Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has joined Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah and former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas in an exclusive Premier League club. The Portuguese playmaker remains a talismanic presence for the Red Devils, with his match-altering ability on full display once again as Ruben Amorim’s side picked up three priceless points at Wolves.

• Fernandes fires Man Utd into sixth place

  United, who have suffered just one defeat through their last nine games, proved too strong for relegation-threatened Premier League strugglers at Molineux. They were given a brief scare on the stroke of half-time when Jean-Ricner Bellegarde cancelled out Fernandes’ 25th-minute opener.

  The Red Devils flexed their muscles in the second half, with Bryan Mbeumo and Mason Mount getting on the scoresheet before Fernandes netted his second of the game from the penalty spot. United have risen to sixth in the Premier League table, eight points adrift of leaders Arsenal.

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  Exclusive assist club: Fernandes alongside Salah & Fabregas

  Alongside his two goals on the night against Wolves, Fernandes also registered an assist – as he teed up Mount’s effort. It is that contribution to the collective cause that has seen him join a notable club that boasts only five members.

  He is just the fifth player in the Premier League era to have provided an assist in five consecutive away games. Said streak started for Fernandes in October when crossing for Harry Maguire to nod home a dramatic winner against arch-rivals Liverpool at Anfield.

  Fernandes then whipped in the corner that allowed Casemiro to score against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, before setting up Matthijs de Ligt at Tottenham. Two more assists were added to his tally in a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, prior to turning provider for Mount against Wolves.

  Liverpool superstar Salah, who is making plenty of headlines at present, enjoyed his five-game assist run for the Reds in 2023. Gerard Deulofeu achieved the same feat while operating on Merseyside for Everton in 2015.

  World Cup winner Fabregas managed it for Chelsea in 2014-15, with his creative qualities also showcased at Arsenal and Barcelona, while Leicester legend Muzzy Izzet was the first to achieve the feat for the Foxes back in 2003.

• Creative influence: Fernandes just behind Olise & Yamal

  Fernandes continues to pull the strings for United, with his value to the collective cause at Old Trafford being highlighted once again. He has six assists to his name this season and only two players in Europe’s top five divisions have more. They are Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise (eight) and Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal (seven).

  The Red Devils’ passionate captain has also recorded a goal and assist in the same game for the 16th time in his United career. In that department, only Salah (27) and Manchester City icon Kevin De Bruyne (17) sit above him.

  Fernandes has now recorded three goal involvements in a single top-flight fixture on eight occasions, with that box being ticked against Wolves for the first time since a meeting with Leicester in March last season.

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  Future call: Fernandes linked with Saudi Pro League transfer

  Those working with Fernandes in Manchester are delighted to have him on board, with Mount telling of how his skipper makes life easier for everybody else: “As soon as I saw Bruno with the ball, it was my trigger to get in behind. We all know the calibre of player he is and as soon as he gets on the ball, he's looking. He's a joy to play with when playing high up on the pitch, you know he's going to look and play a ball over the top.”

  While Fernandes remains a key component in the Manchester United machine, questions continue to be asked of his future. It has been suggested that, with his contract only running until 2027, a move elsewhere could be made next summer. Big-spending teams in the Saudi Pro League, who can put lucrative offers on the table, have expressed interest in the 31-year-old – who will be gracing the 2026 World Cup with Portugal alongside ex-Red Devils superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who is already plying his club trade in the Middle East.

The Pittsburgh Pirates thought they'd hit their stride after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game series which ran from June 30 to July 2. The Pirates didn't surrender a single run all series against their division rivals and then set off for the Pacific Northwest in hopes of staying hot against the Seattle Mariners.

Fresh off their three consecutive shutouts in their sweep of the Cardinals, Pittsburgh's bats were unable to stay hot. In a stunning turn, the Pirates proceeded to drop all three games of the series against the Mariners and failed to put up a single run of their own.

According to Opta Stats, that's the first time in MLB history a team has had "back-to-back series of three-plus games with a sweep of shutouts for and against, in either order."

That's baseball for you.

Paul Skenes, who was named a National League All-Star on Sunday, started the rubber match of the series in Seattle. He struck out 10 across five scoreless innings before being removed at just 78 pitches. The Pirates surrendered a home run in the sixth inning and lost the game, 1–0.

They'll hope to avoid making it four straight shutouts when they take the field on Monday against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

The New York Yankees joined the list of teams to make a big move at the trade deadline in order to fortify their bullpen.

Multiple reports indicate that the Yankees and Pirates agreed to a trade that will send star closer David Bednar to New York in exchange for a package of prospects headlined by the organization's No. 8 ranked prospect, catcher/first baseman Rafael Flores.

Flores is highly regarded, having just recently earned his promotion to Triple A. Now, he'll look to develop into an everyday big league asset in Pittsburgh. Also in the trade is 19-year-old Edgleen Perez, the No. 14 prospect in the Yankees' farm, who also plays catcher and first base. The final component headed to the Pirates is Brian Sanchez, a 21-year-old outfielder currently at Single A.

Let's assess the deal:

Yankees: A-

Based on the way the reliever market has functioned this trade deadline, the Yankees could've been looking at a steeper cost to acquire Bednar than the one they paid. All things considered, it was not an inexpensive acquisition by any means, but it's a good deal for New York based on the state of the market.

Bednar is superb, logging 17 saves on the year to go with a 2.37 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 38 innings. He's surrendered just two runs over the last two months, having been dialed in throughout the summer.

The Yankees' bullpen has been utterly atrocious of late, so bringing in a steady arm like Bednar is a move the team simply couldn't afford to miss out on. They'll part ways with some valued prospects, but Bednar should give them the reliable option in late innings that they've been lacking in their current tandem of Luke Weaver and Devin Williams.

This move was a necessity for the Yankees. It didn't come cheaply, but the market for relief pitching is absurdly high at this point, so no deal for a quality late-innings pitcher would've been easy to pull off. New York gets one of the best relievers in the sport and holds onto all of its top five prospects in the process. Not bad at all.

Pirates: B+

It feels as if the Pirates could've gotten a slightly improved haul for Bednar, though adding two of New York's top 15 prospects is certainly solid for a reliever with only one additional season of control. Bednar had his ups and downs in Pittsburgh but was ultimately and excellent player for the organization. With the team continuing to rebuild, however, it was an obvious time to part with the veteran closer.

It certainly addresses an area of need for the Pirates, who, despite drafting Henry Davis with the No. 1 pick in 2021, are without a single catching prospect inside their top 20, per MLB Pipeline. Now, they get two catchers with bright futures who can eventually make an impact at the top level, while also lining up better with their current timeline.

In a sellers market, the Pirates were able to strengthen their farm, and it's hard to find anything to complain about that. A good deal for both teams, and one that will help the two sides get closer to achieving their goals.

The New York Yankees are expected to be buyers at this year's MLB trade deadline, but fortifying their roster for a shot at a World Series run could come at the expense of some key pieces of the organization.

According to Joel Sherman of the , multiple teams have expressed interest in Yankees slugger Ben Rice. The team is determined to keep him on the roster, but there have been multiple organizations inquiring about his ability to play behind the plate, as Rice was a catcher throughout much of his time in the minor leagues.

Of course, moving Rice is something the team would hope to avoid, but it may be necessary if they're to acquire some of the top players on the trade market.

Among the teams the Yankees have been closely linked to at this trade deadline include the Arizona Diamondbacks, who, after being swept by the Astros, appear destined to be sellers at the month's end. Some intriguing options in Arizona include Eugenio Suarez, who would alleviate a glaring need a third base while providing elite power, as well as pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly.

This season, Rice is slashing .232/.323/.468 with 15 home runs, 32 RBIs and 45 runs. He's played two complete games behind the plate in 2025 and has 12 total appearances at the position. Obviously, his profile as a hitter is hard to find for a player capable of playing solid defense at catcher, so if he's able to catch at an MLB level, it makes sense that'd be of intrigue to teams.

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O Cruzeiro aguarda a chegada de mais dois reforços. A Raposa receberá o defensor argentino Lucas Villalba, do Argentinos Jrs, para a realização de exames médicos. Além disso, o clube finaliza os trâmites para ter o equatoriano José Cifuentes, do Rangers, da Escócia. Ambos chegam por empréstimo. As informações são do portal “ge”.

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Villalba tem 29 anos e atua como lateral-esquerdo e zagueiro e chega no começo. O Cruzeiro irá pagar cerca de R$ 2 milhões pelo empréstimo do jogador, com opção de compra de R$ 4 milhões. O defensor já havia informado o desejo de deixar o Argentinos Jrs e não atuou nas três partidas do clube na temporada.

Por outro lado, Cruzeiro e Cifuentes ainda finalizam os trâmites do acordo entre as partes. O volante de 24 anos vem treinando com o Rangers e é esperado dentro de 15 dias em Belo Horizonte. Ele também chegaria emprestado por uma temporada.

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Caso concretize a chegada dos dois jogadores, o Cruzeiro chegará a oito reforços para 2024. A janela de tranferências brasileira se encerra em 7 de março; até lá, o clube trabalha buscando contratações para o setor ofensivo.

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كشف صحفي شبكة سكاي سبورتس، فابريزيو رومانو، عن آخر التطورات المتعلقة بأزمة محمد صلاح ، نجم نادي ليفربول، وذلك بعد تصريحات الدولي المصري الأخيرة.

ويعيش محمد صلاح أوقاتًا عصيبة خلال هذا الموسم، حيث تراجع مستوى الدولي المصري كثيرًا ولم يستطع ابن ال33 عامًا تقديم المردود المطلوب منه مع ليفربول تزامنًا مع تراجع نتائج النادي الإنجليزي.

وقام مدرب نادي ليفربول، آرني سلوت، بإبقاء محمد صلاح على دكة بدلاء الريدز في آخر ثلاث مباريات لعبها الفريق في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وخرج محمد صلاح منفجرًا بعد نهاية مباراة ليفربول وليدز يونايتد بالتعادل 3-3 يوم السبت الماضي، حيث أفاد أن علاقته بالمدرب آرني سلوت قد انقطعت، موضحًا أنه ليس مطالبًا بإثبات نفسه باللعب بشكل أساسي بشكل مستمر ، وأن إدارة الفري الأحمر لم تفي بالوعود التي قدمتها له.

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وأشار رومانو عبر حسابه الرسمي في تويتر، إلى أن محمد صلاح قد يغيب عن تشكيلة ليفربول التي سوف تلعب ضد إنتر ميلان يوم غدًا الثلاثاء، ضمن الجولة السادسة من مرحلة الدوري في بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وأكد رومانو في حديثه، أنه توجد بعض المناقشات داخل أروقة نادي ليفربول بشأن معاقبة محمد صلاح، حيث سوف يتم إصدار القرار النهائي بشأن وضع الدولي المصري في وقت لاحق من اليوم الإثنين.

وأوضح الصحفي الإيطالي، أن آرني سلوت سوف يتحدث إلى وسائل الإعلام في وقت لاحق من اليوم، من أجل الكشف عن موقفه من تصريحات محمد صلاح ومصير مشاركة اللاعب غدًا ضد إنتر ميلان من عدمها.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be overjoyed by how his side reacted to their first defeat of the season away to Liverpool, with the Gunners going unbeaten in their last seven games since then and topping the Premier League table.

By contrast, Liverpool have got a taste of their own medicine in the last fortnight after previously winning games in dramatic late fashion — losing their last two successive top flight matches against Crystal Palace and Chelsea in the final minutes.

Arsenal have now leapfrogged the Reds into pole position, with Arteta just reigning victorious in his 300th game in charge of the club against West Ham.

Saka also reached two impressive milestones against the Hammers, marking his 200th Premier League appearance by reaching a century of goal involvements in the competition.

Sporting director Andrea Berta, after sealing new contracts for star defender William Saliba and goalkeeper David Raya recently, is in talks with Saka’s camp to extend the winger’s terms beyond 2027.

The 24-year-old could get a salary increase to north of £250,000-per-week and the North Londoners are optimistic they can agree a deal by Christmas (Football Transfers), with defender Jurrien Timber also poised to be handed a new deal after his excellent form.

With a host of players looking likely to commit their futures to Arsenal for the foreseeable, the same cannot be said of summer signing Christian Norgaard, who has already decided his next club and revealed when he’s going to leave.

Christian Norgaard reveals Arsenal exit timeline with next club decided

Speaking to Bold, Norgaard says that Arsenal will definitely be his last club abroad, and he wants a return to Brondby once his contract expires in 2027 or 2028.

The 31-year-old former Brentford captain was brought in as an experienced utility player and a replacement for Thomas Partey, missing Arsenal’s first four league games of the season with a knock, and is yet to play a single top flight minute for his new club.

Norgaard started the Carabao Cup third round win away to Port Vale last month, playing one minute in the Champions League against Athletic Bilbao, but this is the summary of his game time under Arteta so far.

The Denmark international would’ve been made aware of his bit-part role before he signed from Brentford, and going by this message, he doesn’t appear to have any issue with his squad-player status.

Manchester City are constantly on the lookout for top talent and could now be set to pursue another exciting star who could arrive at the Etihad Stadium.

Man City looking to build Premier League title challenge

Despite Arsenal’s bold start to the season, Premier League fans would be naive to rule out the notion of Pep Guardiola taking his side to another title, and their tendency to kick on once the second period of the campaign kicks off will linger in the memory of their rivals.

Ultimately, January will be a decisive month as clubs look to recruit the missing pieces of their respective jigsaws to make the difference. Last year, the likes of Omar Marmoush were brought in to aid a top-four finish, and few would bet against another few shrewd additions to sharpen up their bid for silverware.

Peaks and troughs will happen between now and that point, meaning signings are needed to pick up the slack, and Manchester City are reportedly making enquiries to sign FC Koln winger Said El Mana, deemed to be one of Europe’s most direct wingers at this moment in time.

Guardiola is also personally keen on a move for Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand, though his side will need to fight off competition from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur for the Denmark international.

Bernardo Silva and company have delivered countlessly over the years, though they will one day need to move on, leaving the Citizens with work to do in identifying long-term successors across key positions.

While that won’t be easy, their recruitment team are up there with the best around, and they may now be plotting a dramatic 2026 move for a star who could be a future dime at the Etihad Stadium.

Man City plot Lennart Karl move after scouting mission

According to CaughtOffside, Manchester City are plotting a potential move for Bayern Munich sensation Lennart Karl after sending scouts to watch him in action for the German giants.

The 17-year-old has shot to prominence and could command a transfer fee of just under £70 million, albeit Arsenal and Chelsea are also keeping close tabs on his situation.

Making 11 appearances this season, he has scored twice and delivered an assist against Hoffenheim and he appears to be thriving under the stewardship of Vincent Kompany, with Fotmob showing he has completed four dribbles so far in the German top-flight.

Earlier this year, Karl signed a new contract until the summer of 2028, meaning Bayern have leverage over his situation and could utilise their position to block any incoming offers.

With the summer looking the most likely time for a bidding war, the notion of ‘serious approaches’ from England could begin to take place, leaving the youngster with a huge decision in weighing up where best to continue his development.

Ultimately, his choice may boil down to game time. Manchester City are a breeding ground for elite talent, but they face stiff competition to push this one over the line.

كشفت صحيفة آس اليوم الأحد، عن آخر تطورات مستقبل تشابي ألونسو، مدرب نادي ريال مدريد، والذي يمر بوقت عصيب حقًا مع الفريق الملكي.

ويواجه ألونسو خطر الرحيل عن تدريب نادي ريال مدريد خلال الفترة المقبلة، وذلك في ظل سوء نتائج الفريق الملكي الذي فقد صدارة الدوري الإسباني ويتخلف بفارق سبع نقاط حاليًا عن برشلونة المتصدر.

وسوف يحل ريال مدريد ضيفًا على نظيره ديبورتيفو ألافيس ضمن الجولة السادسة عشر من بطولة الدوري الإسباني في فيتوريا.

وأفادت آس، أن وضع ألونسو مع ريال مدريد لا يتوقف على الفوز على ديبورتيفو ألافيس فقط، وإنما اللعب بشكل جيد كذلك والخروج من الوضع الحالي.

وأضافت الصحيفة، أن كل مباراة يلعبها ريال مدريد في الوقت الحالي باتت بمثابة نهائي، في ظل الضغط الكبير الذي يقع على عاتق ألونسو وعلى اللاعبين كذلك، مما يجعل الفريق في موقف صعب.

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وأوضحت أن وضع ألونسو لا يتوقف على الفوز على ديبورتيفو ألافيس، أو أمام تالافيرا بكأس ملك إسبانيا، أو أمام إشبيلية الأسبوع المقبل وإنهاء العام بتحقيق ثلاثة انتصارات، وإنما حدوث تغيير واضح في طريقة لعب ريال مدريد والظهور بمظهر لائق.

وأردفت أن جماهير ريال مدريد صبت غضبها على ألونسو وعلى اللاعبين بعد الخسارة ضد مانشستر سيتي في دوري أبطال أوروبا، بالتالي يجب أن يكون هناك رد فعل خلال الفترة المقبلة.

واختتمت آس قولها، أن هناك ثقة مفقودة في ريال مدريد، وهذا ما تظهره مؤتمرات ألونسو الصحفية، لكن هناك جانب إيجابي وهو إعلان اللاعبين عن دعمهم الكامل لتشابي.

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A Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) anunciou, nesta quarta-feira (20), Cris Gambaré como nova coordenadora técnica da Seleção Feminina. A profissional será responsável tanto pelas categorias de base como pela equipe principal.

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Diretoria de futebol da equipe feminina do Corinthians nas últimas nove temporada, Gambaré voltará a trabalhar com Arthur Elias, ex-treinador das “Brabas” e atual comandante da Seleção.

–  Estou lisonjeada em construir essa nova base e realmente trazer o melhor para o Brasil. É a garantia de que o futebol feminino veio para ficar e com apoio. Saio de uma grande instituição para entrar em outra, sabendo que vou ter grandes pessoas ao lado, grandes parceiros para que a gente siga rumo a um único objetivo que é elevar o nome da Seleção Brasileira Feminina e realmente fazer o melhor trabalho na modalidade dentro do nosso país – afirmou a profissional.

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CONFIRA DETALHES DA TRAJETÓRIA DE CRIS GAMBARÉ

Antes de assumir o cargo de diretora no Corinthians, Cris Gambaré foi conselheira do clube por 11 anos. Em 2018, após a ruptura do contrato entre a equipe do Parque São Jorge com o Osasco Audax, a profissional foi realocada para o setor e estruturou a modalidade no Alvinegro.

Durante seu período como gestora, o Corinthians Feminino conquistou cinco vezes o Brasileirão (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 e 2023), as três edições da Supercopa que disputou, quatro Libertadores (2017, 2019, 2021 e 2023, além de cinco Paulistões.

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