Matthijs de Ligt has been backed to recover from his shaky Manchester United spell by Red Devils legend Jaap Stam, amid Ruben Amorim's struggle at Old Trafford. De Ligt, who joined United from Bayern Munich last summer, has yet to live up to the expectations. In the current season, the Dutch centre-back has appeared in each one of Red Devils' matches across all competitions.
De Ligt has failed to live upto expectations
De Ligt was once touted as the next big thing after he performed exceptionally well for the Ajax super team under Erik ten Hag, which reached the semi-final of the Champions League in the 2018-19 season. However, the Dutch defender failed to realise his potential in his stints at Juventus and Bayern Munich. De Ligt moved to Old Trafford in the summer of 2024.
AdvertisementGetty Images SportYet to shine at Manchester United
De Ligt has been a key figure in the United defence since his move last year and has had enough opportunities under Ten Hag and then Amorim. In the 2025-26 campaign, he continues to feature regularly under Amorim, but the belief is that he can reach a much higher level compared to his current performance. Echoing a similar sentiment, Red Devils legend Staam pointed out the lack of confidence in his compatriot, but he backed the 26-year-old to be back at his very best.
Staam believes De Ligt "still has that"
Speaking to, Staam said: "Against Arsenal, Matthijs was traditionally strong and accurate. The tricky thing at United is that it’s hard to see what’s expected of defenders. It’s often a deadlock. The conditions to excel aren’t really created. You can’t really talk about potential anymore. Matthijs is smart and mature and should be a key player by now.
"I sometimes miss the confidence in defence and in the build-up that he had at Ajax. But I’m sure he still has that. Sometimes you’re insecure because of what’s happening in front of you. I know that feeling. Always covering for you and expecting the same in return but not getting it. Then he goes back to the basics, even though he’s a fantastic defender who keeps going. I hope he continues this trend, and we’ll see the old Matthijs again."
ENJOYED THIS STORY?
Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
When is De Ligt playing next?
With no European football, Amorim's side will get the entire week to recover from the 3-0 loss in the Manchester derby and prepare for their upcoming Premier League fixture against Chelsea on September 20.
Liverpool have enjoyed a terrific summer transfer window that has put them in a fantastic position to defend their Premier League title in the 2025/26 campaign.
The headline of the summer so far has, of course, been the arrival of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for a British record transfer fee of £116.5m.
Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, and Hugo Ekitike have also arrived as marquee additions to bolster Arne Slot’s options across the pitch ahead of next season.
However, Liverpool have also lost Luis Diaz. The Colombia international recently completed a permanent transfer to German giants Bayern Munich.
Luis Diaz
The former Porto man may not be the only high-profile exit from Anfield before the end of the window, though, as Darwin Nunez may be on his way out of the club.
Al Hilal are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign the Uruguay international, as they are in talks over personal terms with the Reds centre-forward.
Why it is the right time for Liverpool to cash in on Nunez
David Ornstein claims that the Saudi Pro League club have agreed an initial fee of £46m, with add-ons on top, with Liverpool for the striker, who has shown a willingness to accept the move.
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez
Although it remains to be seen how much money could be recouped from the total transfer including the add-ons, it seems like the right time for the Reds to cash in on the former Benfica star.
Liverpool reportedly paid a club-record fee of £85m to sign the attacker in the summer of 2022, and it is increasingly difficult to justify it as money well spent by the club, based on his performances on the pitch.
Unfortunately, a theme throughout Nunez’s time at Anfield has been unreliable finishing. He has not made enough of the chances that the team have created for him over the last three years.
Appearances
42
54
47
xG
17.16
22.64
8.53
Goals
15
18
7
Big chances missed
28
38
17
Assists
4
13
5
As you can see in the table above, the £85m signing has underperformed his xG in all three of his seasons with the club, missing a staggering 83 ‘big chances’ in that time.
This is why it may be the right time for Liverpool to move on from Nunez amid interest from Al Hilal, as he has not done enough to suggest that he can be a reliable option for Slot.
Euro club in talks to sign Liverpool midfielder
Meanwhile, the Reds could be dealt a bigger blow as Jurgen Klopp is looking to poach one of their players for one of his Red Bull clubs this summer.
Transfer Focus
Mega money deals, controversial moves and big-name flops. This is the home of transfer news and opinion across Football FanCast.
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, RB Leipzig are in talks with Liverpool over a potential deal to sign England U21 international Harvey Elliott.
The reporter states that the German side have already made contact with the Premier League champions and are now speaking to them about a move for the left-footed ace.
Ornstein adds that Leipzig are looking to bring him in as a potential replacement for Dutch star Xavi Simons, who may be off to Chelsea this summer.
Harvey Elliott celebrates for Liverpool
The Athletic’s article reveals that Liverpool are willing to sell Elliott for £40m if a buy-back clause is included as part of the deal, or for £50m without one.
Given Klopp’s job with Red Bull and his connections at Anfield, the German boss could have a part to play in this possible transfer of his former midfielder, as Leipzig look to poach him this summer.
Why losing Harvey Elliott would be a blow for Liverpool
Unlike Nunez, Elliott would not be leaving the club because he has not been good enough on the pitch for Liverpool. Instead, it would be in search of more game time.
The English starlet only played 28 times in all competitions during the 2024/25 campaign, and only started two matches in the Premier League for Slot. He was a useful player when called upon, though, with a return of five goals and three assists from a central midfield position.
Liverpool's HarveyElliottcelebrates
Elliott is still a young player who is developing and improving all the time, though, at the age of 22. This means that Liverpool have not seen the best of him yet, which is why cashing in on him now would be a big blow.
It would mean that Leipzig would potentially benefit from his potential by offering him the chance to play regularly in Germany, rather than the Reds getting to see him blossom by increasing his game time at Anfield.
The left-footed magician’s performances for England’s U21s at the European Championship this summer suggest that he is now primed to have a breakthrough season as a key player for whoever he is playing for next season.
Appearances
6
Sofascore rating
7.53
Goals
5
Minutes per goal
95
Key passes per game
1.7
Assists
0
As you can see in the table above, Elliott was prolific for his country from a midfield position throughout the tournament, averaging a goal every 95 minutes.
The English gem, who was described as “explosive” by Slot, has the potential to emerge as a brilliant attack-minded midfield star, who can both score and create goals, as evidenced by his 11-assist haul in the 2023/24 season for Liverpool.
Liverpool'sHarveyElliottcelebrates after winning the Premier League
This is why losing Elliott this summer would be an even bigger blow than losing Nunez to Al Hilal, because he is an impressive young talent with the potential to grow into a top player for the club, whereas the former Benfica man has already had plenty of chances to impress and failed to take them.
Their own Huijsen: Liverpool ready to rival Arsenal for “Rolls Royce" CB
Liverpool still need to sign a centre-back in the summer transfer market.
ByAngus Sinclair Aug 6, 2025
Therefore, Liverpool should reconsider cashing in on Elliott before the end of the summer transfer window, as he has the quality to be a great option for Slot to call upon in the 2025/26 campaign when needed.
Christian contributed with both bat and ball, but Bryant and Renshaw’s 108-run stand turned the game on its head
Tristan Lavalette06-Jan-2025
Max Bryant made a belligerent 72 off 35 balls•Getty Images
Dan Christian rewound the clock in his first match since coming out of retirement, but Matt Renshaw and Max Bryant produced a blistering century partnership to lift Brisbane Heat over Sydney Thunder in a pivotal BBL result.Chasing 174 at the Gabba, Heat were in big trouble at 43 for 3 before Bryant and Renshaw combined for a belligerent 108-run partnership to turn the match on its head. Bryant smashed 72 off 35 balls, while Renshaw whacked 48 not out off 33 balls as Heat reached the target with seven balls to spare.It was a vital win for Heat, who reignited their title defence and moved to a 3-3 (one no result) record. After their attack fell apart in the backend of Heat’s innings, with quick Wes Agar suffering the brunt with 1 for 61 from 3.5 overs, the shorthanded Thunder (4-2) missed their chance to claim the top spot on the BBL ladder.Renshaw, Bryant turn match on its headHeat’s top-order struggles reared again and their hopes of victory looked forlorn at 53 for 3 after ten overs. The required run rate ballooned to over 12 an over as Bryant and Renshaw were forced to take the power surge earlier than Heat would have hoped.It worked as a treat with Renshaw setting the tone by whacking Agar -for consecutive boundaries in the 11th over, which yielded 20 runs. Heat plundered 32 runs in the power surge and their momentum continued with Bryant and Renshaw trading massive blows.Renshaw showcased his improved power game against spin with a huge six off Tom Andrews that sailed over deep midwicket. They smashed 72 runs in just five overs, as Bryant raced past Renshaw to reach his half-century off 26 balls.Bryant fell in the 17th over, but Renshaw ensured Heat held their nerve at the death.Dan Christian utilised his wealth of T20 experience to good effect•Cricket Australia/Getty Images
Christian contributes with bat and ballThe 41-year-old Christian had not played a professional cricket match since BBL 12 and had spent the past two seasons as Thunder’s assistant coach. But he had to answer an urgent call for Thunder after injuries to Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft following their horror collision in the field against Perth Scorchers.Christian had been keeping fit in local NSW cricket and it showed with a terrific all-round performance. Coming in at 125 for 6 after Thunder were sent in, Christian wisely gave himself a few sighters, scoring just six runs off his first seven balls, before blasting a huge six off quick Xavier Bartlett that sailed 92m over the square-leg boundary. Christian added another six, fortuitously through a top edge, but his cameo proved he had not lost his power hitting.He then came into the attack in the fourth over of Heat’s innings and dismissed Nathan McSweeney, who feathered an attempted lap shot. Christian also bowled tidily at the death to finish with 1 for 25 from four overs as he utilised his wealth of T20 experience to good effect.Neser returns in styleAmid Scott Boland’s burgeoning popularity and strong form of numerous fringe international quicks in the BBL, Michael Neser has become the forgotten paceman of Australian cricket. He had started the domestic season brilliantly and claimed 4 for 27 against India A at the MCG in early November before suffering a significant hamstring injury in that match.After being on the sidelines for almost two months, he was raring to go and opened the bowling along with Bartlett, ahead of left-arm quick Spencer Johnson who was held back until the seventh over. Neser’s new ball prowess came to the fore in the third over when he dismissed Ollie Davies, who could only inside-edge an attempted ramp shot. It was a tame end for Davies, elevated to open in the absence of Bancroft.David Warner continued his good form•Cricket Australia/Getty Images
Neser returned and claimed the vital wicket of Sam Billings in the ninth over. He dug in a short-of-good-length delivery that Billings charged at but could only sky high in the air for Tom Alsop to complete an easy catch with the gloves. Neser finished with 2 for 25 from four overs and later hit the winning run.Warner fires againAfter a slow start to his captaincy reign, David Warner rediscovered his belligerent best with scores of 86 not out and 49 heading into this match. He produced again with 50 off 36 balls to hold together Thunder’s innings.Warner batted in mostly orthodox fashion in the powerplay and was determined to be Thunder’s anchor as they lost consistent wickets. He made his move in the sixth over against legspinner Mitchell Swepson, sweeping him to the boundary on the first delivery before reverse-sweeping the next ball for another four.Warner’s placement was a feature as underlined by drilling a cover boundary off Johnson to bring up his half-century. But he was clean bowled on the next ball after unsuccessfully reverse sweeping a Johnson yorker. Thunder appeared set to fall well short of a strong total until Christian’s late flurry.
Manchester City have now opened club-to-club talks over a deal for a “world-class” player, who may now be available at a 50% discount, according to a report.
City open account with dominant victory at Molineux
After falling way below their usual lofty standards last season, Man City may feel as though they have been somewhat written off, with several pundits predicting that Arsenal will finally end their long wait to win the Premier League title.
For instance, Roy Keane believes Mikel Arteta’s side will be able to get over the line, despite City making a solid addition between the sticks, saying: “I never usually bet against Pep and City. I just think maybe defensively, and I know that they’ve thrown James Trafford in there, and I think he’s a really top goalkeeper but I just have that gut feeling that I think Arsenal might do it this year.”
City laid down a marker in their opening game of the season, however, with their attacking quality on full show in a 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, while Trafford kept a clean sheet, in what was a solid first competitive outing.
Statistic
Number completed
Saves from inside box
3
Runs out (succ)
3
High claims
1
As such, Pep Guardiola may not need to bring in a new goalkeeper this summer, but the manager is clearly still keen to get another one through the door, having entered club-to-club talks over a deal for another shot-stopper.
Indeed, according to a report from Football Italia, Man City have now entered direct negotiations over a deal for Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, with discussions progressing considerably over the past 24 hours.
PSG were initially set to hold out for a fee of €45m – €50m (£39m – £44m), but City have made it clear they are not willing to pay that, and a deal could be possible for around £19.5m – £22m, which would be a 50% discount.
Man City now hold talks with agents of "world-class" £86m Arsenal target
Pep Guardiola’s side have now contacted the agents of a forward.
ByDominic Lund Aug 19, 2025
The French club are aware they will lose the goalkeeper on a free transfer next summer, and they are eager to save on his huge salary, meaning the Blues should be able to hash out a deal before the September 1st transfer deadline.
Donnarumma could be "world-class" addition to Pep's squad
It is surprising that PSG are willing to sanction the Italian shot-stopper’s departure, given that he was their number one throughout their Champions League-winning 2024-25 campaign, while the 26-year-old has also caught the eye at international level in the past.
As such, it is clear to see why City hold an interest in the former AC Milan goalkeeper, but it seems a little harsh on Trafford, given that the 22-year-old is ready to be first-choice, rather than a back-up.
The situation that unfolded at Arsenal, with Aaron Ramsdale leaving after David Raya’s arrival, proves that clubs simply cannot have two top goalkeepers on the books at the same time, so it would be strange to bring in Donnarumma this summer.
Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke wants the club to do more business at the top end of the pitch before the summer transfer window closes next week.
Speaking ahead of the clash with Arsenal on Saturday, the German head coach outlined how he would like the rest of the window to look over the next seven or eight days.
Farke said: “Let’s see if we do even more offensive signings. One maybe two would be beneficial. I’m not too strong about numbers. I think it’s necessary to do something in the full-back position.
“Noah and Dominic are two really good options but to have two or more signings for the offensive it would be beneficial but while not doing anything silly.”
Leeds were put to the sword by Arsenal, losing 5-0 at The Emirates, after those comments from Farke, and the front three showed that they may not be up to the task of starting week-in-week-out in the Premier League.
Wilfried Gnonto, for example, was not a guaranteed starter in the Championship for the German boss last season, yet has found himself starting both games in the top-flight this term.
Why Leeds may need an upgrade on Wilfried Gnonto
The Italy U21 international only started 26 of his 43 appearances in the second tier last term, per Sofascore, as Dan James and Manor Solomon were the preferred wing pairing when fit.
Solomon’s return to Tottenham Hotspur at the end of his loan spell left a vacant position on the left flank, though, which has been occupied by Gnonto so far.
It remains to be seen where new signing Noah Okafor will fit in, as the former AC Milan man has played on both wings and as a central striker in his career.
This means that one of the forwards that Farke wants to add to the squad before the end of the window could be a left-sided attacker to fill that spot that Solomon vacated, as Gnonto has yet to prove that he can be a regular starter in the Premier League.
The Italian forward scored nine goals and provided six assists in the Championship last term, which was a solid return, but he has had a less-than-impressive start to the top-flight campaign.
Wilfried Gnonto
Vs Everton
Vs Arsenal
Minutes
67
66
Shots
3
0
Shots on target
0
0
Key passes
0
0
Big chances created
0
0
Dribbles completed
0/2
0/2
Duels won
4/10
4/8
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, Gnonto did not register a shot on target, create any chances, or complete any of his attempted dribbles in over two hours of football in the first two matches.
Leeds United'sMateoJosephcelebrates with Ethan Ampadu and Wilfried Gnonto
The 21-year-old attacker, who scored two goals in 24 games in the Premier League in the 2022/23 campaign, may not have what it takes to deliver quality on a regular basis at that level, which is why the club may need an upgrade on him.
Leeds ready to pay £30m to sign new forward
According to journalist Sacha Tavolieiri, Leeds United are keen on a deal to sign Strasbourg winger Dilane Bakwa before the end of the summer transfer window, and he could be an upgrade on Gnonto.
The reporter claims that the Whites are ‘leading’ the race to bring the French forward over to England, with Nottingham Forest also said to be interested in snapping him up.
Transfer Focus
Mega money deals, controversial moves and big-name flops. This is the home of transfer news and opinion across Football FanCast.
Tavolieri adds that Leeds are ready to pay the £30m asking price that Strasbourg have placed over Bakwa’s head, which is why they are now at the front of the queue of suitors.
However, the journalist does not reveal whether or not the Whites are in active talks with the Ligue 1 side or if they have already made an offer for the 22-year-old star.
It is now down to the Championship champions to agree a deal with Strasbourg and convince the player to make the move to West Yorkshire, before Forest have a chance to swoop in.
Why Leeds should sign Dilane Bakwa
The Whites should push to bring Bakwa to Elland Road before the end of the summer transfer window because he could arrive as a big upgrade on Gnonto, as a player who can play on the right or the left flank.
Whilst the Italian gem is only 21 and has room to develop into a Premier League-grade starter, the Strasbourg star’s performances in Ligue 1 suggest that he is ready to hit the ground running with goals and assists.
RC Strasbourg'sDilaneBakwacelebrates scoring their first goal with teammates
Bakwa created one ‘big chance’ and registered an assist in his team’s 1-0 win over Metz in Ligue 1 on the opening day of the current season, before he came off the bench to provide another assist against Nantes on Sunday.
The 22-year-old star’s performances in Ligue 1 in the 2023/24 and 2024/25 campaigns also suggest that he has the quality at the top end of the pitch to make a real impact for Leeds in the Premier League on the left wing.
Dilane Bakwa (Ligue 1)
23/24
24/25
Appearances
31
30
xG
3.17
4.36
Goals
3
6
Big chances created
13
12
Key passes per game
1.6
1.6
Assists
6
8
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, Bakwa has created an eye-catching 25 ‘big chances’ for his teammates in 61 games in Ligue 1 in the last two seasons.
This shows that the French star, who was described as “menacing” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, could provide more than Gnonto as both a scorer and a creator of goals, given what he has shown in one of Europe’s major leagues in comparison to the Italian’s exploits in the Premier League.
Bakwa’s ability to play on either the left or the right flank also provides Farke with flexibility in how he can set his side up. He could play Bakwa on the right, as a left-footed player, with Okafor on the left, or the French star on the left with Dan James on the right, or even vice versa.
Not just Gruev: Farke must drop 4/10 Leeds star who lost 100% duels
Daniel Farke should ruthlessly drop this Leeds flop as well as Ilia Gruev for the next Premier League game.
ByDan Emery Aug 24, 2025
The signing of the £30m-rated star would, therefore, open up a lot of interesting possiblities for the manager, tactically, whilst also providing him with an upgrade on Gnonto, on both flanks.
India captain Rohit Sharma has “chosen to rest” from the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, according to Jasprit Bumrah who will lead the team in Sydney. Shubman Gill replaced Rohit in the XI and will slot in at No. 3.The issue of the change in leadership was not addressed directly at the toss at the SCG, with Bumrah only saying: “Our captain has shown his leadership as well, he has chosen to rest from this game. It shows the unity within the team.” Bumrah had captained India to victory in the first Test of the series in Perth when Rohit was on paternity leave.Rohit had been a peripheral presence as India went through their final preparations ahead of the first ball in Sydney. He and the rest of the team arrived at the ground at 9am but it wasn’t till 15 minutes later that he stepped onto the outfield at the SCG. By that time, Bumrah had gone up to the pitch, got through a spot-bowling routine and checked in with Gautam Gambhir. Rohit stepped onto the ground at 9.15am. He too made a beeline for the pitch, bending down and pressing his hands into it. He played a bit of football with Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant. He was conspicuously quiet at the team huddle with Gambhir and Virat Kohli doing the talking. Finally he left the field at 9.40am, just before the toss. The reserve players and the support staff lined up on the edge of the boundary for the national anthems but Rohit wasn’t with them.Sunil Gavaskar said Rohit’s Test career was likely over. “I think it probably means that [if] India don’t qualify for the WTC final, the Melbourne Test will be Rohit Sharma’s last game,” Gavaskar said during the lunch break on day one. The [next] WTC cycle will start with the England series, and the selectors would likely want someone available for the 2027 final. Whether India gets there or not is another matter, but that’s is what the selection committee is likely to do. We have probably seen Rohit Sharma for the last time in Test cricket.”Ravi Shastri was also of the same opinion. “If there was a home season coming up he might’ve thought of carrying on, but I think he might just pull the plug at the end of this Test,” he said on commentary. “He’s not getting younger … it’s not that India don’t have youngsters. There are very, very good players in the wings and it’s time to build. Tough decisions, but there is a time for everything.”Speculation around Rohit’s place in the team began after India lost the fourth Test in Melbourne, where he made scores of 3 and 9, as reports emerged that he was planning to retire from the format at the end of the series. On the eve of the fifth Test, India coach Gautam Gambhir did not confirm or deny whether Rohit would play in Sydney – he only said the XI would be decided after taking a look at the pitch. Rohit did not have as active a training session as some of his team-mates.He was subsequently left out of a Test that India must win to draw the series and avoid handing over the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia for the first time in ten years. After joining the squad midway through the Perth Test following the birth of his son, Rohit gave up his opening position to KL Rahul, who had played a crucial role at the top of the order as India took a 1-0 lead in the series.But after scoring only 3, 6 and 10 in the middle order in the second and third Tests, Rohit moved back to open at the MCG but suffered two failures again, leaving his average for the series a paltry 6.2 after five innings. He had averaged only 13.30 in ten innings against Bangladesh and New Zealand during the home season before the Australia tour.Rohit’s year in Test cricket had started positively, with two hundreds and a fifty in India’s 4-1 victory at home against England between January and March. He then captained India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup in June, after which he retired from that format, and it was only in September that his form dipped sharply.If Rohit’s Test career does end with this Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he finishes with 4301 runs at an average of 40.57 with 12 hundreds and 18 half-centuries in 67 Tests. His was a career of two parts. The first one began with tremendous promise, with centuries in his first two Test innings against West Indies in Kolkata and Mumbai, but he was unable to find consistent success in the middle order and was in and out of the side. In 2019, with India needing a new Test opener, Rohit was promoted to the top of the order and it’s there that he enjoyed his best phase as a Test batter – 2697 runs at an average of 42.80 with nine hundreds. He took over as Test captain after Virat Kohli resigned in early 2022 and led India in 24 matches.
قرر مجلس إدارة اتحاد الجمباز برئاسة الدكتور إيهاب أمين رئيس الاتحادين المصري والإفريقي وعضو المكتب التنفيذي للاتحاد الدولي، توقيع عقوبات قوية وصارمة بشأن واقعة اعتداء مدرب أكاديمية تابعة لأحد الأندية بالقاهرة على لاعبة أثناء التدريب.
طالع..عمر العربي يتألق ويتوج بذهبية كأس العالم للجمباز الفني على جهاز المتوازي وأجرى اتحاد الجمباز تحقيقات موسعة ودقيقة من خلال اللجنة القانونية واللجنة الفنية، بعد انتشار فديو التعدي على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي مما أثار جدلًا واسعًا.
وكان الاتحاد المصري للجمباز قد أصدر بيانًا قبل ساعات من انطلاق بطولات الموسم المحلي الجديد، يشدد على ضرورة الحفاظ على مصلحة اللاعبين وضمان عدم تعرضهم لأي تجاوزات معنوية أو مادية تؤثر على مستقبلهم الرياضي وصحتهم النفسية والبدنية، وشدد الاتحاد على أنه لن يتهاون في اتخاذ الإجراءات التي تضمن سلامة اللاعبين في المقام الأول وقبل أي اعتبارات أخرى.
وجاء بيان اتحاد الجمباز على النحو التالي:
– ثبوت واقعة التعدي البدني على اللاعبة من قبل أحد أفراد الجهاز الفني، وهو ما يعد تجاوزًا جسيمًا للسلوك المهني والرياضي ومخالفة صريحة للمادة (12) من اللائحة الانضباطية للاتحاد المصري للجمباز التي تحظر استخدام أي شكل من أشكال العنف أو الإيذاء الجسدي أو النفسي على اللاعبين.
– ثبوت قيام الشخص المتعدي على اللاعبة بمزاولة النشاط التدريبي دون الحصول على رخصة تدريبية سارية من الاتحاد المصري للجمباز ودون أن يكون مقيدًا بسجلات المدربين المعتمدين للموسم 2025-2026.
وبناءً على ما سبق ذكره، قرر الاتحاد المصري للجمباز ما يلي:
– توقيع غرامة مالية قدرها 50000 “خمسون آلف جنيه” على النادي الذي تتبع له الأكاديمية بسبب واقعة التعدي.
– توقيع غرامة مالية قدرها 50000 “خمسون آلف جنيه” أخرى على النادي ذاته بسبب تعيين مدربين غير حاصلين على تراخيص تدريب سارية من الاتحاد.
– تحميل النادي المسؤولية الكاملة، والتأكيد على اتخاذ الإجراءات اللازمة لمنع تكرار مثل هذه المخالفات مستقبلًا.
– التنبيه بأنه في حالة تكرار أي من هذه المخالفات، سيطبق على النادي العقوبات المقررة في اللائحة والتي قد تصل إلى إيقاف النشاط الرياضي.
وأكد الاتحاد أنه يجب على النادي اتخاذ القرارات التصحيحية لضمان الالتزام الكامل باللوائح.
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was pleased with his side's clinical performance in the win over Chelsea in the Champions League opener on Wednesday. The Bavarian giants ran out 3-1 winners, thanks to Harry Kane's heroics. The victory also brought up a significant landmark for the evergreen Manuel Neuer in Europe's most prestigious competition.
Bayern overcome Chelsea challenge
Bayern brushed aside their first major hurdle on the continental stage on Wednesday, as they beat world champions Chelsea 3-1 in front of a packed Allianz Arena in their Champions League opener. After the game, head coach Kompany was delighted with his team's performance and also lauded Neuer for bringing up his 100th win in Europe's premier club competition.
Advertisement
Getty Images Sport
Kompany proud of his players and hails Neuer
Speaking to reporters after the win, Kompany was effusive in his praise for his players, who put in a "solid performance."
"In terms of performance, you'd have to be very, very good to win this game today," the Belgian stated. "It was extremely intense. I had that feeling from the field. But it was also fun. The boys not only fulfilled their mission, they also showed enthusiasm for the game and very deserved to win.
"The benchmark is always changing. Tottenham was already a test from England in preseason. Then Stuttgart – no easy task. Then Leipzig too. We've played against good teams, and today, of course, Chelsea. They won the Club World Cup. But the concentration was just very, very good today. And that actually allowed us to still play our game and simply deliver a very solid performance."
On Neuer's landmark win, Kompany added: "It's insane. But he remains a good example for us, too. He's very humble. He's also a great role model for so many of the boys. When I come in as a coach and say the boys have to work hard, the boys have to be a group, it's easier when someone like Manuel Neuer sets the example. If he does that, everyone has to do it."
More records tumble on the night
Kane continued his red-hot form in front of goal on Tuesday by scoring a brace. The England captain must have been extra motivated, coming up against his former London derby rivals. The goals against the Blues were his 41st and 42nd goals in the Champions League, which put him in a completely different stratosphere compared to his compatriots. In the process, he also broke David Beckham's record of most direct goal contributions in the competition. Indeed, no other Englishman in history has been directly involved in as many goals as Kane (53).
After a brilliant performance, the 32-year-old was substituted in stoppage time for Nicolas Jackson, who made his Champions League debut against the very team from which he had been loaned.
ENJOYED THIS STORY?
Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
Getty
Who are Bayern Munich's next opponents?
Kompany and Co. will take on Hoffenheim in their upcoming fixture in Bundesliga, scheduled to take place on Saturday at the PreZero Arena.
Australia steamrolled Sri Lanka’s listless batting order across two innings on day four to complete a near-flawless performance
Tristan Lavalette01-Feb-2025Australia brushed aside any concern over Galle’s fickle weather by steamrolling through Sri Lanka’s listless batting order across two innings on day four to complete a near-flawless performance in the first Test.After two sessions on day three were washed out, Australia’s push for a straightforward victory appeared under some threat with wet weather also forecast for later on the fourth day.But the rain held off and Australia resumed their domination by remarkably claiming 15 wickets to seal a massive innings and 242-run victory in a match that effectively only lasted nine sessions. Such was the gulf between the sides, Australia batted 154 overs in their sole innings compared to Sri Lanka’s 106.5 overs spread over two innings.Related
Jayasuriya: 'There was a serious problem with our shot selection'
Length, more than pace, key to Australia spinners' success, says Smith
Sri Lanka turn up, but do little else in Galle mismatch
Stats – Australia's new Asian high, Khawaja's big effort and Inglis' dream debut
Sri Lanka's spinners find no answers to Australia's proactive gameplan
It was a brilliant performance from a new-look Australia without skipper Pat Cummins and boasting a spin-heavy attack. Everything went to plan for stand-in captain Steven Smith after he won a favourable toss and Australia capitalised on a slow surface to post their highest ever total in Asia.Australia’s decision to reshuffle their batting order proved a masterstroke with Josh Inglis scoring a rapid century on debut. So too selecting three spinners with left-armer Matthew Kuhnemann underlining his value in the subcontinent with nine wickets for the match having made a speedy recovery from a thumb injury sustained in a BBL game on January 16.Australia were well prepared and executed their plans with bat and ball superbly, but they came up against an inept Sri Lanka. Matches between the teams traditionally have been highly competitive in this terrain, but Sri Lanka were completely outclassed and will need to regroup quickly before the second Test at the same venue starting on February 6.The result means Australia have retained the Warne-Muralidaran Trophy.After being forced to follow-on, having lost 5 for 9 to be bowled out for 165 in their first innings, Sri Lanka hoped to reset and muster enough fight to get them into the late afternoon when rain was expected.But Sri Lanka’s troubles continued in their second innings against left-arm quick Mitchell Starc and offspinner Todd Murphy, both of whom had not bowled in almost 24 hours.Opener Oshada Fernando in the third over fell plumb lbw to a fierce in-swinging delivery from Starc. Fernando, bafflingly, wasted a review in yet another hapless use of the technology from Sri Lanka in this match.Mitchell Starc removed Oshada Fernando•Getty ImagesIt meant Chandimal came to the crease less than an hour after his earlier dismissal in the first innings. But he watched from the other end as opener Dimuth Karunaratne had a horrible misjudgement and was clean bowled not playing a shot against Murphy.Sri Lanka had remarkably lost 7 for 15 across the two innings in little over an hour. But Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews combined for a 69-run partnership, Sri Lanka’s best of the match, to offer belated resistance.But disaster struck in the last over before lunch when Chandimal on 31 gloved Lyon to short leg as Australia successfully reviewed the not-out decision.When play resumed after the interval, the main interest was how quickly Australia could roll through Sri Lanka.But Smith, so astute in this match, made a rare misjudgement when he decided not to review an lbw shout on Mathews who missed an attempted reverse sweep off Nathan Lyon. Replays showed that the not-out decision would have been overturned, but it didn’t halt Australia’s momentum despite an entertaining cameo from Kamindu Mendis.Kamindu went on the attack and showed the type of aggressive form that powered him to average 74 from 10 Tests before this match. He whacked Kuhnemann down the ground for a boundary to race to 32, but on the next delivery he was unable to get under a delivery and holed out to deep midwicket.Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews shared a 69-run stand for the third wicket•AFP/Getty ImagesIt was another tame dismissal for Sri Lanka and gifted Kuhnemann’s first wicket against left-handers in Test cricket having badly struggled up to that point, leaking 108 runs from 101 deliveries.Mathews soon fell to Lyon at short leg after failing to execute a reverse sweep before skipper Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis combined for a half-century partnership to prolong the inevitable.Not for the first time in this match, Dhananjaya threw his wicket away and it was a matter of time despite a maiden Test half-century from Jeffrey Vandersay, who was Sri Lanka’s best bowler in Australia’s first innings.Lyon added a couple of wickets to finish with match figures of 7 for 135 after having had little to do during the recent series against India.The result was swift in the end, but Australia entered the day’s play with some anxiety. There had been questions raised over whether Australia batted too long in their first innings as they posted their highest total in Asia.Resuming their first innings at 136 for 5, Sri Lanka found themselves with unexpected hope of surviving with a draw due to the wet weather. But they desperately needed Chandimal to kick on having compiled an attractive half-century on day three.The pressure was on Chandimal and Kusal Mendis as the last recognised batters before the tail.Smith deployed Kuhnemann and Lyon from the get-go as Chandimal unfurled the reverse sweep which he had used to good effect on the truncated day three.It was a cautious start from Sri Lanka’s batters with Kuhnemann extracting awkward bounce that occasionally reared off the surface. Mendis went to his favoured sweep shot against Kuhnemann and he whacked a boundary to raise Sri Lanka’s 150.But Australia were well prepared with their tactics and baited Mendis into the sweep shot with two fielders positioned deep square of the wicket. Mendis couldn’t contain himself and top-edged a sweep to be well caught by a running Murphy at square leg.The burden fell to Chandimal, who had been unable to recapture his fluency from earlier in the innings. His rearguard finally ended on 72 when he missed a reverse sweep to fall lbw to Lyon as he reviewed in vain.Sri Lanka’s tail folded quickly with Kuhnemann claiming his second five-wicket haul of his Test career, after his 5 for 16 against India in Indore. But he was just getting warmed up as Australia continued on their merry way to inflict Sri Lanka’s heaviest defeat in Test cricket.
Newcastle United are in desperate need of some reinforcements in attack.
The obvious dark cloud hanging over proceedings at the moment at St James’ Park is the ongoing Alexander Isak situation, with Eddie Howe and Co now resiliently firing back to insist that their superstar Swede is not for sale.
This will no doubt cause unrest in the camp, with Isak adamant that he wants to leave. Regardless of whether he does miraculously stay or is expectedly moved on, the Toon need some signings in the forward department, with Callum Wilson also leaving a notable hole when he exited for West Ham United recently.
The Magpies have been incessantly linked with a whole host of names in their bid to try and add some firepower, with one face now standing out as a key target.
Newcastle United's AlexanderIsakcelebrates scoring their first goal
Newcastle make £80m star key target
Unfortunately for Newcastle, they have already stumbled when trying to snap up some strikers of Isak’s calibre.
Benjamin Sesko ended up deciding that Manchester United was going to be his next onward destination after RB Leipzig, with the Toon once in the race for the lethal Slovenian’s signature, before the Red Devils won his coveted signature.
FFC Manchester United Sesko Mbeumo Cunha
That hasn’t stopped Newcastle sniffing around for other targets, however, with Spanish hotshot Samu Aghehowa also on the radar from FC Porto. But, one target above them all is now seemingly the main striker catching the Toon’s attention.
Amazingly, despite blowing hot and cold at Chelsea regularly, Nicolas Jackson is reportedly that man, with a new report by Football Insider revealing that the Premier League side are setting their main sights on the Blues’ number 15 after that damaging Sesko rejection.
Nicolas Jackson Newcastle Graphic
£80m is the reported price tag for the 24-year-old, with Jackson also keen on the idea of a Tyneside move – according to the report – amid tensions with Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge.
While Jackson hasn’t been sublime throughout his Blues stay to date, he could turn around his Premier League adventure with the Toon, much like Demba Ba did back in 2011 after suffering an unwanted relegation with West Ham United.
How Jackson can be Howe's very own Ba at Newcastle
Ba would only line up for the Hammers a total of 13 times before spreading his wings in the English game with Newcastle, the team he’s most commonly associated with in the Premier League.
That isn’t to say the Senegalese centre-forward was a colossal failure in East London, though, with a seven goals coming his way donning claret and blue.
But, he would take his game to the next level at St James’ Park, with 29 goals tallied up from 58 appearances on Tyneside, immortalising himself as a great among the Toon faithful subsequently.
Jackson’s record at Chelsea by season
Season
Games
Goals
Assists
24/25
36
13
6
23/24
45
17
6
Sourced by Transfermarkt
Staggeringly, despite grumbles about Jackson’s form in West London – which has even led to talkSPORT’s Alan Brazil stating that he “tries but can’t finish” – Jackson has actually bettered Ba’s Magpies record over his last two seasons for Chelsea, with his entire tally for the Blues coming in at a reasonable 31 strikes from 85 clashes.
With Howe’s impressive track record with strikers at Newcastle also catching the eye, as seen in Isak becoming the talk of the town under his tenure, the hope will be that Jackson – as Ba was before he joined – is a diamond in the rough the ex-AFC Bournemouth manager can improve, having also been heralded as “special” by journalist Rahman Osman when swatting away critics.
Ba’s debut season heroics even saw Newcastle finish in a sensational fifth spot during the 2011/12 campaign, leading to then-Magpies boss Alan Pardew lauding him as possessing a “natural eye for goal.”
Jackson might well have had some less glowing words come his way during his up-and-down Blues stint to date, but he will be hopeful he can propel the Toon to heights that are even loftier than fifth by being the spark that guides Howe and Co. back into the top four and beyond this coming season.
Newcastle eyeing £100m Premier League "world-beater" who’s like Camavinga