Como have joined Wolves and West Ham in the race for Marc Casado, after Barcelona warned the midfielder he won’t get minutes despite wanting to stay.
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O Vitória está próximo da contratação do treinadorGilmar Dal Pozzo. Logo após demitirJoão Burse, os dirigentes rubro-negros se movimentaram no mercado e encontraram rapidamente um substituto para vaga.
Gilmar Dal Pozzo está sem clube e seu último trabalho como técnico havia sido no ano passado pelo Chapecoense. O treinador vai chegar com a missão de fazer a equipe reencontrar o caminho das vitórias.
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O Vitória não começou a temporada com o pé direito e acabou sendo eliminado da Copa do Nordeste. Ao todo, foram quatro vitórias, dois empates e quatro derrotas. A expectativa é que o novo técnico consiga construir um trabalho consistente e competitivo ao longo de 2023, que tem a Série B pela frente.
Gilmar Dal Pozzo tem 53 anos, é ex-goleiro e trabalha como treinador desde 2008. Nos últimos anos, comandou equipes como Náutico, Ceará, Juventude, Paraná, Sport e Chapecoense.
O Vitória volta a campo na próxima quarta-feira, diante do Atlético-BA, às 19h15, fora de casa, em partida válida pela primeira fase do Campeonato Baiano.
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O Botafogo e a SAF que controla o futebol do clube foram acionados na Justiça. De acordo com o “Blog do Ancelmo”, em “O Globo”, a empresa do ex-diretor de negócios Lênin Franco entrou com uma ação que tramita na 36ª Vara Cível da Comarca da Capital.
Franco, que foi contratado em 2021 para comandar a área de negócios do Alvinegro, afirma que tem direito a comissões não pagas pelo clube por metas alcançadas e também solicita indenização. O montante cobrado chega a R$ 569.178,11.
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Entre as queixas está o fato de John Textor, acionista da SAF do Botafogo, ter rescindido unilateralmente todos contratos de patrocínio em curso de maneira unilateral bruscamente, inclusive os firmador por Lênin Franco. O ex-diretor reclama de “capricho” do norte-americano.
“Todo o trabalho idealizado, construído e mantido foi simplesmente destruído da noite para o dia, por capricho do investidor, sendo o sócio da Autora (Lênin) automática e repentinamente bombardeado por parceiros comerciais atônitos, fato que gerou enorme desgaste, inclusive, para a sua imagem”, diz a petição.
Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto'o is in the middle of a legal storm as he faces allegations of corruption and electoral fraud.
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A coalition of Cameroonian football officials, led by international lawyer Emmanuel Nsahlai, has launched a series of legal actions at domestic and international levels against Eto'o's presidency of the Cameroonian Football Federation (FECAfoot). These complaints allege widespread corruption, electoral fraud and conflicts of interest, casting a dark shadow over his administrative career and putting the integrity of Cameroonian football at risk.
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The legal battle is not an attack on the former star's legacy as a player as lawyer Nsahlai explained that Eto'o's playing career is "untouchable." Instead, it is a focused effort to address deep-seated governance failures within FECAfoot. The complaints paint a troubling picture of an administration fraught with ethical issues. This includes a previously reported 22-month suspended prison sentence in Spain for tax fraud in 2022, a six-month ban from attending matches imposed by FIFA for misconduct, and a recent U.S. probe into wire fraud related to missing funds.
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The list of allegations against Eto'o is extensive. He is accused of alleged corruption and match-fixing in Cameroon's second division, a conflict of interest with the betting company 1xBet, and the alleged misappropriation of approximately $1.5 million from international friendlies. The complaints also highlight the suppression of dissent, pointing to the controversial 10-year suspension of director Guibai Gatama, a vocal opponent of Eto'o.
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The legal actions have been submitted to Cameroon's Ministry of Sport, the FIFA Ethics Committee, and Confederation of African Football (CAF), which are all now faced with the decision of whether to investigate further. The requests call for a review of FECAfoot's statutes and the provisional suspension of Eto'o from his duties. As Cameroon prepares for the 2026 World Cup, the outcome of these investigations will not only determine Eto'o’s future as a football administrator but also could have significant implications over the credibility and governance of the sport in the region.
Leroy Sane has responded after Julian Nagelsmann left him out of Germany’s squad, insisting he must “find rhythm” to revive his World Cup hopes.
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Com ânimo renovado após a classificação para a terceira fase da Copa do Brasil, o Botafogo inicia neste sábado (18), às 18h, sua luta para se impor na Taça Rio. No jogo de ida das semifinais, contra a Portuguesa, no Estádio Luso-Brasileiro, o Alvinegro deposita as fichas em uma das suas maiores forças ofensivas.
Com o retorno de Marçal (que, assim como Tiquinho Soares, obteve efeito suspensivo da decisão proferida pelo TJD-RJ), os comandados de Luís Castro contarão com a bola aérea para superar a aguerrida Portuguesa. Na derrota por 1 a 0, que custou a eliminação no Carioca, a equipe da Ilha do Governador mostrou-se bem organizada e muito difícil de fechar em uma noite fraquíssima do Alvinegro.
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Para sinalizar que virou a página do desempenho decepcionante no Estadual, o Botafogo aposta ainda mais na via aérea. Depois da noite inspirada pelo alto no 7 a 1 sobre o Brasiliense, no Kleber Andrade, o objetivo é manter em alto nível o aproveitamento quando a bola vai para a área rival, em escanteios ou em cobranças de falta.
Para isto, o técnico Luís Castro conta também com a força de Adryelson e Cuesta, além dos retornos de Eduardo e Tiquinho pelos altos. Caso o Glorioso garanta o título da Taça Rio, terá a vaga direta na Copa do Brasil de 2024.
Former Liverpool midfielder and Match of The Day pundit Danny Murphy has admitted to losing millions of pounds after falling victim to an investment scam. Murphy is among up to 200 players who invested with Kingsbridge Asset Management in the 1990s and 2000s. The ex-England international claims that the huge financial loss and embarrassment from the scandal drove him to alcohol, drugs and gambling.
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Mikel Arteta's side mostly held their own at Anfield but lacked any cutting edge in attack against the defending champions
Arsenal fell to their first defeat of the season as they lost 1-0 to Liverpool on Sunday. The Gunners were beaten by Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning free-kick on a day when they also lost William Saliba to injury.
The Gunners suffered a massive blow inside the opening five minutes when Saliba was forced off following a coming together with Hugo Ekitike. They did not let it effect them, however, as they largely kept the home side at arm's length, while Noni Madueke forced Alisson Becker into a save after a corner fell to him on the edge of the box.
Neither side was willing to take too many risks in what was a low-octane affair for long periods. Liverpool thought, however, that they had taken the lead on the hour mark when Ekitike netted from close range, only for the linesman's flag to rule the goal out as Cody Gakpo was offside in the build-up.
That seemed to spark Arne Slot's side into life, but they needed a bolt from the blue to break the deadlock as Szoboszlai struck a superb 30-yard free-kick into the top corner to secure all three points for the defending champions.
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David Raya (6/10):
One poor pass into a dangerous area apart, never looked overly flustered, though he didn't have that much to do aside from picking Szoboszlai's stunning free-kick out of his net.
Jurrien Timber (7/10):
Solid up against his compatriot Gakpo and looked to get forward and support Madueke when possible
William Saliba (N/A):
Off with an injury after just five minutes after clashing with Ekitike.
Gabriel Magalhaes (7/10):
Never troubled by Ekitike as he dominated at the heart of the Gunners' backline.
Riccardo Calafiori (8/10):
Locked down Salah with some strong defending and carried the ball well out of defence. Had a couple of off-target shots.
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Mikel Merino (6/10):
Stepped in for Odegaard but couldn't provide the same attacking spark. Did help shut down Mac Allister, though.
Martin Zubimendi (5/10):
Solid if unspectacular for the most part. Needed to take more risks with his passing while he was caught out by Jones' movement, leading to the foul for the winning free-kick.
Declan Rice (5/10):
Did some excellent defensive work and never stopped running. Set-piece deliveries, though, were poor on a day when the Gunners needed to make their dead-ball situations count.
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Noni Madueke (8/10):
Used his electric pace to leave Kerkez chasing shadows on more than one occasion, and forced Alisson into his only save of note. Ensured Saka wasn't really missed.
Viktor Gyokeres (3/10):
Just could not get himself involved at all. Booked in the second half of another frustrating display on the road.
Gabriel Martinelli (4/10):
A couple of decent defensive moments aside, he offered little for Arteta's side. Seems to be lacking in confidence.
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Cristhian Mosquera (7/10):
On for Saliba in the opening five minutes and did not look fazed as he dealt well with Ekitike.
Eberechi Eze (6/10):
Made a couple of dangerous, driving runs in his 20 minutes on the pitch.
Martin Odegaard (6/10):
Couldn't conjure up a moment of magic after being thrown on in the 70th minute.
Max Dowman (N/A):
Chucked on in the 89th minute.
Mikel Arteta (5/10):
His side might have been undone by a world-class strike, but they didn't take the risks required to try and win the game beforehand. His Anfield hoodoo remains.
Borussia Dortmund sporting chief Sebastian Kehl has revealed just how brutal Chelsea were to deal with as he wrapped up a deal to sign Carney Chukwuemeka in a €20 million (£17m/$23m) move. Chukwuemeka, who spent last season on loan at Dortmund, was never likely to feature prominently in Chelsea’s long-term plans. But with the club seeking to keep their financial balance sheets in check, they refused to let him leave on the cheap.
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Chukwuemeka was joined by Aaron Anselmino, snapped up on a straight loan deal without a purchase clause, while Fabio Silva also arrived from Wolves in a €22.5m (£19.5m/$26m) transfer. The triple swoop has injected fresh energy into Dortmund’s squad, but Kehl admitted the path to those deals was far from smooth.
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Kehl pulled no punches when describing the frustrations of negotiating with clubs across the Channel.
“Transfers in the Bundesliga are generally a bit easier,” he said. “We’ve now dealt with clubs that aren’t necessarily dependent on money. This changes the negotiating position dramatically. And I have to say: the English are often pain-free. They sometimes deliberately enter the final phase of the transfer window because they know that, given their financial resources, they can rest assured that a potential domino effect will follow. So, we had to be patient in order to be able to negotiate.”
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Chelsea were determined to squeeze maximum value from a player they picked up for significantly less. That left Dortmund waiting until late August before they could strike.
“Of course, I could also fly to Chelsea in July, sit down with the bosses, and make the €20 million offer for Chukwuemeka,” Kehl added. “But then they’d probably say, ‘You can fly home immediately!’ It takes time and a clear strategy to implement your ideas. And it also requires a clear commitment from the player.”
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For Chukwuemeka, the move represents a fresh opportunity to establish himself after a stop-start period in England. With Chelsea opting to cash in, Dortmund are confident the youngster can step up and provide the midfield spark they’ve been craving. He will look to impress once Bundesliga action resumes after the international break when Dortmund face Heidenheim on September 13.
Jules Kounde heaped praise on his national team captain Kylian Mbappe, stating that leadership is a quality that comes to the Real Madrid man naturally.
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