When Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS purchased a 27.7% stake in Manchester United in February 2024 and took control of the club’s football operations, fans hoped it would mark the beginning of a new era – one that would finally steer the club away from the mismanagement of the Glazer years.

However, rather than a fresh start, United have only sunk deeper into crisis.

On the pitch, the team’s performances have deteriorated further. After spending £14.5m in compensation to sack Erik ten Hag and replace him with Ruben Amorim, the Red Devils subsequently slipped to their worst ever Premier League campaign in 2024/25.

Off the pitch, Old Trafford remains in a state of disrepair, while Ratcliffe has implemented a ruthless cost-cutting regime in an attempt to rescue the club from the financial mess left by the Glazers. Staff have been let go, departments have been streamlined and even basic amenities have reportedly been scaled back.

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While some would argue that these measures are necessary to stabilise the club, Ratcliffe’s hands-on approach has caused friction between INEOS and the club’s fans, who once believed his arrival would usher in a period of much-needed stability, but are now questioning whether his leadership is doing more harm than good.

Here, we list some of the worst things Ratcliffe has overseen at the club since joining, from brutal decisions to embarrassing faux pas.

1 Ordering mass redundancies

Since taking charge at United, Ratcliffe has cut the club’s workforce by almost a quarter.

In July of last year, approximately 250 members of staff were made redundant across all departments. At the time, reports suggested that Ratcliffe and his football operations team implemented mass redundancies to redirect the savings into the club’s transfer budget.

That was followed by an announcement that a further 150-200 people were to be made redundant in an effort to “return the club to profitability”.

“We have lost money for the past five consecutive years. This cannot continue. Our two main priorities as a club are delivering success on the pitch for our fans and improving our facilities. We cannot invest in these objectives if we are continuously losing money,” Omar Berrada, Manchester United’s CEO, said in a statement.

According to BBC Sport, United’s canteen staff are among those facing job losses, as the club plans to shut it down. In its place, the club will offer a free piece of fruit for employees as part of the cost-cutting measures.

More recently, the Daily Mail outlined that a new round of job cuts, potentially impacting a further 200 staff, is set to take place.

2 Ending Sir Alex Ferguson's contract

In October, Sir Alex Ferguson became the most high-profile casualty of Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting measures at Old Trafford when his lucrative contract as a global ambassador was terminated.

The legendary manager, who led United to 38 major trophies, including 13 Premier League titles, had been receiving a multi-million-pound salary from the club since his retirement in 2013.

Club sources claimed Ferguson accepted the decision amicably after a direct conversation with Ratcliffe, but United icon Eric Cantona was far less diplomatic, calling the move “scandalous”.

“Sir Alex Ferguson should be able to do anything he wants at the club until the day he dies,” wrote the Frenchman on Instagram. “Such a lack of respect.”

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ByRoss Kilvington Jan 24, 2025 3 Matchday cuts

Even those still employed at United have felt the impact of Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting measures.

According to a Daily Mail exclusive from last August, funding for various matchday services was significantly reduced. Agency staff, who were previously provided with lunch, were instead told to eat leftovers from the food supplied to corporate guests.

Some workers even claimed they were forced to eat near toilets. “They’ve set up a dining table next to four toilet cubicles,” one said. “You come out of the cubicle, and someone is sitting right in front of you, eating.”

Additionally, matchday programme distribution was scaled back, with corporate suites receiving only five programmes per box – despite each suite accommodating 10 fans. United defended the decision, stating it was made to reduce waste.

4 Cancelling the staff Christmas party

If there’s one surefire way to lose the goodwill of your staff, it’s by cancelling their annual Christmas party – and that’s exactly what Ratcliffe did last year.

According to The Athletic, the decision was part of a broader crackdown on what Ratcliffe considered unnecessary staff expenses. Other cost-cutting measures included revoking club credit cards from senior executives and scrapping free staff travel to May’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.

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ByRoss Kilvington Feb 20, 2025 5 Cutting charity funding for ex-players

According to reports in December, Ratcliffe made the controversial decision to halt Manchester United’s annual £40,000 donation to a charity supporting former players.

The Association of Former Manchester United Players, established in 1985, provides financial assistance to ex-players who didn’t benefit from the lucrative salaries of the modern game. Among the 300 former footballers it supports are club legends like Bryan Robson and Denis Irwin.

Jim Elms, an 84-year-old trustee who played for United’s youth and reserve teams between 1957 and 1960, called the decision “ridiculous”.

“We sent a letter to say we hadn’t been paid. Nobody informed us, so we had to send another letter. That’s when we started hearing rumours that it was the end for us.”

6 Snubbing the women's team

Ratcliffe appears to be highly focused on every financial detail at Old Trafford, but when it comes to Manchester United’s women’s team, he seems largely out of touch.

According to The Telegraph, during a tour of the women’s training facilities shortly after completing his takeover, Ratcliffe failed to recognise Katie Zelem, the club’s then-captain, despite her being with United since the age of eight. When he asked her what her role was, Zelem had to explain that she was the team’s skipper. Zelem has since left the club.

Ratcliffe’s lack of engagement with the women’s team was further highlighted in May, when he came under criticism for opting to watch the men’s Premier League clash against Arsenal rather than attending the women’s FA Cup final, where United triumphed 4-0 over Tottenham.

This is in stark contrast to when he raced over to Wembley for the men’s semi-final win over Coventry City in April moments after completing the London Marathon.

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With the campaign almost wrapped up, GOAL runs down the new arrivals who have made the biggest impact in the English top flight

Premier League clubs invested over £2 billion ($2.7bn) in new players across the two transfer windows of the 2024-25 campaign as England once again proved to be the No.1 destination for the top talents on the continent. However, many of those teams have not seen their marquee signings live up to their hefty price tags and sterling reputations.

Some have flopped spectacularly, while others are yet to prove they can deliver consistently. Joao Felix and Jadon Sancho both fall into the first camp at Chelsea, Manchester United's Dutch duo Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt sit firmly in the second, and the less said about Federico Chiesa's first year at Liverpool after his summer move from Juventus, the better.

But it's not only the super clubs who have made costly missteps. Niclas Fullkrug and Eddie Nketiah have been major disappointments at West Ham and Crystal Palace, respectively, with plenty of others having offered very little to the collective cause.

There have also been a host of disastrous loan deals, including Kalvin Phillips to Ipswich Town and Raheem Sterling to Arsenal, but the top-flight recruitment over the last 12 months hasn't been bad. A few of the big-money additions are now established stars at their new homes, and this has been one of the best years for shrewd business in the recent history of the English top flight.

Real value has been found in unexpected places; a refreshing change in an era that has typically seen the richest clubs dominate. With all that in mind, GOAL has ranked the top 10 signings of the season…

AFP10Omar Marmoush (Manchester City) – £59m

Omar Marmoush is the only January signing to earn a spot on this list, which is testament to how quickly the Egyptian striker has settled into his new surroundings at Etihad Stadium. The 26-year-old has successfully transferred his prolific form in the first half of the season at Eintracht Frankfurt to Manchester City, scoring seven goals in his first 15 Premier League appearances, including a stunning hat-trick in a 4-0 rout of Newcastle.

In the long term, Marmoush will be City's replacement for Julian Alvarez given his ability to play in multiple attacking positions and penchant for exploiting the half-spaces, but he's proven he can lead the line effectively, too, in the injury-enforced absence of Erling Haaland. It also bodes well that Marmoush has performed at such a high level despite City suffering a serious drop-off as a collective, which has been noted by Pep Guardiola.

"He arrived in the middle of the season and in a moment when we are not good," the City boss said in April. "Sometimes when you come when everything is fluid and everything is fine it’s easy to adapt. But coming when the team is not playing good, that is a big credit." It's safe to say we can expect great things from Marmoush next season – just don't mention the FA Cup final!

AdvertisementGetty Images Sport9Evanilson (Bournemouth) – £40m

Bournemouth broke their transfer record to sign Evanilson after seeing Dominic Solanke depart for Tottenham, and the former Porto striker has since done a fine job of filling the England international's boots. The Brazilian has scored a respectable 10 league goals for the Cherries to date, but that number would surely have been higher had he not been sidelined with a broken foot for the first two months of 2025.

Evanilson has been in superb form since returning to full fitness, netting five times in nine starts, including Bournemouth's late winner at Arsenal. Andoni Iraola has pulled off yet another impressive recruitment win with Evanlison, who is a fine finisher and target man capable of spearheading the Cherries' attack for years to come.

"He is a top-class striker. He knows where the back of the net is and is going to get goals," former West Ham and Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker told Football Daily' podcast after watching Evanilson shine at the Emirates. "Great movement in the box, a great natural finisher and old-school striker. He's just gone from strength to strength since coming to Bournemouth."

Evanilson is certainly one of the main reasons Bournemouth have a chance of cracking the Premier League's top 10, and he will surely now have one eye on a Brazil call-up for the 2026 World Cup.

Getty Images Sport8Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) – £13m

Ismaila Sarr didn't exactly light up the Premier League when he was at Watford, but it was clear that the Senegal international had plenty of potential. He started to unlock it at Marseille last season, which convinced Crystal Palace to lure the electrifying forward back to England, and he's since slotted seamlessly into Oliver Glasner's attack-minded set-up.

Sitting in behind Eagles No.9 Jean-Philippe Mateta, Sarr has linked up to great effect with Eberechi Eze, racking up 13 goal contributions in the top flight. Palace have looked more dangerous than ever thanks to Sarr's late runs into the box, and his ability to dribble through defences at rapid speed has been vital in the transition.

Sarr's end product has improved dramatically, as further evidenced by the fact that no other Palace player has created more big chances this term. It seems that Sarr has found his spiritual home, and if he can keep improving at this rate, Glasner's side should be setting their sights on fighting for a European berth in 2025-26.

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AFP7Jorgen Strand Larsen (Wolves) – loan

The 2023-24 season was a forgettable one for Celta Vigo, who finished 13th in La Liga for the second time on the bounce, but Jorgen Strand Larsen was the one real bright spark. Wolves bought into Norwegian's talent after seeing him plunder 13 goals in the Spanish top flight, and he's since managed to equal that total in the Premier League with two games still to go.

Matheus Cunha has taken most of the credit for keeping Wolves above the drop zone, but Strand Larsen has only scored two fewer league goals than the Brazilian, and his hold-up play has been exceptional at times. He works as hard as anyone in the team off the ball, too, much to the delight of his manager Vitor Pereira.

The Wolves boss said in April: “My striker must be a fighter. Must be someone who is the first one to start defending and, of course, the responsibility is not only to score goals. He [Strand Larsen] has this spirit and this character, he’s a player that I like the profile of.”

It has been reported that the Molineux club can make Strand Larsen's loan move permanent for £23m ($31m) this summer, which will surely be a priority for Pereira, especially as Cunha continues to be linked with a move to Manchester United.

Shadab Khan, Glenn Maxwell among retentions for 2023 season

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The Hundred’s retention window closed on Tuesday night, following weeks of negotiations between players, agents, coaches and general managers.In the women’s competition, each team was able to retain four players from their 2022 squad, with a maximum of three ‘marquee’ players – either two overseas players and one England-contracted player, or vice versa.In the men’s competition, they could retain up to 10 players at a mutually-agreed salary band, plus their allocated England centrally-contracted player.As ESPNcricinfo revealed this week, several leading Australian women will skip the 2023 tournament, while a number of high-profile men’s players will return to the draft.The drafts for both competitions will be held on March 23, with the tournament taking place from August 1-27.In full: Women’s retentions•ECB/The Hundred

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Birmingham Phoenix
RetainedWomen: Amy Jones (£31.75k), Ellyse Perry, Issy Wong (both £25k), Emily Arlott (£15k)
Men: Chris Woakes (central contract), Liam Livingstone (£125k), Moeen Ali, Shadab Khan (both £100k), Adam Milne, Benny Howell (both £75k), Will Smeed, Kane Richardson (both £60k), Tom Helm (£50k), Chris Benjamin (£40k), Dan Mousley (£30k)ReleasedWomen: Sophie Devine, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Elwiss, Kirstie Gordon, Deepti Sharma, Eve Jones, Gwen Davies, Abtaha Maqsood, Ria Fackrell, Phoebe Franklin, Sterre Kalis, Davina Perrin
Men: Jack Leach, Matthew Wade, Timm van der Gugten, Ben Dwarshuis, Brett D’Oliveira, Imran Tahir, Miles Hammond, Graeme van Buuren, Henry Brookes, Tanveer Sangha, Sol Budinger, Olly Stone, Matt Fisher, Tom AbellShadab Khan did not feature in 2022 but has been retained by Birmingham Phoenix•Getty Images

London Spirit
RetainedWomen: Heather Knight (£31.25k), Amelia Kerr (£25k), Charlie Dean (£18.75k), Dani Gibson (£15k)
Men: Mark Wood (central contract), Glenn Maxwell (£125k), Nathan Ellis (£100k), Liam Dawson, Dan Lawrence (both £75k), Zak Crawley, Jordan Thompson (both £60k), Mason Crane, Adam Rossington (both £50k), Chris Wood, Ravi Bopara (both £40k)ReleasedWomen: Chloe Brewer, Beth Mooney, Megan Schutt, Freya Davies, Sophie Luff, Jess Kerr, Amara Carr, Naomi Dattani, Grace Scrivens, Natasha Wraith, Alice Monaghan, Grace Ballinger, Nancy Harman
Men: Kieron Pollard, Josh Inglis, Eoin Morgan (retired), Daniel Bell-Drummond, Ben McDermott, Toby Roland-Jones, Brad Wheal, Jamie Smith, Blake Cullen, Riley MeredithGlenn Maxwell could replace Eoin Morgan as London Spirit captain•ECB/Getty Images

Manchester Originals
RetainedWomen: Sophie Ecclestone (£31.25k), Deandra Dottin (£25k), Emma Lamb (£18.75k), Ellie Threlkeld (£15k)
Men: Jos Buttler (central contract), Wanindu Hasaranga, Phil Salt (both £125k), Jamie Overton, Tom Hartley (both £75k), Richard Gleeson, Paul Walter (both £60k), Josh Little (£50k), Wayne Madsen, Tom Lammonby (both £40k), Mitchell Stanley (£30k)ReleasedWomen: Lizelle Lee, Kate Cross, Amy Satterthwaite, Lea Tahuhu, Cordelia Griffith, Hannah Jones, Ami Campbell, Georgie Boyce, Phoebe Graham, Laura Jackson, Grace Potts, Mahika Gaur, Erin Burns, Daisy Mullan
Men: Andre Russell, Laurie Evans, Tristan Stubbs, Matt Parkinson, Sean Abbott, Ashton Turner, Colin Ackermann, Fred Klaassen, Calvin Harrison, Daniel Worrall, Ollie RobinsonKate Cross has been released – but Originals could keep her in the draft by using their Right-To-Match card•Getty Images

Northern Superchargers
RetainedWomen: Alyssa Healy (£31.75k), Linsey Smith (£18.75k), Hollie Armitage, Bess Heath (both £15k)
Men: Ben Stokes (central contract), Adil Rashid, Harry Brook (both £125k), Adam Lyth (£75k), Adam Hose, Brydon Carse (both £60k), Matthew Potts, David Wiese (both £50k), Wayne Parnell (£40k), Callum Parkinson (£30k)ReleasedWomen: Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Wolvaardt, Jenny Gunn (retired), Alice Davidson-Richards, Heather Graham, Beth Langston, Katie Levick, Katherine Fraser, Liz Russell, Lucy Higham, Rachel Slater, Bethany Harmer, Gaby Lewis
Men: Dwayne Bravo, David Willey, Faf du Plessis, Wahab Riaz, Jordan Clark, John Simpson, Roelof van der Merwe, Michael Pepper, Ben Raine, Saif Zaib, Craig Miles, Luke WrightFaf du Plessis captained Superchargers in 2022 but has not been retained•ECB/Getty Images

Oval Invincibles
RetainedWomen: Marizanne Kapp (£31.25k), Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield-Hill (£25k), Tash Farrant (£18.75k)
Men: Sam Curran (central contract), Sunil Narine, Will Jacks (both £125k), Jason Roy, Tom Curran (both £100k), Sam Billings, Saqib Mahmood (both £75k), Jordan Cox, Gus Atkinson (both £50k), Danny Briggs (£40k), Nathan Sowter (£30k)ReleasedWomen: Dane van Niekerk, Shabnim Ismail, Mady Villiers, Suzie Bates, Aylish Cranstone, Dani Gregory, Grace Gibbs, Kira Chathli, Emily Windsor, Eva Gray, Sophia Smale, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Kirstie White, Emma Jones
Men: Pat Brown, Rilee Rossouw, Reece Topley, Hilton Cartwright, Mohammad Hasnain, Matt Milnes, Jack Leaning, Jack Haynes, Rory Burns, Carlos Brathwaite, Peter HatzoglouMarizanne Kapp will stay at The Oval•ECB/Getty Images

Southern Brave
RetainedWomen: Smriti Mandhana (£31.75k), Lauren Bell (£18.75k), Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp (both £15k)
Men: Jofra Archer (central contract), James Vince, Chris Jordan (both £100k), Tymal Mills (£75k), Rehan Ahmed, Craig Overton (both £60k), Finn Allen, George Garton (both £50k), James Fuller, Alex Davies (both £40k), Joe Weatherley (£30k)ReleasedWomen: Danni Wyatt, Sophia Dunkey, Anya Shrubsole, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tahlia McGrath, Molly Strano, Carla Rudd, Georgia Adams, Tara Norris, Jo Gardner, Paige Scholfield, Ella McCaughan
Men: Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Paul Stirling, Jake Lintott, Tim David, Ross Whiteley, Dan Moriarty, Michael Hogan, Beuran Hendricks, Sonny BakerWhich England opener will Brave RTM at the draft?•ICC/Getty Images

Trent Rockets
RetainedWomen: Nat Sciver-Brunt (£31.75k), Katherine Sciver-Brunt, Alana King (both £25k), Bryony Smith (£18.75k)
Men: Joe Root (central contract), Rashid Khan (£125k), Dawid Malan, Alex Hales (both £100k), Lewis Gregory, Luke Wood (both £75k), Colin Munro, Sam Cook (both £60k), Daniel Sams, Samit Patel (both £50k), Matt Carter (£30k)ReleasedWomen: Kim Garth, Mignon du Preez, Sarah Glenn, Elyse Villani, Kathryn Bryce, Abbey Freeborn, Marie Kelly, Sophie Munro, Alexa Stonehouse, Georgia Davis, Ella Claridge, Emma Marlow, Meg Lanning
Men: Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ian Cockbain, Marchant de Lange, Steven Mullaney, Luke Fletcher, Tom Moores, Ben MikeTom Kohler-Cadmore will be available at the draft•ILT20

Welsh Fire
RetainedWomen: Tammy Beaumont, Hayley Matthews (both £25k), Annabel Sutherland (£18.75k)
Men: Jonny Bairstow (central contract), Joe Clarke (£100k), Ollie Pope (£75k), David Payne (£60k), Jake Ball (£50k), George Scrimshaw (£30k)ReleasedWomen: Rachael Haynes, Fran Wilson, Katie George, Nicla Carey, Alex Hartley, Claire Nicholas, Fi Morris, Georgia Hennessy, Alex Griffiths, Sarah Bryce, Hannah Baker, Lauren Filer, Nicole Harvey, Maddy Green
Men: Tom Banton, Adam Zampa, Ben Duckett, David Miller, Dwaine Pretorius, Sam Hain, Leus du Plooy, Noor Ahmad, Ryan Higgins, Matt Critchley, Jacob Bethell, Josh Cobb, Naseem Shah, Ish SodhiWelsh Fire have retained Tammy Beaumont•ECB/Getty Images

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O São Paulo abriu as vendas de ingressos para o próximo jogo válido pela Copa Sul-Americana. O Tricolor encontra o Ceará no primeiro duelo pelas quartas de final do continental, no dia 3 de agosto, às19h15, no estádio do Morumbi.

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Os sócio-torcedores do clube já podem adquirir. As vendas para os torcedores comuns abrem no próximo sábado (23), às 18h. Os ingressos podem ser comprados somente online,pelo site spfc.totalacesso.com.

Os preços variam de R$15 até R$150. Quanto aos camarotes, as compras devem ser realizadas direto com estes.

Confira os valores para São Paulo x Ceará

ARQUIBANCADAS

Arquibancada Norte – Setor Popular (Amarela) > R$ 30 / R$ 15 ½ entrada
Arquibancada Sul (Laranja) > R$ 50 / R$ 25
Arquibancada Bitso Leste (Azul) > R$ 80 / R$ 40 ½
Arquibancada Oeste (Vermelha) > R$ 80 / R$ 40 ½

CADEIRAS SUPERIORES

Cadeira Superior Norte (Amarela) > R$ 100 / R$ 50 ½
Cadeira Superior Sul (Laranja) > R$ 100 / R$ 50 ½
Cadeira Especial Leste (Azul) > R$ 150 / R$ 75 ½
Cadeira Especial Oeste (Vermelha) > R$ 150/ R$ 75 ½

CADEIRAS TÉRREAS

Cadeira Térrea Bitso Leste (Azul) > R$ 100 / R$ 50 ½
Cadeira Térrea Oeste (Vermelha) > R$ 100 / R$ 50 ½

CAMAROTES
A compra deve ser feita direto com os camarotes

CAMAROTE DOS ÍDOLOS
A partir das 18h de 15/07 até às 19h15 de 03/08 > R$ 350

O acesso ao camarote ocorrerá pelo Portão 5-A, com abertura exclusiva antecipada a partir das 15h15.

CAMAROTE CORPORATIVO SPFC
A partir das 20h de 15/07 até às 19h15 de 02/08 > R$ 300

> VENDA DE INGRESSOS PARA TORCIDA VISITANTE
Arquibancada Oeste Visitante (Vermelha) > R$ 80 / R$ 40 ½

Venda nos dias 31/07, 01/08 e 02/08 em spfc.totalacesso.com
No dia do jogo (03/08), venda na bilheteria 7 do estádio do Canindé*, das 13h às 19h15.
Pagamento em dinheiro ou cartão de débito.
*Rua Azurita, S/N

> TITULARES DE CADEIRAS CATIVAS:
Obrigatória a apresentação do cartão da Cadeira Cativa com as semestralidades pagas e da carteira de sócio.

Venda online a partir das 18h de 23/07 > R$ 80
Venda na bilheteria 1 a partir das 10h de 31/07.

MatériaMais Notícias

A equipe feminina do São Paulo ergueu, no último domingo (24), a taçada Nike Premier Cup Sub-17. Kédima, capitã da equipe na conquista, falou sobre responsabilidade e projetou suas expectativas para a semifinal do Campeonato Paulista Feminino Sub-20, que acontecerá nesta semana.

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A base feminina do Tricolor conquistou a competição pela terceira vez, após uma disputa de pênaltis. A equipe entrou em campo no domingo (24) com um foco em mente: abusca do segundo troféu na temporada, depois de levantar a taça da Copa Ouro e de ficar em segundo lugar no Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20.

Sem gols no tempo regular, a partida foipara a penalidades.Para chegar à final, o time contou com uma derrota e duas vitórias na primeira fase, assim, se classificou em segundo lugar no grupo.

Nas quartas de final, eliminou o Grêmio e na semifinal venceu o Corinthians. Ao todo, a equipe marcou oito gols e sofreu quatro, em quatro vitórias, um empate e uma derrota.

Kédima ficou com a braçadeira de capitã no duelo decisivo. A jovem zagueira falou sobre a responsabilidade e destacou a confiança recebida pela comissão técnica.

-Uma sensação de imensa gratidão a toda a equipe e a comissão técnica, é um prazer enorme ter essa representação para o time e uma satisfação em saber da confiança da comissão para liderar a equipe – disse.

Já nesta semana, a atleta enfrentará mais um desafio: a semifinal do Campeonato Paulista Sub-20, que acontece na quarta-feira (27),às 15h, diante do Corinthians, no Estádio Bruno José Daniel, em Santo André.

Kédima projetou o clássico decisivo e destacou que entende a dificuldade, mas acredita na evolução e na força do elenco.

– Claro que as expectativas são gigantes, sabemos que não vai ser fácil, assim como qualquer outra competição! Estamos entre as 4 maiores equipes de São Paulo e a cada fase que vai passando mais difícil fica, porém estamos mais prontas que nunca, trabalhamos os nossos erros e estamos sempre em uma constante evolução para sempre buscar mais e mais – concluiu.

Campeão em 2019, 2021 e 2022, o São Paulo segue como o único campeão da Nike Premier Cup na categoria sub-17 feminina.

David Beckham has called out Manchester United players for “not acting in the right way”, with the Red Devils enduring a nightmare 2024-25 campaign.

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  United are working on deals after completing a post-season tour of the Far East that saw them play friendlies in Malaysia and Hong Kong. More questions were posed there amid disjointed displays and unprofessional behaviour from players.

  Amad Diallo was seen flashing his middle finger at fans after coming in for abuse, while Alejandro Garnacho – who is being linked with a move elsewhere – has been accused of pushing a supporter that followed him while filming in Kuala Lumpur.

We’ve still got a couple of months before the 2024/25 season wraps up, but the new regime at Everton are already whirring away at the negotiating table, finding ways to strengthen David Moyes’ squad.

Incoming Director of Football Angus Kinnear needs to navigate through an overload of contractual issues. 15 players, including loanees and those out on loan, are out of a deal this summer, and while some may be retained, Everton need to bolster.

More firepower is needed, but the Toffees aren’t going to neglect their defensive ranks.

Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski make a formidable and physical pairing, but Everton may have received a boost in a long-standing target and could act in the coming months.

Everton back in for exciting target

In 2023, Sean Dyche submitted an enquiry regarding Juventus star Federico Gatti, 26, as he looked to bolster his Everton defence. The Merseysiders were rejected.

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However, according to TuttoJuve – translated by Sport Witness – Everton have received fresh hope in their long-term interest as Gatti’s contractual renewal at the Allianz Stadium have been put on hold until the end of the season.

This is an exciting development for Everton, but they are not alone. Both the Toffees and Newcastle United are named as suitors. Now, it’s up to Everton to work out whether they want to meet Juve’s €30m (£25m) asking price.

What Gatti would bring to Everton

Gatti joined Juventus from Frosinone in January 2022 and he has since been fielded 102 times, scoring seven goals and lifting last season’s Copa Italia trophy.

He’s immensely crisp in possession, also ready to make clearance after clearance. Keeper of nine clean sheets in Serie A this season, Gatti would be a firm addition to an Everton side looking to take the next step in their development.

And what a story. The 26-year-old was in the fifth tier of Italian football only six years ago, when he was 20. Now, he’s a regular starter for one of the biggest clubs in the country and a five-cap international besides.

Described as an “absolute hero” by talent scout Jacek Kulig for his rise and rise through the levels, Moyes could land his own Branthwaite signing by getting this one over the line.

Branthwaite has become one of the most coveted centre-backs in England over the past year, with Manchester United failing with a series of bids last summer. However, he too is a player of humble beginnings.

Not actually a member of Everton’s Finch Farm academy crew, in January 2020 the Toffees signed the 22-year-old from Carlisle United for a £1m fee; he was only 17 at the time.

Now a fully-fledged star in Everton’s make-up, Branthwaite started life in League Two and enjoyed a loan spell in the Championship with Blackburn Rovers.

He’s a different type of defender to Gatti, more grounded in defensive quality and relentless in protecting his goal, but this contrasting skill set could be perfect for Moyes’ project as it looks to step up the table for good.

League Stats (24/25): Gatti vs Branthwaite

Stats (per 90)

Gatti

Branthwaite

Goals

0.04

0.00

Assists

0.00

0.05

Touches

69.49

54.11

Pass completion

95%

81.9%

Passes attempted

60.28

41.86

Progressive passes

3.00

2.29

Shot-creating actions

1.08

0.60

Carries

48.02

26.03

Ball recoveries

4.54

3.43

Tackles + interceptions

1.88

2.69

Clearances

3.00

7.02

Duels won

56%

63%

Data via FBref

Ultimately, Everton are going to have their work cut out in agreeing a deal for this one, but he’s proved himself capable of weathering adversity and making real headway toward the upper echelon of professional football, just like Branthwaite.

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Preparing for their first summer on Merseyside, The Friedkin Group are now reportedly eyeing a move to sign a Serie A defender for Everton when the transfer window swings open.

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The academy graduate is yet to sign a new contract and, as things stand, will become a free agent at the end of the season – leaving David Moyes scrambling for options. His likely departure is set to hand Friedkin their first transfer test and one they’ll be desperate to pass with flying colours.

That said, the new owners are also reportedly looking towards defensive additions. According to TuttoJuve’s Mirko di Natale, Everton are now eyeing a move to sign Federico Gatti from Juventus this summer and could yet beat Newcastle to the Italian’s signature.

At 26 years old, the defender is at the peak of his powers and may well have a major decision to make regarding his future this summer. With three more years left on his current Juventus deal, though, a deal to sign Gatti is unlikely to come cheap for the likes of Everton in the coming months.

A player with experience among Europe’s elite in the Champions League, signing Gatti would certainly be an impressive way for Friedkin to commence their first summer in charge at Everton.

"Hero" Gatti is stronger than Branthwaite

If Everton are looking to add quality in depth ahead of next season, then signing Gatti to complete their backline would undoubtedly do just that. The 26-year-old would push Jarrad Branthwaite and James Tarkowski all the way in pursuit of a starting place after another impressive campaign at Serie A giants Juventus.

It’s during the current campaign that the defender has often displayed his strength, winning more aerial duels, more tackles and making more blocks than Branthwaite.

Starts

25

20

Tackles won

23

17

Aerial duels won

35

34

Blocks

27

23

Dubbed a “hero” by football talent scout Jacek Kulig last season, Everton would be sealing one of the coups of the summer by signing Gatti ahead of Newcastle.

He ticks several boxes for what Moyes needs to take his side away from relegation battles and onto more ambitious things. Gatti is at his peak with Champions League experience and more than enough talent to compete against Branthwaite alongside others for a place.

When the summer arrives, Friedkin could make a statement of intent by signing the Juventus centre-back.

Key takeaways

Abahani Limited maintained a 100% record in the Super League phase of the Dhaka Premier League. They beat Mohammedan Sporting Club, Prime Bank Cricket Club and Legends of Rupganj, while defending champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club dropped points against Gazi Group who beat them by seven wickets. Sheikh Jamal were bowled out for 89 runs.With two matches remaining for all teams in Super League, Sheikh Jamal must win both. Their last game is against Abahani, on May 13, which could be the title decider. If Sheikh Jamal drop points before, the last round is a mere formality for Abahani.

Best batters – Afif Hossain, Zakir Hasan impress

Abahani’s Afif Hossain scored heavily this week to keep them in the title hunt. He struck an unbeaten 111 against Prime Bank. In another match, it was the Prime Bank openers Shahadat Hossain and Zakir Hasan who struck centuries, only the fifth instance of both DPL openers hitting a century. Amite Hasan also made a century to help Shinepukur in their crucial relegation playoff against Agrani Bank. Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club’s Fazle Mahmud missed out on a century when he made 93 not out against Mohammedan.

Best bowlers – Khushdil Shah takes another six-for

Abahani’s latest foreign recruit Khushdil Shah claimed 6 for 49, the second six-for in the DPL this season, against Prime Bank in Fatullah. Ripon Mondol’s four-wicket haul also came in handy for Abahani against Prime Bank. Naeem Ahmed and Hasan Murad took five and four wickets respectively to help Shinepukur crush Agrani Bank in their last relegation play-off match.

Best match – Abahani vs Mohammedan

There hasn’t been a memorable Abahani vs Mohammedan match, dubbed the Dhaka derby, in many years. So when Abahani staged a late comeback to beat their one-time arch-rivals on the first day of the Super League this season, it attracted some headlines.Abahani won by eight runs after Mohammedan faltered at the end of their 259-run chase in Mirpur. Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s fantastic penultimate over got Abahani the win, as he gave away just four runs when Mohammedan needed 24 off the last two overs. Mosaddek Hossain then closed out the game with an effective final over.

Points to ponder

Abahani and Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club are in a two-team race for the title while at the bottom of the points table, Shinepukur Cricket Club won their relegation playoff matches. It means Agrani Bank and Dhaka Leopards are relegated to the Dhaka First Division Cricket League next season.

Players to watch – Mahmudullah, Mosaddek, Nurul among runs

Among the players competing for a place in the Bangladesh side, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain and Nurul Hasan got two fifties each this week. Usually a strong finish in the DPL keeps players close to senior team selection for the rest of the season. So with a lot of important one-day cricket coming up for Bangladesh in 2023, these runs could prove vital.

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