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While they might not have the trophies to show for it, West Ham United have been blessed with a number of brilliant players over the last decade or so.

In the current team, you have Jarrod Bowen, who’d likely get a game for every club in the Premier League, and then you go back a little further, and you get to stars like Declan Rice and Dimitri Payet.

However, when it comes to a player loved by the Irons faithful but criminally underrated by outside fans, it’s hard to look past Manuel Lanzini.

The Argentine midfielder made 226 appearances for the East Londoners, produced 58 goal involvements – including that one against Tottenham Hotspur – and then left as a firm fan favourite to join River Plate two years ago.

So it’s undoubtedly great news that West Ham now remain keen on signing an up-and-coming talent who could end up becoming their new Lanzini.

West Ham target their new Lanzini

So far, it would be fair to describe West Ham’s summer business as simply okay.

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The signing of Kyle Walker-Peters on a free looks like a clever bit of business and Mads Hermansen and El Hadji Malick Diouf could well improve Graham Potter’s starting lineup.

However, even for free, Callum Wilson is an underwhelming addition, as he was only able to score a single goal for Newcastle United last season.

Fortunately, the Hammers aren’t done in the market just yet, as it now looks like they’re doing what they can to sign an exciting midfielder who could be their new Lanzini.

At least that’s according to a recent report from Sky Sports’ Mark McAdam, who has revealed that West Ham remain interested in Mateus Fernandes.

More than that, McAdam claims that even though Southampton rejected their opening offer of £30m for the Portuguese star, “talks are continuing.”

However, it could end up being a particularly expensive transfer to get over the line, as the Saints are now asking for “closer to £50m” for the 21-year-old.

Nevertheless, Fernandes’ ability and sky-high potential make this a deal worth pursuing, especially as he could be West Ham’s new Lanzini.

Why Fernandes could be West Ham's new Lanzini

When he was at his best at West Ham, Lanzini was a technically proficient maestro who, from the middle of the park, was capable of creating and scoring chances as well as helping to control the pace of the game.

After all, you don’t amass as many appearances for a Premier League side as he did if you aren’t a seriously talented player.

So it’s exciting that, in Fernandes, Potter could be getting his hands on a player capable of fulfilling that same role.

Now, the Portuguese gem may have ultimately succumbed to relegation with Southampton last season, but it was most certainly not his fault.

On top of passing the eye-test with his silky ability on the ball and his “perfectly weighted through balls,” as analyst Ben Mattinson described them, he put up some simply sensational underlying numbers.

Fernandes’ scout report

Statistics

Per 90

Percentile

% of Aerials Won

62.5%

Top 2%

Tackles (Def 3rd)

1.39

Top 3%

Tackles

2.75

Top 5%

Ball Recoveries

5.54

Top 5%

Interceptions

0.87

Top 7%

Touches (Mid 3rd)

26.82

Top 9%

GCA (Defensive Action)

0.03

Top 10%

Passes Completed (Long)

3.40

Top 11%

Passes Attempted (Long)

6.06

Top 11%

Dribblers Tackled

1.02

Top 11%

Pass Completion % (Medium)

85.9%

Top 14%

Passes into Final Third

3.03

Top 14%

Shots Blocked

0.25

Top 14%

Total Passing Distance

569.45

Top 15%

Blocks

1.33

Top 15%

All Stats via FBref for the 24/25 PL Season

For example, FBref ranked him in the top 2% of attacking midfielders and wingers in the Premier League for percentage of aerial duels won, the top 5% for tackles and ball recoveries, the top 11% for long passes attempted and completed and the top 14% for passes into the final third, all per 90.

These numbers paint the picture of a team player who can be relied upon to do the hard yards and defensive work, while still possessing the passing and technical ability to get the ball into dangerous areas – sound familiar?

Moreover, despite playing for a team that came dangerously close to taking Derby County’s most unwanted of records last season, the “exceptional” midfielder, as dubbed by Mattinson, was still able to score three goals and provide six assists in 42 appearances across all competitions.

Ultimately, while it might take some time, Fernandes appears to have the drive, determination, and technical skill to become Potter’s own Lanzini, and therefore, West Ham should be doing all they can to sign him this summer.

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Posts ByJack Salveson Holmes Aug 11, 2025

Manchester United have made a new midfielder one of their priorities for the remainder of the summer transfer window – with such an area next on the list for their overhaul of the squad.

Casemiro started at the heart of the side alongside Bruno Fernandes, but the 33-year-old is certainly coming to the back end of his professional career and is unable to maintain his fitness over the course of a full campaign.

Manuel Ugarte is another option currently at Ruben Amorim’s disposal, but the Uruguayan has fallen below the standards set by the fanbase after his £50m move from PSG last summer.

Academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo has also struggled to fit into the manager’s 3-4-2-1 system, with the aforementioned duo often being chosen ahead of him – as seen on Sunday, with the youngster being an unused substitute.

Despite the four options currently on the books at Old Trafford, the boss and the hierarchy still remain in the market for added reinforcements in the midfield department, targeting numerous options before the September 1st deadline.

Man Utd targeting a new midfielder for Amorim

United’s hunt for a new midfielder has seen them target various options in the Premier League over recent weeks, but their hunt has so far been to no avail.

Moves for Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton have both been made in recent weeks, but deals for either of the 21-year-olds now look unlikely, given their current £100m asking prices.

However, no time has been wasted by the hierarchy, subsequently turning their attention to Como star Nico Paz, according to Spanish outlet Defensa Central.

They claim that the Red Devils are one of various sides currently pursuing a move for the 20-year-old, who registered 14 combined goals and assists in his 35 Serie A appearances last campaign.

It also states that Amorim’s side are preparing a €45m (£38m) offer to land the youngster, but it’s unclear if the player himself would want a move to England this summer.

Why United’s latest target joining would be bad news for Bruno

Bruno mainly operated in a number ten role under Amorim during the 2024/25 campaign, managing to register 37 combined goals and assists – easily being the shining light in what was a dismal year for United.

However, the additions of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have seen the Portuguese international drop into a deeper role to allow the new additions to thrive.

The 30-year-old, who’s the club’s captain, may struggle to replicate such numbers in his new role, ultimately having to sacrifice his own numbers to allow the team to progress.

Given his allowance to play in a free role, Bruno needs a player who’s capable of sitting in front of the backline and regaining possession before handing him the ball to continue his excellent return of goals and assists.

Moves for the likes of Wharton and Baleba will undoubtedly make more sense, given the demands of the current hunt in the market, but it appears the club’s attention is now firmly on the Como star.

However, a move for Paz could spell bad news for the captain, with the youngster a similar sort of player, often making more of an impact with the ball at his feet rather than without.

The Argentine, who can play as a ten or a box-to-box midfielder, would likely provide competition for the Portuguese star, which could result in fewer minutes on the pitch for him in 2025/26.

It may seem a ludicrous decision to utilise Paz over Fernandes at Old Trafford, but when comparing their stats from last season, the Como star managed to better him in various key areas.

The youngster, who’s been labelled as a player with “immense potential” by Jacek Kulig, posted a better shot on target rate, highlighting the threat he poses in front of goal when making his third man runs in beyond the centre-forward.

How Paz & Bruno compared throughout 2024/25

Statistics (per 90)

Paz

Bruno

Games played

35

36

Goals & assists

14

18

Shot on target accuracy

34%

28%

Pass accuracy

81%

76%

Key passes made

2.8

2.7

% of tackles won

47%

40%

Interceptions made

0.8

0.7

Take-ons completed

51%

41%

Carries into final third

2.1

1.9

Aerials won

57%

49%

Stats via FBref

Paz also completed more of the passes he attempted, whilst also making more key passes per 90, able to provide those ahead of him with constant chances at Old Trafford.

His dominance over the United star is further reflected out of out-of-possession, winning more of the tackles he entered last campaign, along with more interceptions made per 90.

Such figures could make him the perfect box-to-box option in Amorim’s side, especially if he can replicate the numbers he produced in Italy for Como in 2024/25.

Any move would certainly be an exciting one for the fanbase, possessing a lot of qualities that would provide immediate impact, but also pocketing a whole heap of potential to improve further in the years ahead.

However, as previously mentioned, it could spell bad news for Bruno if he joined the club, offering needed competition, which could result in less game time in the not-too-distant future.

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Earlier, Jansen picked up 6 for 52 to restrict Pakistan but a late burst has ensured South Africa do not rest easy overnight

Danyal Rasool28-Dec-2024

Mohammad Abbas picked up two wickets to dent South Africa early•AFP/Getty Images

The first Test match at Centurion is tantalisingly poised after Pakistan took three wickets in nine overs to leave South Africa wobbling at 27 for 3, still 121 runs away from the 147-run target that seals a win, as well as a place in the 2023-25 World Test Championship [WTC] final.After South Africa had bowled Pakistan out for 237, they needed a fairly comfortable 148 to secure victory, but an unerring spell of accurate medium-fast bowling from Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad was well rewarded. Aside from Aiden Markram, the South Africa batters were somewhat timid in their approach to the last few overs of the day, while Abbas and Shahzad targeted the pads. Abbas brought one to jag back in sharply into Tony de Zorzi for the first breakthrough.Pakistan’s reviewing was chalk and cheese from the previous innings, successfully overturning two lbw calls. Shahzad found similar seam movement from around the wicket to strike Ryan Rickleton on the front pad, viciously enough that it hit him in line despite the batter having moved well across.Having successfully overturned that one, Pakistan repeated the formula, with Abbas finding the right line and adequate sideways movement, which has seen him find bouts of high success. Tristan Stubbs took a step out of his crease but was beaten on the outside edge, and yet again Pakistan went up collectively for the umpire to turn them down. But Shan Masood signalled to go upstairs once more and was proven right again.One of Marco Jansen’s six wickets included Mohammad Rizwan•AFP/Getty Images

Earlier in the day, Marco Jansen’s six-wicket haul had helped South Africa tighten their control over the game. He picked five wickets in the afternoon as Pakistan squandered a promising start following a rain delay that wiped out the morning session. He picked one more in the final session as the hosts returned to polish off the Pakistan tail after stubborn resistance from Saud Shakeel.Babar Azam and Shakeel put on 79 for the fourth wicket, with Babar reaching his first Test half-century in nearly two years, but holed out to deep point immediately after. Mohammad Rizwan was squeezed down leg as Pakistan crumbled around Shakeel.Persistent rain saw the game start an hour after the lunch break concluded, and Pakistan began by taking advantage of a bowling effort that was nowhere near its best. Shakeel and Babar each worked Kagiso Rabada away for four in the third over, and the runs flowed for the next half an hour. Twenty-three runs came off the next three, and though Babar still found himself beaten a few times, he was also finding the timing that in the past was so often a precursor to a big score.Corbin Bosch found that out when he missed his line twice and Babar helped himself to two fours, before a clip into the covers brought up his long-awaited half-century, his first in 20 innings. But he threw it away disappointingly, failing to get on top of a short and wide one from Jansen, Bosch barely having to move to send a devastated Babar on his way.Saud Shakeel’s struck an important 84•AFP/Getty Images

Jansen was finding the wickets that eluded him in the first innings, with Rizwan and Salman Agha falling cheaply. A brief stand between Shakeel and Aamer Jamal once more gave the impression Pakistan would go into tea six down, before Jamal lobbed a tame Dane Paterson bouncer straight to deep midwicket, and Naseem Shah helpfully nicking Rabada into the slips.Shakeel attempted to farm the strike post-tea and would enjoy some success as wayward bowling allowed for the odd boundary and comfortable late-over singles. A regal pick-up for six over midwicket was the highlight, but Pakistan’s penchant for gifting wickets to deliveries that did not merit them struck again when a knee-high full toss rapped into Shakeel’s front pad and effectively concluded Pakistan’s batting effort.It appeared to be the final nail in the coffin, but Pakistan’s bowlers have seen to it that South Africa do not rest easy overnight.

كشفت تقارير صحفية عن طلب لامين يامال، لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي برشلونة، من لويس دي لافوينتي، المدير الفني لمنتخب إسبانيا، بعد مباراة باريس سان جيرمان.

وواجه برشلونة نظيره باريس سان جيرمان مساء يوم الأربعاء الماضي في إطار منافسات الجولة الثانية من مرحلة الدوري لبطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وخسر برشلونة بثنائية مقابل هدف أمام باريس سان جيرمان، على ملعب “مونتجويك” في قمة الجولة الثانية من مرحلة الدوري لبطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وعانى لامين يامال من إصابة في منطقة العانة، قبل فترة، واضطر إلى الغياب 3 أسابيع قبل عودته يوم الأحد الماضي ضد ريال سوسيداد.

وبرغم من مشاركته بديلًا في المباراة وبعد ذلك ظهر أساسيًا أمام باريس سان جيرمان في دوري أبطال أوروبا، إلا أن برشلونة أعلن أمس، الجمعة، تجدد الإصابة مرة أخرى وبالتالي سيغيب لمدة 3 أسابيع.

ويستعد منتخب إسبانيا لمواجهة كل من جورجيا وبلغاريا ضمن تصفيات أوروبا المؤهلة إلى كأس العالم 2026 بالولايات المتخدة الأمريكية وكندا والمكسيك.

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ووفقًا لصحيفة “آس” الإسبانية فإن لامين يامال أجرى اتصالًا مع لويس دي لافوينتي مدرب منتخب إسبانيا بعد مباراة باريس سان جيرمان لإخباره بأنه غير قادر على الذهاب إلى المعسكر بسبب تجدد الإصابة.

أنهى لامين مباراة باريس سان جيرمان وهو يعاني من ألم في منطقة العانة، في اليوم التالي، اتصل بمدرب المنتخب الوطني ليشرح له معاناته من ألم وأنه من الأفضل له الراحة لمدة أسبوعين.

كان رد دي لا فوينتي أنه إذا كان بإمكانه اللعب ضد إشبيلية، فيمكنه أيضًا اللعب مع المنتخب الوطني.

عندما أبلغ لامين النادي برد فعل دي لا فوينتي، اتصل ديكو، المدير الرياضي لنادي برشلونة، بنظيره في المنتخب الوطني، ليشرح له أن المهاجم غير لائق للعب مع المنتخب الوطني، وكان الرد غير متعاطف تمامًا مثل مدرب المنتخب الوطني.

وأفادت الصحيفة الإسبانية أنه اندلعت موجة غضب في نادي برشلونة يوم الجمعة الماضي عندما أعلن دي لا فوينتي عن قائمة الفريق، التي شهدت تواجد لامين يامال.

اعتبر النادي الكتالوني ذلك استفزازًا من المدرب، خاصةً لتجاهله طلب لاعبه في عدم اختياره، وفي هذا الصدد، يُذكر النادي أن دي لا فوينتي جادل بأن لامين هو صاحب القرار النهائي في المشاركة ضد تركيا، بينما يبدو الآن أن رأي اللاعب غير مهم بالنسبة للمدرب.

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O Corinthians corre sério risco de sofrer punições por conta dos gritos homofóbicos proferidos por seus torcedores no empate em 1 a 1 com o São Paulo, no último domingo (14), em Itaquera, pelo Campeonato Brasileiro.

A CBF confirmou ao LANCE! que encaminhará ao pleno do STJD (Superior Tribunal de Justiça Desportiva) a súmula do árbitro carioca Bruno Arleu de Araújo, em que é relatada a paralisação da partida por cerca de cinco minutos para que as ofensas de teor sexual por parte dos corintianos contra os jogadores são-paulino. Durante a paralisação, os telões da Neo Química Arena exibiram uma mensagem reforçando sobre a proibição deste tipo de manifestação preconceituosa.

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Em nota, a entidade máxima do futebol ainda reiterou que sua Comissão de Ética e Diretoria de Conformidade e Compliance também investigarão o caso. Além da súmula, a promessa é de ‘quaisquer outros dados colhidos sobre o assunto para as devidas providências. Inclusive na esfera pública, se for cabível.’

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O time do Parque São Jorge é reincidente nesse tipo de denúncia. Em junho do ano passado, o Timão foi denunciado pelo STJD por arremesso de objetos no gramado, além dos gritos homofóbicos. Condenado, conseguiu um acordo para pagamento de R$ 40 mil.

A mudança para essa edição do Brasileiro, contudo, aconteceu em fevereiro, quando a CBF implantou o seu atual Regulamento Geral de Competições, que prevê penas mais duras para casos não só de ataque à orientação sexual, mas também racismo. Na ocasião, a entidade máxima do futebol brasileiro estabeleceu que o objetivo era o de encerrar até mesmo apelidos pejorativos com rivais, como acontece agora em Corinthians e São Paulo.

No documento estabelecido, a CBF prescreve quatro tipos de punições para casos de homofobia no futebol: advertência, multa de até R$ 500 mil, com o valor a ser revertido em prol de causas sociais, impedimento de registro e transferências de atletas e perda de pontos.

O STJD também mudou seu regimento e prevê penas mais duras. Para atletas, ou integrantes do clube, que praticarem tais ações, a entidade estabelece suspensão de cinco a dez partidas. Para pessoas não envolvidas diretamente com o clube (torcida), a punição é de suspensão pelo prazo de 120 a 360 dias, além de pagamento de multa, que varia de R$ 100 a R$ 100 mil.

O Corinthians se pronunciou sobre o ocorrido por meio de nota.

– O Corinthians volta a repudiar veementemente os cantos homofóbicos relatados na súmula do jogo deste domingo (14/5). Como sempre, o clube alerta continuamente sua torcida, por meio de suas redes sociais e do sistema de som e de telões da Neo Química Arena, com esclarecimentos aos torcedores quanto a ilegalidade dessas condutas. E mais uma vez insistimos com nossa Fiel Torcida para que cessem com atos como esses em nossa arena – publicou o clube.

No dia do jogo, o São Paulo não procurou a Polícia Civil para fazer registro criminal do ocorrido. E o presidente Julio Casares espera que as providências devidas sejam tomadas.

– Os fatos foram relatados pelo árbitro pela súmula e espero que a CBF tome as medidas cabíveis com base no que for documentado.

– Informo que aos 18 minutos do 2º tempo paralisei a partida por 2 minutos devido a gritos homofônicos (seria homofóbicos) da torcida “vamos Corinthians, dessas bichas teremos que ganhar”. Sendo informado no som e no telão do estádio para que os gritos cessassem. Mesmo assim, a torcida continuou gritando efusivamente. E após os gritos cessarem, a partida foi reiniciada. Fato esse comunicado ao delegado da partida e ao chefe do policiamento – escreveu o árbitro Bruno Arleu na sumula do Majestoso. 

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A permanent feature in India’s Test side, Jaiswal recently made his ODI debut against England in the first ODI in Nagpur earlier this month in place of Virat Kohli, who had missed the game due to a knee niggle. Jaiswal scored 15 in that match.Jaiswal has played just one game in the 2024-25 season of the Ranji Trophy, a group fixture against Jammu and Kashmir, where he managed 4 and 26 in the two innings, with Mumbai going down by five wickets.Defending Champions Mumbai haven’t had the easiest of rides in the Ranji Trophy this season. They scrapped through to the quarter-finals, where they were once again in a spot of bother against Haryana, before the lower order bailed them out one more time in the first innings.Mumbai’s semi-final against Vidarbha will be a repeat of the title clash from last year. Vidarbha are in excellent form, having secured outright victories in seven of their eight games this Ranji season. They are coming into the game having defeated Tamil Nadu by 198 runs in the quarter-final.Mumbai squadAjinkya Rahane (capt), Ayush Mhatre, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Amogh Bhatkal, Suryakumar Yadav, Siddhesh Lad, Shivam Dube, Akash Anand (wk), Hardik Tamore (wk), Suryansh Shedge, Shardul Thakur, Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Mohit Avasthi, Sylvester D’Souza, Royston Dias, Atharva Ankolekar, Harsh Tanna

Everton are showing themselves to be a real threat in the forward areas based on their blistering attacking performances so far in the Premier League.

Of course, it is only early days, but the Toffees have responded to a disappointing 1-0 loss on the opening day to Leeds by putting five strikes past Brighton and Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Jack Grealish picking up a mightily impressive four assists along the way.

With Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall also in on the goals and assists, alongside Iliman Ndiaye already running teams ragged with two efforts on the board, David Moyes’ men are now far removed from their previous attritional makeup under Sean Dyche.

This is before you even throw new recruit Tyler Dibling into the equation, with the 19-year-old a bold pick-up from Southampton who is also ready to take the Premier League by storm.

What Dibling can offer Everton

Everton has managed to produce many of their own special homegrown attackers over the years, with the likes of Ross Barkley and Wayne Rooney springing to mind.

With this example, however, they have poached the cream of the academy crop from the Saints in Dibling, with the teenager costing a whopping £40m to bring in this summer, even as his ex-side suffered relegation at the end of last campaign.

When watching the young forward in action, it’s clear to see why he has cost such an extortionate amount, despite still being inexperienced, with an impressive four goals and three assists next to his name in the St Mary’s senior ranks.

One particularly memorable display from the direct winger last season against Manchester United even saw former England legend turned commentator Stuart Pearce herald Dibling as a “devotee to Grealish”, with a hope now that the entertaining attacker can be as instantly successful on Merseyside – like the ex-Aston Villa midfielder – away from loose comparisons.

Amazingly, while the Toffees have invested significantly in the future with this £40m buy, they could well have their very own homegrown Grealish brewing in the background, too, in this 18-year-old ace.

Everton's own homegrown Grealish

As previously mentioned, the Merseyside outfit has often been viewed as a club that gives their very own chances in the first-team set-up when ready.

One up-and-coming youngster that has risen the ranks and looks destined for more senior minutes soon is 18-year-old Harrison Armstrong, who was named on the bench by Moyes for the action-packed victory at Wolves.

He has since moved on to Preston North End on a season-long loan, but the highlights package posted by the Lilywhites after his move was confirmed shows off the obvious talent the skilful midfielder possesses to be viewed in the same glowing light as the assist-heavy Grealish.

Indeed, from just eight senior appearances to date for the Toffees, Armstrong has a standout three assists next to his name.

Armstrong’s Everton record

Position

Games

Goals + Assists

CM

19

3 + 1

DM

11

2 + 2

LW

4

1 + 0

AM

3

0 + 1

CF

2

0

RW

1

0 + 1

LM

1

0

RM

1

0

Sourced by Transfermarkt

With a further ten goal contributions also coming his way for the Everton U19s and U21s – when looking at the table above – it’s abundantly clear why he has been labelled a “phenomenal” youth talent by one of his former managers in John Eustace, when previously loaned out to Derby County.

His adaptability to play all across the midfield positions only strengthens the argument more that he could be a new Grealish in the making, with the Liverpool-born starlet more than a capable performer on the left flank – much like the new Everton number 18 – away from just lining up in a central midfield spot.

It could well be that Armstrong just needs more first-team experience under his belt before he’s regularly strutting his stuff in Moyes’ senior side, with another loan out to the second tier, no doubt toughening him up.

The EFL’s elite division made Grealish the stylish performer he is today, after all, with a sturdy 14 goals and 16 assists notched up in the Championship by the 29-year-old, before further cementing himself as a Premier League star on Merseyside.

Armstrong will hope he can live up to his own hype down the line, with both the 18-year-old and Dibling up Moyes’ sleeve, making the future look very rosy at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, away from the short-term heroics served up by man of the hour Grealish.

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Depois de completar 15 dias de cuidados, o gramado do Maracanã está praticamente pronto para voltar a ser utilizado por Flamengo e Fluminense. O processo de recuperação foi feito de maneira minuciosa pelos responsáveis e, agora, ele está novamente com cor, aspecto e jogabilidade aceitáveis para jogos.

O LANCE! teve acesso à imagens dos últimos detalhes do processo e traz um “antes e depois”, para que os torcedores, especialmente de Flamengo e Fluminense, possam ter uma ideia do progresso.

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Vale destacar que a recuperação do gramado do Maracanã começou antes mesmo da pausa para a Data Fifa. Logo após o jogo diante do Racing, na quinta-feira (08), pela Libertadores, os responsáveis pelos cuidados iniciaram o processo de plantio das sementes de inverno. A medida aconteceu para que o gramado mantivesse seu estado razoável e pudesse suportar o duelo de domingo (11), entre Flamengo e Grêmio.

+ De La Cruz abre o jogo sobre interesse do Flamengo: ‘Estou tranquilo’

Dentro do período de 15 dias, o gramado passou pela germinação das sementes, descompactação, aplicação e topdressing, que é a aplicação de faixas de areia para que as novas sementes não fossem danificadas. Todo o esforço foi para que Flamengo e Fluminense, que vinham reclamando do estado do local, pudessem vê-lo em bom estado.

VEJA O ANTES E O DEPOIS DO GRAMADO DO MARACANÃ

Com os últimos ajustes (veja na foto acima), os responsáveis pelo gramado realizam dois processos importantes: iluminação artificial e corte. Estamos no inverno, ou seja, a grama do Maracanã recebe luz do sol reduzida e, por isso, precisa do auxílio de máquinas para germinar e crescer normalmente. Já na “forma adulta”, elas são aparadas dentro dos padrões estabelecidos pela CBF.

O primeiro jogo no Maracanã após a Data Fifa está marcado para sábado (24), entre Fluminense e Bahia. O gramado, inclusive, passará por uma sequência grande de partidas que envolvem o Tricolor e o Flamengo, pelas mais diferentes competições. Em 12 dias, a grama terá que suportar cinco compromissos.

+ ANÁLISE: Flamengo regride após Data Fifa, sofre com apatia e é dominado em todos os sentidos pelo RB Bragantino

ENTENDA O CALENDÁRIO

Fluminense x Bahia – 24/06 (Brasileirão)
Fluminense x Sporting Cristal – 27/06 (Libertadores)
Flamengo x Aucas – 28/06 (Libertadores)
Flamengo x Fortaleza – 01/07 (Brasileirão)
Flamengo x Athletico Paranaense – 05/07 (Copa do Brasil)

تحدث باتريك فييرا، أسطورة آرسنال ومنتخب فرنسا السابق عن منتخب إسبانيا ومدى قدرته على المنافسة في بطولة كأس العالم 2026 المقبل.

وكان المدير الفني الحالي لفريق جنوى، راعي حفل تقديم نهائيات جائزة الفتى الذهبي الذي أقيم في المدينة الساحلية الإيطالية.

وقال فييرا، في تصريحات لصحيفة “ماركا” الإسبانية: “إسبانيا مثال على كيفية التعامل مع اللاعبين الشباب، إنهم لاعبون جيدون وأذكياء يعرفون كيف يلعبون كرة القدم بشكل جيد للغاية”.

وأكمل: “فريق الشباب دائمًا قريب جدًا من الأول، فهم يعملون معًا ويفعلون الأشياء بشكل جيد للغاية”.

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وأردف: “في الوقت الحالي لا أحد يلعب مثل إسبانيا، أقول ذلك ويقوله المشجعون في جميع أنحاء العالم، لا شك في ذلك، إنهم على الطريق الصحيح”.

واستطرد أسطورة ميلان ومنتخب فرنسا: “لقد كانوا يعملون بشكل جيد للغاية لسنوات عديدة وهذا واضح”.

وأتم: “لامين في القمة ولكن هناك العديد من اللاعبين الجيدين للغاية وفريق رائع، لقد أظهر ذلك في بطولة أوروبا، وأفضل ما في الأمر هو أنه يواصل التحسن والتطور مع مرور المباريات”.

Ronaldo Alimohamed was also penalised for a separate offence in the West Indies Championship match

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Veerasammy Permaul has played nine Tests for West Indies•AFP/Getty Images

Guyana Harpy Eagles players Veerasammy Permaul and Kevlon Anderson have been charged with “changing the condition of the ball” and handed large fines during the seventh and final round of the West Indies Championship match against Trinidad & Tobago Red Force.The charge was laid by on-field umpires Christopher Taylor and Leslie Reifer Jnr at Queen’s Park Oval. Permaul was fined 75% of his match fee for a Level 2 breach of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) code of conduct on day one of the match. A CWI statement stated that Permaul had admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction from match referee Michael Ragoonath.Anderson was fined 90% of his match fee for a similar offence on the third day, during the second Trinidad & Tobago innings. Anderson also accepted the sanction proposed.The CWI added that in each instance, the ball was changed, with the batting team given the option to choose the ball.Additionally, Guyana’s Ronaldo Alimohamed was fined 65% of his match fee for breaching the Article 2.1-2.5 of the code of conduct – “Throw the ball (or any other item of cricket equipment such as a water bottle) at or near player or official in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner.”He had initially denied the charge, which carried a fine of 60%, but following a hearing with match referee Ragoonath at the end of the opening day, was found guilty and subsequently received a 65% fine.Permaul is the only international among the three, having represented West Indies in 17 matches across formats.