Mexico and Uruguay played to a scoreless draw in a match that lacked clear scoring chances. Aside from a good opportunity for Gilberto Mora in the second half, neither Javier Aguirre’s side nor Marcelo Bielsa’s looked comfortable at TSM. It was a midfield-heavy, uneventful game that left Mexico fans frustrated – and saw Hirving Lozano exit with an injury.
Wolves and their search for a new manager took a dramatic twist on Saturday with news of Rob Edwards standing down from the dugout for Middlesbrough’s clash against Birmingham, but he hasn’t been the only tactician on the Old Gold’s shortlist.
Their disastrous season has plunged from bad to worse, with the club now desperately scrambling to appoint Edwards after Vitor Pereira was sacked on November 2.
Wolves’ winless start has left them rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, and they remain the only side without a victory in England’s top four divisions, having taken just two points from their opening 10 top flight games.
History is firmly against them – no club has ever survived with two or fewer points at this stage of a Premier League season — a stat which seriously threatens to condemn Wolves to relegation after eight straight years in the top tier.
Wolves results in the Premier League so far
Wolves 0-4 Man City
Bournemouth 1-0 Wolves
Wolves 2-3 Everton
Newcastle 1-0 Wolves
Wolves 1-3 Leeds United
Tottenham 1-1 Wolves
Wolves 1-1 Brighton
Sunderland 2-0 Wolves
Wolves 2-3 Burnley
Fulham 3-0 Wolves
Wolves have also become only the third side in Premier League history to concede 20 or more goals in their opening 10 games of two consecutive seasons, shipping 27 last season and 22 this campaign.
After Pereira’s dismissal, and following their week-long managerial search, Fosun have now turned their attention to Edwards.
The 42-year-old was once part of the club’s coaching staff, working with the U18s in 2014 before being promoted to a first-team coaching role in 2015. Since then, Edwards guided Luton Town to Premier League promotion in 2023, and made a fine start to life at Boro this season.
However, he could now be on the move just months after signing a three-year contract.
The situation reached breaking point today when Edwards was stood down from taking charge of Boro’s home game against Birmingham amid continued interest from Wolves. Edwards also didn’t take Boro training on Friday, and his pre-match press conference was cancelled, after Boro rejected Wolves’ approach seeking permission to hold talks on Thursday (Sky Sports).
Now, it is believed that Edwards is “looking likely to join Wolves” as he eyes a return to the top flight.
Boro released a statement today too, confirming that they’ve now granted Edwards permission to speak to Wolves.
All of this comes after Wolves initially explored bringing back former manager Gary O’Neil, but he withdrew from the race citing a timing issue.
Major twist on Gary O'Neil's future after advanced talks to re-join Wolves
Now, as per TEAMtalk, there’s been a “major twist” on O’Neil’s own future after his “advanced talks” to re-join Wolves.
According to their information, following a “dramatic U-turn” over returning to Molineux, with O’Neil once believed to be closing in on an agreement, it is now believed that Southampton is his most likely destination.
The Saints have made an approach to O’Neil, and talks are expected to intensify in the coming days as all parties seek to reach a swift deal.
Taking this into account, it is a wonder why O’Neil ruled himself out of the Wolves job but could now take up a position with the struggling Championship side.
O’Neil was appointed Wolves head coach in August 2023 and led the club to a 14th-placed finish and the FA Cup quarter-finals in his first season. More impressively, despite inheriting a squad in turmoil just days before the season began following Julen Lopetegui’s abrupt exit, and with minimal transfer backing, he steered the side to a respectable finish and earned plaudits for steadying the ship.
His first season included victories over Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, with Wolves reaching eighth at their peak that campaign.
O’Neil apparently remains “highly respected” in Premier League circles too (Miguel Delaney), but after his rejection, Edwards appears to be closing in on the role.
Despite strong spells from Warrican and Mujeeb, fielding lapses cost Royals in a tight finish
ESPNcricinfo staff17-Aug-2025
Karima Gore scored his second fifty of CPL 2025•CPL T20
Karima Gore continued his superb form in CPL 2025, scoring his second consecutive half-century to guide Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to a commanding six-wicket victory over Barbados Royals on Saturday. Chasing 152, Falcons rode on Gore’s unbeaten 64 to claim their first points of the tournament in front of a home crowd.After a disappointing loss against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in their season opener – despite Gore’s 61 – Falcons bounced back with a disciplined all-round performance. Winning the toss and opting to field, the Falcons bowlers kept Royals in check for most of the innings. Quinton de Kock provided a brisk start with a fluent 57, and captain Rovman Powell added a late flourish with a powerful unbeaten 51 off just 24 balls to take Royals to 151 for 6. Jayden Seales was the pick of the bowlers for Falcons, returning 2 for 15 in an economical spell.In response, Falcons lost a couple of early wickets, but Gore held the innings together. Batting at No. 3, he anchored the chase, rotating strike effectively and finding the boundary when needed. He scored 39 off his first 41 balls, and by the end of the 16th over, Falcons still needed 45 off 24. Gore then accelerated, smashing 19 runs off his next six deliveries – including two consecutive sixes off Eathan Bosch in the 18th over – to ease the pressure. Eventually, it came down to six off the final over, and Gore sealed the chase with two balls to spare.Royals will be left ruing their missed opportunities in the field. Several dropped catches and missed run-out chances allowed Falcons and Gore to flourish. The fielding lapses not only released pressure but also gave Gore at least two reprieves, which he capitalised on to steer the game in Falcons’ favour.Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican and offspinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman conceded just 43 runs from their eight overs combined and picked up a wicket each, but it wasn’t enough to contain Falcons.
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He confirmed he will continue to play domestic and franchise cricket
ESPNcricinfo staff01-Sep-2025Pakistan batter Asif Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket. Asif, 33, played 21 ODIs and 58 T20Is, mainly as a finisher in the middle order.An aggressive batter, his most renowned knock is likely the seven-ball 25 he scored in a tense win over Afghanistan in the 2021 T20 World Cup.”Wearing the Pakistan jersey has been the greatest honour of my life and serving my country on the cricket field has been my proudest chapter,” he said in a social media post.Asif confirmed that he will continue to play domestic cricket and in franchise leagues around the world.Asif made his T20I debut against West Indies in April 2018 after helping Islamabad United win the PSL that year, hitting three successive sixes at a cruicial point in the chase in the final. Two months later, an ODI debut followed.In his heyday, though, Asif was viewed as something of a revolutionary for Pakistan cricket. At a time when they were short of genuine power hitters, Asif was fast-tracked into both white-ball sides. However, his own game was at times misunderstood by Pakistan’s selection and management team. Primarily a finisher, he often came in at number six in ODI cricket, much earlier than was conducive to his talents. In T20Is, he batted an average of just over seven balls an innings across his 58-match career, and finished over a quarter of his innings unbeaten: an indication he had come in too late and generally been underused.However, it is those brief cameos that provided produced the most enthralling moments Asif delivered. Against Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup in 2021, with Pakistan needing 24 off the final two overs, he smashed four sixes off Karim Janat’s 19th over to secure Pakistan’s progression to the semifinals. The following year at the Asia Cup, his 8-ball 16 spree secured Pakistan a win over India that took them through to the tournament’s final.But that was something of a last hurrah. A poor T20 World Cup followed, with Asif a peripheral figure even as Pakistan made their way to the final. Consistency was never a strength, but as his form deserted him, Pakistan began to produce a younger group of big hitters. His last appearance proper for the Pakistan side took place against India at the MCG that year, before making a smattering of appearances for a second-string Pakistan side in the 2023 Asian Games.”I retire with immense gratitude, and will continue to share my passion for the game by playing domestic and league cricket worldwide,” Asif said.
تحدث تشابي ألونسو، المدير الفني للفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ريال مدريد عن بداياته وكيفية اكتشافه أنه يريد بأن يصبح مدربًا، خلال تواجده في افتتاح العام الدراسي 2025/2026 في قاعة مدينة ريال مدريد للدراسات العليا.
وتولى ألونسو تدريب ريال مدريد في الموسم الحالي بدءً من كأس العالم للأندية 2025 بعقد يمتد 3 سنوات خلفًا للإيطالي كارلو أنشيلوتي.
وقال ألونسو، في تصريحات نقلتها صحيفة “موندو ديبورتيفو”: “قيم ريال مدريد؟ بعد أن جربتها كلاعب، أتمسك بها في حياتي الطبيعية”.
وأكمل: “يجب احترام تاريخ ريال مدريد وكيفية بناء هذا النادي العظيم، السعي للتميز، الكرم والجهد المبذول لا يتم إنكاره في النادي وعلى جميع المستويات وليس فقط في الملعب”.
وأوضح: “الملعب هو أكثر ما يظهر ذلك ولكن هناك جوانب أخرى ستتعلمها تساهم في نجاح هذا المنهج، يجب أن يكون كل شيء مترابطًا ومُتحدًا وهذا أصل معنوي قيم للغاية للنادي، في ريال مدريد لا تكتمل الأمور على نصف الطريق وهذا أمر يجب فهمه”.
وأضاف: “وصولي للقمة؟ كنت محظوظًا باكتشاف شغفي منذ صغري وهو لعب كرة القدم، هذا يُسهل اختيار طريق حياتك، بمجرد أن تسلك هذا الطريق عليك أن تكون مستعدًا لدفع ثمنه”.
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واستطرد: “عليك أن تكون مستعدًا لبذل قصارى جهدك، أولًا للحصول على الفرصة، ثم إذا كنت ترغب في مواصلة التطور والتقدم للأمام فأنت بحاجة إلى الثبات وإلى أخلاقيات العمل التي ورثتها عن عائلتي الكروية منذ صغري، أيضًا عندما كنت لاعبًا، كان عليّ أن أضع الأمور في نصابها الصحيح لأتمكن من تمييز ما هو مهم”.
وتابع: “قرار أن أصبح مدربًا؟ كان فضولي تجاه اللعبة هو ما حفزني، الآن أنا مدرب لكن أفضل ما في الأمر هو اللعب، أحسد اللاعبين بشدة لكن هذا حسد طبيعي لأنه لطالما كنتُ أتساءل عن سبب حدوث الأمور ربما بسبب المركز الذي ألعب فيه، هذا ما جذبني لتلك المهنة”.
واسترسل: “في السنوات الأخيرة، قلت لنفسي يجب أن أبدأ بتشكيل هذا، كان عليّ أن أقوم بتحضير نفسي جيدًا للاستمتاع بهذه المسؤولية الجديدة، لم أرغب في أن أكون متسرعًا ولهذا السبب بدأت هنا مع فرق الشباب، أردت أن أتطور تدريجيًا حتى أصل إلى هنا، عليك أن تُجرب وتتعلم”.
وأردف: “خبرتي في البلدان الأخرى؟ عندما كنت في الثانية والعشرين من عمري، التحقت بـ ليفربول للدراسة الجامعية، في البداية كنت أستمع كثيرًا وأتحدث قليلًا، وأبدي اهتمامًا بالغًا لكل شيء”.
وأتم ألونسو: “ساعدني ذلك على الثبات، حينها، لا يجب أن تخاف فأنت بحاجة إلى الشجاعة، والشخصية القوية تُكسبك احترام الآخرين بطريقة مميزة، واتخاذ الخطوات الصحيحة للوصول إلى هدفك، لقد ساعدني ذلك استكشاف العالم ومقابلة أشخاص من جميع أنحاء العالم والتعرف على ثقافات أخرى بشكل كبير، ربما لم أكن هنا الآن لو لم أحظى بهذه التجربة كلاعب”.
Tottenham have been a mixed bag under new manager Thomas Frank recently, but Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp has been left impressed by what he’s spotted Kevin Danso doing on the pitch.
Spurs were eliminated from the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening, suffering a 2-0 defeat away to Newcastle at St James’ Park.
Fielding a weakened side that reflected the pressures of a congested fixture list, Spurs looked second best throughout the contest as Newcastle capitalized on their opportunities and advanced to the next round at Tottenham’s expense.
Frank made several changes from his regular Premier League lineup, resting key players and giving fringe squad members a chance to impress.
Tottenham struggled to assert themselves, with Newcastle dominating midfield exchanges and denying Spurs any consistent possession. The visitors’ inability to get their attacking players involved was evident, as they created few genuine chances.
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Stand-in keeper Antonin Kinsky was also blasted for his error which led to Nick Woltemade’s first and Newcastle’s second goal of the game, with defender Fabian Schar previously opening the scoring in what was a routine win for the Magpies.
Guglielmo Vicario was absent for Spurs’ trip to the North East with a minor injury, it has been suggested at least, though Frank has confirmed that the keeper will be ready for their looming London derby clash against Chelsea this weekend.
It is currently unclear whether Cristian Romero will return from his groin injury in time to feature at home to Chelsea on Saturday, meaning Danso is more than likely set to partner Micky van de Ven once again.
Jamie Redknapp shares what he's spotted Kevin Danso doing at Tottenham
The pair were excellent at Everton last weekend, particularly van de Ven, who scored two goals from set plays as Tottenham became the first ever away side to win at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Minutes
90
90
Tackles won
1/1
0/0
Clearances
18
7
Blocked shots
2
0
Ball recoveries
3
2
Ground duels won
2/2
1/2
Aerial duels won
4/4
1/4
However, Frank was quick to note Danso’s contribution too, with the Austrian “not as highlighted” but equally deserving of praise.
Just before Tottenham’s loss to Newcastle, when on punditry duty for Sky Sports, Redknapp also had good things to say about the January signing who made his move permanent for £21 million in the summer.
Redknapp, speaking to the Sky studio, said that Danso has been “very impressive” in Romero’s absence, with the pundit claiming he’s spotted him becoming more of a “vocal” presence on the field.
As well as this, Redknapp was quick to point out that he could be emerging as a “leader” at Spurs in light of this.
The 27-year-old was believed to be on the verge of a move to Wolves last January before Tottenham hijacked the deal in last-minute fashion.
Now, with Spurs competing in the Champions League after ending their 17-year wait for silverware, and Wolves rooted to the foot of the table, Danso will be delighted as he also impresses whenever called upon.
It was an astute signing by ex-chairman Daniel Levy, and one which provides new boss Frank with vital, capable cover at centre-back.
For the first time since Juan Soto signed his 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets, Aaron Judge discussed the departure of his former teammate.
Speaking with reporters after the New York Yankees' first full-team workout of the spring on Monday, Judge was asked about Soto's decision to join the Mets and how it will impact the team. Judge spoke highly of Soto, while also praising the moves the Yankees made in free agency.
"Soto's one of a kind, man. He's a special player. I'm excited for him in his new chapter with the Mets," Judge said. "But we've added a lot of new pieces here… [Cody] Bellinger and [Paul] Goldschmidt, two guys that are former MVPs. Guys that are still wanting to improve, still wanting to get better. They're going to add such a different dynamic to this team."
Judge was then asked about Soto's comments about having a better chance to win a World Series with the Mets as opposed to the Yankees.
"That's his opinion. He can say what he wants. I definitely disagree with him, but I wasn't too surprised by it. I think that's where he wanted to be… He got a pretty nice deal over there, you can't say no to that. I'm happy for him. He got a good deal, he's going to be in a great spot. It's going to be great having him in town, we're going to be battling back and forth for quite a few years, so I'm definitely happy for him," said Judge.
Judge and Soto were a dynamic partnership for the Yankees last season. The duo combined for 99 home runs and 253 RBIs while making a run to the World Series during their lone season as teammates. With Soto swapping the Bronx for Queens, Judge made clear he harbors no ill will for the 26-year-old.
The San Francisco Giants have found their long-term answer at shortstop.
ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Saturday, citing sources, that the Giants agreed to sign shortstop Willy Adames to a seven-year contract worth $182 million, pending a physical.
It is the largest contract handed out in franchise history, marking Buster Posey's first big move since taking the president of baseball operations role in October. Adames's deal, which includes a $22 million signing bonus, tops Posey's nine-year contract extension worth $167 million that he signed as a 26-year-old catcher back in 2013.
Adames, 29, hit the open market after spending four years apiece with the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. He was traded to the Brewers in May 2021 and developed into one of the game's best sluggers at the position, mashing at least 25 homers in each of the last four years.
In 161 games with Milwaukee last season, Adames batted .251/.331/.462 while setting career bests in just about every offensive category, including homers (32), doubles (33), RBIs (112) and stolen bases (21).
Adames now holds the keys to shortstop at Oracle Park, a position San Francisco thought it filled in free agency two years ago. In December 2022, the Giants agreed to sign shortstop Carlos Correa to a 13-year contract worth $350 million, only to back out of the deal on the day of his scheduled introductory press conference due to concerns that arose over his physical.
Adames's deal is currently pending a physical, too, of course.
While Correa enters the 2025 campaign on the third season of his six-year contract he signed with the Minnesota Twins, it appears the Giants have finally found their cornerstone shortstop. And Posey has proved he can do what former executive Farhan Zaidi struggled to accomplish—bringing a star to the Bay Area on a long-term deal.
A statistic has cropped up online in recent weeks regarding Liverpool’s running in the Premier League this season – or lack thereof.
While Liverpool have adopted a cooler approach since Arne Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp in the dugout over a year ago, it is inexcusable that the Reds are being outworked so often this term, emphasising a haggardness that is shaping this frustrating campaign.
Mohamed Salah’s work rate has been questioned this season, accentuated by the 33-year-old’s startling drop-off in front of goal, but he is only one part of a malfunctioning system, and it’s clear that something needs to change.
Slot has the tools to make it an internal fix, but with the January transfer window fast approaching, rumours have emerged concerning Liverpool’s desire to sign a robust new wide forward.
Liverpool's search for a new winger
With Cody Gakpo and Florian Wirtz both leaving something to be desired down the left channel this season, Liverpool may be interested in signing a more Luis Diaz-esque forward this winter.
This likely wasn’t pre-planned in the FSG offices, but desperate times call for desperate measures, and there’s no question that the Merseysiders are missing the Colombian’s energy and electric presence.
Salah is ageing, and so it’s understandable that he should lack his one-time athleticism. However, that does not alter the problem at hand for Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes.
Salah has always been conservative with his energy, though, and Liverpool actually need a profile tuned more toward that of Sadio Mane.
Well, they may have found their man, with Caught Offside revealing that Antoine Semenyo is right at the top of FSG’s shortlist. However, Liverpool will find thick competition in the shape of Manchester United, who are ready to pip their arch-rivals to the Ghanaian’s signature.
Semenyo, 26, would cost at least £65m to prise away from Bournemouth, though it’s felt that a more accurate figure falls toward the £80m ballpark.
Why Liverpool want to sign Semenyo
With six goals and three assists to his name in the Premier League this season, Semenyo has been one of the most in-form players around, his efforts leading content creator Liam Canning to praise his “world-class” technical ability.
Fast and furious and two-footed, this is a maverick of a forward who has sharpened his skills in the Premier League across the past several years and is now ready for a role at a team like Liverpool, with Semenyo actually described as “the closest you’ll find to peak Mane right now” by Reds analyst Josh Williams.
Indeed, Semenyo is really showing himself to be a superstar, ranking among the top 1% of positional peers in the Premier League this season for goals scored and the top 9% for ball recoveries per 90, as per FBref.
Such metrics show why he could be such a Mane-esque player for Liverpool, and looking at how he’s doing this term when such statistics are collated against the Senegalese’s final year under Klopp’s wing in the Premier League, you begin to see why Liverpool – and Man United – are so keen.
Matches (starts)
34 (32)
11 (11)
Goals
16
6
Assists
2
3
Shots (on target)*
2.9 (1.1)
2.1 (1.3)
Big chances missed
13
5
Accurate passes
23.6 (77%)
19.8 (77%)
Chances created*
1.3
1.0
Succ. dribbles*
1.4 (61%)
1.9 (46%)
Tackles*
1.0
1.6
Duels won*
4.7
6.5
Liverpool have missed Mane ever since selling him to Bayern Munich in 2022, and with Salah now getting on, Semenyo could provide the injection of energy and positivity that the club so clearly need.
The Anfield side might have won their opening-day clash against the Cherries, but Semenyo set his own tone with a stunning two-goal performance, causing Slot’s backline any number of issues throughout the evening.
Diaz was a fine player for Liverpool, but Mane was a cut above. There is a player profile that Liverpool dearly miss, and if they pull off a deal for Semenyo, they will sign a star with a similar skillset who could restore Liverpool’s equilibrium.
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