تمكن فريق طلائع الجيش من الفوز على الزمالك والتأهل إلى دور الثمانية من بطولة كأس مصر، بعد الفوز بركلات الترجيح بنتيجة 5-3.

الوقت الأصلي كان قد انتهى بالتعادل الإيجابي ١-١، سجل للزمالك أحمد عبد الرحيم إيشو، في الدقيقة 79، من تسديدة قوية خارج منطقة الجزاء، بينما تعادل للطلائع محمد حمدي زكي في الدقيقة الأخيرة من اللقاء.

وسدد الخماسي أحمد الشيخ و محمد حمدي زكي وأحمد متعب وحميد وماو وجودين شاكا لصالح طلائع الجيش في ركلات الترجيح، في المقابل سدد حسام عبد المجيد ومحمد أشرف روقا ومحمد شحاتة للزمالك بينما أهدر زياد كمال ركلة الجزاء المهدرة الوحيدة.

وكان الزمالك قد تمكن من تخطي عقبة بروكسي في دور الـ32 في كأس مصر بعد الفوز عليه بنتيجة 5-2، بينما فاز طلائع الجيش على فريق بورفؤاد بفوز بهدف دون رد.

ويلتقي فريق طلائع الجيش نظيره الإسماعيلي السبت المقبل، ضمن منافسات ربع النهائي من بطولة كأس مصر.

وكان الإسماعيلي، تمكن من الفوز على نظيره سموحة بهدفين مقابل لا شيء، في إطار منافسات دور الستة عشر. هدف الزمالك الأول أمام طلائع الجيش

هدف طلائع الجيش الأول أمام الزمالك

India arrive in New Zealand a confident bunch. They’ve just beaten Australia on their home turf. But, perhaps, somewhere the previous bilateral ODI series they played in New Zealand will be at the back of their minds: played five, lost four, tied one. India captain Virat Kohli admitted the team was not at its best back then in early 2014, but he felt the knowledge gained then would provide a blueprint for success this time around.”We’ve seen a lot of things that happened in the last series in New Zealand, the patterns and the areas the [opposition] guys were looking to get us out,” Kohli said in Napier, on the eve of the first of five ODIs. “We were probably not an experienced side back then in terms of batting together. If you see the last three years or so we have evolved as a batting group, we are more aware of our abilities.”You see New Zealand have the ability to make the game high-scoring, so the key is to not panic when you see 300 posted regularly. You just have to back yourself as a batting group to get those runs or set a big target when you’re batting first. The last time we played we here we didn’t have that kind of composure, to be relaxed while chasing 300.”Kohli pointed out the importance of adapting plans to the relatively small grounds in New Zealand. “You have to be aware of the side boundaries being short on most grounds here, so we need to target the right areas. I think the bowlers require more composure here. Unless it’s a typical green surface, bowlers have to figure out the areas where they can force batsmen to hit so that they can get them out. The team that does that well ends up winning in a place like New Zealand, purely based on the dimensions of the field.”ALSO READ: Five reasons why New Zealand will pose stiffer challenges than AustraliaOn a day when he swept the ICC’s awards for 2018, he said that knowing the ins and outs of batting helped his captaincy. “You get a gut feel of what the batsman’s going to do because you put yourself in that situation and think ‘what is the shot that I would want to play to get myself out of trouble, or how so I see this game going forward, am I in the mindset of just knocking singles around?’ Then you place the field accordingly. If I’m wanting to go after the bowlers, you change the field before the batsman does it.”Being a batsman and captaining the side helps in that regard because you can premeditate at times what the batsman might want to do. That’s a massive factor. Every captain in the world would be doing that, taking that one step ahead.”

Having been reported earlier this month, Rayudu elected not to submit to a test of his bowling action within the stipulated period

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Ambati Rayudu has been suspended from bowling in international cricket after he elected not to submit to a test of his bowling action within the stipulated period of 14 days of being reported for a suspect action. According to the ICC, Rayudu, a part-time offspinner, will remain suspended from bowling until he is tested and “can demonstrate he is able to bowl with a legal action”.Rayudu had been reported for a suspect bowling action on January 13, following the first ODI between Australia and India in Sydney, where he bowled two overs. He was suspended in accordance with clause 4.2 of the ICC’s regulations on illegal bowling actions. The ICC, however, stated that, with the consent of the BCCI, Rayudu may be allowed to bowl in domestic events organised by the board.In international cricket, Rayudu has only bowled in nine of his 50 ODI matches and has never bowled during his six T20I appearances.

Jose Mourinho believes Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is capable of managing any club despite Liverpool snubbing him for Feyenoord's Arne Slot.

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• Amorim linked with Liverpool and West Ham
• Reds snub him after Hammers talks
• Mourinho gives Sporting boss his backing

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  The Sporting boss was linked with Liverpool and West Ham but the Reds went off the 39-year-old after he flew to London to speak with the Hammers. The Merseyside outfit are now closing in on Feyenoord manager Slot, but despite them not pursuing Amorim, fellow Portuguese Mourinho has sung his praises.

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  WHAT JOSE MOURINHO SAID

  He said, via : "It’s also a question I shouldn’t answer, but what can I tell you? I like him [Amorim] as a person, I like him as a coach. I think he’s capable of coaching in any league and he’s capable of coaching at any club. But he’s in a good league and he’s at a great club. It’s his decision and it will be, or not, up to the clubs that want him or don’t want him or want to convince him, with more or less arguments. What’s clear from me is that I like the person and I like the coach."

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  Amorim took over at Sporting in 2020 and since then he has won four trophies with the Portuguese giants. Now, he is on the cusp of a league and cup double and that has led to interest from teams across Europe. If he continues to be successful, more clubs will try to acquire his services.

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  Amorim's Sporting side can wrap up the Liga Portugal title if they beat Portimonense on Saturday evening, with the Lisbon outfit five points ahead of local rivals Benfica with three matches remaining. Then also face Porto in the Taca de Portugal final on May 26.

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Duas das seis contratações que foram abordadas na sua apresentação como novo executivo de futebol do Náutico, Ari Barros, estão muito próximas de serem o meio-campista Marciel e o atacante Giovanny.

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A informação vinda do portal ‘ge’ dá conta de que o atleta formado nas categorias de base do Corinthians e do “cria” da base da Ponte Preta, mas que esteve na última temporada vestindo a camisa do Guarani estão em conversas bem avançadas para assinarem contrato com a equipe dos Aflitos.

Apesar de ter feito um número considerável de partidas na última temporada (34 compromissos com um tento marcado), Giovanny viveu uma reta final sendo menos acionado na equipe que era dirigida por Felipe Conceição. Logo, sua provável chegada ao Náutico também visa maior regularidade em uma equipe que jogará a Série B.

Por outro lado, Marciel é uma clara influência da chegada do novo dirigente ao clube pois o Juventude, equipe que o nome de 25 anos de idade defendeu na reta final da última temporada, foi justamente também o último trabalho de Ari Barros.

Tom Curran hopes his success in this season’s Big Bash will help secure his place in England’s World Cup squad.Only three men have taken more than Curran’s 20 wickets in this year’s competition, while he also batted well enough to win promotion to No. 6 in the Sydney Sixers order and finish with an average of 30.28 at a strike-rate of 144.53. He was rewarded with a new three-year deal by the franchise before he left on England duty.He now goes into the five-match ODI series against West Indies knowing it is a final chance to impress before the World Cup squad is announced in April.It is Curran’s misfortunate to be one of the seamers competing for a final place in that squad. With Chris Woakes, fitness permitting, certain to win selection and David Willey, who looks dangerous with the new ball, and Liam Plunkett, who looks dangerous in mid-innings, highly likely to join him, it leaves the likes of Curran, Mark Wood and, perhaps, Jofra Archer, competing for or two spots.And while Wood looked as if he were slipping out of the reckoning when he was left out of the side for the start of the ODI series in Sri Lanka, his explosive spell in St Lucia – albeit in a different format and with a different ball – may have provided a timely reminder of his value. That leaves Curran, despite his excellent BBL form, unsure of his place.”It helps to play in those big franchise tournaments,” Curran said in Barbados on Friday. “It’s the biggest stage apart from international cricket, so to go there and do well gives me confidence.  Hopefully from that I can put in some good performances here and get in that World Cup squad.”I try not to think about selection. In the back of your mind you want to get into the squads and you want to be playing but I don’t get too caught up in it. It’s out of my control so I’ll be focusing on what I can do.”Curran was one of the England ODI squad members to report for training at Kensington Oval on Friday. The good news for England is that their entire squad is, at present, expected to be fit for selection for the first ODI in Barbados on Wednesday.Willey, who left the Big Bash early following some discomfort in a shoulder that had previously required surgery, is said to be fully recovered following a period of rest, and so too is Alex Hales, who left the BPL after also sustaining a shoulder injury. Woakes, meanwhile, who missed the Test series due to a knee problem, is said to be on target to be available for the first ODI, though it seems he would still not be able to play a Test. England play a warm-up match – a full List A game meaning just 11 players a side – against a University of West Indies Vice-Chancellor’s XI at The 3Ws Oval on Sunday.One man who is not here, however, may keep cropping up in conversations. Archer is also enjoying a decent Big Bash and becomes available for selection in around a month’s time. While England would have to commit to their squad before he had played a single ODI, it is not impossible that, given his pace and obvious talent, they could take a chance on him.It remains an unlikely scenario, though: not only has Archer bowled in only 13 List A games – most of his white-ball experience comes in T20 cricket – but it seems the team management may be reluctant to disturb a squad that has reached the No. 1 ranking and played some of the best limited-overs cricket ever seen by an England side in recent times. As far as Curran is concerned, however, Archer would integrate pretty easily into the rest of the squad.”I’m sure he would be welcomed,” Curran said. “It’s a great bunch of boys. I can’t see why he wouldn’t be welcomed. He’s a good player, but it’s not my job to select the side. T20 skills are transferable. They are pretty similar.”One of Curran’s qualities is his ability to bowl at the death. He has, over recent months, nailed his yorker more often than not, while his slower balls – especially a back-of-the-hand one – remain a potent weapon. And, while he admits he would have loved to stay on for the BBL semi-finals, he has no qualms about leaving for England duty.”It’s bittersweet,” he said. “I’d been there for the whole competition, had built relations with my team-mates and wanted to be there to help them win. I watched it this morning and unfortunately we didn’t get over the line.”But you’re leaving to play for your country. This is the really big stage. England is No.1.”I enjoy bowling at the death and, if I can keep improving on that, it’s a big string to my bow. I think it was my death bowling that gave me the opportunity to make my T20 debut for England.”You want to perform at the hardest moments; the crunch moments in the game. The yorker is the hardest ball to hit and one of the hardest to bowl. I’ve been trying to work on that constantly, keep nailing it and always trying to improve. It’s going pretty well.”

Mikel Arteta is leading his side on a title charge once again after they fell short at the final hurdle last season.

The Gunners’ recent 2-0 win over Brighton was their 12th victory of the season, and after 17 games, they lead the way in the Premier League.

Despite their dominance, Arsenal are desperate to add another quality midfielder to their ranks due to Thomas Partey’s availability issues this term.

Arsenal transfers latest – Douglas Luiz

Fabrizio Romano took to X on Wednesday evening to state that Douglas Luiz is still Arsenal’s favourite option for a midfielder, with the Gunners viewing him as the “perfect” player.

Aston Villa value the Brazilian at £100m plus according to other reports and they are not willing to let him go in January, even if a large offer arrives.

This is due to his importance to Unai Emery’s side and the impact his potential departure could have on their season.

How Douglas Luiz compares to Declan Rice

Luiz has become a key player for Aston Villa since the arrival of Emery, and the 25-year-old has featured in every Premier League game this season bar last week due to suspension.

The ex-Man City star's potential move to the Emirates has shades of the Declan Rice transfer in the summer. Of course, it would see a top defensive-minded midfielder moving to Arsenal from another Premier League club for a potential fee of over £100m. Only last summer did we see Rice exit West Ham for a price in the same region.

Rice and Luiz happen to be two of the finest defensive midfielders that the Premier League has to offer, but how do they compare based on statistics from this Premier League campaign? Well, in a few other areas they're closely matched.

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76.67

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1.65

Firstly, it is clear that both players have immense technical quality, often controlling the tempo for their side via passing; they complete a similar number per game. The duo both boast a wide passing range, which helps particularly in the build-up phase of play.

However, the main difference is that Luiz is much more of a deep-lying playmaker who can create chances for those ahead of him, as shown by the number of shot-creating actions. Whereas Rice takes fewer risks on the ball and ensures that overturns of possession don’t occur, retaining possession and control for his side.

This could potentially be due to the position and role they play in their team. For example, the Brazilian features in a double pivot, and the England star plays as a lone defensive midfielder. The ex-Girona man is also on all set pieces, and he is a master of an inswinging cross.

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Villa’s number six also provides more of a threat in the final third, as he has scored five goals and registered two assists this season in the league.

Although three of his five goals have come from the spot, Luiz is constantly a threat from outside the box, and he likes to shoot from range, boasting an average of 1.9 shots per game, according to Sofascore.

Overall, Luiz would be an excellent signing for Arsenal, with his technical attributes fitting perfectly alongside Arteta’s philosophy. The price tag is heavy, but he is one of the best-performing midfielders in England, and we have already seen how successful a move for Premier League quality can be with Rice.

Leeds United could look to strengthen in January and the 49ers Enterprises could now look to enact a cut-price deal for an exciting player at Elland Road, according to BBC pundit John Hartson.

Leeds United look ahead to Blackburn Rovers…

Last Saturday, Leeds ensured they remained seven points behind Ipswich Town in their chase for automatic promotion by defeating Middlesbrough 3-2 at Elland Road, courtesy of goals from Daniel James, Crysencio Summerville and Joel Piroe.

Winning their seventh home match in succession, the Whites look to be a credible force this term after an uncertain few months over the summer. Speaking in his post-match press conference, Farke commended how his side were able to handle elements of the tie against a contender for promotion, saying:

"It’s a really good side and it was important today to be brave, to press with intensity and perhaps even be a bit over-aggressive and emotional instead of being too relaxed. It's always important you're fully committed off the ball, against Boro, or you are punished and they’ve proved this, this season.

"We showed this in the first half; we created so many good situations and moments. It was a wild game in the first half and probably every football fan must have enjoyed this game. I’m a football fan as well, so I loved what we did, but as a manager I liked the second half when we calmed everything down."

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Blackburn Rovers lay in wait on Saturday as Leeds United delve into a busy period of festive fixtures, which will go a long way to determining the level of squad surgery Farke may well carry out in January. Speaking of the mid-season window, BBC pundit Hartson has now suggested one man that the Whites should look to pursue that would add further squad depth at Elland Road.

John Hartson recommends David Turnbull to Leeds United

As cited by Leeds Live, former Wales international Hartson has recommended Celtic midfielder David Turnbull as a potential cut-price signing for Leeds United in January, with the 24-year-old facing an uncertain future at Parkhead due to his contract at the Scottish Premiership giants being set to expire in the summer of 2024.

Hartson stated: "I like David Turnbull. I have always said it, he is a goalscoring midfield player. He adds that 10-14 goals every year for you from midfield. I can see him going to a top Championship team, like Leeds United."

Known as a cultured midfielder with an eye for goal, Scotland international Turnbull has shown incision when trusted by Brendan Rodgers this campaign, averaging around 2.1 shots and 1.4 key passes per match in the Scottish Premiership (Turnbull statistics – WhoScored).

Given his potential availability, Turnbull could be a worthwhile pick-up for Leeds who still has the potential to develop further as a player; however, it remains to be seen whether Celtic would be willing to sanction his departure in mid-season.

Carlo Ancelotti rebuffed Bayern Munich's grievances over their disallowed goal and claimed Joshua Kimmich "dived" which denied Nacho an earlier goal.

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Madrid saw Nacho goal disallowed for a foul on KimmichBayern then had effort chalked off in stoppage timeAncelotti hits back at Bayern complaintsWHAT HAPPENED?

Ancelotti's squad found themselves in dire straits after Alphonso Davies netted a spectacular goal in the second half, giving Bayern the lead. However, Real Madrid orchestrated yet another remarkable comeback, with Joselu emerging as the hero by scoring two quick goals in the dying minutes of the game.

The visitors came agonisingly close to pushing the match into extra time when Matthijs de Ligt found the back of the net in the 13th minute of added time. Nevertheless, their hopes were dashed as the goal was disallowed due to a contentious offside decision in the build-up. Despite being a tight call, the linesman did not allow the move to be completed and subsequently raised his flag. The referee responded by blowing the whistle immediately and the Real Madrid players stopped in their tracks as De Ligt rifled a shot into the net with Andriy Lunin also playing to the whistle.

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Both De Ligt and his manager Thomas Tuchel were caught fuming after the match over the controversial refereeing call. Ancelotti, however, said that Real Madrid had also been on the receiving end of a questionable officiating decision during the match. Following Davies' goal, Madrid believed they had levelled the score as Nacho redirected Federico Valverde's shot into the net.

The goal was chalked off after a VAR chec,k for a push by Nacho on Kimmich, but Ancelotti felt the Bayern star had gone to ground far too easily.

WHAT ANCELOTTI SAID

In his post-match remarks, Ancelotti dismissed Bayern's complaints, stating, "Bayern complained about the offside? Ok, so we complain about the cancelled goal of Nacho… because Kimmich dived”.

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Having already been crowned the champions of Spain, Real Madrid have little to play for in the final four La Liga fixtures of the campaign. Hence we can expect Ancelotti to heavily rotate his squad against Granada on Saturday. Nonetheless, the Italian manager could continue to field his best players in the subsequent games to maintain momentum in the lead up to the final against Borussia Dortmund on June 1 at Wembley.

Liverpool will need to put Sunday's dour draw against Manchester United behind them and ready themselves for the visit of West Ham United in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, though the issues are starting to mount for manager Jurgen Klopp.

Ryan Gravenberch was forced off during the 0-0 Anfield encounter in the Premier League and is expected to be sidelined until the new year, compounding the absence of Alexis Mac Allister – who is convalescing after a stamp from Sheffield United's Vinicius Souza earlier in December penetrated the muscle.

Long-term absentees Stefan Bajcetic and Thiago Alcantara are still absent, and with first-placed Arsenal travelling to Merseyside on Saturday, Klopp will have to balance the workload at this crucial festive period.

With this in mind, Football FanCast predicts that Klopp could make five changes for the fixture against David Moyes' side.

1 GK – Caoimhin Kelleher

Alisson has not been in the squad for either of Liverpool's Carabao Cup matches this term and it is probable that Klopp will keep the faith in Caoimhin Kelleher, who has played nine times this term.

While the Brazilian is indisputably Liverpool's best goalkeeper, Kelleher is a competent backup and will be desperate to prove his worth on a big night for the Reds, as they look to move one step closer to reclaiming some silverware.

2 RB – Trent Alexander-Arnold

There is a possibility that Joe Gomez will deputise down the right flank on Wednesday night, but Klopp will want to maintain a first-team core throughout his squad and Trent Alexander-Arnold will be among those likely to start.

The 25-year-old has been the creative fulcrum this season and has posted two goals and five assists across all competitions, with The Athletic's James Pearce heralding his "sensational" ability.

3 CB – Jarell Quansah

Jarell Quansah will be expected to return to the starting line-up to give the £70k-per-week Ibrahima Konate, who has been described as a "monster" by writer Charlotte Coates, a break ahead of the contest against the Gunners at the weekend.

The 20-year-old broke into the first team in the early phase of the current campaign and looks like he could cement a starting spot in the Reds team in the future, both commanding and composed at the heart of the backline.

With Joel Matip rupturing his ACL earlier this month, it's certainly a good thing that the titan has emerged from the academy ranks.

4 CB – Virgil van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk will partner Quansah in front of Kelleher's goal to bring some experience against the in-form Jarrod Bowen, who has scored ten league goals this season and found a home as West Ham's centre-forward.

The Dutchman has been back to his imperious best since the summer and will be crucial in ensuring Liverpool succeed in establishing control.

5 LB – Kostas Tsimikas

With Andy Robertson still injured after dislocating his shoulder with Scotland in October, Kostas Tsimikas is likely to start once again against West Ham.

The Greece international has demonstrated improvements recently but Robertson's absence continues to be felt down the left channel.

6 DM – Wataru Endo

A surprise £16m summer signing from Stuttgart, Wataru Endo has started the past three Premier League matches in Mac Allister's absence and will likely anchor the midfield in midweek.

The Japan captain, aged 30, is not quite the long-term successor to Fabinho's position in the team but he is industrious and intelligent, and his energy will be crucial in stifling a talented Hammers engine room.

7 CM – Harvey Elliott

Harvey Elliott recently claimed that he wishes to shake off the 'super sub' tag and start playing from the outset in the Premier League with regularity, with the creativity and innovation that he brings something that has lacked in the Liverpool team over recent weeks.

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Dominik Szoboszlai was abject against Manchester United and branded with a 4/10 match rating by the Liverpool Echo's Paul Joyce; he will likely start against Arsenal but here Elliott has a golden opportunity to stake his claim to a more prominent role in the squad.

8 CM – Curtis Jones

Curtis Jones was pivotal to Liverpool's late-season resurgence before the summer and started strong throughout August and September, leading Pearce to note his "flying start".

Suspension and injury have derailed his progress lately but he remains a crisp and energetic member of the midfield, with his technical skills crucial to quelling the Hammers threat.

As per FBref, the Englishman ranks among the top 2% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for pass completion, the top 5% for assists, the top 16% for tackles, the top 14% for progressive carries and the top 10% for successful take-ons per 90.

9 RW – Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah has only scored one goal from his past five Premier League appearances but has 22 direct goal contributions from 23 matches this term and is unquestionably one of the best forwards in the world.

He has also scored ten goals and supplied four assists from just 13 games against the Hammers, winning 11 times.

10 LW – Cody Gakpo

Cody Gakpo just hasn't really got going in the Premier League this season, scoring twice from 15 appearances (seven starts) and creating just 0.4 key passes per game.

He's been a victim of his own versatility but must be unleashed on the left wing tomorrow; he's also scored in both of Liverpool's Carabao Cup clashes this season.