Crystal Palace are now “very interested” in signing a “terrific” defender, amid the uncertainty surrounding Marc Guehi’s future at Selhurst Park, journalist Patrick Berger has revealed.

Guehi's future remains up in the air

With Guehi’s contract set to expire next summer, Palace will need to cash-in before the transfer window shuts, if they are to receive a sizeable fee for his services, and the centre-back has now re-emerged as a target for Newcastle United.

With the Eagles set to hold out for £50m, and Newcastle reluctant to spend more than £40m, it remains to be seen whether a deal will be possible, but there are plenty of other clubs waiting in the wings too.

Liverpool are now said to be preparing an offer for Guehi, while Tottenham Hotspur have also been named as potential suitors in recent days, so it could be extremely difficult for Oliver Glasner to keep hold of his centre-back this summer.

Consequently, Crystal Palace have now started to work on finding a replacement for the defender, and Sky Sports reporter Berger has taken to X to reveal they are “very interested” in signing Middlesbrough’s Rav van den Berg.

There is set to be fierce competition for Van den Berg’s signature, however, with FC Köln submitting an offer worth up to €7m (£6m), having identified him as their top target to strengthen their backline, and the Boro defender is open to a move to the Bundesliga.

Feyenoord are also very interested in the Dutchman, alongside a number of unnamed Bundesliga clubs, so it remains to be seen whether the Eagles are able to tempt him into a move to Selhurst Park.

"Terrific" Van Den Berg could flourish at Selhurst Park

The Eagles have displayed a good eye for signing and developing Championship players in recent times, with Eberechi Eze perhaps the best example, and there are signs the Dutch defender could be another fantastic long-term addition.

Despite being just 20-years-old, the youngster has already racked up a great deal of first-team experience at Middlesbrough, making 66 appearances across the past two Championship seasons, during which time he impressed Michael Carrick.

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The former Boro manager said: “He’s a terrific individual, really grounded and humble, terrific character and great attitude. He has a real calming influence but quite sure of himself in a really good way.”

Van Den Berg has proven he could now be ready to make the step-up to the Premier League, so it is promising news that Palace are in the race for his signature, but they may have to move swiftly, given that FC Köln have already submitted an offer.

أعرب حسام حسن، المدير الفني لمنتخب مصر، عن سعادته بالتأهل إلى كأس العالم 2026، بعد الفوز على جيبوتي في التصفيات المؤهلة للمونديال، اليوم، كما أثار الجدل بشأن مستقبله مع الفراعنة.

وقال حسام حسن عبر قناة “أون سبورت”: “مبروك للشعب المصري، الحمد لله، وشكرًا للجماهير المصرية الطيبة الجميلة بمختلف أعمارهم”.

وتابع: “تستحقون الفرحة، وأقول للشعب إنه لم يكن يصح ألا نصل إلى كأس العالم، فأجيال كثيرة لم تصل إلى كأس العالم، وإن شاء الله الجيل القادم سيكتسب الخبرات”.

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وواصل” لا أحد يعمل بمفرده، من أول رأس الهرم والمسؤولين في الدولة والجمهور واتحاد الكرة ثم الجهاز الفني واللاعبون، إذا لم تكن هناك إدارة مساندة، فلن يتحقق النجاح”.

وأكمل: “ما كان يهمني أكثر هو أن يفرح الجمهور؛ كنت أرجو من الله أن يمنحني العمر لأكون سببًا في سعادة الشعب المصري”.

واستمر في رسالة غامضة أثارت الجدل بشأن مستقبله: “نحن تحت أمر مصر في أي وقت، سواء بقينا أو رحلنا، والكابتن الجوهري ذهب إلى كأس العالم وحقق كأس الأمم، والكابتن حسن شحاتة حقق ثلاث بطولات أمم إفريقيا، أقول للمصريين ثقوا بالمدرب الوطني”.

واستكمل: “أشكر الرئيس السيسي على دعمه، فقد حمل عبئًا كبيرًا جدًا لا أحد يتحمله، ومن بين الأمور التي كنت أتمنى أن نصل إلى كأس العالم من أجلها، هو أن أقابل سيادة الرئيس”.

وأتم: “نحن تحت أمر الشعب المصري، بلدنا كبيرة، وعلينا أن نقف جنبًا إلى جنب، مصر ليست قليلة، ويجب في كل مرة أن نصل إلى كأس العالم”.

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Fora dos planos do Flamengo, Marinho despertou o interesse do São Paulo e os clubes retornaram as conversas a respeito do jogador. Nesta segunda-feira (29), o Rubro-Negro tornou público o afastamento de Marinho das atividades com o elenco por tempo indeterminado. A decisão foi tomada após o atacante discutir com a comissão técnica de Jorge Sampaoli e ‘se recusar’ a viajar para o Chile para o jogo contra o Ñublense.

Multado, afastado e fora dos planos do Flamengo, Marinho pode ter um novo destino pela frente: o São Paulo. O jogador e o Tricolor Paulista já estão em negociações, e o Rubro-Negro irá facilitar uma possível saída. A informação foi confirmada pelo Lance!.

Cabe lembrar que, em janeiro, o São Paulo sondou o Flamengo sobre um possível empréstimo de Marinho, como o LANCE! antecipou. Na época, o Tricolor sugeriu um empréstimo por uma temporada, com pagamento integral do salário, mas esbarrou em negativa do Flamengo. Para garantir a contratação do atacante, o time paulista precisa fechar o negócio em definitivo, uma vez que o Rubro-Negro desejava vender o atacante.

De acordo com informações apuradas pela reportagem com pessoas da cúpula são-paulina, a situação teria mudado quando Marinho começou a perder espaço na equipe, e agora com este afastamento. As chances da vinda do jogador para o Morumbi estariam altas.

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Caso a negociação se concretize, Marinho irá reencontrar um velho conhecido de Flamengo: o técnico Dorival Júnior. O treinador foi contratado pelo São Paulo para o lugar de Rogério Ceni e vem fazendo um trabalho de destaque no Tricolor. Dorival e Marinho trabalharam juntos no Fla durante as campanhas da Libertadores e Copa do Brasil 2022.

Inclusive, em janeiro, a vinda de Marinho para o São Paulo era um desejo de Rogério Ceni – que não foi concretizado.

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After confirming the arrival of Jackson Tchatchoua from Hellas Verona, Wolverhampton Wanderers are now reportedly very keen to sign a La Liga star before the transfer window slams shut.

Tchatchoua "excited" by Wolves move

Providing those at Molineux with some positive news just days after Manchester City defeated them 4-0 to open their Premier League campaign, Wolves have announced their fourth signing of the window in Tchatchoua.

The Cameroon right-back has joined Fer Lopez, Jhon Arias and Jorgen Strand Larsen, who made his loan move permanent, on Wolves’ list of incomings and has wasted no time before expressing his excitement about getting going in the Midlands.

He told the club’s official website: “I feel good. I feel happy to be here and I’m excited. I spoke a little bit with the coach, but I’ll speak more. The Premier League is one of my dreams and it’s one step that I want to do in my life, and also the history of the club, the stadium, the fans, this convinced me.”

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The new arrival then went on to say: “My first impressions are that we have everything here. It’s not too big, it’s not too small, it’s very good. I spoke with some people from the club and everyone enjoys it. I feel a good atmosphere in this club. I’m very excited to play. It’s one of my dreams, and I want to conquer this dream.”

With a trip to Bournemouth awaiting next weekend, Vitor Pereira will hope to get Tchatchoua involved as soon as possible as his side aim to pick up their first points of the season at the second time of asking.

Meanwhile, away from the action, Tchatchoua may not be the final name to arrive this summer amid reports that Wolves are now very keen to sign a La Liga star.

Wolves very keen to sign Uche

As reported by Marca and relayed by Sport Witness, Wolves are now very keen to sign Christantus Uche after Getafe president Jose Bordalas admitted that the club “have to accept” offers for the attacking midfielder this month.

Bordalas told reporters: “We’ll have to release some so we can register all or almost all of them. I wouldn’t like Uche or anyone to leave, but we have to accept the offers we have, and there are several.”

Dubbed “superb” by scout Jacek Kulig, who also rightly predicted that Uche would be a man in-demand this summer back in April, the Getafe star looks set to be one to watch as the transfer window nears deadline day.

Barcelona’s midfield brilliance stole the spotlight in their 2-1 Champions League win over Newcastle, with Pedri and Frenkie de Jong running the show. Jack Grealish labelled the pair “a joy to watch,” while Manchester United legend Paul Scholes called Pedri his “new favourite footballer.” Their dominance set the platform for Marcus Rashford’s decisive brace.

• Pedri and De Jong dictate the tempo in Barcelona’s St James’ Park win

  The Catalan giants claimed a 2-1 victory over Newcastle thanks to Rashford’s brace, but it was Pedri and De Jong who controlled the rhythm from midfield. The Blaugrana frustrated Eddie Howe’s side with their composure in possession, extinguishing Newcastle’s late push after Anthony Gordon pulled one back in the 90th minute.

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• Scholes names Pedri his 'new favourite' while Grealish hails Barca duo

  Scholes declared Pedri his “new favourite footballer,” posting a picture on Instagram of the 22-year-old during the game. 

  Grealish, currently on loan at Everton, also weighed in. Posting on Instagram during the match, the winger wrote: “Pedri and De Jong are a joy to watch.”instagram/jackgrealish

• Midfield masterclass provides the platform for Rashford’s decisive goals

  While Rashford stole headlines with his brace, the foundation of Barcelona’s performance came from midfield. Pedri’s incisive passing and ability to link defence and attack paired perfectly with De Jong’s composure and defensive cover. Hansi Flick’s system has the stability to challenge Europe’s elite once again.

  The Spaniard consistently found pockets of space to thread passes between the lines, while the Netherlands international offered balance by recycling possession and breaking up counter-attacks. Their chemistry gave Barcelona the control needed to weather Newcastle’s intensity and provided the platform for Rashford to shine in the final third.

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  Getafe clash up next as Pedri and De Jong aim to replicate dominance

  Barca now turn their focus back to La Liga action against Getafe this weekend. The midfield pairing of Pedri and De Jong will once again be central to Flick’s approach, with their control and composure proving decisive. 

The announcement follows a swirl of corruption allegations in the BPL over the last couple of weeks

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The BCB has formed an independent inquiry body to support its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in ongoing investigations into the BPL. The announcement follows a swirl of corruption allegations in the BPL over the last couple of weeks.”As part of its ongoing efforts, the BCB is in the process of establishing an Independent Inquiry Body to further support the ACU in its investigations,” a BCB press release said. “The BCB remains dedicated to ensuring a fair and transparent cricketing environment, and will continue to take all necessary actions to safeguard the integrity of the sport in Bangladesh.”The press release said that there have been media reports on potential corruption incidents during the tournament. The reports have named players and matches, although the allegations have not been corroborated by the BCB’s ACU.Related

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“The BCB has also come across media coverage regarding potential anti-corruption concerns about the BPL. The Board reiterates its firm commitment to upholding the integrity and spirit of the game,” the release said. “The BCB strictly adheres to the ICC Anti-Corruption Code for Participants and maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption in any form. The BCB anti-corruption unit is continuously monitoring all matters relating to integrity within Bangladesh cricket, addressing them with due confidentiality and discretion.”This is the first time since 2013 that the BCB has announced an investigation into corruption allegations at the BPL. It comes as another hit to the league in a season when there has already been issues over player payments and ticketing.

As the Premier League campaign draws near and they continue their summer business, reports are now claiming that Tottenham Hotspur have launched an approach to sign a Barcelona midfielder.

Palhinha reveals delight at Premier League return

After missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White, who opted to sign a new contract at Nottingham Forest instead of joining up with Thomas Frank’s side, a new midfielder always seemed on the Tottenham agenda. And whilst Joao Palhinha is a different type of player to Gibbs-White, he will offer the Lilywhites the reinforcement that they’ve been craving.

Delighted to be back in the Premier League following a tough year at Bayern Munich, Palhinha – on paper – is the perfect midfielder for Frank’s hard-working, combative midfield.

It wouldn’t even be absurd to suggest that the ex-Fulham man could be the Dane’s new version of Christian Norgaard, who thrived under his management at Brentford before leaving for Arsenal this summer.

That said, Palhinha isn’t the only midfield name to find himself on Tottenham’s radar following their Gibbs-White disappointment earlier in the summer transfer window.

Tottenham make first Casado approach

As reported by Sport in Spain, and relayed by Sport Witness, Tottenham made an approach to sign Marc Casado from Barcelona before they secured Palhinha’s signature.

The 21-year-old is free to leave the La Liga giants for around €30m (£26m) this summer and, although he reportedly turned down the chance to complete a move the first time around, it will be interesting to see whether Spurs come calling with a second attempt to secure his arrival this month.

Praised for his “superb attitude” by U23 scout Antonio Mango, Barcelona’s loss could quickly become Tottenham’s gain if they managed to convince Casado into a move this summer. Whilst Palhinha’s arrival does ease their desperation for another midfielder, the chance to sign a La Masia graduate is not one that the Lilywhites should turn down.

At just 21 years old, the Spaniard would be the long-term option that Palhinha – at 30 years old – can’t guarantee Frank’s side, especially given that they have no obligation to buy the latter after his loan spell next summer.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Everton are expected to make big progress in their efforts to sign a priority target in the “next 24 hours”.

Grealish delighted after impressive Everton debut

The Blues made a perfect start to life at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday afternoon, beating Brighton 2-0, thanks to goals from Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner.

It was debutant Jack Grealish who caught the eye the most, however, with the Englishman assisting both goals and speaking of his happiness after the game.

“It was massive, our first game at the new stadium and we wanted to put on a show for the supporters. I think we certainly did that. I always say playing against Brighton is one of the toughest games with the way they play, so we’re very happy to get the win. It was great.

“I absolutely loved my time at Man City – I had a great four years there and won a lot of things, but this summer I felt like it was time for a change and, as I’ve said before, as soon as I spoke to the manager, David Moyes, on FaceTime, I knew this was the place I wanted to come. There were a lot of reasons why I wanted to come here – and today shows why.”

It was a huge win for Everton, especially after the defeat at Leeds United to begin their 2025/26 season, and it’s now a case of them completing more transfer business before the window closes next Monday, with David Moyes proving he can get the best out of limited squad depth during his tenure so far.

Everton closing in on "world-class talent"

According to Romano on X, Everton are on the verge of signing Tyler Dibling after a breakthrough in the deal, with a medical expected to take place imminently.

Dibling has the potential to be such an exciting signing for Everton, during a summer in which much-needed creativity has been added to the squad, from Grealish to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

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The 19-year-old Saints ace is a player with so much ability, invariably taking a right-sided role and cutting onto his left foot, with Southampton’s academy manager Andy Goldie heaping praise on him.

While Grealish is another exciting addition, he turns 30 next month and doesn’t represent the long-term future, whereas Dibling falls into that bracket perfectly.

The teenage attacker can mature into a wonderful player over time, should Moyes get the best out of him, and it looks like a case of when the deal is announced now, rather than if.

Lionel Messi is being urged to follow David Beckham's example and become an owner when his playing career in MLS is over. A new contract for the Argentine superstar at Inter Miami is being speculated on, with American soccer eager to see the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner remain part of their brand for the foreseeable future. It could be that he stays on for many years to come.

New Messi contract: Terms to be revealed

Details of the terms presented to Messi are yet to be revealed, with it previously suggested that he could agree an extension through to 2028. That would take the South American GOAT beyond his 40th birthday.

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The end of a remarkable career would be close by then, with it yet to be determined what Messi will do once record-shattering boots are hung up for the final time. His initial deal in South Florida includes a 10 per cent stake in Inter Miami, but he may decide to head off on his own.

Will MLS find a role for Messi? ex-USMNT star hopes so

Whatever happens, Brad Friedel is hoping that a role is found for Messi in American sport. The former USMNT goalkeeper, speaking in association with , told GOAL when quizzed on what is next for Messi: "I hope from an MLS point of view and football in America that he stays put. I think that a departure would be a big blow to MLS, a big blow to building things up for MLS prior to a World Cup on home soil.

"There have been a lot of players at the end of their careers that have come to MLS. He’s been one that has performed incredibly well, you see his numbers – goals and assists don’t lie. He’s been incredibly professional around the league itself. I think that would be a big blow for the league if he didn’t sign a new deal.

"The thing that makes any professional league tick, in any sport, is the type of media rights deals that you can get to keep the sport going. When you have people like Lionel Messi, it helps a lot.

"For someone that grew up in this country without a professional league at all, I would like to think that perhaps when he has done playing he will still be involved in MLS in an ownership capacity or something of that nature – to keep helping the name and the brand of MLS to grow. That’s from a selfish standpoint. Let’s hope that he stays in Miami."

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Messi moved to the United States in 2023, with the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain playmaker bidding farewell to European football. His family are settled in Florida, with fresh terms at Inter Miami set to carry him through the 2026 World Cup with reigning champions Argentina.

Global cricket needs to move away from “random and inconsistent,” outbursts of support for Afghanistan’s exiled women’s cricketers and towards a “systematic global approach.” That’s the view of the global player body, the World Cricketers Association (WCA) whose CEO Tom Moffat has called the exclusion of women’s players in any country “unacceptable.”In the same week that an Afghan Women’s XI will come together for the first time to play against a Cricket Without Borders team at the Junction Oval in Australia, Moffat spoke to ESPNcricinfo about possible collective action which he says “doesn’t necessarily mean boycotts,” but should include both the ICC and individual boards.”The ICC and national governing bodies run and regulate the game and their tournaments, and have a responsibility to exercise leverage to ensure that the rights of players in our sport, including Afghanistan women’s players, are protected and respected,” Moffat said. “That doesn’t necessarily mean boycotts, there are a number of ways to exercise leverage, but to date the random and inconsistent manner of dealing with it, and of even having the conversation around the world, highlights the need for cricket’s governing bodies to implement a more systematic global approach to protecting basic player rights, along with just about every other aspect of the sport.”Related

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Afghanistan, who have been a Full Member since 2017, does not have a women’s team but was developing one before the Taliban takeover in 2021. In 2020, the ACB contracted 25 women’s players but they never played an international. Under the Taliban regime, women have been banned from participating in sport and there have been increasing restrictions on them in all aspects of public life including education and access to healthcare.The crackdown on women’s rights has drawn criticism from several international organisations including Amnesty International and the United Nations, and though there are asset freezes on some Taliban officials, there are no sporting bans in place. Afghanistan remain members of FIFA and the ICC, to name two global bodies and sent a team of three men and three women, who were living in exile and were not recognised by the Taliban government, to last year’s Paris Olympics.Currently, Australia are the only country who have cancelled bilateral engagements against Afghanistan while England have said they will do the same. Both countries continue to play Afghanistan in ICC events, even as calls to boycott those games grow.In England, a cross-party parliamentary group >wrote to the ECB strongly urging the men’s team and officials to, “speak out against the horrific treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan,” and to consider not playing Afghanistan in their Champions Trophy fixture on February 26. In response, the ECB CEO Richard Gould called for “a coordinated, ICC-wide approach,” which is similar to Moffat’s stance.Similarly, South Africa, who are also grouped with Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, have received backlash from their sports minister Gayton McKenzie, who compared the Taliban’s treatment of women to Apartheid.Cricket South Africa have actively sought out fixtures against Afghanistan and played them in an ODI series in Sharjah last September and maintain that shunning the men’s team will not have a material impact on the situation facing women in Afghanistan. South Africa’s stance is important because they have first-hand experience of being banned from the 1970s to 1990s and sporting isolation (along with economic sanctions) was a significant contributor to the fall of Apartheid. However, CSA is of the opinion that it will take more than a cricket boycott to force the Taliban to recognise women’s rights.