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Aston Villa have been linked to a Premier League ace, as Unai Emery aims to sculpt his side to his liking in his first summer window with the club.

The Villans have confirmed European football for next season, making Villa Park a favourable project to linked players, as well as the prospect of having a four-time Europa League-winning manager at the helm.

Despite the thrilling efforts of the squad this campaign, the Spaniard wants to make reinforcements this summer, with the latest link posing as a significant upgrade to Villa’s midfield.

What’s the latest on Youri Tielemans to Aston Villa?

As reported by The Athletic yesterday, Villa have ‘joined the race’ to sign Leicester City gem Youri Tielemans this summer.

The 26-year-old will become a free agent, and will depart the Foxes following no agreement of a contract renewal following the side’s relegation.

The report suggests that Emery desires the potential move to be ‘completed quickly’, due to the Spaniard missing out on signing a midfield target in the January window.

In a follow-up tweet, the Athletic's Gregg Evans detailed that the manager is a "big fan" of the player and the club "will make an approach soon."

What could Youri Tielemans bring to Aston Villa?

Praised as being a “major player” by former Premier League gem Eden Hazard, the midfielder has asserted himself as being one to watch in the league, despite starring in a relatively poor side.

Despite their relegation, the Belgian averaged a match rating of 7.04 this season, contributing to five goals in 31 appearances in the league, assisting two and scoring three himself – as per Sofascore.

At just 26, the midfielder has enjoyed a career nearing 500 appearances in all competitions, representing Anderlecht, Monaco and Leicester where he has scored 69 goals and assisted 60.

The £120k-per-week ace could offer a lot to Emery’s set up, and most prominently become a shining light for 16-goal Ollie Watkins, who could have a creative spark installed to fuel him from midfield.

Villa’s most identifiable creator at present is Emiliano Buendia, who sits at the centre of Emery’s attacking lineup.

The Argentinian averages 5.15 progressive passes per 90 as per FBref, but the threat Tielemans could provide to Watkins is far greater, with the Belgian averaging 6.95 in the same area.

Questioned as being one of the league's ‘best’ midfielders by Opta Analyst journalist Joe Wright, the 26-year-old could be the key to unlocking the further potential of the English striker.

Identified as having strengths in areas of key passing by WhoScored, the Leicester playmaker could thrive in Emery’s system, with the Spaniard lining up in a way that gives his attacking outlet freedom to create in a roaming midfield three.

The system that the 51-year-old has succeeded with at Villa is similar to the formation Tielemans thrived in at Anderlecht, playing central in a midfield trio behind the striker.

Watkins could seek new heights playing in front of the creative ability of the Belgian, who ranked in the top 11% of midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues this year for expected assists, averaging 0.18 xAG per 90 – as per FBref.

Available as a free agent this summer, Emery must act fast to get a steal in the upcoming window for a player that would thrive in his budding Villa squad.

تعرف على موعد مباراة بيراميدز القادمة بعد الخسارة أمام مازيمبي

يختتم فريق بيراميدز مبارياته في دور المجموعات من بطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا، أمام نواذيبو الموريتاني، في المباراة التي تجمعهما في القاهرة على ملعب استاد الدفاع الجوي.

وتضم المجموعة الأولى كل من بيراميدز ومازيمبي الكونغولي وصن داونز الجنوب إفريقي ونواذيبو الموريتاني.

ومن المقرر أن يُلاقي بيراميدز نظيره نواذيبو، ضمن مواجهات الجولة السادسة والأخيرة من مباريات المجموعة الأولى للبطولة الإفريقية.

وكان بيراميدز خاض 4 مواجهات حيث فاز على مازيمبي بالجولة الأولي بهدف دون رد، وخسر في الجولة الثانية أمام نواذيبو بموريتانيا بثنائية دون رد.

طالع أيضًا | مدرب صن داونز: لا زلت حزينًا.. هزمنا الأهلي “البطل” بالخمسة ولم نفز بلقب دوري أبطال إفريقيا

وفي الجولتين الثالثة والرابعة تعادل مع صن داونز في جنوب إفريقيا سلبياً وخسر أمامه في القاهرة بهدف نظيف.

وتلقى بيراميدز هزيمة اليوم السبت، على يد مازيمبي الكونغولي بثلاثة أهداف دون رد، ويودع رسميًا البطولة من دور المجموعات. موعد مباراة بيراميدز القادمة بعد الخسارة أمام مازيمبي

ويلتقي بيراميدز مع نواذيبو الموريتاني، يوم السبت المقبل الموافق 2 من شهر مارس 2024، في تمام الساعة 3 عصراً بتوقيت القاهرة، 4 بتوقيت السعودية.

Pat Cummins continued his outstanding return from injury with four wickets, Doug Bollinger ended a difficult week with three, and Josh Hazlewood made a strong comeback from a break with two as New South Wales earned a bonus-point win over Queensland at Dr

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ScorecardPat Cummins picked up 4 for 26•Getty Images

Pat Cummins continued his outstanding return from injury with four wickets, Doug Bollinger ended a difficult week with three, and Josh Hazlewood made a strong comeback from a break with two as New South Wales earned a bonus-point win over Queensland at Drummoyne Oval.Set 173 for victory, the Blues reached their target in the 40th over with four wickets in hand, gaining the bonus point by the small margin of five deliveries. Ben Rohrer, batting at No.8 after sustaining an injury earlier in the day, struck the winning six off Michael Neser as New South Wales kept their tournament alive.Ed Cowan had set up the successful chase with 51 at the top of the order before he became one of three wickets for Ben Cutting, and captain Moises Henriques contributed 35 to the innings. Queensland’s bowlers simply had too few runs to defend after the earlier dominant display from the New South Wales fast bowlers.Bollinger, who on Monday had appeared at the coronial inquest into the death of Phillip Hughes, picked up 3 for 38 including two wickets at the top of the order to set New South Wales on the winning path.Cummins had struck in the second over of the game and ended up with 4 for 26, putting him equal top of the tournament wicket tally after a long lay-off due to stress fractures of the back. And Hazlewood, who was playing his first game after being rested following Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka, showed no signs of rust in collecting 2 for 30 from his 10 overs.Neser top scored for the Bulls with 47 and there were also contributions from captain Jason Floros and Nathan Reardon, who each made 36, but Queensland were dismissed in the 48th over for 172.

علق حمد إبراهيم مدرب فريق الكرة بـ الإسماعيلي على أداء الفريق رغم سلسلة تعادلاته الأخيرة في الدوري المصري، موضحًا رأيه في الصفقة المنضمة حديثاً لصفوف الدراويش.

وتعادل الإسماعيلي مع الجونة في المواجهة التي جمعت بينهما ضمن لقاءات الجولة الـ14 من المسابقة المحلية.

طالع | الإسماعيلي يواصل مسلسل التعادلات في بطولة الدوري أمام الجونة

وقال حمد إبراهيم في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة المحور: “نقدم أداءً جيدًا في الفترة الأخيرة مع إيهاب جلال، وهو يمتلك الشجاعة الكبيرة خاصة بعد استبعاده بعض اللاعبين المهمين في الفريق”.

وأكمل: “مجلس الإدارة ساند المدرب في قراره، والجميع شاهد أداء الإسماعيلي خلال الثلاث مباريات الماضية، وحاتم سكر المنتقل من الزمالك للإسماعيلي مكسب للفريق”.

وتابع: “أحمد عادل عبد المنعم حارس مرمى كبيرة جدًا ويعطي ثقة ولكن كان لابد من تأهيله نفسيًا، وهو لاعب مطيع وينفذ عمله، وأشكره جدًا على آدائه وأتمنى أن يستمر على ذلك”.

وأتم: “علاء عبد العال مدير فني كبير ويمتلك خبرة كبيرة، وكل مدرب له طريقته في اللعب، سيطرنا بشكل كبير على المباراة وكان من الممكن أن نحصد الثلاث نقاط بسهولة، ولكن الحمد لله على خروجنا بنقطة أمام الجونة”.

يذكر، أن حاتم سكر قد انضم لصفوف الإسماعيلي قادمًا من الزمالك في صفقة انتقال حر بعد فسخ التعاقد معه.

The USA Cricket Association has announced over the weekend that it has offered central contracts to four players and intends to offer up to 20 more contracts in the next “two to three months”

Peter Della Penna21-Nov-2016

The USA Cricket Association has announced over the weekend that it has offered central contracts to four players and intends to offer up to 20 more contracts in the next “two to three months”. The declarations were made by USACA president Gladstone Dainty and former USA coach Robin Singh during a series of speeches and presentations made at the USACA T20 National Championship in Florida this weekend.USA captain Steven Taylor, allrounders Timroy Allen and Timil Patel, and Trinbago Knight Riders batsman William Perkins were the first four players offered central contracts by the USACA. Dainty stated in a speech to the players on November 19 that the contracts were worth $48,000. It is not known if any of the players has accepted the offer yet but according to multiple sources, USA’s players were advised by ICC Americas officials last month to decline any offer made by USACA after rumours of potential contract offers had circulated.USACA provisional national squad

Rana Adil, Danial Ahmed, Timroy Allen*, Alex Amsterdam, Fahad Babar, Adil Bhatti, Sam Das, Akeem Dodson, Kushal Ganji, Muhammad Ghous, Elmore Hutchinson, Sheldon Irvin, Naseer Jamali, Nosthush Kenjige, Ali Khan, Carlitos Lopez, Jaskaran Malhotra, Prashanth Nair, Saurabh Netravalkar, Japen Patel, Nisarg Patel, Sagar Patel, Timil Patel, William Perkins, Ryan Persaud, Usman Rafiq, Ravi Ravish, Nicholas Standford, Roy Silva, Jessy Singh, Pranay Suri, Steven Taylor, Ravi Timbawala
*

A battle for control of the selection process for USA national teams is not unprecedented. In 2005, a dispute over USA squad selections between USACA and the Council of League Presidents resulted in USA being kicked out of the Intercontinental Cup and replaced by Cayman Islands. USACA was suspended soon after, the first of three administrative suspensions over the course of the next decade.In September, ICC Americas staff, currently administering USA cricket in a caretaker role, hired former Sri Lanka Test cricketer Pubudu Dassanayake as the new USA coach ahead of WCL Division Four in Los Angeles, which USA won to gain promotion to Division Three. Robin last coached a USA side at 2014 ICC WCL Division Three in Malaysia, when USA finished fifth and were relegated to Division Four, but he is still listed on the USACA web site as their men’s national coach.However, under USACA’s current suspension, the ICC has made clear that it has assumed complete control over USA’s operational affairs including national-team selection. Dassanayake is expected to continue leading USA’s preparation for Division Three in Uganda next year. USACA has until December 15 to ratify a new constitution that has been approved by the ICC. Failure to do so may see a resolution put forth by December 31 leading to USACA’s potential expulsion as an Associate Member at the next ICC Annual Conference in June 2017.In a speech delivered on Sunday, Robin said he had put together a list of players from which 20 would receive USACA contracts in early 2017. Robin emphasised that the contracts were made possible by the $70 million investment deal announced last month between USACA and Philadelphia businessman Jay Pandya, who was subsequently announced as the new owner of the CPL franchise St Lucia Zouks.”We’re going to consider all of these people going forward to give contracts,” Robin said after the list of 29 additional names for consideration was unveiled. “Hopefully in the next year or two, we want to actually give out about 20 professional contracts and we want to make it as clear as possible. We want to make sure people are actually committed to the game. I’ll put out a list of commitments and requirements that I expect, and there’s going to be some very tough lines.”The USACA list of 33 players differs in notable ways from the 30-man national squad announced by ICC Americas evaluators in July. Among those that have been included in the USACA list of potential contract recipients are several players with first-class experience overseas including former India U-19 and Mumbai medium pacer Saurabh Netravalkar, Carlitos Lopez and Roy Silva. The only players who were part of USA’s Division Four and Auty Cup squads from October not included in USACA’s proposed contract list are Srini Santhanam, Hammad Shahid and Abdullah Syed.”In the next three months, we’re going to make sure there are a lot of games played,” Robin said. “It’s not only for the people who are on this list. I will call people outside the box and I think it’s necessary. If people are injured, or not available, or not honest enough, we will remove them from the list because it’s not my money. We are playing with other people’s money here and I think [Pandya] has made a serious commitment to take the game forward in this part of the world, and I think, as cricketers, you owe it to yourself to give yourself the best chance.”

Manchester United's potential takeover with the proposed Qatar-based bid from Sheikh Jassim is not believed to be as close as Middle Eastern reports have claimed.

However, there is a belief that there is a growing confidence among those in the Qatari party that they will secure the takeover.

What's the latest in Man United's potential takeover?

The summer transfer window is now open and the Glazer family remain at the helm of the Red Devils despite putting the club up for sale back in November.

Two parties remain at the front of the race to potentially take over at Old Trafford with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Qatari bid still keen to buy the club.

It has been reported the Qatari party have recently put forward a record-breaking bid for the Red Devils in what was claimed to be a 'take it or leave it' final offer.

However, in recent days, there have been some claims coming out of the Middle East suggesting Sheikh Jassim had been successful in landing the Premier League giants.

Speaking on TalkSPORT, insider Alex Crook has claimed despite the notion of Qatar winning the race being incorrect, there is a growing confidence among the party:

"I was up into the early hours trying to get to the bottom of this. I was told not to get too excited yet. The Qataris, I think, are growing in confidence that they can strike a deal with the Glazer family, but at the moment, not much has changed.

"It still looks a two-horse race between Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his partial takeover and the Qataris who're looking to buy the entirety of United."

How much has Sheikh Jassim bid for Man United?

According to the reports last week, Sheikh Jassim's fourth offer was worth in excess of £5bn and his fifth bid was an improved offer on the £5bn originally put forward to the Glazers.

However, it is also believed that the Americans are looking for an offer of no less than £6bn in order to see them sell up at Old Trafford.

The bid from Sir Jim Ratcliffe is not believed to match the 100% ownership that the Qatari party are said to be seeking and would, instead, see the Glazers able to remain with some power at the club.

But this will still likely come to the frustration of most United fans who will have wanted to see any potential takeover completed ahead of the summer transfer window opening.

For instance, Kylian Mbappe is believed to be available this summer for around €150m (£128m) this summer which could potentially appeal to United if they had the Qataris at the helm.

Of course, this would be an ambitious move considering Real Madrid are believed to be seriously interested in the France international.

However, with the backing of a group like the Qataris, it could potentially have been a possibility.

Instead, United remains in limbo as to where the club stands over the future of the Glazer family.

Arsenal are edging closer to signing a Premier League ace, as the Gunners aim to make a dominant start to the transfer window.

Mikel Arteta will be hoping to build upon his title-challenging season in north London by making strong reinforcements this summer.

The latest talent speculated to be Emirates-bound poses as a significant figure to bolster the squad.

What’s the latest on Kai Havertz to Arsenal?

As initially reported by journalist Alex Goldberg via AFCStuff last week, Arsenal are interested in Chelsea forward Kai Havertz.

The speculation has gathered significant pace since the official opening of the transfer window.

Journalist Angelo Mangiante stated yesterday that the Gunners are “very close” to signing the German star, naming him a player with “great class”.

Valued around £60m by FootballTransfers, it’s believed that Chelsea are wanting a fee in the region of £75m for the 24-year-old, who has two years remaining on his current contract.

What could Kai Havertz offer to Arsenal?

Lauded as a “generational talent” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, the Germany international could be a revelation in north London.

While this season was damningly underwhelming in the west of the capital, Havertz has unquestionable talent outside of his form and contribution to Chelsea’s 12th-place finish.

Deployed primarily as a forward at Stamford Bridge, the former Bayer Leverkusen star is versatile in his positioning in attack, having innate playmaking skills which make him a strong asset in central midfield.

During his rise to senior football in the Bundesliga, the Aachen-born gem contributed to 61 goals in 118 league appearances, including a glamorous individual campaign in which he was voted Transfermarkt Player of the Season for 2018/19.

That year, the then-20-year-old scored 17 goals and added four assists in 34 appearances, showing the threat the talent can provide if stationed in a fluid attack.

Arsenal ended the season as the Premier League’s second-highest scorers in a delightful term for the Gunners, with Arteta creating a flourishing young attack Havertz could undoubtedly thrive within.

Due to his creative ability, the Champions League winner could add a playmaking spark if deployed to lead Arsenal’s line, which could significantly benefit Gabriel Jesus.

The Brazilian scored 11 goals in his first term at the Emirates, as well as registering six assists, showcasing his own creative ability aside from putting the ball in the net.

This campaign, the German averaged 3.12 progressive passes per 90 via FBref, highlighting his ball-playing competency and multi-dimensional approach to leading the line in a style that could reach new heights in Arteta’s system.

Jesus followed closely behind Havertz in terms of progressive passes, averaging 2.76 per 90 – suggesting that he could be complemented by the German in the similarities to their games.

The duo could form a balanced partnership with their goal-scoring and creative ability, supplying the squad with unlimited chance creation in attack.

If Arteta is capable of unlocking the past form of Havertz in a positive environment in north London, having two creative forwards could be the key to unlocking another title charge at the Emirates.

أعلن جوزيه جوميز المدير الفني لـ الزمالك عن بدلاء فريقه اليوم أمام الأهلي، في نهائي كأس مصر.

ويلتقي الأهلي مع غريمه التقليدي الزمالك مساء اليوم الجمعة في نهائي كأس مصر على أرضية استاد الأول بارك بالسعودية.

واستطاع الزمالك الوصول إلى المباراة النهائية عقب الفوز على بيراميدز بركلات الترجيح في نصف النهائي، بينما صعد الأهلي إلى النهائي عقب تخطي عقبة إنبي بنتيجة 3-0.

طالع أيضًا.. تشكيل الزمالك أمام الأهلي في نهائي كأس مصر.. عبد الله السعيد وعواد أساسيان

ويعد الأهلي هو حامل لقب النسخة الماضية من كأس مصر بعد الفوز على بيراميدز بنتيجة 2-1. بدلاء الزمالك اليوم أمام الأهلي في نهائي كأس مصر

محمد صبحي – محمود علاء – مصطفى الزناري – محمد أشرف روقا – أحمد حمدي – ناصر ماهر – محمود شيكابالا – سيف الجزيري – سامسون أكينيولا.

The ICC has set December 19 as the hearing date for Faf du Plessis’ appeal against his guilty verdict for ball-tampering

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‘I wasn’t trying to cheat, I was shining the ball’ – du Plessis (November 23)

The ICC has set December 19 as the hearing date for Faf du Plessis’ appeal against his guilty verdict for ball-tampering. Michael Beloff QC has been appointed judicial commissioner to hear the appeal.Beloff is the chairman of ICC’ Code of Conduct Commission. He has been part of independent tribunals involving ICC cases previously including the one that found the Pakistan trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir guilty of spot-fixing during 2010 Lord’s Test.On November 22, the ICC match referee Andy Pycroft found du Plessis guilty of ball-tampering and fined him his entire match fee from the Hobart Test against Australia. The ICC chief executive David Richardson had charged him on the basis of TV footage that “appeared to show du Plessis applying saliva and residue from a mint or sweet, an artificial substance, to the ball in an attempt to change its condition”.Three days later, du Plessis launched his appeal against the verdict, with Cricket South Africa supporting his decision and hoping for clarity from the ICC over what constituted an “artificial substance” in rules pertaining to polishing the ball. In response, Richardson said there was no ambiguity over the definition as far as the ICC was concerned, and said he was “disappointed” with du Plessis’ decision to launch an appeal.

After being bundled out twice in 376 balls, Maharashtra players discuss the difficulties posed by the pitch and reflect on where it all went wrong

Deivarayan Muthu30-Nov-2016

Odisha bowled out Maharashtra twice in 62.4 overs on the second day to wrap up an innings victory in Wayanad. This was the second two-day finish of the season; the first was in the seventh round when Baroda beat Bengal by 21 runs in Lahli, where the seamers took 38 of 40 wickets to fall.The seamers thrived in Wayanad too, taking all 21 wickets to fall on the second day. Anupam Sanklecha claimed the first when he had Basant Mohanty lbw for 12 and dismissed Odisha for 319 from an overnight 311 for 9. In reply, Maharashtra crashed to 94 all-out in 26 overs. Asked to follow-on, they slumped to 46 for 7 in 26.2 overs, before twenty-somethings from wicketkeeper Vishant More and Sanklecha dragged them past three figures. Maharashtra were ultimately brushed aside for 107 in 36.4 overs. The 376 balls they faced in this match was their lowest of any match in the last ten seasons when they were bowled out twice.All the same, players from both teams agreed that the pitch was not unplayable, but did pose difficult questions with variable bounce. Several balls reared from a good length and rapped the gloves of the batsmen, while some from the same area kept low, according to Maharashtra’s Chirag Khurana, who managed three runs across both innings.”One ball bounces from a good-length area, and the same ball then keeps low from the same spot. The bounce, or lack of it, was more tough on the second day,” Khurana told ESPNcricinfo.”There was some grass on the wicket, but it was not rolled enough or spread well. The sun was not out at all on the second day, the wicket was slightly damp, and seamers enjoyed bowling. You can see all 21 wickets went to seamers, but I can’t call it an unplayable wicket. They [Odisha] batted well and got over 300.”Many of our batsmen were bowled or lbw. The same ball that got the lbw sometimes bounced more, and some other batsmen were caught out in the slips. We did not have much of a clue [whether to go forward or back]. Several batsmen were hit on the gloves, and Shrikant Mundhe was hit by a ball, which rose from a good-length spot and hit his abdomen guard. He needed to be taken to the hospital, and he now is okay.”Maharashtra captain Swapnil Gugale, who was caught behind for 12 in the first innings, and then pinned lbw by Suryakant Pradhan for 8 in the second, said that wayward bowling and fielding also contributed to the team’s undoing. After Maharashtra opted to bowl, Sanklecha and Mohsin Sayyed reduced Odisha to 161 for 6, before fifties from Biplab Samantray and Deepak Behera lifted Odisha to 319.”Our bowling was not up to the mark,” Gugale said. “We were up and down, and we didn’t field well and let them off. That made a difference. They [Odisha] went on to make 300-odd runs, and on this kind of a wicket it is difficult to chase a big score.”Samantray, who top-scored in the match with 89 and added 98 for the seventh wicket with Deepak Behera, put Odisha’s total down to a combination of wise shot selection and Maharashtra’s bowlers not attacking the stumps enough.”The pitch had no devils. It was not unplayable,” Samantray said. “Shot selection was the key on this pitch, which was damp and had inconsistent bounce. We had the plan to play as straight as possible. At the same time, me and Deepak punished the bad balls. Maharashtra’s bowlers mostly bowled outside the stumps; they could have done better to make use of the variable bounce on the middle-stump spot. But we made a conscious effort to bowl right on the middle stump and trouble the batsmen. I concentrated on the stumps and finished with my first four-wicket haul. In the end, their batsmen could have applied themselves better as well.”