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India spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been named Tamil Nadu captain for the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, beginning November 26. Narayan Jagadeesan will be the vice-captain.Varun played a handy role in India’s recent T20I series win in Australia, taking five wickets across three completed matches. This will be his first captaincy stint at any level. He replaced M Shahrukh Khan in the role and was appointed ahead of R Sai Kishore and Jagadeesan, both of whom have prior captaincy experience.India left-arm seamer T Natarajan is also part of the squad, as is his fellow left-arm seamer Gurjapneet Singh. Two more left-armers, Sai Kishore and M Siddharth, will lead the spin attack.Tamil Nadu are having a modest run in the ongoing Ranji Trophy and are placed sixth in their group after two losses and two draws in four games.In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, they are in Elite Group D alongside Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Tripura, Jharkhand and Saurashtra. They will open their campaign against Rajasthan in Ahmedabad.

Tamil Nadu squad

Varun Chakravarthy (capt), Narayan Jagadeesan (vice-capt, wk), Tushar Raheja (wk), VP Amit Sathvik, M Shahrukh Khan, Andre Siddarth, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Shivam Singh, R Sai Kishore, M Siddharth, T Natarajan, Gurjapneet Singh, A Esakkimuthu, R Sonu Yadav, R Silambarasan, S Rithik Easwaran (wk)

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Confira os grupos da Copinha

Grupo 1
Santa Fé-SP x Alagoinhas-BA – 3 de janeiro, 13h
Chapecoense x Volta Redonda – 3 de janeiro, 15h15
Santa Fé-SP x Volta Redonda – 6 de janeiro, 13h
Alagoinhas-BA x Chapecoense – 6 de janeiro, 15h15
Volta Redonda x Alagoinhas-BA – 9 de janeiro, 13h
Santa Fé-SP x Chapecoense – 9 de janeiro, 15h15

Sede: Santa Fé do Sul

Gupo 2
Votuporanguense x Galvez-AC – 2 de janeiro, 15h45
Grêmio x Falcon-SE – 2 de janeiro, 18h
Galvez-AC x Grêmio – 5 de janeiro, 16h
Votuporanguense x Falcon-SE – 5 de janeiro, 18h15
Falcon-SE x Galvez-AC – 8 de janeiro, 19h15
Votuporanguense x Grêmio – 8 de janeiro, 21h30

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Sede: Votuporanga

Grupo 3
Tanabi x Sobradinho-DF – 3 de janeiro, 13h
Goiás x América-RN – 3 de janeiro, 15h15
Tanabi x América-RN – 6 de janeiro, 13h
Sobradinho-DF x Goiás – 6 de janeiro, 15h15
América-RN x Sobradinho-DF – 9 de janeiro, 13h
Tanabi x Goiás – 9 de janeiro, 15h15

Sede: Tanabi

Grupo 4
Mirassol x Forte-ES – 2 de janeiro, 16h15
Sport x Linense – 2 de janeiro, 18h30
Mirassol x Linense – 5 de janeiro, 18h30
Forte-ES x Sport – 5 de janeiro, 20h45
Linense x Forte-ES – 8 de janeiro, 18h15
Mirassol x Sport – 8 de janeiro, 20h30

Sede: Bálsamo

Grupo 5
Araçatuba x Maricá-RJ – 3 de janeiro, 19h15
Athletico-PR x Oeste – 3 de janeiro, 21h30
Araçatuba x Oeste – 6 de janeiro, 18h45
Maricá-RJ x Athletico-PR – 6 de janeiro, 21h
Oeste x Maricá-RJ – 9 de janeiro, 18h45
Araçatuba x Athletico-PR – 9 de janeiro, 21h

Sede: Araçatuba

Grupo 6
Grêmio Prudente x Carajás-PA – 3 de janeiro, 17h15
Ceará x Olímpico-SE – 3 de janeiro, 19h30
Grêmio Prudente x Olímpico-SE – 6 de janeiro, 19h15
Carajás-PA x Ceará – 6 de janeiro, 21h30
Olímpico-SE x Carajás-PA – 9 de janeiro, 16h45
Grêmio Prudente x Ceará – 9 de janeiro, 19h

Sede: Presidente Prudente

Grupo 7
Assisense x Naviraiense-MS – 3 de janeiro, 18h45
Athletic-MG x Guarani – 3 de janeiro, 21h
Assisense x Guarani – 6 de janeiro, 18h45
Naviraiense-MS x Athletic-MG – 6 de janeiro, 21h
Guarani x Naviraiense-MS – 9 de janeiro, 18h45
Assisense x Athletic-MG – 9 de janeiro, 21h

Sede: Assis

Grupo 8
Corinthians x Trindade-GO – 3 de janeiro, 14h45
XV de Jaú x Luverdense – 3 de janeiro, 17h
XV de Jaú x Trindade-GO – 6 de janeiro, 17h15
Luverdense x Corinthians – 6 de janeiro, 19h30
Trindade-GO x Luverdense – 9 de janeiro, 16h
XV de Jaú x Corinthians – 9 de janeiro, 18h15

Sede: Jaú

Grupo 9
América-SP x CSA – 3 de janeiro, 8h45
Bahia x Inter de Limeira – 3 de janeiro, 11h
América-SP x Inter de Limeira – 6 de janeiro, 8h45
CSA x Bahia – 6 de janeiro, 11h
Inter de Limeira x CSA – 9 de janeiro, 8h45
América-SP x Bahia – 9 de janeiro, 11h

Sede: São José do Rio Preto

Grupo 10
Comercial x Atlético-PI – 3 de janeiro, 18h
América-MG x Noroeste – 3 de janeiro, 20h15
Comercial x Noroeste – 6 de janeiro, 18h
Atlético-PI x América-MG – 6 de janeiro, 20h15
Noroeste x Atlético-PI – 9 de janeiro, 18h
Comercial x América-MG – 9 de janeiro, 20h15

Sede: Ribeirão Preto

Grupo 11
Bandeirante-SP x Tuna Luso – 3 de janeiro, 13h
Santa Cruz x Botafogo-SP – 3 de janeiro, 15h15
Bandeirante-SP x Botafogo-SP – 6 de janeiro, 13h
Tuna Luso x Santa Cruz – 6 de janeiro, 15h15
Botafogo-SP x Tuna Luso – 9 de janeiro, 13h
Bandeirante-SP x Santa Cruz – 9 de janeiro, 15h15

Sede: Brodowski

Grupo 12
I9-SP x Guanabara-GO – 3 de janeiro, 17h15
Vasco x Velo Clube – 3 de janeiro, 19h30
Guanabara-GO x Vasco – 6 de janeiro, 15h
I9-SP x Velo Clube – 6 de janeiro, 17h15
Velo Clube x Guanabara-GO – 9 de janeiro, 17h15
I9-SP x Vasco – 9 de janeiro, 19h30

Sede: Cravinhos

Grupo 13
Francana x Esporte de Patos – 3 de janeiro, 19h15
Cruzeiro x Barra-SC – 3 de janeiro, 21h30
Francana x Barra-SC – 6 de janeiro, 18h15
Esporte de Patos x Cruzeiro – 6 de janeiro, 20h30
Barra-SC x Esporte de Patos – 9 de janeiro, 19h15
Francana x Cruzeiro – 9 de janeiro, 21h30

Sede: Franca

Grupo 14
Meia-Noite x Real-RR – 2 de janeiro, 8h45
Coritiba x Ponte Preta – 2 de janeiro, 11h
Meia-Noite x Ponte Preta – 5 de janeiro, 13h
Real-RR x Coritiba – 5 de janeiro, 15h15
Ponte Preta x Real-RR – 8 de janeiro, 13h
Meia-Noite x Coritiba – 8 de janeiro, 15h15

Sede: Patrocínio Paulista

Grupo 15
Ferroviária x Quixadá-CE – 4 de janeiro, 14h
Cuiabá x América-RJ – 4 de janeiro, 16h15
Ferroviária x América-RJ – 7 de janeiro, 14h
Quixadá-CE x Cuiabá – 7 de janeiro, 16h15
Ferroviária x Cuiabá – 10 de janeiro, 15h
América-RJ x Quixadá-CE – 10 de janeiro, 17h15

Sede: Araraquara

Grupo 16
São-Carlense x União Cacoalense-RO – 4 de janeiro, 17h15
Santos x Real Brasília-DF – 4 de janeiro, 19h30
São-Carlense x Real Brasília-DF – 7 de janeiro, 17h15
União Cacoalense-RO x Santos – 7 de janeiro, 19h30
Real Brasília-DF x União Cacoalense-RO – 10 de janeiro, 8h45
São-Carlense x Santos – 10 de janeiro, 11h

Sede: São Carlos

Grupo 17
Cosmopolitano Sports x São Luis-MA – 4 de janeiro, 13h
Figueirense x Red Bull Bragantino – 4 de janeiro, 15h15
Cosmopolitano Sports x Red Bull Bragantino – 7 de janeiro, 13h
São Luis-MA x Figueirense – 7 de janeiro, 15h15
Red Bull Bragantino x São Luis-MA – 10 de janeiro, 13h
Cosmopolitano Sports x Figueirense – 10 de janeiro, 15h15

Sede: Cosmópolis

Grupo 18
Comercial Tietê x Canaã-DF – 4 de janeiro, 13h
Criciúma x XV de Piracicaba – 4 de janeiro, 15h15
Comercial Tietê x XV de Piracicaba – 7 de janeiro, 13h
Canaã-DF x Criciúma – 7 de janeiro, 15h15
XV de Piracicaba x Canaã-DF – 10 de janeiro, 13h
Comercial Tietê x Criciúma – 10 de janeiro, 15h15

Sede: Tietê

Grupo 19
Real Soccer-SP x Independente-AP – 4 de janeiro, 8h45
São Paulo x Maruinense-SE – 4 de janeiro, 11h
Independente-AP x São Paulo – 7 de janeiro, 15h
Real Soccer-SP x Maruinense-SE – 7 de janeiro, 17h15
Maruinense-SE x Independente-AP – 10 de janeiro, 16h15
Real Soccer-SP x São Paulo – 10 de janeiro, 18h30

Sede: Sorocaba

Grupo 20
Paulínia x Operário-PR – 4 de janeiro, 13h
Vila Nova x Portuguesa – 4 de janeiro, 15h15
Paulínia x Portuguesa – 7 de janeiro, 13h
Operário-PR x Vila Nova – 7 de janeiro, 15h15
Portuguesa x Operário-PR – 10 de janeiro, 13h
Paulínia x Vila Nova – 10 de janeiro, 15h15

Sede: Paulínia

Grupo 21
Atlético Guaratinguetá x Nacional-AM – 4 de janeiro, 13h
Juventude x São José-SP – 4 de janeiro, 15h15
Atlético Guaratinguetá x São José-SP – 7 de janeiro, 13h
Nacional-AM x Juventude – 7 de janeiro, 15h15
São José-SP x Nacional-AM – 10 de janeiro, 13h
Atlético Guaratinguetá x Juventude – 10 de janeiro, 15h15

Sede: Guaratinguetá

Grupo 22
Taubaté x Estrela de Março-BA – 4 de janeiro, 8h45
Botafogo x Águia de Marabá-PA – 4 de janeiro, 11h
Taubaté x Águia de Marabá-PA – 7 de janeiro, 19h15
Estrela de Março-BA x Botafogo – 7 de janeiro, 21h30
Águia de Marabá-PA x Estrela de Março-BA – 10 de janeiro, 16h45
Taubaté x Botafogo – 10 de janeiro, 19h

Sede: Taubaté

Grupo 23
Fortaleza x Centro Olímpico-SP – 4 de janeiro, 13h
União Mogi-SP x Confiança-PB – 4 de janeiro, 15h15
União Mogi-SP x Centro Olímpico-SP – 7 de janeiro, 13h
Confiança-PB x Fortaleza – 7 de janeiro, 15h15
Centro Olímpico-SP x Confiança-PB – 10 de janeiro, 13h
União Mogi-SP x Fortaleza – 10 de janeiro, 15h15

Sede: Mogi das Cruzes

Grupo 24
Itaquaquecetuba x Juventude Samas-MA – 4 de janeiro, 13h
Náutico x Novorizontino – 4 de janeiro, 15h15
Itaquaquecetuba x Novorizontino – 7 de janeiro, 13h
Juventude Samas-MA x Náutico – 7 de janeiro, 15h15
Novorizontino x Juventude Samas-MA – 10 de janeiro, 13h
Itaquaquecetuba x Náutico – 10 de janeiro, 15h15

Sede: Itaquaquecetuba

Grupo 25
Sfera x Brasiliense – 5 de janeiro, 19h15
Fluminense x Água Santa – 5 de janeiro, 21h30
Brasiliense x Fluminense – 8 de janeiro, 16h30
Sfera x Água Santa – 8 de janeiro, 16h45
Água Santa x Brasiliense – 11 de janeiro, 8h45
Sfera x Fluminense – 11 de janeiro, 11h

Sede: Santana do Parnaíba

Grupo 26
Referência-SP x Ivinhema-MS – 4 de janeiro, 13h
Real-RS x Ituano – 4 de janeiro, 15h15
Referência-SP x Ituano – 7 de janeiro, 13h
Ivinhema-MS x Real-RS – 7 de janeiro, 15h15
Ituano x Ivinhema-MS – 10 de janeiro, 13h
Referência-SP x Real-RS – 10 de janeiro, 15h15

Sede: Embu das Artes

Grupo 27
Remo x Batalhão-TO – 5 de janeiro, 17h15
Palmeiras x Monte Roraima-RR – 5 de janeiro, 19h30
Monte Roraima-RR x Remo – 8 de janeiro, 17h15
Palmeiras x Batalhão-TO – 8 de janeiro, 19h30
Batalhão-TO x Monte Roraima-RR – 11 de janeiro, 8h45
Palmeiras x Remo – 11 de janeiro, 11h

Sede: Barueri

Grupo 28
Flamengo-SP x Rio Branco-ES – 3 de janeiro, 13h
Vitória x Capivariano – 3 de janeiro, 15h15
Flamengo-SP x Capivariano – 6 de janeiro, 12h45
Rio Branco-ES x Vitória – 6 de janeiro, 15h
Capivariano x Rio Branco-ES – 9 de janeiro, 13h
Flamengo-SP x Vitória – 9 de janeiro, 15h15

Sede: Guarulhos

Grupo 29
Audax-SP x QFC-RN – 4 de janeiro, 19h15
Atlético-MG x União-MT – 4 de janeiro, 21h30
Audax-SP x União-MT – 7 de janeiro, 18h45
QFC-RN x Atlético-MG – 7 de janeiro, 21h
União-MT x QFC-RN – 10 de janeiro, 18h45
Audax-SP x Atlético-MG – 10 de janeiro, 21h

Sede: Osascos

Grupo 30
Ibrachina-SP x Ferroviário-CE – 4 de janeiro, 13h
Bangu x Santo André – 4 de janeiro, 15h15
Ibrachina-SP x Santo André – 7 de janeiro, 13h
Ferroviário-CE x Bangu – 7 de janeiro, 15h15
Santo André x Ferroviário-CE – 10 de janeiro, 13h
Ibrachina-SP x Bangu – 10 de janeiro, 15h15

Sede: São Paulo (Ibrachina)

Grupo 31
Juventus-SP x Cascavel-PR – 3 de janeiro, 13h
Retrô-PE x São Bento – 3 de janeiro, 15h15
Juventus-SP x São Bento – 6 de janeiro, 13h
Cascavel-PR x Retrô-PE – 6 de janeiro, 15h15
São Bento x Cascavel-PR – 9 de janeiro, 13h
Juventus-SP x Retrô-PE – 9 de janeiro, 15h15

Sede: São Paulo (Juventus)

Grupo 32
Nacional x CSE-AL – 4 de janeiro, 12h45
Internacional x Portuguesa Santista – 4 de janeiro, 15h
Nacional x Portuguesa Santista – 7 de janeiro, 8h45
CSE-AL x Internacional – 7 de janeiro, 11h
Portuguesa Santista x CSE-AL – 10 de janeiro, 8h45
Nacional x Internacional – 10 de janeiro, 11h

Sede: São Paulo (Nacional)

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Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has been urged to play a youngster who former Spurs right-back Pascal Chimbonda says is just like Mohammed Kudus.

Spurs head into next Sunday’s North London Derby at the Emirates Stadium with genuine hope that their star attacker will be fit to face Arsenal, though he missed their last two crucial matches and didn’t travel with the Ghana squad to face Japan and South Korea.

The 25-year-old, who started every Premier League game this season before his recent knock, has been one of Spurs’ most effective players, registering four Premier League assists and scoring his first goal for the club away to Leeds just before the last international break.

Kudus’ impact since arriving from West Ham in the summer has been transformative, and he’s established himself as the creative heartbeat of Tottenham’s attack. The forward’s absence was pretty evident in their 2-2 draw with Man United, where Spurs lacked the directness and spark that has made Kudus such a pivotal figure in Frank’s system.

The Lilywhites boss has been optimistic about his chances of featuring at Arsenal, though, telling the media that Kudus should be available for the clash.

With Tottenham already decimated by injuries to key players, Kudus’ potential return would be a massive boost. The winger’s excellent form before his knock makes him arguably Tottenham’s most important attacking player, and Frank will be desperate to have him available for a fixture where Spurs desperately need to end their Emirates hoodoo.

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According to WhoScored, no other player in the Premier League has averaged a greater number of completed dribbles per 90 than the ex-West Ham star this season, and he’s also the ninth-best performing player in the entire division overall.

Kudus could play a key role in breaking down a resolute Arsenal backline and the best defence in Europe’s top five leagues, but according to Chimbonda, Frank has another young, direct winger who could also provide that extra injection of threat.

Thomas Frank urged to play Wilson Odobert with Mohammed Kudus comparison made

Speaking to Spurs Web, the ex-Tottenham defender says Frank would have a lot more luck going forward if he started Wilson Odobert on the left-hand side more often.

The Frenchman was recently heralded for his ‘best performance in a Spurs shirt’ in their 4-0 rout of FC Copenhagen last week, and the winger bagged an assist against Man United after coming off the bench to replace the injured Randal Kolo Muani.

The 20-year-old contributed three goals during an injury-disrupted debut season, and enjoyed a memorable night against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League Round of 16, where his double helped Spurs overturn a 1-0 deficit.

Brennan Johnson has struggled since being displaced from his preferred right-wing position by Kudus too, failing to replicate form which saw the Welshman finish last term as their top scorer.

With the likes of Kudus, Xavi Simons and Mathys Tel all competing with him for a starting spot, rotation is hardly a surprise, but Johnson has failed to impress off the left, and Odobert has started to feature more in that role in recent weeks.

Tel has showed promise in brief cameos, doing in five minutes what Richarlison failed to do in 84 against United. However, he remains inconsistent and relatively raw. Simons can also play on the left wing, but Spurs need the Dutchman to inspire in a more central attacking midfield role.

Odobert represents the best option to start against Arsenal on November 23, with his pace and directness potentially giving Jurrien Timber something to really think about.

Chelsea have built a squad full of brilliant players over the last few years, with the injured Cole Palmer being the jewel in their crown.

The former Manchester City prospect joined the club over two years ago and, since then, has been nothing short of world-class.

In 101 appearances, the Englishman has racked up a monstrous tally of 45 goals and 29 assists.

So, fans should be delighted about reports linking Chelsea to an international star who could be another Palmer-type signing for them.

Chelsea target their next Palmer

Even though the transfer window is still over a month away, Chelsea have already been linked with a host of potentially game-changing signings.

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The likes of Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and Atlético Madrid’s Julian Alvarez are just some of the names touted for a move to Stamford Bridge.

Yet, while they’re both incredible players, it would be hard to describe them as Palmer-like, which isn’t the case with Marcus Rashford.

Yes, according to a recent report from Spain, Chelsea are interested in signing the England international next summer.

The report has revealed that, while Barcelona are happy with how the 27-year-old is performing on loan this season and have a €30m buy option – £26m – they are also still considering whether he’d be worth the financial outlay, given the club’s position on that front.

Moreover, as the Spanish side have been deliberating on the matter, the report claims that the Blues have already been in contact with the player’s camp, and want to make him a key part of their attack next year.

It’s unclear how much Manchester United would charge the West Londoners, but given their desire to move him on, it could be in the region of his Transfermarkt valuation of €40m, or about £35m.

It could be a complicated deal to get over the line, but given Rashford’s ability and form, it’s one worth pursuing, especially as he could be another Palmer.

Why Rashford would be another Palmer

Now, while there certainly are some differences between the two players, such as their ages, there are still several reasons why Rashford could be another Palmer-type signing for Chelsea.

For example, and this is the most important of them all, while he has had a few down seasons since he broke onto the scene, the 28-year-old has also had more than a few in which he’s been practically unplayable.

In the 22/23 season, before the wheels well and truly fell off at Old Trafford, the Manchester-born monster racked up an utterly sensational tally of 30 goals and 12 assists in 56 games.

A couple of years before that, he scored 21 goals and provided 18 assists in 57 games, and his overall tally of 216 goal involvements in 426 games for the Red Devils is genuinely astounding.

Moreover, he is currently showing that he can reproduce such numbers in another league entirely: in 16 appearances for Barca, totalling 1134 minutes, he’s scored six goals and provided nine assists, which is an average of a goal involvement every 1.06 games, or every 70.87 minutes.

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In other words, the dynamic attacker, whom content creator Neal Gardner dubbed one of “the best in the world”, is someone who could have a similar game-changing impact on Enzo Maresca’s side as Palmer has.

Furthermore, it would also be another instance of the West Londoners pouncing on an incredible English player no longer wanted by one of the Manchester clubs.

Finally, just like Pensioners’ talismanic number ten, the 68-capped international is almost certainly going to be heading to the World Cup with England in the summer and will likely play a key role for Thomas Tuchel.

Ultimately, while it might be a complicated transfer to get over the line, Chelsea should do what they can to sign Rashford in the summer, as he could be another Palmer.

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Harry Kane has aimed a dig at Union Berlin following Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw in the capital on Saturday. Bayern had been expected to make it 10 wins from 10 in Berlin at the weekend but were forced to share the spoils at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. Kane bagged a late equaliser against the Iron Ones and appeared to criticise the hosts at full time over the use of long balls.

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  Kane's late equaliser rescues a point

  Union Berlin went ahead midway through the first half through centre-back Danilho Doekhi. Parity was restored shortly before the break, however, as Luis Diaz bagged a goal of the season contender, finding the far corner past Frederik Rønnow from an incredibly tight angle.

  Doekhi netted his and Union Berlin's second in the 83rd minute, which the home side felt was enough to secure victory against the defending Bundesliga champions. However, Kane popped up with the equaliser in second half injury time to maintain Bayern's unbeaten start to the season.

  The England captain, though, aimed a thinly veiled dig at Union Berlin at full time, in a clash the striker concedes was a 'tough game'. The capital side may sit 10th in the Bundesliga but have lost just one of their opening six home league games this season.

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  After the game, Kane was asked about the match itself, to which he replied: "It was a tough game. We expected a battle and a lot of long balls. Many decisions and small fouls went against us today.

  "It wasn't our best game, but we stayed focused and managed to equalise. That's football, there are games like today where things go against you. We'll take the point"

  Despite the stalemate at Union Berlin, Bayern still have a nigh-on unassailable lead at the top of the Bundesliga. Indeed, Vincent Kompany's side are six points clear of second-placed RB Leipzig, who lost 3-1 at Hoffenheim, following Saturday's early action.

  Elsewhere, Bayer Leverkusen eased to a 6-0 win over table footers Heidenheim, while Borussia Dortmund were held to a draw with Hamburg having conceded a 97th minute equaliser. 

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  Kane gunning for the Torjägerkanone

  Kane's late header, meanwhile, was his 13th league goal of the season as the former Tottenham man looks to fire Bayern to back-to-back Bundesliga trophies. Kane has now scored at least seven more goals than any other player in the 2025-26 Bundesliga campaign as he looks to land a third successive 'Torjägerkanone'.

  The goal ended something of a mini-drought for Kane, who'd failed to score in his last two league appearances with Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen. Ahead of Saturday's draw, the 32-year-old had scored just two goals in four matches, both of which came in a 4-1 DFB-Pokal win at FC Koln.

  Kane made history earlier this season having become the fastest player to reach 100 goals with a club in one of Europe's top five leagues, reaching the milestone in just 104 appearances. Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland had both previously shared the record, having reached a century of goals in 105 outings.

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• Bayern face testing UCL tie later this month

  Bayern will have hoped to have headed into the international break on a high this weekend as they return to league duties in two weeks' time with the welcome of Freiburg. FC Hollywood need to get back to winning ways after the domestic hiatus as they face a testing Champions League clash with Premier League leaders Arsenal later this month.

  Bayern have won all four European games this season having beaten Chelsea, Pafos, Club Brugge and PSG to maintain a 100% start to the league phase of Europe's elite club competition. Arsenal, too, have won their opening four Champions League matches and are, along with Inter, the only three teams to boast a 100% record so far.

  Saturday's draw will have been a blow for Union Berlin, who are now winless in three following the 2-2 stalemate. Union have now won only one of their last six league games, that a 2-1 win over Gladbach last month.

Having all their first-choice players available helped Bangladesh turn around their six-match losing streak and seal their maiden T20I series wins against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, captain Litton Das has said.Bangladesh’s 2-1 series win against Pakistan at home came on the back of an away series win in Sri Lanka, with the same margin.”We were facing a [players] crisis in the UAE and Pakistan [in May],” Litton said after winning the recent series against Pakistan. “I didn’t get my best players during those two series. Taskin [Ahmed] wasn’t available. Mustafizur [Rahman] had left for the IPL. We are well aware of Mustafiz’s capability and how dangerous he can be for the opposition. We also had some players unavailable in Pakistan. Those who were there didn’t play up to the mark. I think we had the full set-up against Sri Lanka and Pakistan [this time]. We have to continue playing in such a manner.”Related

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Mustafizur was at his miserly best against Pakistan, conceding at just 2.86 in two games. Taskin took a total of six wickets, while spinners Mahedi Hasan and Rishad Hossain were crucial in the wins in Sri Lanka. Mustafizur had missed two matches in the UAE, while Taskin had missed the series against UAE and Pakistan due to an ankle injury.Left-arm quick Shoriful Islam wasn’t available for the series against Pakistan in May due to an injury, while Bangladesh couldn’t field Rishad and Nahid Rana in a game against UAE due to visa issues, and Rana skipped the Pakistan tour on personal grounds.Litton credited his bowlers for the victories against Pakistan, who were bowled out for low totals in the first two games of the series. “The bowlers definitely had a huge role in this series win,” he said. “They bowled out Pakistan for 110 runs [in the first T20I]. Then we defended 133 runs [in the second T20I]. Those were big challenges. We bowled well even today.”In Sri Lanka, Bangladesh lost the first T20I but turned it around to win the last two to seal the series. Litton said that the Bangladesh bowlers corrected their execution in the next game, to go on and win the last two T20Is.Mustafizur Rahman was at his miserly best in the Pakistan series•BCB

“I think we didn’t score enough in that game in Kandy, where 180 was a par score,” Litton said. “Sri Lanka were in attacking mode that day. I think we were behind on the execution of our plans. We didn’t bowl where we wanted to bowl at the Sri Lankan batters. We followed the same plan and came back into the series (against Sri Lanka).”Bangladesh’s pace bowlers have combined to take 51 wickets, which is 60.71% of all wickets Bangladesh have taken this year in T20Is. What has also impressed is the size of the pace attack. They have used eight pace bowlers this year, accommodating injuries, but in the last two series, Bangladesh have also had the luxury of rotating their fast bowlers.Litton said workload management will be considered going forward, but they are also looking at a bowler’s skillset to determine their selection. “We are fortunate to have some more really good bowlers,” he said. “We don’t want to lose them early. We want to give them enough opportunities, but we also want to consider their health.”Taskin is returning to cricket after a long injury break. We all know that he will have a high chance of more injuries if he plays continually. Shoriful is the same. He had a groin injury in Pakistan. He also had a similar problem in Sri Lanka. We have to determine who plays when and where.”

Former Everton striker Wayne Rooney has revealed the best teammate he has during his time as a Blues player, with Pele even watching his debut at another club.

Rooney's love for Everton

For a while, Rooney’s reputation at Everton was damaged because of his decision to join Manchester United as a teenager, having emerged as the most exciting young player in the country.

The England legend returned to Goodison Park later in his career, however, which went down well, and he has revealed in the past how much it hurt to leave the Blues first time around.

“I knew before Euro 2004 that I was getting touted to other teams because Everton needed the money. Certain individuals were going in to other clubs saying, ‘Would you take Wayne Rooney for £30 million?’. I was heartbroken. I mean, I loved the club and wanted to play for Everton but once I found that out, I was devastated.

“To be honest, I would have left at some point – of course, I would have to better myself and go and win trophies – but I was devastated. So I thought, you know what? Okay. I was getting pushed to join Chelsea because they were offering the most money but I didn’t want to go. I wanted to go to Manchester United. It was less money for Everton but that’s where I wanted to play.”

Rooney revealed "best" ever Everton teammate

Speaking to Everton’s X account in the past, Rooney revealed that Thomas Gravesen is the best player he shared a pitch with for the Blues: “I would probably say that Thomas Gravesen is the best player I’ve played with.”

Gravesen is a choice that will likely be met positively by Everton fans, with the Dane a hugely popular player during his time at Goodison.

He possessed both technical ability on the ball and tenacity out of possession, and his quality is highlighted by the fact that he earned a move to Real Madrid in 2005.

In fact, Pele was even present to watch his debut at the Santiago Bernabeu, and legendary manager Fabio Capello heaped praise on him at the time.

“He has been playing very well in front of the Madrid defence and is also very effective at helping build their attacks. He is turning into a very important player for them, as Madrid had problems in that position before he arrived. They were all over the place there. Now, with his arrival, there is more balance to the team.”

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If Gravesen were asked the same question, Rooney could easily get his vote, considering he is among the greatest English footballers of his generation, and it’s just a shame that they didn’t spend longer together at Everton.

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Finalista da Copa do Brasil e classificado às quartas de final da Conmebol Sul-Americana, o São Paulo vive grande fase nas competições mata-mata que disputa em 2023. Porém, o retrospecto recente no Campeonato Brasileiro não é positivo, e o Tricolor Paulista está há mais de um mês sem vencer no torneio de pontos corridos.

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No período, o clube do Morumbi disputou cinco jogos – empates contra Bahia, Flamengo e Botafogo, e derrotas para Cuiabá e Atlético-MG. A última vitória da equipe do técnico Dorival Júnior foi em 16 de julho sobre o Santos por 4 a 1, no Morumbi. Com apenas três pontos conquistados neste intervalo de partidas, o São Paulo caiu da quarta para a décima posição na tabela, afastando-se do G6, zona que garante vaga para a Libertadores.

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Uma recuperação no campeonato nacional é fundamental para o São Paulo atingir as metas esportivas projetadas pelo conselho deliberativo do clube. Na proposta estipulada por Casares e aprovada pela diretoria, é esperado que o Tricolor fique pelo menos entre os seis primeiros colocados do campeonato. A posição (6º) renderia ao time uma premiação de R$ 33,7 milhões, bonificação referente ao Brasileirão de 2022. Até o momento, a CBF não divulgou os valores exatos da edição 2023.

A diferença entre a atual colocação (10º lugar) para a mínima planejada no início da temporada (6º lugar) é de R$ 9 milhões (números de 2022). Estes valores podem fazer mais falta ainda aos cofres do clube caso a tendência recente, de aumento das premiações, seja confirmada também em 2023.

A próxima tentativa do São Paulo para reencontrar o caminho das vitórias no Brasileirão é no próximo domingo (27), quando enfrenta o América-MG pela 21ª rodada da competição. Antes disso, no entanto, a equipe terá mais uma decisão pela Copa Sul-Americana, quando visitará a LDU (EQU) na próxima quinta-feira (24), às 19h (de Brasília), pelas quartas de final do torneio.

Russell Martin’s tenure at Glasgow Rangers looks like it could be a short one, as there are already rumblings about him being removed from the role.

Earlier in the month, The I Paper’s chief football correspondent, Daniel Storey, wrote about how the 49ers Enterprises were at Ibrox and saw “the poor fare, they heard the boos, and they will not have missed the banners of dissent”, which would likely have had an effect on their thoughts around Martin.

Since then, things haven’t improved at Rangers as they remain winless in the Scottish Premiership, and their only wins have come in the Scottish League Cup.

With the situation nearly becoming untenable, the board may soon start to look at a previous managerial candidate to fill the role, should they give Martin the boot.

Rangers could look to recreate Celtic's Postecoglou's success

As per The Daily Record journalist Gavin Berry, one of the candidates that could be top of the list if Martin leaves is Kevin Muscat:

Muscat’s career thus far has followed a similar trajectory to that of Postecoglou’s, where he started in Australia and has now moved on to the Asian Leagues. The similarities go even further with both coaches having tenures at Melbourne Victory and Yokohama F. Marinos, with Muscat taking over from Postecoglou at both clubs.

Muscat is currently at the Chinese club Shanghai Port FC, where he has won both the Chinese FA Cup and the Chinese Super Cup.

Martin vs Postecoglou and why Muscat is the best candidate

Martin and Postecoglou had very different styles of play when managing in Scotland, and at the moment, it seems like the new Nottingham Forest manager’s style better fits the Scottish Premiership.

At Southampton, Martin’s style of play focused on playing out from the back and dominating possession. With a Premier League-quality side in the Championship, they were able to dominate games and secure promotion, but when they were promoted and were one of the weaker teams in the league, the tactic was ineffective.

When Martin was appointed to Rangers, it was speculated that he might be able to recreate the dominance he found in the Championship, but this has yet to happen.

Postecoglou’s method also saw his side with a high level of possession, but with a much higher line and greater attacking output. This saw his Celtic side average 2.3 points a game during his time there, leading to his winning the domestic treble. Muscat’s career may have been influenced by Postecoglou, and his sides have demonstrated the same attacking ethos.

Based on this, Postecoglou’s style of play seems to be the better one for the Scottish Premiership, so if they do decide to sack Martin, then Muscat and his attacking tactics would be the best possible replacement.

It’s very rare in the modern professional game that footballers can spend a decade at the same club, but Heung-min Son managed just that for Tottenham Hotspur.

The South Korean joined the Lilywhites from Bayer Leverkusen back in the summer of 2015 as an unknown quantity to many supporters, but it’s safe to say he’s made a name for himself in the present day.

The winger racked up over 450 appearances between 2015 and 2025, scoring 173 times, which ranks him fourth in the club’s all-time goalscoring charts.

He even led the side to Europa League glory last campaign, captaining Ange Postecoglou’s men as they ended their 17-year trophy drought with a 1-0 win over Manchester United – a game which was his final competitive outing for the Lilywhites.

Son would leave the side this summer in a £20m deal, subsequently joining MLS outfit LAFC, leaving new boss Thomas Frank with the mammoth task of replacing the fan-favourite.

Spurs’ hunt to replace Heung-min Son this summer

A new left-winger has been a priority for Spurs and Frank this summer, which saw them target a move for Real Madrid star Rodrygo earlier this summer.

The Lilywhites were reportedly in talks with the LaLiga giants over a potential move for the Brazilian international, but their £86m asking price appears to currently be out of their range.

However, another name has emerged on their shortlist in recent days, with RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons the club’s latest target, according to German outlet BILD.

They claim that Frank’s men have made enquiry over the last few days, looking to gain more information about a potential move for the 22-year-old, who scored 11 times last season.

It’s also been reported that Chelsea remain in advanced talks with the Dutch international over a move to Stamford Bridge, but the Lilywhites could strike late and look to hijack the £60m deal.

Why Spurs’ latest target would be Frank’s own Son

As previously mentioned, Son was a real fan-favourite during his decade-long spell at Spurs – catching the eye, whether that be in a number ten or wide left role.

He was often capable of producing a moment of magic that gave the supporters the opportunity to get off their seats – a quality every fan wants in forwards who are employed by their club.

Arguably, his best goal came against Burnley back in December 2019, picking the ball up near his own 18-yard box before driving past countless opponents and eventually slotting home into the bottom corner.

Frank has the near-impossible task of replacing the South Korean in the final days of the window, needing to land a player who can develop into a similar talent in the years ahead.

Such a hunt may have led them to Simons, with the Dutchman possessing a lot of similarities to Son, before his own move to North London way back in 2015.

The Leipzig star is a year younger than the former Leverkusen talent when he joined the Lilywhites, whilst also being able to operate centrally or out wide, despite his tender age.

Frank’s men would also be landing a talent from the Bundesliga, just like they did with Son, with Simons managing to outperform the winger in key areas last season.

The Dutch star, who’s been labelled “phenomenal” by Luka Modrić, registered more progressive passes per 90, with more of his attempts going into the final third – showcasing the creative nature he possesses with the ball at his feet.

However, he’s also managed to find the back of the net alone, posting a higher goal per shot on target rate, with such a tally making him a clinical option and aiding Frank’s hunt for new attackers.

How Simons & Son compared throughout 2024/25
Statistics (per 90)	Simons	Son
Games played	25	30
Goals & assists	16	16
Shot on target accuracy	46%	43%
Progressive passes	5.9	4.7
Pass accuracy	79%	78%
Passes into final third	3.3	1.7
Through balls completed	1	0.1
Take-ons completed	1.4	1.2
Carries into final third	3.1	2.1
Crosses completed	3.4	3.3
Stats via FBref

Simons’ creativity is further highlighted by his ability to get into dangerous areas when in possession, completing more take-ons per 90, alongside more carries into the final third.

Such numbers allow him to breeze past the opposition before either going alone or having the tools to provide players around him the chance to improve their own tallies.

£60m would be a hefty figure, but they would be getting themselves a player who can emulate the success endured by Son – potentially being a bargain if he can reach the South Korean’s levels.

Chelsea’s interest in the Dutchman means they will have to work quickly to avoid missing out on his signature, potentially completing a hijack of their own in the closing stages of the window.

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