Former Real Madrid striker Ivan Zamorano has sparked controversy by claiming Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal 'doesn’t have the essence or soul' of a Real Madrid player. While dismissing the winger as unfit for Los Blancos, Zamorano showered praise on Pedri, calling him a 'phenomenon' and urging Barcelona to better guide Yamal amid recent off-field distractions.

Yamal labelled ‘not Real Madrid material’ by Zamorano

Former Madrid striker Zamorano has launched a strong criticism of Barcelona’s 18-year-old winger Yamal, saying the youngster “isn’t the essence or the soul of what a Real Madrid player should be.”

The Chilean described Yamal as a talented player lacking the maturity and character expected at the Santiago Bernabeu. His comments arrive amid growing scrutiny of the teenager’s attitude and professionalism after a turbulent few weeks both on and off the pitch.

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Speaking to Josep Pedrerol on the ex-Madrid star made his feelings clear when comparing Yamal to Barcelona midfielder Pedri, whom he described as a perfect example of humility and class.

“I wouldn’t sign Lamine Yamal for Real Madrid. He’s a star, but he doesn’t embody the essence or soul of what a Real Madrid player should be,” Zamorano said. “I would sign Pedri, who is a star and a phenomenon… and without saying a word. He is humble, down-to-earth, and speaks only when necessary. Pedri has the essence, the soul, of Real Madrid.”

Zamorano, who represented Los Blancos between 1992 and 1996, went on to emphasise that players wearing the white shirt must reflect the club’s “class and culture.” He added: “Real Madrid is a team with class and culture, and the players who play for Madrid have to represent that. I never heard Messi say that Real Madrid steals, and he was the best in the world.”

His remark was a direct reference to Yamal’s pre-Clasico Twitch stream, where the teenager stirred controversy by quipping: “Yes, of course, they steal, they complain.” The comment reportedly angered several Madrid players and added fuel to the growing criticism surrounding his maturity.

Barcelona urged to guide Yamal amid growing frustration

Despite his criticism, Zamorano offered advice for Barca, suggesting that Yamal still has the potential to become a legendary player if properly mentored. “They have to try to guide Lamine Yamal. That way he’ll only become a great player. Players who leave a legacy are made of a different breed,” he said.

The young winger’s struggles have been evident on and off the field. He has been battling a recurring groin issue, while also dealing with increased media scrutiny following his recent breakup with singer Nicki Nicole. He was also involved in a spat with Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal at the end of the recent Clasico clash between the two sides, which the Bernabeu club won 2-1.

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick, who continues to back the teenager publicly, addressed Yamal’s fitness concerns after the 3-1 win over Elche. “He has to manage his injury; he’s disciplined. He has to train, undergo treatment… he’s doing it. I can’t say the injury is over; it comes and goes. And he has to manage it,” Flick explained.

The German manager has privately expressed frustration over the mounting distractions surrounding the winger but remains hopeful that Yamal’s focus will return once his injury stabilises and media pressure eases.

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Barcelona’s attention now shifts back to football as they prepare to face Club Brugge in the Champions League. The Catalan giants currently sit ninth in the continental table and will aim for a crucial win to strengthen their qualification hopes before facing Celta Vigo in La Liga.

Trailing five points behind leaders Real Madrid, Flick’s men are under pressure to close the gap before the international break. With fixtures piling up, the German coach is counting on his young stars including Yamal, who has four goals from nine matches this season, to rediscover their rhythm and help steady the club’s form during a crucial phase of the campaign.

It might still be early in the season, but Arsenal are looking like a scary proposition at the moment.

Mikel Arteta’s side are flying atop the Premier League table and remain unbeaten in the Champions League with three wins from three.

While not every win has been emphatic, Tuesday night’s demolition of Atlético Madrid certainly was, as to a man, the Gunners were exceptional.

Moreover, while he didn’t produce a goal involvement, Bukayo Saka was once again a major threat, and in even more encouraging signs, another of the starters is starting to show shades of the talisman in his own game.

Saka's start to the season

Last season was a strange one for Saka and Arsenal as a whole. Although he missed almost four months of football due to a hamstring injury and subsequent surgery, the Hale End phenomenon still racked up a brilliant haul of 12 goals and 14 assists in 37 games for the side.

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It was also clear that, towards the end of the campaign, he was still lacking that match fitness and sharpness that helps make him such a world-class talent.

Fortunately, even though he was still lacking that at the start of this season, he still managed to open his account with a well-taken goal at home to Leeds United on matchday two.

However, as if he hadn’t already dealt with enough bad luck over the last year or so, he also suffered another hamstring injury in that game.

This resulted in him spending another few weeks on the sideline before returning to the fray in the second half against Manchester City last month.

This setback has undoubtedly led to him being a bit rusty over the last few weeks, but even so, his immense talent has seen him remain the most dangerous attacker in Arteta’s side.

Moreover, he’s started to look somewhere close to his best again over the last week or so, and the difference has been crystal clear, as while he didn’t score or assist a goal against Fulham on Saturday, he was a huge threat, racking up an expected assists figure of 0.55 and playing seven key passes.

And then, while he wasn’t quite as influential on Tuesday, he still looked like the Gunners’ most realistic route to goal for much of the first 45, with former professional turned pundit Paul Merson claiming he had the Spanish side “on toast” at points.

In all, despite still not being at his peak, Saka is undoubtedly Arsenal’s most important player and talisman, so it’s pretty exciting to see another player start to show shades of his game in their own.

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Declan Rice was on point once again with his deliveries, Viktor Gyokeres nabbed a brace, and Gabriel Magalhães did what he does best.

However, the starter who once again exhibited some Saka-esque qualities in his game was Myles Lewis-Skelly.

The young Englishman was handed his third start of the season, and he more than repaid Arteta, but what in his game showed shades of his fellow Hale Ender?

Well, perhaps the most important is his ability to pull opposition players towards him, and then skip past them with ease to set up a promising attacking situation for the team.

This is exactly what he did for the second goal on the night, when he took five players out of the game with an incredible run from the middle of the park before setting up Gabriel Martinelli.

However, there are more similarities between the two academy gems than just that.

For example, while you can’t describe either one as towering or particularly imposing, both of them are fighters, far stronger than they look and capable of being a little bit nasty in the most complimentary of ways.

Furthermore, the 19-year-old is also technically brilliant, as in addition to his close control, he has a wand of a left foot, which has seen him chalk up a few assists since his debut.

With all that in mind, it’s not hard to see why one analyst described the youngster as one of the best talents “in world football” on Tuesday night.

Ultimately, there is still some way to go for Lewis-Skelly before he reaches his prime, but as things stand, he’s already an outrageous talent and shares more than a few traits with Saka.

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Everton are building something under David Moyes’ wing – again.

Having shaped the Merseysiders into a force of consistency and resilience over a decade of tireless service, the 63-year-old has been back at the helm throughout 2025, with the summer transfer window packaging exciting new talent into the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

However, with Idrissa Gueye set to leave at the end of his contract next year and Tim Iroegbunam yet to prove he has the minerals for a sustained starting role in Moyes’ system, Moyes may look to strengthen his central fold in 2026.

He does boast one of the most dynamic centre-midfielders in the Premier League, though, with this profile something that proved successful for the Scottish manager all those years ago at Goodison Park.

Moyes' best-ever Everton midfielders

Moyes enforces a principled and organised playing style, and energy and industriousness is at its heart. This was true 20 years ago, and it remains a core element of the make-up now.

But pragmatic though Moyes has been tagged at times, he has always pushed for creativity, an attacking dimension coming from the centre and with the capacity to defend strongly.

Tim Cahill embodied this. Not quite a forward, he scored lots of goals. Not quite a central midfielder, the Australian was combative and aggressive.

No player has ever featured more often in a Moyes side than Leon Osman. Not the flashiest, the versatile Englishman played his entire career on the blue half of Merseyside, save for two early-career loan spells as he was making his way.

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Another of Moyes’ mainstays was Mikel Arteta. Look closely and you may trace elements of Moyes’ influence in the Arsenal manager’s drilled and oiled style, merged with the technical genius of Pep Guardiola to shape the Gunners into bona fide contenders at the highest level.

As a player, the 43-year-old was dynamic and intelligent, adding a dimension otherwise unavailable to the Blues team. He is creative on the ball and tenacious against the run of play, once saying he would “go through a brick wall” for Moyes.

Arteta was arguably Moyes’ most trusted lieutenant, the man who helped make it all tick.

Now, the tactician has refashioned his former favourite in the shape of a new Everton star.

Moyes' new version of Arteta

Like Arteta during his Everton prime, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is a versatile midfielder.

The opening months of the 2025/26 campaign have shown the 27-year-old to be a talented and effective midfielder, situated in the centre of the park and tasked with connecting play.

Yet he arrived from Chelsea, for a £28m fee, having played second-fiddle in Enzo Maresca’s team. He was part of last term’s Club World Cup and Conference League-winning squads, but featured only 13 times in the Premier League, starting twice.

But moving to Everton was the perfect thing for a man in the prime of his career. His performances since arriving at the Hill Dickinson prove this, and he is showing too that he can be a “revelation” for multiple clubs, having been hailed as such for his efforts at Leicester by former boss Brendan Rodgers.

Averaging 1.9 key passes and winning 5.3 duels per game this term, as per Sofascore, it’s hard to argue against the success of the signing; Dewsbury-Hall may even be one of the Premier League’s most underrated signings.

Arteta’s clever and imaginative passing was a staple of his game. In this, Dewsbury-Hall could emulate him. Data from FBref shows us that the Englishman ranks among the top 8% of midfielders in the Premier League for passes into the penalty area and the top 8% for progressive passes per 90.

Starting all but one of Everton’s Premier League matches thus far, missing out against Crystal Palace due to suspension, the £90k-per-week talent has shown he has the personality and presence to become Moyes’ next Arteta, instrumental in progressing play and steering Everton away from their pragmatic reputation.

The likes of Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye will more often than not take the headlines, but in Dewsbury-Hall, Moyes has recycled a tried and tested playing style, and it’s already beginning to bear dividends.

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It feels as if every decision being made by Ruben Amorim at Manchester United is coming back to bite him, with the Portuguese coach in grave danger of becoming the latest casualty of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.

Scrutiny surrounds his persistence with the 3-4-3 system at Old Trafford, although his selection decisions have also been put under the microscope – not least selecting a goalkeeper in Altay Bayindir who now ranks among the bottom 3% of his Premier League peers for save percentage, as per FBref.

Elsewhere, meanwhile, the club’s summer business is also now being picked apart – perhaps with an element of hindsight – with numerous figures beginning to catch fire in their new surroundings.

Indeed, Antony has picked up where he left off at Real Betis last term, after notably registering a goal and an assist against Nottingham Forest last month, while Alejandro Garnacho played his part in Chelsea’s opener in the 1-0 win over Benfica in midweek.

Fellow ‘bomb squad’ member Marcus Rashford, too, was in the headlines following his Champions League display for Barcelona, with ex-teammate Rasmus Hojlund has also proving the doubters wrong with his own swift start in Naples.

Hojlund & Rashford's fine start to the season

One misdemeanour too many proved the end of Rashford’s relationship with Amorim back in December, with the 27-year-old having not been seen in a United shirt since trudging off away at Viktoria Plzen, prior to his exclusion from the Manchester derby.

Shipped off to Aston Villa in January, before sealing a dream move to Barcelona over the summer, the high-profile forward has begun to find his groove away from the bright lights of Old Trafford, amid what has been a particularly encouraging few weeks in Catalonia.

A breathtaking brace against Newcastle United stands out as the obvious high point, although Rashford’s sublime assist for Ferran Torres on Wednesday night ensured he now boasts seven goal involvements in just nine games for his new side.

Elsewhere on the continental stage, Hojlund showcased that he’s doing his best to follow in Scott McTominay’s footsteps at Napoli, having twice combined with Kevin De Bruyne to help steer the Serie A outfit to a 2-1 win over Sporting CP in midweek.

Much like his first goal for the Italian champions against Fiorentina, the Dane’s first of the night was him at his best, tearing away from defenders on the break, before coolly converting.

With three goals from just five games under Antonio Conte, the 22-year-old already has the edge on his Old Trafford replacement, Benjamin Sesko, with that likely to be a long-running comparison this season between the two young strikers.

Rightly or wrongly, neither Hojlund nor Rashford are part of the set-up now under Amorim, with it looking unlikely that either figure will be turning out for United again – not least with Napoli and Barcelona holding an obligation and option to buy the pair, respectively.

Those two are then figures of the past, with United needing to instead look to the future.

How Rashford & Hojlund's market values compare

“The soul has gone from the club”.

Those words from Wayne Rooney perhaps summarise the situation best right now.

What is there to get behind at Manchester United? The winning formula has been deserted. The style of play is tentative and timid. Every news story emerging from the club appears to be one of doom and gloom, be it talk of more redundancies or discussion of financial losses.

The essence of United appears to be being lost, not least amid Amorim’s hesitation to turn toward the academy, with his tenure – unlike those before him – yet to see the rise of a standout youth product.

Under David Moyes, there was Adnan Januzaj. Under Louis van Gaal, there was Rashford. Under Jose Mourinho, there was McTominay. Under Erik ten Hag, there was the FA Cup final-winning duo of Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo.

Amorim – despite a brief period in the side for Chido Obi – has yet to truly follow suit, with his treatment of Mainoo also bordering on a sackable offence to some.

Previously the star of Ten Hag’s final season, and a vital part of England’s Euro 2024 surge, the 20-year-old has now drifted to the periphery, yet to even start a league game this term despite the ongoing midfield woes.

Tipped to depart on loan or even permanently over the summer, the Stockport native is bizarrely being overlooked by the Portuguese coach, even despite looking like a “generational talent” previously, in the words of that man Hojlund.

In flashes, his quality has been seen this season, not least when breezing through Manchester City’s midfield in the derby, although with Amorim wedded to his system, he seemingly can’t find room for arguably United’s brightest talent.

Yes, the course of a young player’s career can be turbulent, yet the lack of faith shown in Mainoo by his manager is puzzling. As Gary Neville suggested earlier this year, this is a player that the club should be “building around”.

And rightly so, this is a player following the traditions of the club in rising from the youth ranks before dazzling at the elite level.

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Such is his talent and potential, he is now even deemed to be worth as much as £52m, as per Football Transfers, placing him ahead of both Hojlund (£41m) and Rashford (£47m).

Had things gone differently this summer, Mainoo might well have joined that pairing in heading for the exit door, although thankfully he remains – ready to fight for his place in that midfield.

If Amorim continues to ignore such a high-value, ‘generational’ midfielder, hopefully the next manager will see things differently.

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Tottenham Hotspur crashed out of the fourth round of the Carabao Cup last night, losing 2-0 against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United side at St James’ Park.

Thomas Frank’s men were sunk after two goals from Fabian Schar and Nick Woltemade, subsequently offering very little in return at the opposite end of the pitch.

The Dane will no doubt be disappointed with the defeat, but the nature of it too, especially after being unable to find the back of the net with any of their six shots on target.

Such a defeat crosses off the first opportunity for the new manager to get his hands on a piece of silverware after taking the reins during the off-season.

However, regardless of the result, the performance will be the most infuriating aspect for the boss, with numerous players struggling to take advantage of the start handed their way.

Spurs’ poor performers against Newcastle

Richarlison started the 2025/26 season in excellent fashion, scoring twice on the opening day, but the Brazilian has massively failed to deliver over the last few months.

The 28-year-old started the clash against the Magpies last night, but once again struggled, as seen by his tally of just nine passes completed and one big chance missed.

The centre-forward also failed to complete any of the dribbles, crosses or long balls he attempted – ultimately being hugely wasteful in all aspects of his game.

Richarlison wasn’t alone in failing to deliver, with midfielder Pape Sarr unable to stake his claim for a regular role once again in his first start since the end of September.

The Senegalese international was restricted in his double pivot role with Rodrigo Bentancur, subsequently losing possession on ten separate occasions on Tyneside.

The 23-year-old likes to operate with freedom to allow him to create chaos, something which he was unable to do, as seen by his tally of zero dribbles completed.

Despite the showings from the aforementioned duo, one other Lilywhites star massively struggled against Howe’s side, with Frank needing to drop him from his starting eleven.

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Last night’s defeat against Newcastle was just the third competitive defeat of the Frank era at Spurs, but it will no doubt highlight the areas of improvement for the manager.

After replacing Ange Postecoglou in the summer, the 51-year-old was handed over £100m worth of funds to make the changes he required to the first team squad.

Mohammed Kudus was his biggest addition at a staggering £55m, but the Ghanaian was dropped to the substitutes bench and only brought on with 25 minutes remaining.

His tally of one goal and four assists in the Premier League highlights his immediate impact in North London, subsequently nailing down the right-wing position as his own.

As a result, Brennan Johnson has often been limited to minutes off the bench himself, but given Kudus’ rest, the Welshman was handed the chance to start from the off.

It was the 24-year-old’s second start in a row after featuring against Everton on Sunday, but once again, he failed to repay the manager for the faith shown in him.

The winger featured for just 65 minutes against the Magpies before being replaced, subsequently showcasing his lack of positive impact on the pitch.

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He only achieved a total of 28 touches during the defeat – a tally fewer than goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, who managed 50 – whilst also completing just 11 passes.

Johnson also attempted four crosses on Tyneside, but none of which were able to find a teammate – but he also struggled to have an individual impact as he failed to register a single shot on target.

Other tallies, such as 100% ground duels lost and 14 times possession lost, further indicate his struggles, with Frank desperately needing to drop him from his starting eleven.

To top off his dismal night, Johnson was handed a measly 5/10 match rating by The Standard’s Matt Verri – further showcasing how disappointing he was during his 65-minute showing.

The manager will no doubt be hugely disappointed with the Welshman’s inability to impress, with the Dane certainly needing to drop him against Chelsea on Saturday.

Kudus has certainly cemented such a position within the Lilywhites squad, with Johnson now needing to get used to limited minutes off the bench.

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أعلن الكرواتي كرونسلاف يورتشيتش، المدير الفني لفريق بيراميدز، التشكيل الأساسي لمواجهة سيراميكا كليوباترا، بعد قليل في كأس السوبر المصري.

ويلتقي بيراميدز مع سيراميكا كليوباترا على استاد آل نهيان ضمن منافسات مباراة تحديد المركزين الثالث والرابع في بطولة كأس السوبر المصري 2025.

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وكان بيراميدز قد خسر أمام الزمالك بنتيجة 5-4 بركلات الترجيح في مباراة نصف النهائي، بينما سيراميكا كليوباترا سقط أمام الأهلي بهدفين مقابل هدف.

ويبحث كلا الفريقين عن الفوز في مباراة اليوم لحصد المركز الثالث وتحقيق فوز معنوي قبل اسبتئاف المباريات المحلية.

وشهد تشكيل بيراميدز ظهور محمود جاد في حراسة المرمى وطارق علاء في مركز الظهير الأيمن. تشكيل بيراميدز اليوم أمام سيراميكا كليوباترا

حراسة المرمى: محمود جاد.

خط الدفاع: طارق علاء – أحمد سامي – علي جبر – محمد حمدي.

خط الوسط: أحمد توفيق – وليد الكرتي – عبد الرحمن مجدي – مصطفى زيكو – إيفرتون داسيلفا.

خط الهجوم: مروان حمدي بدلاء بيراميدز اليوم أمام سيراميكا كليوباترا

شريف إكرامي – زياد هيثم – محمود دونجا – مهند لاشين – محمود زلاكة – أحمد عاطف قطة – كريم حافظ – محمد رضا بوبو – دودو الجباس

Vincent Kompany admitted he “would have loved to have played” in the second-half as Bayern Munich battled to a 2-1 Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain. The Bavarians extended their winning streak to 16 matches despite Luis Diaz’s red card, with the Belgian praising his side’s defensive resilience in one of their toughest tests of the season.

• Bayern grind out tense win in Paris

  Bayern continued their incredible unbeaten run under Kompany, defeating PSG 2-1 at the Parc des Princes to extend their winning streak to 16 games in all competitions. The reigning Bundesliga champions dominated the first half with two goals from Diaz, who struck twice inside 32 minutes to stun the French hosts. However, the Colombian’s red card for a reckless tackle on Achraf Hakimi just before half-time shifted momentum dramatically.

  The European champions pulled one back through substitute Joao Neves, but Die Roten's 10 men held firm through a relentless second-half siege. The victory not only strengthened Bayern’s position atop their Champions League group but also underlined their defensive resolve, something Kompany said reminded him of his own playing days.

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  'I would have loved to play in that second half' – Kompany

  After the match, Bayern boss Kompany reflected on the intensity of the contest and the pride he took in his team’s defensive character even joking that the atmosphere made him wish he could pull on his boots again.

  “I would have loved to have played in the second half,” Kompany told . “Defending everything away and always putting pressure on the man. Every situation is dangerous, but as a defender, you’re naturally trained for these moments.”

  The Belgian praised his side’s mentality under pressure, adding that the performance embodied the spirit he wants Bayern to represent: hard work, discipline, and composure even when the odds are stacked against them.

• Kimmich and Tah hail Bayern’s ‘intensity and fight’

  Midfielder Joshua Kimmich described the victory as one of the most exhausting yet rewarding nights of his career. Speaking to , the German admitted he was taken aback by the sheer tempo of the encounter.

  “I have to say, that was one of the most intense halves of my career,” Kimmich said. “After 25 minutes, I looked up and thought to myself, ‘I’m going to collapse.’ It was really intense from both teams, this man-to-man pressing, constant movement, and incredible pace.”

  Kimmich also lauded his team's physical edge: “We really hurt them. We were very aggressive, had a lot of very good chances, and were very physical. Paris moved around a lot in possession, their players rotated a lot, and they made frequent runs in behind. You always had to keep up. That was quite a challenge. It only got more intense in the second half."

  Center-back Jonathan Tah echoed those sentiments, praising the collective effort that saw Bayern survive with 10 men: “The first half was brilliant from us. The way we approached the game, the intensity, and the number of chances we created,” he told . “The second half was simply about suffering and defending together. It’s not typical for us to have to defend extremely deep, but we showed we can do it when we have to.”

  Their comments summed up a Bayern side that blended attacking dominance with a defender’s mentality – a reflection of Kompany’s growing imprint on the squad.

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  Focus shifts to Arsenal after Paris test

  With four wins from four in the Champions League, Bayern’s attention now turns to another major test – a November 26 trip to Arsenal, where both clubs will put their perfect group-stage records on the line in a clash for top spot.

  Reflecting on the upcoming encounter, Kimmich said: “Against Arsenal we can see once again where we stand, but today, especially the first half, was outstanding from us.”

  Before that European showdown, The Bavarians return to Bundesliga action against Union Berlin, looking to enter the international break unbeaten. For Kompany, the message remains simple: keep momentum, keep control, and keep believing – whether defending deep or dictating play, Bayern look every bit the complete package under him.

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Data: 15 de outubro de 2023, domingo
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Blistering 58-ball century, allied to figures of 4 for 18, prove enough for South Group’s dominant force

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Will Jacks, with a magnificent 58-ball century, and Sam Curran and Chris Jordan, with some canny late bowling, inspired Surrey to their 11th victory in 14 Vitality Blast games and snuffed out Sussex hopes of winning the last quarter-final berth from the South Group.Jacks powered three sixes and a dozen boundaries as he put on 65 for the first wicket with Ryan Patel and then 97 with Jason Roy as Surry scaled the 200 mark with a last ball six from Tom Curran over long-off off Tymal Mills.It all looked too much for the Sussex Sharks. But they were heroic in defeat. Knowing they had to win go qualify for the latter stages of the competition, with results going against them elsewhere, they strove valiantly for victory. Daniel Hughes, who has been disappointed with his return in the competition this year, plundered 75 from 43 balls, keeping his side in the hunt as he hit former Sussex man Jordan for four fours in over, before lofting Jamie Overton for a straight six.At the halfway stage Sussex were 81 for 1, ten runs behind the Surrey score. When Hughes was bowled, backing away to cut Jacks, it again looked difficult for Sussex. But Coles and Tom Clark changed all that, with a partnership of 58 in just four overs.Coles, in great form this season in red and white ball cricket, hit Jamie Overton for successive sixes, one over long-off and then over long-on and with 33 needed from three overs, and then 21 from two, the home side were favourite.But Surrey turned the game in the last two overs, as Curran took two in three balls, taking a brilliant return catch to dismiss Coles for a delightful 39 off 18 balls and then having Danny Lamb caught behind. That left Sussex needing 13 off the final over and even with captain John Simpson on strike they could not manage it against the clever Jordan, as he changed his paces.Surrey had already qualified for the latter stages with a guaranteed home draw while Sussex, after four losses on the spin, had been given a lifeline with their last-gasp victory over Gloucestershire the previous day and knew they could qualify by winning here.Surrey’s powerhouse batting line-up had shown a liking for Hove’s short boundaries in the past and they again got off to a flyer after choosing to bat, with openers Jacks and Patel thumping 47 off the first four overs, with 65 coming off the six-over powerplay as Brad Currie – replacing the injured Ollie Robinson – Nathan McAndrew and captaian Tymal Mills all coming in for severe punishment.Sussex pulled it back through the spin of Coles and with Henry Crocumbe and Lamb both impressive as they took pace off the ball. But then Surrey powered on again through Jacks, and with Jason Roy finding form to set an imposing total. But it was only just enough.

Bangladesh selectors have dropped Najmul Hossain Shanto in one of the five changes to T20I squad for three-match series against Sri Lanka later this month. Shanto was part of the squad for their previous T20I series against UAE and Pakistan in May, but featured in only one of the six matches.Shanto had an underwhelming 2024, where he averaged 18.84 in 21 T20Is, with just a single half-century. In contrast, he fared better in 2023, scoring 218 runs in ten innings at 31.14 average, and a higher strike rate of 119.78. Having stepped down from the T20I captaincy in January this year, he now finds himself out of the squad entirely.Left-handed opener Mohammad Naim has been recalled in Shanto’s place, among four other changes in the bowling unit. Naim, who has played 35 T20Is, has returned back to form during the 2024-25 domestic season. He was the highest run-getter in both the BPL and NCL T20s, finishing on 827 runs at an average of 37.59 average and a strike rate of 140.40, including a century and six fifties.Pace duo Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman have also returned to the squad, having recovered from injury and featured in the first ODI against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. Mohammad Saifuddin has earned a recall as well, marking his return after more than a year.The 28-year-old fast bowler was overlooked for last year’s T20 World Cup after a disappointing performance in the T20I series against Zimbabwe in May. He subsequently took a two-month break from cricket in August. Since returning, Saifuddin has picked up 37 wickets across the BPL and DPL– Bangladesh’s premier white-ball competitions.Shoriful Islam, who suffered a groin niggle during the second T20I against Pakistan in May, has been retained in the squad. In the spin department, there’s another shuffle, with Nasum Ahmed replacing Tanvir Islam. The ongoing switch between left-arm spinners suggests the selectors are still undecided on their preferred option for the white-ball formats.Bangladesh will play the three T20Is on July 10 in Pallekele, July 13 in Dambulla and July 16 in Colombo.Bangladesh squad: Litton Das (capt, wk), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin.In: Mohammad Naim, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad SaifuddinOut: Khaled Ahmed, Tanvir Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto