Ex-diretor entra na Justiça contra Botafogo e SAF e dispara críticas a John Textor em processo

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da marjack bet: O Botafogo e a SAF que controla o futebol do clube foram acionados na Justiça. De acordo com o “Blog do Ancelmo”, em “O Globo”, a empresa do ex-diretor de negócios Lênin Franco entrou com uma ação que tramita na 36ª Vara Cível da Comarca da Capital.

Franco, que foi contratado em 2021 para comandar a área de negócios do Alvinegro, afirma que tem direito a comissões não pagas pelo clube por metas alcançadas e também solicita indenização. O montante cobrado chega a R$ 569.178,11.

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da jogodeouro: Entre as queixas está o fato de John Textor, acionista da SAF do Botafogo, ter rescindido unilateralmente todos contratos de patrocínio em curso de maneira unilateral bruscamente, inclusive os firmador por Lênin Franco. O ex-diretor reclama de “capricho” do norte-americano.

“Todo o trabalho idealizado, construído e mantido foi simplesmente destruído da noite para o dia, por capricho do investidor, sendo o sócio da Autora (Lênin) automática e repentinamente bombardeado por parceiros comerciais atônitos, fato que gerou enorme desgaste, inclusive, para a sua imagem”, diz a petição.

'Rock bottom' – 'Abject' Man Utd warned of becoming new Ferrari as Ruben Amorim is sent brutal message over Red Devils job after Europa League final defeat

Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan delivers a scathing assessment of United, predicting a dismal season ahead for Ruben Amorim next year.

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  • United lost Europa League final to Tottenham
  • Red Devils without European football next season
  • Jordan sends Amorim job warning
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    United lost the Europa League final to Tottenham on Wednesday night, failing to secure Champions League football or a trophy. This defeat has led to widespread criticism of the club's performance and direction, with concerns raised about their financial situation and ability to compete at the highest level. The result also means a significant financial blow for the Red Devils, impacting their summer transfer plans.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The Europa League defeat caps off another disappointing season for United, extending their trophy drought and highlighting deeper issues within the club. Years of poor recruitment, mismanagement and a lack of clear direction have eroded the club's standing in the football world. The failure to qualify for the Champions League further exacerbates these problems, hindering their ability to attract top talent and generate crucial revenue needed to comply with Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR).

  • WHAT JORDAN SAID

    Speaking on talkSPORT, Former Crystal Palace owner Jordan said: "We're seeing an erosion and if it keeps going for another ten years, you're going to see the analogy that I made of Manchester City being Red Bull and Manchester United being Ferrari, being eroded because the next generation of fans are light upon winners and United are not winners.

    "I think we just saw United hit the bottom. You cannot make a case for Manchester United to be finishing 16th in the Premier League, two places above the relegation spot and putting out a performance. United were abject and they've lost the final in such an abject manner with so much riding on it, so many opportunities to change the direction of travel.

    "I think you've just witnessed the United beast hit the bottom and then that's when you start to bounce and I think you'll see a bounce. Now, what that bounce looks like, it might mean that United finish tenth next season and not 17th."

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    WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?

    United face a crucial summer as they look to rebuild their squad and address the issues that have plagued them in recent years. Amorim will be tasked with making significant changes, potentially offloading underperforming players and bringing in new talent. The club will need to be more strategic in their transfer dealings and find solutions to comply with PSR. While Jordan predicts a "bounce" after hitting rock bottom, the scale of that improvement remains to be seen, with a top-half finish potentially representing a significant improvement.

Fewer touches than Meslier: Farke must finally drop 3/10 Leeds star

da 888casino: Leeds United have only picked up one point from their last two matches and it has left their place in the automatic promotion spots vulnerable heading into midweek.

da betano casino: After Burnley and Sheffield United both won on Saturday, the Whites are now only above the Blades on goal difference and are only two points ahead of Scott Parker’s team in third.

The West Yorkshire outfit failed to extend their lead at the top of the table when they went to Fratton Park on Sunday, as they were beaten 1-0 by the newly-promoted outfit.

Daniel Farke will surely be frustrated with the lack of clinical edge that his team displayed in the defeat, as Leeds missed three ‘big chances’ and created 2.27 xG.

Leeds United manager DanielFarkeapplauds fans

The German head coach may also be frustrated by some of the performances of his players. Much-talked-about goalkeeper Illan Meslier, for example, did himself few favours for the winning goal.

Illan Meslier's performance against Portsmouth

The French goalkeeper, who has made two errors that have directly led to goals this season, only faced three shots on target in the match and conceded once.

Meslier was indecisive with the ball that was played in behind for Colby Bishop and hesitated multiple times before committing too late and flopping to the floor, giving the Pompey striker all the room he needed to lift the ball over him.

Whilst it is easy to say with hindsight, the former Lorient man should have come out quicker, instead of hesitating, to clear the danger, or he should have remained big to make the block, instead of opening up the lob opportunity for Bishop, once he realised it was too late to get the ball first.

Of course, blame also lies at the feet of Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk, who allowed the attacker to run off them, but the left-footed stopper may also not be best pleased with his part in the goal.

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The 25-year-old goalkeeper, who had 65 touches and completed 59% of his attempted passes, was not the sole reason behind the defeat for Leeds, however, as numerous other players struggled throughout the game, including centre-forward Joel Piroe.

Joel Piroe's struggles against Portsmouth

The Dutch attacker was selected to lead the line against Portsmouth and it seems to be a perfectly fine selection by Farke, given that he is the joint-top scorer in the Championship alongside Norwich City’s Borja Sainz.

Piroe had scored 15 goals in 25 starts prior to the clash at Fratton Park. This suggested that the Whites could rely upon him in front of goal if they created the chances for him in Hampshire.

As you can see in the clip above, however, that was not the case as the former Swansea City marksman missed a glorious opportunity to find the back of the net to make it 1-0 in the second half, when Manor Solomon appeared to put it on a plate for the striker.

Piroe, who had fewer touches (33) than Meslier, also missed a huge chance to score in the first half when he followed up on a save by Nicolas Schmid, only to fire his unmarked and unchallenged effort straight back at the Pompey goalkeeper.

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Joel Piroe

Minutes

90

xG

0.98

Big chances missed

2

Shots

2

Goals

0

Pass accuracy

75%

Duels won

5/11

Stats via Sofascore

The Dutchman, who also lost six of his 11 duels, racked up 0.98 xG from those two chances combined but failed to find the back of the net, both times with the score at 0-0, and it could have been a completely different match if the Whites had taken the lead instead of going behind.

Yorkshire Evening Post reporter Graham Smyth was critical in his assessment of the forward’s performance. The journalist awarded the striker a player rating of just 3/10, citing his big misses and lack of impact on the game.

With all of this in mind, Farke must finally drop the Dutch number nine from the starting XI for the midweek clash with Millwall at Elland Road on Wednesday, bringing Mateo Joseph in as his replacement.

Why Mateo Joseph should be given a chance

Piroe should be ruthlessly dropped to the bench after his struggles in the last two games, with zero goals and two ‘big chances’ missed against West Brom and Portsmouth as a starter.

This clash with Millwall on Wednesday is the second part of a three-game week and Farke must also keep in mind that he has a big squad to utilise, to ensure that his players do not suffer from burnout heading into the final weeks of the promotion race.

Joel Piroe

Therefore, now could be the perfect time for Piroe to be dropped from the starting line-up – after two subpar performances – in order to provide him with a much-needed rest, and Joseph with an opportunity to show what he can do.

The Spain U21 international’s last Championship start came against Derby County in a 1-0 win at Pride Park on the 29th of December, which shows that it has been a while since the academy graduate has had a chance to shine as a starter.

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Joseph (per 90)

Percentile rank vs forwards

Non-penalty xG

0.37

Top 34%

Non-penalty goals

0.22

Bottom 35%

Expected Assisted Goals

0.14

Top 16%

Assists

0.22

Top 15%

Shot-creating actions

2.26

Top 23%

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As you can see in the table above, Joseph – who has started 11 of his 35 league outings – does rank highly among his positional peers in the Championship in several key attacking metrics.

The 21-year-old ace, who was once described as “dynamite” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, gets himself into great positions, hence his high rank for xG, but has not converted enough of those opportunities into goals.

He has thrived as a creative presence in the final third, though, and could come in against Millwall to provide a foil for the likes of Solomon, Brenden Aaronson, and Dan James – or Wilfried Gnonto and Largie Ramazani if they are selected.

The right-footed Spaniard has created four ‘big chances’ in his 11 starts and could play a decisive pass to help his team to the win next time out.

Farke certainly has options to play with and should bring Joseph back into the XI, finally dropping Piroe, for this clash on Wednesday to freshen up the team and, hopefully, retain their place at the top of the Championship table.

Left for £1m: Leeds sold big Meslier upgrade who was one of the PL's best

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Sem Vidal, Flamengo embarca para Cariacica; veja a lista de relacionados

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da pixbet: O Flamengo não terá Arturo Vidal à disposição para a partida desta quarta-feira, contra o Madureira, pela segunda rodada da Taça Guanabara. O volante apresentou um desconforto muscular e ficará no Rio de Janeiro, enquanto a delegação embarca para Cariacica, no Espírito Santo, nesta tarde. A partida será no Estádio Kleber Andrade, às 19h, com transmissão em Tempo Real do LANCE!.

+ Conheça o luxuoso hotel que servirá de base para o Flamengo no Marrocos

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da prosport bet: Por outro lado, o zagueiro Léo Pereira está relacionado para a partida. Contra a Portuguesa, no último domingo, o zagueiro não ficou à disposição de Vítor Pereira por conta de dores na perna esquerda. Já Filipe Luís e Rodrigo Caio, em fase de recondicionamento físico, seguem fora do time, assim como o meia Victor Hugo, que sofreu uma fratura no pé esquerdo no primeiro jogo do ano.

Como explicado por Vítor Pereira após a vitória no Maracanã, sobre a Portuguesa, a ideia da comissão técnica é dar “minutos de jogo” ao time principal visando a Supercopa do Brasil, contra o Palmeiras no dia 28 de janeiro, e o Mundial de Clubes, no Marrocos, a partir do dia 2 de fevereiro.

Confira os relacionados pelo Flamengo para a partida contra o Madureira:

Goleiros: Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha e Santos
Zagueiros: David Luiz, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira e Pablo
Laterais: Ayrton Lucas, Varela, Matheuzinho e Wesley
Volantes: Erick Pulgar, Gerson, Thiago Maia e Igor Jesus
Meias: Arrascaeta, Everton Ribeiro, Matheus França e Werton
Atacantes: Everton Cebolinha, Gabi, Marinho, Mateusão e Pedro

Ireland's Aimee Maguire suspended for illegal bowling action

The left-arm spinner was reported by the match officials after the first ODI against India on January 10

ESPNcricinfo staff06-Feb-2025Ireland left-arm spinner Aimee Maguire has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after her action was deemed to be illegal.Maguire, 18, was reported for a suspect bowling action during the first ODI against India in Rajkot on January 10, where she picked up 3 for 57 from eight overs.She subsequently got her action tested at the ICC-accredited testing centre in Loughborough on January 21, where it emerged that the amount of elbow extension in her bowling action exceeded the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC regulations.”As a result, in accordance with clause 6.1 of the regulations, Aimee is immediately suspended from bowling in international cricket,” an ICC release said. “Her suspension will remain in effect until she undergoes a re-assessment of her bowling action which confirms that she can bowl with a legal action.”Maguire was initially named in Ireland’s squad for the recent Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup in Malaysia. Since the assessment window fell in the middle of the tournament, she had to be withdrawn.Maguire made her international debut in 2023. So far, she has played 11 ODIs and nine T20Is, taking 25 wickets in all with a best of 5 for 19 against England in an ODI last year.

Sam Curran: 'I look back on the 2018 India series thinking, yes I can perform at this level'

The England allrounder talks about facing India again, and what he has learnt during his time with the Chennai Super Kings

Interview by Alan Gardner03-Aug-2021It’s three years since you made your international debut, which was followed by winning Man of the Series for the Tests against India. Is that something you reflect on often?
I do. I’ve always said that summer was pretty amazing. Making my debut against Pakistan at Headingley probably came out of nowhere, but I managed to get through that and get picked for that first game [against India] at Edgbaston. It’s three years, but probably doesn’t feel that long ago. With the Indian side coming over, naturally I’ll have that at the back of my mind. Thinking how that series went gives me great confidence going into Trent Bridge. I haven’t played much Test cricket in the last six months, so it’s exciting for me to hopefully try and replicate 2018. India are a fantastic side, so I’m sure it’s going to be a fantastic series.You had quite an amazing impact – five wickets and a vital half-century at Edgbaston, top scorer at the Ageas Bowl, played a part in all four wins. Everything seemed to click for you.
As a player, you naturally have periods where you’re in form and you’ve got to ride those good waves. I always remember the exciting parts of that series. Luckily for me, it went well with bat and ball and we managed to win 4-1. Looking back on it, it gives you great confidence when you perform against that type of opposition. For me, there’s no better feeling. I always look back on that, thinking, yes, I can perform at this level. Naturally, anything that goes well gives you confidence, so it’s definitely been good and probably helped my game across all formats. It gives you belief that you can perform against high-quality players.Did you actually surprise yourself with how well you performed?
I wouldn’t say surprise yourself – you probably do better than you think [you would]. It probably helped me that I got called up due to Stokesy [Ben Stokes] getting injured [against Pakistan]. When you don’t have to actually think about what’s ahead of you, you go in with an open mind and perform like you’re in a county game. But when I’m in a tough place, I probably look back on series like that and that’s what gives you confidence.Related

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What was your standout memory of the series?
That Edgbaston Test was my favourite, the way we won that game on the last day, last session, where it could have gone either way. I think we needed four-five wickets. And yeah, the way I batted, the way I bowled. The whole atmosphere at that stadium – it was my first experience of Edgbaston, so great memories.You’ve not played a Test since Sri Lanka in January. What is your ideal preparation like? Do you like to keep it simple, or do analysis on who you’ll be coming up against?
I wouldn’t say I’m a very technical person. I don’t do too much analysis or overthinking. I’m quite an in-the-moment type of person, just reacting to situations. That’s what I feel is best, because if I’m overthinking things, I don’t think that’s a good place to be.Kumar Sangakkara, who was a team-mate of yours at Surrey, said you had very good “situational awareness”. Do you think you have a natural sense for the game?
I always feel I perform my best when I’m in the moment. I’m quite an instinctive player when it comes to deciding things. Don’t really watch too much in terms of analysis, what the bowlers do, what the batters do. I go on my gut feel quite a lot. I think a lot of players do that. There are players who love looking back on things, but I’m pretty easy in terms of moving on. More that I don’t want to overthink my game, because for me personally, that’s not helpful.You started so young – making your debut for Surrey at 17, England at 19 – but you seem to know what works for you.
The next couple of years, I may fall into wanting to do different things, but for now I just love the responsibility of playing for England, trying to perform in front of the amazing support. I never really get too down, because cricket’s a sport where you get so many ups and downs. But the pride of walking out for England in a Test match – there’s no better feeling.”I look up to someone like Stokesy [Ben Stokes, hugging Curran in photo], who scores big runs and takes loads of wickets”•Michael Steele/Getty ImagesYour exploits against India also helped win you an IPL contract when you were picked up by Kings XI Punjab in the 2018 auction. You must look back on it as a life-changing summer?
That’s how it worked out. I played that India series and then went to the IPL, and things progressed quite quickly. I’ve just enjoyed the journey so far. I’ve learned a lot of things. I guess I was pretty new to the scene then, but I feel like now I’ve played quite a bit in all formats, where you learn things, you improve on things, you find out things – certainly different players at the IPL, where you can pick their brains, especially the foreign players and the local Indian players. That’s benefited my game quite a bit.Moving to Chennai Super Kings for 2020, you had an immediate impact – albeit the team didn’t have a great season.
I think it’s a tournament where I got very lucky. I got thrown into it quite young, moved from Kings XI to Chennai, which worked out pretty well in terms of coming to a team where you had Stephen Fleming as coach, MS Dhoni as captain, some big foreign players. It’s just an environment where you eat and sleep cricket. You’re always around the guys and you can ask questions, see how guys train, learn new tricks. It’s an environment where you come across guys you never see in day-to-day life. It’s been fantastic for me. It gives you great confidence when you perform. At the IPL there’s no weak team, so whenever you play, you’re under so much pressure. You just go out there and do what you do and if it goes badly, you learn from it. If it goes well, you take confidence. It’s a great tournament for me. I’ve loved every minute of it.Dhoni called you a “complete cricketer” during that IPL out in the UAE, where you were used in a variety of roles and even opened the batting. That must have felt pretty good?
A player like Dhoni, he’s got such a big presence in the game. He’s achieved so many amazing things. Naturally you get confidence from that. There’s nothing better for me as a younger player to get put in those scenarios. It wasn’t the best season for the team but you learn so much and obviously this season when the IPL was going ahead [in India], we were second on the table. It’s a great franchise and hopefully I can contribute more in the coming years.”At the IPL there’s no weak team, so whenever you play you’re under so much pressure. If it goes badly, you learn from it. If it goes well, you take confidence”•Arjun Singh/BCCIIn Mumbai earlier this year, with Andre Russell on the rampage for Kolkata Knight Riders, you came on and bowled him around his legs as he attempted to leave.
It was just [one of] those moments when you come across players like that, where it’s you or him in the moment. He’s one of the most powerful hitters and you bowl to him: you execute and you get him out. If you don’t, you’re going into the stands. It really tests your game and that’s why I really do feel like I’ve benefited from being around such high-quality players and hopefully I bring that form into playing for England. I’d love to be part of a World Cup, so fingers crossed I can make the squad.Your flexibility is clearly an asset. Is that something you think can help your case with England?
You’ve seen how good the England white-ball sides are. Any time you get picked in the XI, you’re very proud and honoured to be playing, because it’s a phenomenal squad and whoever gets picked, you know you’ve got to keep performing because there’s so much depth. You saw that with the Pakistan series, where guys who hadn’t really been playing put on such a good performance, so it’s a great place to be.Will there be some messages flying around with the CSK guys ahead of the India Tests? Guys like Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur go from being team-mates to the opposition.
There are a couple of guys I got friendly with at the IPL, but come the series, they’ll obviously be enemies. They are really nice guys that I played with at Chennai and there’s a few I look forward to seeing.Going back to into Test cricket – this will actually be the fourth format you’ve played in the last month or so, after playing the opening game of the men’s Hundred, as well as ODIs and T20Is with England. Do you find it hard to make the switch?
I haven’t played a red-ball game for a while, so I feel pretty fresh. Got away from the game for a bit in terms of getting a rest. The basics stay pretty similar. The patience element comes into it a bit more [in Tests], but I don’t change too much. You’ve got to be prepared for bowling a lot more overs, batting a longer period of time. Fielding’s a longer situation. The group had a training day the other day at Loughborough, where we went through some nice bowling spells, getting those overs back in the body.High five: Curran took his first international five-wicket haul, against Sri Lanka at his home ground, The Oval, last month•Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesWhat are you aiming to do once you get to the top of your mark in a Test?
I’m pretty open going into the game. Like I said, I don’t analyse too many players. I try and stick to my strengths and go out there with a clear mind. If I do play, it will be pretty stock standard how I go about trying to contribute – take a few wickets, score a few runs. Really excited – five Tests against India in England with the crowds back. I love playing in front of the fans. It gives you that extra adrenaline and rush to keep performing.For all your success with England so far, your first five-for only came last month, in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at The Oval. The way you celebrated suggested it was quite a significant moment for you?
That was really special that day – home ground at The Oval, played there so many years. I think it was just relief. It was my first five-for for England. Such an amazing feeling, one of those moments you cherish. You dream of scoring hundreds, taking five-fors, winning games. To do it on your home ground, with family there, it was very special.You also made 95 not out in an ODI against India in March, nearly getting England over the line chasing 330. Was that just a case of breaking it down ball by ball in your head or feeling it in the moment?
A bit of both. You try and read the situation, and we got very close. But you take confidence from doing well. I’m that type of player. Hopefully, the next couple of weeks and months will be good for myself and the team.You’ve made a couple of 90s in first-class cricket for Surrey as well. Presumably you’re keen to convert one?
Yeah, of course. I don’t think about those things too much. It’s in your head, but I don’t want to look too far ahead. Fingers crossed it comes soon.”I always feel I perform my best when I’m in the moment. I’m quite an instinctive player when it comes to deciding things”•Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty ImagesWhat do you make of the theory that you might one day end up as more of a batting allrounder?
Yeah, I love contributing. I look up to someone like Stokesy, who scores big runs and takes loads of wickets. That’s someone I want to emulate, keep try to improve day by day and keep getting better.Eoin Morgan has said that you and your brother Tom are among the most competitive people he’s ever met. Where does that come from?
We’re a competitive family – three brothers [Ben plays county cricket for Northamptonshire]. My dad played cricket. In the back garden, messing around, you’ve got to be competitive. I love winning, I hate losing. It’s just in our blood. When you’re in a tough situation, I just try to get in the battle. I’m not a bad loser, but I don’t like losing.Did your dad being an cricketer, playing internationally for Zimbabwe as well as having a long career in county cricket, help with your drive to play the game professionally?
I think just being around cricket, my dad coaching, always being on a field messing around on the boundary while teams were playing. We just lived cricket, sleep cricket, a big cricketing family, loved the game. I’m sure he would have loved to be here to see us [playing now].Did you know that no left-armer seamer has ever taken 100 wickets for England? You’re already almost halfway there at the age of 23…
I’m not a massive stats person, but I just want to play as much Test cricket as I can through my career – it’s obviously the pinnacle, so fingers crossed I can become the first.You’re a multi-format player, but is Test cricket still the ultimate?
Absolutely. That’s why I think the next six weeks are really exciting. Sure, it’s going to be a fantastic series and I hope I can be involved in any way, shape or form. Just got to try and get in the side and never lose my spot.Have you heard the phrase, “Sam Curran: makes things happen”? What do you make of it?
I have come across it, yeah. Any player tries to make things happen. I don’t know why I’ve got that tag. I just love trying to impact games, whether that’s with bat, ball or in the field. I’ll keep trying to make it happen.

Everton's own Declan Rice: Friedkin make approach for once-£60m Brazil star

Everton are now believed to have made an approach to complete the signing of a “world class” player who knows the Premier League well but has fallen out of favour at his current club.

A host of players continue to be mentioned as options for the Blues in the summer transfer window, including Sheffield United goalkeeper Michael Cooper. The 25-year-old Englishman started all 46 of the Blades’ Championship matches last season, helping them reach the playoff final, but defeat to Sunderland at Wembley ruined their chances of promotion, and he may like the idea of heading to the top flight.

Michael Cooper in action for Sheffield United.

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is another player who could want to remain in the Premier League, following his side’s relegation to the second tier, and Everton have been backed to snap him up, amid their search for more quality in the middle of the park.

Meanwhile, Millwall forward Mihailo Ivanovic is another reported target for the Merseysiders, with the Serb potentially seen as a strong replacement for Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Just 20 years of age, he scored an impressive 12 goals in 23 Championship starts last term and could serve as the old fashioned number nine alongside the more elusive Thierno Barry.

Everton make approach for "world class" midfielder

According to La Gazzetta Dello Sport [via Goodison News], Everton have made an approach for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, seeing him as an excellent choice to bring in this summer. The Blues are said to have asked for information regarding the 27-year-old, but it is added that no offer has been tabled for him yet.

He joined Juventus for around £42m last summer but was once worth a much higher figure, with Neil Moxley even claiming “somebody’s just having a bit of a laugh” when he was quoted at £60m while thriving at Aston Villa, pointing to Declan Rice’s £105m move to Arsenal as a benchmark.

Douglas Luiz in action for Juventus.

Indeed, albeit out of form and out of favour in Turin last season, Luiz is a player who has proven his worth at the highest level for many years now, having been such an influential performer for Villa, so he could be a brilliant signing for Everton.

The Brazilian has 175 appearances to his name in the Premier League, as well as 20 goals and 18 assists, with John McGinn heaping praise on his ability, describing him as “world class”, and Jermaine Pennant calling him better than Rice in the past.

“Any team would dream to have Rice, but there are better sixes in the Premier League at the moment. I would say Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa, I think he can do everything that Rice can do and better. I think he assists more, he chips in with goals more than Rice. Creativity-wise he’s better, flair is better, he can put in a tackle just like Rice, break up play just like Rice. So I think if someone said to me you can have Douglas Luiz for £60m or Declan Rice for £100m, easy every day of the week, Douglas Luiz.”

Everton now ready to pay £5m+ to sign new star with same agent as McNeil

The Toffees are ready to take advantage…

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Luiz is still in his prime, so this wouldn’t be a case of Everton splashing out on a player who has peaked, and his box-to-box style could be a great asset for David Moyes.

Harvey, Drew tons, Johnson haul spark SA to bonus point win over Victoria

Mackenzie Harvey and Daniel Drew scored magnificent One-Day Cup centuries while Spencer Johnson took four wickets to lead South Australia to an emphatic nine-wicket win over Victoria.The victory at Karen Rolton Oval completed a wonderful week for South Australia after they earlier completed their first Sheffield Shield win over the Victoria in nine years.Harvey’s unbeaten 134 off 110 balls, his first in the format, was complemented by skipper Alex Carey initially in an 80-run opening stand before Drew (108 not out off 86) made an equally impressive ton to chase down Victoria’s 286 for 7 in the 38th over to claim a vital bonus point.Victoria skipper Peter Handscomb had earlier rescued his side from a precarious position with an excellent 104 from 121 deliveries after Johnson and Brendan Doggett tore through the top order.Harvey, 24, gave the run chase a real kick along when he took 16 off Sam Elliott’s first over. It was a masterclass by the stylish left-hander who grafted for his runs early before accelerating and dominating his former team to earn player-of-the-match honours.Harvey, the nephew of former Australia allrounder Ian Harvey, easily surpassed his previous highest domestic one-day score of 61.Drew, 28, was just as impressive and lifted the tempo to ensure his team claimed the win inside 40 overs to get what could be a crucial extra competition point.Earlier, Johnson took 4 for 46 in a fast and furious spell that set up the win after Carey had won the toss. Johnson removed big-hitting Josh Brown when his former Brisbane Heat teammate was brilliantly caught by a diving Drew at mid-off.His second wicket was a tribute to the left-armer’s searing pace and attacking mindset. Johnson let rip with a straight short ball that had Campbell Kellaway rushing his pull shot and gloving through to Carey.Handscomb came in with Victoria reeling at 42 for 3 and showed aggression and patience depending on what was required. After lashing a suite of boundaries and two imperious sixes, Handscomb accumulated 15 singles in a row.He was dropped on 83 when Liam Scott was unable to grab a caught and bowled chance. An effortless lofted cover drive to the boundary against spinner Lloyd Pope summed up Handscomb’s absolute control for much of the innings. He found a willing ally in Jonathan Merlo (78 off 71) but the final tally was nowhere near enough.

Luta pelo título? Veja como clubes lidam com chance de serem reconhecidos campeões nacionais

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da 888casino: O reconhecimento oficial de que a conquista do Torneio dos Campeões de 1937 pelo Atlético-MG equivale a mais um Brasileiro despertou esperanças e debates. Clubes se debruçaram em pesquisas e almejam ir à CBF para tentarem a homologação de outras competições como títulos nacionais.

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A CAMINHADA ATÉ O TRI DO ATLÉTICO-MG

Gerente de comunicação do Atlético-MG e presidente do Centro Atleticano de Memória, Emmerson Maurílio detalhou ao Lance! como foi a batalha para o clube obter o aval para ser considerado tricampeão brasileiro.

– Fazia 20 anos desde que tive meu primeiro contato com as informações desse título. Aos poucos, foram chegando informações, depoimentos e o trabalhou ficou por muito tempo guardado, parado. Agora, a diretoria apostou nessa conversa e veio a possibilidade de a CBF chancelar o título – disse.

O responsável pelo Centro Atleticano de Memória destacou como foi feito o trabalho.

– No início a gente foi conseguindo materiais em hemerotecas daqui. A família do Kafunga (goleiro da equipe) cedeu muito material, a do Bazzoni (jogador do setor ofensivo atleticano) nos entregou fotografias. As informações jornalísticas da época foram importantíssimas – afirmou, acrescentando:

– Descobrimos histórias muito curiosas. Teve um depoimento de um massagista mencionando a dificuldade de andar de trem para o Rio de Janeiro. Ele dizendo que a delegação lidou com esses desafios. Era, de fato, outro momento. As distâncias eram maiores. Tanto que as competições interestaduais não eram comuns – explicou.

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Emmerson contou onde houve a confiança de que o Torneio dos Campeões seria confirmada como um título nacional do Galo.

– Foi uma competição organizada pela FBF (Federação Brasileira de Futebol) para fazer o primeiro certame só com clubes profissionais. A FBF era vinculada à CBD (Confederação Brasileira de Desportos). O Atlético era o representante de Minas do Torneio dos Campeões e acabou vencendo o título – apontou.

O gerente de comunicação também detalhou como foi o período de expectativa até a CBF bater o martelo.

– O Atlético levou o dossiê com as informações, por meio do seu departamento jurídico, fez todos os trâmites. A CBF também pediu outras informações para se cercar de tudo. Foram 20 meses de espera até a CBF homologar o nosso título – contou Emmerson Maurílio.

A homologação aconteceu em 25 de agosto de 2023.

PAULISTANO: PIONEIRISMO AINDA EM PAUTA

O primeiro clube de um torneio considerado de âmbito nacional data de 1920. O Paulistano sagrou-se campeão do Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes Campeões. Gestora do setor de memória do clube, Ana Paula mensurou a proporção deste torneio, que ainda envolveu Fluminense e Brasil de Pelotas.

– Na verdade, foi a primeira competição que envolveu mais de dois estados. A disputa interestadual envolveu equipes de São Paulo, do Rio de Janeiro e do Rio Grande do Sul. Além disso, era um momento no qual não a ida de uma cidade para outra era mais difícil. Tanto que foi escolhida a sede única, a das Laranjeiras – destacou.

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A gestora contou quais são os registros da época da competição.

– Temos parte da documentação fotográfica deste jogo, reportagens de jornal, da fotografia. Registramos ao máximo e as pessoas procuram – contou.

Perguntado se planeja solicitar junto à CBF o reconhecimento do título, o alvirrubro afirmou em nota que “o tema está em avaliação pelo clube”. O Paulistano encerrou suas atividades no futebol em 1930, e hoje se destaca especialmente no basquete.

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PECULIARIDADE EM TÍTULO DO BOTAFOGO

A bem-sucedida reivindicação do Atlético-MG também deu margem para discussões em torno de um novo título para o Botafogo. O Glorioso foi vencedor do Torneio dos Campeões em 1931.

A competição teria os mesmos moldes, sendo disputada por campeões do Rio, de São Paulo e do Rio Grande do Sul. No entanto, o Corinthians desistiu. Coube aos botafoguenses definirem o título com o Xavante. Juca marcou dois gols e Celso fez o terceiro alvinegro, enquanto João Pedro e Marcial fizeram os gols da equipe gaúcha. O Glorioso ainda não se manifestou se pleiteará o título.

BANGU: TÍTULO NACIONAL NA CONTA?

Há clube carioca atento à possibilidade de um reconhecimento de título pela CBF. Em 1967, o Bangu foi o vencedor do Torneio dos Campeões.

Naquele ano, a competição foi organizada pela Federação Mineira de Futebol. Além dos banguenses, Cruzeiro, Atlético-MG e Palmeiras disputaram o torneio. Na final, o Bangu derrotou o Atlético-MG por 1 a 0.

Procurado pela reportagem, o clube alvirrubro diz que vem reunindo documentação e “está em contato com seu departamento jurídico para analisar o pedido de reconhecimento do título brasileiro de 1967”.

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TORNEIO DO POVO: COMPETIÇÃO DESPERTOU INTERESSE POR RECONHECIMENTO

Disputado entre 1971 e 1973, o Torneio do Povo também chegou a ser ambicionado como título brasileiro alguns anos atrás. Em 2007, o Coritiba encaminhou um pedido para que sua conquista de 1973 fosse reconhecida pela CBF. Houve mobilização para que a Federação Paranaense de Futebol apoiasse o desejo do Coxa.

No entanto, a situação não foi à frente. Conselheiro do Coritiba em 2007 e vice-presidente do clube em 2010, Vilson Ribeiro de Andrade trouxe um panorama do que aconteceu naquele período.

– Naquela época, foi feito um pedido à CBF, mas não teve uma repercussão, não conseguimos o reconhecimento. Levantamos todas as documentações, falamos que pelos clubes que participaram havia o entendimento de que era um torneio nacional. No entanto, a CBF considerou que era um torneio circunstancial – apontou.

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Em seguida, o ex-dirigente do clube garantiu.

– De qualquer forma, todos no Coritiba relembramos sempre o nosso título do Torneio do Povo. Nós temos o Brasileiro de 1985, mas essa competição também ficou como um marco para nós – destacou.

Caso o Coxa fosse homologado campeão, haveria margem de títulos também para Corinthians, vencedor de 1971 e Flamengo, de 1972.

Procurada pela reportagem, a diretoria atual do Coritiba optou por não se manifestar sobre o assunto no momento.

AMERICA: MAIS UM CARIOCA DE OLHO

O sonho de reconhecimento de título bateu à porta de outro clube tradicional do Rio de Janeiro. O America volta suas atenções para que a conquista do Torneio dos Campeões da CBF, de 1982, seja equiparada ao Brasileirão.

– O America vem atuando nisso e está favorável. Foi uma competição na qual, à exceção do Flamengo, que havia recebido uma proposta para jogar no exterior, todos os clubes grandes participaram. Fluminense, Botafogo, Vasco, Atletico-MG… E o America foi o vencedor! Por isso, nada mais justo do que esse reconhecimento – afirmou o mandatário do Mecão, Sidney Santana.

O dirigente demonstra otimismo em relação à homologação do título.

– Tivemos o encaminhamento do nosso pedido, com o apoio da Ferj, e agora estamos aguardando o deferimento – disse.

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Santana destacou a farta documentação em torno da conquista.

– O America tem um histórico bem organizado, em oito ou 16 mãos, com muitas reportagens da época. Há registros de jornais e revistas, foi feito todo um trabalho, além do apoio da Ferj, em busca desse reconhecimento de 1982 – valorizou.

Em seguida, o dirigente exaltou a equipe do America da época.

– Era uma equipe maravilhosa. Tenho saudade do Gilson Gênio, desse time de um passado não tão longínquo. As lembranças são as melhores desse time que ganhou o título contra adversários de primeira envergadura – assegurou.

TORNEIO PARALELO: CLUBES EM EXPECTATIVA

Enquanto isso, os quatro clubes que querem ser reconhecidos campeões do Torneio Paralelo de 1986 seguem na expectativa por uma resposta. Treze, Central, Inter de Limeira e Criciúma ainda não obtiveram resposta da CBF.

Presidente do Treze, Artur Bolinha contou como foi o procedimento.

– A gente apresentou todo o histórico, uma documentação que comprove efetivamente que o Torneio Paralelo equivale à Série B. Contamos com o apoio da Federação Paraibana de Futebol para que a gente consiga esse título. Assim como nós fizemos, o Central, a Inter de Limeira e o Criciúma solicitaram apoio em suas federações para essa homologação ser aceita na CBF – disse.

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Conselheiro da Inter de Limeira, Paulo Cesar Scaraviello Júnior detalhou o pedido.

– Foram encaminhados ofícios para todas as federações. No nosso caso, o Reinaldo (Carneiro Bastos, presidente da FPF) deu o OK e agora aguardamos a CBF – afirmou.

Não falta movimentação para buscar o reconhecimento de títulos.

Better than Solomon: "Electric" £34m star is open to Leeds transfer

Leeds United have already been linked with plenty of potential signings in the summer transfer window, which opened for business last Sunday.

The Whites know that they will need to recruit well ahead of a season in the Premier League, and that has been reflected in the transfer links that have cropped up.

Leeds United manager DanielFarkebefore the match

Tottenham Hotspur central midfielder Yves Bissouma, Hamburg centre-forward Davie Selke, and Newcastle United number nine Callum Wilson are just three names that have been reported as targets for the club in recent days.

Whether or not the Whites will be able to get any of those deals over the line remains to be seen, though, as it is all speculation at this moment in time.

One player who has been linked with a move to Elland Road this summer is winger Manor Solomon, who spent the 2024/25 campaign on loan from Tottenham Hotspur.

Why Leeds should sign Manor Solomon permanently

It was reported last month that the Israel international would be interested in speaking to the club about a permanent move to West Yorkshire after his initial loan spell, but there has not been an update on Leeds making an official approach for him since then.

Leeds United'sManorSolomoncelebrates scoring their first goal

It could, though, make a lot of sense for the West Yorkshire outfit to pursue a deal to bring Solomon back to the club on a permanent basis, because of how well he performed in the Championship.

The 25-year-old wizard, who is heading into the peak years of his career, joined on loan from Spurs last summer and established himself as the first-choice option on the left flank for Daniel Farke on the way to the title.

Solomon showcased an ability to provide goals and assists on a regular basis from a left wing position, albeit he is largely unproven in the Premier League, with just four goals in 24 top-flight matches in his career to date.

Appearances

39

xG

8.15

Goals

10

Big chances created

21

Key passes per game

1.7

Assists

12

Dribbles completed per game

1.8

As you can see in the table above, the Spurs winger delivered 22 goals and assists in 39 appearances, which was a very respectable return for the forward.

This is why he could be an exciting addition for Leeds ahead of the Premier League season, as he has shown that he can provide plenty of quality in the final third in a Farke system.

However, Leeds are now being linked with another left-sided attacker who could come in as an even better signing than Solomon for Farke this summer.

Brazilian forward open to Leeds United transfer

According to LeedsLive, Feyenoord attacker Igor Paixao is open to a transfer to Leeds United in the summer transfer window, if an offer comes in for him.

The report claims that the Brazilian winger would be willing to consider a move to Elland Road if the club came in with personal terms that could convince him to make the switch.

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LeedsLive, however, adds that Leeds have yet to make contact over a deal for the Eredivisie sensation, which means that any transfer is still in the very early stages.

It has been reported earlier this summer that Feyenoord are reportedly looking for a fee of £34m for the 24-year-old winger, who has also been linked with a move to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Whilst the Whites have yet to make contact with the Dutch giants over a deal for the Brazilian wing wizard, it should come as good news that the player is open to making the move to Elland Road if the option is there this summer.

With this in mind, the 49ers could forget about Solomon, despite him still being an attractive target, by bringing Paixao in as an even better signing.

Why Igor Paixao would be better than Manor Solomon

Firstly, it is worth bearing in mind that Leeds are likely to be competing at the bottom end of the table, battling against relegation, in the Premier League.

This means that what their wingers can offer defensively will also be important, as they will need to track back to help their full-back out when the team is under pressure at times.

Igor Paixao for Feyenoord.

Solomon averaged 1.1 tackles and interceptions per game in the Championship this season, whilst Paixao averaged 1.7 tackles and interceptions per match in the Eredivisie. This suggests that the Brazilian star could offer more out of possession than the Spurs loanee did, by making more defensive interventions each game.

However, there is also the in-possession element of what they can offer in the Premier League, and the £34m-rated attacker’s performances in the Eredivisie suggest that he could be an exciting addition for Leeds.

Paixao delivered 18 goals and 14 assists in all competitions for Feyenoord this term, after a return of 12 goals and three assists in the 2023/24 campaign, and was particularly impressive in the Dutch top-flight.

Appearances

34

39

xG

10.56

8.15

Goals

16

10

Big chances created

12

21

Key passes per game

2.1

1.7

Assists

10

12

As you can see in the table above, the Leeds target produced more goals and assists combined and made more key passes per game than Solomon did for the Whites in the Championship, whilst playing in a top-flight European league instead of a second tier.

Paixao, dubbed an “electric” player by one scout on X, could arrive at Elland Road to provide a greater threat in front of goal, particularly as a goalscorer, than the Israel international.

Neither of them are entirely proven in the Premier League, though, but the Feyenoord star’s output in a respected European league in the Netherlands suggests that he would be an even better signing than Solomon.

Way better than Aaronson: Leeds eyeing move for "infectious" EFL "standout"

Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing a star who would be way better than Brenden Aaronson.

ByDan Emery May 30, 2025

It is now down to Leeds to take advantage of the winger reportedly being open to a move to Elland Road to win the race for his signature before the end of the summer transfer window to bolster Farke’s squad.

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