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Martin Zubimendi admits Arsenal was always the right project for him after snubbing Real Madrid to join the Gunners this summer.

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Zubimendi officially joined last season's Premier League runners-up this summer in a £60million deal, despite huge interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid. There was initially some doubt that Los Blancos would hijack the deal for the midfielder, but he has now revealed that he always wanted to link up with Mikel Arteta at Arsenal.

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Speaking at the launch of Arsenal and adidas's new away kit, the Spaniard said: "I always wanted to respect Real Sociedad. But once Arsenal convinced me, I knew it was the right project. Signing for Arsenal is a big change for me. It's the change I wanted.

"And since the first day I've been here I've noticed the greatness of this club and I'm adapting. I don't know what Mikel Arteta saw in me, but what I saw in him is that he's a top coach in Europe. When I wanted to leave Real, I wanted a quality coach, and I think I've found one. I've seen how obsessive and detailed he is with his game, so I think I've found the right one."

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Zubimendi forms part of Arsenal's new-look midfield following the departures of Thomas Partey and Jorginho. He will link up with Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and fellow newcomer Christian Norgaard as the Gunners look to finally end their trophy drought next season.

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Arsenal and Zubimendi have flown out to Singapore to begin their pre-season preparations for the 2025-26 campaign. They will face AC Milan and Newcastle before taking on north London rivals Tottenham at the end of July.

South Africa fall short by seven runs in 221-run chase at the Wanderers

Firdose Moonda28-Mar-2023

Romario Shepherd’s unbeaten 44 off 22 balls, and his ninth-wicket partnership of 59 off 26 balls with Alzarri Joseph, who went on to take his first T20I five-for, secured a series win for West Indies to end an entertaining series.Shepherd and Joseph gave West Indies the third-highest score at the Wanderers and the highest total without an individual fifty since Australia’s 221 for 5 against England in 2007. They were able to defend it in challenging conditions, with plenty of dew greasing up the ball, and against a determined South African line-up.Reeza Hendricks notched up a career-best 83 and put on 80 with Rilee Rossouw for the second wicket but the required run-rate ballooned on South Africa and their batting line-up appeared a little light.The result means West Indies have now won a second successive T20I series win in South Africa, eight years after taking the trophy in 2015. Sheldon Cottrell and Jason Holder are the only members of the current squad who played in that series.Ngidi’s nightmare start After last playing a T20I when South Africa lost to Netherlands at the World Cup in November, Ngidi may have thought things could only get better but they didn’t for him. He bowled a decent delivery first up but then erred down the leg-side to the powerful Brandon King who helped the ball on its way over long leg. Ngidi adjusted to outside off stump with his next ball but King launched it onto the roof over deep mid-wicket and forced Ngidi to think of something else. He tried pace off with this fourth ball but King spotted it and sent it over mid-wicket for four. In frustration, Ngidi overstepped for his next ball and had to bowl it again. His extra delivery was a low full-toss that Kyle Mayers hit over extra cover for four to complete a 22-run over.But the rest of the bowlers do the early work Kagiso Rabada was given the ball immediately after Ngidi and made amends. He bowled Mayers with a full, fast delivery that knocked the West Indian opener off his feet as it found the stumps and then brought the centurion from SuperSport Park, Johnson Charles, down to earth with a first-ball duck. Charles didn’t move his feet to a ball that nipped back into him and inside-edged onto his stumps as South Africa roared back. Anrich Nortje returned in the ninth over and saw Mayers walk across his stumps so pitched it on leg stump and took it out. Aiden Markram joined in the fun when Rovman Powell opened his stance and missed a slog and he became the fourth West Indian to be bowled. West Indies were 108 for 4 at the halfway stage, after which Ngidi redeemed himself when he had Nicholas Pooran caught behind. Shepherding the tailWest Indies needed a strong finish after they lost 3 for 21 between the 13th and 16th over with not much batting to come. Shepherd and Joseph put on the highest ninth-wicket partnership at the Wanderers, and took 52 runs off the last three overs to ensure West Indies topped 200. Shepherd survived two chances in that time – he edged Wayne Parnell but Quinton de Kock could not hold on and then he skied a chance off Rabada but Heinrich Klaasen lost it in the lights at fine leg. Shepherd finished the innings with a massive six over long on, a pull through mid-wicket for four and an aerial drive over Rabada’s head in an over that cost 26 runs. Shepherd finished unbeaten on 44 off 22 balls. All square in the Powerplay South Africa started in fairly circumspect style, with only seven runs off the first two overs of their reply, before Quinton de Kock picked up the pace. He steered Cottrell past third man to open his boundary count and then took three fours off Roston Chase’s second over to signal South Africa’s intent. De Kock was profiting off the slower bowling but misread when Joseph put the brakes on and cut to Chase at third. As he left the field, de Kock told Rossouw the ball was sticking in the pitch a bit but that seemed to mean nothing to the No.3. He hit the first ball he faced over extra cover for four, and then sent Joseph over point for six and through the covers for another four. Rossouw scored 19 runs off the first six balls he faced and South Africa finished the Powerplay on exactly the same score as West Indies: 61, but had lost one fewer wicket.Six of the best Unlike de Kock or Rossouw, Hendricks finds his runs with finesse over fury, and he has found a lot of them that way. He brought up his sixth T20I half century in his last eight innings with a six. Hendricks pulled a Shepherd slower ball over deep mid-wicket, showing off his strong use of the wrists and the power he finds through placement, and then decided it was time to show off his big-hitting. He threw his bat at the next ball and sent it swirling to deep extra cover, where it slipped through Brandon King’s hands. South Africa needed 92 off 46 balls at that stage. Hendricks’ lifeline emboldened him and he went aerial in the next over too, but the ball fell short of mid-wicket and Hendricks survived again. He went on to a career best 83 and was at the crease until the penultimate over. South Africa needed 35 runs off 12 balls and Hendricks tried to muscle them there by going over long-on but hit Joseph to Powell on the fence.Joseph gets another five-forHe removed de Kock in his first over, and Miller in his third but Joseph’s biggest task came in his final six balls, with South Africa’s big-hitters at the ready to get big runs. Hendricks was out off his first ball and then Klaasen walked across his stumps and hit him for six. Joseph could have been overawed but he wasn’t. He pulled back the pace and presented Klaasen with a full slower ball that he sliced skyward. Cottrell took a good running catch to send South Africa’s last recognised batter back. Then Joseph got the gas back and sent a full, fast ball to Wayne Parnell, who swung and missed, to record his first T20I five-for.

عقد محمود الخطيب، رئيس مجلس إدارة النادي الأهلي والمشرف العام على قطاع كرة القدم، اجتماعًا ظهر اليوم مع الجهاز الفني للفريق الأول، وذلك في حضور لجنة التخطيط برئاسة مختار مختار وعضوية زكريا ناصف، إلى جانب المدير الرياضي محمد يوسف.

وجاء الاجتماع في إطار التحضير للمرحلة المقبلة، حيث ناقش الحضور آليات العمل داخل الفريق، وتم الاتفاق على ضرورة تعزيز التعاون بين جميع عناصر الجهاز الفني والإداري، بما يضمن توفير بيئة عمل مستقرة تدعم طموحات الفريق وتخدم أهداف النادي.

طالع.. شرط جزائي صعب.. “بطولات” يكشف موقف لوتيسكو من تدريب الأهلي

ويأتي هذا الاجتماع عقب الإعلان عن التشكيل الجديد للجهاز الفني، والذي يضم وليد صلاح الدين مديرًا للكرة، وعماد النحاس مديرًا فنيًّا، عادل مصطفى مدربًا عامًا، محمد نجيب مدربًا مساعدًا، إلى جانب أمير عبد الحميد مدربًا لحراس المرمى.

ويواصل مجلس إدارة النادي الأهلي، برئاسة محمود الخطيب، البحث في السير الذاتية لعدد من المدربين الأجانب في الوقت الحالي، لاختيار المدرب الجديد.

ومن المقرر أن يعود الأهلي لمنافسات بطولة الدوري المصري بمواجهة إنبي، بعد انتهاء فترة التوقف الدولي الحالي، وذلك يوم 14 سبتمبر الجاري.

Australia allrounder has been approached by the PCB to fill the vacant men’s national coaching role

Danyal Rasool09-Mar-2024

The PCB has sounded out former Australian allrounder Shane Watson as one of its prime contenders for the head coaching role of the men’s national side.The side currently does not have a head coach and wishes to find a candidate for the top job before New Zealand visits Pakistan for a white-ball series in April. It is understood the PCB is eager to find someone to fill the role on a permanent rather than temporary basis, as was the case when Mohammad Hafeez was appointed for tours of Australia and New Zealand in December and January.Watson is currently in Pakistan and was appointed coach of the Quetta Gladiators in the PSL this year. He has overseen a turnaround for the franchise, who are set to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in five years.Related

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While Watson is not the only one the PCB are looking at – former West Indies captain Daren Sammy is another desired candidate – ESPNcricinfo understands Watson has been approached. However, it is not yet guaranteed he will accept the job should an offer come his way.He lives in Sydney with his young family and already has a busy schedule throughout the year. He serves as coach of the San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket and has commentary commitments with Star Sports in ICC events as well as the Indian Premier League. He has previously worked for two seasons under Ricky Ponting as an assistant for Delhi Capitals in the IPL.Daren Sammy is also understood to be in the running•Getty Images

The PCB are understood to have been impressed by what he has brought to the Gladiators as well as the interpersonal relationships he has been able to strike. But the likelihood of the two parties reaching a deal will depend upon how much time the PCB requires the head coach to spend in Pakistan. When Mickey Arthur was pursued by the board last year, he was offered a flexible role that allowed him to juggle a coaching role with Derbyshire in the English county season alongside his position of Director of Cricket with Pakistan, with Grant Bradburn appointed the full-time head coach.Earlier this week, newly appointed PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the board was in contact with “a few different options”, promising that no expense would be spared in procuring the best coaches for Pakistan.To that end, Sammy is also believed to be in the reckoning, with his long-standing relationship with Pakistan cricket counting in his favour. Sammy is West Indies’ current limited-overs coach but is hugely popular within Pakistan since his days as captain of Peshawar Zalmi, most notably deciding to tour the country for the 2017 PSL final, with all overseas players from his side following him to the country when Quetta Gladiators’ overseas players opted to stay away. He is currently head coach of Peshawar Zalmi, who have also qualified for the playoffs this season.Pakistan’s appointment of coaches has been complicated by the instability of the administrative side of the PCB. Former PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf decided to remove Arthur and Bradburn after an indifferent World Cup, sending Hafeez to lead the tours to Australia and New Zealand instead despite having no coaching experience. Arthur and Bradburn were in turn only appointed during Ashraf’s predecessor Najam Sethi’s brief stint at the helm.

Dominated with the bat and destroyed with the ball by the third morning, England didn’t make it past lunch as India, led by Deepti Sharma – again – and Pooja Vastrakar, completed a record 347-run victory at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium.While Deepti’s remarkable 5 for 7 had sent England into a tailspin on the second day, it was Vastrakar who sparked their downfall on Saturday after India declared overnight on 186 for 6. Deepti finished them off, taking nine wickets in all to add to her first-innings half-century for Player-of-the-Match honours.Related

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Given that the highest successful fourth-innings run chase in women’s Tests is Australia’s 198 for 3 to beat England in Sydney in 2011, to call it a 479-run “target” seemed trite and Vastrakar’s early inroads ensured that.It was India Women’s first Test win at home against England in six attempts, the margin of victory the largest by runs in women’s Tests, and was all wrapped up in an extended morning session on the third day.After Renuka Thakur plucked out Tammy Beaumont with a ball that held its line to beat the outside edge and peg back off stump with just 27 runs on the board, Vastrakar had an out-of-sorts Sophia Dunkley slicing straight to gully and easily taken by substitute fielder Harleen Deol, on for Shubha Satheesh, who scored 69 on international debut in India’s first innings but didn’t bat in the second because of a broken finger.That put England in familiar territory in this match (they were 28 for 2 when bowled out for 136 in their first innings to concede a lead of 292) at 37 for 2. And, on the very next ball, Vastrakar removed Nat Sciver-Brunt – the only England batter to offer any resistance in the first innings – with a beauty that nipped back in from a perfect length outside off, went through the gate and crashed into the stumps.It was the Deepti Sharma show all the way•BCCI

When Vastrakar got one to hold its line from outside off and draw an outside edge from Heather Knight, England slumped to 68 for 4.Deepti then orchestrated the procession, flummoxing Danni Wyatt with a fantastic offbreak taken at slip and removing Amy Jones via a loose pull to midwicket to get at the England tail. She removed Kate Cross with one that turned ferociously from outside off to peg back leg stump and lured Lauren Filer down the pitch with the flight on one that kept low after turning in and pinged middle stump.In between whiles, Rajeshwari Gayakwad bowled Sophie Ecclestone, then had Lauren Bell caught simply by Jemimah Rodrigues at silly point, the last wicket to fall. The latter sparked wild celebrations for the home side, who will be looking to bottle this feeling – and form – for use in their next Test, starting against Australia at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho has left Aston Villa to complete a permanent transfer to Vasco da Gama. Coutinho left the Villans last summer to return to his homeland and join the Brazilian Serie A side on loan and he has now made his move permanent. The 33-year-old made 26 appearances last season where he scored five goals and provided three assists.

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• Coutinho joins Vasco da Gama permanently
• Signed for the Brazilian side on loan last summer
• Ended Aston Villa nightmare

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  Coutinho's nightmare Aston Villa spell has finally ended as he secured a permanent move to Vasco da Gama, after spending the 2024-25 campaign on loan at the Brazilian club. The midfielder tried to push for a permanent transfer last summer by mutually terminating his contract and joining Vasco on a free transfer but the Villans at that time only sanctioned a loan move.

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  The official statement from the Premier League club read: "Aston Villa can confirm that Philippe Coutinho has completed a permanent move to Vasco da Gama. The midfielder was on loan with the Brazilian side last term and returned to the club following the end of his temporary stint, but both clubs have now agreed a deal for the playmaker to go back to his hometown club on a permanent basis. After signing for Villa initially on loan in January 2022, he went on to pen a permanent deal at Villa Park and made 43 appearances in claret and blue, scoring six goals. Everyone at Aston Villa would like to thank Philippe for his service to the club and wish him all the best in his future career."

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  Coutinho joined Aston Villa on loan from Barcelona in January 2022 before making his transfer permanent six months later. However, he failed to make an impact under Unai Emery and was sent out on loan to Qatari side Al-Duhail ahead of the 2023-24 season.

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  The 33-year-old will be back in action for Vasco on July 12 as they take on Botafogo in the Brazilian Serie A.

Manchester United have a huge summer ahead of them under Ruben Amorim, with the manager having the opportunity to make his own mark on the first-team squad.

Since arriving in November last year, he’s only had one window to try and make the additions he wants, to help the side get out of their current slump in the Premier League.

However, it still remains unclear as to how much funds he will be given to spend, with the club’s current cost-cutting operation under Sir Jim Ratcliffe still in place.

One thing is for sure, an overhaul is desperately needed to prevent a repeat of this season, which has seen the Red Devils occupy a place in the bottom half of the table for the vast majority of the campaign.

The hierarchy have wasted no time in identifying targets to help bolster the first-team squad, with a move already being pursued for one of the biggest young talents around.

Man Utd working on deal for £20m wonderkid

According to CaughtOffside, United are already working on a deal to land Sunderland sensation Chris Rigg this summer, but aren’t alone in their pursuit of the teenager.

The 17-year-old also has admirers from the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United, which is no surprise given his rapid rise to stardom at the Stadium of Light.

Despite his tender age, he’s already made 61 senior appearances for the Black Cats’ first-team, becoming the second-youngest player in the Championship to feature in 50 matches.

The report claims that Rigg is the number one priority for the hierarchy, seeing the youngster as a “must-have”, with Spurs having already placed a £38m bid according to other reports.

Such a deal would be a bargain for the aforementioned fee, having the potential to cement his place in the side for years to come, while also becoming a bigger talent than another youngster already at Old Trafford.

Why Rigg could become a talent bigger than Mainoo for United

Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo caught the eye last year after breaking into the United first-team, with his most notable moment undoubtedly coming in the FA Cup final, scoring the winner against local rivals Manchester City.

His time in the North West since Amorim’s has been nothing but plain sailing, with injuries derailing the progress he made at the Theatre of Dreams last campaign.

However, even when he has been fully fit, the 19-year-old has also struggled, even being utilised as a centre forward in the 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace – often having to rely on substitute appearances to make an impact in his preferred role.

Given his tender age, Mainoo still needs time before he reaches his full potential, with the boss needing to give him valuable minutes in his natural role upon his return from his latest injury setback.

However, should Rigg complete a move to United in the summer window, he could further restrict Mainoo’s minutes in the side, potentially continuing his own impressive form in the professional game despite being just 17.

When comparing the pair’s respective figures from the ongoing season, the Sunderland star has managed to match or better the Red Devils academy graduate in numerous key areas, showcasing the talent he possesses.

The Black Cats ace has registered more combined goals and assists in 2024/25, whilst also notching a higher shot-on-target accuracy rate – showcasing the threat he possesses in the final third.

Games played

34

18

Goals & assists

5

0

Progressive passes

3.9

3.6

Shot-on-target accuracy

30%

10%

Carries into final third

1

0.8

Shots taken

1.6

0.7

Fouls won

1.7

1.3

He’s also completed more progressive passes per 90, whilst winning more fouls per game, having the all-round quality to battle Mainoo for a starting role should he move to Old Trafford.

Given Rigg’s tender age, he has the potential to develop into one of the world’s leading talents, that is if he continues on his current trajectory that has seen him take England’s second division by storm.

He certainly has all of the attributes to be a top talent, with a move needing to be completed, handing Amorim the opportunity to transform the teenager and massively bolster his first-team side.

Man Utd have unearthed the new Bruno Fernandes who's a "10/10 every game"

Man Utd may well have signed their next Bruno Fernandes under the INEOS regime

ByRobbie Walls Mar 27, 2025

Chelsea fans were delighted with what they saw from summer signing Liam Delap in his first appearance for the club.

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Having been left out of England's Under-21 squad so he could play at the Club World Cup, Delap had to watch the first 64 minutes from the bench as Chelsea laboured against LAFC. But, after replacing Nicolas Jackson, the £30 million ($41m) signing from Ipswich, helped the Blues up the intensity. The young striker got plenty of joy pulling into the right channel and quickly threatened by driving toward the touchline and cutting a ball back that went agonisingly begging in the box. But it was from a similar position that he subseuqently set up the crucial second goal that ensured Chelsea claimed maximum points and started the competition with a win.

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On , B. wrote: "Liam Delap, I have no words. On your DEBUT? Superstar in the making."

Dubois quickly made up their mind: "I've seen enough, Liam Delap is world class."
In the eyes of CFC-Blues, Delap: "Looks the real deal".

"Liam Delap is going to be a world-class player, mark my words," said The Screenshot Lad.

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Delap replaced Jackson, who had himself assisted the opening Chelsea goal for Pedro Neto during the first half, and it seems like that is going to be a regular battle over the coming 11 months. They might occasionally play together and the competition should drive both forward, but the likelihood is that usually only one will start.

"The message is always the same," Enzo Maresca warned ahead of the game. "You arrive, you work hard, you work more than the other No.9 and you’ll be No.9 first choice. Tthe conversation with Liam has been quite clear."

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The question everyone is now asking is: will Delap start Chelsea's next game? The Blues are up against Brazilian giants Flamengo on June 20. Jackson didn't exactly play badly against LAFC, so if Maresca wants to stick with his usual 4-2-3-1 formation and not compromise his wingers, this is his first big decision of the next chapter.

Hampshire 331 for 6 (Vince 95, Dawson 56*, Brown 44, Middleton 40) vs NorthamptonshireJames Vince was finally dismissed at the Ageas Bowl after again dominating Northamptonshire with an expert 95 in the LV=Insurance County Championship.Hampshire captain Vince had clocked up 232 runs in 514 minutes since he was last dismissed at the Ageas Bowl, while he has now passed fifty in four of his last five Championship innings.The batter, who had dismayed Northamptonshire with 186 at Wantage Road last month, mixed grit with his typically stylish stroke play to help his side to 331 for six at close.Around Vince, Fletcha Middleton impressed with 40 and Ben Brown with 44 before Liam Dawson chalked up 56 not out. With the ball, James Sales was the pick with two for 32, while Jack White claimed two for 65.Northamptonshire are sick of the sight of Vince after his mammoth knock in an innings victory at Wantage Road last month. That bile would have swelled in their mouths after he won the toss and chose to bat, with all conditions assisting run-making.Vince was the least of Northamptonshire’s worries in the first half an hour as Middleton and Joe Weatherley enjoyed an explosive start against an attack lacking the injured Ben Sanderson.The pair scored 12 in the first over and were up to 22 after the second as the first 31 minutes saw the half-century stand arrive in only 46 balls.But Jordan Buckingham brilliantly angled in and seamed away to bowl Weatherley to halt and swing the momentum.Northamptonshire had by no means disgraced themselves in that avalanche of runs but slightly tighter lines and a slightly softer ball stemmed the runs and built pressure.The remaining 90 minutes of the session saw just 45 more runs with Middleton playing across the line to be bowled by Sales and the bogged-down Nick Gubbins leg before to Jack White.Vince had arrived and was joined by Brown; the two experienced pros refused to allow a collapse similar to that which turned their last home fixture with Warwickshire into a catastrophe.Vince’s England Test days are almost certainly behind him now, he wasn’t named in the squad to face Ireland next month – not that anyone had suggested him – and hasn’t featured since the last of his 13 Tests in 2018.Quietly though, he has been finding the form an often-fragile Hampshire batting line-up needs from him. His 186 at Northampton was followed by twin-unbeaten fifties in the Warwickshire defeat. Only James Rew and Tom Westley have more than his 477 Division One runs this season.Here he was patient, especially against the nagging accuracy of Sales and Tom Taylor but still had time to play his greatest hits – his 50 in 100 balls came with a cover drive.Brown was equally sedate in the 106-run stand, although earned a life when he was dropped at second slip before he was eventually bowled chopping on Sales.Vince quickly moved on to partnering up with Dawson and another fruitful stand; this time worth 75.But hopes of a 29th first-class century were thwarted in the over before the second new ball as an innocuous forward defence to Rob Keogh was tickled behind. Ian Holland followed when he was lbw to White with the new cherry.Dawson continued from his 84 against Kent last week to end the day’s landmark curse with his fifty coming in 79 balls, during an unbeaten 50 stand with Keith Barker.On first-class debut, leg-spinner Alex Russell, 21, showed high promise with a number of challenging deliveries despite going wicketless.

علّق المدير الفني لفريق بورتو، مارتن أنسيلمي، على تعادلهم في مباراة فجر اليوم الإثنين مع خصمه فريق بالميراس، في بطولة كأس العالم للأندية.

وتلاقى الفريقان في إطار منافسات الجولة الأولى من دور مجموعات البطولة، المجموعة الأولى، حيث تعادلا سلبيًا بدون أهداف.

ويتصدر الأهلي تلك المجموعة، ويليه بورتو ثم بالميراس، وأخيرًا إنتر ميامي (لمطالعة السبب وراء ذلك من هنا).

ويخوض بورتو مباراته المقبلة في الجولة الثانية من البطولة ضد إنتر ميامي، قبل صدامه مع الأهلي.

وقال مارتن أنسيلمي، في تصريحات نشرتها شبكة “uol” البرازيلية: “المباراة المقبلة هي الأهم، الفوز في تلك الأيام ليس سهلًا، لا يوجد منافسون سهل التغلب عليهم، لا أحد يمنح شيئًا مجانًا”.

وأضاف: “اليوم كان هناك فارق كبير في إحدى المباريات (يقصد فوز بايرن ميونخ على أوكلاند سيتي بعشرة أهداف دون رد)، ولكن ليس هذا الحال في مجموعتنا”.

وواصل: “كلا الخصمين اللذين سنواجههما (إنتر ميامي ثم الأهلي) يتمتعان بمستوى عالِ، المباراة الأهم هي المقبلة، كان من الجيد أن نلعب ضد بالميراس أولًا، منحنا ذلك إيقاعًا جيدًا للعب، أمر نحتاج إليه للحفاظ عليه باستمرار”. 

وأفاد: “نتيجتنا أمام بالميراس كانت عادلة، سنحت لنا فرصنا، استمتعت بالمباراة، كانت تنافسية وحماسية وتليق بتلك البطولة، لقد سيطرنا على المباراة في مرحلة ما”.

واختتم: “بعد ذلك، أجرى بالميراس تبديلات ودفعوا بلاعبين جدد، يعرفون كيف يتحكمون بالكرة وضغطوا علينا، ولكنني أرى أنها نتيجة عادلة”.