O Paulista de Jundiaí, 18 anos após faturar o título da Copa do Brasil (2005), está rebaixado para a quinta divisão do Campeonato paulista. O Galo do Japi foi derrotado neste sábado (24) em casa, por 2 a 0, pelo União Barbarense, e sofreu seu oitavo rebaixamento nas últimas 16 temporadas.
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Para evitar a queda, o time do técnico Roberval Davino precisava vencer a sua partida e contar com uma combinação de resultados. Porém, nem a sua parte a equipe de Jundiaí fez.
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MOMENTOS DE GLÓRIA
A equipe do interior paulista ficou famosa no cenário nacional em 2005, quando venceu o Fluminense na final da Copa do Brasil pelo placar agregado de 2 a 0. No caminho, o Galo do Japi eliminou equipes tradicionais, como Botafogo, Cruzeiro e Internacional.
Em 2006, pela Libertadores, o clube venceu o River Plate-ARG, por 2 a 1, no estádio Jayme Cintra. Esta foi a única vitória da equipe na competição, que era comandada na época por Vagner Mancini, hoje treinador do América-MG.
ENTENDA A NOVA 5ª DIVISÃO DO PAULISTÃO
Em fevereiro deste ano, a Federação Paulista de Futebol (FPF) anunciou a criação de uma quinta divisão do Paulistão, fazendo com que a atual Série B do estadual se torne Série A4.
A partir de 2024, a nova Série B será formada pelos 12 times não classificados para a segunda fase da Série A3 deste ano – caso do Mogi Mirim – além de oito equipes desclassificadas na segunda fase, totalizando 20 times rebaixados para a nova quinta divisão.
تحدث جيمي كاراجر قائد ليفربول السابق بعد خسارة الريدز في قمة الجولة في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز ضد مانشستر يونايتد، بهدفين لهدف واحد.
وقال كاراجر في تصريحات نشرتها “بي بي سي” البريطانية: “إنها نتيجة كبيرة لمانشستر يونايتد والمرة الأولى التي يفوز فيها روبن أموريم بمباراتين متتاليتين في الدوري الإنجليزي وسيكون الأمر هائلًا”.
وأضاف عن رأيه في فوز مانشستر يونايتد أمام ليفربول: “ليفربول فريق أفضل بكثير من مانشستر يونايتد، لذا إذا كان مانشستر يونايتد سيفوز في أنفيلد فإنه سيكون ذلك بضربة حظ بتسجيلهم هدفًا متأخرًا”.
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وواصل: “ليفربول لا يمر بأفضل حالاته دفاعياً وإلى أن يقوم بإصلاح هذا الأمر لن يتمكن من الفوز بالدوري الإنجليزي”.
وقال كاراجر عن تعاقدات ليفربول: “إذا نظرت للتعاقدات التي قام بها ليفربول، ستجد أن الأظهرة صغار الحجم لذا لا يوجد حضور بدني قوي، أما بالنسبة للكرات الثابتة، فهل الفريق كبير بما فيه الكفاية؟ يبدو أنهم لا يتأقلمون جيداً مع الكرات الثابتة، ويعانون من أسلوب الدوري حالياً”.
وأكمل كاراجر عن مشكلة ليفربول: “ليست مشكلة واحدة بل أكثر من مشكلة، هناك بعض من أفضل لاعبيه ليسوا بنفس مستوى الموسم الماضي وهذا لا يحدث تماماً مع ليفربول الآن”.
وأتم: “لقد شعر ليفربول ولاعبوه أنهم لا يقهرون الموسم الماضي، والآن بمجرد أن يتعرضوا لهزيمة من فريق آخر، يخسرون أربع مباريات متتالية، هذا يشبه ما حدث لمانشستر سيتي الموسم الماضي، لا يمكن تصديق أنهم يخسرون وينطبق الأمر على ليفربول الآن، عليهم تجاوز هذه الأزمة بسرعة لكننا لن نرى أفضل ما لدى لاعبي ليفربول حتى النصف الثاني من الموسم، احياناً يسود الشعور بأنهم لا يرغبون في القيام بأعمال شاقة”.
O São Paulo teve um dia para animar sua torcida nesta janela de transferências. Não necessariamente porque o Tricolor enfim anunciou uma contratação. Mas sim por garantir a permanência do zagueiro Ferraresi. Além disso, o Tricolor viu o meia Nikão emprestado ao Cruzeiro, onde está encostado, recusar mais uma oferta. E confirmou o desfalque do lateral-direito Rafinha para o duelo contra o Cuiabá, às 18h30 (de Brasília) deste sábado (22), na capital mato-grossense, peloCampeonato Brasileiro. O veterano foi autorizado a viajar à Alemanha para ser homenageado. Confira as notícias!
FORA DOS PLANOS DO CRUZEIRO, NIKÃO REJEITA VITÓRIA
Qual o futuro do meia Nikão? Faltando 12 dias para o fechamento da janela, talvez nem o próprio jogado saiba. Emprestado pelo São Paulo ao Cruzeiro, onde perdeu espaço completamente, as conversas internas tentam encontrar um destino ao atleta. Mas nada vem avançando. O destino da vez recusado pelo ex-camisa 10 tricolor é o Vitória, que está na Série B e teria demonstrado interesse. Porém mais uma vez a coisa não avançou.
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SÃO PAULO CHEGA A ACORDO COM GRUPO CITY POR FERRARESI
Em meio a uma janela de transferências sem grandes novidades, o São Paulo iniciou o seu planejamento para assegurar a permanência de jogadores que estão emprestados, tiveram bom aproveitamento e serão adquiridos em definitivo. Quem abre essa fila é o zagueiro Ferraresi, que encaminhou novo vínculo até 2027 com o time do Morumbi, que pagará por três anos o montante pedido pelo Grupo City.
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SÃO PAULO LIBERA RAFINHA PARA HOMENAGEM
O São Pauloganhou um desfalque inesperado para o confronto ante o Cuiabá. O lateral-direito Rafinha foi autorizado pela diretoria a viajar à Alemanha, onde será homenageado pelo Bayern de Munique, clube que defendeu por oito anos e é ídolo. Em compensação, Dorival Júnior contará com o retorno de nomes que estavam afastados por contusão.
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Newcastle United’s summer window underlined a significant shift in strategy.
In past years, big-money signings such as Bruno Guimarães and Sandro Tonali were the headline arrivals, but the 2025 market told a different story.
But the clear trend running through Eddie Howe’s recruitment is a move toward youth, sustainability, and long-term potential.
It’s a reminder of the balancing act Newcastle and other clubs must perform in the era of Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR).
Yes, there was major business, with Nick Woltemade, Yoane Wissa, Jacob Ramsey, Malick Thiaw, Anthony Elanga and Aaron Ramsdale all arriving.
With an average squad age of 27.5, the club is determined to lower that figure while also investing in academy and U21 prospects.
Newcastle academy prospect Alfie Harrison
Howe’s ability to improve players has been central to this philosophy.
Joelinton’s reinvention, Dan Burn’s development, and the transformation of Alexander Isak into one of the world’s best show why the club trusts Howe to nurture the next wave of talent.
Isak signing proved to be the blueprint for Newcastle
When Newcastle signed Isak from Real Sociedad in 2022 for a then-club-record fee, eyebrows were raised.
The Swedish forward had endured an inconsistent season before his move, and many questioned whether he could justify the £60m outlay.
Alexander Isak
Three years on, he left Tyneside as one of the most complete forwards in the Premier League.
According to FBref, in 2024/25, he scored 19 non-penalty goals from an expected goals tally of 17.2 – highlighting both clinical finishing and an ability to outperform his underlying data.
He contributed 29 goal involvements overall, adding six assists to his 23 league goals, while averaging 3.10 shots per 90 minutes.
Alexander Isak – 2024/25
Matches Played
34
Goals
23
Assists
6
Progressive Carries
83
Progressive Passes
88
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But his game was far more rounded than a traditional No.9.
He averaged 3.01 shot-creating actions per 90 and showed playmaking instincts with 2.88 progressive passes, alongside 2.71 progressive carries.
His passing was efficient, with 17 completed per 90 at a 75.3% success rate, and his progressive passing distance of 53.7 metres per game demonstrated his willingness to link play and stretch defences.
These numbers translated into key moments.
Isak scored in the Carabao Cup final as Newcastle beat Liverpool 2-1, securing silverware that had eluded the club for generations.
His performances meant Liverpool paid a record-breaking £125m to secure his services.
For Newcastle, the deal proved two things: Howe can develop signings into world-class players, and the club’s transfer model – investing in talent with potential, then reaping both sporting and financial rewards – works.
There could be another Isak in the works now too..
The next big project at Newcastle
If Isak is the model, Park Seung-Soo could be the next project.
Officially joining Newcastle from Suwon Bluewings in July, the 18-year-old South Korean is a raw but thrilling forward who has already shown flashes of promise.
At Suwon, he made 28 appearances, scoring once and assisting three, during a turbulent period that saw the four-time K League champions relegated for the first time in their history.
Despite the team’s struggles, Park stood out, becoming the youngest player in Korean league history at just 17 years and three months.
Comfortable across the front line but often deployed on the left, the right-footed forward has represented South Korea at U17 and U20 levels.
His playing style has already drawn high praise. Asian football expert John Duerden described Park as “similar to Mbappé.”
Suwon head coach Byun Sung-Hwan echoed that excitement, insisting, “Park has the ability to go to the top in football.”
Newcastle fans caught a glimpse of his potential in pre-season, where he earned rave reviews and was included in Howe’s matchday squad for the Premier League opener against Aston Villa.
Since then, he has featured in Premier League 2, still adjusting as the side searches for their first win of the campaign.
Beyond his footballing promise, Park’s signing also carries commercial weight.
Tottenham Hotspur reaped global rewards after Son Heung-min’s rise, and Newcastle will hope for a similar boost in Asia.
His modest market value of £150k, according to Transfermarkt, makes this a low-risk, high-upside signing that fits perfectly into the Magpies’ future-facing model.
Whether Park remains around the first team or heads out on loan remains to be seen, but Newcastle believe he can be nurtured into a star.
Howe has already proved he can transform players into elite-level operators, and if Park develops like Isak once did, Newcastle may again find themselves with one of Europe’s most exciting forwards.
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Sai Sudharsan goes up, over and behind•BCCI
The Orange Cap tableNicholas Pooran is still the highest scorer following returns of 75 from 30 balls against Delhi Capitals (DC) and 70 from 26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The first came batting second and the other batting first. He is also on top of the six-hitters’ leaderboard with 13 from two innings, and no one has a higher strike rate, at the moment, than his 258.92.It looks like B Sai Sudharsan isn’t scoring fast, but he can, as he has in his two innings in IPL 2025, going at 167.07 at this stage with eight sixes. That doesn’t put him anywhere near the top on the strike-rates’ table, but his 137 runs from two innings has him up at No. 2 on the Orange Cap table. Against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in GT’s season opener, Sudharsan scored 74, and against MI, 63 – he lasted exactly 41 balls both times. Good signs for GT at the top of the order.Mitchell Marsh, an opener like Sudharsan, is behind Pooran with 124 runs – 72 in 36 against DC and 52 in 31 against SRH – on LSG’s table, and No. 3 here. A batter-only this season as he returns from injury, Marsh’s consistent runs give LSG breathing room at the top.The Purple Cap tableIn the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Noor Ahmad removed on-song RCB opener Phil Salt for 32 – aided by MS Dhoni’s quick stumping – before dismissing Virat Kohli for 31. He returned to get Liam Livingstone to surpass Shardul Thakur’s tally of wickets. In the opening game against MI in Chennai, Noor picked up 4 for 18 in a Player-of-the-Match performance.Shardul Thakur is second with six wickets from two games. He had a Player-of-the-Match-winning 4 for 34 against SRH on Thursday night, getting rid of Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan off consecutive balls in the third over, and later accounting for Abhinav Manohar and Mohammed Shami. An injury replacement for Mohsin Khan, Thakur picked up 2 for 19 in LSG’s first game, the loss to DC.RCB’s Josh Hazlewood entered the top three of the bowling charts on Friday with his performance against CSK. Hazlewood rocked the home team with two early wickets, removing opener Rahul Tripathi for 5 and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad for a duck. He returned in the 13th over to remove Ravindra Jadeja for 25 to finish with figures of 3 for 21. In the first match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), he had 2 for 22.Highest batting strike ratesBest bowling economy ratesMost sixesBest bowling figures in a match
Retainers have been handed out to 34 players for the 2024-25 season – up from 30 the last time – with four players in the top category
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Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan had been omitted from the list of contracted players last year•Getty Images
Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan are back on the BCCI’s central contracts list for 2024-25 after being left out of it the previous time.The top tier of the contracts (A+) has four players – Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. That’s unchanged apart from R Ashwin, who retired from international cricket late last year, being dropped. Rohit, Kohli and Jadeja have been retained in the top category despite retiring from T20Is after India won the T20 World Cup in June last year.Rishabh Pant has been promoted from Grade B to Grade A, which also has Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya and Mohammed Shami.Pant had previously been in Grade A – for the 2022-23 season – but was moved down to Grade B after not playing for over a year following a horrific car crash in December 2022. He returned to play IPL 2024 and has since been part of all formats for India – he’s played ten Tests, one ODI and ten T20Is since then – and has returned to Grade A.Related
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Iyer, meanwhile, is part of Grade B along with Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Yashasvi Jaiswal and India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, while Kishan has been added to Grade C.The new entrants in the contracts’ list – all currently in Grade C – are Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurel, Abhishek Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan, Akash Deep, Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana.Shardul Thakur, KS Bharat, Avesh Khan and Jitesh Sharma, who were all in the Grade C list – the lowest of the retainers – last year, have been dropped.The BCCI did not mention the amounts for the four contract categories, but ESPNcricinfo understands that they are likely to be INR 7 crore (A+), INR 5 crore (A), INR 3 crore (B) and INR 1 crore (C).ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Iyer and Kishan had lost their contracts last year after having made themselves unavailable for the domestic season. While Iyer had informed the Mumbai Cricket Association that he had been suffering from back spasms, Kishan had chosen to play the DY Patil T20 tournament instead of making a return to domestic cricket for Jharkhand. Kishan, too, returned to playing domestic cricket later, turning out for Jharkhand across formats in the 2024-25 season.The BCCI had asked in a statement at the time that “all athletes give precedence to participating in domestic cricket during periods when they are not representing the national team”.Since then, Shreyas has had an excellent run across formats. He has been part of five title wins since March 2024: The IPL win with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as captain aside, he won the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy, the 2024-25 Irani Cup, and the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy titles with Mumbai. He was also a key member of India’s title-winning Champions Trophy team, a tournament in which he finished as the second-highest run-getter with 243 runs in five innings.Varun, among the new entrants in the list, has risen through the ranks in the past year. He made a comeback in the T20I series against Bangladesh last year and has been a regular in the format since. He also went on to make his ODI debut last year and played in the Champions Trophy as well, where he picked up nine wickets in three matches. Rana, too, made his debut in all three formats recently and played in two matches at the Champions Trophy.List of contracted players for 2024-25Category A+ – Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja Category A – Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Rishabh Pant Category B – Suryakumar Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer Category C – Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Mukesh Kumar, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Rajat Patidar, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Akash Deep, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana
Attempting to solve their centre-back problem, Liverpool have now reportedly joined the race to sign a defensive addition who already knows Ibrahima Konate well.
Leoni injury hands Liverpool fresh problem
Despite spending over £400m in the summer, Liverpool failed to address their centre-back problem. The Reds went all in on Marc Guehi, only for Crystal Palace to pull the plug on his Anfield move in the final hours of deadline day and leave Arne Slot without the added defender that he so desperately wanted.
Without Guehi, Liverpool were left with Joe Gomez, Giovanni Leoni, Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate. Now, on paper, that should have been enough to ease any worries, but Leoni’s ACL injury has since reignited those concerns. Set to be without the 18-year-old for the majority of the campaign, the Reds have just three senior centre-backs to choose from, with one of them being the injury-prone Gomez.
It’s a problem that Anfield chiefs could solve in the January transfer window and reports are already suggesting that any move for Guehi could be accelerated as a result.
According to Sky Sports, there is “acceptance” that the England international’s time at the club is coming to an end – be it in January or when his contract expires next summer. The big question is whether Liverpool remain front of the queue for his signature.
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Real Madrid have reportedly shown interest in Guehi, which could see the Reds suffer defeat against a familiar foe in the transfer market. Alas, if that does prove to be the case, it seems as though those at Anfield already have a backup plan in mind.
Liverpool join race to sign Upamecano
As reported by BILD, Liverpool have now joined the race to sign Dayot Upamecano, with his £168,000-a-week Bayern Munich contract set to expire next summer. The Frenchman, who formed an impressive partnership next to Konate at RB Leipzig many moons ago, is on course to become a free agent and potentially hand the Reds an undeniable bargain as a result.
It’s set to be the summer of the contract rebels. Guehi looks almost certain to leave Palace either in January or as a free agent, whilst Upamecano could follow suit and Liverpool have their own contract issues with Konate.
The France international is yet to put pen to paper at Anfield and may yet join Trent Alexander-Arnold in Spain as a free agent amid interest from Real Madrid. It’s a move that would deal Liverpool another blow, but one that would also open the door for Upamecano.
League stats 24/25
Konate
Upamecano
Minutes
2,560
1,759
Progressive Passes
115
137
Tackles Won
26
22
Ball Recoveries
98
115
Dubbed a “fantastic player” by France teammate Lucas Hernandez, last season’s numbers suggest that Liverpool wouldn’t necessarily be getting a downgrade on Konate in Upamecano. In fact, the Bayern star even outperformed his former Leipzig partner in a number of departments.
Duílio Monteiro Alves passou longe de bater a meta estabelecida com a venda de jogadores em seu primeiro ano de mandato, mas caminha para ultrapassar de forma considerável os valores estabelecidos em seu último ano na presidência do Corinthians.
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Em 2021, a diretoria alvinegra esperava arrecadar R$ 95 milhões com repasses de direitos federativos através de vendas de atletas, direitos econômicos e o mecanismo de solidariedade da Fifa. Segundo documentos do balanço, o clube faturou apenas R$ 28,2 milhões.
A situação mudou na temporada passada, onde a meta era R$ 90,1 milhões e o Corinthians faturou 146,4 milhões. A venda do zagueiro João Victor ao Benfica, por R$ 44 milhões, foi o principal fator para a diretoria superar “por muito” o planejado.
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O cenário em 2023 deve ser similar ao do ano passado. A diretoria estipulou o mesmo valor da última temporada, e a venda de Róger Guedes ao Al-Rayyan fez o Corinthians chegar a R$105,8 milhões arrecadados com venda de jogadores.
Mesmo com a saída de seu artilheiro, o Corinthians não deve mais trazer reforços, mas saídas não estão descartadas. A janela na Europa e no Oriente Médio vai até setembro, e embora Duílio não queira negociar mais jogadores titulares, a diretoria não vê atletas inegociáveis no elenco.
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O Timão luta para manter Murillo até o final da temporada. O clube já recusou uma proposta de 12 milhões de euros (R$ 64,48 milhões na cotação atual) da Fiorentina, mas o Napoli deseja contratar o zagueiro e apresentou uma proposta de 15 milhões de euros (R$ 80,7 milhões) por 80% dos direitos econômicos. O valor se aproxima ao que o clube alvinegro deseja receber pelo jogador
O goleiro Carlos Miguel é outro candidato a deixar o clube na janela. Clubes europeus sondaram a situação do reserva de Cássio, mas o Timão acenou inicialmente que não deseja vender Carlos é que possui um projeto de carreira para o camisa 22.
تحدث الإعلامي أحمد شوبير، عن أزمة تجديد عقد لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك، منتقدًا الهجوم الذي طال إدارة القلعة البيضاء والجهاز الفني، وموجهًا رسالة إلى جماهير النادي.
وقال شوبير في تصريحات عبر برنامجه الإذاعي صباح اليوم: “أود أن أطرح سؤالًا: هل تفاوض الزمالك مع محمد السيد أم لا؟ النادي يمر بأزمة مالية طاحنة، فمن أين سيدفع؟ اللاعب جيد ومطلوب، وأنا شخصيًا أراه لاعبًا مميزًا للغاية”.
وأضاف: “هل فعلًا الأهلي يتفاوض معه؟ لا أعلم، ولكن ربما، وهل بيراميدز يتفاوض معه؟ أيضًا ربما، وهناك احتمال أن أندية أخرى مستقرة ماليًا قد دخلت على خط المفاوضات”.
وتابع: “لكن في النهاية، هذا اللاعب من أبناء الزمالك ومن ناشئيه، وهي نقطة إيجابية ومهمة، ومن الطبيعي أن يطلب عرضًا واضحًا أو معرفة المقابل المالي للتجديد، خصوصًا أن اللاعبين لم يحصلوا على مستحقاتهم حتى الآن، وهو يقول إنه يمتلك عروضًا احتراف خارجية، فلماذا لا تجلس الإدارة برئاسة حسين لبيب معه وتناقشه في أمر التجديد؟”.
وأشار: “المدرب فيريرا تصرّف بحكمة من وجهة نظري؛ فالمباراة كانت محسومة بنتيجة 6-0، وعندما علم أن الجماهير تهاجم اللاعب محمد السيد، ومنح الفريق ضربة جزاء ثانية، قال له: تقدّم وسدّدها، وإن سجلت فخير وبركة، وإن لم تسجّل فلا مشكلة، لأن الفريق فائز على أي حال”.
وأوضح: “ورغم ذلك، وُجّهت الانتقادات إلى فيريرا وإلى جون إدوارد أيضًا!.. والسؤال هنا: إذا لم يجدّد النادي للاعب، فهل سيقوم بإبعاده؟ أم سيهمشه؟ أم سيدخل في صدام مع الجماهير؟ من غير المنطقي أن يضع الجهاز الفني نفسه في مواجهة مع الجمهور، في ظل حالة الخوف التي باتت تسيطر على الجميع من ردود أفعال الجماهير”.
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وأردف: “من الممكن أن الجمهور لا يمتلك الصورة الكاملة أو كل التفاصيل الخاصة بالقضية، لذا فإن الهجوم بهذا الشكل كان مبالغًا فيه للغاية، ثم لنسأل أنفسنا: كم مباراة لعبها محمد السيد هذا الموسم مع الزمالك؟ لم يشارك كثيرًا، والمباراة الأخيرة كانت سهلة، والفريق كان متقدمًا بستة أهداف، لذلك كان الأولى أن تكون الأمور أكثر هدوءًا”.
وأكمل: “من غير المنطقي أن نطالب الناس بدعم الزمالك ومساندته، وفي الوقت نفسه نهاجم الإدارة واللاعبين، يجب ترك هذه الأمور لمجلس الإدارة للتصرف فيها كما يرى، إذا جدّد اللاعب فهذا أمر جيد ومفيد، وإن لم يُجدّد فلن يتوقف الزمالك على لاعب واحد، الموضوع بسيط للغاية، ولا يستحق هذا التعقيد أو التصعيد، فالأمر لا يحتاج كل هذه الحساسية”.
وشدد: “أنا فقط أعبّر عن وجهة نظري، وأتمنى أن يفكر الجميع فيها، ما أقوله هو لصالح نادي الزمالك وليس ضده، من مصلحتي أن أحافظ على لاعب مميز داخل الفريق، ومن مصلحتي أيضًا أن تُحل الأزمة المالية ليستطيع النادي تجديد عقود لاعبيه”.
واختتم: “هناك لاعبون قدّموا شكاوى من أجل الحصول على مستحقاتهم، وهو حقّهم الطبيعي، لأنهم يبحثون عن الاستقرار المالي والمعنوي، وهذا الاستقرار لا يتحقق إلا بدعم الجماهير ومساندتها، أتمنى من جماهير الزمالك أن تساند فريقها وتقف خلفه، لأن اللاعبين بالفعل يستحقون هذا الدعم والتشجيع الحقيقي”.
Aakash Chopra calls CSK’s batting order “a stopgap arrangement”, while Stephen Fleming says they have been “just patching innings up, rather than constructing good innings”
ESPNcricinfo staff21-May-20252:19
Chopra: CSK should ‘probably trade’ Jadeja
If you lose ten of your 13 games in an IPL season, chances are that everything, from top to bottom and even beyond, will come under scrutiny. Such is life for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as they look to finish their commitments for the IPL 2025 season and go back to the drawing board, and when they do, Sanjay Bangar wants MS Dhoni to say “enough”, and Aakash Chopra wants seven – seven! – players to be released.”I’ve got a long list actually. I would release [R] Ashwin, [Ravindra] Jadeja, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi…” Chopra said in response to a question on ESPNcricinfo’s Time Out show after CSK’s latest defeat, this time to Rajasthan Royals (RR).Dhoni’s name didn’t figure in Chopra’s list, but Bangar doesn’t expect to see Dhoni playing one more season.Related
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“I think at 43 it’s very tough to play in that competitive environment. When you’re 43, why this competitive environment, even if you go and play some local cricket, you will find how tough it is on the body as well,” Bangar said in response to the question that has been asked pretty much every IPL season of late.”It all boils down to MS, but if I was MS, I would say ‘enough’. ‘Okay, I have played whatever I wanted to play, I have looked after the interest of the franchise’, if there’s any, if that was the motivation. But, you know, you move on.”By you being there, if you’re thinking that the transition will happen fast, there’s never an ideal time to pick. So you might as well [make] peace with the fact that, ‘okay, even if I leave now, the franchise will develop on its own; it will take a year longer, but I’m not going to be here for the entire cycle’. That’s how I would look at MS’ position if I was in that position.”Whether Dhoni chooses to stay or go, CSK could well be looking at an overhaul after what has been a horror season that started to turn pear-shaped early on, and only got worse. One of the players – another CSK veteran – who has come in for scrutiny is Jadeja, who was moved up to No. 4 and has struggled on more occasions than he has not.1:26
What should Dhoni do after this season?
“Probably trade him. You have Dewald Brevis as your No. 4. I will bat him at No. 4 [instead of Jadeja],” Chopra said. “And I am thinking that this won’t be the one-two-three any which way. This is a stopgap arrangement where you’ve got Devon Conway with Ayush Mhatre [opening] and Urvil Patel at No. 3. That is not going to be your one-two-three.”If you are releasing Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway, it’s common sense that you will find somebody who can be an absolute banker at the top and probably [even] a destructor at the top. Why would you want Ruturaj Gaikwad to bat again with somebody who is not going hammer and tongs? I want to have Urvil Patel at three [and] I would rather have one more [overseas] guy… I mean, they need Noor Ahmad and [Matheesha] Pathirana, then you need two batters: either you get a finisher with Dewald Brevis, or you get a top-order batter with Dewald Brevis.”Like Chopra, Stephen Fleming, the CSK coach, said at the press conference after the loss to RR that the batting order was far from what the team had wanted, and it was just “patching innings up” at this point.3:01
Which players should CSK release ahead of the next auction?
“Our order is not right at this stage,” Fleming said. “That’s something that we are always looking to rejig. We’ve got some strong ideas for next year so that all facets are covered. But that hasn’t been possible this year because [of] lack of runs at the top. A lot of the batting positions are determined by how well a start we have, and then guys can fall into line. So we haven’t had that, so we’ve been just patching innings up, really, rather than constructing good innings.”The loss of Gaikwad, the captain, to an injury early on in the season was one setback that CSK, who have had many underperforming batters, couldn’t recover from.Bangar was also hoping for a sea change in terms of the approach for CSK between the end of the current season and the start of the next one.”If there are batters right at the top who are striking really well, and you have batters below you as well who are striking well in Brevis and in this case Shivam Dube – and they were hoping for better returns from all these players – do you require a player who has to do a particular job of holding that innings together as well,” he said when asked about Sam Curran often batting at No. 3 and Jadeja at No. 4. In fact, against RR, there was no Curran, but Ashwin at No. 4 and Jadeja at No. 5, which Chopra and Bangar agreed was far from ideal.