In the aftermath of Chelsea's disappointing 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at the Old Trafford on Saturday, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has issued a heartfelt apology to his team-mates and the Blues' fans. The Spaniard was sent off in the fifth minute of the game after a rash challenge on Bryan Mbeumo just outside the penalty area, which cost the visitors dearly.

Sanchez takes accountability for Chelsea's loss

Chelsea goalkeeper Sanchez has issued a heartfelt apology in the wake of his team's disappointing 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday. Sanchez was sent off in the fifth minute after a mistimed challenged denied Bryan Mbeumo a clear goalscoring opportunity, leaving the visitors handicapped.

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Taking to social media after the game, Sanchez asked for forgiveness and took the blame of Chelsea's first league defeat of this season upon his shoulders. "On me today guys, big sorry for that, team put a massive effort in the second half but couldn't get there," the former Brighton keeper wrote on his Instagram story.

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Sanchez's disastrous early red card earned him a place in both Chelsea and Premier League history books. Indeed, no other Chelsea player has ever been sent off earlier in the top-flight, while only two other goalkeepers have managed to be sent off earlier. 

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Given that referee Peter Bankes sent him off for denying the opposition player a clear-cut goalscoring chance, the Spanish international will only serve a one-match suspension. He will be unavailable for Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash against Lincoln City, but will return for next weekend's Premier League outing against his former employers Brighton.

Legspinner heads to Nepal for an ODI series while they await confirmation of Haris Rauf’s return

Alex Malcolm26-Jan-2020The Melbourne Stars have been dealt another major blow on the eve of the BBL finals with legspinner Sandeep Lamichhane unavailable because of international duty while they also face a nervous wait on Haris Rauf’s availability.Lamichhane was believed to be available for the whole season, but he informed the Stars last week that he would not be around for the finals as he heads home to Nepal for a tri-nations ODI series with Oman and the USA which forms part of the qualification pathway for the 2023 50-over World Cup.Rauf is currently playing for Pakistan in a three-match T20I series against Bangladesh in Pakistan which concludes on Monday and was expected to be back in Australia for the Stars’ BBL qualifier on Friday at the MCG. He has missed the past four games of which the Stars have lost three. However, the Stars believe there is a chance Rauf could be held back in Pakistan to potentially play in the first Test which starts on February 7 in Rawalpindi although he was not named among the probables for that series.The Stars will also be without opener Hilton Cartwright for the finals due to a broken finger. They won 10 of their first 11 matches of the tournament to guarantee a double chance at reaching the final but have lost three in a row including to the Brisbane Heat on Saturday.The Stars were confident on Friday that Rauf would return but coach David Hussey conceded after the loss to the Heat that it is not guaranteed.”He might get picked to play Test cricket [but it’s] not confirmed as yet. We’d like him back,” Hussey told reporters. “We’ll see what happens there. We’re still working behind the scenes.”It’s great that he started off his journey playing for the Melbourne Stars and now he’s representing his country. I’m rapt for him, great person, and hopefully, we do get him back for the qualifier.”Whatever he does, I hope he actually represents Pakistan for 100 Tests and 400 T20s and 150 one-day internationals. He’s brought a different dynamic to our group, he’s tried every game he’s played, he fields his butt off and he’s just fitted in the group perfectly.”Lamichhane’s loss is an even bigger blow to the dynamic of the Stars attack. He took 1 for 16 from four overs against the Heat and the Stars have bowled more spin than any other team in the BBL. The Stars spinners have bowled 25 more overs and taken 20 more wickets than the Melbourne Renegades who are second on that list but Lamichhane’s exit will force a rethink.”I’m always a big believer that spin is going to your friend throughout the tournament,” Hussey said. “It’s a fantastic strategy that we have that we might have to rejig a little bit. I must admit I didn’t deal with it too well when he told me he was leaving because he’s a quality person, a quality player and a big part of our plans to go deep into the tournament.”But when you get called up to international cricket, it should be celebrated. It was a couple of days of kicking cans about losing a great player but I’m pretty happy for him.”The Stars took a punt on unknown Pakistan quick Dilbar Hussain against the Heat and it backfired with the Lahore Qalandars development player conceding 56 runs from his four overs. But Hussey was prepared to stick with him and he will stay on as Lamichhane’s replacement even if Rauf returns.”It’s his first time at the MCG in front of a decent crowd representing a new team, his English is not great, he’s only arrived with the Stars in the last couple of days,” Hussey said.”Foreign conditions. I thought there was a lot to offer – 145kph away swingers, good slower ball, good fast bouncer, good control, good yorker. I think he’s got a pretty good future in the game. I think he’s going to ruffle a few feathers later on in the tournament.”

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Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup dreams suffered a major blow as the Super Eagles laboured to a draw against South Africa, leaving fans furious and making 'embarrassing' comparisons to Manchester United’s recent struggles. The result leaves Nigeria precariously placed in their group, with only one win in eight matches.

• Nigeria slump in World Cup qualifying campaign
• Fans compare Super Eagles to struggling Man Utd
• South Africa move closer to 2026 finals

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Since their last World Cup appearance at Russia 2018, Nigeria have struggled to recapture their former dominance, and the current campaign suggests that qualifying for even a play-off spot could be out of reach. Tuesday's 1-1 draw saw former Watford defender William Troost-Ekong accidentally deflect the ball into his own net, giving South Africa an early lead. Calvin Bassey of Fulham restored parity with his first international goal, leaving the sides level.

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  Despite the equaliser, Nigeria now trail South Africa by six points with only two games remaining in the group. The qualification format means the top team advances directly, while the four best second-placed nations enter a play-off for a chance at the intercontinental qualifier. With a maximum of 17 points attainable, Nigeria must rely on other results to have any chance.

• WHAT ARE THE FANS SAYING

  The result sparked a wave of criticism from Nigerian fans, many of whom took to social media to vent frustration.

  @_ezeokolorie blasted: "48 team World Cup and Nigeria couldn't qualify. Embarassing. I'M DONE." 

  @iiamemry humorously compared the team to England’s Premier League flops: "Nigeria out here trynna qualify to the World Cup like Manchester United was tryna qualify for Champions League last season lol."

  @EbongDi highlighted the lack of quality on display, questioning if this was truly the best Nigeria could field: "If this is the best 11 players Nigeria can assemble, then we don't deserve to represent Africa at any World Cup."

  @Forlartimate admitted the double heartbreak of supporting both clubs and country: "Supporting Man Utd & Nigeria 🇳🇬 has affected my mental health a lot 🥺😩#MUFC."

  Whereas @prophetswitch said: "Why is Nigeria playing like amateurs? These are supposed to be professional footballers in top leagues across the world. What kind of embarrassing display is that, for crying out loud?"

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The parallels with Manchester United’s season only added insult to injury. The Red Devils have started the 2025-26 campaign poorly, with only one win from three Premier League games and a humiliating Carabao Cup exit to League Two side Grimsby Town to go with that.

Cutting arrested a middle-order slide to take his team home comfortably

The Report by Tristan Lavalette09-Jan-2020Ben Cutting and Jimmy Peirson calmly steered Brisbane Heat past a gallant Hobart Hurricanes in a low-scoring contest at the Gabba.Chasing just 127, the Heat were cruising at 1 for 52 before losing four quick wickets triggered by inspired bowling from Hurricanes quick Scott Boland.Cutting and Pierson, however, came to the rescue in a match-winning 60-run partnership, as the Heat won in the penultimate over. A disciplined Heat attack had earlier shackled the D’Arcy Short-less Hurricanes lineup that struggled after winning the toss.Matthew Wade played a lone hand in his return to the BBL with a fluent half-century but lacked support. The in-form Heat (4-3) have won three in a row, including twice over the Hurricanes (3-4) in the past week.Hurricanes crumble around WadeThere were question marks over whether Hurricanes’ top-order could function without BBL dynamo Short, who was a late call-up for Australia’s ODI tour of India. The pain of losing their talisman was at least alleviated by the return of Matthew Wade from Test duty, but the Hurricanes’ batting fell apart.They suffered an early blow when opener Caleb Jewell fell in just the second over to Matt Renshaw, whose part-time spin has proved surprisingly effective this season.The Heat took advantage of a rattled Hurricanes top-order with George Bailey trapped lbw by a relentlessly accurate Zahir Khan. It was the first time the veteran endured a golden duck in his 72-game BBL career, as the Hurricanes botched the Powerplay and things turned worse when out of form David Miller chopped on to Ben Laughlin.Wade had no trouble adjusting formats as he sweetly timed the ball to make a mockery of his teammates’ struggles. Captain Ben McDermott surprisingly came out at No.6 but the horror show continued when he was run out after Wade bewilderingly ran for a kamikaze single, leaving the Hurricanes in ruins at 5 for 59 near the midpoint.Wade falls in confusing fashionWith Zahir bowled out, Mitchell Swepson continued to strangle the Hurricanes with probing googlies but Wade finally found a willing ally in Tom Rogers, whose primary aim was to rotate the strike.Wade reached fifty in the 14th over when he clubbed Swepson for six and then smashed another boundary to signal his intent. The left-hander then fell in confusing fashion when he skied to long-on where Renshaw took the catch inside the rope, tossed it up as he stepped out of bounds and knocked it mid-air to Tom Banton inside the boundary.Third umpire Simon Lightbody initially gave it not out on the broadcast before reversing his decision, which was correct under Law 19.5.2. Previously, before the rule change, Wade would have been awarded a six because Renshaw tapped it over the boundary without stepping back in.Wade’s dismissal triggered a swift Hurricanes demise highlighted by Laughlin dismissing Clive Rose with a superb return catch to cap off an almost flawless display from the Heat.Heat wobble after Boland’s strikesAll eyes were on Banton, who was fresh off the second fastest ever BBL half-century during his 19-ball 56 against the Sydney Thunder. Banton, instead, maturely shelved the big shots and smartly worked the ball around in a sedate opening stand. He made his move in the fifth over by whacking Qais Ahmad for a straight six only to hole out on the next delivery much to the chagrin of the Heat faithful.Max Bryant took over the pyrotechnics but was shaken after being hit in the helmet by a short delivery from Boland, before falling next over to a brilliant outfield catch from Clive Rose, who narrowly avoided a collision with Jewell.Boland then turned the match in the ninth over when he claimed a loose Renshaw and Joe Burns, who was playing his first BBL match of the season, in quick succession to leave the Heat stuttering at 4 for 63 after nine overs.Ben Cutting goes big•Getty Images

Cutting powers Heat to victoryThe Heat’s slide continued in the 11th over when skipper Chris Lynn was run out in a horrible mix up with Peirson, as the Hurricanes suddenly held the edge. The pressure was on Peirson and Cutting, the Heat’s last two main hopes, and the pair were intent to stop the bleeding.They batted watchfully until Cutting changed the momentum with consecutive sixes off Rogers in the 16th over. He was well supported by Peirson, who made amends for his part in Lynn’s wicket, and Cutting had a reprieve when he was dropped by Miller in the 18th over with the Heat still needing 11 runs.Cutting made him pay and sealed the deal shortly after in style with a six.

South Africa pacer eager to regain form and fitness ahead of the England series with help from Mark Boucher

Firdose Moonda12-Nov-2019Lungi Ngidi has been set three tasks during this year’s Mzansi Super League (MSL): to hone his craft, so he is able to win more games for the team; to keep his bowling loads up, so he is ready for the Test summer ahead; and to make sure he stays fit for the season after a history of injuries. He knows that the last of those will be the most difficult for him to control.”You can tell yourself that [you will stay fit] but you never know what’s going to happen to the field. You never know that you are going to tear a hamstring until it happens,” Ngidi said ahead of the Tshwane Spartans match against Nelson Mandela Bay Giants in Centurion. “You always want to finish the season unscathed, but I will just take it one game at a time and see what happens from there.”Ngidi’s most recent niggle was a hamstring strain, which forced him to withdraw mid-match in South Africa’s defeat to Bangladesh at the World Cup and miss the next three games. He recovered in time to play two more, but was only deemed match fit for the Tests against India by late October, for South Africa’s final fixture on a forgettable tour.Before that, Ngidi had a side strain that kept him out of the 2019 IPL, a knee injury in Australia in late 2018, which sidelined him for three months, a hip injury in early 2017, which kept out of a tour to New Zealand, and an abdominal injury which forced him out of five ODIs against Sri Lanka.His fitness concerns stem from a combination of bad luck and the inevitable consequence of trying to manage a big frame while bowling quick. But, as Ngidi matures, he is getting to know himself and understand his own body a little more.”It’s not a perfect science,” he said. “As a young bowler, I am still trying to find the best way to make sure I am 100% ready for every game. Over the years that has changed. Different trainers have different opinions for to you try different things. I am trying to settle into a groove now, and I feel it’s coming a lot better than over the past couple of years.”Having played in the South African set-up in the Russell Domingo, Ottis Gibson and Enoch Nkwe eras has meant Ngidi has rubbed shoulders with different coaches. While that may have broadened his perspective, it’s also meant he has not had the consistency of a mentor – something Ngidi hopes will change.”Every player would love to have something like that but it’s not happening at the moment,” he said. “There’s not much you can do about it as a player and until someone is appointed, you’ve got to work with whoever is there at the time. It is nice as a player to work with a coach for a long period of time.”The proof is the domestic set-up, where Ngidi has worked with Titans and Spartans’ coach Mark Boucher since the former wicketkeeper-batsman joined the franchise. “For example,” Ngidi said, “Boucher and I have worked together since I played for the Proteas and I feel he is one of the guys that understands me as a player. He may not be a bowling coach, but he knows what gets me ticking mentally. And that’s very comforting for me because I know where to go if I am struggling.”AFP

Though not struggling at the moment, Ngidi is at that point in his career where he needs to make the step up. This is his third international season, so the early excitement and the second-season blues are both over. In the shortest format, his 50 T20 caps are likely enough to see him considered a senior and at the Spartans, that’s what Boucher wants him to be. Ngidi has been instructed to become more resourceful and work on his skills in this competition, something he is taking seriously. “I was told to find a way in whatever situation I am in. I take 100% of that responsibility,” he said.At the same time, he knows he needs to look ahead, to the four Tests against England, which are the marquee matches of this home summer. Ngidi has only played five Tests but is expected to be a big part of the England series and understands he needs to have form and fitness on his side when the series starts.”As a cricketer, I know what’s coming up in the calendar and it would be reckless and irresponsible of me to disregard that. While training for T20, you’ve got to make sure your bowling loads are still up for four-day cricket and you do not neglect those skills,” he said. “As much as this is the T20 tournament, there’s obviously a bigger picture in terms of the English team coming to play us on South African soil which is a must-win for us. In no way do we disregard those skills in a T20 tournament.”It may be unfair to judge Ngidi on the evidence of the India series, where he played one match and went wicketless, but it’s the most recent data we have. And going by that, Ngidi has to work on his control and his lengths, which he seems ready to start fine-tuning, especially for when he plays on unhelpful surfaces in future.”Personally, it was disappointing to not get as many games as I wanted to play and to not perform the way I wanted to in the one Test that I did play. For me, that’s just a learning curve; Indian conditions are different,” Ngidi said. “Out of the four Test series I’ve played, two of them have been in the subcontinent, so it’s not exactly easy as a fast bowler but you’ve got to find a way and that’s what I am doing. Hopefully, next time I go there, I will be a lot better.”

Kevin De Bruyne's international future remains uncertain after Belgium crashed out of Euro 2024 after losing to France.

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De Bruyne yet to decide on his futureBelgium went down 1-0 against FranceWill enjoy a holiday after Euros exitWHAT HAPPENED?

The Manchester City star refused to speak about his international future with Belgium as they crashed out of Euro 2024 on Monday after going down 1-0 against France in the round of 16. Jan Vertonghen's unfortunate own goal towards the end of the game ended De Bruyne's dream of winning an international trophy.

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The midfielder earned his first national team cap in 2010 at the age of 19 when he made his debut in a friendly clash against Finland. In the last 14 years, Belgium's stature in international football rose dramatically, but they never managed to win a major trophy despite earning the favourites and dark horses tag on multiple occasions.

WHAT KEVIN DE BRUYNE SAID

Speaking to after his side's loss to France on Monday, the 33-year-old said: "It's too early to say. Let me process this first. First a good holiday and then I'll think about the future."

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As the player himself confirmed, he is now set to enjoy a well-earned break after a very long season before returning to the pitch with City later this month as the Premier League champions will travel to the United States for pre-season.

أعلن نادي مانشستر يونايتد، في بيان رسمي منذ قليل، عن إبرام صفقة جديدة قبل سويعات من انتهاء موسم الانتقالات الصيفي الحالي.

وتنتهي نافذة الانتقالات الصيفية لعام 2024 في مختلف أنحاء أوروبا، بحلول منتصف ليل الجمعة، باختلاف التوقيت المحلي لكل دولة.

اقرأ أيضًا.. تشيلسي يقدم عرضه الرسمي الأول لإنقاذ لاعب مانشستر يونايتد

وحسبما جاء في البيان الرسمي، تعاقد مانشستر يونايتد مع اللاعب مانويل أوجارتي بعد التوصل إلى اتفاق مع باريس سان جيرمان.

وتشير التقارير الصحفية إلى أن الرسوم المالية لتلك الصفقة بلغت 50 مليون يورو، إلى جانب 10 ملايين يورو كمبلغ إضافي.

ووقع أوجارتي عقدًا مع مانشستر يونايتد حتى 2029، مع خيار عام آخر.

وتُعد تلك الصفقة هي السادسة لـ مانشستر يونايتد هذا الصيف، بعد كل من ماتياس دي ليخت، ليني يورو، جوشوا زيركزي ونصير مزراوي، إلى جانب الشاب سيكو كوني.

da aviator aposta： Reliable club insider ExWHUemployee has shared another important update on David Moyes and the manager's contract situation at West Ham.

Moyes future uncertain with West Ham contract expiring

da brdice： The Scotsman's tenure in east London has been a very memorable one. West Ham have qualified for Europe in each of Moyes' full seasons in charge, since he began his second stint midway through 2019/2020. They also put an end to their near-40 year wait for a major trophy, lifting the UEFA Europa Conference League in Prague last term.

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However, a section of supporters are growing dissatisfied with West Ham's style of play under Moyes, coming after they flirted with relegation to the Championship last term as well.

West Ham's league finishes under Moyes

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6th

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7th

20/21

16th

19/20

The Hammers head coach, as things stand, is set to leave West Ham at the end of this campaign with his contract expiring soon. Moyes, speaking to the media last week, actually claimed that the offer of a new deal was on the table.

"I've had really good conversations with the owners, with David Sullivan and Karren Brady," said Moyes on his new contract situation.

"There's a contract there for me and I'm the one deciding I want to wait until the end of the season. There are plenty of reasons [to wait]. I've got to make sure it's the right thing for the club, for me and my family. I've spoken to the board. I've had a fabulous four years. We'll sort it out but I'm happy to wait."

Going by Moyes' statement, he appears to be the one in control of this situation, and depending on whether or not he extends, West Ham technical director Tim Steidten is believed to assessing managerial alternatives.

ExWHUemployee shares Moyes contract update

Now, speaking to West Ham Way, ExWHUemployee has shared a Moyes contract update which is contrary to what the former Man United boss said.

“There have been provisional talks over a new deal for David Moyes,” stated Ex. “However, I’ve been advised that at no point it’s been put forward for signing. The manager possibly was referring to an agreement but that’s provisional, but not in front of him to sign.

“It’s understood that any decision by the board as to whether to offer him an extension will be made at the end of the season, following a review on how the season pans out.”

Depending on whether the club decide to offer him that new contract after all, West Ham are believed to be interested in the likes of Wolves boss Gary O'Neil, who has admirers at the London Stadium.

“At the moment, we're getting towards the stage where West Ham are going to be looking for a new manager," said journalist Dean Jones to GiveMeSport.

"While Gary O'Neil isn't going to be the top target for them, I have heard that he is somebody they like. I would be surprised if he didn't at least crop up on a list of names if and when Moyes does end up losing his job, so that is one to keep in mind."

Southampton are believed to be among the clubs to have tabled an offer for an "incredible" Championship player, according to a new transfer update.

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Saints are flying in the play-off battle at the moment, really cranking up the pressure on Ipswich Town after winning four of their last five league games. Russell Martin's third-placed side are now only one point behind them, and momentum seems to be in their favour.

New signings during the January transfer window could just give them that extra edge, but time is running out to get some key business over the line. Liverpool youngster Calvin Ramsay is one target who has emerged, with Southampton thought to be battling with Leeds United for the right-back's signature.

MTK Budapest ace Mihaly Kata is another player who has been linked with a January move to St Mary's, with Martin seeing him as someone who could bolster his options. Burnley's Manuel Benson is also wanted by the Saints, but Leeds are again providing strong competition for his services.

Southampton make Callum O'Hare bid

According to a new update from HITC, Southampton and Leicester City have both made offers for Coventry City ace Callum O'Hare, with Premier League side Burnley also believed to be interested.

"HITC Football understands that, with just a week left in the January transfer window, play-off chasing Coventry are facing an almighty battle hanging onto one of the most talented footballers in England’s second tier.

"We have been told that Burnley have made an offer to bring Callum O’Hare – who learned his trade at Aston Villa before leaving in 2020 – back to the Premier League. Leicester City and Southampton, placed first and third in the Championship at present, have submitted bids of their own, with O’Hare yet to sign a new contract at the Coventry Building Society Arena."

O'Hare could be a fantastic signing by Southampton this month, having proven himself over an extended period in the Championship. He has 13 goals and 21 assists in 121 appearances in the competition, including five strikes in 15 league games this season, with that tally likely to be higher had it not been for injury problems.

Coventry manager Mark Robins is clearly someone who values the 25-year-old greatly, waxing lyrical over him after a win over Birmingham City last month:

"I think he has been incredible because I mean looking back at Boxing Day last year and to see him was heart-breaking after the injury and then to see him come to terms with the injury and then go through that."

Southampton eyeing move to beat promotion rivals to sign "fantastic" player

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O'Hare could add so much quality to Southampton's side in attacking midfield areas, and if they can beat others to his signature before the end of the month, it could give them a further advantage in the Championship promotion picture.