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O Nova Iguaçu se classificou para a terceira fase da Copa do Brasil ao vencer o Nova Mutum por 5 a 2, na última quarta-feira. O volanteLéo Índio, que iniciou a jogada do primeiro gol equase balançou as redes ao tentar um lance de bicicleta, falou sobre a conquista da vaga.

– Realizamos um jogo quase perfeito. Colocamos o que estamos treinando em prática e a vitória veio naturalmente. Impomos o nosso ritmo desde o início e fizemos valer o fator casa. Essa classificação era um dos nossos objetivos. Agora teremos dificuldades ainda maiores, pois enfrentaremos clubes de grande expressão. Mas confiamos no nosso potencial – disse.

Neste sábado, o Nova Iguaçu recebe o Audax na partida de ida das semifinais da Taça Rio. Léo fez questão de ressaltar que chegar à final do torneio seria muito importante para a equipe.

– Atravessamos um bom momento na temporada e conquistar uma vaga na final da Taça Rio seria espetacular. Mais uma vez atuaremos em nosso estádio e precisaremos repetir o que fizemos na quarta-feira. Um bom resultado nesse jogo de ida é fundamental – encerrou.

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Marc Guiu's loan spell at Sunderland has been cut short after just three games with Chelsea recalling the youngster in light of Liam Delap's injury.

• Chelsea recall Guiu from Sunderland
• Maresca keen on having sufficient cover after Delap's injury
• Jackson also staying at Stamford Bridge

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  reports Guiu will return to Chelsea with immediate effect after striking an agreement with Sunderland to terminate his loan deal. Guiu spent the 2024-25 season with Chelsea after arriving from Barcelona last summer, scoring six goals in 16 games in all competitions. With the Black Cats, the teenager made three appearances and scored one goal, which came in the Carabao Cup.

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  Maresca's plans for the season were dealt a hammer blow during his side's comfortable 2-0 win over Fulham on Saturday, as Delap was forced off the field inside the opening 15 minutes after sustaining a hamstring injury. According to , Chelsea have much to worry about, as the English striker's injury could prove to be worse than initially thought. Upon immediate assessment of his injury, it was revealed Delap could be ruled out for six to eight weeks, but a longer layoff cannot be ruled out upon further examination. 

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  Jackson was on his way to complete his loan move to Bayern Munich after the Bundesliga giants agreed to pay a record €15 million (£13m/$17.5m) loan fee with an obligation to permanently buy him next summer for €80m (£69m/$93m). The Senegalese striker had even landed in Germany for his medical, but after news of Delap's injury broke out, the Blues revoked Jackson's permission to undergo the medical. The 24-year-old was adamant on signing for Die Roten and refused to return to London in the hope Bayern would convince Chelsea to let him join them. However, Jackson's wishes did not come to fruition as Bayern pulled the plug and withdrew from the operation on Sunday.

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  It remains to be seen whether Jackson returns to the dynamic under Maresca after he was told he was not being counted on for the 2025-26 season. It is clear that Joao Pedro will continue to lead the line after his ferocious start to life at Stamford Bridge. Guiu's return potentially indicates that the 19-year-old will deputise for Pedro, with Jackson as the third-choice No.9.

Borussia Dortmund are closing in on the signing of Wolves striker Fabio Silva, with the forward set for a potential debut against Union Berlin.

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According to , Dortmund have wrapped up a deal to sign Silva from Wolves for €22.5 million (£19m/$25m) plus €4m in add-ons, taking the total package close to €27m (£23m/$29m). The Portuguese striker has agreed personal terms and will undergo his medical on Thursday, with Dortmund pushing to have him available for their Bundesliga clash with Union Berlin on Sunday.

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Silva bid farewell to his Wolves team-mates after their Carabao Cup win over West Ham on Tuesday night, having not been included in the squad. Roma and AC Milan had also shown interest, but Dortmund moved quickly to close the transfer. The Black and Yellows have been busy strengthening their attack this summer, with Silva’s arrival coming after the additions of Chelsea pair Carney Chukwuemeka and Aaron Anselmino, Manchester City full-back Yan Couto and Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland.

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The 23-year-old, who cost Wolves a record €40m (£34m/$44m) when he signed from Porto in 2020, has struggled to make an impact in England. However, he rebuilt his confidence during loan spells at Anderlecht, PSV, Rangers and, most recently, Las Palmas, where he scored 10 goals last season. Silva brings both potential and European experience to Dortmund. He has made 72 appearances for Wolves, scoring five goals and providing six assists, but has shown flashes of quality in his loan stints. The forward has also represented Portugal at youth level and made one senior appearance for the national team.

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Silva is due in Germany on Thursday to complete his medical and final paperwork. If all goes smoothly, he will be registered in time for Dortmund’s Bundesliga fixture against Union Berlin at the weekend.

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor confirmed Sam Kerr's long-awaited return into WSL action after an 18-month ACL lay-off. The Australian striker suffered the devastating setback during a Chelsea mid-season training camp in Morocco in January 2024 and has been sidelined from competitive football ever since.

• Kerr ready for WSL return vs Manchester City
• Mayra Ramirez and Lauren James sidelined through injury
• Chelsea look to kick off title defence strongly

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  Kerr's journey back has been carefully managed. She resumed individual training in January 2025 and, after months of rehabilitation and conditioning, she is now ready to rejoin Chelsea’s matchday squad.

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  Bompastor delivered the update on Kerr’s condition and said, "Kerr is in the squad. She will be involved in the game. We don't know yet if she will start or not but she's in the squad. She's in a good place. She's been training well. She's physically in a good position, also mentally. It's nice because she is one of the players everyone wants to see on the pitch. 

  "That's nice for me, also, to have her in the squad, with her leadership and experience. At the same time, to be fair to her, she's been away from the pitch for a long time so I think we still need to be patient. That's normal for her not to be at her best level yet. Hopefully soon, but that's already a good step for her and for us for her to be in the squad."

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  Bompastor praised Kerr’s leadership and technical intelligence, highlighting her ability to elevate the squad both on and off the pitch.

  "It's been really enjoyable for me and the squad to have her around again because I spoke about her quality on the pitch but also what she brings as a leader," she added. "She's a really smart player. I really enjoy watching her making these good runs with the right timing. With this kind of player, you don't really teach them how to play football. They already know how to do that. For me, it's more to give them all the confidence to be the best versions of themselves on the pitch, but also some small details. I try to help in that sense but Sam is a great player and she doesn't need much."

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  Kerr’s comeback is a boost for Chelsea, especially as the squad faces early-season injury setbacks. Mayra Ramirez will be missed after undergoing hamstring surgery. Ramirez was forced off during Chelsea’s pre-season clash with AC Milan and was replaced by Chloe Sarwie. Meanwhile, England international Lauren James, who shone during the Lionesses’ victorious European Championship run earlier this summer, is also sidelined “for a period of time.” Her absence compounds Chelsea’s early-season injury woes, making Kerr’s return even more crucial.

The natural ability of Chelsea wonderkid Estevao Willian has left Joao Pedro stunned, with the youngster billed as being “like Vinicius Jr”.

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Having turned 18 in April, exciting youngster Estevao – who is known as ‘Messinho’ in his native Brazil – was cleared to make his way to Stamford Bridge over the summer after facing his new Premier League employers at the FIFA Club World Cup with Palmeiras.

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Fellow countrymen such as Pedro – who also joined Chelsea in the last transfer window – and Andrey Santos have helped Estevao to settle in England. They are doing all they can to unlock full potential in the hottest of prospects.

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Pedro told when discussing his compatriots: “We always stay together at breakfast, lunch, training. I’ve known Andrey for more than eight years because we have the same sponsor. Andrey is funny, we joke a lot. Estevao is shy. It’s difficult for him to adapt. I try to push him to ask for his breakfast in English.

“Sometimes training is too long for him and he feels tired before gym. I don’t always need to do the gym, but I go with him because this is very important for him. He knows how physical the Premier League is. Me and Andrey push him.”

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Pedro added when asked what makes Estevao special: “Mate, he’s from the street. You can see he is natural. Tosin [Adarabioyo] said to me: ‘Joao, wow. Estevao is amazing’. Playing for Brazil and Chelsea at 18, oh my God. He’s going to be like Vinicius Jr.”

Brothers Union and City Club remain winless after playing three matches each

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Defending champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club are among the four clubs who have claimed full points with wins in all of their respective matches in the first week of this season’s Dhaka Premier League. The other teams who have gone unscathed are Abahani Limited, Prime Bank and Legends of Rupganj.Abahani climbed to second place after their six-wicket win over old rivals Mohammedan Sporting Club at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday.Brothers Union and City Club remain winless after playing three matches each.Best batters of the week – Mohammad Naim and Irfan SukkurLeft-hand batters Mohammad Naim and Irfan Sukkur are currently on top of the batters’ charts. Naim’s unbeaten 110 was decisive in Abahani’s big win over Mohammedan. Brothers Union’s Tanzid Hasan made a run-a-ball 142 against Legends of Rupganj.Mominul Haque, playing for Rupganj Tigers, smacked a 41-ball 74 against Mohammedan.Best bowlers – Elias Sunny and Alauddin BabuLeft-arm spinner Elias Sunny took a five-wicket haul against newcomers Dhaka Leopards, while Alauddin Babu took his five-for, which included a hat-trick, against Gazi Group Cricketers. Fast bowlers have had a good run so far – four other four-wicket hauls have all been by quick bowlers.The close match – Legends of Rupganj vs Brothers UnionLegends of Rupganj beat Brothers Union by three wickets in a high-scoring match at the BKSP-3 ground. Rupganj chased down the target of 300 with eight balls to spare, with Chirag Jani top scoring with 94. Earlier, Tanzid scored 142 to take Brothers Union to 299 for 5.Players to watchAkbar Ali, the much-talked-about Under-19 World Cup-winning captain, started this DPL season with a fifty for Gazi Group Cricketers. He is the only big name from that 2020 batch to have not made it to the Bangladesh senior side yet, so Akbar will be looking at maximising his opportunities this season.

The inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) player auction is likely to take place on February 11 in New Delhi or February 13 in Mumbai. A final decision will be made by the BCCI this week.Originally, the BCCI was looking at holding the players’ auction on February 6 in Mumbai, which would have allowed the five newly-minted franchises just under a month to get ready for the inaugural WPL season, which is expected to take place between March 4 and 24. However, the BCCI was forced to change that plan for two reasons.One, the majority of the owners of the five WPL franchises also own teams in the ILT20 in the UAE and the SA20 in South Africa, with the finals of these tournaments scheduled to take place on February 12 and 11, respectively. It could lead to a problem for the franchises because their owners and support staff would want to stay with the teams for the knockouts and also attend the WPL player auction, which are all going to be held in different countries.Related

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• Breaking down the WPL auction – Who bid the most money?

• Owners of Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, RCB win bids to own WPL teams

The owners of three IPL teams – Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals – along with Adani Group and Capri Global – secured the five WPL franchises, paying a total of INR 4669.99 crore (USD 572.78 million approx) in what is the biggest deal in women’s cricket.Four of the five WPL franchises own teams in the ILT20: MI Emirates, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants (Adani), and Sharjah Warriors (Capri). The owners of Mumbai and Capitals operate teams in the SA20 as well: MI Cape Town and Pretoria Capitals.The second reason is that the franchises have had limited time to assemble their coaching staff, which would be a key factor while picking players at the auction. Accordingly, it is understood that the franchises collectively requested the BCCI to postpone the auction from February 6 to a later date.

WPL first season likely to take place in Mumbai

The BCCI has earmarked two venues in Mumbai – Brabourne Stadium and the DY Patil Cricket Academy in Navi Mumbai – to host the 22 matches that will comprise the inaugural WPL season.The key reason for limiting the tournament to one city is the potential logistical challenges the BCCI fears it could face due to the WPL starting close on the heels of the Women’s T20 World Cup, which ends in South Africa on February 26. With less than a week available to fly to India, playing at just two venues in the same city would remove travel obstacles and keep players ready for the matches that will be played in a tight window.Sourav Ganguly has informed the media that ‘Jhulan has gone to Mumbai’•AFP/Getty Images

Jhulan Goswami to join Mumbai as bowling coach and mentor

Former India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami has been roped in by Mumbai as bowling coach and mentor. While Mumbai have not made the news public, the development was disclosed by former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who has re-joined Capitals as team director after serving as BCCI president from 2019 to October 2022.Goswami, who is 40, retired from international cricket last year. Ganguly said the Capitals had also been keen on roping in Goswami, who took 355 international wickets across formats, the most by any bowler in women’s cricket. “Jhulan has gone to Mumbai,” Ganguly told media at Eden Gardens on Tuesday. “We had given her an offer, but she is going to Mumbai.”

Al-Nassr were on top form against Al-Akhdoud and showed that they can perform without Cristiano Ronaldo as they grabbed a massive 9-0 win.

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  Al-Nassr's battle to finish third in the Saudi Pro League this season to secure AFC Champions League football has continued, with Al Qadsiyah and Al-Ahli within two points. After suffering defeat to Al-Ittihad, Faris Najd knew that they were in for any easy outing on Monday evening as they went up against 17th-placed Al-Akhdoud. Stefano Pioli decided to leave five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo out of his squad, and Al-Nassr cruised to an easy victory against the relegation battlers.

  Pioli's side had a comfortable start to the game as they rotated possession against the deep defensive line of Al-Akhdoud, however, the first quarter of the hour did not see them challenge Paulo Vitor's goal. When Ayman Yahya opened the scoring in the 16th minute for Al-Nassr, he opened the floodgates for the night as Jhon Duran and Marcelo Brozovic tripled their lead in just over 10 minutes. Mane then scored the fourth of the night from the penalty spot for Pioli's side after Nawaf Boushal was brought down inside the box just before the half-time whistle.

  Al-Akhdoud's trouble then increased tenfold just minutes into the second half as Vitor was questionably sent off for a last-man challenge on Otavio as he charged through on a loose ball. Duran was ready to show that he can play centrally in the absence of Ronaldo, as he exhibited a perfect striker's finish to score his second goal of the night and Al-Nassr's fifth. As was the case in the first half, one goal brings two more as Mane completed his hat-trick with two goals in six minutes, to get Faris Najd's tally up to seven. The Senegalese then got his fourth of the night to give Pioli's side a massive 8-0 lead, before Mohammed Maran scored a penalty in injury time. The result marks Nassr's biggest win in their history.

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  Mane turned back the years on Monday evening as he grabbed his first Saudi Pro League hat-trick, and finished the game with four goals to his name. The Senegalese has always been more of an afterthought at Al-Nassr since his move, as Ronaldo took the spotlight but he showed that he can spearhead the attack on his own when needed. The Liverpool legend brought his SPL goal tally up to 13 with his quadruple.

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  Ronaldo did not feature at all during Al-Nassr's massive win, and one must wonder what is going on inside the mind of the Portugal captain. Firstly, he missed out on a rout that could have helped him gain ground on his dream of scoring 1000 goals. Secondly, he may now be giving some thought to the idea that Nassr can perform capably without him, especially given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his contract situation.

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  Al-Nassr will now enter their last three Saudi Pro League games of the season knowing that they hold the cards to grab qualification to the AFC Champions League. Three wins would see them end the season in third place ahead of Al Qadsiyah and Al-Ahli.

Weston McKennie has agreed a new contract at Juventus, but the reasons for the paperwork remaining unsigned have been explained.

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The 26-year-old United States international appeared destined to sever ties with the Bianconeri at one stage. He was banished from first-team training under Thiago Motta, but refused to throw in the towel and fought his way back into favour.

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McKennie’s versatility has been put to good use in Turin, with his no-nonsense approach winning over previously sceptical coaching staff and fans. An extension to his current deal is now being lined up.

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A “complete agreement” is said to be in place, with a signature all that is required in order to complete that deal. It has surprised many that no official announcement on McKennie’s future has been made.

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claims that is because the American’s contract is yet to receive “formal approval from the club’s board”. Juve are currently focused on securing a top-four finish in Serie A and Champions League qualification for 2025-26.

Short’s second straight ton and Perry’s eight wickets give Victoria a 10-wicket win in what could be Copeland’s final appearance for NSW

ESPNcricinfo staff04-Mar-2023Matthew Short’s second consecutive Sheffield Shield century and eight wickets from Mitchell Perry has helped Victoria trounce New South Wales by ten wickets inside three days in Trent Copeland’s likely farewell from first-class cricket in Albury.Short added 23 to his overnight score of 81 to post his second century in as many outings, having not scored one in his previous 64 Shield innings, to help Victoria post a sizeable first-innings lead of 128.Perry then continued his stellar form with the ball picking up 4 for 30 as New South Wales folded for 130 in their second innings. Perry finished with eight wickets for the match and has taken 19 Shield scalps in his last three matches. Short chimed in with two wickets to complete a wonderful allround performance while stand-in captain Will Sutherland also picked up two.Copeland was given a guard of honour as he left the field in what could be his final appearance for NSW. He finished with 3 for 63 from 30 overs. If it is his final appearance, he will finish with 344 Shield scalps, equal 11th all-time and the third most for NSW. He has taken 410 first-class wickets overall, including six Test wickets in three Tests, with 21 five-wicket hauls.Short proved an obstacle for Copeland and his fellow NSW bowlers on the third morning as he cruised to his century. Having lost Sam Harper, he got great support from Fergus O’Neill who made 24 not out. Short fell to Chris Green, caught at short leg for 104, but Victoria added 67 valuable runs to their overnight total for the final four wickets to lift the lead beyond three figures.NSW’s second innings started disastrously as they slumped to 16 for 3, losing all three in just two overs as Perry and Cameron McClure did the damage with seam movement and some extra bounce. NSW lost wickets at regular intervals after that, with Sutherland and Perry tearing through the middle order before Short was on a hat-trick to give Victoria a chance at an innings victory.Green managed to single-handedly avoid that, making 39 not out to ensure Victoria batted again but they had no trouble knocking off three runs needed. NSW opener Daniel Hughes did not bat in the second innings after retiring hurt with a calf injury in the first innings on day one.Victoria remain third on the Shield table and still have a chance of playing in back-to-back finals but they head to Western Australia to face the ladder leaders in the final round. NSW remain winless with one game to go against South Australia.