PELUMBA Britain, Adam Yates merampas jersi kuning Tour de France ketika pendahulu keseluruhan terdahulu, Julian Alaphilippe dikenakan penalti kerana melanggar syarat perlumbaan pada jarak 20km terakhir.
Yates dari Mitchelton memanfaatkan hukuman yang dikenakan ke atas Alaphilippe ketika pelumba Belgium, Wout Van Aert memenangi peringkat kelima saingan itu.
“Tiada siapa mahu merampas jersi seperti ini,” kata Yates selepas mengetahui perkara itu.
“Saya berada dalam bas dan baharu hendak ke hotel apabila saya dipanggil.
“Saya bertanya kepada Julian dan dia memberitahu dia dikenakan penalti masa,” kata Yates.
Perlumbaan itu menyaksikan penguasaan pasukan Belanda, Jumbo-Visma apabila memenangi dua peringkat dalam masa dua hari ketika Van Aert berjaya mengatasi saingan sengit di penghujung garisan penamat.
Sementara itu, pelumba Ireland, Sam Bennett yang menamatkan perlumbaan di tempat ketiga pula merampas jersi hijau daripada juara tujuh kali, Peter Sagan.
Pasukan Jumbo-Visma yang menyenaraikan Van Aert tiba di jelajah itu dalam prestasi terbaik serta senarai barisan pelumba hebat mereka dan dilihat pencabar utama kepada dominasi Team Ineos yang memenangi tujuh daripada lapan jelajah terakhir itu.
BARCELONA – Lionel Messi telah membulatkan niatnya untuk meninggalkan Barcelona pada bursa transfer musim panas 2020. Akan tetapi, kubu Blaugrana tak ingin melepas Messi secara gratis. Maka dari itu, sengketa kontrak pun terjadi.
Pihak Barca sebenarnya mencoba menahan kepergian Messi. Maka dari itu, mereka bersikeras tak akan melepas Messi jika klausul tebus sebesar 700 juta euro (Rp12,2 triliun) yang dimiliki La Pulga tidak dibayarkan.
Mengenai hal ini, Barca pun mendapat pembelaan dari pihak La Liga. Menurut mereka, klub mana pun yang ingin menggaet Messi harus memenuhi tuntutan Barca perihal klausul tebus tersebut.
Menanggapi situasi ini, mantan pemain Real Madrid, Hugo Sanchez, melihatnya sebagai hal yang wajar. Sebab, La Liga tak ingin kehilangan pemain terbaiknya yang telah menjadi daya tarik bagi masyarakat dunia dan mendatangkan banyak keuntungan.
Presiden La Liga, Javier Tebas, sejatinya mendapat banyak pujian karena prestasinya membuat Liga Spanyol disiarkan ke seluruh negara di dunia. Maka dari itu, jika Messi hengkang, bukan tak mungkin pamor Liga Spanyol akan mengalami penurunan signifikan.
Ditambah lagi, Liga Spanyol telah kehilangan para pemain terbaik mereka dalam beberapa tahun terakhir. Nama-nama seperti Neymar Jr dan Cristiano Ronaldo memutuskan untuk meninggalkan Spanyol dan mencari petualangan baru.
Jika pada akhirnya Messi ikutan hengkang, maka Liga Spanyol disinyalir akan mengalami kerusakan hebat. Apalagi, jika Messi bergabung dengan Manchester City. Hal itu akan membuat kompetisi Liga Inggris semakin berjaya dan mengeruk banyak keuntungan.
“Javier Tebas sangat terkenal di Spanyol karena dia memberi tim banyak kekayaan untuk sejumlah uang yang dia terima dari penjualan hak siar di dunia. Tebas dengan cerdik menjual produknya dan membuat kontrak selama empat dan lima tahun,” ujar Sanchez, mengutip dari Marca, Kamis (3/9/2020).
“Kepergian Neymar sangat memengaruhinya, kepergian Cristiano memengaruhinya. Hengkangnya talenta hebat dari sepakbola Spanyol jelas membuat kompetisi kehilangan daya tariknya. Kepergian Messi akan menjadi kerusakan yang luar biasa dan bahkan jika dia mengatakan bahwa tanpa Messi Liga Sapnyol akan sama, itu tidak benar,” sambungnya.
“Saya ingin itu ketika kontrak empat tahun berakhir, ketika mereka tahu bahwa Messi, Neymar atau Cristiano tidak lagi di sana. Sebuah penurunan besar. Liga Inggris akan menjadi yang paling banyak ditonton jika Messi tiba,” tandas Sanchez.
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Luis Suarez đang được đồn đoán sẽ đến Juventus sau khi bị Ronald Koeman đẩy ra đường.
Luis Suarez đang là nạn nhân của cuộc thành trừng tại Barcelona đến từ huấn luyện viên mới của đội bóng. Ronald Koeman đã gọi điện cho Suarez để nói rằng anh không còn phù hợp với câu lạc bộ và cần phải tìm một bến đỗ mới trong sự nghiệp
Nhanh tay trong vụ việc này, Juventus đã liên hệ với cầu thủ người Uruguay để đến với Serie A và giúp giải tỏa bài toàn hàng công cùng với Cristiano Ronaldo. Và rất có thể bà đầm già thành Turin sẽ thực hiện hóa được tham vọng của mình.
Đã có rất nhiều cái tên được Juventus liên hệ trong mùa giải này từ Ciro Immobile, đến Edin Dzeko hay những cái tên trẻ hơn như Gabriel Jesus nhưng chỉ nhận được cái lắc đầu từ phía đối tác. Việc Barcelona muốn nhả Suarez rất có thể sẽ giúp cho Juventus giải tỏa được bài toán hàng công của đội bóng.
Với sự có mặt của Suarez thì ngược lại Gonzalo Higuain sẽ rời câu lạc bộ để đến với Inter Miami, câu lạc bộ đang được sở hữu bởi huyền thoại bóng đá David Beckham. Theo nhiều nguồn tin cho biết Higuain sẽ đến Mỹ thi đấu sau khi ký hợp đồng 2 năm với Inter Miami
Donny van de Beek is expected to join Manchester United imminently | DeFodi Images/Getty Images
It’s taken them a while, but Manchester United are finally up and running in the transfer market this summer!
The Red Devils have completed the signing of midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax in a deal thought to be around £40m. When it first emerged United were closing in on the Dutchman’s signature recently, it came as quite a pleasant shock to many fans as all the talk had been focused on other targets such as Jadon Sancho.
Indeed, the speed at which the negotiations moved was refreshing, if not somewhat surprising. Van de Beek – a versatile midfielder who’s capable of playing in a more advanced role as well as slightly deeper – will add strength in depth in the centre of the park and will increase the competition for places. Most crucially, however, he fits the exact profile of the type of player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is after.
And this is all for a very reasonable price – especially considering he is still only 23.
But with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes certain starters for United next term, questions have been raised as to whether Van de Beek has been brought in with the promise of starting games regularly or if he will initially take up a squad rotation role.
However, one of the most exciting things about the signing of Van de Beek is the different options he will offer to Solskjaer. The Norwegian opted to typically utilise a 4-2-3-1 formation in 2019/20 for his strongest side, with Nemanja Matic and Pogba playing slightly deeper behind Fernandes after his January arrival
Pogba, however, was given the freedom to operate in a more box-to-box role when he returned from injury, allowing him to influence games through his range of passing and movement. Following the resumption of play, Matic quickly became the first-choice defensive midfielder as he provided the platform for Pogba and Fernandes to shine with his intelligent reading of the game.
Indeed, It was clear to see the lack of balance within the midfield when he was missing.
In Van de Beek, United have an extremely clever midfielder who can play in both an offensive role as well as slightly deeper. In matches against so-called lesser sides, Solskjaer could continue to deploy his preferred 4-2-3-1, with Van de Beek replacing Matic. In this system, Pogba and Van de Beek would act as the box-to-box midfielders, dictating games from deep when on the ball and sniffing out danger when out of possession.
Sure, it’s a very attacking setup, but it will be a fluid system with Fernandes and Van de Beek likely to alternate as the ‘number ten’. Now, of course, it could be a risky tactic if he were to select such a midfield against a ‘top six’ side, but when dominating possession against ‘lesser’ clubs, why not start your three best midfielders in the preferred formation?
One question on many fans’ minds is how on earth Solskjaer will line up in midfield in the bigger games – such as in the Champions League and against ‘big six’ sides. The reality of the matter is that he could well opt to go with his tried and trusted combination of Matic, Pogba and Fernandes initially.
After all, Man Utd don’t need to start Van de Beek every game. However, one way the Norwegian could start all three and provide extra solidity in midfield is to deploy a diamond formation – like he did against Everton last season.
On that occasion, Matic sat at the base of the diamond, with Fred and Scott McTominay playing in box-to-box roles behind Fernandes. Did it work against Everton? Well…not really, even if there were some encouraging signs.
But this could be a very dangerous set up with Pogba and Van de Beek coming into the midfield.
With this midfield setup, there would be countless different avenues to break through the opposition’s defence, especially if the full-backs push forward to support the attack. Creativity, energy, defensive solidity and world class talent, what more could Solskjaer want?
The potential lack of width in the diamond formation may not be an appealing long-term proposition for Solskjaer, however. Alternatively, he could look to set up his side in a 4-3-3 formation, with three flat midfielders in Van de Beek, Pogba and Fernandes. This system would see all three players tasked with equal defensive and offensive responsibility.
Now, we know what some of you may be thinking: ‘But, but, but, there would be a disconnect between the midfield and the attack.’
But in fact, each player has the dynamism as well as the understanding to be able to know when to make the right run and what pass to play. Picking up pockets of space, all three of Pogba, Van de Beek and Fernandes would be a constant threat as opposition defenders would struggle to deal with the timing of runs and how to defend against them. Equally, however, with all three midfielders working as a collective unit in the defensive phase, they would be well set up to prevent attacks.
Is Fernandes most effective when playing as the playmaker? Yes, of course he is. But each player would be more than comfortable in this setup and it would play to their strengths.
Perhaps one of the most exciting things about United’s midfielders now is their understanding of the game and versatility. This will allow them to influence and impact matches in a number of different ways next season, regardless of their position or the formation being used.
It would be easy to get overexcited about the signing of Van de Beek, with cries for him to immediately take up a spot in the midfield. But the reality is this may not be the case straight away. Either way, however, Solskjaer now has the strength in depth in midfield to consistently deliver next season. But the boss must now look to replicate this in other areas of the squad.
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Những ngày vừa qua, tình hình nhân sự tại Barcelona đang là đề tài nóng hổi trên khắp các trang báo quốc tế. Công cuộc đại cải tổ của đội chủ sân Camp Nou dưới thời HLV Ronald Koeman được thực hiện. Lần lượt những ngôi sao không phù hợp với triết lý cũng như định hướng phát triển của chiến lược gia người Hà Lan sẽ phải rời đi, nhường chỗ cho một số cái tên mới ở phiên chợ hè 2020.
Trong số những công thần đang chờ “án trảm” từ bộ sậu HLV Koeman, Luis Suarez là gương mặt tiêu biểu. Chân sút người Uruguay gắn bó với đội bóng xứ Catalan 6 năm và đang có những tháng ngày cuối cùng khoác áo CLB giàu truyền thống hàng đầu Tây Ban Nha.
Theo Marca, thời hạn của Suarez tại Barca gần chấm dứt. Đồng thời, nguồn tin từ La Gazzetta dello Sport cho biết, Suarez và Juventus đã đạt được thoả thuận cá nhân trong cuộc gặp mặt mới đây giữa đại diện của chân sút người Uruguay và nhà đương kim vô địch nước Ý.
Hợp đồng nhiều khả năng sẽ được chốt ở mức 10 triệu euro mỗi năm sau thuế, bằng mức lương mà Suarez hiện đang kiếm được tại Barcelona. Vì luật thuế ở Ý, Juventus sẽ phải trả thêm 5 triệu euro nữa để đảm bảo số tiền trọn vẹn mà Suarez nhận được.
CARLA Suarez Navarro, yang menarik diri dari menyertai Terbuka Amerika Syarikat (AS) atas sebab kesihata, berkata bahawa dia disahkan menghidap kanser darah dan memerlukan rawatan kimoterapi selama enam bulan.
“Hi semua, saya mahu memberitahu beberapa hari lalu saya disahkan menghidap kanser darah. Ia dikenali sebagai limfoma Hodgkin.
“Saya perlu menjalani rawatan kimoterapi selama enam bulan. Saya okay dan tenang buat masa sekarang, bersedia untuk berdepan apa saja yang mendatang,” kata Suarez Navarro dalam video yang dimuatnaik di Twitter.
Limfoma adalah kanser di bahagian sistem limfa, di mana ia sebahagian daripada sistem ketahanan badan.
Suarez Navarro, yang akan berusia 32 tahun esok, berkata, Disember tahun ini adalah musim terakhirnya dalam Jelajah WTA.
“Saya harus berdepan realiti yang memeritkan. Ia adalah masa untuk menerimanya dan cuba untuk terus bertahan dengan bantuan nasihat perubatan. Sentiasa berfikiran positif dalam menempuh hari mencabar.
“Kesabaran dan keyakinan membimbing saya sepanjang karier. Selepas ini lawan yang bakal saya tempuhi bukannya mudah. Saya harus memberikan yang terbaik,” katanya.
Pemain Sepanyol itu, sudah tujuh kali layak sehingga ke suku akhir saingan Grand Slam, manakala pencapaian tertinggi adalah menduduki tangga keenam dunia pada 2016 namun dia terpaksa bergelut dengan kecederaan sejak beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini.
MANCHESTER – Mantan penggawa Manchester United, Jasper Olsen, berbicara mengenai kekuatan Setan Merah pada musim baru 2020-2021 nanti. Menurutnya, ada beberapa pemain yang bakal memberikan kontribusi besar dalam tim.
Salah satu pemain yang dimaksud adalah Bruno Fernandas. Gelandang berpaspor Portugal itu dinilai kembali jadi faktor penting dalam perjalanan Man United pada musim depan. Hal ini juga ditunjukkan Bruno Fernandes ketika baru didatangkan Manchester Merah pada bursa transfer musim dingin kemarin.
Bruno Fernandes didatangkan Setan Merah dari Sporting CP pada bursa transfer Januari 2020. Eks penggawa Bologna itu ditebus Manchester Merah dengan banderol 67,7 juta pounds atau sekira Rp 1,2 triliun.
“Dia telah menunjukkan, dengan cara dia bermain – sederhana dan efektif, dan hanya mewujudkan sesuatu. Inilah yang kami butuhkan. Dia juga memiliki mesin yang bagus,” ujar Olsen, seperti dilansir dari laman Sky Sport, Rabu (2/9/2020).
“Dia juga menenangkan beberapa pemain yang lebih muda. Daniel James tidak terlalu terlibat di akhir musim tapi kemudian kami melihat Mason Greenwood. Itulah yang kami sebut pemain yang menarik. Inilah yang ingin Anda lihat,” lanjuntnya.
“Saya pikir saat bertahan, mereka membuat kesalahan di lini belakang. Terkadang terlihat seperti penjaga gawang De Gea dan para pemain bertahan tidak saling memahami sepenuhnya, tetapi itu terjadi di banyak tim,” sambung Olsen.
“Untuk waktu yang sangat lama kami bermain terstruktur dengan pertahanan yang kuat. Tapi tiba-tiba, pada sebagian musim ada terasa sedikit berubah. Entah kelelahan atau bermain di depan stadion yang kosong, saya tidak tahu tapi pasti ada beberapa hal yang bisa dihindari,” tandasnya.
