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ظهر الألماني يورجن كلوب مدرب ليفربول في مؤتمر صحفي اليوم الجمعة، للحديث قبل مباراة الفريق أمام أستون فيلا المقرر خوضها يوم الإثنين في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وسُئل كلوب عن رأيه في قائمة اللاعبين المرشحين لجائزة أفضل لاعب في العام بالدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وشهدت القائمة تواجد لاعب واحد فقط من ليفربول وهو قائد الفريق فيرجيل فان دايك، فيما يغيب النجم المصري محمد صلاح، والذي أحرز 18 هدفًا بالدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز هذا الموسم حتى الآن.

اقرأ أيضًا | جلوب سوكر تعلن المرشحين لأفضل لاعب في أوروبا لعام 2024.. موقف محمد صلاح

وقال كلوب حين سُئل عن غياب محمد صلاح عن قائمة المرشحين للجائزة، بحسب “بي بي سي”: “لا أعرف القائمة المختصرة لأفضل لاعب في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، ما مدى قصر القائمة؟ أنا مندهش (من عدم تواجد محمد صلاح)”.

وسُئل عن مستقبل مهاجم الفريق داروين نونيز بعد انتشار أنباء باهتمام برشلونة بالتعاقد معه، وأجاب: “ليست هناك تكهنات، لم أعد مسؤولاً عن ذلك بعد الآن، هذا هو الوضع الذي نحن فيه”.

وتابع: “بالتأكيد لم يكن سعيدًا بضياع هذه الفرصة (في مباراة لليفربول)، كان سيئ الحظ في العديد من المواقف لأنه يفعل كل شيء بشكل صحيح والكرة لا تدخل المرمى”.

وشدد: “إنه يعرف التوقعات، لديه توقعات كبيرة من نفسه، ليس لديه بديل سوى المرور بهذاـ سنحاول مساعدته بقدر ما نستطيع ولكن في النهاية عليك أن تمر بهذا، كان على الجميع أن يمروا بهذا الأمر، وهذا جزء من مسيرة لاعب كرة القدم.

Liverpool have to look forward.

This window has been extremely damaging to the Reds’ reputation. The scattered approaches for Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo have been damning indictments of the club’s unsuccessful transfer strategy, which has left the club scrambling for options.

The focus on the midfield misgivings has directed attention away from a lack of defensive depth, with is another pivotal issue that must be resolved.

As a result, Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing someone to sort that very problem.

What’s the latest Liverpool transfer news?

According to Football Insider, Torino star Perr Schuurs is set to reappear on Liverpool’s radar as Jurgen Klopp searches for defensive reinforcements.

After losing pursuit of other targets – with Micky van de Ven joining Tottenham Hotspur and Goncalo Inacio penning a new deal with Sporting CP.

Read the latest Liverpool transfer news HERE…

Meanwhile, Schuurs, who could cost up to £30m, is viewed as a ‘realistically priced option’ for the Merseysiders.

Moreover, a well-placed source told Football Insider that Liverpool captain and compatriot Virgil van Dijk is ‘well aware’ of his quality and is a ‘big fan’ of the 23-year-old.

What is Perr Schuurs' strengths

The Dutchman has been at Torino since 2022 and made 30 Serie appearances for the Italians last season. In that time, Schuurs averaged 3.2 clearances per game, 1.7 tackles per game, only dribbled past 0.4 times per game, won 55% of his duels, completed 77% of his dribbles, and didn’t make any errors leading to an opposition shot or goal.

Schuurs’ commendable numbers mean he also ranks impressively across the continent as he sits within the top 18% in Europe’s top five leagues among his positional peers for successful take-ons per 90, as well as the highest 22% for tackles per 90.

The centre-back has previously been hailed as a “great Dutch Talent” by former Premier League winner Marc Overmars after the youngster spent four years at Ajax.

A player of this profile and potential is a sensible upgrade for Joe Gomez, who after eight years at Anfield, has struggled for form and consistency.

Some of this has been out of the 26-year-old’s control, as due to persistent injury issues, he has missed a mammoth 233 games through injury, which has seen him fluctuate within the pecking order.

Prior to the current season, in the last three Premier League campaigns, the former Charlton Athletic prodigy has featured just 36 times, but when he played has looked shaky and unconvincing.

Alan Shearer has reinforced this perspective, saying: “Joe Gomez makes too many mistakes. Virgil van Dijk does not look comfortable when he’s alongside him. You always feel [they] are going to give something away when Gomez is playing.”

With Liverpool aiming to retake their rightful place back in the top four, whilst also juggling Europa League football, Klopp must be afforded the most dependable players, and Gomez, unfortunately, doesn’t fall into this category.

Whilst Van Dijk and Ibrahim Konate are likely to remain as the German’s first-choice defensive pairing, the "mountain" that is Schuurs – as dubbed by reporter Josh Bunting – can provide an impeccable piece of depth in a more reliable manner than Gomez.

Brathwaite and Kyle Hope’s unbroken 63-run second-wicket stand leave Zimbabwe chasing the game on a 11-wicket day

The Report by Liam Brickhill in Bulawayo22-Oct-2017Stumps
Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsDevendra Bishoo’s fourth five-for gave West Indies a handy lead•WICB Media/Brooks LaTouche Photography Ltd

In a Test match being played in fast-forward mode, 11 wickets fell on the second day at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo as West Indies surged into the ascendancy. Legspinner Devendra Bishoo was the catalyst for the turnaround, scything through Zimbabwe’s top order to finish with 5 for 79.His first ball of the morning was hit for six, but Bishoo soon found his rhythm. In an unbroken 23-over spell on either side of lunch, he undid all of the hard work done by Zimbabwe’s bowlers, with spin, bounce and accuracy. The hosts were bowled out for 159 during the extended post-lunch session, and by the close West Indies had stretched their lead to 148, with Kraigg Brathwaite and Kyle Hope adding an unbeaten 63 for the second wicket.For a while, it appeared that Zimbabwe might continue to chug along gamely despite the early loss of Solomon Mire. But once Bishoo settled, West Indies made regular inroads as Zimbabwe lost 9 for 68 from a comfortable 91 for 1.Hamilton Masakadza, who had muscled Bishoo’s opening delivery over long on for six, could not smother the turn of a fizzing legbreak and feathered an edge through to wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich for 42 – the highest score of Zimbabwe’s innings. Brendan Taylor’s second coming then lasted all of seven deliveries before he reverse swept Bishoo into Jermaine Blackwood’s hands at slip, the fielder having moved in anticipation of the stroke.With his dismissal Zimbabwe slipped to 93 for 3, and Sean Williams endured a working-over against the pace of Shannon Gabriel as the hosts went into the lunch interval without further loss. At that point, the innings – and the match – was still in the balance, but the afternoon belonged entirely to West Indies.Bishoo’s effort was well backed up by the pace attack, who utilized the dryness of the surface to extract significant reverse swing. Kemar Roach had a flat-footed Sean Williams caught behind wafting lazily at one that left him off the track, while Jason Holder, hiding the shiny side of the ball in his hands during his run-up, castled Malcolm Waller with one that hooped in from outside off to beat a loose defensive poke. Between times, Bishoo bowled unchanged and found regular success against an increasingly jittery middle order.Sikandar Raza looked a little ungainly against the quicks, and positively frenetic against spin. He might have been stumped very early on, had the ball not deviated off his elbow and away from Dowrich, but kept using his feet and eventually swiped underneath a flighted delivery to top-edge a catch to Gabriel at long off.That gave Bishoo his third, with Zimbabwe still 96 in arrears. Straight after the afternoon drinks break, he had his fourth, finally getting the better of Craig Ervine with one that went straight on with the arm to beat the left-hander’s sweep and strike him right in front of middle stump. With Bishoo ragging it square from one end and the pace attack reversing the ball from the other end, full capitulation from Zimbabwe seemed only a matter of time.Regis Chakabva flapped a half-hearted cut tamely to backward point to give Bishoo his fourth five-wicket haul in Test cricket – and his third away from home. When Graeme Cremer inside-edged a drive off Holder Zimbabwe were 147 for 9. The last pair of Chris Mpofu and Kyle Jarvis added just 12 more before Mpofu nicked off to a length delivery from Gabriel.Brathwaite and Powell strode out to open the batting a second time inside two days with the opportunity to bat Zimbabwe out of a match. They weathered steady new-ball spells from Kyle Jarvis and Christopher Mpofu, but when spin was introduced Powell fell almost immediately, playing inside a delivery from Cremer to see his off stump disturbed.West Indies were 25 for 1 then, and with both Cremer and Williams gaining alarming turn and bounce, Zimbabwe were not yet out of the match. Hope was offered an early reprieve when a tough chance went down at short leg, but soon got his feet moving and repeatedly shovelled the spinners into the leg side. Brathwaite, similarly legside in his technique, was also unafraid to loft the ball and cracked Cremer over long on for six early in his innings.Neither he nor Hope gave Zimbabwe much of a sniff thereafter, and though there was still turn on offer in the afternoon it seemed some of the bite had gone out of the track. But there is still an awful lot of time left in a match during which 21 wickets have already fallen – and all but seven of those to spin. With a little more hard work, West Indies are one or two sessions from closing out the first Test.

An internal ICC document, which lists and dates all the major tournaments in the 2019-23 cycle, includes dates for the IPL alongside major events such as the World Cup, Champions Trophy and World T20.

Nagraj Gollapudi12-Dec-20173:22

Bal: Unofficial IPL window great news for players

The Indian Premier League has been all but formally recognised in the new Future Tours Programme as a global event. In the next FTP cycle (2019-23), the IPL is the only domestic Twenty20 league during which all international cricket will come to a halt, for a period of two months, across April and May.Though that has more or less been the case since the IPL began in 2008, an internal ICC document, which lists and dates all the major tournaments in the 2019-23 cycle, includes dates for the IPL alongside major ICC events such as the World Cup, the Champions Trophy and the World T20.According to the dates submitted by the BCCI, which are with the ICC and have been identified in the new FTP, the IPL will be played each year from around the end of March until the end of May. Over five seasons, the only international cricket that might coincide with the league are two series featuring Ireland against Zimbabwe and one where England play a three-ODI series against Netherlands, the 13th-ranked side in the ODI league.Over ten years, the IPL has become the most lucrative and powerful cricket tournament not just for the BCCI, but also for a host of the world’s best players, many of whom have not shied away from foregoing international assignments to play in the league. But despite its growing impact on the international calendar, the BCCI and ICC have both been against recognising an exclusive window in the international calendar, mostly because doing so would mean it would need to consider a similar allowance for the other domestic T20 tournaments around the world.However, it would appear that both the Indian board and the ICC have shifted from that stance. Geoff Allardice, the ICC’s general manager of cricket, was in India to meet Rahul Johri, the BCCI’s chief executive officer, in November to discuss the FTP in preparation for the ICC scheduling workshop in Singapore, which was held on December 7 and 8. At the workshop, where member countries fleshed out a week-by-week schedule of the new FTP, the April-May period has been left blank.ESPNcricinfo Ltd

According to the events document, penciled in at the scheduling workshop in Singapore, the 2018 edition of the IPL will begin on April 4 and end with the final on May 27. The IPL dates for five-year cycle in the FTP (between 2019-23) are: April 3 to May 26 (2019); April 1 to May 31 (2020); March 31 to May 30 (2021); March 30 to May 29 (2022); March 29 to May 28 (2023).The ICC also has earmarked the dates for global events that fall in the 2019-23 FTP cycle, starting with the 2019 World Cup in England, which starts on May 30, four days after the IPL; the World Cup final is scheduled for July 14. In 2020, Australia will host the World T20 between October 24 and November 15. The other two marquee events in the second half of the new FTP will be hosted by India: the Champions Trophy will be played in 2021, between October 21 and November 14, while the 2023 World Cup starts on February 9 with the final on March 26.The Asia Cup, which features the top five countries of the Indian subcontinent, has also got a fixed window for the next three editions. The tournament will be played between September 15-30 in 2018, 2020 and 2022. The Asia Cup is not part of the ODI League; in the recent past, the tournament has been played in both ODI and T20 formats.All these dates are virtually confirmed, but there remains a question mark on the IPL dates, which will undergo some tinkering. That is because, as per the judgement of the Supreme Court of India, the Indian team cannot play any international cricket 15 days before and after the IPL. Since most of the global tournaments start and end in the week before and after the IPL, this is something BCCI will need to work out soon. However, according to officially privy to preparation of the FTP, the BCCI is likely to adjust the end-dates of the IPL in years like 2019, when the World Cup warm-umps will clash with the last stages of the league.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Swedish football phenomenon, enjoyed an extraordinary career with a series of remarkable feats. Born on October 3, 1981, in Malmo, Sweden, Ibrahimovic quickly showcased his football prowess. He commenced his professional journey with Malmo FF, rapidly gaining attention for his technical finesse, strength, and audacious strikes.

In 2001, Ajax signed Ibrahimovic, where he flourished as a prolific striker, amassing 48 goals in 110 appearances. His dazzling performances attracted the eyes of Europe's elite clubs, leading to his move to Juventus in 2004. Despite a brief Juventus spell due to the Calciopoli scandal, Ibrahimovic's resilience shone through, and he emerged as a key player for Inter Milan after signing for the Serie A giants in 2006.

Zlatan's early career was punctuated by league titles with each of these clubs, demonstrating his consistency and influence. A versatile forward known for his acrobatic goals, he amassed a remarkable goal tally, setting a standard for future generations.

His early milestones paved the way for a glittering career, cementing his legacy as one of the game's most charismatic and accomplished talents.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Malmo

Ibrahimovic's formative years at Malmo were a precursor to his footballing brilliance. Rising through the ranks of the Swedish club, he made his senior debut in 1999. His meteoric rise continued as he netted 16 goals in 40 appearances.

Zlatan's prolific strike rate and technical prowess caught the attention of larger clubs, leading to his transfer to Ajax in 2001. Despite a very brief stint at his boyhood club, his time at Malmo remains a testament to his innate talent and the launching pad for a career that would later redefine football's limits.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Ajax

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's tenure at Ajax, spanning from 2001 to 2004, marked a crucial phase in his rise to footballing stardom. The Swedish sensation's time at the Dutch club was characterized by his unique blend of skill and power. In 110 appearances, Ibrahimovic netted an impressive 48 goals, showcasing his clinical finishing and ability to score from both close range and long distance.

During his stint, Ajax secured two Eredivisie titles in 2001/2002 and 2003/2004, with Ibrahimovic being an instrumental part of the team's success. His remarkable athleticism and towering presence also made him a formidable aerial threat, a trait that would become one of his trademarks throughout his career.

Ibrahimovic's performances at Ajax drew the attention of Europe's top clubs once again, leading to his subsequent transfers to Juventus. Despite his relatively short time at the club, his impact was undeniable, leaving a lasting impression on Ajax's fans and football enthusiasts worldwide.

His Ajax chapter served as a stepping stone, propelling him towards a legendary career defined by his unique playing style, record-breaking achievements, and charismatic persona on and off the field.

Ibrahimovic's Honours at Ajax

Title

Years(s)

Eredivisie (2)

2001/2022, 2003/2004

KNVB Cup (1)

2001/2002

Johan Cruyff Shield (1)

2002

Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Juventus

Signed for €16m, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's time at Juventus club was highlighted by his incredible technical prowess and goal-scoring ability. In 92 first-team appearances, Ibrahimovic netted 26 goals, showcasing his versatility as a striker.

During his Juventus tenure, he contributed to two Serie A titles, although they were later revoked due to the Calciopoli scandal. Nonetheless, his performances were nothing short of remarkable, solidifying his reputation as one of the world's most talented forwards. Ibrahimovic's time at Juventus would lay the foundation for his subsequent successes, as he moved on to Inter Milan and continued to amass accolades and records throughout his illustrious career.

His Juve chapter, although relatively brief, remains an integral part of his journey and a testament to his ability to make an impact on the biggest stages of football.

Ibrahimovic's Honours at Juventus

Title

Year(s)

Serie A (2)

2004/2005, 2005/2006

Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Inter Milan

Ibrahimovic signed for Inter Milan in August 2006 in a deal worth €24.8m His arrival marked a turning point for the club, with his imposing presence and goal-scoring prowess invigorating Inter's attack. In 117 appearances, he netted 66 goals in all competitions.

The Swede's time at Inter was laden with success, securing three Serie A titles consecutively from 2006 to 2009. His partnership with players like Adriano and later Samuel Eto'o propelled Inter to domestic dominance.

Moreover, Ibrahimovic earned recognition for his flair, unique skill set and uncanny ability to score from unconventional positions. His stint at Inter showcased his evolution into one of the world's top strikers, setting the stage for his continued exploits at various elite clubs. His legacy at Inter Milan remains etched in football history, as he left an indelible mark on the club's resurgence in Italy.

Ibrahimovic's Honours at Inter Milan

Title

Year(s)

Serie A (3)

2006/2007, 2007/2008, 2008/2009

Supercoppa Italiana (2)

2006, 2008

Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Barcelona

Ibrahimovic's spell at Barcelona was a brief yet eventful time, lasting just one campaign in 2009/2010 season.

His £59m move to the Spanish giants was high-profile but, despite his undeniable talent, he faced difficulties in fitting into the tactical framework of the team.

In his single season with Barcelona, Ibrahimovic made 46 appearances, scoring 22 goals and contributing to the club's La Liga victory that year. However, his time there was defined by the clash of playing styles and interpersonal differences with Pep Guardiola, leading to his eventual move to AC Milan.

Despite the challenges, Ibrahimovic's time at Barcelona remains a testament to his versatility as a striker and his ability to make an impact at some of the world's most prestigious clubs.

Ibrahimovic's Honours at Barcelona

Title

Year(s)

La Liga (1)

2009/2010

Supercopa de Espana (2)

2009, 2010

UEFA Super Cup (1)

2009

FIFA Club World Cup (1)

2009

Zlatan Ibrahimovic at AC Milan

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's first spell at AC Milan, from 2010 to 2012, marked a triumphant return to Serie A after his stint at Barcelona. Initially signing on a season-long loan before making his San Siro stay permanent the following summer, his arrival injected new life into the team, elevating Milan's attacking prowess. In 85 appearances, Ibrahimovic netted an impressive 56 goals, showcasing his enduring scoring ability and leadership on the field.

During his time at Milan, the Swede guided the club to the 2010/2011 Serie A title, ending Inter Milan's domestic dominance. His partnership with Robinho and later Stephan El Shaarawy became a cornerstone of Milan's attacking strategy. His time at the club also saw him clinch the Serie A top scorer award in the 2011/2012 season.

Beyond his prolific scoring, Ibrahimovic's presence inspired his teammates and resonated with the Rossoneri faithful, and that was a relationship that would eventually be rekindled later in his career.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic at PSG

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's time at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) from 2012 to 2016 marked a period of remarkable dominance and personal achievement. Signed as the club's marquee player in July 2012, he quickly established himself as the focal point of PSG's attack. In his 180 appearances across four full seasons, Ibrahimovic scored an astonishing 156 goals, cementing his status as one of the most prolific goalscorers in the club's history.

During his PSG stint, Ibrahimovic led the club to four consecutive Ligue 1 titles, along with numerous domestic cups. His partnership with fellow striker Edinson Cavani propelled PSG onto the European stage as well. Notably, Ibrahimovic's mesmerizing strikes and creative brilliance became synonymous with PSG's ascendancy.

His time in Paris also brought personal accolades, including Ligue 1's top scorer honours in multiple seasons. His charisma, leadership and audacious style left an indelible mark on the club and its fans. Ibrahimovic's PSG chapter showcased his enduring impact on and off the field, and his legacy continues to influence the club's trajectory even after his departure.

Ibrahimovic's Honours at PSG

Title

Year(s)

Ligue 1 (4)

2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016

Coupe de France (2)

2014/2015, 2015/2016

Coupe de la Ligue (3)

2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016

Trophee des Champions (3)

2013, 2014, 2015

Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Man United

Signed by Jose Mourinho on a free transfer, the striker quickly became a pivotal figure in Man United's attack. Despite a knee injury that sidelined him for part of his second season, including the Europa League final, Ibrahimovic's influence was profound.

In 53 appearances across two seasons, he scored 29 goals, including a match-winning brace in the 2017 EFL Cup final, making him the first player to win domestic league titles in four different countries. That success led to Man United offering the striker a fresh one-year contract to remain at the club, which the Swede accepted.

However, injuries during the first half of his second season at Old Trafford led to the mutual termination of Ibrahimovic's contract in March 2018.

Ibrahimovic's Honours at Man United

Title

Year(s)

EFL Cup (1)

2016/2017

FA Community Shield (1)

2016/2017

UEFA Europa League (1)

2016/2017

Zlatan Ibrahimovic at LA Galaxy

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's time at LA Galaxy, from 2018 to 2019, left an indelible mark on Major League Soccer (MLS). His arrival brought unparalleled star power and an immediate impact. In 58 appearances, the striker netted an incredible 53 goals, showcasing his enduring scoring prowess.

His outstanding long-range volley on his debut quickly became an iconic MLS moment, while Ibrahimovic's larger-than-life personality and on-field heroics revitalized the Galaxy and drew global attention to the league. His achievements included being named to the MLS Best XI in both seasons and winning the 2018 MLS Newcomer of the Year award.

Beyond the statistics, Ibrahimovic's charisma and leadership elevated the team's performance and energized the fan base. His remarkable hat-trick against LAFC in the inaugural "El Trafico" derby encapsulated his ability to deliver on the grandest stages. His stint at LA Galaxy marked another chapter in his illustrious career, where his impact transcended the pitch and showcased his ability to leave an enduring legacy wherever he played.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Return to AC Milan

Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to AC Milan in January 2020. With his return, Ibrahimovic injected experience, leadership and a scoring touch into the team. In his second stint, he continued to defy expectations, scoring crucial goals and guiding the younger players.

The striker's leadership was palpable as he embraced the role of a mentor to the club's emerging talents. His performances on the field were equally remarkable, contributing 15 goals in 19 Serie A appearances during the 2019/2020 season. His impact extended beyond statistics, invigorating Milan's overall play and pushing them back into the European spotlight.

Additionally, Ibrahimovic's San Siro return marked a personal milestone for the Swede as he scored his 500th career goal in February 2020. His unwavering determination and his knack for delivering in pivotal moments demonstrated his enduring prowess.

Injury kept the striker sidelined for the majority of his fourth season back in Italy and in June 2023, Ibrahimovic announced his retirement from football, leading to emotional scenes at San Siro from the fans and the Swede's teammates.

He ended his career with a total of 511 goals in 866 first-team appearances in all competitions.

Ibrahimovic's Honours at AC Milan (both spells)

Title

Year(s)

Serie A (2)

2010/2011, 2021/2022

Supercoppa Italiana (1)

2011

Zlatan Ibrahimovic with Sweden

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's journey with the Sweden national team is a testament to his enduring impact on the international stage. Debuting in 2001, he represented Sweden for over a decade and became their all-time leading scorer, amassing an incredible number of appearances and goals.

Ibrahimovic's contribution to Sweden's national team is unparalleled. With 62 goals in 118 appearances, he surpassed the previous record held by Sven Rydell, cementing his legacy as Sweden's greatest goalscorer. His proficiency in finding the net showcased his ability to perform consistently at the highest level.

Noteworthy among his international achievements is his performance in the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament. Ibrahimovic led the team as captain and played a pivotal role in their journey to the semi-finals. His acrobatic goal against France in the group stage is a testament to his extraordinary skill and creativity.

Throughout his international career, Ibrahimovic consistently demonstrated his commitment to the national team, often carrying them to victory with his goals and leadership. His impact went beyond the pitch; his presence and charisma inspired teammates and captured the hearts of fans across the globe.

In 2016, Ibrahimovic bid farewell to international football after Sweden's exit from the UEFA Euro tournament. His departure marked the end of an era for Swedish football, but his legacy remains deeply ingrained.

However, after Sweden qualified for the 2018 World Cup, the striker expressed his wish to come out of retirement and represent his country at the tournament, but manager Janne Andersson blocked any possibility of a return to international duty for Ibrahimovic.

He would, though, make a return to action with Sweden in 2021. He would then take another year out of international duty before making his final appearance for Sweden against Belgium in March 2023.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic 's Personal Accolades & Records

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's illustrious career is punctuated by a plethora of personal records, awards and extraordinary milestones. Throughout his journey, he consistently etched his name in football history. Notably, he has won league titles in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and France, making him one of the few players to achieve this remarkable feat.

He is Sweden's all-time top scorer, amassing an impressive 62 goals for the national team. Ibrahimovic's versatility is evident in his four UEFA Team of the Year selections, showcasing his impact across different leagues. His bicycle-kick against England in 2012, often described as one of the greatest goals ever scored, showcased his exceptional skill and creativity.

With individual honours including multiple top scorer awards and Player of the Year titles in various leagues, Ibrahimovic's impact transcends borders. His charisma and leadership earned him captaincy roles at several clubs, a testament to his influence in the locker room.

Moreover, Ibrahimovic's longevity is exemplified by his ability to thrive into his late thirties and beyond, maintaining a remarkable goalscoring record. His journey encapsulates resilience, adaptability and an unyielding passion for the sport, leaving an indelible mark on football history and inspiring generations of players worldwide.

However, despite his incredible records, milestones and career achievements, having played for several of the world's biggest clubs, Ibrahimovic unbelievably went his entire career without winning the Champions League or appearing at a World Cup finals.

Ibrahimovic's Personal Honours

Award

Year(s)

Golden Foot (1)

2012

FIFA Puskas Award (1)

2013

FIFA FIFPro World XI (1)

2013

UEFA Team of the Year (4)

2007, 2009, 2013, 2014

UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament (1)

2012

UEFA European Championship Goal of the Tournament (2)

2004, 2012

UEFA Champions League Top Assist Provider (1)

2012/2013

Juventus Player of the Year (1)

2004/2005

Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year (5)

2004/2005, 2007/2008, 2008/2009, 2010/2011, 2011/2012

Serie A Footballer of the Year (3)

2007/2008, 2008/2009, 2010/2011

Serie A Team of the Year (2)

2010/2011, 2011/2012

Serie A Goal of the Year (1)

2008

Serie A Top Scorer (2)

2008/2009, 2011/2012

Ligue 1 Best Foreign Player (3)

2012, 2013, 2014

Ligue 1 Player of the Year (3)

2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2015/2016

Ligue 1 Team of the Year (4)

2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016

Ligue 1 Top Scorer (3)

2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2015/2016

Ligue 1 Goal of the Year (1)

2014

Coupe de France Top Scorer (2)

2014/2015, 2015/2016

EFL Cup Top Scorer (1)

2016/2017

MLS All-Star (2)

2018, 2019

MLS Best XI (2)

2018, 2019

MLS Newcomer of the Year (1)

2018

MLS Goal of the Year (1)

2018

MLS Greatest Goal (1)

2020

LA Galaxy Player of the Year (2)

2018, 2019

LA Galaxy Golden Boot (2)

2018, 2019

LA Galaxy Goal of the Year (2)

2018, 2019

Best Swedish Footballer of the Year (12)

2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020

Malmo Walk of Fame (1)

2012

Swedish Newcomer of the Year (1)

2001

Swedish Football Personality of the Year (1)

2002

Swedish Forward of the Year (15)

2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

Swedish Male Athlete of the Year (4)

2008, 2010, 2013, 2015

Swedish Goal of the Year (2)

2012, 2013

Ibrahimovic's Individual Club & International Records

Milestone

Record

Most teams scored for in the UEFA Champions League

6

Most Consecutive Ligue 1 Top Scorer Awards

3

Most Ligue 1 Goals in a Single Season

38

Most PSG Goals in a Single Season

50

All-time Le Classique Top Scorer

11

Most MLS Goals in a Single Season

30

All-time Sweden Top Scorer

62

كشفت تقارير صحفية بريطانية، عن موقف ريس جيمس لاعب فريق كرة القدم الأول بنادي تشيلسي، من الانضمام لقائمة إنجلترا في بطولة يورو 2024.

وعانى ريس جيمس هذا الموسم من الإصابات، وغاب عن العديد من مباريات تشيلسي، قبل أن يعود منذ أسبوع في مواجهة نوتينجهام فورست.

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ديفيد أورنيستين الصحفي البريطاني الموثوق، أكد بأن جاريث ساوثجيت لن يضم ريس جيمس في تشكيلة إنجلترا الأولية لبطولة يورو 2024، بعدما غاب قائد البلوز عن الفريق معظم فترات الموسم.

وسيتم إعلان قائمة المنتخب الإنجليزي الأولية اليوم الثلاثاء، ولكن لن يتواجد بها ريس جيمس، في ظل انضمام ترينت الكسندر أرنولد وكيران تريبييه في مركز الظهير الأيمن، وهما الاختيارات الأكثر احتمالًا، بجانب آرون وان بيساكا.

ريس جيمس لعب مع المنتخب الإنجليزي بطولة كأس العالم 2022 الأخيرة، وكان يقدم مستويات رائعة، قبل أن يعاني كثيرًا بسبب الإصابات ويغيب عن العديد من المباريات خلال الموسمين الماضيين.

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Autor de um dos tentos da vitória na última terça-feira por 3 a 2 sobre o Jorge Wilstermann, o meio-campista argentino Lucho González tem outro importante motivo para ser celebrado nessa quarta-feira (16). Isso porque, há exatos quatro anos, o atleta era contratado como reforço do Athletico-PR vindo do River Plate.

Com larga experiência no futebol europeu e dono do segundo maior número de títulos como profissional (perdendo apenas para Lionel Messi), Lucho chegou ao Furacão e, até aqui, acumula 148 partidas com nove gols e quatro conquistas.

Além do acréscimo técnico, a personalidade e espírito de liderança exercido constantemente pelo nome de 39 anos de idade foram fatores de suma relevância, também, para que alguns elencos mais jovens do Athletico pudessem ter a chamada “força mental” em partidas decisivas. Não a toa, aliás, o seu apelido é “El Comandante”.

Foi inclusive baseado nesse argumento que o atleta exaltou a conquista dos três pontos em Cochabamba pela Libertadores:

-Foi um triunfo importantíssimo para nós, por tudo o que vínhamos vivendo, por tudo o que vinha acontecendo com nosso time. Mais uma vez, tivemos uma grande união, uma grande força mental. Não é fácil começar melhor no jogo e tomar um gol no momento em que não esperávamos. E aconteceu o mesmo no segundo tempo. Mas essa força mental, que o professor nos pede, serviu dentro de campo e conseguimos esta vitória importante.

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Apesar de esportivamente a temporada do CRB ser satisfatória até então, o clima entre diretoria de um lado e comissão técnica/jogadores do outro não é dos melhores.

Pelo menos, foi a impressão passada pelo zagueiro Gum após a vitória por 1 a 0 sobre o Juventude na última terça-feira (22) que acabou não sendo suficiente para o time avançar na Copa do Brasil diante do revés na ida por 2 a 0 em Caxias do Sul.

Segundo relatou o experiente defensor ainda à beira do gramado do estádio Rei Pelé, houveram “algumas coisas” que acabaram desagradando comissão técnica e jogadores ao ponto de poder ser atribuída a queda de rendimento da equipe.

-Primeiramente, muito chateado, porque sabemos que nossa equipe chegou até esse momento bem. Criou uma expectativa (para) nós, diretoria e torcedores regatianos de chegar longe na Copa do Brasil. Infelizmente, contra o Paraná foi um jogo abaixo do que vínhamos apresentando. Algumas coisas aqui dentro aconteceram que chatearam o grupo. O grupo, infelizmente, com essa chateação caiu um pouco de produção dentro do campo, porque somos seres humanos, e a chateação veio de fora de dentro, infelizmente – iniciou Gum, completando:

– Nós superamos, pensamos somente em jogar por nossa família, por nós, jogadores, e os torcedores, porque os torcedores não sabem nada disso. Aí tem coisas que não podemos externar. Temos que assumir a responsabilidade aqui dentro. Nós, jogadores, comissão técnica, fechamos a boca e trabalhamos. Nós somos seres humanos, ficamos chateados porque algo aconteceu que nos chateou. Infelizmente, as pessoas não tratam (os jogadores de futebol) como seres humanos, mas como robôs. Não é assim que funcionam as coisas.

As palavras do zagueiro não caíram nada bem para a cúpula administrativa do CRB, sentimento esse que se tornou notório pelas palavras em tom claro de réplica dadas pelo presidente Marcos Barbosa a rádio ‘Maceió AM 1020’:

-Ele não só deve respeito a mim, mas também, à nação regatiana e tem que dizer o que está acontecendo, tem que ser homem e dizer. Se ele não teve coragem de dizer na frente dos jogadores e na minha frente, então ele realmente pode estar acenando que gosta muito de dinheiro. Tem que ter respeito, e ele é obrigado a fazer um vídeo e explicar à nação Regatiana o que está acontecendo, eu não estou sabendo, por que só ele está sabendo? Jogador nenhum chamou atenção de nada, só ele porque não se classificou; faz parte do jogo, uns ganham e outros perdem.Eu não estou chateado porque não me classifiquei, eu disse isso a eles. Falei para os jogadores que não poderíamos perder o jogo, pois eu não podia ser desmoralizado na minha casa. Então, a partir de hoje, nós temos que ganhar os jogos dentro da nossa casa. Classificação eu queria, todos nós queríamos.

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Jason Roy surpassed Alex Hales’ mark for England highest ODI innings in the highest successful chase at the MCG

The Report by Daniel Brettig14-Jan-2018

Joe Root and Jason Roy put on a double-century stand•Associated Press

Scorecard and ball-by-ball detailsWith an Aaron Finch century at the top of the order, a staunch middle-order partnership and acceleration at the end, Australia seemed pretty well placed at the halfway mark of the first ODI. That expectation was turned dramatically on its head by a rampant Jason Roy, who soared to England’s highest ever 50-over score, and in the company of a rejuvenated Joe Root helped England fly to the steepest ever ODI chase on the MCG with seven balls to spare.If this was the first match of a series lacking much in the way of context, Roy’s combination of daring and determination – with a dash of good fortune via numerous skiers that landed safely – will allow England to look optimistically towards next year’s World Cup. It was on this ground, of course, where Australia had thrashed England in the opening match of the previous tournament, setting the scene for their ultimate success.This time around, England showed themselves to be at the vanguard of the new ODI breed, while Australia, with eight losses from their past nine games, look some way off the pace. Steven Smith’s side were left with plenty to think about after looking toothless in the face of England’s high tempo game. Jonny Bairstow and Alex Hales had fallen early, but Roy was far from perturbed in dictating terms against an Australian bowling attack that seemed flat after a combination of Ashes and Big Bash League duties. By contrast, Roy had barely fired a shot for Sydney Sixers, but came into his own for England.Well as Finch, Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis played, they were forced to regather lost ground after the day’s English tone was set by a fast and hostile Mark Wood, who made the Australian top order hop around early on after Eoin Morgan sent the hosts in to bat. Wood notably made life difficult for David Warner, and left open the tantalising question of what a difference he might have made to England’s Ashes tilt. Adil Rashid was expensive, but produced a pair of teasing deliveries that accounted for Smith and Marsh amid some looser offerings. Moeen Ali completed his overs with admirable economy placed in context by what was to follow.Having dumped Glenn Maxwell and Matthew Wade from the team in response to a pattern of middle-order failures last year, Australia’s selectors would have been pleased by the way Finch combined with Marsh before Stoinis and Tim Paine played with verve in the closing overs. However, they were reminded of how England have become one of the 50-over game’s trendsetters in pushing aggressively for runs from a deep batting order, finding a level of freedom that has been maintained even without Ben Stokes.Roy’s determination to punish anything even slightly loose was demonstrated in the very first over of the pursuit, when Mitchell Starc concluded an accurate over with something slightly wider that was hammered through the covers. By the fourth over England had galloped to 47, meaning that even after Bairstow fenced at Starc to do what is now known as a James Vince, edging behind, the momentum stayed with the tourists. Hales’ return was brief, bunting an attempted pull shot at Pat Cummins to midwicket, but a tally of 60 after six overs would have been regarded as a decent powerplay in Twenty20, let alone an ODI.Above all else it meant that Root and Roy could reassess their target without needing to worry too much about finding the boundary every over, even as the latter reached his 50 from just 32 balls. Australia’s fielders and many in a crowd of 37,171 cursed their ill-luck as Roy lofted numerous shots barely over the top of the infield, at times landing these blows with the precision of Frank de Boer’s long ball to Dennis Bergkamp at the FIFA 1998 World Cup.Roy had progressed to within nine runs of a century when Adam Zampa fooled him with an excellent wrong-un that brought a frenzied appeal and a raised finger from the umpire Simon Fry. After consulting with Root, Roy reviewed, and was judged to have been playing a shot, bat behind pad, when the ball struck him fractionally outside the line of the off stump. As if to underline the moment’s importance, Roy then clumped the very next ball down the ground for six, and Zampa was not a factor thereafter.Aaron Finch celebrates his ninth ODI hundred•Getty Images

So comfortably then did Roy carry on, and so neatly did Root complement him with deft placement and plenty of impetus running between the wickets, that it seemed likely for a time that England might get to the total without further loss. Smith rotated his bowlers without success, and the records started to flow, including the biggest ever third-wicket stand in an ODI at the MCG, Roy’s score surpassing Hales’ against Pakistan in 2016 as the best for England, and then topping Mark Waugh’s 173 against West Indies in 2001 as the biggest 50-over innings in Melbourne.Ultimately Roy was to fall within sight of victory, and Morgan also came and went, as did Jos Buttler before Moeen Ali finished it with a boundary. Australia’s ODI debutant AJ Tye was by a distance the most economical bowler, but the overall lack of threat posed by the hosts’ attack contrasted sharply with the way Wood began proceedings.Sharing the new ball with Chris Woakes, Wood immediately made his presence felt with a series of fast, rising deliveries that challenged Finch and Warner in ways that had not been seen during the Ashes. Wood’s short run and piston-pumping action touched speeds up to 149kph, and Warner in particular was made to hop around before a lifter took the shoulder of his bat and looped gently to Root in the slips – how he would have loved to witness such a moment during the Tests.Wood’s speed and trajectory caused further problems for Finch and the captain Smith, who evaded one lbw appeal for a delivery that beat him for pace, on a surface notably more grassy than the one prepared for the Boxing Day Test. However, there was a lack of pressure coming from the other end, as Woakes offered up rather more pedestrian stuff that Finch in particular was able to capitalise upon off both front and back foot.Smith, too, was quickly into stride against everyone other than Wood, but would slip up unexpectedly against the leg-spin variations of Rashid. The ball after leaving a wayward leg side wide, Smith offered an open face to the googly and the resulting thin edge was clasped by a juggling Buttler. When Travis Head chopped onto the stumps from the bowling of the serviceable Liam Plunkett, Australia were wobbling in a manner familiar across their poorly ODI record in 2017.But as if to underline how this area had been recognised by Australia both in terms of selection and attitude, Finch and Marsh refused to panic, working the ball around patiently in recognition of the overs remaining, before signalling a phase of acceleration when Marsh hammered Moeen into the members enclosure beyond long on. Moeen missed a half-chance for a return catch off Finch, who was also at the centre of proceedings when England lost their lone review – Rashid pushing hastily for an lbw referral to a wrong’un comfortably sliding past leg stump.Finch duly went to his third ODI century against England on this ground, and second in as many innings after the opening match of the 2015 World Cup, by swinging Rashid into the crowd with plenty of bottom hand. Both he and Marsh departed soon after, the latter deceived by a well-pitched slider from Rashid, but Stoinis and Paine maintained Australia’s momentum with another intelligent partnership in the closing overs, mixing hustle with heave to take the tally past 300.Their efforts ensured England would need to break all manner of records to achieve victory. Thanks largely to Roy’s renaissance, Morgan’s men had remarkably little trouble in doing so.

Liverpool have started off the 2023/24 Premier League campaign impressively, drawing away to Chelsea in the season-opener before successive victories against Bournemouth and Newcastle United.

The latter – a snatch-and-grab victory courtesy of Darwin Nunez's incisiveness at St. James' Park, despite going a goal and man down in the opening half-hour – typified the mentality and belief Jurgen Klopp hopes to instil in his team, a mentality that dissipated as the Reds foundered last term.

A fifth-placed finish was a result of a dreadful run of form for the Anfield side, with a midfield sapped of vitality and a defence devoid of confidence meaning the club ended their illustrious seven-year streak in the Champions League, reaching three finals and winning one.

After such a dismal term, the winds of change were always going to shriek through Merseyside, with Klopp completely revamping the midfield.

Who did Liverpool sign this summer?

The 2023 summer transfer window was always going to be busy for Liverpool, with long-serving midfielders James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all leaving in June upon the expiry of their contracts.

While such exits were expected, the exodus was exacerbated by Saudi Arabian interest in holding midfielder Fabinho and captain Jordan Henderson, with the pair leaving for a combined £52m.

Creative gems Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai has already been purchased from Brighton & Hove Albion and RB Leipzig respectively, but Klopp's side needed a new No. 6, and they needed one badly.

Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia were both pursued in a high-profile transfer battle with Chelsea, but the affluent London side prevailed on both accounts, leaving the din of the alarm bells echoing around Anfield.

The astute option to sign 30-year-old defensive midfielder Wataru Endo for £16m from Stuttgart was exercised, filling the void, and Liverpool finished up their business by completing a £34m move for dynamic ace Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich, a long-standing midfield target.

Should Liverpool have signed Ryan Gravenberch?

Gravenberch's late acquisition was an imperative move; the failure to effectively buttress the existing ranks with a versatile, multi-functional midfielder would have left Liverpool in short supply in the central department.

Indeed, the ace joined the Bundesliga champions in a €24m (£20m) deal from Ajax last summer, with Die Roten sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic describing him as "one of the biggest talents in Europe" at the time.

European football expert Andy Brassell has also claimed that "the potential there is huge", despite a lacklustre season in Germany that resulted in just three league starts all season.

Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed that the player simply didn't fit the system at the Allianz Arena, and there is now an excellent opportunity for the ace to rise to prominence on English shores, playing a pivotal role in Liverpool's resurgence after a testing term.

While he doesn't fit the mould of specialist No. 6 – a natural defensive midfielder – Gravenberch does boast an all-encompassing midfield skill set that Klopp, who has dubbed the 6 foot 3 machine as an "exceptional talent", will now hope to mould to his own creation.

To emphasise this, FBref ranks the 11-cap international among the top 4% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues for shot-creating actions, and within the top 20% for total shots taken, progressive passes, successful take-ons and tackles per 90.

However, his travails with Bayern evidence a lack of trust across multiple managers, with Julien Nagelsmann and Thomas Tuchel both loathe to offer him a regular role in the team, despite the club's struggles last term.

There are numerous reasons to back up the managers' decision to keep him on the fringe; Nagelsmann was allegedly disgruntled with Gravenberch's lack of defensive application, while Tuchel, despite acknowledging his stunning "qualities", swiftly concluded that the ace was not fit for a defensive role at the base of the midfield.

While Liverpool have secured an exciting prospect, once hailed as the Netherlands' "greatest talent" by ex-Ajax ace Wim Kieft, Gravenberch was perhaps not the best fit Klopp's squad needed ahead of a crucial campaign, with former top target Matheus Nunes potentially the custom-made star to revamp the central engine.

How would Nunes have played at Liverpool?

While Liverpool might have failed to sign a high-profile specialist six, there will be optimism that the acquisitions made across the past few months will be enough to reform a side that fell by the wayside last term, exposing frailties and issues across the board.

Klopp will be hoping that the newly-signed quartet can make a marked improvement both in offensive fluidity and – more importantly – the protection of the backline, something that was arguably non-existent last year as 49 league goals were conceded – 23 more than the year prior.

Because of this, Nunes, who has recently completed a £53m transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Premier League champions Manchester City, would have been exactly what the Merseyside outfit needs to close the gap on the Citizens, who won the treble last season and are now vying for an unprecedented fourth successive league title.

Despite the Old Gold's struggles last season, Nunes impressed in his energetic role and was central to the squad's fluidity, completing 82% of his passes, averaging two tackles per game and winning 61% of his attempted dribbles.

As per FBref, he also ranks among the top 15% of midfielders for progressive carries, the top 3% for successful take-ons and the top 12% for progressive passes received per 90, underscoring a box-crashing mentality that would have benefitted Liverpool's high-intensity system immensely.

Described a "special" talent by his former coach Ruben Franco, it's perhaps telling that the £82k-per-week maestro was of a vested interest to Liverpool last summer, having agreed a £44m deal with Sporting CP for the Portuguese gem before withdrawing their bid, allowing Wolves to waltz in and snap up their man.

Klopp rekindled his intrigue in January and was also believed to be plotting an approach this summer, but didn't make any further advancements on a player Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola once hailed as "one of the best players in the world", over one year before sealing his signature.

In the 2023/24 season opener against Manchester United, Nunes showcased his skills superlatively in his penultimate appearance for his Molineux outfit, recording a match rating of 7.4 – as per Sofascore – creating two key passes, making three tackles and five interceptions and winning an incredible 14 of his 24 contested duels at Old Trafford.

It is this tenacity and rounded style that would have been a brilliant asset for Klopp and co, and while Gravenberch could blossom into one of Europe's foremost midfielders over the next few years, the club might rue the failure to sign Nunes in the future.