Manchester United have been brutally trolled by Grimsby as part of the “You’ve just been…” meme craze after their shock Carabao Cup defeat.
Red Devils still waiting on first win of 2025-26Crashed out of cup to League Two oppositionAnother forgettable night for Amorim's troopsFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Red Devils headed to Blundell Park aware that a giant-killing in Cleethorpes could be on the cards. Ruben Amorim’s side have stumbled out of the blocks in 2025-26, with just one point being picked up in Premier League action.
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With United struggling to get into the winning habit, they fluffed their lines again when facing League Two opposition. Said contest could have been over in 90 minutes, with Grimsby racing into a two-goal lead courtesy of some questionable goalkeeping from Andre Onana.
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The Mariners also had efforts disallowed before seeing Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire complete a late comeback for United that forced the tie into a penalty shootout. An epic battle of nerves from 12 yards eventually finished 12-11 in favour of the hosts – with Mbeumo crashing the decisive spot-kick against the crossbar.
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WHAT GRIMSBY SAID
Wild scenes of celebration were sparked in North Lincolnshire, as fans invaded the pitch, while United were left to reflect on another humbling setback. Grimsby poked fun at the top-flight giants on social media by posting a “You’ve just been slapped by the fish” meme.
The 26-year-old fullback played 121 matches with FC Dallas, scoring three goals
Becomes Tigres’ fourth signing this windowDeal reportedly worth around $3 millionAlready training with Guido Pizarro’s squadFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Getty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED?
Tigres made it official on Wednesday: Marco Farfán is their newest addition for the Apertura 2025. The 26-year-old left back arrives on a permanent transfer from FC Dallas, with the deal reportedly valued at around $3 million.
Farfán signed a four-year contract with the club and has already joined the squad in Los Angeles, where Tigres await their fate in the 2025 Leagues Cup.
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Born in the U.S. and of Mexican heritage, Farfán played 121 matches for Dallas, contributing three goals and eight assists during his time there. He also had stints with LAFC and made his professional debut with Portland Timbers.
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Internationally, Farfán has just one cap for the U.S. men’s national team – a friendly in 2020 – but his move to Tigres could put him back on the radar for Mauricio Pochettino’s squad, should his performances stand out in Liga MX.
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Tigres are coming off a 2-1 loss to LAFC in the Leagues Cup, which leaves their spot in the quarterfinals still undecided. Regardless of their international fate, they’ll return to Liga MX action Friday, when they host Puebla at the Estadio Universitario in Matchday 4 of the Apertura.
Fast bowler insists Test cricket is “still at the hearts of West Indian cricketers”
Andrew McGlashan23-Jan-2024Kemar Roach has encouraged Shamar Joseph to “build his own legacy” after bursting onto the Test scene last week in Adelaide but knows there will be distractions for him along the way.Joseph struck with his first ball in Test cricket when he removed Steven Smith, then finished with 5 for 94 and also showed his prowess with the bat to suggest he won’t be staying at No. 11 for long.His rise to Test cricket has been remarkable on the back of just five first-class games, having grown up in the village of Baracara in Guyana, which could only be reached by boat. He has now shot to global prominence and is being talked about as part of West Indies’ future as they look to rebuild their Test cricket, but Joseph already has an ILT20 deal and more such offers are unlikely to be far away.Related
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“The best advice I can give him is to build his own legacy,” Roach said. “Understand what you want from cricket. That’s up to him to determine, if it’s monetary, or if it’s just stats and statistics or whatever. There’s going to be a lot of distractions… he’s a hot commodity right now. So he needs to choose what he really wants and what he thinks is best for his career going forward. So it’s up to him, as a young man, but I definitely give him that advice.”Roach, the senior figure in West Indies’ attack with 80 caps to his name, is happy to take on a mentor role having had similar players to feed off early in his career.”I had that when I started. Jerome Taylor, Daren Powell, Fidel Edwards [were] some guys around to help me when I started my career,” he said. “I took knowledge and learning from it. So obviously for me now, it’s all about passing on the mantle now to the youngsters. He’s got a very good career ahead of him. At this stage, he’s willing to learn. We have a lot of conversations. So, I think once he keeps doing that, not just coming from me but anyone who he thinks can help him in his career, he can take a lot of knowledge on board and become a better cricketer.”Roach himself is towards the latter stages of his career but has put no end point on his Test career. “Day by day,” he said with a smile, “let’s see how it goes.” He made a big impression on his first tour of Australia when he forced Ricky Ponting to retire hurt in Perth but has found the country the toughest place to take wickets with 10 at 77.90 from eight matches.”As a bowler coming to Australia you are bowling against some of the best batters in the world so there is always a good challenge,” he said. “I love a good challenge. I have lived for that my whole career so for me coming here is just about expressing yourself, enjoying and relishing the moment and giving it a good go. Be confident in yourself and your skills and let’s see how the day goes for you.”Kemar Roach has the fifth-most wickets (267) in Tests for West Indies, but averages 77.90 with only ten wickets in Australia•Associated PressRoach only briefly dipped his toe into the franchise world of T20 – his last game in the format was in 2018 – although that did include a stint with Brisbane Heat, who will play the BBL final against Sydney Sixers on Wednesday. The last time Heat won the BBL was in 2012-13, when Roach claimed 3 for 18 against Perth Scorchers at the WACA. “I saw my picture on the wall, so good memories,” he said of his return to the Gabba, the home ground of Heat.Test cricket, where he ranks fifth among West Indies’ all-time wicket-takers, has remained his No. 1 priority and Roach firmly believes that is the case among many young players in the Caribbean.”I love Test cricket,” he said. “Honestly, I love the red-ball format. I’ve played one-dayers and the T20 format as well but I think my heart was always a part of the red ball. I just wanted to be a part of those mega cricketers back in the days. The Joel Garners, the Malcolm Marshalls, Curtly Ambrose, Courtney Walsh, I just want to be a part of those names.”And I think for me, obviously, I didn’t grow up much in the franchise era. So I had Test cricket at heart, and it has stuck with me throughout. I just think it is different times now. So for me, it’s just about these youngsters, what they want to achieve from it. And they make the right decisions and they go forward [in their] careers.”The franchises are a big distraction,” he added. “But guys still want to relish red-ball cricket. Test cricket is still at the hearts of West Indian cricketers at home. It’s just about us to provide support around it. To keep those guys interested in red-ball cricket. Discussions will be had. I’m not part of it. They take Tests very seriously still. They are very proud to be a part of the red-ball team for the West Indies.”
أوضح حازم فتوح، وكيل اللاعبين، موقف رحيل لاعب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي الزمالك، خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية الحالية، قبل انطلاق الموسم الجديد.
وكشف فتوح خلال تصريحات عبر قناة “ON E”: “لم يتحدث معنا أحد في الزمالك بشأن رحيل سيف الدين الجزيري عن الزمالك، المدير الفني يانيك فيريرا مقتنع باللاعب للغاية ويريد استمراره في الفريق الموسم المقبل”.
طالع | نيوم السعودي يطلب ضم نجم الأهلي خلال الانتقالات الصيفية الجارية
وأضاف: “الأزمة المالية في الزمالك تسببت في تراجع مستوى الجزيري، ولكن اللاعب يحظى باحترام الجميع داخل نادي الزمالك واللاعب يحترم الزمالك”.
وأتم: “الدولي التونسي سيف الدين الجزيري مستمر في الزمالك لمدة موسمين مقبلين”.
يذكر أن الزمالك ضم 9 صفقات جديدة، خلال الميركاتو الصيفي الحالي، المهدي سليمان، شيكو بانزا، عمرو ناصر، أحمد شريف، آدم كايد، عبد الحميد معالي، أحمد ربيع ومحمد إسماعيل وعدي الدباغ.
The win gives Brave an outside sniff of a direct entry to the final
ECB Reporters Network19-Aug-2023Georgia Adams slammed her highest Hundred score as Southern Brave bettered Oval Invincibles by seven wickets, ending the two-time champions’ reign.Allrounder Adams took control of a faltering chase with an unbeaten 50 off 32 balls while Freya Kemp – unable to bowl this season due to a stress fracture in her back – scored 41 not out off 21.Suzie Bates had scored 55 as Invincibles posted a creditable 130 but Adams and Kemp added 73 in 38 balls in front of another record crowd of 10,832 for a women’s match at the Ageas Bowl.Brave had already booked their place in the knockouts but still have an automatic final spot in their grasp, while their nemesis in the first two finals can no longer progress.Bowling first after losing the toss, Anya Shrubsole was shown a farewell video on the big screen ahead of her last Ageas Bowl appearance before retiring. She responded to the ovation by picking up Lauren Winfield-Hill’s wicket with her fifth ball, thanks to a stunning catch at mid-on by Maia Bouchier. The wicket slumped the Invincibles to 6 for 2 after Alice Capsey had already cross-batted Lauren Bell to midwicket.But the early trouble was abated by Bates’ anchoring during stands of 53 and 63 with Marizanne Kapp and Paige Scholfield. The New Zealand veteran’s innings was guided through her control and ability to pick out the right balls to score off, without getting bogged down. To typify that approach, her fifty came off 40 balls.Kapp played a similar role to get the visitors out of trouble but fell for 27 when picking out Chloe Tryon on the deep-square-leg boundary.At 59 off the first 55 balls, the tempo needed to flick towards allegro and former Brave all-rounder Scholfield reset the metronome with 30 off 17 balls, which included getting dropped on 3 and plundering a six next ball.Brave, often great at the death, once again flourished in the last end as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker Georgia Adams saw off Scholfield with her 15th wicket and Bates was run out for 55. Nadine de Klerk slog-swept the penultimate ball to deep square leg with three wickets falling for 11 runs in the last ten balls.A slow start and the loss of both openers within the first 26 balls put Brave’s chase on the back foot. Smriti Mandhana top-edged a swing across the line off Kapp and Danni Wyatt was bowled by de Klerk – the Charlotte Edwards Cup’s top wicket-taker on her first appearance since replacing Dane van Niekerk.Bouchier and Adams put on 38 but the asking rate was rising after 17 balls without a boundary – caused by Kapp’s 1 for 18 – and the pressure saw Bouchier slap to cover.Brave desperately needed a Scholfield-esque innings; Kemp provided it, with Adams upping her strike rate. The game swung on Mady Villiers being smashed for two sixes in three balls as the duo stepped things up with 42 off the last 16 balls to end the game – Kemp hoisting a maximum to do it in style with four balls to spare.
Dele Alli has reportedly split from girlfriend Cindy Kimberly after a three-year romance, with the ex-England star partying with a model in Ibiza.
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Former Tottenham and Everton midfielder Dele, who is now on the books of Serie A side Como, went public with 26-year-old Spaniard Kimberly – who once graced the cover of Sports Illustrated – in June 2022.
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The pair have spent plenty of time together in Italy, with Kimberly embracing the “WAG” lifestyle. are, however, reporting that the couple have decided to head their separate ways.
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Kimberly has removed all reference to Dele from her Instagram account, while also unfollowing the 29-year-old. It is not the first time that the pair have faced split rumours, but it may be the last.
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Kimberly is currently in Marrakech promoting her new clothing line, while Dele has headed for a summer vacation in Ibiza. He has been seen in the company of Amsterdam-based model Parmida Shahbazy while on the White Isle.
A source told GSM: “We saw both of them at Pacha Ibiza. They came down from a car together and went straight into the VIP behind the DJ booth. They were there all night.” Dele’s sister Molly and Parmida now follow one another on social media.
Everton have almost guaranteed their place in the top-flight next season and David Moyes will hope the club’s impending move to Bramley Moore Dock coincides with plenty of summer transfer business.
Moyes putting summer transfer plans in motion
Following a chaotic few years at Everton, David Moyes has brought an air of stability as they prepare for a new era once their emotional farewell to Goodison Park occurs. Only five Premier League matches remain at their current home before the much-anticipated stadium transition takes place. The Friedkin Group have also cleared most of the Toffees’ £600 million debt, so there should also be money added to the transfer kitty ahead of the new season.
PSR regulations may determine the level of business Everton can conduct, but nothing will dampen the spirits of supporters who have waited years for their club to be on a solid financial footing.
Highlighting Moyes’ level of ambition, AC Milan loanee Tammy Abraham is said to be a target for the Toffees as the Scot profiles reinforcements to bolster his forward line. On the same token, West Ham star Tomas Soucek and Brentford’s Christian Norgaard have been earmarked to offer competition in the engine room.
Everton’s form since David Moyes’ arrival
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Everton 4-0 Leicester City
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Setting out their stall, there is finally some optimism on the blue half of Merseyside and scope to roadmap an upward trajectory over the coming years instead of fighting instability within the ranks. Now, Everton are reportedly making advances to solve a problem position.
Everton now looking at Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, via Everton News, the Toffees are lining up a move for Sunderland full-back Dennis Cirkin as they look to provide competition for Vitaly Mykolenko on the left-hand side of defence.
The Ukraine international is the only senior left-back on the books at Goodison, with Ashley Young often deputising in his absence due to his experience and versatility.
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Cirkin is viewed as an “outstanding talent” and several Premier League clubs are set to try and lure him away from the Stadium of Light in the close season, with Everton among those already “working” on the foundations of a deal.
The Dublin-born star has registered five goal contributions in 31 appearances as the Black Cats remain in the hunt for promotion. Formerly of Tottenham Hotspur, Cirkin has completed 20 successful dribbles this term and won 183 duels on league duty.
Squad depth at Everton is an area that the Friedkin Group will likely earmark for improvement once the window opens, and the ex-England Under-20 international possesses the potential and sell-on value needed for fans to get behind a potential swoop.
Her death comes less than a month after her husband Shepherd Makunura, who was the men’s team fielding coach, passed away
ESPNcricinfo staff09-Jan-2023Sinikiwe Mpofu, the Zimbabwe women’s assistant coach, has died aged 37. Her death comes less than a month after her husband, Shepherd Makunura, who was the men’s team fielding coach, died on December 15.According to the Zimbabwe Cricket website, Mpofu was pronounced dead on arrival at a medical facility after she collapsed at her home in Masvingo on Saturday, and a post-mortem to determine the cause of her death was due to be carried out.Mpofu, an allrounder, was part of Zimbabwe women’s first-ever international match in December 2006. She was also the head coach of the Mountaineers women’s team in domestic cricket. Under Mpofu, Mountaineers won the inaugural Fifty50 Challenge – Zimbabwe’s provincial one-day championship for women – in the 2020-21 season. Last season, she led them to another final, where they finished as runners-up in the Women’s T20 Cup.Givemore Makoni, ZC’s managing director, said: “Death has robbed us of a genuinely warm individual, more importantly a loving mother, and deprived so many others, including all of us, of one of the pioneers of women’s cricket in Zimbabwe who went on to excel as a coach at provincial and national levels.”With her sudden passing coming just a few weeks after the death of her loving husband, who was also a part of our national team coaching setup, this is particularly a difficult and painful time for their young children, families, friends and the entire cricket fraternity.”
عزز منتخب إسبانيا أهدافه أمام البرتغال، بهدف ثانٍ خلال مباراة الفريقين، بمنافسات بطولة دوري الأمم الأوروبية.
ويلاقي منتخب إسبانيا نظيره البرتغال، في نهائي دوري الأمم الأوروبية، على ملعب “آليانز آرينا” بمدينة ميونخ الألمانية.
وجاء هدف إسبانيا الثاني في الدقيقة 45 قبل نهاية شوط المباراة الأول، عن طريق ميكيل أويارزابال.
الهدف جاء عقب هجمة مرتدة بعدما قُطعت الكرة من برناردو سيلفا، لتصل تجاه بيدري، الذي مررها بدوره إلى أويارزابال داخل المنطقة، ليسددها في الشباك وسط أخطاء دفاعية متكررة من البرتغال.
وأكدت تقنية الفيديو صحة هدف إسبانيا الثاني، بعد وجود شك بشأن تسلل على برناردو سيلفا.
كانت إسبانيا تقدمت بهدف لمارتن زوبيميندي في الدقيقة 21، وتعادلت البرتغال بهدف لنونو مينديز. هدف إسبانيا الأول أمام البرتغال في نهائي دوري الأمم الأوروبية
أويارزابال يترجم أفضلية إسبانيا بهدف التقدم في اللحظات الأخيرة من الشوط الأول#دوري_الأمم_الأوروبية #اسبانيا_البرتغال pic.twitter.com/4NOjPu8U6T — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) June 8, 2025
Arsenal’s academy setup has been responsible for the development and progress of countless talents over the years, many of which have made a huge impact on the first-team squad at the Emirates.
Bukayo Saka is undoubtedly the biggest example in recent years, emerging into the side as a teenager, before rapidly capturing the hearts of the fanbase in North London as a result of his displays.
The 23-year-old, who’s been missing over the last few months through injury, has made over 250 appearances for the Gunners, scoring on 67 occasions – still sitting at the top of the charts for goals and assists combined in the squad for 2024/25.
His absence has undoubtedly contributed to Mikel Arteta’s side’s recent drop, which saw them suffer a painful 1-0 defeat against West Ham United yesterday, inflicting a real blow on their Premier League title ambitions.
However, Saka’s setback has allowed another academy star to feature in his place, staking his claim for a regular starting role even upon the England international’s return to action.
Ethan Nwaneri’s rise at Arsenal in 2024/25
Back in 2022/23, youngster Ethan Nwaneri emerged off the substitutes’ bench against Brentford to make his league debut for his boyhood side at the tender age of just 15 – making him the youngest player in the division’s history.
However, given his youthful years, he’s had to bide his time for an opportunity to flourish under Arteta but has been given his chance to shine over the last couple of months.
The now 17-year-old has made 25 appearances this season, scoring in each competition he’s featured in, including the Carabao Cup, Champions League and Premier League.
Nwaneri has often featured off the right-hand side in Saka’s absence over the last couple of months, softening the blow with his performances which have been way beyond his teenage years.
However, despite his excellent form, he’s still valued lower than one player who slipped through the net in North London, showcasing what the Gunners have missed in allowing him to depart.
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As previously mentioned, Arsenal has been the home to numerous young stars over the years, as demonstrated by their tally of seven FA Youth Cup wins – the third most of any side in history.
However, not every one of those talents will make it into the professional game, with only 0.012% of all youngsters going on to make an appearance in England’s top flight.
Despite the low odds, one player who the Gunners previously allowed to leave as a teenager did manage to achieve such a feat, with Michael Olise starring after his release from the North London outfit.
The Frenchman was let go by the club, subsequently moving to city rivals Chelsea, but their decision to do so now appears to be a huge mistake given his progression over the last few years.
Olise, who now features for German giants Bayern Munich, has endured a rapid rise to stardom, including in the Premier League, after his £8m move to Crystal Palace from Reading back in 2021.
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The 23-year-old racked up 90 appearances for the Eagles, scoring 16 times and registering 25 assists, catching the eye of Vincent Kompany as the Belgian forked out £50m for his signature last summer.
It’s been a move that has allowed Olise to take his career to the next level, notching 20 combined goal contributions in 2024/25 to date, leading to analyst Ben Mattinson dubbing him as “world-class”.
Bukayo Saka
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Michael Olise
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Kai Havertz
19
Leandro Trossard
12
Gabriel Martinelli
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Gabriel Jesus
9
Ethan Nwaneri
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Raheem Sterling
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However, as a result of his showings in the Bundesliga, his market value has skyrocketed, with Transfermarkt now valuing the youngster at £54m – with his subsequent value two times higher than Nwaneri, who’s valued at £25m.
There’s no denying that the 17-year-old has a huge future in the game, potentially being a key player for the Gunners for many years to come should he continue on the same trajectory he’s currently on.
However, there must be an ounce of regret with Olise, given his rapid rise of his own, but unfortunately, he will always remain a case of what could’ve been had they kept hold of him as a teenager.
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