Everton open talks with Fabio Cannavaro

Everton are on the hunt for their new manager to lead the club out of a tumultuous season so far that has left the club teetering on the edge of the relegation zone just four points clear of the drop in 16th right now, and Farhad Moshiri is wasting no more time after the most recent defeat to Aston Villa at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon.

What’s the word?

According to TuttoSport via Sport Witness, Everton manager candidate, Fabio Cannavaro has made an ‘excellent impression’ on Moshiri and Bill Kenwirght during ‘preliminary talks’ for the potential of taking on the role as the next manager at Goodison Park.

The report states that discussions opened on Wednesday between the Italian legend and the Everton board, with Cannavaro believing it could be the ‘turning point’ in his career.

Sky Sports have reported a number of names in the running for the Premier League job, including Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard, Graham Potter, who ruled himself out early on, and Roberto Martinez who had the move blocked by the Belgian FA.

Better suited than Benitez

Although the 48-year-old’s CV does not match up to that of former Toffees manager Rafa Benitez, he does come with a better career win rate that is currently 55% compared to the Spaniard’s 49%.

Despite his lack of managerial know-how at an elite level, the Italian, who was hailed an “icon” by Leonardo Bonucci, still brings from his long and successful career some invaluable experiences, winning the Ballon d’Or, World Cup and two La Liga titles to name a few of his impressive accolades.

This winning mentality that Cannavaro has earned and developed throughout his playing career could have a great and unique influence on the Everton team who are clearly lacking confidence and inspiration which has translated into their performances, causing a downward spiral that has led to their ongoing demise in the Premier League with just five wins from 20 games.

Successful players who turn their hand to management, have gone onto great things when given the opportunity to manage at an elite level, with Zinedine Zidane the perfect example of a hugely successful winner as a player turning into a managerial success, and Cannavaro could find the right path with Everton if he was given the opportunity to manage the side.

Moshiri will need to make a decision on the direction for the Merseyside club soon, as Toffees fans fury boiled over this weekend with supporters becoming aggressive in the stadium by throwing bottles at players, protests in the stands and even fans approaching Bill Kenwright after the defeat on Saturday.

In other news: Alan Myers gives an update on Everton’s manager search

رافينها يحذر ريال مدريد قبل الكلاسيكو: برشلونة هو المتصدر

حذر جناح الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي برشلونة، رافينها، ريال مدريد منافسهم القادم في الجولة التاسعة من بطولة الدوري الإسباني لموسم 2022/2023.

ويلتقي برشلونة وريال مدريد على ملعب الأخير “سانتياجو برنابيو” يوم، الأحد المقبل، في تمام الرابعة والربع عصرًا بتوقيت “القاهرة” بقيادة الحكم، خوسيه سانشيز.

اقرأ أيضًا.. أسطورة آرسنال يوجه نصيحة مهمة لـ محمد صلاح قبل مباراة ليفربول ومانشستر سيتي

وتحدث رافينها عن الكلاسيكو في تصريحات لشبكة “موفيستار” الإسبانية، وقال: “إذا كان هناك فريق يجب أن يكون حذرًا في تلك المباراة فهو ريال مدريد، لأن برشلونة في الوقت الحالي متصدر الدوري الإسباني”.

وتابع: “متشوق بعض الشيء لخوض مباراة الكلاسيكو، أشعر أنني في حالة فنية وذهنية جيدة، نحن متصدرون الدوري الإسباني”.

واختتم: “لدينا ثقة كبيرة في بطولة الدوري، كل ما نريده هو الفوز وسنفعل كل ما في وسعنا لتحقيق ذلك”.

West Ham United: Journalist loves links to ‘statement signing’ Jonathan David

According to journalist Adam White (via Give Me Sport), Lille attacker Jonathan David would be a ‘statement signing’ for West Ham if they are able to secure his signature in the January window.

The Lowdown: Hammers interested in David

Reliable source ExWHUemployee previously claimed that West Ham are interested in the signing of prolific Ligue 1 striker David, who has netted 12 league goals in 19 appearances this season.

However, he further downplayed this rumour by stating that the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool are also interested in the player.

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Despite this, the Mail on Sunday have reported renewed interest in the signing, which came to excite a lot of Hammers fans, with many having tipped the club to sign another striker to rival Michail Antonio.

The Latest: White thrilled by links

Considering the European giants who are reportedly interested in David, White thinks it would be extremely impressive if the Hammers were to pull off the signing.

Speaking to Give Me Sport, White claimed: “It would be a huge statement signing given the clubs that are interested.”

This arises after Jeunes Footeux have revealed that a move for David would cost £45million; the same fee that the Irons paid for current Ajax star Sebastien Haller.

The Verdict: Incredible but unlikely?

Whilst he was playing in the Belgian league, former Gent manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck described David as ‘a phenomenon’ and further claimed that he was ‘the best player in the country’.

The striker is Lille’s top scorer by some margin this season, having netted eight more than second place Burak Yilmaz. He is as equally prolific on the international stage, having totalled 18 goals in 24 appearances for the Canadian national team.

David’s qualities are evidently clear. However, this has never been a debate for the Hammers. What David Moyes will be worried about is whether they can compete with the European giants, as they set to battle it out for the player’s signature.

Even if they can convince the promising young forward to join, then comes the price tag – can we really expect GSB to shell out another fee similar to the one they spent on Haller after how that went?

In other news, West Ham allegedly have their eyes on a player who Zinedine Zidane rates extremely highly…

News agencies all set to abandon IPL

International news agencies which provided coverage of the second season in South Africa are being forced to abandon plans to attend the third edition due to the new IPL rules

Cricinfo staff01-Mar-2010

There’s little joy regarding the press coverage for IPL 2010•Associated Press

The IPL organisers continue to ignore the pleas of the News Media Coalition (NMC), the international body that monitors the specific threat to editorial operations from excessive controls imposed by sporting events, as international news agencies, which provided coverage of the second season in South Africa, are being forced to abandon plans to attend the third edition. Due to the new IPL rules, newspapers and broadcasters who rely upon news agencies for reports and photographs will not be able to provide similar coverage for the tournament beginning March 12.The NMC has been contacted by a number of media organisations about the IPL terms. The NMC and news organisations in India have told the IPL that coverage will be affected unless there is a change to the media rules which govern journalist and photographer attendances.”Without changes international news agencies are bound to consider not attending this year’s event to provide editorial coverage,” the NMC said in a release today. “Newspapers in India and abroad are also known to be reconsidering their plans for coverage based on these arrangements. As many publishers the world over rely upon news agencies for news material the stance taken by the IPL can only serve to limit news and free promotional value of their event and brand.”The corporation had earlier called upon the IPL to find a solution to the widespread press concerns. The NMC had previously reached a compromise agreement with the IPL for last year’s tournament and assisted in fostering productive relations between the tournament’s promoters and the news media.”If media organisations feel forced not to attend this year it would set back the positive goodwill and relationship which characterised the event last year,” the NMC statement said. “We urge the IPL executive to engage in meaningful discussions to identify a solution in this area of press freedom concern.”News organisations want the IPL to remove aspects of the terms and conditions of journalist attendance which seek to define news platforms that are acceptable to the IPL in terms of their ownership and/or the scope of their business operations. Other concerns relate to the imposition of updating quotas, which also need reconsideration.”

MP pede e Simões será afastado da Vice-Presidência de Estádios do Bota

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Na tarde desta sexta-feira, o juiz Guilherme Schilling Pollo Duarte, em primeira instância, aceitou o pedido da Polícia Civil e do Ministério Público do Rio de Janeiro e impediu que Anderson Simões, vice de estádios do Botafogo, exercer o cargo daqui em diante. Além de afastado do cargo, ele está proibido de frequentar estádios.

Nesta manhã, o dirigente, ex-vice administrativo e benemérito do clube desde o início do ano, foi conduzido coercitivamente à Cidade da Polícia, em Jacarezinho, na Zona Norte da capital fluminense, na operação ‘Limpidus’. Ele é suspeito de dar ingressos à torcidas organizadas do clube, que repassam para cambistas.

Em sua sala no Estádio Nilton Santos, a Polícia encontrou, entre outros objetos, dois facões. O clube ainda não se posicionou sobre o afastamento de Simões, mas deve fazer isso ainda nesta sexta. Ele saiu do local também sem falar com a imprensa.

Dentro de campo, o Botafogo está em oitavo, com 52 pontos, e só precisa de si para ir à Libertadores de 2018. No domingo, o time recebe o Cruzeiro, às 17h. Apesar da situação extracampo, o treinador Jair Ventura destacou: acredita que isso não abalará o time.

-Não afeta em nada, é uma situação que fiquei sabendo agora, já tinha dado treino, foi tranquilo. Assim como a eleição, são coisas extracampo que a gente deixa fora, vamos nos preocupar com o campo e a bola – destacou o treinador.

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تشكيل ليفربول وآرسنال في الدوري الإنجليزي.. محمد صلاح يقود هجومًا ناريًا وأرتيتا يجري تغييرًا وحيدًا

يستضيف آرسنال نظيره ليفربول في المباراة التي تجمع بينهما ضمن الجولة العاشرة من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز على ملعب الإمارات.

طالع.. مباشر بالفيديو | مباراة ليفربول وآرسنال في الدوري الإنجليزي.. إعلان التشكيلين

آرسنال متصدر الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، يواجه ليفربول الذي يعاني في المنطقة الدافئة، بعد بداية سيئة للريدز تحت قيادة يورجن كلوب.

تشكيل آرسنال لم يتغيّر كثيرًا، مع الاعتماد على جابرييل جيسوس في الهجوم، وخلفه الثلاثي مارتينيلي وأوديجارد وبوكاي ساكا، وجرانيت تشاكا وتوماس بارتي في وسط الملعب.

تغيير آرسنال الوحيد في التشكيل، هو مشاركة تومياسو في مركز الظهير الأيسر، بدلًا من كيران تيرني وأولكسندر زينتشينكو.

طالع أيضًا | لاعب آرسنال: لا نشعر بالخوف من ليفربول.. وواثقون من الفوز عليهم

على الجانب الآخر، ليفربول بقيادة يورجن كلوب، يستمر في الدفع بالرباعي الهجومي مثل مباراة رينجرز، محمد صلاح وداروين نونيز ولويس دياز بالإضافة لـ ديوجو جوتا. تشكيل ليفربول أمام آرسنال اليوم في الدوري الإنجليزي

حارس المرمى: أليسون بيكر.

خط الدفاع: كوستاس تسيميكاس، جويل ماتيب، فيرجيل فان دايك، ترينت ألكسندر أرنولد.

وسط الملعب: تياجو ألكانتارا، جوردان هندرسون، ديوجو جوتا.

الهجوم: محمد صلاح، لويس دياز، داروين نونيز. تشكيل آرسنال أمام ليفربول اليوم في الدوري الإنجليزي

حراسة المرمى: رامسديل.

خط الدفاع: تومياسو، يليام ساليبا، جابرييل ماجالايس، بن وايت.

وسط الملعب: جرانيت تشاكا، توماس بارتي.

وسط الملعب الهجومي: جابرييل مارتينيلي، مارتن أوديجارد، بوكايو ساكا.

الهجوم: جابرييل جيسوس.

ATUAÇÕES: César é o cara e garante Flamengo em uma final internacional

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O roteiro não poderia ser diferente. César entrou e virou o herói. Quando ninguém esperava, o goleiro garantiu a vitória por 2 a 0 sobre o Junior de Barranquilla e está na final da Copa Sul-Americana. Felipe VIzeu também foi iluminado e marcou duas vezes. Veja as notas do Lance!

JUNIOR DE BARRANQUILLA
​6,0
Viera
Sem culpa nos gols sofridos, já havia evitado um gol do F. Vizeu antes.

6,0
Murillo
Repetiu a boa atuação do primeiro jogo. Sobe bem ao ataque.

4,0
Pérez
Vencido por Vizeu nos raros duelos entre eles, inclusive nos gols rivais.

4,5
Ariás
Teve problemas na bola aérea nas poucas vezes em que o Fla avançou.

5,0
Gutiérez
Atuação discreta. Não foi ao ataque e nem foi incomodado lá atrás.

5,0
Narváez
Bem na marcação, não repetiu o sucesso com a bola nos pés.

5,5
Cantillo
Foi quem tentou acelerar o jogo no meio, mas faltou perna no final.

6,0
González
Tem qualidade no mano a mano, mas a bola pouco chegou nele.

5,5
Mier
Perdeu algumas bolas bobas e, por isso, nem voltou para a etapa final.

4,5
Chará
Liso demais, deu trabalho, mas falhou nas conclusões. Perdeu até pênalti.

5,0
Téo Gutierrez
Saiu demais da área e deixou sua equipe sem uma referência.

5,5
Ovelar
Deu maior profundidade ao time, mas não conseguiu finalizar ao gol.

4,5
Luis Díaz
Repetiu a atuação do Maracanã: entrou e perdeu alguns gols.

5,5
Barrera
Foi agudo e sofreu pênalti, e também arrumou confusão com a zaga.

5,0
Julio Comesaña
Time previsível, não pressionou em nenhum momento.

FLAMENGO
​8,5
César
Noite memóravel do goleiro. Fez boas defesas e, no momento decisivo da partida, pegou pênalti. Atuação para dar confiança para o camisa 24.

5,5
Pará
Presença quase nula no campo de ataque. Na defesa, não comprometeu, mas teve problemas nos duelos com González e Yimmi Chará.

7,0
Rhodolfo
Titular de última hora – Réver lesionou-se no aquecimento -, manteve o bom nível da zaga. Com coragem, impediu um gol ao atirar-se na bola.

7,0
Juan
Bem na cobertura de Trauco e de Cuéllar, fez boa parte dos desarmes do Flamengo, levando a melhor sobre Téo Gutiérrez durante todo o jogo.

5,0
Trauco
Foi presa para fácil Yimmi Chará. Apesar disso, as falhas defensivas não comprometeram. Também teve uma atuação discreta no ataque.

6,5
Cuéllar
Em sua cidade natal, o volante fez um bom primeiro tempo, com bons desarmes quando o Flamengo não se encontrava em campo.

6,5
William Arão
Foi um dos que se salvaram no primeiro tempo. Na segunda etapa, entrou no ritmo de Diego e Everton Ribeiro, participando pouco.

5,0
Diego
Em um dos jogos mais importantes do ano, o meia teve uma atuação muito discreta. O Flamengo sofreu na criação de jogadas por isso.

5,0
Éverton Ribeiro
Foi mais participativo que Diego, mas acabou errando muito mais também. Além disso, abusou dos passes laterais e para trás.

6,5
Lucas Paquetá
​Além de atuar como assistente de Trauco, por conta das subidas de Chará por aquele lado, criou as jogadas mais agudas do time na etapa inicial.

8,5
Felipe Vizeu
Decidiu o confronto com três gols – dois ontem, um no Maracanã. Para abrir o placar, linda arrancada. No fim, posicionamento de centroavante.

6,5
Márcio Araújo
​Entrou para fechar o meio-campo e fez o que se espera dele.

7,0
Rodinei
Outra vez mostrou que tem estrela – e que pode ser importante atuando também no meio-campo. A assistência para Vizeu selou a classificação.


Mancuello
​Entrou nos minutos finais.

7,0
Reinaldo Rueda
Time foi pouco criativo, especialmente no primeiro tempo, mas não sofreu grande pressão. Na etapa final, com as mudanças, foi fatal.

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تحديد موقف كوستا ورومارينيو من مباراة اتحاد جدة والفتح

حرم المدرب البرتغالي نونو سانتو في مواجهة النصر، من خدمات الثنائي الهجومي لفريق اتحاد جدة، اللاعب البرازيلي رومارينيو داسيلفا والأنجولي هيلدر كوستا وذلك بداعي الإصابة.

وشهدت تدريبات الاتحاد مساء اليوم الثلاثاء العمل على الجانب البدني عقب التعادل سلبيًا في ملعب مرسول بارك أمام النصر في إطار الجولة الخامسة لدوري روشن.

وكان الخبر السار تواجد رومارينيو في التدريبات الجماعية عقب تعافيه من الإصابة بتمزق في رباط عضلة الفخذ الأمامية، أثناء مشاركته في مباراة الفريق أمام الخليج، في سبتمبر الماضي وهي الإصابة التي أبعدته عن مباراة النصر.

اقرأ أيضا..مع نونو سانتو.. اتحاد جدة الوحيد بشباك نظيفة حتى الآن في الدوري السعودي

من جانبه بدأ كوستا العمل البدني بشكل انفرادي، من خلال الركض حول المضمار، وبات من المنتظر جاهزيته للدخول في التدريبات الجماعية في الفترة المقبلة مما يعني جاهزية كوستا ورومارينيو للقاء الاتحاد القادم.

ويستعد الاتحاد لمواجهة الفتح مساء الجمعة المقبلة، على ملعب مدينة الملك عبد الله الرياضية بجدة “الجوهرة المشعة”، ضمن منافسات الجولة السادسة من مسابقة دوري روشن السعودي.

يذكر أن الاتحاد يتواجد في المركز الثالث في جدول ترتيب دوري روشن برصيد 11 نقطة من خلال 3 انتصارات والتعادل في مباراتي الاتفاق والنصر.

Chris Jack drops Rangers update on John Souttar

Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst has now turned his attentions towards defender John Souttar as the Ibrox side look to make some further additions in this January transfer window.

What’s the story?

According to The Glasgow Times’ Chris Jack, the Gers have now made their move to sign Souttar, whose contract at Hearts comes to an end in the summer.

His report added: “Championship clubs Sheffield United, Blackburn Rovers and Nottingham Forest are all interested in the Scotland defender but Rangers are keen to add Souttar to their ranks amid ongoing doubts over the long-terms futures of several defensive options.

“Van Bronckhorst will be given some of the funds raised from Nathan Patterson’s £12m to Everton as he seeks to put his own stamp on the Ibrox squad. But Souttar has been identified as a key Bosman target to bolster his defensive options and Rangers will attempt to convince him to turn down a move to England this summer.”

Would be a superb signing

With his extensive experience in the Scottish Premiership, and the fact he would be available on a free transfer given his contract expires soon, this has all the hallmarks of being a transfer masterstroke for the Gers.

Former Hearts boss Craig Levein once raved about the centre-back’s combination of defensive prowess and ability on the ball, saying: “I’ve known him since he was 12 years old and he’s just got better and better. When he came here from Dundee Utd, we just needed to give him time. He’s grown into the player that I hoped he would be and for me he’s the best centre back in Scotland.

“Just for the fact that he can do wonderful things. His passing of the ball Saturday was fantastic, but he is also now capable physically of competing with any centre forward. His pace is very, very good and he’s strong, focused and aggressive.”

As per Whoscored, his 77.4% pass accuracy is the second-best of any Hearts defender this season in the Scottish Premiership, while his 58.1 passes per game is the second-best among any of his teammates, regardless of position – exactly the kind of modern-day defender Van Bronckhorst will surely be looking for.

Gers fans will surely be buzzing with signing the 6 foot 1 Souttar on a free.

Meanwhile, Rangers are eyeing this Championship goalkeeper…

Dilshan to miss game against India due to groin injury

Sri Lanka opener Tillakaratne Dilshan has been virtually ruled out of tomorrow’s game against India

Cricinfo staff04-Jan-2010

Tillakaratne Dilshan has pulled up an abductor muscle in the groin region•Associated Press

Sri Lanka opener Tillakaratne Dilshan has been virtually ruled of tomorrow’s game against India because of a groin strain. He suffered the injury during his match-winning 104 in the opening fixture of the tri-nation tournament in Bangladesh, against the hosts.Sri Lanka entered the competition with a depleted team and have now been dealt a further blow with Dilshan’s injury. The injury came in the 34th over when Dilshan clipped Abdur Razzak to deep square-leg and turned for the second run. He pulled up in pain and it was revealed later that it was a groin injury.”We have had eight players injured in the last 60 playing days,” captain Kumar Sangakkara said. “It’s rather unfortunate, but we can do nothing about it. He [Dilshan] has pulled up an abductor muscle in the groin region. Hopefully, he can come back into the game at some point in the tournament. Hopefully, others will grab the chances.”Dilshan batted on with a runner to complete an assured century and guided Sri Lanka to a facile win. Dilshan, who scored ten centuries in 2009, has been the main batsman for Sri Lanka and they are likely to find it difficult to overcome his absence.In the recent past, Sri Lanka missed the services of Mahela Jayawardene, Muttiah Muralitharan, Dilhara Fernando, ThilanThushara, Angelo Mathews and Nuwan Kulasekara due to injuries at various points.

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