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Leeds United's start to the Championship campaign has been far from perfect, but it was made all the more frustrating last weekend when Daniel Farke made a number of questionable decisions in their 0-0 draw with Sheffield Wednesday.

Handing the newly-promoted side their first point of the season, there was one decision made in particular that drew widespread criticism.

What position does Joel Piroe play?

Having been signed as the answer to their striking prayers, Joel Piroe was brought in from Swansea City fresh off the back of two hugely successful years in Wales.

Scoring 19 and 22 respectively in his two league terms there, it was naturally expected that the Dutchman would occupy the Whites' vacant number nine role as he had done under Russell Martin. Especially after his debut goal against Ipswich Town, a poachers finish from close range.

So, to see the 24-year-old deployed deeper against the Owls raised eyebrows, with the natural centre-forward clearly being asked to drop back into midfield whilst Georginio Rutter, a naturally more creative player, pushed on.

Leeds' Youngest-Ever League Goalscorers

Age At The Time

James Milner

16 (356 days)

Alan Smith

18 (17 days)

Jonathan Woodgate

18 (291 days)

Ian Harte

18 (352 days)

Harry Kewell

19 (26 days)

Wilfried Gnonto

19 (60 days)

Joe Gelhardt

19 (221 days)

All stats via StatBunker

Unsurprisingly, this blunted an attack that had scored four times away from home the week prior, and drew into question Farke's decision-making.

Although journalist Phil Hay did suggest that Piroe's tendency to drop deep was nothing new for the former PSV Eindhoven star, ex-Leeds boss Neil Redfearn gave his thoughts on the decision to do it against Wednesday: "I thought they were going to play four-four-two at first, like they did at Ipswich," he told BBC Radio Leeds. "But obviously they played more of a midfield role for Piroe. I just thought he got lost in the game.

“When he got on the ball, I think he showed some nice touches. And then as the game degenerated, Sheffield Wednesday’s doing, getting bodies behind the ball, making it scrappy and breaking stuff up, his influence got less and less.”

Clearly a forward who likes to pop up deeper, Farke should heed the backlash and remember that whilst Piroe might end up in midfield on occasion, he must remain their focal point up top.

How good is Joe Gelhardt?

That is, unless Farke seeks to play his new man alongside another forward with a similar preference for dropping in, perhaps making for the perfect fluid strike force. After all, Joe Gelhardt is ripe and ready for additional first-team action, coming off the back of a useful loan spell with Sunderland last season.

Having joined from Wigan Athletic back in 2020, the £1m man has already made 47 senior appearances for his new club despite his youth, even recording ten goal contributions.

His ability to dribble and pass – showcased by the fact that he ranks in the top 29% among his European peers for successful take-ons per 90 and the top 12% for progressive passes per 90 – makes him unlike most classic number nines, yet his finishing remains lethal. After all, he was lauded by Hay, who branded him a "goal machine".

During his spell on Wearside, an interview with the Sunderland Echo gave a glimpse into his favoured role when tasked with being the sole striker: "I feel like sometimes I have to help in the build-up by dropping in, maybe an extra body to try and get out of the original press from the opposition.

"Then when we get it into that final third I know he wants me in and around the box, middle of the box so when the crosses come in from the wide players I’m there to score. It’s just about finding that balance of when to drop deep and when to run in behind but I think I’m getting a better understanding of it.”

With three goals and three assists for the Black Cats in the Championship, he certainly held his own.

The 21-year-old is clearly more proficient than Rutter, who has scored just one senior goal since moving in January, but has the creativity to interchange with Piroe. Perhaps they could form some kind of understanding as a strike partnership, knowing that if one drops deep, the other can stay forward.

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Vindo de vitória diante do Confiança, a Ponte Preta terá pela frente o Cruzeiro pela 12ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro da Série B. O desafio será na quarta-feira, às 19h15 (Horário de Brasília), no Mineirão.

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O goleiro Ivan destaca as boas atuações na equipe na competição nacional, mas alerta sobre o adversário.

‘Vamos enfrentar uma grande equipe, que está em busca de posições mais altas na tabela e que virá com tudo. Temos que seguir com o nosso trabalho forte, marcar em cima e não dar espaços’, explica.

Com seis vitórias até o momento, a Ponte Preta está a um ponto do líder da competição, o Cuiabá, com 22 pontos.

‘A Série B é uma competição muito equilibrada. Estamos mostrando consistência em campo, o elenco está bem, unido e vem dando o máximo nas partidas’, finaliza o arqueiro.

Atuando como mandante, a Ponte Preta detém três vitórias, dois empates e uma derrota. A equipe ocupa a terceira posição da Série B, com 21 pontos.

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No Nilton Santos, o Fluminense jogou bem e goleou o Coritiba por 4 a 0 na estreia de seu terceiro uniforme. Com a vitória, o time subiu para a sétima posição na competição com 17 pontos. Autor de um dos gols da vitória Tricolor, o atacante Felippe Cardoso, que não marcava há oito meses, agradeceu o grupo e o treinador Odair Hellmann pela oportunidade.

– Agradecer a Deus pela oportunidade, ao professor Odair, que sempre confiou em mim. Passei por um momento difícil, mas Deus tem me honrado. Agradecer a todo grupo, que está me apoiado também. Bom resultado, é seguir em frente com pés no chão – disse o atacante.

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Vale lembrar que o último gol de Felippe com a camisa do Fluminense foi na goleada sobre o Bangu por 5 a 1, em Moça Bonita, ainda pelo Campeonato Carioca, no dia 26 de janeiro. Desde então, o jogador passou por um longo jejum, não conseguiu render o esperado pela torcida tricolor e após a chegada de Fred passou a estar fora dos planos da comissão técnica.

Com a saída de Evanílson, e os casos de Covid-19 divulgados após exames realizados na última sexta, o atacante voltou a ter oportunidade, e entrou no lugar do ídolo tricolor no segundo tempo. Em poucos minutos em campo, o atleta recebeu uma bola açucarada de Igor Julião, driblou o goleiro Wilson e mesmo sem ângulo estufou as redes e ampliou o marcador.

O Fluminense volta a campo no próximo domingo contra o Botafogo, às 11h, no Nilton Santos, em partida válida pela décima terceira rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro. Caso conquiste a vitória, o time pode entrar de vez na briga pelo G-6 da competição.

For all the early positivity surrounding Tottenham Hotspur following the solid start to life under new boss Ange Postecoglou, there may be a concern as to what the longstanding impact of losing talisman Harry Kane will be across the course of the season as a whole.

With the England skipper belatedly sealing a £100m move to Bayern Munich last month, the Lilywhites will have to somehow fill the void of a figure who netted 278 goals across the last decade or so – including a stellar haul of 30 Premier League goals last term.

On the evidence of the recent 5-2 thrashing of newly-promoted Burnley, hat-trick hero Heung-min Son may provide a more than adequate option in that number nine berth, in the short-term at least, while summer signing Brennan Johnson can also slot in through the middle if required.

That being said, however, with the two men more typically operating on the flanks, the decision not to sign a genuine replacement for Kane – aside from teenage Argentine, Alejo Veliz – may come back to bite Postecoglou and co before too long.

At present, the north Londoners are left to rely on Brazilian enigma, Richarlison as their sole, orthodox option to lead the line, although the former Celtic boss may well be wishing he had a star name of Tottenham's recent past to spearhead his attack instead…

How many goals has Richarlison scored for Tottenham?

It may be a worrying thought for supporters if Son does return to his usual left-wing berth in the near future, as the centre-forward burden will have to fall the way of the former Everton man – a player who scored just one league goal since joining on a £60m deal last summer.

While the 26-year-old is off the mark for the new season after scoring in the Carabao Cup clash with Fulham last month, his goalscoring woes were also laid bare on international duty, as he squandered a gilt-edged chance in Brazil's thumping 5-1 win over Bolivia.

Despite previously shining for the Toffees – for whom he scored 53 goals in 152 games in all competitions – the £90k-per-week marksman has just four goals to his name in 40 outings for Spurs to date, representing a dismal tally for such an expensive addition.

A player with "no standout attributes" – according to pundit Gabby Agbonlahor – Richarlison does not look likely to be the long-term solution for Postecoglou in that central role, with an instant improvement needed if he is to have a future at N17.

Richarlison's Premier League record by numbers (2023/24)

4 games

3 starts

0 goals

0 assists

1 big chance missed

0 chances created

71% pass accuracy rate

22% total duels won

Stats via Sofascore

The former Watford man's woes are also exacerbated when placed alongside the plethora of quality strikers that the club have had on their books in the modern era, with Jermain Defoe no doubt one such figure who would have been perfect for the 'Ange-ball' set-up in the present day.

How many goals did Jermain Defoe score for Tottenham?

Hailed as "prolific" by former boss Andre Villas-Boas, the former England international was a simply lethal poaching presence in his pomp, scoring goals galore across his two spells with the north London outfit.

After rising up through the youth ranks at West Ham United, the diminutive hitman was snapped up by David Pleat and co on a £7m deal back in February 2004, with the then-Spurs boss lauding his new addition as "quite exceptional" due to his prior goal return for the Hammers.

That switch across the capital proved rather inspired as Defoe netted seven times in just 15 league games at the tail-end of the 2003/04 campaign, before plundering 32 top-flight goals across the next three seasons combined, prior to linking up with Harry Redknapp at Portsmouth in 2008.

The "single-minded" sensation – as hailed by Redknapp – was soon back in Lilywhite and continued to thrive despite not always nailing down a regular starting role, with his total tally for the club standing at 140 goals in 361 games in all competitions across both spells.

How good was Jermain Defoe?

Unlike Richarlison's current woes, the 5 foot 7 goal machine was a reliable attacking weapon due to his clinical and ruthless finishing prowess, with Postecoglou likely to have loved utilising a player who would have fit the mould of his ex-Celtic talisman, Kyogo Furuhashi.

Also standing at just 5 foot 7, Kyogo was the Greek-Aussie's first signing following his appointment at Parkhead back in the summer of 2021, with the Japanese international going on to score 54 goals in just 83 games under the current Spurs boss.

Despite his small and slender frame, the 28-year-old has been able to terrorise Premiership opponents due to his knack for stretching a defence, with Postecoglou describing his movement as the "best I've ever seen".

That trait was no doubt shared by Defoe throughout his career, with former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard – who played alongside the striker for England – saying back in 2019: "I used to love playing with him. He’s a dream for a midfielder because his movement tells you where to play the ball."

In contrast to Kane – who journalist Tyrone Marshall stated has continued to 'drop deeper from goal' – Defoe mirrored Kyogo in being the type of player who was not necessarily too focused on being involved in the build-up, instead waiting to pounce when his moment came.

In Scotland's top-flight last term, the Hoops striker averaged just 13.3 touches per game – far fewer than Kane averaged in the league last season (38.8) – as a sign of how Postecoglou was happy for him to bide his time as a predatory, poaching option in the final third.

There's no denying that Defoe – who Villas-Boas described as someone who "sniffs out goal-scoring opportunities and makes the most of them" – could have replicated that approach in north London, with it a crying shame that Postecoglou does not have Pleat's signing to call upon, instead of Richarlison.

Of course, 'Ange-ball' is currently flourishing amid this unbeaten start to the new Premier League season, yet Spurs could be left to rue the lack of an out-and-out goalscorer sooner rather than later.

تستكمل اليوم الخميس مباريات تصفيات أسيا المؤهلة لنهائيات كأس العالم 2026، وذلك بمواجهة الأردن وطاجيكستان.

المباراة المقرر إقامتها ضمن منافسات الجولة الخامسة من دور المجموعات لتصفيات قارة آسيا المؤهلة لنهائيات كأس العالم 2026.

فيديو | منتخب الأردن يكتسح باكستان بسباعية في تصفيات كأس العالم

وتقام منافسات دور المجموعات بتصفيات قارة آسيا بوجود 36 منتخبًا بواقع 11 فريقًا متأهلين من الدور التمهيدي، و25 أصحاب التصنيف الأول في القارة، تم توزيعهم إلى 9 مجموعات، تضم كل منها 4 منتخبات.

وتلعب المنافسات بنظام الدوري من مرحلتي الذهاب والإياب، على أن يتأهل متصدر كل مجموعة ووصيفه إلى المرحلة النهائية الحاسمة.

ويتواجد منتخبا الأردن وطاجيكستان في المجموعة السابعة من تصفيات آسيا لكأس العالم التي تضم إلى جوارهما منتخبي السعودية وباكستان.

ويحتل منتخب الأردن وصافة ترتيب المجموعة برصيد 7 نقاط فيما يأتي منتخب طاجيكستان في المركز الثالث برصيد 5 نقاط. موعد مباراة الأردن وطاجيكستان في تصفيات كأس العالم

ومن المقرر أن تنطلق مباراة الأردن وطاجيكستان الساعة الثامنة والنصف بتوقيت مصر والسعودية والأردن. القناة الناقلة لمباراة الأردن وطاجيكستان اليوم

ومن المقرر أن تذاع مباراة الأردن وطاجيكستان عبر فضائية الكأس القطرية.

ويمكنكم مطالعة مواعيد ونتائج جميع المباريات لحظة بلحظة عبر مركز المباريات من هنا

The ICC has found no evidence of corruption following an investigation stemming from a newspaper story in The Sun on the eve of the Perth Ashes Test

ESPNcricinfo staff08-Feb-2018

The ICC has found no evidence of corruption following an investigation stemming from a newspaper story in on the eve of the Perth Ashes Test, which claimed the series had been targeted for spot-fixing along with various T20 tournaments around the world.In the lead-up to the third Ashes Test at the WACA in December, reported that two of their undercover reporters had been asked for GBP140,000 (USD187,000) to “spot fix” markets in the match, such as the exact amount of runs scored in an over.The ICC’s Anti Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) immediately launched an investigation, saying that they would cross-reference this new information with their existing reports, although they added, very early on, that there was no evidence that the Perth Test had been corrupted in any way.Now, two months later, the ACSU has confirmed that their investigations did not turn up anything to suggest any matches, players or officials have been involved.”We have carried out an extensive global investigation with anti-corruption colleagues from Member countries based on the allegations in and the material they shared with us,” Alex Marshall, the general manager anti-corruption, said”I am satisfied that there is no evidence to suggest any match has been corrupted by the individuals in the investigation nor is there any indication that any international players, administrators or coaches have been in contact with the alleged fixers.”The game’s most high-profile spot-fixing scandal was broken by the now-defunct – sister paper to – in 2010, which led to Pakistan’s Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif being given prison sentences for bowling deliberate no-balls in a Test at Lord’s.

أصدر المنظمة المصرية لمكافحة المنشطات بيانًا للتعليق على ظهور بعض الأشخاص للإدلاء بتصريحات حول بعض القضايا التي تخص المنظمة.

ونص البيان على أن هناك من يطلق بعض التصريحات والأراء بشأن المنظمة والقضايا التابعة لها في الآونة الأخيرة.

طالع | إكرامي الشحات يدافع عن رمضان صبحي ويُثير تساؤلات حول أزمة المنشطات

وشدد البيان على ضرورة الحذر من ظهور أي شخص بدون صفة محددة للحديث عن القضايا والملفات التي تخص منظمة مكافحة المنشطات. بيان المنظمة المصرية لمكافحة المنشطات

رصدت المنظمة المصرية لمكافحة المنشطات خلال الأيام الماضية، ظهور أشخاص لا ينتمون إليها عبر وسائل الإعلام المختلفة، للحديث حول قضايا جوهرية تخص المنظمة المصرية لمكافحة المنشطات وحدها دون غيرها، الأمر الذي أحدث حالة من الجدل واللغط حول قضايا منظورة وما زالت محل مداولة ولم يصدر فيها قرار نهائي.

ولاحظت المنظمة المصرية لمكافحة المنشطات من بين هؤلاء، ظهور مسئولين سابقين في المنظمة للحديث وإبداء الرأي في قضايا تخص المنظمة المصرية لمكافحة المنشطات والرياضيين المصريين، والإدلاء بمعلومات مغلوطة، الأمر الذي يضر بالرياضة المصرية والرياضيين المصريين.

وتُحذر المنظمة المصرية لمكافحة المنشطات أي شخص غير ذي صفة يتحدث في أمور فنية تخص قضايا منظورة مرتبطة بها، بأنها سوف تتخذ الإجراءات القانونية ضد هؤلاء الأشخاص تطبيقًا للمعايير والقوانين المصرية والدولية المتبعة.

وتهيب المنظمة المصرية لمكافحة المنشطات بالسادة وسائل الإعلام المختلفة، عدم استقاء أية معلومات من مصادر غير رسمية ليس لها صفة، مع مراعاة أن المنظمة المصرية لمكافحة المنشطات – طبقًا للكود الدولي والمعايير الدولية – لا يمكنها الكشف أو الإفصاح عن معلومات تخص قضايا منظورة إلا بعد صدور القرار النهائي بعد انتهاء كافة الإجراءات التي حددتها الوكالة الدولية لمكافحة المنشطات وفقًا للكود الدولي.

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A concentração do CRB já está voltada para a próxima rodada do Brasileirão da série B onde o time terá uma boa oportunidade de se recuperar do último revés frente ao Confiança pelo fato de receber o “desesperado” Guarani no estádio Rei Pelé.

Para a partida do próximo sábado (10) às 16h30, o técnico Marcelo Cabo pode colocar um nome que estreou na última rodada dentre os titulares no ataque, Marquinhos Calazans.

Além do atacante que chegou por empréstimo do São Paulo ter ajudado a dar mais agilidade ao ataque da equipe ao entrar na segunda etapa junto com Bill, o Regatiano acumula algumas ausências justamente no mesmo setor. Casos, por exemplo, Luidy e Pablo Dyego, ambos em recuperação de contusões musculares e que não tem expectativa de retornar para o próximo compromisso da temporada.

Com isso, a formação do sistema ofensivo de três jogadores seria composta por Calazans, Yago e Safira. Sendo que, no caso do último citado, a responsabilidade de ser o camisa 9 após a saída do artilheiro Léo Gamalho rumo ao Oriente Médio tem, nitidamente, afetado o desempenho do atacante que deve ganhar mais uma oportunidade no sábado.

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Aston Villa are in action this evening in the first match of the group stages of the UEFA Conference League, as Unai Emery’s side travel to Poland to face Legia Warsaw.

The Villans progressed into the finals of the competition with ease, brushing aside Hibernian 8-0 on aggregate in the qualifying round to secure their place going forward in the 2023/24 campaign.

It’s the first time the Midlands side have been involved in European competition since 2010, with Emery hoping his team can get the tournament off to a strong start in Group E.

The four-time Europa League winner has an impeccable record in Europe during his managerial career so far, with his side preparing to start with a challenge, against a side that are unbeaten in the league this campaign.

What’s the latest Aston Villa team news?

It’s expected that the Spaniard will rotate his team from the one that typically starts in the Premier League, as the Villans are back in action on Sunday against Chelsea.

One name that could be in for a starting place is Youri Tielemans, who is yet to start a league game for the club after he joined in the summer, with the Belgian being a strong asset to possibly welcome into the fold this evening.

In his pre-match press conference, Emery revealed that Alex Moreno and Jacob Ramsey are with the squad after their absences, however stressed that he must “be careful” in bringing the two stars back.

Last time out, Villa were 3-1 victors against Crystal Palace at home, in a match that the hosts left it late to grasp three points, scoring all three of their goals in the dying moments of the fixture.

19-year-old Jhon Duran scored the equaliser against the Eagles in style, and could be handed a chance to shine against Legia this evening should the manager wish to rest Ollie Watkins. There could also be a chance for Nicolo Zaniolo to shine.

Will Nicolo Zaniolo start against Legia Warsaw?

Another player who showed some magic against Palace was summer arrival Zaniolo, who was handed his full Premier League debut after joining the club on an initial loan deal from Galatasaray.

If there’s anyone who has sufficient experience of the Europa Conference League, it’s the Italian, who won the competition in the 2021/22 season with AS Roma, where he scored the match-winner in the final against Feyenoord.

That campaign, the 24-year-old had a hand in eight goals in ten appearances in the tournament, scoring five and assisting three for Jose Mourinho’s side in what was a memorable time for the forward.

Previously lauded as “world-class” by journalist John Solano, the Italy international has all the tools to be the difference-maker against Legia, as he continues to find his stride for the Midlands club.

During his 57-minute performance against Palace, Zaniolo gave a glimpse of just what he can offer to Emery’s side, recording three key passes to showcase his creative ability, an area of his game that has seen him dubbed a “lethal playmaker” by journalist Zach Lowy.

Tonight’s opponents have conceded just three goals in their opening six games in the Polish top-flight, suggesting that their back line is in good stead to withstand threat, however, no door seems to be a blockage that Zaniolo can’t unlock when in form.

Emery could see a window of opportunity by allowing the Italian to maintain his starting spot this evening, in a game that could see him find added comfort in his new surroundings.

The process was set in motion as the CA Board met in Melbourne on Friday

ESPNcricinfo staff20-Apr-2018

Australia’s new head coach and ODI leadership will be announced in the lead up to their limited-overs tour to England, if all goes to plan for Cricket Australia. As expected, the CA Board met in Melbourne today to work out the process behind the coach hunt.Australia are set to play five ODIs and a one-off T20 in England starting on June 13, their first assignment since the suspension of Steven Smith and David Warner, and the departure of Darren Lehmann.According to CA’s website, Board chairman David Peever said: “The Board has asked [CA’s] management to provide recommendations regarding candidates for the men’s head coach, ODI captain and ODI vice-captain. The Board is anticipating receiving these recommendations in the coming weeks, with a view to making appointments ahead of the ODI tour to the UK.”Once these appointments have been endorsed and finalised, announcements can then be made.”The vacancies were created when Smith (captain), Warner (vice-captain) and batsman Cameron Bancroft were suspended by CA for up to 12 months for the part they played in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa. Coach Lehmann was cleared of any wrongdoing by an investigation conducted by CA, but on the day before the final Test of the series, he said that he would be stepping down. Tim Paine was named Test captain, but he is not a sure pick in the limited-overs sides.