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Chelsea are keen on signing Joao Felix on a permanent deal in the upcoming transfer window.

What’s the latest on Joao Felix staying at Chelsea?

According to reputable journalist Dean Jones, the Blues would “really like” to keep the 23-year-old.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, he said:

“It sounds like they really would like to keep him. He’s a brilliant footballer, there is no question about that, and since signing there have definitely been times where he looks like their best player. I just didn’t expect them to be in a position to pursue this as keenly as they are.

"I think they will look to get creative, a straight cash deal at almost £90million is unlikely but there is also a realisation that he could end up elsewhere in the Premier League if they don’t find a way to sign him.

"I’m told he enjoys London and has settled pretty well here. There has been some talk of a second loan mooted, and Arsenal and Man United were both offered him before he joined Chelsea, so it wouldn’t be a huge surprise to see such a deal explored again if necessary at the end of the season."

This followed a report from the Evening Standard, which claimed that the 2021 Champions League winners are to ramp up their efforts to sign the former Benfica prodigy by possibly including Marc Cucurella or Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in a possible swap deal.

The West London outfit appears to be assessing all the potential options to retain Felix’s Stamford Bridge status. For a player of this phenomenal talent and pedigree, the race for the wantaway Atletico Madrid star is set to be hotly contested.

Why should Chelsea keep Joao Felix?

The attacker has scored three times since his loan move in January, including the final goal in Chelsea’s much-needed victory over Bournemouth, when he stroked the ball into the bottom corner.

This segment was a microcosm in Felix’s insane repertoire of magnificence. The 30-cap international possesses a natural gift that allows him to effortlessly glide around the pitch as a fountain of skill, technique, and trickery.

This is showcased by the fact that the Portuguese ranks in the top 3% in Europe’s top five leagues among his positional peers for progressive carries per 90, as well as the highest 5% and 6% for successful take-ons and progressive passes per 90, as per FBref.

His dribbling ability is clearly frightening and the coveted forward deserves a place in a free-flowing attacking team, where he is the epicentre of the creativity after being restricted in a highly tight and rigid Diego Simeone set-up.

The fourth-most expensive transfer in history has been lauded as “special” by ex-teammate and former Blues striker Alvaro Morata and under Mauricio Pochettino’s tutelage, he could further evolve into an even more devastating asset. The former Tottenham Hotspur boss is thought to be Todd Boehly's no.1 target to take over as manager in the summer, according to Sky Sports.

The area that has been highlighted for improvement is his goal and assist output, but if you assess how the tactile Argentine moulded Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli into two of the league's most potent and productive outlets, the possibilities for the £195k-per-week man seem endless.

With Pochettino at the helm, the aforementioned Spurs duo played 179 times together and jointly contributed to 22 goals, also averaging 1.85 points per game together, via Transfermarkt. This sort of feat could be repeated at Stamford Bridge, with Felix only likely to benefit from such a coach.

As such, Boehly can’t afford to let the technician slip through his hands, especially to a Premier League rival, as he looks to rubber-stamp the club's long-term future on the pitch.

تمكن الفريق الأول لكرة السلة رجال بالنادي الأهلي، من تحقيق الفوز على غريمه التقليدي الزمالك بنتيجة 69-70، خلال المواجهة التي جمعتهما في دوري السوبر للمحترفين.

المباراة أقيمت على صالة نادي الزمالك، وقدم خلالها الفريق عرضًا جيدًا، وقدم اللاعبون أداءً مميزًا على صعيد الدفاع المنظم والهجوم السريع والرميات الثلاثية، ونجح الفريق الأحمر في تحويل النتيجة في الثواني الأخيرة.

تأخر الأهلي في الفترة الأولى بنتيجة 17-21، واستمر التأخر في الفترة الثانية بنتيجة 26-40، وكذلك في الفترة الثالثة بالتأخر بنتيجة 48-57، قبل أن يعود للتألق في الفترة الرابعة لينهي اللقاء لصالحه بنتيجة 70-69.

طالع أيضاً.. بمشاركة الأهلي.. رابطة الدوري الإفريقي تقرر إقامة نظام جديد للنسخة المقبلة من “the bal”

جدير بالذكر أن الأهلي كان قد حقق الفوز في المباراة السابقة على فريق هليوبوليس بنتيجة 100-61 ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري.

ويتولى أوجستي بوش مهمة تدريب الأهلي، حيث حقق مع الفريق لقب دوري المرتبط وكأس السوبر في الفترة الماضية، إذ تفوق على سموحة في نهائي المرتبط وعلى حساب الزمالك في نهائي كأس السوبر في البحرين.

New Zealand have retained the services of head coach Mike Hesson, batting coach Craig McMillan, manager Mike Sandle, and strength and conditioning coach Chris Donaldson

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New Zealand have retained the services of head coach Mike Hesson, batting coach Craig McMillan, manager Mike Sandle, and strength and conditioning coach Chris Donaldson. All four have signed contracts that extend until after the 2019 World Cup.NZC chief executive David White welcomed the development.”This is very positive in terms of our succession planning, our preparation for the major events on the horizon and, not least, general team stability,” White said. “It was really important for us to retain the intellectual property and institutional knowledge that these people have developed.”White had words of high praise for Hesson, who has held the head coach role since July 2012.”Mike’s the most successful coach in New Zealand cricket history and, in my opinion, the best selector we’ve ever had,” he said. “To have him committed to the Black Caps until after the next World Cup is great news for all concerned.”Hesson called it a “privilege” to coach New Zealand.”Being around a group which works together and is striving to head in the same direction is extremely rewarding,” he said. “It’s a privilege to be a part of the Black Caps culture and I feel lucky to be able to contribute to that for a little bit longer.”

Manchester United are one of three Premier League teams considering a bid to sign Emiliano Martinez this summer, according to Argentinian journalist Gaston Edul.

What is the latest on Emiliano Martinez to Man United?

The Red Devils are set for a busy summer transfer window, with manager Erik Ten Hag having already identified the need for at least two additions in the close season. The former Ajax boss has made it clear that he most definitely wants to bring in a goalscorer, as well as a midfielder.

However, the performances of David De Gea this campaign have also brought the goalkeeping spot to the attention of the boss. A series of errors from the Spaniard has called his ability into question and it is no longer clear as to whether Ten Hag trusts De Gea as his number one option inbetween the sticks with the Premier League outfit.

Whilst a new contract has been offered to the former Atletico Madrid man, the club are now believed to be considering a summer swoop for a new shot-stopper. The latest name to be linked with a switch to Old Trafford is Martinez. According to Argentinian journalist Gaston Edul, the Red Devils have a move in the "pipeline" for the player, with it appearing as "likely" he will be out of the exit door at Villa Park.

They aren't alone in their interest though, with Chelsea and Tottenham also keeping tabs on the situation according to the report. United then will need to fend off competition from their divisional rivals if they want to snap up the goalkeeper.

Should Man United sign Emiliano Martinez?

If the Red Devils do decide that they want to add another goalkeeper to their ranks this summer, then they could do a lot worse than the Aston Villa shot-stopper, dubbed "amazing" by BBC pundit Ian Wright.

The 30-year-old has generated a 6.89 WhoScored rating so far this season in the Premier League, with the player also being awarded three Man of the Match trophies because of his stellar showings. With eleven clean sheets too, he ranks fifth in the division in that particular stat. Throw in a clean sheet percentage rate of 33.3 (the sixth best) and it's clear that he is one of the better goalkeeping options in the division.

With United trying to ensure they have the best man inbetween the sticks then, Martinez could certainly be an upgrade on De Gea for them.

انضم نادي إنجليزي جديد لسباق التعاقد مع الفرنسي كريم بنزيما، مهاجم اتحاد جدة السعودي.

وأشارت تقارير على مدار الفترة السابقة، إلى أن بنزيما يسعى لمغادرة صفوف اتحاد جدة، مع وجود اهتمام من عدة أندية إنجليزية.

وكان بنزيما انضم لاتحاد جدة في الصيف الماضي، مغادرًا صفوف فريقه السابق ريال مدريد الإسباني.

ويسعى مانشستر يونايتد لضم مهاجم ذو خبرة، لتعزيز هجوم الفريق في وجود راسموس هويلوند.

وأفادت صحيفة “ماركا” الإسبانية، أن مانشستر يونايتد أجرى محادثات مع وكلاء بنزيما، ونادي اتحاد جدة.

اقرأ أيضًا | مانشستر يونايتد يُعلن خضوع مارسيال لعملية جراحية.. وغياب طويل

ويشير التقرير إلى أن مانشستر يونايتد سيكون في منافسة مع آرسنال وتشيلسي وليون الراغبون في التعاقد مع بنزيما.

منذ انضمامه إلى الاتحاد، شارك بنزيما في 20 مباراة مع الفريق السعودي وسجل 12 هدفًا وساهم بـ 5 تمريرات حاسمة.

كشف سيد عبد الحفيظ، مدير الكرة السابق للنادي الأهلي، عن موقفه في حالة تكليفه بالعمل في منتخب مصر خلال المرحلة القادمة.

وكان منتخب مصر قد ودع بطولة كأس أمم إفريقيا من دور الـ16 بخسارة على يد الكونغو الديمقراطية بركلات الترجيح، بعد انتهاء اللقاء بنتيجة 1-1.

وقال سيد عبد الحفيظ في تصريحات عبر برنامج “اللعيب”، على قناة “mbc masr”: “ليست مشكلة أن تخسر في كرة القدم، لا أحد يُشارك في بطولة ويُقسم قبلها أنه سيعود بها”.

وتابع: “لكن في تصميم وعزيمة وإرادة تعطيك مؤشرات، وهذه المؤشرات قبل البطولة كانت توحي بأن المنتخب ممكن يذهب لأبعد من ذلك، خاصة وأن الفريق يسير بشكل جيد في تصفيات كأس العالم”.

طالع أيضًا | حسن شحاتة يُرشح بديل فيتوريا لـ منتخب مصر ويكشف عن راتبه بعد تحقيق 3 ألقاب أمم إفريقيا

وبسؤاله، هل توافق على تعيينك مديرًا لمنتخب مصر؟ قال: “أي تكليف للعمل في أي منتخب حتى لو منتخب 15 سنة سأوافق، هذا تكليف، لكن أنا أميل للعمل على تغيير العقلية الرياضية، في فرق شاسع بين الإدارة والقيادة”.

واختتم: “إنجازات منتخب مصر 7 أمم إفريقيا والتأهل 3 مرات لكأس العالم، كانت بمدربين مصريين، مهم جدًا للمدرب أن يكون عنده إحساس باللاعبين وثقافتهم وميولهم، مهم جدًا أن نعرف كيف نتعامل مع الإداري والفني من البداية”.

A stampeding Powerplay by Evin Lewis and Lendl Simmons set up an insurmountable total from St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, who defeated St Lucia Zouks by 58 runs on Sunday afternoon at Warner Park

ESPNcricinfo staff04-Jul-2016
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsA stampede in the Powerplay by Evin Lewis and Lendl Simmons set up an insurmountable total for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, who defeated St Lucia Zouks by 58 runs on Sunday afternoon at Warner Park. The pair propelled the hosts to 69 for 0 in six overs after being sent in, and Lewis kicked on for a top score of 73 in the Patriots total of 203 for 7.The Patriots had only advanced to 22 after three overs, but Simmons doubled that total in the fourth when he targeted Canada allrounder Nitish Kumar’s offspin for three sixes and a four. That spurred Lewis to take on Darren Sammy in the fifth as the left-hander smashed the Zouks’ captain for four consecutive boundaries through the off side.The stand was broken two balls into the seventh over by Derone Davis, when Simmons skewed the left-arm spinner to Shane Watson at short third man for 30, but Lewis had no intention of slowing down and brought up his fifty in 28 balls off Davis in the ninth, before continuing his onslaught with three sixes in four balls against Kristopher Ramsaran in the tenth over.Watson eventually intervened to remove Lewis in the 12th, but Devon Thomas’ surge in the 18th and 19th overs ensured the Patriots would get past 200 as he carted Watson and Morne Morkel for four sixes and a four on his way to 48 off 27. Watson dismissed Thomas, and snared Carlos Brathwaite too, in the final over but by then the damage was done.Watson and Johnson Charles seized on the small boundaries at Warner Park to give the Zouks hope of overhauling the target, motoring to 90 after nine overs of the chase. Samuel Badree’s intervention dashed that vision though, as he had Charles caught at midwicket for 40 to start the tenth over. Watson brought up his fifty off 26 balls two deliveries later, but mistimed a drive off Badree to long-on two balls into the 12th for 55. From there, the Zouks stuttered through their final eight overs – typified by Michael Hussey’s 22 off 28 balls – adding just 45 runs to end on 145 for 5.The Patriots have a day off before facing Barbados Tridents at Warner Park on Tuesday while the Zouks have eight days off before their next contest in Providence against Guyana Amazon Warriors.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Royal has endured an inconsistent season like many of his teammates as the Lilywhites have struggled to deal with the expectations bestowed upon them.

Pedro Porro had displaced the Brazilian in the Spurs' starting line-up until recently, though Royal has since won his place back in the side and could have a big impact come 2023/24.

What's the latest news involving Emerson Royal?

Journalist Dean Jones, speaking to Football FanCast, has predicted that Royal could have a renaissance in north London next term under a new manager, telling FFC: "I know what they're thinking, will it be three at the back, will it be four at the back [under a new manager], but if he can be adaptable to that, then he could become a big player for Tottenham and start to produce the types of performances that Tottenham fans would have hoped to see more of."

As per The Evening Standard, the 24-year-old demonstrated that he has a role to play looking ahead for Spurs against Crystal Palace earlier this month, operating admirably in a back three, something which drew praise from caretaker boss Ryan Mason.

Mason said after the game: “He was outstanding. I thought the whole team without the ball worked hard, they worked together. And obviously Eme has had a period out. But I trust him. We trust him. And I thought today he did a very good job along with the rest of the players on the pitch.”

90min have cited that there have been suggestions from Royal's agent and father, Emerson Zulu, that he could be set to leave north London this summer, as he said in an interview with the Charla Podcast: "We believe it's time for him to take a bigger leap and to go to a team that fights for titles. I think he fits a giant like Real Madrid."

In total, the £40k-a-week ace has made 35 appearances in all competitions for Tottenham this campaign, registering two goals and one assist, as per Transfermarkt.

Does Emerson Royal have a future at Tottenham Hotspur?

Royal should have a future at Tottenham and he has all of the tools for a new manager to come in and make him a key player in north London moving forward.

The 24-year-old is hardworking, adaptable and has definitely raised his game since the arrival of positional rival Porro in January. WhoScored notes that Royal has been competent in the tackle this season, averaging around two successful challenges per match in the Premier League.

Earlier this year, talkSPORT pundit and former Tottenham man Jamie O'Hara took the time to praise the Brazil international due to his upturn in form, saying: “Emerson Royal. All of a sudden, he’s had the kick up the backside that he needs and he looks like a decent player. Porro has come in and he’s thought I need to step up here and play some decent football and he looks alright now you know.”

FBRef details that Royal also ranks in the top 6% of full-backs across Europe's top five divisions for clearances over the last 365 days, having made 3.25 per 90 minutes in total.

In the Premier League, the Sao Paulo-born defender, who was labelled as "dreadful", has managed to complete 33 accurate long balls, illustrating that he can also contribute to offensive passages of play efficiently.

Yes, Royal still has some aspects of his game that he needs to work on; nevertheless, there is a big opportunity for him to show Spurs' prospective new manager that he can fight for the jersey as a starter next campaign.

Leeds United have endured a miserable season filled with brief moments of hope marred by the inevitable despair that follows. Their clash with West Ham United yesterday only served to emphasise this further, as they took the lead at the London Stadium only to eventually lose 3-1.

This sets up a must-win clash with Tottenham Hotspur on the final day of the Premier League season, with the Whites still reliant on Everton dropping points too.

Sam Allardyce seems set to fail in his quest to secure safety for just the second time in his career, with this opportunity at Elland Road proving a step too far. However, he still boasts one final game with which he can still leave his mark.

Regardless of results around the ground, and their thankless pursuit of a three-goal victory over Spurs, the experienced manager will likely make wholesale changes after what was a weak showing on the road when he needed his team to shine.

Whether they perform their miracle and achieve survival, this is a squad that needs gutting if they are to stride into a brighter future. The younger assets may well need time, but the older members have little excuse.

One such example who should have played his last game in a Leeds shirt is Adam Forshaw, who disappointed against the Hammers and has a £20k-per-week deal set to expire this summer.

How did Adam Forshaw play vs West Ham?

Having been a preferred option in Allardyce's midfield since his appointment, the 31-year-old has only mustered a 6.57 average rating throughout his 11 league appearances.

In what was arguably the most important of them all, the former Toffees academy graduate wilted more than most, despite being the joint-third-oldest of the starting visitors.

To showcase just how anonymous the midfielder was, his 36 touches were even bettered by his goalkeeper Joel Robles (41), which resulted in a truly uninspiring showing.

The often-workmanlike ace was creatively absent and defensively work-shy, culminating in just two duels won despite having competed in six. His subsequent two tackles were further marred by the fact he was dribbled past once too, as Lucas Paqueta ran the show, via Sofascore.

As his opposite number and the creative leader of the hosts, the Brazilian was allowed 106 touches of the ball as he made three key passes, including a fine run and assist for their third. Meanwhile, Forshaw was nowhere to be seen.

The ageing stalwart has seldom been an asset to the Yorkshire outfit in recent years, with his injury record almost as bad as his recent form. Medical expert Ben Dinnery even suggested the midfielder's consistent ailments should be a "red flag" for the Whites earlier in 2023.

Whether on the pitch or having been forced off it, Forshaw has little left to offer this club. Allardyce must banish him from their all-important final game, and Andrea Radrizzani must ensure yesterday was his final appearance in the famous Leeds strip upon the expiry of that contract.

Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman starred with four wickets for 23 after only arriving in this country on Wednesday

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ScorecardMustafizur Rahman had to wait for his visa but starred on debut•ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman starred with four wickets for 23 after only arriving in this country on Wednesday, while Chris Jordan made amends for running out in-form New Zealander Ross Taylor with a match-winning 45 off 21 balls that contained five mighty sixes, to give Sussex only their second NatWest T20 Blast win in eight games.Mustafizur, whose arrival at the club had been delayed by visa issues, instantly impressed his new club with a match-sealing display.”It has taken some hard work to get Rahman here, and a lot of people have worked hard to make it happen. Now we can see why he was worth so much time and effort,” said Sussex’s captain, Luke Wright. “He is a very special bowler. He has put in a performance straight away that was very special to watch.”It is so hard to pick what he is going to do. In the warm-up we were trying to work him out and we couldn’t. Credit to our keeper Craig Cachopa who kept really well to him tonight – it is not easy when you’ve had no time to watch him before or to have faced him.”He got a flight yesterday so he’s come straight in and bowled like that. We have a very special talent on our hands.”Chasing 201 to win, Essex were ahead of Sussex’s comparative totals until the last four overs, and they had no one capable of matching Jordan’s late fireworks. Essex, losing for the second game in a row, finished 25 runs short thanks to the wiles of 20-year-old Mustafizur.Sussex had started well enough with fifty coming off the six powerplay overs. Chris Nash needed little help but received a dollop when Tom Westley’s shy from deep point missed the stumps, bounced up awkwardly off a matted wicket, wrong-footing Ryan ten Doeschate, and eluding two more fielders as it sped away for a five.Nash, who had hit Paul Walter for two successive fours through the off-side in the first over, was first to go when he scooped Matt Quinn into Browne’s hands at midwicket for a 16-ball 25.Luke Wright had just got into his stride when he was out. The Sussex captain nudged Lawrence almost out of James Foster’s hands for four and then cleared Westley on the long-on boundary for six. He tried again next ball but the ball dropped short and Westley took the catch diving forward. Wright’s frustration at going for 32 was palpable.Ashar Zaidi’s first two overs had gone for just 10, but the spinner’s third went for a match-changing 28 as Phil Salt got his measure. Salt moved from 12 to 33 in the space of a seven-ball over with two sixes over the offside boundary, plus two fours in the same area, before Taylor clubbed another maximum from the final ball.But Zaidi extracted a measure of revenge when he took the catch at short third man, two balls into the next over from Ravi Bopara, that saw the back of Salt for 33 from 19 balls. Bopara also stemmed the flood of runs with just two conceded from his second over.Bopara claimed his second victim when Westley took another catch on the long-leg rope to dismiss Matt Machan before Sussex lost Taylor, who went for a quick single from the non-striker’s end to Callum Taylor at midwicket only to find Jordan immovable.Jordan thumped a six to cow corner off Walter and then two more hooked and pulled off Bopara to give Sussex’s innings late momentum. Craig Cachopa also hammered Walter for six and had helped put on fifty for the sixth wicket in three and a half overs before he was pinned lbw by Graham Napier for 18. Jordan, though, kept going and belted two more sixes from Napier’s over.Essex’s reply got off to a bad start when Browne top-edged Tymal Mills to Rahman at fine leg in the second over before Lawrence and Westley set about righting the ship. They had the fifty up in the fifth over with Lawrence depositing Jofra Archer over long on and Westley taking two boundaries in three balls off Mills.The second-wicket partnership was worth 47 in little more than five overs when Archer trapped Westley lbw.Lawrence landed a second six over long-on off spinner Will Beer. But he was third man out, having just past his previous highest T20 score, when he played all around a delivery from Beer and was lbw for 36 from 26 balls.Zaidi had started slowly, but clobbered Beer through midwicket for four and then lofted him for six slightly squarer on the leg-side. But the former Sussex player was controversially run out for 18 when he appeared to be obstructed by the bowler Mills as he turned for a second run. The two players collided, Zaidi looking as if he barged into the fielder, and after a short debate the umpires upheld their decision.Bopara followed, hitting high but not too far as Wright pouched the catch at mid-on to give Mustafizur a first wicket. Crucially, that 16th over only went for two runs and Essex were still 66 from their target. Mustafizur took two wickets in three balls when he rearranged the stumps of James Foster and Callum Taylor, and then had ten Doeschate caught by Mills at backward point.