متجاهلًا بنزيما.. كروس يختار أفضل 4 لاعبين شاركوه مسيرته الكروية

اختار لاعب وسط الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ريال مدريد، توني كروس أفضل 4 لاعبين لعب الألماني بجانبهم خلال مسيرته الكروية في السنوات القليلة الماضية، وتجاهل زميليه كريم بنزيما وتيبو كورتوا.

ولعب كروس مع أندية بايرن ميونخ، باير ليفركوزن، وفي الوقت الحالي ريال مدريد، وتشارك الملعب مع نجوم عديدين على الساحة الرياضية.

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خلال حواره الذي نقلته صحيفة “آس” الإسبانية اختار كروس 4 لاعبين هم الأفضل في كل خط من الملعب، وقال: “طوال مسيرتي الكروية، تشاركت الملعب مع العديد من اللاعبين المميزين”.

وأضاف: “من الصعب اختيار 4 لاعبين ولكن إذا كنت مجبرًا على ذلك، سأختار مانويل نوير في حراسة المرمى، أفضل مدافع هو سيرجيو راموس، أفضل لاعب وسط هو لوكا مودريتش، وأفضل مهاجم هو كريستيانو رونالدو”.

وتابع: “أعتقد أن ريال مدريد يمتلك خط وسط مثالي، كان لدينا كاسيميرو اللاعب القادر على اكتساح خط الوسط مع وجود لوكا مودريتش، هما أقوياء ويجيدان المهام الدفاعية لذلك كنا متماسكين”.

وواصل تصريحاته: “أرى أننا على المستوى الهجومي كنا متميزين، ريال مدريد لديه فريقًا متوازنًا للغاية، كل لاعب كان يعرف مهامه جيدًا متى يهاجم ومتى يدافع، كنا نتحدث مع بعضنا البعض، اعتقد أن وجودي مع كاسيميرو ومودريتش كان يقرب خط وسطنا من الكمال”.

New Zealand retains players despite IPL lure

New Zealand Cricket has confirmed its six players with existing IPL deals have signed their new national contracts for 2009-10

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The captain Daniel Vettori is one of six New Zealand players who also hold IPL contracts•Getty Images

New Zealand Cricket has confirmed its six players with existing IPL deals have signed their new national contracts for 2009-10 despite an overlap between their New Zealand and IPL commitments. The six men had been granted an extension to confirm their NZC contracts and all 20 players offered national deals have now signed.Daniel Vettori, Brendon McCullum, Kyle Mills, Jacob Oram, Jesse Ryder and Ross Taylor had all been allowed the extra time while scheduling conflicts were clarified. The IPL begins in March next year and will clash with a large part of Australia’s tour of New Zealand but all six players have committed to New Zealand.”This is an admirable decision by each of these individuals and they should be applauded for it,” Justin Vaughan, the chief executive of NZC, said. “By signing their contracts they are sacrificing significant sums of money.”Their decision helps to reinforce international cricket as the pinnacle of our sport, and clearly shows that representing New Zealand remains the biggest motivating factor for our leading players. We appreciate this issue may recur again and the onus is on international cricket to proactively search for solutions so that players are not forced to make such difficult decisions in the future.”Vaughan said discussions with players and the New Zealand Cricket Players Association during the past fortnight had been constructive and positive. The 2010 IPL has been brought forward to accommodate the ICC World Twenty20 and is expected to begin on March 12.

Leeds show interest in Marcus Edwards

Leeds United are among a number of clubs to have shown an interest in Vitoria de Guimaraes youngster Marcus Edwards, according to a fresh report.

The Lowdown: Edwards shines abroad

The 22-year-old Englishman has flourished in Portugal since leaving Tottenham in 2019, scoring 16 goals and registering 14 assists for his current club.

Edwards is another example of a young English player thriving abroad after being given more first-team opportunities, as was the case with Jadon Sancho and now Jude Bellingham at Borussia Dortmund.

The former Spurs winger has made eight appearances for England’s under-20s, scoring twice in that time.

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The Latest: Leeds linked with move

According to Jornal de Noticias [via Sport Witness], Leeds were keen on signing Edwards in the summer, along with Olympiakos, Sporting CP and Porto.

Offers were turned down for the winger, though, and he now has a €50m (£42.7m) release clause in his Vitoria contract.

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The Verdict: Exciting long-term signing

Edwards is an intriguing player to keep an eye on, considering that his former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino claimed that he played like ‘the beginning of Messi’ back in 2016.

At 22, he could come in as a long-term acquisition for Leeds, potentially blossoming into a player who might go on to fulfil Pochettino’s substantial comparison to the multiple Ballon D’Or-winning Argentine.

Edwards’ current deal doesn’t expire until 2024, however, so that release clause would need to be triggered in what would be a club-record transfer for Leeds if it went through.

In other news, Leeds are reportedly keen on signing a Premier League player. Find out who it is here.

لأول مرة في تاريخ الدوري.. "حكمة ساحة" تدير مباراة سموحة وفاركو

تشهد مباراة سموحة وفاركو المقرر إقامتها غدًا الثلاثاء، حدثًا لأول مرة في تاريخ الدوري المصري، بتواجد حكمة لإدارة المواجهة.

سموحة يواجه فاركو في إطار منافسات الجولة 34 والأخيرة من عمر منافسات الدوري المصري الممتاز، على ملعب استاد الإسكندرية.

وقررت لجنة الحكام تعيين الحكمة شاهنده المغربي لإدارة مباراة سموحة وفاركو، ويعاونها منى عطا الله ومحمد شعبان، وحكم رابع صبحي العمراوي.

وفي غرفة “الفار”، سيتواجد حسني سلطان ويارا عاطف.

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يذكر أن شاهنده المغربي كانت أول سيدة تشارك كحكم رابع في إدارة مباراة بيراميدز وإف سي مصر في الموسم الماضي، والمقاولون وإيسترن كومباني الموسم الجاري.

Rak-Sakyi is one to watch for Crystal Palace

It’s an exciting time for everyone associated with Crystal Palace football club, and things could be about to get even better for Patrick Vieira’s charges.

A much-needed squad overhaul has had a hugely successful start, and the French tactician has already implemented a more expansive, possession-oriented style of play in south London.

Victories over Tottenham Hotspur and reigning Premier League champions Manchester City have marked the new chapter, providing a sense of hope and optimism that had previously been absent for far too long.

Summer signings such as Odsonne Edouard, Michael Olise and Conor Gallagher have also played a pivotal part in the feel-good factor surrounding Selhurst Park, yet nothing excites supporters quite as much as a homegrown talent.

And that’s why the development of Jesurun Rak-Sakyi could make what is already shaping up to be a memorable campaign one of the best in Palace’s recent history.

After bagging eight goals and laying on a further eight assists in just 16 outings for the U18s last season, Rak-Sakyi was promoted to the U23s before taking a place on the first-team bench on three occasions.

His success with the youth sides and recognition at senior level earned him a professional contract back in April, with former boss Roy Hodgson praising the 19-year-old’s mindset while amongst experienced professionals.

“He’s dealt with it (stepping up) very well,” Hodgson said. “For such a young man, he’s shown a remarkable maturity and a remarkable sangfroid.

“I’m very pleased with him, very pleased for him and we believe at Crystal Palace that he has a big future and will get better and better.”

And despite the change of manager at the capital club’s helm, the flying winger has continued his promising development.

Vieira handed Rak-Sakyi his debut on the opening day of the campaign as a second-half substitute before finding a place for him in his next two matchday squads until the return to fitness of Olise saw the academy star drop down to the U23s.

A record of nine goals and four assists in just 12 appearances for Shaun Derry’s charges has further justified Dan Cook’s claim that the Eagles could have a “real superstar” on their hands, and given the supporters yet another reason to get excited.

With Olise’s eye-catching displays out wide attracting the attention in the opening weeks of the season, Rak-Sakyi has the potential to become the true breakout star as the campaign develops, he just needs another opportunity to shine.

And, in other news…Huge boost: Palace handed injury lift ahead of Burnley, Vieira will be delighted

ICC clears Pakistan players of contact with bookies

The ICC’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) found “no evidence” to support suggestions that Pakistan players had contact with Indian bookmakers

Cricinfo staff10-Aug-2009The ICC has said that its Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU), on investigation, found “no substance” and “no evidence” to support suggestions that Pakistan players had contact with Indian bookmakers during their tour of Sri Lanka.”The ICC and its members have a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and rightly so because the integrity of our great sport with its great spirit is one of its greatest assets,” Haroon Lorgat, ICC chief executive said. “On that basis it is entirely appropriate that any suggestions in relation to that subject are always reported to and properly investigated by the ACSU.”I am pleased those investigations have indicated nothing untoward has taken place on this occasion but it is a reminder that all of us – players, officials and supporters – must maintain our vigilance to ensure we remain on top of the issue of corruption.”There had been allegations that bookies were seen staying on the same hotel floor as the Pakistan team in Colombo. The Pakistan board subsequently informed the ICC to investigate these allegations and also sought legal advice on unsubstantiated accusations by former chief selector Abdul Qadir on the involvement of the players.

Juan exalta classificação e fala sobre ótimo momento que vive no Fla

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O Flamengo não encontrou dificuldades para vencer a Chapecoense e avançar às quartas de final da Copa Sul-Americana. Na goleada por 4 a 0 desta quarta-feira na Ilha do Urubu, o zagueiro Juan teve outra atuação segura e comemorou a vaga.

– Demos mais um passo, fomos para as quartas, mas esse é caminho, esse é o espírito. Agora é trocar a ficha para o Brasileiro – falou o camisa 4 em entrevista à Fox Sports.

Desde que Reinaldo Rueda chegou, Juan tem tido grandes atuações e contra a Chapecoense deixou até sua marca. Durante a partida, torcida rubro-negra fez questão de gritar o nome do experiente zagueiro.

– O jogador, quando tem sequência de jogos e de treinamentos e não se machuca consegue botar todo potencial para fora. Estou feliz pelo que tenho jogado, não só eu, mas o time.

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Rashid's Australian connection

There is a strong Australian connection to Adil Rashid’s progression into international cricket

Andrew McGlashan at Lord's05-Sep-2009

Adil Rashid’s batting almost won England the first ODI, but it’s his bowling that holds the key to his future•Getty Images

There is a strong Australian influence on Adil Rashid’s progression into international cricket. As with many young legspinners Shane Warne is his role model and, like Warne, Rashid is mentored by Terry Jenner after spending two winters at his spin academy. And the wise words are clearly paying off. Rashid’s all-round performance in the opening one-day against Australia, at The Oval, continued an impressive season as he makes further strides towards the fully-fledged England career he has always seemed destined to have.”I’ve been to see him [Jenner] twice in Australia to work on my bowling and he has been a big influence on my development,” Rashid said. “I spoke to him two weeks ago – he was in England coaching at the time in Yorkshire – just to have a general chat about my performances and where I am at the moment.”It is a friendship. I grew up with him and talking with him I learn about myself and the game. I talk to him about my development. To bowl leg spin you have got to learn the basics. Alignment and head position is the key for bowling in a consistent area and getting a shape and spin.”It was Rashid’s father who first introduced him to the magic of leg spin as a 10-year-old, but he says there is no-one better than Warne for a role model. “We played Hampshire two years ago and I went to the dressing room and had a little chat with him about my bowling and general cricket talk. We were talking about how to set batsmen up, the different types of delivery and field placing.”Rashid is being eased slowly onto the international scene, but soon there may be no holding him back. His first taste came in the World Twenty20 where he impressed with his nerve in tough circumstances and there was talk of a possible Ashes berth. That sort of rapid elevation, though, has not been part of the well mapped plan so instead he played for the England Lions and returned to Yorkshire.He made runs for the Lions against the Australians at New Road, but his season really took off shortly before the one-day squads were announced. He produced career-best scores in consecutive Championship matches – 117 against Hampshire followed by 157 against Lancashire – and also bagged five-wicket hauls in both those games.A winter tour to South Africa is virtually nailed on, probably at the expense of Monty Panesar who has regressed as quickly as Rashid has progressed, which means he’s only an injury away from a Test debut. Friday night at The Oval was the first chance for an extended viewing of Rashid at the top level and he didn’t disappoint. A controlled ten-over spell cost 37 runs and the Australians couldn’t attack him as planned. Then with England seemingly out of the match he struck 32 off 23 balls and almost pulled off the run chase.”It was nice to perform with bat and ball but I have still got a long way to go,” he said. “It has increased my confidence bowling to the Australians who are a great team. The more you play the more confidence you get and hopefully I can show that in the next game. I was a bit nervous but I was batting with Luke Wright and he helped me get through it.”However, while his batting almost got England across the line, it is Rashid’s bowling that is being keenly followed. There is a feeling around the shires that his batting skills have overtaken those with the ball – he averages 36 and 34 respectively – but Rashid is adamant that bowling is his No. 1 role. Last season he was batting in the top six for Yorkshire, but this summer he has been coming in as low as No. 8.”I have always enjoyed my batting but my main priority when I came through was my bowling,” he said. “As time has gone on my batting has improved and I became part of the Yorkshire team as an allrounder. I have still got a long way to go and I’ve got to improve a hell of a lot.”Howvever, when Australians come out praising a young English player – and allrounder James Hopes echoed the positive comments of Michael Clarke – then there is plenty to work with. “I was very impressed with his bowling,” Hopes said. “After a couple of overs it was always our plan to try and make him go without any wickets and try and take confidence away from him that way. But then he came out and batted very well as well. He’s still very young and we’ll keep taking note of him. If they keep producing dry wickets then he’ll be hard to play, but if we get him on a wicket that doesn’t suit, we’ll find out about him.”The challenge has been laid down to Rashid, and the expectations are only going to increase, but the early signs are that he has both the skills and temperament to respond.

جوارديولا: العالم لن ينتهي إذا لم يسجل هالاند ضد أستون فيلا.. ووجوده لن يؤثر على مستقبلي

أكد المدرب الإسباني، بيب جوارديولا، المدير الفني لنادي مانشستر سيتي، أنّ مُستقبله في مانشستر سيتي غير مُقترن بالدولي النرويجي إيرلينج هالاند مهاجم السكاي بلو.

وانفجر هالاند تهديفيًا بشكل جيد مع مانشستر سيتي، وتمكن النرويجي في خمس مباريات فقط أن يسجل 9 أهداف، ليُصبح أول لاعب في تاريخ المسابقة يفعل ذلك، كما أنه يبتعد في ترتيب الهدافين بفارق 4 أهداف عن ميتروفيتش.

وقال جوارديولا: “مشكلة في العمل مع هالاند؟ إنه يبلغ من العمر 22 عامًا، يتعافى جيدًا، عندما يكون 23 عامًا، سيكون الأمر أكثر صعوبة، 22 سنة لا يمثل مُشكلة!”.

وحول المُقارنات بين هالاند وميسي: “أنا معجب بالأشخاص الذين يمكنهم توقع ما سيحدث في المستقبل، ولا يمكنني فعل ذلك”.

وأضاف: قبل شهر كانوا يقولون على هالاند كارثيًا، والآن سوف يكسر كل شيء، لا يمكنني رؤية ما سيحدث، لا أعرف ما سيحدث غدًا، ثم تخيل ماذا سيحدث في غضون عامين”.

وواصل المدرب الإسباني تصريحاته قائلًا: “نحن سعداء بالطريقة التي يستقر بها، ليس فقط إيرلينج، فالطاقم وطاقم العمل في الغرف الخلفية مهمان للغاية في كيفية مساعدتهم على تكييف اللاعبين الجدد والزملاء جيدين حقًا، هذا هو الشيء الأكثر أهمية”.

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وعن جوليان ألفاريز: “المهاجمون الجيدون في مسيرتي يتنافسون على عدد الأهداف التي يسجلونها، نحن أكثر من سعداء أن النادي يمكن أن يشتري هذين اللاعبين الرائعين”.

وأردف: “جوليان ألفاريز في المباراة الماضية سجّل هدفًا بيمينه والآخر باليسار، كلاهما انتهى بشكل مذهلًا، أخلاقيات العمل جيدة حقًا، وربما يلعب في العديد من المباريات مع هالاند”.

وعاد جوارديولا للحديث عن هالاند من جديد، وما إذا كان وجوده سيؤثر على قراره بالبقاء، حيث ينتهي تعاقده في 2023، وقال: “أنا أعمل في مانشستر سيتي، وليس لصالح هالاند، وهو لا يعمل لديّ، إنه لاعب في مانشستر سيتي”.

وتابع: “نحن سعداء بهالاند حقًا، رجل محبوب، ترى شغفه بنفس الطريقة مع كالفين فيليبس، ألفاريز واللاعبين الجُدد، وهذا ما أبحث عنه، لأكون مرتاحًا هُنا لا أعرف ما يحدث في المستقبل، لدي شعور بأنه يمكن أن يتحسن”.

واسترسل: “هالاند يفهم ما نُريد مثل اللاعبين الآخرين لكنها مسألة وقت، أتذكر على سبيل المثال كيفين دي بروين، أو رياض محرز، كانوا بحاجة إلى وقت ليُصبحان أفضل”.

واختتم تصريحاته قائلًا: “غدًا سيكون هُناك تحدٍ آخر، وستأتي لحظات سيئة وقد لا يسجل هدفًا ونخسر، ولكن عليه أن يسترح ونُحلل السبب، لن يتغير العالم إذا لم يسجل أو يفوز، في المباريات التي سجّلنا فيها الكثير من الأهداف كُنا جيدين باستثناء مباراة نيوكاسل، وهذا ما يتعين علينا القيام به”.

يُذكر أنّ مانشستر سيتي يواجه نظيره أستون فيلا، مساء غدًا السبت على ملعب “فيلا بارك”؛ وتنطلق المباراة في تمام الساعة السادسة والنصف مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، ضمن فعاليات الجولة السادسة من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

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