Diretor executivo do São Paulo confirma presença na Conferência de Futebol Sul-Americana

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Atual diretor executivo do São Paulo, Rui Costa, confirmou sua presença na Confut Sudamericana, junto a mais 80 palestrantes.

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Na carreira, Rui soma passagens por Grêmio, Atlético-MG e Chapecoense, participando da reconstrução do clube catarinense depois do acidente. O diretor executivo foi um dos líderes presentes na elaboração da proposta enviada à CBFpara aumentar o limite de inscrição de atletas estrangeiros, além de ter ressaltadoo potencial das ligas do continente em formar novos jogadores.

No Tricolor paulista, alcançou a segunda final consecutiva do Campeonato Paulista. Na última temporada, ajudou na montagem do elenco que garantiu o título do estadual após um jejum de nove anos. Também foi influente na vinda dos reforços deste ano.

Conferência de Futebol Sul-Americana

A Conferência deFutebol Sul-Americana tem o objetivo de compartilhar informações sobre o mercado do futebol, discutir lançamentos, debater novas oportunidades e criar redes de contatos. O evento acontecerá entre os dias 14 e 15 de julho deste ano.

Outro torcedor do River Plate foi flagrado em ato racista contra a torcida do Fortaleza na Argentina

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Através de outro vídeo publicado nas redes sociais, desta vez pelo usuário identificado no Twitter como @Dadazin_Oficial, é possível ver outro torcedor do River Plate praticando atos racistas contra a torcida do Fortaleza na partida da última quarta-feira (13), pela Libertadores, no Mâs Monumental, na Argentina.

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Além do primeiro torcedor que foi flagrado atirando uma banana contra os fãs do Leão do Pici no setor de visitante do Mâs Monumental, outro torcedor do clube argentino foi flagrado praticando a mesma ação de atirar uma banana e também provocar os torcedores do Fortaleza mais próximos.

No que diz respeito ao vídeo que foi publicado na rede social do jornalista Alanio Pereira, tanto a equipe brasileira como também a argentina emitiram notas oficiais em tom de repúdio e interesse em punir o responsável pela ofensa racista.

Segundo relatou o jornalista Marcel Rizzo, do portal ‘Uol’, a Unidade Disciplinar da Conmebol está analisando o primeiro caso e deve emitir, nas próximas semanas, um parecer sobre possíveis punições a serem aplicadas.

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26x ball lost: 5/10 Spurs star just endured his worst game of the season

Tottenham Hotspur were defeated by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in a damaging blow to Ange Postecoglou’s season.

Form and performances have been choppy of late, and while Postecoglou’s grumbling about injuries carries weight, there’s no excusing the in-game management and obstinate grip on a tactical approach that won’t work with the tools on hand.

Square pegs in round holes? Tottenham certainly have the feel of an outfit struggling to marry its players with its identity. Yet again, Spurs suffered defeat in the Premier League. Nine losses from 18 fixtures – only Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton have picked up more.

Anthony Elanga scores vs Spurs

For Nuno Espirito Santo, this must have felt like retribution after his woeful – and brief – stint down N17, whereas Ange has stepped deeper into a mire that is on the cusp of swallowing him up, injury crisis or not.

Interestingly, patchwork centre-back duo Archie Gray, 18, and Radu Dragusin can hold their heads higher than most. Tottenham were failed by a lack of belief, energy and inspiration.

The Tricky Trees have shot 11 points clear of the 11th-place Lilywhites, who may drop deeper still before the matchweek concludes.

Spurs' worst performers at Forest

While some would describe Tottenham’s Boxing Day performance as ‘abject’, Nuno’s regimented troops deserve a nod. They stuck to their game plan, executed it professionally, and defended as one. They outfought and outthought the struggling Londoners.

Six defeats from ten top-flight fixtures. Tough times for Tottenham. Defensively, Spurs have been terrible at times this season, albeit with most of its core parts sidelined, but it was the attack that served as the crux of the drama for the visitors.

Heung-min Son is a modern club legend and still one of the elite Premier League forwards – on his day. But he is declining. Aged 32, the South Korean’s deficiencies were exposed against a physical and organised Forest backline, with journalist Mitch Fretton even commenting that the skipper had been “absolutely awful again” in a numb and toothless effort.

Heung-min Son for Tottenham

At number nine, Dominic Solanke struggled but lacked any meaningful service. On the right, Brennan Johnson was his lively self but flattered to deceive in front of goal, testing Matz Sels three times, as per Sofascore, but failing to really take the chances with confidence.

Tough times all over. Tottenham have the quality, the attacking intent and the long-term vision, but something has got lost somewhere, something important and indefinable. Is it tactical inflexibility that is letting Tottenham down? Or are the players and their manager being foiled by injuries that have exacerbated concerns and stripped a thrilling brand of football down to its bare bones?

Things need to improve, to be sure, and there’s one man above all others who can serve as the catalyst for positive change. Dejan Kulusevski is shaping into a superstar, but he wasn’t at the races in Nottingham.

Dejan Kulusevski's worst display of 2024/25

Playing in the number ten role, Kulusevski failed as Tottenham’s attacking conduit, limiting Solanke in front of him and failing to impress himself upon the sturdy hosts’ defence.

Dejan Kulusevski – Stats by Position (24/25)

Position

Apps

Goals

Assists

Attacking midfield

11

3

2

Right winger

5

3

1

Central midfield

4

0

3

Centre-forward

2

0

1

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He’s a dynamic player, confident across a range of positions, but Ange’s first-class utility man was foiled against a Nottingham Forest system that marshalled and minimised his noise and threat.

Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold has been a vocal advocate of Kulusevski this season, championing the Sweden star’s ascent to the uppermost echelon of Premier League players, but he could only award him with a 5/10 match rating yesterday, noting that lethargy claimed him as the match dragged into the crucial later stages.

Dejan Kulusevski – Stats vs Nott’m Forest

Match Stats

#

Minutes played

90′

Goals

0

Assists

0

Touches

70

Shots (on target)

1 (0)

Pass accuracy

35/44 (80%)

Key passes

2

Possession lost

26x

Dribbles (completed)

6 (2)

Tackles + interceptions

0

Total duels (won)

14 (3)

Stats via Sofascore

Kulusevski’s lack of defensive effort on the day proved particularly problematic, losing 11 duels and failing to even win a single tackle or interception. Sure, he was in an advanced role and Tottenham dominated possession, but Forest excelled in their hemmed-in positions, absorbed the rubbery firepower and struck through Anthony Elanga, masterfully countering.

Better days lay ahead, but the 24-year-old – who also lost the ball on 26 occasions – will be frustrated after assuming a sort of talismanic burden this term. It’s scary to think that the north London club would be consigned to a more miserable and perhaps managerless position were Kulusevski not in the picture.

He wasn’t solely to blame – not at all. Had Son not spurned that glorious chance on the counter, it could have been a different tale indeed.

Football is stuffed with such variables, and dissecting them with an analytical lens can only get you so far. What’s clear is that Kulusevski failed to harness the giddy quality that has been on show so often this term. It was his worst display of the campaign, but given that he has carried the ugly rocks of collective disharmony, such a performance was always going to lurk round the corner.

And now we find the root of the problem: is this a reflection of the Swede’s struggle or a comment on how Tottenham are letting him down? He can’t play this role every single week, not with his peers failing to hold their weight.

And so then. We sit and wait for this interminable winter streak to finish up. Ange waits for his injured stars to return to the brood. How much will change, when that fateful day arrives?

Kulusevski and co failed to turn up today, and no amount of absent personnel can detract from the fact that capable and tested Premier League players couldn’t shift their weight.

So then. Tottenham sit and wait. Sit and wait. Something needs to change – what will it be?

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Slot wants Liverpool to prioritise signing £304,000-a-week Barcelona star

Seeking reinforcements despite sitting eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, Arne Slot now reportedly wants Liverpool to prioritise the signing of a Barcelona star who could complete his midfield once and for all.

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On the pitch, it’s difficult to have any complaints about this Liverpool side. They have been near-perfect and have somehow seamlessly transitioned into life under Slot after so many successful years under Jurgen Klopp. Ask Manchester United and they’ll tell you that replacing a managerial legend should not be that easy. But for doing just that, Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes deserve great credit.

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Whilst they’ll be applauded for that decision, however, they could be at the centre of criticism if Liverpool lose Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold in free deals at the end of the season, especially after Salah’s recent contract admission. The ball, in the case of the Egyptian at least, is seemingly in Liverpool’s court.

Of course, if all three players do depart then those at Anfield should have plenty of budget to use, with Slot already reportedly identifying one of his top targets ahead of 2025.

According to reports in Spain, Slot now wants Liverpool to prioritise signing Frenkie de Jong in 2025 as he looks to complete his midfield and form a Dutch connection between Ryan Gravenberch and the Barcelona star at the heart of his midfield.

Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong

The update adds that Liverpool ‘see him as a key player to reinforce their midfield’ and that ‘De Jong’s versatility and ability to manage the pace of the game make him a priority target for Slot’.

"Great" De Jong would complete Slot's midfield

The noticeable difference between Slot and Klopp is that the new Liverpool manager asks his side to play with more control, more patience and less risk than Klopp, who became famous for his heavy metal style of football. The German focused on squeezing teams into submission, whilst Slot is happy to defeat sides in a more cut-throat, albeit perhaps less exciting, manner.

With that said, a midfield three of Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and De Jong may well be the Dutchman’s dream trio at the heart of his Liverpool side. The three conductors would undoubtedly create the latest Anfield masterpiece.

Progressive Carries

2.25

1.22

2.35

Progressive Passes

5.67

5.44

8.24

Ball Recoveries

5.67

5.44

1.18

Minutes

1,079

806

151

All three players, as the stats show, thrive in possession whilst Mac Allister and Gravenberch have also managed to reach impressive numbers off the ball compared to De Jong.

The £304,000-a-week man has received plenty of praise during his time at Barcelona, including from former manager Xavi who described him as “great” during the 2021/22 season.

Newcastle leading the race to sign cheap Guehi alternative for around £20m

Marc Guehi continues to be mentioned as a transfer target for Newcastle United, but a new report suggests they are leading the race to sign a cheaper alternative.

Newcastle still eyeing Guehi signing

The Magpies have had issues at the heart of their defence throughout this year, not least because both Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles have been sidelined by serious knee injuries. Granted, the likes of Fabian Schar and Dan Burn have performed largely well together, but the need for reinforcements is still clear.

During the summer, it was Guehi who emerged as Newcastle’s priority transfer target at centre-back, but Crystal Palace held firm and demanded huge money for him, meaning the transfer didn’t materialise, and he remained at Selhurst Park.

England defender Marc Guehi

Despite this, the England international has continued to be linked with a move to St James’ Park, with a £60m transfer in the January window mooted. Palace have struggled this season, and he may feel that finding a new challenge midway through the campaign is best for his development.

Guehi certainly won’t be the only player that Newcastle are looking at, however, especially if they want to sign a cheaper option, and it looks as though that may be the case, following a new update.

Newcastle lead the race to sign "skilful" defender

According to Calciomercato [via Sport Witness], Newcastle are in pole position to complete the signing of AC Milan centre-back Fikayo Tomori.

The Magpies are “at the forefront” to snap up the 26-year-old, with his current club now willing to sell him for less than the £25m they wanted during the summer transfer window, meaning somewhere around the £20m mark could get the deal done. He is out of contract in the summer of 2027.

AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori.

This is an update that may frustrate Newcastle supporters, as it may point towards them looking to penny-pinch and spend less on an out of favour player, rather than going big on Guehi.

That’s nothing against Tomori, though, who has forged a good career for himself in Italy and gained plenty of admirers, not least all-time Milan and Italy centre-back legend Franco Baresi, who said of him back in 2021: “He is skilful and has great physical attributes. He is still adapting to the Italian league and I think he can only grow as a defender and help us out.

“He needs to be focused on the present and on doing well with AC Milan. The club will decide his future with the player and with Chelsea at the end of the season. There is great competition in England, but he is definitely one of the most promising prospects out there. His experience with AC Milan can certainly help him develop as a player.”

Tomori has only started six league games this season, however, and is seemingly considered an expendable figure, so should Newcastle look to pounce he could be an absolute bargain.

Appearances

8

Starts

6

Minutes played

551

Goals

0

Assists

0

Pass completion rate

93.3%

Clearances per game

2

Aerial duel wins per game

1.9

The Palace man still feels like the superior and strongest option for Eddie Howe to bring in, however, and fans may want to see the club be ambitious and sign him instead.

Johnny Cardoso and Cucho Hernandez celebrate Real Betis' big win over Real Madrid

Real Betis beat the Los Blancos thanks to big performances from several key stars including Cardoso and Hernandez

Betis beats Carlo Ancelotti's side 2-1 in the La LigaHernandez and Cardoso impresses in attack against Spanish giantsVictory boosts Betis' European qualification hopesAFPWHAT HAPPENED

Real Betis secured a memorable 2-1 comeback victory against Real Madrid at the Benito Villamarin stadium on Saturday. American midfielder Johnny Cardoso and Isco’s penalty ensured that the Los Verdiblancos walked away with the win despite Brahim Diaz’s opening goal.

The game was played on level despite the difference in star power, with Betis causing more than a few problems for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

So much so that, despite Cucho Hernandez, Antony and even Cardoso missing a few chances, the Los Verdiblancos still walked away with the win and were celebrating with their home fans after the game.

The win sees Real Betis move up the league table into sixth place and gives them a two-point buffer over seventh place Rayo Vallecano in the race for European qualification.

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Despite a topsy turvy season for Real Betis, the win over Real Madrid has sent the Los Verdiblancos into sixth place. The club struggled to find a consistent stretch of form earlier in the season but have now lost just once in their last six games which has pushed them back into contention for a top six finish.

That run includes three consecutive wins, beating Getafe and Real Sociedad, alongside the Los Blancos, in their last three league games.

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The Los Verdiblancos now face Portuguese side Vitoria De Guimaraes in the UEFA Conference League over two legs with the Round of 16 tie sandwiching Real Betis’ La Liga fixture against Las Palmas.

Sheffield Wednesday handed double injury boost before Sheffield United

Sheffield Wednesday are preparing for a huge Championship clash with Sheffield United this weekend, and a big double injury update has emerged in the build-up.

Steel City derby on deck as Owls find form

In midweek, the Owls delivered a much-needed response to their shock 6-2 defeat at home to Watford last Saturday, winning 2-0 against Norwich City at Hillsborough. It leaves Danny Rohl’s side sitting 15th in the table after the latest round of action, with a massive occasion now lying on the horizon with a chance to make it three wins in four league games.

Wednesday face their biggest match of the season so far on Sunday lunchtime, as they make the short trip to Bramall Lane to take on bitter rivals United, with the Blades in second place and looking like strong promotion contenders.

It is the first Steel City derby since back in March 2019, due to the Owls spending time in League One and their adversaries enjoying stints in the Premier League, and the whole of Sheffield is holding its breath ahead of a much-anticipated 90 minutes.

Wednesday are understandably the underdogs going into the game, given the respective league positions of both, and the fact that they are the away side, but Rohl will know that he and his players can etch their names into derby folklore with a win. Ahead of the match, an important injury update has emerged.

Key injury update as Wednesday duo return to training

Speaking in his pre-derby press conference on Friday, Rohl confirmed that Sheffield Wednesday pair Nathaniel Chalobah and Michael Ihiekwe are both back on the training pitch again, following respective injury absences.

While neither Chalobah or Ihiekwe are expected to feature for Wednesday this weekend, having them slowly edging towards a return to the pitch is a huge boost, during a relentless season where squad depth is essential as the months pass.

Chalobah hasn’t played a single minute of action in the Championship since securing a summer move to the Owls from West Brom during the summer transfer window, with his only appearance to date coming in the 5-1 win away to Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup.

As for Ihiekwe, having him back feels significant, considering what an important member of Rohl’s defence was during the 2023/24 season, appearing 26 times in the league. He hasn’t featured since late September, however, highlighting why Wednesday will need to ease him back in, rather than rush his return and risk injuring him further.

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Hopefully, the pair will be close to a first-team return after the international break, using the next week or two to further build their fitness, before being available for the remainder of the campaign.

Tottenham leading the race to sign "special" teenage sensation for Ange

Looking ahead to the future, Tottenham Hotspur are now reportedly in pole position to sign a teenage sensation for Ange Postecoglou’s side ahead of their Premier League rivals.

Tottenham transfer news

The Lilywhites have endured a season full of inconsistency so far. Every time Postecoglou’s side have taken a step forward, they have simply taken two steps back in an all too familiar sight for those in North London. From handing Crystal Palace their first three points of the season last weekend, Spurs defeated champions Manchester City to advance in the Carabao Cup just days later in what sums up the strange form that they find themselves in.

What has become clear amid that run is that Spurs are far from the finished product and still need several fresh faces in order to take Postecoglou’s squad up to Champions League level and more.

On that front, those in North London don’t seem likely to shift their focus away from young talent anytime soon, potentially following up the arrivals of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall with another future star.

According to TeamTalk, Tottenham are now leading the race to sign Mason Melia ahead of Manchester City, Manchester United and London rivals Chelsea. The 17-year-old St. Patrick’s Athletic forward is considered one of the best talents in Ireland with over 50 senior appearances to his name to more than earn the teenage sensation tag.

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Unable to complete a move to England until he turns 18 years old due to Brexit rules, however, Melia must remain patient until next September, when Spurs may well make their move. One for the future, the Irishman could yet follow in the footsteps of Harry Kane by becoming the leading talisman in North London.

"Special" Melia is one for the future

Although Spurs are still not a side positioned to take the top of English or European football by storm, the recent emergence of Mikey Moore and the arrival of Gray in the summer prove that there’s a pathway into the first-team under Postecoglou and one that will only benefit both the club and young players receiving such an opportunity. Now, Melia could be the next in line.

The young Irishman has already impressed aplenty in his home country, scoring 10 senior goals for St. Patrick’s Athletic despite his tender age, and earning the praise of the Republic of Ireland Player Tracker. Dubbed a “special footballer”, Melia is one to watch.

For now, Spurs remain inconsistent but there’s no denying that the future looks bright. Add Melia to Moore, Bergvall and Gray and Postecoglou suddenly has the foundation of what should prove to be a side full of excitement.

Building towards finishing their project rather than the rush that they attempted under Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, Spurs must remain patient with Postecoglou and continue to welcome future stars.

McKenna may have found Ipswich their own Grealish in "unplayable" star

Before the season kicked off, you would have been hard-pressed to find many pundits, or fans for that matter, that predicted Ipswich Town would remain in the Premier League, and understandably so.

However, we are now six games in, and even though the newly promoted side have played three of last season’s top four, they are sat in 15th place with four points to their name, and most importantly, they look like they belong in the top-flight.

Kieran McKenna has his side playing some great football, and the draw against Aston Villa on Sunday is evidence of that, with a brilliant brace from Liam Delap and excellent performances all over the pitch.

In fact, one of the Tractor Boys’ most exciting players has now been compared to Premier League and Champions League winner Jack Grealish.

Grealish's career so far

Before he was winning things left, right, and centre for Manchester City, Grealish first rose to prominence with his boyhood club, Aston Villa.

There, he made 213 appearances across eight seasons, scoring 32 goals and providing 41 assists. However, it wasn’t just his goal involvement and connection to the Villans that made Villa Park fall in love with him; it was also his style of play and personality on the pitch.

During his time in the Midlands, the Englishman was seen as a star who played an ultra-aggressive, direct, and tremendously exciting brand of football.

He was the sort of player with unreal close control who could take on defenders and make something happen all on his own, even if it wasn’t always the smartest move for the team.

He eventually earned himself his big move to City in the summer of 2021, and while his first season was a bit of a struggle and some of that individuality that made him so fun to watch has since been drilled out of him, it’s a move that has undoubtedly worked out for him.

In his 132 appearances for the club, he’s won three league titles, one Champions League, one FA Cup, the Club World Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup as well.

Overall, while Grealish isn’t quite as fun to watch anymore, he is still an effective winger who has won practically everything there is to win in the club game and a brilliant player to be compared to.

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Why Jack Clarke has been compared to Grealish

Yes, the Ipswich star who has been compared to Grealish is none other than summer signing Jack Clarke.

During his commentary on the game against Villa, former Arsenal and Leicester City star Alan Smith claimed the 23-year-old “has a bit of Grealish about him,” and it’s not just the hair.

While there are some obvious and shallow aesthetic similarities between the two wingers, Smith focused on how the former Sunderland ace’s brilliant close control and ability to make things happen with a quick bit of movement reminded him of the City star.

It’s an undeniably flattering comparison for the £20m man, but given how well he has played over the last couple of years and his almost talismanic form for the Black Cats, it’s justified.

For example, in 42 appearances last season, the “unplayable” dynamo, as pundit Adrian Clarke dubbed him, scored 15 goals and provided four assists, equating to a goal involvement on average every 2.21 games

Appearances

50

42

Goals

11

15

Assists

14

4

Goal Involvements per Match

0.50

0.45

He was even more impressive the campaign prior, racking up 11 goals and 14 assists in 50 matches, equating to a goal involvement every other game.

Ultimately, while it seems unlikely that Clarke will go on to have a career as decorated as Grealish’s, there are some undeniable similarities between how the talented wingers play, and with him in the side, Ipswich stand a great chance of staying up this season.

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'He destroyed me' – Man Utd legend Paul Scholes reveals which player he 'couldn't live with' under Sir Alex Ferguson

Paul Scholes has revealed the player who 'destroyed' him when he was at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Scholes may be one of the most legendary names in Manchester United's history but impressing in training did not always come easily. The former midfielder has revealed to The Telegraph that one of his biggest tests came against Andrei Kanchelskis, who had just signed from Shakhtar Donetsk and took no mercy on the academy players he had been asked to play with.

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Scholes remembers his first meeting with Kanchelskis well, saying: "One of my first training sessions there I came out and I was maybe 17 and was asked to play left-back. The club had just signed him [Kanchelskis]. The first team didn’t have a game so he came over. I’m no left-back. We didn’t know much about him then. We just knew he was a flying winger. He destroyed me! I couldn’t live with him!"

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Kanchelskis went on to have a successful United career, playing 161 times between 1991-95, but it was Scholes who would be remembered as one of the club's best ever players. Despite that difficult experience, he would make 714 appearances for the club, winning 13 Premier League titles and multiple other trophies.

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Kanchelskis is the answer to one of football's most popular trivia questions. Having made an impact all over English and Scottish football, he is the only player to have scored in the Manchester, Merseyside and Old Firm derbies.

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