Meredith and Bird pull off stunning three-run win for Tasmania over WA

Curtis and Rocchiccioli shared a 52-run ninth-wicket stand for WA to get them within seven runs of victory before Meredith and Bird took the last two wickets to seal Tasmania’s win

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Jackson Bird took the final wicket•Getty Images

Tasmania have pulled off one of the tightest wins in Sheffield Shield history, taking two late wickets to claim a remarkable three-run victory over Western Australia.On a brief but thrilling final morning in Hobart, Western Australia got the margin down within seven runs of their target of 259 with two wickets in hand.But after appearing as if he would be the hero for the visitors, left-hander Joel Curtis was adjudged lbw on 50 by a Riley Meredith ball that stayed low from around the wicket.Jackson Bird then trapped No.11 Liam Haskett lbw with an in-swinging yorker, ending Western Australia’s chase to have them all out for 255.Tasmania’s win is the equal-second closest margin in the Shield’s 134-season history in terms of runs, and comes after Western Australia held just a one-run advantage in the first innings.It also follows Tasmania’s narrow loss to South Australia last summer, when they were beaten by two runs in Hobart.The Bellerive Oval scoreboard after Tasmania’s three-run win•Getty Images

For much of Saturday morning it appeared as if Western Australia would pull off an unlikely victory. Needing 44 to win at the start of the day, Curtis and Corey Rocchiccioli appeared to have the game under control with a 52-run ninth-wicket stand.Curtis had done his best to shield Rocchiccioli from the strike for parts of Saturday morning, but when the No.10 was exposed he still managed to thrive.He clipped one Bird ball to the midwicket boundary off his pads and cut the first delivery of Meredith’s spell for four when Tasmania brought the quick on.Curtis did have one near-miss before his dismissal with a bottom-edge to a cut shot from Gabe Bell narrowly evading off stump and running away to the boundary.But just as the pair got the margin required to single figures and began to look confident of victory, it was Meredith and Bird who turned the game on its head.The result leaves Western Australia with two losses after the opening two rounds, while Tasmania’s win comes after they drew with Queensland in their season opener.

تشكيل ريال مدريد المتوقع أمام أولمبياكوس اليوم في دوري أبطال أوروبا

يحل فريق ريال مدريد الإسباني ضيفًا على خصمه فريق أولمبياكوس اليوناني، مساء يوم الأربعاء، في إطار منافسات بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، موسم 2025/26.

تأتي تلك المباراة في خضم منافسات الجولة الخامسة من دوري أبطال أوروبا، مرحلة الدوري لذلك الموسم، على ملعب “كارايسكاكيس”.

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ويدخل ريال مدريد تلك المباراة وهو يمتلك 9 نقاط، بواقع 3 انتصارات وخسارة، في حين أن أولمبياكوس لا يمتلك سوى نقطتين.

ويأمل ريال مدريد تحقيق الفوز في مباراة اليوم خاصة بعدما خسر في الجولة الماضية أمام ليفربول بهدف دون رد على ملعب “الأنفيلد”، كما يسعى المدرب تشابي ألونسو إلى تصحيح المسار بعد النتائج المتذبذبة مؤخرًا.

ويفتقد ريال مدريد خدمات الحارس تيبو كورتوا بسبب نزلة فيروسية قوية، كما يغيب دين هويسن وإيدير ميليتاو للإصابة. تشكيل ريال مدريد المتوقع أمام أولمبياكوس اليوم في دوري أبطال أوروبا

حراسة المرمى: لونين.

خط الدفاع: ترينت ألكسندر أرنولد، راؤول أسينسيو، ميندي، ألفارو كاريراس.

خط الوسط: فيدي فالفيردي، كامافينجا.

خط الوسط الهجومي: أردا جولر، بيلينجهام، كيليان مبابي.

خط الهجوم: فينيسيوس جونيور.

ويُمكنكم متابعة أحداث مباريات اليوم لحظة بلحظة من مركز المباريات من هنـــا

Another Eze: Arsenal preparing huge bid to sign £78m “world-class superstar”

The summer transfer window saw Arsenal enjoy one of the most exciting transfer windows in their illustrious history.

Edu had left the club and Andrea Berta had arrived. The job he performed was incredible during his first window in charge of recruitment.

Viktor Gyokeres was the marquee addition but the likes of Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke have bolstered the forward line and ensured that Mikel Arteta can afford to rest and rotate a little bit more.

The defence was also strengthened, of course it was. Arteta loves a defender. Although, with both William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes currently out injured, it’s probably just as well Cristian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie signed.

So, what could January hold?

Where Arsenal could strengthen in January

Given the mass spending over the summer, it’s quite unlikely that Berta signs anyone throughout the winter.

That being said, with injuries ravaging the squad, it would not be a total surprise to see even more depth added.

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It’s in the forward line where another player could arrive. Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo and Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz have both been linked, as has someone from Real Madrid.

According to Caught Offside, both Liverpool and Arsenal are ‘preparing their bids’ for Brazilian winger Rodrygo.

The Gunners were linked with the Madrid star right throughout the summer window but he ultimately ended up staying at the Bernabeu.

A few months on and rumours of a Rodrygo move to north London are gathering pace again. Caught Offside state that as a result of the attacker’s limited game time this season, they are willing to sanction his exit if a bid of around £78m is made.

Liverpool and Arsenal both currently lead the race but you would sense a move to Anfield is more likely given the Gunners already have plenty of options in wide areas.

Why Rodrygo would be a good signing for Arsenal

How we judge Rodrygo is a tricky one. This season, the 24-year-old has played 16 games but has only started three times in LaLiga. He’s failed to score and only registered two assists. It’s pretty evident why he’s searching for a way out of Madrid this winter.

Last term was a better one for the Brazilian, scoring 14 and supplying 11 goals for his teammates. That said, he failed to score in his final 13 league outings. Worrying signs.

At his best, however, he is “one of the best wingers in the world” in the words of analyst Spencer Mossman. He’s also a “world-class superstar” in the eyes of former Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric. He’s certainly seen a few greats come and go in the Spanish capital.

It was only back in 2022/23 that Rodrygo, still a spring chicken in the world of football, scored 19 goals. He’s a goal threat and a creative outlet too. He’s rather similar to Eze in that regard.

While Rodrygo can play on either flank, it’s on the left, one of Eze’s best positions, where he’s most at home. Both fabulous ball carriers and comfortable in tight spaces, they are particularly alike with regard to their flair and the excitement they offer in the final third.

Rodrygo vs Eze since 2023/24

Stat (per 90 mins)

Rodrygo

Eze

Goals

0.31

0.37

Assists

0.19

0.21

Expected goals

0.32

0.36

Shots on target

1.18

1.17

Key passes

1.93

1.95

Progressive passes

4.08

3.72

Shot-creating actions

4.64

4.42

Successful take-ons

2.32

2.47

Stats via FBRef.

Analysing their numbers over the last two and a half seasons, it’s clear to see just how alike the two dynamic forwards are.

Over several metrics they’ve been registering near identical numbers, specifically when it comes to shots on target, key passes and shot-creating actions.

Eze has been a breath of fresh air since joining Arsenal from Palace. That hat-trick against Spurs will go down in history as one of the most memorable moments from a north London derby. To sign a similar player in Rodrygo, therefore, is sure to delight supporters.

Creative, capable of scoring goals and fleet-footed, another Eze could be on their way to north London.

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Williamson returns for West Indies Tests, Jamieson held back

Glenn Phillips has been given more time to build match fitness but Daryl Mitchell is available after injury

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Kane Williamson will return to New Zealand’s Test side•Getty Images

Kane Williamson has been included in New Zealand’s squad for the first Test against West Indies in Christchurch and pace bowler Blair Tickner handed a recall for the first time since 2023 with Kyle Jamieson held back as he continues a carefully controlled return to red-ball cricketFellow seamers Jacob Duffy and Zak Foulkes, who took nine wickets on debut against Zimbabwe, are also part of the 14-player squad, but Jamieson wasn’t considered for the start of the series as a cautious approach is maintained in increasing his workloads after a back injury.Glenn Phillips, who played in the opening round of the Plunket Shield, also hasn’t been included as he works his way back to full match fitness after a groin injury. Daryl Mitchell has recovered from injury to take his place in the squad.Williamson, who is among the group of players to hold a casual contract, missed New Zealand’s most recent Test series in Zimbabwe earlier this year to play the Hundred. Having announced his T20I retirement, he played the first two ODIs against England before picking up a groin injury.ESPNcricinfo Ltd

“Kane’s ability on the field speaks for itself and it will be great to have his skills as well as his leadership back in the Test group,” head coach Rob Walter said. “He’s had a bit of time off to get himself ready for red-ball cricket, and I know he’s looking forward to playing for Northern Districts in the second round of the Plunket Shield in the lead-up to the first Test.”Tickner, meanwhile, played the most recent of his three Tests against Sri Lanka in early 2023. On his return to the ODI side against England he claimed eight wickets in two matches.”Both Jacob and Blair have been around a while and know what it takes to perform at the highest level,” Walter said. “They’ve impressed in their white-ball opportunities so far this summer and we back them to do so in the Test arena if called upon.”Zak couldn’t have performed much better in his first Test against Zimbabwe. That, along with his recent form across the white-ball tours, has rightfully earned him selection.”Matt Fisher (shin), Will O’Rourke (back) and Ben Sears (hamstring) were not considered for selection due to injury.The West Indies series marks New Zealand’s first matches of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycleNew Zealand squad for 1st Test vs West IndiesTom Latham (capt), Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Kane Williamson, Will Young

ترتيب المجموعة الأولى في كأس العرب بعد فوز فلسطين على قطر وسوريا أمام تونس

حقق منتخب فلسطين الفوز على قطر، في المباراة التي أقيمت بينهما اليوم الإثنين، في افتتاح مشوارهما ببطولة كأس العرب 2025، بنتيجة هدف دون رد.

وتواجه منتخبا فلسطين وقطر، في إطار منافسات الجولة الأولى لمواجهات المجموعة الأولى من بطولة كأس العرب 2025 المقامة في قطر.

وبذلك، يتصدر منتخب فلسطين ترتيب المجموعة الأولى من بطولة كأس العرب بالتساوي مع منتخب سوريا الذي حقق الفوز أيضًا بهدف دون رد على تونس.

بطولة كأس العرب، تقام في قطر، بمشاركة 16 منتخبًا خلال الفترة من الأول من ديسمبر حتى 18 من الشهر نفسه.

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1- منتخب فلسطين، 3 نقاط.

2- منتخب سوريا، 3 نقاط.

3- منتخب تونس، بدون نقاط.

4- منتخب قطر، بدون نقاط.

Vitória x Atlético-GO: onde assistir, horário e escalações do jogo pelo Brasileirão

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Após a paralisação do campeonato por contas das chuvas no Rio Grande do Sul, Vitória e Atlético-GO se enfrentam neste sábado (1), pela nona rodada do Brasileirão. A bola vai rolar a partir das 16h (de Brasília), na Barradão (BA), com transmissão do Premiere.

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Confira todas as informações que você precisa saber sobre o confronto entre TIME A e TIME B (onde assistir, horário, escalações e local).

✅ FICHA TÉCNICA
Vitória X Atlético-GO
9ª rodada – Campeonato Brasileiro
🗓️ Data e horário: sábado, 1º de junho de 2024, às 16h (de Brasília);
📍 Local: Barradão, Salvador (BA);
📺 Onde assistir: Premiere;
🟨 Árbitro: Kleber Ariel Goncalves da Silva (PR);
🚩 Assistentes: Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis (FIFA-SP) e Brígida Cirilo Ferreira (FIFA-AL);
🖥️ VAR: Daiane Muniz (FIFA-SP).

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⚽ PROVÁVEIS ESCALAÇÕES:

Vitória (Técnico: Thiago Carpini)
 Lucas Arcanjo; Willean Lepo, Bruno Uvini, Wagner Leonardo e Patric Calmon; Rodrigo Andrade e Dudu (Luan Santos); Daniel Júnior, Matheusinho e Iury Castilho; Osvaldo (Luiz Adriano). 

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Atlético-GO (Técnico: Jair)
Ronaldo; Luiz Felipe (Maguinho), Adriano Martins, Pedro Henrique (Alix Vinícius) e Guilherme Romão; Lucas Kal, Gabriel Baralhas e Alejo Cruz; Shaylon, Luiz Fernando e Vágner Love.

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مدرب الأردن: استغلينا معاناة منتخب مصر.. ونستعد لمرحلة أصعب

علق جمال السلامي مدرب منتخب الأردن، على الفوز على منتخب مصر في ختام مشوار المجموعات بـ بطولة كأس العرب 2025.

منتخب الأردن فاز اليوم الثلاثاء على مصر، بنتيجة 3-0 في لقاء الجولة الأخيرة من عمر مواجهات دور المجموعات لبطولة كأس العرب 2025 المقامة في قطر.

وكان منتخب الأردن فاز في مباراة الجولة الأولى على الإمارات 2-1 وانتصر على الكويت في الجولة الثانية 3-1.

وقال جمال السلامي في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة بي ان سبورت: “اللاعبون قدّموا أداءً جيدًا، وقد خدمتنا أحداث المباريات إلى حدٍّ ما، أمام الإمارات كان هناك طرد، ولعبنا بأريحية أكبر، ومع الكويت واجهنا المنتخب الرديف، فسجّلنا واسترحنا”.

موعد مباراة الأردن القادمة في دور الـ 8 من كأس العرب 2025

وأردف: “أمّا اليوم، فقد كان المنتخب المصري تحت ضغط شديد، وسنفرح اليوم، ومن الغد سنبدأ في تجهيز أنفسنا للمباريات المقبلة لأنها ستكون صعبة”.

وتابع: “منتخب فلسطين قوي، ومنتخب الإمارات بعد تأهله سيكون خصمًا صعبًا، وقد يصل إلى النهائي”.

وأتم: “سنستعد جيدًا، وقد حصل اللاعبون الأساسيون على قسط من الراحة، واليوم أشركنا البدلاء، وهذه جميعها مكاسب”.

Man Utd now on red alert to sign “spectacular” Real Madrid star in shock £69m deal

Manchester United are now on red alert in the race to sign a Real Madrid star ahead of Manchester City in a shock £69m deal next year.

Amorim "angry" at "frustrating" West Ham draw

Like the rest of Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim was left angered by Man United’s 1-1 draw against West Ham. The Red Devils were in control for the large part and deservedly got their opener through unlikely goalscorer Diogo Dalot in the second-half, but that’s when things started going wrong.

With seven minutes remaining, the visitors sent a timely reminder of United’s struggles courtesy of Soungoutou Magassa, who scored his first Premier League goal to snatch a point for West Ham.

Amorim, left frustrated at full-time, told reporters: “Yeah, it’s frustrating, it’s angry. That’s it.”

The former Sporting CP manager also pinpointed where things went wrong, saying: “Yeah, but there are second halves that we lose control of the game.

Today, I think it was not that case. Maybe after the first goal, we lost some second balls and Matheus [Cunha] won one or two second balls there and made it a transition.

“We try to defend all the time far from the goal because we knew it. They tried to make a cross, win a corner. Like it happened, long ball, they win a second ball against three guys of us in the defence. So, we need to be better in the second half.”

Any assumption that United have turned a corner under Amorim is quickly evaporating and the Old Trafford boss desperately needs further reinforcements in 2026.

Midfield stars such as Conor Gallagher and Elliot Anderson have already been mooted, but United could still set their focus on welcoming Rodrygo from Real Madrid. The Brazilian is attracting plenty of interest and could yet swap the Bernabeu for the Premier League.

Man Utd on red alert in Rodrygo race

According to reports in Spain, Man United are now on red alert in the race to sign Rodrygo next year and could land the talented winger ahead of rivals Man City, as well as a number of other Premier League sides.

The Brazilian has struggled for game time under Xabi Alonso – starting just three La Liga games all season – and looks destined to leave Real Madrid next year.

Sparking a flurry of interest, Madrid reportedly value their winger at around €80m (£69m). Whether INEOS and others deem that fee reachable for a player who’s yet to impress Alonso remains to be seen, however.

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At his best, Rodrygo played a key part in Madrid’s success in the Champions League and in La Liga. Now, he’s been cast aside to hand United the opportunity to land arguably their best signing yet under Amorim.

Dubbed “spectacular” by former Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti in 2023, Rodrygo is still just 24 years old and is full of potential – even if he’s forced to realise it with a move to Old Trafford in 2026.

Amorim's £150k-p/w star just had his worst game for Man Utd vs West Ham

Al Sadd acusa Abel, do Palmeiras, de quebrar pré-contrato e aciona a Fifa

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O Al Sadd, do Qatar, entrou com uma ação na Fifa contra o técnico Abel Ferreira, do Palmeiras, alegando que o treinador português descumpriu um pré-contrato com a equipe qatari. A informação foi divulgada pela TNT e confirmada pelo Lance!.

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Procurado pela reportagem, o Verdão está disse estar ciente do caso e vem tomando todas as medidas jurídicas cabíveis para auxiliar Abel no processo.

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O Al Sadd diz ter iniciado negociações com Abel Ferreira em outubro de 2023, e no mês seguinte teria assinado um documento equivalente a um pré-contrato no qual o português assumiria o clube em 27 de dezembro de 2023.

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O clube do Qatar busca na Fifa uma compensação de 5 milhões de euros (quase R$ 28 milhões, pela cotação atual). Além disso, caso a Fifa entenda que Abel descumpriu o pré-contrato com o Al Sadd, a corte pode aplicar sanções ao Palmeiras por induzir o treinador a esse descumprimento.

➡️ Veja tabela com datas e horários de todos os jogos do Brasileirão

O processo entre o Al Sadd e Abel Ferreira, técnico do Palmeiras, está em fase inicial e poderá ser recorrida por qualquer uma das partes, ao CAS (Corte Arbitral do Esporte).

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Inglis hammers rapid ton amid Australia batting order debate

The wicketkeeper-batter hit 125 off 107 balls for a Cricket Australia XI against England Lions

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Josh Inglis spent valuable time in the middle (file photo)•Associated Press

Cricket Australia XI 341 (Blackford 86, Wyllie 71, Harvey 52, Potts 3-49) and 235 for 2 (Inglis 125*, Harvey 58) beat England Lions 299 (Gay 78, Maladay 3-47, Sinfield 3-87) and 273 (Kellaway 59, Anderson 3-42) by eight wicketsAmid intrigue over what Australia may do with their batting order for the rest of the Ashes, Josh Inglis hammered a rapid century for a Cricket Australia XI against England Lions to signal that he would be option should the selectors opt for significant change.Travis Head’s remarkable century in Perth after being elevated to open due to Usman Khawaja’s back spasms has prompted talk about whether that should be a permanent move which would likely spell the end of Khawaja’s career and create a vacancy in the middle order.Related

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That would appear an unlikely prospect, at least for the Gabba, with the indications being that Khawaja will be selected if he recovers.However, should a spot become vacant anywhere in the order Inglis’ versatility would make him a candidate. He was part of the squad for the first Test but was released to play for the CA XI at Lilac Hill after having a disjointed lead-up to the Ashes.A calf injury prevented him from playing the ODIs against India and he struggled in the T20Is before making 4 and 28 in his one Sheffield Shield outing for Western Australia.On Monday, he flayed an unbeaten 125 from 107 balls with 15 fours and two sixes as the CA XI charged down a target of 232 in 45 overs, not dissimilar to the Head-inspired performance a couple of days ago.Inglis made a century on Test debut, against Sri Lanka in Galle, when his prowess against spin saw him play as a specialist batter in the middle order. He then filled in at No. 4 when Steven Smith missed the first Test against West Indies with a finger injury.Should Khawaja not be fit for Brisbane, or the selectors do make the call to drop him, Beau Webster would also be in the frame having missed out on the first Test when Cameron Green returned to No. 6. Mitchell Marsh is another who may be considered. He is expected make his Sheffield Shield return for Western Australia in a game against Victoria at the MCG which also starts on December 4.The CA XI was largely a development side due to the ongoing round of Sheffield Shield matches but did also feature Jhye Richardson who sent down 20 wicketless overs in the game as he returns from shoulder surgery. Australia’s selectors are hoping he could be an option later in the Test series and he is expected to feature for Australia A when they face the Lions concurrently to the Gabba Test.The Lions side featured Matthew Potts, Will Jacks and Jacob Bethell from the England Test squad.