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As talks continue with Swansea City, former Liverpool coach Vitor Matos could reportedly be about to face an instant problem if he takes the job in Wales courtesy of the January transfer window.

It’s been a frustrating couple of weeks for Swansea, who are still without a manager after sacking Alan Sheehan before the international break. There’s no escaping the fact that they missed out on their top target, either. It looked as though they were destined to appoint Hammarby’s Kim Hellberg, before Middlesbrough came swooping in to hijack their deal.

Since then, those in Wales have been back to square one in their search and have reportedly held talks with Matos. The former Liverpool coach is currently the manager of Maritime in Portugal’s second division, but could now have the chance to take his first managerial job in England courtesy of Swansea.

It’s undoubtedly a gamble, given the 37-year-old’s inexperience in the dugout, but it’s one that Swansea may still take. And to Matos’ credit, Maritime have only lost four of the 12 games that he’s had in charge, highlighting exactly why he could be on his way to the Championship.

It’s no easy job in England’s second tier, however. Swansea currently sit as low as 18th and seven points clear of the dropzone. If Matos, or whoever it is in charge for the foreseeable future, does not get off to a good start then the Swans will be at risk of dropping down even further.

It’s a relegation battle that they could certainly do without if they want to keep their top players too, with one of their key men receiving interest from the Premier League.

Premier League clubs interested in Ronald

As reported by ESPN Brazil’s Felipe Silva, Premier League clubs are now interested in signing Ronald from Swansea in the January transfer window, sparking an instant problem for Matos. The winger is considered “one of Swansea City’s key players” and there’s no doubt that his exit would deal their survival chances a major blow.

Reporting the news, Silva said on X: “Brazilian winger Ronald, one of Swansea City’s key players, could leave the team that competes in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football, in the next transfer window. The forward’s strong performances have sparked interest from some Premier League teams and clubs in the Middle East.”

With three goals and one assist to his name in a Swansea side which has struggled for goals in the Championship this season, the Brazilian winger could become his side’s most influential player under Matos.

At just 24 years old, there’s also every chance that the next Swansea manager could take Ronald to new heights in what would provide those in Wales with a much-needed, consistent outlet.

Swansea hold talks to appoint 4-3-3 manager who's worked with Klopp

The defending champions secured a big win in a rain-reduced game with the captain leading from the front

AAP20-Oct-2025

Defending one-day champions South Australia claimed a nine-wicket win over Queensland, banking a bonus point in their rain-marred victory.As rain restricted the match to a maximum 25 overs each, Queensland were bowled out for 128 in 23.5 overs at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide. The hosts were set 120 to win under the DLS method and won with with 47 balls to spare.Related

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SA, the holders of the Dean Jones Trophy, now have two wins from four games – the same as Queensland.Their run chase was given early impetus by Jake Fraser-McGurk, who blasted six fours in making 27 from 14 balls. Fraser-McGurk’s cameo ended when bowled by a superb off-cutter from James Bazley.But opener Mackenzie Harvey and captain Nathan McSweeney then set about the chase with the bonus point in mind.South Australia needed to win inside 20 overs and Harvey and McSweeney easily reached that goal with an unbroken 80-run partnership.Earlier, Queensland slipped to 13 for 2 inside five overs before a lengthy rain delay. On return, only veteran Jimmy Peirson managed an innings of substance, smacking three sixes and three fours in making 42 from 83 ballsThe only other Queenslanders to reach double-figures were Bazley, Hugh Weibgen and Max Bryant. The visitors failed to bat out their 25 overs as SA skipper McSweeney claimed 3 for 12 from 3.1 overs with his offspinners. McSweeney had initially brought himself on when Wes Agar couldn’t complete his second over.Liam Scott and Lloyd Pope also enjoyed multiple success and paceman Nathan McAndrew returned figures of 1 for 7 from four overs.

يستعد فريق ريال مدريد لمواجهة قوية أمام أتلتيك بلباو مساء اليوم الأربعاء، ضمن منافسات بطولة الدوري الإسباني “الليجا” لموسم 2025-2026.

ويحل ريال مدريد ضيفًا على أتليتك بلباو بملعب “سان ماميس” في مباراة مقدمة من الجولة التاسعة عشر لليجا، ويتواجد الفريق في وصافة الترتيب بـ33 نقطة، خلف برشلونة المتصدر بـ37 نقطة بعد فوزه أمام أتلتيكو مدريد بنتيجة 3-1 أمس الثلاثاء.

ويستمر حديث الصحافة الإسبانية حول العلاقة بين تشابي ألونسو مدرب ريال مدريد ولاعبي فريقه، وظهر تقرير اليوم يوضح أن هناك توترًا جديدًا بين الطرفين.

وأشارت صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو” الإسبانية نقلاً عن برنامج ‘El Chiringuito’ الإسباني، إلى أن تشابي ألونسو قرر تغيير بعض خططه، بما في ذلك السفر يوم المباراة، لخوض مباريات الدوري التي يلعبها الفريق خارج أرضه.

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وقرر تشابي سفر الفريق في اليوم السابق لمواجهة أتلتيك بلباو، فبدلاً من السفر اليوم الأربعاء، سافر الفريق أمس الثلاثاء وبات ليلة في مدينة بلباو.

وذلك على الرغم من أن بلباو تبعد ساعة طيران فقط عن ريال مدريد، وهو ما أثار استياء لاعبي الفريق، ولم يُرض بعضهم.

ويرجع السبب إلى ازدحام جدول المباريات قبل عطلة عيد الميلاد، وكان بعض اللاعبين يفضلون قضاء يوم إضافي مع عائلاتهم، ويعتبرون قرار تشابي ألونسو غير ضروري.

Tottenham Hotspur have some painful attacking teething problems under Thomas Frank. Everything is relative, and there are variables at play, but the struggle to impress on the playmaking front is becoming an unwelcome narrative for the club this season.

But that aside, there is also the sense that purses may need to be pulled out for a new centre-forward in 2026. It feels like Richarlison’s days are numbered at number nine, and Dominic Solanke hasn’t fared all that well since his £55m move from Bournemouth last year, too often injured and too often unconvincing.

Both strikers are 28 years old, and while service has proved thin in recent months, Tottenham will need to consider their options in January.

There is another solution, of course. Randal Kolo Muani appears to have replaced Richarlison as Frank’s first-choice frontman, having started two games in a row in the Premier League.

But, unless a formula is discovered to support him, the Frenchman’s season-long loan spell is going to be a forgettable one.

Randal Kolo Muani's opportunity to shine

Tottenham have more than their share of issues at the moment. It’s an interesting one. They are more stable with Frank at the helm, competitive at the upper end of the Premier League and unbeaten on their return to the Champions League, three games in.

But we cannot ignore the depletion of creativity that has left things feeling rather pedestrian, and even with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski sidelined since the start of the campaign and a distance away from returning, there is much to improve upon down N17.

Kolo Muani has not scored or assisted across his six outings in a Spurs shirt so far, and the 26-year-old may well feel somewhat aggrieved by the lack of service that came his way against Chelsea, taking only 16 touches across 76 minutes of action, creating a chance and getting stuck in but failing to unleash a single shot (as per Sofascore).

One content creator acknowledged the Les Bleus star for his exciting, progressive efforts when on the ball. However, such efforts were, as stated, few and far between, and he said it “must be absolutely horrible playing up front for this team”.

Premier League 25/26 – xG Leaders

Club

Goals Scored

xG

(1) Crystal Palace

13

18.2

(2) Man City

18

17.8

(3) Man United

15

17.5

(4) Chelsea

18

17.1

(5) Arsenal

18

16.9

(=5) Liverpool

18

16.9

(15) Tottenham

16

10.1

Data via FBref

Tottenham don’t create enough chances, and this is impeding Kolo Muani in his desire to get going in white. However, given that he’s only here for the season, it’s unlikely a permanent deal would be explored if things continue as they are.

Especially when the Lilywhites have an exciting up-and-comer making his way toward the surface.

The Spurs talent who could end Kolo Muani's stay

Tottenham have long boasted one of the most efficient production lines in Europe, and Mason Melia is set to make his way as the latest in this long line of hopefuls.

However, while the pathway from youth to professional football is long and treacherous, Melia is regarded as a rising star with the potential to nail down a place under Frank’s wing, with The Athletic’s Connor O’Neill saying he’s “easily the best young talent I have seen in the League of Ireland”.

The 18-year-old striker has already played 98 senior matches for St. Patrick’s Athletic, scoring 25 goals and registering eight assists. Across the 2024/25 campaign, he posted 14 goals and four assists. As a Republic of Ireland U21 international, he has bagged three goals from just four caps so far.

Both confident in front of goal and athletic enough to drive into the danger area himself, not reliant on his creative teammates, Melia could provide a tonic to Spurs’ current tactical pecadillos, lacking as they are in attack.

He is very young, of course, and could hardly be expected to waltz in and prove an instant upgrade on an established European star like Kolo Muani, but Harry Kane proved in the past that a young striker stands a chance of succeeding where senior peers fail.

Tottenham signed the teenager earlier in 2025 for a record-breaking £3m fee, making him the most expensive footballer to leave Ireland’s top flight. However, he has yet to wear the Spurs shirt in a professional capacity, having agreed to leave his homeland in January 2026.

St. Pat’s’ Young Player of the Year last season, he is widely regarded as one of the most exciting talents in Irish football, with his touch and speed and awareness in the final third all suggesting he has the bearing of a Premier League-level striker.

Given the paucity of reliable options in the final third at Tottenham right now, and with Richarlison among those slated to leave next year, Melia could find himself fast-tracked under Frank’s wing, earning regular opportunities in the first team and potentially even outperforming someone like Kolo Muani, who must continue adapting to the English game himself.

Tottenham might need to play the waiting game for now, but with Melia set to arrive in just a few months, he may find himself earning a string of opportunities before the end of the campaign.

And should he impress as if talent suggests is within his capacity, then it’s hardly out of the question to imagine that Melia could be leading the line in the not-too-distant future.

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Dono da SAF do Botafogo, John Textor prometeu o famoso “bicho” ao elenco alvinegro após a classificação da equipe à fase de grupos da Libertadores. Depois do empate com o Bragantino no Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid, o empresário comunicou que pagará R$ 1 milhão ao grupo como bonificação.

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Por chamada de vídeo e com o elenco ainda no vestiário, Textor celebrou a conquista da vaga com o time e falou sobre o “bicho”, o que fez a comemoração ser ainda mais efuziva. O valor será dividido entre os jogadores; a maneira a qual a quantia será repartida não foi divulgada.

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Baseado ao que foi pago em 2023 na competição, Botafogo vai receber da Conmebol pelo menos R$ 20,7 milhões em premiações por chegar na fase de grupos da Libertadores. Esse total soma as premiações pelas classificações nos playoffs e participação na próxima etapa do torneio.

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A tendência é que o presidente da Conmebol, Alejandro Domínguez, anuncie os valores das premiações da Libertadores de 2024 no sorteio dos grupos. O evento acontecerá na segunda-feira (18), na sede da entidade, no Paraguai.

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Seamer Jake Ball chimes in with 4 for 34 as Somerset win by six wickets

ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay14-Aug-2025

Somerset 252 for 4 (Vaughan 95, J Rew 53*) beat Yorkshire 247 (Revis 85, Ball 4-34) by six wicketsFour-wicket seamer Jake Ball and opener Archie Vaughan with a career best 95 starred as Somerset ended Yorkshire’s 100 percent winning start to this season’s Metro Bank One-Day Cup by bowling the Group B leaders out for 247 at York and then chasing confidently.Somerset joined their hosts on 12 points at the top of the table at the halfway stage in the group campaign courtesy of this six-wicket win with five balls remaining. Both counties having won three and lost one.Yorkshire still hold sway courtesy of a superior net run-rate, but they were second-best on a used Clifton Park pitch.Yorkshire lost wickets in clusters at either end of a scrambling innings which saw ex-England limited overs quick Ball take an excellent 4 for 34 from 9.4 overs and Matthew Revis top-scored with a middle-order List A best of 85 off as many balls.Ball’s best List A figures in just over six years preceded Sheffield-born teenager Vaughan’s classy 127-ball effort with 11 fours. It was ironic that this senior best should come against the county for whom his father Michael starred.Yorkshire, inserted, slumped to 28 for 3 inside 10 overs.Without injured in-form opener Imam-Ul-Haq (hip), they lost Adam Lyth bowled by a beauty from Ball, Will Luxton run out next ball and James Wharton caught behind one-handed going low to his right by James Rew off Ben Green.Luxton misjudged a push to mid-off, where Josh Thomas misfielded before recovering to throw the non-striker’s stumps down.Revis, who hit nine fours, held things together on the pitch used for Tuesday’s win over Lancashire, with Yorkshire compiling nothing more than a workable total.Fin Bean, on 28, cut 18-year-old debutant seamer James Theedom to backward point with the score on 72 in the 18th over.Revis oozed confidence following three recent Championship centuries and a 69 earlier in this competition. He reached a 49-ball fifty here shortly before Yorkshire reached the halfway-mark in their innings at 115 for 4.He found an ally in fellow all-rounder George Hill. They calmly shared a recovery fifth-wicket partnership of 102.Yorkshire then lost four quick wickets, including Revis and Hill caught pulling, as the score fell from 174 for 5 in the 36th over to 204 for 8 in the 42nd. Green’s second wicket accounted for Revis, 34-year-old Ball’s second was Hill for 41.Tom Lammonby’s left-arm seam also claimed two wickets in that period.Dan Moriarty heaved the only two sixes of Yorkshire’s innings in a career-best 30 before holing out to cover as Ball struck twice in the 49th over to wrap things up.Vaughan, in his first competitive senior career appearance against his birth county, steered Somerset’s stress-free chase.Lammonby was well caught at deep gully by Lyth off Hill en route to 48 for 1 after 10 overs before 19-year-old Vaughan shared a second-wicket partnership of 70 with Lewis Goldsworthy, 30.Vaughan was particularly strong off the back foot on either side of the wicket. He reached his fifty off 65 balls.Goldsworthy fell at 111 for 2 in the 25th over when he top-edged a pull at Revis to long-leg.Vaughan continued on unflustered, sharing 64 with his captain James Rew. But he was bowled looking to go over the top against Dom Bess’s off-spin. Still, at 175 for three in the 38th, Somerset were in a strong position.James Rew finished unbeaten 53 off 62, while brother Thomas also contributed 31.

كشف الدنماركي ييس توروب المدير الفني لفريق الأهلي، عن اللاعبين البدلاء أمام الجيش الملكي، في دور المجموعات من بطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا. 

ويلتقي الأهلي مع الجيش الملكي المغربي، في تمام الساعة التاسعة من مساء اليوم بتوقيت القاهرة، على ملعب مولاي الحسن بالرباط، في الجولة الثانية من دور المجموعات من بطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا. 

طالع.. مجموعة الأهلي | التعادل السلبي يحسم مباراة شبيبة القبائل ويانج أفريكانز

ويقع الأهلي في المجموعة الثانية من مجموعات أبطال إفريقيا رفقة الجيش الملكي المغربي وشبية القبائل الجزائري ويانج أفريكانز التنزاني. 

وكان الأهلي قد فاز في المباراة الماضية على شبيبة القبائل الجزائري برباعية مقابل هدف، يوم السبت الماضي على ملعب القاهرة الدولي. 

وشهدت دكة بدلاء الأهلي تواجد إمام عاشور، رغم تسجيله هدفًا في المباراة الماضية أمام شبيبة القبائل، ولكن المدرب فضل تواجده على دكة البدلاء بسبب ابتعاده في الفترة الماضية بسبب إصابته بفيروس A. بدلاء الأهلي أمام الجيش الملكي في دوري أبطال إفريقيا 

محمد سيحا – أحمد رمضان بيكهام – أشرف داري – كريم فؤاد – محمد شكري – أحمد رضا – محمد علي بن رمضان – إمام عاشور – طاهر محمد طاهر – حمزة عبد الكريم.

“I can clearly feel there’s still a lot of cricket left in me,” says fast bowler after guiding Bengal to a second straight win in the Ranji Trophy

Shashank Kishore28-Oct-2025

Mohammed Shami served a reminder of his fitness on Tuesday with a match-winning spell to deliver Bengal’s second consecutive win in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy.At Eden Gardens, Shami finished with 5 for 38 – his 13th first-class five-for – as Bengal beat Gujarat by 144 runs. He finished with eight wickets in the match across 28.3 overs. Shami currently sits third on the Ranji season’s wicket-taker’s leaderboard, with 15 wickets at an average of 10.46 after four innings.”When you perform like this, it feels good both mentally and physically,” Shami said. “Coming out of a difficult phase and performing well gives a lot of satisfaction. The time after the [2023] World Cup was tough and painful.Related

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“But then I played the Ranji Trophy, white-ball cricket, the IPL, Champions Trophy, Duleep Trophy [since his comeback late last year]. Now my rhythm is back to where it was before. I can clearly feel there’s still a lot of cricket left in me.”Shami has been open about his hurt of missing out on India selection for the England tour. When asked during the squad announcement for the West Indies Tests about Shami’s availability, chief selector Ajit Agarkar stated that the fast bowler hadn’t played enough cricket.Since then, there have been a few back-and-forths in the media between the two, even if not directly at each other. It’s perhaps with all this in context that Shami was asked if this felt like another comeback, a suggestion he dismissed.”This was not a comeback match for me,” he said. “If you had said that last year, maybe it would have made sense. But yes, in terms of this match, what we did was a special comeback.”We decided to bat for 8-10 overs today, we had already taken three points [first-innings lead]. The situation was tough, but the boys put in their full effort. To turn the game in this manner is rare, especially on this kind of wicket. It’s a great job by the boys.”Amid chatter that this sets him up well for the South Africa Tests, Shami chose to distance himself from social media speculation, while reiterating he was focused on delivering his best wherever he plays.”Yes, I knew this question would come,” Shami said with a wry smile. “Controversy follows me. What else can I do or say? In today’s world, social media twists everything. My job is to perform well. Wherever I get an opportunity, I’ll give my best. The rest is up to god. Bengal is my home. Every match I play for Bengal is special.”Coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla was effusive in his praise for Shami’s discipline, underlining he was fully fit and in great rhythm.”You all saw how Shami bowled. There’s nothing for me to add,” he said. “His performance said it all. There’s no question about his commitment. The entire world knows what Mohammed Shami is. He doesn’t need a certificate from anyone, his bowling is the certificate. He’s completely fit.”That said, Shukla also wanted to tread a cautious path in terms of Shami’s workloads. “We can’t make Shami play all seven matches, though he keeps saying he’s fit and wants to play every game,” he said. “The way he’s running in is unbelievable.”If you compare his run-up and rhythm from when he played for India with now, you won’t find any difference. Even after 500 wickets, he’s in fantastic rhythm. He’s playing with complete calmness now.”

يلتقي منتخب الكويت مع نظيره مورتيانيا، مساء اليوم الثلاثاء، ضمن منافسات التصفيات المؤهلة إلى دور المجموعات من بطولة كأس العرب 2025.

ويلعب منتخب الكويت مع موريتانيا، في إطار المرحلة النهائية من التصفيات المؤهلة إلي مجموعات بطولة كأس العرب المقرر إقامته في قطر.

وتقام بطولة كأس العرب، خلال الفترة من 1 حتى 18 ديسمبر المقبل، بمشاركة 16 منتخبًا، حيث تأهلت 9 منتخبات، وتتبقى 7، سيتم حسمهم من مباريات التصفيات التي تقام يومي 25 و26 نوفمبر من مباراة واحدة، الفائز سيتواجد في دور المجموعات.

ومن المقرر أن الفائز من مباراة الكويت ضد موريتانيا، سينضم إلى المجموعة الثالثة بجانب منتخبات مصر والأردن والإمارات.

وسيلعب منتخب مصر مباراته الأولى ضد الفائز من تلك المواجهة بين الكويت وموريتانيا في اللقاء الأول بدور المجموعات، يوم الثلاثاء 2 ديسمبر.

طالع | مواعيد مباريات منتخب مصر في كأس العرب 2025 موعد مباراة الكويت وموريتانيا اليوم في كأس العرب

تقام مباراة الكويت وموريتانيا، اليوم الثلاثاء، 25 نوفمبر، في تمام الساعة 3 عصرًا بتوقيت مصر، 4 بتوقيت السعودية والكويت. القنوات الناقلة لمباراة الكويت وموريتانيا اليوم في كأس العرب

تنقل مباراة الكويت وموريتانيا، عبر قناة بي إن سبورت المفتوحة، قناة الكأس 1.

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