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Paul Nixon will remain with Leicestershire for at least another year after signing a new contract with the county.”I am absolutely delighted to sign a new deal with the club and I can honestly say that I am as excited now as when I started my professional career in 1987,” he said.Nixon, 40, made his first-class debut with Leicestershire in 1989 and in two stints with the county has managed almost 12,000 first-class runs for them. He was also briefly part of England’s limited-overs team in 2007.”After winning seven Championship games last season, we feel we can push on and are desperate to reach Division One status,” added Nixon, who scored 915 runs in the County Championship last season, and also kept wicket in the Friends Provident t20.”We have a good squad here and the youngsters give us that freshness. It’s important to have a nice balance of youth and experience and that’s why I am pleased to sign on again. We have lots of exciting talent coming through and it is great to be a part of that.”

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Nesta terça-feira, direto da Colômbia, onde o Corinthians estreia na Libertadores contra o Millonarios (COL), o técnico Fábio Carille opinou pela primeira vez sobre a negociação do atacante Alex Teixeira. O comandante destacou a qualidade do jogador, mas disse que não pode ficar lamentando a não contratação, Após ter a negociação muito perto de ser concretizada, a diretoria do Timão veio oJiangsu Suning (CHI) voltar atrás e, por ora, interrompeu as tratativas.

-Muito difícil eu ficar reclamando, faz parte da profissão. Com certeza, iria acrescentar muito se chegasse, pela qualidade, mas não veio, paciência. Sem lamentar, vamos continuar trabalhando – afirmou Carille, em entrevista coletiva.

O treinador também explicou o porquê de ter deixado o atacante Kazim fora da lista dos 30 inscritos para a Copa Libertadores. O turco está suspenso por cinco jogos por conta de confusão no duelo contra o Racing (ARG) no ano passado, pelas oitavas de final da Copa Sul-Americana. Portanto, só poderia estrear a partir do último jogo da fase de grupos.

-Eu tenho que passar pela primeira fase. Não posso esperar um jogador por cinco jogos, então conversamos bastante com a comissão, diretoria, para estarem todos à disposição para caso precise, então por isso a não inscrição. Eu preciso passar para a segunda fase – frisou Carille.

Como não foi inscrito, Kazim não poderá cumprir a pena na fase de grupos. Então, se fosse escrito a partir das oitavas de final, caso o Corinthians avance, ele só poderia jogar entrar em campo em um eventual jogo de volta das semifinais. Assim, é improvável que o Timão o inscreva, podendo inclusive negociar o jogador, caso encontre interessados. O centroavante tem contrato até dezembro deste ano.

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Ally McCoist expected better from Rangers right-back James Tavernier against Motherwell on Saturday. 

The lowdown

Rangers survived an early red card for centre-back Leon Balogun in their 3-1 win at Fir Park, closing the gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership to three points ahead of Celtic’s trip to Ross County on Sunday afternoon.

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It was Tavernier who effectively sealed the victory when he converted a penalty on 62 minutes to establish a two-goal cushion.

Even as Giovanni van Bronckhorst rang the changes ahead of Thursday’s trip to RB Leipzig for the Europa League semi-final first leg, the skipper played the full 90 minutes for the 32nd time in 34 SPFL matches this season.

The latest

Speaking live on Sky Sports during the match, the Gers’ all-time leading goalscorer McCoist expressed his frustration at a Tavernier cross that was easily dealt with by Motherwell.

“It’s a really poor delivery from someone whose delivery is usually really good,” he said, as quoted by Ibrox News.

The verdict

Even though he scored, it’s fair to say that Tavernier could have played better.

The £6.3million-rated star is perhaps his side’s foremost creator, with a team-high 14 assists under his belt this season.

But even though he swung in seven crosses, he failed to create a chance on Saturday. Indeed, only two of his deliveries found a team-mate (via SofaScore).

Overall, 17 of his 51 passes (equating to 33%) and seven of his eight long balls, went astray.

He lost possession more than any other player on the pitch (29 times, two more than next-worst Borna Barisic).

The £24,000-per-week man may hope to be more effective when Rangers travel to Germany for perhaps the biggest game of their season so far.

In other news, the stats showed that this trio struggled most vs Motherwell.

As per Italian newspaper Tuttosport, via Sport Witness, a fresh Tottenham Hotspur bid is now expected as news emerges on in-form Torino ace Wilfried Singo.

The Lowdown: Conte gifts green-light…

Reports out of the continent indicate that Spurs head coach Antonio Conte is a personal admirer of the Ivory Coast international amid his search for more options on the right.

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Indeed, another recent claim by Tuttosport (via SW) at the end of March lifted the lid on Conte’s eagerness to sign Singo for Spurs.

The 52-year-old, as per their information, ‘wants him at Tottenham’ as Spurs’ head coach seemingly gives his green-light for the Lilywhites to target him.

Sharing an update on the situation, Tutto now come back with a development this week.

The Latest: Tottenham bid expected…

According to the Italian source, again shared by SW, Spurs chief Fabio Paratici has been attempting to open discussions in the last few days as he eyes transfer talks.

The report goes on to add that an offer to sign Singo this summer is now expected as an interesting update comes to light on Conte’s personal target.

The Verdict: Right man?

Singo, who has been in brilliant form for Torino this season, could come as a shrewd option for Spurs given his young age (21) and obvious attacking threat.

According to WhoScored, he’s registered the joint-most assists for his club in Serie A this season whilst also clinching the joint-most Man of the Match awards alongside in-demand central defensive teammate Gleison Bremer.

He also ranks in as Torino’s third-best performer going by average match rating (6.84), and depending on the price they’re willing to negotiate, Singo could be a brilliant outside contender to help strengthen Conte’s options out wide.

In other news: Tottenham eye agreement ‘in the coming weeks’ as they make offer for exciting midfielder, find out more here!

أعلن المدير الفني لفريق ألانيا سبور التشكيل الأساسي لمواجهة عمرانية سبور، مساء اليوم في بطولة الدوري التركي.

ويلتقي الفريقان في إطار منافسات الجولة الثالثة عشر من بطولة الدوري التركي، موسم 2022/23.

ويتواجد ألانيا سبور في المركز التاسع في جدول البطولة برصيد 16 نقطة، بينما يحتل عمرانية سبور المركز التاسع عشر برصيد 3 نقاط.

وحسب الموقع الرسمي للنادي، يتواجد اللاعب المصري أحمد حسن كوكا في التشكيل الأساسي لمباراة اليوم. تشكيل ألانيا سبور اليوم أمام عمرانية سبور

حراسة المرمى: رونار رونارلسون.

خط الدفاع: بيدرو بيريرا، فاتح أكسوي، فوركان باير، يوري بالكوفيتش.

خط الوسط: كاراكا، دومبيا، فير.

خط الهجوم: أيدين، كوكا، ويلسون أدواردو.

فاز الفريق الأول لكرة اليد بنادي الزمالك على بني سويف بنتيجة 53-26 في المباراة التي أقيمت على صالة النادي بميت عقبة، ضمن منافسات دور الـ32 من بطولة كأس مصر.

وقدم لاعبو الزمالك أداءً جيدا خلال اللقاء، وأنهى الفريق الشوط الأول بنتيجة 27-11، وفي الشوط الثاني واصل سيطرته على المباراة ليحقق الفوز بنتيجة 53-26.

طالع أيضًا | اتحاد السلة يُعلن عن تعديلات في مواعيد الأدوار النهائية لـ دوري المرتبط

ويواصل الفريق تدريباته غدًا الإثنين بدون راحة استعدادا لمباراة هليوبوليس والمقرر لها يوم الخميس القادم في تمام الساعة السادسة مساء على صالة نادي الأخير بمدينة الشروق.

يذكر أن، الاتحاد المصري لكرة اليد، حدد يوم 5 ديسمبر المقبل موعدًا للمباراة المؤجلة بين الأهلي والزمالك من الجولة الثالثة.

Manchester United have opened talks with the representatives of AS Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.

And, as to be expected, a number of United supporters were quick to flock to the update on social media.

According to reports from France, relayed by The Sun, United have entered the race for the 22-year-old, who holds a valuation of £36m.

Primarily a defensive midfielder, he’s made 76 appearances for his current employers after joining from Bordeaux two years ago.

Tchouameni, who also has seven caps to his name for France, is wanted by some of the biggest clubs in the world, with Barcelona and Real Madrid name-checked with an interest.

However, it’s United who have reportedly spoken with the player’s entourage and are tracking Tchouameni ahead of a summer move.

United fans react

@utdreport relayed the update regarding United’s talks for Tchouameni on Twitter, with one fan believing the youngster could be ‘the key signing’.

Indeed, much has been made of the club’s need for a defensive midfield signing, and Tchouameni boasts a hugely impressive 2.9 tackles and 2.7 interceptions per game in Ligue 1 this season.

“PLEASE MAN”

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“Never going to happen, but am I gonna get on my knees and pray anyway? Yes. Yes I am.”

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“MAKE. IT. HAPPEN”

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“The key signing. Needs to be done soon because he’s destined for big things.”

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“Don’t give me hope please”

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“That is what I am talking about! Go get him United.”

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“No way he’s joining us then”

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In other news: ‘Let’s go’ – Many MUFC fans buzz as United leapfrog Gerrard in midfielder pursuit. 

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly leading the race to sign Franck Kessie…

What’s the word?

That’s according to Italian outlet Calciomercato, who claim the 25-year-old midfielder is yet to agree on a contract extension at Serie A giants AC Milan and with his current deal set to expire in the summer, he could depart the San Siro for nothing.

Spurs are among the Premier League teams chasing his signature and are the favourites to seal him, whilst Paris Saint-Germain are also interested.

Kessie is free to speak to teams outside of Italy from January, meaning the north London outfit could secure a pre-contract agreement with the 52-time Ivory Coast international, who is currently valued at €30m (£26m) by CIES Football Observatory.

Shades of Dembele

Whilst manager Antonio Conte may have to wait until next season to see the talents of Kessie in action, he would still be a mighty fine addition to his engine room.

The bustling midfield enforcer could well bring shades of Mousa Dembele back to N17. He’s capable of being an absolute rock defensively with his big physical attributes, whilst also being able to drive forward with the ball. He even has a goal or two in him, too.

Among Milan’s three best performers in the Serie A this season, Kessie has scored five goals in 13 starts, to add to his 13 goals last term.

Meanwhile, since the start of the 2020/21 campaign, he’s averaged at least 1.3 tackles, 0.8 interceptions, 0.9 dribbles and 0.8 key passes, via WhoScored, which shows his influence at both ends of the pitch.

Such consistent form has led to high praise indeed.

His former Rossoneri boss Vincenzo Montella once lauded him as an “extraordinary player” with “sublime intelligence”, whilst ex-Milan frontman Antonio Cassano likened him to Yaya Toure and dubbed him “devastating.”

“I want Kessie in my team, he scores, he assists, he has personality, he has quality, he doesn’t lose the ball, he’s intelligent. I’m watching him carefully, with Roma it was devastating,” he said. “It reminds me of the Yaya Toure of the best times. He is a different player, but in terms of impact. He is holding Milan’s midfield alone.”

You could argue that Spurs have lacked that sort of physical ball-carrying beast in the heart of their midfield for quite some time and it would appear that Kessie seems a perfect fit to solve that lingering problem.

Therefore, it would make sense for sporting director Fabio Paratici to push ahead to try and land the Ivorian machine over some of their biggest rivals.

It would be an absolute steal, not having to pay a transfer fee, and in Kessie, the Lilywhites could well discover their next Dembele – a mouth-watering prospect indeed.

AND in other news, Conte can finally axe Spurs’ “liability” by signing £36m-rated “absolute beast” in Jan – opinion

Aston Villa are in talks with Galatasaray over a potential exit for Trezeguet, according to Turkish outlet Fanatik (via Sport Witness).

The lowdown

The Super Lig outfit will be familiar with Trezeguet, who played for Kasimpasa before he joined Villa in a £9million deal in 2019.

Villa have already allowed one wide player to leave the club this month, with Anwar El-Ghazi joining Everton on loan. That agreement additionally includes an option to buy at the end of the season.

Egyptian international Trezeguet is currently representing his country at the Africa Cup of Nations, and it’s unclear if that might delay any transfer.

The latest

The report states that there are ‘hot developments’ coming out of the Istanbul-based club.

They’ve begun negotiations with Villa as they look to land 27-year-old Trezeguet.

But there’s a need to ‘raise funds’ before any deal can be completed.

The verdict

It’s hard to say how much Gerrard values Trezeguet because he only returned from a long-term knee injury last month.

Since then, he’s played just 10 Premier League minutes, but Villa may be managing his return to action very carefully.

Gerrard’s 4-3-2-1 system, described as a ‘Christmas tree’ formation, may not be the best-suited to traditional wingers because it involves a relatively narrow front three.

So from that point of view it may be wise to cash in on Trezeguet, who retains his £9million value after 14 direct goal involvements in 64 appearances.

In other news, could this be a potential CB signing for Villa?

حقق الفريق الأول لكرة اليد بنادي الزمالك الفوز على فاب الكاميروني (43-21) اليوم الإثنين، في المباراة التي جمعت بينهما ببطولة إفريقيا للأندية الأبطال.

وتُقام بطولة إفريقيا للأندية في تونس من الفترة 30 سبتمبر وتستمر حتي 9 أكتوبر المقبل.

طالع أيضًا | الزمالك يواصل انتصاراته في بطولة إفريقيا لليد بالفوز على مولودية الجزائر

وكان الزمالك قد انتصر في أول جولتين على ريد ستار الإيفواري بنتيجة (40-17)، ومولودية الجزائر (34-25).

ويتواجد الزمالك في المجموعة الأولى التي تضم كل من ريد ستار الإيفوارى ومولودية الجزائر وفاب الكاميروني والإفريقي التونسي.

وسيطر الزمالك على المباراة منذ بدايتها وأنهى الشوط الأول متفوقًا على فاب الكاميروني بنتيجة (21-11).

وواصل الزمالك الهيمنة وحسم المباراة لصالحه بالفوز على فاب بنتيجة (43-17).

ومن المقرر أن يلعب الزمالك ضد الإفريقي التونسي بعد غدٍ الأربعاء في تمام الساعة السادسة ونصف مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة.