Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso is not entirely happy with Rodrygo in his squad amid strong interest from Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. The Gunners are still looking for an attacking option despite the arrival of Viktor Gyokeres, while their arch-rivals Spurs have identified the Brazilian winger a possible replacement of outgoing captain Son Heung-min.

• Alonso 'not entirely happy' with Rodrygo
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  According to , Alonso is still looking to add more players to his squad before the summer transfer window and will look for Rodrygo's replacement if the Brazilian leaves Santiago Bernabeu. The Spanish coach is 'not entirely happy' with the winger, who is working with his agent Pini Zahavi over a possible exit, as he is not so sure about his role in the team.

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  The report also claims that while Alonso is asking for a few more additions to his roster, the club have made it clear they are done making signings and the coach will have to make do with his existing squad. Los Blancos, however, will be open to selling the Selecao star if an appropriate offer comes their way. 

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  Rodrygo's uncertain future at the Spanish club will alarm English giants like Arsenal and Tottenham, who are keen on signing the winger to further bolster their attack. With Son leaving Spurs this summer, they in particular could benefit from signing the 24-year-old.  

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Glamorgan secured a nine-wicket victory over Sussex in the Vitality County Championship with Andy Gorvin starring on his way to career-best figures of five for 40.Glamorgan were dismissed for 411 in the opening overs of day three to lead Sussex by 133 runs on first innings.A flurry of wickets at the start of the Sussex innings put them a long way behind in this contest and they never really recovered from that position as Glamorgan bowled them out for 188. Gorvin’s five wickets were supported by three for 34 from Mir Hamza and two for 21 from Mason Crane.Glamorgan needed 7.5 overs to reach their victory target to claim 23 points from this game with Sussex managing four bonus points.The morning started with Glamorgan’s innings coming to an end thanks to a direct-hit run-out from Tom Haines with no runs added to the overnight total. From there it had a very familiar feel to the second morning of this match as the new ball wrought chaos with five wickets falling for 32 runs, three of those on the same score.Hamza claimed the first three wickets with balls that moved more than enough to have the Sussex top-order searching for answers. Tom Clark and Tom Alsop were trapped lbw and the Pakistan international induced an edge to third slip from Haines.At 32 for three the Sussex team were looking to the experienced pair of Cheteshwar Pujara and John Simpson to put together a rescue effort similar to what Colin Ingram and Kiran Carlson managed on the second day for Glamorgan. That didn’t transpire, Gorvin dismissed them both in his first over, with late movement once again the issue for the Sussex batters.There was a sizeable partnership that took Sussex back into the lead, with James Coles and Fynn Hudson-Prentice putting on a stand worth 118 which was impressive in its counterattacking nature. Hudson-Prentice took just 47 balls to reach his half century and the Sussex run rate was over four for most of the day.Hudson-Prentice fell when he chipped a ball from Gorvin to mid-wicket for 70. When Gorvin trapped Danny Lamb lbw he moved on to career-best figures as Sussex were reduced to 164 for seven, just 31 runs in front of Glamorgan.Gorvin completed his maiden five wicket haul when he dismissed Jack Carson lbw for one but not long afterwards the players left the field for nearly two hours as a result of heavy rain.When play did resume there were 29 overs left in the day with Sussex 53 runs in front with two second innings wickets intact. It did not take long after the resumption for Glamorgan to wrap up the Sussex innings. Ari Karvelas was caught behind off Mason Crane and Jayden Seales launched the ball straight in the air off the next delivery and he was caught in the covers.This set Glamorgan a target of 56 to claim their first County Championship win since May 2023. Billy Root scored 36 of the runs that Glamorgan needed as they secured victory inside three days.

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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, o Pelé, morreu nesta quinta-feira, dia 29 de dezembro, no hospital Albert Einstein, em São Paulo. Com 82 anos completados no último dia 23 de outubro, o Rei do Futebol estava internado desde o fim de novembro, mas teve falência múltipla dos órgãos em virtude de um câncer no cólon. O ex-técnico da Seleção Brasileira, Tite, lamentou a perda, prestou condolências aos familiares e exaltou o legado do eterno craque.

+Pelé eterno! Relembre 20 declarações históricas sobre o Rei

– O impacto educacional e esportivo do Pelé é um legado extraordinário. À família Arantes do Nascimento, a nossa solidariedade e respeito. A ti, Pelé, a nossa eterna gratidão – declarou Tite.

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O Atleta do Século XX estava internado devido à infecção respiratória e para a reavaliação do tratamento de um câncer no cólon. No entanto, na tarde desta quinta-feira, o hospital confirmou a morte do eterno craque, aos 82 anos, em virtude da falência múltipla dos órgãos. O mundo se despediu do maior jogador da história do esporte que move paixões e carrega multidões.

O velório está marcado para a próxima segunda-feira, a partir das 10h até as 10h de terça, na Vila Belmiro, e será aberto ao público. O enterro, porém, será restrito aos familiares, na terça, no Memorial Necrópole Ecumênica, também em Santos.

+Romário se despede de Pelé: ‘Fez o mundo se curvar diante do seu talento’

Ao longo do dia, diversas personalidades do Brasil e do Mundo deixaram mensagens sobre a morte do Rei. Os principais clubes do Brasil também publicaram, em suas redes sociais, despedidas e enalteceram a carreira e os feitos históricos do atleta do século XX.

Pelé começou em 31 de agosto de 2021 o jogo da sua vida contra o câncer. Foi nesta data que o maior ídolo do futebol mundial teve diagnosticado um tumor no cólon (intestino grosso) durante exames de rotina. Os procedimentos deveriam ter sido feitos pelo Rei no ano anterior, mas foram adiados por conta da pandemia da Covid-19. Neste ano, sofreu com complicações e depois de um mês internado, viu a doença se agravar. Então, o Rei não resistiu e se foi para a eternidade.

PNG have a lot of experience in their ranks, but might find the in-form West Indians tough to conquer

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Ian Bishop’s predictions for T20 World Cup 2024

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June 2, Providence, 10.30am local; 2.30pm GMT; 8pm ISTBig picture – West Indies look to make early movesRedemption will be on West Indies’ agenda as they kick off the Caribbean leg of T20 World Cup 2024 against Papua New Guinea in Providence. They lifted the trophy in 2012 and 2016, but West Indies have had a torrid time at the last two editions. In 2021, they only managed one win in five matches to make a Super 12s exit. In 2022, they failed to even make it to the Super 12s, losing to Ireland and Scotland in the opening round.Now, in home territory, with a team in form, West Indies will hope to return to their glory days. PNG might not appear as threatening as some of the other teams, but West Indies will have to start strong, even think of giving their net run-rate an early boost.Related

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They are coming into the World Cup on the back of a 3-0 sweep over South Africa at home – though both teams were without many of their World Cuppers. But West Indies also beat Australia in their only warm-up game where they smashed 257 in their 20 overs. That’s good portents.Andre Russell boasts of a strike rate of 207.89 in T20s this year. He played his part in Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL title win last week. Nicholas Pooran finished as Lucknow Super Giants’ second-highest run-getter at the IPL. Rovman Powell and Shimron Hetmyer both struck at strike rates in excess of 150 for Rajasthan Royals. Against South Africa, Gudakesh Motie was the highest wicket-taker while Brandon King was the highest run-scorer.PNG, in their second appearance at the World Cup and the first since 2021, will want to make an impression, and upset some calculations. And they have the experience for it – ten of their members played in the 2021 edition; only four of their players are below 25. PNG are a pace-dominated side with only Charles Amini as a frontline spinner. But it’s the veteran batters that they will look to – Assad Vala, Tony Ura, Lega Siaka, Sese Bau are all capable of turning it on, and West Indies will be aware of that.A host nation has never won the men’s T20 World Cup, and West Indies will hope to buck the trend this time. Starting right away.Nicholas Pooran has been one of the form T20 batters in world cricket over the past two years•AFP/Getty Images

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Papua New Guinea LWWLWIn the spotlight – Nicholas Pooran and Charles AminiNicholas Pooran is coming into the tournament in fine six-hitting form. Since the start of 2023, no batter has hit more sixes in T20 cricket than Pooran’s 154. He also has a strike rate of 167.45 in T20s this year. In the IPL, where the rest of his team’s batters failed to get going, Pooran struck at 178.21 and then hit a 25-ball 75 with five fours and eight sixes against Australia two days back.Charles Amini, PNG’s primary spinner, is also a handy batter, and his all-round abilities will hold the key to his team’s fortunes. Amini has the third-most runs for PNG in T20Is – 994 in 48 innings – though with a strike rate of just 118.61. He is also their second-highest wicket-taker with 47 wickets in 48 innings.Team newsJohnson Charles and King had an excellent series against South Africa and are likely to open in the first game with Powell, Pooran, Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford forming the middle order. Russell and Akeal Hosein are likely to be the allrounders, while the Josephs, Alzarri and Shamar, should lead the pace attack.West Indies (probable XI): 1 Johnson Charles, 2 Brandon King, 3 Nicholas Pooran (wk), 4 Rovman Powell (capt), 5 Shimron Hetmyer, 6 Sherfane Rutherford, 7 Andre Russell, 8 Akeal Hosein, 9 Alzarri Joseph, 10 Shamar Joseph, 11 Gudakesh MotieAssad Vala and Charles Amini are among the mainstays of the PNG team•Michael Steele/ICC/Getty Images

Ura, PNG’s highest-run scorer in T20Is, will be the backbone of their batting unit along with Vala and Amini. Norman Vanua, their highest wicket-taker in the format, is expected to lead the fast-bowling unit alongside Chad Soper, while John Kariko, PNG’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is since the start of 2023, will be Amini’s spin-bowling partner.PNG (probable XI): 1 Tony Ura, 2 Sese Bau, 3 Assad Vala (capt), 4 Lega Siaka, 5 Charles Amini, 6 Hiri Hiri, 7 Kiplin Doriga (wk), 8 Norman Vanua, 9 Alei Nao, 10, John Kariko, 11 Chad SoperStats that matter Pooran has hit the most sixes in T20 cricket in 2024 – 77 – and he is fifth on the list for most runs in T20 cricket this year – 993 Russell’s strike rate of 207.89 in T20 cricket this year is the highest for any batter who has faced more than 75 balls Obed McCoy has picked up 36 wickets in T20 cricket this year, the fourth-highest Ura is the only PNG batter to have scored a century in T20Is Kariko is PNG’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is since the start of 2023 – 25 in 16 games Pitch and conditionsThe average first-innings score at Providence in T20 games since the start of 2022 is 168 with teams happier to bat second. In 24 T20 games here since 2022, captains have opted to field in 16 outings. But, it has not always translated into wins. Teams batting first have scored 11 wins out of 24 while 12 have been won by the teams batting second. One game was washed out. Spinners have been dominant here, going at an economy of 6.94 in those games. But all of that will become relevant if the weather holds up. There are chances of showers and even a thunderstorm early in the day.Quotes”If Andre Russell rocks up for any international team, you would definitely slot him within the team. That is no surprise to see Andre automatically slot into our team. He comes with a wealth of experience and the good thing is he comes with additional confidence on the back of good performances in the IPL. We are definitely looking forward to Andre Russell being a significant part of our World Cup and hopefully, he can be a three-time World Cup champion after this.”
“It means a lot to be playing amongst the best 20 teams in the world. We are going into games trying to win. We just don’t want to go out there and play for the sake of playing. We are here to play the best cricket we can and the brand of cricket we know we can play.”

The Red Bulls teenager netted his first Leagues Cup goal against Mexican side Monterrey

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Julian Hall marked his first Leagues Cup goal, opening the scoring in the 19th minute after receiving a perfectly weighted through ball from midfielder Daniel Edelman in the match against Monterrey. 

The teenage attacker raced through on goal and fired a powerful finish past goalkeeper Luis Cárdenas to give New York the lead. Monterrey equalized before halftime when Sergio Canales converted a rebound in the 38th minute.

The MLS side eventually lost 5-3 on penalties, with Alexander Hack missing his spot-kick for them.

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Hall's goal represents another significant milestone in the young attacker's development with the New York Red Bulls. His clinical finish against Monterrey demonstrates why he's considered one of the club's most promising homegrown talents.

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RBNY now face a must-win situation in their final Leagues Cup group stage match against Juarez on Aug. 7 to have any chance of advancing to the knockout rounds.

Left-arm quick will be available for first eight matches of Blast group stage

ESPNcricinfo staff07-May-2024Surrey have signed Australia fast bowler Spencer Johnson for their first eight matches of the Vitality Blast.The left-armer, who did not make the cut for Australia’s T20 World Cup squad, is no stranger to south London after turning out for Oval Invincibles last summer. He took five wickets for Invincibles in their successful 2023 campaign, including a remarkable 3 for 1 off 20 deliveries against Manchester Originals. He is currently playing in the Indian Premier League for Gujarat Titans.Johnson’s acquisition comes as Surrey look to bolster their Blast squad, which will be missing four players to the T20 World Cup, with Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan and Reece Topley selected by England. They were also dealt a blow in March when Australian allrounder Aaron Hardie was withdrawn from a three-month stint with a view to managing his workload. Johnson will join Sean Abbott as the overseas options, with a maximum of three allowed in a squad and two in the XI.Related

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“I’m very excited to join Surrey and I have some fantastic memories from playing at the Kia Oval last year,” Johnson said. “Surrey have a great squad and I can’t wait to contribute with the ball in front of the packed out crowds in south London.”Alec Stewart, Surrey’s director of men’s cricket, said: “Spencer is a highly talented cricketer who has shown his skills in white-ball cricket at the highest levels. He will add strength to our bowling unit in the first part of the group stages when we have four players away at the World Cup with England.”Despite missing out on international selection for next month’s World Cup in the Caribbean and USA, Johnson remains one of the most coveted players on the T20 circuit. Titans handed him a deal worth AU$1.78million (USD1.175million) for this year’s IPL, despite setting himself a base price of AU$90,000 (USD60,000).Following the T20 Blast, he will turn out for LA Knight Riders in Major League Cricket, before returning to The Oval for his Hundred stint with Invincibles. He could also add to his six international caps at the end of the English summer when Australia tour for three T20Is and five ODIs. Johnson is not centrally contracted to Cricket Australia, meaning the board has no say over his domestic commitments.

علق عصام الحضري، حارس مرمى الأهلي ومنتخب مصر السابق، على أداء أحمد ومحمد الشناوي، ثنائي بيراميدز والأهلي، في المباراة التي جمعت بينهما في الدوري المصري.

الأهلي خسر أمام بيراميدز بهدفين مقابل لا شيء، في المباراة التي جمعتهما السبت، ضمن منافسات الجولة الخامسة من مسابقة الدوري المصري.

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وقال عصام الحضري، في تصريحات لبرنامج “ملعب أون”، على قناة “أون سبورت”: “أحمد الشناوي قدم أداء جيدًا، وتصدى لفرصة في الدقيقة 10 لو لم ينقذها لتغيرت نتيجة المباراة، ويستحق التواجد في المنتخب الأول، لكن في النهاية هي وجهة نظر المدير الفني، وهو من يتحمل المسؤولية، وهو ضمن منتخب مصر المشارك في كأس العرب”.

وبسؤاله هل محمد الشناوي يتحمل هدفي بيراميدز في الأهلي؟، أجاب: “أي حارس مرمى يلعب أساسيًا مع فريقه والمنتخب لا بد أن يكون فارقًا عن أي حارس آخر، هدف بيراميدز الأول، نزول قدم محمد الشناوي على الأرض جعله لا يتصدى للكرة، لو كان يقف على قدمه كان سيتصدى للكرة”.

واختتم: “حارس المرمى عندما يكون واقفًا على قدميه يستطيع فعل أي شيء، الهدف الثاني كان صعبًا عليه لأن الكرة لم تكن متوقعة، وأحمد الشناوي أقيمه بـ8 من 10، ومحمد الشناوي 4”.

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Capitão do Flamengo, Everton Ribeiro atendeu a imprensa após a vitória sobre o Boavista, no Maracanã. A partida foi a despedida da equipe, que embarca para o Mundial de Clubes, no Marrocos, nesta quinta-feira. Um dos líderes do elenco, o camisa 7 admitiu que ficou surpreso com a reação de Arturo Vidal, mas minimizou a polêmica envolvendo o companheiro e projetou o torneio.

– Eu não vi nenhuma declaração, então não posso falar. O que aconteceu ali foi um momento de insatisfação, a gente sabe que é um grande jogador, que é competitivo, quer estar jogando. Todos sabemos que poderia ter um momento melhor pra se fazer, que é fora de campo. Mas a gente fica surpreso porque ele é um cara de grupo, está sempre procurando o melhor. Agora ele deve conversar com o Vitor, que é uma pessoa que entende bem. Isso não vai abalar, não vai mudar nada no que a gente pensa do Vidal – afirmou o meia.

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Após esta partida, o Flamengo se reapresenta nesta quinta-feira e embarca de noite para o Marrocos. A estreia do clube no Mundial de Clubes será em 7 de fevereiro.

Confira outras respostas do meia Everton Ribeiro, do Flamengo

Expectativas para o Mundial

“Expectativa é grande, é um momento único. Uma equipe que está com um novo trabalho mas quer vencer. A confiança é grande, então vamos amanhã juntos com a Nação fazer uma saída boa para chegar lá e trabalhar bastante.”

Trabalho Vitor Pereira

“Como eu falei, é um novo trabalho, está começando agora. Estamos voltando de férias, então o trabalho ainda está fazendo efeito. A gente precisa focar o mais rápido possível, ver os vídeos que o Vitor está passando, estamos tentando o mais rápido possível entender o trabalho dele. Temos que encontrar mais espaços nos jogos e sermos fortes defensivamente. Quando estivermos com a bola temos que ter vontade, chegar bem.”

Jogo contra o Boavista

“Temos que estar sempre preparados. É sempre bom jogar bem, vencer. Uma derrota nos deixa chateados, a gente trabalhou para vencer. Hoje tentamos até o final e conseguimos o resultado positivo. É isso, não desistir, continuar trabalhando para encontrar os melhores espaços, o melhor jeito de jogar, para virmos fortes nesse ano.”

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk scored an outrageous goal during a training session, while claiming he 'likes a challenge'. The Reds skipper's recent performances have come under scrutiny after the club conceded in five of their six pre-season friendlies. At the same time, the English champions also squandered their lead twice and lost to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield.

• Van Dijk scored an outrageous goal in training
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  Amid criticism from certain quarters, the Dutch defender scored an outrageous goal in a Liverpool training session. Van Dijk was standing behind the goalpost as he tried to curl the ball into the net. The centre-back failed in his initial attempt but managed to score a brilliant goal with his second attempt. In between, the veteran defender was heard saying, "I like a challenge!".

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  After the Community Shield loss at Wembley, Van Dijk addressed their defensive shortcomings, while admitting they need to work hard as a team to emulate a performance like last season, where the Reds conceded just 41 goals in 38 Premier League matches. 

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  The defending champions will feature in the very first match of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign as they host Bournemouth on Friday.

Jack Grealish is reportedly on his way to Everton, with the Toffees reaching a loan agreement for the Manchester City outcast.

England international out of favour at the EtihadTaking on a new challenge with the ToffeesHas 2026 World Cup spot to aim atFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

The England international found himself falling out of favour at the Etihad Stadium during the 2024-25 campaign. He was left out of Pep Guardiola’s plans for the Club World Cup, signalling that his time in Manchester was coming to an end.

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Grealish was restricted to just seven Premier League starts last season, with only one goal being scored in top-flight action. At 29 years of age, a new challenge is being sought that allows a lost spark to be rekindled.

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The former Aston Villa star will be staying in the north-west as he heads to Merseyside. Grealish will be working with David Moyes at Everton, with an initial season-long deal being lined up. According to , the Toffees will have the option to make the deal permanent next summer for around £50 million ($67m).

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Fabrizio Romano has posted on social media: “Jack Grealish to Everton, here we go! Loan deal agreed with Man City and medical booked later today. Grealish said yes to #EFC project and he’s now set to complete his move in next 24 hours.”