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Jamie Carragher criticised a struggling Liverpool star as the Reds were dealt another humiliating defeat at Anfield, this time at the hands of PSV Eindhoven.

Curtis Jones admits he's out of "answers" after Liverpool defeat

Where do Liverpool go from here? This is no longer a blip. The Premier League champions are in a full-blown crisis that not even Anfield could protect them from against Nottingham Forest and PSV. Their crown has been ripped from their head in ruthless fashion and serious questions are being asked of manager Arne Slot.

Curtis Jones looked a man defeated at full-time, as he admitted that he doesn’t have the “answers” to Liverpool’s current form, which has seen them lose nine of their last 12 games in all competitions.

The academy graduate told reporters: “I don’t have the answers. Honestly, I don’t. I’m saying that to everybody. It’s just unacceptable. I don’t even have to wait to think about it. I’m past being angry inside.

“I’m at the point now where I just don’t have the words. It’s hard because I’m playing for the team I support. I’m a fan, and I’ve seen this club all my life. In a long, long time, I haven’t experienced a Liverpool team going through a period like this with results like these.

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Look away now, Arne Slot…

ByTom Cunningham Nov 25, 2025

“But at the end of the day, we still have that badge on our chest. And until that badge is gone, we’re always going to fight. We’re going to try and get this team back to where it needs to be, show everyone again what this club is about and why people call it the best team in the world. But right now, we’re in the s***, and it needs to change.”

Carragher also didn’t hold back behind the scenes on CBS, ripping into Ibrahima Konate after the Frenchman endured another disastrous outing at Anfield.

Carragher rips into Konate after "sackable" PSV performance

Caught on camera watching the game behind the scenes on punditry duty for CBS, Carragher slammed Konate and claimed that it was a “sackable offence” for Slot to start the struggling defender against PSV.

Konate, who is out of contract in the summer, has been one of the most disappointing players in Liverpool’s recent run and continued his struggles against PSV – missing his interception for their third goal.

Once again, he found himself hooked in the second-half as Slot desperately attempted to turn the game around. By the time that the defender departed the game in the 76th minute, Konate had made just three tackles and won zero aerial duels on another evening to forget.

It’s a timely reminder that, despite breaking their transfer record twice in the summer, Liverpool made a major mistake when they missed out on Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi.

As bad as Konate & Van Dijk: £85m Liverpool duo cannot start together again

West Indies captain Roston Chase wants to leave New Zealand with their first Test win in the country in 30 years

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Roston Chase: ‘We made mistakes at crucial points in the game’

After another collective batting failure, West Indies captain Roston Chase called on his batters to convert their starts and hold themselves accountable after undoing the work of a disciplined bowling attack.West Indies made only 205 in the first innings in the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington, but then restricted New Zealand to 278. However, they were skittled for just 128 in the second innings when batting conditions were in fact better, and eventually went down by nine wickets.Chase said the manner of the loss stung especially because West Indies had got into a decent position before the collapse, and rejected suggestion that conditions were to blame.Related

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“We were in a good position up to this morning, even though in the first innings, we thought that we should have got some more runs,” Chase said in the post-match press conference. “A number of batsmen getting some starts, but we didn’t really convert into anything big. We left some runs up there in the first innings, and we thought that we would have gotten those runs in the second innings, but it didn’t happen. So very disappointing for us after the bowlers really put up their hands and brought us back into the game.”I still thought that the pitch was one that we could score runs on. Personally, I thought it was not as tough as the first game. I thought the first innings in [the first Test in] Christchurch, the ball was doing a whole lot, but I didn’t think that was the case here. I just thought we just made some mistakes at some crucial points in the game, and we just never really got our foot back into the game today.”Across the tour, Chase said, West Indies’ batting malaise had been clear: players get in, and then give it away. In Wellington, seven times batters crossed 20 across both of West Indies’ innings, yet the highest score was Shai Hope’s 47. The rest, like Hope, frittered away promising starts – 44, 33 and 29 in the first innings, followed by 22, 35 and 25 in the second.

“The last time we won in New Zealand was in 1995, so we want to leave here with a win. We still think that we are capable enough to get a win, but it’s just for us to be consistent, because the bowlers have shown that they’re capable of getting us those ten wickets or 20 wickets that we need to get”Roston Chase

“You have to work very hard to get that start,” Chase said. “It’s just about buckling down and having that determination to carry it. You will get good balls, but I think sometimes we just give it away a little too easy when we get to the 30s and the 40s. But especially in New Zealand, we know the first innings is very crucial. If you can get a good first-innings total where the ball is moving around a lot more and [there’s] a lot of green on the wicket, that puts you in a commanding position to have a chance at winning the game.”When we do sit and chat after games, we sit and we discuss those things. We try to hold everyone accountable for their actions. But not only just talking, we need to find ways out there in the middle to combat what is being thrown at us.”Yet, even after a chastening defeat, Chase stressed that the squad remained driven by a long-standing ambition: winning a Test in New Zealand for the first time in 30 years. A victory in the third Test in Mount Maunganui would not only end that drought but also square the series and give West Indies their first win of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle.”The last time we won in New Zealand was in 1995, so we want to leave here with a win,” Chase said. “We still think that we are capable enough to get a win, but it’s just for us to be consistent, because the bowlers have shown that they’re capable of getting us those ten wickets or 20 wickets that we need to get.”

New York Red Bulls II head coach Michael Bradley has emerged as the leading candidate to take over the New York Red Bulls first team, according to The Athletic. While no final decision has been made and contract talks are ongoing, the expectation is that the former U.S. men’s national team captain will be appointed in the near future. Bradley also lifted the MLS Next Pro title in his first year with NYRB II.

GettyBradley's success captures attention of Red Bulls leadership

The 38-year-old Bradley took charge of Red Bulls II this summer and quickly guided the developmental squad to its first MLS Next Pro Cup title. His approach – a more possession-oriented style than the traditional Red Bull high press – has impressed new Head of Sport Julian de Guzman, who has praised both the team’s play and Bradley’s demeanor.

“I’m very impressed by what he’s done. … Beyond winning MLS Next Pro itself, it’s his [playing] style,” de Guzman told in November. “It’s attractive for players, for fans. You can see how calm he is, how he delivers his message to the players. I must say it’s refreshing.”

Bradley also enjoyed a distinguished playing career, earning 151 caps for the U.S. men’s national team and featuring for clubs such as Borussia Mönchengladbach, Roma, and Toronto FC, where he won the 2017 MLS Cup.

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The MLS Next Pro head coaching role represents Bradley's first job as a lead coach, following a brief assistant stint with his father Bob Bradley at Norwegian club Stabaek and a guest coaching period under Canada men's National Team head coach Jesse Marsch. 

"There's so much that he can provide based on his experiences,"  Marsch told GOAL.

Bradley mentioned to GOAL that the tactical flexibility was appreciated since his arrival. 

"You're given the freedom in the space to make it your and take the ideas and bring them to life. So that part is really, really cool," Bradley said.

Getty ImagesBradley's tie to Klopp

Bradley acknowledged his decision to join RBNY II came largely from the Red Bulls' global approach to developing coaches. He mentioned a conversation with Jurgen Klopp, the organization's Global Head of Football, was a factor. 

"One of the things that I've been able to do in the last few months is spend some time on a few different occasions with Jurgen, as well. And when you get that opportunity, and you hear him talk about the game, and you hear the way he speaks, and you see his passion and his energy, it's amazing," Bradley said.

"The opportunity for a young coach to be inside this organization with people like this. That opportunity doesn't come around very often." 

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Bradley's potential appointment would represent a full-circle moment in his soccer career, as he began his professional playing journey with the MetroStars (now Red Bulls) after being selected 36th overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft at just 16 years old. His successful transition from player to coach now appears poised to continue with a potential significant promotion to one of MLS's most prominent coaching positions.

Glasgow Rangers are currently enjoying the last international break of the year before their season runs through until March 2026, which means that Danny Rohl has two weeks to assess his start to life at Ibrox.

The German head coach came in to replace Russell Martin in the dugout, after the Scottish boss endured a dismal tenure in Glasgow, and was thrust straight into action with a Europa League clash against Brann within a couple of days.

Rohl has already managed six matches as the Gers head coach, winning three of them, and this international break is his first chance to settle down and take time to plan for the future.

The January transfer window is less than two months away and it will be interesting to see what moves the former Sheffield Wednesday boss wants to make with the squad.

It has already been reported that Genk central defender Mujaid Sadick is a target for the Scottish giants, with an enquiry having been made, which suggests that Rohl wants a new centre-back to bolster his backline.

Whilst incoming signings will be on the agenda, it will also be interesting to see who the head coach decides to part ways with when the January transfer window opens for business.

Rangers players whose futures may be in doubt

There are several players in the first-team squad whose futures at Ibrox are in doubt because of their lack of minutes on the pitch in the 2025/26 campaign.

Per Transfermarkt, Clinton Nsiala has not played a single minute of football under Martin, Stevie Smith, or Rohl, and that may put his future into doubt unless that changes in the next few weeks.

Football FanCast recently published an article suggesting that the 21-year-old centre-back should be given an opportunity to shine, after the Gers won seven of the 11 matches that he played in the Scottish Premiership last season.

So, whilst his future may be in doubt, Rohl should look to provide the French talent with an opportunity to impress before making a final decision on his situation.

Attacking midfielder Nedim Bajrami is another player who may be considering his future at Ibrox ahead of the January transfer window, due to his lack of minutes on the pitch this season.

The Albania international, who was signed from Sassuolo in the summer of 2024, has only played 170 minutes across ten appearances in all competitions in the 2025/26 campaign, per Transfermarkt.

Dundee

Unused substitute

Hibernian

Not in matchday squad

Kilmarnock

Not in matchday squad

Dundee United

Unused substitute

Falkirk

7

Livingston

8

Hearts

13

Celtic

14

St Mirren

Not in matchday squad

Dundee

Not in matchday squad

Motherwell

17

As you can see in the table above, the former Serie A playmaker has rarely been used in the Premiership this season, with zero minutes under his belt under Rohl in the division.

It was reported that there were offers on the table for Bajrami in the summer transfer window, which suggests that there may be enough interest in January to finally cash in on him.

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Whilst rarely-seen players like Nsiala and Bajrami may be moved on in January, rightly or wrongly, Rohl and Thelwell should also look to cash in on a player who is currently considered a first-team star, Mohamed Diomande.

The central midfielder was compared to Zidane by Turkish legend and TV pundit Nihat after the 3-1 win against Fenerbahce in the Europa League in March of last season.

After an assist in the win for the Gers, Nihat said: “Mohamed Diomande was brilliant – like the best of Zinedine Zidane – thank God they substituted him.”

However, eight months on from that incredible comparison to the Real Madrid and France legend, Rangers should ruthlessly cash in on the midfielder in January.

Why Rangers should cash in on Mohamed Diomande

Turkish side Besiktas reportedly made an offer of £10m to sign the Ivorian midfielder from the Light Blues during the summer transfer window, but that was not enough to tempt them into selling. He was also linked with a possible move to Premier League side Everton.

This suggests that there are teams who are interested in signing the left-footed star from the Gers, which means that there could be an opportunity to cash in on him when the January transfer window opens for business.

If a team are willing to pay £10m or more for the central midfielder in January, it would represent a great deal for the Light Blues because they only paid £4.3m to sign him from FC Nordsjaelland in the summer of 2024.

The 24-year-old star did impress in the 2024/25 campaign, with six goals and nine assists in all competitions (Transfermarkt), including a goal against Celtic at Parkhead in March.

However, the central midfielder’s form has taken a nosedive in the current season, unfortunately, and it may be the right time to cash in on him at the start of next year.

Appearances

36

8

Sofascore rating

7.19

6.45

Goals

4

0

Key passes per game

1.2

0.5

Assists

7

0

Duels won per game

4.4

2.9

Ground duel success rate

57%

46%

Aerial duel success rate

48%

25%

As you can see in the table above, Diomande’s performances in and out of possession in the Premiership have declined significantly, as he has struggled in all phases of play in the league this term.

On top of his struggles domestically, the central midfielder has started one match in the league phase of the Europa League this season and was sent off for a challenge on Genk’s El Ouahdi.

Because of his inconsistency, from last season to the current one, and his dismal performances in the Premiership, it could be the right move for Thelwell and Rohl to part ways with the midfielder in January.

Selling Diomande in January could avoid a situation where his performances continue to decline and he is worth even less in the future, and it would provide the new manager with funds to bring in his own players.

Not Gassama: Future "superstar" is Rangers' biggest talent since Tillman

This future superstar is Glasgow Rangers’ biggest talent since Malik Tillman was at Ibrox.

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Of course, the risk is that the Ivorian could recapture his best form elsewhere, but this could be the best course of action given what has happened so far in the 2025/26 campaign.

أعلن حلمي طولان، المدير الفني لمنتخب مصر المشارك في بطولة كأس العرب، عن القائمة النهائية التي تستعد لخوض منافسات البطولة المقرر انطلاقها في ديسمبر المقبل بالعاصمة القطرية الدوحة.

ويتواجد منتخب مصر، ضمن المجموعة الثالثة في بطولة كأس العرب، والتي تضم أيضًا منتخبات الأردن، الإمارات، والفائز من مباراة الكويت وموريتانيا.

طالع.. شوبير: أزمة حلمي طولان تكمن في من حوله قائمة منتخب مصر الثاني النهائية لبطولة كأس العرب 

حراسة المرمى: علي لطفي – محمد عواد – محمد بسام.

خط الدفاع: هادي رياض – محمود حمدي “الونش” – ياسين مرعي – رجب نبيل.

الظهير الأيمن: أحمد هاني – كريم العراقي.

الظهير الأيسر: يحيى زكريا – كريم فؤاد.

خط الوسط: محمد النني – عمرو السولية – أكرم توفيق – غنام محمد – محمد مجدي “أفشة” – إسلام عيسى – مصطفى شلبي – مصطفى سعد “ميسي” – ميدو جابر.

خط الهجوم: محمد شريف – حسام حسن – أحمد عاطف

Nuno Espírito Santo’s Herculean task of keeping West Ham United in the Premier League this season could be about to get much harder.

On top of having to arrest the East Londoners’ terrible form, the Portuguese manager could be without the brilliant Lucas Paqueta once the winter window opens.

At least, that is according to recent reports claiming that the Brazilian wants to leave the London Stadium before the campaign is over.

However, it might not be all doom and gloom, as the academy could provide West Ham with the perfect replacement.

West Ham's Paqueta solutions

If Paqueta really is set to leave in January, then Nuno has to start looking at possible solutions as soon as possible, and the good news is that he might already have a few in his squad.

For example, while it would be a bold move, the manager could start giving the young Luis Guilherme more opportunities to play and start in attacking midfield over the next month.

After all, while he is looked at as more of a winger at the moment, he is no stranger to playing in the ten, having done so in Brazil and even for the Hammers before.

Moreover, even though he is nowhere near the finished product just yet, respected analyst Ben Mattinson has described the 19-year-old prospect as a player who “thrives on transitions” and can “turn past players with ease” thanks to his “elite ball manipulation.”

On top of that, while he’s not the most shot-happy player, when he does let one off in a dangerous area, it’s often of “high calibre.”

Like Guilherme, Nuno could also move summer signing Mateus Fernandes back into an attacking midfield role, which is an area of the pitch he spent plenty of time in during his time with Southampton.

With all that said, there is another young player, someone who might be the most exciting of all, who could be West Ham’s perfect Paqueta replacement.

West Ham's perfect Paqueta replacement

There are certainly other options when it comes to replacing Paqueta for West Ham, but perhaps the most exciting one would be to play George Earthy.

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Yes, it would undoubtedly be something of a gamble to hand the 21-year-old prospect far more game time than he’s ever had before, but he’s one of, if not the most exciting, players in the club’s academy.

Moreover, before his recent injury, his record in the youth sides was nothing short of incredible.

For example, in 60 appearances for the U18s, totalling 4804 minutes, he scored 25 goals and provided 18 assists, which is an average of a goal involvement every 1.39 games, or every 111.72 minutes.

Then, upon moving up to the U21s, he has scored 17 goals and provided 13 assists in 51 appearances, totalling 3444 minutes.

Earthy’s Junior Record
Team	U18s	U21s
Appearances	60	51
Minutes	4804′	3444′
Goals	25	17
Assists	18	13
Goal Involvements per Match	0.71	0.58
Minutes per Goal Involvement	111.72′	114.8′
All Stats via Transfermarkt

In other words, he’s averaging a goal involvement every 1.7 games, or every 114.8 minutes, which is more impressive when taking into consideration the fact that he mainly plays in attacking midfield.

However, it’s not just the output that makes the young prospect so “priceless,” in the words of coach Steve Potts, but his overall game.

For example, according to Mattinson, he’s become a “creative left-footed #10 with good ball manipulation and retention” who “does well in tight spaces.”

On top of his efforts in the academy and the technical foundation, which should serve him well in the Premier League, the youngster also has a decent amount of senior experience.

For example, he spent last season on loan with Bristol City and ended up making 40 appearances across all competitions.

Ultimately, even though it would be something of a gamble, West Ham should look to play Earthy in place of Paqueta if he ends up leaving, as he could be a future superstar.

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Klaasen quit “to focus fully on his responsibilities as a batter,” to be replaced by Sikandar Raza

ESPNcricinfo staff28-Jun-2025

Seattle Orcas had a new man directing traffic on the field – Sikandar Raza•Sportzpics for MLC

Seattle Orcas have gone through major leadership changes in the second half of MLC 2025, with captain Heinrich Klaasen stepping down from his role and the franchise removing their head coach Matthew Mott. The moves come after defeats in each of their first five games of the ongoing season which had consigned them to the bottom of the points table. A statement from MLC said Klaasen took the decision “to focus fully on his responsibilities as a batter”. Sikandar Raza has been named captain for the remaining games.The release was issued on June 27, not long before the start of their sixth league game, against MI New York in Dallas, which Orcas managed to win on the last ball. The team confirmed what they called “strategic mid-season leadership changes” and explained that Mott’s exit was down to “differences in coaching and management strategies”.”This is a moment of reflection and renewal for the Seattle Orcas,” Hemant Dua, Orcas chief executive, said in a statement. “This has been a tough run for the team, and with it, some difficult decisions had to be made. We are grateful to Matthew for his commitment and professionalism during his time with us, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors.”Mott had taken charge prior to the ongoing season. No replacement has been named for him yet. Rishi Bhardwaj is the team’s assistant coach, while Ian Bell and Munaf Patel are batting and bowling coaches respectively.In what has largely been a high-scoring tournament, Orcas have scored 149 for 5, 200 for 5 and 177 for 6 batting first, and folded for 60 and 144 the two times they chased. Klaasen has been one of the underperformers with the bat for them, aggregating 55 runs at a strike rate of 144.73 in his five innings. Raza, whose “extensive international experience and cricketing intelligence” Orcas mentioned as reasons for being the “unanimous choice” to lead the team, has had a rough time with the bat, too: 35 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 85.36.”We respect Heinrich’s decision to step down voluntarily as captain to focus on his batting,” Dua said. “This reflects his character and team-first mindset. Sikandar was our unanimous choice once we heard from Klaasen about his decision. We believe these changes set the stage for a strong second half of the season.”Orcas had finished bottom of the table in MLC 2024, too, after topping the table and making the final – where they lost to MINY – in the inaugural season in 2023. Wayne Parnell had led them that season, before Klaasen took over in 2024.Orcas are co-owned, among others, by GMR Group and JSW Sports, who are also co-owners of Delhi Capitals in the IPL and WPL, and their entities in SA20 (Pretoria Capitals) and UAE’s ILT20 (Dubai Capitals). Munaf and Venugopal Rao (general manager – cricket operations) are among the back room members Orcas share with the IPL team.

Although Arsenal went top of the Premier League with victory over West Ham United, it was another afternoon to forget for Martin Odegaard as his injury woes continued.

Arteta admits Odegaard injury "not positive"

It was a season of injury woes for Arsenal as a whole last season. So much so that much of their summer spending centred around adding quality in depth to Mikel Arteta’s squad. But whilst that has helped put an end to several concerns, Mikel Arteta still has one major Odegaard concern after the Norwegian left the pitch injured for a third-consecutive game on Saturday afternoon.

It looked as though Arsenal’s summer spending was all coming together against West Ham. Odegaard, Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres all shared the stage and any concerns that Arteta hadn’t let go of the handbrake seemed destined to end before Odegaard’s injury spoiled the party.

Arteta, as frustrated as anyone, provided an update on the midfielder in his post-match reaction – saying: “With Martin it was a clash, knee to knee. It’s not looking very positive at the moment. Immediately he was uncomfortable. I just spoke to him, he’s not positive about it, he’s got a brace on, we’ll have to wait and see from the doctors.”

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Arsenal shared an update on Odegaard on Sunday, revealing he has sustained ‘a medial collateral ligament injury to his left knee’ and has withdrew from international duty with Norway.

The big question will be just how long Odegaard misses. He’s already been forced to sit out of three games in all competitions and an injury expert has now revealed the worst-case scenario for the Arsenal captain following another setback.

Injury expert reveals worst-case Odegaard scenario

Reacting to the injury, injury expert Physio Scout took to X to reveal Odegaard could miss up to six weeks of action with a Grade 2 MCL injury, believing a Grade 3 is unlikely.

Should Odegaard miss six weeks of action, he would miss seven games up until the next November international break, including Champions League fixtures against Atletico Madrid.

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A Seleção Brasileira Pré-Olímpica, que está no Marrocos para a disputa de dois amistosos contra o time local, passou por um susto na noite de sexta-feira (8), durante terremoto de alta intensidade no país.

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Hospedada em Fez, cidade que fica a mais de 700 quilômetros do epicentro do abalo sísmico, a delegação está em total segurança. Todos os jogadores e integrantes da comissão técnica estão bem. Alguns deles falaram ao site da CBF sobre como reagiram aos tremores.

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– Sentimos um tremor muito forte, uma sensação terrível. A cama começou a balançar de um lado para o outro. Vi os lustres também balançando. Imaginei logo, Já tinha passado por isso três vezes. Mas ontem (sexta-feira, dia 8) foi forte. Corri para o armário, peguei meus celulares e passaporte e saí correndo, chamando os atletas para que descessem pela escada em busca de um abrigo – disse o coordenador-técnico das Seleções de Base da CBF, o ex-jogador Branco.

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O lateral Abner contou que o susto deu lugar à necessidade de tranquilizar parentes e amigos. 

– Naquele momento, tomamos um susto. Porém, estamos em segurança e isso nos conforta. A gente está falando sobre vidas, um terremoto, uma tragédia, nunca é fácil falar sobre isso, e agora o adversário do próximo amistoso e o próprio jogo ficam de lado. Na hora, pensamos logo em buscar abrigo para ficar em segurança. Em seguida, no meu caso, procurei contato com os familiares e amigos para tranquilizá-los.

Na manhã deste sábado (9), o meia Paulinho também deu detalhes do evento e relatou outros momentos em que passou por isso.

– Eu estava deitado e comecei a sentir a cama tremer. Levantei assustado, olhei para o abajur e vi que estava balançando. Aí, saí do quarto. Foi um susto e buscamos segurança. Fomos muito bem tratados e orientados e seguimos para a área da piscina por precaução, é um lugar mais aberto. Graças a Deus estamos em segurança – contou o meia-atacante antes de completar:

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– Já passei por outros terremotos, no Chile, por exemplo, servindo à Seleção sub-17, mas não com essa intensidade. Ontem (sexta-feira), tive medo, com certeza, num primeiro momento. Depois, a gente fica preocupado em tentar tranquilizar logo os familiares

Segundo as agências de notícias internacionais, já são mais de mil mortos pela tragédia no Marrocos. Os jogadores prestaram solidariedade pelo momento que o país africano está passado.

– Infelizmente já sabemos do número de mortos … é algo muito grave, a gente fica sentido e presta nossa solidariedade a todo povo marroquino e aos que estão ajudando na busca dessas pessoas – declarou Paulinho.

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– Quero prestar solidariedade aos marroquinos, a todos aqueles que estão trabalhando nas buscas de salvamento. É uma situação muito triste – reforçou o goleiro Matheus Cunha.

A Seleção Brasileira sub-23 foi derrotada por 1 a 0 no primeiro amistoso diante da seleção olímpica de Marrocos. Está marcado para segunda-feira (11), o segundo jogo entre as equipes, que deve acontecer no Complexo Esportivo de Fez.

Former Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro is all set to take up a shock new international job ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Ballon d'Or winning ex-Juventus star was without a job since Dinamo Zagreb parted ways with him in April this year. However, Cannavaro is now set to return to football management to lead Uzbekistan in their maiden appearance at the 2026 World Cup.

Cannvaro set to manage Uzbekistan

Italy legend Cannavaro has agreed to join the Uzbekistan national team as their head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America, according to . The Italian has verbally agreed to manage the Asian nation and he will be announced as Uzbekistan's next head coach in the next 24 to 48 hours. 

AdvertisementAFPCannavaro's vast experience in Asian football

Cannavaro is quite familiar with Asian football as he spent seven years as a manager in club and international football. He started his professional managerial career in the Chinese Super League at Guangzhou Evergrande, where he spent five seasons as head coach over two stints. In between, the 52-year-old also managed Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr and the Chinese national team.

Return to European football

Cannavaro returned to Europe in 2022 and enjoyed brief spells at Benevento, Udinese and Dinamo Zagreb. He joined Zagreb in December 2024 but lasted only five months at the club as he was sacked by the Croatian side after 14 matches in charge. 

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Getty Images SportCannavaro to manage Uzbekistan in historic 2026 World Cup campaign

Currently ranked 54th in the world, Uzbekistan booked their berth at the 2026 World Cup in June. They will compete in a World Cup for the first time in their history and Cannavaro will oversee their historic campaign in North America.