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Manchester United decided to splash the cash on their attack during the summer transfer window after they failed to win any trophies in the 2024/25 campaign.

The Red Devils opted to spend £66.4m on the signing of Slovenia international Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig to lead the line for Ruben Amorim this season.

Sesko provided an assist in the 4-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League last weekend, and has had a strong start to life at Old Trafford since his move to England.

The 6 foot 5 centre-forward has scored two goals from 1.81 xG and provided one assist across five starts in the top-flight for the Red Devils so far this season, per Sofascore.

Sesko scored 21 goals in 45 appearances in all competitions for Leipzig in the 2024/25 campaign, after a return of 18 goals in 42 outings in all competitions in his first season in Germany, per Sofascore.

The 22-year-old marksman, having already scored two league goals for United, will be hoping that he can continue to impress and be the first striker since Robin van Persie to score 20 or more Premier League goals in a season.

Why Man United have been looking for their next Robin van Persie

Manchester United have been searching for their next van Persie for around 12 years, as his haul of 26 goals in the Premier League in the 2012/13 campaign is the last time a player hit 20 league goals for the club.

The former Netherlands international, who was signed from rivals Arsenal, netted a staggering 26 goals in the top-flight that season for Sir Alex Ferguson to win the title for the Red Devils, their most recent title to date.

The highlights in the video above show just how lethal the Dutchman was in front of goal for United that season, with his incredible movement in behind and his lethal left foot that consistently buried chances past goalkeepers.

Manchester United’s top Premier League goalscorers

Season

Top scorer

24/25

Bruno Fernandes & Amad Diallo – 8

23/24

Bruno Fernandes & Rasmus Hojlund – 10

22/23

Marcus Rashford – 17

21/22

Cristiano Ronaldo – 18

20/21

Bruno Fernandes – 18

19/20

Marcus Rashford & Antony Martial – 17

18/19

Paul Pogba – 13

17/18

Romelu Lukaku – 16

16/17

Zlatan Ibrahimovic – 17

15/16

Anthony Martial – 11

14/15

Wayne Rooney – 12

13/14

Wayne Rooney – 17

12/13

Robin van Persie – 26

Stats via WhoScored

As you can see in the table above, no Manchester United player has come close to what he achieved in the 2012/13 campaign since then, with no player scoring more than 18 Premier League goals.

Sesko will be hoping that he can end that drought for the Red Devils and kick on to be the 20+ goal centre-forward that the club have not had since van Persie’s incredible season, given his aforementioned record for Leipzig and the two goals he has already scored this term.

However, there is another player currently shining at Old Trafford who may be the club’s new version of van Persie, despite not being an out-and-out centre-forward.

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The Premier League giants paid £71m to sign winger Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford to bolster their options at the top end of the pitch, and it is safe to say that he has hit the ground running in Manchester.

Why Bryan Mbeumo is Man Utd's new Robin van Persie

The Cameroon international arrived at Old Trafford as a player who had already proven himself in the Premier League during his time with the Bees, just as Van Persie had done with Arsenal prior to his move to the club in 2012.

Mbeumo scored a staggering 20 goals in 38 matches in the top-flight for Brentford in the 2024/25 campaign, per Sofascore, which means that he scored more league goals than any Manchester United player has managed since Van Persie.

As they did with the Dutchman, Manchester United are now profiting from bringing in a player who has already proven himself as a goalscorer in England, as he has provided a huge threat in front of goal for Amorim.

Mbeumo has scored five goals in ten appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils, per Sofascore, and four of those five have come in his nine outings in the Premier League.

The left-footed star scored twice against Brighton in the top-flight on Saturday and his second goal was incredibly van Persie-esque, with a brilliant run across the defenders and a terrific left-footed finish into the roof of the net with power and accuracy.

It was a goal that the former Premier League title winner would have been proud of, and it led to Alice Talks Football to describe him as “one of the best players in the league this season” on X.

25/26 Premier League

Bryan Mbeumo

Man Utd rank

xG

2.89

2nd

Shots per game

2.6

1st

Shots on target per game

1.3

1st

Goals

4

1st

Minutes per goal

194

1st

xA

2.04

1st

Assists

1

Joint-1st

Goals + assists

5

1st

Stats via Sofascore

It is hard to argue with that assessment when, as you can see in the table above, he has been the most impactful attacking player for the team that currently sit sixth in the Premier League table.

He has been the standout attacking star for United, with the most combined goals and assists and the most xA, and deserves to be in the conversation when fans and pundits speak about the best players in the league this season.

Putting all of this together, it appears as though INEOS and Amorim may have unearthed Manchester United’s new van Persie, as Mbeumo has the lethal left foot, the movement, and the experience to follow in the Dutchman’s footsteps.

Hopefully, supporters will be celebrating next May if the Cameroon international can rake in a 20-plus-goal-haul to earn the club a trophy or two at the end of the season.

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Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies has made an emotional return to competitive action after a torturous nine-month injury nightmare. After coming off the bench during the Champions League victory over Sporting CP to rapturous applause from the Allianz Arena faithful, his team-mates lined up to praise the Canadian's mental resilience during his 261-day rehabilitation.

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  The 3-1 victory over the Portuguese champions will be remembered for Lennart Karl's record-breaking goal, but for the squad and the supporters, one of the night's biggest cheers was reserved for the 88th minute. Standing on the touchline, ready to replace Serge Gnabry, was Alphonso Davies – a sight many feared might not happen until 2026 given the severity of his knee injury.

  The 25-year-old had not featured for the Bavarians since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament while on international duty with Canada in March 2025, and his senior team-mates were quick to highlight the extraordinary attitude the full-back maintained during his darkest days.

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• Kimmich: 'I wouldn't have managed it'

  Speaking to reporters in the catacombs of the Allianz Arena after the final whistle, captain Joshua Kimmich offered a candid insight into the mental toll such an injury takes on a player. The midfielder admitted that he was unsure if he would have possessed the same fortitude as his team-mate to remain positive throughout the ordeal.

  "The way I experienced him, how he went through rehab, that is exemplary. I wouldn't have managed it like that with this energy," Kimmich enthused, clearly moved by the return.

  The German international went on to reveal details of how the Canadian kept himself integrated with the squad despite being unable to train, highlighting a specific role he played alongside fellow injury-hit star Jamal Musiala.

  "He also always tried to be close to the team," Kimmich continued. "He has been with us in the dressing room for months, comes to the games, comes into the dressing room together with Jamal, turns on the music, tries to create a good mood. That is not something to be taken for granted."

• It was 'a hard time for everyone' – Neuer

  Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who knows all too well the pain of long-term injuries having battled back from a serious leg break himself in the past, was equally effusive in his praise. The veteran shot-stopper emphasised that the defender's absence was felt not just tactically, but emotionally within the dressing room, and offered some sage advice for the next steps of his recovery.

  "It is naturally a hard time," Neuer reflected. "I know that because I have also had severe injuries and I believe for him it is now very important that he stays cool and appreciates this joy of playing football and that he is with us in the team."

  Neuer added: "We obviously also hope that he will remain healthy, but he did it superbly, even during that time."

  Defender Jonathan Tah, who marshalled the backline effectively against Sporting, pointed to the unseen hours of work that made the comeback possible. Speaking in the mixed zone, he summarised the collective relief felt by the squad.

  "I am very happy for him that he is back," Tah stated. "I believe it was a hard path of suffering that he had to walk and we are all happy that he is there again."

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  'Good to be back', says Davies

  For the man of the moment, the reaction was simple and heartfelt. Taking to social media after the game, Davies posted a message on Instagram, capturing the relief of finally doing his job again.

  "Good to be back! Doing what I love the most," he wrote.

  With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon – a tournament his nation is co-hosting – his return to fitness is a massive boost not just for Bayern, but for Canadian football as a whole. For now, however, he will simply enjoy the feeling of grass under his boots and the applause of the Allianz Arena. The "injury hell" is over; the comeback has begun.

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Álvaro Pacheco já tem um pré-contrato assinado com o Vasco. A expectativa agora fica por conta da chegada do técnico, que será no domingo, por volta das 17h40. O elenco já foi avisado por Pedro Martins, diretor de futebol cruz-maltino. A informação foi publicada pelo “ge” e confirmada pelo Lance!.

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Apesar de desembarcar no Rio de Janeiro neste final de semana, Álvaro Pacheco não deve comandar o Vasco contra o Fortaleza. A tendência é de que o novo técnico cruz-maltino esteja na beira do campo somentena volta do Campeonato Brasileiro.

Por outro lado, Álvaro Pacheco vai comandar as primeiras atividades já na segunda-feira (20). Ao todo, o técnico português vai ter mais de 10 dias de trabalho no comando do Cruz-Maltino antes da estreia, que deve ser contra o Cruzeiro, no dia 2 de junho, em São Januário.

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O vínculo de Álvaro Pacheco com o Vasco será de um ano, com cláusula de renovação automática por mais um em caso de metas conquistadas. O Cruz-Maltino não precisou arcar com a multa do técnico, tendo em vista que o treinador rescindiu o contrato com o Vitória de Guimarães, de Portugal.

O Vasco volta a entrar em campo na terça-feira (21), quando enfrenta o Fortaleza. A bola rola às 21h30 para o segundo jogo da terceira fase da Copa do Brasil.

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On Friday, the rumors became official: Wrigley Field will play host for the MLB All-Star Game in the near future.

After a few months' worth of reports connecting the famous ivy wall to All-Star festivities, commissioner Rob Manfred announced at the ballpark that the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field would host the 2027 All-Star game. It is an exciting time for the city and especially the fans who will get to enjoy Wrigleyville throughout the All-Star week.

The social media account for the ballpark released a video celebrating the occasion shortly after Manfred's announcement.

The 2027 game will mark the fourth All-Star Game the Cubs have hosted, with the three previous occasions coming in 1947, 1962 and 1990. Chicago's game will come on the heels of Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia hosting the 2026 All-Star Game.

Fans and players both have much to look forward to in 2027, as one of MLB's most historic ballparks plays host to All-Star festivities.

Bullpens win World Series titles, and the New York Yankees appear to be acting with that knowledge.

The Yankees are acquiring pitcher Camilo Doval from the San Francisco Giants, according to a Thursday afternoon report from ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Doval, 28, has pitched five years for the Giants. He has spent four of those years as the team's primary closer, and has accumulated 107 saves. He departs the franchise seventh on its all-time list in that category, including a National League-best 39 in 60 games finished in 2023.

In 2024, his ERA ballooned to 4.88 and he cost the team half a win above replacement per Baseball Reference; he has recovered nicely with a 3.09 ERA in 2025.

He joins a New York team looking for bullpen help as it navigates choppy waters in the American League East division. Once the leaders of that division, the Yankees now trail the Toronto Blue Jays by four games—although they occupy a favorable position in the wild-card race.

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O Coritiba confirmou a contratação do atacante Pedro Rocha, 31 anos, no início da tarde desta quinta-feira (11). O jogador foi o artilheiro da Série B de 2025 e não renovou com o Remo para a próxima temporada.

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O Coxa tinha um acordo verbal com o atleta desde semana passada e enviou um pré-contrato para garantir o reforço. Ele tem vínculo com o Azulino até o fim deste ano e ficará à disposição a partir de 5 de janeiro, quando abre a janela de transferência.

O contrato de Pedro Rocha com o Coritiba vai até o final de 2027.

– Chego pronto para contribuir ao máximo e ajudar o clube a conquistar grandes objetivos. Gostei muito do projeto que me foi apresentado e isso me deixou ainda mais empolgado para vestir essa camisa. A torcida pode ter certeza de que dedicação, raça e entrega dentro de campo não vão faltar – declarou, ao site oficial.

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Pedro Rocha marcou 15 gols em 32 jogos na Série B e foi determinante para o acesso do Remo, que não joga a Série A desde 1994. Pelo time paraense, Pedro Rocha fez 19 gols e deu nove assistências em 44 partidas nesta temporada, e também foi campeão estadual.

O ótimo desempenho, o melhor da carreira do atacante, chamou a atenção no mercado. Além do Coritiba, outros clubes do Brasileirão, como Corinthians e São Paulo, e alguns do exterior sondaram o futuro dele.

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Pedro Rocha é a primeira contratação confirmada do Coxa para 2026. Além dele, a diretoria alviverde avançou pelo volante Willian Oliveira, do Vitória, e tem interesse em dois jogadores que caíram na Série A: o lateral-direito Tinga, do Fortaleza, e o zagueiro Willian Machado, do Ceará.

O elenco coxa-branca se reapresenta em 27 de dezembro, no CT da Graciosa, para iniciar a pré-temporada. O Coritiba estreia no Campeonato Paranaense em 7 de janeiro com um time sub-23, enquanto o grupo principal jogará a partir da terceira rodada.

Carreira de Pedro Rocha, reforço do Coritiba

Formado nas bases de Atlético Diadema-SP e Juventus-SP, Pedro Rocha se profissionalizou no Moleque Travesso em 2013 e, dois anos depois, acertou com o Grêmio. No Tricolor gaúcho, ele ganhou projeção nacional ao marcar dois gols na final do título da Copa do Brasil de 2016, contra o Atlético-MG, e ser expulso na sequência.

Em agosto do ano seguinte, antes da conquista da Libertadores e com 32 gols e 10 assistências em 126 jogos pelo time gaúcho, o atacante foi vendido ao Spartak Moscow, da Rússia, por 12 milhões de euros (R$ 45,2 milhões, na cotação da época). Na Europa, não conseguiu se firmar, com um gol e uma assistência em 19 jogos.

Sem espaço, ele foi emprestado ao Cruzeiro, Flamengo e Athletico, entre 2019 e 2022. No período, ele foi campeão do Brasileirão pelo Fla em 2020 e da Sul-Americana pelo Furacão em 2021, mas teve pouco protagonismo e veio do banco de reservas na maioria dos confrontos.

Depois, Pedro Rocha ficou no Fortaleza por duas temporadas e meia e sofreu com lesões. No Tricolor do Pici, marcou quatro gols e deu 10 assistências em 35 partidas, além dos títulos do estadual de 2023 e da Copa do Nordeste de 2024. Antes do Remo, ele atuou pelo Criciúma no ano passado e fez apenas sete jogos.

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Aaron Judge won his third American League MVP award on Thursday night. Judge was surrounded by his family and dogs when Don Mattingly made the announcement on MLB Network, but all eyes were on the Yankees outfielder because of his fashion choices.

With a simple dark long sleeve shirt and a visible necklace, Judge conjured thoughts of one person who saw him.

Aaron Judge was dressed like The Rock in his infamous fanny pack picture from 1994. The Rock originally posted the throwback picture on Instagram in 2014. He then recreated the image himself when he hosted a few years later.

And now many years later Judge rebooted the look and everyone on social media made the same joke.

There are plenty more examples on X and other social media sites, but you get the point.

Perhaps if Cal Raleigh had dressed like a wrestler he wouldn't have finished in second place.

كشف أحمد جاب الله طبيب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي الأهلي، عن تفاصيل إصابة أشرف بن شرقي مع منتخب المغرب المشارك في بطولة كأس العرب. 

وكان قد أعلن طارق السكتيوي المدير الفني لمنتخب المغرب، عن غياب أشرف بن شرقي في أول مباراتين للمغرب في بطولة كأس العرب بسبب الإصابة. 

طالع.. مدرب المغرب يُعلن استبعاد أشرف بن شرقي من أول مواجهتين بكأس العرب

وأكد الدكتور أحمد جاب الله، طبيب الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بالنادي الأهلي، أن الأشعة التي أجراها أشرف بن شرقي، لاعب الفريق، كشفت عن إصابته بمزق في العضلة الخلفية.

وأوضح أنه وبعد التنسيق مع الكابتن وليد صلاح الدين مدير الكرة، تواصل مع الجهاز الفني للمنتخب المغربي المشارك في بطولة كأس العرب لمتابعة حالة اللاعب والبرنامج الخاص بعلاجه في المرحلة الأولى.

وجار بحث موقفه من اللحاق بمباريات البطولة، وإمكانية العودة إلى القاهرة لاستكمال فترة العلاج والتأهيل.

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Mesmo com a eliminação precoce no Paulistão, os jogadores do Corinthians estão em sinergia com António Oliveira, que mudou o ambiente no clube. Após a classificação à terceira fase da Copa do Brasil, o treinador português destacou o clima positivo no elenco

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– A vitória de hoje é daqueles que jogaram, os que entraram no segundo tempo e daqueles que não estiveram aqui conosco. Isso é uma familia, mostramos que éramos a melhor equipe e merecemos avançar. Mesmo não podendo estar disponível, o Paulinho esteve conosco – disse o treinador durante entrevista coletiva.

+ Revanche? Ganhe mais de R$450 na vitória do Corinthians sobre o São Bernardo

Na visão de António Oliveira, o Corinthians neutralizou o São Bernardo, mesmo com a expulsão de Rodrigo Garro, destacando a organização da equipe na partida.

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– Tiramos tudo o que o adversário queria explorar, fomos uma equipe muito adulta e pragmática em relação ao jogo, sabíamos o que queríamos, excelente organização da equipe. Vitória maiúscula, da personalidade e estratégia – comentou.

Para a partida contra o São Bernardo, António Oliveira deixou Romero no banco e montou a dupla de ataque com Yuri Alberto e Pedro Raul, que marcaram os gols do Corinthians na partida. O treinador explicou a opção pela dupla e indicou que pode repetir a parceria no futuro.

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– A equipe ganha dois jogadores de grande qualidade. Fazia parte da estratégia para este jogo, o Pedro tem sustentação, joga de costas, e o Yuri tem muita velocidade, consegue ajudar no apoio e ataca a profundidade. Vivemos de jogo para jogo, talvez se repita isso, mas vai depender do adversário e estou feliz com o rendimento dos dois. Uma vitória que não dá margem para outro resultado – afirmou.

O próximo compromisso do Corinthians será na fase de grupos da Copa Sul-Americana. A equipe de António Oliveira aguarda o sorteio de segunda-feira (18) para conhecer seus adversários na competição continental.

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If the Dodgers want to repeat as World Series champions, they'll have to cobble together 54 more outs against a Blue Jays lineup that has become the toast of Canada a year after hitting .241 collectively.

That starts Friday in Game 6, with both bullpens still feeling the distant aftershocks of Los Angeles's 18-inning Game 3 win. It'll be all hands on deck for a Dodgers team on the brink of extinction, but one notable arm will be absent.

Designated hitter and pitcher Shohei Ohtani is not available to throw for the Dodgers Friday if needed, manager Dave Roberts said via Fox shortly before Game 6 Friday. Ohtani, the losing pitcher in Game 4 (his first loss since August), be available Saturday in the event of a Game 7.

One pitcher that is available Friday for Los Angeles: Tyler Glasnow, who started and took no decision in Game 3.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has gone the distance each of his last two starts, will toe the rubber for the Dodgers Friday. Toronto will start two-time All-Star Kevin Gausman.