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Os muros da sede social do Palmeiras amanhecerem pichados neste sábado (15), após a eliminação para o São Paulo nas quartas de final da Copa do Brasil. Os principais alvos do protesto foram Leila Pereira e Anderson Barros, presidente e diretor de futebol, respectivamente. A sede da Crefisa, patrocinadora máster do clube, também foram pichados.

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A última vez que um protesto desse havia ocorrido foi justamente após um outro duelo com o São Paulo, em janeiro, pelo Paulistão, quando a partida terminou empatada em 0 a 0, no Allianz Parque.

Além de pedir ingressos populares e questionarem onde está o dinheiro dos últimos títulos, Leila Pereira foi chamada de ‘estelionatária’, enquanto Barros foi xingado de inútil.

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Apesar da tímida repercussão do protesto, funcionários do Palmeiras já apagaram os xingamentos e as paredes das bilheterias do Allianz Parque já estão com o seu verde tradicional.

SEDE DA PATROCINADORA PICHADA

Outro local que foi alvo da revolta dos torcedores do Palmeiras foi a sede da Crefisa, patrocinadora máster do clube, que é de propriedade da presidente Leila Pereira. Os muros brancos da empresa foram pichados em verde com dizeres como ‘Leila incompetente’, ‘diretoria omissa’, ‘fora Crefisa’ e ‘Barros inútil’.

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Em crise, o Palmeiras enfrenta o Internacional neste domingo necessitando da vitória para se recuperar no Brasileirão e tentar ganhar um pouco de paz em um momento turbulento da temporada.

Everton have come on leaps and bounds under David Moyes’ leadership (again), but Tuesday evening’s defeat at Molineux was a tough one to take.

Yet again, the Toffees have fallen from the League Cup at an early stage. Four times in five seasons have they exited in the third round, and Moyes will very much plan to revive the outfit’s trophy-winning ambitions after so many years without silverware.

However, there’s ample reason to be excited as the Merseysiders continue to make headway in the Premier League and shape back into an outfit of a higher station.

And it’s rousing to note that Jarrad Branthwaite has yet to kick a ball this season, injured but preparing for a comeback that could take Everton to the next level.

The latest on Branthwaite's fitness

For the second season running, Everton have kicked things off with Branthwaite in the infirmary. This year, though, the Blues have avoided an early-season slump, sat in tenth place with seven points after five fixtures.

The 23-year-old’s return will work wonders, though, with Branthwaite recognised as one of the most talented and valuable centre-backs in the country.

Solid, strong and deceptively dynamic on the ball, Branthwaite will calm a backline hardly in need of placation, and he will improve the overall fluency of an Everton side transitioning to a more modern-tailored form.

A look at the England international’s past two Premier League campaigns tells you all you need to know about his prowess.

Matches (starts)

35 (35)

30 (28)

Goals

3

0

Assists

0

1

Clean sheets

12

8

Touches*

52.2

51.9

Accurate passes*

31.4 (80%)

32.7 (83%)

Ball recoveries*

5.2

3.1

Tackles*

1.9

1.2

Interceptions*

1.4

0.9

Clearances*

4.5

6.3

Ground duels won*

2.5 (67%)

1.9 (69%)

Aerial duels won*

2.7 (68%)

2.1 (59%)

The defenders are doing well, but Everton still need a bit more solidity and dynamism in midfield. Branthwaite’s return will help in that regard, but certain stars, such as Tim Iroegbunam, have left plenty to be desired over the opening weeks of the term.

Iroegbunam is still young, but he’s not been at the races so far, branded a “passenger” against Aston Villa by Everton writer Lyndon Lloyd, and then looking unconvincing against Wolves on Tuesday.

Everton could do with an upgrade, and instead of breaking the bank in next year’s transfer market, they might fancy repeating a trick that worked well with Branthwaite and promoting Harrison Armstrong to Moyes’ first team.

Armstrong could become an Everton starter

Armstrong, 18, is widely regarded as one of Everton’s most talented players within the academy system, and on transfer deadline day, he joined Preston North End in the Championship on loan until the end of the season.

Everton view this as a campaign of significance for the teenager, who is considered a potential superstar and who is anticipated to dovetail into Moyes’ senior set-up in the coming years.

Already he has featured eight times for Everton’s senior side, claiming three assists. Against Mansfield Town in the second round of the Carabao Cup this term, he started and played the full 90, registering two assists, winning four duels and completing 91% of his passes (data via Sofascore).

During a previous loan spell with Derby County, John Eustace described the prospect as one of “phenomenal” potential, and there has been little since to have dissuaded the Toffees hierarchy from maintaining this stance.

His tenacity in the duel and flowering quality on the ball, creating chances, has already seen him win over the Everton fanbase, with some no doubt hankering for his presence ahead of Iroegbunam’s in the Toffees centre.

There are more who will be frustrated with the decision to loan him out, but Everton are well-stocked, and a short-term stint in the Championship could work wonders in the long run.

After all, Armstrong may well be looking to take a leaf out of Branthwaite’s book

Branthwaite cut his teeth over in Holland with PSV Eindhoven during the 2022/23 campaign, and he returned to the Premier League a more refined and robust defender, hailed by pundit Ian Wright as a “monster” who has “got everything” needed to be an elite centre-half.

Still young and with much to learn, Branthwaite is already regarded as one of the Premier League’s best defenders, and Moyes’ side are only going to improve when he returns to full fitness.

The club’s Young Player of the Year across each of the past two terms, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Armstrong emulate him there, slotting into the middle of the park with ease, providing new levels of technical support while shielding the backline too.

Branthwaite came back a better player after his year abroad, and now, Armstrong has opted to develop his talents away from Everton before returning the full package.

When he does return to his parent club, it feels likely that Moyes will look to hand the youngster plenty of opportunities to prove himself, and that may well come at Iroegbunam’s expense.

The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland remarked toward the end of pre-season that there is an “awful lot to like” about Armstrong, and if he completes another successful term in the second tier, there is every belief among The Friedkin Group officials and Moyes and Everton that he will grow into a leading light at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

His rise may indeed hinder Iroegbunam’s own prospects of thriving at the club, but if that is for the greater good of Moyes’ Everton project, it’s something of a no-brainer.

Everton must rue losing homegrown Dibling with "unbelievably high ceiling"

Everton once released a star for nothing when he could have been a homegrown Tyler Dibling.

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Leeds United recently made an approach for an “elite” player, who has since signed for Premier League rivals Manchester United in a last minute deadline day move.

Farke likely to be disappointed after Leeds' quiet deadline day

Heading into deadline day, Daniel Farke made it clear that he wanted to make two more additions to his squad, with the manager particularly keen to strengthen in attacking areas, having identified Facundo Buonanotte and Harry Wilson as targets.

However, the Whites were unable to get any new signings through the door, with it being widely reported the Cottagers pulled the plug on a deal for Wilson at the last minute, while Buonanotte ended up signing for Chelsea on loan until the end of the campaign.

As such, Farke is likely to be frustrated by the end to the transfer window, but the manager can take some solace in the fact he has managed to improve his squad in a number of key areas this summer, not least between the sticks.

Lucas Perri was signed as a replacement for Illan Meslier, who has been attracting interest from the likes of Rangers and Lorient, but a report has now revealed a different goalkeeper was being considered as a replacement for the Frenchman at one stage.

According to a report from Belgium (via The Daily Mail), Leeds made an approach to sign Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp, but ultimately walked away from a deal when they discovered the hefty asking price.

Scouts from both Sunderland and Leeds decided against bringing in Lammens, given that it would be a risk to throw him straight in as first-choice goalkeeper in the Premier League, and he ended up joining Man United for a fee of around £18m instead.

"Elite" Lammens would've been risky signing for Leeds

Despite being described as having “elite potential” by scout Ben Mattinson, signing the former Royal Antwerp man would’ve been a gamble for Leeds, given that he is yet to prove himself in one of Europe’s major leagues.

The Belgian is just 23-years-old, meaning Perri has far more experience, and barring the trip to Arsenal, the Brazilian has made a solid start to life at Elland Road, keeping two clean sheets in his opening three Premier League games.

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Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca was also left very impressed by the 27-year-old’s performances in Ligue 1 last season, saying in March: “Right now, the best goalkeeper in the world is Lucas Perri.”

As such, Leeds made the correct decision signing the former Lyon man instead of Lammens, who has a daunting season ahead of him, with the young Belgian tasked with trying to establish himself as number one for Man United.

Dele Alli is taking inspiration from the "I want what's coming to me" mentality adopted by Tony Montana in the iconic Al Pacino film 'Scarface', with the former Tottenham, Everton and Como midfielder working through his latest comeback bid. The 29-year-old finds himself without a club and back in the free agent pool after seeing a forgettable stint in Italian football cut surprisingly short.

Dele sent off on only appearance since February 2023

Ex-England international Dele only agreed a move to Como late in December 2024, with his contract having run down at Goodison Park. Injuries blighted his spell on Merseyside, with the Toffees unable to see the best of a man that was once considered to be one of the finest young talents on the planet.

A sorry loan spell in Turkey with Besiktas failed to see Dele reignite a lost spark, and he has made just one competitive appearance since February 2023. That solitary outing lasted less than 10 minutes after picking up a red card on debut for Como – with his bow off the bench against AC Milan being cut short.

Cesc Fabregas appeared to be willing to give Dele time to find his feet in Serie A, but his contract was terminated in September. Inevitable questions have been asked of what happens next for the one-time Spurs star. He cannot live on past reputation forever, with current ability needing to be showcased in order to earn another opportunity.

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For now, that means working through an individual training programme. Dele has decided to escape Europe in a bid to get himself back on track, with the call made to head for tropical conditions in Bali. Picturesque surroundings there should help to provide inspiration.

Dele has shared videos and pictures from his time in Indonesia on social media. He is looking to work and play hard, with plenty of effort being put in on the grass before relaxing away from it. A man with 37 international caps to his name has lost none of his shooting prowess, with some impressive strikes being recorded during finishing drills.

Dele’s latest video starts by running over the top of a memorable clip from the movie Scarface in which Pacino’s character says: "I want what’s coming to me." After being asked what that is, Montana responds with: "The world and everything in it." Dele clearly believes that he has what it takes to get back to the very highest level.

Those working alongside him are also buying into that belief, with individual coach Jazzi – who is aiding Dele’s cause in Asia – saying in a social post of his own: "Silent grind – working hard in the background, unseen, then stepping back into the spotlight better prepared."

Is Dele capable of getting his career back on track?

When asked if Dele is capable of starring again, former Leeds and Chelsea defender Tony Dorigo – who spent time in Italy with Torino during his playing days – told GOAL: "It’s all up to his appetite, simple as that. When you have played at a certain level and suddenly you can’t get anywhere near that, can you keep going? Can you keep putting yourself through those pre-seasons? Do you still love the game? Only he can decide that."

Ex-Italy international Roberto Di Matteo – who was MK Dons manager at a time when Dele was working through their academy system – went on to tell GOAL after seeing Como part company with the two-time PFA Young Player of the Year: "From the outside it’s difficult to make an assessment. I don’t know what’s going on with him personally.

"He was at such a high and somehow, something changed with him in his personal life. It’s difficult. It’s just a shame that we have lost one of the young, bright, English talents. I don’t know what he needs to climb up the ladder again. It’s difficult. I just wish he finds it as soon as possible so he can enjoy his football, his life again, and have a good time."

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Wrexham and Swansea links but no contract offer for Dele

It has previously been claimed that Dele may have to step back into the EFL ranks in order to move on to the Premier League again. There was talk of Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac showing interest at Wrexham, with Swansea – who now count Snoop Dogg and Luka Modric among their investors – also said to be mulling over an approach. No deal has been done, with Dele having to be patient in pursuit of another fresh start.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s 26-year reign as manager of Manchester United saw him win two Champions Leagues and 13 Premier League titles, among a vast number of other trophies.

Next to the success, what Ferguson will be remembered for in years to come is the quality of players that he managed, including some of the best that the Premier League and the world have ever seen.

The list included Ballon d’Or winners like Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael Owen, as well as world-regarded midfielders like Paul Scholes and Roy Keane.

However, the downside of managing such a plethora of star players is that some unsung heroes end up receiving less attention than they deserve.

Park could have been Man Utd difference in 2011 Champions League final

In an interview with Gary Neville, Ferguson was asked about some of the most underrated players he coached, and one he highlighted in particular was Park Ji-Sung. The South Korean star joined United in 2005 and won four Premier Leagues, three League Cups and one Champions League before leaving for QPR in 2012.

Ferguson’s comments related to his regret about not properly utilising Park in the 2011 Champions League final against Barcelona at Wembley.

Alongside Park, Ferguson named Brian McClaire and Ronny Jonsen as the most underrated players he managed, who were both also instrumental in numerous trophies that Ferguson won with United.

Loved by his teammates as well as the boss

Nicknamed “Three-Lung Park” by some of the Old Trafford faithful, the South Korea star made 205 appearances for Manchester United and registered 27 goals and 28 assists.

His work ethic not only earned his managers’ admiration but also his fellow teammates. Park and Patrice Evra have a close friendship, and the left-back has previously shared that he doesn’t think that Park gets enough credit and that he was a “soldier” who put in “man-of-the-match” worthy performances against Barcelona in both legs of the 2008 Champions League semi-final.

Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand have both praised Park as a team-first kind of player. Ferdinand said of Park, “you wanted him in your team,” and Rooney praised him further, saying:

“All of us who played with Park know he was almost as important to our success. That’s because of what Park gave to the collective.”

While Park doesn’t receive the praise some of his United compatriots receive, those fans who watched him, those teammates who played with him, and most of all, Sir Alex Ferguson all know the effort and quality he brought to United during his time there.

Brevis, Mhatre’s contributions were not enough for CSK to avoid their fourth loss at home this season

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Will this win make SRH rethink their approach?

A three-pronged performance from Kamindu Mendis and Harshal Patel’s use of the middle of the pitch led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to win their first-ever match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai, a win SRH will hope revives a faltering campaign.Dewald Brevis, on his CSK debut, and Ayush Mhatre, the youngest CSK player ever in only his second innings, threatened to inject some freshness into a stale CSK campaign, but the 154 they took CSK to was not enough to avoid their fourth loss at home in IPL 2025 even though they did give SRH a scare on the dry pitch.In the kind of slugfest you expect of lowly-placed sides on a tricky surface, the batters overcame the conditions only in small pockets despite heavy dew for considerable duration of the game.Brevis looked every bit the player that earned the nickname ‘Baby AB’, but his threatening innings was cut short on 42 off 25 balls by arguably the catch of this IPL by Kamindu, who had earlier wowed us again with his ambidextrous spin. CSK mounted a spirited defence, but Kamindu calmed SRH with his unbeaten 32 off 22 to see them home.Clever bowling thwarts early intentDespite a first-ball wicket for Mohammed Shami, the 17-year-old Mhatre continued to display his quality through good intent and efficient hitting through the off side. He hit six fours in the first four overs to take CSK to 37 for 1, but now SRH began to dig the ball in and started to make both him and Sam Curran hit into the leg side.Harshal was the bowler to kickstart the plan. Mhatre nearly holed out to deep midwicket before Curran actually did so. In the next over, Mhatre drilled Pat Cummins straight into the lap of mid-off. At 50 for 3, CSK edged past only their fourth powerplay of 50 or more in nine games.Brevis checks in1:47

Finch: CSK needed a player like Brevis in middle order

Brought in in place of Rachin Ravindra, Brevis immediately looked a notch above the other batters in the match. Even as the placeholder No. 4 Ravindra Jadeja struggled to get any fluency, Brevis took down Kamindu, who had bowled the first two overs for no boundaries and took the wicket of Jadeja. On a dry pitch with enough grip in it, Kamindu made no mistake but Brevis still hit three sixes in his one over, the 12th. He then cut a slower bouncer from Harshal for a six off extra cover.Kamindu flies, brings down CSKThis is when Brevis looked to hit a second six off Harshal. The ball was in the slot too. He got a good part of it but not quite the elevation. Kamindu, however, was too far in off the long-off fence, so it looked like he would be beaten but he flew to his left, went with two hands at this missile, and came up with the ball in his right hand.After Brevis’ wicket, SRH turned the screws right in. Cummins bowled overs 16 and 18 for no boundary, hitting a Test-match hard length and beating the bat with some away movement. SRH kept chipping at the wickets, including MS Dhoni caressing Harshal to backward point. There was no finishing kick.CSK mount a spirited defenceIf Shami took a wicket first ball, Khaleel Ahmed took one second ball, reaching eight powerplay wickets this IPL, joint-highest along with Mohammed Siraj. Anshul Kamboj, preferred to R Ashwin for this match, then bowled successfully to a difficult plan: a 6-3 off-side field with two mid-offs. He had Travis Head repeatedly playing across the line to straight balls, hitting the pad twice and then the top of off.2:32

Rapid Fire: What will SRH’s biggest learning be?

Ishan Kishan fought his way past 17 for the first time since the hundred in SRH’s first match, but it was an innings that hovered around a run a ball for a long time. Heinrich Klaasen, promoted ahead of Nitish Kumar Reddy who would eventually bat at No. 7, felt obliged to take a risk and got out to Jadeja to make it 54 for 3 in 8.1 overs.With enough in the pitch for them, the CSK spinners continued to stifle Kishan and Aniket Verma. Just when Kishan looked like he could break free, Curran took a special catch at deep midwicket to send him back for 44 off 34. Verma swung a lot, hit two sixes, but became Noor Ahmad’s second wicket for 19 off 19, leaving 49 required in 6.1 overs.Kamindu, Reddy see SRH homeThe two overseas bowlers of CSK, Matheesha Pathirana and Noor, were generous with extras but it was more Kamindu’s assured sweeping that sent signals of calm to the SRH camp. It was actually a credit to the CSK bowling that they took the game so deep because even the changed ball was now wet and flying across the outfield.Kamindu and Reddy didn’t have to do anything fancy in their unbeaten 49-run stand in under five overs. They didn’t try to hit a single six. Extras helped but they also timed the ball well. They got to their first away win of this season with eight balls to spare.

Marcus Rashford is reportedly set for a key new role at Barcelona as Hansi Flick is determined to make a tactical change after defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Sevilla. Once written off and loaned out of Manchester United, the English forward has gone from Premier League exile to Barcelona’s next big hope. After being ditched by Ruben Amorim and sent packing to Aston Villa in January, his career looked in freefall. But fast forward a few months, a new boss and a new sense of purpose have changed everything.

• Flick’s plan for Rashford after a double disaster

  According to the German coach, furious with his team’s lack of intensity and pressing, has spent the international break dissecting every detail. Against PSG, Barca were bullied by the French champions’ power and precision. Whereas, against Sevilla, they were simply outworked. And his solution is bold: reinventing Rashford as Barcelona’s centre-forward.

  Flick’s blueprint involves Rashford spearheading the attack, with Raphinha on the left, Lamine Yamal on the right, and Fermín Lopez just behind them. That trio, though, have all been nursing injuries, and their fitness will determine when the new system debuts. The manager is already eyeing Barcelona’s next fixtures as a testing ground. The first could be Girona on October 18 at Montjuic, followed by a crucial Champions League clash against Olympiacos on the 21st. If all goes well, the real test will come a week later: El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu on October 26.

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  Rashford's chance to make it count as a No.9

  Flick's plan to use Rashford as a No.9 has been brewing for a long time. During pre-season, Rashford looked like a man reborn, scoring in a 5-0 friendly demolition of Daegu FC and impressing Flick with his movement and aggression. In that match, he was told to lead the line in the second half after he replaced Lewandowski. The forward did not disappoint, and that has inspired Flick to experiment once more in the thick of the campaign. 

  "He can play at No.9 or No.11," said Flick. "We changed it because we had to be careful with Ferran. We wanted to see how he adapted to the position."

  Rashford has always said his best work comes from the left flank, cutting inside onto his right foot; the same way he’s scored most of his career goals. But Flick sees something different: a powerful runner who can press defenders, stretch the backline, and finish with composure. Barcelona’s recent lack of pressing has cost them dearly, and the manager believes that with Rashford up front, the team can rediscover the ferocious energy that powered them to a domestic treble last season.

• Deco drops transfer bombshell regarding a new No.9

  The tactical shift also aligns with the club’s broader vision. Sporting director Deco has made it clear that Barcelona won’t chase a big-name striker to replace Robert Lewandowski, who turned 37 this year and still has a contract until 2026. With rumours linking Barca to Erling Haaland and Serhou Guirassy, Deco’s stance suggests Flick’s new approach is part of a long-term evolution rather than a stopgap fix.

  “We shouldn’t be obsessed with signing a number 9,” he said. “Perhaps you can do without one. This isn’t the time to talk about signings. Ferran (Torres) can play as a 9. PSG won the Champions League without a penalty-area player. Talking about a ‘9’ is a bit of a mistake, although there are good players."

  The Polish legend, who has alternated starts with Torres this season, is being eased out of a full-time role. Flick wants to preserve his experience but is ready to inject youth and pace into the front line. That’s where Rashford fits perfectly: a player who combines Premier League explosiveness with Champions League pedigree. If the experiment works, he could become the long-term heir to Lewandowski’s throne.

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  Rashford looking to shine in El Clasico

  All eyes are now on Rashford’s adaptation. If he delivers against Girona and Olympiacos, he could lead the line at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid, a chance to silence doubters and announce himself as Barcelona’s new star striker. A few months ago, he was on the fringes. Now, he’s on the verge of becoming the man Hansi Flick builds Barcelona around. And if the experiment works, the Nou Camp faithful might soon have a new anthem to sing; not for Lewandowski, but for Rashford, the Englishman who came to Spain and found himself again.

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O técnico Bruno Lage elogiou a maneira como o Botafogo soube se impor diante do Guaraní (PAR), nesta quarta-feira (2). Em entrevista coletiva no Nilton Santos logo após a vitória por 2 a 1 no jogo de ida das oitavas da Copa Sul-Americana, o treinador valorizou a postura emocional que o Alvinegro teve para reagir depois de sofrer um gol no início do confronto.

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– Foi uma exibição para olhar para os pontos positivos da primeira virada da equipe, que teve controle emocional para continuar jogando. Soube ter a atitude de ir crescendo. É um trabalho fantástico com esses homens. Esse é o compromisso do Botafogo, ir jogo a jogo com este empenho e esta dedicação. Tivemos a capacidade de virar o jogo com os que iniciaram e com os que vieram do banco. Pelo número de oportunidades que criamos poderíamos ter concretizado, mas o futebol é isso – disse.

Em seguida, o técnico valorizou os jogadores que entraram na partida e demonstrou entusiasmo com o jogo de volta, que acontecerá no Defensores del Chaco no dia 9, uma quarta-feira.

– O Adryelson sentiu-se indisposto no intervalo, (Philipe) Sampaio entrou frio e entrou bem. Todos que entraram trouxeram outras dinâmicas para criarmos espaços e as oportunidades para marcar o gol. Uma pena não termos concretizado outras oportunidades, mas futebol é isso. Foi um trabalho fantástico, criamos várias oportunidades, fizemos dois gols e vamos ao Paraguai decidir a eliminatória.

Lage minimizou o fato do Glorioso ter sofrido gols em partidas recentes na temporada e aproveitou para exaltar o poderio ofensivo da equipe.

– Da mesma forma que temos sofrido gols nos últimos jogos, também temos marcado acima da média que vínhamos a fazer. O importante é no final olhar também para o que é positivo, que são os gols. A equipe vem num ritmo muito bom e é nesse ritmo que vamos nos preocupar para vencer o próximo jogo. O que importa neste momento é termos essa mentalidade para seguir jogo a jogo e somar pontos a nossa caminhada no Brasileirão – frisou.

O técnico também projeta manter a equipe em suas melhores condições, independentemente da maratona de jogos.

– Estamos em uma caminhada em que não queremos perder ninguém por lesão e isso exige muito de todos. É esta forma de trabalhar que temos e isso encaixou muito na minha comissão. São vários fatores. É muito importante que trabalhe disciplina. Fiquei muito surpreso com a forma que o Botafogo está organizado e estruturado, e isso torna o nosso trabalho muito mais fácil. Recebemos as melhores informações do departamento e com isso podemos tomar as melhores decisões – disse.

Os botafoguenses encaram o Cruzeiro nopróximo domingo, em duelo pela 18ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. O Glorioso é líder com 12 pontos de vantagem para o segundo colocado.

DC’s wristspin twins Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam struck vital blows

Shashank Kishore13-Apr-2025

Tilak Varma was subbed out two games ago for being unable to force the pace. In his first outing after that, he made 56 off 29 in a tall run chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. On Sunday, he top scored with 59 off 43 to help Mumbai Indians (MI) post 205 for 5 after being put in to bat by Delhi Capitals (DC) in their first home game of IPL 2025 at Arun Jaitley Stadium.Tilak’s knock provided the base and Naman Dhir’s the finishing kick. The hard-hitting Dhir, a floater in the batting order, hit 38 off just 17; his fifth-wicket stand off 60 off 33 with Tilak helping them recover from the wickets of Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya in the space of six deliveries.DC’s wristspin twins Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam struck vital blows, picking up combined figures of 4 for 64 off eight overs. Meanwhile, Axar Patel, the captain, bowled just two overs, seemingly mindful of match-ups, especially with Tilak at the crease.The evening began in sparkling fashion for MI when Rohit Sharma imperiously drove Mitchell Starc for two fours, and scooped him for six. But Rohit’s intent to keep going had him fall over trying to sweep Nigam off his lengths to be given out lbw for 18.Ryan Rickelton blazed away at the other end, as did Suryakumar, who flicked his first ball for six after being sent in at No. 3 for the first time this season. Rickelton was particularly impressive off Starc, picking him for two fours in the very first over when he overpitched trying to get late swing.Kuldeep Yadav got into the game in his very first over, the eighth of the innings, when he delivered a ripping goggly to breach Rickelton’s defence. That brought Tilak in at No. 4 and he was up and away immediately with a succession of sweep shots, including a reverse pick-up shot.Tilak was reprieved on 20 when Jake Fraser-McGurk put down at skier at long-on to deny Nigam, but DC didn’t have to wait long enough for a wicket as Kuldeep had Suryakumar mistime a lofted hit off a wrong’un to long-off.That turned out to be a double-strike when Nigam was rewarded for his persistence, as he beat Hardik in the air and had him slice a catch to long-off while attempting to clear the short straight boundary. That wicket brought Tilak and Dhir to the crease, who batted through the rest of the innings to help MI get past the 200-mark.

Arsenal defenders William Saliba and Gabriel are poised to stay at the Emirates Stadium after they both committed their futures, with Mikel Arteta gifted a huge boost by their ongoing presence in the Gunners backline.

William Saliba agrees new Arsenal deal after Gabriel

Gabriel put pen to paper on an extension all the way back in June, which will keep him at the club until 2029, and it was one of Andrea Berta’s first major contract announcements after he replaced Edu in March.

Now, after months of uncertainty, talks and a rejected first proposal, his central defensive partner Saliba has also agreed to pen a new deal.

William Saliba’s defensive numbers for Arsenal in the Premier League — 2025/2026

Stats

Appearances

4

Minutes played

275

Clean sheets

2

Tackles made

8

Interceptions

3

Ground duels won

21/29

Aerial duels won

10

Clearances

18

via Footy Stats

Real Madrid were lingering in the background with the Frenchman’s previous contract due to expire in 2027, but Arteta was handed some very good news this week when news broke of Saliba’s decision to stay.

The 24-year-old is set to sign an extension until 2030, with journalist Dean Jones reporting that it could make Saliba the club’s highest earner on around £300,000-per-week.

It is a serious statement of intent from Berta, who has sent a clear message to the rest of Europe that Arsenal will no longer be bullied into selling their best players.

Since the very start of 2022/2023, Saliba and Gabriel have established themselves as one of the best centre-back partnerships in world football, and keeping both of them comes as an absolutely massive boost for Arsenal.

Now, as per reliable club insider ‘HandOfArsenal’ on X, the pair actually had a secret pact all along, and Berta is lining up another statement move immediately after securing Saliba.

Saliba and Gabriel's secret Arsenal pact as Berta lines up Saka deal

It is believed that the centre-backs agreed to stay at Arsenal and win trophies for many years, with the pact happening as far back as the summer. Meanwhile, Berta is swiftly set to commence work on agreeing a new deal with star winger Bukayo Saka.

With Saliba and Gabriel’s intentions crystal clear, it is believed that Arsenal won’t run into too much trouble with regard to Saka either.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs and GiveMeSport, Saka has made it clear he wants to sign an extension with Arsenal, so it is up to Berta to negotiate the required terms and keep their £195,000-per-week star.

Noni Madueke’s knee injury means that Arteta will need to call upon Saka much more regularly than he’d like, considering the England international is only just back from injury himself, but his importance to Arsenal cannot be understated.