Middlesbrough now considering move for ex-QPR manager recommended by Southgate

Fresh from losing Rob Edwards, Middlesbrough have reportedly set their sights on a former Premier League striker who has since moved into manangement, with an endorsement from Gareth Southgate.

Things were all going well in Teesside. Boro had made an impressive start to the Championship campaign and Edwards was proving his worth in full as all involved set their sights on promotion. And that’s when Wolverhampton Wanderers came calling to spoil the party.

In one swoop, the Premier League side secured Edwards’ signature, leaving Middlesbrough without a manager and incredibly disappointed. The Championship side released a statement after the manager’s exit was confirmed, expressing their frustration.

Edwards, meanwhile, issued a statement of his own in attempt to control the damage done by his move – taking to social media to say: “This has been one of the toughest decisions of my career. In truth, I wouldn’t have considered leaving Middlesbrough for any other club.

“Wolves is a special club for me. It’s where I grew as both a player and a coach. It’s still where my family calls home. It has always been my dream to come back and these opportunities do not come around too often.”

His words are unlikely to change how those in Teesside are feeling and they won’t change the fact that they’ve now got to find a new manager as soon as they can during the international break.

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To that end, rumours are already arriving as to who could arrive. Names such as Steven Gerrard and Tony Mowbray have already been mentioned as potential candidates and a move for the former would certainly make plenty of sense to follow in the earlier footsteps of Michael Carrick.

The Liverpool legend isn’t the only former Premier League player to be linked with the vacant position, however, with Hasselbaink also emerging as a candidate to arrive.

Middlesbrough now considering Hasselbaink move

As reported by Alan Nixon on his Patreon, Middlesbrough are now considering a move for Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in what would hand the former Chelsea striker his first managerial role since his second spell at Burton Albion in 2022.

The 53-year-old has also taken charge of Royal Antwerp, Queens Park Rangers and Northampton, but his most impressive experience arguably came in a coaching role with England, where he impressed Southgate. The former Three Lions boss is now reportedly willing to give Hasselbaink a recommendation to Middlesbrough as they weigh up whether to hire the Dutchman.

Several England stars also chose to praise Hasselbaink as they reached the final of Euro 2024 before losing against Spain, with Trent Alexander-Arnold saying: “He knows the pressures and everything that comes with being a footballer and in tournament football too, so he is good to have around. He works a lot with the attacking players, more than anyone, helps us with the penalties and things so he is a great addition to the backroom staff.”

So, whilst the ex-Premier League star hasn’t been in the technical area for a number of years, his time with England suggests that he could be a viable option for Middlesbrough.

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Andrey Santos, ex-Vasco, marca primeiro gol na Europa e garante vitória do Strasbourg em clássico na França

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No último domingo (12), Andrey Santos, ex-volante do Vasco, marcou nos acréscimos o gol que sacramentou a vitória do Strasbourg contra o Metz. Com isso, o volante brasileiro colocou o rival em situação complicada na liga, atualmente na 16ª posição, correndo ainda riscos de rebaixamento.

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Emprestado ao Strasbourg em fevereiro deste ano, no meio da temporada europeia, Andrey Santos não demorou para cair nas graças da torcida. Inclusive, após seu gol, o estádio La Meinau vibrou por vários minutos e os torcedores se encumbiram de fazer barulho como forma de celebrar o volante.

– Foi uma temporada de mudanças, grandes desafios e novos caminhos. Nunca deixei de trabalhar intensamente pra alcançar meus objetivos e corresponder à confiança daqueles que sempre me apoiaram – contou Andrey Santos. E completou:

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– Marcar meu primeiro gol pelo Strasbourg foi especial. Foram muitas horas de dedicação para que eu pudesse viver esse momento. Conquistei meu espaço aos poucos, sempre focado em apresentar o meu melhor e ajudar o clube. Acredito que este primeiro gol aqui reafirma esse compromisso profissional e pessoal.

– Me sinto bem aqui e sou grato ao clube, comissão técnica e à torcida, que me receberam muito bem. Espero que seja o primeiro de muitos gols na Europa.

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O capitão da Seleção Brasileira sub-23 já foi eleito a “Joia do Mês” de março na Ligue 1, por conta de suas boas atuações, contribuindo tanto defensivamente quanto na criação de jogadas para o grupo. Além disso, também foi eleito jogador do mês de abril pelo clube.

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Tasmania down WA to extend silky start to One-Day Cup

Sam Fanning and debutant Teague Wyllie both made half-centuries but the home side chases the target with room to spare

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Tasmania’s perfect start to the One-Day Cup continued with stalwart Jordan Silk top-scored in a four-wicket win against Western Australia.In a Bellerive Oval fixture restricted by rain to a maximum of 44 overs each, WA posted 248 for 9 with Sam Fanning top-scoring with 66 from 91 balls.Tasmania, set 252 runs to win under the DLS system, lost six wickets and reached their target from 38 overs to win with 36 balls to spare.Silk dominated with 81 from 75 deliveries, scoring his 2000th domestic one-day run in the process of Tasmania banking a fourth win from as many outings.Silk, who struck nine fours and a six, and a batch of experienced team-mates were untroubled in the run chase. He combined with fellow veteran Matthew Wade (46 not out from 43 balls) in a defining 104-run partnership for the fifth wicket.Opener Caleb Jewell set the Tasmanian tone with an aggressive 48 from 37 balls featuring seven fours, and evergreen Ben McDermott made 42 from 49 deliveries.The quartet overpowered WA’s bowling attack with paceman Mahli Beardman the sole multiple wicket-taker.Earlier, WA opener Fanning’s composed knock and an aggressive 56 from 51 balls from one-day debutant Teague Wyllie underpinned the visitor’s total.Fanning and fellow opener Joel Curtis put on 50 runs in eight overs amid early rain interruptions. Curtis, Cameron Bancroft and Sam Whiteman all failed to capitalise on promising starts and when Fanning fell in the 29th over, the visitors were 147 for 4.Allrounders Hilton Cartwright and Ashton Agar were both dismissed in the following 10 overs as Wylie launched at Tasmania’s bowlers.The 21-year-old struck four fours and a six before edging to wicketkeeper McDermott from the bowling of Brad Hope, who impressed with 3 for 40 from seven overs.

Transfer twist at Leeds with 49ers ready to back Farke with £20m forward

Leeds United are on the lookout for attacking potency in January and could be set to back Daniel Farke in his pursuit to bring a talented forward to Elland Road.

The Whites find themselves embroiled in a fight against the drop, and not everyone is feeling wholly confident in the former Norwich City boss, even if his side has produced some encouraging moments this term.

All too often, fine margins determine the outcome of Premier League matches, and Farke’s side has been on the wrong side of them, leading some to question his ability to lead the Whites forward.

With that in mind, Leeds are keen to source proven quality in the form of Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling, even if his £325,000 wages may prove to be a stumbling block in negotiations.

Signings or no signings, Farke has vowed that his side won’t change as they aim to secure top-flight football for next term, claiming that their approach to being successful will pay off in the long run.

He said before his side took on Aston Villa: “If you follow our way of working over the past two and half years, you know exactly what we are doing, how we try to approach a game and try to be successful. This won’t change at all.”

Sticking by your principles can be the defining choice that determines whether a manager is successful in keeping their job. Farke has been a nice fit for Leeds since arriving at Elland Road, though he has routinely come under scrutiny and is now back under the spotlight.

Either way, the January transfer window is creeping closer, and the 49ers could now be set to back their man as they pursue an exciting striker.

Leeds in pursuit of Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia

According to The Mirror, Leeds are willing to sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Garcia on an initial six-month loan with a £20 million mandatory purchase option in the summer as the 49ers aim to back Farke in the New Year.

However, there has been a twist as Los Blancos boss Xabi Alonso is said to have blocked the move, notifying the forward that he is still part of his plans both in the immediate term and further down the line.

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Intriguingly, Leeds were confident that they could lure Garcia to England before the ex-Liverpool star’s intervention, and the Spain Under-21 international was also said to be keen on a move to the Premier League after finding regular minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu hard to come by.

Alonso is aware he will need to utilise his whole squad, potentially offering more openings for the 21-year-old to feature as Real Madrid chase more silverware both domestically and in Europe.

Leeds are also eyeing an alternative £20m forward

Bursting onto the scene at the Club World Cup, Garcia would certainly be a viable option in the Leeds attack if they were able to complete a deal, though any chance of that now looks to be unlikely unless circumstances change.

Pela Libertadores, Flamengo quer voltar a vencer fora e melhorar retrospecto na altitude

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O Flamengo encara o Bolívar, nesta quarta (24), na missão de vencer fora de casa pela Libertadores, para não igualar pior retrospecto como visitante na competição, além de buscar melhorar seu histórico jogando na altitude. Se vencer, o rubro-negro ultrapassa o rival e assume a liderança do Grupo E.

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Jogando como visitante, o atual jejum é composto por 5 partidas, incluindo: pela fase de grupos do ano passado, a derrota por 2×1, em Quito, para o Aucas (2×1), os empates com Ñublense e Racing, respectivamente no Chile e na Argentina (os dois por 1×1), a derrota e consequente eliminação para o Olimpia por 3×1, nas oitavas de final e já em 2024, o empate por 1×1 com o Millonarios.

Se não vencer, o time da Gávea vai igualar a sequência de 6 jogos, entre as Libertadores de 2012 e 2014, quando ficou 6 jogos sem trazer os 3 pontos de fora do Rio. Com times ainda limitados e sem os favoritismos dos últimos anos, o rubro-negro perdeu para Real Potosí, da Bolívia na altitude, pela pré-Libertadores. Já na fase de grupos, empatou com Lanús (1×1) e foi derrotado por Olimpia e Emelec (ambos por 3×2), sendo eliminado ainda nesta fase.

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Além disso, o Flamengo terá outro desafio para vencer contra o Bolívar, talvez o maior de todos: a altitude! Pela Libertadores, o time atuou seis vezes acima dos 3 mil metros nível do mar e o retrospecto não é dos melhores, embora venha melhorando. Quatro derrotas, um empate e uma única vitória, na histórica campanha de 2019, justo no seu último jogo “nas alturas”, contra o San José, em Oruro, na Bolívia, o time de Jorge Jesus triunfou por 1×0.

Histórico do Flamengo jogando acima dos 3.000 metros de altitude, pela Libertadores:

1983 – Bolívar 3 x 1 Flamengo, em La Paz (3.640 metros acima do nível do mar)2007 – Real Potosí 2 x 2 Flamengo, em Potosí (4.090 metros acima do nível do mar)2008 – Cienciano 3 x 0 Flamengo, em Cusco (3.360 metros acima no nível do mar)2012 – Real Potosí 2 x 1 Flamengo, em Potosí (4.090 metros acima do nível do mar)2014 – Bolívar 1 x 0 Flamengo, em La Paz (3.640 metros acima do nível do mar)2019 – San José 0 x 1 Flamengo, em Oruro (3.700 metros acima do nível do mar)

Para este jogo, Tite irá seguir o mesmo esquema que adotou pela Eliminatórias em que dirigiu a Seleção Brasileira contra a Bolívia, com a delegação rubro-negra subindo para La Paz apenas algumas horas do confronto e minimizar os efeitos da altitude.

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Fit-again Litton Das returns to lead Bangladesh's T20I squad

The captain returns for the first two T20Is against West Indies after recovering from a side strain

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Bangladesh have their T20I captain back with Litton Das returning to the squad for the first two T20Is against West Indies in Chattogram next week. Litton had missed Bangladesh’s last five T20Is after suffering a side strain during the Asia Cup last month. He missed two matches in that tournament as well as the 3-0 win over Afghanistan in Sharjah, where Jaker Ali led the side in his absence.Litton is back in the squad now at Mohammad Saifuddin’s expense. The 28-year-old allrounder bowled superbly in the third T20I against Afghanistan, taking 3 for 15 in three overs.The Bangladesh selectors also left out Soumya Sarkar, who had technically been part of the squad against Afghanistan but did not get to play since he did not get his visa for the UAE, with Parvez Hossain Emon replacing him. Soumya’s non-selection for the West Indies T20Is comes on a day when he scored an 86-ball 91 in the third ODI in Dhaka.The core of the squad that beat Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Netherlands and Afghanistan in consecutive bilateral series remains in place for Bangladesh. Litton will have Saif Hassan, Parvez and Tanzid Hasan for compant in the top-order, withTowhid Hridoy, Jaker, Shamim Hossain and Nurul Hasan in the middle-order.Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed and Mahedi Hasan will make up the spin attack, with Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam forming the customary four-man pace attack.The three T20Is will be played in Chattogram on October 27, 29 and 31.Bangladesh squad for first two T20Is against West IndiesLitton Das (capt & wk), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam.

Tottenham now preparing £40m+ offer to sign "superb" new Forlan

In search of a consistent goalscorer, Tottenham Hotspur are now reportedly preparing a £40m+ offer to sign Georges Mikautadze from Villarreal in 2026.

The great weakness in Thomas Frank’s side this season has been their goalscoring struggles. With Dominic Solanke yet to return to full fitness, the likes of Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani have struggled to truly take hold of the starting role – handing the Lilywhites a frustrating problem.

Kolo Muani has particularly struggled since arriving from Paris Saint-Germain and is still searching for his first Tottenham goal. With the North London derby against Arsenal up next, however, the forward has been passed fit and has the perfect opportunity to find the back of the net for the first time in the Premier League.

Speaking to reporters ahead of the Arsenal game, Frank revealed early team news which included an update on Kolo Muani’s unexpected return to action after suffering a jaw injury before the break.

If the PSG loanee continues his run without a goal, then many around North London will be asking big questions. Tottenham chiefs are already reportedly searching for a striker and the Frenchman’s struggles could accelerate their plan to welcome La Liga star Mikautadze in 2026.

Tottenham readying Mikautadze offer

According to reports in Spain, Tottenham are now preparing a €50m (£44m) offer to sign Mikautadze from Villarreal in 2026. A player who’s been compared to the great Diego Forlan by Spanish media, the 25-year-old has shown glimpses of his best form so far this season – scoring five goals in 14 games – and has entered Spurs’ radar as a result.

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After becoming a transfer flop at Ajax, the Georgian striker reinvented himself at FC Metz, before starring at Lyon to earn a summer switch to Villarreal. Now, he could be about to make the biggest move of his career courtesy of Tottenham.

Dubbed “superb” by scout Jacek Kulig, Mikautadze has only kicked on since then to attract the interest of the Premier League. As Tottenham’s forwards continue to struggle, the 25-year-old should be seen as a serious option to consider next year.

Tottenham eyeing 'dream' move for striker likened to Diego Costa after Frank request

موعد مباراة ليفربول القادمة بعد الفوز على إنتر ميلان في دوري أبطال أوروبا

يستعد الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ليفربول لاستكمال موسمه الحالي 2025/2026 بعد الفوز على إنتر ميلان ضمن منافسات دوري أبطال أوروبا.

وحقق ليفربول فوزًا مهمًا على إنتر ميلان بهدف نظيف في المباراة التي جمعتهما ضمن منافسات الجولة السادسة من بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا.

ونجح المجري دومينيك سوبوسلاي، لاعب ليفربول في تسجيل الهدف الأول لصالح فريقه أمام إنتر ميلان من ركلة جزاء.

كان ليفربول قد تقدم بهدف عن طريق إبراهيما كوناتي في الدقيقة 32 من عمر الشوط الأول من المباراة الجارية في الوقت الحالي لكن حكم الفيديو قام بإلغاؤه.

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وفي الدقيقة 88، نجح نجم خط وسط الريدز في إحراز هدف ليفربول الوحيد من ضربة جزاء بعد عودة الحكم إلى تقنية الفيديو عقب عرقلة فلوريان فيرتز من المدافع الإيطالي باستوني.

من المعروف أن الهولندي آرني سلوت، المدير الفني لليفربول قرر استبعاد محمد صلاح من مباراة إنتر ميلان بعد تصريحاته الأخيرة عقب تعادل الفريق مع ليدز يونايتد ضمن منافسات الدوري الإنجليزي. موعد مباراة ليفربول القادمة بعد الفوز على إنتر ميلان في دوري أبطال أوروبا

ومن المقرر أن يخوض ليفربول مباراته القادمة أمام برايتون، ضمن منافسات الجولة الـ 16 من بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز “بريميرليج”.

ويواجه ليفربول نظيره برايتون مساء يوم السبت، في تمام الساعة الخامسة مساءً بتوقيت القاهرة، السادسة بتوقيت مكة المكرمة، على ملعب “آنفيلد”.

Raniele sente dores e preocupa Corinthians para semifinal da Copa do Brasil

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O Corinthians se prepara para encarar o Cruzeiro, pelo jogo de ida da semifinal da Copa do Brasil. A partida será nesta quarta-feira (10), às 21h30 (de Brasília), no Mineirão. Raniele ficou fora dos dois últimos treinos do Timão e se tornou preocupação para Dorival Júnior.

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A informação foi trazida pelo ‘ge.globo’. O volante sentiu dores no tornozelo esquerdo e não participou das atividades promovidas por Dorival Júnior na segunda e na terça-feira. O atleta deve viajar com o elenco para Belo Horizonte e será reavaliado antes da partida.

No domingo (7), no empate por 1 a 1 com o Juventude, Raniele entrou na segunda etapa. O jogador deixou o jogo com um inchaço no tornozelo esquerdo e iniciou o processo de tratamento com o departamento médico. O volante disputou 49 partidas na temporada e é peça fundamental na equipe de Dorival Júnior.

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O treinador utiliza Raniele tanto como primeiro volante, quanto como terceiro zagueiro, muitas vezes durante uma mesma partida, como variação tática. Sem o jogador, Dorival Júnior terá que contar com os reservas imediatos para posição: José Martínez ou Ryan são os mais cotados.

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Garro e Yuri Alberto também são dúvidas para o confronto. O argentino se recupera de um estiramento no sóleo, músculo localizado na panturrilha, e ficou fora dos últimos dois jogos. Yuri Alberto sofreu uma inflamação no adutor da perna esquerda e também perdeu as últimas partidas.

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A dupla avançou no processo de recuperação, estiveram em campo nos dois últimos treinamentos e podem ser novidade contra o Cruzeiro. Memphis, recuperado de um edema ósseo no joelho esquerdo, entrou em campo contra o Juventude e será reforço do Corinthians na semifinal.

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Beckham loves him: Man Utd submit £100m+ offer to sign England superstar

Manchester United have now reportedly launched a stunning £100m+ offer to sign an England superstar who has already earned the praise of David Beckham.

Man Utd targeting England superstar

INEOS are looking to make a statement in 2026, having already showcased their spending power by revitalising Man United’s frontline last season. Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha all arrived in an attempt to transform Ruben Amorim’s side.

Now, the focus is turning towards the manager’s midfield. With Casemiro edging past the peak of his powers, Manuel Ugarte struggling in possession and Kobbie Mainoo frozen out by Amorim, Man United have already reportedly drawn up a shortlist of options.

So far, two of the biggest names on that shortlist in the Premier League are Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson. Two of United’s biggest targets, both have enjoyed excellent campaigns so far.

There’s plenty of competition for the two England stars, however, and Champions League qualification is likely to be the key to unlocking any potential move for Man United.

The same can be said for another England star. If it’s not Wharton or Anderson, then it could be Jude Bellingham. Sensational reports are now claiming that Man United have made their first move to sign the Real Madrid superstar ahead of 2026.

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Bellingham is undoubtedly one of the best midfielders in world football and would instantly become the best signing that INEOS have made.

Man Utd launch £100m+ Bellingham offer

According to reports in Spain, Man United have now launched an offer to sign Bellingham worth as much as €150m (£131m) in what would break their transfer record. Alas, Real Madrid reportedly believe that the Englishman is worth more than that and have turned the Red Devils down.

Whether INEOS return with a second offer remains to be seen. It would simply be a sensational move for a player who’s already got the approval of Beckham.

Praise does not get much better than that from a Man United point of view, but the idea of watching Bellingham follow in Beckham’s footsteps at Old Trafford very much remains a dream for the time being.

He's "like Reijnders": Old Trafford chiefs pushing Man Utd to sign "elite" star

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