تحدث فاروق جعفر لاعب الزمالك السابق، عن أزمة فرع القلعة البيضاء بمدينة السادس من أكتوبر بعد سحبه من قبل وزارة الإسكان.

وقال فاروق جعفر، عبر قناة الزمالك: “كل من ارتدى قميص الزمالك وينتمي للنادي يجب أن يقف بجواره”.

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وتابع: “نحن زملكاوية ويجب أن ندافع عن نادينا ونأخذ حقه، كلنا نقول للقيادة السياسية أن تعرف شعبية الزمالك، وفي ظروف مثل هذه أتوقع أن يكون هناك حل لأرض الزمالك بمدينة 6 أكتوبر، فالناس تعرف قيمة الزمالك وشعبيته”.

واستمر: “البلد والقيادة السياسية تعرفان انتماء الجماهير للنادي، والزمالك له شعبية كبيرة ويحتاج إلى انفتاح وأن يكون له أكثر من مقر، أشعر أن الفترة المقبلة ستشهد انفراجة، والزمالك سيحصل على حقه”

وأكمل: “لو الملعب مفتوح فالجماهير ستمتلئ بها المدرجات في المباريات، أنا سعيد بالجمهور الذي رغم الظروف مصرٌّ على أن يكون مع الفريق ويسانده، وشيكو بانزا والفينا مبهوران بجماهير الزمالك”.

وأتم: “عبد الله السعيد لاعب جيد وقائد ولا أحد يختلف عليه، يحصل على حقه في الزمالك أكثر من أي نادٍ لعب فيه، وفي الفترة الحالية يبدو كأنه يلعب في الإسماعيلي، يتحرك كما يشاء”

Harry Maguire has warned his Manchester United team-mates that there can be "no excuses" heading into the 2025-26 campaign after a strong pre-season under Ruben Amorim. The Red Devils fell to a shocking 15th-place finish in the Premier League last term, their lowest position in over half a century, marking one of the darkest chapters in the club’s storied history.

• Maguire says United must deliver
• Club endured worst season in 51 years
• Focus now fully on domestic success

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  For the first time in years, United will be completely absent from European football after their painful Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao back in May. Without continental competition on the calendar, their fixture count could drop significantly. Should they exit early from the League Cup or FA Cup, the team could even end up playing only 40 matches over the course of the campaign.

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  The reduced workload puts an even greater emphasis on excelling in the Premier League, which now becomes the club’s undisputed priority. United’s top brass have made it clear that a return to European football by the 2026-27 season is non-negotiable. For that, the team must perform well domestically to earn a place among the continent’s elite.

• WHAT MAGUIRE SAID

  Maguire, who has featured sparingly in pre-season preparations, starting just one of the club’s opening four summer friendlies, is fully aware of the significance of this season. Speaking to , the centre-back emphasised the need for accountability and unity as the club seeks redemption.

  "I just want to be part of a successful team this season," Maguire said. "I think last season was a tough season for everyone individually, but also as a team, as a squad, as a club. This season, there are no excuses. We're going to have a lot of time to prepare for the Premier League games, and we've got to make sure we're ready. So, for myself, it's making sure I'm available, I'm fit, I'm ready to go, and give everything I can to this team and this club."

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  United have had a gruelling pre-season under Amorim, and Maguire believes that the Portuguese manager has built a strong tactical foundation for the upcoming season.

  "It's something that [Ruben Amorim] reiterated, that we didn't have enough time on the training pitch," Maguire continued. "This pre-season, it's been tough on the legs, but the majority of it has been tactical. So, it's nice to do the drills that are tactical rather than running around poles and running around the pitch.

  "It's been an enjoyable pre-season, but a pre-season that we've all learnt from. We know the system a lot better, and we've just got to take that into the games now."

A few days ago, a video of the young player claiming Marco Reus asked for his jersey went viral.

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Gilberto Mora, 16, has stolen the spotlight with his recent performances for the Mexican national team and Tijuana’s Xolos. He’s quickly becoming one of Mexican football’s rising stars – but this week, he found himself at the center of a prank that went viral.

A few days ago, a video circulated showing a fan asking Mora for his jersey after Xolos’ 5-2 loss to LA Galaxy in the Leagues Cup, a match in which Mora scored both goals for his side. Mora responded by saying he couldn’t give it away because Marco Reus, who now plays for the Galaxy,  had asked to swap shirts. The clip sparked excitement among fans, who were impressed that a legend like Reus – former Borussia Dortmund and German national team star – would recognize a young talent like Mora.

But the story took a turn. In a press conference, Mora clarified that it had all been a joke.

“It was just a prank from my teammates,” Mora admitted. “They told me he wanted to swap with me, and I believed them. They even showed me the shirt. But in the end, he gave it to another teammate.”

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Despite the playful twist, Mora’s performances on the field – scoring two goals in the Leagues Cup – continue to earn him well-deserved praise. Tijuana now sits on three points in the group stage and still has a chance to advance, following an important 2-1 win over Colorado on Sunday. 

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At just 16, Mora has already made an impressive mark in his first year as a pro. He registered an assist on his Liga MX debut, became the youngest player ever to debut for the Mexican national team, and helped El Tri win the Gold Cup – becoming the youngest player to win an international final for Mexico. Mora has also found the net in Liga MX, the MLS All-Star Game, and the Leagues Cup.

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Tijuana will fight for a spot in the next round against the Sounders on Wednesday at Lumen Field.

RCB lost six wickets for only 25 runs in the chase after a strong start, but Karthik and Swapnil counterpunched to complete the win

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Rapid Fire – What made RCB’s quicks so effective in Bengaluru?

Four overs of craziness aside, Royal Challengers Bengaluru played the near-perfect game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to roll Gujarat Titans over for the second time in a week.Riding on the back of their seam-bowling success and a blistering opening stand between Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli, RCB dominated for the first 26 overs of the game. But a middle-order collapse – where GT picked up six wickets for only 25 runs – briefly put them on the back foot. However, Dinesh Karthik (21*) and Swapnil Singh (15*) counterpunched to complete a four-wicket win.RCB’s victory with 38 balls to spare also takes them from tenth to seventh on the points table. They are on eighth points, as are ninth-placed GT, with both sides holding slim chances to make the playoffs.RCB make use of conditionsPitch number eight was the same surface on which Sunrisers Hyderabad pumped 287. But Saturday’s version of the pitch was different, courtesy the few hours of rain on Friday that made the pitch sweat overnight.Mohammed Siraj and Yash Dayal utilised that little assistance to move the ball in both directions in the powerplay, and found success with balls from behind a good length. Siraj dismissed Wriddhiman Saha for the fourth time in six innings and then had Shubman Gill playing away from his body for a catch at deep point. Sai Sudharsan also failed to get going, and GT could post only 23 for 3 in the powerplay, their lowest score of all time in that phase.M Shahrukh Khan, David Miller and Rahul Tewatia then scored in the thirties to keep the GT innings moving. Despite the occasional boundaries, the RCB seamers did not let them get away.Vijaykumar Vyshak pushed them back with short balls, as did Cameron Green, and helped by an electrifying fielding effort, the bowlers’ combined pressure soon brought about a lower-order collapse. GT slid from 131 for 5 to 147 all out, and their innings had two run-outs including a Kohli direct-hit dismissal of Shahrukh.Du Plessis, Kohli dazzleAfter surviving a close run-out chance on the first ball of the chase, Kohli brushed off all jitters by hitting Mohit Sharma for a six over cover and one more over midwicket in the opening over. Du Plessis then took Josh Little for 20 runs in the next over and RCB were off.1:46

Was that the best du Plessis knock of IPL 2024?

Du Plessis also took on IPL debutant Manav Suthar and Mohit, and the team fifty was brought up in just 3.1 overs. Kohli then pounced on Suthar for consecutive sixes over long-on. The onslaught continued as du Plessis then reached his fifty off 18 balls as RCB went past their previous-best powerplay score of 88. By the time he was dismissed in the sixth over by Little, RCB had already razed 92 off the target.Karthik, Swapnil douse fireFrom then on, however, wickets started to fall. RCB were probably looking to finish the game quickly to give their slim playoff qualification chances an NRR boost, but their batters fell trying to go after GT’s bowlers.Will Jacks fell to Noor Ahmad’s spin while Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell and Green were all dismissed by Little’s short balls. When Noor’s googly had Kohli edging behind for 42 in the 11th over, RCB had stuttered to 117 for 6.With four overs of Rashid left – he didn’t bowl earlier due to a blow to his shoulder while batting – GT searched for a seventh wicket to put in the ultimate squeeze, but Dinesh Karthik did not let the spinner settle by clubbing three fours in his opening over to give the Chinnaswamy crowd their voice again. When Rashid returned for his second over, Swapnil gave him the same treatment, hitting a six over the bowler’s head to secure the two points.

اشتعلت الأزمة بين الإعلامي أحمد شوبير وثنائي منتخب مصر السابقين أحمد حسن وعصام الحضري، بعد التصريحات المتبادلة التي أثارت جدلًا واسعًا في الساعات الماضية، على خلفية الفيديو الذي جمع الأخيرين.

وكان شوبير قد انتقد عبر قناة الأهلي ظهور الحضري مع أحمد حسن في مقطع فيديو وصف خلاله الأخير بـ”العميد الأصلي”، وهو ما اعتبره إساءة غير مباشرة لحسام حسن المدير الفني لـمنتخب مصر الأول، متسائلًا عن دور اتحاد الكرة في مواجهة مثل هذه التصرفات.

الهجوم دفع الحضري إلى الرد بحدة عبر صفحته الرسمية على “فيس بوك”، موجهًا كلمات قاسية لشوبير ومتهمًا إياه بإثارة الفتن والتعصب.

في الوقت نفسه، خرج أحمد حسن بمنشور آخر عبر “فيس بوك”، أكد خلاله أنه يعمل متطوعًا دون أجر في المنتخب، مشددًا على أن الفيديو لم يكن سوى مزاح معتاد بينه وبين الحضري، قبل أن يوجه انتقادات لاذعة لشوبير، داعيًا إياه إلى “الهدوء والتركيز في عمله”.

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وبعد هذا التصعيد، اكتفى شوبير بالرد عبر حسابه الرسمي على “فيس بوك” بمنشور مقتضب جاء فيه: “دايمًا افتكر لا تجادل جاهل”، في إشارة واضحة إلى تجاهله الدخول في مزيد من السجال مع الثنائي.

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يذكر أن منتخب مصر يشارك في كأس العرب بمجموعة تضم الأردن والإمارات، إلى جانب الفائز من مواجهة الكويت وموريتانيا في الدور التمهيدي.

The American icon has sharply criticized the Championship side’s reported move for the USMNT left back, claiming their offer is well below his value

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Tim Howard expressed his frustration over Middlesbrough's recent transfer pursuit of Columbus Crew defender Max Arfsten, pointing to what he perceives as an undervaluation of American talent in the European market. The former Everton and Manchester United goalkeeper dismissed Middlesbrough's reported $3.5 million bid as inadequate for a player of Arfsten's quality and potential, arguing it reflects a persistent double standard in how American defenders are valued compared to their European counterparts.

"I mean, Middlesbrough man, like, pay us like you owe us, this is crazy. You know, he's a young, up-and-coming U.S national team player, right? More than likely going to be on the World Cup roster if he continues this way." Howard said on the “The rest of the world, wake up, man. This is such a slap in the face." 

Howard mentioned that when soccer fans hear about USMNT stars complaining about a bias against them, this is a clear showcase of it. 

"People who constantly complain about us banging in the drum about like, ‘Woe is me with the American player.' This is an example of it. If this was a young French kid, a young French left back, who just cracked into a national team who just played [in a tournament]…maybe $20 million. You can't get a bag of balls for $3 million dollars.”

Howard praised the Columbus Crew's decision to reject the Championship club's approach, saying the club recognizes Arfsten's true market value amid increasing European interest in the 22-year-old left-back and should hold out based on comparable transfers. 

"So hats off to Columbus for saying, ‘yeah but thanks for no thanks’. Like, because, here's the other thing, here's the other thing. Given what you and I have spoken about, [Djorde] Mihailovic just went for $8 million plus $1 million add-on," he said.

“So, I'm looking at this, if I'm in the league and I'm like, I got money to spend, I'm going in with a bit of $4 million bucks. I'm gonna go, ‘well, hang on, Mihailovic just went for eight to nine million, I can get a great fee, four million for Max Arfsten? And I can have him for the next five years or certainly get a sell-on for him? It’s a no-brainer. It's crazy. It's crazy.”

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Howard also praised Arfsten's strong form despite being the subject of transfer rumors. 

“So excited for Max Arfsten because what we want to see, right? And we're on the outside and we know a thing or two," he said. "But what people want to see, what Columbus and Mauricio Pochettino want to see, is you go from strength to strength, right?

“So you have a good summer, great. What do you do? Just kick back, hang out, or do you crack on? And he's shown that, like that wasn't just a one-time thing, that he's ready to keep pushing. So, you go back, the coach always tells us, right? Go back to your club team. Keep proving it, he's done that," he said. 

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Arfsten made his debut for Columbus Crew in 2023 and has since made 63 MLS appearances for the club, contributing to 21 goals. He made his debut for the USMNT in January 2025 and has since earned 10 caps, a tally that includes five at the 2025 Gold Cup.

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Arfsten will continue his development with Columbus Crew while the club considers whether to entertain improved offers from other suitors.

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A Supercopa do Brasil, entre Palmeiras e Flamengo, terá uma novidade. Os lances em revisão do VAR serão exibidos em tempo real nos telões do Estádio Mané Garrincha, em Brasília. O projeto foi revelado pelo presidente da CBF, Ednaldo Rodrigues, em encontro com a imprensa nesta semana.

-No jogo da Supercopa a ideia é que o VAR seja exibido no telão. E com essa análise a gente possa ter argumentos para chegar à Fifa e pedir a autorização dela para que nossas competições possam ter essa transparência. Fica melhor para quem está assistindo – afirmou o presidente ao “UOL”.

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Como Ednaldo Rodrigues comentou, a ideia é utilizar a partida entre Palmeiras e Flamengo como experiência e encaminhá-la para a Fifa. Wilton Pereira Sampaio será o árbitro principal da Supercopa do Brasil, que coloca frente a frente os atuais campeões da Série A do Campeonato Brasileiro e da Copa do Brasil, respectivamente.

Os ingressos para a Supercopa do Brasil estão à venda e custam a partir de R$ 99 – saiba mais aqui.

The Frenchman, formerly of Al-Ahli and Newcastle, will sign a four-year deal with Las Águilas

• América paid $12 million to Al Ahli
• Will be presented during América vs Querétaro
• Las Águilas are not in their best form

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  Club América’s high-profile signing, Allan Saint-Maximin, has officially arrived in Mexico to join on a four-year deal. The French winger landed at Mexico City International Airport on Friday, where around 200 fans gathered to welcome him, reflecting the excitement surrounding a player with extensive European experience.

  Speaking to reporters upon his arrival, the 28-year-old expressed his gratitude.

  “Happy to be in Mexico, thank you to the fans for this welcome," he said. 

  Saint-Maximin joins from Saudi side Al Ahli, adding star power to an América squad that has struggled to find consistency in 2025.

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  Saint-Maximin’s arrival has sparked hope among some fans, while others remain cautious, questioning the level of performance he can deliver. The attacking midfielder joins from Saudi side Al Ahli in a deal worth around $12 million. 

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  At 28, Saint-Maximin has already built a globetrotting career and is now on the verge of joining Mexico’s Club América. The Frenchman spent four seasons in England with Newcastle United, making 124 appearances and scoring 13 goals. His résumé also includes a stint in Turkish football with Fenerbahçe, time in Saudi Arabia with Al Ahli, and his early years in France, where he made his professional debut with Saint-Étienne.

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  After securing a historic three-peat, Las Águilas have stumbled at times this year, though they remain unbeaten heading into their Apertura 2025 Matchday 4 clash against Querétaro, where the club is set to officially present their new signing to supporters.

Marcus Rashford has opened up on life under Jose Mourinho at Manchester United and how it took him time to get used to his methods.

• Rashford has left Man Utd for Barcelona
• Reflected on previous managers
• Reveals frustrations under Mourinho

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Rashford has worked with some of the biggest names in management during his career at Manchester United. The forward was in the academy system under the glory days of Sir Alex Ferguson and went on to feature under Louis van Gaal, Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjar, Erik ten Hag, Ralf Rangnick and Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.

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  Rashford is now working under another demanding manager in Hansi Flick after sealing a season-long loan move to Barcelona. The German's teams are known for their intensity, with Rashford already having admitted he's found pre-season "difficult" in Catalunya. The attacker has now been asked about the most influential managers he's worked with and spoke about life under Mourinho at Old Trafford.

• WHAT RASHFORD SAID

  Speaking on podcast: “Influential? I’d probably say [Louis] Van Gaal, Jose [Mourinho], and Ole [Gunnar Solskjær]. I’ve had so many different managers, so it’s impossible to compare them all. But when you are a developing player, like at a young age, up until Jose, I’d never had a manager so fixated on winning before him.

  “[Van Gaal] was fixated on winning, but he wanted to play a beautiful style of football. Jose doesn’t care – if you win, you win. You move on to the next game. At the beginning, I was angry all the time. But because we’ve won, and he’s just a winner, you start to understand him.

  "He doesn’t bring up the points that were missing from the last game if we’ve won, but when we lose, he points them out. After a few months, I started to respect that approach, and I reaped the rewards with him as a coach."

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  Barcelona open up the defence of their La Liga title on Saturday against Real Mallorca. Rashford will be hoping to be involved but is still waiting to be registered by Barca in time for the game.

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Jogando no Estádio Presidente Vargas, o Ceará venceu seu segundo compromisso no Campeonato Cearense ao golear por 4 a 0 a equipe do Pacajus nesta quarta-feira (25).

Com oito minutos de jogo, uma bonita bola enfiada por Erick encontrou Vitor Gabriel entrando com liberdade para finalizar. De primeira, ele bateu rasteiro e tirou a possibilidade de defesa por parte do goleiro Lupita. Seis minutos depois, Guilherme Castilho acertou um chutaço com a perna esquerda e ampliou a dianteira do Vozão na capital cearense.

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Com o resultado, o Ceará assumiu a liderança do Grupo A com seis unidades conquistadas, duas a mais do que o Atlético-CE. Por sua vez, o Cacique do Cale do Caju tem um ponto e está em quarto lugar na chave B.