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Vincent Kompany was full of praise for Harry Kane after the Bayern Munich forward netted his 400th career goal to seal a 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Klassiker. The England captain's clinical header helped Bayern maintain their perfect start to the season, with Kompany hailing his striker's "complete" display in another statement Bundesliga win.

Kane milestone inspires Bayern win

Kane marked a historic night by scoring his 400th club goal as Bayern Munich edged Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in a pulsating Der Klassiker on Saturday. The England captain opened the scoring with a precise header in the 22nd minute, his 12th league strike of the season, continuing his incredible run of form. Michael Olise doubled Bayern's advantage late on before Julian Brandt pulled one back for Dortmund, but the hosts held firm to extend their unbeaten run and move five points clear at the top.

Bayern's triumph also marked their 11th consecutive win in all competitions, equalling the German record previously set by Die Schwarzgelben under Thomas Tuchel in the 2015/16 campaign. The victory reflected not only Bayern's clinical edge but also their composure under pressure, with Kompany’s side continuing to impress both domestically and in Europe.

It was yet another reminder of Kane's consistency since arriving in Germany, as the forward has either scored or assisted in every match this season for Bayern Munich. His impact has been transformative, setting the tone for Bayern's relentless march toward another Bundesliga crown.

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Kompany could not hide his admiration for his star striker and the collective effort of his side after their Klassiker win. “Harry Kane can of course still improve, even though he has been more than brilliant so far for us," the Belgian said post-match. "I think [Lionel] Messi and [Cristiano] Ronaldo have set the bar so high that you feel like scoring in the manner Kane is scoring right now should be normal, but what he is doing is really outstanding. He worked so hard for the team tonight and was once again very important for us."

Kompany also lauded Bayern's fluid attacking play, which often leaves opponents second-guessing their defensive structures. "We like that all experts are asking themselves 'who was our striker tonight? Who was the attacking midfielder? Who was the playmaker?' – That is how we know we have a fluent attack and that we’re doing it right," he explained.

He continued by acknowledging Kane's special instinct inside the penalty area: "I can't teach Harry Kane how to head the ball the way he does it. Some things you can't teach – the feeling for the area, for example. He just does it so well."

The coach also praised Dortmund's fightback, saying: "We have to give Dortmund their flowers. They managed to get back into the game after our dominating first half. They fought their way back in. We, on the other hand, interrupted our rhythm and somewhat lost the control we had. But I also need to praise my team for sticking together – even when we were not in total control, we were always still dangerous and managed to score in a phase where Dortmund were getting better."

Kane improves Bayern

Kane's 400th career goal adds another milestone to a glittering resume that already includes three Premier League Golden Boots, a World Cup Golden Boot and England's all-time scoring record. The 31-year-old joined Bayern in search of major silverware in 2023, which he finally achieved last season with a Bundesliga title. His 12 goals in the Bundesliga this season have come from just 10 appearances, with his leadership and work rate complementing Bayern's fluid attacking identity.

Since his arrival, Bayern's offensive play has evolved to become more unpredictable, with Kane's link-up ability freeing the likes of Olise and Jamal Musiala, once the latter returns from injury, to thrive between the lines. His adaptability has also given Kompany's system greater flexibility, as Bayern frequently alternate between structured possession and rapid transition attacks.

Kane's professionalism and mentality have impressed both teammates and staff, and Kompany's comments reflect the respect he commands within the dressing room. The striker's influence extends beyond his goals – his presence brings calmness and confidence to a side that appears more balanced than ever. With his 400th goal now behind him, the focus shifts to how high he can push that tally by the end of the season, after which the World Cup is here.

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Bayern's latest victory cements their dominance atop the Bundesliga table as they chase a record-extending title. They will now turn their attention to midweek European action in the Champions League, where Kompany will expect his side to maintain intensity and discipline against Club Brugge.

For Kane, the challenge will be sustaining his exceptional scoring pace as fixtures pile up across multiple competitions. His sharpness and understanding of Bayern's attacking patterns suggest that further milestones are inevitable. As Kompany continues to refine his project, Kane's form could be the decisive factor in turning Bayern's domestic dominance into continental glory.

West Ham United have now joined the race to sign a “sensational” player in January, who was a major target for Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window.

West Ham eyeing Paqueta replacements despite late twist

Lucas Paqueta’s West Ham future was a topic right the way through the transfer window, and Fabrizio Romano suggested the Brazilian was set to complete a late move to Aston Villa.

However, the Brazilian re-affirmed his commitment to the club by kissing the badge in celebration, after bagging the second goal from the penalty spot in the 3-0 rout of Nottingham Forest.

It appears as though the 28-year-old could be getting back to his best, having already scored three goals in all competitions this summer, but the Hammers have their eye on a potential replacement ahead of the January transfer window.

According to a report from Caught Offside, West Ham have now joined the race for Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White, who was a major target for Tottenham during the summer window, with the north Londoners activating his £60m release clause.

The move fell through, and Gibbs-White extended his contract with Forest, but a move could still be on the cards this summer, with the likes of Spurs, Newcastle United and Aston Villa also monitoring developments.

The Hammers’ interest is thought to be tied to the uncertainty over Paqueta’s future, as they are preparing contingency plans in case the Brazil international leaves this winter.

"Sensational" Gibbs-White would be statement signing for West Ham

In all honesty, it seems very unlikely the Hammers will be able to compete for the England international’s signature, given that he is currently at a Europa League side, with Champions League clubs also interested in a deal.

However, the 25-year-old would be a real statement signing if the Irons were able to pull it off, having been lauded as “sensational” by the BBC’s John Bennett for his performances in the Premier League in the 2024-25 campaign.

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The Englishman vastly outperformed Paqueta in terms of attacking contributions, chipping in with 17 goal contributions, compared to just four from the former Lyon man.

However, having been cleared of spot-fixing charges by the FA, the West Ham star is now showing signs he is back to his best, most recently putting in a quality all-round performance to help steer his side to victory over Forest.

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Former Espanyol president Joan Collet was caught up in a physical altercation in the VIP area after the final whistle of the club's clash with Real Betis, capping a frustrating day for the Catalan club both on and off the pitch.

Collet in shocking brawl

Former Espanyol president Collet was involved in a brawl in the VIP area of the RCDE Stadium following the club's dramatic 2-1 La Liga defeat to Real Betis on Sunday, according to a report from Mundo Deportivo. Images circulating on social media show Collet caught up in a physical altercation that reportedly started after provocative behaviour from visiting supporters.

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The incident is understood to have taken place just after the final whistle of a tense and ill-tempered match. Sources suggest that several Real Betis fans in the corporate section acted provocatively, leading to a confrontation with Espanyol supporters. Collet, who was president of the club between 2012 and 2016, initially appeared to be trying to calm the situation before becoming embroiled in the scuffle himself and was reportedly hurt in the process. The former president has since declined to comment on the events.

On-pitch tension boils over in dramatic finish

The off-field clash mirrored the high tension on the pitch, which culminated in a dramatic finale. Espanyol were handed a lifeline deep into stoppage time when they were awarded a 97th-minute penalty after a VAR review. However, captain Javi Puado saw his spot-kick saved by Real Betis goalkeeper and former Espanyol player Pau Lopez, condemning the home side to a frustrating defeat. The atmosphere was further charged by provocative gestures from López towards the home fans.

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Defeat leaves Espanyol mid-table

The 2-1 loss, with Pol Lozano's early goal cancelled out by second-half strikes from Cucho Hernández and Abde Ezzalzouli, was a bitter pill to swallow for Espanyol after coming so close to salvaging a point. The result sees the Catalan club drop to ninth in the La Liga standings, with 12 points from their opening eight fixtures. They have now lost two of their last three league games.

Liverpool’s season starts now. Though the Reds were defeated at Wembley last Sunday, Crystal Palace lifting the Community Shield after winning the penalty shootout, few fans would have been left reeling by the blow.

But the curtain-raiser did give the club a taste of Arne Slot’s new squad, with expensive summer signings Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike combining to score a well-worked opening goal. Also making his debut, Jeremie Frimpong’s cross after 20 minutes arced fortuitously beyond the impressive Dean Henderson.

But now, the reigning Premier League champions host Bournemouth in the opening match of the top-flight campaign, with sights set on retaining the crown that was so spectacularly won last year, Slot’s first after replacing Jurgen Klopp in the dugout.

Despite the remarkable nature of Liverpool’s summer spending, options are rather thin at the moment. Particularly, the Merseysiders offer little in the way of defensive depth. That does, however, appear set to change.

Up top, greater strength. Though that said, Liverpool haven’t yet been able to pull off a record-breaking deal for Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, who, as one of the finest strikers in the world, would complete the frontline.

Liverpool still chasing Alexander Isak

Since joining Newcastle from Real Sociedad for £63m in 2022, Isak has only gone from strength to strength, blooming into a world-class finisher but also a forward of impressive flair and finesse.

Isak’s relationship at Newcastle has disintegrated as he pushes to sign for Liverpool, who have already seen a formal offer worth an initial £110m rejected this summer.

Some would say the protracted pursuit of the Sweden star has become unsavoury, with Isak ostracising himself from Eddie Howe’s plans, but it’s a complex matter and Liverpool are patiently making headway.

The hopes of integrating him ahead of the now-arrived campaign have proved fruitless, though, and the Anfield side must prepare for Bournemouth without the 25-year-old and all the depth and quality he would provide.

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Joe Gomez has returned to first-team training after picking up a minor Achilles injury during Liverpool’s pre-season camp in Japan, though it’s highly unlikely Slot would hand him a starting berth.

The most prominent absence will be Ryan Gravenberch, who, after missing out last week due to the birth of his first child, is suspended after being shown a red card against Crystal Palace on the final day of the 2024/25 season.

In his place, Alexis Mac Allister could hop back into the starting mix, having been benched at Wembley due to a lack of fitness. However, with Curtis Jones operating so smoothly in a deep-lying role last week, completing all 53 of his attempted passes, he may well reprise his position.

And should that take place, Slot has an interesting opportunity to field a line-up which could get the squad ready for a potential future with Isak at the spearhead.

How Slot can accommodate Isak at Liverpool

The easy assumption for Liverpool, were they to succeed in signing Isak this month, would be to drop Gakpo and shuffle Ekitike out onto the left flank.

In Slot’s world, Liverpool have become more structured and patient in the build-up, with the rise of Gravenberch allowing for the transitional flow to be carried through the centre. With Trent Alexander-Arnold now playing for Real Madrid, expect that impetus to remain intact.

However, were Isak and Ekitike to play together in a sort of 4-2-2-2, the Reds could see a renewed focus on wide play, with Mohamed Salah stretching out to the right and Wirtz drifting left to accommodate the two mobile strikers.

With the newfound energy and pace of Milos Kerkez and Frimpong on the flanks, overlaps could become commonplace down Anfield Road, with the creative flair of both further supplementing Ekitike and Isak in the final third.

And though the respective forwards are considered to be similar – both athletically dynamic and hard workers off the ball; each endowed with a technical aptitude that is beyond most number nines – Isak is clearly the more refined and streamlined goalscorer.

The forwards are competent enough that this could work a treat in theory, but it would require the sacrifice of another starting member. Gravenberch, who indeed misses out against Bournemouth, is the transitional linchpin of Slot’s midfield, but it could see Dominik Szoboszlai’s starting berth taken from him.

The £120k-per-week Szoboszlai is one of Liverpool’s most tenacious and industrious players, having enjoyed steady progress across his two terms at Anfield after joining from RB Leipzig for £60m in 2023.

But with Jones playing so confidently in Gravenberch’s stead last week, and Mac Allister presumably fit enough to make his first start of the season, there might not be room for the Hungarian from the outset.

Against the Eagles, Szoboszlai won three tackles and won four of his eight contested duels, emphasising the reasoning behind Slot dropping him deeper to shift Wirtz into the line-up.

It was, make no mistake, a fine performance from the 24-year-old, and one which might see him play an important role across the term ahead.

His drive is something special, with content creator Asim Mahmood previously hailing the all-action midfielder for being a “machine” in the centre.

But to ensure the fluency of a potential structural shift with Isak at the front, Slot might be inclined to indeed drop Szoboszlai against the Cherries and field Gakpo in his typical left-sided forward role – though with a marked focus on cutting inside and promoting his goalscoring ability, thus mimicking Isak and allowing Wirtz to move out onto the flank.

Given that Salah has enjoyed such success from a playmaking standpoint as he has entered the later stages of his prime years – no Premier League player created more big chances than the Egyptian (27) last year – and Wirtz is considered to be “a genius” by Xabi Alonso for his flair, passing and vision, Liverpool would surely have the tools to create and work effectively, even if Szoboszlai drops out and awaits an impact from the bench.

It’s a shame that Liverpool have reached a position where elite-level players are forced to sit on the bench to make room for another. There are worse problems to have for a football fan, though, it must be said.

Better move than Isak: Liverpool preparing bid to sign £51m "monster"

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He suffered the injury while sub-fielding at the MCG but is expected to be fit for the Sri Lanka tour in late January

Alex Malcolm29-Dec-2024Australia’s spare Test batter and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis has suffered a low-grade calf strain while fielding during the fourth Test at the MCG, which rules him out of the squad for the final Test in Sydney and puts his BBL in jeopardy as he is expected to be managed ahead the Test tour of Sri Lanka.Inglis was the sole spare batter with the squad on day three as allrounder Beau Webster was released to play in the BBL on Saturday. He shared sub fielding duties with spare bowler Sean Abbott but suffered a low-grade strain according to a Cricket Australia statement.Inglis has been released from the Test squad and officially ruled out of the Sydney Test although it was unlikely he would play barring injury. But he is expected to be fit for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka where he is a distinct possibility of making his Test debut as a specialist batter in Galle given his prowess against spin.But the injury is a major blow for Perth Scorchers. He was allowed to play two of Scorchers’ first four matches against Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades as the matches fell between the third and fourth Tests. But he will only have 22 days to recover from the calf strain before Australia’s Test squad depart for the UAE for a pre-tour camp prior to the first Test starting in Galle on January 29.CA will announce a replacement batter to join the squad for the fifth Test in Sydney. It does open the door for Nathan McSweeney to return to the squad given his ability to bat in multiple positions despite being dropped for Sam Konstas ahead of Boxing Day. Webster remains in the squad and available to play if required despite playing in the BBL on Saturday night.Jhye Richardson also remains with the squad alongside Abbott as fast bowling cover. There were some concerns over Mitchell Starc on Saturday after he received some treatment on-field for back pain. But Starc told SEN on the morning of day four that he was fine to bowl even though he wasn’t called upon before Australia picked up the final wicket of India’s first innings.

Arsenal have now made progress in their pursuit of a “magician”, having reached an agreement in principle with his club, according to reporter Sebastien Vidal.

Gunners set sights on new forward after Gyokeres

The Gunners finally got a deal for Viktor Gyokeres over the line on Sunday, and Mikel Arteta is clearly delighted with the signing, saying: “Viktor has so many qualities. He is a quick and powerful presence up front, with incredible goalscoring numbers at club and international levels.

“He brings a clinical edge with a high conversion rate of chances into goals, with his intelligent movement in the box making him a constant threat.”

It will be a real relief to have signed a striker, but Andrea Berta and co have no plans to stop there, given that Arteta was left a little short on options out wide at times last season too, and they are currently working to get another forward through the door.

Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze is among the main targets, with reliable reporter Ben Jacobs revealing the England international is “keen” on a move to the Emirates Stadium this summer, and initial talks have now been held with the Eagles.

There has now been a further development in Arsenal’s pursuit of Eze, with journalist Sebastien Vidal revealing they are now “pushing” to get a deal over the line, having reached an agreement in principle with Palace.

The Gunners plan to pay £30m for the £27-year-old up front, and they are currently negotiating the time scale of when they will pay the rest of the installments, with the Eagles keen to receive full payment within two years.

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"Magician" Eze could be yet another fantastic signing

A deal for the Palace star is unlikely to be cheap, with the attacker’s current employers keen to receive £68m, but there are plenty of signs he could be yet another fantastic signing, in what has been an exciting window for the north Londoners.

Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards has lauded the Englishman as a “magician” in the past, and he was regularly among the goals for Palace last season, providing 25 attacking contributions across all competitions.

By far the Greenwich-born forward’s most important goal came in the FA Cup final, scoring the winner against Manchester City, which meant Crystal Palace lifted major silverware for the first time in their history.

As such, Eze is clearly a big-game player, and it is exciting news that Arsenal are now making progress towards sealing a deal.

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal offered a fresh update on his love life after playing a starring role in Spain's demolition of Turkey on Sunday.

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Yamal was filmed in the dressing room by good friend and team-mate Nico Williams after grabbing two assists in a 6-0 win in World Cup qualifying. Yamal blew a kiss as he showed off his phone screen and revealed his wallpaper is a picture of himself with Nicki Nicole. Williams added the words "my boy is in love" to the video.

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Yamal has been rumoured to be a in a relationship with Nicole throughout the summer and posted a loved-up picture with the rapper in August during her 25th birthday celebrations. Nicole was also spotted wearing a Yamal shirt and watching the teenager in action for Barcelona during the Joan Gamper Trophy. Recent speculation had suggested the couple had split, just weeks after seemingly making their romance official, but Yamal's latest update suggests that may not be the case.

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Yamal had an eventful time in Turkey with Spain. He played a starring role as Luis de la Fuente's side ran riot against the hosts but then faced being left stranded after losing his passport.

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Yamal did manage to get his passport issue resolved, meaning he's been able to head home and will start preparing for Barcelona's next La Liga match on Sunday against Valencia.

Kent look set to go down after visitors rack up 393 for 6

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Nottinghamshire took a hefty stride towards safety in Division One of the Vitality County Championship by reaching 393 for 6 at stumps after a dominant first day against Kent at Canterbury.Openers Ben Slater and Haseeb Hameed demoralised the division’s basement side with a stand of 196 for the first wicket: Slater made 160 from 217 balls, with 22 fours, while Hameed made a more pedestrian 56 from 142.Jack Haynes then inflicted further punishment with 62 and Nottinghamshire, who began the day in eighth, were aided by a total of 37 extras, 30 of which came from no-balls.Games at the Spitfire Ground have followed a pattern for Kent fans this season: a slow erosion of hope during the first innings before despair sets in during the second; there’s admirable but futile resistance in the third and then defeat in the fourth, if it goes that far.Last week’s trend-bucking draw with Hampshire at least allowed members a micro-measure of optimism going into this “48-pointer”, but even that had gone within the first half hour. In a pivotal game for both sides’ chances of staying in the division, Kent chose to bowl, only for Notts to race to 50 in just 53 balls.Kent handed a home debut to Akeem Jordan, but his first three overs went for 36 and he was replaced at the Pavilion End by Nathan Gilchrist.Slater was on 41 when he slashed at George Garrett, only for Jack Leaning to drop him at second slip and his 50 came after a misfield from Jordan. It was 134 for 0 at lunch, and the afternoon was only slightly less lopsided. Slater cracked Gilchrist through point for four to reach three figures and Hameed steered Jordan through third man to bring up his 50, before their stand was finally ended when Joey Evison bowled the latter.Freddie McCann then walked after he edged Gilchrist to Leaning for 8, although replays suggested it may not have carried, and Joe Clarke went for 18 when he pulled George Garrett to Gilchrist at deep fine leg, leaving Notts on 271 for 3 at tea.Leaning had Slater caught at first slip by Tawanda Muyeye but Haynes and Lyndon James responded with a partnership of 60 before Haynes was caught off a bottom edge by Muyeye off Gilchrist.James then fell to Jordan for 34 in the penultimate over, given out caught by Muyeye after a lengthy consultation by the umpires, leaving Luke Fletcher and Dane Schadendorf to bat through to stumps on 10 and 8 respectively.

يشهد اليوم الإثنين 8-9-2025، أجندة كروية قوية على الصعيدين الإفريقي والأوروبي، ضمن التصفيات المؤهلة لبطولة كأس العالم 2026، إضافة إلى مجموعة من اللقاءات الودية.

البداية ستكون من القارة الإفريقية، حيث يخوض منتخب تونس مواجهة صعبة خارج أرضه أمام غينيا الاستوائية، في لقاء يسعى خلاله “نسور قرطاج” لتعزيز موقعهم في صدارة المجموعة الثامنة والاقتراب أكثر من حلم المونديال.

وفي نفس التوقيت، يواجه منتخب المغرب نظيره الزامبي في لوساكا، أما المنتخب الجزائري، فسيكون على موعد مع مواجهة قوية أمام منتخب غينيا، حيث يدخل محاربو الصحراء اللقاء بهدف حسم النقاط الثلاث والاستمرار في الصدارة.

كذلك، يترقب الجمهور العربي مباراة منتخب ليبيا ضد إيسواتيني على ملعب بنغازي، وهي مواجهة لا تحتمل التفريط بعد تعثرات سابقة، في المقابل، تخوض غانا اختبارًا مثيرًا أمام مالي في قمة كروية إفريقية منتظرة مساء اليوم.

وعلى الصعيد الأوروبي، تتواصل الإثارة في التصفيات المؤهلة لكأس العالم، حيث يواجه منتخب اليونان نظيره الدنمارك، ومواجهة أخرى قوية تجمع كرواتيا والجبل الأسود، بينما يلتقي منتخب السويد مع كوسوفو في مواجهة متوازنة.

أما على صعيد المباريات الودية، فيبرز اللقاء العربي بين الكويت وسوريا ظهر اليوم، قبل أن يلتقي منتخب فلسطين مع ماليزيا ومنتخب لبنان مع إندونيسيا عصرًا.

وفي مواجهة خليجية مرتقبة، يواجه المنتخب الإماراتي نظيره البحريني في أبوظبي، بينما يلتقي المنتخب السعودي مع جمهورية التشيك في مواجهة قوية ضمن استعداداته للمنافسات القادمة.

طالع أيضًا | دي لا فوينتي بعد السداسية ضد تركيا: لدينا لاعب عبقري.. وإصابة ويليامز مؤسفة مواعيد مباريات اليوم الإثنين 8-9-2025 والقنوات الناقلةمواعيد مباريات تصفيات إفريقيا لكأس العالم اليوم

غينيا الاستوائية ضد تونس، الساعة 4:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “SSC 2”.

موزمبيق ضد بوتسوانا، الساعة 4:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “SSC 3”.

زامبيا ضد المغرب، الساعة 4:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “Arryadia TNT”.

مالاوي ضد ليبيريا، الساعة 7:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “SSC 2”.

أوغندا ضد الصومال، الساعة 7:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “SSC Extra 1”.

غينيا ضد الجزائر، الساعة 7:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “SSC 1”.

غينيا بيساو ضد جيبوتي، الساعة 7:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية.

مدغشقر ضد تشاد، الساعة 7:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية.

ليبيا ضد إسواتيني، الساعة 10:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية.

غانا ضد مالي، الساعة 10:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “SSC 2”. مواعيد مباريات تصفيات أوروبا لكأس العالم

كوسوفو ضد السويد، الساعة 9:45 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN Sport  6”.

سويسرا ضد سلوفينيا، الساعة 9:45 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN Sports 6”.

اليونان ضد الدنمارك، الساعة 9:45 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN Sports 4”.

بيلاروسيا ضد إسكتلندا، الساعة 9:45 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN Sports 3”.

كرواتيا ضد الجبل الأسود، الساعة 9:45 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN Sports 2”.

جبل طارق ضد جزر الفارو، الساعة 9:45 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN Sports 7”.

الكيان الصهيوني ضد إيطاليا، الساعة 9:45 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “beIN Sports XTRA 3”. مواعيد المباريات الودية اليوم

الكويت ضد سوريا، الساعة 1:00 ظهرًا بتوقيت مصر والسعودية.

ماليزيا ضد فلسطين، الساعة 4:00 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية.

إندونيسيا ضد لبنان، الساعة 4:30 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية.

الإمارات ضد البحرين، الساعة 7:30 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “Abu Dhabi Sports 1”.

جمهورية التشيك ضد السعودية، الساعة 8:15 مساءً بتوقيت مصر والسعودية، وتُذاع عبر قناة “STC”.

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Also says he is not a fan of pre-seeding teams, which could potentially now force three table-toppers in one Super Eight group

Matt Roller16-Jun-20243:00

Starc on Hazlewood’s comment: ‘A throwaway line blown out of proportion’

Mitchell Starc accused the media of blowing “a throwaway line” from Josh Hazlewood “right out of proportion” after Australia’s win over Scotland ensured rivals England progress to the Super Eight of the T20 World Cup 2024.Hazlewood suggested earlier this week that it would be in Australia’s “best interests” to eliminate England at the group stage, speculating about a scenario where they could “drag out” their game against Scotland. The Australian camp has since played the comments down, insisting Hazlewood joking comment was taken out of context.Related

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With their Super Eight seeding predetermined and no points carried forward, Australia had nothing to play for in St Lucia except gaining playing time. But England hammered Oman on Thursday to overtake Scotland’s net run rate and then beat Namibia convincingly in a rain-shortened game on Saturday afternoon, which meant that Scotland needed to win to qualify.Australia rested Pat Cummins and Hazlewood and were a long way short of their best in the field, dropping six catches as Scotland set them a target of 181. They started slowly in the chase, showing limited intent, and at one stage needed 87 off 39 balls with England watching on nervously from Antigua.But Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis and Tim David took them home with two balls to spare and put to bed any questions about their approach to bed. Mitchell Marsh, their captain, laughed at the post-match presentation when he was asked how much England’s fate had been discussed: “I think more externally than internally, but we won today and that’s all that matters.”Starc ‘not a fan’ of pre-seedingThe situation exposed the shortcoming of the tournament’s structure, with teams’ Super Eight opponents predetermined by seedings rather than their first-round finishing positions. Australia will progress as ‘B2’ despite winning all four group games.Depending on the result of Afghanistan’s game against West Indies on Monday night, three group winners could be drawn in the same Super Eight pool as a result.There is also information asymmetry in every group, with some teams advantaged by playing last and therefore knowing exactly what they need to qualify. “I think there’s a question to be asked about pre-seeding. I’m not sure I’m a fan of that.” Starc said, when asked if the ICC should schedule the final round of games within each group simultaneously to avoid potential integrity issues.But he also insisted that the comments Hazlewood made, directly responding to questions about possible scenarios, had nothing to them. “I think a throwaway line has been blown right out of proportion by you lot,” he said, referring to the media attending his post-match press conference.”You don’t stuff around with mother cricket and trying to worry about other results. We’re here to win games. It’s international cricket. England now are on the other side of the draw, so it really doesn’t make that much difference for the next three games. So yeah, I think that was blown right out of proportion by you guys.”Brandon McMullen, who top-scored for Scotland with 60 off 34 balls, said they had never questioned Australia’s intentions. “They’re always going to put up a good fight,” he said. “They’re never just going to roll over and let you win. I’m glad that it was a close game today. We showed that we can compete at this high level against the best players in the world.”Ashton Agar celebrates dismissing Michael Jones•AFP/Getty Images

Starc described Australia’s catching as “terrible” but played down the fact they had nothing riding on the result. “[It was about] trying different options for us, but still trying to be very competitive with ball and with bat,” he said. “We certainly dropped the mark in the field… It didn’t feel different. It’s still a World Cup game, you’re still playing for Australia and you still try to take wickets and win games.”Australia expect spin to play a major role in the latter stages of this tournament and bowled 12 overs of spin in total, including four from Ashton Agar in his first appearance of the World Cup. “We were in a position where we had plenty of options on the table,” Starc said. “We had a chance to rest the two big boys [Hazlewood and Pat Cummins] and get some gametime into Ash.”We have another game here [against India] in the Super Eight, so [it was about] getting accustomed to or having a look at conditions here as well… having some batting time into our middle order and some of our spinners obviously getting some time in different situations in the bowling innings, it was a good hit out. That was all we wanted and then we push onto the Super Eights.”Starc also played down concerns about his calf, having been rested for Australia’s win over Oman. “I had a scan, it was all clear, and I had the extra few days with the Namibia game and [came] back in today. It was all good to go. It was better off doing it in the first half of the tournament than when it gets busy in the second half.”