio Casares, aceitou disponibilizar o estádio após os tricolores solicitarem o uso.

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O Morumbi, que não conseguirá comportar o duelo contra o Bragantino no dia 8 (quarta), sediará o shows do Red Hot Chilli Peppers no dia 10 de novembro (sexta), e do grupo mexicano RBD, que fez sucesso no Brasil com a novela Rebeldes, nos dias 12 (domingo) e 13 (segunda)

Então, vale ressaltar que a Vila Belmiro enfrentará uma bateria de jogos. O Santos terá confronto contra o Cuiabá no dia 6 (segunda), e contra o próprio São Paulo no dia 12 (domingo).

TRICOLOR NÃO CONSEGUE VENCER FORA DO MORUMBI NO BRASILEIRO

No Campeonato Brasileiro, o São Paulo não conseguiu uma vitória sequer atuando fora do Morumbi. Longe dos seus domínios na competição nacional, a equipe paulistana tem zero vitórias, sete empates e oito derrotas.

Pat Cummins has indicated that Cameron Green will be given an extended run to cement the No. 3 role in Test cricket as Australia look to bed down a batting order ahead of the Ashes later in the year.Green has been encouraged not to look too deeply at his lean returns on his comeback to the side in the World Test Championship final against South Africa, where he was dismissed twice by Kagiso Rabada across five balls for just four runs. He had come into that match on the back of three centuries for Gloucestershire.There was an opening for Green to drop back down to No. 4 for the first Test against West Indies in Barbados due to Steven Smith’s injury – the position where he made 174 not out against New Zealand last year – but Josh Inglis will take that role as part of a fresh-looking top four that includes the recalled Sam Konstas.Related

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“I always like to not have too many moving parts,” Cummins said. “We see that [Green at No. 3] as a long-term option. I think going into last week he’s hitting the ball really well, he’s moving really well. He had a Test match where it obviously didn’t go to plan. Think he only faced three or four balls, so the message is not to look into that too much. We’re really happy with where his game’s placed and I dare say we’ll get a decent run of No. 3.”Barring injury, therefore, it leaves Marnus Labuschagne likely needing substantial runs at the start of the Sheffield Shield season to push for a recall to face England.”I think him at his best is a well and truly an international standard Test batter,” Cummins said. “If there’s an opening we could see him fighting his way back into the Test team at some point. Obviously the focus now is giving a couple of other guys a go. He’s had a pretty good run and obviously didn’t make the most of it as well as he would like, so [we are] offering that opportunity to the next couple of guys.”There remains hope that Smith will be available for the second Test in Grenada, which starts on July 3, as he continues his recovery from the compound dislocation of his right little finger he suffered at Lord’s. He is due to return from New York midway through the Barbados Test. “He’s got a few return-to-play kind of protocols he’s got to tick off,” Cummins said. “I know the medical team have got a bit of a program for him.”Pat Cummins and Roston Chase with the Frank Worrell Trophy•AFP/Getty Images

Only three of the top six played in the Gabba Test early last year which West Indies famously won (Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green and Travis Head), but Shamar Joseph’s name has never been far from the build-up to this Test.When new captain Roston Chase, who himself wasn’t part of that Test, was asked whether there would be any lingering memories of that day in the Australia line-up, he responded with a smile and a hint of a chuckle.”I hope there are some scars,” he said. “I mean, if they’re still thinking about that going out there tomorrow, that would be very good for us. I think that that would be part of the job done for us. So, yeah, I hope they’re still hurting.”Cummins, who had spoken before Chase, said, “A couple of the West Indian guys, particularly Shamar, had a day out. I’m sure the batters [have] been talking about how to manage him and counter that.”

Harry Maguire ended Manchester United's long, long wait to win away at Liverpool as he snatched a 2-1 victory which could kickstart the Ruben Amorim era at last. Maguire headed home Bruno Fernandes' swerving cross in the 85th minute to restore United's advantage shortly after Cody Gakpo had cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo's quick-fire opener.

The victory was United's first at Anfield since January 2016 and also gave Amorim successive Premier League wins for the first time as Red Devils' boss.

United grabbed the lead on exactly 60 seconds thanks to some razor sharp reactions after Virgil van Dijk, Mbeumo and Alexis Mac Allister went down from an aerial challenge. Fernandes set Amad Diallo away down the wing in space and the Ivorian threaded a ball for Mbeumo, who was back on his feet quickly, to run towards and knock past Giorgi Mamardashvili. 

United had a cautious game plan and were fortunate when Cody Gakpo hit the post after a lightning quick break. The Dutchman later hit the woodwork twice more, but United also threatened on the break, and Fernandes should have scored when he lashed an Amad cut-back off the outside of the post. The captain then saw his free-kick skim the top of the net after taking a flick off Gakpo while Mason Mount had an effort repelled by Mamardashvili.

The Red Devils lost their edge as the game progressed, particularly after Casemiro and Amad were taken off, and Liverpool kept on threatening until Gakpo appeared at the far post to tuck in Federico Chiesa's cross after poor defending from United on the whole.

The stage looked set for Liverpool to complete the comeback victory, but instead it was United who were left celebrating thanks to Maguire.

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  Goalkeeper & Defence

  Senne Lammens (8/10):

  Hard to believe it was his second game and first away match. Transmitted confidence to his defenders, taking crosses with conviction. Made a smart save from Isak with his legs, caught a stinging shot from Jones and did enough to put Salah off from close range. Took a no nonsense approach to kicking which served him well.

  Harry Maguire (9/10):

  Justified starting ahead of Yoro by getting his head in front of every ball and anticipating the danger well. A good performance became a great one when he headed in the winner and ended a 10-season wait for United to win at Anfield.

  Matthijs de Ligt (7/10):

  A decisive and dominant display at the heart of the defence. Showed strength to barge Kerkez out of the way early on and helped weather the storm, save for the defence switching off when Gakpo struck.

  Luke Shaw (8/10):

  An excellent display from start to finish. His tidy play under pressure seamlessly created the move leading to Fernandes' chance while he made key challenges on Chiesa and Mac Allister.

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  Midfield

  Amad Diallo (8/10):

  Back towards his best after a difficult start to the season. His threaded pass to Mbeumo set up the crucial goal while he would have gotten a second assist had Fernandes taken his chance. Had Kerkez on the back foot for most of the game. Taken off shortly after being booked.

  Casemiro (8/10):

  A gigantic presence for his hour on the pitch. Won every header and challenge while his positional sense was impressive, allowing him to control the middle of the pitch without having to exert himself.

  Bruno Fernandes (7/10):

  Crucial to both goals. Showed his quick thinking to release Amad for the opener and sould have scored himself when he struck the post. Made amends in other ways, such as when he dispossessed Isak in the box. Kept the move alive leading to Maguire's winner.

  Diogo Dalot (5/10):

  The only weak link and was somewhat fortunate his lapses, such as losing Van Dijk at a free-kick and sending a clearance to the feet of Isak, were not punished. 

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  Attack

  Mason Mount (6/10):

  Not a vintage display and yet he helped the team execute Amorim's tactical plan with clever movement. Had two half-chances to score.

  Matheus Cunha (6/10):

  A surprise choice as the false nine but it just about worked as he linked the play well, even without creating many clear chances.

  Bryan Mbeumo (7/10):

  Got the team off to a flying start by quickly bouncing off the floor and using his pace to get onto Amad's pass and score. Kept working hard, leading the press with his selfless running. 

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  Subs & Manager

  Manuel Ugarte (5/10):

  Not nearly as assured as Casemiro and United's performance dropped when he came on, although he did play his part in preventing another equaliser.

  Patrick Dorgu (6/10):

  A little scrappy but dug in and did his job to protect the lead late on.

  Benjamin Sesko (6/10):

  Put himself about well and his aerial presence came in handy in his own box.

  Kobbie Mainoo (N/A):

  Introduced in the 85th minute to see out the win.

  Leny Yoro (N/A):

  Came on to put an extra body on the line and get the win over the line.

  Ruben Amorim (8/10):

  His finest display and result in 11 months in charge. His tactics were spot-on and he at last has back-to-back wins, getting the all important victory at Anfield of all places.

ESPNcricinfo understands that the RCB quick is expected to return to India after a period of rehab on a shoulder niggle back in Australia

Andrew McGlashan23-May-2025Josh Hazlewood is firming to make a return to the IPL 2025 for the playoffs with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after coming through a period of rehab on a shoulder niggle back in Australia.Hazlewood, who missed RCB’s last match before the IPL was suspended, returned home during the hiatus and has since been training in Brisbane as part of Australia’s preparations ahead of the World Test Championship final.ESPNcricinfo understands that he has emerged from those sessions well and is expected to return to India although it has yet to be confirmed. Hazlewood has had an outstanding tournament with 18 wickets at 17.27 from ten matches.Related

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RCB are assured of progressing and have two matches remaining in the league phase – against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 27 – which will determine their route through the playoffs.The IPL was Hazlewood’s return to action after an injury-hit home summer where he did not feature again after suffering a calf strain in the third Test against India, which followed a side problem that kept him out of the second Test in Adelaide. He subsequently missed the tour of Sri Lanka and the Champions Trophy.He is expected to return to the side for the WTC final against South Africa, edging Scott Boland out of the XI, having narrowly missed out on the 2023 decider against India amid recovery from Achilles and side injuries.The Australia players and staff who have remained at home will leave for the UK on May 29 with those at the rescheduled IPL joining as their tournaments conclude. Only Hazlewood and Josh Inglis (Punjab Kings) will be involved in the playoffs from those in the Test squad. The IPL final takes place on June 3, leaving just under a week to prepare for South Africa should either remain at the tournament until the end.Captain Pat Cummins and Travis Head will finish their season with Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 25. Mitchell Starc opted not to return to the tournament with Delhi Capitals.Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Beau Webster and travelling reserve Brendan Doggett are currently playing county cricket.

Looking to end the transfer window with a flourish of arrivals, Aston Villa have now reportedly agreed a deal to sign a midfield talent with a medical already scheduled to take place.

Who Aston Villa could sign before the deadline

Deadline day is just around the corner and, as such, the frantic search for late reinforcements has officially commenced. Aston Villa, part of that search, still have plenty of work to do and have reportedly launched an opening offer worth as much as £47m to sign Lucas Paqueta from West Ham United.

The Hammers have so far been adamant that the Brazilian is not for sale, however, and their reluctance to negotiate a loan with an obligation to buy may stand in the way of Paqueta’s late move to Villa Park.

Whilst PSR is still limiting their transfer activity, late sales could yet take place to free up some funds for the likes of Paqueta. Emiliano Martinez, for example, is still being linked with a move away from the club, as has been the case all summer long, and Manchester United could yet make a late attempt to secure his signature.

The Red Devils are primarily focused on signing Senne Lammens, but Villa themselves have also asked about the Royal Antwerp goalkeeper and could set off a Martinez domino effect by hijacking United’s move at the death.

Meanwhile, as that saga threatens to unfold, Villa have at least reportedly agreed a late deal to sign a midfield talent for Unai Emery.

Aston Villa set to sign Fletcher Boyd

According to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, Aston Villa have now agreed a deal to sign Fletcher Boyd from Aberdeen. The 17-year-old attacking midfielder is reportedly scheduled to undergo a medical at the club on Sunday before officially completing his move from the Scottish club.

One for the future, Boyd’s opportunities are likely to come with Villa’s youth sides rather than straight into Emery’s thinking. The pathway to the first-team is certainly one that he’ll have his eye on, however, having already experienced senior football at Aberdeen.

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After scoring on his debut for Aberdeen at just 16 years old last year, Boyd received impressive praise from former interim boss Peter Levin, who told reporters: “Just to get his debut is amazing but to score… wow, he will never forget that.

“The fans were unbelievable and for them to sing ‘Fletcher Boyd, he’s one of our own’ is a fairytale for him. Fletcher has been brilliant this season for the under-18s and they won the league the other day. He has contributed to more than 30 goals in the 18s and has just turned 16.”

It’s been a frankly unbelievable summer for Arsenal so far this year.

On top of winning their opening games of the Premier League season, the Gunners have gone big in the market in a way fans have not seen them do before.

Mikel Arteta has been given seven first-team quality players so far, and it now looks likely that he’ll get an eighth in Piero Hincapie.

Yet, the club could make it the greatest transfer window in the club’s history if they go back in for someone they’ve already been linked with, someone who could end up being their best deadline day deal since Mesut Özil.

Why the signing of Piero Hincapie is so exciting

It wouldn’t be a summer transfer window for Arsenal if Arteta didn’t get his customary left-back signing, and based on stories from the last few days, it does seem like Hincapie will eventually make it to the Emirates this week.

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However, the big difference between the Bayer Leverkusen star and some of the other defensive signings made by the manager in recent years is that he’s far more of an overlapping full-back.

Instead of moving into the middle of the park or into a back three when in possession, the Ecuadorian is likely going to be tasked with bombing up and down the byline and swinging crosses into the penalty area, or just ahead of it for his teammates to get onto.

On top of adding more explosiveness and dynamism to a left-hand side that has become rather stale, the 23-year-old phenom, whom analyst Ben Mattinson has described as “a left-sided Ben White”, will also help get more out of some of the other summer signings.

For example, with him in the starting lineup, Eberechi Eze will be able to start on the left and then drift into the centre of the pitch in games without making attacks too narrow.

Moreover, his ability to pull opposition defenders wide and then deliver a dangerous cross into the penalty area should work incredibly well with the poacher tendencies of Viktor Gyokeres.

In short, Hincapie appears to be an excellent signing for Arsenal, although the club could really end the window with a bang and go back in for a prior target who’d be their best deadline-day deal since Ozil.

The star who'd be Arsenal's best deadline deal since Ozil

Arsenal have been linked with an unbelievable number of supremely talented players over the last few months who could probably fit this description.

However, in this instance, Rodrygo is the £78m star in question who, were he to join the club in the dying embers of the window, would be the Gunners’ best deadline deal since Ozil.

Now, it should be said that the club has made several quality last-minute additions since the German made his incredible £42m switch in 2013.

Still, even though David Luiz, Kieran Tierney, Danny Welbeck, and Takehiro Tomiyasu all made positive contributions in some manner, the impact of Rodrygo would be magnitudes more significant.

After all, even though the former Santos gem isn’t getting the game time his talent warrants at the moment, he’s been a brilliant player for Real Madrid over the last few years.

For example, across the 23/24 and 24/25 campaigns, the “world-class superstar,” as dubbed by Luka Modrić, was able to rack up a sensational tally of 31 goals and 20 assists in just 105 appearances, totalling 7159 minutes.

In other words, the 24-year-old game-changer was averaging a goal involvement every 2.05 games, or every 140.37 minutes in that period, which is made all the more impressive by the fact he was playing everywhere but his preferred position of left-wing.

Appearances

51

54

Minutes

3707′

3452′

Goals

17

14

Assists

9

11

Goal Involvements per Match

0.50

0.46

Minutes per Goal Involvement

142.57′

138.08′

Moreover, after three years of getting close but winning nothing, the North Londoners are in need of more big-game players, and the Osasco-born ace certainly fits into the category.

For example, in his 64 Champions League appearances, totalling 3883 minutes, he has scored 25 goals and provided 14 assists, which comes out as a staggering average of a goal involvement every 1.64 games, or every 99.56 minutes.

Furthermore, of those 25 goals, eight have been match-winning strikes, and another eight have come in the knockout rounds.

Finally, while his preferred position is off the left, the Brazilian dynamo is more than capable of playing off the right or even down the middle, so he’d be able to interchange with his attacking teammates with ease and make things even harder for opposition defenders.

Ultimately, while it seems unlikely at this point in time, Arsenal should do all they can to sign Rodrygo before the window slams shut, and if they do get him at the last minute, he’d be their best deadline day deal since Ozil.

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ByEmilio Galantini Aug 28, 2025

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O Grêmio superou, na manhã desta sexta-feira, a marca de 100 mil sócios-torcedores ativos. Este é o maior número de associados atingida em toda a história gremista e representa o sucesso da campanha “O Grêmio Te Convoca”, criada em janeiro deste ano. O retorno à Série A do Brasileirão e a contratação de Luis Suárez são outros fatores que explicam o crescimento.

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Além do feito histórico, a marca tem uma importância financeira para o Grêmio. Afinal, a adesão da torcida ao programa de sócios gera impacto direto nos cofres azuis. Abaixo, o LANCE! apresenta mais detalhes sobre planos, valores e faturamento.

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Os planos de sócio-torcedor do Grêmio

Atualmente, o Grêmio oferece seis planos aos torcedores – sendo um infantil, limitado a crianças de até 12 anos, e outro juvenil, para jovens de até 17 anos. Para os gremistas adultos, os preços variam entre R$ 29,90 e R$ 165 por mês.

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Infantil (até 12 anos) – Isento de mensalidade
Juvenil (até 17 anos) – R$ 15
Onde Estiver – R$ 29,90
Ouro – R$ 38
Diamante – R$ 60
Cadeira – R$ 165

Quanto o Grêmio fatura com sócio-torcedor?

Dado os preços atuais dos planos, estima-se que o clube tenha um incremento de R$ 750 mil mensais a cada 10 mil novos sócios. Isso significa que, desde o início do ano, o Grêmio teve um acréscimo de cerca de R$ 3 milhões por mês nas receitas patrimoniais, ao saltar de 60 mil para 100 mil sócios.

Seguindo a lógica, o quadro social com 100 mil sócios garante uma arrecadação mensal na faixa de R$ 7,5 milhões. Caso o número se mantenha constante, o faturamento anual poderia chegar próximo a R$ 90 milhões.

Cabe destacar que, em 2022, o Grêmio faturou R$ 53 milhões com sócios-torcedores. O número foi confirmado no balanço financeiro publicado pelo clube no último mês.

Diretoria estabelece nova meta

Após comemorar a marca de 100 mil sócios, o Conselho de Administração do Grêmio já estabeleceu uma nova meta. Em 2023, o Tricolor comemora 120 anos e a ideia é aumentar este número nos próximos meses.