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Also: four openers, four runs, and other eye-popping stats from New Zealand’s capitulation in Dhaka

Sampath Bandarupalli01-Sep-20211 – Bangladesh, on Wednesday, registered their first-ever T20I win against New Zealand. New Zealand had got the better of Bangladesh in each of their 10 T20I meetings before this match – New Zealand’s 10-0 record against Bangladesh was the best unbeaten head-to-head for any team in this format.60 – New Zealand’s total of 60 all out in this game is their joint-lowest total in the T20I format. New Zealand were also bundled out for 60 in Chattogram against Sri Lanka during the 2014 World T20.60 – Their 60 all out is also the lowest by any side in men’s T20Is against Bangladesh. The previous lowest total against Bangladesh was 62 all-out last month by Australia, also in Dhaka. Only one team has got a lower total in men’s T20Is in Bangladesh – 39 by Netherlands, against Sri Lanka, in 2014 in Chattogram.1 – Number of men’s T20I totals by Full Member nations that were lower than New Zealand’s 60. West Indies’ 45 all out against England in 2019 is still the lowest. New Zealand’s 60 is also the lowest total by any Full Member team in men’s T20Is while batting first; West Indies’ 71 all out was the previous such lowest total, scored against England in 2019.122 – Runs conceded by Bangladesh across their last two T20Is – they had rolled Australia over for 62 in their previous T20I appearance. These are the second-fewest runs conceded by a Full Member team in successive matches in men’s T20Is. The fewest is 116 by England in 2019, when they had West Indies for 45 and 71 in consecutive games.4 – Runs scored overall by opening batters in this match, the joint-lowest in a men’s T20I where all four batted. A game between Argentina and Brazil in 2019 also had an aggregate of just four runs from the openers.Related

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3.83 – Combined run rate of the two teams in the first T20I, the fourth-lowest in any completed men’s T20I and the lowest in a match between two Full Member teams. The previous lowest between two Full Members was 4.61 during a T20I in Port of Spain between West Indies and Zimbabwe in 2010.7 – Runs conceded by Ajaz Patel in his four-over spell, the second-fewest for New Zealand in a men’s T20I. The most economical four-over effort for New Zealand came from Daniel Vettori, who gave away just six runs against Bangladesh in 2010.2 – Cole McConchie became only the second New Zealand man to take a wicket with the first ball of his T20I career. Lockie Ferguson was the first to do so during his debut against Bangladesh in 2017. McConchie is also the fourth man from New Zealand to take a wicket with the first ball of his international career, joining Dennis Smith, Matt Henderson and Andrew Mathieson.

Chelsea have opened talks with the representatives of a big-name player after their triumph over Barcelona in the Champions League, according to a fresh update on Wednesday morning.

Chelsea seal statement win over Barcelona on dream European night

Enzo Maresca’s side put in a scintillating performance at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, dismantling Barça 3-0 in a European encounter that underlined their credentials as genuine contenders for silverware this season.

Chelsea dominated from start to finish, displaying an intensity and quality that left the five-time European champions thoroughly outclassed.

The Blues flew out of the blocks with relentless energy, pressing Barcelona high and refusing to allow the Spanish side any time on the ball. Their attacking intent was evident throughout a pulsating first half that saw Chelsea create numerous opportunities, though they endured frustration as two goals were chalked off for offside and handball before finally breaking through.

The first goal arrived when Marc Cucurella’s dangerous cross deflected off Jules Koundé, giving Chelsea a deserved advantage after 27 minutes of intense pressure.

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It got from bad to worse for Barça, with captain Ronald Araujo receiving a second yellow card for his reckless challenge on Cucurella near the touchline. The sending-off proved catastrophic for Hansi Flick’s side, allowing Chelsea to seize complete control after the restart.

The second half belonged to 18-year-old sensation Estevao, who produced a moment of individual brilliance that will be remembered for years in west London.

Collecting the ball wide on the right, the Brazilian winger embarked on a mesmeric dribble, gliding past Pau Cubarsí before cutting across Alejandro Balde and unleashing an unstoppable finish into the roof of the net. The stunning strike showcased his exceptional technical ability and composure, stealing the show in a much-anticipated head-to-head with Barcelona’s own teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal.

Liam Delap then rounded off a superb Chelsea display with his first Champions League goal for the club after initially seeing it chalked off, with Cucurella getting a lot of plaudits too for his exceptional display against Yamal.

Minutes

93′

Expected Assists

0.59

Tackles (Won)

5 (4)

Interceptions

1

Clearances

2

Blocked Shots

1

Recoveries

4

Aerial Duels (Won)

1 (1)

Key Passes

1

Passes

55/63

Touches

97

It was a statement win for Chelsea, who now go into their mouth-watering Premier League tie against Arsenal this weekend in very high spirits.

Now, according to Sky Switzerland reporter Sacha Tavolieri, supporters could have more reason to get excited.

Chelsea reopen talks with Mike Maignan who's "very keen" to join

AC Milan keeper Mike Maignan has long been a target for Chelsea amid their hunt for an elite-level keeper, with his contract expiring at the end of this season and potentially up for grabs at zero cost.

As per Tavolieri, Chelsea have reignited negotiations with Maignan and his camp, as the French international edges closer to departing the San Siro.

BlueCo are seizing on a developing contract standoff that could see the 30-year-old leave Italy as a free agent next summer, with Maignan reportedly informing Milan that he will not sign a new deal despite the club offering improved terms that would double his current salary.

The France number one can begin formal discussions with foreign clubs from January onwards, positioning Chelsea favourably in the race for his signature.

Maresca apparently views the experienced shot-stopper as a potential solution to Chelsea’s ongoing goalkeeping concerns. While Robert Sanchez has featured regularly this season, Filip Jorgensen could leave in January, and neither have fully convinced Chelsea’s manager.

Maignan is also “very keen” on the idea of joining them, so this could be one to watch closely as we fast approach the winter window.

The former Lille star is widely regarded as one of Europe’s top shot-stoppers, with Liverpool’s Alisson describing him as a world-class keeper at a truly elite level.

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O Flamengo definiu a escalação para enfrentar o Pyramids neste sábado (13), no estádio Ahmad bin Ali, em Doha, no Catar, pela Copa Challenger — a semifinal da Copa Intercontinental. O técnico Filipe Luís promoveu mudanças em relação à equipe que venceu o Cruz Azul na última quarta-feira (10).

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Na defesa, Léo Ortiz volta ao banco de reservas rubro-negro após retorna de lesão no duelo com os mexicanos. Assim, Danilo assume o lugar do camisa 3 e faz dupla com Léo Pereira na zaga. Nas laterais, Varela e Alex Sandro foram mantidos

No meio-campo, sem mudanças: Jorginho joga ao lado de Erick Pulgar, e Arrascaeta é mantido como homem mais avançado do setor. No ataque, Carrascal segue na ponta-direita, enquanto Gonzalo Plata e Everton Cebolinha são novidades; Pedro é opção no banco do Flamengo e pode ganhar minutos, assim como Bruno Henrique e Samuel Lino.

continua após a publicidadeEscalações de Flamengo e Pyramids

Desta forma, a escalação do Flamengo tem: Rossi; Varela, Danilo, Léo Pereira e Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Jorginho e Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Plata e Cebolinha.

Já o Pyramids entra em campo com: Elshenawy; Chibi, Marrie, Samy e Hamdy; Lashin, Otta, Toure; Ziko, Zavala e Mayele.

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📆 Data e horário: sábado, 13 de dezembro de 2025, às 14h (de Brasília);
📍 Local: Estádio Ahmad bin Ali, no Catar;
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🟨 Árbitro: Al Jassim Abdulrahman;
🚩 Assistentes: Al Marri Taleb e Al Maqaleh Saoud;
🖥️ VAR: Al Marri Khamis.

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يستعد فريق ليفربول، بقيادة المدرب آرني سلوت، لخوض مباراة مساء يوم الأربعاء ضد نظيره فريق سندرلاند، وذلك في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

ويستضيف ملعب “الأنفيلد” مباراة فريقي ليفربول وسندرلاند، في خضم منافسات الجولة الرابعة عشر من بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي، موسم 2025/26.

ويمتلك ليفربول 21 نقطة حيث يحتل المركز الثامن في جدول الدوري الإنجليزي في الوقت الحالي، في حين أن سندرلاند لديه 22 نقطة في المركز السادس.

ويأمل ليفربول تحقيق نتيجة إيجابية بعدما حقق فوزًا ثمينًا على وست هام يوم الأحد الماضي في الجولة الثالثة عشر من الدوري الإنجليزي، حيث مثّل انتصارًا مهمًا في فترة كارثية لكتيبة آرني سلوت. موعد مباراة ليفربول وسندرلاند اليوم في الدوري الإنجليزي

من المقرر أن تنطلق المباراة في تمام الساعة 10:15 مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، 11:15 بتوقيت السعودية. القناة الناقلة لمباراة ليفربول وسندرلاند اليوم في الدوري الإنجليزي

تُذاع المباراة عبر قناة beIN SPORTS 1. معلق مباراة ليفربول وسندرلاند اليوم في الدوري الإنجليزي

سيعلق عامر الخوذيري على أحداث مباراة الليلة.

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They might not have got the win, but Sunday evening’s game against Arsenal was a success for Chelsea.

Enzo Maresca’s side utterly outplayed the Premier League leaders in the first half, and despite losing Moises Caicedo for over half the match, came away with a point.

There were sensational performances across the pitch from the hosts, with the most impressive undoubtedly being Reece James’.

The club captain has been unreal all season for Chelsea, and now it looks like Cobham could already be brewing his heir.

James' performance against Arsenal

Now, James putting in a strong performance for Chelsea is really nothing new; he is the captain after all.

However, against Arsenal, the Englishman truly stepped it up to a whole other level and did so from the middle of the park, not right-back.

In a game that was billed as a midfield showdown between Caicedo and Declan Rice, it was the full-back who came out as comfortably the best player on the whole pitch, let alone the middle of it.

That might sound hyperbolic, but his man-of-the-match award would suggest otherwise.

On top of doing all the defensive work you would expect of him, the “gargantuan” presence, as dubbed by presenter Olivia Buzaglo, was a serious attacking threat and provided the assist for his side’s opener.

Moreover, he completed three of his four crosses, played two key passes, was successful in 100% of his dribbles and generally didn’t let up for the entire encounter.

In all, it was perhaps one of James’ best performances in a Chelsea shirt and a shining example of why so many people rate him so highly.

Therefore, fans should be ecstatic about the fact that Cobham may already be producing another version of the international monster.

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As always seems to be the case, there is another cohort of incredible youngsters coming up at the moment, like Reggie Watson and Shim Mhueka.

However, there is another, perhaps slightly lesser-known prospect fans should start taking more notice of, someone who could be the next James: Lewi Richards.

The 17-year-old has been with the Blues since the under-8s level and became a scholar at the start of the season.

However, the youngster has made such an impression this year that he put pen to paper on his first professional paper just a couple of months later, at the end of October.

With that said, what makes him like James?

Well, the first thing is that, like the club captain, he has shown an impressive level of positional versatility, playing at right-back, left-back and centre-back for the u18 and u21 sides.

Richard’s Versatility

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A

Right-Back

9

3

0

Centre-Back

5

0

1

Left-Back

2

0

0

All Stats via Transfermarkt

Moreover, he even spent time playing in the middle of the park when he was playing for the lower levels of the academy.

On top of this ability to be deployed all over the pitch, the teen phenom has already shown an ability to marry technical quality with physicality.

For example, respected analyst-turned-Como scout Felix Johnston has described him as a “technically strong” prospect who is “monstrous in the tackle” as well as “fearless in the air” and blessed with “bags of pace.”

Ultimately, Richards still has plenty of development to do, but he looks to be an extraordinary academy prospect and one whose versatility, technical ability, and power mean he could be another James in a few years.

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Adam Lallana would be “interested” in becoming the next manager of Southampton.

Since winning the 2024 Championship play-off final, it has hardly been the future that Southampton would have anticipated. Russell Martin, who guided them back to the Premier League, was replaced by Ivan Juric mid-season, following a turgid start to the 2024/25 campaign.

Juric was unable to turn around Southampton’s misfortune, as they became the first club to be relegated from the English top flight with as many as seven games remaining.

Will Still, who made a reputation for himself with Reims and Lens, joined in the summer. Despite his promise and an influx of summer signings, though, Still also struggled for form. After just two Championship wins in 13 matches and a three-game losing streak, Southampton parted ways with Still and have since been on the hunt for a new manager.

Now, it would appear that an unlikely candidate would happily take on the role were he offered the job.

Lallana to replace Still?

Following the 2024/25 season, Adam Lallana called time on his 19-year playing career. The midfielder, who came through the ranks at Southampton, played for the Saints for eight years until joining Liverpool in 2014. Six years later, Lallana moved to Brighton before returning to St. Mary’s, for a single season, in 2024.

As per Sky Sports, Lallana, who currently works as a first-team coach with the Saints, would be “interested in becoming a head coach”.

Across his playing career, Lallana played with some incredible managers, including Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton. Lallana has been outspoken about his “love” for De Zerbi, who now manages Ligue 1 side Marseille. No doubt then that he would look to draw from the Italian for inspiration in his own coaching career.

Despite his enthusiasm however, it appears that he is “an unlikely option at this time, given his lack of experience in the role”.

Southampton are aiming for a swift return to the English top flight, though their start to the 2025/26 season suggests that they may fall short of the mark they were aiming for.

Lallana could, no doubt, start his career as a first-team head coach in the coming years. With Southampton, however, it could well be too much, too soon for the former midfielder. He would be inheriting a club that desperately need lifting from the slump they find themselves in and a more-experienced option may better benefit the Saints at this time.

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Prefeito do Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes assinou o projeto de lei que permitirá a reforma do estádio de São Januário, do Vasco, através da venda do potencial construtivo do local. O político também confirmou que está em negociações com o Fluminense.

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Os recursos obtidos pelo Cruz-Maltino não poderão ser usados para outras questões que vão além das obras que serão realizadas na Colina Histórica. O clube tem a intenção de ampliar a capacidade de sua casa para receber um público maior nos dias de jogos.

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– O que estamos fazendo é pegando o potencial construtivo de São Januário, o que poderia se construir ali, e levando para outra área da cidade na Barra da Tijuca. Isso permite viabilizar recursos, mas não permitimos que esses recursos vão em dinheiro para o Vasco. A gente obriga que esses recursos sejam para a construção do novo estádio de São Januário. O Vasco está podendo ter um estádio digno da sua dimensão, do seu tamanho.

O Fluminense também está em negociações com a Prefeitura para tentar viabilizar a reforma de Laranjeiras. O Tricolor possui um projeto de revitalização pronto com o escritório Apiacás, mas precisa de recursos para tirar a ideia do papel.