The highly-anticipated derby clash between arch-rivals Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv had to be suspended after violent riots broke out among supporters that led to “endangerment of human lives”. Several members of local police forces suffered injuries after becoming caught up in chaotic scenes prior to the game in question getting underway, with a number of arrests being made.

What happened in Tel Aviv?

reports that five supporters were arrested on suspicion of disturbing the peace, rioting, throwing bottles and assaulting police officers, with a further 13 being detained for forming part of an illegal gathering.

Smoke grenades and fireworks were thrown by those in the crowd at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv, leading to the game having to be cancelled. That decision was made as a result of “serious disorder” playing out. Israeli police announced that three officers and five fans had been hurt by pyrotechnics. Another five supporters were left nursing injuries, with the Tel Aviv district commander, Haim Sargof, stating that postponement was the only course of action due to increased safety fears.

AdvertisementWhy was the derby match postponed?

Video footage captured inside the stadium shows the pitch being engulfed by red and white smoke generated by the pyrotechnics. Supporters from both clubs were involved in the throwing of flares and smoke bombs onto the field, with 51 said to have been tossed in that direction. Stones were also thrown onto the playing surface by those in the stands.

Maccabi and Hapoel players were sent back to the dressing rooms before an official postponement announcement was made. That came at around 8:50pm local time – 20 minutes after the match in question was due to get underway.

What a police spokersperson said

A police spokesperson said: “Disorderly conduct, riots, object throwing, smoke grenades, fireworks, injured police officers, and damage to stadium infrastructure — this is not a football match, this is a serious public disturbance and violence.

“In light of the disturbances and the endangerment of human lives ahead of the scheduled football match at Bloomfield stadium, the Israel police has informed the teams, team management, and referees that it has been decided not to allow the match to take place. We call on the fans to remain in place until a calm and orderly dispersal takes place.”

The Israel Professional Football League Association later confirmed the fixture had been delayed indefinitely, with no date for the rearranged contest being agreed as yet. Months of planning had taken place behind the scenes ahead of an eagerly-anticipated derby encounter, with the Jerusalem Post reporting on how 25,000 spectators created “an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation for a derby that hadn’t been played in over a year”.

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The incident in Tel Aviv comes in the wake of an announcement that Maccabi fans are currently banned from travelling to England for a Europa League clash with Aston Villa on November 6. The UK government is exploring ways to overturn that decision, with talks being held regarding extra support for police in Birmingham.

The city’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG) made that decision, but they are facing mounting pressure to find a solution that allows supporters to visit Villa Park. A meeting of the SAG is expected to be held in the coming days.

The Home Office spokesperson has said: “No one should be stopped from watching a football game simply because of who they are.” They added that efforts are being made to ensure that the European fixture can “safely go ahead with all fans present”.

Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, has told Sky News that the government cannot promise “come what may” that Maccabi supporters will be granted permission to attend the match. Ministers are, however, “working towards” ensuring the ban on travelling fans will be lifted. Discussions with police, council workers and other authorities will continue until a definitive decision is reached.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be overjoyed by how his side reacted to their first defeat of the season away to Liverpool, with the Gunners going unbeaten in their last seven games since then and topping the Premier League table.

By contrast, Liverpool have got a taste of their own medicine in the last fortnight after previously winning games in dramatic late fashion — losing their last two successive top flight matches against Crystal Palace and Chelsea in the final minutes.

Arsenal have now leapfrogged the Reds into pole position, with Arteta just reigning victorious in his 300th game in charge of the club against West Ham.

Saka also reached two impressive milestones against the Hammers, marking his 200th Premier League appearance by reaching a century of goal involvements in the competition.

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Sporting director Andrea Berta, after sealing new contracts for star defender William Saliba and goalkeeper David Raya recently, is in talks with Saka’s camp to extend the winger’s terms beyond 2027.

The 24-year-old could get a salary increase to north of £250,000-per-week and the North Londoners are optimistic they can agree a deal by Christmas (Football Transfers), with defender Jurrien Timber also poised to be handed a new deal after his excellent form.

With a host of players looking likely to commit their futures to Arsenal for the foreseeable, the same cannot be said of summer signing Christian Norgaard, who has already decided his next club and revealed when he’s going to leave.

Christian Norgaard reveals Arsenal exit timeline with next club decided

Speaking to Bold, Norgaard says that Arsenal will definitely be his last club abroad, and he wants a return to Brondby once his contract expires in 2027 or 2028.

The 31-year-old former Brentford captain was brought in as an experienced utility player and a replacement for Thomas Partey, missing Arsenal’s first four league games of the season with a knock, and is yet to play a single top flight minute for his new club.

Norgaard started the Carabao Cup third round win away to Port Vale last month, playing one minute in the Champions League against Athletic Bilbao, but this is the summary of his game time under Arteta so far.

The Denmark international would’ve been made aware of his bit-part role before he signed from Brentford, and going by this message, he doesn’t appear to have any issue with his squad-player status.

It keeps on getting worse for West Ham United this season.

The Hammers kick-started their Premier League campaign with a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Sunderland last month, and instead of it being an aberration, it was, in fact, a sign of things to come.

The East Londoners have since lost the EFL Cup Second Round tie against Wolverhampton Wanderers and three of their four league games.

It’s undoubtedly time for Graham Potter to be replaced, and the good news is that West Ham are being linked with a host of candidates, including one manager who could be even better than Tottenham Hotspur’s Thomas Frank.

West Ham target a new manager

West Ham have been linked with plenty of potential Potter replacements since the start of the season, with Gary O’Neil being a recent name to pop up.

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The former Wolves boss would undoubtedly be an interesting appointment, and one that may help to stabilise things, but it’s hardly one that’ll get the fans excited.

Likewise, while there is certainly some romanticism surrounding the links to bring Slaven Bilic back to the club, there should be concerns over the fact that he has not managed in the top flight for five years.

Fortunately, there is another manager the Hammers are keen to hire, someone who could be better than Frank.

At least that is according to a recent report from journalist Alan Nixon, who has claimed West Ham are still keen on Nuno Espírito Santo.

In fact, Nixon goes further than that, revealing that the club are now “getting closer” to the former Nottingham Forest boss.

It could be a complicated deal to get over the line, but Nuno would be worth the hassle, especially as he could be an even better manager than Frank.

How Nuno compares to Frank

So the first thing to say is that Frank is clearly a great manager, as he wouldn’t have been at Brentford for so long or got the job at Spurs if he wasn’t.

However, there are some who argue that Nuno is the superior coach, with talkSPORT’s Rory Jennings boldly stating that the former Wolves manager is simply “better than Thomas Frank.”

Now, we know that the content creator isn’t exactly the bastion of good takes, but when you take a look at the stats and achievements, he may well be right.

For example, the Portuguese manager has now overseen 184 Premier League matches during his time with Wolves, Spurs and Forest.

Of those 184 games, 72 have been wins, 45 have been draws and 67 have been losses, which gives him an average of 1.42 points per game.

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Games	184	157
Wins	72	57
Draws	45	39
Losses	67	61
Points per Game	1.42	1.34
All Stats via Transfermarkt

During his time in the top flight, the Danish coach has managed 157 games, of which 57 have ended in wins, 39 have been draws, and 61 have been defeats, resulting in a worse points per game average of 1.34.

Moreover, unlike with other managers, this comparison feels quite fair, as both of them brought a team up from the Championship, so it’s not like the São Tomé-born tactician has had an easier time of things.

On top of that, while the former Bees boss turned the West Londoners into a mid-table side, Nuno did even better.

During his time with the Old Gold, he took them into Europe, and then, to prove he could do it again, he took the Tricky Trees from relegation candidates to European football within a season and a half.

Ultimately, Frank is a great coach, but from their raw numbers to what we have seen them do with Premier League teams, it looks like Nuno is simply better.

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No encerramento da 29ª rodada doBrasileirão Série B, oAvaí recebe o Juventude,nesta segunda-feira (25), às 18h30, na no Estádio da Ressacada, em Florianópolis (SC). O Leão da Ilha é 16º colocado, com 30 pontos, o primeiro fora do Z-4, enquanto o time jaconero, com 47, está a um do G-4.

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O Avaí entra nesta reta final deSérie Bfora do Z-4, massem poder relaxar, pois a vantagem para a Chapecoense é de apenas três pontos. Além disso, metade dos confrontos da equipe catarinense são contra adversários diretos, entre eles a Ponte Preta, fora de casa. Nesta rodada,Fellipe Bastosretorna de suspensão e, pelo mesmo motivo, Roberto é desfalque.

O Juventude vem de grande vitória sobre o CRB, aproveitando a força de atuar no Alfredo Jaconi: 3 a 0, gols de Gabriel Taliari,David, retornando de lesão, e o volante Jean Irmer. Para encarar o Avaí, Thiago Carpini terá novamente o zagueiro Luiz Gustavo, mas perdeu Matheus Vargas, suspenso. O clube gaúcho tenta convencerNenêa adiar a aposentadoria.

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Possível escalação do Avaí: Igor Bohn; Thales, Douglas, Alan e Bruno Cortez; Fellipe Bastos, Xavier e Rafael Gava; Willian Pottker, Gabriel Poveda e Natanael. Técnico: Gustavo Morínigo.

Possível escalação do Juventude: Thiago Couto; Reginaldo, Danilo Boza, Luiz Gustavo e Alan Ruschel; Jadson, Jean Irmer, Vini Paulista e David; Gabriel Taliari e Daniel Cruz (Ruan). Técnico: Thiago Carpini.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s natural leadership qualities face a significant test as he attempts to revive Bangladesh’s flagging ODI fortunes. The new captain takes over just as his team has sunk to its lowest ICC ranking in 19 years.Mehidy’s first assignment will be in Sri Lanka where Bangladesh play their hosts in three ODIs from July 8. He has said that he is targeting a series win in a country where Bangladesh has won just four out of 36 ODIs. Bangladesh will be playing 50-over cricket for the first time since the Champions Trophy in February this year, where they made a swift exit after defeats to India and New Zealand.”We want to win our first ODI series in Sri Lanka,” Mehidy said at the pre-departure press conference on Friday. “The first match is very important as we haven’t been playing a lot of ODI cricket lately. We didn’t play many last year. It is going to be challenging as we used to playing 15-20 every year usually.”Related

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Mehidy has previous experience of leading Bangladesh in the 3-0 ODI series defeat against West Indies in December, where he was deputising for Najmul Hossain Shanto, whom he has replaced this time permanently.”I made my captaincy debut in a different circumstance. I was the vice-captain so I had to step up as Shanto got injured. It is difficult to captain the side in that situation. It was Shanto’s set-up. I just had to run the field. I gathered experience in those four ODIs but captaincy is better on a long-term basis. I will try to get the team to a good position in 12 months.”Bangladesh are scheduled to play 23 ODIs during this period. Mehidy has been one of their standout performers, with his batting improvements highlighted since the 2023 World Cup. He has also been a steady operator with his offspin, but beyond those tangible details. Bangladesh are looking to his strong temperament to tide them through this tough time. His track record in leadership positions and his ability to fight back from adversity are good signs.Mehidy led particularly well at the age-group level. He is the most experienced Under-19 captain of all time, with a win percentage of 62.5 in Youth ODIs. Mehidy led Bangladesh to their first appearance in the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup in 2016, also winning the Player-of-the-Tournament award.He went from cricket for boys to men in the same year, taking 19 wickets in his debut Test series against England. Mehidy settled into the senior team quickly and gained a reputation as a fast learner and an avid listener.”I have learned a lot from my captains in the past,” he said. “I will use that knowledge as the ODI captain. I have always followed how they took their decisions strongly. A captain has to take strong decisions in tough situations. You might not get a second chance. How you take the decision, is an important thing.”I will help the younger players just like our senior players used to help us when we were starting our careers. It is now time for us to take the responsibility. I have gained a lot of experience playing for eight or nine years. Those in the dressing room must not feel he is alone, he should feel that I have others with me.”Mehidy: Those in the dressing room must not feel he is alone, he should feel that I have others with me•Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Mehidy already has a high point as Bangladesh captain – a stirring Test match win over West Indies in Jamaica last November. Many of his team members were down with flu and others were battling poor form but they all rallied together to draw the series 1-1.Mehidy was battered by bouncers and verbals in both Tests, but he fought hard against West Indies’ fast bowlers. It was a short stint but it gave a window into Mehidy’s style of leadership.”The captain is responsible for the team result but he also has to perform himself,” he said. “We are giving priority to the team result. We want to play together, and take Bangladesh to a better stage. We used to be a very good team, and I hope we can go back there again.”Mehidy has been a successful top- and middle-order inclusion in ODIs since the 2023 World Cup, but he is open to a change if it suits the team better.”Runs from the top-order batters makes life easier for the middle and lower order. I want my top-order batters to do well in ODIs. It doesn’t matter whether I get to bat or not, the team must win regardless. I got three fifties batting at No 4. I think there are scoring opportunities if I bat up the order. My bowling is very important so if I bat too high up the order it might affect my bowling. I want to bat in a position that benefits the team and me.”Mehidy’s first real test, however, is off the field. His appointment was reportedly handled clumsily by the BCB, hours after Shanto told a press conference that he was waiting to hear from the board about the ODI captaincy. Mehidy and Shanto go back a long way, so it will be up to the pair to communicate clearly about the way forward.”Shanto and I have been playing together since our Under-15s,” Mehidy said. “We spoke about taking Bangladesh forward, it doesn’t matter who is the captain. I don’t think it will have an effect in the dressing room. We are all playing for the country. These things won’t bother Shanto and me. I helped him a lot during his captaincy. He will do the same. He will help me.”Shanto could feel hard done by, as he was averaging 51.27, including a century and four fifties, as the ODI captain. Bangladesh, however, won just four out of 13 games. Shakib Al Hasan, who was captain just before Shanto, also won just four out of 12 games.Mehidy has said that he appreciates the board appointing him for an extended period – 12 months – but whether he will continue till the 2027 World Cup is a different matter. “Longer term captaincy is always ideal, but I think it is up to the board (whether the captaincy goes on till the 2027 World Cup). The thinking is to get the team out of the current struggle. We have a number of ODIs in the next 12 months. Two senior players [Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim] retired from ODIs recently so those who will get the opportunity, have to get settled in the next 12 months.Bangladesh’s ODI performance has been its only saving grace in international cricket for the last 15 years. The steady captaincy in this format, for the better part of the last 11 years under Mashrafe Mortaza and Tamim Iqbal has had a positive effect on the ODI performances. They have now landed on their third captain in two years. A natural leader, Mehidy will be expected to bring back some consistency into the role.

The international break is often met with groans across the Premier League, and for Chelsea, who are still grinning after their last-minute win against Liverpool last weekend, they might have wished to carry that form right over to the coming weeks.

However, the injury update on the Cole Palmer front has only added to the frustration, with the Blues talisman’s injury set to rule him out for another month, carrying into November. It’s worth we are merely 28 days away from the final international sojourn of the 2025 calendar.

But Enzo Maresca is fashioning a team of many parts, and Chelsea are no longer a one-trick pony. Signings have been made, and many have shown promising signs over the past several months.

Among them, Joao Pedro, who looks like a real star in the final third for the Londoners.

Joao Pedro's start to life at Chelsea

Pedro looked set for a move to Newcastle United this summer, but then Chelsea swept in and signed the Brazilian for £60m, ending his two-year stay on the south coast with Brighton & Hove Albion.

The 24-year-old is a versatile and hard-working forward who has been praised in the past as an “insane dribbler” by analyst Ben Mattinson. Sofascore note that he’s yet to miss a big chance in the Premier League, so everything’s there to suggest BlueCo have made a fine signing with this one.

With two goals and three assists from nine matches in all competitions this season, Pedro is settling nicely into Maresca’s system; though he will be eager to return to prolific form, having blanked across his past five games in all competitions.

Still, he’s playing well, and considering some of the figures thrown about this summer, with Liverpool breaking the British transfer record to sign Alexander Isak for £125m, this is actually a shrewd piece of business.

However, the Stamford Bridge side sealed a signature this summer who might be shrewder still.

Chelsea's jackpot signing

Many signings have been made at Chelsea since Todd Boehly first took a seat in the boardroom, but the initial £29m paid for Estevao Willian might be the pick of the big bunch.

He tapped home Chelsea’s winner against Liverpool on Sunday, and he oozes confidence and style when on the ball, 18 years old but at peace with the rigours and scrutiny of the Premier League.

Already at this nascent stage of his career, Estevao has cultivated a wealth of experience on the senior stage, and there’s a prolificness to his play that tells of a successful future at the highest level.

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After all, the aforementioned Mattinson has provided his take, saying the Brazil international might even be a “future Ballon d’Or winner”, such is his quality.

For Brazil, he is performing at a prodigious rate. Only yesterday across the globe did he bag twice as Carlo Ancelotti’s Seleção side thrashed South Korea 5-0.

Given the potential growth both financially and on the field, Chelsea chiefs must be delighted that they won the race, especially since Chelsea beat off vested competition from Barcelona and Real Madrid to seal the youth’s signature in 2024, ahead of his arrival from Palmeiras several months ago.

Is the sky the limit? It might just be. Estevao is the real deal; he has scored and assisted in the Premier League already.

In hindsight, this might prove to be the signing of the summer. Liverpool landed a world-class striker in Isak, but they paid a staggering sum. Isak, 26, has yet to get going at Anfield, one goal and one assist across six games.

Estevao matches that, and he’s playing with verve and gusto. He’s playing like the superstar in the making that Chelsea know they have landed.

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Messi extended his deal with Miami, which will surely be a boost for the club and league – but what does it mean for him?

So we've finally got the Messi extension news we wanted. The Argentine sticking around in Miami. It gets even better than that, too. A one year extension would have been welcomed. But Messi has signed on for three, extending through 2028. Nicely done, everyone. 

There are a few things that need acknowledging here. The first is that this is an immense win for MLS. It's pretty good for soccer in general. It's also massive for Miami, who rely on their star man. But there are larger questions to be asked.

For all of his individual success – presumptive back-to-back MVP awards are hard to argue with – it hasn't translated into much silverware for Miami. They aren't favorites for MLS Cup this year, though they should contend, and will presumably need roster reconstruction going forward. 

What can we make of Messi's time in Miami? And what can we expect going forward?

GOAL US writers debate all that and more in the latest edition of… The Rondo.

Getty Images SportWhat's the key takeaway from Messi's extension?

Tom Hindle: An actual dream for the league. They needed this beyond belief. The Messi effect simply cannot be understated. And even if there is widespread frustration that MLS isn't quite getting everything out of him from a marketing POV, as long as he's here, people will care. Miami are probably buzzing that they get him in their new stadium, too. Nicely done, to all parties. Probably the only sad thing here is that this would appear to be the Messi endgame. There's not another contract after this. Welcome to the beginning of the end. 

Ryan Tolmich: Great news for the league, and for Miami, who will now waltz into their new stadium with the name of the most famous player on the planet on the marquee. Both the league and the club needed this as they look to build on the momentum certain to be generated by the 2026 World Cup. On the field, we'll have to see how it goes. But in terms of the off-field buzz, this was the best news the league could generate.

Alex Labidou: Although it felt inevitable, it is still massive for both Inter Miami and MLS. The league needs eyeballs in a World Cup year and Inter Miami has a new stadium to fill next season. Both greatly benefit from having Messi in the league, though it is fair to wonder if this means Messi and Miami will exert even more influence over the league.

AdvertisementGettyHow likely is it that Messi will actually play until 2028?

TH: Zero-percent chance (he says with no actual concrete information). The three years is probably to guarantee whatever business benefits come at the end. It would be no surprise to see him retire at the end of 2026. That extra time? Just seems like security.

RT: A lot can change in three years and, because of that, it's hard to see him playing out this full deal. Many believed Messi would step away somewhere around the 2026 World Cup, and there are questions as to whether he'll actually play for Argentina next year. So the thought of him effectively playing through 2028? Unlikely. If it happens, thought, great, because the league and American soccer would surely benefit. But at some point, the man will probably just want to ride off into the sunset and spend more time with family.

AL: In any other circumstance, offering a three-year extension to a 38-year-old will be nonsensical. But this is Messi we’re talking about. At 40 or 41, he could probably still better Diego Luna’s numbers in the league. That’s not a diss to the Real Salt Lake star, it's just reality. Mess is the greatest player the world has ever seen from a skill point of view, and he’s vastly ahead of anyone currently playing in MLS.

Getty Images SportWhat's the biggest positive from his MLS tenure?

TH: Eyeballs, competition, and the fact that the best of all time is playing in this league. Genuinely think about it; we may never see another footballer this good. It is a privilege for American soccer to have him around. MLS has boasted about its 3.7 million weekly viewers worldwide. A good chunk of those are because of Leo. It's probably a good thing, too, that Messi has started some chatter about how the league can function long term. The hatred of Miami by fans of other teams, ironically, might lead to some change here. 

RT: The eyeballs are obvious. But the real positive is that it has ignited some debate about this league and where it's going. Even with the likeable Messi, Miami has become something of a supervillain for this league. And as it turns out, people like tuning into that type of thing. Let this all serve as a reminder to MLS that, in the end, fans care about quality, star-power and, ultimately, storylines more than parity. MLS should probably adjust league rules accordingly.

AL: Messi is probably the first big-time DP signing whose production has outmatched his hype. He has scored 50 goals in 53 appearances and has also been the league’s best playmaker. In a league in which fans saw Thierry Henry, David Beckham and Steven Gerrard all past their best, Messi brings world-class moments to the pitch almost every night. He’s not here to sell shirts, and he genuinely appears frustrated when his team isn’t lifting trophies.

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Getty Images SportWhat's the biggest criticism?

TH: Can we please get over this spokesperson thing? Messi signed for Miami because he wanted to play in Miami, for the club. He did not sign for MLS, and doesn't really owe the league anything. Should he have showed up to the All-Star game? Probably. But it's hard to begrudge him for not talking to the media every day. He didn't before and he shouldn't have to now. There isn't anything meaningful to criticize.

RT: Actually, it is just that – his total lack of participation as a spokesperson for the league. Yes, Messi is a big star, but you know who else was?  Beckham, Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. They all spoke after every game, did all of the appearances and helped prop up the league even when, in truth, they didn't really want to. Messi has done none of that. In some ways, it's his prerogative. And there's no denying that he's more introverted than those other global stars. That said, it would be nice if he spoke to media or participated in any of the other events and moments that other MLS stars have made themselves available for.

AL: Messi, the ambassador for MLS, has a lot to be desired. He’s participated in only a handful of media opportunities. This is the greatest player to ever play, and obviously the best in MLS. Fans want to hear from him, get his thoughts on playing in North America, the quality of the league and his future. And he’s been very quiet. While that might not be a big deal in Europe, where Messi spent the majority of his career, it is massive for MLS as it competes for interest with other American sports leagues, such as the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL. Fans of those sports get insights daily from their favorite players. Beckham single-handedly changed the perception of MLS when he arrived. That hasn’t been the case since Messi joined this league.

تغلب فريق بايرن ميونخ الألماني على نظيره باريس سان جيرمان الفرنسي بهدفين مقابل هدف، خلال مباراة الفريقين مساء الثلاثاء، ببطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وحل بايرن ميونخ ضيفًا ثقيلاً على باريس سان جيرمان، ضمن مباريات الجولة الرابعة لمرحلة الدوري لبطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وتقدم بايرن ميونخ بهدف مبكر سجله لويس دياز في الدقيقة الرابعة من عمر المباراة، بشباك باريس سان جيرمان.

وفي الدقيقة 22 أحرز الفرنسي عثمان ديمبلي هدفًا لباريس سان جيرمان، وعاد الحكم لتقنية الفار وأتضح وجود اللاعب في موقف تسلل ومن ثم لم يحتسب الهدف.

وغادر ديمبلي ملعب المباراة في الدقيقة 25 للإصابة ولم يتمكن من الاستمرار وشارك كانج إن لي بديلاً له.

وفي الدقيقة 32 سجل لويس دياز الهدف الثاني له ولبايرن ميونخ، وقد استحوذ الجناح على الكرة من ماركينيوس، وتقدم نحو منطقة الجزاء قبل أن يُسدد كرة قوية في الزاوية اليسرى السفلى. 

اقرأ أيضًا | ترتيب هدافي دوري أبطال أوروبا بعد ثنائية لويس دياز في مباراة بايرن ميونخ وباريس سان جيرمان

وقبل نهاية شوط المباراة الأول، غادر لويس دياز الملعب ببطاقة حمراء مباشرة بسبب تدخل قوي على أشرف حكيمي ظهير باريس سان جيرمان.

واتخذ الحكم قراره بطرد لويس دياز بعد العودة للفار، باعتبار أن الكولومبي عرض سلامة حكيمي للخطر بشكل واضح، وغادر المغربي الملعب باكيًا متأثرًا بإصابة وشارك سيني مايولو بديلاً له.

وفي الدقيقة 71 قلص باريس سان جيرمان الفارق بهدف أحرزه جواو نيفيز من رأسية بعد تمريرة عرضية من كانج إن لي، وعاد الحكم لتقنية الفار ومن ثم احتسب الهدف.

انتهت المباراة بفوز بايرن ميونخ بهدفين لهدف، ليرفع رصيده للنقطة 12 في صدارة ترتيب دوري أبطال أوروبا، وتجمد رصيد باريس سان جيرمان عند 9 نقاط بالمركز الثالث. ملخص مباراة باريس سان جيرمان وبايرن ميونخ 

Red Rose turn to veteran seamer with Marcus Harris absent to attend the birth of his child

ESPNcricinfo staff17-Jun-2025Lancashire will be captained by James Anderson in their next two County Championship matches, with the 42-year-old stepping into an interim role due to Marcus Harris returning to Australia for the birth of his child.Anderson has only played once in the Championship this season, after a calf injury ruled him out for the first six weeks, but has been in good form in the Vitality Blast. He is set to lead the side against Kent in Blackpool starting on Sunday, in what will be his first experience of captaining a professional XI.Anderson will become Lancashire’s third red-ball captain this summer, with Harris having succeeded Keaton Jennings after a difficult start to the season that also cost Dale Benkenstein his job as head coach.Related

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“Jimmy [Anderson] will lead the side and it is exciting for him and us,” Steven Croft, Lancashire’s interim head coach, told the BBC. “He has captained only once and that was in a pre-season tour T20 game in Dubai so it will be nice for Jimmy and nice for the lads.”He has obviously got a lot to offer on and off the field. It will be a proud moment for him. It is not obviously all on Jimmy but it helps and his presence, particularly as captain, is a massive boost for the rest of the lads.”Lancashire are currently second from bottom in Division Two, having drawn five and lost two of their seven games, but they have enjoyed a successful start to the Blast, winning four of six to sit third in the North Group. Anderson has played his part, returning to the format after more than a decade and taking ten wickets in four matches.The Blast will break after Friday’s fixtures for two rounds of the Championship, with Lancashire facing Kent at home before a trip to play Derbyshire at Chesterfield. Harris will miss both games, but Lancashire will be able to call on Australian overseas signings Ashton Turner and Chris Green.”The way I’m looking at it and what I will say to the team is this is a pivot in the season,” Croft said. “Seven games that have gone before we can’t do anything about. But we still have seven games to climb the ladder and there is still a chance we can go up.”We are only a few wins away from being right at the top so we can use it as pivot in the season to get in the right direction. That break with the Blast, suddenly those wins seem a little bit more attainable.”

Crystal Palace are keen on signing an “insane” centre-back who once pocketed Erling Haaland, with it now being revealed he wants to leave his club in 2026.

Parish reveals why Guehi's Liverpool move fell through

Palace were expected to sell Marc Guehi during the summer transfer window, given that it was their last chance to cash-in for a sizeable fee, but the move fell through on deadline day, with Steve Parish recently revealing why he didn’t sanction the move.

The chairman said: “I decided in the end that, based on the advice that I got and with what I think, that we would have a better season if we kept Marc.

“If we were fighting between the difference of 10th and 14th, if that was going to be the difference between keeping Marc and letting Marc go, then probably we would have said right, ‘We should take the money.”

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With their captain still on the books, however, the Eagles are showing signs they could be capable of pushing for a European spot this season, sitting sixth in the Premier League table, having lost just one of their opening seven matches.

However, Crystal Palace will be powerless to prevent the 25-year-old from leaving on a free transfer next summer, meaning bringing in a new centre-back will be one of the most important tasks, and they are keen on signing Inter Milan’s Yann Bisseck.

That is according to a report from SportsBild (via Sport Witness), which reveals the German wants to move when the January transfer window opens, amid concerns about losing his spot in the World Cup squad next summer.

The 24-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Inter this season, having failed to impress, which means the Italian club are open to sanctioning a departure for €20m to €25m (£17m – £22m).

"Commanding" Bisseck once pocketed Haaland

Despite struggling at Inter so far this season, the one-time Germany international could be a solid replacement for Guehi, having been lauded by Ben Mattinson last term, with the scout particularly impressed by his ball manipulation.

The Inter defender has also put in some top performances in the Champions League in the past, keeping Haaland quiet in a 0-0 draw at the Etihad Stadium last season, during which the Norwegian was limited to just one shot on target and an xG of 0.33.

Bisseck is vastly experienced at the top level, having made 13 appearances for Inter en-route to their loss in the final last season, which suggests he could be a fantastic signing for Crystal Palace.