Kerr, Wolvaardt and Kapp also main significant gains in ODI rankings

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West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has consolidated her position as the No. 1 allrounder in the ICC rankings with scores of 99 not out and a career-best 132 against Australia. She also moved to No. 7 on the batting rankings while her four wickets in two games took her to No. 5 in the rankings for bowlers.Matthews, who is currently enjoying a run of seven consecutive Player-of-the-Match awards, has been in rich form. In her last two outings, she scored 231 runs off 138 balls that helped West Indies level the T20I series 1-1 with Australia. Matthews, who credits her ‘leadership role’, as a factor in her strong performances, now has 480 ranking points – a personal best.Australia’s Tahlia McGrath (T20I batting) and England’s Sophie Ecclestone (T20I bowling) remain on top the rankings with Matthews joining them as the No. 1 allrounder.Kerr, Wolvaardt, Kapp make gains in ODIsAfter South Africa won the three-match ODI series against New Zealand 2-1, batter Laura Wolvaardt and allrounder Marizanne Kapp climbed up the rankings.Full rankings tables

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With scores of 50 and an unbeaten 124 in South Africa’s series triumph, Wolvaardt is now No. 4 among ODI batters, up by two places. Kapp’s 144 runs and two wickets took her to tenth place on batting and bowling rankings. She is also the No. 2 among ODI allrounders.New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr, the top-scorer of the series, is at No. 5 among ODI allrounders and just outside the top 10 for batters at 11th place . The England pair of Ecclestone (bowling) and Natalie Sciver-Brunt (batting), and Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner (allrounders) are the current table-toppers in the ODI rankings.

Mushfiqur Rahim will miss Bangladesh’s Asia Cup Super Four match against India, scheduled for Friday in Colombo, after being “granted an extension of leave” by the BCB to be with his family.He had returned to Dhaka after Bangladesh’s last match, against Sri Lanka on September 9, to be with his wife for the birth of their second child, and was initially expected to rejoin the team for the India match, Bangladesh’s last in the competition.”Mushfiqur has informed us that his wife is still recovering [after giving birth], and he needs to be by her side and with their children at this time,” BCB cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus said in a statement. “We fully understand his situation and have decided to permit him to skip the game.”Bangladesh’s slim hopes of qualifying for the final of the Asia Cup were dashed once India beat Sri Lanka on Tuesday in Colombo. The winners of the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka game on Thursday will join India in the final, to be played on Sunday. And in case of an abandonment, Sri Lanka will go through by virtue of their superior net run-rate.It has been a poor Asia Cup for Bangladesh, where the dominant win against Afghanistan in the group stage was their only performance of note. On that occasion, they scored 334 for 5 batting first courtesy centuries from Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto. But they have lost their other three games, twice to Sri Lanka and once to Pakistan, convincingly.Mushfiqur had been one of their better performers with the bat, slotting in behind Shanto and Mehidy on the list of top run-getters for the team with 131 from four innings at an average of 32.75, with the 64 against Pakistan his best outing.

Former Barcelona and Real Madrid star Luis Figo has admitted that Nico Williams is "a gem and a bargain", wishing that he was as fast as the Spaniard.

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• Figo full of praise for Nico Williams
• Labelled the Spaniard 'a gem and a bargain'
• Ballon d'Or winner wishes he had star's speed

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  Former Barcelona and Real Madrid star Figo was full of praise for Williams, describing the Spaniard as "a gem" and labelling him to be "a bargain" at his release clause of €58 million (£49m/$67m) in today's market.

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  Williams broke through Athletic Club's first team in the 2021-22 season. However, it was not before the 2024 Euro that he truly started counting amongst the world's deadliest wingers. The Pamplona-born forward was simply breathtaking for Spain down the left flank and played a major role in the nation's triumph at the tournament. Last season, he scored 11 goals in all competitions for Bilbao and is now expected to complete his move to Barcelona in July.

• WHAT LUIS FIGO SAID

  Speaking to , Figo said: "There are a lot of players I like. I'd definitely sign Nico Williams. He's a gem. And in the end, the price, considering what we're paying today, seems reasonable to me. Because of his quality and also because of his youth."

  Figo further reflected on which quality of Williams he wish he could have had as a player. He added: "We're different players. He's a player I really like because of his position. I prefer the wingers where I've played. But I wasn't as fast as him; I wish I had been. I'm speaking from a market perspective, because for value and price, I think he's a bargain."

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  The 22-year-old is walking the extra mile to help Barcelona reach an agreement with Athletic Club, with Deco, the Catalans' sporting director, already confirming that the club is working on Williams' signing. However, Barca will not pay Williams' release clause until July.

توصل مجلس إدارة النادي الأهلي، برئاسة محمود الخطيب، لاتفاق مع سيراميكا كليوباترا، لانتقال لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالأحمر بشكل نهائي.

ويواصل مجلس إدارة النادي الأهلي، ترتيب ملفات الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالقلعة الحمراء، خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية استعدادًا للموسم الجديد.

طالع.. خاص | وسام أبو علي يتخذ خطوة جديدة للرحيل عن الأهلي

وعلم بطولات، من مصادر خاصة أن نادي سيراميكا كليوباترا، توصل لاتفاق مع الأهلي، للحصول على خدمات كريم نيدفيد خلال الميركاتو الصيفي الجاري.

وأنهى سيراميكا كليوباترا، كافة التفاصيل المالية للصفقة، لينتقل كريم نيدفيد إلى صفوفهم بشكل نهائي، حيث يتبقى الإعلان الرسمي خلال الساعات المقبلة.

وأبرم الأهلي عدة صفقات من أجل دعم صفوفه في فترة الانتقالات الصيفية الجارية، يأتي على رأسهم أحمد سيد زيزو ومحمود حسن تريزيجيه وعودة المالي أليو ديانج كما ضم مؤخرًا محمد شكري من سيراميكا كليوباترا وياسين مرعي مدافع فاركو.

يذكر، أن سيراميكا كليوباترا كان قد ضم الثنائي خالد عبد الفتاح وكريم الدبيس من صفوف الأهلي أيضًا خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية الحالية.

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O Vasco terá pela frente sete jogos para garantir o acesso à elite do futebol brasileiro. Na próxima rodada, a equipe fará um confronto direto contra o atual quinto colocado, o Londrina, às 21h30, em São Januário. A Confederação Brasileira de Futebol alterou a data e o horário da partida contra o Novorizontino, válida pela 34ª rodada da Série B.

+ Após derrota do Londrina, confira as chances do Vasco subir

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O confronto estava marcado para o dia 7 de outubro, às 21h30. No entanto, foi transferido para o dia 08, às 18h30, também em São Januário. A mudança aconteceu em virtude de um ajuste da tabela com concordância com a detentora dos direitos de transmissão.

+ Confira e simule a tabela da Série B do Campeonato Brasileiro

No primeiro turno, o Gigante da Colina foi derrotado pela equipe paulista por 2 a 0. Na época, os cariocas não perdiam há 14 jogos e faziam uma campanha sólida e consistente.

O momento é outro, com o time oscilando, sobretudo fora de casa. Mas a busca pelo acesso segue viva e terá a torcida e os jogos em casa como seu alicerce. Vale lembrar que o Cruz-Maltino está invicto, no Rio de Janeiro, com dez triunfos e cinco empates.

+CBF define árbitro do confronto decisivo entre Vasco e Londrina pela Série B do Brasileirão

Além de Londrina e Novorizontino, o Vasco ainda enfrenta Operário-PR, Sport, Criciúma, Sampaio Corrêa e Ituano. Tirando o adversário de Ponta Grossa, que está na zona de rebaixamento, os outros rivais estão logo abaixo dos comandados do técnico Jorginho na tabela.

Carlson half-century resists but huge deficit remains on cards

ECB Reporters Network11-Sep-2023Glamorgan 150 for 6 (Carlson 53*) trail Yorkshire 500 (Masood 192, Bean 93, Hill 71) by 350 runsYorkshire skipper Shan Masood extended his highest score for the county to 192 as he led his side to maximum batting points against Glamorgan on the second day of their LV= County Championship clash at Sophia Gardens.The Pakistani Test star dominated the day once again as he built on his overnight tally of 113. That had led his side to an overnight score of 330 for 3, which then grew to 500 before their first innings ended with a run out in the 122nd over.Yorkshire then tightened their grip on the game by dismissing six home batsmen before the end of the second day to leave the Welsh county reeling at 150 for 6, still trailing by 350 runs and potentially facing the follow-on. A battling, unbeaten half-century from Kiran Carlson kept Glamorgan’s hopes aliveMasood was at the heart of his side’s third score of 500 this summer and he brought up his 150 off 191 balls with 15 fours. He was finally beaten eight runs short of what would have been his third championship double century – he scored two for Derbyshire in 2022 – when he was caught by Sam Northeast off the bowling of James Harris.He enjoyed two century partnerships – 127 with Finlay Bean and 132 with George Hill – and put on 53 for the sixth wicket with Matthew Revis as the Yorkshire batsmen dominated the home bowling.Yorkshire lost George Hill for 71, Jonny Tattersall for six and Revis for 28 in the morning session as they went into lunch have secured their five batting points by reaching 448 for 6 from 107 overs.No sooner had Masmood departed, than Jordan Thompson went the very next ball from Harris, and it only took Glamorgan a further five overs to mop up the tail. It was still not enough, though, to earn them the three bowling points they needed to keep alive their outside hopes of staying in the promotion race.Midway through the day the news came through that Durham had gained promotion to Division One due to Leicestershire’s failure to earn any batting bonus points against Sussex. The north-east county need a maximum of five points from their last two games to seal the Division Two title.After suffering defeat at Worcester last week, the target for Glamorgan was to win the game with a full set of bonus points, but set the tall order of chasing 500 they then got off to a poor start with the bat.Zain ul Hassan was bowled by the last ball of the fifth over from Ben Coad for eight and when the experienced Colin Ingram had his bails sent flying in the air by Jordan Thompson for five three overs later, Glamorgan were struggling at 19 for 2.By the end of play they had were reduced to six down after Dom Bess had clean bowled Sam Northeast for 16, Revis had ended his first over by removing Eddie Byrom for 40 and then had Billy Root caught behind for four.The Yorkshire pace man ended the day for 3 for 20 from his five overs.

MLS revealed the 2025 All-Star team, comprised of the league's best footballers in 2025

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Major League Soccer announced the 2025 MLS All-Star game roster Wednesday evening, with superstars and rising young talent making up the team that will take on the Liga MX All-Stars in July in the MLS All-Star game.

Spearheaded by eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and Inter Miami talisman Lionel Messi, the group is comprised of multiple internationals from around the world, including USMNT Gold Cup standouts Patrick Agyemang, Sebastian Berhalter, and Brian White.

The roster was selected through a combination of fan, player, and media voting (12 players), designations by MLS All-Star head coach Nico Estvez of Austin FC (12 players), and two selections by MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

The commissioner's picks were Agyemang and San Diego FC's Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano.

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GOALKEEPERS (3): Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC / Voted In), Brad Stuver (Austin FC / Coach’s Selection), Yohei Takaoka (Vancouver Whitecaps FC / Coach’s Selection)

DEFENDERS (8): Jordi Alba (Inter Miami CF / Voted In), Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew / Coach’s Selection), Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC / Voted In), Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC / Voted In), Alex Freeman (Orlando City SC / Voted In), Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union / Coach’s Selection), Andy Najar (Nashville SC / Coach’s Selection), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati / Coach’s Selection).

MIDFIELDERS (6): Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC / Voted In), David Da Costa (Portland Timbers / Coach’s Selection), Evander (FC Cincinnati / Voted In), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake / Voted In), Jeppe Tverskov (San Diego FC / Coach’s Selection), Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC / Coach’s Selection).

FORWARDS / WINGERS (9) Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC / Commissioner’s Pick), Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union / Voted In), Denis Bouanga (LAFC / Voted In), Anders Dreyer (San Diego FC / Coach’s Selection), Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano (San Diego FC / Commissioner’s Pick), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami CF / Voted In), Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew / Coach’s Selection), Brandon Vazquez (Austin FC / Coach’s Selection), Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC / Voted In).

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The Whitecaps lead all of MLS in roster selections for this year's All-Star game with four in midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, defender Tristan Blackmon, goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, and forward Brian White. All four players are making their MLS All-Star Game debuts.

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The MLS All-Stars take on the Liga MX All-Stars on Wednesday, July 23 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas at 9 p.m. ET.

Lionesses star Chloe Kelly has signed for Arsenal permanently after a successful loan spell with the Gunners that ended in Champions League glory.

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• Kelly spent second half of last season at Arsenal
• Lionesses star helped Gunners win Champions League
• Now signs permanently in London after Man City exit

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Kelly spent the second half of the 2024-25 season with the north London club, whose ranks she came through as a young girl. The winger had found herself out of favour at Manchester City, a situation that also led to her losing her spot in the England squad. However, a fruitful few months back in the capital saw Kelly rediscover her form as she played a key part in Arsenal's European triumph and she has now joined the club on a permanent deal, following the expiration of her contract in Manchester.

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  That increased game time also paid dividends for Kelly on the international front, allowing her to regain her place in the Lionesses squad ahead of this summer's European Championships. For a while, it looked like a lack of minutes could well cost the 27-year-old her spot, just three years on from her title-winning goal in the final against Germany. But her form with Arsenal changed all of that for the better.

• WHAT KELLY SAID

  “Putting pen to paper on a permanent contract at Arsenal is a standout moment for me," Kelly said upon the announcement of her permanent return to the Gunners. “Learning from an incredible manager and continuing to build relationships with an excellent team is a journey I’m looking forward to continuing. I’m excited for more silverware at this special club and to bring more trophies back to north London to celebrate with our supporters. I’ve always said that Arsenal supporters are the best and to have them on my side, singing my name, means so much to me."

  Head coach Renee Slegers added: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to make Chloe a permanent signing for us. She had a great impact for us and played an important role in what we achieved here last season, and I know she shares our ambition to compete for more.”

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  Kelly is Arsenal's first signing of the summer window. The Gunners' transfer activity to this point instead concerned the release of players, with defender Amanda Ilestedt, academy product Teyah Goldie and forward Lina Hurtig all leaving the club upon the expiry of their contracts. Hurtig, who will represent Sweden at the Euros this summer alongside Ilestedt, has since signed for Fiorentina.

Liverpool captain has left a heartfelt tribute to team-mate Diogo Jota, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 28.

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Van Dijk: "I don't wanna believe it" Jota died in a car crash Tributes from across football pour inFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Jota had and his younger brother Andre Silva were headed to catch a ferry in the Northwest of Spain, so Jota could return for pre-season training. He was unable to fly, as per doctor's orders, after an operation on his lungs.

Local police confirmed the car caught fire after it left the road, likely due to a blown tyre.

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Van Dijk is one of many voices in the game, and wider society, that have left tributes to Jota. His international teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, ex- Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and the Reds' current boss Arne Slot have all shared messages of condolences for Jota's family. The 28-year-old is survived by three children, and his wife Rute. The couple had been married for just two weeks before this untimely and horrifying incident.

WHAT VAN DIJK SAID

Van Dijk posted on Instagram: "Man, I can’t believe it, I don’t wanna believe it. Absolutely devastated and in total disbelief.

"What a human being, what a player, but most importantly what an unbelievable family man.

"You meant so much to all of us and you always will! For your family to lose two sons, a husband and a father is just unimaginable. So cruel and unfair. My heart is breaking for all of your beautiful family, for Rute and for your kids. I promise you that in these difficult times and beyond we will always be there for your family.

"A champion forever, number 20 forever. It’s been a privilege to have stood by your side on the pitch, and to have been your friend off it.

"We will miss you beyond words and never forget you. Your legacy will live on, we will make sure of it!

"Rest in perfect peace Diogo & André."

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Van Dijk and Jota were teammates since 2020, playing a total of 131 games together for the Reds. During their joint tenure, Liverpool lifted an FA Cup, two League Cups, and a record-equalling 20th English league title.

Sri Lanka Cricket has called for “an urgent and comprehensive explanation from the entire coaching staff and selectors” following the team’s 302-run defeat in their World Cup match against India in Mumbai.Sri Lanka lost five of their first seven games to South Africa, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan and India, and have beaten only Netherlands and England. Their last two matches are against Bangladesh and New Zealand, and Sri Lanka need an improvement in performance if they are to finish in the top eight in the World Cup, to ensure qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy.”The recent overall performance and shocking defeats have raised significant questions about the team’s preparation, strategies and performance,” SLC said in a statement. “SLC management never interfered with the hired professional staff to carry out their duties and responsibilities as per the norms and regulations. However, SLC firmly believes in accountability, transparency and the importance of addressing subject concerns promptly.”The release lists four points which the coaching staff and selectors will be expected to address, namely:

• “Strategy and preparation: Providing insights into the team’s strategy, preparation and tactical decisions during the matches.
• Team selection: Justifying player selections for each match and explaining any changes made to the playing XI.
• Player performance: Assessing individual and team performance, highlighting strengths and weaknesses, and addressing any injuries or fitness concerns.
• Post-match analysis: Sharing post-match analyses conducted by the coaching team and explaining key takeaways.”

While their on-field performances have been disappointing, Sri Lanka have also struggled with injuries throughout their World Cup campaign, with their captain Dasun Shanaka, and fast bowlers Matheesha Pathirana and Lahiru Kumara ruled out at various stages. They were forced to bring in Chamika Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews and Dushmantha Chameera as replacements, while Kusal Mendis stepped in as captain. They had also lost key legspinner Wanindu Hasaranga to injury before the tournament began.There have, however, been some positives: left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka’s five-wicket haul against India took him to the top of the wicket charts in this World Cup, Sadeera Samarawickrama has emerged as Sri Lanka’s top-scorer, and Pathum Nissanka has improved as an opener.Sri Lanka’s next game is against Bangladesh in Delhi on November 6, and their final league game is against New Zealand in Bengaluru on November 9.