Chelsea’s Carney Chukwuemeka is on Juventus’ radar, with Napoli and Borussia Dortmund also keen as the midfielder pushes for a summer move.

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According to , Juventus have entered the race for Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka, joining Napoli and Borussia Dortmund in pursuit of the 21-year-old. The player, who can operate both in central and attacking midfield, is keen to leave Stamford Bridge after falling out of favour. Last season, he was excluded from Chelsea’s Premier League squad and featured only in the Conference League and Carabao Cup before a loan spell at Dortmund.

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Chukwuemeka’s situation reflects Chelsea’s ongoing squad overhaul, with several players deemed surplus to requirements. The Bianconeri see him as a potential long-term midfield option, but their move could depend on Douglas Luiz’s future. Napoli, meanwhile, may reignite interest if Fabio Miretti departs.

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The Blues signed Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa in 2022, but his game time has been limited. His name was recently removed from the club’s official website, signalling his impending exit. Dortmund remain interested after his loan spell, but Juve are pushing for a deal structured as a loan with an option to buy, rather than the loan-with-obligation Chelsea prefer. Napoli considered him last summer in talks for Romelu Lukaku but chose other options at the time.

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Negotiations will likely develop as Juventus clarify their midfield plans and Chelsea decide on acceptable terms. A domino effect involving Douglas Luiz and Fabio Miretti could shape where Chukwuemeka ends up before the transfer window closes.

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O sonho de todo treinador é ter sequência de trabalho e elenco qualificado para montar uma espinha dorsal que gere conquistas. Após seu primeiro ano de SAF, o Botafogo inicia 2023 com um projeto em andamento dentro e fora de campo. Luís Castro terá à disposição praticamente o mesmo time que montou com a última temporada em andamento, somados aos pontuais reforços que trouxe até aqui.

Com a chegada dos nomes da segunda janela de transferência, o Glorioso subiu de produção e disputou uma vaga na Copa Libertadores até a última rodada. Tiquinho Soares, Marçal, Eduardo e Adryelson trouxeram mais qualidade em cada setor e fizeram a equipe reagir. A aposta para o novo ano que se inicia é continuar o trabalho e ter mais entrosamento.

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Apesar do Estadual não ter mais o mesmo prestígio de antes, serve para manter viva a rivalidade, mostrar que a reconstrução segue seu curso e preparar o time para uma intensa temporada. A estreia com o time “B” foi longe do ideal e evidenciou que a estratégia de utilizar os dois elencos pode atrapalhar a campanha. Por outro lado, a equipe sub-23 é uma proposta de John Textor para abastecer os profissionais quando puderem.

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Logo no primeiro ano isso aconteceu. Jeffinho surgiu com um desconhecido e tomou conta de sua posição com personalidade. A proposta é que outros nomes surjam e fortaleçam o Botafogo sem precisar sempre ir ao mercado e fazer gastos excessivos. Atrelado a isso tem os meninos da base que mesmo com a eliminação na Copinha podem ter oportunidade de ingressar ao elenco.

O foco, portanto, é conquistar títulos, como o da Sul-Americana, e alçar voos ainda maiores dentro e fora de campo. Desse modo, as mudanças são notórias no ambiente e na parte estrutural de um clube que passou por sérias dificuldades financeiras e administrativas. A SAF deu uma injeção não só de investimento como de ânimo para um novo Botafogo.

– As mudanças são grandes. Todos os dias você vê o clube se transformando em algo ainda maior. Me apaixonei por esse clube e pelas pessoas. Imagina que se eu gostei de 2016, 2017, 2018 com muitos salários e problemas, hoje eu vejo um Botafogo crescer no dia a dia – disse Joel Carli, e em seguida completou:

– Quero que meu filho veja o Botafogo brigando por títulos internacionais, e eu acho que vai acontecer. É um processo. A estrutura tem que ser firme e os passos estão sendo dados. Ainda temos que ter um pouco de paciência. Acho que o Valentín vai ver muitos títulos do Botafogo – ressaltou.

Para o duelo desta quinta, Castro terá desfalques importantes. Dos contratados, Carlos Alberto e Marlon Freitas já estão inscritos e à disposição. Segovia, por sua vez, ainda não poderá estar em campo por causa de documentação pendente. Segundo o regulamento da Ferj, “somente poderão participar os atletas inscritos até o penúltimo dia útil que anteceder o início da respectiva rodada e cujo registro conste no BIRA, sem pendências, até o último dia útil que anteceder a respectiva partida”.

Além do equatoriano,Gatito Fernández, Adryelson, Joel Carli, Kayque, Lucas Fernandes, Eduardo e Jeffinho também estão fora da partida. Todos seguem a recuperação por suas devidas lesões em diferentes estágios.O argentino renovou contrato com o Botafogo até junho e irá seguir na área administrativa quando pendurar as chuteiras.

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Agora, é mostrar em campo que o projeto está no caminho certo. Ser premiado pela manutenção de uma espinha dorsal com entrosamento e sintonia cada vez mais fortes. Para isso, fazer um Estadual competitivo é importante para chegar nas principais competições mais forte e pronto para as conquistas.

حرص النجم المصري، محمد صلاح، لاعب فريق ليفربول على توديع زميله هارفي إليوت برسالة مميزة، بعد رحيل الأخير إلى صفوف فريق أستون فيلا، خلال موسم الانتقالات الصيفي لذلك العام.

وانتهت نافذة الانتقالات الصيفية لعام 2025، يوم الإثنين الماضي، حيث شهدت نشاطًا ضخمًا من جانب ليفربول، سواء فيما يخص التعاقدات الجديدة أو الراحلين.

وأعلن ليفربول في اللحظات الأخيرة من الميركاتو الصيفي، رحيل هارفي إليوت عن ملعب “الأنفيلد” حيث انضم إلى أستون فيلا على سبيل الإعارة، مع خيار الشراء الدائم حال الإيفاء بشروط محددة.

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من جانبه، حرص محمد صلاح على توديع هارفي إليوت برسالة مؤثرة عبر حسابه الشخصي بموقع “إكس”، خاصة وأن علاقة طيبة قد جمعت بينهما في صفوف ليفربول.

وكتب محمد صلاح: “سيذكرك الجميع بولائك وتفانيك في كل مرة يتم استدعائك فيها (للعب حيث جاءت أغلب مشاركاته كبديل)، ستغادر بطلًا، لا شك لدي في أنك ستحقق إنجازات عظيمة في ناديك الجديد، هم محظوظون بوجودك”.

You’ll be remembered for your loyalty and dedication every time you were called upon. You leave as a champion, and I’ve got no doubt you’ll do big things at your new club. They are lucky to have you. pic.twitter.com/8G8pWVVdtM — Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) September 4, 2025

وانضم هارفي إليوت إلى ليفربول عام 2019، حيث بدأ مشواره مع النادي في صفوف فريق تحت 23 عامًا، وشارك مع الفريق الأول في 149 مباراة وسجل 15 هدفًا وصنع 20.

كشف كارلوس جونسالفيش، وكيل أعمال المدرب البرتغالي باولو بينتو، حقيقة اهتمام الأهلي بالتعاقد معه خلال الفترة الحالية لقيادة الفريق خلفا للإسباني خوسيه ريبيرو.

وتأتي هذه التصريحات بعد تداول وسائل الإعلام البرتغالية بعض الأخبار التي ربطت اسم المدرب بالنادي الأهلي في الفترة الأخيرة.

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وقال جونسالفيش في تصريحات خاصة عبر بطولات: “كان هناك اهتمام من الأهلي بالتعاقد مع باولو بينتو، لكن في هذه اللحظة ليس من الممكن له القيام بهذه الخطوة”.

وتابع: “نحن نحترم النادي الأهلي وجماهيره بشكل كامل، ولكن ببساطة هذا ليس الوقت المناسب له لاتخاذ هذه الخطوة”.

ويعتبر بينتو من أبرز المدربين البرتغاليين، بعد تجاربه السابقة مع عدة أندية أوروبية ونجاحاته الفنية في قيادة فرقها لتحقيق نتائج إيجابية.

ويبدو أن إدارة الأهلي ستحتاج إلى البحث عن بدائل أخرى في ملف المدربين الأجانب، في ظل استبعاد خيار باولو بينتو في الوقت الحالي.

ويبقى مستقبل المدرب البرتغالي مرتبطًا بخياراته الشخصية ومشاريعه المقبلة، مع احترام كامل لأي عروض محتملة قد تطرأ في المستقبل.

The USWNT will face New Zealand and play at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City for the first time

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The U.S. women's national team named their final opponent for their October friendlies, announcing Thursday that Emma Hayes' side will take on New Zealand Oct. 29 in Kansas City.

The game will be held at CPKC Stadium, home to the NWSL's Kansas City Current. That will mark the first time the USWNT will play at CPKC, the first purpose-built stadium for women's soccer in the U.S.

Before traveling to Kansas City, the USWNT will play two matches against Portugal. The first will be on Oct.  23 at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, and the second will be on Oct. 26 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut.

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The USWNT are preparing for the 2027 World Cup, and these October friendlies mark an opportunity for Hayes to continue fine tuning the pool and roster. Hayes, in just her 10th match in charge, led the Americans to the 2024 Olympic gold medal.

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This will be the 22nd all-time meeting between the USWNT and New Zealand. The Kiwis have only beaten the United States once – in the first match between the two sides in 1987.

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The USWNT will face Portugal on Oct. 23 and and again three days later before meeting New Zealand on Oct. 29 at CPKC Stadium in Kansas CIty. 

Federico Chiesa earned huge praise from Liverpool's captain after inspiring Friday night's opening Premier League win.

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  Van Dijk spoke with reporters following Liverpool's 4-2 win, which briefly looked in jeopardy after surrendering a 2-0 lead in the second half. Chiesa scored a clever goal late on to restore the lead, before Mohamed Salah made it comfortable, and his captain suggested the rest of the squad always knew the Italian was capable of making such an impact. 

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  Chiesa emerged as one of the continent's brightest young attackers when he inspired Italy to Euro 2020 glory, but injuries in more recent times have hampered his development. Liverpool paid a bargain transfer fee to Juventus last summer, but Chiesa struggled to establish himself due to persistent fitness issues. All in all, he only played 104 minutes in the Premier League across 2024-25. His arrival as a late substitute in the Bournemouth game when Liverpool were looking for a goal to retake the lead was even openly questioned by club legend and co-commentator Jamie Carragher. 

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  "Fede is an amazing character, he works so hard and has been unlucky with injuries but we are all here for him and we all know what kind of impact he could have," Van Dijk explained. "He's a great character and we all love him, I think everyone can see that, and he's loved by the fans, and to produce moments like he has [against Bournemouth] is something we all want to see." 

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  Competition for places at Liverpool is rife, with Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah first choice in the wide positions, and Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike also capable of playing from the wings. But, if Chiesa can stay fit, the club's busy schedule across four different competitions this season could still hand the Italian plenty of opportunities. The fact that he has proved himself so early in the campaign bodes well for him. 

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Pedrinho foi autor do quarto gol do São Paulo na vitória da equipe por 5 a 1, contra a Inter de Limeira, pelo Campeonato Paulista. Durante a comemoração, o jogador fez uma homenagem ao seu pai.

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Após a partida, além de explicar a homenagem, Pedrinho também comentou sobre uma frase dita por Rogério Ceni, ainda nos primeiros jogos do ano. De acordo com o treinador, o atleta – que chegou como reforço para esta temporada -, é um ‘jogador de segundo tempo’. Segundo suas palavras, afirmou que entende Ceni, mas destacou que ‘trabalha para buscar sua titularidade’.

– Eu percebi que tinha um amigo do meu irmão com a camisa que eu fiz em homenagem ao meu pai, escrita Gibão. Eu já estava pensando que quando eu entrasse e fizesse um gol, eu fosse lá mostrar a camisa para homenagear meu pai. Hoje entrei, ajudei o São Paulo. Acho que isso é o mais importante. Trabalho para ser titular, sei que vai chegar meu momento – destacou.

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O acúmulo de questões relacionadas a lesionados e risco de suspensão deve fazer o Internacional promover muitas mudanças pensando na última rodada classificatória do Campeonato Gaúcho. Na oportunidade, a equipe jogará diante do Esportivo, no próximo sábado (12), em confronto marcado para o Beira-Rio.

Com desfalques certos, entram nessa lista o atacante Pedro Henrique e o técnico Mano Menezes. Ambos tomaram o terceiro amarelo no clássico do último domingo e devem dar lugar a Luiz Adriano e o auxiliar Sidnei Lobo.

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>No mês da mulher, Internacional planeja ações especiais

Já em relação a outras escolhas, tudo dependerá da análise por parte tanto da Comissão Técnica como também do Departamento Médico. Sendo que, no aspecto clínico, os nomes que mais preocupam são os de Keiller, Vitão e Baralhas, todos ressentidos de problemas também contraídos no Gre-Nal.

Enquanto o goleiro fraturou dois dentes, o defensor reclamou de uma trauma na coxa esquerda e o meio-campista de um problema no tornozelo direito. Em caráter de preocupação, o mais provável é que nenhum deles esteja sequer na lista de nomes relacionados.

Por fim, existe também a preocupação com jogadores pendurados já que, no regulamento, quem tomar o terceiro cartão amarelo na última rodada classificatória terá de cumprir suspensão no primeiro embate da semifinal. São seis os jogadores do Colorado nessa situação: Alemão, Baralhas, Bustos, Carlos de Pena, Johnny, Lucas Ramos e Mauricio.

O Inter está matematicamente classificado para o mata-mata do estadual. Com 19 pontos e na vice-liderança, a briga da equipe será para sustentar a posição e ter o mando de campo no confronto decisivo da semi. A diferença para os concorrentes, Ypiranga e Caxias, é de apenas duas unidades.

Rasmus Hojlund is heading towards the exits at Manchester United, with Napoli reportedly accepting a £39m purchase clause in an initial loan deal.

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Denmark international Hojlund has struggled to convince across two seasons at Old Trafford, netting 26 goals through 95 appearances. He is only 22 years of age, but the Red Devils cannot afford to wait on full potential being unlocked.

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With that in mind, and with the likes of Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha being acquired this summer, United are open to offers for Hojlund. The former Atalanta frontman could soon be heading back to Italy.

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claims that Serie A champions Napoli are willing to take Hojlund on a season-long loan that includes a mandatory purchase agreement which will be set at £39 million ($52m). Said clause relates to appearances, goals and Champions League qualification.

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If that deal goes through, then United will be taking a £33m ($44m) loss on a player that they snapped up for £72m ($97m) just two years ago. Hojlund has not figured for United this season amid the questions of his future.

Critics of Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal have been told to stop focusing on his lifestyle and enjoy his brilliance by Spain coach Luis de la Fuente.

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  The Spain boss urged critics to celebrate his "genius" on the pitch instead of off-field matters. Speaking on , De la Fuente stressed that Yamal should be “enjoyed the same way you do Lionel Messi,” dismissing scrutiny of the winger’s cars, girlfriend and birthday controversies. His remarks come amid headlines about Yamal’s public relationship with Argentine singer Nicki Nicole and off the back of a legal probe into entertainment at his 18th birthday party.

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  Yamal has faced criticism over his private life, but he has been staunchly defended by those close to him, who insist attention should remain firmly on his football, including his national team's manager.

  De la Fuente said: "Lamine is an 18-year-old, but very mature young man. He lives football intensely and knows how to handle a situation as complicated as making his debut with the national team at 16. We talk about the less pleasant aspects of football when we should be conveying the values it embodies. Lamine has a fantastic capacity for self-sacrifice, generosity… He's a football genius. We should focus on that more than whether he's bought a car, a motorcycle, or is seen with a girlfriend. Lamine hasn't done anything that could be criticised."

  In addition to pushing back on off-field distractions, the starlet was compared with superstar Lionel Messi, not as a burden, but as inspiration for Yamal, saying: "He has a big mirror in front of him to look into. He has to embrace all the great things Messi has done. I hope we can enjoy Lamine in the same way we enjoyed Messi."

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  At just 18, Yamal is carrying the weight of Blaugrana’s future while being compared to Messi, the starlet is also in the contention of the football's most prestigious award Balllon d'Or. While, these off-field distractions highlight the growing challenges for modern football stars, who are often judged as much for their lifestyles as their performances. De la Fuente’s words are a reminder that Spain and Barca must shield Yamal from the noise if they want him to flourish.

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  Yamal made his Spain debut at just 16 years and 57 days old, becoming the youngest player and scorer in La Roja’s history. He also holds the record for the youngest player to appear in a Champions League knockout tie, underlining the once-in-a-generation nature of his rise.