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تحدث محمد شحاتة الوافد الجديد لصفوف فريق الكرة الأول بنادي الزمالك، عن مواجهة مودرن فيوتشر التي أقيمت مساء الأحد، ضمن منافسات بطولة الكونفدرالية.

وحقق الزمالك تعادلًا إيجابيًا أمام فيوتشر في إياب ربع نهائي الكونفدرالية 1-1، بعد أن فاز ذهابًا بنتيجة 2-1.

وبدأ شحاتة حديثه بنعي المعد البدني لفريق الزمالك الذي وافته المنية خلال الأيام القليلة الماضية، قائلًا: “البقاء لله ربنا يرحم محمد مدحت”.

هيثم فاروق يهاجم جوميز: هناك لقطة كارثية تؤكد أن الزمالك يلعب “بدون مدرب”

وأضاف: “الحمد لله السبب الرئيسي في التأهل هو جمهور الزمالك، ونهدي لهم الصعود لأنهم دائمًا يساندونا ويدعمونا”.

وأتم: “دائمًا الجمهور يدعم الفريق كله وليس أنا فقط، كلنا واحد”.

واختتم: “صفحة وأغلقناها، ونستعد لكل مباراة بقوة”.

وفي خضم منافسات الدور ذاته، استطاع فريق دريمز الغاني أن يصعد إلى السيمي فاينال على حساب الملعب المالي بنتيجة 3-2 في مجموع المباراتين. 

ويطمح الزمالك في المضي قدمًا نحو تحقيق لقب بطولة كأس الكونفدرالية الإفريقية من أجل مصالحة جماهيره والعودة من جديد للوقوف على منصات التتويج.

بتلك النتائج يصطدم فريقي الزمالك ودريمز الغاني في الدور قبل النهائي لبطولة الكونفدرالية الإفريقية.

من المقرر أن تقام مباراة الذهاب لدور نصف النهائي يوم 21 من شهر أبريل الجاري، فيما ستقام مواجهة الإياب يوم 28 من الشهر ذاته. تصريحات محمد شحاتة عقب المباراة

Manchester United's ownership situation could impact their transfer plans, journalist David Ornstein has revealed.

What's the latest on Man United's ownership battle?

There is yet to be clarification on the outcome of the ownership bidding war between Sheikh Jassim Hamad Bin Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe for Man United, as the Glazer family are yet to decide the next steps in their running of the club.

Despite agreeing a deal for Mason Mount, Man United's budget could be limited this summer, and without clarity on their owners, they may not be able to pursue all of their targets.

Erik ten Hag would like a striker and a goalkeeper in addition to Mount, but he may have his hands tied.

Speaking on TalkSPORT, Ornstein revealed that at the moment, United have a list of targets which they will pursue, but it is unclear what budget they will have until the ownership situation is sorted out:

"It's quite complicated because of the ownership situation at Man United about exactly what they're able to do. It was always quite clear that there would be budget for a Mason Mount level deal, but beyond that, not so certain," he stated.

"Of course, many people want to see the ownership situation clarified as quickly as possible and if there is to be a takeover, maybe more funds will be released. In terms of the operations on a day-to-day basis. John Murtough leading the recruitment set up, being regarded as business as usual, and so they are pursuing options in their priority positions, which are striker, and also goalkeeper, midfield was one of those.

"You don't know exactly how the chronology will go and it seems that Mason Mount has fallen first but they'll continue those pursuits."

Who could Man United target?

Given the financial fair play limitations they are currently facing, United may not be able to pursue both a big-money goalkeeper and forward.

There have been links with Andre Onana, with the future of David De Gea thrusted into uncertainty as a new contract has still not been agreed, whilst striking a deal for Harry Kane looks increasingly unlikely this summer.

Hojlund has been linked, but with a reported £86m asking price, the Atalanta forward may be out of reach for United.

If the ownership situation is not resolved soon, then United could fall further behind if they are unable to fully operate in the transfer market, and could miss out on their main targets to rival clubs.

R Ashwin has said Steven Smith’s look towards the Australian dressing room for DRS advice on day four of the Bengaluru Test was “completely unheard of”. Speaking to his team-mate Cheteshwar Pujara in a video, Ashwin said the incident reminded him of his junior cricket days.”Steven Smith actually turned back and asked the dressing room if he could take a review,” Ashwin said. “That is completely unheard of. The last time I thought that to happen was in an Under-10 game, when my coach used to suggest where point fielders and cover fielders used to stand.”It was really surprising. I have a lot of respect for Steven Smith, but that was very very surprising.”

BCCI comes out in support of Kohli

A day after the Bengaluru Test ended, the BCCI issued a release in support of Virat Kohli and his team with regards to the Steven Smith-DRS referral issue. The Indian board said it had asked the ICC to “take cognizance” of the matter.
“The BCCI, after due deliberation and seeing the video replays of the episode, steadfastly stands with the Indian cricket team and its captain Mr Virat Kohli,” the release said.
“Mr Virat Kohli is a mature and seasoned cricketer and his conduct on the field has been exemplary. Mr. Kohli’s action was supported by ICC elite panel umpire Mr Nigel Llong, who rushed in to dissuade Mr Steve Smith from taking recourse to inappropriate assistance.
“BCCI has requested the ICC to take cognizance of the fact that the Australian skipper Mr Steve Smith in his press conference admitted to a ‘brain fade’ at that moment.”

There was a lot of chat on the field between the Indian and Australian players through the Test match, and Ashwin and Pujara detailed specific instances during their conversation. Pujara said he had been in David Warner’s ear, telling him about Ashwin’s record against him. Ashwin ended the match having dismissed Warner in both innings – and nine times over his career.”Well, see, they were talking a lot and probably sledging is something which, as a unit, we felt that we can give them back,” Pujara said. “They were always under pressure when they walked in to bat, and I wanted to make sure their batsmen were thinking about it, especially David Warner. Whenever he walks in to bat, Ash [Ashwin] is always happy, so I always keep reminding him that Ash is the one who picks [up his wicket].”After dismissing Mitchell Starc, Ashwin sent him off by repeatedly pointing to his own forehead – mimicking the gesture Starc had made after Abhinav Mukund had top-edged him for six in India’s second innings.”I saw yesterday, Abhi [Mukund] pulled Mitchell Starc for a six, he top-edged it for six,” Ashwin said. “But yes, I don’t think he was in any sort of hurry when he pulled that ball, and Mitchell Starc suggested that he would hit him on the helmet. I don’t know, people generally have the habit of saying I’ll hit you back on the helmet at Gabba.”It doesn’t matter, this is Bangalore, so I thought I must tell him that he got hit off me, in the first innings, on the helmet.”Pujara also revealed that he had batted with a sore neck while scoring 92 in India’s second innings.”It was my neck which was troubling me a lot,” Pujara said. “To be honest, it was a serious issue when I went in to bat in the second innings. I would like to thank Patrick Farhart, our physio, who made it possible for me to bat, and bat at No. 3, because there was one stage where I felt I might not be able to bat No. 3 because my neck was really sore. But he worked on it and ultimately I achieved the goal for the team.”

Chelsea have submitted an enquiry regarding a summer deal to bring Real Madrid star Federico Valverde to the Premier League, according to reports.

Who is Federico Valverde?

Valverde is a central midfielder who first arrived at the Bernabeu Stadium from Madrid's B team back in 2018 following a move there from Penarol a year earlier. He’s since gone on to become a regular feature of the first-team, clocking up a total of 204 senior appearances to date.

The Uruguay international still has another four years remaining on his contract in La Liga, but with Carlo Ancelotti’s side having recently confirmed the big-money arrival of Jude Bellingham, admirers are keen to check in to see whether he could become available.

Spanish reports have claimed that Mauricio Pochettino is “obsessed” with the 24-year-old, and if the following update is to be believed, it sounds like the manager’s initial interest has now developed into gathering information on what it would take to bring him to Stamford Bridge.

Are Chelsea signing Valverde?

According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool have all "made enquiries" to Real Madrid and Valverde's personal representatives ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. The Blues are one of the clubs to have made "real attempts" to secure the midfielder's services, but the response was "clear" because he is "not looking to move", nor do his side want to sell.

Should Boehly still try a bid?

Real Madrid and indeed Valverde seem to be adamant that they don’t want to strike any kind of deal this summer. But money always talks in football, and considering the positive impact the midfielder “monster”, as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig, could make, Todd Boehly should definitely see if they could be tempted to change their mind.

Los Blancos’ £134k-per-week talisman is stronger in the offensive aspect of his game having posted 11 goal contributions (seven goals and four assists) in 34 La Liga outings last season, with this form having seen him receive four man-of-the-match awards.

The Montevideo native is also a versatile operator having been deployed in eight various positions across the pitch since the start of his career, including in the defence and out wide on the wing alongside his natural role, which will be yet another attractive attribute to Pochettino.

Finally, Valverde shares the same agency, Wasserman, as Lewis Hall, so this existing connection that his representative has to the club could give them a small advantage should they try to get a deal over the line in the near future.

Chelsea are keen on a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic this summer as Mauricio Pochettino eyes a new striker addition, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.

What's the latest transfer news involving Dusan Vlahovic?

According to ESPN, Chelsea are said to have made Vlahovic their number one target this summer and have submitted an offer worth €80 million (£68.7 million) to try and land the Serbia international.

The report states that the £214k-a-week ace is unhappy at Juventus and may seek a new challenge in the off-season and Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid are also keen on the 23-year-old.

Corriere dello Sport via Man Utd News claim that Juventus could cash in on Vlahovic in the window and there are four clubs involved in the chase for his signature; Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.

Gazzetta dello Sport via 90min cite that a player-plus-cash deal could also be in the offing for Vlahovic, with Romelu Lukaku going in the opposite direction as part of any potential transfer.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist Galetti has detailed that Chelsea wouldn't have a problem in being able to meet demands regarding personal terms to secure the signing of Vlahovic.

Galetti said: "I was told a week ago Pochettino wants him, considering him the ideal striker for his tactical idea, however, the Blues have to pay attention to the competition.

"Bayern Munich in fact are increasing the pressure on Dusan, targeted as their priority to strengthen the attack. Anyway, in general, Dusan would like to leave Juventus after this last difficult season, and that's why an original agreement on personal terms we deem shouldn't be so difficult."

Would Dusan Vlahovic be a good fit for Chelsea?

Vlahovic, who was signed for £66 million, is a talented forward who could fully fulfil his potential by moving to the Premier League to spearhead the Blues' attack heading into next term.

The Serbia international enjoyed a decent, if not spectacular, return in front of goal in 2022/23, notching 14 strikes and four assists in 42 appearances across all competitions, as per Transfermarkt.

WhoScored show that Vlahovic was a constant menace to opposition backlines during this term, registering an average of 2.5 shots on goal per match in Serie A.

As per FBRef, Vlahovic also led the line efficiently for Juventus and linked play well, managing to carry out 63 shot-creating actions in total.

Chelsea aren't the only club interested in making Vlahovic a marquee signing this summer and they would need to sell a project that is too good to turn down to ensure the 23-year-old pitches up at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal are believed to have made the most headway in the race to potentially sign West Ham United's Declan Rice ahead of the summer window.

How much will Declan Rice cost?

The Gunners may not have been able to get their hands on the Premier League's top prize this season but they will go into the new campaign with Champions League football on the menu.

And ahead of the summer transfer window, they are clearly looking to get off to a flying start as they monitor the situation of West Ham's Rice.

Indeed, it is believed the north London side have been eyeing a move for the 24-year-old for a while now but were waiting until the conclusion of the Hammers' European campaign.

Now the Irons have got their hands on the Europa Conference League trophy, it is reported the Gunners will look to lodge their first bid for the midfielder.

Arsenal are not the only club who are interested in potentially making a move for Rice this summer with Bayern Munich also believed to be keen on the Englishman.

What is clear, though, is that any side who are looking to secure his services this summer will have to part with a significant amount of money for the £100m-rated star.

And speaking on the Five YouTube channel, reliable journalist David Ornstein has claimed Mikel Arteta's side are the club that sit in the best position to land the midfielder, currently:

"But I sense that the consensus across the industry is that Arsenal will try and press on with this and rapidly to try and strike an agreement."

"From everything we know, Arsenal appear to stand the best chance and have made the most headway."

Will Arsenal sign Declan Rice?

The Gunners are expected to see a number of changes to their midfield from the 2022/23 campaign as they prepare for the new season.

Indeed, it is believed Granit Xhaka could well be headed for the exit doors in north London with a potential return to the Bundesliga with Borussia Monchengladbach possibly on the cards.

On top of the Switzerland international's potential departure, Jorginho is also believed to be on the transfer pile this summer despite only signing in January.

However, it will be interesting to see whether Edu Gaspar is willing to allow any major exits in midfield before potentially securing a deal for the West Ham midfielder.

Given Arsenal are not the only side showing an interest in him, it will also be intriguing to see whether a possible bidding war develops over the coming weeks.

Of course, the player may have a priority to where he wants to play his football for the foreseeable future, however, West Ham will be keen to bring in the biggest figure for their star man.

يواصل البرتغالي فيتور بيريرا أدواره في منصب رئيس لجنة الحكام رغم الأنباء التي تطارده بشأن إمكانية الرحيل عن منصبه.

وعلم “بطولات” أن هناك تحالفًا بين الحكام الدوليين للإطاحة بفيتور بيريرا من رئاسة لجنة الحكام.

ويأتي ذلك برعاية مجلس إدارة اتحاد الكرة برئاسة جمال علام، الذي لا يرغب في استمرار بيريرا، خاصة بعد رحيل روي فيتوريا.

وقد يخرج هؤلاء الحكام بتصريحات إعلامية قوية ضد فيتور بيريرا وعشوائيته في إدارة لجنة الحكام وهذا سيأتي بمباركة اتحاد الكرة.

وكان اتحاد الكرة جهز عقود إنهاء التعاقد مع  فيتور بيريرا في مناسبتين سابقتين؛ ولكن تم الإبقاء عليه بعد تدخل من روي فيتوريا، وفقًا لما وصل إليه “بطولات”.

اقرأ أيضًا.. خاص.. انقسام في اتحاد الكرة حول مصير بيريرا بعد نهاية الموسم

وكان هناك شبه إجماع في مناسبتين على رحيل فيتور بيريرا، وقام اتحاد الكرة بتجهيز العقود بشأن رحيله؛ ولكن تدخل فيتوريا أوقف ذلك القرار ليظل في منصبه.

وأشار “بطولات” في وقت سابق إلى أن هناك اتجاهًا داخل اتحاد الكرة المصري بأن يتم الاستعانة بعنصر مصري لرئاسة لجنة الحكام مع نهاية الموسم الحالي.

وتستمر المحادثات داخل الاتحاد المصري لكرة القدم، من أجل حسم مصير بيريرا واتخاذ القرار المناسب.

Burnley face a battle to land Georges Mikautadze this summer, with a report from Footmercato stating that AC Milan are also ready to launch a bid for his services.

Who are Burnley signing this summer?

The Clarets have had a superb Championship campaign under boss Vincent Kompany, with the former Man City man taking the side to the top of the second-tier table in his first season. They stormed their way to glory, too – racking up 101 points and losing only three times.

Now, with the club gearing up for life back in the Premier League, their manager will be on the hunt for players that can help keep this upward trajectory going. The side won't want to be dumped straight back down a division and will therefore need to invest wisely to ensure their stay in the top flight is not a short one.

One of the names that has already emerged as a potential target for Burnley now is Georges Mikautadze. According to Footmercato, the Clarets have been "won over" by the player's performances this season but they could now face a struggle to sign the Metz ace.

That's because the same report adds that AC Milan are now also in the race to land the 14-cap Georgia man and could offer €10m (£8.7m) in order to secure his signature.

Who is Georges Mikautadze?

The striker currently plays for FC Metz in France and has had a sensational season with the club, bagging himself 23 goals in 33 league starts for the side, including a current run of nine goals in eight games. In addition, he managed a further eight assists, which led to a per-90 goal contribution rate of 0.96. It's a large part of the reason why the French outfit are currently sat third in Ligue 2.

He's also been gathering plenty of admirers along the way, with football talent scout Jacek Kulig calling him "The Georgian Killer." That's because of his goal rate for the side, and considering his age – he is just 22 years old – it makes his record even more impressive.

It's not the first time he has hit double-digit goal figures, either, having managed 19 when he was in his teens in Belgium. It means that this campaign is not a one-off for the striker – and if he does join Burnley and repeat the feat, it could go a long way towards keeping them in the Premier League next season.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in making a high-profile swoop for West Ham United star, Declan Rice, with the England international seemingly edging toward a summer exit from the London Stadium.

What's the latest on Rice to Man United?

That's according to journalist Jacob Steinberg, who revealed on Twitter that the Red Devils are ready to battle it out with rivals Arsenal for the 24-year-old's signature: "Manchester United planning move for Declan Rice this summer. Arsenal have put in a lot of groundwork but they now face competition from United for the West Ham midfielder."

In his attached piece for The Guardian, the transfer insider revealed that while United's focus appears to be on landing a new striker this summer, there is 'growing' interest in the Hammers ace.

While it is said that there is 'no guarantee' that Erik ten Hag's side will lodge a bid for the one-time Chelsea youth product – who could command a fee of around £100m – Rice does appear to be a potential target for the Old Trafford outfit, with the midfielder in line for an exit from his current side with just a year left on his existing deal.

How would Rice fit in at Man United?

It is perhaps easy to see why Ten Hag is keeping tabs on the 6 foot 1 maestro, with Manchester Evening News having previously reported that the Dutchman is keen to acquire a 'younger midfielder' ahead of next season, after bringing in the experienced duo of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen last summer.

The addition of Rice could well prove bad news for the latter man, in particular, with it unlikely to be Casemiro – who has been hailed as the "cement" in the side by his manager – who is ousted from his starting berth next season, having cost the club a rather hefty £70m back in August.

In the case of Eriksen – who arrived on a free transfer at the start of last summer – the Danish playmaker has made an impressive impact at the Theatre of Dreams this season with two goals and nine assists in all competitions, although at 31, it remains to be seen if he can be a long-term solution in the centre of the park.

For all the former Tottenham Hotspur man's creative benefits – showcased by the fact that he ranks in the top 1% among his European peers for assists – he seemingly does not possess the ball-winning brilliance nor the mobility of the aforementioned Rice.

That is shown by the fact that the West Ham machine ranks in the top 3% for interceptions and the top 14% for progressive carries as a marker of his ability to both win back the ball but also drive forward from deep, while Eriksen, by contrast, ranks in just the bottom 10% and the top 37% for those same two metrics respectively.

It was also Rice – who has been hailed as a "Rolls Royce" by pundit Danny Murphy – who came out on top when the two sides met in the capital last weekend, with 90min's Toby Cudworth writing that the 41-cap ace was 'absolutely sensational', while Eriksen, by contrast, was 'overwhelmed' in the second half – according to GOAL's Richard Martin.

That stellar showing from the Englishman will likely have piqued the interest of Ten Hag and co even further, with it set to be no surprise if the £60k-per-week ace is lining up alongside Casemiro next term in a red jersey.

Everton are going to find it "very difficult" to keep hold of midfielder Amadou Onana this summer, according to an update from journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Is Onana having a good season?

The 21-year-old made the move to Goodison Park last summer, arriving in a big-money move from Lille and being seen as an exciting signing. Amid the Blues' struggles in the Premier League this season, he has arguably been one of the bright sparks, providing a mixture of quality and tenacity in the middle of the park, scoring and assisting once apiece in the league along the way.

With Everton threatened by relegation to the Championship, it seems highly unlikely that Onana would stay at Goodison Park beyond the summer if that happens, and he may even look for a new challenge regardless of their position in the football ladder. His current Blues deal expires in the summer of 2027, which would at least mean that the Merseysiders could earn good money for his signature.

Will Onana leave Everton this summer?

Speaking to Caught Offside [via Goodison News], Romano admitted that Everton will do well to keep Onana at the club by the time the summer transfer window ends:

"Everton are going to find it very difficult to keep hold of Amadou Onana this summer."

In truth, it would be impossible to begrudge Onana a move away from Everton this summer should the unthinkable happen and the Blues go down to the Championship, having only survived by the skin of their teeth last time around.

The hope is that they retain their Premier League status and Sean Dyche talks the Belgian into staying put, though, promising him that he can be a key man in both the present and the future. The £38,000-a-week midfielder has been hailed as "outstanding" by journalist Connor O'Neill earlier this year and is a player with so much potential.

At 21, he has already won six caps for a star-studded Belgium side featuring the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku, and he should only grow into a more dominant figure for club and country as the years pass and he matures as a player.

The brutal truth is that Everton will do very well to keep Onana, however, especially if a club who are playing European football come in for him and offer him a route out of Goodison in the summer.