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أعلن نادي ليفربول الإنجليزي، مساء اليوم الأحد، رحيل حارس المرمى أدريان عن صفوف الفريق في موسم الانتقالات الصيفي الحالي.

وانتهى العقد الخاص بالحارس صاحب الـ37 عامًا مع ليفربول في 30 يونيو الماضي.

اقرأ أيضًا.. تقارير إنجليزية توضح حقيقة مفاوضات ليفربول مع نيكو ويليامز

وعُرض على الحارس الإسباني تمديد إقامته في ملعب “الأنفيلد” إلا أنه قرر الرحيل من أجل خوض تحد جديد بعدما قضى 5 سنوات مع ليفربول.

وذكرت شبكة “ذا أثلتيك” العالمية أنه من المتوقع عودة أدريان إلى ناديه السابق ريال بيتيس الإسباني.

وشارك أدريان في 26 مباراة فقط بقميص ليفربول، وكان يمثل الحارس الثالث خلف كل من أليسون بيكر وكيليهر.

وكتب ليفربول عبر حسابه الرسمي بموقع إكس: “يغادر أدريان ليفربول هذا الصيف بعدما قدم مساهمة قيمة في نجاحات النادي خلال السنوات الخمس التي قضاها في الأنفيلد”.

وأضاف: “يُعد أدريان شخصية مشهورة بين زملائه وطاقم العمل على حدٍ سواء، ويغادر النادي مع أطيب التمنيات من الجميع، شكرًا لك كل على كل شئ”.

Lionel Messi is pretty reliable over free-kicks, but one of his latest strikes for Inter Miami appeared to hit an unsuspecting toddler in the crowd.

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• Argentine icon bagged brace in 'Clasico'
• Had chance to complete treble late on
• Radar from set-piece was a little off

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  The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner was in action for the Herons against Florida neighbours Orlando City on Saturday. He bagged a brace in that contest and was looking to complete a ‘Clasico’ hat-trick when lining up a set-piece in the closing stages.

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  Messi’s effort did not miss by much, but he did send it curling narrowly over the crossbar. Those in the stands had little time to react as the 20-yard effort came sailing their way, with spectators sat close to the pitch finding themselves very much in the firing line.

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  A young supporter, sporting a black Inter Miami kit, appeared to be struck by the ball as it ended up stuck on her seat. The youngster in question avoided any injury, but they were a little shaken and tears flowed as the game continued around her.

Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsThis was a magical day of Test cricket – and not in the mere figurative sense of the word. What sorcery was behind South Africa’s amazing, never-ending innings, which kept going and going and going, defying all rational attempts at explanation? And how, from an attack crippled by injury, did South Africa conjure three dangerous fast bowlers by the close of play? Surely the average muggle will never understand the mysteries of day four in Johannesburg.It was a day on which South Africa started with an advantage of 401 and batted on, and on, and on, past a lead of 450, and 500, and 550, and 600. The accepted explanation was that Faf du Plessis would have a limited attack at his disposal: Morne Morkel had a side strain, Kagiso Rabada was suffering from a stiff back, and Vernon Philander had strapping on his leg. By stumps, Morkel had 2 for 18, Rabada had caused new-ball jitters, and a catch had been dropped off Philander’s bowling.Du Plessis had finally declared at tea, setting Australia an ostensible target of 612 for victory. For context, only once in Test history has a team scored more than 500 in the fourth innings: in the famous timeless Durban Test of 1939, England made 654 for 5, a draw declared on day 10 only because England, who were just 42 runs from victory, had to board a train to catch up with their ship home, which had already left Durban without them and was now in Cape Town.Whatever the reason for du Plessis’ conservatism, he knew that only defeat in this Test could prevent South Africa from a historic series win at home against Australia, which they had not achieved since 1970. By the time du Plessis declared, that possibility had not only been killed off, it had been mummified and sealed inside a sarcophagus inside a booby-trapped mausoleum, never again to be seen by human eyes.But if victory seemed a secondary consideration for South Africa for much of the day, by stumps they were nevertheless in a strong position to achieve a 3-1 series result. Australia finished the day on 88 for 3, with Peter Handscomb on 23 and Shaun Marsh on 7. And the most impressive thing was that the retiring Morkel, in his final Test, had insisted on bowling through the pain of his injury to claim two of the three wickets.Australia’s innings had started with what South Africa thought was a wicket – Matt Renshaw was given out caught-behind first ball off Rabada, but had the decision overturned on review. A few overs later, Renshaw was put down at gully by Temba Bavuma off the bowling of Philander, but his luck ran out on 5, when Morkel angled one from around the wicket to strike the pad and trap him lbw.It was inspirational stuff from Morkel, who by stumps, had added a second wicket, that of Joe Burns, who was lbw for 42, walking across his stumps and trying to work a yorker through the leg side. Australia had also lost Usman Khawaja lbw for 7, when he was adjudged not to have played a shot against Keshav Maharaj, and was struck outside the line of off stump. Khawaja’s review was in vain; if he had played a shot it had been a truly woeful one, for he missed the ball by several miles.Batting had looked much easier for the South Africans, and particularly for du Plessis, who scored his first Test century since October 2017, and ended a poor run of form in which he had not passed 20 for the past nine innings. He scored all around the ground, often adventurously, as when he lifted Pat Cummins over cover point for six, and brought up his century from his 163rd delivery with an outside edge for four off Josh Hazlewood.He struck 18 fours and two sixes, and his effort was all the more impressive, given that he had earlier received a painful blow to the finger by a rising ball from Cummins. Eventually, du Plessis was caught at slip off the bowling of Cummins for 120, by which stage, his partnership with Dean Elgar was worth 170 runs.The holding pattern of the game was never more obvious than when Elgar was batting. He did not score a single run until the 65th ball of the day’s play, and by the time he lifted Chadd Sayers over the infield for those two runs, Elgar had seen a full 91 deliveries bowled in the match since his last run on the previous afternoon.Incongruously, he brought up his fifty with a six clubbed over long-on off the bowling of Mitchell Marsh, the landmark coming in 199 deliveries and 305 minutes. Just as incongruously, Elgar later fell to a slog across the line, when he miscued one off Nathan Lyon and was well-caught by Shaun Marsh running back from extra cover. Elgar’s 81 had taken 250 deliveries and 337 minutes.Soon afterwards, Australia claimed another wicket when Quinton de Kock was lbw for 4 to Cummins, who took his tally for the match to nine wickets, to add to the half-century he scored in Australia’s first innings. Still, there was no declaration. At least not until tea, by which time Temba Bavuma had 35, Philander had 33, and South Africa had 344 for 6. The magic of the amazing never-ending innings had finally worn off, but the enchantment of Morkel’s recovery was still to come.

West Ham United will have bemoaned the sojourn of the first international pause of the season after starting so emphatically, a draw and three successive victories getting David Moyes' side off to a flyer.

Where are West Ham in the league table?

Trepidation was rife following the sale of Declan Rice to London rivals Arsenal for £105m, but the Hammers have reinvested shrewdly and made a wealth of exciting signings.

West Ham summer signings

Transfer fee

Mohammed Kudus

£38m

Edson Alvarez

£35m

James Ward-Prowse

£30m

Konstantinos Mavropanos

£17m

Sean Moore

N/A

All fees sourced via Sky Sports

Any concerns about a poor season have been eradicated after the early-season success, with the Irons currently wedged in fourth place in the Premier League, having used last season's triumph in the Europa Conference League as a launchpad for further prosperity.

The acquisitions are showing signs of flourishing too, with James Ward-Prowse posting one goal and three assists from just three matches and Edson Alvarez, a holding midfielder, hailed for his "excellent" start to life in London by one tactical writer.

One player who is yet to make their mark is the exciting Mohammed Kudus, having made his debut in the final minute of the recent 2-1 victory against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.

How good is Mohammed Kudus?

The Ghanaian has attracted attention from some of the Premier League's biggest names during 2023, with Brighton & Hove Albion failing to convince the player to join the south coast despite an agreement in principle with Ajax and the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea also registering an interest.

The allure of a prominent role in a talented West Ham team proved decisive, however, and Kudus joined the fold after previously impressing with Ajax and Ghana at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar – where he bagged two goals in the group phase, praised as his nation's "star boy" by former teammate and now Fulham defender Calvin Bassey.

Last season, for his former Eredivisie side, Kudus scored 18 goals and supplied seven assists from 42 outings – including just 29 starts.

As per FBref, the 23-year-old ranks among the top 5% of attacking midfielders and wingers across leagues most similar to the Dutch top-flight for pass completion, the top 2% for goals scored, the top 1% for successful take-ons and the top 3% for touches in the attacking box per 90.

Praised for playing "a bit like [Bukayo] Saka" by pundit Kevin Campbell, Kudus often drives into promising openings from the right flank, a box-crashing menace capable of laying waste to the most formidable of defences.

Saka, for reference, ranks among the top 21% of positional peers across Europe's top five leagues for goals, the top 19% for assists, the top 9% for progressive carries and the top 4% for touches in the offensive area.

Having also been dubbed a "monster" by some, Kudus – who can operate across the frontline – will offer a thrilling new dimension to West Ham's attack, and he could prove to be the perfect new partner for the Hammers' ever-impressive attacker Jarrod Bowen.

How many goals has Bowen scored for West Ham?

Bowen has been immense for West Ham since completing a £22m transfer from Championship outfit Hull City in 2020, described as "electric" by journalist Rahman Osman and instrumental in the London Stadium side's rise under Moyes' tutelage.

Scoring the last-gasp winning goal against Fiorentina in the Conference League final in June, Bowen cherry-topped a meteoric rise that has established him as one of the Premier League's most impressive forwards, having plundered 31 direct goal contributions in the 2021/22 campaign alone.

With three goals and an assist across the first four fixtures of the Irons' current season, Bowen is a dynamic and incisive threat, and partnering Kudus on the frontline could elevate his game to the next level.

Indeed, in addition to his offensive threat, the £60k-per-week ace ranks among the top 6% of positional peers in Europe for interceptions, the top 21% for clearances and the top 10% for aerial wins per 90, showcasing a defensive application that will allow Kudus to wreak havoc with greater assurance.

It could be a dream duo for Moyes' men, Kudus and Bowen blending to provide a consistent goal threat and an unwavering intensity in driving the ball into promising openings.

West Ham have been tremendous over the past several seasons, eclipsing expectations, but given the resounding summer of transfer business, the ascent is showing little sign of slowing down.

MatériaMais Notícias

Aliviada após a vitória diante do Barcelona (EQU), a delegação do Flamengo desembarcou no Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim nesta quarta, por volta das 6h. Recepcionados por uma equipe médica por conta do surto da Covid-19 que atingiu o grupo em Guayaquil, os jogadores e demais profissionais foram direto ao CT do Ninho do Urubu para realizarem uma nova bateria de exames.

A informação foi inicialmente publicada pelo portal “GE”.Os sete jogadores que testaram positivo para coronavírus no Equador e foram afastados da partida de terça, pelo Grupo A da Libertadores, chegaram no Rio de Janeiro horas antes, por volta das 3h. Acompanhados pelo DM, Bruno Henrique, Vitinho, Michael, Diego Ribas, Matheuzinho, Isla e Filipe Luís permanecerão em quarentena. Uma nova bateria de exames para estes atletas está prevista para o final de semana.

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Na quinta, no Ninho do Urubu, o elenco do Flamengo se reapresenta e inicia a preparação para o jogo contra o Palmeiras, domingo, pelo Brasileirão. A diretoria da Gávea solicitou à CBF o adiamento da partida por conta dos jogadores infectados com Covid-19. O clube paulista se manifestou contra o adiamento e, por ora, a entidade ainda não se manifestou sobre a questão.

Ao pousarem, Matheuzinho, Filipe Luís e Vitinho terão boas notícias. pic.twitter.com/NM8GTyLFrM

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Everton are now interested in signing Rosenborg youngster Sverre Nypan, and they believe they could hold one key advantage over rival suitors Manchester City, according to a report.

What's the latest Everton transfer news?

Bringing in new attacking options is of paramount importance to Sean Dyche, despite having already signed Youssef Chermiti, with the manager running the rule over a couple of players who are already proven in the Premier League.

Che Adams and Patson Daka are being targeted by the Toffees, with reporter David Maddock claiming neither striker is "prolific", but represent the type of player from the market Dyche is now having to shop in, with a "huge week" ahead of him.

Maddock also details that a £25m bid has been made for Wilfried Gnonto, who has handed in a transfer request, however the Championship club are standing firm, and continue to block his departure from Elland Road.

There had been suggestions the Toffees may look at Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, perhaps as an alternative to Gnonto, but The Liverpool Echo have now clarified the 22-year-old, who is eager to leave Stamford Bridge, is not currently a target.

At the moment, Everton appear to be focussed on bringing in players who can slot straight into the first team, but they are still in the market for an up-and-coming youngster, with Football Insider naming them as potential suitors for Nypan.

The Toffees are reportedly hold a concrete interest in signing the Rosenborg youngster, who is just 16-years-old, having watched him in action for the Norwegian side in their match against Hearts last week.

There will be competition for the starlet's signature, however, with Manchester City also keeping tabs on him, but Everton believe they can offer him a quicker pathway to first-team football, which could end up being a key advantage.

The young midfielder, who has been dubbed the "next Martin Odegaard", is contracted until December 2025, and it is unclear whether Rosenborg would be willing to sell him this early in his career.

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Who is Sverre Nypan?

The Norwegian came through the youth ranks at Rosenborg, and he has already managed to make his breakthrough in the first team, appearing 13 times in the Eliteserien last season, weighing in with two goals and one assist.

Although he has most commonly featured in central midfield, the Rosenborg academy graduate has also featured at striker on a number of occasions, showcasing his versatility, and he has received game time in his side's Europa Conference League qualifiers.

In three games, the maestro has recorded three assists, setting up both goals in his side's 2-1 victory against Hearts earlier this month, indicating he could go on to be a more regular first-team player this season.

Nypan is the youngest player to ever feature in the UEFA Youth League, playing in the competition when he was just 14 years, 9 months and 11 days old, and he is showing all the signs he could be ready to move to the Premier League soon.

That said, it may be difficult for Everton to win the race for the "wonderkid", given that reigning Premier League champions Man City are also keen.

Celtic were dealt a blow this week as the club officially confirmed that Carl Starfelt has moved on to join La Liga side Celta Vigo for an undisclosed fee.

Who has left Celtic this summer?

Prior to the Sweden international's departure from Parkhead, Brendan Rodgers had already lost central midfielder Aaron Mooy and winger Jota.

The former decided to call time on his professional playing career and retired from the game after one season in Scotland, whilst the latter completed a reported £25m switch to Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad.

Marco Tilio, Hyun-jun Yang, Maik Nawrocki, Odin Thiago Holm, and Hyeok-kyu Kwon have all come in to bolster the squad but the Hoops could now be forced back into the market after this latest sale.

Who could replace Carl Starfelt at Celtic?

Rodgers could unearth a clever replacement for the Swedish central defender by securing a deal to sign reported transfer target Scott McTominay from Manchester United.

The towering titan has experience playing there for Scotland and once claimed that the position comes as "second nature" to him now, as he had played there previously at club level.

Despite being a defensive midfielder by trade, the Red Devils have played him in the heart of the defence on occasion and club legend Gary Neville suggested in 2020 that he could see a future for the 26-year-old ace in that role.

The former United full-back stated that the talented gem has the speed, aggression, and understanding of the game to thrive as a central defender, which has been utilised by Steve Clarke at international level.

McTominay has the physical and defensive attributes to excel in that position. Standing at 6 foot 4, the English-born brute is an imposing figure on the pitch who could provide a big presence in both boxes from set-pieces and crosses into the box to clear danger or provide a goal threat.

The Red Devils academy graduate only started ten Premier League matches last term but his form throughout the 2021/22 campaign showcased his ability across 28 starts.

In that season, he won an impressive 67% of his aerial duels and made 3.2 tackles and interceptions per match for his side, which is more than any Hoops player managed last term in the Scottish Premiership and shows that the £60k-per-week giant is able to consistently win possession back for his team.

These statistics show that McTominay is dominant in the air and does not allow the opposition to get the better of him in those battles very often, which could make him an ideal centre-back when it comes to dealing with opponents who want to consistently launch crosses into the box to create chances.

The United outcast, who ex-midfielder Danny Murphy dubbed a "nightmare" to play against due to his ability to "destroy" attacks, could, therefore, be a fantastic signing for the Hoops to replace Starfelt.

Due to him being a natural midfielder, McTominay would not be an obvious replacement for the Swedish titan but Rodgers could be clever and use his experience playing in that position to bolster Celtic's squad before the deadline passes next month.