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Chris Gayle is thankful to Virender Sehwag for “saving” the IPL. After becoming the first centurion this season, Gayle gave credit to Sehwag, the Kings XI Punjab team director, for buying him at the very last minute at the auction in February, after the Jamaican had gone unsold twice.Gayle has now repaid that favour by helping Kings XI win their last two matches, in the process bagging two Man-of-the-Match awards. Having hit 63 against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, Gayle went one better on Thursday, whipping the best bowling unit in the tournament to register his 21st T20 century.Perched comfortably at the top with the most T20 runs to go with his record 21 hundreds, Gayle made it clear he had no point to prove to anybody. He also pointed out he was not hurt at not being picked the first two times his name was called during the auction. “I’m always determined,” Gayle said at the post-match presentation. “A lot of people might say that Chris has a lot to prove [as he] didn’t get selected or didn’t get picked earlier in the auction. But I can say: Virender Sehwag, you saved IPL by picking me.”Gayle was happy that Kings XI and Sehwag understood his value as an impact player, but he hopes to outdo Sehwag’s expectations. “This is a brilliant start. Man-of-the-match, back-to-back. Viru said in an interview if Chris Gayle can win in two games, he thinks he’s got his money’s worth. I’d like to have another word with Viru.”Gayle revealed that Sehwag’s only serious suggestion to him was to work on his fitness and spend time working with a yoga instructor and a masseur. Otherwise, Sehwag only asked Gayle and the other batsmen to play with freedom. Hence Gayle is not surprised that Kings XI have the first centurion of the tournament and the batsman to hit the fastest 50 in IPL – KL Rahul, who achieved the landmark in 14 balls. “From the first game he [Sehwag] said: ‘just go there and express yourself.’ Within the team, we try to look at three things: entertainment, freedom and everybody should actually be outgoing. We are all proper batters to [be able to] go there and express ourselves. Rahul in the first game, fastest 50 in the IPL.”Having played in the IPL for such a long time, for different franchises, Gayle said he was well aware of the various conditions and the opposition bowlers and their plans, which made things easy for him on his day. Little wonder the slow and steady approach in the first half of Kings XI innings did not bother Gayle. “You kind of set up a game before you actually go out there. I know how you [the opposition] are going to go about it.”On Thursday, Gayle admitted in an interview with the IPL website that he paid respect to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the “key bowler” for Sunrisers. In limited-overs internationals, Bhuvneshwar has got Gayle four times in 10 innings. Gayle eventually took 15 runs off the 10 deliveries he faced off Bhuvneshwar. But that was part of Gayle’s “calculated” plans. He was happy to get momentum later on attacking other bowlers including Sunrisers’ other key bowler, Rashid Khan, regarded the best legspinner in T20s.By attacking a main bowler like Rashid, Gayle created havoc with Sunrisers’ bowling plans. In normal circumstances, Rashid would have got one over during at death with Bhuvneshwar bowling the final over.During the mid-innings break when Kevin Pietersen, a commentator with the host broadcaster, teased him saying everyone thought Gayle was too old, he hit back. “A lot of people thought I’m too old. After this innings there’s nothing to prove. IPL and everyone around the world just put some respect on the name. Simple as that.”During the post-match presentation, Gayle reinforced that sentiment, suggesting he wanted to enjoy his game while earning further respect. “Time will wait for no one. I am not really here to prove anything. I’ve done it all before. Been there done that. Just put some respect on the name. And all the coaches as well – just put some respect as well.”Before he signed out, Gayle, even if he was joking, had one final warning for opposition franchises. “Don’t forget the name. Put some respect on it.”

يلتقي منتخب الجزائر مع أوغندا، مساء اليوم الإثنين، في إطار منافسات مرحلة المجموعات من التصفيات الإفريقية المؤهلة لـ كأس العالم 2026.

ويلعب منتخب الجزائر أمام أوغندا، ضمن مباريات الجولة الرابعة من مواجهات المجموعة السابعة لـ تصفيات كأس العالم.

وستقام مباراة الجزائر وأغندا، على ملعب مانديلا الوطني في كامبالا عاصمة أوغندا.

منتخبا الجزائر وأوغندا يتواجدان في المجموعة السابعة من تصفيات كأس العالم، بجانب منتخبات غينيا وموزمبيق وبوتسوانا والصومال.

وكان منتخب الجزائر سقط في فخ الهزيمة أمام غينيا خلال مباراة الجولة الثالثة من تصفيات كأس العالم التي أقيمت بينهما الخميس الماضي في الجزائر.

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ويتواجد في قائمة منتخب الجزائر، لاعب النادي الأهلي المعار إلى فريق سيراميكا كليوباترا أحمد قندوسي. ترتيب مجموعة الجزائر في تصفيات كأس العالم 2026

يتصدر منتخب الجزائر الترتيب برصيد 6 نقاط، ويتواجد منتخبات غينيا وأوغندا وموزمبيق في المراكز الثاني والثالث والرابع على الترتيب بنفس عدد النقاط لمنتخب محاربي الصحراء.

وفي المركزين الخامس والسادس على الترتيب في المجموعة يتواجد بوتسوانا برصيد 3 نقاط ثم الصومال دون نقاط. موعد مباراة الجزائر وأوغندا اليوم في تصفيات كأس العالم

تقام مباراة الجزائر وأوغندا في الجولة الرابعة من تصفيات كأس العالم، اليوم الإثنين 10 يونيو، في تمام الساعة 7 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، 5 بتوقيت الجزائر. القناة الناقلة لمباراة الجزائر وأوغندا اليوم في تصفيات كأس العالم

تنقل مباراة الجزائر وأوغندا، عبر قناة SSC Extra 1 HD. معلق مباراة الجزائر وأوغندا اليوم في تصفيات كأس العالم

يعلق على مباراة الجزائر وأوغندا، المعلق فهد العتيبي.

ويمكنكم مطالعة مواعيد ونتائج جميع المباريات لحظة بلحظة عبر مركز المباريات من هنا.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have continued to attempt to make moves in the transfer market, with updates suggesting the club’s latest target.

It’s been a difficult summer for the Old Gold, who have been unable to spend due to concerns relating to Financial Fair Play (FFP), leading up to the exit of former manager Julen Lopetegui just five days before their Premier League season opener.

The club found a fast and strong solution to their managerial woes in the form of Gary O’Neil, who could be on course to identify the first signing of his reign if Wolves can sanction the finances for a move.

Who could Wolves sign this summer?

The restrictions on the club’s spending has been the dull narrative of their summer so far, but a new era has begun under O’Neil, with a fresh outlook and a new wave of players.

While the arrivals have been stale aside from the free captures of Matt Doherty and Tom King, 14 players have departed Molineux through loan, sale and the expiration of contracts.

Latest news however has suggested that the Old Gold are eyeing a new target to add to the arrivals at Molineux, with news from Brazil relayed by Sport Witness, reporting that the club have had a bid rejected for Corinthians defender Murillo.

The report states that both Nottingham Forest and Wolves have ‘opened talks’ for the versatile centre-back, with the Midland outfit's opening bid of €12m (£10m) not close enough to the Brazilian club’s €20m (£17m) asking price.

It’s not followed with speculation that O'Neil's men will go back in for the 21-year-old again, however, gives a potentially uplifting angle that suggests that Corinthians would be ‘willing to negotiate’ a lower fee for the defender.

What is Murillo’s style of play?

Having once been described as “commanding” and a player that likes to “progress the ball forward” by journalist and South American football expert Nathan Joyes, Murillo could be the ideal acquisition for O’Neil to integrate into his side.

Identified for making Bournemouth more ‘proactive in their defensive actions’ by The Athletic’s Ahmed Shooble, Wolves’ new boss could relish in having a centre-back as progressively competent as Murillo.

Playing in Brazil’s Serie A with Corinthians, the 21-year-old has won an average of 57% of his total duels per game in the 2023 competition, as well as averaging a monstrous 5.02 clearances and 2.39 blocks per 90 at the heart of defence, via FBref.

For O’Neil, the Brazilian could fit the Englishman’s desire to have his squad close down danger at the first signs by installing him alongside Max Kilman, who has committed his future to Molineux as well as taking the captain's armband.

The enthusiasm for Murillo’s combative game is evident through his numbers in comparison to Kilman, with him averaging 1.24 tackles and 1.24 interceptions per 90 for Corinthians, a higher rate than the Wolves skippers’ 0.98 tackles and 0.52 interceptions last season.

In pairing an energetic player ready to combat danger with a figure branded with the anchor role, O’Neil could find great success and identify a perfect balance in central defence to crack the threat from the opposition quickly.

With one bid rejected, the question is there as to whether Wolves have the backing to sanction a second attempt, however, what is certain is the talent that the Old Gold could acquire.

Arsenal seemingly had all the tools in place to truly challenge Manchester City in the coming season, but one recent injury has thrown that into doubt…

Who are Arsenal signing this summer?

The acquisitions of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and David Raya bolstered key areas for sporting director Edu Gaspar and manager Mikel Arteta, however, it was his capture of Jurrien Timber that arguably stood out given the versatility and immense quality he promised.

His presence would have allowed for numerous different defensive combinations at the back, where he could slot into right-back, centre-back, and invert should he be needed. Therefore, to see him suffer an ACL injury in his first league start marks a hammer blow for both the player and his club.

Read the latest Arsenal transfer news HERE…

Perhaps now they could seek to secure a cut-price alternative to filling in during his lengthy absence, with reports continuing to link them with a swoop for Kyle Walker-Peters, who was valued at around £40m in 2022.

Whilst versatile in a different way to the Dutchman, he too could provide that key creativity from deep that allows them to maintain their system despite enduring such a key absentee.

With just two years left on his £20k-per-week deal, there certainly could be a deal to be made.

Who has played for both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur?

The main talking point regarding this potential swoop would be the fact that the 27-year-old would be re-joining another north London club, having left Tottenham Hotspur for Southampton back in 2020.

Having spent seven years with the Lilywhites, he featured just 24 times for them and forever felt like a backup option.

However, since moving to St Mary's, it seems like his career has been revived.

Although he struggled last term, as his side slumped to relegation, the 2021/22 campaign offers a fairer evaluation of his talents. His 6.85 average rating marked a solid return, buoyed by his 81% pass accuracy, 1.8 tackles and 0.8 key passes per game, via Sofascore.

His quality in possession is further emphasised when compared to other full-backs across Europe, as he ranks in the top 11% for progressive carries per 90, and the top 8% for successful take-ons per 90, via FBref.

It is therefore no surprise to see him lauded, as his former boss Ruben Selles noted:

"I think Kyle is an extraordinary player. His ability in positions, but also to understand the system we are playing has big value for us. Kyle has been really good in the Premier League for the last four to five years."

Walker-Peters could not be the only man to have featured for both north London rivals, with key names such as William Gallas, Emmanuel Adebayor, and perhaps most notoriously, Sol Campbell.

The hulking centre-back moved directly from Spurs to the Gunners in his controversial 2001 move but was immediately vindicated given the success his arrival brought.

He went on to feature 211 times for Arsenal, spearheading their two Premier League title victories among other countless domestic honours.

Such was his importance, TheScore offered the following review on the 48-year-old after placing him as the 11th-best player of Arsene Wenger's reign:

"Sol Campbell is the epitome of an athletic centre-back, whose robust frame and barrel chest hid the fact that he was sublime on the ball."

Should Walker-Peters enjoy similar success, allowing Arteta to continue as if Timber were still fit, then perhaps he might also be the catalyst that helps this team claim the elite honours. It would also mark an intelligent acquisition once again from Edu, showcasing his superior planning in the event of tragedy.

He would stride into the Emirates as a hero for snubbing their rivals, and offer that key experience and versatility that they are set to miss for many months as the 22-year-old fights for fitness.

Gujarat completed their third straight win from as many games after they thumped Haryana by 238 runs in Valsad. They needed less than 10 overs on the final morning after Haryana added only 28 runs to their overnight score of 94 for 7. Seventeen-year-old left-arm spinner Siddharth Desai picked up his second five-wicket haul in only his second first-class game and finished with a match-haul of eight wickets. Veteran legspinner Piyush Chawla, meanwhile, claimed his 23rd five-for to go with his four wickets in the first innings.Overnight batsman Harshal Patel was the first to be dismissed in the morning by Desai, following which Sanjay Pahal (41), the top-scorer for Haryana, was bowled by Chawla. Chawla then wrapped up things in his next over by having the last man Ashish Hooda caught behind. While Gujarat are on top of Group B with 19 points, Haryana are at the bottom after having lost all their three games.Kerala needed only 8.5 overs on the final morning to brush aside Jammu & Kashmir by 158 runs and collect their third win from four games in Thiruvananthapuram. With 18 points, they are now second-placed behind Gujarat having played one extra game. Debutant right-arm spinner KC Akshay picked up all the three wickets to fall on the morning to claim his maiden five-wicket haul. Akshay, 21, ended up with a match haul of9 for 58.Resuming on 56 for 7, J&K lost their first wicket in the third over of the day after Asif Khan was cleaned up by Akshay. The remaining batsmen put up little resistance, as they were bowled out for 79. Only three batsmen got into the double digits. J&K are just one rung above bottom-placed Haryana in the standings. Sanju Samson was named man-of-the-match for his century in the first innings.Saurashtra beat Jharkhand by six wickets to register their third win on the trot. Chasing 59, Saurashtra lost the opportunity to score seven points as they lost a few early wickets, but eventually completed it without much trouble. That meant they now have 20 points and have leapfrogged Kerala and Gujarat to the top of the table.Resuming on 139 for 1 after being made to follow-on, Jharkhand lost Nazim Siddiqui, in the ninth over for 75. Sumit Kumar, who made 108, and Saurabh Tiwary put on 77 runs before the latter was bowled by left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja. Six overs later, Dharmendrasinh removed Sumit to leave Jharkhand on 259 for 4. Ishank Jaggi (35) and Ishan Kishan (34) added 56 runs before the floodgates opened, with Jharkhand slipping from 315 for 5 to 341 all out. Dharmendrasinh finished with four wickets.

Leicester City kick off their 2023/24 Championship campaign with a game against Coventry City at the King Power on Sunday and supporters could see a number of fresh faces in action.

Who have Leicester City signed this summer?

The Foxes have reacted to their relegation from the Premier League by making five new signings to refresh the squad during the summer transfer window.

Enzo Maresca, who replaced interim head coach Dean Smith, has brought in Harry Winks, Stephy Mavididi, Conor Coady, and Mads Hermasen on permanent deals, whilst central defender Callum Doyle has arrived on loan from Manchester City.

These additions have been funded by the sales of James Maddison and Harvey Barnes, who have returned to the top-flight with Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United respectively.

This means that the Foxes have lost their two top scorers from last season as the departed pair – who both hit double figures in the Premier League – were the only players with more than five strikes to their name.

Maresca could now add some much-needed firepower to partner Mavididi in attack by securing a swoop to sign reported transfer target Joel Piroe from Swansea, who have valued the centre-forward at around £15m.

How good is Joel Piroe?

The Dutch marksman is a proven Championship goalscorer who could be the focal point of the head coach's forward line and a dream ace for the ex-Arsenal winger to play alongside.

Mavididi is a wide forward who has the potential to be an excellent scorer for the Foxes and he could be lethal alongside Piroe this season if the club can bring the Swans star to the King Power.

The English wizard only found the back of the net four times in 26 Ligue 1 games last season but that came after the 25-year-old gem produced 17 goals in the French top-flight across the previous two campaigns combined.

None of Leicester's current players, now that Maddison and Barnes have moved on, scored more than five league goals last term and Mavididi, who registered at least eight in two of his three years with Montpellier, could be Maresca's outstanding goalscoring option out wide if he rediscovers his best form.

Piroe, meanwhile, is coming off the back of two sublime seasons in the Championship with Swansea and could be the Foxes' main man for goals if he can translate his performances over to the King Power.

The 24-year-old dynamo, who was once hailed as a "danger man" by journalist Josh Bunting, scored 19 times in 43 league outings last season, which came after 22 in 45 during the previous term.

This means that the £15m-rated sensation has scored at least 14 more goals than any current Leicester player managed in the 2022/23 campaign in both of the last two years.

Piroe could, therefore, be a phenomenal signing for Maresca as his statistics indicate that he has the quality to be the club's top-scorer this season in the Championship, as the prolific Dutchman has proven himself to be a clinical finisher at this level.

The current Swans star and Mavididi could be a lethal pairing at the top end of the pitch if they click together as they are both capable of being terrific scorers for their respective positions and could strike fear into opposition defences week-in-week-out.

Tottenham Hotspur have now held talks with Lyon midfielder Rayan Cherki's representatives over a potential summer move to the Premier League, but they may face competition for his signature from Chelsea, according to a report from Football Transfers.

What's the latest Tottenham transfer news?

Tottenham have already made a number of attacking signings this summer, bringing in the likes of James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Manor Solomon. However, manager Ange Postecoglou is still keen to bolster his squad even further, recently saying:

“We’re working with the players we’ve got at the moment and I’m really happy with the way they are all working hard.

“But we’ve obviously still got time in the transfer window and we’re still looking to do some business.”

On Saturday night, Spurs were linked with a shock move for Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe, as the French club are now considering a sale, however, that move does not seem very likely, given that he will surely be keen to play Champions League football.

Postecoglou is tasked with finding a potential replacement for Harry Kane, amid the uncertainty over the striker's future, with reports from Germany recently detailing his wife and family have been spotted in Germany inquiring about houses and schools.

The Lilywhites have therefore made an approach for Fiorentina striker Arthur Cabral, although the report also claims they have several other names on the list of potential replacements for their talisman.

Tottenham are also seemingly still keen on another attacking midfielder, with Football Transfers recently reporting they have held talks with the representatives of Cherki in London.

The 19-year-old is said to be regarded as one of French football's hottest prospects, and he has been attracting the attention of some top Premier League clubs, with Chelsea also holding talks over a summer move.

As a result of their financial problems, Lyon would be open to selling the youngster, but only for the right price, having already knocked back an offer from Chelsea. The Blues are ready to make an offer of €40m (£35m) for the Lyon star, so Tottenham may have to move swiftly if they are to win the race for his signature.

What position does Rayan Cherki play?

The Frenchman is capable of playing in several attacking positions, including on both wings, and he has occasionally played as a striker, however, he has predominantly featured in an advanced midfield role throughout his career so far.

Lauded as a "difference-maker" by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, the starlet ranks in the 84th percentile for assists per 90 in the past year, showcasing his creative flair, while he also places in the 97th percentile for shot-creating actions.

The Lyon-born attacker is still very young, but he has already established himself as a key first-team player with his current club, having made 34 Ligue 1 appearances last season, following up the 2021-22 campaign in which he made 27 outings.

As such, the indication is that Cherki would be able to push the likes of Maddison, Kulusevski and Heung-min Son for a starting spot from the get-go, and he could be a very good acquisition for Tottenham.

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga will face a disciplinary inquiry from Sri Lanka Cricket for “repeated breach” of the terms of his contract

ESPNcricinfo staff27-Jun-2017

Fast bowler Lasith Malinga will face a disciplinary inquiry from Sri Lanka Cricket for “repeated breach” of the terms of his contract.The inquiry was precipitated by Malinga’s response to sports minister Dayasiri Jayasekara, who had alleged Sri Lanka’s poor fielding standards were owed to players’ inadequate fitness – in particular their “big bellies”. Malinga had not taken direct aim at Jayasekara in a stinging response, but nevertheless had implied in an interview that the sports minister was no more than an armchair critic, and had not played cricket at a sufficiently high level for his criticism to be taken seriously.A release from SLC said the fast bowler had twice acted in “contravention of the terms of agreement,” which bar him from making any statements to the media without the prior consent of the board’s Chief Executive Officer.SLC said it had decided to take disciplinary action after Malinga’s first violation around June 19, before a subsequent breach around June 21 prompted the board’s executive committee to expedite the inquiry, which will be conducted by a three-member panel. The findings of the hearing will be forwarded to the executive committee for disciplinary action.SLC also called an emergency meeting on Tuesday to address several issues, which include the resignation of coach Graham Ford, interim appointment of a head coach, and the inquiry against Malinga.

سخر جاري نيفيل، أسطورة مانشستر يونايتد الإنجليزي، من لاعب مانشستر سيتي إيرلينج هالاند، بسبب فرصته الضائعة أمام آرسنال خلال مباراة الفريقين.

آرسنال حل ضيفًا على مانشستر سيتي مساء اليوم وانتهت المباراة بالتعادل السلبي، ليمنحا ليفربول الصدارة، مع بقاء الجانرز ثانيًا والسيتيزين في المركز الثالث.

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إيرلينج هالاند حصل على الكرة أمام المرمى في الدقيقة 83، لكنه لم يتمكن من التسجيل، ومرت بطريقة غريبة بعدما فشل في السيطرة عليها.

جاري نيفيل علق أثناء تحليله للمباراة في تصريح مقتضب لشبكة “سكاي” البريطانية: “هالاند ظهر في هذه الكرة وكأنه لم يلعب كرة القدم أبدًا”.

سخرية جاري نيفيل تأتي في ظل تراجع هالاند تهديفيًا، وعدم تشكيل خطورة على مرمى آرسنال، في ظل الرقابة الصارمة من الثنائي ويليام ساليبا وجابرييل ماجالايس.

Arsenal fans finally returned to the Premier League’s top four last season after six years outside of England’s elite. They pulled up the chair to the big table once again under Mikel Arteta, next to some familiar faces and some pulling up a seat for the first time.

That’s where the Gunners are out. And they deserve credit for that. They took Manchester City all the way in the title race, that cannot be disputed. What Arsenal are not, however, is in a position to be negotiating for Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe, with all due respect.

One season back in the Champions League pulls up a chair to England’s elite, not Europe’s, where the North London club have never won that specific trophy. That’s without even speaking about the financial ramifications, too.

This hasn’t stopped some Arsenal fans from getting ahead of themselves, however.

What’s the latest on Kylian Mbappe?

Strap yourselves in, because the Mbappe transfer saga is set to go around the rollercoaster of the transfer window yet again this summer, with the Frenchman refusing to sign a new deal at PSG, making him a free agent next summer.

The forward has reiterated his desire to see out his contract at the French club, who would like to cash in on the player they initially splashed out a reported £166m for back in 2017. According to Fabrizio Romano, unless Mbappe signs a new deal, he will be on the market this summer.

Leading the way for his signature, as has always seemingly been the case, is Real Madrid, according to Romano, as the Spanish giants wait and see if they’ll be forced to wait a year for his services, or pick the World Cup winner up for a hefty price in the coming months.

Still, a report by FootballTransfers recently linked the Gunners with what would be an outrageous move for the Frenchman, claiming that Mikel Arteta might look to try and land him for free in 2024. While sporting director Edu Gaspar has even responded to some of the wild claims on Instagram too.

AFTV make outrageous Mbappe claim

Speaking on AFTV main man Robbie Lyle seemed to be reading an awful lot into all these recent rumours too.

Indeed, he said: “Is it too far-fetched to say that Arsenal could make a move for Kylian Mbappe. They’ve got a lot of money, Arsenal, they’ve got the wage bill right down at the club.

“If they have a good run in the Champions League and a good run in the league, they’ll have additional funds, they’ll be more attractive again to a player like Mbappe.

“His number one destination’s always been Real Madrid, but what I’m talking about, could Arsenal be in the conversation for a player like Kylian Mbappe come next season?”

It’s fair to say that Premier League fans have disagreed with the claim, too, taking to Twitter to react: