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Angel Gomes has shared an update after being taken to hospital due to a head injury he suffered during Lille's Ligue 1 opener.

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Gomes hospitalised after head injuryDischarged on Sunday morningShared positive message for concerned fansAFPWHAT HAPPENED?

Gomes was involved in a terrifying head collision with Reims midfielder Amadou Kone, who was subsequently sent off for what the referee deemed a dangerous challenge. The game was stopped for over 15 minutes as Lille's medical team tended to the ex-Manchester United star, who was eventually stretchered off and taken to hospital. Soon after, Manchester United shared a heartfelt message for their former academy graduate.

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After their 2-0 victory over Reims, Lille reported that Gomes was conscious throughout the ordeal and that hospital tests and evaluations had been 'reassuring'. Gomes has now been discharged and has sent a positive message to fans, while joking that someone should remind him next time "not to jump for no more headers".

WHAT GOMES SAID

In the Instagram post, Gomes stated: "Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm okay, I'm back home, I've been looked after, and I'm feeling good. I just want to thank all the medical staff at the club, all the medical staff at the hospital that looked after me.

"It was a crazy collision, these things happen in football, but the most important thing is that I'm okay, we won, three points.

"I just want to thank the fans also from both teams, obviously our home supporters that support us week in, week out, and the fans at Reims for the support. Thank you."

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WHAT NEXT FOR GOMES?

While Gomes has been given a clean bill of health by the doctors at the hospital, it remains to be seen when he will return to the pitch. Lille will be back in action when they face Slavia Praha on August 20 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off clash.

يدرس نادي الهلال السعودي اتخاذ إجراء حاسم تجاه لاعبه البرازيلي نيمار دا سيلفا، وفقًا للتقارير الواردة.

وانضم نيمار للهلال السعودي في صيف 2023 قادمًا من باريس سان جيرمان الفرنسي.

وواجه نيمار صعوبات كثيرة وأبعدته الإصابات عن المشاركة مع الهلال، وأصيب بقطع في الرباط الصليبي وغاب عن الملاعب لمدة عام.

وعاد نيمار إلى الملاعب الشهر الماضي لكنه شارك في مباراتين فقط، بإجمالي 42 دقيقة، قبل أن يتعرض لإصابة أخرى، وسيغيب الآن لمدة ثلاثة أسابيع بسبب مشكلة عضلية.

اقرأ أيضَا | “الأطباء حذروني”.. نيمار يعلق على تجدد إصابته في مباراة الهلال واستقلال طهران

والآن يفكر الهلال في التخلص من البرازيلي نيمار في يناير، قبل ستة أشهر من انتهاء عقده، وفقًا لـ”UOL” البرازيلية.

الهلال أنفق 77.6 مليون جنيه إسترليني على نيمار لكنه قد يكون حريصًا على التخلص من راتبه الفلكي، والذي يُقال إنه يساوي 2.5 مليون جنيه إسترليني أسبوعيًا.

ويشير التقرير إلى أن رؤساء نادي الهلال شعروا بالإحباط والضجر من بعض سلوكيات نيمار خارج الملعب، حيث كشف مصدر في النادي أن هذا السلوك كان غير احترافي، وهو ما لم يستجب له نيمار حتى الآن.

وخلال فترة غيابه، ركز نيمار على الأشياء خارج الملعب، وقام بشراء جزيرة خاصة بقيمة 7 ملايين جنيه إسترليني قبالة سواحل البرازيل.

إذا غادر نيمار، فيمكنه العودة إلى البرازيل، وربما إلى سانتوس حيث بدأ مسيرته.

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Aniversariante no último domingo (6), o goleiro Cássio foi um dos destaques da vitória do Corinthians por 1 a 0 sobre o América-MG, pela segunda rodada do Brasileirão, na Arena Independência, em Belo Horizonte.

Foram pelo menos duas defesas difíceis que garantiram o placar construído ainda no primeiro tempo, com o lateral-esquerdo Fábio Santos, cobrando pênalti.

– Feliz pela vitória, pelo empenho, a gente conseguiu fazer um jogo difícil contra um time organizado, que joga a muito tempo junto, o América, e a gente conseguiu fazer um bom jogo e, o mais importante, sair com a vitória – disse o arqueiro à Corinthians TV.

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No Timão desde 2012, Cássio é o segundo goleiro com mais jogos pelo clube, 508, atrás apenas de Ronaldo Giovanelli. Em relação a títulos, Cássio também é ídolo no Parque São Jorge, com nove conquistas, um a menos que Marcelinho Carioca, jogador com mais conquistas com a camisa alvinegra.

O camisa 12, que completou 34 anos, ressaltou que vive a realização de um sonho, defendendo o Corinthians.

– Lógico que quando a gente faz aniversário quer estar perto da família, meus filhos, esposa, hoje pelo meu trabalho estou junto com os meus companheiros, que considero minha família também, são caras que por muitas vezes ficamos mais com eles do que com a família. Lógico que não deixa de ser um presente jogar em um grande clube, como o Corinthians, vestir essa camisa. Quando você é criança, tem o sonho de se tornar um grande jogador, jogar em um grande clube, e eu tenho realizado o meu, deus tem abençoado tanto.

Desde que chegou ao Timão, Cássio esteve presente nas conquistas dos Paulistas de 2013, 2017, 2018 e 2019, Brasileiro, em 2015 e 2017, Recopa de 2013, além da Libertadores e Mundial, conquistados em seu primeiro ano de clube, onde ele foi um dos protagonistas.

A "quietly effective" Tottenham star has been praised for "flying under the radar" this season, as Ange Postecoglou's side also take a gigantic stride towards potential Champions League qualification.

Tottenham thrash Aston Villa 4-0

On Sunday, the Lilywhites sealed a major boost in their quest to seal a top four finish, putting European rivals Aston Villa to the sword in their own backyard.

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Postecoglou's men were forced to battle hard in the first half, with neither side really dominating proceedings as Spurs went into the second period with it all to play for.

However, it was the north London travellers who eventually seized that game by the scruff of its neck. Two quick-fire goals right after the restart from James Maddison and Brennan Johnson, both from swift counter-attacks handed Tottenham total control of the contest.

It was easy work for Spurs from that point onwards, especially after Villa captain John McGinn was sent off midway through the half. Son Heung-min and Timo Werner rounded off a memorable afternoon in added time, with this 4-0 win potentially proving a season-defining one.

"That was the message at half-time — just persevere, stay calm, play our football, maintain our intensity," said Postecoglou after Tottenham's win over Villa.

"And we did, we got off to a flier and then the quality of our football was excellent to see out the game. I said before the game that I still think there's a significant part of the season to go. There's still 11 games for us anyway. There's so many challenging games and every game will have meaning between now and the end of the year. Not just for us, for every team.

"If we had lost today, I don't think that would have discounted us from whatever other people put on as targets for us. I've been consistently saying what's important for me is our growth as a team and I thought we saw that today. It was another positive step forward."

Spurs now prepare for a crucial fixture list ahead, but defender Ryan Sessegnon will be out for rest of the season and unable to contribute. Certain members of Postecoglou's squad will be far more important in the run-in, though, like winger Dejan Kulusevski.

Kulusevski praised for "flying under the radar" at Tottenham

Speaking to Tottenham News, pundit John Wenham has heaped praise on Kulusevski for "flying under the radar" this season.

“Kulusevski is flying under the radar a bit, but he is having a quietly effective season. His goal against Wolves was his sixth in the Premier League this year, which is already triple the total of two he got across the entire 2022/23 Premier League campaign.

“He’s really improved his output. He’s normally the player who gets the assist for the assist, but he is scoring more now, which is good to see.”

The Sweden international has been a mainstay for Postecoglou, scoring six goals and bagging three assists in 25 league appearances. His good form lately will be a boost for Spurs, as their popular head coach looks to round off an excellent debut campaign with European qualification.

Leeds United have recovered from the bruising experience of relegation remarkably well, managing to pick up the pieces under Daniel Farke to mount a serious attempt at immediately returning to the Premier League this season.

The likes of Crysencio Summerville and Daniel James have bamboozled Championship defences all season long from down the wings, whilst figures once on the periphery such as Wilfried Gnonto have also proven their worth by turning their fortunes around.

Another that falls under the Gnonto label is Georginio Rutter, with some associated with the West Yorkshire club writing off the £36m mega buy after he failed to get going in his new environment last season.

Now, those who once labelled Rutter as an expensive flop look rather foolish with the skillful Frenchman now key to Farke's promotion chasers and their hopes of leaping back up to the top-flight.

Georginio Rutter's first impressions

There always going to be immense pressure on Rutter's shoulders with the hefty price tag above his head, never mind the fact the 21-year-old was entering Elland Road in the midst of a horror campaign.

The former TSG Hoffenheim man wasn't used effectively last season at all as Leeds suffered relegation, only making 11 appearances in total with one assist notched up from that forgettable span of games.

It wasn't a surprise at the time to hear remarks around Rutter being a waste of money, with Leeds Live journalist Beren Cross even describing the Whites attacker as a "non-entity" after a poor showing against Chelsea last season.

Cross' harsh assessment at the time was justified, with the Leeds number 24 completing just four accurate passes at Stamford Bridge across a second-rate 68-minute spell on the pitch.

However, any talk about Rutter not pulling his weight in the present would be sneered at with the ex-Hoffenheim forward integral to how Leeds have succeeded in the second tier this campaign.

Georginio Rutter's numbers this season

Farke has managed to get more out of his £70k per week man in the drop down to the division below by playing to the dynamic attacker's strengths, seen in the Frenchman excelling when played as a creator over being an out-and-out prolific goalscorer.

Amassing an impressive 19 combined goals and assists in all competitions, with 12 of those sticking out as assists, Rutter is key to how Farke's men operate going forward not just from a standpoint of finding the back of the net with confidence.

Leeds fans are now finally seeing why Victor Orta decided to splash excessive amounts to land Rutter when he did, with his excellent form at Hoffenheim – which saw the Frenchman bag eight goals in his last full Bundesliga season – coming to the forefront now in West Yorkshire.

The worry could well be that the 21-year-old might not be able to handle the step-up in quality if Leeds manage to soar to promotion, but Rutter will again be eager to prove any doubters wrong as he has done this season to silence his harshest critics.

Scoring the decisive second game-clinching goal against Plymouth Argyle last time out, Rutter, who was described as a "monster" by Sky Sports pundit Lee Hendrie earlier this term, will hope to continue firing in goals and teeing up his teammates to slot home on the way to the Whites returning back to the Premier League.

With Leeds cursing many expensive mistakes over the last couple of years, the Whites hierarchy will now know breaking the bank for the impressive magician was the correct risk to take.

12 months ago, the dust was settling after an enthralling January transfer window that had seen hordes of deals completed in the Premier League, but this year's midseason market saw a staggering drop-off of roughly £700m with outfits far more frugal with their resources.

Tottenham Hotspur, however, were one of the busier clubs, with Ange Postecoglou demanding a new central defender following detrimental absences of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, injuries and suspension both.

Radu Dragusin was signed to the rearguard while former Chelsea forward Timo Werner added some creativity and dynamism to the attacking efforts, but Postecoglou was also keen on securing a centre-midfielder and failed in that regard.

Okay, maybe he didn't fail. Lucas Bergvall's transfer to Barcelona was hijacked at the eleventh hour by the Lilywhites and the 17-year-old, who has been hailed for his "generational" talent by one scout, will link up with the squad at the end of the term.

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But an established player to augment the engine room was not found, and while Chelsea's Conor Gallagher was the No. 1 target, Postecoglou might feel that the failure to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers star Joao Gomes is the biggest blow to his seasonal goals.

Spurs' interest in Joao Gomes

Last month, Brazilian reports suggested that Tottenham were interested in signing Gomes and had been told that a bid of around €35m (£30m) could be enough to seal the deal; the London club were considered frontrunners amid a hive of interest from other suitors.

There were rumours that a 'substantial' package from Tottenham was to be forthcoming and while this wasn't the case, Postecoglou's interest was genuine and a return in the summer is very much a possibility.

Joao Gomes' season in numbers

Wolves have been impressive and Gomes has been integral in the club's success, having grown into his skin in the Premier League this season after some promising displays in the first half of 2023.

As per Sofascore, Gomes has played 20 matches, completed 83% of his passes, averaged 3.2 tackles, 5.5 ball recoveries and 5.7 successful duels per game and succeeded with 60% of his dribbles.

1.

Joao Palhinha

Fulham

94

2.

Vinicius Souza

Sheffield United

84

3.

Joao Gomes

Wolverhampton Wanderers

64

3.

Emerson Palmieri

West Ham United

64

3.

Pedro Porro

Tottenham Hotspur

64

As the table above portrays, Gomes is one of the finest tacklers in the Premier League and has been invaluable in the Wolves engine room, Gary O'Neil's side leapfrogging Chelsea into tenth place after dispatching the struggling Blues in their own backyard on Sunday afternoon.

During that contest, Gomes' performance was paramount toward winning the key midfield battle, winning seven duels and making six tackles.

The 22-year-old might not have the widest range of passing or the brightest creative spark, but he is industrious and has been described as "The Pitbull" – as per The Athletic's Steve Madeley – for his brutish, unflinching style on the pitch.

Tottenham have looked leagues above the mess that was the 2022/23 campaign and Postecoglou's leadership has sparked optimism that there could be riches to glean in the seasons down the line.

But the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium still needs work and Gomes would be the perfect player to strengthen the midfield and open up another dimension.

While the aforementioned Gallagher has many abilities that would make for a great fit at Tottenham, the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Matar Sarr already provide fluid midfield roles and Gomes might prove to be the better option given his innate defensive ability.

Joao Gomes is a better fit than Conor Gallagher

Wolves completed the £15m transfer of Gomes back in January 2023 from Brazilian team Flamengo and he showcased his talents over seven starting appearances during the latter half of the 2022/23 campaign, since rising to new heights under O'Neil's stewardship this season.

As per FBref, the Brazilian ranks among the top 1% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for tackles and the top 3% for blocks per 90, showcasing his elite ability as a defensive force.

Malian star Yves Bissouma is Tottenham's tough-tackling technician in the centre and performs the role admirably but has spent five matches on the sidelines this season due to suspension and an alternative in Gomes could be a good move, especially with the expected return to European competition next year.

In fairness, Gallagher has averaged 2.5 tackles per fixture in the Premier League this season (only a fraction below Gomes) and has been praised for being "absolutely relentless with his pressing and energy" by The Athletic's Mike Stavrou, but he's not a natural anchor and Chelsea touted him at £80m in the late days of January.

But the England international also ranks among the top 10% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues for touches in the attacking penalty area and the top 11% for progressive passes received per 90, highlighting his aptitude as an immense ground-covering midfielder.

Gomes would be the shrewder man to sign on top of being the better-suited stylistic fit, and Postecoglou must seriously consider binning his interest in the Stamford Bridge star come summer.

Especially given that Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is likely to leave at the end of the season; the Danish midfielder has only started six Premier League matches this season and while he has been crisp and composed in possession, his lack of progression and mobility precludes a prominent role in the system.

Indeed, while he has completed 89% of his passes, Hojbjerg has only created 0.2 key passes per game, and though this might be forgiven if his defensive metrics were on point, the 28-year-old has averaged just one tackle and 2.3 successful duels per outing. That is quite a considerable way behind the industrious Gomes.

Hojbjerg was linked with a move away throughout the January transfer window but rejected offers from multiple angles, seemingly content with staying put until the summer, when he may have a greater choice of options.

Described as an "accurate & tenacious tackler" by talent scout Jacek Kulig back when he plied his trade in his homeland, Gomes has definitely transferred this core quality over to English shores.

He would add something different to the Tottenham team and given his raw defensive ability, it might just be that Gomes is a better fit for Postecoglou's side, with the likes of Bentancur and Sarr already offering excellent multi-functionality.

Given Gomes' relatively affordable price tag, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy might cast a rueful eye back to an opportunity missed come summer, when money flows more freely and the suitors will inevitably circle.

Anthony Gordon sent a clear message to England manager Gareth Southgate ahead of their round of 16 clash against Slovakia.

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Gordon remains confident about performingSent out a message to manager SouthgateEngland take on Slovakia on SundayWHAT HAPPENED?

The Newcastle winger met with a minor accident earlier this week while on a recovery bike ride at the Spa & Golf Resort Weimarer Land in Blankenhain. The player suffered no lasting damage but he was left bloodied and bruised after the fall.

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Despite the minor setback, Gordon remains confident about performing if Gareth Southgate hands him a starting lineup slot in the Three Lions' upcoming round of 16 clash against Slovakia. The 23-year-old claimed that he could prove to be a nightmare for any opposition if he is on the pitch.

WHAT ANTHONY GORDON SAID

Speaking to reporters, the youngster said, "My main strengths are I am very direct, I’m obviously quick. I know I am a nightmare for anyone that I play against. I’m positive. Every time I get the ball, I always try to make something happen. I’m not a very safe player, I am always going for it.

"I am always trying to put people on the back foot. With players we have got – the likes of H [Harry Kane], who likes to drop deep – I think I add a different element to the team."

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After registering back-to-back draws in the group stage, England will now aim to elevate their performance in the knockout round and register a convincing win over Slovakia on Sunday to silence their critics.

Gareth Southgate put up a resolute defence of his decision to leave Jack Grealish and James Maddison out of England's Euro 2024 squad.

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Grealish & Maddison ignored for England dutyTottenham star unhappy with decisionSouthgate stood firm on his takeWHAT HAPPENED?

The squad selection process, which began with a preliminary roster of 33 players for warm-up matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland, culminated in the omission of seven players, including notable names like Grealish and Maddison. Other players who faced the axe were goalkeeper James Trafford, defenders Jarell Quansah and Jarrad Branthwaite and Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones – while Harry Maguire had to be left out due to a calf injury.

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Maddison, informed of his exclusion on Wednesday night, took to social media to voice his disappointment. The Tottenham midfielder, who has earned seven caps for England, admitted that his recent form post-injury had not met his own standards.

"Devastated doesn’t quite cut it," Maddison wrote. "Trained well and worked hard all week but if I’m honest with myself, my form for Spurs when coming back from injury in the second half of the season probably wasn’t at the levels I had set which gave Gareth a decision to make".

WHAT GARETH SOUTHGATE SAID

During a press conference, Southgate elaborated on the reasoning behind his choices, emphasising that the decisions were based on current form and contributions over the past season. "All the players took the news really respectfully," he stated. "Of course, all players will believe they should be in, and that’s why they are top players. They have that self-belief and mindset, but the fact is we have some players who have been playing extremely well all season in the league".

Southgate acknowledged the depth of talent in attacking positions, noting that while Grealish and Maddison bring unique qualities to the squad, other players had outperformed them in recent months. "We just feel other players had stronger seasons, particularly in the last six months or so," he explained.

"Attacking areas, in particular, we’re blessed with a lot of options, all slightly different. Madders and Jack both give us something different as well. They’ve been tough calls, calls that we as a group have gone over and over and over".

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Declan Rice, a key figure in the England squad, expressed the emotional toll of losing close teammates. "It’s been really tough. Madders and Jack are two of my best mates in the squad, probably spent most of my time with them since I’ve been here," Rice shared during the press conference. "To see them go is not a nice feeling. And they’ve both just said then, before they went, Madders last night, Jack just now, that they wish us all the best".

However, Rice highlighted the close-knit nature of the team, stressing that no bitterness lingered despite the disappointing news. "They’re gutted they’ve been left out of the squad. We’re so close as a group and no one is feeling really bitter about being left out".

كشف مصدر مسؤول باتحاد الكرة المصري، موقف الجبلاية من تولي روجيرو ميكالي، تدريب منتخب مصر للشياب، وذلك بعد انتهاء عقدة مع المنتخب الأولمبي.

واستطاع ميكالي تحقيق المركز الرابع مع منتخب مصر الأولمبي خلال أولمبياد باريس الأخيرة، مقدمًا أداءً جيدًا رغم الهزيمة أمام المغرب في ختام لقاءات المسابقة بسداسية نظيفة.

وقال المصدر لـ”بطولات”: “مسؤولو اتحاد الكرة تواصلوا مع ميكالي وتم الاتفاق على عقد جلسة يوم الأحد المقبل ليتم الاتفاق على العقد الجديد”.

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وتابع: “مسؤولو اتحاد الكرة أكدوا لميكالي رغبتهم في بقائه في مصر وقيادة منتخب الشباب”.

وكان كايو زيلر وكيل أعمال روجيرو ميكالي، قد أصدر بياناً منذ قليل حول آخر تطورات توقيع عقد المدرب البرازيلي مع منتخب مصر الأولمبي.

Brighton and Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi is back in the running for the Bayern Munich job, according to reports.

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• Talks with Tuchel break down
• Hunt for new Bayern boss restarts
• De Zerbi linked again

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to HITC, De Zerbi is back in contention for the Bayern role after talks broke down between Thomas Tuchel and the club regarding him remaining in charge.

  Bayern had previously looked into appointing De Zerbi, Xabi Alonso and Julian Nagelsmann to the role after it was originally announced Tuchel would be leaving back in February.

  However, after missing out on both Nagelsmann and Alonso after they committed their futures to Germany and Bayer Leverkusen respectively, the possibility of Tuchel signing a new deal was discussed.

  The Italian is now being considered for the role once again, with interest reportedly mutual from his side. Bayern have informed his representatives that they would be willing to pay his release clause if the German side pushes ahead with their interest.

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  De Zerbi spoke about his future last month and insisted he was committed to the Seagulls, saying: “I feel good in England, in the Premier League and I have no intention of leaving.

  "There is no team that can change my mind, I have made a commitment. I like being outside and experiencing the atmosphere of the stadium. Furthermore, in England, I have the opportunity to improve my knowledge of the language and football.”

• WHAT TUCHEL SAID

  “This is my last press conference as FC Bayern manager, there were talks, but we didn’t reach an agreement so the decision from February still stands,” Tuchel explained in a recent press conference.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR DE ZERBI?

  For now, De Zerbi will concentrate on finishing the 2023/24 Premier League campaign on a high with Brighton. The Seagulls will face Manchester United on the final day of the season this weekend, who have also been touted as a possible landing destination for the Italian this summer.