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Johan Botha, who will take over as Twenty20 captain from Graeme Smith, is not taking Zimbabwe lightly

ESPNcricinfo staff07-Oct-2010

South Africa’s Twenty20 game against Zimbabwe in Bloemfontein marks the start of the international cricket season in the country and captain Johan Botha, who will take over as Twenty20 leader from Graeme Smith, is not taking his opponents lightly. Friday’s contest will be the first Twenty20 fixture between the two teams. Zimbabwe have won just three of their 12 Twenty20 internationals thus far, the biggest scalp being the victory against Australia in the inaugural World Twenty20 in 2007.”We’re definitely taking Zimbabwe seriously. It’s officially the start of our summer and this is no warm-up game,” Botha said on the eve of the match. “They’re an international side and have beaten some big teams in the past, so we’ll still have to play pretty well.”When teams are regarded as underdogs, they are dangerous. If one guy gets 80 off 50 balls or if one of their bowlers takes three or four wickets, it puts us under pressure.”Botha has led South Africa in eight ODIs and five Twenty20 internationals. Graeme Smith’s decision to step down from Twenty20 captaincy in August paved the way for Botha to assume the role on a full-time basis, and both will feature in Friday’s contest. “Graeme obviously has a lot of experience and it’s nice to have someone like that in your team,” Botha said. “If things get tough, he’s always available for me, so as far as I’m concerned it’s a good thing he didn’t just stop and go away.”As captain, I’ll just try to be myself, do things on the field as I see it and hopefully make the right decisions. In T20 cricket, you want to stay one step ahead, so that’s what I’ll try and do.”The teams play two Twenty20 internationals and three ODIs in the series.

Manchester United will make a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong this summer.

The Lowdown: De Jong at Barca

De Jong, who previously worked under new United boss Erik ten Hag at Ajax, has been at the Nou Camp since 2019.

The 24-year-old has gone on to make 135 appearances for the Catalan giants, scoring 13 times and registering 17 assists.

He reportedly has a release clause of €400m (£337m) and is under contract to 2026, but it looks as if a reunion with Ten Hag could be on the cards.

The Latest: United bid

Sports Witness relayed an update from Spanish outlet Sport on Saturday regarding the Red Devils and De Jong.

They claimed that the Barcelona star is one of United’s ‘priority targets’ and there ‘will be an offer’ made for his services. Ten Hag’s arrival at Old Trafford ‘could change everything’ due to the pair’s positive relationship, the report adds.

The Verdict: Needed

Midfield reinforcements are required at Old Trafford this summer, especially with Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic set to leave on free transfers.

De Jong is primarily a central midfielder but can also play as a defensive midfielder, and Ten Hag will know just how to get the best out of him.

Financially, a deal could prove difficult due to his huge release clause, however, landing De Jong, who still has plenty of years at the top ahead of him, could be an extremely shrewd move ahead of Ten Hag’s first season in charge.

In other news: ‘First signing of the Ten Hag era will most likely be’ – Journalist breaks major Man United news.

West Indies A pipped Pakistan A by one run in the one-over eliminator, after the opening Twenty20 match of the series had ended in Antigua

ESPNcricinfo staff06-Nov-2010
West Indies A won the one-over eliminator
ScorecardWest Indies A pipped Pakistan A by one run in the one-over eliminator, after the opening Twenty20 match of the series had ended in a tie at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground in Antigua. West Indies A managed only seven in the eliminator but their inexperienced spinner, Ashley Nurse, conceded only six as two wickets fell to end Pakistan A’s chances.During the course of the game, West Indies A had restricted Pakistan A to 130 for 4. The visitors were led by opener Khurram Manzoor, who top-scored with 42 off 45 balls. His partner Umair Khan made 36 off 28 balls and the first wicket-stand added 77 in 10.4 overs. After the openers were dismissed, the rest of the batsman failed to provide a strong finish. David Bernard, Nikita Miller and Jason Holder picked up a wicket apiece for the home side.West Indies A lost early wickets during the chase to Mohammad Rameez and were 26 for 2 in the fourth over. Opener Andre Fletcher scored 34 off 27 balls before he was bowled by Yasir Shah, leaving the innings on 46 for 3. Kirk Edwards, Danza Hyatt and Jonathan Foo made useful middle-order contributions to steer West Indies A towards the target but Foo was dropped twice during his 21 off 16 balls.With West Indies A needing one run off the final delivery Holder was run out amid chaotic scenes. The home team regained their composure, though, and secured a tense win in the eliminator.

أصدر ناديا برشلونة وريال مدريد بيانين رسميين للرد على دعوة رابطة الدوري الإسباني للحضور إلى “دبي” من أجل انعقاد الجمعية العمومية غير العادية يوم الجمعة 25 نوفمبر.

أفاد نادي برشلونة في بيانه الرسمي أنه لن يحضر إلى دبي للتواجد في الجمعية العمومية غير العادية والتي سيتناقش الأندية فيها لتعديل النظام الأساسي واللوائح العامة لبطولة الدوري الإسباني.

كان موقف نادي برشلونة دائمًا هو التوصل إلى اتفاقيات توافقية بعد أن تعامل معها سابقًا بتماسك واحترام لجميع المواقف.

اقرأ أيضًا.. تيباس عن إمكانية عودة ميسي للدوري الإسباني: برشلونة لا يملك المال

El FC Barcelona informa de que no asistirá la próxima semana a Dubái con motivo de la Asamblea General Extraordinaria que convocó LaLiga el pasado viernes 25 de noviembre

🔗 Todos los detalles: https://t.co/mkJsSd76bR pic.twitter.com/IwmFThoTVC — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) November 30, 2022

لكل هذه الأسباب، لا يعتقد نادي برشلونة أنه من المناسب القيام بهذه الرحلة إلى “دبي”، لحدث يمكن عقده في مقر الدوري الإسباني المعروف، ويعرب نادي برشلونة عن معارضته لأي إجراء يعتبره ضارًا بالحقوق ومصالح النادي الكتالوني.

من الناحية الأخرى، قرر نادي ريال مدريد عدم السفر إلى دبي لحضور نفس الجمعية العمومية، وأكد أن الدعوة غير قانونية، حيث يتم استدعاء الأندية لعقد تلك الجمعية في مكان على بعد أكثر من 5000 كيلومتر من مقر الدوري الإسباني.

Comunicado Oficial.#RealMadrid — Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) November 30, 2022

وأكد البيان أنه من غير المبرر إطلاقًا أن يتم عقد مثل تلك الجمعيات العمومية بهذه الطريقة المرتجلة والعاجلة، دون مناقشة ذلك رغم أهمية تلك الجلسة لتعديل لوائح الدوري الإسباني.

وتابع البيان: “من غير الملائم تمامًا أن ترتكب رابطة الدوري الإسباني هذا الإهدار الاقتصادي الذي يتمثل في سفر أكثر من 100 شخص للقيام بتلك الجلسة عكس ما سيحدث إذا أقيمت في إسبانيا دون تكبد أي تكاليف غير عادية، في ظل معاناة الأندية اقتصاديًا بشكل صعب للغاية في السنوات الأخيرة، لذلك من غير الضروري السفر إلى دبي لأن ذلك يضر بسمعة الكرة الإسبانية”.

Leeds United moved five points clear of the relegation zone with a hard-fought point at Crystal Palace on Monday evening.

Jesse Marsch’s side were far from their best down at Selhurst Park but few teams have taken anything away from the Eagles on their own patch this season, including the likes of league leaders Manchester City (0-0), Arsenal (3-0 loss) and Spurs (3-0 loss).

It was a pretty disappointing display from the Yorkshire giants, making that point all the more valuable and not to mention the fact that Premier League safety is still firmly in their grasp.

The Whites mustered up only two shots on target, in comparison to Palace’s seven, also managing nine fewer shots inside the penalty area, so you could even argue that they were lucky to return north with a point.

Dan James, Jack Harrison and Raphinha all struggled to make their mark in the attack, though there was one shining light for the American head coach in skipper Liam Cooper, who was an absolute rock at the back.

As per SofaScore, he earned the highest rating of any outfield player for Leeds (7.6) and it’s easy to see why as he won absolutely everything up against their former transfer targets Jean-Philippe Mateta and Conor Gallagher, as well as Wilfried Zaha and co too.

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The 6 foot 2 colossus, 30, won a whopping nine of his 11 duels (81%), both in their air and on the ground, and also registered a match-high seven clearances, two tackles, one interception and one block.

It seems no one was getting past the Scotland international on the day and without his leader-like presence in the backline, the Premier League’s second-worst defence may well have crumbled from the Eagles’ pressure, particularly in the second half where they managed a 56% share of the ball.

Elsewhere, Cooper was among the most active players, registering the third-highest number of touches (69), which was more than Kalvin Phillips and any of Leeds’ attack, whilst one of his 34 accurate passes resulted in a key chance created – the same as James and Rodrigo, and more than Raphinha.

Yorkshire Evening Post reporter Graham Smyth was certainly left impressed by the skipper’s display as he wrote in his post-match ratings column: ‘Solid with few mistakes, lots of full-blooded defending and aerial battles.’

Whilst young goalkeeper Illan Meslier will take plenty of the plaudits for keeping out Palace’s seven attempts on goal, it was the colossal captain in front of him that helped thwart the home side to stop there being way more chances on the night.

As such, the £35k-per-week Cooper was Marsch’s big shining light down in south-east London.

AND in other news, Victor Orta could finally replace Pablo Hernandez in summer swoop for “gorgeous” 24 G/A “top talent”…

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Scotland’s Matthew Parker and Afghanistan’s Samilullah Shenwari have both been reprimanded and warned of their future conduct by the ICC

ESPNcricinfo staff04-Dec-2010Scotland’s Matthew Parker and Afghanistan’s Samiullah Shenwari have both been reprimanded and warned of their future conduct for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during Saturday’s Intercontinental Cup final, which Afghanistan won by seven wickets. A reprimand and a warning is the minimum penalty for a Level 1 violation.The two players admitted to the charges and accepted match referee David Jukes’ sanctions, thereby eliminating the need for a disciplinary hearing. Parker was guilty of violating Section 12, Article 2.1.6 of the code, which covers pointing or gesturing towards the pavilion by a bowler or a fielder during an international match.”It is very unfortunate that Mr Parker acted in this way,” Jukes said in a statement, “and whilst I am certain that he was highly elated – following the fall of such an important wicket – he must take responsibility for his actions, and learn that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated in international cricket.”Shenwari admitted to violating Article 2.1.5 of the same section, which deals with excessive appealing. “Excitement and occasion aside, it is unfortunate that Mr Shenwari failed to follow the advice he was offered by both the on-field umpires and his captain,” Jukes said. “He has since been warned and reprimanded, and I sincerely hope that he has learned that this type of behaviour is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.” Shenwari took 3 for 15 in Scotland’s second innings, helping to bowl them out for 82, and set-up Afghanistan’s victory.Parker was reported to the match referee by on-field umpires Kumara Dharmasena and Buddhi Pradhanm, who both also reported Shenwari, along with third umpire Fidel Ja’ary. The match referee’s decision is final and binding.

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A decisão da Taça das Favelas aconteceu neste sábado no Estádio Moça Bonita, em Bangu. A equipe Caixa D’Água levou o título inédito em ambas as categorias.

No feminino, o jogo entre Corte Oito e Caixa D’água terminou em 2 a 1 para o time de Padre Miguel. A primeira final do dia, que começou às 9h, foi muito disputada logo no início, chamando atenção pelo número de faltas.

A equipe da Caixa D’água saiu na frente com gol de Marcelly. O time adversário não se intimidou e chegou ao empate com um belo gol de falta de Fernanda. Cada equipe ainda teve uma chance de marcar, mas as goleiras salvaram e a primeira etapa terminou igual.

Na metade do segundo tempo, a equipe da Caixa D’água passou a ter as melhores chances, e perto do fim, Thaynara partiu em jogada individual e sofreu pênalti. Ela cobrou e marcou. No fim, o time do Corte Oito teve uma excelente chance, mas a goleira Thaís operou um milagre e garantiu o título da Taça das Favelas de 2018 da categoria feminina para a equipe de Padre Miguel.

Já na decisão masculina, a equipe da zona oeste garantiu a dobradinha no lugar mais alto do pódio e venceu a Vila Aliança por 3 a 2. O time de Bangu saiu na frente com gol de Luiz Felipe. A partida seguiu intensa, com os dois times em busca de gols, e a Caixa D’água chegou ao empate com Guilherme, que subiu bonito para cabecear. A primeira etapa terminou com placar igual.

No segundo tempo, o zagueiro Ruan cabeceou para marcar o segundo gol da equipe de Bangu. O jogo continuava bem disputado, e Guilherme foi derrubado pelo goleiro, sofrendo pênalti. Ele bateu e empatou o jogo. A equipe da Vila Aliança se lançou ao ataque, mas esbarrou na grande atuação do goleiro Raphael. Logo após, o zagueiro da Vila Aliança foi tentar tirar a bola, mas tocou com a mão. Pênalti para a Caixa D’água. Magno bateu e garantiu o gol da conquista. O goleiro Raphael ainda ajudou a garantir o título da Taça das Favelas de 2018 na categoria masculina.

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani will reportedly wait until the summer to offer Kalvin Phillips a new contract, according to the Daily Star. 

The lowdown: Hot property

The 26-year-old is likely to be at the centre of heightened speculation at the end of the season, amid expected interest from West Ham, Aston Villa and Manchester United.

Phillips had been a revelation for both club and country up until an injury-hit 2021/22 campaign.

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However, now back to full fitness and hoping to save his boyhood club from Premier League relegation, the combative midfielder may have to wait to resolve his future.

The latest: Waiting game

As per the Daily Star, Whites owner Radrizzani is reportedly unwilling to present the 19-cap England star with a new contract offer until June at the earliest.

The report claims that a new deal worth £100,000 per week will ‘depend’ on the club’s top-flight status as Jesse Marsch’s men battle aaginst the drop.

It is stated that, in the event of relegation, the Elland Road club would have ‘no choice but to cash in’ on the midfielder, who was hailed as ‘amazing’ by Jose Mourinho following a standout display for England against Croatia at Euro 2020.

The verdict: Worrying times

Despite holding a contract until 2024 (Transfermarkt), there appears to be more doubt than ever regarding Phillips’ continued role at Leeds.

While the current campaign has been virtually a write-off for the 26-year-old, last season the energetic star was the best-performing player in Marcelo Bielsa’s squad with an impressive 7.21 Sofascore rating.

Should Marsch and indeed the returning midfielder manage to keep Leeds afloat, holding onto Phillips will surely be at the very top of the priority list for the summer, and Radrizzani must be prepared to act swiftly in that event.

In other news: Expert issues worrying update regarding Leeds star…

وعد رئيس شركة نادي غزل المحلة أسامة خليل، بمكافآت خاصة للفريق حال الفوز على الأهلي في المباراة القادمة بالدوري المصري.

الأهلي يواجه غزل المحلة، يوم الأربعاء الموافق 7 من شهر ديسمبر الجاري، في إطار منافسات الجولة السادسة من عمر بطولة الدوري الممتاز.

وجاء ذلك في جلسة عقدها رئيس شركة الكرة مع لاعبي غزل المحلة والجهاز الفني اليوم، مؤكداً علي دعمه المطلق للجهاز الفني واللاعبين، ومساندة مجلس الإدارة؛ من أجل تحقيق مركز متقدم بنهاية الموسم.

وأضاف: “مكافآت الفوز على الأهلي تأتي بسبب أننا في حالة الانتصار سنتصدر بطولة الدوري المصري”.

واستمع رئيس النادي إلى كباتن الفريق الذين شكروا الإدارة أنها استطاعت الحفاظ على الجهاز الفني، واعدين بأنهم سيبذلون قصارى جهدهم من أجل وضع الفريق في المكانة التي يستحقها.

طالع | بابافاسيليو: الدولار سبب أزمتي مع غزل المحلة.. وأبحث أمام الأهلي عن إنجاز غائب منذ 37 عامًا

وأشاد خليل بالروح التي ظهر عليها الفريق في المباريات الأربع الأولى التي خاضها في مسابقة الدوري، والتي أسفرت عن فوز الفريق في 3 منها، والتعادل في مباراة، ووجود الفريق في المركز الثاني في جدول المسابقة.

شهد اللقاء حضور عمر رياض، المدير التنفيذي للنادي وصابر عيد المدير الرياضي، والدكتور محمد سافوح المدير المالي للشركة.