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Manchester United are set to submit a new big-money offer for a "magnificent" long term target this summer, according to an exciting transfer update.

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It is a matter of time until the Red Devils confirm the signings of Bayern Munich pair Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, with the defensive duo in the process of completing their respective moves from the Bundesliga giants. It has been a promising summer at Old Trafford, with Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee among those to have also come in, but Sir Jim Ratcliffe's spending may not be done there.

One recent report has claimed that United are considering making a move for highly-rated young Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, with a transfer worth as much as £50m mooted. The Republic of Ireland international is still just 19 years of age, but has been touted to become a superstar over time.

Fenerbahce and Turkey left-back Ferdi Kadioglu has also been linked with a summer move to Old Trafford, having caught the eye with his performances for his country at Euro 2024. He also averaged 3.6 tackles and two clearances per game at the tournament, enhancing his reputation in the process, and he could be viewed as a long-term replacement for the injury-prone Luke Shaw.

A move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong also isn't seemingly out of the question, despite United failing in their efforts to sign him so far, bidding far lower than the Catalan giants are willing to accept for his services.

Man Utd to submit bid for "magnificent" player

According to a new report from Football Insider, Manchester United have now "re-opened talks" to sign Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite in the summer window, as they look to snap him up alongside De Ligt.

Red Devils chiefs are about to submit a new bid of £60m this week and they believe the offer will be accepted by the Blues, even though their previous efforts have been unsuccessful.

Signing Branthwaite as well as De Ligt and Yoro really would represent a superb summer of spending at the heart of Erik ten Hag's defence, as they look to make huge improvements in the Premier League. The 22-year-old has enjoyed such a meteoric rise at Everton over the past 12 months or so, and he looks like a potential regular starter for England in the coming years.

Branthwaite's quality hasn't gone unnoticed by Premier League legend Alan Shearer, who has hailed him as "magnificent", while Jamie Carragher has also heaped praise on him: "Branthwaite has been outstanding. I think this lad is pretty special. He's a big part of why Everton in my eyes have a good chance of staying up, him and his partnership with [James] Tarkowski."

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It would arguably be a surprise to see Branthwaite come in now, considering the money already spent on new defenders by United this summer, but few supporters will be against his signing, given his long-term promise.

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Em busca da classificação para a próxima fase da Copa do Nordeste, o Santa Cruz recebeu o Floresta, na Arena de Pernambuco, nesta terça-feira, 19. Pela segunda fase da competição, os donos da casa conseguiram sair em vantagem, mas os adversários conseguiram o empate nos acréscimos do segundo tempo. Nos pênaltis, o Floresta conseguiu levar a melhor por 4 a 2.

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NA PRESSÃO!

Jogando em casa, o Santa Cruz não deu moleza ao Floresta. Em busca da classificação, a equipe teve uma boa chegada logo no primeiro minuto. Na jogada, Lucas Rodrigues atacou pela direita e bateu cruzado. A bola, porém, desviou em Tarcísio e morreu na linha de fundo.

MAIS UMA BOA CHANCE!

A equipe anfitriã continuou pressionando e tentou na sequência. Dessa vez, Frank chutou da entrada da área. No entanto, o goleiro Douglas Dias apareceu para defender no meio da meta.

RESPOSTA DO FLORESTA!
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A equipe visitante não tardou em mostrar a reação. Aos 11, em um rápido contra-ataque, Eugênio saiu e ficou na cara com o goleiro Jordan. O arqueiro fez um milagre e evitou o primeiro tento da partida.

QUASE O PRIMEIRO!
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Três minutos depois, quase o primeiro gol saiu da Arena Pernambuco. Dessa vez, Vitinho cruzou na área para Pipico, que cabeceou. Para evitar, o goleiro Douglas Dias se esticou todo e espalmou o perigo.

GOL!
Ainda na pressão, o Santa Cruz conseguiu abrir o placar aos 21. Na jogada, Thalison vacilou e perdeu para Vitinho. Em tabela com Lelê, a bola foi em cima do goleiro Douglas Dias. No rebote, Pipico, na área, mandou para o fundo das redes.

TUDO IGUAL!
A alegria do Santa Cruz, porém, não durou muito. Aos 32, Paulo Vyctor realizou uma boa jogada pela esquerda, após receber de Eugênio. O jogador mandou na saída de Jordan, deixando tudo igual na Arena de Pernambuco.

NA BUSCA DA VIRADA!

Os visitantes não pararam por aí. Aos 38, Fábio Alves mandou uma bomba, rasteira. Jordan apareceu para evitar o tento. Na sequência, em cobrança de escanteio, Jordan não conseguiu encontrar a bola. Alisson, de cabeça, quase cabeceou para o fundo das redes.

UH!

Aos 42, o Santa Cruz teve uma boa oportunidade. Frank recebeu pela esquerda e entrou na área. Contudo, acabou chutando para fora. A bola ainda chegou a desviar em Douglas Dias, mas o árbitro marcou tiro de meta.
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NA FRENTE DO PLACAR!

Em um recomeço movimentado e relâmpago, o Santa Cruz não cedeu espaços ao Floresta e não tardou a tirar o empate do marcador. Aos 6, Leonan cobrou falta da esquerda, e Breno Calixto desviou de cabeça. Douglas Dias espalmou. No rebote, Vitinho completou para o fundo das redes.

QUASE!
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A intensidade continuou, e o Rubro-Negro quase ampliou a vantagem. Aos 9, Pipico mandou para Lelê sair na cara do gol. Contudo, a arbitragem marcou impedimento. Três minutos depois, Pipico aproveitou erro de Mailson, roubou e mandou uma bomba. O chute, porém, foi para fora.

TUDO IGUAL…

O Floresta deixou tudo igual em pouco tempo. Aos 35, Carlos Renato desceu pela direita, cruzando para Fábio Alves. Assim, o lateral saiu em velocidade e tocou de cabeça, encobrindo o goleiro Jordan. Com isso, o marcador da Arena de Pernambuco ficou no 2 a 2.

EM VANTAGEM – MAIS UMA VEZ…
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O Santa Cruz não deixou os adversários comemorarem por muito tempo. Embalados pela torcida, os mandantes ampliaram aos 38. Na jogada, João Cardoso mandou para Eduardo, que bateu rasteiro e colocado. Na segunda trave, Pipico completou e marcou o seu segundo no duelo.

MAIS UMA VEZ NO EMPATE…

A felicidade do Santa Cruz não durou por muito tempo. Como resposta, o Floresta colocou a igualdade mais uma vez. Aos 46, Daniel cruzou da direita, e Breno Calixto não conseguiu afastar. Com isso, Mailson apareceu na pequena área e mandou para o fundo das redes, empatando.

PÊNALTIS!

Na cobrança de pênaltis, as equipes foram com fogo nos olhos. Pipico, porém, não começou da melhor forma, mandando na trave. Iniciando para o Floresta, Fábio marcou, mesmo com o goleiro Jordan tocando na bola. Na segunda cobrança, Lelê deixou tudo igual, após deslocar o goleiro. Dudu, para os visitantes, bateu no canto direito e converteu.

Leonan foi o terceiro jogador do Santa a bater, convertendo. Douglas Dias acertou o canto, mas a bola foi rasteira e morreu no fundo das redes. Na terceira cobrança do Floresta, Daniel bateu bem e colocou a equipe na frente. Breno Calixto foi o próximo a ir na bola, mas o goleiro Douglas Dias pegou. Para encerrar, Athyrson cobrou com firmeza e colopcou o Floresta na terceira fase.

FICHA TÉCNICA
Santa Cruz 3 (4 x 2) 3 Floresta
Local: Arena de Pernambuco, em São Lourenço da Mata (PE)
Data: 19/10/2021 – às 21h30 (de Brasília)
Árbitro: Leonilson Fernandes Trigueiro Filho (RN)
Assistentes: George Italo Antas Nogueira (RN) e João Henrique Queiroz da Silva (RN)
Cartões amarelos: Pipico, Vitinho e Jordan (Santa Cruz); Jô e Thalison (Floresta)
Cartões vermelhos: –
Gols: Pipico, aos 24’/1ºT (1-0) e aos 38’/2ºT (3-2); Paulo Vyctor, aos 32’/1ºT (1-1); Vitinho, aos 6’/2ºT (2-1); Fábio Alves, aos 35’/2ºT (2-2); Mailson, aos 46’/2ºT (3-3)

SANTA CRUZ (Técnico: Leston Júnior)

Jordan; Lucas Rodrigues (Rafael Castro, aos 17’/2ºT), William Alves, Breno Calixto e Leonan; Maycon Lucas, Vitinho (Caetano, aos 26’/2ºT) e Lelê; Tarcísio (João Cardoso, aos 26’/2ºT), tFrank (Eduardo, aos 14’/2ºT) e Pipico.

FLORESTA (Técnico: Daniel Rocha)

Douglas Dias; Daniel, Alisson, Mailson e Fabio Alves; Jô, Thalisson e Renê (Wagner, aos 29’/2ºT); Paulo Vyctor (Athyrson, aos 16’/2ºT), Flavio Torres (Dudu, aos 49’/2ºT) e Eugênio (Carlos Renato, aos 29’/2ºT).

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson hailed goalkeeper Callum Burton's performance as "excellent" despite their 1-0 loss to Stockport County.

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  Despite falling to a 1-0 loss to fourth-placed Stockport County in League One on Saturday, manager Parkinson was full of praise for Burton's performance between the sticks. With first-choice stopper Arthur Okonkwo out injured, having a solid deputy could be key to the success of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham side.

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  Parkinson told reporters: "Callum was excellent. He put in a really good performance. I’m very pleased for him, obviously, as much as he’ll be happy with his performance, the most important thing is the team gets a result and we weren’t able to do that, but I don’t think he could have done much more on the day."

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  Wrexham missed the chance to close the gap on League One's top two sides Wycombe Wanderers and Birmingham City on Saturday. They are still two points outside the automatic promotion spots and have played two more games than City and one more than Wycombe. But they have still made a very good start to the season and promotion to the Championship is very much a possibility.

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  Burton will continue to be Wrexham's keeper while Okonkwo is sidelined, with the 23-year-old out for another six weeks or so. Next up for the Red Dragons is a home clash against Exeter City next Saturday.

Carlo Ancelotti has been named the Men's Coach of the Year after Real Madrid's remarkable success last season.

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Ancelotti won men's best coachWon La Liga and UCL last seasonBeat Guardiola & Alonso to prizeFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

The Italian coach was honoured with the award at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday. He earned the Johan Cruyff Trophy after guiding Real Madrid to Champions League and La Liga success last term.

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The likes of Xabi Alonso, a Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal winner with Bayer Leverkusen last season, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, Spain's Euro 2024-winning coach Luis de la Fuente, successful Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni and Europa League champion Gian Piero Gasperini were all nominated for the prize, but it is the legendary Madrid boss who has taken home the top honour.

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Ancelotti was not present to accept his award as his club had opted to boycott the ceremony. Despite Ancelotti's nomination and many Madrid players being nominated for the Ballon d'Or, the European champions refused to attend after it was reported that Vinicius Junior would not be named the world's best player, seeing Spain and City midfielder Rodri touted as the likely winner instead.

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While Ancelotti took home the prestigious award, he will have his mind on ensuring his team bounce back from their weekend upset at the Santiago Bernabeu. The capital club were demolished 4-0 by fierce rivals Barcelona on home soil at the weekend, leaving them six points behind them in La Liga. Madrid are in action again on Saturday when they meet Valencia in the Spanish top-flight.

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Três vitórias, dois empates e quatro derrotas: essa era a situação do Manaus após o término da nona rodada da Série C. Assim, o time figurava na sétima colocação, com dois pontos a mais que o primeiro na zona de rebaixamento do Grupo A. No entanto, a realidade do time, hoje, é outra.

A chegada de Evaristo Piza marcava o início do returno para a equipe do Manaus, com o projeto de fugir do rebaixamento. Dali em diante só houve motivos para comemorar. Com apenas uma derrota em seis jogos, o Manaus, agora, é líder do Grupo A com 24 pontos, empatado com o Paysandu.

>Como seria o seu time se fosse formado apenas por jogadores da base? Veja!

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– Chegamos aqui com a missão de recuperar a equipe, recuperar o bom desempenho que o time já havia apresentado e ficar longe da briga na parte de baixo da tabela. Era um cenário totalmente diferente do que temos hoje – afirmou Evaristo.

O bom momento vivido pela equipe, inclusive, é dividido pelo treinador com toda comissão técnica, diretoria e, principalmente, com os jogadores. Evaristo ainda destacou que o grupo “assimilou bem” o que lhes foi passado.

– É um trabalho de todos, meu, do André Dias, meu auxiliar, do Fausto, de toda diretoria. Mas, principalmente dos atletas. Sem eles seria impossível viver o que estamos vivendo. Eles assimilaram muito bem o que foi passado e, mais do que isso, colocaram em prática com perfeição – completou Evaristo.

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A campanha do treinador também chamou a atenção de clubes da Série B, que demonstraram intenção de contar com o trabalho do treinador. Contudo, o projeto no Norte do país falou mais alto, e Evaristo garantiu que quer concluir a “missão” no clube.

– É normal que em um momento de destaque surjam algumas situações, entretanto estou focado em conseguir essa classificação com o Manaus. Lógico que é bom ver o nome em evidência, mas quero concluir minha missão aqui e depois decidirmos nosso futuro – disse o treinador.

O Manaus tem pela frente mais três jogos para decidir a classificação, contra Botafogo-PB (quinto colocado), Ferroviário (sexto colocado) e Paysandu (segundo colocado). No primeiro turno, antes da chegada de Evaristo, foram duas derrotas e um empate nesses confrontos, mas o treinador ressalta que grupo tem a capacidade e a qualidade necessária para conseguir os três pontos nesses compromissos.

– Acho que temos capacidade de conseguir a classificação. Temos futebol para isso e a qualidade necessária para conquistar as vitórias que precisam ser conquistadas para efetivar esse objetivo. Queremos fazer história e colocar o Manaus pela primeira vez na Série B, em pouco tempo de clube – disse Evaristo.

Para animar o torcedor, os dois jogos das “decisões” que a equipe tem pela frente são em casa, onde a equipe ainda não perdeu: são cinco vitórias e dois empates, algo que pode ser o trunfo de Evaristo e seus comandados para as fases finais.

WBBL technical committee had not approved Hayley Silver-Holmes’ return to squad but she was listed in starting XI

ESPNcricinfo staff21-Nov-2020Cricket Australia are investigating the Sydney Sixers after they included Hayley Silver-Holmes in their playing XI to face the Melbourne Renegades at North Sydney Oval on Saturday without the pace bowler being part of their 15-member squad.Silver-Holmes had been recovering from a foot injury over the previous two weeks and had been replaced in the squad by Alisha Bates. Having recovered to play Saturday’s match against the Renegades, she was listed in the starting XI, but her return to the squad had not yet been approved by the tournament’s technical committee.The “administrative error”, which the Sixers alerted officials to themselves, was only spotted shortly before she was due to take the field for the second innings and she was withdrawn with Maddy Darke acting as a substitute fielder. Silver-Holmes had not batted during the Sixers’ innings, so she had not taken any active part in the game.”The rebel WBBL is aware of an administrative error pertaining to player selection in the Sydney Sixers-Melbourne Renegades match on Saturday,” a Cricket Australia statement said.”The Sixers self-reported an issue relating to Hayley Silver-Holmes’ paperwork shortly after the Sixers-Renegades game had commenced. Silver-Holmes did not bat nor take the field for the Renegades’ run-chase. The rebel WBBL will provide an update on the matter in due course.”It meant the Sixers were a bowler short as they failed to defend 166 and although captain Ellyse Perry was still able to call on seven others, they were not able to stop Lizelle Lee and Courtney Webb steering a fine chase.The defeat left the Sixers with only a slim chance of making the semi-finals with one match left on Sunday and needing the Sydney Thunder or the Perth Scorchers to lose, then having to beat the table-topping Melbourne Stars by a big margin to improve their net run-rate.

Birmingham City won't want to overstay their welcome in League One, aiming to immediately bounce back to the Championship after a disastrous relegation, with a new boss finally at the helm.

It's been well documented how many managers the Blues fire through, appointing and then discarding in quick succession, but the owners of the West Midlands club will hope they've found their long-term man for the dug-out in Chris Davies, who walked away from the luxuries of being assistant at Tottenham Hotspur to become their new manager.

With the 4-2-3-1 formation the Blues operated with at the back-end of the season looking like it could be Davies' preferred set-up too, as Spurs used this formation for large spells of last campaign, there might well not be too much tweaking going on in terms of that.

Yet, there will no doubt be a number of new players on the agenda of the 39-year-old to try and bring into the St. Andrew's environment, to really stamp his authority onto his new team, after only ever being a right-hand man to someone else throughout his career on the sidelines to date.

So, just what could Davies' ideal lineup look like for the upcoming 2024/25 campaign? Well, Davies could flex his north London connections and even land a coup swoop from the Championship this summer…

1 GK – John Ruddy

Although rumours are beginning to circulate that Birmingham are in the market for a new goalkeeper, with Marko Marosi on the potential Blues shopping list as a new shot-stopper, the Blues would be fools to not try and keep John Ruddy situated in the West Midlands for next season.

The managerial situation now being more steady could make the 37-year-old want to stay put, even with reported interest from the Championship for his services, knowing he could be a star in League One and an experienced head who could help promotion be instantly achieved.

The one-time England international helped himself to a respectable 11 clean sheets last season for his relegated side and has excelled in the third tier before with various different former employers, accumulating seven clean sheets from 25 contests at the level.

2 RB – Ethan Laird

Ethan Laird looks likely to be the starting right-back for the Blues next season, with talk of Cody Drameh coming back to St. Andrew's feeling like a far-off dream now, considering the Leeds United starlet has surprisingly been offered a new deal back at his parent club.

Davies won't mind having to rely on Laird down the right-hand side of his defence, however, with the 22-year-old a handful at points last season, having made 25 appearances and managing six clean sheets even with the backdrop of relegation looming large.

3 CB – Alfie Dorrington

The first new addition to the League One side's ranks could be Alfie Dorrington, with Football Insider revealing recently that the young Tottenham centre-back would be offered out to EFL sides this coming campaign on loan, to enable the 19-year-old to begin to cut his teeth in the men's game.

Dorrington will be familiar to Davies, owing to their connections at Spurs, and Davies will want to add him to his roster, having been impressed presumably by him in U21s action, where he made 19 appearances last campaign.

The highly-rated teenager would also shore up the Blues at the back, who leaked 65 goals on the way to relegation being confirmed.

4 CB – Dion Sanderson

Dion Sanderson will enter into the lowly division next season eager to be one of many Blues players that get Birmingham straight back up to the Championship, having performed well in patches last campaign, despite League One football eventually slapping the club in the face.

Amassing ten clean sheets from the centre-back spots, the ex-Wolverhampton Wanderers man was also tenacious and lively with 3.4 ball recoveries per game averaged.

Playing at the level before on loan with Sunderland, the 24-year-old could be a great asset for Davies to rely on.

5 LB – Lee Buchanan

Making up the final bit of the defence is another returning member of last campaign's squad in the form of Lee Buchanan, who should stay put at left-back under new management.

The ex-Werder Bremen man should be able to thrive even more dropping down a level, having slotted in well after joining from Germany in 2023, with 32 appearances under his belt in the Championship.

6 CDM – Krystian Bielik

Played more as a centre-back towards the end of last campaign, Krystian Bielik could well be more used more as a holding midfielder in this system under Davies, especially if Dorrington walks in through the door.

The former Arsenal youth product could have suitors interested in him from the league above, but the relegated outfit will have their fingers crossed he stays put in the West Midlands, even if a bidding war becomes a reality.

7 CDM – Marc Leonard

Birmingham will be on the look-out for new central midfielders regardless if Bielik does stay, with Jordan James looking likely to be heading off to pastures new this off-season.

The Blues could well try to flex their giant status in their new division by attracting Marc Leonard to return to League One, with the midfielder – who can play as a holding option or in a more attack-minded role – performing exceptionally well last campaign for Northampton Town in the league.

The current Brighton and Hove Albion man dazzled for the Cobblers, picking up five goals and six assists for John Brady's men, and would be a fantastic permanent capture by Davies' men if pulled off.

8 LM – Siriki Dembele

Siriki Dembele has also set League One alight across his career to date, much like Leonard, amassing an impressive 48 goal contributions from 105 games slogging it in the league.

The Birmingham winger will look to get one over on his former employers Peterborough United dropping back down to the third-tier, who will likely compete with the Blues near the top of the division.

9 CAM – Alex Pritchard

Alex Pritchard's experience and nous could prove to be key in attempting an immediate return to the Championship too, with the 31-year-old helping himself to ten goals and 18 assists when playing in League One in the past.

A number of those assists came about when Sunderland finally leapt back up to the second tier, and the diminutive attacking midfielder will look to do the same in the here and now, with another fallen giant.

10 RM – Koji Miyoshi

Koji Miyoshi has never tasted League One football across his career to date, but the Japanese gem will no doubt terrorise third-tier defences, if his glowing Championship numbers are anything to go by.

The constant bright spark, who is now seen as a bold transfer gamble paying off from Royal Antwerp, picked up seven goals and six assists last season in all competitions, including a scrambled in effort on the final day which momentarily raised the spirits of the St. Andrew's faithful.

Saudi Arabia international Fahad Al-Muwallad has been admitted to intensive care after he fell from a balcony at his property in Dubai.

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• Saudi star Al-Muwallad hospitalised
• Fell from second floor of balcony
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• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 30-year-old winger, who plays for Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab, fell from the second floor of a balcony while vacationing at his apartment in Dubai on Thursday – as per . Al-Muwallad was subsequently rushed to hospital and admitted to intensive care. Dubai Police are currently investigating the incident.

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  Local police said in an official statement released on Saturday that Al-Muwallad "fell from the balcony of his second-floor home", before adding that "investigations are ongoing, and the competent authorities will be informed of the results of these investigations once they are completed".

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  Al-Muwallad graduated from Al-Ittihad's youth system and made his debut for the Saudi top division side in 2011. In 2018, he briefly joined La Liga side Levante on loan, appearing in two matches before returning to Al-Ittihad. In 2022, he left his boyhood club to join Al-Shabab. He made his debut for the national team in 2012 and has since appeared in 78 international matches

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  The entire football fraternity and fans worldwide are praying that Al-Muwallad makes a full recovery soon. Al-Ittihad fans were seen paying tribute to the winger with customised shirts ahead of their Saudi Pro League clash with Al-Wehda on Sunday.

Overlooked for Test and ODIs after attending England training camp, Overton bags 5 for 38

ECB Reporters Network02-Aug-2020 Somerset 296 (Davies 81, Brooks 72) and 131 for 2 (Hildreth 45*, Abell 44*) lead Glamorgan 131 (C Overton 5-38) by 296 runsCraig Overton gave the England selectors a reminder of his talent with some quality seam bowling on the second day of Somerset’s opening Bob Willis Trophy match against Glamorgan at Taunton.Overlooked for both the Test and one-day international squads after attending the England training camp at the Ageas Bowl, the 26-year-old all-rounder responded with 5 for 38 from 17 hostile overs.Four of Overton’s wickets came in a morning session that saw Glamorgan collapse from 15 without loss to 38 for 6 before being bowled out for 131 to concede a first innings deficit of 165.By the close of a day in which 13 overs were lost to rain, the home side had posted 131 for 2 in their second innings and led by 296.Overton, keen to add to his four Test appearances, opened up at the River End and was soon getting bounce and seam movement from a responsive pitch that had good pace in it.He proved too hot for Glamorgan to handle, sending back Charlie Hemphrey, Kiran Carlson, Chris Cooke and Dan Douthwaite, who could contribute only 16 runs between them.The accurate Josh Davey provided excellent support with 2 for 9 from his opening stint, accounting for Nick Selman and Billy Root.Graham Wagg and Kieran Bull provided some resistance either side of a 20-minute rain break, but at lunch the visitors were 71 for 6, still needing 26 runs to avoid the prospect of following on.It was 91 for 7 when Wagg, on 28, became Overton’s fifth victim, caught at first slip by James Hildreth, and 100 for 8 when Bull fell lbw to Jack Brooks for 23.Jamie Overton, bound for Surrey at the end of the season, then cleaned up the tail, having Marchant de Lange caught at mid-on off a top-edge and forcing Ruaidhri Smith to sky a catch to wicketkeeper Steve Davies.Smith batted with a runner after straining a hamstring on day one, but still managed to hit four fours and a six in his defiant 23 as the follow-on was avoided.The start of Somerset’s second innings was delayed by more rain and an early tea was taken.With the floodlights on, openers Tom Lammonby and Eddie Byrom took the total to 26 before Lammonby was caught behind down the leg-side off Wagg for 8.Byrom produced some sweetly timed shots in moving to 27, but with the total on 38 edged de Lange, who had replaced Michael Hogan at the River End, to wicketkeeper Cooke.The impressive de Lange was by far the sharpest of an attack lacking the injured Smith. He was missed as Tom Abell and Hildreth set about batting Glamorgan out of the game. Both batsmen were quick to capitalise on anything loose, driving with elegance and punching short deliveries crisply off the back foot.Off-spinner Bull was prepared to give the ball air and Hogan went past the outside edge a few times, but neither could break the increasingly confident partnership. By the close it was worth 93, with Abell unbeaten on 44 and Hildreth on 45.Craig Overton said: “The England selectors have told me to try and add a yard of pace to my bowling without letting it affect my accuracy and that is what I have been working on. The ball came out well today and I am pleased with the way things are going. I know what I have to do to get the regular Test Match place I want.”

Wrexham have been tipped for promotion from League One despite their Hollywood owners investing "very little of their own money".

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Hollywood co-owners oversee successRed Dragons eyeing the ChampionshipTravel to Peterborough on SaturdayWHAT HAPPENED?

Wrexham's rise through the ranks of English football has attracted plenty of controversy, but Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony doesn't begrudge the achievements of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney since they arrived in Wales in 2021. The Red Dragons recorded 111 points in the National League in 2022-23 before gaining automatic promotion from League Two the following year, and MacAnthony believes they are simply passing through League One.

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Reynolds and McElhenney have turned Wrexham into a global phenomenon that has become the envy of every lower level football club. The club have travelled to the United States for their past two pre-season tours, playing in front of their soaring American audience, and their 'Welcome to Wrexham' Netflix documentary reportedly rakes in £430,000 per episode. Wrexham's commercial deals have meant Reynolds and McElhenney haven't been required to invest much of their own money into the club, according to MacAnthony.

WHAT MACANTHONY SAID

"They’ll be in the Championship and we could still be in League One because they can pay £7,000-£10,000 a week to players and we can't," MacAnthony said on . "That's the dynamic of the game. Fair play to the owners. They bought in to the club with a plan in mind and they've managed to finance it by selling documentaries, advertising, and doing deals with skincare companies, drink companies etc, when they've had to put very little of their own money in. I saw their revenues last season and it was £15-£20 million a year as opposed to £5 million when they first came in. It's probably even more now. Anyone who can do that while also winning promotions deserves credit. They are not breaking any rules and we'd all do it if we could."

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Phil Parkinson's side will look to continue their unbeaten start to the League One campaign when they travel to fellow promotion-chasers Peterborough on Saturday afternoon.