No último final de semana, o técnico Guilherme Dalla Déa estreou com título com a equipe Sub-17 do Corinthians. Na decisão da Paulista Cup, o treinador comandou a vitória dos Filhos do Terrão no clássico contra o Palmeiras, por 2 a 1, e sagrou-se campeão da competição estadual.
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Campeão mundial Sub-17 com a Seleção Brasileira, Dalla Deá comemorou o início de trabalho no Timão. O técnico agradeceu os membros da comissão técnica que iniciariam o campeonato ainda em 2021.
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A equipe Sub-17 do alvinegro paulista segue treinando para o início do Paulistão da categoria. Os Filhos do Terrão estreiam no dia 16 de abril, em casa, contra o GE Osasco.
Newcastle United won for the first time in five matches in the Premier League with a thumping 4-0 victory over Leicester City at St. James’ Park on Saturday.
It was a big day for English forward Jacob Murphy as he scored his first two goals of the season in the win, taking his tally to two goals and four assists in 13 appearances.
The former Norwich winger has only scored five goals in the Premier League since the start of last season, and should be hoping that his performance against the Foxes helps him to kick on.
Eddie Howe, though, could land a huge upgrade on Murphy when the January transfer window opens for business, amid interest in a star from one of their rivals.
Newcastle plotting bid for West Ham star
According to the Mirror, the Newcastle United head coach is plotting a bid to sign Mohammed Kudus from Premier League rivals West Ham United.
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The report claims that Arsenal and Liverpool are also in the race to land the Ghana international next month, which means that there is plenty of competition for his services.
It states that the Hammers have placed a whopping £90m price tag on the attacking midfielder’s head, and that means that the Magpies would have to splash out a club-record fee to bring him to St. James’ Park.
Mohammed Kudus for West Ham
The outlet adds that Newcastle would need to sell players in order to afford a swoop for the West Ham star, with Miguel Almiron said to be a prime candidate to be moved on.
Howe must push for the Magpies to bring in enough funds to facilitate a move for Kudus because he could come in as a huge upgrade on Murphy on the right flank.
Why Newcastle should sign Kudus
The Hammers signed the forward from Dutch giants Ajax in the summer of 2023 and he has proven himself to be a fantastic performer at Premier League level, and in Europe.
Kudus scored five goals and created three ‘big chances’ in nine appearances in the Europa League last term, whilst Murphy managed zero goals and one assist in three Champions League outings.
Mohammed Kudus celebrates for West Ham
The left-footed wizard, who was described as “unbelievable” by teammate Michail Antonio, also caught the eye with his performances in the English top-flight.
Appearances
33
21
Goals
8
3
xA
3.67
3.42
Assists
6
7
Dribbles completed per game
3.8
0.6
Pass accuracy
84%
74%
As you can see in the table above, Kudus made a greater impact than Murphy at the top end of the pitch, with more goals, more xA, and far more completed dribbles.
The West Ham magician has the quality to consistently drive past opposition defenders, whilst being reliable with his passes and effective in the final third, and this is why he could come in as a huge upgrade for Newcastle.
Howe could improve his team by signing a proven Premier League star who could win matches for the club more frequently with his superb qualities in possession, which is why he should work to secure his services in January.
Mbaye, who just turned age 16, will immediately join the youth setup of the Rossoneri
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AC Milan have reportedly signed U.S. youth international Astin Mbaye from the New York Red Bulls academy.
The 16-year-old has an EU passport, allowing him to leave at that age for the Italian. Several other teams in Europe were chasing his signature, while RBNY was in talks over a pro contract, but the have secured his services. Current U.S. internationals Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah both play for the Italian club.
Fabrizio Romano first reported the deal, while confirmed it with additional details.
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The RBNY academy has excelled in recent years, highlighted by the development of USMNT captain and Bournemouth star Tyler Adams, along with U.S. fullback John Tolkin, who plays for Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel.
The Eastern Conference MLS side also boast one of the most talented teenagers in all of MLS in Julian Hall, who is attracting interest from some of Europe's top teams at age 16.
Mbaye, meanwhile, has been a mainstay with the U15 youth national team, representing his nation six times at the U15 level, including at the December 2023 UEFA Developmental Tournament, where he bagged a goal against Scotland. He recently earned his first call-up to the U16 national team.
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The senior team returns to the pitch on Saturday in Serie A action to take on Lecce. Sergio Conceicao's men sit ninth in the league standings.
Glasgow Rangers confirmed on Tuesday morning that Nils Koppen has taken on the role of technical director after spending the year up to that point as the head of recruitment at Ibrox.
The Belgian recruitment chief, who arrived at the start of the January transfer window, has been working with Philippe Clement to implement a new transfer strategy this year.
It was clear that his aim in the summer was to reduce the average age of the playing squad to add more young players with the potential to soar in value.
Glasgow Rangers striker Kemar Roofe.
Along with Clement, Koppen allowed the likes of Jon McLaughlin, John Lundstram, Borna Barisic, Kemar Roofe, Connor Goldson, and Ryan Jack to move on permanently.
The average age of the 13 players to move on from Ibrox in the summer was 27.9. Meanwhile, the average age of the ten players who came through the door to bolster the squad was 24.1, which shows that the average age of the group was lowered.
Rangers will now hope that the young talents they brought in can thrive and soar in value to then be sold on for a profit in the future, following in the footsteps of players like Calvin Bassey and Joe Aribo.
Rangers' Joe Aribo masterclass
In the summer of 2019, the Scottish giants decided to swoop for Aribo after his contract with English League One side Charlton Athletic expired at the end of the 2018/19 campaign.
Rangers reportedly had to pay a fee of just £300k in compensation, due to him being 22, and that turned out to be a bargain for the Light Blues.
In three seasons at Ibrox, the Nigeria international racked up 26 goals and 25 assists in 149 appearances in all competitions, playing out wide and through the middle as an attacking midfielder under Steven Gerrard and Giovanni van Bronckhorst.
His best moment in a Rangers shirt, arguably, came in the highlights above. Aribo put his side 1-0 up in the Europa League final, only for the team to go on to lose on penalties against Eintracht Frankfurt.
That was at the end of the 2021/22 campaign and the Nigerian dynamo also caught the eye with his performances in the Scottish Premiership that season.
Appearances
34
Goals
8
Big chances created
9
Assists
5
Key passes per game
1.8
As you can see in the table above, Aribo provided a regular threat as both a scorer and a creator from a midfield or wide position for van Bronckhorst that season.
His form that term attracted interest from down south and Southampton swooped in to secure a £10m deal for the former League One starlet in the summer of 2022.
Koppen could now repeat that masterclass, as Rangers made a huge profit on Aribo, by swooping to sign another young whiz from the third tier of English football.
Rangers' interest in League One wizard
Journalist Graeme Bailey, reporting for The Boot Room, recently claimed that the Light Blues are one of the teams interested in signing Peterborough United forward Kwame Poku.
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The reporter revealed that Premier League sides Southampton and Ipswich Town are both keeping tabs on the 23-year-old winger’s performances this season, whilst Championship outfit Burnley and Rangers are also keen on him.
It was added that the Gers have sent scouts to watch the Ghana international in action in League One this season, which suggests that they are collecting information on him ahead of a possible move in the upcoming January transfer window.
His current contract with Peterborough is due to expire at the end of the 2024/25 campaign and this means that his club could be forced to consider a sale in January, as they otherwise run the risk of losing him on a free transfer next summer.
Due to being based in Scotland, Rangers have an advantage over Burnley, Southampton, and Ipswich as they are able to negotiate a pre-contract deal with Poku from January onwards, whilst teams in England have to wait until the end of the season.
Whether it happens in January or next summer, Koppen must look to sign the 23-year-old star for Clement as he has the potential to be an excellent addition to the squad.
Why Rangers should sign Kwame Poku
Rangers hit the jackpot when they signed Aribo from League One and developed him into a Premiership and Europa League star during his time at Ibrox.
Poku’s form in the third tier for Peterborough so far this season suggests that the potential is there for him to come in and follow in Aribo’s footsteps in Glasgow.
In the former Rangers star’s last campaign in League One, the Nigerian whiz scored ten goals and provided five assists in 39 appearances for Charlton.
After just 15 matches in the division this season, Poku has already matched that tally of ten goals and five assists for the Posh, in what has been an outstanding start to the year, which suggests that he may have even more potential than Aribo – whose return he looks certain to beat.
The left-footed right winger, who was described as “unplayable” by manager Darren Ferguson, has been on fire in League One and has showcased his quality as both a scorer and a creator of goals for his side.
Appearances
15
9
Goals
10
4
Big chances missed
1
1
Big chances created
5
2
Assists
5
1
Dribbles completed per game
2.0
1.2
As you can see in the table above, Poku has outperformed Clement’s current right-sided attacker Vaclav Cerny, who is set to return to Wolfsburg at the end of his loan next summer.
The best play for Rangers and Koppen could, therefore, be to agree a pre-contract deal with the Peterborough magician in January for him to then arrive ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, to naturally replace the Czechia international upon the end of his spell at Ibrox.
His statistics suggest that he could come in as an upgrade on Cerny and potentially develop into the club’s next Aribo, as a young star from League One who could soar in value in the future.
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Top Premier League footballers have started spending on top security patrols following threats about criminal gangs using car transporters.
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According to , there has been a 'serious security issue' in Cheshire, where several top Premier League stars from the Manchester and Merseyside clubs reside. The report adds that ex-military operatives and teams of dog handlers have been deployed to patrol the 'high risk' places and alerts have been sent out to people who work with the footballers of clubs from that area. The stars are reportedly spending a hefty amount on their security.
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In the alerts sent out, it has been claimed that a gang has been using car transporters to steal multiple vehicles across the region. Premier League stars such as Jack Grealish, Victor Lindelof and Joao Cancelo have previously been the victim of raids at their homes.
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On the alarming situation, a spokesperson of the UK Football Policing Unit said: "Following a small number of high-profile footballer burglaries across the country, the UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) has been working closely with all football clubs and match officials around home security.
"As part of our work, the UKFPU has lead Operation Equalise, where through clubs and law enforcement we have been offering security advice through locally based design out crime officers. This national operation has provided greater cohesion and consistency to crime prevention and investigation, which has resulted in a decrease in the offences."
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Clubs will be hoping the off-field distractions don't affect their players at a crucial time of the season. Liverpool are leading the title race with an eleven-point lead at the summer after their win over Manchester City last Sunday and with Arsenal dropping points against West Ham. The Reds will next face Newcastle on Wednesday at home.
Unai Emery has publicly admitted that one Aston Villa player has dropped his levels compared to last season. The Villans were in Carabao Cup action this week as they were knocked out of the competition courtesy of a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.
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The Carabao Cup represented an opportunity for Villa to end their trophy drought, but Emery’s decision to make changes to the starting XI backfired as they failed to make it to the last eight.
After the game, Emery was asked about his decision to change the team, but the Spaniard stuck by his decision: “We started with 11 players in the first-team squad. We started with Tyrone Mings and Diego Carlos; they can play in the starting XI playing against Bayern Munich.
“We started with [Ian] Maatsen and Kosta [Nedeljkovic]. We started with [Boubacar] Kamara, with John McGinn, Leon Bailey, Jaden Philogene, Jhon Duran, and [Emiliano] Buendia. I don’t know if I can have some regret.
“We are with our way, building the team, building the structure. Today we competed, but we lost. Of course, I am disappointed and frustrated, but we competed with the players to get the performance. If I am repeating this match 100 times, I am playing with the same players.”
While Emery stands by the decision to make changes to his starting XI, he was also quite vocal about one Villa individual after the game, stating his levels now are not what they were this time last season.
Unai Emery not impressed by Aston Villa star
As reported by Jacob Tanswell, speaking after Villa’s 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, Unai Emery gave an honest assessment of the performances of Leon Bailey. The 27-year-old joined the Midlands side back in August 2021 from Bayer Leverkusen and has been a key individual for them since, with last season being his best in a Villa shirt.
Bailey, who is on a weekly wage of £120,000 at Villa Park, scored 10 goals and recorded nine assists in 35 Premier League games last season, as he played a very important role in the club reaching the Champions League.
The Jamaica international has struggled to make the same impact in this 2024/25 campaign, as he’s yet to get on the scoresheet in the league.
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2024/25
Goals per 90
0.44
0.00
Assists per 90
0.39
0.42
xG per 90
0.27
0.08
xA per 90
0.40
0.21
Bailey has featured in eight of Villa’s nine Premier League games this season, starting six, and his only contributions going forward have been two assists, which he got against Ipswich Town and most recently against AFC Bournemouth. This time last season, Bailey had three goals and one assist to his name after the same number of league games.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Goal of the Year by Sportschau for his spectacular finish against Augsburg.
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Kane delivered a masterclass in the November 22 clash, scoring all three of Bayern’s goals. However, it was his third and final strike in stoppage time that left fans in awe in the Bundesliga fixture. As a long ball from Leon Goretzka was floated into the box, Kane produced an acrobatic kung-fu-style control with his right foot, setting himself up perfectly before nodding the ball into the net past goalkeeper Nediljko Labrovic, who stood no chance.
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The breathtaking strike was recognized by Sportschau’s annual poll, which has been running since 1971. More than 280,000 people participated in the voting process, selecting from the 12 Goal of the Month winners throughout the year. Kane’s goal secured a commanding 33.11% of the total votes, finishing well ahead of Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, who placed second with 14.61% of the vote. Kane’s triumph also made history, as he became the first English player to claim the award in over five decades of its existence.
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The accolades didn’t stop there for the prolific forward. Kane continued his impressive run of form by scoring twice on Saturday in Bayern’s dominant win over Holstein Kiel. The victory further solidified the club’s position at the top of the Bundesliga, extending their lead to nine points. The match was a landmark occasion for Kane, as it marked his 50th Bundesliga appearance. True to form, he celebrated the milestone by making history, as no player has ever scored as many goals in their first 50 Bundesliga games as the England skipper.
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With 19 goals in 18 Bundesliga matches this season, Kane has been instrumental in Bayern’s title charge. Looking ahead, the striker will have another opportunity to add to his impressive tally when Bayern host Werder Bremen on Friday.
Lucy Bronze wants to see Chelsea become 'Invincibles' in 2024-25, with an unbeaten season and four major trophies being targeted.
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The Blues are on course to hit that target following a 1-0 victory over London rivals Arsenal that has kept them at the top of the WSL table. Just two points have been dropped through 12 games, with a surprising 1-1 draw with struggling Leicester their undoing.
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Sonia Bompastor’s side are seven points clear of the chasing pack, while also remaining in contention for Champions League, League Cup and FA Cup honours in the women’s game. Bronze believes all of those honours are within reach.
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The ambitious England international defender told of collective goals in west London: "We're trying to win four trophies and that's difficult. We wanted to get a good stretch of points [to be in a good position] when we're in the thick of it in March, April and May. It's difficult [then] and you might drop points but we're in a good place now and we're on the up. We want to go the season unbeaten.
"There's records out there to break. Chelsea's a team that has always wanted to do that. We've never clinched the Champions League. We've got five league titles in a row but [going] unbeaten [would be] unbelievable. We're on a good road to doing that."
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Chelsea have previously enjoyed two unbeaten WSL campaigns, in 2017-18 and 2019-20, during an era of domestic dominance under current USWNT coach Emma Hayes. Arsenal are the only English side to have avoided defeat in all competitions across a single season, with that quadruple-winning feat achieved back in 2006-07.
De olho no Mundial de Clubes, que será disputada em fevereiro de 2022, em Abu Dhabi, no Emirados Árabes Unidos, o Palmeiras ainda não tem certezas sobre a permanência de Abel Ferreira para a próxima temporada, ainda que o treinador tenha contrato até dezembro do ano que vem.
Com as situações de Felipe Melo e Jaílson pendentes, o Alviverde quer resolver a situação do técnico antes de discutir as renovações com os jogadores, segundo informação do portal “Goal.com”.
Tanto o volante como o goleiro tem contrato válido até o dia 31 de dezembro deste ano e ainda não sabem se seguirão no clube para a próxima temporada. A decisão sobre a continuidade ou não dos dois atletas deve ser tomada por Leila Pereira, já que o mandato de Maurício Galiotte termina no próximo dia 15 de dezembro e a empresária assumirá o posto a partir de então.
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A permanência de Abel para 2022 é um desejo da próxima presidente do Verdão, que deve se reunir com o técnico nos próximos dias para assegurar a continuidade do trabalho. Apesar disso, o português deixou claro, logo após a conquista da Libertadores, que ainda irá refletir, junto a sua família, sobre seu futuro.
A mandatária quer definir a situação de Abel Ferreira antes de discutir assuntos referente ao elenco, que serão tratados juntamente com o português o bicampeão da Libertadores. Após o triunfo continental, Felipe Melo e Jaílson, que integram a parte do elenco que já está de férias, ainda não foram procurados pela atual diretoria para tratar sobre a renovação.
As incertezas sobre a extensão contratual dos dois atletas também passa por membros da atual gestão, já que também não há certezas sobre a continuidade do diretor de futebol Anderson Barros para 2022, mesmo que a possibilidade da permanência tenha aumentado após o tricampeonato sul-americano.