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It's been a mixed summer for Crystal Palace so far.

They have seen the mercurial Michael Olise leave for Bayern Munich, but they have also seen the likes of Chadi Riad and Daichi Kamada come the other way.

That said, the Eagles' other star commodity, Eberechi Eze, has also been the subject of persistent interest from other Premier League sides, but with the Olise money in the bank, there is a real chance that Oliver Glasner will have access to the talented Englishman next season.

Not only that, but based on recent reports, the Austrian could soon be handed the perfect teammate for the 26-year-old, as recent reports have touted an exciting attacker for a move back to London and, more specifically, to Selhurst Park.

Crystal Palace transfer news

According to a report from GIVEMESPORT earlier this week, Crystal Palace are incredibly keen to add Sporting CP star Marcus Edwards to the squad this summer.

In fact, the report reveals that the Eagles saw an offer of around £13m rejected as the Portuguese giants value the talented attacker at closer to £25m due to the 35% sell-on clause that would be owed to Tottenham Hotspur.

Unfortunately for the South Londoners, the finances are not the only potential obstacle to securing the player's services this summer, as the report has also claimed that Spurs and Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr are keen to sign him.

It could be a complicated and relatively pricey deal to get over the line, but considering how well he has played in Portugal and the potential for him to form a partnership with Eze, it is one worth pursuing.

Why Edwards would be an excellent teammate for Eze

So, with Olise now plying his trade in Germany, much of the team's creative and attacking burden is likely to fall upon Eze's shoulders, but should Glasner get his hands on Edwards in the coming weeks, that might not need to be the case.

It's this ability to chip in and influence proceedings at the sharp end of the pitch that would make the former Spurs gem such a useful teammate for the Palace ace, and based on his last few seasons of football with Sporting, it certainly looks like he'd be able to make a difference.

For example, while last season was his least productive for the Portuguese outfit, he still scored six goals and provided nine assists in 44 appearances, or 2373 minutes, which equates to a goal involvement every 158.2 minutes.

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The season prior, he racked up a seriously impressive 26 goals and assists in 51 games or 3604 minutes, and the season before that, it was 18 goals and assists in 2258 minutes, which equates to a goal involvement on average every 138.6 minutes and every 125.4 minutes, respectively.

Now, if the "electric" winger, as dubbed by football presenter Jack Collins, can reproduce even some of his attacking output in South London, then that would take so much pressure off the shoulders of the former Queens Park Rangers star and in turn could then see him deliver more consistently for the club.

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Ultimately, if Palace can secure the services of Edwards for around £25m this summer, then that would be a brilliant idea. While he had a slightly lacklustre campaign last season, the last three years are evidence enough that he is a quality attacking player and one who could help get even more out of Eze.

History in Mount Maunganui promises another run-fest, as the visitors look to keep series afloat

Alagappan Muthu28-Nov-2020Big PictureThe thrill of a fast start. The chaos of a collapse. A fast bowler breathing fire. A T20 maverick standing tall. There were so many good things about the first T20I in Auckland – not least the return of people in the stands and the death of the artificial crowd noise machine, which couldn’t have happened soon enough.But there was also room for improvement. Lockie Ferguson made a point of it in the post-match press conference several times. Barring his vicious spell of 4-0-21-5, the rest of the bowlers took a little while to come to grips with international cricket again. Even someone as skilled as Tim Southee – who’s also the stand-in captain for the first two games – began the day with two wides.Watch the cricket on ESPN+

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West Indies were rusty too. Yorkers that turned into beamers were a major cause for their defeat on Friday and Kieron Pollard will be eager to restore his team’s discipline and push the series into a decider.For all the excitement at Eden Park, there may well be something even better at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, as both sets of players work their way back towards peak performance levels. Pollard is there. So is Ferguson. And the rest won’t be far behind.Form guideNew Zealand WLLLL (Last five completed matches, most recent first)
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In the spotlightIt wasn’t so long ago that Jimmy Neesham was about to walk away from the game. He batted slowly and bowled too predictably. As a result, he lost his place in the side and was forced on a journey of self-rediscovery. Friends and family and the Wellington players and staff helped him locate his love for cricket again, and now he’s out there making a case to be a limited-overs finisher. New Zealand have often missed that, with senior top-order batsmen like Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor forced to both carry an innings as well as close it out, but now things are changing.Nicholas Pooran fell cheaply to a full toss on leg stump. Sure, it arrived at 150 kph, but he’s supposed to be the crown jewel among the next generation of West Indies batsmen. And those guys are supposed to belt bad balls like that out of the ground. Pooran is no fluke. He is good against pace and spin. He is already a batsman capable of seeing two overs ahead in the game and batting accordingly. And he has all the shots and flair to spare. Sooner or later, class will show.Jimmy Neesham in full flow•Getty ImagesTeam newsNow that they don’t have to worry about the tiny boundaries at Eden Park, New Zealand may think about bringing Ish Sodhi back into the XI. Glenn Phillips’ kneecap had popped out, and then popped back in, while he was batting last night. He should be available for the second T20I.New Zealand (possible): 1 Tim Seifert (wk), 2 Martin Guptill, 3 Glenn Phillips, 4 Devon Conway, 5 Ross Taylor, 6 James Neesham, 7 Mitchell Santner, 8 Tim Southee (capt), 9 Kyle Jamieson, 10 Lockie Ferguson, 11 Ish SodhiWest Indies were concerned about their batting losing wickets in clumps, but given that clump was made up of near-blinding talent, they’ll probably persist with the same line-up and just ask them to be a little more – well – like themselves.West Indies (possible): 1 Andre Fletcher, 2 Brandon King, 3 Shimron Hetmyer, 4 Nicholas Pooran, 5 Kieron Pollard (capt), 6 Rovman Powell, 7 Fabian Allen, 8 Keemo Paul/Kyle Mayers, 9 Oshane Thomas, 10 Kesrick Williams, 11 Sheldon CottrellPitch and conditionsAnother run-fest is likely given the average run-rate across seven matches played at the Bay Oval is a very healthy 9.01. Fast bowlers tend to leak most of those runs – they have gone at 9.60 runs an over – so both captains may try to control the game with spin, which has cost a much better 7.80.Sunday’s weather forecast suggests brief afternoon showers in Mount Maunganui.Stats and Trivia Neesham has played four T20Is since the end of his two-year hiatus in January 2019. He’s made 111 runs In them, facing only 62 balls, at a strike rate of 179. Pollard’s numbers in T20 cricket this year read: 615 runs in 308 balls at an average of 55.90 and strike rate of 199.87.

NFL action is back at the home of English football, with the Patriots and Christian Gonzalez having to “rep Harry Kane at Wembley”

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As the 2024 International Series continues in American football circles, the Pats are locking horns with the Jacksonville Jaguars in north London. Kane once called that part of the world home, as he became Tottenham’s all-time leading goalscorer.

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He is also a history-maker with England, having taken his tally of international goals to 68 and counting through 101 appearances. Many of those efforts have come at Wembley Stadium, with that a happy hunting ground for Kane – who is captain of his country.

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With the Patriots in action at an iconic venue, and with Kane being a notable supporter of the franchise, cornerback Gonzalez strolled onto the famous sporting field with an England No. 9 shirt on his back – as he looks to take inspiration from a different form of football.

Chelsea are wasting no time this summer, with their preparations for next season well underway.

Mauricio Pochettino has already been replaced by Enzo Maresca, and Tosin Adarabioyo is all but confirmed to have become a Blue following a free transfer from Fulham.

However, Todd Boehly will have to spend a lot more on his next few targets, with Michael Olise and Benjamin Sesko both highly regarded.

However, the American will also need to axe a few players and there's one that actually earns more than Olise and Sesko combined.

What Chelsea paid for Ben Chilwell

Just like new Chelsea boss Maresca, Ben Chilwell truly made a name for himself at Leicester City before making the switch to Stamford Bridge.

The left-back impressed over his 27 starts in the 2019/20 season, scoring three goals, picking up three assists, and keeping nine clean sheets in the process.

That summer, Chelsea came knocking and secured his services for £50m, signing a five-year deal that has since been extended until 2027.

Initially, Chilwell was extremely influential, once again starting 27 Premier League matches in his debut campaign, boasting an increased output of three goals and five assists.

However, he’s unfortunately not progressed much since, with his future now uncertain at the club.

What Ben Chilwell earns at Chelsea

Last season, the England international made just nine starts in the Premier League, with injury issues being a frequent problem.

In total, the left-back missed 30 games across all competitions, and unfortunately, his future role in the starting lineup isn’t guaranteed.

With Maresca being appointed, Chilwell must be fearing for his place in the team, given the Italian’s system doesn’t utilise a left-back in typical fashion.

In possession, the left back often tucks in to form a back three, with the right back inverting into midfield. This means that the 44-year-old often prefers a dynamic centre-back in the position, which suits Levi Colwill perfectly.

With that in mind and given his lack of action last season, it’s difficult to see how Chelsea can continue to justify paying Chilwell £200k-per-week.

This salary makes the 27-year-old Chelsea’s joint-third highest-paid player in the entire squad, only behind Raheem Sterling and Reece James.

For context, this means that the defender earns more than both of Chelsea’s biggest targets combined, with Sesko currently earning £57.9k per week and Olise earning £100k per week.

Chilwell is also the highest-earning left-back in the entire Premier League, excluding Josko Gvardiol, with the next highest being Marc Cucurella at £175k-per-week, who’s also at the Blues.

With injuries being a continuous issue and the system no longer suiting the former Fox, this summer may be the perfect time to recoup some of the £50m once spent on him.

There’s no doubting that when he’s fit, Chilwell is a flying full-back, but even then, he would be behind Cucurella in the pecking order.

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أحدث رحيل المدير الفني البرتغالي جوزيه جوميز عن تدريب نادي الزمالك، صدمة كبيرة في أوساط جماهير القلعة البيضاء وإدارة النادي على حد سواء.

وقد أعلن المتحدث الرسمي للنادي، أحمد سالم، عن عقد مجلس إدارة الزمالك اجتماعًا عاجلاً لبحث تداعيات هذا القرار المفاجئ.

وكتب سالم عبر صفحته بموقع التواصل الاجتماعي “فيس بوك”: “اجتماع مجلس إدارة نادي الزمالك برئاسة كابتن حسين لبيب في الخامسة مساءً”.

وكان جوميز قد غادر مقر إقامة الفريق اليوم الأربعاء، بعد أن تم إنهاء تعاقده بالتراضي، ليتجه إلى المملكة العربية السعودية لتدريب نادي الفتح.

هذا القرار جاء بعد أن أبلغ المدرب البرتغالي إدارة الزمالك برغبته في الرحيل، لتنتهي بذلك مسيرته مع الفريق الأبيض.

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وعلم “بطولات”، أن إدارة الزمالك تُفضل تولي مدير فني أجنبي قيادة الزمالك خلفًا لجوميز، وسيتم مناقشة ملف المدير الفني الجديد في اجتماع اليوم.

وسيدرس مجلس الإدارة تولي مدرب من أبناء النادي المهمة بشكل مؤقت لحين الاستقرار على المدير الفني الأجنبي الجديد.

كما ستناقش إدارة النادي ملف الجهاز المعاون لأحمد مجدي في مباراة المصري واختيار عنصرين من أبناء النادي كمدرب مساعد ومدرب حراس مرمى.

ويثير رحيل جوزيه جوميز العديد من التساؤلات حول مستقبل الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك، خاصةً في ظل الظروف الحرجة التي يمر بها الفريق في الفترة الأخيرة. فمن المتوقع أن تشهد الفترة المقبلة حراكًا كبيرًا داخل أروقة القلعة البيضاء، حيث ستسعى الإدارة لتعيين مدير فني جديد قادر على قيادة الفريق لتحقيق الأهداف المنشودة.

كشف أحمد فتحي لاعب النادي الأهلي السابق، أنه كان يتواجد لاعبين معه في القلعة الحمراء ينتميان إلى الغريم التقليدي نادي الزمالك.

أحمد فتحي كان قد قضى داخل جدران النادي الأهلي، 11 سنة، حقق فيهم 21 لقبًا مع القلعة الحمراء.

وبسؤاله خلال تواجده كضيف في برنامج “ملعب أون تايم” عبر قناة “أون تايم سبورت 1”: “لاعب زملكاوي كان يلعب معكم في الأهلي؟، قال: “محمد بركات، وإسلام الشاطر”.

وأضاف: “أفضل لاعبين لعبت بجوارهم، هم محمد أبو تريكة وعبد الله السعيد وعصام الحضري”.

وأردف: “اللاعب القطري حسين ياسر المحمدي، كان لاعبا قويا لكن هذه الفترة كان يتواجد لاعبين كبار في مركزه، فهو تعرض للظُلم وكان يحتاج لفرصة في فترة الجيل الذهبي”.

وأوضح: “لم أندم عن الرحيل عن الأهلي، أنا فعلت كل شيء مع النادي وحصلت على كل البطولات، تركت النادي وأنا شبعان بطولات ولم يكن هناك ندم”.

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وتابع: “المدرب لاسارتي، هو المدرب الذي علاقتي معه لم تكن جيده في الأهلي، رغم أنه في البداية كان يتحدث عني بشكل جيد، وأفضل المدربين الذين تعاملت معهم هما البرتغالي مانويل جوزيه ثم الجنوب إفريقي بيتسو موسيماني، وأرى أن جوزيه الأفضل على الإطلاق”.

وواصل: “لم أتعرض لظُلم بشأن عقدي مع الأهلي، الموضوع رزق، لكن أوقات تحدث أمورا بسيطة لكنها لم تزعجني”.

وبسؤاله، هل ممكن نجد أحمد فتحي في الأهلي مرة أخرى؟، أجاب: “نعم ولما لا، ومن الممكن أن أعود ولكن إذا عدت ماذا سيكون عملي؟، أنا الآن أحصل على رخص تدريبية، لا بد أن أتعلم وأدرس جيدًا، أنا أحتاج الآن إلى التعلم والبداية بتدريب اللاعبين الناشئين ثم الشباب أو أتعلم من مدرب كبير وأدخل معه في المنظومة”.

وأستكمل: “حسام عاشور لاعب الأهلي السابق، لم يتعرض للظلم بسبب طريقة رحيله، ولكن أحيانًا تكون هناك وجهات نظر مختلفة، لكنه من اللاعبين الكبار الذين كانوا مؤثرين، هو من اللاعبين الذين لم يرحلوا عن الأهلي إطلاقًا”.

وعن رأيه في موقف رمضان صبحي والرحيل عن الأهلي، قال: “تفاجأت برحيله، ولكن الدنيا تتغير، ومن الممكن عودته”.

واستمر: “أرى أن عبد الله السعيد، لاعب الأهلي السابق والزمالك الحالي، هو أفضل لاعب في مصر، أنا شاهدت صناعته لهدف ناصر منسي في مباراة الزمالك الأخيرة أكثر من 10 مرات، نظرة عينه كانت مختلفة، تشعر وكأنه كان يرى اللاعب، يؤدي بشكل رائع ومختلف بالرغم من سنه”.

وعن سبب عدم انتقالك لـ الزمالك، أوضح: “محمود الخطيب كان حزينا، لأنه اعتقد أني جلست مع مسؤولي الزمالك، وأنا نفيت ذلك له، ما حدث أن إسماعيل يوسف تحدث معي وقال لي نريدك، قلت له، أنا مرتبط بالنادي الأهلي وإذا لم ألعب للأهلي سأحترف في الخارج، الزمالك عرض 50 مليون جنيه كاش، ورفضت ووقعت للأهلي بـ 3 ملايين جنيه في الموسم، لكن لم أفكر مرتين في الأمر واخترت الأهلي”.

أعلن نادي أورلاندو بايرتس الجنوب إفريقي عن نفاد جميع تذاكر مباراته المرتقبة أمام الأهلي، والتي تُقام ضمن الجولة الثانية من دور المجموعات في بطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا.

ومن المقرر أن يحتضن المباراة ملعب أورلاندو في جوهانسبورج، الذي يتسع لـ38 ألف مشجع، في تمام الساعة الثالثة عصرًا بتوقيت القاهرة والرابعة عصرًا بتوقيت السعودية.

طالع.. الشناوي يوضح هدف الأهلي أمام أورلاندو في دوري أبطال إفريقيا

ويتواجد الأهلي في المجموعة الثالثة بـ دوري أبطال إفريقيا، بجانب شباب بلوزداد الجزائري واستاد أبيدجان الإيفواري وأورلاندو بايرتس الجنوب إفريقي.

وكان الأهلي خاض مباراته الأولى في دور المجموعات أمام استاد أبيدجان الإيفواري وفاز بنتيجة 4-2. قائمة الأهلي لمباراة أورلاندو بايرتس في دوري أبطال إفريقيا

حراسة المرمى: محمد الشناوي، حمزة علاء، مصطفى مخلوف.

خط الدفاع: خالد عبدالفتاح، عمر كمال عبدالواحد، رامي ربيعة، ياسر إبراهيم، أشرف داري، كريم الدبيس، يحيى عطية الله.

خط الوسط: أكرم توفيق، مروان عطية، عمرو السولية، إمام عاشور، عمر الساعي، طاهر محمد طاهر، محمد مجدي أفشة، أحمد نبيل كوكا.

الهجوم: محمود كهربا، وسام أبو علي، بيرسي تاو، رضا سليم، حسين الشحات.

The competition, featuring seven matches, will be held in Jaipur like last year

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This year’s four-team Women’s T20 Challenge will be played on the sidelines of the IPL playoffs at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, which had also hosted last year’s competition.The BCCI confirmed via a release on Saturday that the expanded tournament – seven matches as against four last time and just one the year before – would be played “during the IPL Playoff and Finals week”, which will be after the league stage of the competition ends on May 17.ALSO READ: The case for a bigger, better Women’s T20 Challenge next yearThe first edition in 2018, had a one-off game between Harmanpreet Kaur’s Supernovas and Smriti Mandhana’s Trailblazers at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, while a third team – Velocity, led by Mithali Raj – was added in 2019, where the matches were played in a single round-robin format followed by a final, where Supernovas beat Velocity. They had won the inaugural edition too.Last year, 39 players including several top overseas stars, were divided among the three teams.

Paul Scholes is not a fan of Manchester United target Matthijs de Ligt and labelled the Bayern Munich star as a "second-rate defender".

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• Man Utd set to land De Ligt
• Will shell out €45 million for the player
• Scholes not convinced with De Ligt's quality

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  United are reportedly close to finalizing a move for De Ligt, with the transfer fee believed to be around €45 million (£38m/$49m) plus an additional €5 million (£4m/$5m) in potential add-ons. The Dutch defender, currently 25 years old, has already built an impressive resume, having played for top European clubs such as Ajax, Juventus, and Bayern Munich. Despite his accolades, Scholes remains unconvinced that De Ligt is the right fit for Manchester United.

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  WHAT SCHOLES SAID

  Scholes, known for his straightforward opinions, did not hold back in his critique of De Ligt and during a recent discussion on The Overlap Fan Debate, hosted by Sky Bet said: "With Man Utd, we’re talking about players who can’t get into their team. He’s [De Ligt] not playing for them [Bayern], that has to be a big concern, especially when Eric Dier is playing in front of him. That is a massive concern for me."

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  Rising through the ranks at Ajax, he quickly became a standout player, even earning the captain's armband at the tender age of 19 under the guidance of current Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. His performances in Amsterdam caught the attention of Juventus, where he made a high-profile move. Following his stint in Italy, De Ligt transferred to Bayern Munich, further solidifying his reputation as one of Europe’s top young defenders.

  However, Scholes is concerned that De Ligt's performances at Juventus and Bayern have not lived up to expectations and cautioned against signing players based solely on their past performances under Ten Hag. “You’re bringing in players for £40m, £50m just because he’s played for him [Ten Hag] two or three years ago,” Scholes remarked.

  "Juventus got rid of him, he wasn’t good enough there and he obviously hasn’t been good enough at Bayern Munich. He’s coming to us almost like a second-rate defender."

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  Despite Scholes' reservations, it is undeniable that United require reinforcements in their defensive line. The club has seen the departure of key defenders Raphael Varane and Willy Kambwala, while injuries have plagued the likes of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof. The arrival of De Ligt, alongside another potential signing, Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich, could help bolster United’s defensive options. The duo’s arrival would add to a growing list of players who have previously thrived under Ten Hag’s leadership, including Lisandro Martinez, Andre Onana, and Antony.

Mary Earps is off to Paris after leaving Manchester United as a free agent, with the England goalkeeper revealing her travel packing “priorities”.

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• Severed ties with Red Devils as free agent
• Opted to take on a new challenge in France
• Packing her bags and saying goodbyes

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  The Euro 2022 winner opted against signing a new contract with the Red Devils. The path has been cleared for a new challenge to be taken on, with the 31-year-old shot-stopper deciding to spread her wings and link up with Paris Saint-Germain.

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  Farewells are now being bid to family and friends in her homeland, with Earps excited to get going in France. She has shared a behind-the-scenes look at how her medical and contract signing at PSG played out.

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  Earps has also revealed the most important items in her suitcase, as she starts a new life a long way from home. She considers foam rollers, plug adapters and Yorkshire Tea to be integral additions to the bags that will be following her to Paris.

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  Earps is free to focus on club matters again after forming part of the England squad that secured qualification for Euro 2025. The Lionesses will be looking to defend a continental crown next summer, with Earps needing to prove her worth at PSG in order to land the No.1 spot in Sarina Wiegman’s plans.