يستعد فريق بيراميدز لخوض مواجهة هامة أمام منافسه الجيش الرواندي ضمن منافسات دوري أبطال إفريقيا.

وتقام مباراة بيراميدز والجيش الرواندي، على ملعب “أماهورو”، بالعاصمة كيجالي، في ذهاب دور الـ32 من عمر المسابقة القارية.

ويشارك بيراميدز في بطولة دوري أبطال إفريقيا للمرة الثانية بتاريخه بعد احتلاله المركز الثاني في جدول ترتيب الدوري المصري بالموسم الماضي.

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وكان بيراميدز قد نجح في التتويج بلقب بطولة كأس مصر الموسم المنقضي لأول مرة في تاريخه، على حساب زد. موعد مباراة بيراميدز والجيش الرواندي في دوري أبطال إفريقيا

ومن المقرر أن تنطلق مباراة بيراميدز والجيش الرواندي اليوم السبت 14 سبتمبر، في تمام الساعة السابعة مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية. القناة الناقلة لمباراة بيراميدز والجيش الرواندي

وتنقل قنااة أون تايم سبورتس 1 مباراة بيراميدز ضد الجيش الرواندي في بطولة دوري أبطال أفريقيا. معلق مباراة بيراميدز والجيش الرواندي في دوري أبطال إفريقيا

 وأسندت القناة مهمة التعليق على مواجهة بيراميدز والجيش الرواندي للمعلق مؤمن حسن.

ويُمكنكم متابعة أحداث مباريات اليوم لحظة بلحظة من مركز المباريات من هنــــا.

Cesc Fabregas stuck to his word and bankrolled a weekend trip to Ibiza for Como players after Serie A promotion.

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• Como earned a top-flight berth
• Fabregas gifted players a trip to Ibiza
• Squad members flew out on Friday morning

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Como’s journey to Serie A is a tale of perseverance and resilience. Their efforts culminated in a thrilling 1-1 draw against Cosenza on the final day of the Serie B season, securing their promotion to the top flight for the first time in two decades.

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  In the aftermath of their promotion-clinching game, Fabregas delivered a rousing speech in the dressing room whereby he reminded the players of the challenges that lie ahead in Serie A and also promised a sponsored trip to Ibiza.

• WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

  True to his word, Fabregas arranged for a private flight and covered the accommodation costs on the Spanish island. The trip, which started on Friday morning, was shared on social media by striker Patrick Cutrone. His Instagram story featured a host of players embarking on their journey. The striker expressed his gratitude to Fabregas with a small note that read: "Grazie @cescf4bregas".

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• DID YOU KNOW?

  France legend Thierry Henry happens to be a shareholder at Como and was present in the stands to witness his side secure promotion to Serie A after a hiatus of more than two decades.

For Manchester United, the hope will be that a new year can bring with it better fortunes, having ended 2023 in limp fashion with a dire 2-1 loss away to Nottingham Forest.

From the highs of reaching two cup finals last season and returning to the Champions League following a third-place finish in the Premier League, the Red Devils now find themselves languishing firmly outside the top four, having also suffered early exits in both the Carabao Cup and in Europe.

In a notable case of second season syndrome, Erik ten Hag has failed to kick on from the early 'success' achieved in 2022/23, with questions rightly being asked regarding his long-term future in the dugout – amid the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co.

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As the recent defeat at the City Ground exposed, one clear issue for the Old Trafford outfit this term has been their woes in front of goal, with only Burnley and Sheffield United having scored fewer goals across the entire division.

While much has been made of Andre Onana's shortcomings in the sticks, in the league Ten Hag's men have actually shipped 'just' 27 goals – a record better than Tottenham Hotspur and equal to surprise package, Aston Villa, for instance.

That indicates that had United been more clinical in attack they may well have been more competitive nearer the top end of the table, hence why a January recruit has become something of necessity in order to bolster the frontline.

Man Utd transfer news – forwards

With funds set to be tight this month – unless notable sales are made – The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell and Dan Sheldon have reported that the club are likely to look for low-cost attacking options, rather than attempt to break the bank amid FFP concerns.

Having signed the likes of Wout Weghorst and Odion Ighalo in recent years in the winter window, the report indicates that United could continue that trend of landing a short-term fix, having shown an interest in Bayern Munich's veteran pairing of Thomas Muller and Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting.

The club's most advanced interest appears to be in former Chelsea man, Timo Werner, however, with the piece revealing that the Red Devils have already made 'contact' regarding a deal for the RB Leipzig speedster.

The suggestion is that Ten Hag and co are keen to learn what it would take to prise the Germany international from his current home, with the 27-year-old currently valued at around €30m (£26m) by CIES Football Observatory.

Timo Werner's season in numbers

There's no denying that United are in need of reinforcement at the top end of the pitch, with the injury prone Anthony Martial coming into the last six months of his deal, while Rasmus Hojlund has endured a slow start to life in England, scoring just one league goal to date.

The fact that Ten Hag has been forced to rely on the young Hojlund as his leading striker is a stark indication of the club's poor planning, with the failure to land leading target Harry Kane now looking even more like a howler.

Player's of Kane's ilk will certainly not be on the market this month, however, nor do United have the funds at present to make such a move, hence why low cost options like Werner are being considered.

That being said, even in their desperate state, the Old Trafford hierarchy must hold fire on a move for the Leipzig man, with it hard to see the wisdom in signing a player who has not only underwhelmed this season, but has also failed to fire in the Premier League previously.

As for 2023/24 thus far, the one-time Stuttgart man has been something of a bystander in Saxony, scoring just twice in 14 appearances in all competitions – only four of which have come from the start.

In the Bundesliga, for instance, the 57-cap international has failed to provide an assist or create a single 'big chance' to go along with his two goals, having also missed two big chances in that time.

Having hardly been flying of late, for United to plump for Werner does not appear to make a whole lot of sense, while the player's time at Stamford Bridge should also have alarms bells ringing.

Werner's stats at Chelsea

Signed from Leipzig for a £45m fee in 2020, the versatile striker – who can also feature on the flanks – looked to be a real statement addition for the Blues at the time, with Frank Lampard and co having won the race for his signature ahead of rivals Liverpool.

Fast forward two years and Werner was packing his bags ahead of a return back to his native Germany, having scored just 23 goals in 89 games in all competitions for the west Londoners – albeit while claiming the Champions League in that time.

Despite being able to "devastate with his pace" – as per talkSPORT's Tony Cascarino – the 5 foot 11 enigma often proved far too "erratic" in front of goal, notably missing a staggering 18 'big chances' in 2020/21 in the league alone.

As ex-United man Rio Ferdinand stated at the time, the Stuttgart native is "frustrating" to watch due to his errant decision-making, with an already goal-shy United side in need of a more clinical and reliable presence to lead the line.

The Red Devils also already boast a "frustrating" talent in the frontline in the form of Antony – as described by Gary Neville – with the £86m addition regularly flattering to deceive in the final third, having failed to register a single goal or assist across all fronts this season.

Competition

Games

Goals

Assists

Premier League

25

4

2

FA Cup

5

1

1

Europa League

9

2

0

EFL Cup

5

1

0

Premier League

16

0

0

Champions League

4

0

0

EFL Cup

1

0

0

65

8

3

While Neville suggested that the winger is not at fault for his lofty price tag, even if he had cost half that figure United would still be asking for far more output, with the Brazilian having merely proved himself to be a "one-trick pony" over the last 18 months or so – as per Paul Scholes.

To then partner a player who is neither creating nor finishing at present with a mercurial talent like Werner – who is also unreliable in front of goal – looks likely to be a recipe for disaster, with the club's hierarchy needing to think again before pushing for a move for the German.

Yes, a striker is needed in January, but after the days of Weghorst and Ighalo etc, surely United have learnt their lesson?

Fans at Vancouver Whitecaps voiced their frustration at Lionel Messi's absence during their match against Inter Miami.

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• Fans in the crowd chanted for Messi
• Superstar was rested against Whitecaps
• Inter Miami head coach defended decision

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The MLS' main attraction was absent from Inter Miami's 2-1 win against the Vancouver Whitecaps and fans in the crowd made sure to make their feelings known. They could be heard chanting "Where is Messi" inside BC Place despite his absence giving their team a better chance of coming away with some points.

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  Miami head coach Gerard Martino had always planned to rest Messi alongside Sergio Busquets for the match and he defended his decision to leave them out before kick-off.

  He said: "We understand the people's frustration, especially in wanting to see these players, but it is our job as the coaching staff to make these decisions that are uncomfortable. We understand what these players provoke in the league and other markets, but we have to take these measures that are sometimes unpleasant for people. But they are beneficial for the players."

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  The 36-year-old should be back in action at home against Atalanta United on 30 May. Fans attending matches in the hope of seeing the World Cup winner will need to do so in the next month before Messi departs to join up with Argentina ahead of the Copa America.

While the season is merely at its mid-point, there is a semblance that the campaign is already over for Manchester United, with manager Erik ten Hag in need of a lengthy FA Cup run in what is now the club's last realistic hope of securing silverware in 2023/24.

The return of the likes of Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro from injury could well give the Red Devils the lift that they are craving, although with much of the damage having already been done – including the early exit from Europe – the focus will be beginning to shift toward possible improvements that could be made this summer.

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There will no doubt be a desire to see a change in tact in the transfer window amid the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, with the INEOS chief already seemingly setting his sights on potential new recruits ahead of next season.

Man Utd transfer news

As per a report from the Standard earlier this week, Ratcliffe is believed to be eyeing a move for Crystal Palace starlet, Michael Olise, as was one of his first signings at Old Trafford, with the wing wizard potentially set to be part of a 'squad overhaul' at the club this summer.

The report suggests that the France U21 international has a release clause as part of his current deal that comes into effect this summer, although having signed a new contract back in August, that figure is likely to be beyond his prior £35m get-out clause.

As per Football Transfers, the belief is that the 22-year-old could command a fee of around £60m, albeit with the possible interest of rivals Arsenal likely to prove something of an obstacle, with the player himself said to favour a move to the Emirates.

Even so, if United can persuade the former Reading man to join Ten Hag's ranks, they could well have their next Bruno Fernandes on their hands.

How Michael Olise compares to Bruno Fernandes

Described as "one of the best wide playmakers in Europe" by talent scout Jacek Kulig, Olise has enjoyed a promising campaign thus far at Selhurst Park, with five goals and one assist to his name in just nine Premier League outings.

While injuries have been an issue for the London-born talent, when he is at his best he is seemingly "unstoppable" – according to pundit Darren Bent – having formed a delightful partnership with Eberechi Eze in south London.

An undoubted "joy to watch", in the words of Kulig, the £100k-per-week sensation would certainly be a real statement addition for the Red Devils, particularly due to his stylistic and statistical similarities to Fernandes, as noted by FBref.

That likeness to the United skipper – who also has six goal involvements in the league this season – can be seen by their creative influence for their respective sides, with Olise ranking in the top 10% among his European peers for shot-creating actions and the top 16% for assists per 90, with Fernandes, meanwhile, ranking in the top 3% and the top 21% for those same two metrics, respectively.

While typically deployed on the flanks, the Palace gem can also mirror his Portuguese counterpart in operating in an attacking midfield berth, boasting the defensive prowess needed to thrive in that role as he ranks in the top 15% for tackles made per 90 – Fernandes is just ahead as he ranks in the top 11%.

1 – Romain Del Castillo

2 – Solly March

3 – Bruno Fernandes

4 – Domenico Berardi

5 – Teji Savanier

6 – Angelo Fulgini

7 – Alex Berenguer

8 – Julian Brandt

9 – Junya Ito

10 – Raphinha

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Although Olise may not yet be at the levels of the former Sporting CP ace – who tops the division for chances created – he is on the right path to be able to emulate him, showcased by the fact that he has created four 'big chances' and averaged 2.2 key passes per game this term. That is not far off Fernandes' return of nine 'big chances' created and an average of 2.9 key passes per game.

The latter man remains the undoubted talisman at the Theatre of Dreams at present, although with few options to compete with or potentially replace the 29-year-old when needed, snapping up a youthful, dynamic talent like Olise may prove essential this summer.

Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui will become New Zealand’s ninth Test venue after being awarded the opening match of the two-Test series against England in November.A regular and popular fixture on the limited-overs scene, the ground has now been handed the marquee match ahead of established venues Wellington and Christchurch who will host the two-Test series against India in February and March. The second Test of the England series will be held at Seddon Park in Hamilton.New Zealand Cricket confirmed their home fixture list on Friday with the international season beginning on November 1 with the first of five T20Is against England in Christchurch.After the visit of England, the men’s team head over to Australia for a three-Test series which takes in the Boxing Day and New Year Tests before returning home for a full tour by India which includes five T20Is and three ODIs alongside the two Tests.The men head back across the Tasman in mid-March for a three-match one-day series which had originally been penciled in for January following the Tests before a Cricket Australia fixture crunch involving the BCCI meant it had to be moved to the back end of the season.Australia then make a trip over for three T20Is which conclude the New Zealand season.The women’s team will face South Africa in January and February across three ODIs and five T20Is, the latter providing preparation for the T20 World Cup in Australia.Subject to final approval, Eden Park in Auckland will host four consecutive limited-overs matches across four days in late January with the men facing India in T20Is on January 24 and 26 and the women playing South Africa in ODIs on the Outer Oval on the 25th and 27th”We’re simply delighted with the way it’s all fitted together,” David White, the NZC CEO said. “We’re particularly thrilled for all those involved in securing Bay Oval as New Zealand’s ninth Test venue. A lot of people have worked hard for this recognition and I’m sure the venue will continue to go from strength to strength.””We take our hats off to Eden Park,” he added. “They’ve really come to the party; obtaining resource consents, offering compelling commercial terms and a reduction in match-day costs, and consistently preparing high quality wickets and outfield”.”This is a notified consent process and I’d really encourage the cricket community to make submissions in support of the game – which is scheduled for India’s Republic Day and is shaping up to be a wonderful occasion.”New Zealand’s home summerMen’s series v EnglandNovember 1: 1st T20I, Christchurch
November 3: 2nd T20I, Wellington (Westpac)
November 5: 3rd T20I, Nelson
November 8: 4th T20I, Napier
November 10: 5th T20I, Auckland
November 21-25: 1st Test, Mount Maunganui
November 29-December 32: 2nd Test, HamiltonMen’s series v IndiaJanuary 24: 1st T20I, Auckland
January 26: 2nd T20I, Auckland
January 29: 3rd T20I, Hamilton
January 31: 4th T20I, Wellington (Westpac)
February 2: 5th T20I, Mount Maunganui
February 5: 1st ODI, Hamilton
February 8: 2nd ODI, Auckland
February 11: 3rd ODI, Mount Maunganui
February 21-February 25: 1st Test, Wellington (Basin Reserve)
February 29-March 4: 2nd Test, Christchurch
Women’s series v South AfricaJanuary 25: 1st ODI, Auckland (Outer Oval)
January 27: 2nd ODI, Auckland (Outer Oval)
January 30: 3rd ODI, Hamilton
February 2: 1st T20I, Mount Maunganui
February 6: 2nd T20I, Hamilton
February 9: 3rd T20I, Wellington (Basin Reserve)
February 10: 4th T20I, Wellington (Basin Reserve)
February 13: 5th T20I, DunedinMen’ series v AustraliaMarch 24: 1st T20I, Dunedin
March 27: 2nd T20I, Auckland
March 29: 3rd T20I, Christchurch

Sunderland will be desperate to stop the rot this Saturday when Stoke City travel to Wearside, Michael Beale keeping everything crossed that his Black Cats side don't succumb to their third defeat in a row in the Championship.

If they were to lose another game – putting them onto 13 losses already after 29 games played – the playoff picture could become even more distant for the stuttering Black Cats and Beale's job could even eventually be on the line.

Beale could attempt to win back over the hardened Sunderland masses with this January buy, therefore, shopping in France potentially to win the player in question's services.

Sunderland want to sign Lyon midfielder

According to a report in French outlet L'Equipe, Sunderland are interested in signing Olympique Lyonnais' midfield warrior Skelly Alvero who comes in at a lofty 6 foot 7 frame.

With the 21-year-old finding himself frozen out of the first-team in France currently – absent from Lyon's last five league encounters – Sunderland could come to the rescue and offer Alvero more game-time.

German side Werder Bremen are also reportedly interested in signing Alvero on a loan deal until the end of the campaign according to L'Equipe, Sunderland just behind the Bundesliga outfit in the queue for the young midfielder.

Having success recently signing Pierre Ekwah, who is a fellow compatriot of Alvero, the 21-year-old could well come into the Sunderland side and usurp the settled Black Cats first-teamer's presence regardless.

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The current Lyon man could well come in and form an intimidating midfield duo with Dan Neil in the process, a transfer for Sunderland fans to certainly keep an eye out on.

How Alvero would slot into the Sunderland team

Joining Lyon from fellow French side Sochaux just last summer, Alvero starred for his former club before making the big leap to the Groupama Stadium.

During his time with his previous employers, Alvero would bag five goals and pick up four assists playing for both the Sochaux B team and the senior side.

Moreover, looking at FBRef statistics, Alvero excels in his diligent defensive duties more so than Ekwah currently does at the Stadium of Light.

Helped by his imposing frame on the pitch, Alvero – over the last year on average per 90 minutes – has won 3.05 tackles and 3.98 aerials in contrast to Ekwah's lesser 1.87 tackles and 0.69 aerials.

Whilst Neil in the central midfield two enjoys roaming forward more than the Sunderland number 39, as seen in Neil's 7.01 progressive passes averaged over the same time period, Alvero could come in and fulfil the role of anchor in the Black Cats side far more impressively than Ekwah.

Still, Alvero beats Neil when it comes to successful take-ons – the former coming in at 2.24 to Neil's 0.96 – and could complement Neil's tenacity on the ball brilliantly with similarly brave runs going forward.

Ekwah has also had his fair share of off-days in the Sunderland first team ranks recently, notably giving the ball up against Newcastle United in the already tense Tyne-Wear Derby after a short goal kick out from Anthony Patterson for Alexander Isak to then rifle home.

Signing Alvero would see the Black Cats shop in a left-field market, but with the potential deal being risk-free by loaning Alvero into the building until the end of the season, it could be a buy that pays off.

Jose Mournho has sent a message to Fenerbahce fans after his appointment at the Turkish club was confirmed.

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Mourinho sends message to Fenerbahce fansEx-Man Utd boss signs two-year deal at clubFenerbahce missed out on title by three pointsWHAT HAPPENED?

Mourinho has signed a two-year contract at Fenerbahce and returns to management for the first time since his dismissal from Roma. The former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United boss initially claimed the deal was not complete on Saturday night, but later the club posted a video of Mourinho’s statement to the fans.

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In a video posted on Fenerbahce's social media accounts, Mourinho said: “Merhaba [Hello] Fenerbahce fans! See you tomorrow at Kadikoy and let’s start our journey together.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Portuguese coach takes over a side that finished second in the Turkish Super Lig. Despite accruing 99 points, Fenerbahce fell short of their great rivals Galatasaray and the title by just three points. Mourinho has been tasked with returning the club to the top of the tree.

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Mourinho has been officially announced by Fenerbahce alongside the caption “Mou Time”. The coach will be unveiled in front of the club’s fans and the pressure to deliver the Super Lig title will be made clear straight away.

سجل الدولي الإيطالي ريكاردو كالافيوري، أول أهدافه مع آرسنال في مواجهة مانشستر سيتي، خلال المباراة الجارية بين الفريقين ببطولة الدوري الإنجليزي.

وكان آرسنال متأخراً في النتيجة بهدف إيرلينج هالاند، ولكن الإيطالي في مباراته الأولى أساسيًا بقميص الجانرز، تمكن من وضع بصمته سريعًا.

الهدف جاء بعد تمريرة لمارتينيلي في ظهر الدفاع استلمها ومرر الكرة بطريقة رائعة لكالافيوري، الذي أطلق قذيفة في مرمى الحارس إيديرسون لم يتمكن البرازيلي من التعامل معها في الدقيقة 22.

جدير بالذكر أن مانشستر سيتي تعرض لضربة قوية بإصابة رودري ودخول ماتيو كوفاسيتش بدلًا منه بسبب إصابة الإسباني. هدف كالافيوري في مباراة مانشستر سيتي وآرسنال

Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign a new striker who shares the same agent as Reece James, as the Blues look at a late January addition.

Chelsea striker rumours

Mauricio Pochettino currently has Nicolas Jackson and Armando Broja as his two senior centre-forward options, although the former of the two is currently away at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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During that time, there has also been plenty of talk about Broja’s future, with reports suggesting Chelsea would be open to selling for £35m as Crystal Palace, Fulham, West Ham and Wolves all circle. Despite this, Pochettino has recently come out and backed the Albanian, putting his faith in the 22-year-old and comparing him to Harry Kane’s situation earlier in his career.

“All the biggest strikers needed time when they were young. They need to find their own balance. But I still believe that he has the potential to be an amazing striker.

“The process takes time. I always compare it to Harry Kane. He went on loan to Leyton Orient, Norwich and spent time finding his real balance. In our first six months, he started to perform only in December and January, and that’s when we started to see his real potential.

“He’s a player that suffered a big injury last season, he needs to put that big idea behind him, always that is difficult. And we are at Chelsea, he is trying to deliver while compared with the biggest strikers like [Didier] Drogba, [Jimmy Floyd] Hasselbaink or others. That’s always difficult for a young guy.”

Even if Broja remained at the club, there is still an argument that a third centre-forward could be needed, and there hasn’t been a shortage of rumoured targets.

The likes of Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres have been linked as big-money targets, while as short-term solutions, AZ Alkmaar’s Vangelis Pavlidis, Zenit St Petersburg’s Mateo Cassierra, Cercle Brugge’s Kevin Denkey and Atletico Mineiro’s Paulinho have been offered to Chelsea.

Another new forward could now be of interest to the Blues following a transfer update in the last 48 hours.

Chelsea offered Callum Wilson

According to talkSPORT, Callum Wilson has been ‘offered to Chelsea and West Ham for a bargain fee as Newcastle look to cash in before the January transfer window shuts’.

The report claims that Newcastle ‘could be forced to consider offers of between £18million and £20m for Wilson to help ease their concerns over breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules.’

Stamford Bridge could therefore be his next destination, and Wilson is a forward who has netted twice at the stadium before. Wilson, who shares the same agent as James, would arrive with plenty of Premier League experience after making more than 200 appearances in the competition and may still have years of top-flight football left in him at the age of 31.

Eddie Howe is also a big fan of the striker after working with Wilson at Bournemouth and Newcastle, saying last year:

"He's been incredible and I feel that his performance was right up there with one of the best I've seen him play, purely from a tactical perspective.

"He has to lead the press and the one we bounce off initially. He kept going right until the end and his goalscoring record is excellent. I'm delighted for him, he's a huge player for us and a big presence in the dressing room."