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Over the last three seasons, Arsenal have been within touching distance of ending their two-decade drought for a Premier League title under Mikel Arteta.

The Gunners last claimed title glory way back in 2004, with a generation of supporters unable to personally experience the heights achieved in the years prior.

In recent years, the club have shown glimpses of ending such an extended wait, but have been unable to cross the line and end a campaign in top spot.

Arteta’s men have finished the last three seasons in second place, but will be hoping to go one better this time around after the hierarchy backed him with over £200m worth of new additions.

However, despite the heavy spending from the board, one player already in the ranks at the Emirates could offer the solution to their recent inability to jump the final hurdle.

Why Saka could lead Arsenal to title glory in 25/26

Winger Bukayo Saka has been a crucial member of the Arsenal squad over the last couple of years, even cementing his place as a regular starter under Arteta.

The Englishman has risen through the academy ranks and showcased his worth, subsequently reaching unthinkable heights in the club’s hunt for title glory.

The 24-year-old has since racked up 270 senior appearances for the Gunners, registering 144 combined goals and assists in the process – an average of 0.53 per 90.

He missed a huge chunk of last campaign through injury, restricting him to just 37 appearances in all competitions, but it didn’t stop him from achieving a total of 25 goal contributions.

Such numbers weren’t enough for Arteta to claim any form of silverware, but his return to full fitness in 2025/26 will only improve the club’s chances of success.

His emergence through the youth ranks has highlighted the impressive work done by all the staff behind the scenes, which could allow players to emulate his success at the Emirates.

The Arsenal star who’s already a Saka-type player

Over the last couple of months, Arsenal fans have found a new reason to be excited, with teenager Max Dowman making his mark on the first-team despite being just 15.

He made his first senior appearance for the Gunners in the 5-0 triumph over Leeds United at the Emirates, featuring for just under half an hour but still having a huge impact.

The youngster won a penalty late on in the contest, handing Viktor Gyokeres the chance to net his second goal for the club, already showcasing his ability to torment the opposition despite his tender age.

Given his immediate impact in North London, there’s no denying that Dowman has a huge future at the club, but it’s crucial Arteta and co manage the expectations placed upon him.

However, the route of being in the academy and making the jump to the senior squad isn’t as simple for others, with Eberechi Eze one player who’s demonstrated just that in recent years.

He spent time in the youth ranks during the early years of his career, before being let go and making a name for himself at Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

The Gunners subsequently forked out a deal worth £67.5m for his signature this summer, with the hope he can become as crucial as Saka in the immediate future.

Eze, who’s been labelled “magical to watch” by Paul Hall, has glaring similarities to the aforementioned star, with the attacker already being comparable to his compatriot.

In his first eight games back in North London, the 27-year-old has already showcased his creative ability, laying on two assists in his first five Premier League outings.

Eberechi Eze – Arsenal stats

Stats (per 90)

Eze

Arsenal rank

Shots

2.8

1st

Shots on target

1.13

1st

Shots on target %

46.2%

5th

Progressive passes

5.23

8th

Shot-creating actions

3.83

3rd

Goal-creating actions

0.68

4th

Successful dribbles

1.3

3rd

Take-on success %

61.5%

1st

Stats via FBref

However, Eze has also shown that he’s capable of starring alone, already netting his first goal for the club in the recent Carabao Cup clash against Port Vale.

Both traits have seen Saka become a real fan-favourite in North London, with the winger undoubtedly a key part of any potential success the club could achieve this campaign.

As for the new summer addition, he could also follow suit if he continues his excellent start to life at the Emirates – subsequently adding a new dimension to Arteta’s already potent front line.

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أكد أشرف بن شرقي، لاعب فريق الكرة بالنادي الأهلي، أن بطولة السوبر المصري من البطولات المهمة هذا الموسم، وأن جميع اللاعبين يسعون بكل قوة لتحقيق اللقب وإسعاد الجماهير.

ويستعد الأهلي لمواجهة سيراميكا كليوباترا مساء الخميس المقبل، بالمباراة التي تجمع بينهما ضمن منافسات بطولة السوبر المصري.

وقال أشرف بن شرقي في تصريحات صحفية عبر المركز الرسمي لـ الأهلي: “السوبر المصري تعد من البطولات المهمة التي نرغب في التتويج بها، ونحن ندرك تمامًا قيمتها بالنسبة للنادي والجماهير، ونتمنى أن نكون عند حسن الظن ونحقق الفوز باللقب”.

أسامة حسني: الأهلي تعرض للظُلم قبل السوبر المصري.. وأين تكافؤ الفرص؟

وتحدث بن شرقي عن مواجهة سيراميكا كليوباترا المقرر لها مساء الخميس المقبل في نصف نهائي البطولة، قائلا: “سيراميكا من الفرق المميزة التي قدمت نتائج قوية إلى الآن على المستوى المحلي، ونستعد بشكل جيد لمواجهتهم ونسعى لتحقيق الفوز وحسم التأهل إلى نهائي البطولة”.

وشدد على أن إقامة البطولة في الإمارات يمثل دافعًا قويا للفريق، لاسيما أن جماهير الأهلي دائما ما تكون حاضرة في الملعب؛ لدعم وتشجيع اللاعبين، إلى جانب الأجواء المميزة من حيث جودة الملاعب.

وواصل: “هذه البطولة تمثل بداية قوية لموسم طويل، والتتويج بها سيمنحنا دافعًا كبيرًا لمواصلة المنافسة على جميع الألقاب، نحن جاهزون ذهنيًا وبدنيًا، ونتمنى أن نحقق الفوز ونسعد جماهير الأهلي”.

وأتم: “أتوجه بالشكر لجماهير الأهلي على دعمهم الكبير، والفريق هدفه الفوز باللقب للاحتفال معهم”.

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Corinthians e Grêmio se encaram em um duelo válido pela 15ª rodada do Brasileirão. A partida estava atrasada e será realizada nesta segunda-feira (18), às 21 horas (de Brasília. Veja abaixo onde assistir!

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Enquanto isso, o Grêmio vive uma batalha pelas primeiras colocações da tabela. Contudo, fora de casa, o Tricolor Gaúcho deixou a desejar. O Imortal perdeu os últimos quatro desafios longe dos seus domínios no Brasileirão.

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CORINTHIANS X GRÊMIO
15ª RODADA DO CAMPEONATO BRASILEIRO

Local: Neo Química Arena, São Paulo (SP)
Data e hora: segunda-feira, 18 de setembro de 2023, às 21h00 (horário de Brasília)
Árbitro: Paulo César Zanovelli da Silva (Fifa-MG)
Assistentes: Luanderson Lima dos Santos (Fifa-BA) e Celso Luiz da Silva (MG)
Árbitro de vídeo: Emerson de Almeida Ferreira (MG)
Onde assistir: Premiere e no tempo real do Lance!

CORINTHIANS

Cássio; Fagner, Caetano, Lucas Veríssimo e Fábio Santos; Moscardo, Maycon e Giuliano (Renato Augusto); Rojas, Yuri Alberto e Wesley. Técnico: Vanderlei Luxemburgo.

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Desfalques: Roni (trauma no tornozelo); Paulinho (recuperação de cirurgia no joelho); Bruno Méndez e Gil (suspensos)

Pendurados: Cássio, Lucas Veríssimo, Caetano, Fagner, Fausto Vera, Gabriel Moscardo, Matheus Bidu, Maycon, Roni, Guilherme Biro, Ruan Oliveira e Yuri Alberto.

GRÊMIO

Gabriel Grando; João Pedro, Rodrigo Ely, Kannemann e Reinaldo; Villasanti, Pepê, Ronald e Cristaldo; Ferreira e Suárez. Técnico: Renato Portaluppi.

Desfalques: Carballo (lesão ligamentar no joelho direito); Geromel e Jhonata Robert (transição física)

Pendurados: Bruno Alves, Mila, Rodrigo Ely e Everton Galdino.

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The decision had been on the cards ever since he was overlooked for CSA’s central contracts in April

ESPNcricinfo staff02-Jun-2025

Heinrich Klaasen played four Tests, 60 ODIs and 58 T20Is for South Africa•Associated Press

South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced that he is stepping away from international cricket, as he looks to prioritise his T20 league future.The decision means Klaasen, who will be 34 next month, played his last game for South Africa in the Champions Trophy semi-final defeat to New Zealand in Lahore in March. That has turned out to be the final game of a seven-year international career, in which he played four Tests, 60 ODIs and and 58 T20Is. It was in the white-ball formats that he really made an impact, and his reputation as one of the game’s most fearsome middle-order hitters; he exits ODIs with one of the highest career strike rates.Related

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It was in the 50-over format that he played one of the innings people will remember most, a blistering 83-ball 174 against Australia in Centurion. He was a key figure in South Africa’s runs to the semi-finals of the 2023 ODI World Cup as well as the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup. His dismissal in that final against India for a 27-ball 52 was one of the major turning points in South Africa’s ultimately doomed chase.The decision to retire, though, had been on the cards for a while now. He was overlooked for Cricket South Africa’s central contracts in April. Klassen had been on a white-ball only contract until then, having retired from Test cricket in January 2024.1:45

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At the time, both David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen accepted hybrid contracts which allows them to play in ICC events and agreed-upon bilateral tours. Of Klassen, CSA had said in a statement only that “discussions regarding his future are ongoing and a final decision will be made in due course.”Klaasen’s decision was also inevitable given Shukri Conrad’s plans for the national side. Announced as South Africa’s white-ball coach last month, Conrad made it clear that playing for South Africa would be the priority over T20 leagues in his tenure and committed to putting the best South African team forward in all their games.South Africa have a busy schedule coming up across formats, including several white-ball commitments through July, August and September. Those series clash with a number of leagues, including Major League Cricket (MLC), the Hundred and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). As one of South Africa’s most sought-after players on the T20 franchise circuit, Klaasen is signed up for the MLC and the Hundred (for the Seattle Orcas and Manchester Originals respectively).ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Conrad was expected to talk to players who were not given central contracts, including Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi as well but he was very clear when taking over about his selection criteria: “All our players must be available for selection. If they make themselves unavailable for selection, well, that’s a decision that they’ve made and the path that they’ve chosen.” He was especially keen to avoid situations where players do not feature in bilaterals but are parachuted in for an ICC event or one where a severely under-strength national squad has to take the field.”It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket,” Klassen said in a statement. “It took me a long time to decide what’s best for me and my family for the future. It was truly a very difficult decision but also one that I have absolute peace with.”To have played with the Proteas badge on my chest was and will always be the biggest honour in my career. I look forward to spending more time with my family as this decision will allow me to do so.”Enoch Nkwe, CSA’s director of national teams and high performance, said they respected Klaasen’s decision. “Heinrich has been a true match-winner for South Africa. He was a player capable of changing the course of a game in a matter of overs,” he said. “His commitment and impact in the white-ball formats have been immense, and we thank him for his outstanding service to South African cricket.”He has been transparent with Cricket South Africa throughout the past few months, and we fully respect his decision to retire from international cricket. We wish him continued success in the next chapter of his journey.”

أعلن الاتحاد الدولي للتاريخ والإحصاء عن ترتيب الأندية وفقًا للتصنيف في الفترة بين 1 نوفمبر 2024 و31 أكتوبر 2025، حسبما نشر عبر موقعه الرسمي.

وحسبما جاء، يعد نادي بيراميدز المصري الأفضل على صعيد الفرق العربية حيث يتواجد في المركز 35 بدلًا من مركزه السابق، 57.

في حين أن الأهلي يتواجد في المركز 66 بدلًا من 71، أما الزمالك فيحتل المركز 112 بدلًا من 125.

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وأصبح المصري البورسعيدي يحتل المركز 193 بدلاً من 209 ويحتل سيراميكا كليوباترا المركز ال343 بدلاً من 411، بينما أصبح البنك الأهلي يحتل المركز 373 بدلاً من411.

ويحتل صدارة الأندية فريق باريس سان جيرمان، وهو نفس مركزه السابق، يليه ريال مدريد ثم تشيلسي، إنتر ميلان، بايرن ميونخ، برشلونة، بوروسيا دورتموند، بالميراس، آرسنال وفلامينجو.

ويحتل ليفربول المركز 15 بدلًا من 12، أما مانشستر سيتي فيتواجد في المركز 12 بدل 13.

وفيما يتعلق بالأندية السعودية، يتواجد الهلال في المركز 37 بدلًا من 39، وأهلي جدة 57 بدلًا من 59، النصر 103 بدلًا من 105.

Let’s scale back two years. Liverpool had completed their midfield rebuild under Jurgen Klopp and were primed for a new chapter, putting that bleak 2022/23 campaign to bed.

Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and co had gone past their sell-by dates, and FSG went full ham as they countered the midfield exodus with four interesting signings: Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch.

Those additions led Klopp’s side back into the Champions League and saw the German cap off his Anfield dynasty with one final slice of silverware, beating Chelsea against injury-hit odds in the Carabao Cup final.

Arne Slot approached the recent summer market with a similar need for change.

Well, similar insofar as much money needed to be spent, but Liverpool had just won the Premier League and were supported by the many years of Klopp’s labours. This is supposed to be a successful season for the Reds.

And it still could be, but so much has gone wrong for Slot’s tactically imbalanced team, who have lost four matches in a row and lack any sense of confidence or coherence.

We could pick at any area of the field, but the midfielders have certainly left something to be desired in recent months.

Liverpool need a new midfielder

Two years on, FSG may need to shop once again for a high-level midfielder. While the Merseysiders have talented options in the engine room, the woes of Mac Allister and Szoboszlai’s new role at right-back suggest more physicality and press resistance could be added to ease Gravenberch’s burden.

The 26-year-old Mac Allister, in particular, has been dreadful this term, lacking his typical coolness and energy on the ball, that rare ability to marry technical elegance with combative physicality.

That simply hasn’t been there, with one Premier League noting that the Argentina international is “not up to scratch” at the moment, winning only one tackle per game and losing 57% of his ground duels, as per Sofascore.

It hasn’t been good enough, and while, candidly, part of Mac Allister’s struggle is down to mismanagement, there’s a sense that an upgrade is needed to add a much-needed dimension to the midfield.

Well, that man could arrive in the form of Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga, with Spanish sources confirming this week that the France international could be on the move in 2026, an update which has certainly put Anfield’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, on alert.

Valued by Los Blancos at around €80m (equating to £69m), Camavinga is no longer considered untouchable by Xabi Alonso, and those in Spain believe an audacious January bid could be staged by the Premier League champions.

The 22-year-old has been in Madrid for over four years, but injuries and Alonso’s vision have opened the door for potential suitors. Manchester City and Manchester United both expressed interest this summer.

Why Camavinga could be an upgrade on Mac Allister

Camavinga was regarded as a wonder-kid when he first took steps onto the professional stage. Joining from Rennes for around £35m in 2021, he has since featured 186 times for the Spanish giants, winning two La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues.

Though the past year has been an effort to maintain regular fitness levels for Camavinga, he remains a world-class talent, a “duel-monster” in the words of analyst Raj Chohan, who could benefit from a change of scenery, joining a Liverpool team where he could foster his skills for many years to come.

His arrival would not knock Mac Allister from his prominent position, but it would give him competition, to be sure, and Camavinga might even come to be an upgrade down the line, with the statistics drawn from the past year certainly suggesting he has what it takes to outstrip him.

Camavinga vs Mac Allister (past 12 months)

Stats (per 90)

Camavinga

Mac Allister

Goals

0.12

0.18

Assists

0.06

0.18

Touches

76.36

63.29

Pass completion (%)

90.1

82.7

Shot-creating actions

2.51

4.01

Progressive passes

5.07

5.64

Progressive carries

2.04

1.37

Successful take-ons

1.11

0.53

Recoveries

6.30

4.69

Tackles won

2.91

1.63

Interceptions

1.40

0.89

Aerials won

1.52

0.50

Data via FBref

As you can see, Camavinga has played with a touch more completeness and energy than his Argentine counterpart over the past year, and that having suffered with injury problems all the while. He might actually boast a higher standard of quality than Mac Allister, and that is not to the Liverpool man’s discredit.

There is also the matter of age. Camavinga is only 22 years old, and with a wealth of elite experience at that.

He might be struggling for minutes and fluency at Real Madrid, but he’s so young and clearly such a talented midfielder, an expert on the ball and relentless in the challenge.

These are attributes shared with Liverpool’s No. 10, though there’s a case to be made that the Frenchman is even more complete in his midfield game, hailed for his “extraordinary qualities” by former Real boss Carlo Ancelotti, who went on to claim his young star could “play anywhere on the pitch”.

Similar praise have been laid at Mac Allister’s feet in the Premier League. Shortly after the South American’s £35m transfer from Brighton to Liverpool, TNT Sports pundit Joe Cole described him as a “superstar” signing for the Reds, drawing attention to his own ability to “play anywhere” his manager wants him to.

Such dynamism. Though Liverpool would want to retain Mac Allister’s services for as long as they can, it’s clear he plays a role unlike any other in the Liverpool squad. To put that another way, he provides a dimension his teammates cannot mimic.

And, with that in mind, adding Camavinga to the fold might prove a stroke of genius on Hughes’ part. Real Madrid might want something in the ballpark of £69m, but Liverpool could take advantage of his injury struggles and seat on the Santiago Bernabeu fringe over the past 12 months.

Looking at how it could all transpire in the long run, Liverpool might strike a player who could yet grow into one of the best in the world, eclipsing a star in Mac Allister, who has already provided the club with a higher brand of technical midfield play than they had been treated to in the years before his signing.

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Sob forte chuva no Estádio Pascual Guerrero, o Corinthians segue com 100% de aproveitamento e está na semifinal da Libertadores Feminina. As Brabas venceram o América de Cali por 4 a 0, com gols de Tarciane, Millene, Vic Albuquerque e Fernandinha.

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O América de Cali perdeu grande chance no primeiro minuto da partida, e o Corinthians conseguiu impor sua superioridade e abriu o placar na bola parada, após Duda Sampaio quase anotar um gol olímpico.

A forte chuva afetou o desempenho das Brabas na etapa final, mas as colombianas também sentiram o efeito do gramado encharcado e não conseguiram produzir muitas chances de gol. Aos 26 minutos do segundo tempo, Yantén cometeu pênalti em Millene.

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A própria atacante cobrou e converteu a cobrança. Seis minutos após o gol de Millene, a lateral Daniela Arias fez falta dura em Gabi Zanotti e foi expulsa. Nos minutos finais, Vic Albuquerque e Fernandinha deram números finais ao jogo. As Brabas irão enfrentar o Internacional ou o Colo-Colo na semifinal da Libertadores Feminina.

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CORINTHIANS 4 X 0 AMÉRICA DE CALI
QUARTAS DE FINAL – LIBERTADORES FEMININA

Data:15 de outubro de 2023, domingo
Horário:17h30 (horário de Brasília)
Local:Estádio Pascual Guerrero, em Santiago de Cali, na Colômbia

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CORINTHIANS (Técnico: Arthur Elias)
Lelê; Tarciane, Mariza e Yasmim; Luana, Duda Sampaio, Gabi Zanotti, Gabi Portilho e Tamires; Millene e Jheniffer.

AMÉRICA DE CALI (Técnico: Gustavo Pineda)
Giraldo; Arias, Natis, Ospina e Bahr; Pineda, Usme e Cortes; Restrepo, Castañeda e Candelo

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Lancashire set to be without Liam Livingstone after hamstring injury sustained while playing twice in 24 hours

Matt Roller08-Jul-2025

Liam Livingstone was injured after playing back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday•Getty Images

Lancashire coach Steven Croft believes a “stupid” schedule contributed to a hamstring injury that will sideline Liam Livingstone for the rest of the T20 Blast group stages, as counties weigh up a potential reduction in the volume of cricket that they play for 2026.Livingstone pulled his hamstring during Lancashire’s win over Derbyshire on Saturday afternoon, their second T20 fixture in the space of 24 hours after winning at Northamptonshire on Friday. Their team bus only arrived back in Manchester at 3.30am on Saturday morning due to traffic on the M1, and they were back on the field at 3pm later that day.Saqib Mahmood also left the field during Saturday’s game, and Croft – who took over from Dale Benkenstein on an interim basis in May – said that the schedule was “a bit of a mess”. He told LancsTV: “They’re some of the world’s best players out there… It feels pretty stupid and silly, and is putting the players at risk. We saw two players walk off the field through injury.”Related

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On Livingstone, Croft said: “It might have gone at any time, but getting minimal sleep and such a quick turnaround to play elite sport is a tough one… I probably wouldn’t say it’s all down to the schedule – it might be – but it’s not helped one bit for that player who’s walked off, and looks like it might be a bit of a lengthy time on the sidelines.”It is something that seriously needs to be looked at… We’re aware that we’ve got four competitions in the country, so you can’t really extend the season any more. That is the county grind, as people say… You feel like if something doesn’t happen, we’re not going to get the best players on the park.”The Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) has lobbied for a reduction in back-to-back T20 fixtures, where the same team plays twice on consecutive days. But they are still commonplace in the Blast, in which the majority of fixtures are played from Thursday to Sunday, and there are signs that any changes to the men’s domestic schedule for 2026 will only be incremental.The Blast appears set to return to three groups of six – rather than two groups of nine – next year, with each team playing 12 matches (including two inter-group fixtures) rather than 14. The quarter-finals and Finals Day will also be brought forward to July from September, meaning the competition will finish before the Hundred rather than being split in half by it.There is less clarity on the future of the County Championship: counties are discussing a handful of options for next year’s format, some of which involve a reduction to 12 matches per team while others maintain the existing number of 14. Somerset and Surrey have both publicly backed a 14-match season, with an eight-team Division One and a ten-team Division Two.”There is so much potential for the competition to grow its fanbase,” Surrey’s chair, Oli Slipper, and chief executive, Steve Elworthy, said in a joint statement, noting the strong attendances at The Oval this year. “The red-ball game needs all the counties to get behind it, to prioritise it and to promote it. It is a unique and historic sporting competition, and we should embrace it for the benefit of the whole game.”The review into county scheduling is being run by the Professional Game Committee, a subcommittee authorised by the ECB board and chaired by Warwickshire chair Mark McCafferty. A decision on the 2026 schedule is anticipated later this month, and any changes would require the support of 12 out of the 18 first-class counties.

Celtic are considering appointing Nicky Hayen as their next manager and a new update has now emerged regarding their pursuit of the Belgian.

Hayen has been mentioned as one of the leading contenders to replace Brendan Rodgers at Parkhead, with the Northern Irishman departing last week. The 45-year-old has been very open about potentially leaving his role in charge of Brugge, hinting that he would be keen on coming in as the new Celtic boss.

Hayen is far from the only option for Celtic, however, with Martin O’Neill thought to be open to the idea of staying in charge of the Hoops for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, should the club’s owners like that idea.

The likes of Lee Carsley, Kieran McKenna and Damien Duff have all been linked with the job, too, as the Scottish Premiership champions look to nail their appointment and claw back the deficit on Hearts in the title race.

Celtic willing to offer Hayen big wages

According to Voetbal Nieuws [via Sport Witness], Celtic will try to “lure” Hayen away from Brugge with a high salary, and have knocked on his door. The Hoops are trying to use “money, prestige, and the lure of Glasgow” to bring him to Parkhead, with his current club hesitant to allow him to leave without receiving plenty of compensation.

It is easy to see why Hayen is a leading contender to be Celtic’s next manager, with the Belgian averaging 2.03 points per game across 80 matches in charge of Brugge. He also won the league title with them in 2023/24, and the Belgian Cup last season, showing that the Hoops would be bringing in a manager who knows how to win trophies.

Hayen’s preferred 4-2-3-1 formation isn’t dissimilar to Rodgers’ 4-3-3 system, meaning Celtic’s players shouldn’t find it too difficult to make the adjustment, and at 45, he is still a young manager who would bring vibrancy to Parkhead.

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There may be a temptation to give O’Neill the job until the end of the season, but if Hayen makes himself available very soon, he should be looked at as a great option.

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O Pacaembu está próximo de ser reaberto após cerca de três anos de reformas. A intenção é que o complexo esportivo, localizado na zona oeste de São Paulo, tenha reinaugurações em fases, sendo partidas do Santos e a final da Copinha 2024 como os principais atrativos.

A intenção inicial da Allegra Pacaembu, empresa que detém a concessão do local, é que a decisão da Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior aconteça no estádio.

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O próprio presidente da Federação Paulista de Futebol (FPF), Reinaldo Carneiro Bastos, anunciou que o local está pronto para receber a final da Copinha, em cerimônia realizada em novembro.

Também há interesse mútuo com o Peixe para o clube se tornar a “estrela” do local. Inclusive, Marcelo Teixeira, presidente eleito do Alvinegro, visitou as obras do complexo no dia 1º de dezembro, durante sua campanha.

COPINHA

A Allegra garante que o campo do Pacaembu estará preparado para receber a final da Copinha.No entanto, a decisão sobre o local da partida cabe à FPF. Além disso, os interesses dos clubes futuramente envolvidos na decisão também terão peso. A última final da competição de categorias de base foi disputada entre Palmeiras e América-MG, no Canindé.Para o Pacaembu receber a decisão da Copa São Paulo, também restam as autorizações do poder público do Estado. O aval deve acontecer em um período mais próximo da final.A Copinha seria a “primeira reinauguração” de diversas atrações que protagonizarão a reabertura do Pacaembu. O estádio voltará a funcionar em fases. Por exemplo, é possível que a final da Copa São Paulo não tenha todos os setores do local em pleno funcionamento.

SANTOS COMO ESTRELA

Santos e Allegra mantêm contatos frequentes. O novo presidente do clube, Marcelo Teixeira, tem muito interesse em migrar os jogos do Alvinegro para o local.A ideia da gestão santista é que haja a grande reinauguração do Pacaembu com um jogo do Peixe, no dia 27 de abril, data de aniversário do estádio. Porém, a realização deste evento ainda não está totalmente confirmada.O Pacaembu deve se tornar a casa do Santos durante as obras da Vila Belmiro, que se transformará em Arena.

– Queremos dar entrada na prefeitura para que isso saia do papel. Independente de onde o Santos estiver, seja Paulista, Série B, Série A, Sul-Americana ou Libertadores, nós tiraremos a Vila Belmiro para jogar, como já temos a carta de intenção, no Pacaembu. Há essa intenção, assim como também em outras arenas espalhadas pelo Brasil – disse Marcelo Teixeira, em coletiva após vitória nas eleições.