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O Corinthians empatou em 1 a 1 com o Santos nesta quarta-feira, na Neo Química Arena, pela 14ª rodada do Brasileirão-2020. Apesar de não ter sido o resultado esperado e somar mais uma partida sem vencer, boas lições foram tiradas do duelo o elenco viu o time evoluir, além de reagir bem após levar o gol logo no início. Fagner foi um dos que elogiou a equipe, mas evitou comentar o protesto da torcida no dia anterior, na porta do CT do clube.

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Com menos de dez minutos de jogo, o Timão já estava atrás no placar após um início muito ruim, com problemas na saída de bola e na marcação. No entanto, segundo a avaliação dos jogadores, houve reação, e a equipe melhorou, agrediu mais o adversário e conseguiu ficar mais com a bola. Para Fagner, se tivesse mais paciência no último terço, teria saído do estádio com a vitória.

-Tenho certeza que o início não foi da forma que nós esperávamos, tomamos um gol cedo, mas acho que a partir daí a equipe teve uma postura de agredir um pouco mais, de conseguir jogar, de colocar a bola no chão, o Coelho fez alguns ajustes no intervalo, a equipe conseguiu pressionar, conseguimos até ter bastante a bola – disse o lateral para o Premiere, antes de completar:

– Faltou um pouquinho de paciência no último terço para a gente conseguir concluir no gol, o Vital conseguiu uma boa conclusão, tivemos chances de bola parada, mas a evolução está acontecendo pouco a pouco, agora é ter tranquilidade para continuar trabalhando, porque a gente tem certeza que vai conseguir as vitórias e melhorar a situação.

Na última terça-feira, a Gaviões da Fiel, principal torcida organizada do clube, esteve em frente ao CT Joaquim Grava para protestar contra a má fase do time na temporada. Entre os nomes criticados pelo grupo de cerca de 300 torcedores, estava o de Fagner. O experiente lateral, no entanto, preferiu não comentar o que aconteceu e foca em continuar trabalhando para ajudar.

-Prefiro não opinar sobre isso, só continuar trabalhando, a confiança minha é a mesma, de continuar trabalhando todos os dias, sair de casa, deixar a família, buscando uma evolução e ajudar o Corinthians da melhor forma possível.

No próximo domingo, às 20h30, o Corinthians volta a campo para enfrentar o Ceará, fora de casa, pela 15ª rodada do Brasileirão-2020. Será mais uma oportunidade para o time voltar a vencer e se afastar da zona da degola.

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Kagiso Rabada is contesting the Level 2 charge on the basis that his contact with Steven Smith was accidental

ESPNcricinfo staff10-Mar-20184:02

Holding: Rabada needs to control himself little bit

Kagiso Rabada is out of the remainder of the Test series against Australia unless he can overturn a level two charge for physical contact with the touring captain Steven Smith on day one in Port Elizabeth.The on-field umpires Chris Gaffaney and Kumar Dharmasena charged Rabada with making physical contact with Smith, but South Africa have indicated they will contest the charge on the basis that contact was accidental. Rabada has already accumulated five demerit points and stands to earn three more, which would amount to two suspension points and a two-Test ban. The match referee Jeff Crowe will hold a hearing after play on day three of the Test.Rabada had found reverse swing shortly before tea and angled a length ball in at a shuffling Smith, who was struck on the back pad in front of middle stump. Smith was given out by Dharmasena and, in celebration, Rabada continued in his follow-through, shouting “Yes, yes,” in Smith’s direction. With Smith directly in his line of movement, Rabada’s shoulder made contact with that of the Australian captain.Smith reviewed but began walking as soon as replays showed where he had been hit. Rabada went on to take four more wickets, claiming five in the space of 18 balls, either side of the tea interval, to scythe through Australia’s middle order. He also had a small word with Mitchell Starc, the last of the five wickets to fall.Rabada’s rap sheet dates back to February last year, when he picked up three demerit points and a 50% match fee fine after a shoulder shove to Sri Lanka’s Niroshan Dickwella in an ODI. He then earned a another demerit point in July, when he swore at Ben Stokes after dismissing him at Lord’s during the first Test between South Africa and England. Rabada missed the second Test at Trent Bridge as a result; four demerit points lead to a ban of one Test or two limited-overs games, whichever comes first, while eight demerit points result in double the penalty. Each demerit point stays on a player’s record for a period of 24 months, staying active even after the four-point threshold is broken.This year, Rabada added a fifth point to his name when he gave Shikhar Dhawan a send-off during an ODI at St George’s Park last month. Replays showed Rabada waving goodbye to Dhawan and then telling him to “f*** off”.While the punishment for both his verbal transgressions amounted to only one demerit point, physical contact, which is deemed inappropriate and deliberate, falls under a Level 2 offence. If found guilty of such a charge, a minimum of three demerit points are applied. That would take Rabada to eight, which would mean he misses the rest of the Australia series.This series has already been marred by three instances of players committing code of conduct offences. Lyon was fined 15% of his match fee and received one demerit point for dropping a ball close to AB de Villiers when he was run out in Durban, Warner was fined 75% of his match fee and earned three demerit points for his role in the stairwell saga that has dominated headlines between Tests, and de Kock was fined 25% of his match fee and earned one demerit point for his part in the same.

Angelo Mathews will be out of action for at least two weeks with the hamstring strain he sustained on Friday – another chapter in his long-standing woes with leg injuries.Mathews pulled up injured as he ran in to deliver the third ball of his third over in the T20 in Indore. He left the field without completing that over, and did not return to bat. Sri Lanka’s team management has since confirmed the presence of a grade one strain – an injury that will not only rule him out of the third T20 against India on Sunday, but will also put him in doubt for the start of the forthcoming Bangladesh tour. The official word is that Mathews may be fit again in two weeks, but his recoveries have often taken longer than expected.Though it is calf injuries that have given Mathews most grief over the past 18 months, hamstrings have also been problematic throughout his career. Since the middle of 2015, he has missed a full tour of Zimbabwe, come home early from a tour of South Africa, missed Bangladesh’s tour of Sri Lanka, and missed a full tour of the UAE – all because of various leg injuries.The team management had already decided not to deploy Mathews’ bowling in Tests, in order to minimise risk of further complaints, but this latest injury also raises doubts over whether his body can sustain even a limited-overs workload.There is also the issue of his batting form. The stuttered nature of his international involvement over the past two years has coincided with a long lean stretch. He had just begun to produce runs again when this injury was sustained.*This article had originally said Mathews had sustained a tear in his hamstring. However, he has merely strained it – a less serious injury.

Crystal Palace began their Premier League season in ideal fashion – they left Bramall Lane with a clean sheet and three points thanks to Odsonne Edouard’s second-half strike.

However, there still remains much work to be done in the transfer window.

The club needs to pinpoint experienced and quality-infused replacements for Wilfried Zaha, who left for Galatasaray, and Michael Olise, who is supposedly on the verge of joining Chelsea.

Therefore, Palace are keen on signing in Issakau Fatawu to reinforce their attacking options.

Who could replace Michael Olise at Crystal Palace?

According to Record (via Sport Witness), Palace are chasing the Sporting winger, who is also attracting interest from Real Valladolid.

Sporting are aiming to acquire €15m (£13m) from his sale and the south Londoners have opened talks over the transfer.

Roy Hodgson is in the market for an attacker with Michael Olise reportedly close to a £35m switch to Chelsea.

Who is Issahaku Fatawu?

In 2019, the-then 15-year-old started his career with Ghanaian second-tier club Steadfast FC and recorded 13 goal contributions in 12 games before the league was halted due to the pandemic.

In his second season, the frontman scored 12 goals and crafted 12 assists in 14 league outings.

This scintillating form meant he was selected for his homeland’s 2021 Africa U20 Cup of Nations squad, and he played in every game, scoring twice to help his side win the title.

That year, the dynamic technician was included in The Guardian’s ‘Next Generation 2021’ and they wrote:

“Arguably the best African prospect of his generation. The Tamale native is an all-action midfielder who can play behind a striker or on the right wing, where he cuts on to his powerful left foot and plays incisive passes. He was especially electric at the 2021 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations where he was named player of the tournament, despite being younger than the vast majority of the players.”

As a result of his glimmering potential, Fatawu has 14 caps for his nation and secured a move to Sporting in April 2022.

Upon his sudden explosion into European football, Sporting manager Ruben Amorim feels he is a “great talent” and Palace’s interest is an indication of his frightening trajectory.

Palace have seemingly initiated a transfer strategy of targeting young, exciting teenagers from all corners of the world having already completed the signing of Matheus Franca at the beginning of the month.

However, whilst the Brazilian predominantly operates in central and will be viewed as cover for Eberechi Eze, Fatawu is almost exclusively a right-winger, who could certainly soften the blow of Olise’s impending exit.

The former Reading sensation was unplayable for the Eagles last term, notching 11 assists, the fourth-highest total in the division, and became the first Palace player to claim double-digit assists in a single top-flight campaign.

The possible addition of Fatawu is not an expectation for him to emulate Olise’s numbers – as he has only made 12 appearances for the senior side – but it could be an important source of depth for a depleted attack.

Upon Franca’s arrival, chairman Steve Parish said he would be a ‘popular addition to the nucleus of this young and entertaining squad’ and Fatawu’s potential introduction would surely follow suit.

Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor has provided an update on Arsenal's pursuit of a forward.

The club seem to be targeting the La Liga market for their new forward.

What is the latest Arsenal transfer news?

Arsenal are looking to make further additions after a strong start to this window.

The Gunners have already signed Kai Havertz from Chelsea for £65m, Jurrien Timber from Ajax for £38m and Declan Rice for a club record £105m from West Ham United. The side are also close to sealing a loan move for Brentford keeper David Raya which would include an option to buy.

Reports are now linking the North London side with a potential move for a forward, with manager Mikel Arteta looking to provide more depth in his attack, namely his wingers in Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.

One name linked with a switch is Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati. A player who burst onto the scene back in the 2019/20 season for the Blaugrana with eight goals and one assist in 33 games at just 17 years old, his time since has been marred by injury problems that have forced the youngster to miss 84 games in the last three seasons. A versatile option, Fati has played over 100 times for his boyhood club and has recorded 29 goals and 10 assists whilst operating across all three positions in the frontline.

According to reports, Barca are willing to offload the attacker this summer, and it is claimed that Arsenal are admirers of the player once dubbed "amazing" by former teammate and arguable GOAT of the sport Lionel Messi.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Taylor revealed that Fati and Emiliano Buendia were names looked at by the Gunners, however, in the case of the Spaniard, the high price tag set by the Catalan club may scupper any potential move:

He said: "Buendia had been fantastic in pre-season before the injury, but I think that ship sailed now. Obviously, there was a point when Arsenal tried to get him from Norwich. Fati is one that would fit Arsenal stylistically, but I think Barcelona would be looking for a massive fee for him really. I just can't see Arsenal paying big money for another forward, and I think if they're going to sign anyone else it would probably be a sort of £40 million purchase. Is Fati available for £40 million? He might be but I can't really see that one, unfortunately.”

What next for Arsenal this window?

The North London side are looking to offload a number of players ahead of the transfer deadline on September 1st.

One player who could be departing is Scottish international Kieran Tierney. The defender was a regular starter following his arrival from Celtic in 2019, however, since the arrival of Oleksander Zinchenko from Manchester City in the summer of 2022 game time has been limited, and the arrival of Timber only seems to be further limiting. According to The Telegraph, Real Sociedad are interested in making a move for the player who earlier on in the window attracted the interest of Newcastle United.

Another player who looks set to depart the Emirates this summer is USA international Folarin Balogun. The striker enjoyed a fruitful loan spell at Reims last season in Ligue 1, and has told the club that he doesn't want another loan spell or to be a backup option. West Ham United are reportedly fans of the player and weighing up a move whilst French outfit Monaco saw a verbal offer rejected by the Gunners following their pre-season friendly. The London side are asking for £40m to sell the promising youngster according to reports.

There’s no greater sound in football than the ball hitting the back of the net. It was the only benefit of pandemic football that we got to hear the noise echo around various stadiums.The noise can signal pure joy, ultimate disappointment, or pure admiration for a goal. Indeed, no matter how the ball has hit the back of the net, the sound remains one of the best.Some goals are especially satisfying, however, as they travel at the speed of light from 30 yards, or end a fantastic, free-flowing team move at a similar light-speed pace.Twitter users have recently been full of praise for such goals, too, sharing in this thread their most satisfying goals scored by Premier League sides, some of which have made our top five below.

5 Tomas Rosicky vs Sunderland

Arsene Wenger’s time at Arsenal featured some of the best team goals we’re ever likely to see in the Premier League, including Tomas Rosicky’s well-worked strike against Sunderland.

Arguably one of the most underrated players to ever wear an Arsenal shirt, Rosicky orchestrated the goal with his incredible movement, passing the ball onto the likes of Santi Cazorla and Jack Wilshere, before finding himself through on goal and finishing in expert fashion with a delightful dink.

4 Johan Elmander vs Wolves

Johan Elmander had a spell to remember at Bolton Wanderers, writing himself into the history books as a club legend, scoring 22 goals for the club, in total.

His best goal came against Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2010, however, when his piece of trickery evaded three defenders, before he found the bottom right-hand corner with ease.

It remains one of the most satisfying goals that we’ve seen in English football.

3 Didier Drogba vs Bolton

Back in 2009, Didier Drogba was in his pomp for Chelsea, terrorising defences across the Premier League.

And while the Ivorian striker scored goal after goal for the Blues, this one against Bolton has to rank among one of the finest in his illustrious career.

Nicolas Anelka cross the ball to Deco on the edge of the box, the midfielder then chested it on to Frank Lampard who flicked it behind him perfectly into the path of Drogba who cooly slotted home on the volley – exquisite!

2 Dimitri Payet vs Crystal Palace

It’s difficult to judge whether a free-kick is perfect, but we’re pretty sure Dimitri Payet’s effort against Crystal Palace back in 2016 is up there as a strong contender.

With a packed wall in front of him, many players would have struggled to get their strike up and over into the top left-hand corner. So, with that in mind, Payet chose the goalkeeper’s side, curling a stunning dipping effort around and into the top right-hand corner.

To get the ball to come down from such a height, and at such speed, looked impossible, but Payet somehow managed it, to score an unforgettable goal.

1 Jack Wilshere vs Norwich City

It had to be this one, didn’t it? There’s simply no goal more satisfying than Wilshere’s against Norwich City in 2013. It is arguably the greatest team move in Premier League history and sums up Wenger’s time at Arsenal.

Cazorla, Wilshere, and Olivier Giroud played incredible one-touch football on the edge of the area, before the goalscorer finished the move in emphatic fashion, side-footing home first time.

It remains, for us at Football FanCast at least, the most satisfying goal of all time.

Newcastle United are looking to build something special.

Eddie Howe’s men massively exceeded expectations last season and secured Champions League football.

This was achieved with a decent squad, but the Magpies now must rise to the next level and continue signing Europe’s most elite talent.

Joao Felix looks to be available following the conclusion of his loan spell at Chelsea and this would be an inspired piece of business for Newcastle.

What’s the latest on Joao Felix to Newcastle?

According to reports from Spain (via Sport Witness), the Magpies, as well as Manchester United and Aston Villa, are all in the race for the Atletico Madrid man.

The representatives of the aforementioned trio have made ‘contact’ with Felix, who is ‘seduced’ by the English top-flight.

However, the 23-year-old is keen to join a club that can offer Champions League football, which places the Tyneside Giant in the driving seat.

Chronicle Live previously revealed that Newcastle was in talks for a £11m loan offer.

Whatever happens, it seems that Felix is destined to leave Atletico due to a breakdown of his relationship with Diego Simeone.

Chief Executive Miguel Angel Marin has commented on this, saying:

“Joao Felix is the biggest investment this club has made. I believe he is a world-class player, but for reasons not worth getting into now, the relationship between him and the míster is not good, nor is his motivation. The reasonable thing is to think he will leave."

His likely departure has been fuelled by the club’s decision to give Felix’s number seven to Antoine Griezmann.

The opportunity is there for Newcastle to pounce, and the Portuguese can add an array of skills to Saint James Park.

What can Joao Felix bring to Newcastle United?

The playmaker arrived at Chelsea on loan in January, scoring four goals in 11 Premier League starts. He joined the Blues in extremely tricky circumstances and although there were struggles for consistency, he still displayed flashes of his dazzling brilliance.

The former Benfica prodigy possesses a natural elegance and impeccable flair, which led Jonas Goncalves Oliveira to describe him as: “A boy who has enormous quality and a calmness with the ball in the feet."

But Mauricio Pochettino opted against an attempt to re-sign the joyous technician. This is most likely due to the similarity of his attacking profile in comparison to Christopher Nkunku, who is one of the latest additions at Stamford Bridge.

The two forwards sit closely in a number of creative metrics. Felix narrowly outranks the Frenchman for total shots per 90 (4.04 vs 3.11), progressive passes per 90 (4.12 vs 3.44), progressive carries per 90, and successful take-ons per 90 (1.89 vs 1.68). Nkunku beats Felix for shot-creating actions per 90 (4.28 vs 3.52), but every statistic mentioned places both men within the best 22% in Europe’s top five leagues among their positional peers for each category.

Both players are enigmatic and inventive playmakers, who relish freedom and Howe could unearth an absolute game-changer for the Magpies.

Described as “special” by Alvaro Morata and someone who is “capable of magic on a football pitch” by former Benfica scout Jean-Claude Abeddou, Felix is extraordinarily talented and can elevate Newcastle to the coveted next level.

Liverpool are set to re-enter the race to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo during the summer transfer window, a new report has claimed.

How much is Moises Caicedo worth?

The Seagulls star is arguably one of the most highly sought-after players in the Premier League currently, following a brilliant campaign on both a personal and a team level, as he consistently shone for the south coast outfit.

Caicedo is now pushing for a summer move away from the Amex Stadium, wanting to join Alexis Mac Allister out of the exit door, with the Argentine moving to the Reds in an exciting move for the club.

Chelsea have looked like the favourites to snap him up recently, with the Blues badly in need of midfield reinforcements, following the exits of N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic, and the money is seemingly available for the west Londoners to spend big on new signings.

Liverpool have also been mentioned as potential suitors in the past, and their current situation could suddenly heighten the need to bring him in. That's because Premier League and Champions League-winning pair Jordan Henderson and Fabinho could both be off to Saudi Arabia in surprise exit, while Thiago could possibly return to Barcelona, according to another report.

Now, a new update has emerged regarding the future of Caicedo, who is valued at €75m (£64m) by Transfermarkt currently, even though Brighton are set to demand a lot more than that for his signature…

Could Liverpool sign Moises Caicedo?

According to talkSPORT on Twitter, Liverpool could look to bring in Caicedo this summer if some of the names mentioned leave Anfield, although Chelsea are again credited with interest:

"BREAKING: Liverpool will consider joining the race for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo if Jordan Henderson and Fabinho move to Saudi Arabia. Chelsea are also keen on the midfielder, who the Seagulls value at £100m. – talkSPORT sources understand."

This is a hugely exciting rumour for Liverpool supporters, with Caicedo someone who could be a magnificent addition to Jurgen Klopp's squad for many years to come. He would be an upgrade on Henderson and Fabinho if one of both leave, with the pair both looking past their best last season, and to have him, Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and potentially even Southampton ace Romeo Lavia added to the squad could be a masterstroke.

A pressing machine who is also strong on the ball – no Brighton player averaged more tackles per game last season – former Brighton manager Graham Potter has lauded the 21-year-old's brilliance in the past, saying: "He is not that old and is still adapting and learning but he has great qualities. He’s fantastic, he really is."

The fact that Liverpool can offer Caicedo European football next season could give them an edge over Chelsea, who finished 12th in the Premier League are very much in the rebuilding process under Mauricio Pochettino this summer.

The lure of working under Klopp can also never be underestimated, so it will be intriguing to see how this situation plays out, should a number of outgoings happen at Anfield in the coming days, as appears to be expected.

Liverpool are in a position to acquire some much-needed reinforcements this summer after a difficult campaign last season and now a new update has emerged on a potential transfer target.

What's the latest on Liverpool's interest in Jeremy Doku?

According to French news outlet L'Equipe (via Sport Witness), Liverpool have set their sights on Stade Rennais winger Jeremy Doku.

As per the report, the Reds maintain their interest in the player that they almost signed in 2017 and although the player hasn't been a consistent goal-scorer he has become an attractive prospect based on his dribbling expertise.

The news broke a day before interest in Dominik Szoboszlai of RB Leipzig was broken, with FSG clearly looking to splash the cash in the early exchanges of the transfer window.

Who would Jeremy Doku replace in the Liverpool team?

It is no secret that the top priority this summer for Liverpool is to rebuild their midfield presence and inject some much-needed energy into the team to improve performances that were seen over last season.

The Merseyside giants have had no struggles in scoring goals and deploying an attacking threat that is deadly against any opponent of any quality, with only Manchester City and Arsenal scoring more than Liverpool (75) over their most recent campaign in the Premier League, despite their failure to secure a top-four finish.

Having said that, acquiring more attacking options who can provide diversity in the final third wouldn't be the worst idea and with Mohamed Salah set to be out of contract in 2025, there is an opportunity to bring in an understudy this summer to develop and nurture on the right flank who can learn the ropes from the Egyptian superstar.

Doku – hailed a "diamond in the rough" by Kevin De Bruyne – is an impressive attacking presence ranking in the top 5% of his positional peers across the top five European leagues for a whole host of metrics, including non-penalty goals, shot-creating actions, progressive carries, progressive passes received and successful take-ons, as per FBref.

The £14m-rated winger offers strengths that are a little different to those of Liverpool's talisman, outperforming his positional peer in a number of attributes last season including shot-creating actions per 90 (5.65 v 3.83), goal-creating actions per 90 (0.70 v 0.66) and take-on success rate (60.4% v 37.3%), suggesting that he offers a more selfless approach in attacking opportunities and is more confident in challenging opponents.

It is unfathomable that Klopp would ever bench his star man who has provided the Anfield faithful with so many moments of magic, however, the acquirement of Doku could give the Liverpool boss some depth and a different perspective in the position that can be deployed in latter stages of games and provides a rotation option when competing in multiple competitions.

With that being said, Doku is definitely one to watch for Liverpool this summer and if the club's hierarchy can strike up a good deal for the 21-year-old this summer it could be a great opportunity to add some more depth in the forward line ahead of next season.

Antoine Griezmann has finally revealed his actual thoughts on not being made the France captain, with Kylian Mbappe chosen instead.

What happened between Griezmann and Mbappe?

When Hugo Lloris opted to retire from international football, there was an expectation from some that the Atletico Madrid man would take over.

However, Didier Deschamps snubbed the more experienced 32-year-old in favour of Paris Saint-Germain star Mbappe.

At the time, that decision supposedly annoyed Griezmann, who was been named France’s new vice-captain instead. After all, Le Figaro even claimed that considered ruling himself out of contention for future call-ups.

In the end, the forward opted against that and has since admitted that he is now fully behind Mbappe, even if it was a bitter pill to swallow initially.

Griezmann told Telefoot: “It was hard to take, and tough. I’m 32 and, although I still have the legs, I know I’m reaching the end [of my career].

“I had a hard time stomaching it for one or two days.”

He added: “I’m fully behind our captain Kylian. I won’t change anything, because that’s who I am.”

How many goals has Mbappe scored for France?

Griezmann certainly has given plenty to France over the years, playing 120 times for his country. In this period, he has played in two World Cup finals (winning won), while scoring 43 goals and claiming 36 assists. He also finished as the top scorer at Euro 2016 although his country lost in the final to Portugal.

However, Mbappe isn’t exactly a surprising pick for captain. After all, he too has played in two World Cup finals, scoring four goals across those matches – the most any player has ever managed.

And while he is still only 24 years of age, he already has 69 caps to his name, netting 39 goals and providing 24 assists in that time.

With that being the case, it feels as though Deschamps has picked an option for the long term, instead of entrusting the older Griezmann with the armband for a few years.

Only time will tell if this is the right decision but at least it now appears that the 32-year-old has finally come to terms with it all.