Spurs: Mason confirms Davies injury blow

Speaking to the press via the club’s official website, Tottenham interim manager Ryan Mason has confirmed that Ben Davies will miss the Sheffield United clash this evening and is still out through injury. 

The defender, who has been absent since suffering a ‘significant’ injury blow on international duty with Wales, will again be missing for Tottenham after also being unavailable for the Carabao Cup final last weekend.

Mason confirms Tottenham injury news

In terms of progress, Mason has remained cryptic in regards to when the 28-year-old could return to action for Tottenham and hasn’t really provided anything in terms of his current state.

“In terms of injuries, it’s the same as last week,” explained Mason (via tottenhamhotspur.com).

“Ben Davies is the only one out injured at the moment. Matt Doherty has been training since last week. He had a period of time out injured, but he’s back with the group and has trained all week.

“Harry is fine in terms of the injury. He was disappointed (after the final), like all of us. It hurts us, players, coaches, everyone associated with the Club. Harry is a top professional, like the whole group.

“We’ve trained hard, trained well and we’re prepared for the weekend.”

Transfer Tavern take

Davies started this season brightly, with pundit Darren Bent even calling him a ‘standout’ player in the team at one point (via The Boot Room), but 2020 summer signing Sergio Reguilon has arguably been the better of the two overall. The Spaniard has a greater tackling and interceptions average than his left-back teammate, along with providing more assists (via WhoScored).

Nonetheless, with Spurs still having a shot of qualifying for Europe next season, Mason will be hoping to have Davies back as an option quite soon, especially with tough away games versus Leicester City and Leeds United on the horizon.

In other news: Spurs could now turn to this ‘exceptional’ boss after a ‘fresh blow’, find out more here.

بعد 22 عامًا.. محكمة إسبانية تنسب فتاة لـ صامويل إيتو وغرامة مالية ضده

أعلنت المحكمة الابتدائية رقم 83 بمدريد أن لاعب كرة القدم الكاميروني السابق صامويل إيتو هو الأب الشرعي والبيولوجي، لإريكا دو روزاريو نيفيس البالغة من العمر 22 عامًا.

ولم يعترف إيتو بابنته من امرأة تُدعى أديليوسا، قامت برفع دعوى قضائية على نجم برشلونة السابق، أقام معها الكاميروني علاقة حميمية.

وحسب صحيفة “ماركا” الإسبانية، فإن الحكم كان غيابيًا حيث لم يتواجد إيتو في الجلسة، ويتم نظر الدعوى من 2018.

وكانت والدة الشابة قد التقت بإيتو، في ملهى ليلي بمدريد عام 1997، عندما كان لاعبًا في ليجانيس، خلال صديق مُشترك كان يعمل في نفس الملهى.

اقرأ أيضًا.. تقارير: إيتو يرحل عن رئاسة الاتحاد الكاميروني ولجنة مؤقتة خلفًا له

ونتيجة للعلاقة، في فبراير 1998، اكتشفت المرأة أنها حامل، فأخبرته بذلك، وخلال فترة الحمل، حاولت التواصل مع إيتو، لكنه لم يرد على مكالماتها الهاتفية أو رسائلها الإلكترونية، حيث حاولت إخباره بأنها على وشك الولادة ولكنها لم تتلق أي رد من إيتو.

ولدت الفتاة عام 1999 في مستشفى ألاركون في مدريد، عندما كان إيتو لاعبًا في إسبانيول، دون أن يتعرف عليها اللاعب في أي وقت.

وأشارت الصحيفة إلى أن الحكم صدرّ على إيتو، بعد أن قدمت أديليوسا أدلة بيولوجية تدعم شهادتها، مما جعل القاضي يعترف بالدعوى.

وأوضحت الصحيفة أن المحكمة ألزمت لاعب برشلونة السابق، بدفع مبلغ شهري لابنته قدره 1400 يورو بأثر رجعي مُنذ رفع الدعوى.

Nepomuceno critica postura dos atletas, cobra G3 e título da Copa BR

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O presidente do Atlético-MG, Daniel Nepomuceno endossou o coro do treinador Marcelo Oliveira e criticou a postura dos jogadores do Atlético na derrota por 2 a 0 para o Coritiba, no último domingo. Ele chamou a atuação coletiva de ridícula e cobrou uma vaga no G3, além do título da Copa do Brasil.

-Ridículo o jogo. Essa postura é inadmissível. Passadas essas 48 horas de folga, acabou a brincadeira, tem que mudar a postura, tem que querer ganhar sempre. E vamos cobrar sempre o investimento que foi feito. Desde a comissão técnica até o roupeiro do Atlético (todos) sabem ganhar, foram campeões- afirmou.

-Agora é isso, não vai ter folga, não. Folga nenhuma. É inadmissível ficar fora desse G3, é inadmissível perder esse título(da Copa do Brasil). É cobrar, cobrar e cobrar-completou.

Com a derrota para o Coxa, o Atlético caiu para a quarta colocação, com 60 pontos, dez a menos que o líder Palmeiras, justamente o próximo adversário, no dia 17, em Belo Horizonte.

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بيراميدز يواجه تليفونات بني سويف استعدادًا لـ المقاولون في الدوري

قرر إيهاب جلال المدير الفني لنادي بيراميدز خوض مباراة ودية قبل مواجهة المقاولون العرب بالدوري.

ومن المقرر أن يلتقي بيراميدز مع المقاولون العرب يوم 4 مارس المقبل في إطار منافسات الجولة 12 من عمر الدوري المصري الممتاز على استاد الجبل الأخضر.

واستقر إيهاب جلال على أن تكون المباراة الودية أمام تليفونات بني سويف، يوم الإثنين المقبل.

وكان بيراميدز قد حقق الانتصار على الصفاقسي التونسي، مساء اليوم الأحد، بهدف دون رد، في إطار مواجهات الجولة الثالثة من دور المجموعات لبطولة الكونفدرالية الإفريقية.

طالع | فيديو | بيراميدز يفوز على الصفاقسي بهدف في الوقت القاتل بالكونفدرالية

ويحتل بيراميدز صدارة ترتيب الدوري المصري برصيد 23 نقطة، من الفوز في 7 مباريات والتعادل في مواجهتين.

ويتصدر بيراميدز أيضًا مجموعته في الكونفدرالية برصيد 9 نقاط من الفوز في أول 3 جولات بدور المجموعات على أهلي طرابلس الليبي وزاناكو الزامبي والصفاقسي التونسي.

Newcastle transfer claim on Ajer

A journalist has dropped a promising transfer claim involving Newcastle United and their pursuit of Kristoffer Ajer.

Replying to a fan in a Q&A session with the Eastern Daily Press, Norwich City reporter Paddy Davitt was asked about their interest but claimed that the St. James’ Park faithful have been ‘touted’ for the potential signing of the Celtic central defender, and also added that ‘if it comes down to shoot outs’ with rivals from the Premier League, then the Canaries ‘won’t compete on financial terms’.

The Magpies have been heavily linked with Ajer in recent times, via Football Insider.

Newcastle must sign Ajer

Given that NCFC will be in the top flight with them in the 2021/22 term, assuming that the North East club do not get relegated this season of course, the Magpies will not be abel to blow Norwich away with the added incentive of Premier League football that they can offer to Ajer.

However, given the history and stature of the Tyneside club, as well as being financially better off as Davitt has claimed, the Toon should hold all of the cards for his signature if they want to follow through on their interest.

Standing at a mammoth six-feet-six-inches tall, Ajer could be a menace in both boxes for Steve Bruce’s team – winning over three aerial duels per game this term –  and at just 23 years of age, he will only get better.

Former Toon star Lee Clark, who managed the Norway international during a loan spell at Kilmarnock, described him as an ‘outstanding’ player back in March, which is very high praise.

Nonetheless, NUFC may not get a better chance to sign Ajer than this summer as his contract is ticking down (expires May 2022) and the Hoops could be forced to cash in, and it is one that they should take with open arms.

In other news, find out who has been named as a potential Bruce successor here!

É campeão, Verdão! 9 jogos que o palmeirense não irá esquecer

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O jogo do título foi neste domingo, com vitória sobre a Chapecoense, apenas confirmando algo que o Palmeiras começou a construir em 14 de maio, no Allianz Parque. Mais um Brasileirão foi conquistado e o LANCE! listou nove jogos-chave do novo campeão brasileiro até a confirmação do título. Não foi fácil escolher apenas nove. Mas com certeza são jogos inesquecíveis para o palmeirense que ficou 22 anos à espera de um novo Brasileirão. Relembre e reveja os gols:

1) Palmeiras 4×0 Atlético-PR – 14/5 – Allianz Parque

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Depois da promessa de título feita por Cuca, havia a curiosidade para saber como o time responderia. Pois a estreia foi a melhor possível: no Allianz Parque lotado, como sempre, o Verdão goleou com tranquilidade o Atlético-PR por 4 a 0. Paulo Autuori havia dito antes do jogo que Cuca foi presunçoso ao falar em título com tanta antecedência. Deve ter se arrependido depois. Torcedores foram à arquibancada com a mensagem: “Estamos juntos rumo ao título”.

2) Flamengo 1×2 Palmeiras – 5/6 – Mané Garrincha

Mesmo fora de casa, o Palmeiras levou um ótimo público para o jogo em Brasília e chegou a dividir os gritos nas arquibancadas do Mané Garrincha. Os mandantes aqueceram sob vaias antes do jogo. Aquela foi a primeira vitória do Verdão fora de casa no Campeonato Brasileiro, e que colocou o time no G4.

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3) Palmeiras 1×0 Corinthians – 12/6 – Allianz Parque

Palmeiras x Corinthians, 12 de junho… Em 1993, o Dérbi no Dia dos Namorados deu ao Verdão o título paulista após 17 anos de jejum com a goleada por 4 a 0. Em 2016, o Palmeiras novamente venceu o rival na data, desta vez por “apenas” 1 a 0, gol de Cleiton Xavier. O resultado colocou o time de Cuca na segunda colocação, cada vez mais perto da ponta.

4) Inter 0x1 Palmeiras – 17/7 – Beira-Rio

Já na liderança do Brasileiro, o Palmeiras foi ao Beira-Rio para acabar com um longo jejum: eram 19 anos sem vencer no estádio do Inter. Pois com o gol solitário de Erik logo no início, o Verdão quebrou a marca negativa e abriu três pontos na primeira colocação. O Colorado, na época, era rival direto.

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5) Palmeiras 1×1 Flamengo – 14/9 – Allianz Parque

O jogo entre líder e vice-líder do Brasileiro no Allianz Parque tinha clima de decisão. Gabriel Jesus foi tratado como dúvida durante a semana por conta de um trauma na coxa, e ele não só foi titular, como fez o gol do empate em 1 a 1, aos 36 minutos do segundo tempo. Apesar da decepção por jogar mais de um tempo com um a mais, o resultado foi importante para não deixar o Fla assumir a ponta. O Palmeiras manteve a vantagem de dois pontos.

6) Corinthians 0x2 Palmeiras – 17/9 – Arena Corinthians

Diante da empolgação rubro-negra após o empate no Allianz Parque, o Palmeiras foi para o Dérbi pressionado. Um tropeço no clássico poderia fazer o Fla, enfim, ultrapassar o Verdão. Pois em uma partida emblemática, o líder dominou seu rival na Arena Corinthians, fez 2 a 0 com tranquilidade e não correu riscos. O Palmeiras dominou todo o clássico em Itaquera, em um claro recado de que não seria fácil tirá-lo da ponta.

7) Figueirense 1×2 Palmeiras – 16/10 – Orlando Scarpelli

Em clima de guerra, com discussões sobre a arbitragem dos dois lados, o Palmeiras venceu o Figueirense, no Orlando Scarpelli, por 2 a 1. A rodada foi perfeita: Flamengo e Atlético-MG, então os concorrentes ao título, perderam e o Verdão abriu a maior distância na liderança até então: quatro pontos. Ali eram 14 partidas sem derrota no Brasileiro.

8) Palmeiras 1×0 Internacional – 6/11 – Allianz Parque

A vitória magra sobre o Internacional no Allianz Parque fez o Palmeiras abrir seis pontos na liderança. O clima na arena era de decisão – ao fim da partida, Dudu se emocionou, jogadores e comissão técnica se reuniram no centro do campo para rezar e a comemoração foi intensa nos vestiários. Após este jogo, o time precisava de mais sete pontos em quatro jogos para ser campeão. O Santos venceu a Ponte Preta antes daquela partida, diminuindo a diferença para três antes de uma rodada complicada para o Verdão, contra o Galo.

9) Palmeiras 1×0 Botafogo – 20/11 – Allianz Parque

Após o empate brigado em 1 a 1 com o Atlético-MG na quinta-feira, o Palmeiras entrou em campo no domingo podendo ser campeão. Tinha de vencer, torcer por derrota do Santos contra o Cruzeiro e empate do Flamengo contra o Corinthians. Só faltou o Peixe perder… Nada que estragasse a festa. O estádio foi à loucura com o gol de Dudu e o gol de empate do Cruzeiro (2 a 2) anunciado no fim da partida. O cenário ficou claro: faltava apenas um ponto para o Palmeiras encerrar o jejum de 22 anos. Ninguém tiraria mais a taça do Palestra Itália…

Quem foi o melhor jogador do Palmeiras no Brasileirão? Participe do duelo:

Diego não poupa elogios em defesa de Márcio Araújo: 'Deve ser valorizado'

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Contestado por boa parte da torcida do Flamengo, Márcio Araújo ganhou mais um defensor de peso no clube: o meia Diego. Principal nome do elenco, o camisa 35 fez questão de manifestar apoio ao volante e não poupou elogios ao companheiro ao destacar sua importância para o time dentro e fora de campo.

– Sempre bom ter oportunidade para falar desse tipo de jogador e ser humano, de tornar público só o que nós, que convivemos no dia a dia, sabemos. Sabemos da importância, caráter, dedicação e da qualidade do jogador. Estatisticamente é bem claro a importância dele para a equipe. É o que mais desarma. Mesmo a questão de passes, que ele é um pouco contestado, mas se for ver estatisticamente, não é real, ele ébom com a bola nos pés também – disse o meia em coletiva após o treino desta quinta-feira.

Diego ressaltou as virtudes de Márcio Araújo e o considera um exemplo como jogador e ser humano. Segundo ele, não é fácil passar pelo volante e até por isso é melhor que ele fique no seu time.

Esse tipo de jogador tem que ser valorizado. É fundamental para nosso esquema tático, para o nosso sistema defensivo. Eu e Juan estávamos vendo um treino e ele me disse que não tinha conseguido ainda decifrar um jeito de passar pelo Márcio. Porque ele tem velocidade, agressividade, perseverança.É um jogador que admiro e sempre quero ter por perto. No lado humano também, no dia a dia é um dos que mais contribuiu para o bem estar da equipe, está sempre disposto nos treinamentos, ajuda a elevar o nível dos treinamentos. A impressão que que tiro do Márcio Araújo é que ele é um exemplo. É sempre bom ter por perto, até porque contra vai nos dar muito trabalho (risos).

Márcio Araújo tem contrato com o Flamengo até o fim de dezembro deste ano. A diretoria do clube já manifestou o desejo de renovar o vínculo do jogador e isso deve acontecer logo após o final do Brasileirão.

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Journalist relays ENIC promise to Spurs fans

Writing on Twitter, Evening Standard journalist Dan Kilpatrick has relayed an ENIC promise to Tottenham supporters that any fines incurred by the attempted European Super League (ESL) breakaway will be the responsibility of the owners and not from club funds.

The Lowdown: Super League shame…

Tottenham controversially joined the attempted European Super League as a founding club alongside fellow Premier League sides Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool.

Following intense backlash from supporters, Spurs became one of the clubs to swiftly announce their withdrawal from the ESL project. ENIC protests followed in what was a big week for the club, with the ESL news even somewhat overshadowing Jose Mourinho’s dismissal as Tottenham manager .

The Latest: Journalist relays ENIC promise after development

In a big development, Tottenham will be fined 5% of European revenue for one season and make a donation of €15m (£13m) towards grassroots football (Twitter).

Receiving UEFA fines totalling £7m for their involvement so far, Tottenham could also apparently face much tougher sanctions from the Premier League (The Telegraph).

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In response, Kilpatrick has shared an ENIC promise to supporters, with the owners apparently pledging to pay those sanctions out of their own pockets rather than through club funding.

“Spurs say any fines incurred as a result of the Super League will be the responsibility of the owners and not come from club funds,” the journalist explained on Twitter.

“That includes UEFA’s fine of 5 percent of European revenue for one season & Spurs’ share of €15m donation by the nine SL apologists to the grassroots game.”

The Verdict: Tottenham right to shoulder responsibility

The ENIC Group shouldering financial responsibility and consequences for the attempted European Super League breakaway is certainly the right move.

Tottenham supporters were not given the opportunity to vote or have any say in the club’s involvement, with the PR disaster following the club’s ESL hiccup arguably deserved.

Amid the global pandemic, Spurs’ owners helping the club to save money could theoretically assist Tottenham’s next manager in the transfer market.

The Premier League are also apparently considering bigger fines, so ENIC’s financial promise to supporters should come as a huge relief.

In other news: Tottenham fans flock to this development, find out more here.

رغم الفوز على الزمالك.. رئيس الوداد يجتمع مع المدير الفني بسبب تراجع النتائج

كشفت تقارير صحفية مغربية النقاب عن عقد سعيد الناصيري رئيس مجلس إدارة نادي الوداد الرياضي، اجتماعًا مع المدير الفني للفريق الكروي الأول وليد الركراكي.

وكان الوداد قد نجح في تحقيق فوز على نظيره الزمالك في المباراة التي جمعت الفريقين في الجولة الماضية ببطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا بثلاثية مقابل هدف.

طالع | الوداد: ثلاثي الزمالك مميز.. ولا نريد أن نجعل حامل الكرات بطلًا

وأوضحت صحيفة “360 سبورت” الإلكترونية المغربية وفق مصاردها أن الاجتماع سيشهد بحث أسباب تراجع مستوى الفريق في المباريات الأخيرة.

وبالرغم من فوز الوداد على الزمالك، إلا أن الفريق الأحمر تعثر في آخر مواجهتين بالدوري المغربي بهزيمة على يد حسنية أكادير وتعادل أمام يوسفيه برشيد، سبقهما هزيمة من بترو أتليتكو الأنجولي.

ومن المنتظر أن يشهد الاجتماع مطالبة الركراكي بضرورة البحث عن حلول من أجل العودة إلى طريق النتائج الايجابية، بعد العروض الباهتة التي بصم عليها الفريق مؤخرًا.

طالع | أيمن عبد العزيز: فرص تأهل الزمالك في دوري أبطال إفريقيا أفضل من الأهلي

تجدر الإشارة إلى أن الوداد سيواجه السبت المقبل، شباب المحمدية، على أرضية ملعب المركب الرياضي محمد الخامس بمدينة الدار البيضاء، ضمن مباريات الأسبوع الـ 20 من الدوري المحلي.

Thiago is improving for Liverpool

Thiago Alcantara continues to improve for Liverpool despite enduring a difficult first season on English shores.

The 30-year-old midfielder signed from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich last summer, arriving at Anfield after picking up seven consecutive league titles during his time in Germany.

However, coronavirus and a serious knee injury hampered the Spain international’s start to life with the Reds, meaning he’d only made one Premier League start by January.

The last couple of months have represented quite the turnaround for the diminutive maestro, though. A string of impressive performances have seen Thiago earn an average WhoScored rating of 7.5 over his last five outings, outlining his importance to Liverpool’s eight-game unbeaten run in the league.

His display against West Bromwich Albion was arguably his best since arriving on Merseyside, with SofaScore grading him an 8.1, the highest-rated player on the pitch, despite Alisson’s remarkable, headed winner in injury time.

It was a frustrating afternoon for Jurgen Klopp’s men for large periods at the Hawthorns as Sam Allardyce’s side set out to frustrate their opponents, but Thiago’s vision and passing ability stood out amongst the exasperation of the former Premier League champions.

The ex-Barcelona academy graduate was the game’s key creating alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold, as the pair notched up five key passes apiece, more than anyone else on either side.

Compared to his season average of 1.3 key passes per game, Sunday’s exhibition further illustrated the improvements and dominance that has now started to become normal for the two-time Champions League winner.

A game-high 120 touches against the Baggies highlights how the playmaker was pulling all of Liverpool’s strings over the weekend, and with a 91% pass accuracy, it’s clear Thiago has mastered the perfect combination of risky penetrative passes and precise ball retention.

A severe injury crisis to Liverpool’s centre-back options forced holding midfielder Fabinho to fill in at the heart of the defence in the early stages of the season, often leaving Thiago exposed in the No.6 role.

But Ozan Kabak’s arrival in late January allowed the Spaniard to move forward as Fabinho returned to his natural role, and Klopp addressed how this change of position has brought the best out of his £25m purchase.

“So we decided to adapt his position a little bit – that worked out pretty well, it gives us stability, gives him stability, we can use his football skills which are obviously outstanding. Really good,” Klopp said.

The fight for the Champions League qualification places is set to go right down to the wire, and if Liverpool want to return to Europe’s elite cup competition next season, they’ll need Thiago to maintain this outstanding run of recent form.

And, in other news…Lost possession 17x: £34m LFC star proved Klopp right with another shocking display – opinion

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